Week One, Done & Dusted!!

Well, this has been my week for Challenges! I have finished the third Challenge for Helping Hudson. The last one was a Technique Challenge, the technique being Rock & Roll. This is a favourite technique of mine so you will probably have seen quite a few other cards using the technique. All you do is ink up the stamp in a light colour and then tap (or roll) the edges of the stamp on a darker co-ordinating stamp pad.


I have also made some little rosettes using Tania Gould's Rolled Rose technique. I used the 1-3/8" circle punch though as I only wanted little ones.

Stamp Sets: On Your Birthday

Cardstock & Inks: Rose Red Cardstock, Pretty in Pink Cardstock, Brushed Gold Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Pretty in Pink Ink, Rose Red Ink
Accessories: So Swirly Wheel, Corner Rounder, Rose Red Satin Ribbon (retired), Pretty in Pink Tafetta Ribbon

To be honest, I am not sure the card works but I got tired of rearranging cardstock and ribbon and decided to just stick it down, lol! Hopefully someone out there likes it!!

Just Call me Organised!!!!

I have been talking to a few friends and we are all convinced that there is 'something in the air' at the moment!! We are all being far too productive and organised which is NOT like us as a general rule!!

Take ME for example, not only have I completed a card for the Just Add Ink Challenge this week. I have also completed a SECOND card!!! Not only that, I have finished all the craft preparations for my son's 5th birthday that is 6 weeks away!!!! I am usually lucky to get things done 6 miniutes before!!

So, this post is a share AND a brag!!

Here is the second card I made for the JAI Sketch Challenge (see previous post for sketch) which will probably become my son's birthday card being that these are all his favourite colours :)

Stamp Sets: Fox & Friends, On Your Birthday, Simple Serif Mini Alphabet & Numbers

Cardstock & Inks: Rich Razzleberry Cardstock & Ink, Melon Mambo Cardstock & Ink, Tempting Turquoise Cardstock & Ink, Kiwi Kiss, Cardstock & Ink, Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: 1-3/8" Square Punch, Scallop Square Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain ribbon

Nice and bright isn't it??!!

While we are on the topic of me being organised, here is what I have been working on for Ryan's birthday. Can you believe I made 36 of these??!! I am sure the kindy mums will think I am a complete freak!!

and a close up..........

Ok, back to being organised!!

Enjoy your week

Last chance to help the Haiti Earthquake Victims! Plus a couple of new cards....

Hi Everybody!

Stampin' Up!s fundraiser to help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake ends on 28 Feb.

If you purchase the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalogue, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to the American Red Cross' Haiti Reflief and Development Fund.

It is a gorgeous stamp set that co-ordinates with 2 of the Stampin'Up! punches!

I am going away on Thursday so my last order will be going in on 24th February 2010. Please email me on ljansen@westnet.com.au or phone me on 0414 944 815 if you would like to place an order before I go :)

Don't forget there is only a month to go to take advantage of the Sale-A-Bration special, spend $100 (before shipping) and receive a free stamp set. Check out the link over here --------> to see what stamp sets you can choose from!

Ok, a couple of new cards before I go

This is a variation of a card I posted previously. This was one of the cards we did in my Gift Card Class. We made 12 cards (in assorted sizes from the catalogue) for $20.

Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Ink, Close to Cocoa Ink, Pretty in Pink Ink, Scallop Edge Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Chocolate Chip Double Stitched Wide Grosgrain Ribbon



Stamp Set: Thanks for Everything
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Basic Grey, Perfect Plum, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Notes II, Pretty in Pink Marker, Perfect Plum marker, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon

Ok, thats it for me for now
Happy Stamping!
Lisa
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Colour Challenge

Wow, two posts in one day. Go me!!

I decided to have a last minute bash at the colour challenge set on the ESAD (Extra Special Australian Demonstrators) Yahoo group that I have just joined.
Here are the colours......

and here is my card........

I was not over the moon about it when I made it, but it is slowly growing on me! I especially like the little ric rac squiggles which are my latest fascination. Be prepared to learn them if you do a workshop with me in the near future!!

Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Ridinghood Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Bashful Blue Ink, Pumpkin Pie Ink, Old Olive Ink, Ridinghood Red Ink, Scallop Edge Punch, Flower Fusion felt flowers, Clear Rhinestone Brads from Pretties Kit

Well my big boy starts kindy tomorrow so off to do a last minute check on everything!
Happy Stamping Everyone :)
Lisa
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First Stamp A Stack and more to share

Ok, I know I promised these pictures ages ago but life has been a bit nuts lately. My 2 year old daughter split her forehead last week and has reopened the wound twice more since involving numerous trips to Emergency and the GP!!

So here are the pics of the cards we did/are doing for this month's Stamp A Stack (SAS)



These cards are using the new In Colours Tangerine Tango and Kiwi Kiss, Haiku Designer Series Paper and the Garden Whimsey Stamp set along with the Best Yet (level 1 hostess set) stamp set.

So after doing my first SAS, I will be making a few changes for the next one. I won't be doing as many cards as 4 designs was just a bit too much. Took too long and the novelty wore off after the third I think!! So next time will most likely be 6 cards (3 designs x 2) for $12.

I have made another couple of cards too that I thought I would share. I mentioned in a previous post that I earned 12 free stamp sets and $200 in free product just by doing what I love, being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Well, I got my goodies this week but didn't have a chance to use them until today. I had a few fellow demonstrators over to play with our toys :D

This is what I came up with.....



Ok so the main stamp set used here is Fifth Avenue Florals, then the sentiment uses On Your Birthday and Frames with a Flourish. The cardstock I used on this card was Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White. Inks were Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss & Baja Breeze. I used the eyelet border punch (a new toy!) and the ribbon is Very Vanilla 1/4" grosgrain.

Fifth Avenue Florals has got to be one of the most gorgeous sets in the new catalogue. It is so versatile. I will have another couple of cards done with this set shortly done using a special watercolour technique that is all the rage at the moment, so stay tuned!!

This next card is for a christening I am going to tomorrow but could be adapted to fit most occasions I think.



The stamps are from Always and On Your Birthday. Cardstock & Ink colours are Lovely Lilac and Pale Plum. Ribbon is lovely lilac which is unfortunately retired. The hearts have been stamped in lovey lilac ink and then stamped again with Versamark (using the Stamp A Majig) and then I used Heat & Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds to bling it up a bit. I have also used a Cuttlebug embossing folder in the background.

Ok, that's it for me for now. I have a week off work so hoping to have LOTS to show you next week :)

Happy Stamping!