Sunday, November 29, 2009

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #16

I saw this colour combo and I was a little unsure on what to do. But I have ended up making 2 very simple cards. Check out the DT have created HERE

The first card I have used the snowmen from Holiday lineup, I have added some glitter to there hats but it's a bit hard to see in the photo.

Card Recipe:
SU Cardstock: Whisper White, Taken with Teal, Real Red and Pumpkin Pie.
SU Inks: As Above.
SU Stamps: Holiday Lineup, Warm Words and So Swirly Jumbo Wheel.
SU other: Dazzling Diamonds, Scallop Edge punch and also watercolouring paper is a must.


Check out the new stamp set from the summer mini catalogue, it's called For Everything I have used the butterfly from Hello again stamp set because it looks like it's landing. Look at the yummy ribbon and button also from the summer mini.

SU Cardstock: Whisper white.
SU Stamps: For Everything, Hello Again and Warm Words.
SU Inks: Taken with Teal, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie and Staz On.
SU Other: 3/4 polka fot ribbon, Pumpin Pie button.


Thanks for Looking
Rach

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Journaling 101 week 4

This weeks assignment is Reflective Journaling WOW, very tough. I hate pictures of myself, I found some from last Christmas before I lost some weight. For my journaling, I decided to do a wishlist of some of the things that I would like to do.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! I've used Saraha Sand Cardstock, Really Rust and Pacific Point. The hostess level 1 stamp set Love like You Mean it and Scribble This are the stamp sets. Accessories is a Paperclip, Brads, Buttons, Chip Board.

Many Thanks for Looking
Rach

Monday, November 23, 2009

A much needed Thank You

I have finally got my laptop back and I'm loving it, now I just need my camera fixed.....
2 Friends have helped me out heaps, so I made 2 thank you cards using For Everything stamp set from the new Summer Mini.


Card Recipe:
SU Cardstock: So Saffron, Pretty in Pink.
SU Stamps: For Everything Stamp Set.
SU Inks: So Saffron, Pretty In Pink, Mellow Moss, Almost Amesthtst.
SU Other: Eyelet border punch, So Saffron ribbon, Mellow Moss Ribbon, Dsp from the Level 1 hostess gift and a clear Rhinestone Brad.

Please send me an email if you would a copy of the new Summer Mini Catalogue.

Thanks for Looking
Rach

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #16

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Hi I'm back from Queensland, it was beautiful. Also Yesterday was Reginals in Sydney was great, I had wonderful time and also learnt a thing or two... Now on to the card, I missed Makeeska challenge last week so I have managed to do it this week. Check out makeesha's and the DT creations HERE. This week is a sketch challenge


For this challenge I have used a new toy from the New Summer Mini, Butterfly punch. No more cutting out butterflies. The punch co-ordinates with the flight of the butterfly stamp set and also a new stamp set Butterfly prints which I have used here.

Card Recipe:
SU Cardstock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White.
SU Stamps: Butterfly prints and sentiment is from Great Friends stamp set.
SU Inks: Chocolate Chip and Baja Breeze.
SU Other: Baja Breeze Double Stitched Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Eyelet border punch, Ski Slope DSP (only available till end of the month) Butterfly Punch.
I have Rock and Roll the butterflies. Ink up the butterfly in baja breeze and then roll around the edges in Chocolate Chip. Always use lighter colour first and then apply the darker last.

Monday, November 16, 2009

A tree

I have cased this card from Sam check out her beautiful creations HERE. Sam created this card for Jayne Mercer's Girls Night In. I have liked the card that much I created 3.......LO






Card Recipe:
SU Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Whisper White, More Mustard, Brocade blue and Bashful Blue.
SU Stamps: the tree from Forest Friends
SU Inks: Certainly Celery, Old Olive, More Mustard, So Saffron, Brocade Blue and Bashful Blue.
SU Other: Certainly Celery Ribbon, So Saffron Ribbon, Brocade Blue Ribbon and the walk in the park DSP, circle punch.


There Only couple weeks left that you can purchase the forest friends and walk in the park DSP.

Thanks for Looking
Rach

Friday, November 13, 2009

Fun Flowers

Single Stamp Fun Flower from the Spring Mini Catalogue, Available until the end of the month. Contact me if you would like to place an order.

Card Recipe:
SU Cardstock: whisper White, Basic Grey, Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst,Certainly Celery and So Saffron.
SU Stamps: Fun Flowers from the Spring Mini Catalogue.
SU Inks: Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst, Certainly Celery and So Saffron.
SU Other: Tea Party DSP, Button from the Button Latte pack and a little bit of Certainly Celery ribbon.

Thanks for Looking
Rach
I'm currently in Queensland will be back next week, if you need to contact me just send an email or call me on my mobile.



Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Journaling 101 week 3

This weeks assignment is to scrapbook a page on Relationships. I found a picture of my mum and I way back in 1996. I am missing my mum very much as she is travelling around Australia and yes she is my best friend.


Card Recipe:
SU Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Ridinghood Red and Cardstock Vellum.
SU Stamps: Friend is from the great friend stamp set and also the heart is from the Frame with love stamp set ( available from 1st Dec) .
SU Inks: Ridinghood Red, Not quite navy.
SU other: On Board Timeless Type, Bella Bleu DSP, pearls and flower from the pretties kit.
Non SU: rub-ons for friend and chip board for best.

Thanks for Looking
Rach

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #15

This week challenge from Makeesha a colour challenge using all the earthy colours;
Check out what Makeesha and the DT have created HERE.

I have used the cute lion from wild about you stamp set, It hard to see in the picture but his head is triple layed.

Card Recipe:
SU Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa, Really Rust.
SU Stamps: Wild about you
SU Inks:Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa.
SU Other: Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Windsor Knot DSP, Cutter Kit for the Distressing, Crimper, Vintage Brads. I have also used a stapler for the ribbon, it's my first time and I might try it again.

Thanks for Looking
Rach

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Backpack gift box

Has everyone seen the Backpack gift box, I have made 1 for a friend, who's birthday it is today, Happy Birthday Rebecca. HERE is a link to the Template and Tutorial on Splitcoaststampers. Give it a go they look super cute.

I popped a little bag of freckles inside the backpack. I have used the yummy Parisian Breeze Specialty Paper, the Parisian Breeze paper is thick like cardstock which is ideal for gift boxes,it's only available until the end of November. Contact me now if you would to order some.

Thank for Looking
Rach

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge SSSC42

This week I have manage to play along with Karen's Sketch Challenge from The Sweetest Thing, Check out the beautiful card Karen has made HERE

This is what I came up with, I have used my new yummy ribbon that I have been wanting for ages....
Card Recipe:
SU Cardstock: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White.
SU Stamps: Bird on a Branch and the sentiments from Great Friend.
SU Inks: Kiwi Kiss, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red and Sahara Sand.
SU Other: Some of mine yummy ribbon 2.5cm Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon in Rose Red, Scallop border punch, Cutter Kit for the destressing, Mat pack and Raspberry Tart DSP.

Thank you everyone, I have been getting some lovely comments.
Rach

Monday, November 2, 2009

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #15

Makeesha has a sketch challenge this week, Check out the wonderful creations from the DT HERE.

It took me about 4 attempts to decide on a stamp set. Final choice was the Petal Pizzazz Stamp Set. I'm still undecided if I like it or not......

Card Recipe:
SU Cardstock: So Saffron, Ridinghood Red.
SU Stamps: Sincere Salutations and Petal Pizzazz.
SU Inks: So Saffron, Ridinghood Red, Pumpkin Pie and craft white.
SU other: So saffron Ribbon, Eyelet punch Button Latte, Silver Brads and scallop oval punch.

Thanks for Looking
Rach

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