'Embellished Ornaments'

Happy Sunday :D

With Christmas approaching I hold 'Inky Moose Club Cards' as a way to get lots of cards made to send for the holiday season.

This year there's just too many beautiful stamp sets in the Holiday Catalogue that I can't do it Lolol.

Instead I'll be focusing on one stamp set each month.

First up is 'Embellished Ornaments'.

Here I've teamed it up with the retired stamp set 'Ornamental Pine'. 

I used the 'Wonderland' DSP as my colour inspiration.

I'm really loving how this card turned out!

Christmas In July

Happy Thursday :D

I've been busy getting projects ready for an upcoming Christmas class I have.

The attendees asked for the projects to be a surprise which I thought was a neat idea ... Just like gifts on the actual day - unless you're one of those individuals that  have to inspect and feel a gift with their name on it (I "may or may not" be one of these people ... Just saying ;)).

Nothing was said about sneak peeks though so here's one to get them in the mood for Christmas! Lol

Thanks for stopping by my little piece of the worldwide web and thanks to Peg Coombes for the inspiration that I found on Pinterest :D

Creative Blog Hop!

Happy Monday and welcome to my post for the Creative Blog Hop!

I was nominated by the talented and lovely Cathy Miller. Thanks Cathy! :D
Make sure you click on the link and see the stunning creations Cathy made with the beautiful 'Moon Lake' stamp set. They really are quite beautiful :)

For my blog hop submissions I decided to use 'Butterfly Basics'. I have had so much fun creating with this darling set and coordinating framelits!

It is now officially Spring so that's what inspired my card.
Here's a close up of the butterflies so you can see the different layers ...

I took my cue from the pretty 'All Abloom' paper stack and used Island Indigo, Lost Lagoon and vellum to complement it. Fresh colours for a fresh season!

For my second submission I continued with Lost Lagoon and Island Indigo but teamed it with the yummy Raspberry Ripple. Even though it is retired, I couldn't help using it. I love these colours together!

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I stamped the 'Postcard' image on Lost Lagoon cardstock followed by some 'Gorgeous Grunge'.
Using the largest butterfly framelit I cut out the butterfly shape to create a negative space. I placed a piece of DSP behind  the Lost Lagoon cardstock so the patterned paper could show through.
I cut another butterfly in Raspberry Ripple, this time keeping the actual butterfly. I heat embossed a netting pattern on it with clear embossing powder. I carefully glued the butterfly into the negative space.
With a piece of natural cotton ribbon, I stamped a sentiment and flagged the ends to create a banner. I stapled it to my card front and added a wee bit of bakers twine to finish it off. I love love love the finished product. It reminds me of a stained glass effect :)

As part of the blog hop we have to answer a few questions and nominate someone who inspires us.
So here goes!

            ·What are you working on now?

             Currently I am working on projects for the East Coast Stampin' June Event. Lots of creating!

· How does your work differ from others in your genre?

 

Hmmmm, I like vintage and shabby chic looks. I often can't bring myself to go completely "shabby" though! I suppose my work differs from others because I'm a tidy shabby chic creator!

 

· Why do your create what you do?

 

I create because it is part of who I am. Like many others stampers, I have always created in one form or another. It's an opportunity to create something unique and to brighten someone's day.
The sense of satisfaction that comes from making something with ones own hands is fantastic. I never cease to amaze myself when I look at one of my creations and say to myself "wow, I made that!". Hearing those words from attendees during a class however is the best of all.

 

· How does your creative process work?

 

I find inspiration in all kinds of places ...

I find fabrics hugely inspiring.

Mother Nature of course is full of inspiration too.

If I'm ever "stuck" for ideas I will often take an idea I like (whether it be a layout or colour combination) and create something of my own with it.

 

Now for the fun part. I am nominating a fellow Kiwi and Wellingtonian - Keryn Campbell. You can check out Keryn's creations here!

 

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :D

Sending Love Your Way

Hello all and happy Tuesday :)

This card is the one that had me "needing" to get the stamp set 'Celebrate Today'. As soon as I saw it on Pinterest I knew I "had" to have it Lol. Thanks to Allison Okamitsu for the inspiration and for enabling me!

Just have to have this card for yourself? Sign up for my class to make your very own ;)

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

Kind Koalas

Hello all :)

I have a rather cute card to share with you today.
I made it recently for a friend and couldn't resist sharing as this fellow is just too darn cute!

I used my Blendabilities to colour the Koala and flower. I am slowly getting the hang of them. The dark colour always trips me up though!
I fussy cut them out and popped them on with dimensionals. I used some Crystal Effects for the nose and flower centre.
Of course I added some piercing to finish off the card front ;)

Because the card is 4 3/4" square, I made an envelope using the fantastic envelope board.
Here's a pic of the Koala peeking out ...

 
Thanks for stopping by! :)

It's A Fancy Pants Christmas!

Hello and happy Friday all :D

I've had lots of fun playing with my Holiday Mini preorder.

Here's one of the cards I created for my upcoming 'Inky Moose Fancy Pants Christmas' card class.
I'm am thrilled with how it turned out!

Lots of new goodies were used. Can you spot them?

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Something For Baby

Hello and happy Wednesday :)

Today I'm sharing one of the projects for an upcoming class.
I think this is the cutest baby card around!

The card also lies flat for posting...

How adorable is that?!
I have to confess to having a hard time wanting to give this card away!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

CLASS DATES:

Wednesday 20th August 1 - 3.30 pm & 7 - 9.30 pm/ Thursday 7 - 9.30 pm

COST:

$20.00

Email to register :)

Star Light, Star Bright

Hello all :)

We've had glorious sunny days here.
 I'd say it's been too hot in my workspace but I have air conditioning so I can keep creating ;)

Here's the projects for my next upcoming class. It's all about stars.
The DSP is from the versatile SU! paper stack 'Moonlight' and I've teamed it up with the delicious new In Colours 'Hello Honey' and 'Blackberry Bliss'.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

CLASS DETAILS:

Wednesday 9th July 1 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9.30pm / Thursday 10th July 7 - 9.30pm.

Cost: $20.00

Email to register.

Beautiful Butterflies

Hello all :)

I know I have been quiet on here of late but I have had several things on the go at once which doesn't leave me much time for posting. I do apologise!

Today's post is the three projects for my class next week. Aren't they pretty? I think they are.
I love the colour combination and the different elements going on and of course the butterflies remind me of Spring!

If you'd like to register for the class just send me an email :)

CLASS DETAILS-

Wednesday 30th April 1- 3.30 pm & 7 - 9.30 pm; Thursday 1st May 7 - 9.30 pm

Cost: $15.00

Egg-cited For Easter

 

It's snowing here again (sigh) so I thought I'd posted this darling card to add some sunshine to the day.
I can't help but smile every time I look at this sweet card :)

Because of all the goings on inside the card I thought I would keep the card front simple. That way when the recipient opens the card there is even more of a WOW factor.

Here's the card front ...

The potted Easter egg gives just a hint that the card is for Easter but you certainly don't expect to find bunnies and air balloons!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

Sale-a-brate In Style!

Hi there :)

Doesn't the photo above remind you of Spring?

Back in New Zealand the tulips popping up in the Botanic Garden always signaled the onset of Spring for me so that was the inspiration for this card in a box project for my upcoming class.

I've used the 'Sweet Sorbet' DSP (one of the free goodies you can choose from with Sale-a-bration!) to cover my box and to make a coordinating envelope. The images are from the lovely set 'Backyard Basics' which have coordinating framelits so no need for fussy cutting!

 

I love how this card is so full of dimension yet it lies flat for posting!

 

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

Here's Our Latest Tutorial!

Happy Wednesday :)

Carol and I have come up with some new projects using items from the Occasions Catalogue. Everything from cards to a banner. Things you can use for your home, for a gift, for a class, there's lots of possibilities!

You will receive a PDF with 

39 pages of instructions and 95 photos, 

all for $10! 

Click Here to order : http://rubberobsession.blogspot.ca/2014/02/heres-our-latest-tutorial.html

 

SUDSOL Blog Tour - Welcome!

Hello, happy Monday and welcome SUDSOL Members and tour followers alike!!

This is my very first blog tour (squeal!) so thanks for stopping by and taking a peek at my creations. I'd love it if you left me a comment or two as well :)

My first share is a birthday card made with some Sale-a-bration (SAB) goodies.
You've gotta love free stuff right?!

I've used the 'Banner Blast' stamp set and coordinating banner punch. I LOVE these bitty banners. They're so cute and just the right size for stringing along on a card.

Did you notice my embossing on the clouds?
Also a SAB goodie. This time its the 'Decorative Dots' embossing folder.

Then last but not least there's the "sky" DSP ... it's from the 'Sweet Sorbet' SAB Designer Series Paper.

For my second project I decided I wanted to go for a longer leaner look so I made my card base 3 x 6". This meant I had to make an envelope for the card but with my SU! envelope punch board it was a cinch ;)
I used the oldie but goodie Top Note die to shape the top of my card to add some interest. I embossed the Coastal Cabana Top Note shape with the 'Decorative Dots' embossing folder (my current go-to embossing pattern, thanks Sale-a-bration!).

I've used the 'Fresh Prints' DSP Stack and Spiral Flower Originals Die from the Occasions  mini catalogue and teamed it up with the 'You're Lovely' stamp set from SAB.
I cut the flower out with felt (I love that I can cut more than just cardstock with these dies) and it was a breeze to roll up and shape.

My third project is a special one. I have a dear friend turning 50 soon and I made this card for her.
The card base measures 5 1/4" x 5 1/4".

I used the stamp set 'So Very Grateful'  from the Occasions mini and watercoloured the images using my ink pad lids and a blender pen. The colours I used were Primrose Petal, Real Red and Old Olive.
The photo doesn't do the card justice to show you how gorgeous the flowers look coloured in!

I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the four images.

The central diamond panel is raised with dimensionals and measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" (the red square). I stamped (and coloured) the other flower image from the stamp set , in the centre of the panel but most of it is covered up with the "50". I like that just a few sprigs are peeking out though.

I finished off my card with dry embossing, some Raspberry Ripple ribbon and a touch of glitter to give it some sparkle.

That's all from me so thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you've enjoyed my projects as much as I did sharing them with you :)

CONTINUE on the Blog Tour
SUDSOL	Marisol Gutierrez

Two by Two

Hi there and happy Monday!

Schools here are closed for the day so I have my kiddos home :)

Today I'm sharing another project from my baby card class.
This card was created by UK demonstrator Michelle Last (Thanks Michelle! :D) and as soon as I saw it I knew I just had to make it LOL.
Now if you think the front of the card is cute enough check out the insides (yes I did write insides!) ...

 

and ...

 

 

How cool is that?
I think it is adorable!
Of course, if you knew the recipient of the card was expecting twins you could stamp pairs of the animals so they really would be travelling two by two!

I hope your week has started off well and thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

Ingredients

Stamp Sets - 'Zoo Babies', 'Teeny Tiny Wishes', 'Label Love'

Cardstock - Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Soft Sky, Tempting Turquoise, Pear Pizzazz, Crisp Cantaloupe, Bermuda Bay, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Other - Natural Composition DSP, Festive Piercing Pack, Artisan Label Punch,  Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Apothecary Accents Framelits,  Large Scallop Edgelit, Rhinestones.

SUDSOL Blog Tour - SAVE THE DATE - Feb 3, 2014

Hello Baby

Happy Saturday :)

I've been busy lately making samples for upcoming classes (like the Baby class I have in two weeks) and for my very first Blog Tour that I am part of with SUDSOL.

If you haven't heard of SUDSOL and are a demonstrator, you should check the site out.
It's a 24/7 virtual resource centre. I have been a member for a few months now and I love it. If there's anything I need to know, SUDSOL is where I go! They even have a demonstrator only gallery of ideas!

SUDSOL Blog Tour - SAVE THE DATE - Feb 3, 2014

Very Valentines

Hello and happy Monday :)

I'm finally able to get onto my blog and post about my next class. It will be in time for Valentines Day ;)
There's three projects - a swing card, a gift box and another card.

I recently had a poll on my Facebook page asking about a possible new class time and I had as many people want a Wednesday afternoon class as a Sunday afternoon class. What I am going to do is run a class on either of those days once a month and see what works best so for this class I will be holding THREE classes:

Wednesday 22nd January 1 - 3.30pm
Wednesday 22nd January 7 - 9.30pm
Thursday 23rd January 7 - 9.30pm

Cost:$20.00

Email to register your spot and remember if you're coming to a Wednesday class let me know what time slot!

Make Yours A 'Very Valentine'

Carol and I have been at it again! Designing special Valentine projects for our "Very Valentine" 2014 Tutorial.

 

This tutorial includes two Valentine cards, one note card box and note cards, one 'Evening Bag' box suitable for a card or gift card, and Valentine Fortune Cookies. There are 22 pages of instructions and 44 photos. All for $10.00!

An Olden Time Christmas Card

Hello again and happy Thursday!

Today's share is the second project for my 'Fancy Pants Finale' class. Isn't it beautiful?!
I love the vintage Christmas feel, the way it sits up and the rich colours.

Here's a side view to show you what I mean about how it sits up ...

This card is something a little different for a special somebody  in your life!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :D

Festive Fifteen - Project Nine

Hello all :)

I hope you are all having a nice weekend!

Here's Project Nine from our 'Festive Fifteen' tutorial ...This is one of our favourite projects!
 

 

In real life it's a show stopper!!

Want to make your own? Purchase our tutorial here.

Festive Fifteen - Project Eight

Hello all!

Here's today's card from the 'Festive Fifteen' tutorial.

This card is totally different from any we have done before, and the template is in the tutorial!

 

 

I hope you're finding lots of things you like in this collection. There are seven days left!