Freshly Made #32

Hi there

There was another great sketch from Freshly Made Sketches this week.  As soon as I saw it, I knew that I wanted to place a bright Gerbera in the circle position. I have been wanting to make one of these for ages and this was the perfect excuse.  Here is the sketch:

 

I have used the 'Cheerful Treat' DSP with a Melon Mambo Gerbera for a bright combination. For the centre of the Gerbera I have put Crystal Effects onto a pewter 'Build a Brad' and then sprinkled champagne glass glitter over the top.  It adds some subtle sparkle. I die cut 5 layers of large petals for the base and 6 layers of small petals for the centre, from the Daisies #2 die (not available in Australia), to give it lots of depth. The Melon Mambo petals have been sponged on the tips and in the centre, although you can't see this on the photo.  I had lots of chores today, so the photo was taken in artificial light, unfortunately.

 

Here is a close up of the Gerbera flower.

Project Details
Stamps	Mother Sentiment (not SU)
Card stock & Papers	Bazzill White Linen, Melon Mambo, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Cheerful Treat DSP
Ink	Concord Crush, Melon Mambo
Accessories	White Taffeta Ribbon, Pewter Build a Brad (retired), Chocolate Pearls (not SU), Champagne Glass glitter
Tools	Daisies #2 Die (NAH), Big Shot, Scallop Border punch,  Dimensionals, Tombow glue, Crystal Effects

Have a good week.

ETA:

Thank you to the DT at Freshly Made Sketches for this award!

Freshy Made #31

Hi there

As I write this post, it is thundering outside and the hail is pounding on the window of my craft room.  What better way to spend a stormy Autumn day, than stamping!

The card I have for you today is for my husband's birthday on Wednesday and I have used this week's Freshly Made #31 sketch. I love the sketches the DT come up with as they give you plenty of scope but aren't too prescriptive with the elements. Here it is:

I borrowed the 'Up, Up & Away' stamp set from a lovely friend and it will definitely be on my 'to buy' list as it has a great combination of elements and sentiments that would suit lots of occasions. We took both our Mothers (when in their 70's and 80's) hot air ballooning over central Australia a few years ago, so I have created a background that reminds me of that fabulous experience.  It was freezing cold as the sun rose and looking into the distance you saw a hazy backdrop of the land and the sky blending together.  I hope it will remind him of that time.

Project Details
Stamps	Up, Up & Away, Sincere Salutations, Texture Jumbo wheel
Card stock & Papers	Night of Navy, Sahara Sand (Smooth & Textured), Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink	Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Bashful Blue
Accessories	Cherry Cobbler brads
Tools	Ticket Die (not SU), Square Lattice embossing folder, Big Shot, Dimensionals, sponge daubers

Enjoy the rest of you week.

 

A bit of fun...

Hi there

Today, I have a bright, fun girly card for my husband's niece who will be turning 6 soon.  I was given this 'Fairy Girl' stamp, which is cute and fun to colour (not SU).  I have paper pieced the bottom part of the dress with a stamped gingham print in Melon Mambo and teamed it with the retired 'Sweet Stitches' DSP and some spotted paper from my stash. There is some sparkle on her wings and the bobbles on her shoes and lots of layers and texture for interest. I hope she likes it.

 

 

Project Details
Stamps	'Fairy Girl' (not SU), Gingham Background (not SU)
Card stock & Papers	Bazzill White Linen, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Sweet Stitches DSP (Retired), Pink Spotted (from stash), Xpress-IT Blending card
Ink	Tuxedo Black
Accessories	Basic Rhinestones (coloured with Copic), White Bakers Twine, Dazzling Diamonds glitter
Tools	Eyelet Border punch,  Word Window punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Dimensionals, Tombow glue, Copic markers (SU colour matched), Computer & printer (for greeting)

Enjoy your weekend.

Blog Award

Hello

Just popping in to thank two lovely ladies who surprised me with this Blog Award:

They are Nikki Spencer and Amy White.  Thank you both for your kind gesture. Make sure you pop along to their blogs as you will be inspired by their creations.

There are a few guidelines to follow with this award....

1. Thank the blogger that gave it to you.

2. Link back to their blog.

3. Copy & Paste the award to your blog.

4. Present the award to 5 other bloggers-with 200 or less followers.

5. Lastly, let them know you have done so by leaving a comment on their blogs.

In the spirit of sharing the love, below are some of the talented people who inspire me with their creativity.  I'm adding my own twist to the guidelines above, leaving it up to them to decide if they wish to acknowledge and pass this along. 

Carolyn King

Susan Joyce

Wendy Janson

Kathy Tanner

Tui Nathan

Thanks for stopping by.

Freshly Made #30

Hi there

In complete contrast to last weekend's wintry weather, we have a gorgeous, sunny weekend in Melbourne.  I have been out sweeping today as the leaves are well and truly coming down. My roses are enjoying their last hurrah for the season and I have a photo of one of my favourites at the end of the post.

Today, the card I have for you is based on this week's Freshly Made Sketch #30, shown below.

I have been wanting to use this doily stamp called 'Hello, Doily' (not currently available in Australia) and this sketch is a great opportunity.  I have white embossed it on Island Indigo card stock and then matched it will the Pool Party floral from the 'Domestic Goddess' DSP because it is so fresh and sweet. The centre of the doily is a Calypso Coral flower (in the Joanne Leddy style) with a pearl centre, sprayed with some Champage shimmer mist. The gingham panel has been stamped with the PTI 'Background Basics: Gingham' stamp.  I have made this into a Mother's Day card for my lovely mother-in-law Betty.

 

Project Details
Stamps	Hello, Doily (NAH), Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Background Basics: Gingham (PTI)
Card stock & Papers	Bazzill White Linen, Island Indigo, Calyspo Coral, Domestic Goddess DSP, Whisper White
Ink	Versamark, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo
Accessories	Pearl brad (not SU), Basic Pearls, White Seam Binding ribbon (not SU)
Tools	Beautiful Wings Sizzlit, Big Shot, Modern Label punch,  Word Window punch, Fancy Flower punch, 5-Petal flower punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Dimensionals, Glue dots, Champagne Shimmer paint (to make shimmer mist), White embossing powder, Heat gun

Almost forgot, here is a photo of one of my roses that is lovely at the moment.  Lots of blooms to cut and bring inside. They start off as a pink/apricot and become more yellow as they age. They last really well in a vase.

Thanks for stopping by.

ETA:

Thank you to the DT at Freshly Made Sketches for this award!