Andrea's Stampin' Moments

August - Workshop in your Letterbox

In this months workshop I have focused on less stamping and more on what can be acheived with designer paper, and by adding dimension to the projects.

Included are supplies to make three cards with envelopes and a simple treat 'bag'.

Two full sheets of 12 x 12 paper from the AED Garden Party series are used to make the projects, but there is plenty over for you to add to ideas of your own.

As with the other workshops you will need your own scissors and double sided adhesive to complete the workshop, but everything else will be included.  If you are running low on adhesive try the Express-it double sided tape.  It's reasonably priced and works a treat.

Until tomorrow, happy stamping,

Home Sweet Home

Sorry I am so late today.  I had our middle son working on a project and needed the computer.  When asked what he was working on he replied "A project.......due in tomorrow!"  Well I kept calm....it had to be done, and as I had left my work until the last moment today, I could hardly say anything.

So here is a card using my new set from Papertrey Ink.  I loved this house the moment I saw it, and knew that I would love colouring it in.

Once again I used Copic Markers which are just beautiful to work with - a little expensive however.

I am not very good on the shading side of it, but we are all always learning, and these things do take time.  I shall just have to practice some more!

Happy stamping,

Supplies :  Stamp : Papertrey Ink.  All other supplies from Stampin' Up!©

Best Wishes

Bright and simple today, and I can't believe that I have used green and pink again! - I shall try for something different tomorrow.

This was so easy to create.  I used my CM wavy cutter (not sure of it's official name) and paper by Alison Ellis Design.  Pieced it together on Pink Passion by Stampin' Up!© and white cardstock by AED as well.  The flowers were punched out using a carl punch I have had for many years now, and I was amazed to see it still worked as it had been boxed away between moves.

The buttons are new samples from FTI I have just put in stock, and I have tied some simple white cotton in the centre.

Spellbinders ovals have been used again and I finished it off with words from Papertrey Ink©

I love doing faux stitching, and wish now that I had thought to carry it down the centre to accentuate the curve...maybe next time.

Until tomorrow, happy stamping,

Tutorial Tuesday

I thought I would make a start with regular Tuesday offerings of ways to do things.  These will be qiuck and simple techniques, that I hope you enjoy.

To start I couldn't decide what to do, and as I have done a few backgrounds with my brayer just recently, I thought that would be a great place to start.

I stamped an image and have then coloured - you can use any colour medium here you like, I have used some Copic markers I bought for myself a little while ago - you then completely cover the image using a Versamark pen.

The Versamark is used here so that the clear embossing powder will stick to the image.

Sprinkle the clear embossing powder over the image and shake off excess.  Set using a heat gun.

This now protects your main image from whatever you choose to do next, whether its to brayer on an image, or sponge on colour like I have done here.

The Spellbinder die also acted as a mask when I was sponging, which leaves the outer rim of the oval white.  You've just got to love those Spellbinders!

The Versamark pens are available here.

Happy stamping,

Supplies :

Stamps : Papertrey Ink

Cardstock : White Linen, Stampin' Up! Groovy Guava and Wild Wasabi.

Accessories : Versamark pen, FTI foam adhesive, X-press It double sided tape, ribbon - Stampin' Up!, Copic markers

Just a quick note...

Just a quick note with a little look at August's 'Workshop in your Letterbox'.  This months is little different, with a little less stamping, and more on what you can do with a piece of 'designer paper'!

Don't forget to take a look at the JustRite Stamps while they are still on sale here!

Have a great day!

JustRite Stampers Video

Well here is one of the You Tube clips I was telling you about, and I am hoping that it comes through o.k.  Here we go...

I should have mentioned the entire range of JustRite Stamps are on sale with 15% off their regular price!  Check them out here.

Christmas Sparkle

Hello again today!  I had started making this card yesterday not even thinking that it was 'Christmas in July' being the 25th of the month, but just wanting to try the new glitter I had ordered in from Alison Ellis Design.  So rather than letting the time pass I thought I would add it in today so it looks as though I was on the right track.

The Christmas tree is from a set from Kitchen Sink Stamps .  I first started by stamping the solid image of the tree with my favourite colour from last years Stampin' Up! in-color range - Cool Caribbean -  and then over stamped one of the designs with Versamark and quickly sprinkled Hot Set Powder from AED, tapped off the excess and then heated using a heat gun.  While it is still hot I sprinkled on the glitter called 'Blue Ice', tapped off the excess  and heat set once again.

The minute I saw this colour glitter I loved it, just as I loved 'Cool Caribbean' when it came out.  It's light and fresh, and great for our Summer Christmas.

I ummmed and aahhed about whether or not to add words, but in the end decided to let the sparkle speak for itself.  If you would like to see the other colours I have in stock follow the link here.

Happy stamping, 

Baby Boats

Remember the other day I said I had some new toys?  Well here is what I made using them.

I was browsing a blog  about a month ago when I came across someone using oderless mineral spirits and pencils, and I knew I just had to give it a go.  I found the site who sold this and it took a few weeks to come.

With the oderless mineral spirits - this product is called Gamsol - and some paper stumps, you simply colour your image in using pencils (in my case I pulled out my Derwents again), and then using the paper stump and Gamsol you gently blend.  The Gamsol takes away the lines created by pencils and its like it melts them away.  Apparently it breaks down the wax in the pencil which is why you can't use your watercolour pencils with it.

This cute little set is called 'Bitty Baby Blessings' from Papertrey Ink.

Have a great weekend,

Supplies :

Stamps : Papertrey Ink.

Cardstock : Alison Ellis Design White, Brocade Blue Stampin' Up!

Birthday Brights

I love bright colours, but I especially like bright green and pink together, they just seem to work.

I had two parcels waiting for me yesterday when we returned from Melbourne.  One had the green brads  and pink ribbon you see, and the other the designer paper.  It was great timing as I needed to work on a card for my neice, and wanted to do something a little different with the brads.  They are medium in size (about 7mm), so I pleated the ribbon and using my craft knife made a little cut for them to fit in.

The sentiment was done using my Curlz Justrite Stamper and Stampin' Up!'s Bold Bright markers.

I took a couple of photos so that you could see how easily it is to build the words inside the different borders.

This is the block before you start to add the border and letters or initials.

The border is a rubber ring that easily slips into the edge of the wooden block.

Using the tweezers that come with the tiny alphabet, you place the letters in to the grooves and push down with your fingers so they 'click' in place.

You can see the little kit of the alphabet here, and it just makes it possible to make your stamp suit any occasion.  It's simply a fantastic idea from JustRite Stampers.

I have found some You Tube clips that I will add here for you to see.....as soon as I work out how to!

Happy Stamping,

Designer Tree

Justin arrived home last night from Sydney, which we were all very happy about.  A number of them had been sick with the flu and couldn't wait to get home.  Tired from their long journey, but still very excited with so much to tell.

I did manage to sneak a card in last night though while the boys were watching 'Top Gear'.

I had been wanting to try this new set from Papertrey Ink  called Guide Lines.  They had run out at the release so I had to wait for new stock, and then when it arrived I simply didn't have time to play.  The combinations are endless if you are like me and love to stamp your own background paper.

The tree is from 'Father Knows Best' and the words from 'Shapes by Design'.

I also used a new die from 'Spellbinders'  .  You can't see the embossing in the photo, but it really does add to it.

I have just received some new goodies in the post so I shall share those tomorrow.  They have taken weeks to arrive so I hope they have been worth the wait!

 

 

Happy Stamping,

 

Supplies :

Stamps : Papertrey Ink

Cardstock : Stampin' Up! - Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie. Alison Ellis Design - White.

Ink : Stampin' Up! - Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie

New Banner!

Well it is finally done, and I just love what Michelle from Laycock Designs has created, both for my blog and my store front.  She has just been brilliant and extremely patient with me as I worked through what I wanted, and I hope you like the new look as well!

So to begin today I am going to show you a card I made a little while ago. I have used ribbons both from Stampin' Up and Papertrey Ink, which made for a very quick card.

I love it when you can personlise a card with a persons name or birth date, or whatever the occasion is, and this little alphabet allows you to do that with ease.

These colours are so pretty together.  I have combined SU!'s new Purely Pomegranate with Papertrey's Spring Moss and Sweet Blush.

Let me know what you think of my 'new look' banner!

Happy Stamping today,

Andrea

My Friend..

I had posted this card on my 'other' blog, but thought I would show you here as well just in case you haven't seen these beautiful stamps before.

The stamp set is from Kitchen Sink Stamps and I just love the depth of the different levels.  Would you believe there is four stamps to make up each of the flowers!

For the images stamped directly on the main cardstock I have stamped them off once to give a softer look but to keep the colours matching.

There are two little butterflies in this set and three stamps to bring each of them to life.

This beautiful sentiment is from the new Occasional Greetings set from Stampin' Up!

With the birthday celebrations over I am now going to settle down to some stamping.  It is raining here which makes for a great opportunity this afternoon to play.

Happy Stamping,

Andrea

Supplies :

Stamps : Kitchen Sink Stamps, Stampin' Up!

Cardstock : Alison Ellis Design Ultra White, Mellow Moss SU, Always Artichoke SU

Ink : Blush Blossom, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke - all SU!

Accessories : Satin ribbon, dimensionals.

Just a Note

Just a note.....I thought I needed to clarify a couple of things.  I have been a Stampin' Up! demo since almost the beginning here in Australia, and have loved every minute of it.  They are a fantastic company to be a part of, and it has been the best thing I have ever done, which is why it has been the hardest decision to make to leave.

Travelling to do demonstrations has been the biggest factor, and wanting to be a true 'Work from home Mum' I wanted to be home for weekends.  This has lead me to try the online shopping market....as they say 'you never know.....'

I shall miss the company and the many people I have met because of it.  It is the people that have made my journey so very special.

I hope that many of you will still visit me here on my blog.

Happy stamping,

Andrea

Supplies : Stamp : JustRite Stampers, Ink : Groovy Guava, Cardstock : Groovy Guava

Birthday Dots and Circles

It is our youngest sons birthday today and I thought I would share the card I made him - he's happily putting his present together with his brother, so I snuck away for just a second...  I started with the Brilliant Blue and then added the Tempting Turquoise and Green Galore.  I wasn't sure what to do so I thought I would give the new JustRite Monogram Stampers a go.  The patterned paper was made just using the outer design of the stamp, and then I added the words to the centre.  This stamping system is so versatile, with different options for words, numbers and designs for the outer ring, I just love it. Which is probably why I have included them in my shops catalogue!

It is a very simple system where you can change the rubber section over and pop in a different one, or different words or letters.  I shall have to show you with some photos one day soon!

I was really undecided about the colours, but when I was young I asked my Dad to paint my bedroom furniture Navy with touches of bright green....and I still love them - the colours that is!

The curved edges were cut out using the Creative Memories system, and the large scallop is from Marvy Uchida punches.

Have a great weekend stamping!

Andrea

Supplies : Stamp - JustRite Monogram Stampers, Cardstock - Brilliant Blue, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White (all Stampin' Up! ©), Ink - Brilliant Blue, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore

Full Bloom in Pencil

I was doing a regular scan of blogs a couple of weeks ago, when I cam across an idea to colour the stamped image with pencils..not new I know, but I had never thought to use them on coloured cardstock.  Now I have had a set of Derwent pencils that my Mum had bought for me in 1992 and I had never used them.  She knew how much I loved things like that, and they were just so beaurtiful sitting in their tin, that that's where they stayed....until I saw this post.

I pulled out an old favourite ' In Full Bloom' and set out colouring.

I'm not sure how well I did with my first result, but I do love to colour, and it was a lot of fun!

The image in the second photo looks a little shiny, so it seems to have taken some of the colour out of it, but the first shot shows how well the colour stands out.

So today pull out your old pencils and give it a go, you may like the results!

Happy stamping,

Andrea

Supplies :  Stamps :- In Full Bloom, Taggers Dozen.  Cardstock : Wild Wasabi, Purely Pomogranate, Whisper White.  Ink : Staz-on black, Wild Wasabi, Purely Pomegranate.  Accessories : grosgrain ribbon, corner punch, eyelets.  All supplies Stampin' Up! ©