Fly Away

Hello!

Are you having a good week? I'm having a good old craft today! Yay! Been looking forward to this for a while - for one reason or another I just haven't had much chance to get into my work room and do some good ol' crafting lately!

I thought today I'd show you a little something I made a while ago...its perfect for Spring and Summer! 

Stamp Set: Fabulous Phrases

Ink: Pool Party, White Craft

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Pool Party, Soft Sky, Calypso Coral, Whisper White

DSP: Sweet Sorbet

Punch: Triangle, Pennant Builder, Owl Builder, Cupcake Builder

Embellishments: Cayplso Coral Baker's Twine, Basic Grey Baker's Twine (retired)

I love the soft whispy clouds in the background here. I used the frosting from the cupcake builder as a mask which I then sponged with a sponge dauber. I didn't sponge too thickly so that some of the Soft Sky colour showed through!

The triangle punch and the pennant punch were the perfect size to place together to make a kite. I used thin strips of cardstock to cover up the join. The tail bows are just two little hearts from the owl builder punch joined together. I think that works rather nicely! 

I liked the different way of compiling a sentiment that I tried out here too - stamped each word and cut it out individually - perfect for when you can be bothered or are having one of those days when you can get things lined up straight!

Happy Stampin',

Simple Sunday - Triangle

Hi! 

Its Sunday today so I have another Simple Sunday for you. Today's creation was inspired by this super cute and simple card my cousin sent me a photo of. This is one of her first ever cards - isn't it just adorable?!

I just loved the pennant bunting and that inspired me to make a few simple variations of my own. Plus this selection would be great for a beginner. I've worked out that you can get a pack of whisper white cardstock, triangle punch, linen thread, an ink pad and a simple sentiment set (the one I've used here is Sweet Essentials but if you wanted a really basic one, I'd suggest Four You) for just over £45 and then you'll get the gorgeous Sweet Sorbet designer paper for FREE during Sale-A-Bration.

Stamp Set: Sweet Sorbet

Ink: Pool Party

Cardstock: Whisper White

DSP: Sweet Sorbet

Punch: Triangle

Embellishments: Linen Thread

And now here's a few stepped up variations using all the same materials...

Just don't punch the entire punch for a smaller triangle, layer them up for a fuller bunting look. 

The tiny pinked trim along the bottom is also made with the triangle punch.

This scallop trim was one of the patterns in the Sweet Sorbet pattern paper which I just carefully cut out a section of and added to the top edge of the bunting. 

If you don't want bunting and pennants why not use a whole host of patterns and create this fun interlocking border strip? Fun huh?

Hope you enjoyed all these easy creative ideas! 

Don't forget you can get the Sweet Sorbet paper for FREE when you buy everything else you need to make these sweet cards during Sale-A-Bration. Visit my shop now to buy your pieces and get them delivered directly to your door!

Have a great day! 

Happy Stampin',

Inky Fingers Challenge 5

Hi!

Monday has rolled around again and there's another Inky Fingers challenge for you all! This week we are back to another colour challenge and we've got some bright and cheery colours in store for you guys!

Stamp Set: Geometrical, Remembering Your Birthday

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry, Versamark

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Punch: Triangle

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder

This is such a fun and cheery colour combo and works perfectly with the geometrical stamp set! 

I masked off the "for today" from the stamp "hooray for today" so that I could just stamp and clear emboss the word hooray! The triangles are jut stamped and repeating along the strip. It would have been a perfectly lovely little card just like that but I added a few chevrons and arrows which really transform this into a wow card. 

The stamp I used inside had a bunch of other words on it too which I didn't want so I just coloured in the words I wanted and stamped - I really love how the pens give more versatility to the stamps! 

Happy Stampin',

Simple Triangles

Hi!

Bonus post for you today! I almost forgot I had a card I made using the colour challenge over at ColorQ. Seeing as the deadline is tomorrow, I didn't trust myself to remember to share it tomorrow....my memory is so not good! 

Stamp Set: Geometrical

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Crisp Cantaloupe

Cardstock Whisper White

Punch: Triangle

NOTE: I didn't have Cameo Coral but I substituted it with Crisp Cantaloupe which I think works brilliantly too!

These colours are really rich and earthy, not a combination I'd have dreamt up but work really well. I wanted to keep this very clean and simple. I'd been inspired by the Pennant Parade card sample card in the Annual Catalouge so took the basic idea and just made it my own using the new Geometrical set which will be available to order from Tuesday in the new Spring Summer catty! (Its such a beautiful set!)

This is totally a card to make at a pinch, took about 3 minutes to throw together and switching up the colour combo would totally make this card totally different! 

Also, this is the set being used at February's card club so if you'd like to come be inspired and make 5 cards using this set please do get in touch. Card Club is £8 or free with a £25 order on the night. 

(Friday Feb 7th 7:30-9:30pm/Mon Feb 10th 10am-12pm/Mon Feb 10th 7:30-9:30pm)

Thanks for stopping by again! 

Hope you enjoyed this super quick card!