A couple of cards I forgot to post...

First up - this baby card for Stew's cousin, who just welcomed baby Oliver Matthew into the world:

I just love the SU! stamp set "Moving Forward". And, best bit is - part of the proceeds from the sale of the set goes to Ronald McDonald Houses. I cut the sentiments off so that I could mix & match.

Next... I have a friend around the corner who is expecting a baby girl in November. I'm kind of organising a shower for her, but it's all gone a bit Pete Tong (wrong) with my moving house, and then having a tummy bug. But I am hopeful to meet up with her Thursday or Friday to make some firm arrangements. Anyway! The point of all that was, I've designed two different invitations - which I would like her to choose from & add any input she might have:

I used a layout from a challenge on this one with the intention of entering, but of course, I missed the deadline. Oh well!

Then, a bit more elegant:

So loving Fine Feathers. And - that ribbon was FREE!!! Only until the end of September though, so hurry up if you'd like some for gratis! :D

Torn Paper

I was chatting with a fab friend today whilst we went around Artsfest at Anne Marie Gardens, in Solomons, MD, about how I really struggle to do "messy" and "vintage". I kind of like everything squared up and neat. So the Torn Paper challenge for Card a Day was a little bit of a nightmare.

 

This uses a new stamp set called Serene Silhouettes. It's very pretty! I have made this for a friend of mine who has a poorly husband. I'm going to package it up with some cookies for them both. I've also used the new Coredinations SU exclusive paper with the Woodgrain embossing folder. Finally, the ribbon was FREE with this month's Back to Spool promotion. Gotta love free.

As for the card, it's a bit "meh". Next time, I'd raise the sentiment up about 1/3 of the way up the card. I'm not sure I'm a fan of torn paper! :D

Whilst I remember...

Whilst I was walking with Leo this morning we walked across a little bridge beside a soakaway place (I think that's what they're called - it's a field type scenario where water soaks away in storms?). The summer's long grass had turned to straw, and I spotted a BRIGHT yellow butterfly fluttering across the field.

Please excuse the mess in the background. Must tidy up!

The card base is Sahara Sand, on which I stamped the Sweet Floral (122857 $13.95 CM, 122855 $17.95 WM) background stamp in Early Espresso. Then I overlaid some vellum, stamped it with a sentiment from Delightful Dozen (122652 $24.95 CM, 122650 $32.95 WM) in Early Espresso. I hid the adhesive under Summer Starfruit stitched satin ribbon (FREE this month with a $40 order) then stamped a butterfly from Papillon Potpourri (123759 $14.95 CM 123757 $18.95 WM) on Whisper White cardstock in Summer Starfruit. Finally I punched that out using the coordinating Elegant Butterfly punch (127526 $15.95) and added a few Basic Jewel Rhinestones et voila! I'm really chuffed with this one.

Catching up some more!

OK So tonight I've caught up on all bar one of the Card a Day challenges. I'll try to post them in order of the challenge being set... so, a blast from the past for you CAD'ers, Office Supplies!

Sorry again for the lousy photo. We went to see our new house today and I am excited to get my light tent out again... until then, it is what it is!

This card looked a lot better in my head! It uses the Hostess-only stamp set, Priority Mail. This costs $12 in hostess dollars. How on earth do I get those, I hear you cry. Well, there are TWO ways. Either you order $150 of stuff all on your own and get Hostess Dollars to spend how you like, OR you could have a party. I'd love to sort something out with you. You don't even actually have to have a party - you could have a "book" party, where you pass around the catalog to friends and collect orders. Let me know if you're interested!

Super Excited!

So, tonight I am having a few friends over to glug wine & make a few things. I could call it a "workshop" but that doesn't sound too much fun! I am really excited about the projects I have made, which I will share with you AFTER this evening as I don't want to spoil the surprise!

I just wanted to post this:

It's the free tray kit you get if you sign up as an SU! Demo before 11.50pm MT on Sunday, 16th September. How lush is it? Jacob and I worked together on it, it was so easy & fun to make and I absolutely LOVE the result. Especially the picture of Jakey in his dragon costume from last year.

I've put it in my hallway and I have to keep going and checking it out, that's how much I love it.

The kit truly is comprehensive, it has EVERYTHING (bar ink- but you only need black & Old Olive) you need to complete the project - including a full pack of Lucky Limeade baker's twine, a full pack of Basic Jewel Rhinestones, all the adhesive and components you could possibly need (in fact, two lots of the printed parts - in case your four-year-old helps you too!) AND the full "Toxic Treats" stamp set. To top it all off, you get $125 worth of WHATEVER YOU LIKE from the main catalog and the Holiday catalog for $99...

It's an amazing deal and I wanted to share my excitement and enthusiasm with you all. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about signing up, or just DO IT! The button's at the top right... :D Be quick though, this deal runs out on Sunday night....

Back to Spool

Hello All!

I am BACK from sunny Florida. It was an absolutely fabulous trip and I'd like to go back to Disney, yesterday! It is very nice to be home though, and I have already done a quick stroke of the stamps!

Anyway! This is just a quick post to let you know about SU!'s awesome September promotion.

Every $40 order of ANY type (digital too!) gets you a free roll of the beautiful Stitched Satin Ribbon in Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green or Primrose Petals. My current favourite is Summer Starfruit but there's something for everyone.

See all those colours, and the Raspberry Ripple ribbon in play here.

And if you fancy making an order, click the "Order Stampin' Up Online" button up to the top, on the right! Or just click here....