Foil look alike DSP

When you don't have any foil DSP why not make your own that is very similar by using embossing powder. This is how it turns out. 

The photo doesn't really do it justice but it looks pretty darn good.  I used the Copper Embossing Powder on this one, I also did the corner of the sentiment bit of card, the Thank you and the leaf background.

Here is a better picture of the embossing...

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me, only too happy to help!

'Til we craft again,

Donna

70th birthday card

I was asked yesterday to make a 70th birthday card for one of our CWA of NSW branch members.  So I flicked through our Stampin' Up! catalogue for some inspiration and ended up coming up with this card.

With this card I used Pink Pirouette A4 Cardstock and matching ink pad for the background stamping.  The background stamp is from the same set as the bird and branch which is Best Birds Photopolymer Stamp Set.  I coloured the bird using the Aqua Painters and Pacific point ink pad, the image was stamped on Shimmery White cardstock and black memento ink the branch was stamped on Pear Pizzazz cardstock using the same ink.  The DSP is Whole Lot Of Lovely Designer Series Paper.  I punched a hole in the middle of the Pink Pirouette cardstock using the 2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch.  The other stamp set I used is the Number Of Years Photopolymer Stamp Set.  I used Berry Burst cardstock and ink for the 70 and cut it out using the Large Numbers Framelits Dies through the Big shot.  

The best thing I ever bought was the magnetic platform. It helps keep your dies in place on the cardstock before running it through the big shot.  If you haven't got one I really suggest you look into getting one because they are great!!  How many times have you put a die over an image then put the top plate on only for it to move...so annoying, the magnetic plate helps prevent this from happening.

The stamped Happy Birthday and the 'th' is also from the Number of Years stamp.

Hope you like the card and if you would like to order anything or need help ordering just let me know, I'm only too happy to help.  Just click on the "Contact me" for more details.

'Til we craft again,

Donna

Quick birthday card

I went away for the weekend and of course I took some Stampin' Up! supplies with me and it so happened that someone was having a birthday.  When I had some spare time I went back to our room and made this card.  It is quite simple to make and turned out lovely.

Til we craft again!

Donna

Pretty Kitty

I was at a friends place and had a bit of a crafty afternoon. I played with the Pretty Kitty stamp set and made a few shaker cards. I think they turned out pretty darn cute! What do you think? Would you like to learn how to make these? They are actually fairly simple to make.

I also made a card for my grandsons birthday, which was a shaker card as well.

On the inside I put photo's of our first ever cuddles.

He is just so adorable to us :)

Til we craft again!

Donna

Petal Palette

I love this set! I seem to always reach for it when I am trying to design a card. — with Pink Pirouette Dark Stampin' Blends Marker and Rhinestone.

— Products shown: Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Whisper White A4 Cardstock,Berry Burst Card stock, Petal Palette (Clear mount),Petal Passion DSP and Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 mm) Organza Ribbon, Leaf Punch, Rhinestones. Pink Pirouette Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

Petal Palette Best Wishes

Card size: 21 x 14.9 cm

Stamps used: Petal Palette

Cardstock: Whisper White (thick & thin), Berry Burst, Petal Passion DSP, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper, Lemon Lime Twist.

Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento 

Punch: Leaf Punch, Banner Triple Punch, Circle punches - 2 1/4, 1 3/4

Embellishments: Whisper White 1/4 inch Organza ribbon, Rhinestones

Stampin’ Blends Dk pink pirouette

Adhesive: Mini glue dots, dimensionals, Tombow

Card holder

I wanted to make something to hold some cards so of course I looked to Pinterest and found one. I changed the measurements to suit the card and envelopes I had. The DSP is from the Occasions Catty, which I just love!!

Hope you like it.  If you would like to order anything let me know and I can help you or you can click on the list down the left side.

Til we craft again,

Donna

Quick and easy card

Thought I would share a very quick and easy card to make using DSP (Designer Series Paper), ribbon, cardstock base, stamp and a circle punch. The DSP has the lovely silver foil lines running through it and the spotted DSP is the flip side of the piece of DSP used.

— Products shown: Sweet Soirée Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White A4 Cardstock, Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set, 2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch, Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon and Sweet Soirée Specialty Designer Series Paper

Til we craft again,

Donna