Bloomin' Marvelous

Hello! 

Really quick little post for you today. I saw a card like this and just loved it so much that I pretty much copied it but I'm afraid I don't remember where I saw this now so if you are the original creator, thank you and I owe you full credit! 

Stamp Set: Bloomin' Marvelous

Ink: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Rose Red

Cardstock: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, So Saffron

Big Shot: Vine Street TEIF, Square Lattice TEIF, Apothecary Accents Framelits

Punch: Postage Stamp

Accessories: Rhinestones 

Baker's Twine: Whisper White

The butterflies on this are using the rock and roll technique - instead of using 2 different colours I inked the stamp, stamped it on scrap paper then rock and rolled it in the same color for a darker edge. Yet another way to stretch your ink pad! You don't quite get the full effect from the photo but you get the idea! 

The rest of the card is fairly self explanatory and straight forward so I won't go through all the details with you. My goal is to do shorter blog posts but to post ore regularily, so far, this seems to be working out! What do you think to the change is style? Like short snappy posts as opposed to more chatter? 

Have a lovely day!

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xx

up in the air

Well I am all up in the air with these super sweet hot air balloons folks! 

Happy Birthday Balloons

Stamp Set: Up, Up & Away

Ink: Old Olive, Real Red, Early Espresso

Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, Pool Party, Old Olive

Punch: Cupcake, 1 3/8" Circle, Scallop Circle

Big Shot: Square Lattice

You know what, I'm not sure this really needs any explanation. I hope you enjoyed this short and sweet little post today, I'll be back tomorrow with another little creation for you all! 

Have a fantastic day! 

Amanda xx

create bunting

Just thought I would show you more images of my cute bunting I made for this month's class - its going to go in my craft room - yes my newly cleaned and tidied craft room!! 

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, So Saffrom, Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze

DSP: Subtles Paper Stack

Big Shot: Simple Alphabet Letters, Fun Flowers, Blossom Party, Perfect Pennants, Polka Dot Emboss, Square Lattice Emboss

Punches: Boho Blossoms, 3/4" Circle

Accessories: Rhinestones, Buttons

Extras: Crop a dile

Isn't it lovely?! The girls that came along to class this month made some gorgeous bunting and each one was so different!! 

I will be sure to take a photo of my bunting up in my craft room when I have finally decided where I want to put it! Decisions, decisions, hey?!

Please leave me a comment, they make my day!

Happy Stampin',

Amanda x

march class...its all about the bunting!

As promised here is a taster of the gorgeous bunting you can make if you come along to my class this month! 

I have made mine to hang in my craft room - its really pretty and springy and will bring a smile to my face when I'm working in there! 

You wil be free to decorate your bunting however you choose - how about some HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CONGRATULATIONS, named bunting or simply just pretty flowers & butterflies... and these are just a few ideas for starters! I hope you will join me for an afternoon/evening of crafting, chatting, tea and cake! Its only £13.50 - bargain for something you can use time and time again. 

Oh and this would make a fabulous gift also!! 

Happy Craftin',

Amanda x

flowers for anna

One of the lovely ladies that comes every month to my classes had her birthday last week so I made her a little card, and here we go...

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Rose Red, So Saffron

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Rose Red

Punch: Itty Bitty, Boho Blossoms

Big Shot: Square Lattice Emboss Folder, Little Leaves Sizzlit

Accessories: Pearls

Extras: Sponge

I adhered the leaves down to the vanilla cardstock and then ran it through the embossing folder. I then sponged it very lightly with  So Saffron ink. I punched out a bunch of flowers and adhered them together in a small spray. This was adhered to some Rose REd and Baja Breeze cardstock and then to a card base. I finished it off by adding a sentiment below and a few pearls! Cute and sping-like! 

Do you like it? Hope you enjoyed seeing it! 

Thanks for stopping by, please do leave a comment! 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xox