Some Chalk Lines.....

When I saw the latest sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch, I was a little puzzled as to what I could create from the sketch.  

I had to really think about how I could use my stamps to follow the layout of the sketch.  But then I remembered that one of the cool things about photopolymer stamps is that you can bend the stamp to create different shapes.  So I used a straight line image from Chalk Lines and moulded it to mirror the shape of the division in the sketch.  

Stamps: Chalk Lines, Honeycombe Hello, Timeless Textures, Flower Shop

Colours: Island Indigo, Rose Red, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Other: Rhinestones, Bird punch for the leaves.

Happy Stamping....Manda xx

Hello 2016.....

 

Wow....a new year..... 2016 ...... and what's more fitting but some calendars. 

 

I've used some blank coasters to make these little gifts, but you could just as easily repurpose one that is already printed (just make sure that you cover the printed side!!).

 

I've enjoyed playing with the new Wink of Stella brush from the Occasions Catalogue.....it's just like our aquapainters, but loaded with gorgeous clear glitter.  I just loved how you can put the shimmer exactly where you want it!!  Here are some close ups of the focal images....

 

Lillies (I think?) from Remarkable You (with some paper piecing)....

 

Butterflies from Nature's Perfection (retired)....

 

And the flower is also from Nature's Perfection. ....

 

And here is my favourite calendar, just so you can see clearly what I've done.  The floral image is again from Nature's Perfection, and these butterflies are from Papillion Potpourri.

 

Stamps: Papillion Potpourri, Remarkable You, Petite Petals, Flower Shop, Nature's Perfection

Colours: Old Olive, Tangello Twist, Whisper White

Other: English Garden DSP, Tangello Twist striped satin ribbon, rhinestones, pearls.

 

Happy Stamping.....Manda xx

Floral Birthday Wishes....

 

I saw the colour palette at this weeks Fusion challenge and loved it.....so decided to play along.

 

 

 

I decided to combine the photo inspiration with the sketch challenge over at CAS(E) this Sketch #128

 

 

So....here's the card.....

 

 

 

 

I've used the new Banner Triple punch to make by banner strip, and extended it over the edge of my card base for interest.  I've also created the background DSP.....not sure if it's got a 'proper' name or not, but I really like the effect.  Here are two close ups....

 

 

Colours: Daffodil Delight, Perfect Plum, Rose Red, Calypso Coral, Pacific Point, Black

Stamps: Flower Shop, Build a Birthday

Other: Shimmer White Cardstock, Crystal Effects, Sponge Daubers, Basic Rhinestones

 

Happy Stamping....Manda xx

Flower Shop Thanks....

 

When the current catalogue came out last April, one of the sets that immediately found itself on my "Must Have" list was Flower Shop and the matching pansy punch.  I love co-ordinating sets - it makes creating so easy.  Anyway......I like to have some new thank you cards each term to give to my class parent helpers......and this is the set that I've made for this term. 

 

DSP is Polka Dot Parade. 

 

My favourite image from Flower Shop is the patchwork flower, below in Daffodil Delight.

 

 

Next favourite it the outline image that I've stamped in Real Red. 

 

Card stock: Whisper White, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight.

Stamp Set: Flower Shop, Fabulous Phrases.

Inks: Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight.

 

Happy Stamping.....Manda xx