Love with 'Label Love'

Happy Friday! 

Another weekend is just around the corner :D

Today's post is one of the projects for my upcoming Fond Farewell to 'Label Love' card class.

With Summer approaching, baby showers and weddings are popular, so having cards on standby is forward planning in my books lol.

I've gone with the striking Starburst technique for the background. I love the effect of it and it's s great way to use scraps if you don't have enough of one pattern!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :D

Class Details:

Wednesday May 27th 1-3.30pm & 7-9.40pm

Thursday May 28th 7-9.30pm

Cost: $20.00

Email to register :)

A Workshop At Gail's

Hello all :)

Last Thursday I was invited to do a workshop for the lovely Gail at her house. Gail requested sympathy cards and this is one of the projects the guests got to make.

The splotch is from the 'Perpetual Calendar' stamp set and the reeds are from 'World Of Dreams'.
I teamed Lost Lagoon with Sahara Sand to create a soft colour palette.  This is a simple card but it speaks volumes. Sometimes less really is more :)

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

A Fond Farewell to 'Stippled Blossoms'

Happy Tuesday :D

I know, I know ... it's been an age since I posted on here. I will say life has been so busy and with the sun making a much welcomed appearance I have been trying to build up my vitamin D reserves.
But enough about that, I'm sure you want to know all about my card ;D
 
My upcoming class is saying a fond farewell to stamp sets that are retiring.
Todays post showcases two retiring stamp sets - 'Stippled Blossoms' and 'I Love Lace'.

I love, love, love the finished product!
I heat embossed gold detailing onto the flowers and the lace pattern is gold heat embossed too. It looks so rich and decadent, it's stunning in the light!

CLASS DATES:

Wednesday 13th May 1 - 3.30pm
Thursday 14th May 7 - 9.30pm

COST: $20.00

Email to register

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek at my little piece of the stamping world :D

A Fond Farewell

Happy Monday :D

With SU!'s retired list released I thought I would showcase some of my favourite retiring sets in upcoming classes.

My first fond farewell is to 'Everything Eleanor'. This stamp set has so many versatile images and I will miss it!

Class Details:

Wednesday April 29th 1 - 3.30pm / Thursday April 30th 7 - 9.30pm

Cost: $20 Email to register :)

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

Spring Blooms

Happy Sunday!

Spring is officially here, though to look outside you might think otherwise ha!

My next class is Easter themed and the 'Indescribable Gift' stamp set in the Occasions catalogue is perfect for it.

I cased this card from Pinterest. I stamped the image on vellum then coloured it in. The result is really soft and delicate just like new Spring blossoms.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek and have yourself a restful finish to your weekend! :)

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 :)