Summer Splash

Hi everyone,

Firstly let me start by saying a big thank you to all who visited my blog yesterday for the ESAD Sale A Bration Blog hop. I have never had so many comments on my cards. Whilst I don't actually blog to get comments it is nice to know that someone out there in blog land is looking at what I make. So thank you.

I made this card today for the Stamping 411 sketch challenge. Unfortunately whilst it is Summer here and there is a lot of splash happening it has nothing to do with swimming or going to the beach. It is absolutely pouring here:(

I bought this set because I thought I could use it on several of my girls scrap pages. Needless to say I haven't done them yet but you never know I may get motivated one day.

Here is the sketch from Stamping 411.

Here is my take on it.

I stamped the surf board image in versamark and then have sprinkled Wild Wasabi, Tempting Turquoise and Melon Mambo Embossing powder over the image and then heat set it with the heat tool. The sentiment is from Sunny Fun.

Materials Used: All Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Summer Splash, Sunny Fun

Paper: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi DSP

Ink: Versamar, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write Marker

Other: Circle Scissors Plus, Houndstooth TEF, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Whisper White Bakers Twine.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time.

Juliette

ESAD Sale A Bration Blog Hop

Hi everyone,


Welcome to the ESAD Sale A Bration (SAB) Blog Hop. Today we have 23 very talented ladies sharing with you their ideas on how to use the 'free' product that you get during SAB. As demonstrators we get the chance to pre-purchase the items so that we can make up some cool projects for you to see what all the fuss and excitement is all about. 


Now I hear you asking yourself what ESAD is. 


Well... ESAD stands for "Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators" and it is an on-line group just for Australian and New Zealand Stampin Up demonstrators.

We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends, and wonderful blog visitors, but we share our love for what we do with each other as demonstrators. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know-how, and cyberstamps, and we are always there to help and support each other when it is needed.

So if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand, then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.

Now you should have arrived here from the talented Sherylee Tutt. If not don't worry as this is a blog hop just click the link at the start or end of the blog posts and you will be taken all the way around. Don't forget to leave us a comment or two as you go as well. We like to hear if our projects have inspired you or not.

Now without any further ado here are some samples that I have made for you.

I have kept to cards this time around and for the first set of cards I have used the set Sprinkled Expressions. Rather than trying to describe the set why don't I show you the cards?

 Rather than make them all the same I thought I would vary them slightly.

Here are some close ups of the individual cards.

This one is using the Heart image. I have used Melon Mambo and Soft Suede as my colour combination. The Heart image has been stamped onto scrap and then punched out using the 1  3/4" Circle Punch. I used the Polka Dot TEF to add a little extra to the square mats behind the circles. The ribbon is a piece of Whisper White Taffeta.

This card is a little more bright than I am used to making. I got the idea of this card from Dawn Olchefski.

The cool thing about this image is you can use it for almost anything - a congratulations card like this one or a birthday card. The colours I have used are Daffodil Delight, Real Red and Tempting Turquoise. The DSP is from Big Top Birthday. Once again I have used the 1 3/4" Circle Punch to punch out the image and have then mounted it onto the 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch. The 'tails' on the card are from the Petal Cone Die.

This card is using one of my favorite colour combinations Elegant Eggplant and Wisteria Wonder with a little bit of Lucky Limeade thrown in. I have used the Elegant Lines TEF to add some extra texture. I have used the Lace Ribbon Border Punch in Lucky Limeade to break up the Wisteria Wonder Background. The ribbon is the gorgeous Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon.

I then decided to make three more cards - this time using some of the gorgeous Everyday Enchantment DSP and the stamp Set Outlined Occasions.

The colours that go with the Everyday Enchantment DSP are Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral and Soft Suede. Just gorgeous.

I basically just cut up strips of the DSP (3.5cm wide) and stuck them to a piece of Whisper White and then ran them through the Big Shot with the Top Note die.

Here are close ups of the cards. I won't explain each card to you as they are pretty self explanatory. 

You may have noticed the gorgeous brad on the first card and the Lucky Limeade Ribbon, well those are also part of SAB and are from the Everyday Enchantment and Ribbon Pack.

Well I hope you have liked looking at my projects. It is now time to hop on over to the very clever Alison Barclay.

Now if you get lost here is a list of all the participating blogs.

1.  Sherylee Tutt -  www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/sherylee/blog

2.  Juliette Chapman - you are here.

3.  Alison Barclay - www.gothdovedesigns.blogspot.com

4.  Corina Beyer - www.beyondinkstamper.com

5.  Christie Kunkel - www.christiescreativecorner.blogspot.com

6.  Jane Norrish - www.janenorrish.com 

7.  Nicole Derendorf - www.nicolederendorf.com 

8.  Jacinta Argent - www.jacintascreations.blogspot.com 

9.  Leonie Schroder - www.stamp-a-latte.com

10. Alisa Tilsner - www.alisatilsner.com

11.  Keryn Campbell - www.kerynscards.blogspot.com

12.  Sharlene Mayer - www.magpiecreates.com

13.  Madonna Dunn - www.madonnadunn.com.au

14. Joanne Kechagias - www.Joannekechagias.blogspot.com

15.  Pauline Bennetts - www.paulinebennetts.com/stampede

16.  Monique Fielder - http://www.stamping-with-moni-q.blogspot.com/

17.  Bron Heslop - www.bronheslop.wordpress.com

18.  Felicity Fernandez - www.stampinwithflick.blogspot.com

19. Michelle Grech  - www.stampmeshell.wordpress.com

20. Kelly Nelson - www.kellysstampinspot.wordpress.com 

21.  Louise Layton -  www.inkyloulou.com

22.  Yvonne Walker - www.yvonnescreativecorner.blogspot.com

23. Kathryn Ruddick - www.katlodesigns.com

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

Field Flowers meets Stamping 411

Hi everyone,

Just popping by to show you a card that I made for this weeks Stamping 411 sketch challenge. The sketch this week is a very easy one to play with - so if you have time why not have a go?

Here is the sketch.

Here is my take on it.

I finally mounted Field Flowers for this challenge. I have had this set since about October last year and sadly it wasn't even mounted, let alone inked up until today. I may have made mention I have a heap of Birthday cards to make so I decided to make it into a Birthday card. 

If you look closely at the flowers you will notice that I have cut one of them out and then popped it up onto dimensionals for extra dimension. I also added some Dazzling Diamonds to the flowers using 2 Way glue.

Materials Used: All Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Field Flowers, Petite Pairs

Paper: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Spice Cake DSP

Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade

Other: 3/8" Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon, Designer Printed Brads, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Dimensionals.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

Simply Soft

Hi everyone,

Just a quick one from me today - and another bit of self promotion. These cards are the second set of cards in my Stamp A Stack this week. Click here if you want to see the other set.

I personally am very happy the way that these turned out and will make more. Note the sentiments I have used on these cards are not ones that have to be used. These sentiments are from the set Petite Pairs and there are heaps to choose from. Don't forget if you want to make these, but don't own the set or don't want to cut the cardstock, email me or call me (number in the side bar) to book in for class. Anyone who attends will also get a little gift from me as I am want to do every now and then for my Stamp A Stack attendees.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

Best of Everything for a challenge

Hi everyone,

I know I said I would show you the second lot of cards for my SAS  (Stamp A Stack) today but I wanted to show you a card that I made for another challenge. I am trying to get around to doing a few more than I did last year. This time I have stumbled across Create with Connie and Mary and this sketch challenge.

Here is the sketch.

Here is my take on it.

The colour palate is from the Colour Coach and is Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso. Definitely not a colour palate I would normally go for but I think it kind of works.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

You are Loved

Hi everyone,

Just popping by for a little self promotion. Thought I would show you 4 of the cards that we will be making next week in my Stamp A Stack class. The set "You are Loved", which is in our current Summer Mini, is not just for Valentines Day. I have decided to stick to traditional colours used for Valentines Day though but I can see that they would look just as good using Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy and Sahara Sand.

Let me know if you would like to come to class on either Wednesday 18th or Thursday 19th January from 7.30pm. I do need to know numbers in advance so that I can pre-cut the cardstock for you.

I will show you the other 4 cards tomorrow.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

You are Loved meets Sunny Challenges & Creations

Hi everyone,

Yes I am back, two days in a row. DH went back to work today and thankfully my DD's haven't been fighting all day - so that is a plus. I managed to pop into my craft room for an hour or so to finish off a couple of cards.

The first one was made for the Sunny Challenges & Creations blog. I entered a couple of challenges last year with them but time got away and doing challenges was very low on my list. I am however going to endeavour  to do more challenges this year.

Here is a picture of the sketch.

The theme this time is Celebration of any kind. I have a heap of Birthday cards I have to make so I made mine into a Birthday card. Here it is:-

This time I brought out my Stampin' Write markers and coloured in the flower image from You are Loved. Yes that is Calypso Coral - one of the colours I have the most difficulty with.

Materials Used:
Stampin' Up!
Stamps: You are Loved, Short & Sweet
Paper: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade DSP
Ink: Pool Party, Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write, Calypso Coral Stampin' Write, Pool Party Stampin' Write
Other: 3/8" Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch.
Non Stampin' Up!: Nestie Circles.

Now what is a girl to do when she has heaps of cards to make - that's right make another. Basically the same except turned around. Don't you just love the Ribbon? It is available during Sale A Bration in the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack.

Now why don't you think about making a card for this challenge blog?

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

Yippee - finally time to have a play!!!

Hi everyone,

Well my craft room is now finally tidy (don't know how long it will stay that way). I do however definitely need some more storage space so hopefully that will happen in the not too distant future and I will have no excuse for making a mess.

Today I decided to have a play with the Stamping 411 sketch challenge. I like the concept of the card but not too sure about the execution. It may have something to do with the colours that I chose.

Here is the sketch.

Here is my take on it.

I have used a set from the Summer Mini "You are Loved". It isn't a set I was particularly taken with when I first saw it but it has definitely grown on me. It is also a set that is not just for Valentines Day. There are a lot of possibilities with it.

I have seen this gorgeous heart coloured in using Stampin' Write markers. Now as much as I love doing that, I am one for instant gratification so decided to ink the image up using just Real Red. The sentiment is from Tiny Tags.

I think when I make this card again I may emboss resist it but I can't see me doing that in time to resubmit for this challenge.

Materials Used: All Stampin' Up!
Stamps: You are Loved, Tiny Tags
Paper: Sahara Sand, Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Real Red DSP.
Ink: Real Red
Other: Perfect Polka Dots TEF, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon,  Jewelry Tag Punch.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

Paisley Petals for a Secret Sister

Hi everyone,

I am still showing you projects that I have made in the past as I can't get into my craft room through all the stuff that needs to be put away!!! We have finally just about finished chucking out the rubbish though our top to bottom cleansing of the house. Unfortunately my craft room wasn't touched apart from to take out the old single bed that was in there to take to the tip. This meant that everything I had left on the bed either had to be put away (not possible due to lack of storage space) or dumped on the floor. On the upside I will be getting some new drawers to help with my ever growing SU! supplies. Just have to get to Ikea in the next week or so to get them. I will somehow have to work out how to tidy up my room enough so that I can get in and play. I am having severe withdrawals from not being able to play and I keep blurfing and find all sorts of wonderful things I can't wait to have a try at.

Enough of my ramblings here is a little something that I sent my Secret Sister. I try to coordinate the gift and the card. This time I used Paisley Petals. Unfortunately I didn't realise that my SS isn't a huge fan of the DSP. I love it and will be using it a lot more.

Here is the card I made.

I stamped the image in Jet Black Stazon and then tried to colour the image to match the paper. To do this I just used my blender pen and inks.

This is the gift that I sent. A covered art journal with her initial on it. The hexagonal box was made with the Milk Carton Die and filled with chocolates. My SS had hinted on a forum that she was craving some microwave popcorn so I made a holder to pop two packs in it for her.

If you check out the colours that coordinate with this DSP in the IB&C you will find that I used all the colours to make this card and gift. The stamp sets used are Paisley Petals (of course), A Word for You and Tiny Tags.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

Classes resuming

Hi everyone,

Just another quick post for you to let you know that my classes will be resuming on the 18th & 19th January with a Stamp A Stack (evening only from 7.30pm). You will get to make 8 cards using two different stamp sets. This month we are using the Hostess Only set "Simply Soft" and a set from our current Summer Mini Catalogue "You are Loved" - this set is perfect for Valentines day or just any time you want to tell someone you love them.

Cost of the class is $25 (or $20 if you bring your own adhesive). This price includes envelopes and any embellishments or ribbon that is used. The cardstock is pre-cut for you too so all you have to do is come along to class and stamp and assemble the cards. Perfect for beginners and seasoned stampers alike.

Spaces are limited to 8 so don't be shy and book your spot today.

Juliette

The Open Sea

Hi everyone,

Just a quick post today. Last month was my Dad's Birthday. When I saw the stamp set "The Open Sea" in our current Summer Mini, I knew I just had to get it for my Dad. For as long as I can remember he has always 'doodled' old Sailing Ships. I bought the coordinating DSP (Nautical Expedition) as well, but couldn't get it to work for me. Guess I will have an excuse to play with it later.

Materials Used:
Stamps: The Open Sea, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Other: Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Cherry Cobbler/White Bakers Twine, Dimensionals
Non SU!: Nestabilities Circles.

I haven't been in my craft room for over a week and I am seriously getting withdrawals. Didn't think that would happen with all the crafting I did leading up to Christmas. I won't make it back in there for a couple more days as DH and I are having a serious clean out of the house. I didn't realise we had accumulated so much 'rubbish' in the 8 years we have been here.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time

Juliette