Vintage Vougue, Meets Melon Mambo, Meets Candle

Hi everyone,

I have been asked to run a workshop for a customer, who wants to learn how to "stamp" on candles. Now for those of you who do not know how to do this there is a great tutorial on Splitcoaststampers (just click here).

Initially she asked for the Medallion stamp which is so beautiful but due to the size of the stamp we would need a 15cm tall candle (the costs start to mount!!!). So instead I have suggested we use Vintage Vogue. Now initially I thought I could use Baja Breeze but when you 'stamp' it onto the candle it comes out too pale and wishy washy. So I thought well there is no reason why Melon Mambo wouldn't look good. So this is what I came up with.

The candle is just short of 10cm tall (a much cheaper option).

Here is the candle in the box that I have made to go with it.

You have got to love the new Melon Mambo polka dot Ribbon to go with it.

'Til next time,

Juliette

Lots of Bots

Hi everyone,

Today DD5 is going to a 5 y/o birthday party for a boy who is in her Kindy class. She asked me if I would make him a card because 'they are nicer than the normal ones you get'.

So what do you do when you need to create a card for a 5 y/o who is a boy - turn to Lot's of Bots of course!!!

So here is the card. Pretty simple although a bit of cutting out involved. I  have used Faux Metal for the sentiment. I was going to include some brads but forgot but for a 5 y/o who won't really care I guess it doesn't matter!!!

Materials Used: (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Lot's of Bots, Vintage Labels (from SAB 2010)
Paper: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red DSP
Ink: Pacific Point, Black Stazon, Riding Hood Red, Sahara Sand
Other: Dimensionals, Silver Embossing powder, Heat Tool, Blender Pen, Word Window Punch

'Til next time,

Juliette

Winner of my Cottage Garden Card Set

Hi everyone,

The winner of my Cottage Garden set (see here) is Christine C. Can you please email me your full name and address so that I can send it to you. Thank you for playing along.

'Til next time

Juliette

ESAD Secret Sister March Gifts Received - THANK YOU!!!

Hi everyone,

If you didn't already know I belong to a group called ESAD - stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators. We are an extremely busy and fun group. We participate in Swaps, Blog Hops, Ideas, Challenges the list is endless. So if you are an Australian or New Zealand Demonstrator why not go to http://esad-su.ning.com/ and join in the fun.

I am currently involved with a Swap that goes for three months. We have a Secret Sister that we make items for, and also receive items from - a different person. The really cool thing is we don't know who we are getting our items from. Each month we spoil our sister with at least two cards and one small gift. The last month is the reveal month and we get to spoil our sisters a little more with the reveal gift. Anyway I want to show you the items that I received in March from my SS.

Here is the first card:

Isn't it just gorgeous. My SS has used one of my favorite colours Pink Passion. The background of the card has been stamped with the Baroque Background Stamp in what looks like Pink Passion Ink, then stamped again using the En Francais Background stamp using the Encore Silver stamp pad. Then she has used the Manhattan Flower embossing folder to add an extra dimension. Now if that is not enough she has used a favorite technique of Fake Metal. How lucky am I?

My next card was my Birthday card.

I think this is just amazing. She has used a Whisper White standard envelope as the card background. Pocket Sillouettes has been used and she has run it through the crimper. How cool is that. The rose is a favorite of mine from Fifth Avenue Floral and she has water coloured it.

Lastly this is the gift that I got from her.

How awesome is this. Using one of my new favorite colours Rich Razzleberry she had made a slider chocolate holder with some lovely Lindt chocolate inside (and yes believe it or not it is still there!!!). The flower on the Slider is from a new favorite stamp set of mine - Cottage Garden. She has stamped it using white craft ink and has also heat embossed the see through flowers. She has also made a little box using Cottage Wall DSP. The note cards inside are all beautiful and she has used the Crayon Resist technique on the flowers. I am so spoilt!!!!

A Rose is a Rose

Hi everyone,

I have had a further play with A Rose is a Rose stamp set. This is a favorite stamp set of mine but hasn't seen much ink. Tonight I have a Mothers Day class where my customers are making a Fantasy Box (see here for a picture - although the DSP my be different) and this card.

This stamp set is a two step set and you definitely need your Stamp-a-ma-jig to use it but once you get the hang of it, it is soooo easy. If you are interested in attending this class then I do have some spaces tonight (8th April), but I also have three spaces left on Tuesday evening (13th April). So email me or call me (0407371558)to book your space.

Materials Used: (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: A Rose is A Rose, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss
Other: Mat Pack, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Dimensionals.

'Til next time,

Juliette