Can You Case it #114 - Sketch Challenge

Welcome back to another Can you Case It challenge and today we have a sketch to share with you all:

I have to admit, I was a bit stumped with this sketch and I just couldn't think of which stamps to use. In the end of decided to use the gorgeous butterflies from Papillon Potpourri and Kinda Eclectic:

So I got a little tricky with this card, because I actually used a window sheet cut to size and attached as the front of my card. I placed my cut out butterflies to the top and the bottom and then stamped my sentiment on the inside of my card. When the card is closed, the Happy birthday phrase actually shows through.

My butterflies are stamped in Smokey Slate, Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant. Once I had stamped all the butterflies, as close to each other as possible, I then just cut around them.

Two little silver glimmer butterflies and some bling finished everything off really nicely.

Now it's your turn! Pop over to the CYCI blog, have a long leisurely browse at what the other DT's have made, plus look at all the other entries.

And then get into your craft stash and get creating!! Don't forget to share it with us!!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo


Product List

Papillon Potpourri Clear Stamp Set [123759] $26.00	Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135350] $35.00	Elegant Butterfly Punch [127526] $28.00	Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406] $28.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $11.50	Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [126985] $11.50	Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad [126963] $11.50	Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad [126969] $11.50	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.00
Elegant Eggplant A4 Card Stock [108614] $12.25	Window Sheets Base Material [114323] $8.75	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $8.75

TGIF Challenge #49 - Colour Challenge

Wow, this is the exciting news I have been waiting to share with you all. I was recently asked if I would like to join the Design Team for the TGIF Challenge blog!! I was so honored to be asked especially considering the level of Crafters that are on the team. Heaps are current and past Artisan Design members!! Eek, I hope I can keep up with them all!!

So my first ever challenge with the guys was a colour pallet and I couldn't wait to get creating.

When I first pulled out all the colours and put them on my desk, I was a little stumped with how I was going to bring all of them together, but after some stamping I came up with this:

I decided to use all the colours as accent colours and to tie them in together using mainly Basic Black. I also hadn't used Kinda Eclectic for a while and decide today was a good day to get it inky.

Now I know the Elegant Butterfly punched vellum and silver glimmer aren't stuck down straight but that was how it's suppose to be. I'm sorry for all my OCD visitors, if it's driving you crazy!

So that's my first card as a Design Team Member for the TGIF blog. I'm really excited and can't wait to see what you guys all come up with over the next few days. And remember, we love it when you all visit so don't forget to leave a little blog love!!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

Product List

Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135350] $35.00	Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set [138946] $30.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $11.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.00
Wisteria Wonder A4 Card Stock [124389] $12.25	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $12.25	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $12.25	White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584] $11.50	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $8.75
Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack [138435] $38.50	Basic Black 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon [138430] $15.75	Subtles Designer Buttons [130030] $14.00	Elegant Butterfly Punch [127526] $28.00

Awesomely Artistic and Butterflies

So I was asked the other day to make a sympathy card for a family whom lost their little girl to SIDS recently.

Sympathy cards are such a difficult card to make, but when it's for a parent grieving the lost of a child, I had absolutely no idea how/what to make for that. Most sympathy cards for very somber and neutral, but I didn't really feel that was appropriate for this, so I decided to make something that was pretty and bright, without it being overly happy.

I had seen a beautiful card that Rochelle Blok had made over at The Stamping Blok, where she had heat embossed the flower stamp from "Awesomely Artistic" and then used her blender pens to colour them in. I decided that this idea would be a great starting place and then the rest of the card sort of came together after that.

It's the kind of card that I hope I never have to make again, and I send the family all of my love and prays during such a difficult time xx

Hug, Chlo

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Card in a Box - Baby Card

Morning everyone, today I have got a beauty of a card to share with you all. I'm not sure if you have seen the recent trend of Cards in a Box that seem to be all over Pinterest at the moment. Well I had to make a very special card for my friend who's just had a gorgeous baby girl. So I decided this would be perfect.

 

It's such a gorgeous card and can be decorated in so many different way too. Oh and did I mention it's really easy to make. Honestly it is!! The hardest part is trying to decide how to decorate it and what to use. My craft room currently looks like a hoard of two year olds got in there.

It also folds flat and fits in a normal size envelop. Just have to remember not to stick anything too far over the sides, otherwise they stick out too much.

There are lots of tutorials for this type of card, but a lot of the American ones are too big for our standard Aussie size envelop. I found this awesome tutorial from fellow Australian Demo, Tanya Bell. Her Card in a Box is absolutely beautiful and well worth popping over to take a look.

I really must point out a few SAB Sneak Peeks that I've used on this card. Firstly I have to point out that this beautiful paper is the SAB DSP called Sweet Sorbet. It's just such gorgeous paper and I can't seem to stop using it. The second sneak peek, is the little "Baby" banner I used. I have used the Banner Blast outline stamp (1 of 6 super cute little banner stamps) and the coordinating banner punch to cut it out with. The word "Baby" I got from another stamp set and I just lined them both up using my Stamp-a-ma-jig.

Well that's it for today. Only 2 more days until SAB starts and I'm so excited. I do still have a few dates available if you would like to book a workshop with me. Also if you would like a copy of the SAB catty or any of our catalogues pleased don't hesitate to contact me, if you don't already have a local demo.

Have Fun,
Chlo

Ingredients

Stamps: Hearts a Flutter, Itty Bitty Banner, Papillon Potpourri, Banner Blast and Tiny Tags (R)
Ink: Calypso Coral, Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party and Sahara Sand
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Sahara Sand and Pool Party
DSP: Sweet Sorbet
Other: Banner Punch, Boho Blossom, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Small Heart Punch Little Leaves die, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Silver Glimmer, Hearts a Flutter Framelits and Rhinestones.

Inspiration comes from the Strangest of Places - Get Well Soon

Something a little different today. This card isn't a Christmas card and I haven't used my Envelope Punch Board. I know, it's a shock lol

This is actually one of the cards my ladies having been making at class this month. We decided that we would make three cards that you don't always use (thankfully). One is a Sympathy, one is for a Wedding and the other is the card I'm sharing today which is a Get Well card.

These cards are the ones that might sit in your card box for ages, but when you need it, you need it straight away.

Gorgeous isn't it. I just LOVE these colours together. The actual card design is a case from a card that I've had booked mark for quite a while now. It's by the very lovely Sandy Mathis and you can see her gorgeous card right HERE!!. Sandy actually used different stamps and different colours, but the design and theme are the same. Why change such a gorgeous original I say!!

But the inspiration for the colour combo comes from a completely different place. In fact, it came from the most boring chore in the world. Bringing in the washing. Yep, i was taking a pair of Miss N's undies off the line and they where these exact same colours. I thought, wow, what a great combination, I wonder if I could turn it into a card... Honestly it's amazing where the the inspiration finds us sometimes.

Have fun,
Chlo

Ingredients
Stamps: Flowering Flourishes, Papillon Potpourri and Delightful Dozen
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Perfect Plum, Early Espresso and Stazon Black
Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Perfect Plum, Early Espresso and Whisper White
Other: Window Sheets, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Artisan Label Punch, Hexagon EF, Rhinestones and Sponge Daubers.

Woo Hoo Convention 2013 - Part One

I have just arrived home from Stampin' Up's South Pacific Convention and I can't even begin to tell you what a fantastic time I had.

This was my first convention as a demo and it was AWESOME. Made even more special because Stampin' Up were celebrating their 25th Anniversary!!!

OK, well I have tons of photos and fun stuff to tell you, but far to much to fit into one post. So I'll spread out my four days of fun over this week, so make sure you check back in later.

Right first things first, I took away with me my great mate and Downline Brenda and we flew out of Port Macquarie airport Wednesday morning and arriving in a very grey and dull Brisbane. Not that, that put a stop to us having a fun shopping day.

Us with our lovely "Mary Poppins" Umbrellas! Oh and I also wanted to share these cute little bag tags I made for us too, using the new Epic Day pattern paper and date stamp.

So, Thursday was our first official Convention day and it started with a bang... literately!!

The show was great, really entertaining. And the stage looked amazing too. It's a little bit of a sneak peek of the catty front cover...

Shelli gave an amazing opening speech and really made us feel like one HUGE, big, happy family. I still can't believe there was 700 demo's there!!!

Well that's all I can share for tonight, but I can't leave without showing this fun photo of Brenda showing off her all attendees prize give away!!

Doesn't she look happy!! A pack of Silver goodies to celebrate our Silver Anniversary. What could be more perfect!!!

Have fun,
Chlo