A CASE of Steph........

You might have seen this card of my friend, and wonderful upline, Steph Pike.

I liked it so much that I had to CASE it. 

I didn't have quite the same selection of embellishments, so I changed the button, and the sentiment, using one from the Just Believe stamp set.  It wasn't until I had made my card that I looked at Steph's again and realised that she had used a background stamp, which I didn't. Still like it though, and hope you do too. 

Stamp Set: Just Believe

Card Stock:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Other:  Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler Stamp'n'Write Markers, Old Olive Ribbon, Linen Thread, Red Button, New Scallop Edge Border Punch

Happy Stamping.......Manda

Happy Birthday to?

One of my good friends is having a birthday this week. 

Not saying who......

Not saying when.......

But here is a little tease for you......

Happy Stamping.......Manda

More Bag Tags/Bookmarks

Thought I'd show you some more bag tags or indeed they could be bookmarks.  You might remember them from an earlier post where I showed you the children's versions from school?  Well, I had some sets cut to size, so I thought I'd do a collection.

Here are some close ups.  These ones use the Apple Blossom stamp set.  It's a Hostess Level 2 set from the new IBC and I LOVE it.

This one uses the Great Friend stamp set, returning from the previous Spring mini.  So pleased that it has returned.

These 2 tags use the Punch Potpourri Hostess level 1 set.

And these three use Razzle Dazzle.

Simply Said was one of the first stamp sets that I bought at my first workshop.  I don't use it nearly enough. 

Hope you like them.....

Happy Stamping.......Manda

Blueberry Razzle......

 I finally received my first order from the new SU! catalogue.  Sooooo many yummy new products. 

This first sample features the returning (Yay) stamp set Razzle Dazzle.  I've teamed it with the co-ordinating DSP Blueberry Crisp.

You'll notice the new white organza ribbon too.  Loving the new ribbon.  Look at the height this ribbon will hold.

How cool is that!!

Here is a close up of the stamped image.  I've used the Rock and Roll technique to achieve the two tone effect.  Then I've added Dazzling Diamonds.  After all you can't have the Razzle without the Dazzle !!! LOL!!!

Stamps: Razzle Dazzle

Card Stock: Whisper White,  Pacific Point, Bashful Blue

Ink: Bashful Blue, Pacific Point

Embellishments:  White Organza ribbon, Blue Ice rhinestone, Scallop and large oval punches, word window punch, dimensionals.

Happy Stamping......Manda

I've Gone Dotti.....

If you live in Brisbane, you'll know about the wonderful and unique shopping that is available on La Trobe Terrace in Paddington.  Well, at number 200 is a fantastic shop called Gone Dotti, owned and run by the very talented Megan.

It is with much excitement that I can now announce that I've Gone Dotti........in that I am selling some of my hand stamped items in this amazing shop.

Here is the gorgeous way that Megan has displayed my cards - very cleverly in a picnic basket.

And I'm even featured in the front window display, with a selection of bird cards (showcasing the Good Friends stamp set).

Gone Dotti sells only handmade gifts, and the shop supports over 50 local artists.  If you are in the Paddington area, please pop in, say hello to Megan and tell her that I sent you.  Make sure you take your wallet though, as there are soooooo many fantastic gifts there.  I can see my Christmas shopping being very easy this year. 

Happy Stamping.....Manda

Contempo Christmas Ornaments

Well here is my first sample using a new stamp set.  This one is called Contempo Christmas, and it was one of those ones that just yelled 'buy me now' LOL.

You might have noticed that this card is very similar to the medallion card from an earlier post?  I often have extra card packs made up from a class (I hate to run short - very embarrassing!).  So I thought I'd actually  use one up, rather than putting it in the pile of card packs to be used at a later date. (I think I still have some packs in there with Groovy Guava card stock and that was a looonnngggg time ago).

Here is a close up of the sentiment.......

and here is an arty shot, showing you that I've popped up the black ornaments with dimensionals.

Stamps: Contempo Christmas

Card stock:  Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Stazon Black

Other: Black Grosgrain ribbon, Dimensionals, Ornament punch (which is in the new IBC, but I had to hand cut these ornaments, as the punch can only be ordered as of today!)

Happy Stamping......Manda

It's Here......

It's the brand spanking new 2010-2011 Ideas' Book and Catalogue from Stampin' Up.

Lots (and I do mean LOTS) of new colours, stamps, papers, ribbon, brads, flowers, accents, rub ons, and more.

Stay tuned this month for lots (at least so I have planned) of posts featuring new items.

Happy Stamping.......Manda