doilies

here's a bit more of a rustic style card using the Delicate Doilies stamp set. I used the colour scheme from the Simply Stampin' Challenge a couple weeks ago - Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede and Chocolate Chip to create this card. I am really loving this colour palette, such lovely rich earthy colours! 

Hello There Doilies

Stamp Set: Delicate Doilies

Ink: Versamark, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz

Embossing: Clear Powder

Punches: Modern Label

Accessories: Pearls 

Extras: Sponge

I stamped the larger doily in versamark and then embossed with clear embossing powder. I inked over the top of it with Pear Pizzazz and them stamped and embossed a few more smaller doilies and inked up with Soft Suede and Chocolate Chip. I punched out the Modern Label and hand wrote the sentiment. To finish it off I couldn't help but add some pearls! I'm going through pearls like crazy these days! 

Please do leave a comment, I love hearing what you think!

Tomorrow I have something new for you using another new stamp set...its totally gorgeous and one of my new favourites! (even more so than delicate doilies!! Hard to imagine I'm sure!)

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xo

p...p...p...pick up a penguin

Just a quick little CASed card for you today - sorry I didn't jot down the name and web address so if this is yours - please do claim the credit, I think he's awesome! 

I found this on the internet when I was looking for interesting Big Show ideas to show my class ladies and came a cross this cute little guy! I've altered him a bit as I don't have any oval punches.

Penguin

Stamp Set: n/a

Ink: n/a

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

Big Shot: Top Note

Punches: Decorative Label, Itty Bitty, 1 3/4" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Corner Rounder

Extras: White Gel Pen

His name is Marvin, he sits on my mantelpiece and is just such a happy little chappy!

Quite a simple card - even simpler if you own the correct punches, but if you don't, here's what I did - I punched out the circles and then temorarily adhered them to a piece of thin scrap paper so i could slid it back into the punch and re-punch. I kept of punching until I had the right shapes. It was a little fiddly but not too bad. 

I hope you like him as much as I do. The question I have is, does he need a bow tie? Several people who have visited my house have commented on the lack of a bow tie, so what do you think? Is he missing a vital piece to his ensemble? 

Please do leave a comment and come back tomorrow for another little creation! 

Hugs,

Amanda x 

just add cake

Another of the new Designer Papers is called Just Add Cake. A collection of brightly coloured stripes, dots numbers, letters in really scrummy cake and icing like colours. It really is a very yummy pack! 

Just Add Top Note

Stamp Set: Something to Celebrate (Hostess - Retired)

Ink: Wild Wasabi

Cardstock: Whisper White, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi

Punches: Modern Label, 5 Petal, 1" Circle, Itty Bitty

Big Shot: Fun Flowers, Top Note

So I cut squares of the DSP and adhered it in a patchwork style to the cardstock then ran it though the Big Shot. I assembled a flower out of cardstock in the same colours contained in the DSP. I finally stamped and punched out the sentiment and then ran my Wild Wasabi marker around the top note to give a very little extra definition against the Whisper White background.

I hope you liked today's share using some more new products! I have more Just Add Cake projects coming up over the next few days so please do stay tuned! 

Let me know what you think and leave a comment. 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda x

stamp a stack

How would you like to had a lovely social evening (or two) of crafting and come away with 10 (or 20) Christmas cards for the upcoming festive season?! We all need Christmas cards and they can all add up and become a bit pricey. To help out with costs and to give you an evening of fun I am offering 2 Stamp a Stack evenings. 

At each Stamp a Stack evening we will make 10 Christmas cards. These will include a variety of sizes and complexities for all your Christmas card needs. This will also include several flat (but still stunning) mail friendly cards!

Each evening will cost just £10. This includes all your materials plus plenty of tea and cake. 

Stamp a Stack #1

Friday 21st October (7:30pm-9:30pm) 

Stamp a Stack #2

Monday 14th November (7:30pm-9:30pm) 

So, would you like a sneak peek? Of course you would! Here you go...

Its only a sneak peek though - plenty more Christmassy goodness to be had on the night!

I would love to have you all join me for these two special evenings, so please book your spot as soon as possible. I look forward to seeing you all really soon!

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xo

flirting some more...

I am in love with the ultimate girlie new DSP Flirtatious Speciality at the moment. 

Flirtatious Just for You

Stamp Set: Just Believe

Ink: Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

DSP: Flirtatious Speciality 

Punch: 1 3/4" Circle

Another really simple card showing off the gorgeous doilie patterns in the new Flirtatious DSP. I punched out 6 circles of DSP and adhered them to the card base. I stamped the sentiment on a piece of Whisper White and Pretty in Pink as a banner over the top of the circles. This card really shows off the lovely patterned paper. 

I hope you enjoyed today's card, come back tomorrow for another look at some of the new products! 

Hugs,

Amanda x

simply stampin' challenge, week 28

This week's Simply Stampin' Challenge is a sketch challenge. I have to admit this sketch wasn't easy, I really struggled with adding so many layers. Eventually I had to remove one layer as it just wasn't working out, so without further ado, here is this week's sketch and my card...

Season of Joy Christmas

Stamp Set: Season of Joy

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive

Cardstock: Whisper White, Old Olive, Real Red

Accessories: Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Pearls

Extras: Sponge

I used stampin' write markers to colour in the wording stamp in real red and old olive which really makes all the sentiments stand out from each other and breaks up what can turn to be a LOT of one colour! I then sponged the edges and added some trees to tie in the old olive and the poinsettias to tie in the real red. Final thing to add to this card was some ribbon - overall I am quite happy with how this turned out. What do you think? 

Please do leave a comment and then head over to the Simply Stampin' Challenge blog and check out the other design team member's entries. Please do enter yourself, I'd love to see how you interpret this sketch! 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda x

decorate for christmas class

Just a sneak peek of a few of the projects we will be doing at the Decorate for Christmas class on October 15th and 19th. These samples use the previous and now retired Jolly holiday DSP, we will be using the really gorgeous new Holly Berry Bouquet Speciality in this month's class! 

Funnel Ornament

Wreath Ornament

Mini Christmas Tree decoration

As well as these 3 projects I have a few other ornaments lined up for you to make but they're a surprise! So why not come along, have a go at making several ornaments and decorations. They are all quite simple and inexpensive to make but look lovely in the tree or around the home. The perfect decorations or even gifts!! 

If you would like to attend class this month please do book asap as spaces are limited and I guarantee you will have fun! Cost is £13.50, well worth it for 3 hours of crafting, chatting, tea and cake.

Hope to see you there! 

Amanda x