Posted by: Chris | April 19, 2012

More Boxes

Yes, I have been making lots of boxes with the scoring tool. Can’t help myself… the tool makes it all so easy!
I have made this slider box to hold four tealight candles, and used the new Framelits to create a clear window so that you can see the candles inside.  I am going to make a stack of these to sell at the next markets stall in a couple of weeks time, they would make a lovely Mother’s Day gift.
Cheerful Treat is the name of the DSP, and I have combined it with Concord Crush cardstock.  You could add more decoration to this, of course, perhaps a flower and a tag, or a lovely piece of matching ribbon around the box.
Happy stamping!
Chris

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Posted by: Chris | April 17, 2012

Challenging Colours

Concord Crush, Peach Parfait and Blushing Bride are the colours, which was a really challenging combination for me.  But I guess that is the idea of challenges now, isn’t it??! :)
And it’s this week’s Stampin’ Royalty colour challenge.  I did struggle with this colour combination and with the card, it just didn’t want to come together, and I am still not entirely happy with it.
I have combined the colour challenge with a sketch from Mojo Monday. I love working to sketches, I can always see so many different ways to use them, the only challenge I have is deciding which particular idea to use.
Anyway, the card uses Twitterpated DSP, the stamp is from the Bordering on Romance (gorgeous) Stamp Set, and the ribbon from the new mini catalogue.  I have stamped the images in Stazon Ink (so that the black doesn’t run when it is coloured) onto Shimmer White Cardstock.  Unfortunately you can’t see it in the photos, but there is just a nice little bit of a glittery look.  And I have used some half back pearls for the centres of the flowers.  It may also be difficult to tell from the photos, but I have cut out some exra flowers and popped them up to add some dimension.

Quick update: This card was chosen as a Top Pick at Stampin’ Royalty! :)
Hope you get some stamping time in your day.
Chris

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Posted by: Chris | April 15, 2012

Simply Scored Boxes

I whipped up these boxes this afternoon to go with the card from my previous post.  The boxes will be part of a gift for someone special whose birthday is coming up soon.
Boxes are so quick and easy with the new Simply Scored Scoring Tool.
If you would like to buy one of the Simply Scored Scoring Tools, just get in touch, as long as you live in Australia, I can get one to you.  I will also include instructions on how to make boxes with lids that fit, some hints and tips and also a pre cut and scored box for you to make so that you see how it all fits together and make yourself a box.  So just drop me a line at dotdotstamping@gmail.com
Alternatively, if you live in the Adelaide area and would like to attend a class and be taught how to make boxes and lots more as well as how to use the Simply Scored and other tools, also send me an email.
Hope you are having a crafty Sunday.  Happy Stamping!
Chris

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Posted by: Chris | April 12, 2012

Pretty Pedals

I received some new goodies in the post yesterday and couldn’t wait to use them!  I think this stamp set is just gorgeous and had to ink it up straight away.  It’s a hostess set called Pedal Presents, which I have stamped in Black Stazon ink, and then coloured with markers.
The DSP are new from the now current Autumn / Winter mini catalogue, and is called Sweet Shop - lots of ice cream and cake designs, but I have gone with some of the reverse sides of these because I just love the colours and the hearts.
The layout for this card is inspired by this week’s Freshly Made Sketches challenge, but I have turned the sketch on it’s side.

Happy stamping!
Chris

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Posted by: Chris | April 2, 2012

Tea for Two

It’s a song my Mum used to sing when I was a child, I think it was popular when she was young ie a long time ago! “Tea for Two, and Two for Tea”.

You might be wondering what that has to do with anything.  This week’s CAS-ual Friday challenge is to create a card based on a song.   I am very impatiently waiting for a new stamp set to arrive called Tea Shoppe which is in the Autumn / Winter Catalogue and now available, but had to be satisfied with making this card using an individual stamp called Share a Cup.  And don’t worry, I will be sharing lots of cups when my Tea Shoppe stamp set finally arrives!  I have also used a sketch from this week’s Stamping 411 challenge, which you can check out on their blog.
The colours I have used for this card are a bit unusual for me, I have used Lucky Limeade, Concorde Crush, Daffodil Delight and Tangerine Tango.  I have also used the Postage Stamp Punch to punch out the cup images.  This punch was in the previous mini catalogue which ended on Saturday, however the punch has been carried over, so are still available.

Happy stamping!
Chris

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Posted by: Chris | April 1, 2012

It’s here!

Today marks the start of the Stampin’ Up! Autumn/Winter catalogue for this year.  If you would like a copy, please send me an email and I will pop one in the post for you.
This set is made using the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set and the Blossom Punch, along with the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, the Edgelits Dies and the Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, all out of the new catalogue. 
I have been making heaps of these paperclip bookmark.  I sold out of them at the markets a few weeks ago, so thought I had better make a stash of them for the next markets!
And have also covered a note pad as part of this set.
Hope you have a craft Sunday.
Happy Stamping!
Chris

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Posted by: Chris | March 22, 2012

Freshly Made Sketch #27

I just had to have a go at this cute sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.  So many possibilities with this one, but I wanted to keep it fresh and summery, even though we are already having some cooler Autumn weather here in Adelaide.
And I love this colour combination, it’s a bit of a favourite at the moment – Lucky Limade (yum),  Calypso Coral (yum again), Wisteria Wonder (more yum), and Pool Party (absolutely definitely the yummiest!).  It have also included one of the new Jelly Bean Brads which are available on the 1st April from the new Autumn / Winter catalogue.  They are very cute!
The stamp set is Posy Punch which is a Hostess Set from the current main catalogue.  Send me an email if you would like to know how you can get it for free.
Anyway, that’s me for today.  It has been a pretty big day so I am off for some well earned rest.
Happy stamping!
Chris

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Posted by: Chris | March 21, 2012

Mojo Monday 233

Warning: This post contains materials that may prove to be highly addictive!

On the 1st of April the new Autumn / Winter Mini Catalogue from Stampin’ Up! will be released here in Australia, and I can tell you that it contains some of the most beautiful things ever!  So I thought I would give you a bit of a sneak peek.
The card is also my entry for this weeks Mojo Monday sketch. 

The stamp set is called Apothecary Art.  I have coloured the images using a combination of markers and blender pen. 
I have also used the new Twitterpated DSP and Buttons.  I have put one of the mini brads through the button to give the flower a centre, and have used some of the Seam Binding Ribbon.  The other new item that I have used here is one of the set of Framelits Dies, also available on the 1st April.  Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous – I want it all! :)   But you have to wait…… unless you are a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator of course.
But feel free to contact me if you live in the Adelaide area and you would like to learn how to use the tools and gorgeous products I have shown you today.
Happy Stamping!
Chris

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Posted by: Chris | March 20, 2012

Learn for Free!

Would you like to make one of these cards completely FREE?  If you live in the Adelaide area and would like to know more, just contact me, details below.   You even get to choose which card you would like to make (there are plenty more designs for you to choose from), and I will go through each step with you.

   

So just contact me via email: dotdotstamping@gmail.com or call and leave a message on 0449976203.

I will sticky this post at the start of my blog for the next couple of weeks, so scroll on down for my regular updates of what crafty stuff I have been up to.
Happy stamping!
Chris

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Posted by: Chris | March 16, 2012

Sweet Treat Cup Bunnies

These cute little fellows are ready for the markets.  I have put a few small eggs inside the sweet treat cups since I took the photo, and they look very cute!

Again, they use mainly retired cardstock and DSP, along with lots of punched out shapes and layers.  They were a little bit time consuming, but heaps of fun to make.

Just a short post tonight as I still have a bit to do for the markets on Sunday.
Hope you have a crafty weekend.

Happy stamping!
Chris

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