Scrapbooking in the month of May

I mentioned that it is International scrapbooking month didn't I?
Here is a 6"x6" scrap page that we did at the lovely Telita's place a short while ago.

I have used the vibrant but Autumnal "Pumpkin Pie" smooth cardstock.

Did you know you can now buy it in 20 sheet packs in the single colour of your choice ?

(20 sheets in a package $14.50)

The stampset we used is Nature's nest (not officially retired ... because it may come back in the main catalogue in September who knows).

 

The Turtle has been "paper pieced" which simply means I stamped the turtle image onto a piece of patterned paper and cut him out.

Then for detail I used my stampin' write marker (in pumpkn pie) to watercolour his tummy, claws, eyes, tail and some spots on his shell.

He looks rather cute on the pumpkin pie grosgrain ribbon.

The photo is of darling Jess at her favourite spot in the Japanese Gardens.

Other stamps used: Vintage Labels (SAB), Frames with a flourish.

Ink: Black stazon and Riding hood red for the background.

Eyelet border punch on the basic black cardstock.

Inspiration: The black, red and orange colour scheme came from pillows in an Autumn furniture catalogue.

Sale-a-bration Reminder

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Here's how Sale-A-Bration works:
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During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set--a value of up to $79.95--from our current Idea Book and Catalogue or Summer Mini Catalogue.
The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts on 25 January and runs through 31 March, so don't miss your chance to earn free products! Talk to me today to book your workshop or learn more about this promotion. Click here to  view the Sale-A-Bration brochure full of beautiful project ideas you can make using these limited-edition Sale-A-Bration sets.

Natures Nest and Vintage Labels

I have re-discovered Sahara sand as my new neutral.
Well, all these colours are neutrals actually! Black, white, grey, sand, and a touch of creamy caramel.

Do you like this technique? A Vintage version of Collage.
I have been inspired by a T-shirt design and the french provincial style (think shabby chic furniture).

Card Recipe:

Stampsets: Nature's nest (from the  Summer mini catalogue $39.95)

 Rustic Rooster (Free hostess set)

Vintage Labels (Free Sale-a-bration set)

Ink: Black stazon, Whisper white, Creamy caramel.

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Basic Grey, Basic Black.

Accessories: white embossing powder, heat tool.

Punches: 1" circle punch, Scallop Circle Punch.

I Love hearts and a vintage label

I know its Valentines day on Sunday 14th but I love hearts at any time of year especially this filigree patterned heart and the woodgrained heart too. I like them for birthdays, scrapbooking children, and family. They just look gorgous on a card for any one you love and care about.

Here is the whole set of 8 hearts.
AND, I don't think I have mentioned that From now until 28 February, 2010
Stampin’ Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate that money to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.
Product Name     Item number  Price
I {Heart} Hearts 117715          $42.95 AUD

Contact me today to order your I {Heart} Hearts stamp set. Act today, and start making a difference!

I Heart and Vintage Labels

This is my Stamp set challenge for Elite Stampers this month. It uses "Vintage Labels" and "I {heart} hearts".

It also uses some white tafetta ribbon that I have sponged with Pink passion ink to match the cardstock.

One of my favourite things about stampin' up is that when they bring out a new stampset it usually has a matching punch, or two to help you make your card stand out from the crowd.

Mixing the Vintage Labels with the scallop circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch and the 1" punch  and some dimensionals makes a great embellishment for the sentiment: For you.

And here I have stamped two I heart stamps in Pink passion on Pumpkin pie cardstock. There are 8 stamps in this set: I love the filigree swirls on this stamp, it is definitely my favourite.