Gift wallet v.2

In the midst of experimenting with sponging and masking, I have been busy making gift wallets (another version) for my  husband's family and wrapping gifts. This time, I have made the gift card to just slide out, than untying the ribbon. I have used the season of Joy stamp set )hopefully not too late, to use it). Just acquired this set as an early Christmas gift.
Stamps: season of joy
Cardstock: kraft, riding hood red, very vanilla
Ink: garden green, choc chip, ruby red

Tree Trimings male card!

I must admit that I will miss this fabulous set from the spring mini. It is not only versatile, I also think that it is an economical set, as you can do so much with it. This time, I also decided to play with some cool colour combinations for Christmas, thinking of a male Christmas card, as it is always difficult to make some cards for guys.

Stamp set: tree trimmings, snow swirled
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Ballet Blue, Kraft, Very Vanilla
Ink: Ballet blue, chocolate chip, Pumpkin Pie

Let it snow!

I have been like a card machine yesterday, making about 20 cards, and this is one of the cards. My friend Paula invited me to the Lower Hutt Christmas market, and we hope to sell some SU crafts that we have made. The stamp I used is a retired SU, but I couldn't resist using it because of the detail and coloring involved. I am sure, that whoever this card goes to will be very pleased.
Paper: Ski slope DSP, Riding hood red, baja breeze

Ink: SU markers, choco chip stamp pad

Stamp: retired SU stamp, snow swirled (sentiment)

Triangle Treat box

This triangle treat box was one of the storage ideas we made at the class. I experimented with daubing pastels on embossed image, central panel (was like applying make-up), and matched the embossed background with soft summer image. I complimented the paisley background with the paisley design from the DSP Raspberry Tart. I saw this box from Paula Ponders blog, but changed the measurements.

Stamp set: Soft sumer, curly stamp

Accessories: scallop edge, curly label punch, dimensionals, 1/4 grossgrain ribbon, small cellobag, pastels

Card folder box

This is the last project at the craft class over the weekend. I played a bit with how to make ny card folder box. I like the kraft cardstock as it is very useful to mix with other colours. I also tried to get away from the traditioal Christmas colours. I also find it very useful using only 1 stamp set (which I learned from training field day) to explore a stamp set's versatiltity, I used Snow Swirled stamp set.

Tree Trimmings , simple but elegant!

During the pre-order for the Spring mini-catalogue, I did not order this Tree Trimmings stamp set. But when I saw how gorgeous and versatile this stamp set is, particularly when used with the Ski Slope DSP, I couldn't resist. My set arrived this week and thought I'd try it out. You can create several simpl, but elegant Christmas cards for your loved ones. If you like this set, ORDER YOURS NOW for $28.95. Email me.

Stamp set: Tree Trimmings $28.95 (spring mini catalogue)
Sentiment: Best Yet (level 1 Hostess stamp set)
Cardstock: very vanilla, baja breeze, Ski Slope DSP $19.95
Colours: chocolate chip, ruby red, and bashful blue

Another Christmas!

I just love this Snow Swirled stamp set as it is very elegant, and so versatile to use. This time, I have used the main tree stamp. This coordinates really well with the Ski slope DSP, which I also find very versatile, especially when used with the In colour cardstock. It takes the guesswork to cardmaking out, but still making fabulous, classic christmas cards. I also used a technique of modifying the scallop edge by punching a circle on each scallop with the 1/16" circle.

Stampset: Snow Swirled $53.95
Cardstock: Kraft, In colour (riding hood red, baja breeze) multipack A4 cardstock $17.25
Other accessories: Scallop edge $35.95 and 1/16 circle $19.95
ribbon and brad (not SU!, bur still coordinates with the SU products).

Christmas theme in a recessed window!

After accomplishing 3 readings yesterday, I thought of rewarding myself with some crafting. I remember seeing a tutorial from Splitcoaststampers (Lynn Mercurio) about a recessed window. I thought it was a little intimidating to begin with, but it turned out quite an enjoyable experience as I got to use my new scorpal again and the fabulous Ski Slope DSP from the new mini catalogue. I decided to use it as a picture frame by making a stand at the back of the cardstock. If you motice the detail in the flower, its my 1st time to use the bling from the SU prettiest kit. (I now have an entry to the August challenge for Crafty Fingers

Stampset: Snow Swirled and Circl Circus

Colours: Riding hood red, kiwi kiss cardstock in old olive and ruby red ink

Ski Slope Designer Paper (Spring mini catalogue)

Accents: Bling (Prettiest Kit, SU), red ribbon (not SU).

Note: If you see anything that you want to purchase, just email me. Some items, I can create a Kit Bundle to minimise the cost.

Happy Crafting!