Better late than never …

I thought whilst I was on the subject of Christmas, I would post a pic of the card I made for my hubby… better late than never…

 

 

I learned how to make the punch-art snowman on Dawn’s blog, and used it as a topper for the card, adding some real red striped ribbon.

He loved it! (although I think he’s biased)

Stampin’ Up! supplies used:

Cardstock: whisper white, real red, bashful blue, pumpkin pie, black, brushed gold from my stash; Inks: bashful blue, real red; Stamp sets: delightful decorations; Punches: heart to heart, large tag, scallop edge, ornament, ¾” circle, word window, corner rounder, crop-o-dile; Accessories: white gel pen, black stampin’ write marker, stampin’ dimensionals, sticky strip, real red striped grosgrain ribbon.

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Belated greetings…

I received this card from my friend, Ruth, this week, a little later than intended I think…

 

I just love her design and the simple colour theme – so effective. Thank you Ruth – I love it!

Stampin’ Up supplies used:

Cardstock: whisper white, night of navy; Inks: night of navy; Stamp set: best wishes and more (retired); Punch: 1¾” circle; Accessories: stampin’ dimensionals, Ruth’s own ribbon.

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Thinking of you…

I’m just loving the free sale-a-bration stamp sets, especially sweet summer which I think is so cheerful!

I wanted a card to send to someone who I know is poorly at the moment and the sweet summer set was just what I needed:

 

 

 

I stamped a little bee on the inside too – cute huh?

 

 

 

This stamp set is available for free during sale-a-bration. If you would like to see the free stamp sets on offer and learn more about how to get your hands on them, click here or you can click on the latest offers tab at the top of this blog.

Stampin Up supplies used:

Cardstock: whisper white; Inks: black stazon, early espresso; Accessories: old olive designer paper, certainly celery grosgrain ribbon, mini glue dots, stampin write markers in so saffron, pretty in pink, bashful blue, certainly celery, early espresso; Stamp sets: sweet summer, so happy for you (both available for free during sale-a-bration)

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Colour mix inspiration…

I had some ink pads on my desk and was struck by how beautiful these colours look together: 

 

I loved the colour combination and thought I’d make a thank you card.  I took inspiration from a similar card I saw in last year’s Stampin Up Ideas book and Catalogue:

 

 

I love the way it turned out – not exactly the same as the original but more inspired by… 

The Stampin Up Ideas Book and Catalogue is always a great place for ideas and inspiration.  You can view the current catalogue online, or if you would like a paper copy of your own, please contact me and I would be happy to help. 

 

Stampin Up supplies used:

Cardstock: whisper white, crumb cake; Inks: crumb cake, so saffron, regal rose, baja breeze; Accessories: paper piercer, stampin dimensionals; Stamp sets: heard from the heart, bliss (my favourite and available for free during sale-a-bration).

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