Project Life - Thoughtful Branches

I've been finding some time this month to get back into my Project Life and getting photos printed from my phone and computer, which I really believe is the most important part of the whole PL process.

For me, it's not the cards or the journaling or even all the pretties (though I do love that bit) but it's about getting those photo into albums. I really do have a nervous tick every time my computer or phone seems to not be responding like it should. A shudder runs up my spine and I suddenly think "Oh no, when was the last time I backed up my photos!!

So I plan to do a couple of pages each week to keep up to date and on track. I've also recently moved all my completed albums into the lounge and now the kids love to sit and look through them regularly.

Today's layout is actually not using a Project Life kit at all. Shocking I know!! But I thought today I would use our Thoughtful Branches bundle (which is only available until 31st August, so click HERE to get yours) to make my own PL cards to slip into the pockets. Anything goes when it comes to Project Life, there really are no rules!!

These photos are ones that I took on my trip back to England last year. I love being in the countryside and I took these photos when walking along the Cuckoo Trail.

I saw a beautiful card on the Artisan Design Team blog hop by Connie Collins, from Constantly Stampin, and I just loved the the design that she had used. When I was putting my photos together, her design popped into my head and so I decided to use it as one of my PL cards.

I then decided to carry on that theme for my other 6x4 card and used the "Sunshine" die from the Sunshine Wishes framelit set.

I'm not big on adding too much to my pages because I want my photos to be the hero of the story, but
if you love to add heaps of embellishments and journal pages and pages that all fantastic too. PL life is all about what your style is. Mine just happens to be Print them out, Slip them in and Go!!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo  

Product List 
 

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set [143539] $47.00	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle [144328] $90.75	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $11.50	Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad [141396] $11.50	Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad [126969] $11.50
Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75	Emerald Envy A4 Cardstock [141420] $14.00	Elegant Eggplant A4 Card Stock [108614] $14.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $7.00	Linen Thread [104199] $8.00
Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies [141489] $45.00	1" Circle Punch [119868] $21.00	Design 1 12" X 12" Project Life Photo Pocket Pages [135295] $12.25

TGIF Theme Challenge #69 - Thoughtful Branches Teacher Thank You

Hooray for the weekend and hooray for a turn to warmer weather!! I just love Friday's and I love them even more when the weather is warm and sunny. It reminds me that Winter is almost over and Summer is just around the corner!!

And another hooray for being my week for designing over at TGIF and this week we have a theme challenge which I really enjoyed.

Now usually I would have thought, OMG what do I do for this, but my daughter just so happened to came home with her NAPLAN results (an exam that all year 3's and 5's do in Australia) and her results were absolutely fantastic. We were all so worried for her and it turns out we really didn't need to. Her school and especially her teacher are absolutely amazing and so caring and dedicated that I decided to send her teacher a Thank You card and of course, tie it in with our challenge today:

Isn't it a fab idea for a card!! I'm just loving the Thoughtful Branches Bundle and find it so versatile. I first saw the idea of turning the top half of the tree into a fruit when Kim Jolley from Stampin Artfully made her's into a pumpkin. I just thought that it was an amazing idea, but knew I would never need a pumpkin however it would be a perfect idea for an apple.

I used the tree trunk from Thoughtful Branches to make a stem (I just cut it down a little) and of course stamped a couple of leaves.

The blackboard effect was made by wiping our embossing buddy all over some Basic Black cardstock and I used a white gel pen for the outline. It's hard to see in the photo, but I also stamped our Hardwood background stamp onto the Kraft card base, just to give it more texture and make it feel like blackboard.

I'm so thrilled with how well this card came out that I have decided to make another one for my son's teacher too. I'm a big sender of Thank You cards and I think it's always nice to let people know that they are appreciated!!

I hope you guys get time to join in with us this week and make sure you pop over to the blog and check out what the other gorgeous DT's have come up with!!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

Product List 
 

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set [143539] $47.00	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle [144328] $90.75	One Big Meaning Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139420] $33.00	Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set [133035] $26.00	Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad [141396] $11.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $11.50
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25	Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock [138344] $14.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $14.00	Kraft 12" X 12" Card Stock [133674] $12.25	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $14.00	Red Glimmer Paper [121790] $8.75
Embossing Buddy [103083] $10.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $15.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $8.75	Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine [141983] $10.50

Thoughtful Branches - Only 2 weeks left!!

Wow, are you guys loving the new Thoughtful Branches bundle?? I've been busy making cards for this months class with this set and it really is fantastic. Pinterest and Google have so many cards to CASE that you really wont have any problems coming up with inspiration!!

And talking about inspiration, here is my card:

Out of all the gorgeous framelits in this set, I really loved the intricate leaf die. It's such a beautiful shape and I knew it would look fantastic in our new copper foil (which is coming up in the Holiday Catalogue).

I decided to pair the copper with Sweet Sugarplum and Crumb Cake. Those colours together are simply gorgeous and I was excited to use yet another new product from the Holiday Catalogue and that was the new Sweet Sugarplum glitter ribbon.

Now you might be wondering where it is on my card... well do you see all those little
strands sticking out behind the sentiment?? That is the glitter ribbon! I cut through the middle of the ribbon lengthwise and the ribbon separated into individual strands. I then just round them around  my finger and secured them together with a glue dot.

Well, I better get back to my class prep!! The Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalogue will be available to order from on the 1st Sept. If you would like to get your own copy in advance and don't already have a demonstrator, click HERE and send me email with your name and address and I'll pop one in the mail to you.

Happy Crafting,
Chlo  

Product List 
 

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set [143539] $47.00	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle [144328] $90.75	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $11.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $11.50	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75	Sweet Sugarplum A4 Cardstock [141423] $14.00
Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $14.00	Copper Foil Sheets [142020] $7.00	Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141428] $14.00	3/8" (1 Cm) Glitter Ribbon Combo Pack [142015] $10.50	5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] $12.25

Thoughtful Branchs and I Stamped That Promotion

Beginning of the month is always so exciting, especially when Stampin' Up! announces a new promotion and even more so when that promotion include two brand new stamp sets!!

The first stamp set that I want to show you is the new I stamped This set. I think everyone should have a set like this in their collection. It's the perfect finishing touch to add to the back of your beautiful hand-stamped card or even to attach to a gift tag. And because it has the ©Stampin' Up! logo, it meets the Stampin' Up! Angel Policy which is needed to sell your cards.

This stamp set is available from today until 31st May 2017 and I for one can't wait to receive it. Pop over to my Store for more information on this set.

Now the next set I have to share with you all is actually a Bundle - stamp set with matching framelits, called Thoughtful Branches. If you are often on Pinterest then you would have already seen lots of cards made with this new bundle. One of the perks of being a Demo is that we sometimes get to order new items in advance. The inspiration and idea's for this bundle is mind blowing.

Unfortunately this bundle is only around until the end of the month or until stocks last and I have a sneaking suspicion that it's not going to last that long at all. So don't delay and click the link for my Shop and place an order today!!

Happy Shopping,
Chlo
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