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
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.
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.
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 ~ 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.
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 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.
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
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
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
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.!!!
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
Stamp sets Baroque MotifsCircle 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.
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.
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.