I scrapped!

It's such a rare thing for me to sit down and actually do a layout. I really need to rectify that situation and do a lot more scrapping. Although firstly I do need to get some of our digital photos printed. But I did do something yesterday, I've been looking for a design to do as a make and take for workshops and this is what I came up with. An 8x8 page and a matching card using the left over product. I love it, and am very pleased with the outcome, if I do say so myself.

Don't you just adore the Recollections Paper that SU have? It's so yummy and I love how it all matches our cardstock. Really takes the guess work out of doing a layout.

Also I just wanted to say a big thank you to all those that have left comments on my blog recently. I'm very happy you like my work :-) makes me feel all warm and gooey inside to have such nice feedback. Thank you.

All materials used are Stampin' Up! And available for purchase through me

Layout.

Stamp Sets Used - Big Deal Alphabet, Be Happy
Inks - Chocolate Chip, Bravo Burgandy
Cardstock - Cranberry Crisp, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Paper - Recollections
Other - More Mustard Brad, Burgundy Grosgrain, Stampin Dimensionals

Card

Stamp Sets Used - Big Deal Alphabet, Be Happy
Inks - Chocolate Chip, Bravo Burgundy
Cardstock - Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Paper - Recollections
Other - More Mustard Brad, Burgundy Grosgrain, Stampin Dimensionals.

More Challenge Photos!

I can't believe how much I've posted today!
And another fantastic card, by our resident Tupperchick, Kate.
















And for something different. A coaster box by Jodene. It's so sweet. Might just have to CASE this idea ;-) Thanks Jodene.

Simply Said

I borrowed this set off a friend for a week, thanks Cameron :-) And I'm in love. *sigh* (Ok, I love all the stamp sets, but that's not the point).

So I've been playing all week, and came up with a few cards, a couple of these were for a challenge on Essential Baby. And the other one was just for fun lol.

All materials used are Stampin' Up! and available through me.

Card One
Stamp Set - Simply Said
Inks - Basic Black and Whisper White
Cardstock - Basic Black and Whisper White
Other - White Gel Pen, Black Journalling Marker

Card Two
Stamp Set - Simply Said
Inks - Perfect Plum
Cardstock - Chocolate Chip, Pale Plum
Other - White Gel Pen

Card Three
Stamp Sets - Simply Said, Everyday Flexible Phrases
Inks - Pale Plum
Cardstock - Chocolate Chip, Pale Plum, Apricot Appeal, Whisper White
Other - Light Pink Grosgrain, Tag Punch.

Challenge Photos

Thank you Paula, what a fantastic set, we don't have this yet. But I so hope we get it! I adore it.
And it's fabulous to hear from overseas Demos :-)






























Thanks Dawn, I love that penguin. Keep them coming, I love seeing all the fantastic ideas.











And we have a photo already! Loving it! Thanks Cheryl. :) Looks Like Spring is certainly one of my favourite sets.

I Challenge You!

First off, let me start by apologising for taking so long in updating my blog. I have been creating and have a stack of samples to post. It's getting the the computer to be able to fix them up in photoshop which is the problem. But I promise I will post something up tomorrow.

Now, to the nitty gritty. I know that there are people out there that read my blog *big wave*, hello. But I would love to hear from you, so I'm going to issue a challenge. I would like you to create something, using any SU product, then I want you to email me (karen@oliver.net) a photo of your finished product which I will then post on my blog. That's the first step. Simple :-)

At the end of the month, when hopefully someone will have emailed me some photos, I'll ask for a vote and the winning pic will receive a prize. Which will be something yummy and gorgeous and you'll love it! (SU demos' are ineligible to enter the draw but can certainly post a pic)

So come on, get cracking and don't forget to leave a comment that you're going to have a go, I'd love to know how many of you are attempting it.

After The Papercrafts

WOW what an exciting weekend I had. I'm just catching up on all my blog stuff now. I really needed yesterday to recover lol, well catch up on all the housework that got neglected over the weekend (reality - surfed the net,drank coffee and worked) . It was so lovely meeting new people, and it was fantastic to have the opportunity to talk to people who had never heard of Stampin' Up! before! If you bought a catalogue off us on the weekend, I really hope you enjoyed going through it, looking at all the great stamp sets and the beautiful card samples.

Remember if you'd like to place an order, please feel free to email on karen@oliver.net, and as a bonus, if you place Papercraft Order in the subject line and subscribe to my newsletter, I'll include a surprise bonus gift with your order. Orders can be delievered anywhere in Australia.

Terrific Tags

I love this set! It's so nice to use to create little gift packs for people. Perfect for Christmas and Birthday presents. Here I've created 3 7cmx7cm gift cards. I've used the same stamp sets, inks and colours. Now all I need to do is make a little box or gift bag to store them in.

The Terrific Tags set is a Level 1 Hostess Set, it also matches the great Tag Punch that we have.


All materials used are Stampin' Up!

Stamp Sets - Sweet Spot, Canvas Background, Terrific Tags
Inks - Apricot Appeal, Chocolate Chip, Perfect Plum, Whisper White
Cardstock - Apricot Appeal, Chocolate Chip, Pale Plum, Very Vanilla
Other - Caramel Gingham, Stampin Dimensionals, Tag Punch, Pastels.

June Promotion

What a fantastic promotion this month. Have you been thinking about purchasing a set of our wonderful Markers, well this month as a bonus you can grab 4 stamp sets at a reduced price! Also if you order through me, I'll give you FREE inkpad in the colour of your choice, how sweet is that!

Contact me on karen@oliver.net to take advantage of this great deal.