Yellow is one of those colours that I just don’t use very much, so this week’s colour challenge from Our Creative Corner wasn’t one of my favourites. But thought I would give it a go anyway. The colours are yellow, Kraft and White, so I have used Daffodil Delight which is probably my least used of all the colours. But I will admit that I quite like it in the combination used in our new DSP called Attic Boutique, which is the one I have used here.
I have also used the stamp set Field Flowers, and lots of paper piercing and “Faux stitching”. Now that I have my sewing machine up and organised I might start doing some real stitching on my cards!! 🙂
It is probably difficult to see in the photo, but I have also used some Crystal Effects on the main flower to give a bit more depth and shine.
Well, that’s it for today. Hope you have a crafty weekend.
Happy stamping, Chris.
Category Archives: Cards
Button Buddies Class
Ok, I fully admit that this is shameless CASE of a card set made by the fabulous Mary Fish. But they are just so cute that I couldn’t help myself.
Class dates are:
Thursday 5th July at 10.30am and 7.30pm, and Saturday 7th July at 2pm.
Not only will we make these six cards but we will also make a mini pizza box to put them in with their envelopes.
Make sure you book in for this class soon, as it’s sure to be popular and places are limited.
Happy stamping!
Chris
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Freshly Made Sketch #33
Rich Razzleberry is my absolute favourite of all the Stampin’ Up! colours but it has been a little neglected of late, so I decided it was time to make up for that!! The card is based on this week’s Freshly Made Sketch challenges, and uses Simply Soft stamp set (hostess set) which I have stamped with Stazon and then water coloured using a blender pen. The DSP I have used is another much neglected one, called Pocketful of Posies. I have dragged out the very last (sob…) of my precious Rich Razzleberry satin ribbon (retired) and matching button. The greeting comes from Field Flowers stamp set and I have popped some half back pearls on either side for a little added bling. I thought I would put this card in for the latest Just Add Ink challenge as well, which is to create something for Mother’s Day. As many of you would know, my beloved Mum passed away just over two years ago, so I can’t send this card to her, but I know she would love it if she were still here. She is the person who encouraged me to be creative and enjoy my crafts, so this one is for you Mum. xx.
I like this particular sketch, so just had to make a second card! 🙂 
This one is in a completely different style, with lovely bright, cheery colours. It uses the gorgeous Sweet Shop DSP from the Autumn / Winter catalogue along with Sweet Cake stamp set. Just loving these colours too, Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder. I have stamped the image onto Shimmer White card stock which has given it that really lovely motley sort of look (not sure how to explain that one! 🙂 but I like how it turn out ) Oh, and don’t forget that cute brad, also available from the Autumn / Winter catalogue. I’ll be back shortly with some exciting offers from Stampin’ Up!. Hope you have a crafty weekend! Happy stamping! Chris
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Mixed Bunch Class
Come along and make these four cards, featuring the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set, Teeny Tiny Sentiments Stamp Set and using the “stamping off” technique.
This class is definitely suitable for complete beginners or for experienced stampers. Places are limited and bookings are essential.
Dates: Thursday 7th June 2012 at 10.30am or 7.30pm. I may also run this class at 2.00pm on Saturday 9th June if there is enough interest (keeping in mind that it is a long weekend).
Cost: $18, includes everything to make your cards plus envelopes, tea and coffee. There will also be lucky door prizes and all orders over $50 placed at the class will not pay shipping costs.
Looking forward to seeing you on one of those dates!
Contact me dotdotstamping@gmail.com or call 0449976203.
Happy stamping!
Chris
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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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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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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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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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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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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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