Big Shot Lavender Bags

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These lavender bags took less than five minutes to whip up, thanks to my Big Shot and the Scallop Squares Duo die.  They are so quick and easy, just run two layers of the material through the Big Shot, sew around three edges, add some wadding and a teaspoon of lavender and stitch up the remaining side.  I have added some ribbon so that they can be hung in the wardrobe, or pop one inside your sock drawer!
The fabric is from Stampin’ Up! and is part of the Twitterpated range in the Autumn / Winter Catalogue.

I have used my sewing machine for these, but they could just as easily be hand stitched.
I have made quite a few of these this afternoon, some of them using up some retired fabric.  I will have some of them for sale at the Marion Indoor Markets next Sunday (Mother’s Day!!) , so if you live in Adelaide, come and say hi 🙂
Happy stamping!
Chris

Paper Party!

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Stampin’ Up! have done it again….. if you love patterned papers too, then you will love this!


For Customers:
For the month of May, when you buy three packs of Designer Series Paper, you will receive a third pack FREE.  There is no limit on these orders, so get in and stock up on the gorgeous papers available.  They are fantastic for both card making and scrapbooking.
And remember, you can place your order through me and I can ship to anywhere in Australia.

For new Demonstrators:
If you join Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator in the month of May, you will get FREE Designer Series Paper for the rest of the year.  Now that is a good deal.  But that’s not all….. The new and fully customisable Starter Kit is now only $169. Yep, just $169 gives you $235 worth of current products, a business supply pack worth over $80 plus free Designer Series Papers for the rest of the year.  I’m not sure about you, but I think even if you just want to be a hobby demonstrator (one who doesn’t run classes or do workshops), this would be a good deal.

So feel free to contact me if you are interested in ordering some of these gorgeous products, or if you have any questions about becoming either a business or hobby demonstrator, and I will be happy to answer your questions.
You can email dotdotstamping@gmail.com or give me a call 0449976203.

Chris

Freshly Made Sketch #33

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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

Mixed Bunch Class

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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

More Boxes

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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

Challenging Colours

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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

Simply Scored Boxes

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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

Pretty Pedals

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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

Tea for Two

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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

It’s here!

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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