The first challenge we were given at Stamp Camp was a Mystery Challenge. We were given a paper bag with the mystery items inside which we had to create something with. We didn’t have to use everything just so long as we used something.
Inside the bag was an A5 piece of Soft Suede cardstock, a piece of Kraft, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette and Very Vanilla cardstock, some Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon and a sweet treat cup. I ended up using all bar the Kraft cardstock and the Sweet Treat cup and had to add a little extra Soft Suede and Very Vanilla cardstock.
This is what I came up with.
The main image has also been stamped randomly over the Pink Pirouette cardstock using Versamark ink but I’m not sure you can see it in the picture.
These are not colours I would normally grab to use together but I don’t think it turned out too bad. Remember I had limited stamp sets on hand and even though Marelle had quiet a few of hers there I was trying to use what I took.
When packing for camp I tried to restrict myself so I didn’t end up returning home with lots of things I needn’t have taken as I didn’t use them. I’m happy to report that the only thing I could of taken less of was ribbons but seeing how I only packed about 6 – 8 it really wasn’t a lot of space anyway. You know what would have happened if I didn’t have them though……. I would have needed them.
Supplies: Stamp sets: Embrace Life Card: Soft Suede, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla Ink: Veramark, Stazon Black, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Soft Suede Accessories: Scallop Edge & Word Window punches, Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, SAMJ, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Aqua Painter
I am so thrilled to be a Guest Designer for Makeesha’s Colour Challenge this week.
We had some of my favourite colours to work with which made it less of a ‘challenge’ I suppose although so far, being that it’s school holidays, I’ve still only managed 1 card for the Challenge. Hopefully I’ll get to make a few more.
When I first saw the colours I immediately was drawn to the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set.
Here are the gorgeous colours we got to play with and now you can too. Just create a card or project using the colours in the challenge, pop on over to Makeesha’s site, scroll down till you find the InLinkz “Add Your Link’ button and add your details. Maybe you’ll have the opportunity of being a Guest Designer next……..
And here is my full creation. Unfortunately the colours on the cupcakes don’t show up as well in this photograph but you can see it better in the close up above.
Regal Rose would have to be my all time favourite Pink to date and So Saffron my all time favourite Yellow however I am holding out to see the new Daffodil Delight when it’s released here in Australia on 1st September. Maybe with the new colour changes my all time favourites might change too…..lol
I’ve kept the card fairly simply and used the Saturday Sketch Challenge 158 from Stamping 411. I’ve added one of Teneale Williams Perfect Faux Bows and you can’t really tell on this full card but on the snippet above you might be able to see that I’ve added some Crystal Effects to the cherries……
Supplies: Stamp sets: Crazy for Cupcakes Card: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Very Vanilla Ink: Stazon Black, So Saffron, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip Accessories: Regal Rose 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon, So Saffron button (Button Latte), Hemp Twine, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Blender Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Today’s card is using the Playful Petals stamp set. I haven’t watercoloured using markers in ages and really enjoyed playing with this technique again. Normally when I watercolour I just use the inkpads and an Aqua Painter. Making this card also reminded me how much I like this set even though I haven’t used it a lot and that I will miss it when it gone. I’ll be sharing a few creations using this set throughout the month.
So here’s today’s card.
I’ve actually CASED the card from page 86 of the IB&C but changed the colours and used one of the smaller flowers in the set. Notice the ruffled ribbon? It’s the first time I’ve done this and it’s so easy and very effective.
I’ve used some more retiring colours and a few that are staying on this card. I’ve used a Bashful Blue brad here but remember that all the brads will also be changed with the next IB&C in September as some of the colours in the currents sets will no longer be with us. If they are something else you like don’t forget to order as it will be while stocks last for anything that currently comes with/in a colour that will be leaving.
Supplies: Stamp sets: Playful Petals, Life Definitions, Thank You Kindly Card: Really Rust, Night of Navy, Bordering Blue, Watercolour Paper Inks: Stazon Black, Night of Navy, Bordering Blue, Stampin’ Write Markers in Bashful Blue, Really Rust, Bordering Blue & Night of Navy Accessories: Aqua Painter, Paper Piercing Template & Tool, Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon, Bashful Blue Brad (Soft Subtles) Slit Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots.
The Pony Party set is a cute set but not one I initially thought I’d purchase. However with my sales and recruiting through the Sale-A-bration period I earned Free stamp sets so decided I would select this set for one of those. I figured if I didn’t end up using it much I hadn’t actually outlayed money for it and then when it retired my girls would surely love to use it. (If they are good enough I’ll let them borrow it before then….hahaha)
Now having said all that when it came around to organising my daughter Lauren’s upcoming 10th Birthday Invitations it was the set I thought of straight away. Lauren’s having a ‘Disco Party’ for her birthday and Bop Till You Drop are coming along and doing the whole thing. Of course I’ll still have to organise food, party bags, and extra games for the last hour, as Bop Till You Drop are only here for the first 2 hours, but I’ll be able to have some fun too. I’ve already told my girls that if they aren’t going to ‘boogie’ I sure will be…….hahaha.
As the theme is ‘Disco’ and a Pony really doesn’t fit that theme normally but a glittered Pony does. Well I think so anyway.
Here’s the end result.
and a close-up of the glittered Pony
For the inside I printed the details onto Whisper White card using my printer and then cut them out with the Top Note Big Shot Die.
(I’ve blacked out the details as I think 20 screaming girls in the house will be more than ample….hahaha)
I’ve stamped some butterflies and flowers on the Whisper White Top Note and daubered around the edges to give it that extra touch too.
I was very happy with the end result and received some lovely comments from some of the invited children and one of the mum’s that day.
Supplies: Stamp sets: Pony Party, Really Retro, Dream wheel Card: Bashful Blue, Pixie Pink, Whisper White, Watercolour Paper Ink: Stazon Jet Black, Apricot Appeal, Pretty In Pink, Pixie Pink, Bashful Blue, Gable Green Accessories: Top Note Die, Big Shot, Blender Pen, Aqua Painter, Sponge Dauber, Scallop Oval Punch, Word Window Punch, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Pop back tomorrow to see what I’ve made for Lauren’s Party Bags.
This year in Stampin’ Up in Oz yahoo group we are having weekly challenges. Each month we will have 1 Sketch Challenge, 1 Colour Challenge, 1 Product Challenge and 1 Technique Challenge. These challenges are not compulsory and there is no time limit to them. They are given in hope to encourage group participation but also to help take us out of our comfort zone and try new things.
The first challenge for the year was posted on 31st January and was a Sketch challenge. I made this card I’m going to show over a week ago but haven’t made time to share it with you all till now.
This is the Sketch we were given.
I decided to use the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set on my card and some DSP from the Urban Oasis pack.
I stamped the large Rose image twice onto watercolour paper using Stazon Jet Black ink and then watercoloured using Baja Breeze inkpad and an Aqua Painter. I then cut out one image in full and then the centre of the second image which I layered together before mounting onto the card. Now while I was playing with the image and sketch I wasn’t happy with the ‘Portrait’ orientation of the sketch so I turned the sketch on it’s side and used it in ‘Landscape’ orientation instead.
This is the end result.
I’ve added a couple of white 1/2 backed pearls and a sentiment from Basic Phrases which was stamped onto watercolour paper and punched out with the word window punch.
The second challenge was a colour challenge and the third is a product challenge. I’m hoping to get some time to work on these later in the week and will then share with you all.
