Sketch #13

To help inspire my crafting I'm following along with the Great American Stampin' Show as they use the sketches from the catalogue as inspiration. This week it is sketch #13 and as usual, you do not have to follow strictly to the same formula. Use the sketch to inspire, and don't forget to send the cards you create.

The sketch suggested torn paper to me, but I find it difficult to actually tear paper, so I pulled a retired die, Gorgeously Made, which includes a jagged edge die. 

I've now realised that there was actually one more line I should have torn/cut. That's a shame, but the cards are made now and there's no going back. I used a banner too, mine is a lot larger than the sketch one. A stray leaf from my desk was tucked behind.

For both cards I've relied on the beautiful, patterned paper to be the hero. Its a really pretty DSP, Thoughtful Journey. These are the 'b' side images, the watercolour effect is lovely.

Sending Love is a cling stamp, without any dies, so quite a reasonably priced purchase. It wasn't at all difficult to fussy cut the mailbox and letters.

Instead of a banner, the sentiment has been heat embossed in that position on the card.

Brightly coloured envelopes are scattered all around.

I hope you are inspired by my interpretation of this sketch. Remember to check all the card sketches on page 22 of the annual catalogue.

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Week #3 Sketch With the Great American Stamping Show

To keep me making cards for the next 6 months I'm following along with the Great American Stampin' Show as they use the sketches from the catalogue as inspiration. This week it is sketch #3 and as usual, you do not have to follow strictly to the same formula. Use the sketch to inspire.

This sketch idea has been used often by me and others over the years. This week I chose a scenic paper from Thoughtful Journey DSP and the great thing with this layout is how economical it is with the pretty paper. This is currently priced at 15% off, so you may want to add some to your order, I'm getting another pack as it is current through to end of April next year.

With 2.5cm strips, it is possible to get two cards from each 6" X 6" piece of paper. The first one has a Petunia Pop base to set off the clump of flowers in the foreground.

For the second card there is a white base, texture embossed background and a ribbon. A simple greeting to fit a circle of holes, which is one of the unusual dies in the Round We Go bundle.

Do you have a preference for one card or the other?

If you'd like to see what the GASS girls made, check this...

Brandi Barnard 

Shannon West

Julie Salva

Jodi

I have been an active Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 14 years, and thanks to my wonderful team, I am at Silver Elite level. One of the joys of crafting is sharing it with others, so I hold monthly classes both in my home and in the community. Do get in touch if you have questions about classes or Stampin' Up! products.

Craft & Chat Class Schedule to end of 2024 This is the schedule for Craft & Chat card classes. Classes are held in my craft room in South Morang, VIC. 2½ hours, $25, 3 cards & envelopes. You get to try out product, equipment and learn new techniques with guidance from me. Team members craft for free. There is nothing nicer than meeting new friends and crafting together. September 2024 Wednesday 4th 1pm-3:30PM Saturday 7th 1:30-4pm October 2024 Wednesday 2nd 1pm-3:30pm Saturday 5th 1:30-4pm November 2024 none, I am away seeing more of Australia. Again, if you have an idea which day you might be interested in, please let me know for my future planning.

 SHOP:

Your orders are very much appreciated, no matter how small or big, every little bit helps me to meet my minimums and keep on creating. Hopefully you are inspired by some of the projects I share and want to make your own. My online shop is open anytime and delivery by tracked Australia Post takes 5-10 days.

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Colour Creations Blog Hop - Week 14 - Bubble Bath

Contributors to this blog hop are all members of Claire Daly's Art With Heart group. Every Wednesday night at 8p.m AEST we feature a fabulous Stampin' Up! colour, in alphabetical order.

This week we are working with a soft pink called Bubble Bath.

CARD 1:

Country Flowers was my choice of stamps & dies for this week - it seems very popular with all the team members. Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" DSP, still available through the online store, makes for an interesting background.

 

These flowers are fun to colour, and always look stunning in any combination. My favourite way to colour is with Stampin' Blends.

CARD 2:

Another DSP which had a suggestion of Bubble Bath was Thoughtful Journey. It has pretty scenes on it which I like to bring to the front as a focal point.

Countryside Corners Dies cut a series of sizes which can be used to create frames around the image. The patterned paper and Bubble Bath labels were cut the same size and layered in a staggered fashion.

Two strips of ribbon were laid across the card with a bow to finish off.

I wonder what Theresa Gerrard has shared in Bubble Bath? Let's hop over to check it out.

If at any time you find a broken link or would like to see a full list of participants, please head to the blog of our host of the AWH Colour Creations Blog Hop, Catherine Proctor.

Happy crafting,

Craft & Chat Class Schedule to end of 2024 This is the schedule for Craft & Chat card classes. Classes are held in my craft room in South Morang, VIC. 2½ hours, $25, 3 cards & envelopes. You get to try out product, equipment and learn new techniques with guidance from me. Team members craft for free. There is nothing nicer than meeting new friends and crafting together. August 2024 Wednesday 7th 1pm-3:30pm Saturday 10th 1:30-4pm September 2024 Wednesday 4th 1pm-3:30PM Saturday 7th 1:30-4pm October 2024 Wednesday 2nd 1pm-3:30pm Saturday 5th 1:30-4pm November 2024 none, I am away seeing more of Australia. Again, if you have an idea which day you might be interested in, please let me know for my future planning.

From Boho Blue to Bubble Bath.

Just for fun I have made a card this week which takes us from this week's Colour Creation Blog Hop colour, Boho Blue on to next week's which is Bubble Bath. Anyone would think I had planned it!

Using Thoughtful Journey DSP from the Stampin' Up! annual catalogue, I cut a large label with Countryside Corners dies, and another the same in Bubble Bath. It is the largest and by staggering the labels, it created a border at the top and left.

Thoughtful Wishes bundle was used for the foliage, and the smaller die from Countryside Corners for the sentiment label.

I have been an active Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 14 years, and thanks to my wonderful team I am at Silver Elite level. One of the joys of crafting is sharing it with others, so I hold monthly classes both in my home and in the community. Do get in touch if you have questions about classes or Stampin' Up! products.

Craft & Chat Class Schedule to end of 2024 This is the schedule for Craft & Chat card classes. Classes are held in my craft room in South Morang, VIC. 2½ hours, $25, 3 cards & envelopes. You get to try out product, equipment and learn new techniques with guidance from me. Team members craft for free. There is nothing nicer than meeting new friends and crafting together. August 2024 Wednesday 7th 1pm-3:30pm Saturday 10th 1:30-4pm September 2024 Wednesday 4th 1pm-3:30PM Saturday 7th 1:30-4pm October 2024 Wednesday 2nd 1pm-3:30pm Saturday 5th 1:30-4pm November 2024 none, I am away seeing more of Australia. Again, if you have an idea which day you might be interested in, please let me know for my future planning. SHOP: Don't forget, any orders ($90 minimum) from now to the end of the month will earn you a $9 voucher, sent by email, to spend in August. Your orders are very much appreciated, no matter how small or big, every little bit helps me to meet my minimums, and keep on creating. Hopefully you are inspired by some of the projects I share and want to make your own. My online shop is open anytime and delivery by tracked Australia Post takes 5-10 days. AGNNBCB6