Card #2......

 

This card uses stamps from the current hostess set "Warmth and Wonder" in the Holiday Seasonal Catalogue. 

 

Happy Stamping......Manda

Card #1.....

 

Here is card number 1.  This card uses Welcome Christmas (retired) stamp set and Apothecary Accents Framelits.

 

Happy Stamping.....Manda

A Christmas Surprise.....

 

So what is inside?

 

Over the coming 10 posts, I'm going to show you what I've created (times 4) on the first few days of my holidays.  I have really enjoyed some crafting time, and am looking forward to some more before I have to put my nose back to the grindstone. 

 

For this and the next 10 posts in the series, supplies are:

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade

Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade

Stamp Sets: a variety of Christmas sets, both current and retired, and a couple of borrowed sets from other companies.

Embellishments: Candlelight Christmas DSP (retired, but I didn't have my current Christmas order when I started the project), pearls, rhinestones, various ribbons, punches and framelits.

 

Happy Stamping......Manda

Request for Blue.....

 

 

I have had a request for another A5 card......this time for a blue lover.  I chose a set of retired DSP called Blueberry Crisp, and tried out a new technique.  I like it!!!

 

 

 

I tied all the DSP strips together by clear embossing the matching stamped image over the top of the DSP.  I hope you can see it in the close up image at the top of this post. 

 

Stamp Set: Express Yourself

Ink: Pacific Point, Crumb Cake

Card Stock: Pacific Point, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Other: Antique Brads, DSP and ribbon (retired), various punches

 

Happy Stamping......Manda

Baby on the way......

 

No not me.....but one of the teachers at the school where I work.  This is a long awaited addition to the family, and we are all looking forward to meeting the new little lady when she arrives in late October. 

 

Anyway, this is a card that is A5, so there is lots of room for all the staff to sign.  I've borrowed the Ark stamp and sentiment from a friend, but the rest is all SU!

 

Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White.

Ink: Versamark

Other: Melon Mambo embossing powder, Gingham Garden DSP, Daffodil Delight satin ribbon (retired), various punches and Big Shot dies. 

 

Happy Stamping......Manda 

A long time between posts.......

 

Being a teacher is very rewarding and a wonderful career.....but doesn't leave much time for oneself after looking after my own family as well.  Stamping, sadly, often comes last on the list.

 

This project was one of those times where I had to combine family and stamping.....YEAH!! 

 

DD 1 wanted a birthday gift for a friend, and found the present, but wanted Mum to make a gift box.  So 9.45pm on Friday night, Mum sat down and whipped up this little number. 

 

 

And on the inside.......

 

Yes, purple and pink were the colours of the evening!!  A little bit of retired ribbon, but the rest is all current......except the Rimmel nail polish.....which is actually really good and doesn't chip.  Hehe....not that I bought any for myself :-)

 

Stamp Set: Lacy and Lovely, Label Love

Card stock: Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise

Other:  Retired ribbon and brad, Artisan Label punch

 

Happy Stamping.....Manda

Just for you.....

 

I made this card for my recent technique class to highlight the faux tear technique.  When I saw the latest Dynamic Duos challenge, I decided to enter it into there as well.

 

Stamp set: Serene Silhouettes, Label Love

Ink: Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride

Card stock: Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Whisper White

Other: Artisan Label punch, scrap paper, basic pearls, dimensionals, brayer

 

Happy Stamping.....Manda xx