simply stampin' challenge 68

Back for another challenge over at Simply Stampin' today! This week is a colour challenge, its a beaut! 

Rose Red, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Vintage Eleanor Birthday 

Stamp Set: Everything Eleanor, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Rose Red, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

DSP: First Edition

Accessories: Pearls, Champagne Shimmer Paint& Mist

So I used the stamping off technique to create a second shade of red/pink for my flowers - I love this technique - its especially great if you don't have so many coloured inks and need more shades/colours! I stamped the block frame in Crumb Cake onto the DSP followed by the flourish in Soft Suede. And finally the fancy looking frame in the champagne shimmer paint, this is actually stamped about 3 times but the second two I didn't add any soft suede to the mixture so it can't really be seen in this photo but in real life its sparkly and subtle and beautiful! I added the sentiment and flowers and then lots of pretty pearls before finally spritzing with champagne shimmer mist for even more added sparkle! 

I hope you will hop of over to the Simply Stampin' blog to see the other DT entries and then get on to creating your own! I can't wait to see them, and don't forget if you don't have te exact colours, no matter just use the closest ones you do own! 

Happy Stampin', 

Amanda xo

vintage style medallion

Another of the stamps I've been eyeing up in the catalogue for ages is the Medallion background stamp, so when Rhoda came down I asked to borrow it. I thought I'd show you one of the creations that I came up with using it...

Medallion Congratulations

Stamp Set: Medallion, Curly Cute, French Foliage

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Vellum Paper

Punch: Boho Blossoms

Accessories: Pearls

Extras: Champagne Shimmer

I stamped the medallion in the background and then using a combination of soft suede ink (stamping off for a lighter shade) and champagne shimmer paint  to stamp some water drop marks over the background to add a subtle glittery texture. I stamped the sentiment on vellum and wrapped it around the card. Finally I added some punched flowers and pearls for a bit of a colour punch and voila! 

Hope you enjoyed this vintagy type card. 

Happ Stampin',

Amanda x

bunting and stitching...

Good day people! 

Recently I've been getting a little bit addicted to Pinterest - an online pinboard where you can pin links to things you love! So I found a blog that I have fallen in love with, its by a German Stampin' Up! demonstrator called Jenni. Her cards are GORGEOUS!!! The following card I created is a CASE of a card she made...

Bunting & Flowers

Stamp Set: n/a

Ink: n/a

Cardstock: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride

DSP: Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride (Retired Hostess)

Punch: Boho Blossoms

Ribbon: Whisper White Satin

Accessories: Rhinestones, Frost White Shimmer Mist

Extras: Sewing Machine

I just cut snake tongues into the end of lots of little bits of cardstock and DSP and then used a tiny bit of adhesive to tack everything in place. I even added a few flowers using the Boho Blossoms punch, then I ran the piece through the sewing machine. I added a couple more flowers and then embellished it with lots of tiny rhinestones! I finished it off by mounting it on some more cardstock and then sprtizing it with some shimmer mist! What do you think? 

Below is Jenni's card. To view more of her blog go here.

Happy Stampin',

Amanda x

a few wedding things

If you remember that at the end of August it was my cousin Ben's wedding to his beautiful bride Hannah. I just thought you would like to see the card and gift I made for them! 

Stamp Set: I {heart} Hearts, Basic Phrases (Retired)

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Shimmer Paint

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Pearls, Button

Extras: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

Embroidery hoop with aida in it and filled with stitching - their names, wedding date and a Bible verse. A big buttons heart fills in the centre.

Finally a quick picture of Ben and Hannah.

Catch you again tomorrow, 

Amanda x

simply stampin' challenge, week 27

Hi there!

Man I am behind with so much! My computer is still a nightmare and as a result making it difficult to use and I just haven't the patience to blog most of the time with the way my computer has been. However I have missed the last couple weeks of Simply Stampin' Challenge and I have to say I've missed it, so I just HAD to bear with my computer to upload this week's entry!

This week's challenge was a theme: Swirls and Pearls. It sounds so glamorous doesn't it?!

Doilie Ruby Wedding Anniversary 

Stamp Set: Delicate Doilies, Basic Phrases (retired as of yesterday!)

Ink: Frost White Shimmer Paint, Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls

I got asked to make a Ruby Wedding card this week and I thought it would go lovely with the theme Swirls and Pearls. Also a great excuse to get out my NEW stamp set - Delicate Doilies!! Just love it!!So i stamped the background with doilies in the shimmer paint, added some ribbon and LOADS of pearls!!! Finally added a sentiment to finish off the card! 

Hope you liked it - please do leave a comment. Also check out Simply Stampin' Challenge blog for the other design team creations! I hope to see your creations on there too! 

Until next time, 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xx