A Fluttering By…

This card is made using 2 stamps from the Autumn mini that are carrying over to the new catalogue.  I did CASE this idea from a lovely US Demonstrator, but have changed it slightly.  Unfortunately I can’t find the link to her blog now, so my apologies for not linking your blog to mine.

I have only used Whisper White & Basic Black because it gives the card more impact.  The stamps used are the Medallion ($40.95) & the All a Flutter butterfly stamp from the a la Carte selection.  Naturally I had to add some Dazzling Diamonds to the wings!  The slightly crooked greeting (that’s what happens when you stamp while watching TV) is from the very versatile Teeny Tiny Sentiments ($75.95 wood mount or $60.95 clear mount for 24 stamps).

To finish the card off, I stamped a pair of butterflies on the inside.  Keep reading my blog for more projects using the All a Flutter stamp coming soon.

  Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

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Oh La La!

I just love this new Artistic Etchings Stamp Set.  It is so versatile – you can use it for backgrounds, scrapbooking, travel, vintage – just let your imagination go wild!  This 6 piece set is priced at just $40.95 or wood mount or $32.95 for clear mount.

This card uses only 3 colours – Very Vanilla, Real Red & Basic Black.  The background texture is created using the new Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder ($19.50) & the Top Note Die ($52.50). {please excuse the reflection, I had already bagged this card before I remembered to take a photo!}

This card features a really effective but simple masking technique.  Firstly I stamped the images in Black Staz-On.  I then masked each image & sponged from the edge of the mask inwards.  Finally I embossed the whole layer using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. 

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

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Hello Baby!

I don’t normally buy the baby stamp sets – I make my sister buy them instead because she has a new & used baby gear shop (Potential Unlimited in Northcote Point) – but when I saw the new Baby Bundle Stamp Set and the Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel, I just had to have them!

I made the card itself using the Movers & Shapers Die in the Big Shot – This die not only cuts out the perfect size card, but you can also change the window shape & move the window to where ever you want it on the card.  Don’t you just love the wee baby peeping out the window!

Open the card & there you find the invite details.

Baby Bundle is available in the new catalogue from 1 Sep.  It is a 16 piece set (including a teddy bear!) and is priced at  $59.95 for wood mount or $47.95 fro clear mount (that’s only $3 per stamp, what a bargain!)

The next card features the Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel ($19.50).  I used the Top Note Die in the Big Shot to make the “frame” & the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder to create the textured background.  I then used the wheel to stamp the base image.  I then rolled the wheel on another piece of Whisper White Card Stock, coloured the images using a blender pen, cut them out & used Stampin’ Dimensionals to make them “pop”. The finishing touch is a drop or two of Crystal Effects & of course some Dazzling Diamonds.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

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I'm Back!

Hi Everyone.

Sorry for the long absence.  I recently split up with my Husband & I lost my creative ability & motivation for a while.  Don't worry it is back now!  Not only that, but now I can make papercraft projects at any time of the day or night without worrying about disturbing anyone - fantastic!
There have been so many exciting developments at Stampin' Up! since the last time I blogged, it is going to take me a while to catch up.

The most significant change is our Colour Renovation.  One of the things I have always loved about Stampin' Up! is their colour families.  It makes crafting so much easier when you know that your inks, cardstock, designer paper, ribbons & accessories are all going to match perfectly.

With the Colour Renovation, the colour families are being completely re-designed and modernised.  Unfortunately that means that we will be losing a number of colours, but don't worry as they are being replaced by exciting new colours.

We will now have 40 base colours in the 4 new families - Brights, Subtles, Regals & Neutrals.  Each year, 5 In-Colours will be released to keep the palette fresh & they will stay in the collection for 2 years.  This means that by 2011, we will have 10 In-Colours.

Any way, enough chatter, click on the links above to see the new colours.  These will be available for purchase once the new catalogue is released on September the 1st

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