The Open Sea is one of the best male stamps that Stamping up have ever made, for me its a keeper.

The stamp set is No 123032 and its on $39.05 for the clear stamps.  I used Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake and Vanila Cardstock and Inks as well as Versa Mark.  the other stamp set that i used was the Perfectly Penned, No 122892 in the clear mount for only $25.95, what a bargain and you get 4 stamps in the set.  I have used the Happy Birthday, as I get lots of requests for Male Birthday Cards at my Markets.

This card was inspired again by Teneale Williams, who had made it in a class, but hey she is such a great up-line that she is happy helping her team.

I am making this card on friday the 17 Feb 2012 time 10am, at the Creative Spirit Centre.  If you would like to attend.  Please check out their website at http://www.creativespiritcentre.com.au

Butterflies, oldie stamp set that i just couldn’t part if as I watched my little grand-daughter do such a great job of making a card for her mum. No she didn’t use the squares, she did however do a great job and it made me want to keep it in my stash. Have to say my stash is growing at an alarming rate. You could however use the gorgeous butterfly that comes in the “Creative Elements” stamp set. The number of this set is 122647 and the price is $49.95 plus postage. Email me if you would like to purchase it.

Can you see the endless possibilities with this stamp set and my square punches.   I promise this is my last red card, so don’t forget to drop by again, I promise to put date more regular.

Better go, need to book for conference………….yeah so excited to be going again this year.

I used my favourite Stamp Set, “Creative Elements” for this card in Real Red, again it was in my selection that could be used for Valentines Day, but not limited to Valentines Day.

I have to say I love the impression that this stamp set makes and punching it out with both the 1 1/4 punch than mounting on a piece punch out with the 1 3/8 punch is so easy and effective.

Valentine’s Day Need for Speed

Well, I definitely didn’t have the need for speed, have it as its Valentines day today.

I have a number of cards that could be used for Valentine’s day, but could also be used for other occasions, so thought i would post them here for you all.

Now for the very first time every my husband gave me a Valentine’s Card, it was made by http://tenealewilliams.com.au/ and as you know she is my daughter.  It was very sweet of her to help her dad.  He had labelled the envelope, “to the girl of my dreams” now how cute is that?  If that wasn’t enough he put inside it that he loves me more now after 40 something years then he did on day 1.

Now how cute is that.  thought i had best get a card to him…………mmmmm what do give then I thought of this one, what do you think?

Looks great I think all ready for the race.  Use the bakers twine as the starting line.  Mounted this on a sheet of the designer paper of Soft Suede gives a little effect of newspaper don’t you think?  Mounted this onto Early Espresso card stock before using stamin dimensional to pop it up.

Stamps and supplies used were, Stampin up Need for Speed Stamp Set, #122717, $29.95, Stampin Up Extreme Elements 121510 47.95

Card stock used was Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede and Naturals Ivory and the Natural Designer Series Neutrals Collection Paper Pad.

Versa Mark, Pear Pizzazz and Soft Suede.  Bakers Twine in Soft Suede.  I will be teaching this technique at the Creative Spirit Centre on Friday 3 Rd Feb 2012 at 10am.  Please contact me to make a booking.

This is a card that i recently made for a swap that I participated in.  I used the following Stampin Up products.

Stamp Set: Zoo Review, For My Family and Woodgrain Background Stamp. Ink More Mustard (ink and Marker), Soft Suede, Always Artichoke (marker), Early Espresso. Cardstock::Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Soft Suede and Early Espresso.

Accessories: Dauber, Snail and Stampin Dimensionals Linen Thread, Sizzix Scallop Die, Strips Embossing Folder

Yes surprise, I have updated my blog for the second day.

I originally didnt like this stamp set, however now I love it.  What a nice card for a male member of your family or a friend.

I used Old Olive Card Stock as the base and stamped on Whisper White.  The stamp was inked up with the wonderful Stampin Up Markers.  Looks great dont you think?  The stamp set, says it “Best Dad Ever” now who could resist that.

OCTOBER 22 was Pink Ribbon Day and I attended the weekly market at the Creative Spirit Centre.  This was one of the cards that people could make and all the monies when to the Pink Ribbon Day.

I also donated all pink cards with all the funds also to the day.  In total Teneale Williams http://tenealewilliams.com.au/ and I raised $102.00.

My favourite stamps are of old cars and trucks, so you can imagine how excited I was to find this wonderful old pick up truck.

I hope you like it as much as I do.

I will be at the Creative Spirit Centre this Saturday if you would like to pop along and check out some of my cards.  Check them out on facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/CreativeSpiritCentre