Some Info & a Challenge.

Just in case you hadn't noticed yet I've add a couple of new this to the side bar.

The first being the 2009/2010 Idea Book & Catalogue. If you don't have one of your own yet just click the picture and you can have a look.

Straight under that is the supply list for the catalogue. Here you can see all the sample projects in the catalogue and the supplies and colours used to make them. You can either print it out to have on hand or save to your computer.

Then there's my Monthly Challenge #7 I know you'll all want to enter. (grin)

In the "Links" section is the new In Colour colour combinations. Here is a great colour list combining the new In Colours with the other colour families. You can also print this out to have at hand.

Now time for a card:

Alisa's has a Colour Challenge this week #11. I love these colours together. I've used the Boho Backgrounds stamp set which I hadn't used for a little while and the split punch for a bigger scallop edge.

Recipe
Stamp Set : Boho Backgrounds
Ink : choc chip, riding hood red, baja breeze
Card : creamy caramel, choc chip, baja breeze, riding hood red, very vanilla
Punches : slit, 1 3/8" & 1 1/4" circle, scallop circle
Accessories: stamp a ma jig, 1" double stitched grosgrain ribbon choc chip

Wishing you all a fabulous Easter.

KWerner Colour Inspiration # 48

When I saw the colours in Kristina's challenge this week I knew they were perfect for a male card. And since I missed my brother in-laws birthday last week I thought I better make a card for him. I went straight to the Cheers to You stamp set because he does love a beer. This set is great for male cards.

Recipe
Stamp Sets: Cheers to you, Sanded background
Ink: choc chip, kiwi kiss, baja breeze
Card: whisper white, baja breeze, kiwi kiss, choc chip
DSP: Good Morning Sunshine
Punches: round tab, 13/8" circle, scallop circle, small square (retired)
Accessories: blender pen, vintage brads, dazzling diamonds, piercing mat & tool

I've just missed the deadline for Kristina's challenge, but at least my brother in-law knows we are thinking of him.

Have a happy Wednesday.

Leah's Monthly Challenge #7

I'm a bit late with Challenge # 7, with all the excitement of the new catalogue. So here it is. I saw this gorgeous pic on Martha Stewart.com and just had to use it for this months challenge. ( So cute)

The colours are Pink Pirouette/Pretty in Pink, Baja Breeze/Bashful Blue, Barely Banana & Whisper White. You can also throw in Creamy Caramel if you like.

So use this pic to inspire your creation. A card, scrap page or something else. Does not have to be Easter related. If you don't have all these colours don't worry just use what you have.

Because I'm heading off to Convention at the end of the month, can all entries be in by Monday the 27th April 7.00pm Brisbane time. I know I'm not giving you as much time this month. Sorry!

When you have made your creation just leave a comment on this post with the link to where it is or email it to me. Too easy.

Ok, here is my sample card using the new Good Friend stamp set. I love this birdie. I used the Defining Alphabet set for "Easter" and the Short & Sweet set for "wishes". Also used the scallop edge punch and both oval punches. And some Chunky Sprinkles on his wing.



For my little egg basket I used the Family Fabourites stamp set. I used the football for the eggs. The handle is made using the scallop edge punch with silver brads to hold it in place. Rebecca thinks it's way too small to use for an Easter Egg Hunt and wants me to make her a much bigger one, to fit in lots and lots of Easter eggs. :)


So I hope you have fun with it and come up with something amazing.

Launch Party

We had such a great time at the Launch Party on Saturday. Checking out the new catalogue, playing with some of the new stamp sets and colours. Making new friends and catching up with old friends. And talking, talking and more talking with lots of laughter. I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

A big thank you to everyone who could come, I really hope you enjoyed the afternoon as much as I did.

So here is the card we made using the Good Friend stamp set in bright bold colours, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango and Summer Sun.

And these cute tags using the Cheers to You stamp set. ( I can't wait to get the wheel that coordinates with this set) Using the new colours Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette and Baja Blue.

These look so cute with a bit of dazzling diamonds.

Ok, I've got a few thing to catch up on so I'll be posting Leah's Monthly Challenge #7 in a couple of day so check back for that.

Happy Stampin'

Samples from Launch Party

Here are some samples I had on display at the Launch Party.

This is using the Good Friend stamp set, I love this bird he's so cute. The colours are Choc Chip, Barely Banana and Pink Pirouette. With dazzling Diamonds on his wing and tail feathers. And a flower designer brad to finish it off.

These next three are the gorgeous Fresh-Cut Notes with the Fresh Cuts stamp set.

Kiwi Kiss

Pink Pirouette

Choc Chip

This is also using the Fresh Cuts stamp set with Choc chip, Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette inks.

And here are some cute little gift boxes using the Level 3 hostess set Hand Drawn Bundle. This bundle includes : rub-ons, designer series papers and stamps.

Mel's Weekly Challenge # 14

Wow what a fantastic time we had at the New Catalogue Launch Party on Saturday. I have lots to show you but you'll have to wait until tomorrow.... ;)

I wanted to get in early for Mel's Challenge, this week we have to case/copy our favorite card from the new catalogue. This one was easy. I love the Fifth Avenue Floral card on the front cover. Now I don't have this set yet..... it's on the way, so I used the Embrace Life stamp set. I think it works quite well. This card was sooo easy, it only took five minutes to make and I love the simplicity of it.

Recipe
Stamp Sets : Embrace Life, Sincere Salutations
Ink : Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Choc Chip
Card : Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Choc Chip
Accessories: 5/8" grosgrain ribbon choc chip, piercing mat & tool

Until tomorrow.......

So Kind

Wow this week has just flown by. It's the weekend already. And tomorrow is my first new catalogue launch party. I can't wait to show everyone all the fantastic products. The new In Colours are delish.

But for now I'll show you a card I made for Mel's Swap group. This month we had to make a card using our favorite technique. That was the hard part, I love pretty much every stamping technique. So I went with Emboss Resist. This is a really fun technique and one that you don't really know how it's going to look until the end. I was really happy how this one turned out. I used the Priceless stamp set and the So Swirly wheel, the scallop edge punch, the piercing mat and tool and a brayer. All my favorites.

It's hard to see the embossing in the photo, but it looks amazing in real life.

I really enjoyed this swap and I'm loving the cards I've received so far. (Thanks ladies.) I'll get them posted up here to show you as soon as I receive them all.

Bye for now.

New Catalogue

The new 2009/2010 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalogue is here.

Woo Hoo!!!!

Just click on the book to have a look.