Stamping For All - Colour Challenge

Today's project is from a colour challenge I took part in on the Stamping For all Facebook Group. 

The colours are Powder Pink, Flirty Flamingo, and Melon Mambo. I have to admit, I am not a pink girl, so the was a challenge. I grabbed the ink, cardstock and a stamp from the Forever Lovely Stamp set went to work and this is what I created! 

The background measures 5 7/8 by 3 inch and I stamped with all three colours. This stamp set is one of our new distINKtive stamps it has lots of depth and the colours blended perfectly.

I added a 1/8 inch strip of Melon Mambo, a 1/4 inch strip of Powder Pink, then the 1/8 inch Flirty Flamingo ribbon from the ribbon combo pack in the All My Love Suite. The Powder Pink die-cut hearts are from the Be Mine Stitched Framelits and the puzzle pieces are from the Love you To Pieces stamp set and die bundle. I finished it off with the Heart Epoxy Droplets. 

Having embraced my  aversion to pink I am really please with how this card turned out. Do you like it?

Thank you for visiting my blog today, hope to see you again soon.

Craft your best life!

Sam x 

Hello Cupcake! Inspire Create Challenge Entry

Hi everyone! 

I hope you are keeping warm, it chilly here is Somerset, so I am hiding out in my crafty corner. 

Today's project is a card I have made for the Inspire Create Challenge blog. The theme is a card sketch and here is my take on it.

This card is full of colour and fun, perfect for a Birthday or any occasion.

I started out with the free Hello Cupcake stamp set and teamed it with the How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper. The Bermuda Bay card base and Melon Mambo mat, that I ran through the Swirls and Curls Embossing folder, really make the cupcake pop. The DSP has lots of colours in it so I had lots to choose from for the stamping. I used Pineapple Punch, Melon Mambo and Gorgeous Grape ink. I then cut the cupcake out with the largest circle of the Stitched Shape Framelits. 

I am loving the colourful card in a dreary January. I think I will give it to my Mum to cheer her up. 

I hope you like this card, see you again soon.

Craft your best life!

Sam x

Simple box making- four different boxes, one set of measurements - 1 of 4 with Stampin' Up! products

I often get asked about how to make bags and boxes. So I thought I would do a little mini series. I have four projects using the same vertical measurements. The only thing that changes is the size of the paper and the horizontal score lines. 

Our first project is the elegant monochrome bag.  

I am using the gorgeous  Botanical Butterfly's paper. This a Sale-A-Bration freebie with a £45 spend. I cut it down to measure 8 1/4 inch by 12 inch. on the 12 inch side I scored at 2 1/4, 5 1/2, 7 3/4 and 11 inch. On the 11 1/2 inch side I made one score 1 1/2 to create the base of the box. 

To decorate the bag I used the Butterfly Gala stamp set and punch. I punched the butterfly straight from the paper and curled its wings with my bone folder to give it dimension. I stamped the sentiment and punched it out with the 2 inch circle punch, backing it with the black foil sheet using the starburst punch. I finished it off with the glittered organdy ribbon and some rhinestones.

The finished bag measures 3 1/4 by 2 1/4 and stands at 6 3/4 inch high. 

I will be back next Thursday with the box 2 of 4. You can find my tutorial for this project by clicking here. 

All the products I have used today are available in my online store. click here to take a look.

Thank you for stopping by.

Craft your best life!

Sam x

February 2019 Workshop

Hi everyone, thank you for for taking part in my very first workshop in January it was great fun. This months workshop is a little different, we are using the Made to Bloom All-inclusive Card Kit.

I have chosen this card kit a its great for new stampers or on the go crafting. Not only do you get full instructions to make 12 lovely cards and a box to keep then in, you also get a stamp block, stamp set and ink spot to start or add to your crafty collection.
I am trailing this workshop in February, I am thinking of running it as a separate monthly kit club, depending on interest. 

Here are the details

Made To Bloom All-Inclusive Card Kit Order Number 158437
Price: £25.00 plus £4.95 postage or free collection
Create beautiful all-occasion cards in minutes. Perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters on the go. Makes 12 cards, 4 each of 3 designs, using the included Made to Bloom Stamp Set. Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm).  Kit includes: * Set of 7 photopolymer stamps * 2-7/8" x 2-11/16" (7.3 x 6.8 cm) clear stamp block * 12 printed card bases * 12 coordinating, printed envelopes * Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Spot * Printed die-cut accents * Stampin’ Dimensionals * Adhesive-backed pearls * 6" x 4-5/8" x 2" (15.2 x 11.7 x 5.1 cm) printed acetate storage box with belly band Coordinating colours: Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, gold, Shaded Spruce, So Saffron, white All you will need to add is an adhesive of your choice. I have a selection in my online shop.  How to order  For the card kit, please email me at sammitch16@gmail,com or order the products directly from me or go to my online store click here, Use the Workshop host code TJGB24CC when you order to get a share the workshop rewards at the end of the month. The closing date for ordering this workshop is the 9th February, this gives me time to order and post the kits.The workshop will be online on the 25th.This is a private work shop on YouTube and you will be emailed the invitation to join. Details of the in-person class are to be confirmed ASAP. I am hoping for Monday the 25th February at 1pm at a local venue. I am based in South Somerset, please contacted me for details if you would like to attend and are not familiar with the area.  You can add other items to your order if you wish. Dont forget we are in Sale-A-Bration so for every £45 spend you get to choose a free item.  How to Pay  When you order online you pay at check out. Please use the host code TJGB24CC so I know you want to take part in the workshop. When you order with me I can take PayPal or BACs payments.  When you order please provide the following information. Your Name, email, postal address, payment method and order options.   If you wish to gift the workshop please also provide me with their details.  Terms and conditions  This workshop is open to 12 year old's and above. If attending the in-person workshop those under 18 will need and adult to accompany them. You can attend the online workshop if you are in the UK, France,Germany, Austria or the Netherlands. The Made to Bloom all-inclusive card kit is available in English, French or German.  Closing date is the 9th February. Online workshop date is the 25th of February. The in-person workshop to be confirmed.  I am aiming to do a class every month for 2019 if you have any questions please get in touch.  I hope you join me for the February workshop. If you have any questions please get in touch.  Craft your best life!  Sam x

How to episode 5- card making basics- simple stamping using Stampin' Up! products

Happy Tuesday! It time for another card making basics. So far we have learnt how to make a card base, matting and layering and stamping. Today we are using framelits and adding embellishments. 

As its nearly February it is that time for love.

I have cut my card base from half a A4 sheet of our thick whisper white. and scored at 4 1/8 to make a tent fold card. I have used the Poppy Parade and Gorgeous Grape as it has the coordinating mini striped ribbon.  

I cut my coloured mat at 5 5/8 by 3 7/8. Then my white layer at 5 2/8 by 3 5/8 inch. The I love you sentiment is from the vertical greetings stamp set. I then added the ribbon to the two glued together layers before sticking it down to the card base.

The image is from the twinkle twinkle stamp set. I used the two  largest of the stitched shape framelits to cut out the mat and layer. Do not worry if you do not have the framelits as you can cut squares of cardstock with your scissors or trimmer. 

I used the red rhinestones for the red card and clear rhinestones, that I coloured with my highland heather dark blend.

I hope you like this project, feel free to ask any questions. below is the full YouTube tutorial. All the products used are available in my online store, click here to take a look.

 

Craft your best life! 

Sam x

Pootlers Blog Hop Sale-A-Bration Edition!

Hi everyone! I am so happy to be bringing you my creation for the Pootlers Blog Hop Sale-A-Bration Edition! 

The blog hop is to showcase the free products in the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. I was in my element making this card as it has purple and butterflys!

The card base is highland heather cut and scored to make a tent fold card base. The whisper white layer is 5 7/8 by 3.5 inch's. The purple flowered DSP is from the botanical butterfly paper pack and measures 5 7/8 by 3 inch. I added 9 inches of the organdy ribbon, in highland heather, from the ribbon combo pack. The butterfly's are the butterfly elements that I coloured with the highland heather blend. The sentiment is from the part of my story stamp set. I stamped it in gorgeous grape, then punched out with the 2 inch circle punch. I then backed it with a star burst punch from a scrap of highland heather card-stock. All finished off with some gingham gala adhesive back sequins. 

I hope you love this card as much as I do. To continue on the hop click on the link below for more stunning makes.

Craft your best life! Sam x

How to episode 4- card making basics- simple stamping using Stampin' Up! products

Hello Everyone

Welcome back to my how to - card making basics. 

Today I am bring you simple stamping, step it up stamping and then I step it up  again! 

Our first card used the whisper white note card and envelopes, the Butterfly Gala stamp set and Grapefruit Grove ink.The note cards are great to have in your stash if you are a new crafter or if you need a card in a hurry.

Our next card is a step up from the first. For this one I have made the card base from an A4 sheet of card stock, cut in half and scored in half. Check out episode 2 of my tutorials to see how to on how to do this. 

For my third card I have taken card number two and using the butterfly duet punch i have stamped the small butterfly. I used the coordinating ink and card stock, giving a tone on tone look.

I hope you like this collection of cards. Click here to view the tutorial.

All the products I have used are available in my online store.

 Click here to take a look. For every £45 spend you get to choose a free product from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue.

Craft your best life 

Sam x