TGIF #109 Spotlight Challenge Rochelle Blok - Santa's Sleigh

So this week is not actually my week for the TGIF crew but when I realised that it was a spotlight challenge and this month we were CASing my beautiful and extremely talented friend Rochelle Blok, how could I not take part.

I have always known how amazing Rochelle's creations are and this year Stampin' Up! also agreed and she was picked to serve on the Artisan Design Team. She seriously has so much talent and I suddenly thought, OMG how do you compete against!!

So after taking another look through her blog )I'm a regular visitor and if you aren't you really need to be) I noticed that Rochelle loves to add heaps of texture, layers and different elements. She also loves to add a bit of stitching, whether this is machine, hand or faux. So with that in mind, this is what I created:

Now, I do know that even though it's got a bit chilly here at home, I know we still have a while before Christmas, but I actually had this idea in my head for a while.

When I first flicked through the new Wood Textures paper, I instantly loved the look of the white washed wood pattern and it made me think of a Nordic winter. So with that and Rochelle's style, my card came together.

Now I want to point out my hand stitched edge that I have, bordering my card. Yes you heard me right I used my piercing tool and a ruler. measured out each hole and then hand stitched using our gorgeous copper thread. In fact I went around twice as one strand wasn't enough. it took almost an hour to do but I love the effect I got.

So now it's you turn to have a go at CASing Rochelle. She has so many beautiful cards to choose from that we are all really spoilt for choice. I can't wait to see which one you pick!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

Product List 
 

Santa's Sleigh Photopolymer Stamp Set [142057]	Santa's Sleigh Dies Thinlits [140278]	Tin Of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set [142180]	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]
Pink Pirouette A4 Card Stock [116203]	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685]	Gold Glimmer Paper [133719]	White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584]	Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177]
Copper Metallic Thread [141696]	1/4" Copper Trim [144179]	Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139672]	Paper-Piercing Tool [126189]

ESAD Holiday Catalogue Blog Hop - A Day at the Beach

Hi guys and welcome to another fantastic blog hop with the ESAD girls. Wow, I've done a few of these now and always have such a blast. I love to hop around with you all and check out all the talented creations, and I know this time will be know different.

Whether you are a regular visitor or have just arrived from the super amazing Kelly Kent, I just want to say Hey and I hope you like what I have to share with you today.

This Holiday Catalogue really has been awesome and there is so much that I love from it, and this set is no different. The only thing is, that this is my first play with it!?!? I know shocking lol.

I had this idea to pair the sentiment from our Tin of Tags stamps with the Day at the Beach set. I thought it would be a fun way to play on the sentiment Warm Wishes!!

My little black and gold banners are actually pieces of washi tape that I stuck on itself and then snipped out the flagged ends.

Now it's time for you to carry on hopping over to Jackie Noble's blog and check out her beautiful work!!

Have a fantastic week and Happy Crafting,
Chlo

BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS: 

1. Lou Kitzelman 

2. Kelly Kent 

3. Chloe Evans  YOU ARE HERE

4. Jackie Noble 

5. Josie Dean 

6. Libby Dyson 

7. Rebekah Crisp 

8. Rebecca Jacovou 

9. Andrea Buckland 

10. Leonie Schroder 

11. Delys Cram 

12. Rose Desmond 

13. Cathy Pinchbeck 

14. Peta Stephen 

15. Monique Fielder 

16. Narelle Fasulo 

17. Nerida Carter 

18. Courtenay Heuston 

19. Megan Lenske 

20. Carly Middleton 

21. Nicole Wilson  
22. Renee Lynch 

23. Nicole Osborne Ashton 

24. Amity Knight 

25. Rachael Lewsley 

26. Cheryl O'Bree
27. Tanya DeRoy

TGIF #82 Inspiration Challenge - Holly Berry Happieness

Welcome back to another challenge from the awesome group from TGIF. Today we do have a great inspiration photo for you all, which did have me a little stumped at first.

Now you have to remember here in Australia we are actually in spring and heading towards summer so the autumn leaves inspiration photo did get me thinking. So i looked at all my stamp set wondering what leaves did I have when I suddenly noticed the Holly Berry Happiness stamp set. Holly leaves would be perfect!!

Now, I'm not sure the card turned at as well as I had pictured, as I think black embossing would have really made the images pop, but I do kinda like the white. Maybe if I have some time tonight, I'll try the card again with black embossing and see whether it does make a difference.

After embossing all the images I used my aqau painter to colour them. This is such a great technique and you don't even really have to be any good at colouing as the embossed lines keep the colour from bleeding.

I of course couldn't resist using the stitched framelits again for this card. Those dies really are amazing. The sentiment came from the Tin of Tag set, which goes to show, is not just for tags!!

Well that's it for me today. Please find some time to pop over to the TGIF blog and take a peek at what the other DT's have been up to. I know you will love all their designs too!!

Oh and make sure you check in with me again on Sunday as I have a big news to share with you all. Starting on Monday we have a HUGE Online Extravaganza. Lot's of goodies with up to 40% off. I will put up the list on Sunday, so you can have your order ready to place first thing Monday morning. Take it from me, I know things will sell out very fast!!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

Product List 
 

Holly Berry Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set [142061] $30.00	Tin Of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set [142180] $37.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $11.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $11.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $11.50
Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad [141396] $11.50	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717] $14.00	Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578] $14.00	Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686] $14.00	Emerald Envy A4 Cardstock [141420] $14.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $15.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $8.75	Mini Jingle Bells [142002] $8.00	Emerald Envy Solid Baker's Twine [141686] $5.25

Global Design Project #054 Sketch Challenge - Tin of Tags

I finally found some crafting time in my schedule this week and decided to tackle a card using the new sketch challenge over at the Global Design Project.

 

I just love sketch challenges and this one was so easy to do and I just adore the card I came up with. And what's even more exciting, is that I have now ticked off yet another Christmas card for the family. I might actually get them sent ahead of schedule this year!

How gorgeous is the DSP on this card!! The paper is from the Presents and Pinecones DSP and I just adore the mix of Emerald Envy and Mint Macaroon together.

The sentiment on the banner is actually from the Tin of  Tags stamp set, along with the snowflake that I stamped all over the background.

This card really was super fast to make and I think you could make a lot in very little time... perfect for the silly season!!

If you would like to buy any of the items I have used today, please head on over to my store by clicking HERE!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo x


Product List 
 

Tin Of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set [142180] $37.00	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $11.50	Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad [141396] $11.50	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75	Emerald Envy A4 Cardstock [141420] $14.00	Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper [141986] $19.25
Mini Pinecones [141990] $13.25	Emerald Envy Solid Baker's Twine [141686] $5.25	Copper Metallic Thread [141696] $5.25	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $8.75	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $8.75