Saturday, July 20, 2013

Watercolour Trio Hybrid Card - Convention Swap

Here's My Card for my last group of Stampin' Up! Convention Swaps.  I've been playing with My Digital Studio at bit lately so decided to do a hybrid card.  I recently bought the download for Watercolour Trio so decided to use that.  The colours printed so true to the actual ink colour, I was really pleased.  Unfortunately my camera did not do the Rich Razzleberry justice.  I used two different colours and two of the stamps from the set.



Recipe:

Cardstock and Ink:  Whisper White and 1) Marina Mist 2) Rich Razzleberry
MDS Download: Watercolour Trio
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
DSP:  Polka Dot Parade
Accessories: 1) Basic Pearls 2) Rhinestones




Friday, July 19, 2013

Mr. & Mrs. - Convention Swap

Here's My Card for yet another Stampin' Up! Convention Swap.  It's a bit boring to make 100 of the same card so I decided to  mix it up; also, that way I won't use up my stock of one particular product.

I really love a soft, sublte card and often do them when making cards to give.  So, for this card I wanted a subtle effect for a wedding card, but also did want a little bit of colour so  I used one of the new colours SU added this year - Soft Sky.  It is a really pretty soft blue

Here's My Card:





Recipe:
Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Soft Sky
Stamps:  Secret Garden, Banner Greetings Hostess Set, Mixed Bunch
Ink: Soft Sky, Illuminate (to get the soft watermark effect on the card)
Accessories: Basic Pearls
Tools:  Blossom Punch


Here's a closeup of the Illuminate:






Thursday, July 18, 2013

Gifts of Kindness - Convention Swaps

Welcome to Here's My Card!  I am here in Salt Lake City and Convention starts today.  This is my first Stampin' Up! Convention and if it lives up to its' reputation it's going to be a blast!!!  We have 19 of our Strawberry SUper Stampers here and rearing to go!!

As swapping is a big part of Convention I did not want to miss out, so I've been working hard to get my swaps ready before I left home.  This is the second group I've put together, all the same design but using different colours, most of which are the NEW In-Colours for 2013 -2015.

Here's My Card:


Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding


Strawberry Slush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana


Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe


Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Smokey Slate


Crisp Cantaloupe, Bermuda Bay, Baked Brown Sugar

Here's the rest of the details:
Stamp Set: Gifts of Kindness, Gingham Stampin' Around Wheel
Punches: Word Window, Modern Label, Boho Blossoms, Itty Bitty Punch Pack
Accessories: Dazzling Details, Colour Coach (love this tool!)



Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Wild About Washi

Today I am in Salt Lake City getting ready for my first Stampin' Up Convention.  So excited!!!   So, in preparation I have been working on my swaps for the last few weeks, and I decided to play with the Washi Tape I'd had for a while but was still unopened.

Here's My Card:


I found a sketch that I had saved and thought it would look great with the Washi.   I was really happy with how the card turned out and am now in love with Washi!  I'll be ordering more for sure.

This card has a bit of a "grunge" look, which is not usually my style, but I think the combo of the Wasi and DSP give it that look.

I need to give a shout out to my friends at Catherine and Cathy Create (hopefully you have come here from there!) and thank them for asking me to be part of their new fun challenge blog!  If you have not been there yet, please check it out.

Here's my recipe:
Cardstock:  Basic Gray, Pool Party, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango
Stamp Set: Sassy Salutations
Ink: Basic Gray
Accessories: This and That Epic Day Washi Tape and DSP, Finishing Touches Edgelit, Fashionable Hearts Embosslit.



Thursday, July 11, 2013

Buttons and Bows

Here's My Card for my very first Design Team submission.  As I mentioned in my last post I have been asked to join the cards design team for a new challenge blog Catherine and Cathy Create.

This week we are doing cool cards with the theme Buttons and Bows.


The card needed to be closed for the best effect so you can see the clip I used to hold the card, sorry about that.    Here's the inside.



Recipe
Cardstock: Whisper White, Tangerine Tango
Ink: Tangerine Tango
Stamps: Sassy Salutations, Bring on the Cake
Accessories: Daffodil Delight Ribbon, White and Island Indigo Baker's Twine, Brights Buttons (this style of button just retired, but the colours are still current). 1" Punch.