Turquoise rocker!

Thought i'd have a go at the jazzy inspirations challenge again only this time I remembered to post it on my blog :)
So I used Stampin' Up! starring you stamp set with versa mark ink and clear embossing powder,

Large star punch from Stampin' Up!,

Basic Black, Whisper White and Tempting Turquoise card stock,

and of course I used my sugarnellie rockstar, who I water coloured with my stampin pads and my aqua painter.

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

cupcake challenge

This is my challenge card for the cupcake craft challenge #50 they challenged every one to use pink, brown, green, animals and flowers.
I made this card using:

Pretty in pink textured card stock, Close to cocoa card stock and certainly celery designer series paper,

The live your dreams stamp set,

pretty in pin and chocolate chip ink, the scallop oval and large oval punches,

The flowers were from my stash.

The bear was made using:

Creamy Caramel, Blush Blossom and Pretty in Pink card stock,

1 3/8" , 1" , 1/2" , 1/4" circles and oval punch with a sponge dauber, pretty in pink and chocolate chip ink, white gel pen and Chocolate chip marker.

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

My challenge card

Here is my entry for this weeks Funky Friday challenge,

I had to do a close up just to prove i did use orchid opulence :)
Any how so here is my card, I used whisper white ribbon which I coloured with my really rust stampin pad,

I used my a rose is a rose stamp set, and some Washington apple designer series paper.

I folded the designer paper at the bottom of the card into pleats and added some colour with a sponge dauber for a little more depth,

so I admit I found this one was a little tricky to use all the colours, but then it wouldn't be called a challenge if it was really easy now would it?

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

A bit more brown

just a quick post for today, I made this card a little while ago,

I used,

Chocolate chip, Kraft and Very Vanilla card stock,

With Rose Red, Chocolate Chip and versa mark ink,

Clear embossing powder and Linen thread,

I used the simply said and Baroque motif's stamp set all from Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

Chocolate goth girl

Just to prove I do use other makes of stamps :) here is my chocolate goth girl, I made this chocoate wrapper and card set for one of my best friends birthday's!!! she was 21 again yesterday :)There was a hidden message behind the front panel with a birthday message on it,
I used:

Stampin' Up! Card stock in Very Vanilla, Kraft and Close to Cocoa,

Stampin' Up! Kraft ribbon, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Blush Blossom and regal Rose inks

Stampin' Up! Crazy for cupcakes stamp set and the jumbo watercolour vine roller,

and of course my lovely little sugarnellie goth girl who I water coloured using my aqua painter and su inks.

( thanks to my down line kathy for the chocolate inspiration! )

I really love the way it turned out and didn't really want to give it away in the end, but I like my friends birthday cards to be individual and I don't like making more than one so they are unique just like my friends.

Happy birthday shelley!

Love

Abi :)

Kirsten's blog candy

I just had to leave a link to this lady's blog, I absolutely love her cards and at the moment she has some great blog candy on her blog if you would like to see more click here

Petal Pizzaz teachers cards

Hi !! These are the card I made for my eldest son to give his teachers this week, I can't believe he is going to be in year two in September!

I also made them some of the velum gift bags which I posted a couple of weeks ago with some chocolate and notebook and pen set.

For these cards I used:

So Saffron , whisper white card stock,

So Saffron striped gros grain ribbon,

So Saffron, More Mustard and Really Rust ink

with the Petal Pizzaz stamp set and the oval all stamp set from Stampin' Up!

I also used the scallop oval and large oval punch.

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

Sincere salutations.

Here's my entry for this weeks Funky Friday challenge!! :) finally up to date well almost. I just love these colours!

I made the flowers on this card with the Boho Blooms punch and the five petal flower punch ( a tutorial for the large flower can be found here. )

I used:

Five petal, Boho Blooms, 1/4" circle punches

Close to cocoa designer series paper,

Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Barely Banana card stock

Sincere Salutations stamp set,

Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon,

and some glossy accents.

I'm just loving experimenting with my punches at the moment, I really like all the possibilities there are, so look out for more punch creations soon!

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

Purple flutterbys.

OK another seriously late Funky Friday challenge card, but as always I love challenges so here it is, I made this Last week for the Funky Friday#25 challenge, to view all my challenges and to join in click the challenge link at the top of this page :)

I used:

Whisper White, Basic Black and Orchid Opulence card stock

Basic Black and Orchid Opulence ink,

Whisper White taffeta ribbon,

A touch of nature stamp set

and pearl from the pretties kit.

thanks for stopping by!

Abi

Rose red fresh cuts

I made this card for my Funky Friday challenge #24 the challenge was to use rose red and white, I actually did do this challenge on time but due to my camera hiding from me I have only just got around to posting it.

I used :

The fresh cuts stamp set,

The five petal flower punch ,

Rose red ink and a rose red brad.

Thanks for stopping by!

Top 10 resons to stamp!

I got sent a link recently by someone for a funny post on a website and I thought I'd share it with you all because it made me laugh.

If you'd like to see the original post on Sonia's website go here

here are my Top ten reasons to buy rubber stamps:

1. It helps keep the economy going. It is our duty to support rubber farmers, lumber mills, rubber stamp shops and catalog order dealers.
2. It is less expensive and more fun than psychiatric care.
3. I'm participating in a contest - The one who dies with the most rubber stamps wins.
4. They keep without refrigeration, you don't have to cook them to enjoy them,you don't have to feed them, change them, wipe their noses or walk them.
5. Because stamping is Fun!.
6. When the Big Earthquake comes, all the rubber stamp shops might be swallowed into the ground and never be seen again.
7. It's less harmful, healthier and cheaper than alcohol and drugs but just as addictive,
8. It's not fattening. It calms the nerves, gratifies the soul, and makes me feel good.
9. Buy rubber stamps now, before your husband retires and goes with you on all your shopping expeditions.
10. Because we're worth it :)

Happy Stamping!!!

Just a quickie

For this card I used a Close to Cocoa base which i layered with Pretty in pink and Chocolate Chip card stock, I used Chocolate Chip and Cameo Coral ink, with Chocolate Chip and Pretty in Pink ribbon.

The stamp sets were A touch of nature and Baroque motifs, I also used the scallop edge punch.

As you can see i decorated the inside of the card as well.......... if it stays still for long enough it's going to be stamped!! look out kids!! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

Found my camera! and wedding invites.

No not my wedding that happened a long time ago lol, I've been asked to make invites for a wedding and this is one of the designs which I came up with, the Bride has chosen to have Burgundy and Ivory and wanted a classic look,

I have used:

Bravo Burgundy and Very Vanilla card stock,

Bravo Burgundy Ink,

Very Vanilla Ribbon,

I have used the Baroque Motifs stamp set and the phrase is from my collection.

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

Still no camera i think i'm going to go nuts!

Seriously where on earth can it be! LOL so sorry guys but due to the missing camera and the missing memory card which is in it, there's no photo's today

but I have been sent the lovely blog award by slowef at the come rain or shine blog THANK YOU! glad to know when I post projects people like them :) hope I find my camera soon!!!!

So I would like to pass this award onto :

Rosina

Craft and waffle

Elizabeth

Nancy

Debby

I love so many different blogs it's hard to narrow it down but these are just a few who have inspired me recently so thanks ladies!! keep up the great work!!

Abi

OH WHERE OH WHERE HAS MY CAMERA GONE??

OK I know I'm prone to loosing stuff especially when it's something on my craft table like adhesive ( don't you just hate it when that happens) and it's right in front of you the whole time but you just can't see it..................

well that's what has happened to my camera I have absolutely no idea where it is.............

so if you happen to see a naughty camera hiding any where please let me know so I can upload the photo's I took last week!!

Abi

So Swirly

This a picture of one of the projects my stampers 10 group made a few weeks ago if you'd like to view a video tutorial on how to make this wedding invite then click the tutorial link at the top of this page and check out my youtube videos.

I used the So Swirly roller with Night of Navy ink ribbon and card stock with a very vanilla envelope and card stock card. I also used a jumbo eyelet.

Thanks for visiting!

Chocolate everywhere

I actually made this for a design team entry but then realised I had missed the closing date so I'm posting any way just because I like how it came out and it's one of my favourite colour combinations so it'd be a shame not to share it.

I used Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Tempting Turquoise and some Soft Sky ( not available in the UK sorry) which I had left over.

I used the Soft summer stamp set with the en francais background stamp, I also used the scallop edge punch.

Thanks for looking.

Abi

So you may have noticed....

That I've been playing around with my blog a little bit, I am pretty sure I have settled for this background what do you all think?

Sorry I haven't posted a card for a few days I have been crafting honestly, just not gotten around to sharing anything with you yet, but this week i'll have to share it all with you!

Happy Crafting!!

Abi

WOW check this out want to be a demonstrator??!!

So this month I have my own promotion running if you've been thinking about joining Stampin' Up! then this is the month to do it!!

This month I am offering you the chance to choose some FREE Stampin' Up! products, If you up sign up to be a demonstrator with me in July I personally (not Stampin' Up!) will give you the chance to spend £30 and choose either a stamp set OR accessories up to that value FREE!

Why would I want be a demonstrator? I hear you say!

becomng a demonstrator not only gives you the chance to earn some extra cash and gives you 20% discount on all your Stampin' Up! products but will also be a great way for you to meet new people make new friends and give you a really good excuse to craft.

Stampin' Up! have a fantastic support network to help you along not only do you get monthly news letters and project ideas but I will be there to guide and help you when ever you need me, with a team blog for you to join and meet the rest of the team for support and encouragement.

You don't need to live in Cornwall to join my team!!

So Join my team today and start having fun creating and crafting!

Click here for more information about joining Stampin' Up!

If you'd like to sign up or would like more information about signing up to become a demonstrator email me at abi4380@gmail.com

This offer is from me independently of Stampin' Up!

WOW win up to £150 stampin up goodies!!!!

STAMPIN’ UP! SUMMER DESIGN CHALLENGE This summer both Customers and Demonstrators can win FREE Stamp sets when you participate in the summer design challenge. Simply create a Summer- inspired project using only Stampin' Up! products and submit it no later than 31st August 2009 for your chance to win! The Summer Design Challenge is more than just a chance to show your crafting skills, it is also a perfect opportunity for you to use your Stampin' Up! products. Prizes: Four prizes will be awarded to demonstrators and customers: Customers Customer First Place: 150£/180€ worth of stamps sets Customer First and Second Place: 50£/60€ worth of stamps sets Summer Design Challenge Rules Projects must be created using only Stampin' Up! products. Only one project per participant will be accepted. Projects can be cards, home decor, scrapbook pages, or 3D items. All projects must be summer-themed. Projects must be unique, and created for the Summer Design Challenge. Do not just recycle your old projects. A list of products used must be included with the project submission. Full contact information, including your full name, demonstrator ID (if you are a demonstrator), address, phone number, and e-mail address must be included with the project submission. Projects will not be returned as they may be displayed at future Stampin' Up! events or on the Stampin' Up! web site. If you would like more information about this competition then please contact me you can view a full set of rules here