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FEELING A LITTLE LESS THAN TROPICAL

We are definitely starting to enjoy Autumn weather, as it gets cooler each day and night.

But that doesn’t mean that I can’t make tropically inspired projects.

I decided to use some products from the TROPICAL OASIS SUITE while it is still available. This suite is featured in the January to June Mini Catalogue and should be available until June 2.

The TROPICAL OASIS MEMORIES & MORE CARD PACK is perfect for memory keeping/scrap booking and card making.

There are 50 cards and 4 sticker sheets. The cards are 3″x 4″ and 4″x 6″ – perfect for quick and easy card fronts!

TROPICAL OASIS MEMORIES & MORE CARD PACK

I teamed this pack with the ASSORTED MEMORIES & MORE CARDS & ENVELOPES because they are designed just for this purpose – they make a perfectly sized card base for each of the card fronts.

ASSORTED MEMORIES & MORE CARDS & ENVELOPES

I wanted to put together a project class for a beginner stamper … a friend I am visiting soon … while exercising appropriate social distancing rules, of course.

I will provide the adhesives, inkpads, embellishments, coordinating stamp set and blocks – so that we can make these cards.

These are super easy cards that I am sure she will love to make.

#simplestamping

I think you will be able to see the elements that have been used for each card. I will list them all below.

I’m looking forward to making these cards with my friend and I am sure she will be so pleased with how they turn out.

If you are a beginner stamper, what sorts of cards would you like to make?

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make these cards. If you live in Australia, you can order any of these products through me – just click on the SHOP NOW or any individual product below.

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MOTHER’S DAY CARDS – SIMPLE & STYLISH

I made three Mother’s Day cards yesterday using the TIMELESS TULIPS stamp set.

Each card features the same colours but very different levels of ‘complexity’.

The first card is quick and simple – one image stamped in three different colours and a sentiment, all stamped directly onto a piece of Whisper White card.

This card is perfect for those of you who are new to stamping and perhaps only have a few supplies. This card would be even easier if you use the Note cards and Envelopes pack – no coloured card stock to cut.

NEXT …

Card #2 steps things up a notch. Using dimensionals for depth and adding some dies, ribbon and sequins gives this card more visual diversity.

Moving on from being a beginner in card making, you may have added more stamp sets and inks and tools to your crafting collection. You are also crafting more often and developing your skills and techniques.

NEXT …

Finally, a card that shares the same ‘theme’ of the earlier card but includes even more elements. A variety of dies, more layers and flicking ink onto the background are easy ways to bring some extra wow.

As you continue to craft more often and develop your range of skills and techniques, you can easily ‘see’ what else you can add to project. It may take you a couple of attempts to master the ink flicking technique but you never know when you might want to use it.

And, now you are crafting regularly and building your craft supplies so that you continue to challenge your creativity. Welcome to the world of an avid stamper.

Which type of stamper are you?

Can you remember the first time you stamped an image onto a card or other project?

If you have ever thought of sharing that experience with other people, you should think about being a demonstrator and coaching others. If you live in Australia, contact me to find out how to join my team and the benefits of this decision.

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products used for all three cards.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products through me.

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Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Subtles 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
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$19.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$17.00
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BIRTHDAY CARDS

Yesterday I decided to take on the monthly demonstrator challenge from Stampin’ Up! ® . The theme for this month’s #simplestamping challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY; using only stamps, ink and paper.

I used the Note Cards and Envelopes because these are ideal for beginner stampers. Not every new paper crafter will want to rush out and order lots of card stock and a paper trimmer. So these packs of 20 card bases and envelopes make card making more accessible.

I used the LABEL ME BOLD stamp set, three colours, paper snips and multipurpose glue for this card. Six of the birthday sentiments have been layered many times to create height on the card.

This card is more subtle. The sentiment comes from the PERENNIAL BIRTHDAY stamp set and the flower from the ORNATE STYLE stamp set. I coloured the flower using Stampin’ Write Markers ™.

The LAYERED WITH KINDNESS stamp set and two classic stampin’ pads, make this such a quick and easy card.

BIRTHDAY BONANZA is a great name for this stamp set – it is a bonanza of party images and sentiments. I used the same three colours as the first card – Mango Melody, Melon Mambo and Pacific Point – bright and bold.

Using a stamp on – stamp off techniques gives two or three different shades of the one colour. I used the PERENNIAL BIRTHDAY stamp set again, along with the POSITIVE THOUGHTS stamp set for this card. Soft Sea Foam and Crumb Cake – just two colours used for this design.

Five birthday cards and 15 more card bases and envelopes to play with!

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

Here are the products I used to create these five cards.

If you live in Australia and would like to purchase any of these products you can click any of the images below. If you like me to help you with an order, or in any other way, please email me.

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Paper Snips
[103579]
$17.00