Friday, July 27, 2012

Build A Blosson


I have had the Build A Blossom stamp set and Blossom Petals Builder Punch for a long time and sadly had only used them once!  Now how does that happen - easy - I have too many things to choose from.  Shame on me - there is no such thing as too much stuff, is there?

Card Stock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Melon Mambo
Ink: Melon Mambo
Stamps: Build A Blossom
Accessories: Desinger Series DSP - Brights, Melon Mambo Polka Dot ribbon, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Pearls, Dimensionals, Blossoms Petals Builder Punch

Up, Up & Away





I haven't done a male card for awhile so last week I thought it was time.  The Up, Up & Away set is a great one for male cards and teamed up with the Well Worn DSP it looks quite masculine. All of the layers were sponged with Early Espresso ink to give the card an antiqued look.

Card Stock:  Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso, Riding Hood Red, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Early Espresson, Not Quite Navy, Riding Hood Red
Stamps: UP, Up & Away
Accessories: Scallop Circle Die, Circle Scissor, 1 3/4", 1 3/8" & 1 1/4" circle punches, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Well Worn DSP

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Two for Tea - Tea Shoppe



When I first saw Tea Shoppe in the Autumn/Winter Mini I fell in love with it.  I loved the little tea cups and the phrases in the set.  The large tea cup however really challenged me.  I loved the image and had seen some gorgeous things done with it but I just couldn't get it together to make something I was happy with.  For the last week of class last term I had a request to do something with the tea cup.  Now I love a challenge but this I have to admit was a biggy!    There were several failed attempts until finally these two projects came together.  I thought whilst challenging myself, why not double the challenge and create two cards. 



Stamps:   Tea Shoppe

Blue Card
Ink: Marina Mist, Whisper White
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Confetti White

Red Card
Ink: Poppy Parade
Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Confetti White
Access: Basic Pearls, Poppy Parade Stitched Polly Ribbon, Decorative Label Punch, Curly Label Punch, In Colour DSP Paper Pack