Apr 15 2009
Finally some stamping!
I just LOVE school holidays! Don’t you? It is just wonderful to take the day a little easier, and not to be watching the clock constantly, so you don’t forget to pick the kids up from school etc…… We have had fun so far, which is great, and I am really looking forward to the next 2 weeks of chilling with the kids.
The other great thing, is that I have managed to stamp a little too. I have to say I am a little overwhelmed with all my new goodies, and have found myself fumbling around, not knowing where to start with all it’s lusciousness!
To make it easier, I thought I would do last weeks challenges over on Splitcoast stampers, so I had a bit of direction on what to make etc….
So on Monday it is a “Try a new technique” challenge, and this past week, it was to make a flower pot card. I have never seen one of these before, but it was rather fun, and certainly makes for one of those “different” cards that you like to do now and then for a special occasion.
I thought my first creation I show you from the new catty should be the new In colours!!! I have stamped up the flowers with all the new Incolours - Riding hood red, Baja blue, Pacific point, Tangerine tango, Pink pirouette, Kiwi kiss ( don’t you just love those names!) I have then created the flower pot, and stamped the outside with the Sanded background stamp, and topped it off with some new Pacific point strip ribbon.
You attached the flowers and leaves to a bookmark shape of cardstock, and that is what slips into the flower pot, with the flowers popping up at the top……. Cute hey!
Next I worked on the colour challenge, which was Close to cocoa, So saffron, and Bashful blue. I really didn’t know where to begin with this one, but just knew I wanted to ink up my Owl together now stamp set.
As you can see I have used the colour challenge colours, and some whisper white cardstock. I stamped my little owl with Chocolate chip ink, and coloured him in, then cut him out and mounted him onto the hanging branch. The greeting is from the same stamp set, which I have layered up with my scallop and circle punches. Lastly I added the paper piercing, chocolate ribbon, and the Bashful blue brads in a row.
And last of all I had a play with the Sketch challenge from last week as well.
Here is the sketch:
And my stamped creation:
Another stamp set I have been dying to play with is this one called Friends 24/7. It is rustic and it is just beautiful! I have used Not quite navy for the card base, and added a wide strip of the Bella Bleau DSP, which of course is new, and beautiful! I scallop edged one side. I have then used Kraft cardstock for the other square which I stamped with the Damask stamp with Versamark. Lastly I stamped up the wee gorgeous bird with Chocolate ink, and added some spritz with my spritzer, and some watercolouring for effect. I have then distressed the edges for a more rustic feel. Lastly I added the antique brass brads, and the Kraft taffeta ribbon, with a tag tied to it with twine. The greeting is from the same stamp set.
I have a couple more things to show you too, but I am about to head off for a quick nanna nap because I have had two VERY LATE nights, and I want to be nice a cheery for my downline that are coming over tonight!
Talk soon!
Ooooh - you got to stamp!! You’ve done marvellous things with your new rubber!! Can’t decide which one’s my fave - so guess I love ‘em all!!!
Hey Chook,
Soooooo glad you got to ink up some new rubbah and all your cards are absolutely way cute!!! But the question is…………………..did you ink up THE new rubber! Are ya with me??? lol Sent you a text!
Luv Dot!
Loved looking at these new creations - very beautiful!
Hey Keesh, glad you got to christen your new rubbah, inhaled, exhaled, stamped and repeated….feels good…don’t it?? LOL Zipped over to SCS and found the tutorial by Stephanie Luman….is that what the Flower pot card is based on?? Looks way cool….and low allergenic too!!! Win-win all round.
Lovely. Can’t wait to put in my order. Also, congrats on being a Split Coast tutor, well deserved!
Fi
woo hoo you have been busy - my pizazz set arrived yesterday & I told my downline I was going to make them a flowerpot card with it as I thought it would be perfect & it is!
Love the wee owl too - woo hoo all right
Hi Keesh! Your flowerpot is gorgeous! I made one too…..
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WOW! Gorgeous Keesh! All of the cards look fabulous, love that flower pot one, very cute.
Kristy xo
Your flower pot card is just too cute….
Hey Keesh - I’m glad you’re enjoying your time with the kids. Your cards are great and I love the new colors - the flowerpot card is so colorful and unique, the owl card is well, since I love owls, just great and the last one is very simple and calming. Wonderful job on all three.
Hi Makeesha, great cards !! Enjoy the time with your kids ! Krista
Woooow…. You have put your free time to good use! All three creations look amazing. You’ve achieved three completely different styles as well. Love how versatile a stamper you are!
Made me smile when I read you didn’t know where to start with your new supplies… I can totally relate! When I get a new minicatalogue or preorder box, I just get overwhelmed! You’d think that I’d be more inclined to stamp, but I just don’t know which idea to put on paper first. Plus, there’s that huge to cram all of the new stamps, cardstock, papers and embellishments on one card… haha! But you managed to crank out THREE cards - I’m impressed!!
How are you liking your new colors?
Cindy
I love all of your wonderful creations. I am really loving the new petal set, just beautiful!! The colour combo card has come up a real treat. Great stamping.
love them all Keesh but especially that Flower Pot! I feel a CASE coming on!
Sigh …..
Your cards are always so amazing Keesh! Love them all but especially Mr Birdy. Have been hanging to try out that flowerpot card too.
Your flowerpot card is delightful. I’ll have to give it a try!
Cute job on all the challenges. That flower pot card is stunning! How fun!