Port Hole Card

So lately I have been busy working on my post for the upcoming ESAD Sale-A-Bration Blog Hop, that is kicking off on 24th Jan at 10am. I really love all the offering for SAB this year and think you'll be just as excited as me when you get to see them. Oh and the reminds me, if you would like a copy of the SAB catty and don't already have a demo, them pop me an email and I'll get one in the post to you :-)

Anyway back to today's post... I wanted to share one of the cards we have been making in Class this month.

It's such a cute card and has been getting lots of Ahh's when I show it off. It also has a lovely swing to it if you get a bit of rhythm going when you open and shut it. Trust me, it's almost hypnotic.

I used the Circle Thinlit (Honestly one the best things I've ever purchased!) and my circle Framelits to make a port hole in the middle of the flip flop circle part. That's obviously the technical term for it!! This way you can get nice clear hole all the way through the middle for you heart, butterfly, star or whatever else you choose, to turn freely.

Now the butterfly card is a case, but for the life of me I can't find out where from. Once I find it I'll update and give credit!!  Ah here it is Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek.



Such a simple card but really gives a wow factor. So much so in fact, you really don't need to add to much more to it.

Have Fun,
Chlo

Ingredients

Stamps: Delightful Dozen and Happiest Birthday Wishes (R)
Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral and Pink Pirouette
Ink: Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral
DSP: Silver Glimmer and Brights DSP Stack.
Other: Circle Thinlits, Small Heart Punch, Circle Framelits, Elegant butterfly Punch and Beautiful Wings Embosslits.

New Class Dates

Yeah, i have finally got myself organised and have sorted out class dates for the next few months!!

I already had my Feb class booked and is filling fast, but I know have dates and details for March and April.

UPCOMING CLASSES

Class: Sale-A-Bration Card Class         Date: Saturday 16^th Feb            Time: 3pm           Cost: $20

Would you like to play with some new Sale-A-Bration goodies. Well in this class you'll not only get the chance to see some of the great products, but we'll also use them to make 3 awesome cards.

This is a little sneak peek of two of the cards we'll be making on Saturday... good aren't they!!

But the one on the right is a case from the super talented Penny Smiley. You MUST check out her blog Stampnsmile. So many beautiful creations!

   

Class: Seasonal Catty Class                    Date: Saturday 16th March        Time: 3pm        Cost: $20

I’m seeing butterflies, flowers and Easter bunnies. That’s the best way to describe this class. You will be able to make three cards using goodies from the new seasonal Catalogue, and have I told you how much I L.O.V.E this catty!!

Class: Sugar and Spice Class                   Date: Saturday 20^th April           Time: 3pm        Cost: $20

This month’s class is all about the girls in your life, from daughters and sisters to your BFF. We’ll be making three super girly cards including one that will be ideal for Mothers Day. I might even through in a super cute 3D item too!

Classes are limited to 8 people and is based on a first come, first served basis.  Everything needed for class is pre-cut and provided for you.  You don’t even have to bring your own tools. Just turn up ready to have fun and hopefully learn a new skill or technique.  

Hope to see you at class soon !!
Chlo

Butterfly and Owls

Wow, I have to admit I'm pretty much over making Christmas cards. I know we still have 9 days to go until the big day but it seems like I have been making Christmas cards, tags and ribbons for months... well I think I probably have actually lol!

So today we have a slight change of pace. I have been "Pinsurfing" this week and found the most amazingly beautiful card. The creator of this masterpiece, Erica Cerwin, is so super talented. In fact I repinned heaps of cards from her gorgeous blog Pink Buckaroo. You must pop over and take a look, but allow for a few hours as there is so much to look through!!

Anyway, the first card I made was a complete CASE of Erica's. I just loved the easy of this card and it's made entirely of punches... gotta LOVE that!!

Are you wondering how I made those gorgeous little tags in the middle of the butterfly? Well, then you have just found my first Sale-A-Bration Sneak Peek!!

Don't know what Sale-A-Bration is ??

It is the largest Stampin' Up! promotion period of the year where you get free stamp sets and accessories!

Every year from mid-January until the end of March, Stampin' Up! gives you the opportunity to earn fantastic, limited-edition stamp sets and accessories.

I will give you more information a little bit near the time, but just keep 22nd January saved in your diaries!!

Anyway, the tags that I have used for this card is a sneak peek look at one of the FREE stamp sets you can choose during Sale-A-Bration. Aren't they super cute!! There are eight stamps in this set, all as gorgeous as these two.

Oh and the Sneak Peek doesn't stop there... Are you wondering, "How did she 'cut' them out?" "Could there be a matching punch???" The answer would be a huge big YES!!!!

So after I made the card in Blue I of course wanted to try some other colour and ideas. So here is a gorgeous pink version...

Both these cards have homes waiting for them. This pink one is going to my cousins little girl who has a birthday over the New Year. Little Emma is turning 3 and she's such a girly girl, she will LOVE this card!!

I then wanted to try something for my friends son who is turn 12. Ok I know what your thinking, how do you adapt a pink Butterfly card for a 12 year old boy... The Owl punch of course!!!

OMG, how gorgeous is that!! And still super easy and all made out of punches. I just hope he's as pleased with it as I am lol.

Well that's enough from me today. I do still have a few more Christmas cards to share with you over this week, so check back in for some more inspiration.

Have Fun,
Chlo

Ingredients - Blue Butterfly Card

Ink - Pool Party, Marina Mist, Island Indigo and Night of Navy
 Cardstock - Whisper White, Pool Party, Marina Mist, Island Indigo and Night of Navy
Stamps - Papillon Potpourri and Pretty Petites (SAB)
Other - 1" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Petite Curly Label Punch (SAB), Vintage Faceted Buttons and Whisper White Bakers Twine.

Pink Butterfly Card

Ink - Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose and Melon Mambo
Cardstock - Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose and Melon Mambo

Rainbow Owls

Cardstock - Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Old Olive, Pacific Point and Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White and Early Espresso.
DSP - Designer Series Paper Stack Brights.
Other - Owl Punch