Sneaky peek at... Just A Note

This sneaky peek is a little bit misleading as it's not *exactly* what we'll be making at the session tonight. The idea is the same but we'll be using smooth card in different colours. This is a set of notecards I made for a friend using the gorgeous textured card from Stampin' Up! in Old Olive and Real Red (a real classic colour combo). I've used the cherry stamp, inked up using SU markers, from the Tart and Tangy stamp set and I think it makes a really cute, kitsch pattern. It reminds me of 1950's diners and poodle skirts.

I've used the One Sheet Wonder (OSW) technique, in as much that I've stamped up a single A4 sheet of Whisper White cardstock with a repeat design, and then cut sections of the card to make each card.

This is my take on the OSW, as a normal OSW is used to make ten cards and mine makes six. I knew there were certain designs I wanted to use that required larger pieces of stamped card so I decided to sacrifice quantity to get the designs I wanted.

On the green card above I punched out three individual images using the Circle punch and matted them with the contrasting red card. The sentiment is from a retired set that I've cut out using the Word Window punch. The red card is probably my favourite. I've highlighted the cherries paper by using contrasting card and the Eyelet Border punch.

The sentiment on the red card above is stamped onto contrasting card and cut out using the Extra Large Tab punch.



I've used faux stitching on the green card above. It's so easy - just use a marker to draw a zigzag line over the edge of your paper to make it look like it's sewn to the card. If you have time to make it look even more realistic, use a piercing tool to make holes where each stitch would go through the card. Both cards use the 'friends' sentiment from the Just Believe set.

In this week's session I want to see everyone's own creative flair so I'm not setting precise instructions. Depending on the stamp sets that people choose, they will be able to use their OSWs in different ways. I'm really looking forward to seeing what is created.

Paper Cutz Challenge #97

As per my last post, I'm working on a new laptop and don't have editing software for my photos so apologies for the pics.

This is my entry for the Paper Cutz Challenge #97 which has the theme Pink, Orange and White. I've used stamps from the Circle Circus, Darling Dots and Wow Flowers sets from Stampin' Up! The cardstock and inks are Melon Mambo and Tangerine Tango on Whisper White  - a lovely tangy citrus combo.



You have no idea what hurdles I've encountered in getting that photo online *bangs head against wall*

My Laptop R.I.P

It is with great sadness that I have to report that my laptop died this week. I wasn't as heartbroken as I could've been thanks to two things; 1) We'd just sold our car and so had some money at our disposal and 2) I'd backed up my photos a few weeks ago. Even so, it's a huge annoyance and a drain on our already limited finances (hence the selling of our 2005 Ford Focus and the buying of my Dad's 13yr old Rover 400 estate to pay our bills!).

For me, my computer is my lifeline. It's the only inanimate object, if any, I would grab if my house was on fire. I'm not sure how I lived before the internet, although I distinctly remember I did somehow.

Anyway, all my recent card photos were either on my old laptop or on my phone, which this new laptop can't see as it doesn't have Bluetooth (it was supposed to - long story...). I've had to take new pics with my camera and upload them, but I don't have the editing program to crop them!  So, please ignore the edges and wonkiness of the pics you see in the next few posts. Normal service will be resumed shortly!

Just A Note

Our next Papercraft Session takes place on Thursday 30th June and the theme is Just A Note.

We'll be using a technique called 'One Sheet Wonder' to make a set of co-ordinating notecards. We'll then create a pretty box to put them in, so that they can be given as a gift, or you can just keep them to use yourself!

Because the technique is so versatile, it can be used with so many of Stampin' Up's rubber stamp sets. I'll be demonstrating with the Tart & Tangy set but you can choose from the following sets to use on the night:-

Baroque Motifs

Circle Circus

Tart & Tangy

I hope to have some pics for you after the weekend.

Don't forget, you don't need to attend the classes in order to buy any Stampin' Up! products. You can order direct through me at any time by sending me an e-mail or calling me on 0757 848 6669 and goods will be sent direct to you for £4.95 (P&P flat rate). If you only need one or two items and would like to save on postage, please ask me as I may be able to add your items to my class order and then send them onto you at cost.