Can You Case It #118 - Sketch Challenge

I can't believe we are at the end of another weekend already. But the good news is I have been crafting up a storm these last few days and I have a fab little card to share with you today for the Can You Case It challenge. This week we have a great sketch to share with you all and the shape can be anything!

I of course had to go against the grain and decided on butterflies as my shape:

Now Melon Mambo, really isn't a colour I use too often. I think I can fess up and say that it is'nt a fav of mine. Such a shocking confession I know!

My inspiration of this card came from one of the cards I made up that was in the kit Tin of Cards. Out of the four design, the butterfly one really stuck out for me. I just loved the idea of stamping a word, in this case Happy, over and over again on the full butterfly and then placing a "skeleton" butterfly over the top. Such a great little technique.

Hot pink, black and silver are just made for each other, so the rest of the card came together super quickly.

Now it's your turn! Head on over the the CYCI blog, check out the cards made by the other DT's and then take part yourself.

Happy Crafting,
Chlo


Product List
 

Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set [138946] $30.00	Words Of Truth Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139397] $29.00	Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517] $34.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $11.50	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $11.50
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $12.25	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980] $12.25	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $8.75
Moments Like These Project Life Accessory Pack [138455] $17.50	Elegant Butterfly Punch [127526] $28.00	Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies [138135] $29.00	Butterflies Thinlits Dies [137360] $41.00	Silver Metallic Thread [138402] $5.25

Onstage 2016 Sydney - Part One

Wow what a fantastic weekend I have had in Sydney for the Onstage Local Stampin' Up! event. It was so much fun spending the weekend with some of my marvelous team, catching up with old friends and always making new ones.

We swapped, we ate, we crafted and we obviously Oohhhed and Aahhhed over the new Annual Catalogue (OMG you guys are in for a real treat!!) It really was just the best couple of days.


Now I know you are all super eager to see some of the new goodies, but unfortunately we have been sworn to secrecy until tomorrow morning, so while you are waiting for the Sneak peek post, I thought I would quickly share the little team gifts I whipped up for my gorgeous Closet Crafters:

My team colour just happens to be my favorite colour (funny that!!) which is mint green or in SU colours, that would be Pool Party or the retired Coastal Cabana. So I had to decorate my little jar to include that colour and the gorgeous Pool Party Glitter Ribbon was perfect for that!!

Inside my little jar was a few Convention survival tools - Chewing Gum, chocolate, lollies, post-it note (for sticking in the new catty) and a blinged up lanyards. I also had made some cute little keyrings that have our team name on them with a little pair of scissors, an envelop and a heart charm.

Oh and I mustn't forget the amazing team shirts that my beautiful friend and team mate Kim Fehon from Kims Paper Kraft made for us. We looked fantastic and I'm so thankful that she found the time in her super busy schedule to get them done. Thanks Kim xx

Well that's it for today, make sure you check back in tomorrow to see lots of the sneak peek goodies I wasn't allowed to share today... oh and incase you where wondering, the new catty is ... AWESOME!!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo


Product List

Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135350] $35.00	Words Of Truth Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139397] $29.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $11.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $11.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25	Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper [138444] $19.25
Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $12.25	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $15.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $12.25	Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Glitter Ribbon [140561] $9.75	Very Vanilla Thick Baker’S Twine [138411] $6.25	Sahara Sand 7/8" (2.2 Cm) Lace Trim [137866] $12.25
1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon [132140] $14.00	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $8.75	Elegant Butterfly Punch [127526] $28.00	Tag Topper Scalloped Punch [133324] $38.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00

Words of Truth

It was Hubby's Birthday last week, and he's not really a fan and doesn't really get into the spirit of all the fun that comes with having a birthday.

I of course still decided to make him a card, but I've learnt there isn't too much point going "all out" for him as he only say's "That's nice!" when he gets it. So the card I made him, literally took me about 15 minutes, and it only took that long because I couldn't decide on which colours to use!

I of course turned to my trusty "Go to Man Stamp" Gorgeous Grunge because it can make any card look brilliant in just a matter of a few stamps. Now I do use it a lot for my guy cards, but it's so versitile that I've used it for any occasion, even vintage chic cards.

The sentiment is from the new stamp set 'Words of Truth' and it suits Mr.E right down to the ground, as we all think he's pretty awesome around here!! I have to say I love this new sentiment set. So many fun pharses and the typewriter font is so on trend at the moment too.

Now I know you don't usually add any glitter to a guys card, but I didn't think the gold metallic thread, classed as sparkly and it just gives it a nice little touch!!

Oh and I almost forgot to mention our new Thicker Whisper White Cardstock!!! It is brilliant for stamping and now perfect thickness to be used as a card base. I reckon the Craft Angels were singing the Day Stampin' Up! finally decided on this!!

When I gave it to Mr.E, he looked at it and "Oh, that's nice" and moved on... Nothing changes lol,

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

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Just Add Ink #268

So what do you think?!?!?  

After having the same blog layout for a few years now I decided that it was time to give it a little revamp and I totally love it!! And what better way to launch my beautiful new blog, but to take part in a sketch challenge from the Just Add Ink girls.

Here is this weeks sketch:

And here is my entry:

 Such a cute card isn't it. I made this for my gorgeous friend and Downline Kim from Kim's Paper Krafts who's Birthday is today.

I wanted to make a gorgeous card for her. She is always in my corner, cheering me on and offering council when I need it. She also makes the most amazing roomie too. I couldn't go to Convention without her

Lots of new product on this card, everything used it listed below, but I want to point out the gorgeous Expressions Natural Elements. 3 different wooden words (Celebrate, Congrats and Thanks) that are the perfect size for cards and, great news for me, you get 5x of each word. I'm pretty sure I'll be finding lots of uses for these little babies!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

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