Teen Shaker Card - Project Life by Stampin' Up!

This bright, fun shaker card is for my niece. 

Shaker cards are so much fun to make and to receive.

Using Project Life by Stampin' Up! Everyday Adventure card Collection. The heart was already cut out for me.

I really like the Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder used for the background.

The Happy Birthday greeting is from the Itty Bitty Banners set.

Other products used What's Up punch (arrow), bakers twine, window sheet and In Colour sequins.

Sharing my Passion

Leah

19th Birthday Card.

Yes another male card. My oldest son turned 19 this week, all my kids have their birthdays really close together which makes for a busy couple of months and lots of cake. 19 is such a great age to be, lots of independence with not much responsibility. I tried to reflect in this card the passing of time while enjoying being 19 and to make the most of this time of his life.

Stamps set used in this card are Clockworks, Memorable Moments, Oh Goddie and Off the Grid. DSP Soho Subway. Colours used Basic Black, Island Indigo, Pool Party. Other products are Chalk Talk framelits, 1 1/4" circle punch, Gold embossing powder (watch), Pool Party embossing powder (grid), bakers twine, rhinestone and smooch spritz.

Have a great Friday Friends.

Sharing my Passion.

Leah

Sweet 16 Card.

 

A Sweet 16 card for my daughter.

It was my daughters birthday last week, so exciting. She didn't have school so we spent the day together doing special girly things. Like shopping, lunch, a trip to the Dept of Main Roads. Yes she now has her learners drivers licence!  When you live in a house full of boys these days are rear and very special.

 

For her card I used the New Epic Day This and That DSP, Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers, Remember This and That Rotary Stamp and the Honeycomb Embossing Folder. 

 

Have a great day.

Sharing my Passion

Leah

 

Graduation Card.

My baby graduated from year 12 a couple of weeks ago, I'm so proud of all he has accomplishes this year and of the young adult he is becoming. I did make him a graduation card but didn't take a photo of it yet, I'll have to find it in his messy room, but here is the card I made for a special friend of his who has been a great support for him this year.

I cased this card from the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue, just changed it a bit to suit.

Thanks for visiting.

Sharing my Passion.

Leah

Sweet 16.

A super fast card for a male sweet 16th birthday. The Extreme Elements and Extreme Guitar stamp sets are just perfect for teens. The Shara Sand background is randomly stamped with the cool images from Extreme Elements in different colours. The Extreme Guitar image was stamped then while the stamp is still on the card I dragged it to one side giving the image the appearance of movement. Then added the greeting with a bit of ribbon and a couple of brads. I love that there are now 6 colours in each brad pack, making it so very easy to cordinate colours.

Recipe

Stamp Sets: Extreme Elements, Extreme Guitar, Perfect Punches, Crazy for Cupcakes

Card: Not Quite Navy, Sahara Sand, More Mustard, Very Vanilla

Ink: Not Quite Navy, More Mustard, River Rock, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand

Punches: Oval, Round Tab

Tools: Stamp a ma jig

Accessories: More Mustard brads, Night of Navy ribbon

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Leah

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #44

Oops, I just realized I have used the wrong pink for Makeesha colour challenge. The colours are supposed to be Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Whisper White and Pretty in Pink. I have used Regal Rose instead of Pretty in Pink. Hope this will be ok.

I have heat embossed the Woodgrain background stamp with white embossing powder and clear embossed the beautiful butterfly's. I really like how this turned out. The Marina Mist panel is dry embossed with the Elegant Lines embossing folder. Then a white scallop edge, a bit of piercing , some ribbon and of course rhinestones. I've been using the new rhinestone Jewels on everything lately.

Thanks for a great colour challenge Makeesha, even if I did get it a little bit wrong.

Recipe
Stamp Sets: Woodgrain background, Tiny Tags
Card: Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Ink: VersaMark, Marina Mist
Punches: 1/2" & 3/4" circles, scallop edge border
Tools: Big Shot-Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Beautiful Butterfly's Bigz die, Mat pack & tool, heat tool, buddy
Accessories: Rhinestone Jewels, white & clear embossing powder, Daffodil Delight grosgrain ribbon

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Leah

Swaps.

Hi, I am currently at Brisbane Stampin' Up! Regional's. I really love attending Stampin' Up! events where I get to meet and catch up with other demonstrator friends, learn new techniques and have lots of fun. I also love to swap cards and ideas with other demonstrators. I made three different cards to swap all using the same technique, Shadow Dancing, but with different stamp sets.

Shadow Dancing is where you first stamp an image in Craft Whisper White ink, let dry, then using a stamp a ma jig stamp again but slightly over to one side, in the same colour ink as the card. It gives a really cool 3D effect.

On my Friends card I have used the Friends Never Fade stamp set in Melon Mambo, Basic Black and Whisper White. Adding a couple of black brads, black ribbon and Black scallop square punched out shapes. I have also ruffed up the Melon Mambo edges with the cutter kit. Hard to see in this photo but I have added a bit of dazzling diamonds to the centre of the flower.

On my Merry Christmas card I have used the Contempo Christmas stamp set in Real Red, Old Olive and Whisper White. Adding silver brads and Old Olive ribbon. The greeting is on a die shape from the Lots of Tags die then layered on a wide oval punched out shape. Again I have ruffed up the Real Red edges with the cutter kit.


My Party card is great for teenage boys. Using the Extreme Guitar and Extreme Elements stamp sets on Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy and Whisper White card. The greeting and Party this way arrow are from the Party this Way stamp set.

I'll have lots of great swaps to show you next week.

Sharing my Passion

Leah

Mojo Monday 153.

Hi, I had a really fun day yesterday stamping with my Mum, we played around with different techniques and the Big Shot. We didn't actually get any cards finished but we had a great time.

Rebecca was looking for a birthday card for her friend this morning and the pickings were slim so I used the Mojo Monday 153 sketch challenge to make a girl teen birthday card. I've used a new Hostess stamp set Playful Pieces coming out in the new 2010/2011 Idea Book Catalogue on the 1st of September. This set is really fun to play with.

Recipe
Stamp Sets: Playful Pieces, Party this Way
Card: Regal Rose, Coco Chip, Whisper White
DSP: Sweet Always
Ink: Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Choc Chip
Punches: 1 1/4" square, scallop square, trio flowers, word window
Tools: Big Shot-Timeless Type Alpha Jnr
Accessories: Choc Chip ribbon, Pumpkin Pie ribbon, rhinestone brad, pumpkin pie brads, dazzling diamonds (candle flames)
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Now I better go and make something for the Fathers Day stall, not many days left.
Thanks for stopping in and have a great day.
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Leah

Sunday Scrap

I've been thinking about my oldest son a lot lately, he is turning 16 this week, scary. So my Sunday Scrap page today is Alex, Almost 16. The base is Choc Chip with Tangerine Tango & Baja Breeze for the accent colours. The title "Almost" is chipboard. I used the punched out negative for the "16" and the little bracket is made from double punching with the curly label punch. I've also used lots of different brads & eyelets. Julie has inspired me to use up my scraps.

Recipe
Card: Choc chip, Baja breeze, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White
Tools: Big Shot - Timeless type Alpha Jnr dies, sizzlites 4 pk dies, crop a dile
Punches: 1 1/4" square, curly label
Accessories: designer hardware Soho, Baja Breeze ribbon, brads & jumbo eyelets, rub-ons, on board lots of letters


Have a fabulous Sunday.

Sharing my Passion
Leah

Tote-ally Nina.

It's my nieces 21st birthday today, it totally amazes me how fast the years go by. I have spent the last couple of days helping out with the party plans. She decided to have a very non traditional 21st party, breakfast in the park, which was really fun. We had relay races, egg & spoon races, thong throwing competition and lots of other fun activities. But of course she is heading off for a night on the town with her girl friends. While I headed home for a nap.

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Here is the card I made for her using the Tote-ally Tess stamp set. I have tried to make her look like my niece, paper pieced her clothes and gave her a soccer ball, she loves to play soccer. You may notice a couple products in this card you haven't seen before, just a sneak peak from the new catalogue for you. :)

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Leah

TESC#118.

When I saw Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #118 I knew right away what I was going to do. With the Crazy for Cupcake stamp set and the Big Shot I made this fun girly teen birthday card. With quite a few of my daughters friends having birthdays in the last few weeks my supply of cards for teens is getting low so I need to stock up again. It's always good to have a few on hand. This is a 13x13cm square card so I needed to make an envelope to fit. You can see part of it behind the card.

Recipe
Stamp Set: Crazy for Cupcakes
Ink: Rich Razzelberry
Marker: Old Olive
Card: Rich Razzelberry, Whisper White, Pale Plum
DSP: Cottage Wall
Punches: scallop edge, corner rounder
Tools: Big Shot-Timeless Type Jnr Alpha, stamp a ma jig
Accessories: white gel pen, jumbo brad, ribbon Old Olive & Rich Razzelberry, crystal effects

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Leah

Sweet 16.

I made this card for a very special friend turning 16 this week. (No peeking Nadia) I used Makeesha's Inspiration Challenge #13, I picked out Whisper White from the plates, Riding Hood Red from the pattern, Choc Chip from the coffee beans and Kraft from the cinnamon. I love this colour combination.

And I used the Mojo Monday 107 sketch. The cupcake is from the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set with DSP Ski Slop (Spring Mini).

Recipe
Stamp Set: Crazy for Cupcakes
Ink: Choc Chip
Markers: Creamy Caramel, close to Cocoa, Choc Chip
Card: Kraft, Choc Chip, Whisper White
DSP: Ski Slope
Punches: scallop edge, 3/4" circle
Accessories: Riding Hood Red ribbon, chipboard-On Board lots of Letters, dazzling diamonds, silver brads, clear rhinestone brads.

Wouldn't it be great to be 16 again....

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Leah

Wish Big.

Hi, I got a bit more sorting out done in my craft room this week so it's pretty much all done now. It's looking pretty good, I've just got to keep the kids out. ;) That's not going to happen!

This is a birthday card I made a couple of weeks back for my friends son Chris. Using the new corduroy brad, ( Love these! ) with DSP and a couple of punches. Quick and easy. He loved it.

Recipe
Stamp : Short & Sweet
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Card: Baja breeze, whisper white
DSP: Patterns Choc Chip, Walk in the Park
Punches: 1 3/8" & 1 1/4" circle, star, large star, oval, large oval
Accessories: corduroy brad baja breeze, grosgrain ribbon choc chip, dimenionals

Have a great day.

Sharing my Passion
Leah

Another Mini Photo Book.

Yes another Mini Photo Book. :) This one I turned into a Rebecca's top 5 book. It's full of pockets with tags for her to pull out and fill in. Really fun. Using the Sweet Always DSP and the Circle Circus stamp set.

The cover.

The insides.

Don't forget to get your entries in for challenge #9. Only 6 days left.

Happy stampin'

Hi, I hope your all enjoying the weekend. It's a bit wet here today so I'm waiting to hear if football will be cancelled. I hope not.

The card I have to show you today is the one I made for my daughter for her birthday. Inspired by the double fold card Tereesa made for her. I used the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set (so cute I love it) and the Sweet Always DSP to match the invitations.

Recipe
Stamp Set: Crazy for Cupcakes
Stampin' Write Markers: choc chip, pumpkin pie, regal rose, rose red
Card: regal rose, choc chip, pumpkin pie, whisper white
DSP: Sweet Always
Punches: 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circles
Accessories: grosgrain ribbon pumpkin pie, dazzling diamonds, 2 way glue pen, mat pack & piercing tool

Happy Birthday Rebecca.

Today is my baby girl's 12th birthday. She had lots of fun opening her presents before rushing off to school. Tonight I'm taking her on a girls only shopping spree to pick an outfit for her party. She is having a Disco Party on the weekend with a disco ball, fairy lights, glow thingies, karaoke, and no party is complete without cupcakes. So I thought I'd show you the invitations I made cause I'm really pleased how they turned out. I made 18 of these, big job.

Here is the front.

Here's the back.

And here is the inside.

I've used the gorgeous Sweet Always DSP, just perfect for these invitations.

Now I better go and make her Birthday Card before I head out for lunch with my friend Margaret for her birthday. Lots of cake for me today.

Have a good one.

Happy Birthday Josh

Here is the card I made for my friends son Josh. Josh turned 15, I'm amazed at how fast the years have gone. I've used a few different stamp sets on this card the main one being All in the Family. I've done a bit of colouring with the blender pen and some paper piecing.

Recipe
Stamp Sets: All in the Family, Family Favourites, Family Accessories Too, Circle Circus, Outlined for Fun
Card: basic gray, baja breeze, riding hood red, kiwi kiss, whisper white
DSP: Hand Drawn (level 3 hostess bundle)
Ink: basic gray, riding hood red, kiwi kiss, baja breeze
Punch: photo corners
Accessories: mat pack, blender pen, dimenionals

Happy Birthday Josh, I hope it was awesome.

Happy 15th.

My very good friends daughter has just turned 15. Wow! I first meet them when Nadia (the daughter) was only 6 years old and I have been lucky enough to watch her grow into a beautiful young lady. So the card I made for her is lively, fun and funky with bling. Just like her.


I embossed the chipboard "1" in white so it would be all shiny, and blinged the "5". The photo is not real good. But it is very blingy. Is that a real word? Probably not. Anyway, I used the stampin write marker to colour the inside of the letters in "happy birthday".


Recipe
Stamp Set : Outlined for fun
Ink : Basic Brown, Old Olive-stampin write marker
Accessories : Die Cut Blooms (Spring Mini), On Board Lots of letters, embossing powder white, heat and stick powder, dazzling diamonds, heat tool, grosgrain ribbon Always Artichoke, dimensionals

Have a great weekend.

Sweet

Mel's come up with a great challenge for us this week. Polished Stone, I've used it as the background of my card. She has a great pictorial your can see here. It's a really fun technique, you should give it a try. Again I used off cuts of white gloss card and then worked around that. The pink ring on the choc scallop is stamped with Boho background stamp set. And I so love the little flower buckle.

I stamped the word "sweet" in the corner, because I gave the card to the lovely Amanda who turned sweet 16.

Recipe

Stamp Sets : Boho Backgrounds, Everyday Flexiable Phrases

Ink : Choc Chip, Pretty in Pink - ink refills

Card : White gloss, Pretty in Pink, Choc Chip, Whisper White

Punches : 1/2", 1", 1 1/4" circles, scallop circle

Accessories : Taffeta ribbon choc chip, Hodgepodge hardware-Styled Silver, dimensionals

Have a great weekend

All in the Family

This is the card I made for Alex for his 14th birthday. He was my first baby and no matter how tall he gets he will always be my baby. Actually his height and strength come in handy quite often.

Recipe

Stamp Sets : All in the Family, A Little Birthday Cheer

Ink : Choc Chip

Stampin' Write Markers : Sage Shadow, Really Rust, Close to Cocoa, Blossom Blush (cheeks)

Card : Very Vanilla, Choc Chip

Punches : Star, 13/8" & 11/4" circles

Accessories : DSP Outlaw, Crop A Dile, eyelet, Taffeta ribbon Choc Chip

Happy Stampin'