Social Stamping Blog Hop - Rainbows

Hi guys, happy Saturday to you all. Today I've taken part in a blog hop that my gorgeous crafty friend Kelly Kent has set up. The amazing Kelly thought that in our current crisis, the world could do with more happiness and sunshine and so Kelly set up the Social Stamping blog hop. It's such a fun way to connect with other crafters and to keep us all stamping together.

This weeks theme is Rainbows, which of course is simply the best theme. After all, what could be more beautiful then a rainbow.

My card is actually a CASE of one that I saw Emma Goddard (The Coastal Crafter) create last week. Emma created her butterflies in a slightly different way then I did, but her card was so perfect, how can you improve on perfection. Make sure you check out Emma's card HERE.

I really do think this might be one of my favourite rainbows cards I've created. I just love the little butterfly stamp from the Positive Thoughts set and the black just pops against the water colour rainbow wash.

I actually made two backgrounds. The first was what I stamped my butterflies on and then cut them out
. The second is the background I used as my card front. I tried to keep the two backgrounds similar so that I could line the butterflies up against their coordinating colours.

So where to go from here. Well you can click on the NEXT graphic and it will take you over to the next crafter on the hop, or if you would like to start from the beginning  and see who else it taking part, then click HERE and it will take you over to Kelly's amazing creation and the master list.

Thank you for stopping by and I really do hop you have a wonderful and crafty weekend.

Happy Crafting,
Chlo  

Product List 
 

Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set [151490]	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) [151595]	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612]	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108]	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093]	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050]	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051]	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]	Versamark Pad [102283]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Heat Tool [129056]

Happy Mail Send Out - Bird Ballad

I've been busy this week, making heaps of cards and sending them out to all the people that I'm missing at the moment. I will admit I'm a complete extrovert and this isolation is really hard to swallow. A friend sent me a meme the other day that said "Check on your Extrovert friends, they are NOT ok". It's so true and it really made me giggle.

Anyway, craft always cheers me up and sending happy mail makes me happier then receiving it. Plus I decided to use the left over scraps of the Bird Ballad designer series paper, which is bound to put a smile on anyone's face.

Yes I did fussy cut out that little bird and his branch. I tried to run it though my Scan N Cut but it just couldn't find the image, so in the end I decided to cut them myself. I am someone who does enjoy a good bit of fussy cutting, so it was very therapeutic.

The checkered pattern paper behind the bird is also retired, but I do know you can still purchase our designer series paper stacks, in each colour group and in there you will find this pattern too.

I of course couldn't just make one colour card...

This time I did a Balmy Blue one and as you can see from the close up shot below, I also made one in Petal Pink too.

I really love and adore this Scripty embossing folder and if you haven't already added this folder to your collection, you really need to. It's simply perfect for every occasion.

Oh and a quick tip. If you CASE my card, don't throw the cut out circle away. I have another set of cards to share later in the week, where I've actually used that circle.

So why not send a little happy mail out. I'm sure anyone who receives a handmade card will be over the moon to know someone is thinking of them!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

Product List 
 

Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set [149468]	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592]	Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [149615]	Scripty 3D Embossing Folder [149634]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490]	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Woven Threads Sequin Assortment [149498]	Iridescent Sequin Assortment [144212]
Paper Snips [103579]

Tropical Chic - Cards to Go Tutorial Bundle

I really can't believe it's been 3 months since I released my last Cards to Go tutorial. I guess life has gotten in the way a little lately, which I'm sure you can all totally relate too! But today I can share my Tropical Chic tutorial bundle and this one is a good one:

So usually I only share one card out of the three in the bundle, but to be honest I couldn't choose which one to share. I absolutely love all three and so I thought, why not share them all.

The tutorial gives you all the cutting measurements, list of supplies needed, step by step instructions and lots of top tips. I also hope to teach you a few new techniques along the way too.

I also want to give a shout out to my beautiful friend and talented demo Denita Wright-Smee for her inspiration for the last card. She made this awesome striped paper card a few weeks ago and it inspired this last one. You can see her gorgeous card right HERE.

So to purchase tutorials for all three cards, just head on over to my Tutorial Page and follow the link. Or click on the buy now button found below:

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

Product List 
 

Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English) [151497]	In The Tropics Dies [151495]	Timeless Tropical Bundle (English) [153811]	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102]	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097]
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Soft Suede A4 Card Stock [119982]	Petal Pink A4 Cardstock [147009]	Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock [147012]
Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302]	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Gold Glimmer Paper [146958]	From My Heart Faceted Gems [151154]
Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551]	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690]

Stamping Sisters April Tutorial - Thanks and Blessings

So the world is certainly a strange place at the moment. I was officially made redundant for the foreseeable future and currently home schooling my Highschooler and two primary School kids. To say that's hard work would be an understatement.

But all this extra time at home has also been fun. The kids and I are finding different ways to be crafty. We've baked together, made play dough and my daughter has even taken up sewing.

I think being creative is so important, especially in times where our mental health can suffer. So this months stamping sisters tutorial couldn't come at a better time. Oh and did I mention our theme is Thanks and Blessings.

How lovely would it be to create a card and send it to a friend in isolation, or maybe a grandparent who is in a care home. Now really is the most perfect time to send out happy mail to everyone you know and bring a little sunshine to their days.

 So how do you get your hands on this months tutorial bundle? Easy as 1,2,3.

Option 1 - It's yours for FREE. Yep that's right. If you place a qualifying order of $60* or more through my online store, that months bundle will be sent to you, absolutely free. It's my way of saying Thank You and I really appreciate your on going support. LET'S GO SHOPPING!

Option 2 - Purchase it. You can actually purchase the monthly bundle on it's own. Simply click on the Stamping Sisters tab (found above), scroll down to the tutorial you would like to purchase and click on the Buy Now Button next to it.

Tutorials can be purchased by all crafters from around the world, including fellow Demonstrators. We just ask that you read the disclaimer (found below) and do not share our tutorials with others.

Cost of each tutorial will be $15AUD, that's only $3 per tutorial! Once payment is made, you will be sent a link that will give you access to the tutorial file. If you lose your link, just check out your Paypal receipt and you'll find the link there too.

Option 3 - Join the Closet Crafters!! Yep, I love to spoil my team and so as a little welcome, you will receive that current months tutorial bundle for FREE. Yippee!! JOIN TODAY!!

Thank you as always with your ongoing support and I can't wait to see your amazing creations.

Happy Crafting,
Chlo


Disclaimer
Allowed Use:
Please use and enjoy this tutorial for your personal projects. Demonstrators/papercraft teachers may
also use at face to face events.
This tutorial, including photos, instructions, and any other included information may not be
reproduced, shared, or resold in paper or electronic form (e.g. email, message, groups, pages, blogs,
videos, etc). Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators may use tutorial as a printed reference for face to face
events.

March Stamping Sisters Tutorial Bundle - One for the Girls

Today is the first day of autumn and I for one am looking forward to hopefully cooler nights and a more settled climate, that's for sure!

Also being the first of the month, it means the new Stamping Sister tutorial bundle is available today - Hooray!

This month we have decided our theme would be One for the Girls and we have so many gorgeous girlie cards to share.

My card is created with the Forever Blossom stamp set and I also share a super easy and quick colouring technique which I think works perfectly with this stamp set.

So how do you get your hands on this months tutorial bundle? Easy as 1,2,3.

Option 1 - It's yours for FREE. Yep that's right. If you place a qualifying order of $60* or more through my online store, that months bundle will be sent to you, absolutely free. It's my way of saying Thank You and I really appreciate your on going support. LET'S GO SHOPPING!

Option 2 - Purchase it. You can actually purchase the monthly bundle on it's own. Simply click on the Stamping Sisters tab (found above), scroll down to the tutorial you would like to purchase and click on the Buy Now Button next to it.

Tutorials can be purchased by all crafters from around the world, including fellow Demonstrators. We just ask that you read the disclaimer (found below) and do not share our tutorials with others.

Cost of each tutorial will be $15AUD, that's only $3 per tutorial! Once payment is made, you will be sent a link that will give you access to the tutorial file. If you lose your link, just check out your Paypal receipt and you'll find the link there too.

Option 3 - Join the Closet Crafters!! Yep, I love to spoil my team and so as a little welcome, you will receive that current months tutorial bundle for FREE. Yippee!! JOIN TODAY!!

Thank you as always with your ongoing support and I can't wait to see your amazing creations.

Happy Crafting,
Chlo


Disclaimer
Allowed Use:
Please use and enjoy this tutorial for your personal projects. Demonstrators/papercraft teachers may
also use at face to face events.
This tutorial, including photos, instructions, and any other included information may not be
reproduced, shared, or resold in paper or electronic form (e.g. email, message, groups, pages, blogs,
videos, etc). Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators may use tutorial as a printed reference for face to face
events.