Sunday 27 January 2013

Get Well Tag

Get Well Tag
 
A tiny tag that was attached to some baking for a sick friend.
 
Materials:
White and Purple cardstock
Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac and Pink Passion Ink
Sparkly pink brad
White grosgrain ribbon
Pink leather ribbon
Fast and Fun Notes stamp set from Stampin Up
Itty Bitty Backgrounds stamp set from Stampin Up
Shapes and Shadows stamp set from Stampin Up

Flowered Envelope

Flowered Envelope
 
The matching envelope for the last card.  I know the envelope is
not usually a big deal, but I thought this one was particularly pretty.
 
Materials:
Envelope
Pink Passion Ink
Fast and Fun Notes stamp set from Stampin Up

Flower Vase Get Well Card

Flower Vase Get Well Card
 
A bright and colourful get well card for an injured friend.
 
Materials:
Navy, Yellow, Pink, Green and White cardstock
Basic Black and Pacific Point Ink
Yellow brads
Sizzix embossing machine and folder
Pink, Red, Green, Yellow and Blue watercolour pencils
Fast and Fun Notes stamp set from Stampin Up

Tuesday 22 January 2013

Football Birthday Card

Football Birthday Card
 
A football themed birthday card for a huge Argos fan.
 
Materials
Blue, black and navy cardstock
Football textured paper
Basic Black and Bliss Blue ink
Cupcake stamp
Bitty Birthday stamp set from Stampin Up
Blue glittery gel pen

Flower Pot

Flower Pot card
 
A pretty birthday card, but could also be stamped with sentiments for other occasions as well.
 
Materials:
White and Pumpkin Pie cardstock
Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Real Red and Pink Passion ink
Old Olive marker
Orange pompom ribbon
Adhesive pearls
Birthday Whimsy stamp set from Stampin Up
Seeing Spots stamp set from Stampin Up

Monday 21 January 2013

Flower Power

Flower Power card
 
This flowery card can be used for many occasions,
and could be given to almost anyone.
 
 
Materials:
Mint, Pink and White cardstock
Melon Mambo, Mint Melody and Bliss Blue ink
Blue ribbon
Shapes and Shadows stamp set from Stampin Up


BOWS!

BOWS!!!
 
This year I discovered how to make gift bows, which are
suprisingly easy to make, contrary to their complicated appearance. 
 
Materials:
One sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper
Stapler and staples
Glue Gun

A few last Christmas cards

A few last Christmas cards and then that's it... until next year!!
 
This one was very, very, VERY finnicky to put all
the little beads and glitter on, but it turned out well!
 
Materials:
Old Olive and white cardstock
Old Olive and Summer Starfruit ink
Red and Green seed beads
Scentsational Seasons stamp set from Stampin Up
Yellow stickles


Sunday 20 January 2013

Holiday Hedgehog

Holiday Hedgehog Card
 
A modern looking, slightly Christmas-y card featuring a very cute hedgehog.
 
Materials:
Green, white, silver and olive cardstock
Honeycomb patterned paper
Close to Cocoa Ink
Silver Ribbon
Brown, forest, green and pink watercolour pencils
1 1/4" circle punch
1 1/2" circle punch
1 3/4" scalloped circle punch
Eucalyptus Stickles
Holiday Hedgehogs stamp set from Stampin Up

Joy to the World

Joy to the World card

Took a while to match everything up, but the finished product ties together a funky looking card with a well-loved Christmas carol.

Materials:
White, red and green cardstock
Versamark Ink
Real Red and Glorious Green markers
Silver and gold embossing powder
Computer and printer (copy and paste lyrics to Joy to the World, change font to Lucida Handwriting to match the stamp)
Joy to the World stamp from Michael's
 


Thanks Snow Much

Thanks Snow Much card
 
It says 'Thanks Snow Much' on the inside, but the exterior could
also be used for Christmas cards, or other winter-y occasions.
 
Materials:
Green, red and white cardstock
Striped paper
Real Red, Old Olive, Glorious Green and Red ink
White grosgrain ribbon
Weather or Not stamp set from Stampin Up

Saturday 19 January 2013

Merry and Bright

Merry and Bright Christmas Lights card
 
Takes forever to ink, stamp and repeat,
 but the finished product looks great!
 
Materials:
White Cardstock
Basic Black, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise,
Green Galore, Lavender Lace and Yoyo Yellow Ink
Holiday Sampler stamp set from Stampin Up
Black gel pen

All Spruced Up

 
 
 
All Spruced Up card
 
A festive red and green card to send Christmas wishes.

Materials:
Red, mint and green cardstock
Forest Foliage, Real Red and Mint Melody Ink
Yoyo Yellow and Only Orange markers
Cricut machine
Snowflake stamp from Stampin Up
Fast and Fun Notes stamp set from Stampin Up

Christmas... in January?

I know it's January, but I made over 150
Christmas tags this year (a record for me!) 
While most of them ended up on gifts,
a few of my favourites were able to be photographed.
 

A Sparkly, Speckly Happy Birthday

A Sparkly, Speckly Happy Birthday
 
A colourful, bright and textured card with sparkly
embellishments to send happy birthday wishes.
 
Materials:
Purple, Grey, Tempting Turquoise and Calypso Coral cardstock
Black and Lovely Lilac ink
Sparkly Brads
Sizzix embossing machine and cartridges
Red and Blue watercolour pencil crayons
Cupcake stamp

For You

 
For You Card
 
 
A cute, but subtle card that could be used for many occasions.
 
 
Materials: 
Green, navy and red cardstock
Raspberry Ripple ribbon
Sizzix embossing machine and folder
1 1/4" circle punch
1 1/2" circle punch
Tea Shoppe stamp set from Stampin Up
 


Friday 18 January 2013

Flowers and Lindt

 
Flowers and Lindt - card and gift box
 
 
A cute blank card, and the matching goodie box to go with it
(filled with yummy treats, I might add!)
 
 
Materials:
Green, Tangerine Tango and Rich Razzleberry cardstock
Old Olive, Tangerine Tango and Rich Razzleberry Ink
Old Olive Ribbon
Scalloped Edge Circle Punch
Clear Plastic Box
Seeing Spots stamp set from Stampin Up
 


An Ostrich-y Occasion

 
An Ostrich-y Occasion
 
 
A happy birthday card with lots of spirited
octopi, hippos and ostriches.
 
 
Materials:
Mint, pink and Rich Razzleberry cardstock
Mint Melody, Pink Pirouette and Rich Razzleberry ink
Rich Razzleberry ribbon
Look Who's Turning stamp set from Stampin Up


Vroom!

Vroom! Card
 
My brother loves cars, so I figured he would like this card!
 
Materials:
Red, Black and White Cardstock
Sizzix embossing machine and folder
Vroom! stamp from Imaginisce

Sock Monkey




Sock Monkey Card
 
There's no message on the inside, but the bright colours and smiling sock monkey make this card appropriate for any happy occasion!
 
Materials:
Rich razzleberry, tempting turquoise and red cardstock.
Striped ribbon.
1 3/4" Stampin Up Circle Punch
Sock Monkey stamp set from Stampin Up

Welcome!

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All of the cards, tags, gifts etc. that
you see are 100% handmade by me!
 
Enjoy!