Clowning Around .....

Just a quickie today to share a card that we made at my weekly class.  I've used the new set Under the Big Top.  This a really cute set which has some fabulous images for colouring, great for fun cards.

I've been trying to showcase some different folds at my Monday classes, this one is a little fiddly at first but once you've got the hang of it nice and straight forward.  I actually have to thank a very good friend for this one, have seen it before but she prompted me to use it - thanks Beth.

This is what the inside looks like

And with a bigger piece of card you can create a double ended card and use it 'landscape', I've added an extra panel in the middle too.

That's all for today, happy crafting xx

Roar!!!!!

There are some fantastic new kids/boys sets in the new catalogue.  One of my faves is Dinoroar- I don't have this set (yet) but managed to have a play a couple of weeks ago. Thanks to Amanda :)  Anyhow I wanted to share a fun little card. Apologies that the picture isn't great!

I've used Pool Party for the card base, and Sahara Sand for the ground. A bit of sponging for definition and the grass stamp from the set too.  Rex has been stamped onto Whisper White then coloured using Wild Wasabi and Crumb Cake markers, I've then cut him out and popped him up on dimensionals.  A nice simple card - and I'm told a very happy birthday boy!

Christmas Card Club

These sessions are now 2 months in and I've been meaning to share the cards with you for ages! For today I'll share the first 5 designs that we did. Each session we make 10 cards for £10, 2 of each design.  If you are interested in coming along to these sessions held at my home in Northampton use the contact me tab at the top of my blog.  My inspiration for these cards  has come from all over the place and I have to apologise as I can't find my notes and so am unable to credit people at the moment.  If you recognise a card please let me know and I can credit you.

Card 1 - Dasher

Stamps - Dasher, Trendy Trees, Contempo Christmas

Cardstock - Not Quite Navy, Basic Black, Whisper White

Inks - Not Quite Navy, Concord Crush, Basic Black, Whisper White (Craft ink)

Punches - 1-3/4" circle punch

The moon is masked using the circle punch cut from a post it, I've then sponged the sky. The snowy ground is a torn piece of Whisper white. I've then stamped Dasher and the trees in place.

Card 2 - Season of Joy

Stamps - Season of Joy

Cardstock - Whisper White, Real Red

Ink - Real Red

A really clean and simple card that is nice and easy to duplicate.

Card 3 - Merry

Stamps - Tree Trimmings, Alphabet Stamp (retired)

Cardstock - Perfect Plum

Ink - Perfect Plum

Accessories - Stamp a ma jig

Once you've got the hang of the Stamp a ma jig this card is really easy to do.

Card 4 - Inlaid embossing - baubles

Stamps - Delightful Decorations

Cardstock - Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Whipser White

Inks - Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green

Accessories - Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Bauble Punch

The baubles have been stamped and punched from whiper white card then adhered to the crumb cake layer.  This piece has then been embossed in the big shot. This technique creates a really lovely inlaid effect.

Card 5 - Merry Christmas Tree

Stamps - Season of Joy

Cardstock - Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White

Inks - Old Olive, Whisper White (Craft ink)

Punches - Scallop Trim Border Punch

Accessories - Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

To ensure that this card will still go standard post I have adhered the ribbon flat.

That's all for now, I'll share the second lot of cards soon.

NEW CATALOGUE BLOG HOP!!!!!

I'm sooooo excited! The new catalogue has gone live and is being really well recieved by everyone. For now it's just a quick scheduled post to share the card I've made for the blog.hop.  You should have come here from Dawn's blog if not hop on over and take a look at her creations.

My card for today is a christmas card.  I've used one of the gorgeous new In Colours - Lucky Limeade, teamed with Early Espresso, Whisper White and a touch of Cherry Cobbler.  The card actually started off life like this....

But something was missing so I added the banner, the greeting is from Something For Christmas.  This stamp is actually 3 greetings with a row of babubles underneath, I simply used my Cherry Cobbler marker to just ink up 'Season's Greetings'  Would you have imagined that bunting could turn into a christmas tree?  I've used the stamp set Penant Parade along with the co-ordinating Petite Penants Builder Punch (YAY! No more hand cutting the bunting!) The ribbon at the bottom is the beautiful 1/2" scallop dots ribbon in Chocolate Chip.  To add some texture I've used one of my favourite embossing folders, Perfect Polka Dots. I do LOVE my BigShot!

Of course no Christamas tree is complete without a bit of bling! I've used our self adhesive rhinestones - lovely!  That's all for now, hop onto Maggie's blog to see what she's created.  The full list of participants in the hop is below too if you get lost anywhere along the way!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend xx

1. Lauralou http://airingcupboardstamping.blogspot.com/
2 AlisonP www.craftyalisoninlyon.blogspot.com
3 Glittermum http://www.mygroovystampinup.blogspot.com/
4. Theresa M http://my-next-chapter.blogspot.com/
5. SarahLP http://stampingobsession.com/
6. Sassy Stamper (Elaine) http://www.thesassystampers.blogspot.com/
7. Sarastamper (http://craftingandstamping.com)
8. JJ66 http://jan-crippin.blogspot.com/
9. Evy c http://evyscraftycreations.blogspot.com/
10. DonnaM http://www.head-over-heels-by-dlm.blogspot.com/
11. Scrappydiva http://www.stampin-divas.blogspot.com/
12. Natalie http://www.natalieoshea.co.uk/blog.html
13.Dawn http://www.tartanstamper.blogspot.com/
14. Vicky http://www.vickylouscorner.blogspot.com/
15. Maggie (maggiemae) http://thefineartofstampin.blogspot.com/
16. Julie H (The Crafty Bug) http://www.the-crafty-bug.blogspot.com
17. Elizabeth (Stash Fairy) http://elizabethscraftroom.blogspot.com/
18. Michelle (ShellieStamps) http://michellescraftypaper.typepad.com/
19. Keren. http://www.kerenbaker.wordpress.com
20. Emma (Daisydaye) http://emma-daye.blogspot.com/
21. Rachel (Rachel) http://www.stampingurl.blogspot.co.uk
22. Valerie (valmoody) http://stampingwithval.wordpress.com/
23. Kara (KaraM) http://karascraftycorner.blogspot.com/
24. Sarah (IOW Sarah http://www.stampinsarahiow.blogspot.com/
25. Tracey Rossos http://www.derbyshireducks.blogspot.com/
26. Patricia (Beckscraft) http://stampinbeckscraft.blogspot.com/
27. Sarah-Jane http://cardsandacuppa.blogspot.com/
28. Claire http://stampinupscrapper.blogspot.com/
29. Cupcake http://pinkycardsandcreations.blogspot.com/
30. Kimf http://kimfeecrafter.blogspot.com/
31. carolineskinner http://stampinupandbranchingout.blogspot.com/
32. Emma_H http://www.emma-letsstamp.blogspot.com/
33. Sally - Pink Sky. x http://pinkskysu.blogspot.com/
34. Carolyn http://stampaholix.blogspot.com/
35. Tina http://littlewhitehousecrafts.blogspot.com
36. Hayley (craftydevils) www.mycrafthaven.blogspot.com
37. allyf - http://serendipitypapercuts.blogspot.com

I'll be back....

..... very soon hopefully! I will have my laptop back and will no longer be limited by borrowing a friends - thank you so much Mel xx

Anyhow I wanted to share a few pics of some things that I've been doing lately.  The first few are things that I've done with my weekly class.

These two cards use the fabulous Vintage Vogue.  They showcase a technique that I really like - masking.  This technique allows you to build up layers without the images overlapping.

We also did the rock and roll tecnique, this is a lovely 2 tone effect shown on the pink flowers.

A second card using masking.

And a close up - love the bling! 

The next card uses a retired set that I love! I've cased this card - but I'm really sorry because I can't remember where from.  The set is Loads of Love, the presents on the back of the truck are from the accessory set.  The truck actually slides - what fun!  I'm loving cards with movement at the moment and can't wait to try this card with some new stamp sets!

That's all for now.  Keep your fingers crossed that my new hard drive gets fitted very quicky!

Technical Update

I wanted to update you on my technical issues as I've had a few questions.  It turns out the problem is on my memory card for my camera.  Quite simple to solve as I just need to get a new one, I will need to take new pictures though as the ones on the card are lost :( thankfully not too many as I'd only recently cleared it.

I will be back soon to share my very late blog hop pictures! Thank you for being so patient.

Last Chance Blog Hop

Due to a technical issue I am unable to publish my project at the moment.  Please hop onto Shelli's I will be back later to fix the problem xx