Showing posts with label 1/8" Ribbon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1/8" Ribbon. Show all posts
Okay, so I am not sure I can really call this a project when I've not done any stamping, punching or die cutting, but I just had to share it with you.
This project showcases the very cool Stampin' Up! Winter Wonderland DSP. Don't you just love the white antlers on the black background and the black trees on the white background - they are simply stunning.
Okay so I could have done some stamping, punching or die cutting but I just love it as it is. I'm definitely going through a less is more phase at the moment. In fact, the Christmas card I will be featuring on Saturdays project is exactly that.
Last weekend was the Pinkies annual trip to Birmingham where we spent 2 days crafting, chatting, eating and drinking - and swapping!
There were 35 of us going in total so I had to make the same number of swaps. Swaps are something us Stampin' Up! demonstrators like to do when we get together. You make 35 of the same thing and
you swap it in exchange for another handcrafted card front or 3D project. You end up with 35 unique projects to take home and use for inspiration or as samples at craft classes & events.I thought I would use the 2013-15 In Colour cardstock and ink to make the covered notebooks (the notebooks were such a bargain - 20p from Asda!).
The 2013-15 In Colours Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe & Coastal Cabana will be retiring soon and will be replaced with 5 brand new in colours. I do love some of these colours and will certainly miss Strawberry Slush & Coastal Cabana - but I can't wait to see what new colours Stampin' Up! come up with!!
I made 8 notebooks in each colour - that's 40 altogether. 35 to swap and 5 to keep for myself.
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| Coastal Cabana & Rich Razzleberry I stamped the I Love Lace background stamp set onto Whisper White cardstock for the front cover and sponged the edges of the paper for an aged/distressed look. |
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| Baked Brown Sugar & Blushing Bride I used the Four You stamp set to stamp the sentiment Hello onto Naturals Ivory cardstock and punched it out using the Decorative Label punch and sponged the edges using the same colour ink. |
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| Calypso Coral & Soft Sky I attached the sentiment to a piece of Designer Series paper to make a belly band to secure the notebook. |
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| Pistachio Pudding & Melon Mambo |
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| Strawberry Slush & Bermuda Bay |
Inside the notebook you can see that I've added a small pocket by adding a piece of Naturals White cardstock.
I had a great weekend and here is a picture of me (2nd from the right) and my table mates (left to right, Tracy, Baz, Yvonne & Sasha). We had such a great time and I am glad I got to know these lovely ladies over the weekend.
Here is a picture of the amazing swaps I received from my fellow Pinkies. What a talented bunch of ladies!
I love to make & receive swaps and take the opportunity to look through my swaps every month or so to help inspire me to use different colour combinations and techniques. From 4 events I have attended since I became an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I now have over 125 swaps!
The Stampin' Up! regional event is fast approaching so next month I will be making 50 - 75 swaps to take with me. Subscribe to my blog to make sure you find out what swaps I've made & received!
Pinkies Stampin' Up! 2014 Autumn Winter Catalogue Blog Hop! feat. Endless Wishes Stamp Set & Tree Punch
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Thank you for joining us on another Pinkies Blog Hop! We're showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from the new Stampin' Up!® Autumn/Winter Seasonal Catalogue. Simply use the buttons at the end of each post to keep hopping!
If you have arrived here from Jenny's blog, welcome!! I really hope you enjoy looking at the projects we have made!
With only 110 days until Christmas, I am busy designing and making my Christmas Cards for friends, colleagues and family! I have roughly 80-100 to make so its important that I can make these fairly quickly and still ensure they still look fabulously festive and on trend.
I love a bit of sparkle at Christmas, in fact my house is usually covered in sparkly decorations! I knew straight away that I wanted to use the glimmer paper within my design but wasn't sure how.
After a few attempts, I settled on this design. Essentially, all you need to do is punch out a hole using the new Tree Punch from a piece of cardstock slightly smaller than your card or gift box base. You then adhere your piece of glimmer paper (or patterned paper) behind it and mount it on your base use Stampin Dimensionals - simple!
The versions of this card below use Night of Navy Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper and Island Indigo Cardstock and Gold Glimmer Paper - I can see myself also making this design with Blackberry Bliss, Chocolate Chip & Basic Black.
The Tree Punch is really versatile and with a matching Photopolymer Stamp Set called Festival of Trees, the possibilities are endless. I am looking forward to creating a few designs with this new stamp set, so keep an eye out for these on my blog!
For the sentiment, I have used the new Endless Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set. There are lot of different combinations to choose from and I just love the effect of mixing up two fonts together!
I thought it would be nice to make a matching gift box and I think these are perfect to give to neighbours or work colleagues as Christmas gifts. To finish off the gift box, I have tied some Silver and Gold 1/8 Ribbon around the box. Please excuse my bows, that is a skill still in progress!
These gift boxes are filled with lots of yummy chocolates and caramels - there is a slim possibility that they will still contain these sweet treats in 3 months time. My husband, I am sure, will find them!
I wanted to show you how versatile this design is by using different colour combinations and here is my first example.
I have used Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive and the new Trim The Tree Designer Series Paper Stack. This design is a modern twist on traditional Christmas colours. You could perhaps add a button or star to the tree, but I simply like it as it is.
This final design uses colours you wouldn't normally associate with Christmas. I have used Basic Grey & Pool Party and the coordinating Designer Series Paper Stacks (Neutrals & Subtles). I think the muted colours alongside the patterned paper look really trendy but it really depends on your taste.
I would love for you to leave a comment on which colour set you prefer?
Dark & Glittery
Bright & Traditional
Muted & Modern
Over the next few months I will continue to showcase more of my festive designs and will also be selecting random subscribers and commenters to receive a few of my projects.
Don't forget that you can subscribe to my blog so you don't miss out!
I hope you've enjoyed looking at my projects, press next to head over to Nicole's blog to see what fabulous project she has created!
Main Supplies Used
Endless Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
£13.95
Tree Punch
£15.50
Dark & Glittery
Bright & Traditional
Muted & Modern
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