Artisan Frame

Good afternoon! 

Sorry I didn't get around to blogging yesterday. It was a hectic weekend and yesterday wasn't much better. We sent the car in to the garage, the breaks weren't quite right and it just needed a good general servicing. Well it was MUCH worse than we thought. The head gasket has gone (apparently this is really bad!), the breaks are failing and would need to be replaced, amongst other things we needed doing to the car, so unfortunately he has come to the end of his life! I am gutted, he had lots of little quirks and things that didn't work but he was a good little car, I'm going to miss him lots! So as a result we are now looking for a replacement. Oh the joys! 

Anyway enough of misery and woe, here's the item we have been making at class this month! 

Cardstock: Crumb Cake

DSP: More Amore

Big Shot: Honeycomb

Accessories: Artisan Embellishments Kit

Everyone got their own embellishment kit to play with, I feel like I used lots of mine here and I was amazed at how much I still had left to use on cards later on! The most time consuming bit of this was embossing the honeycomb pattern and cutting out all the little hexagons to make up this cute patchwork background! Doesn't it look great though?!

Have a lovely afternoon! 

Amanda x

Amore

Hello!

How is your weekend going? I hope you are having a good one! I have my in-laws and a couple friends from church coming for lunch today so I better get my skates on, but first I wanted to show you the last of the cards from this month's card club. T think this might be my favourite. I say might because I love them all so much! 

 

Stamp Set: Fabulous Phrases

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Crumb Cake

DSP: More Amore

Accessories: Vintage Faceted Buttons, Paper Doilies

Baker's Twine: Whisper White

Big Shot: Needlepoint Borders

Punch: Corner Rounder

The large heart and the little round scallop circle are both from the More Amore pattern paper - you get 2 of these die cut sheets, they are all joined together but are easily snipped apart. If you don't have a big shot and want the die cut look, this paper is awesome!!! The paper doily, faceted button and needlepoint border finishes off the card. The very final touch is to round the corners, I love rounded corners, don't you?!

I actually didnt have enough of the faceted buttons for all my ladies to add to their cards so we altered it slightly and used the flower trim instead. One of thise sweet little flowers looked just darling as a replacement. 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda x

Happy Valentine's!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Today I've got the cards from February's card club to show you! 

Aren't they lovely? There's something about hearts that I just love! I like that they can be used for a variety of occassions such as Valentine's, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, or just for a cute card to sent to a friend on their birthday or to let them know you are thinking of them! 

Stamp Set: Hearts A Flutter

Ink: Real Red, Pool Party

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Real Red Pool Party

DSP: More Amore

Ribbon: Pool Party Satin (SAB)

Big Shot: Hearts A Flutter Framelits, TIEF

I just love the chevrons in this card, both in the embossed cardstock and in the DSP strip! Isn't the scallop heart pretty? 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xo

True Love Birds

Morning! 

What plans have you got this weekend? I'm at a craft sale for a Christian charity this morning. Very excited for it! After that, I am looking forward to kicking back and relaxing for a bit with my dear hubby! He's been working so hard, now its half term, he really deserves a break! 

Anyway, my friend needed an emergency wedding card the other day so I offered to whip one up for her and here is it for you to see today! 

Stamp Set: Love & Laughter

Ink: Raspberry Ripple

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Crumb Cake

DSP: More Amore

Punch: Bird Builder, Itty Bitty, Corner Rounder

Accessories: Pearls

I just LOVE the More Amore DSP - especially the two die cut sheets with all these hearts on it! So if you don't have a Big Shot but want paper that will make impressive cards, then this is the paper for you!! The heart makes such a sweet background for the birds to sit in. I also didn't want to detract away from the cutie birds with a big punchy sentiment so its just stamped in the bottom corner, it works! 

So what do you think, do you like it? I'd love to hear what you think?

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xx