Baby cards

I think my favourite type of cards to make must be ones for celebrating the arrival of babies. I get very focussed and love the fine details I can add, in subtle hues. I've been enjoying the peace and quiet of my craft room for the past 2 hours working on his card. It will be in the mail later today for its international journey :) I dont do much dry embossing anymore, but its the perfect thing to add names and small details to cards. I used my ever faithful Stamp-a-ma-jig to put a row of rubber ducks on the inside of the card. So cute.

Recipe :
Stamp : SU Punch Bunch (2011 Sale-a-bration stamp set)
Cardstock : Very vanilla, soft subtles dsp
Ink : Baja Breeze
Accessories : SU chantilly lace
Techniques : Stamping, dry embossing, embossing folder run through the big shot

CAS

I keep coming across this abbreviation - 'CAS'. I have now researched and figured it out, it means Clean and Simple. Just my type of card :)

Flowers, flowers and more flowers

I am really loving the 'Build a Blossom' stamp set and punch that is in the current mini catalogue. I had fun yesterday making a few cards using just one of the petals, the set is so versatile, easy to use and always yields great results. I am also really enjoying the texturz plates, for a subtle background.
Recipe : Stamp set : Build a Blossom, Just believe
Cardstock : Whisper white, so saffron, pacific point, certain celery
Ink : se saffron, pacific point, certain celery
Accessories : Scallop trim border punch, texturz plate used in the Big Shot.

Recipe : Stamp set : Build a Blossom, Sincere Salutations
Cardstock : Pretty in pink, Bliss blue, Black
Ink : Pretty in pink, black, versamark (heat embossed)
Accessories : texturz plate used in the Big Shot

Craft fair

The day has arrived - my first craft fair ! I've never done one very so am having to think very hard about all the things I might need, but then dont want to take too much as I have to carry it ! Think I've found a good balance and made a decision about the card I will demo. Wish me luck :)

First party projects

So I hosted my first SU party last night. Apart from the fact that I had almost lost my voice, it went very well. There was a broad range of crafting experience present, so I chose a simple but effective card and a fun gerber daisy - credit to SU demonstrator Jenn Nusbaum for this idea.

Recipe : Stampset : Priceless, Three Little Words
Cardstock : Confetti white, certainly celery, perfect plum, Subtles DSP
Ink : Perfect Plum
Accessories : Ribbon punch, certain celery grossgrain ribbon
Techniques : Stamping, punching and decoupage (butterflies)


Recipe : Carstock - from Soft Subtles Collection
Accessories : Flower daises #2 die, Button, drinking straw, ribbon, used crystal effects glue to hold it all together
Techniques : Big Shot

First SU party approaches.....

My first SU party is tomorrow night. I am nervously excited, but really feel the pressure to produce some wonderful works of art, especially as its my crafty friends who are attending - pressure !!! lol Today I produced 6 variations on the same card and selected just one.

My all time favourite stamp set .....

...... Well, I should really say to date ! The winner has to be 'Priceless', its so adorable and versatile. A few examples of cards made with this stamp set :

SU recipe :
Stamp set : Priceless, En Francais
Ink : Bashful blue
Cardstock : Crumb cake, whisper white

SU recipe :
Stamp set : Priceless, Sincere Salutations
Ink : Perfect Plum, Wild wasabi
Cardstock : Confetti white

I love to do dry embossing, but sadly the Priceless co-ordinated brass template is no longer available from SU.

Creative day

A productive day in my craft room, which, by the way is considered a legitimate past time now I am officially an SU demonstrator.

Todays creations :
Recipe :
Stamp set : Vintage Vogue
Ribbon : Marina Mist satin
Ink : Marina Mist, chocolate brown, versamark
Cardstock : Very vanilla, chocolate chip
Punch : Scallop trim border

Recipe :
Stampset : Just Believe
Ribbon : Hemp twine
Ink : Chocolate chip, pretty in pink
Cardstock :Confetti white, chocolate chip, designer series subtles
Embelishment : Designer Button - subtles

Stampin Up

I am very happy to announce the start of a new adventure. I have just become a Stampin Up demonstrator. I am really looking forward to doing something that I feel really passionate about, and being able to share this with others. I remember going to my first Stampin Up party and getting a catologue. I leafed through said catologue at every opportunity, I slept with it under my pillow for the first month ! Even now, years later, I'm still at it !!! lol You certainly cant get a better recommendation for a product than that ! So watch this space, lots of Stamping Up creativity happening here, cards, scrapbooking, digital, projects and more.....

A new craft blog

I am a normal person, living a normal family life, but totally inspired and in awe of the amazing craft blogs that are out there. I'm actually still figuring out the whole blog thing and currently trying to customise my background. Following a path successfully tread by many before me - so I'm sure I can figure it out.
I love to craft, cardmaking and scrapbooking, but am moving onto projects - decorations, banners, gifts and turning things into other useful things.
Most of my craft supplies have been amassed over the last 8 years or so from craft stores in the UK and Canada. My favourite craft stash is now purchased from Stampin Up, Papertrey Ink, My Favourite Things, Hero Arts and Creative Memories. However, my wish list is somewhat more extensive than my funds allow ! LOL Maybe you can relate :-)
I love my stash, I love my craft room, I love the time I spend in there. If only there were more time to spend contemplating and producing and creating - but when I get chance what a wonderful way to spend my time.
In my blog I hope to detail my crafting achievements, as well as discuss the other important elements in my life, my love of reading, movies, music and sport. I enjoy cooking, baking and am a avid tea drinker - Yorkshire tea only - none of that orange pekoe stuff !
Welcome to my blog I hope you enjoy your time here.
Nikki x