Over on Stampin’ Up in Oz we have weekly challenges. Last week we had a colour challenge using Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive & Pumpkin Pie. I didn’t get around to creating something for it during that week but when I saw this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch I decided to complete 2 challenges in one and also use one of the Sale-A-Bration stamp sets called ‘Sweet Summer’.
I’ve had another play with the Inkspiration Colour Challenge #54 for this week and this time created a very simple card using the Clean & Simple Sketch #45a.
As you can see, there’s only a small amount of stamping and layering in this card. I’ve use another of the Sale-A-bration stamp sets for this card called ‘Punch Bunch’. This image actually has a scallop border around the flower but I decided to punch out a Scallop Circle and use the 1 3/4” circle punch to punch out the flower and sentiment from the image.
As you may have gathered by the stamp set name all the images coordinate with one of the Stampin’ Up punches. There is one for the Scallop Circle (this image I’ve used), 2-step Owl punch, 1” circle punch, Large Tag Punch and the Square Scallop Punch. I love sets that coordinate with punches as it makes it much quicker to create your card when you don’t need to cut things out freehand.
Supplies: Stamps: Punch Bunch Card: Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride DSP (In-Colour Hostess Level 1) Ink: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz & Early Espresso Markers Accessories: 1 3/4” Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Early Espresso Brads (Neutrals Collection), Paper Piercing tool & Matt Pack.
For today’s card I’ve teamed 2 challenges again with another of the new gorgeous Sale-A-Bration stamp sets.
The sketch comes from Karen Giron and is this weeks Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge SSSC 101.
The colours are from this weeks Inkspirations Challenge and is Colour Challenge #54.
This is what I came up with using these 2 challenges.
I’ve actually stamped the ‘Bliss’ twice. First time in Blushing Bride and then again in Early Espresso stamping slightly off from the first stamp. Here’s a close-up.
Supplies: Stamp sets: Bliss Card: Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz & Blushing Bride DSP from the In-Colour DSP Pack (Hostess Level 1) Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Blushing Bride Accessories: Nestabilities (Non-SU)
Supplies: Stamps: Sweet Summer, So Happy For You Card: Old Olive, Whisper White, More Mustard Patterns DSP (Regals Pattern Stack) Ink: Stazon Jet Black, Old Olive, Pacific Point, More Mustard Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Big Shot, Lots of Tags Die, Aqua Painter, Old Olive 3/8” Taffeta Ribbon.
It’s that fabulous time of year again when Stampin’ Up! offer you the opportunity to earn FREE stamp sets.
How can you earn FREE stamp sets, you ask??
There are three ways for you to earn free stamp sets:
Spend. For every $100 you spend from any of the current catalogues (not including shipping), you can choose one Sale-A-Bration set.
Host. For every $600 in workshop sales (not including shipping), a hostess can choose an exclusive Sale-A-Bration set. This is in addition to the already fabulous hostess rewards!
Join. New recruits can choose any stamp set from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue (valued up to $79.95) when they become a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration.
There are 4 gorgeous stamp sets available in the Sale-A-Bration catalogue this year which you can view by clicking the picture above.
As an added incentive from me, all orders of $100 or more from now until 31st March can select a FREE Stampin’ Write Marker of their choice.
Orders can be placed by email or phone (H: 02 9620 9092 or M: 0418 218 467). Payment is via Credit Card or direct deposit to my bank account. Order will be shipped directly to you anywhere in Australia.
