Forever Blossoms cards

This class was so full on with all the leaves, flowers and buds, but the final cards made it all worthwhile. We used the Forever Blossoms Bundle

We used Flirty Flamingo card stock, a layer of Whisper White behind a patterned retired Flirty Flamingo DSP. The blossoms were coloured using Daffodil Delight and Old Olive. We finished off with a grouping of Pearls.

This card has no sentiment and is arranged in such a way that it can either be portrait of landscape.

We used Soft Suede card stock, the frame was made using the Stitched Nested Labels Dies. The blossoms this time were coloured using Granny Apple Green and Poppy Parade.

In this last card we used Sahara Sand card stock and some retired Christmas DSP. I love that this DSP can be used for something other than Christmas. The sentiment was stamped on to the oval from the Stitched Shapes dies. The flowers and leaves were then sponged with Sahara Sand and placed around the oval.

The pearls were embossed with Copper embossing powder.

I think you would agree, these cards are lovely and everyone loved making them.

One stamps set 3 occasions

For Wednesday and Friday classes we will be using one stamp set for 3 occasions. This stamp set is so versatile and who doesn't like a stamp set that can be used for more that just a birthday celebration or a wedding.

Come along on Wednesday morning or Friday evening and see what can be made with this stamp set.

Would you like to come and have a play?

When: 
Wednesday 26th September 10am
Friday 28th September 7pm

Cost: $10
Where: Zena's Craft Studio in Wellington Point (email me for the address)


Please RSVP if you wish to attend, so that I can prepare all the kits.

Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes a paper trimmer, tape runner, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors.

I am naughty

WHY!

I have just been reminded that I have not posted anything about our Wednesday and Friday classes. All I can say is that I have been having so much fun in my studio since I came home, I just got carried away with stamps, ink and paper.

We will be looking at what you can do with a couple of inches of left over Whisper White card stock We always seem to have little bits that we keep and they sit there calling for us to play with them. So hopefully I can give you some ideas about what to do with a little bit of Whisper White.

Would you like to come and have a play?

When: 

Wednesday 19th September 10am

Friday 21st September 7pm

Cost: $10

Where: Zena's Craft Studio in Wellington Point (email me for the address)



Please RSVP if you wish to attend, so that I can prepare all the kits.

Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes a paper trimmer, tape runner, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors.



* If you are a beginner and do not have a kit, there will be kits available for sale.

Circles 3 ways - Wednesday and Friday classes

What can you do with a circle? Let me show you what you can do by masking, punching and folding. Who knew a circle could be such an interesting little thing!

Would you like to come and have a play?

When: 

Wednesday 12th September 10am

Friday 14th September 7pm

Cost: $10

Where: Zena's Craft Studio in Wellington Point (email me for the address)



Please RSVP if you wish to attend, so that I can prepare all the kits.

Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes a paper trimmer, tape runner, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors.



* If you are a beginner and do not have a kit, there will be kits available for sale.

The Stamparatus class was so good

The new Stamparatus was very well received at both classes. It makes restamping and positioning so much easier.

The first card we placed the stamp on the diagonal, stamped with Lemon Lime Twist and then moved down a notch, restamped again then moved down a notch. By inking and moving down a notch we ended up with a nice diagonal decoration on the Whisper White layer. Even the Thanks banner was stamped using the Stamparatus. It certainly makes it easy to keep things straight.

The card was put together with a layer of Black behind the stamped layer, leaves from the Botanical Builder Framelits were cut out in Shaded Spruce. Behind the banner we frayed Calypso Coral ribbon and adhered the fringing to the back of the banner, then tied the left over threads into a bow and popped it on a piece of Calypso card. This was then slid in behind the banner.

This Christmas card was made simple by pre cutting all the deer with the Dashing Deer thinlit die. 

Why did I do this?

The secret of making a stack of these cards is, to place a piece of card stock on to the Stamparatus, now place the stamp on the card, press down the plate so that the stamp sticks to the plate, ink the stamp and then press down and stamp the deer.
Then by using the matching thinlit die, run through the Big Shot. You will end up with a template to place all the cut out deer into. (I keep this template in the stamp set for next time)

Each person popped their cut out deer into this template and then inked the stamp that was still on the Stamparatus, then stamped the deer using Smokey Slate. So quick and easy if you are making a few.


The last card we used the dolly peg out of the Crafting Forever stamp set and the sentiment from Myths and Magic stamp set. Once again the Stamparatus was used to line up the image and stamp then move along a notch and stamp again, then changing to Bermuda Bay for the middle image.

Wednesday and Friday classes begin again

It has been a while and I have missed all my classes and the friends that come along to each of the sessions. It will be so nice to see all the smiling faces again and also some new ones.

For those tuning in for the first time, I have been catching up with family in Canada and it has been a wonderful time exploring the tracks of Vernon and swimming in the lakes. I've also managed to spend some time with a Stampin' Up! demonstrator who welcomed me into her home. It has been hard getting back into the swing of things after this big 6 week break, however I am excited about this upcoming class as it is using our new tool the Stamparatus.

Would you like to come and have a play with this new tool?

When: 

Wednesday 5th September 10am

Friday 7th September 7pm

Cost: $10

Where: Zena's Craft Studio in Wellington Point (email me for the address)



Please RSVP if you wish to attend, so that I can prepare all the kits.

Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes a paper trimmer, tape runner, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors.



* If you are a beginner and do not have a kit, there will be kits available for sale.

Still playing

I am having so much fun playing with my new toy- The Stamparatus.

Every time anyone places an order with me I try hard to give them inspiration by making a Thank You card with something that they have purchased. One of my lovely customers purchased a background stamp that I have as well.

My Stamparatus was sitting on my bench calling out to me, "I'm here for you!"  Well actually we all know that a Stamparatus can't call out, BUT, it had me wondering if I could use it for embossing a background. So follow along with me and see what you think. Sorry in advance it is rather lengthy!!!

My thought was to create a background and then emboss it with Iridesccent Ice. As I wanted the white parts of the background to stay clear of the embossing, I thought that using the Stamparatus would be the best way to go.

1. I lined my gift card up using my special laminated grid paper, popped the magnets just on the very edge as I want all the front to be inked.

2. I wanted the swirly part of the stamp to be used, so I lined this up.

3. I inked up just the section needed with Cajun Craze.

4. A little messy, but looking good. After cleaning off the Cajun Craze ink, I inked up with Versamark and sprinkled on the Iridesccent Ice.

5. You can't see the glittery finish, but believe me it is Dazzling.

6. Now I know this is a bit of an over kill as I could have stamped the last bit without my new tool, but I decided to keep going. I stamped the flower stems from Sprinkles of Life

7. I wanted to place the Thanks A Bunch sentiment right underneath the leaves, so the Stamparatus was perfect to do this. As you can see I used a piece of scrap card and didn't pop it in a corner. I just held it in place with the magnets.

8. I added the flowers the regular way, I also stamped a few more and cut them out for a 3D look

9. I fussy cut the sentiment, punched out a Cajun Craze circle and popped some silver cord behind.

I am happy with the result, the white stayed clear of Dazzling Diamonds which is what my plan was.
If I did this again I would not use the magnets as they got messy. I would use Washi Tape and put it to the very corner top and bottom only.

I gave this to my customer today and she loved it and appreciated the inspiration.

Playing with my Stamparatus

I was one of the lucky ones that managed to get my Stamparatus early. After watching many YouTube videos and playing in my studio I am excited about what I am going to do with many of my stamp and framelits bundles.

I am going to make templates and store them in with my stamp sets. Let me show you my first.
I was asked to do a class on the Oh So Succulent stamp set, however it has so many framelits to go with the stamps that it would not have been possible to do in a class with 6 people in 2 hours.

Now I can see this could be possible.

1. I started with placing all the stamps that I wanted to use on to Whisper White card, these all have matching framelits. Firstly the solid stamps and then pressed the side plate over them. Next I placed the outlined stamps on the Whisper White card, pressed the top plate over them.

2. I used my stamping spots for inking up all the stamps and I was not particularly worried about the colours I used, as this is the template. I stamped the solid stamps first.

3. I then inked the outlined group of stamps.

4. I then stamped the outline stamps over the solid images. Even at this stage I was very impressed with my new toy!!

5. Then I placed the coordinating framelits over the images, running them through the Big Shot.

6. I wanted to make sure they didn't move so held them down with Washi tape.

7. Now to see if the template would work, I cut out all the images in Very Vanilla.

My fingers were crossed at this stage.

8. I placed the Whisper White card (template) back in the Stamparatus and then inserted the Very Vanilla cut out pieces.

Now to see if it would do what I hoped!!!

9. This time I stamped the outline images first.

I was impatient to see if it worked.

10. Then came the solid stamps.

Yes, yes, yes. It all lined up.

11. So now I have a template to use. I am going to cut out as many framelits as I need for my class and  then I'm sure we can get through all the stamping. I will keep this template in with the stamp set.

This got me looking through all my stamps and framelits. I am going to set aside a day and create templates for them all.

Phew did you stick with me till the end? I am so happy with this and can't wait to share it with all my friends and team. Yipee a new favourite tool!! Well who am I kidding, the Envelope Punch Board is still my favourite but this is a close second ;)

WHO WANTS TO COME AND PLAY???

Stamparatus Technique Series: Video #4 Stamping on Pre-Die Cut Pieces

I have been one of the lucky ones that managed to preorder this great tool and I have had so much fun playing with it. You are going to be blown away when you get your hands on one, "it is an amazing tool"
Check out the final technique video.

Stamparatus reservation window 6th December is open

Did you miss out on the Stamparatus reservation window ? Well today is your lucky day, you can reserve your Stamperatus today, yes right now.
You can do this through my Online shop and reserve your new tool. There is no payment taken until it is shipped. So what are you waiting for, go get it!! I am.

Take a look at the video below and listen to what Carrie Cudney from Stampin' Up! has to say about this new tool.

 

Stampin' Up! is offering a reservation option for this new tool. Retail Price–$85.00 AUD

In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information. Credit cards will not be charged until the Stamparatus ships from our facility. When you close your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping information is correct.

**DON'T PANIC IF YOU CAN'T RESERVE IT NOW! - THIS WONDERFUL TOOL WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE IN JUNE FROM THE CATALOGUE.

The new STAMPARATUS is coming!

 

I am very excited about a new tool that is coming to Stampin' Up! It has been tested and refined to be the best positioning tool on the market, both sides of the two plates can be used as they are reversible, so you can use up to four stamps at a time.
I'm sure you will want one, I know I do.

Take a look at the video below and listen to what Carrie Cudney from Stampin' Up! has to say about this new tool.

 

Stampin' Up! is offering a reservation option for this new tool. Retail Price–$85.00 AUD

You may participate in multiple reservation windows. In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information. Credit cards will not be charged until the Stamparatus ships from our facility. When you close your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping information is correct.

**DON'T PANIC IF YOU CAN'T RESERVE IT NOW! - THIS WONDERFUL TOOL WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE IN JUNE FROM THE CATALOGUE.

RESERVATION WINDOWS	AVAILABLE TO SHIP
6–30 December 2017	Approx. 19 March 2018
16–30 January 2018	Approx. 15 April 2018