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Christmas In July Day 31

I made it !

Day 31 of Christmas in July, well anyone who doubted me I did it & I really enjoyed the challenge it has kept my creativity focused for a whole month, there was only two days that i didn't craft because I had a migraine but fortunately I had already made projects for those days so the challenge was un-affected.
I am now looking for another challenge.............................. Ideas in the comments section please.
Tutorial for this card fold
Well today is the grand finale so three cards & a new card fold.



Cardstock
Bashful blue
Not quite Navy
Chocolate chip
Very Vanilla

Ink
Rose red
Bashful blue
so saffron
Chocolate chip

Designer series papers
Ski slope

Accessories
Round tab punch
All of the above items can be ordered from Stampin' Up through me, please contact me for further information.

Thank you for joining me on my journey through Christmas in July

I am Lovin' distressing

At my last stampers 10 meeting Michelle showed how to use the distressing tool, that was it I am now totally hooked, I just had to order one. Well now it's here I will be adding some distressed projects over the coming weeks.

The Cutter kit

The cutter kit has four different tools on a keychain and comes in a plastic wallet. What are they and what do they do?

Distressing tool - This seven sided tool is perfect for distressing the edges of your card stock, great for an aged or grunge look. I used it on the card in my last post. It is much easier than using scissors.

Scoring tool - OK we all have a regular scoring tool, normally on our paper cutter. BUT, can it score curves? Why do I need to score curves I hear you say...for pillow boxes perhaps!

Perforating tool - Makes a cut that looks like this, --------------------. Comes in handy for bookmark cards.

Rotary cutter - the perfect tool for cutting curves and wavy lines. Used on this card.

This kit is also great for on the go, when you haven't got the room to carry your larger paper cutter.

Wording shamelesly borrowed from Michelle's blog.

Christmas in July Day 30

A variation on yesterdays card in non-traditional Christmas colours, this time a square card.




Cardstock
Basic Black
Whisper White

Ink
Tempting Turquoise
Pink passion

Accessories
Tempting Turquoise Gros grain Ribbon
Oval punch
Scallop oval punch

Christmas in July Day 29

Well as promised Christmas cards in non Christmassy colours, still using the seasons of Joy set, that is a must have.





Cardstock
Basic Black
Whisper White

Ink
Tempting Turquoise
Pink passion

Accessories
Tempting Turquoise Gros grain Ribbon

Non SU
Square punch

Choo choo is right on track

My little buddy next door was 6 this week so I thought I would try out a couple of my new Stampin' up sets from the mini catalogue.



The colours are from the Bold brights range.

If you love either the stamp set or the wheel they are in he current mini catalogue and will only be available untill the 30th September, if you wish to order any products or find out about holding a party or becoming a demonstrator please e-mail me.

Sunday morning Scrappin'

I have spent Sunday morning scrappin in my Pj's

Dan has recently been accepted on a Phototgraphy A level course at the city college, he is doing that alongside A level Psychology & O U Java programming course, so the next year is going to be very busy for him. He has been out & about with his camera & a couple of his friends.



The hat is supposed to keep the sun off his head, I think it worked better as a prop on this occasion.


The pictures are taken in Earlham woods

The papers and inspiration are from the Sarahs cards kit for July.

Dreaming

Dreaming ~ I used to dream of people, events etc just like everybody else...............Now I dream scrapbook layouts.
I think I need to go to that little club & hold my hand up and say " My name is Lisa & I am addicted...........!"



I just love bunting at the moment & knew that this picture would look good with the bunting.



Dan & his friends had a day out at Waxham beach to celebrate finishing their A levels, it was glorious all week, it was glorious in the city & they drove out to Waxham & it was blowing a hoolie & freezing cold, they still had a good day.

Kits

A few months back when i really became gripped by the scrpabooking bug I asked around for advice on peoples favourite kits, as I feared if I always chose my own materials everything would be pink, glittery & blinged to within an inch of its life.
One of the kits that was recommended was Sarahs cards kits
The contents are excellent & this is the second kit i've had & I just love them, they contain papers & elements I wouldn't have chosen & many that are not widely available on the High Street.



The pictures are from Abi's 14th Birthday back in May


If anyone knows of any other great kit companies please let me know as I would love to try others as well.

I am here

I am still here & so is Christmas in July
I have had a migraine this week so have spent as little time as possible on my laptop & only pre-loaded posts have been added this week. All of the projects are ready to go & I will work on getting the piccies edited and uploaded over the next 48 hours.

Christmas in July Day 26

Batch card ~ Day 3

Over these three days I have made batch cards, where you start off with the same basic component or embellishment & then just compose the card differently either by layout or colour coordination.




These three cards are very very simple and would be easy to make in a batch, all three cards are very different with the single common element of the snowman in the scallop circle.

Cardstock
Whisper white mini card 110195
Whisper white
Bravo Burgundy

Ink
Basic Grey
Stampin Write pens


Stamps
A tree for all seasons
Seasonal Wishes

Accessories
Scallop circle punch
White gel pen
Dazzling diamonds
5/8" Bravo burgundy Gros grain

Non SU'
Fine glue pen

Christmas in July Day 25

Batch card ~ Day 2

Over these three days I have made batch cards, where you start off with the same basic component or embellishment & then just compose the card differently either by layout or colour coordination.



Cardstock
Old Olive
Rose red
Whisper white
Bravo Burgundy

Ink
Basic Grey
Stampin Write pens
Versamark

Stamps
A tree for all seasons
Wondrous gift

Accessories
Scallop circle punch
White gel pen
Dazzling diamonds

Non SU'
Fine glue pen

Christmas in July Day 24

Batch card ~ Day 1

For the next three days I have made batch cards, where you start off with the same basic component or embellishment & then just compose the card differently either by layout or colour coordination.


Cardstock
Rose red
Whisper white
Bravo Burgundy

Ink
Basic Grey
Stampin Write pens

Stamps
A tree for all seasons

Accessories
Scallop circle punch
Scallop border punch
White gel pen
Dazzling diamonds
Oval punch
Scallop oval punch

Non SU'
Fine glue pen

Christmas in July Day 23

Day 23

A simple & very quick card enhanced with some Cuttlebug embossing.


Cardstock
Whisper white
Bashful Blue
Not quite Navy

Ink
Basic Grey

Accessories
Dazzling Diamonds

Non SU
Fine glue pen
Cuttlebug & embossing folders

A little word of wisdom

When you find yourself stressed,
ask yourself one question:
Will this matter in 5 years from now?
If yes, then do something about the situation.
If no, then let it go.!!!




So very very true.

Stampers 10 ~ 1st Workshop

Projects from my first Stampers 10 workshop

After much deliberation here are the projects that we made at tonights workshop.

Mini pizza box


Piece of cardstock 6" x 11"

On the long side of 6" x 11" cardstock at the top of the scoring tool,
score at 1" and 5"

Turn cardstock, and score at 1", 5”, 6” and 10”.

Following the scored lines along the 11” side, use scissors to cut flaps, only cut down as far as the score lines.


Fold along all of the lines and stick the flaps with glue or double sided tape to make the mini pizza box

Two mini cards





Cardstock
Orchid Opulence
Lovely Lilac
Apricot appeal

Ink
Lovely Lilac
Orchid Opulence
Versamark

Stamp sets
Baroque Motifs Circle of friendship
So swirly jumbo wheel

Accessories
3/4" circle punch
1 1/4" circle punch
1 3/8" circle punch
Corner rounder
Scallop punch
Scallop oval punch
Wheel Guide

All of the above items can be ordered from Stampin' Up through me, please contact me for further information.

Christmas in July Day 22

One card
One colour ink
&
Two colours of cardstock


Cardstock
Certainly celery
Whisper white

Ink
Certainly Celery

Stamps
Season of joy

Accessories
Dazzling diamonds
Stamp-a ma-jig

Christmas in July Day 21 ~ second post

I so loved the original card I decided to make it in another colourway, this time I chose autumnal colours.





Cardstock
Chocolate chip

Ink
Sage shadow
Pumpkin Pie

Stamps
Baroque Motifs
Season of Joy { the little flower is from the season of joy set }

Accessories
1 3/8" punch
Vintage brads
Pumpkin pie Gros grain ribbon

Designer series papers
113644 Pumpkin pie

Non SU
Watercolour paper
{ I used watercolour paper as I wanted the uneven imprint from the stamp I think it looks vintage }

All of the products used in these Christmas projects are Stampin' Up & are available to order, please contact me for further information.

Christmas in July Day 21

Day 21
I know that I said yesterday that it was the last day of the seasons of Joy set, but it has creapt into todays card, the little flower.
Check back tomorrow for Christmas cards in non traditional colours, I am going to give it ago..............no promises though I am mysteriously drawn to the Choc chip, real red & Old olive colour set.

Cardstock
Chocolate chip

Ink
Sage shadow
Real red

Stamps
Baroque Motifs
Season of Joy { the little flower is from the season of joy set }

Accessories
1 3/8" punch
Vintage brads
Real red Gros grain ribbon

Designer series papers
115157 ski slope
Non SU
Watercolour paper
{ I used watercolour paper as I wanted the uneven imprint from the stamp I think it looks vintage }


All of the products used in these Christmas projects are Stampin' Up & are available to order, please contact me for further information.

Christmas in July Day 20

Day 20 already
Today is also day 7 of the seasons of joy set.
I am impressed with the anount of cards I have managed to create with this set, I also use the swirl for cards all year round.

Cardstock
Real red
Glorious green
Very vanilla

Ink
Real red
Glorious green

Accessories
Cropodile
Real red Gros grain ribbon

Stamps
Occasional greetings
Season of joy



All of the products used in these Christmas projects are Stampin' Up & are available to order, please contact me for further information.