Category Archives: Cards

Sale-a-Bration Swap

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Last night we had a get together with my upline, Larisa O’Donnell and the rest of her downline, to do some stamping together, some demo’s, and some swaps.  The theme for the swaps this time was Sale-a-Bration, we just had to use one of the Sale-a-Bration stamp sets in some way, and here is what I prepared as a swap. 

Stamp Set: Botanical Blooms

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie.

Inks: Basic Black, Soft Sky, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Not Quite Navy.

Accessories: Word Window Punch, Black Brads, Sponge, Post-it Notes, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool.

Artwork by Chris Parker-Barnes

Images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin’ Up!

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon

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Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge – # 18

This is the first time I have made a card for the Cinema Saturday challenge, but I thought it was a bit of fun, and would help me to create something a little different.  This weeks movie is Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, which I have to admit, is a movie I haven’t seen, but I have used an Asian influence to make my card and and then added some red threads.  Chinese Folklore says that there are invisible red threads that connect a new born child’s spirit to all the people who will be important in the child’s life.  As the child grows, the threads shorten, drawing closer those people who are destined to be together.  The threads are said to never break or fray, binding family and friends forever.

Stamp Sets: Mostly Flowers, Botanical Blooms.

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red.

Inks: Versamark, Markers in Real Red, Only Orange and Yoyo Yellow

Accessories: Clear and Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Flower and Half Pearl from Pretties Kit, Red Thread from my personal stash!

Artwork by Chris Parker-Barnes   Images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin’ Up!

All you need is…… Love!

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Definitely not a traditional Valentine’s Day card, but the sentiment went well with the rest of the card, so I just had to use it!  Just to show you how much I like using Rub-ons, here is a card which uses only rub-ons and some brads for embellishment.  Love it!

And yes, it does say “Love” on the inside of the card, I just forgot to take a photo of the inside page.

Stamp Sets: None!

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories: Rub-ons – Urban West, Brads – Bold Brights.

Artwork by Chris Parker-Barnes

Images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin’ Up!

One Layout, Four Cards!

Posted in Cards, Carte Postal, Simple Delights, Three Thoughts by

This evening saw the start of a new series of cardmaking classes, which I run here in my home.  And similarly to last term, we had a lovely evening of chatting, stamping, cardmaking and mess-making 🙂 

And of course, I just had to use Designer Series Papers in my layouts for the cards we made, another of my “favourites” Spring Flowers (they are all my favourites, just one more so on one day, and the next day it’s another…:) )  I used a nice simple layout and just changed the colours around and we have four totally different cards.  So if you missed out on tonight’s class, but would like to join in the fun, it is not too late but you need to contact me asap.  Here’s what you missed out on…..

Stamp Sets: Simple Delights, Carte Postale, Three Thoughts.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Barely Banana.

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, DSP Spring Flowers.

Accessories: Corner Rounder, Scallop Edge Punch, Vintage Brads, Double Stitched Ribbon in Groovy Guava, Taffeta Ribbon in Very Vanilla and Kraft.

Artwork by Chris Parker-Barnes

Images Copyright 1990-2009 Stampin’ Up!

Uncertain Times

Posted in Cards, In The Spotlight, Three Thoughts, Weathered by

I found an article on our Stampin’ Up! demonstrator website today about how, in these uncertain times, many people are turning to handmade gifts, cards, tags and wrapping.  With people trying to simplify their lives and keep as much money in their pockets as possible, many are turning to projects they can make in their own homes instead of finding entertainment outside the home.  So why not join the trend?  Do you have a cupboard full of photos that you would like to organise and put into a scrapbook?  I run classes in both card making and scrapbooking, and can also show you how to make boxes, bags……… pretty much anything you want to make 🙂  I also offer free introductory workshops in your home, where I can show you and a group of your friends just how easy and cost effective it can be for you to make your own cards and gifts for your loved ones.  Please contact me on 02 62597412 or 0408639475 or send me an email at doug_chris@myacn.net.au if you have any questions or would like to book in for a class or workshop.

So, on that note, here is a card I made today to send to my father-in-law in Tasmania for his birthday later this week.  I was feeling really uninspired about making a card for a man, so did a bit of blog surfing, and came across a card that I thought was perfect on Larisa’s blog, so I CASED it! 🙂  Hope you don’t mind, Larisa.  The colours are great for a male card, and all from the Earth Elements colour range. (Contact me if you would like more information on Stampin’ Up!’s clever colour combinations).

Stamp Sets:  Weathered, In The Spotlight, Three Thoughts.

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel.

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, More Mustard, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Creamy Caramel.

Accessories: Sponge, Markers, Piercing Tool, Scallop Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Punch, Vintage Brads.

Artwork by Chris Parker-Barnes

Images copyright 1990 – 2009  Stampin’ Up!

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And my second project from last night, a card also with no stamping, and using one of my absolute favourite designer series papers, Apple Cider.  I just love the way this card turned out, but can’t decided whether I think it is a card for the men in our lives or if it could also be a ladies card.  I intentionally left it without a greeting as I couldn’t decide.  Why don’t you leave me a comment and let me know what you think??

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Close To Coca, Pumpkin Pie, Apple Cider Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Vintage Brads, Paper Snips, Dimensionals.

Artwork by Chris Parker-Barnes

Images copyright Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

Wallpaper Card!

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I’m not sure why it is, but I have a real “thing” for some of the papers that look like old fashioned wallpaper.  Which is kind of odd considering that we are just in the process of stripping it off the walls of our new home, so that we can paint!  But I really do love just about all of the Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Papers, gorgeous colours and patterns, and I seem to find myself constantly drawn to them for both cards and scrap pages. 

So today’s card uses… yep, you guessed it, one of those old fashioned wallpaper designs 🙂  The layout and colours in the card is inspired by a similar card made by one of my favourite stamp artists Lin Mei Yap. 

 I have used one of four Limited Edition Stamp Sets available through the Sale-a-bration promotion at the moment, so if you like it and want one, please contact me to find out how you can get one.

Stamp Sets: Botanical Blooms, Three Thoughts

Cardstock: Soft Sky, Whisper White, Designer Series Paper Afternoon Tea.

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky, Cameo Coral, Old Olive.

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Sponge, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon.

 

Artwork by Chris Parker-Barnes

Images  Copyright 1990-2009 Stampin’ Up!

Folded Flower

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As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I receive a monthly newsletter from the company which includes some fantastic ideas and tips, and this card was inspired by an article on using punches and doing some really easy paper folding.  It was a lot easier than I thought it would be and very effective, especially when using the double sided Designer Series Papers.

Stamp Sets: Live Your Dreams

Inks: Versamark

Cardstock: Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Blush Blossom, Designer Series Paper (DSP) Spring Flowers, and Prints DSP in Certainly Celery.

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, Large Clear Rhinestone Brad (from the Pretties Kit), Double stitched Ribbon in Wild Wasabi.

Artwork by Chris Parker-Barnes

Images Copyright 1990-2009 Stampin’ Up!

Finally…. another card!

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Some friends of ours had a lovely baby boy just before Christmas, who they have named Hamish.  I wanted to make a card for them, but found that I didn’t have very much when it came to new babies, so I had to work out something a little different, and this is what I came up with.  So here it is.  Congratulations Rob and Helen, Hamish is a lucky and very cute little boy!

Stamp Sets:  Say It With Scallops (from the Australian Summer Mini Catalogue).

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, Wintergreen Designer Series Paper, White Vellum Cardstock.

Inks:  Blue Bayou, Whisper White Craft Ink.

Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, Double Stitched Ribbon in Soft Sky and Blue Bayou, Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware.

 

 

Artwork by Chris Parker-Barnes

Images Copyright 1990 – 2009 Stampin’ Up!

Surprise…!

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Bet you didn’t think I would get another card posted before we moved…. well, neither did I, but stamping and make cards is such a good way for me to unwind after a hard day of packing and organising that I just can’t help myself 🙂  So here is another Christmas Card using that yummy Dashing paper again 🙂  This time I have used the Simple Delights stamp sets from the Simply Sent Card Kit, and I am really pleased with the way it has turned out.  I have also used the same paper to line the envelope for a really elegant look.

Stamp Sets: Simple Delights, Season of Joy

Cardstock: River Rock, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Dashing Designer Series Paper

Inks: River Rock, Real Red

Accessories: Twill Tape, Gold Brad, Dimensionals

 

 

 

Artwork by Chris Parker-Barnes

Images copyright 1990 – 2008 Stampin’ Up!