I {Heart} Notes

These cute notecards are PERFECT for various occasions, so they're great to have up your sleeve. They are also very quick and easy to make. Simply pop them in with a gift, or give them as a wee note.
I've been experimenting with brighter colours, and I really like this combo: Tempting Turqouise, Old Olive, Melon Mambo & Whisper White.


Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets: I {Heart} Hearts
Card/paper: Tempting Turqouise, Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive
Accessories: Boho Blossoms punch, rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by!

Debbie

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A Bird in a Cage

I just wish I could stamp all day, but there is always a pile of ironing to be done and a meal to cook! So I thought that making something quick and easy would be a good idea. I'm sure some of you can relate to this as well!
Here is a quick card that I made using the AVIARY stamp set and ISLAND OASIS designer paper. I really love this RUFFLED RIBBON! This is such a cool effect which I will definitely try again :-)



Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets: Aviary
Card/Paper: So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Island Oasis DSP
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Basic Gray
Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Old Olive 5/8" satin ribbon, rhinestone, sponge

Debbie

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Birthday Blessings!

I celebrated my ? birthday on Friday and had a fantastic day. My fanfabulous (Made up word) husband surprised me with a lovely dinner with family and friends at the Iguacu restaurant in Parnell. It was a very special evening. I thought I would share some of the cards I received. I love receiving cards people have made for me. You know as a cardmaker there is often alot of thought and time that goes into these.
The first card was given to me by my very talented daughter Sarah. She also made the Artistic Etchings card which was commisioned by Ian.


My very good friend Anabel gave me a beautiful necklace which was presented in this box and a matching card.



My son Daniel took the photo. I suspect he did not want to be in it. The one with him in it, the birthday girl had her eyes closed!


So thank you for a most lovely day.

Debbie

Watering Can

I've been wanting to make one of these watering cans for quite a while now, and when I saw that the Just Add Ink challenge this week is Just Add Summer, I knew that there was no time like the present!



I have used the Baroque Motifs stamp set as well as the Punch Potpourri set. This set can be earned for FREE with a qualifying workshop! For more info, click HERE.
It can't be seen in the photo, but I have added a lot of Dazzling Diamonds onto the flowers.
I got the template and instructions off Splitcoast Stampers.

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs, Punch Potpourri
Card/Paper: Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Vellum
Ink: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Boho Blossoms punch, Beautuful Wings die, Pearls, Dazzling Diamonds

This reminds me, the vege garden needs a good water....

Thanks for stopping by!

Debbie


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Happy New Year, Just Add Ink and Top Ten!

I just want to wish you a happy new year to you and your families. May 2011 be a prosperous and fulfilling year!

I made this little pillow box and matching notecard, using the STUNNING Island Oasis designer paper, for this week's Just Add Ink challenge, which is Just Add Summer. These colours, and designer paper sure do remind me of Summer!
These would make a perfect little gift for your friends and family who you are catching up with over the holidays. Some choccies would fit nicely in the pillow box too!




I thought I'd share my top ten favourite projects and posts for 2010. Just click on the titles, and you will be taken to the posts! Enjoy:

1. Artistic New Year

2. Welcome Christmas Tote

3. Christmas Card Event

4. Just Add Ink #40

5. Reindeer Poo!

6. Updated Fifth Avenue Floral

6. Just Add Ink #25

7. Our Zorb Experience

8. Candle Box

9. Patchwork Cards

10. Just Add Ink #5


Thanks for stopping by!

Debbie

Artistic New Year

I made this Happy New Year card for my sister who lives is London. I sent it off the other day, and just hope it gets there in time!
Don't you just love it when you have an idea in your mind for a card or project, and it works out PERFECTLY!!! That was thankfully the case for this card. It didn't take long, and came together wonderfully. And on top of that, it is one of my favourite cards that I've made so far! The designer paper, depth of the colours, and of course the stamp set really sets it off!



This card features the masking technique, I'm hoping to make a tutorial on this technique for my next newsletter, so you'll see one here in a month or so!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets: Artistic Etchings, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card/Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Love Letters DSP
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black
Accessories: 1 3/8" Circle punch, Word Window punch, Corner Rounder punch, Basic Black 5/8" satin ribbon, Basic Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Pewter jumbo eyelet, Crop-o-Dile, sponge

Hope my sister likes it!

Debbie

A New Flower!

This is such a gorgeous flower, made using the Fancy Flower punch!


I came across this idea from Mary Fish. Mary has also made a great video tutorial.
I also put together a photo tutorial. Enjoy!

You will need:
The Fancy Flower punch
The Boho Blossoms punch
The 1/2" Circle punch
A strip of scrap cardstock:

Step 1- Stick the scrap piece of cardstock onto the back of the Fancy Flower, using Dotto, as shown:


Step 2- Slide the Fancy Flower into the Fancy Flower punch. Position it so that the points on the punch are in the middle of each petal, as shown. Then punch:

You will now have this new flower:

Step 3- Stick the Boho Blossom and Circle onto the flower, using dimensionals:

And your done! This gorgeous, new flower is now ready for your cards and projects!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets: Sincere Salutations
Card/Paper: Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, In-colour DSP
Ink: Concord Crush
Accessories: Fancy Flower punch, Boho Blossoms punch, 1/2" Circle punch, Scallop Edge punch, Concord Crush 1/2" stitched-poly ribbon

I am looking forward to creating more of these flowers in the future, in all sorts of different colours!

Debbie