Something from my stash.

Hi, this weeks challenge over at Just Add Ink is to use something from your stash that you haven't used for ages. Well it was easy for me, I can't even remember the last time I used my Chalks. I found them berried in the bottom of my draw, yes I did have to go searching for them. I really like using Chalks and I have found a new home for them where they won't get forgotten again. So thank you Jo Eades for this challenge. 

I have used the Vintage Vogue and the Elements of Style stamp sets for this card, stamping in VersaMark on white card then chalking over the top in Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight. Other products used are 2 Step Bird punch, Decorative Label punch, Daubers, Cutter Kit, Pompom Trim, Stripped Grosgrain ribbon, Jewels basic Pearl.

You can check out the great creations the DT can up with here.

Thanks for visiting today.

Sharing my Passion

Leah

Happy Birthday Mum.

Hi, hope you all had a great weekend. It's my Mum's birthday so we had a big party for her on the weekend. Everyone came and we had lots of yummy food and lots and lots of delicious cake. I decorated a canvas board for everyone to write a special message for her, which she loved.

 The colour combo was taken from the napkins we had and the cake and house were decorated in the same colour theme, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, River Rock and Black. I've used the Pennant Parade stamp set with the Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Big Shot dies -Blossom Party, Hearts & Brackets and Beautiful Wings, Pearl and Rhinestone Jewels and little bits of ribbon.
Here are a couple of close ups.

And here is the matching  Birthday card I made for her.

Thanks for visiting today.

Sharing my Passion

Leah

Best Wishes Card.

Hi, I took the girls to see the Glee in concert  movie the other day, it was fantastic. Yes I'm a Gleek, I love watching it with my daughter and we can't wait for the next season to start. Does anyone know when that will be?  Anyway I do have a card to show you today, It's one I made a few weeks back.

The stamp set is Silhouette Sentiments (level 1 hostess) about to be retired. I have used the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty flower punch, funky Pompom ribbon, Grosgrain ribbon, a few rhinestones and a bit of spritzing. The colour combo is Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Basic Grey.

So have a great day and thanks for visiting.

Sharing my Passion
Leah

Mojo 204

Hi, another challenge card for Mojo Monday # 204. This is a sketch challenge.  I never liked orange much before but I'm really enjoying playing with it. The new products on this card are the Simply Soft Hostess stamp set, the Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die ( the Poppy Parade lacy circle thingy) and the Lace Ribbon Border punch again, I'm going to be using this punch a lot. And the new DSP Just Add Cake.

The colours are Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Early Espresso and Wild Wasabi.

Thanks for visiting.

Sharing my Passion
Leah

Taylored Expressions #144

Another challenge completed, this time the Taylored Expressions sketch #144. With again some new products.

Stamp set is Precious Butterflies (love it), the Lace Ribbon Border punch, with new In-Colours Lucky Limeade and Wisteria Wonder. The third colour for this card is Concord Crush. I  also used the Beautiful Wings Emboslits die, the 3/4" & 1 3/4" circles punches and a few Rhinestone Jewels. 

I am having trouble linking so I'll try again later.

Thanks for coming by.

Sharing my Passion
Leah

JAI 80

Well I got one challenge done last night, the Just Add Ink #80 sketch challenge. This card also gives you a bit of a sneak peak of a few new Idea Book & Catalogue products. (starting Sept)  Can you guess what they are?

Ok I'll tell you. There is the new stamp set Forever Young, a new border punch Lace Ribbon Border, new Scallop Dots Ribbon (yes this one is Choc Chip YEH!!) and one of the new In colours Island Indigo. Other colours used are Cherry Cobbler, River Rock & Choc Chip.

Thanks.

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Leah

A birthday card.

Hi, today I have to show you the birthday card I made for my niece for her 22nd birthday. It's a fun, quick card using punched out circles to make funky flowers. The stamp set used is Apple Blossoms (level 2 hostess set) retiring soon. The base is Confetti White card, it's just a bit stronger to hold the weight with the buttons. The DSP is Greenhouse Gala also retiring at the end of August.

Hopeing to do a challenge or two tonight, we'll see.

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Leah

Sassy Lil' Sketches August Week #1

My friend Tracey is now on the design team for Sassy Lil' Sketches, very exciting, congrats Tracey. This blog has great sketches for cards and scrap pagers, with amazing inspiration from the design team. So I thought I'd play along with this weeks layout sketch.

I have used lots of left over bits from my stash, rub-ons and paper for this page. With a little bit of spritzing on the background.

Have a great weekend.

Sharing my Passion
Leah

JAI 78

I needed a card for my brothers birthday and the colours in this weeks JAI 78 challenge suited very well for a man card. The colours are Not Quite navy, Sahara Sand, Choc Chip and Certainly Celery, I quite like this colour combo.  Stamp sets used are Motorcycle, Extreme Elements and Noteably Ornate.

If you haven't checked out the retiring list yet click on the tab above, next to the home tab.

Thanks

Sharing my Passion

Leah



Retiring Product List

It's that time of the year when Stampin' Up! release the retiring products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue to make way for the new 2011-2012 Idea book & Catalogue. So pull out your wish list to see which stamps sets and products you must have before there gone forever. Some are up to 40% off. We only have until the 31st of August or until stocks run out. 

Click HERE to see the Retired Product List which will be updated regularly.

 You can also see the updated list on the retiring Product List page (above, next to the home tab). Then contact me with your order at stampin.with.leah@live.com.au .

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Leah