Chalk Talk meets Falling Flowers

Hi Folks, it's a lovely day here today, hope its nice where you are!!

Todays card is a blast from the past, with a another retiring stamp set. I CASed it from one I'd seen on  Pinterest by Stampin fun with Selene.

To recreate this card follow the guide below:
® = retired, (sab) = Sale-A-Bration, (H) = Hostess, (nsu) = not stampin’ up, (ss) = Stamp set, DSP = designer series paper, CS = Card Stock

Start with a base card of Whisper White (cs) 7" x 10" scored at 5" (my base card is (nsu).

You now need a piece of Basic Black (cs) measuring 4⅛" x 5½" and the Falling Flowers ®  (ss) along with the Stitched Rectangle dies.

I found For this stage my Stamparatus gave me excellent placement for the image, which is  stamped using VersaMark then heat embossed with White Embossing Powder.

Once embossed layer the largest and 3rd largest of the rectangles over it and die cut (you now have 3 pieces). Starting with the outer frame adhere to the base card using liquid glue, then do the same with the middle frame making sure there are no gaps. Wrap some of the White Organza Ribbon ® round the 3rd frame and secure it. Now adhere in the middle of the card using liquid glue and making sure again there are no gaps.

For the last stage you need Whisper White (cs) measuring at least 2½" x 3¾", Chalk Talk ®  (ss) and the Chalk Talk ®  dies.

Use the Stamparatus again for the topper and Memento Tuxedo Black ink, as it will probably need a couple of layers of ink (depending on how juicy your ink pad is). Once stamped die cut it and adhere to the card using dimensional pads.

Make a bow with some of the Organza Ribbon and adhere to label using a dimensional pad, then add some random Candy Dots ®.

Don't worry it's not as hard to make as it sounds.

Will be back again soon with more cards.
Annette x

Beautiful Bouquet meets Bouquet Bunch

Well Jenny's big day has arrived.

From 5:00pm tonight all our children will be married, she's so excited and so are her daughters, who are going to be bridesmaids.

It's 8.30 now and I'm enjoying my last few minutes of tranquility before they all arrive to get ready!

As for the card I went for simple and stylish. There's a lot of my old stash in this one.

I was inspired by a card made by Lou Katzelman

To recreate this card follow the guide below:
® = retired, (sab) = Sale-A-Bration, (H) = Hostess, (nsu) = not stampin’ up, (ss) = Stamp set, (DSP) = designer series paper, (CS) = Card Stock

Start with  a card base of Whisper White (cs) 17.5 x 25 cm scored at 12.5 cm

(my base card is (nsu)

Bride ® (dsp) measuring 12.3 x 17 cm

Silver Foil measuring 7 x 7 cm

Window sheet measuring 7 x 7 cm

Gorgeous Grape (cs) measuring 3.5 cm x 16.5 cm

Whisper White (cs) measuring 3.5 x 11.5 cm

Sahara Sand (cs) measuring 7 x 9.5 cm

• Make a window in the Bride ®  (DSP) using the 2 largest square shapes from the Stitched Shaped framelits 
• Place the (DSP) on top of the base card and using a light pencil, mark out the square on the base card
• Stamp the sentiment from the Beautiful Bouquet (ss) in Basic Grey inside the marked square then remove the pencil mark
• Stick the piece of Window Sheet at the back of the Bride (DSP) using Tear and Tape
• Adhere Foam Adhesive Strips around the window and along the edges of the (DSP) 
• Remove the backing from the strips at the bottom of the card and the bottom 3 sides of the square  but not the top of the square or card to the base card
• Insert the sequins into the square then remove the rest of the backing  paper and adhere the rest of the card down
• On the strip of Whisper White  Mr & Mrs from the Beautiful Bouquet (ss) in Basic Grey 
• Die cut the Mr & Mrs Using the Bouquet Bunch framelits die then die cut 3 fern leaves in Silver Foil, 3 small flowers in Whisper White, 4 small flowers in Gorgeous Grape, 1 larger flower in Gorgeous Grape and the stems in Sahara Sand
• Wind the metallic thread round the stems attaching the Mr & Mrs label and adhere to the card using liquid glue
• Add the 3 ferns, then the 3 white flowers, then the 4 small purple flowers also with liquid glue then larger flower in the middle using small dimensional pads and adding the Rhinestones as the flower centres. (Instead of rhinestones I used some small beads  I have in my stash.

Will be back with more cards soon

Annette X

Layering love meets Beautiful Bouquet

Welcome to my world of crafting.

This is the second anniversary card for this month and it's for my oldest son and his lovely wife.

Not the same as the one earlier in the month, but I did use the open hearts from that card in the making of this one.

To recreate this card follow the guide below:
® = retired, (sab) = Sale-A-Bration, (H) = Hostess, (nsu) = not stampin’ up, (ss) = Stamp set, DSP = designer series paper, CS = Card Stock

The base card is a top fold, Thick Whisper White (cs) measuring 10.5 x 29.7 cm, scored at 14.85 cm.

The strip of ® Bride dsp at the bottom measures 10.5 x 2.5 cm and is adhered using liquid glue.

Using the Stitched Be Mine dies, cut the large scalloped heart in Grapefruit Grove with the next heart down, layered inside it. (you now have 2 hearts)

Using the ® Stitched Be Mine(ss) stamp the sentiment,  Live Laugh Love onto Whisper White (cs) in  Grapefruit Grove and repeat the die cutting process carried out for the Grapefruit Grove hearts (you now have 4 hearts, 2 white and 2 Grapefruit Grove).

Dry emboss the Whisper White heart using the Subtle embossing folder.

Again using the Stitched Be Mine dies, and (sab) Grapefruit Grove Foil, die cut the open hearts.

Adhere the scalloped heart near the top of the base card using liquid glue, next adhere the open hearts using a sponge and liquid glue.

Attach the embossed heart using dimensional pads.

Now using the Beautiful Bouquet (ss) and Whisper White (cs)  stamp the Happy Anniversary in Grapefruit Grove, then using the Layering Ovals dies, die cut this sentiment and the corresponding scalloped oval in Grapefruit Grove.

Finally attach the scalloped oval to the sentiment oval using small dimensional pads and then adhere this to the card using liquid glue, attach 3 of the Foil hearts where you want them again using dimensional pads.

Job done!!

Upon refection I should have dry embossed the anniversary sentiment to match the heart.

Will be back again soon with more cards
Annette x

Beautiful You meets Swirly Frames

Quick 'n' simple, Well I took a card created by Amanda Charlesworth and used different colours to use up some of my retired stash then jazzed it up with some ribbon and sparkle.

To recreate this card follow the guide below:
(r) = retired, (sab) = Sale-A-Bration, (h) = Hostess, (nsu) = not stampin’ up, (ss) = Stamp set, (dsp) = designer series paper, (cs) = Card Stock

You will need:

Whisper White card base 10.5 x 29.7 cm scored at 14.85 cm.
Falling in Love (r) (dsp) measuring 11.5 x 8 cm.
Silver Foil measuring 11 x 7.5 cm.
Whisper White measuring 11 x 7.5 cm.
Beautiful You (ss) and Swirly Frames (ss).
Soft Sky ink (r), VersaMark.
Seam Binding (r) ribbon.
Aqua Painter, Stamparatus, Pinewood Planks embossing folder, Silver embossing powder, basic Rhinestones.

Emboss the front of the base card using the Pinewood Planks folder.
Adhere the silver foil to the dsp using liquid glue.
Cut a 4' strip of the ribbon, fold in half and cut a banner shape at each end and adhere towards the bottom of the silver foil.
Adhere this to the base card at a slight angle.
Prep the piece of whisper white (cs) using an embossing buddy and stamp the lady, rectangle frame and sentiment using versamark and heat emboss with silver powder.
Add a wash of colour using Soft Sky across the dress and hat.
Trim round the edge of the frame, add dimensionals to the back and adhere to the card.
Finish off with a few Rhinestones.

Will be back again soon with more cards

Annette X

Geared Up Garage Suite

This is a fabulous suite of goodies and I've only just realised it, now some of it has gone, thanks to the new Catalogue. But what the heck if you've got it, use it. Thats what I say.

I did some fussy cutting (not my thing), stamping, die cutting and dry embossing and it was so much fun and quick.

To recreate this card follow the guide below:
® = retired, (sab) = Sale-A-Bration, (H) = Hostess, (nsu) = not stampin’ up, (ss) = Stamp set, DSP = designer series paper, (cs) = Card Stock

Start with a base card of Whisper White (cs) measuring 21 x 14.5, scored at 10.5cm.

Next have a layer of Tranquil Tide (cs) measuring 10 x 14cm and adhere this to the front of the base card.

The Top layer is Whisper White (cs) measuring 9.5 x 13.5cm. On this layer randomly stamp the nuts from the Geared Up Garage (ss) in Tranquil Tide and Smoky Slate ink, using third and fourth generation stamping. Then dry emboss using the ® Seaside folder, and adhere to the front of the card (there are now 3 layers).

Using Whisper White (cs) stamp the Happy Father's Day sentiment from the Geared Up Garage (ss) Using VersaMark topped with Tranquil Tide ink and heat emboss with Clear Embossing Powder.

With the ® Classic Garage (dsp) fussy cut one of the Tranquil Tide engines (at least I think it's an engine) and adhere where required.

Now for the die cutting, using the Garage Gears dies, die cut the sentiment with the appropriate die, the label needs to be in Tranquil Tide and the gears need to be in Silver Foil. These can all be die cut at the same time.

Attach the pieces to the card where you want them and then add the ® Garage Metal Element.

Hope you liked today's card.

Will be back again soon with more cards
Annette x

Stitched Be Mine meets Beautiful Bouquet

Hello, and thanks for dropping by today!!

It's June now and so there are 2 anniversaries and one Wedding this month along with 2 birthdays. 

All three of my children decided June was the month to get married so here's the first.

My youngest son is now celebrating his 4th anniversary and here's the card I made for them both. It's just a shame they can't spend it together as he's in the Navy and up North at the moment.

To recreate this card follow the guide below:
® = retired, (sab) = Sale-A-Bration, (H) = Hostess, (nsu) = not stampin’ up, (ss) = Stamp set, DSP = designer series paper, CS = Card Stock

Start with a base card of Thick Whisper White (cs)  measuring 21 x 14.5 scored at 10.5 cm.

Next came 2 pieces of the Bride dsp ® measuring 10.5 x 4 cm, these pieces are cut using the scalloped edgelit from the Stitched Be Mine die set. (make sure you line the edgelit as close as you can to the edge of the dsp. Adhere using liquid glue.

Again with the Stitched Be Mine dies, cut out the 3rd smallest of the stitched hearts using the Bride dsp, the fancy heart, the straight line scroll and the open hearts using Grapefruit Grove Foil (sab).

Position the Bride dsp heart in the middle of the card and adhere down with liquid glue, sponge the back of the fancy heart with liquid glue and adhere over the top of the dsp heart. In the same way adhere the straight scroll below the scalloped edge at the bottom.

Take 2 of the popped out hearts and using small dimensional pads adhere where required.

On a piece of Whisper White (cs)  and using the Beautiful Bouquet (ss) stamp the sentiment in VersaMark and heat emboss using Copper embossing powder.

Using the Layering Ovals dies, die cut the sentiment and corresponding scalloped oval again in Grapefruit Grove foil (sab). Layer up these with dimensional pads and adhere to the card with liquid glue.

Will be back again soon with more cards.
Annette x

Twinkle Twinkle meets Animal Outing new baby

Well today I was just looking back over some of my previous blogs and came across this one I was supposed to post back in January!!! would you believe. But somehow it got lost in the list and wasn't put up, but i like it, so decided to post it today. Hope you like it, I've left it as it would have gone up except for this paragraph.

Our family has become a little bigger today, my cousin's wife has just delivered a beautiful baby boy into the family and everyone is so happy for them.

As we knew she was having a boy I was able to get the card done a couple of weeks ago and after looking through my stamp sets for new babies I decided on using this one as the others seemed to be a bit dated now.  I'd seen it on Pinterest and CASd it (sorry I can't remember who's it is) but thank you.

To recreate this card follow the guide below:
cs = Card Stock, dsp = Designer Series Paper, ® = Retired

Start with a base card measuring 21 14.5cm scored at 10.5.
first layer is DSP measuring 9.7 x 13.7 and adhered straight down.
With some off cuts of whisper white and balmy blue stamp the Welcome, Kangaroo and Little one from the Animal Outings stamp set leaving room around each of them to do the die cutting.

Colour the kangaroo, I used my stampin' blends for this crumb cake and call me clover from my new blends as well as Ivory and nude from my old stash.
Using the Layering Circles for the soft foam scallop circle, Stitched Shapes for the two larger white circles, Stitched Labels for the little one circle and small heart. Wood Crate for the heart. All of these can be die cut at the same time.
Now die cut the Kangaroo using the Animal Friends dies.
Emboss the welcome circle and the larger circle using the Subtle folder.
Adhere the kangaroo to the larger circle using dimensional pads and ground him with a bit of colour.
Arrange the rest of the elements using a combination of wet glue and dimensional pads.
Add a ribbon.

Will be back again soon with more cards

Love Annette x