Simply Stampin' Challenge 28

Welcome to our new challenge at Simply Stampin'.  This week we have a sketch for your inspirration - I liked using this sketch and found my design came together really quickly.
I used one of the lovely new exclusive hostess stamp sets Posy Punch for my card this week.

I kept the colours really simple using a neutral colour scheme, with a few simple pearls. The lacy edge was made using one of the gorgeous new boarder punches.

 Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Soft Seude, Chocolate Chip.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 27

Welcome to our new challenge at Simply Stampin' this week we have a theme for your inspiration.

Swirls and Pearls

I have used the gorgeous NEW Calypso Coral from ther new In Colour collection. I cut my swirls using the Sweet Swirls sizzlit die , adding some Cryatal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds for a little sparkle, the senitmant is from the nw Hostess collection Big Bold Birthdays, coloured with Calypso Coral and Cajun Craze makers.  I added some pearls to my design and layered it on to a base of Cajun Craze card.

I do appologise fornot leaving comments agian this week for the entries for the colour challenge - I have tried but Blogger will not let me log in to leave them, even when I un-click the "stay signed in" box??

I will be placing an order from the new catalogue tonight - there are so many gorgeous nwe products I can't wait to get my hands on!! If there is anything you would like to order please email me!!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 26

This week at Simply Stampin' challenge we have a colour theme for your inspiration.

I coloured the On a Pedestal stamp using the marker pens, using Crystal Effects for a glazed finish to the icing, with some tiny pearls. I have used the Sizzix Lots of Tags die for my stamped cake, layering it with diamensionals.  The sentiment is from the gorgeous Curly Cute stamp set, the papers are from the Neutrals 12 x 12 paper stack.

The |On a Pedestal stamp set is only available until 30th September, so if you would like to add this to your collection email me to place your order before its too late!!

We would love to see your designs this week, if you don't have the exact colour you can change it for something similar in your stash.

I have been busy working on some projects with my new Stampin' Up! stash - one of the perks of being a demonstrator is that you get to see the catalogue a month early and pre-order some of the new products!!  I will be posting sneak peaks every day next next week, as the count down starts to the new catalogue!!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 25

Thank you to everyone who entered our "Flutterrby Butterfly" challenge last week there were some beautiful creations - butterflies are a popular choice!

This week at Simply Stampin' challenge we have a fabulous sketch for your inspiration.

I have had another "play" with my brayer and ink this week to create the background for my card, then I sprayed it with Champagne Shimmer paint. I used a Basic Grey ink pad to stamp the gorgeous image from Just Believe stamp set,

I layered it with some Perfect Plum paper from the 12 x 12 subtles paper stack, punching the Eyelet border on the Perfect Plum mat I used Concorde Crush for the base card.  I cut strips of paper and card to lay across the card and a button instead of a sentiment.

I have been really busy designing and planning future classes and projecs using some of the fabulous new products Stampin' Up! make available to demonstrators before the release of the new catalogue.  There is still time to order from the current 2010-2011 catalogue!!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 24

 Saturday already???  So that means it is time for another challenge at Simply Stampin'  and this week we have a theme for your inspiration;

Flutterby Butterfly

I bought a set of hearts a couple of months ago intending to decorate them for my sister's birthday but I never got around to doing them..

I used some of the beautiful Rich Razzleberry striped grosgrain ribbon to make a luxurious bow and hanging loop.

This gorgeous butterfly is from the Strength and Hope stamp set and stamped in Rich Razzleberry ink, I cut out three to make each butterfly gluing them together to make a 3D butterfly.

I added some rhinestones to the body of the butterfly and generously sprayed the hearts with Champagne Shimmer Paint.

If you would like to buy this stamp set it is only be available until 30th September Stampin' Up! are donating £1 for every set sold to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 23

Its time for a new challenge at Simply Stampin' we have a lovely colour challenge for your inspiration this week.

I have kept my card quite simple and finally inked the Confetti stamp set!!  Stamping a band of hearts in Perfect Plum and Bashful Blue then I stamped the mug from the Every Little Bit stamp set and coloured it with markers, covering it with Crystal Effects for a glossy finish.

I punched the mug out and glued it to a jumbo button from the Springtime Vintage collection. I think I will be making a few more of these button cards as they are

I added a little decoration to the inside of my card as I used Melon Mambo for my card base and I used Confetti White card - it is so pretty with lots of little flecks in the card.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 21

Thank you to everyone who took part in last weeks Simply Stampin' challenge, there were some beautiful cards created with the colour challenge.

Our new challenge this week is "PUNCH IT UP!" we want to see you using punches on your creations - punch art, die cuts and general punchiness!

I came across this lovely angel made with the Stampin' Up! bauble punch last Christmas but never got around to making one until now!! 

My card base is Night of Navy with my favourite polka dot paper from the Neutrals Stack, the Angel was made using the bauble punch for the body and wings and various circle punches.  I drew her face with a fine liner pen and added some colour to her cheeks with the chalks.

Unfortunately I don't have a link to the person who created the orignal - so if you recognise it let me know & I will add the link to my post.

We would love to see your punch it up creations at Simply Stampin' this week.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 20

Its time for a new challenge at Simply Stampin' - this week we have a colour challenge for your inspiration.

We would love to see your creations this week and if you don't have all of the colours in your stash you can use the nearest colour that you have.

I used Pretty in Pink for my card base with a layer of matching polka dot paper from the 12x12 subtles paper stack. I stamped the birthday cake image and candles from the Slice of Life level 1 hostess stamp set from the mini catalogue in Early Espresso ink and coloured it with the marker pens. Adding a layer of Pacific Point and Pretty in Pink to mat and layer the image. The ribbon is Early Espresso taffeta with a Pretty in Pink button tied with linen thread.

If your looking for inspiration you can see the rest of the talented design team creations here.

I will be back tomorrow with details of my new Stampers 6 group starting 1st October.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 17

It is time for another colour challenge this week at Simply Stampin' Challenge, if you don't have all of the colours used you can use a colour you have that is closest to the listed colours, we would love to visit your blog and see your creations this week.

I thought the colours would be perfect for a summer strawberry.

I used the embosslit heart to make my strawberry and the 5 petal punch for the leaves, the flower is form the boho blossom punch with a little dazzaling diamonds. The card base is Real Red with Whisper White embossed with the square lattice folder, Poppy Parade for the strawberry and Certainly Celery leaves and satin ribbon.

I will add a sentiment to the card once I know who I will send it to?!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 16

I do hope blogger is kind enough to publish my post on time  - as I will be travelling to Leeds for a training day with my stampin' Up! Mummy Jules and lots of other Jems.

This week at Simply Stampin' we have a lovely sketch to follow - I did try rotating this sketch but as I started to work my card natually followed the origional sketch?!

I chose to use some of the bits of paper on my desk for this card, I have used Basic black for the base along with Basic Grey card which I embossed using the polka dots embossing folder, I used the spiral punch along the edge of my patterned paper.

I put two strips of Basic Black satin ribbon together to make a wider band then simply added some butterflies cut using the Beautiful Butterflies bigz die and the Beautiful Wings embosslit die that cuts and embosses all in one go!!  All that was needed was of course some bling and a sentiment , I used the Level 2  Something to Celebrate stamp set from the mini catalogue.

Both Butterfly dies are exclusive to Stampin' Up! so if you would like to add them to your stash please contact me - I can place an order for you and have it delivered directly to you.

Unfortunately I didn't get to visit all of the people who entered last weeks challenge at Simply Stampin' as Lucy has been quite poorly with chicken pox - I'm hoping she will be well enough to go back to school before the end of term so I can catch up.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 15

Its time for a new challenge at Simply Stampin' this week we would like to see "anything but a card".

I have been scrapbooking more of the photos that have just been left laying around this week, so I thought I would share one of the layouts I made this week of Lucy.

It was a beautiful but chilly summer afternoon on the top of Carlton Bank watching the hang gliders taking off, yes the sky really was soo blue that day!!

I chose pink for my layout using shades of Pretty in Pink and Pink Pirouette, with a fabulous accent of Marina Mist.  I tore the edge of the page but as usual I have kept the layout simple.  I mixed some Pretty in Pink re-inker with platinmum shimmer paint to paint the On Board chipboard letters.

We would love to see your creations this week at Simply Stampin' Challenge, pop over to the challenge blog to see the fabulous creations the design team have made this week.

I will hopefully get the projects photographed that the ladies at my class made last night & share them with you over the next few days. 

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge Week 12

Its Saturday again already and that means its time for a new challenge at Simply Stampin'.

We have theme for your inspiration this week "you've got male".

I have to admit that I usually struggle with ideas for mens cards fortunately I don't need to make too many, so here is my card for this weeks challenge.

The colours are Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso.  I made a folded shirt with Marina Mist paper adding a tie made with Early Espresso taffetta ribbon. A quick punched tab, the sentiment is from Party this Way stamp set.

There are some wonderful creations from the design team this week so take a peak and share your male themed cards with Simply Stampin'.

It has been a really busy week for me and unfortunately I have had very little time again to spend on my blog, things are going to stay that way for a few weeks as I am spending more time in school with Philip.  This week for the very first time Philip tried out some new quad walking sticks - I was amazed!!!  It will be a long time before he will be able to use them independently as he needs two adults to help him learn to use them confidently.  I know there was a time when I never dared to think of this!! 

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge Week 11

This week at Simply Stampin' Challenge we have a gorgeous colour challenge for your inspiration.  We would love you to join us this week, you can use a similar colour from your stash if you don't have all of the challenge colours. There are some fabulous cards made by the design team again this week you can see them all here.

I love this weeks choice of colours, they made me think of chocolate!!!  Mmmmm!!

I have used a tutorial Victoria at Blue Jelly Stampin' designed to make these yummy chocolates, I have to say it was very easy to follow and the results are beautiful calorie free chocolates - perfect!!

I used Crumb Cake to make a 4"x4" card base, the chocolates are of course Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla layered with Concorde Crush and some gogeous ribbon to match, the sentiment is from the Party This Way stamp set.

I'm off to do "another" check of the many boxes I have ready to put in the car for this afternoons Papercraft Extravaganza, we are making some lovely projects today and I have baked some delicious cakes to have with a cuppa too.  

I will be back tomorrow with photos from this afternoon and details of my next charity papercrafting event.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge Week 10

This week at Simply Stampin' Challenge we have a fabulous sketch for your inspiration, as always the design team have made some wonderful cards for your inspiration, you can see them here.

I really like this weeks sketch, I used Circle Circus stamp set - one of the many sets that need to see more ink!!  It is a versatile set and suitable for so many different occasions too. I stamped the background on to Whisper White card.

I have used bright bold colours this week - Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise and Melon Mambo adding a few gems for a bit of bling and some lovely white ribbon, the border was punched with the scalloped edge punch.

The design team would love to see your  take on this weeks sketch.

I have had problems all week again with my internet connection and didn't manage to get to visit everyone who entered last week - it seems every night the connection is so slow and drops off - very frustrating!!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge Week 9

Its time for a new challenge at Simply Stampin' Challenge and we have a theme for your inspiration this week

Floral Frenzy

I have made a gift bag and a matching card using some of the beautiful Greenhouse Gala papers, with some of the In Colour ribbon in Pear Pizzaz.

I used the marker pens to colour my image from the Ornante Flower stamp set that co-ordinates with the papers. The card base is Pumpkin Pie layered with Pear Pizzaz.

The gift bag is really easy to make from a single sheet of 12 x12 paper with very little waste. If you pop back tomorrow I have a tutorial to show how to make it.

We would love to see your Floral Frenzy creations over at Simply Stampin' challenge this week, the design taem have made some fabulous creations again this week, you can see them here.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge week 5

Saturday again already???

Its been a strange week, with so many bank holidays and school back but only for a few fun days to celebrate the Royal Wedding with the children it would seem.  Philip took part in a Prince and Princesses' day, Key stage 1 held their own Wedding celebration at the local chuch, then returned to school for a celebration lunch including a wedding ckae!!  Then everyone had a "red, white & blue" day with party food and games on Thursday!! 

So on to this weeks challenge at Simply Stampin' - we have a colour challenge this week. I have to admit I didn't think they were colours that would work together for me but I'm pleased with the way it turned out and I have made another card using these colours I will share later in the week.

The Owl punch came to my rescue again and I made a really simple card with the perfect polka dots embossing folder, the sentiment is from the Party This Way stamp set and I layered it using the word window and decorative label punches, of course I added a couple of gems for that little bit of sparkle!!

We would love to see your creations using this colour challenge this week, there are some beautiful cards from the other mamebers of the design team again this week, you can see them here.

Angela x



Simply Stampin' Challenge week 2

This week has flown by and we have had some fabulous entries for the very first challenge at Simply Stampin' Challenge blog, thank you to everyone who has joined us this week!!

 Our second challenge this week and we have a lovely colour combo challenge for you.

Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Bravo Burgundy

I really enjoyed using this colour combo, the colours work so well together. 

I made a small 10x10 cm card with Bravo Burgandy, then added a panel of Pink Pirouette edge with the eyelet border punch and put this piece through the Big Shot with the lovely new polka dot embossing folder. I stamped the frame from the beautiful new Baby Blossoms stamp set with Bravo Burgandy ink on to Very Vanilla card,  then I used the stamp-ma-jig to line up the flowers, a bit fiddly but the results are well worth the effort - I love this set!!!  I added a tiny pearl to the centre of the flower and a length of Very Vanilla taffetta ribbon.

We would love to see what you create this week using the colour combo, there are so many gorgeous cards from the other design team members, you can see them here.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' 1st Challenge

Today is the very first challenge over at Simply sStampin' a new challenge blog. The first challenge is a great sketch to follow,  you can rotate this sketch if you wish.

We have a fantastic prize to be won this month - one lucky winner will be drawn at random a the end of the month!!  There will be a weekly  top 3 chosen by the design team. You can see the projects by the other members of the design team here.

I really loved working with this sketch and I decided it would work better for me by rotating the sketch for my design.  I have used the Strength & Hope stamp set again for my card. The colours are Rich Razzleberry, Early Espresso Pretty in Pink and Whisper White. I used the polka dots embossing folder for the Pretty in Pink layer along with the scallop boarder edge punch.

The design team would love to see your creations, if you would like to be in with a chance to win this fabulous prize please use  at least one Stampin' Up! product on your project and link it back to the challenge, become a follower of the challenge blog and display our banner in your side bar. 

Angela x