Dashing Away

I just love our a la Carte Dasher Stamp & at only $18.50 he is a bargain!  Here a couple of projects we have made in recent classes featuring Dasher.

This is quite a simple card using Concord Crush & Basic Grey Card Stock.  The back panels have been stamped with the new Sassy Sparkles Jumbo Wheel.  I cut the 2 circles with Circle Scissors (which are on special for only $40.77).  Dasher was stamped in Versamark, coated with a mixture I made up of Clear Embossing Powder & Silver Stampin' Glitter & then heat set.  For the finishing touches I used our fantastic stick on Rhinestones ($11.50 for 150!) & the lovely Whisper White Organza Ribbon.

I love this Dasher gift bag featuring the reflection technique & sponging.  The card stock I have used is Marina Mist, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black & Glossy White.  I have also used the Gifted stamp set to make the label.  Reflection cards are so easy to make yet look so amazing that everyone thinks you are really clever!  If you would like to learn how to make them please Contact Me

Happy Stamping

Ann

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Bloomin’ Lovely

Wow it is hot!  I have just been to the Warehouse to buy a tiny desk so I could put my computer in my bedroom as it has an air-conditioner so I can actually do some work.  It’s not really big enough for crafting, but we’ll see.

Today's card was inspired by a wonderful Dunedin Demonstrator, Megan McDonald.  If you would like to try making these flowers, Megan has created a brilliant Tutorial.

 

I was really pleased with the way the flowers came out and although a bit fiddly, they are quite easy.  The dark flower is made from Rose Red Card Stock & the 2 pink ones are made using Very Vanilla CS that I have coloured with Regal Rose ink, sponges & sponge daubers. I have concentrated the colour in the centre of the lightest one & on the outside of the darkest one. They were all sprayed with water, as it definitely gives them a better appearance. I used the Crimper and 5-Petal Flower Punch to make the leaves.

The card itself is made from Very Vanilla & Always Artichoke CS.  The background is stamp with the script stamp from the Rustic Rooster Hostess Set.   I have also used Sincere Salutations, Frames with a Flourish, Very Vanilla Ribbon, Large Grommets & Rhinestone Brads.

You couldn’t post this card unless you made a box for it to go in, but it is lovely card to give someone for a special occasion.

Happy Stamping!

Ann Wills

 

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Oh Lovely Pussycat, How Lovely am I?

My C is For Cat stamp set has had a bit of a work out lately.  It is great for reflection stamping on Glossy Cardstock.

I’ve used Elegant Eggplant for the border and then mounted the card on So Saffron CS.  I’ve also added some black ribbon for the cat to sit on like a wharf.  The background has all been sponged with multiple colours and then a White Gel Pen has been used to add highlights.

I have had a number of requests about how I make these reflection cards, so I will be putting a tutorial together over the next week – stay tuned!

This is a birthday card I made for a friend.  I’ve also used the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set and Chit Chat Rub-Ons from the Summer Mini.

Thanks for Looking

Ann Wills

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Fantastic SU! News!

SU!  just announced that they will be continuing a number of your favourite products from the Spring-Mini Catalogue!  The following items are available now and will continue into the next main Idea Book and Catalogue that will be released in September 2010!

• 112534    Jumbo brads 5/16" Neutrals Assortment    $18.50
• 112533    Jumbo brads 5/8" Neutrals Assortment      $16.25  
• 114889    Scallop Oval punch                                   $35.95
• 106960    StazOn ink pad (White pad and refill)        $26.95
• 109196    StazOn Cleaner                                        $11.75

This is great news!  White Staz-On has been super popular close to Christmas as it stamps particularly well on accetate and other non-porous surfaces.
Everyone loves the Scallop Oval Punch - you can never have too many punches!  This one makes a really nice border for a stamped sentiment when used with the Large Oval Punch.

Sweet Tweets!

I just love the Cheep Talk stamp set ($56.95, p 98).  This is a very versatile set that you can use for both males and females depending on your choice of colours.

It was just "tweeting" to me to be used with the Sweet Treat Cups!

 I didn't have any birdseed so I used mustard seeds, lentils and black sesame seeds.

 More Reflections

Another reflection card for my fans!  This one uses the super versatile Lovely as a Tree stamp set ($57.95, p87).  Just so you know how simple this card is, I taught this card to a class a couple of months ago and one of my clients bought her son who was about 9.  He made one of these cards and it was the best one of the group!

Happy Stamping Everyone

Ann

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