{Quick and Easy cards using One Sheet Wonder Technique}

One of the best selling and dearly loved stamp sets for a number of years is Lovely as A Tree.  Occasionally I have heard people bemoan that there hasn't been a die to cut the trees out.  Well in this years catalogue I was so excited to see a NEW stamp set with trees in, and much more, and with dies!  It's called Rooted in Nature, and is a HUGE set.  Perfect for beginner stampers as it has so much in it.

Here is a set of four cards that took less than 20 minutes to make from start to finish.  They are simply stamped and ready to put sentiments on as I need them.  They also fulfill the gap in most paper crafter's card collection - the masculine card!

Here is a video with the speeded up process.

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{Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018 - Texture with Embossing Mats}

Welcome to the...

6th Round of the
Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018

Be inspired every month with a Christmas Challenge on the 25th of the month.

We are now onto the 6th challenge and its to make 4 projects and include some
Texture
This can be done in a variety of different ways, embossing folders, embossing mats, ribbon, embellishments etc

Here is what I created using the new Embossing Mats that are available now.  They are a fantastic tool for increasing the use of all your dies.

please have a look at what the other challengers made

Denise Kepple Garrison 'Lady Bug Stampin'  from America

Ellen Woodbridge  and Rosalie Desmond from Australia

This is how I made them...

So, if you would like to join the fun... here is the information and rules.

• Everyone is welcome to join in the Challenge.
• The Challenge will be set on the 25th of the month on each of the organisers Facebook pages and will then have followup information on their blogs and YouTube channels.
• The deadline for submission is 11pm on the 24th of the following month in your respective time zone.
• To be entered into the Prize Draw in November you need to participate 1 or more of the challenges, the first month you enter you will recieve 1 "ticket", the second month you enter you will recieve 2 "tickets and so on for every month you participate.
• Photos of your projects need to be posted on the Facebook group or emailed to one of the organising demonstrators to be shared, please state your country of residency.  
• To be eligible to win a prize you need to live in the USA, UK or Australia.
• All entries must use at least one Stampin' Up! product - ideally a stamp.
• The winners will be randomly selected by an online generator from all the eligible participants.
• By submitting a photo you give the organisers permission to use the photo on their blog and social media.
• There are prizes available for each country.  The first prize is US $60, UK £50, AUS $88 of product that the organisers will choose and ship free of charge.  The second prize is a sample of each of the items the organiser/s from your respective country makes.
• Everyone who participates are will be allowed to use our specially designed badge that can be displayed on your blog.
• Please use the hashtag #christmaschallengestampathon2018 in any social media you post your entries too.

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{Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Abstract Impressions}

Hi there, and thank you for popping over for the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop, please have a look at the other blogs to get more inspiration for the gorgeous 

Garden Impressions Suite.

The suite contains lots of yummy products including this bundle and beautiful papers.

The colour combinations used in these papers are so inspirational.

Here I've created this trio of cards that can be used for all sorts of occasions.

Did you spot the new pink metallic thread? I love the stuff, and am so pleased that there are over 45 metres on a reel.

Here is the video tutorial.

While I was playing with the papers I made this mini album.  I went for a vintage feel by sponging some Early Espresso ink onto the edges.

Thanks for popping by, do have a look at what the other participants have created.

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{One Sheet Wonder - Pop of Petals}

I am a complete sucker for a floral set.  Even one that I initially thought wasn't the prettiest flower I had ever seen.  However... like all stamp sets, until you ink it up in your favourite colours it's so hard to judge.  Then I got playing with all those lovely foliage pieces... oh my! Its adorable, and I've only just started, can't wait to see how it fits in with other stamp sets.

The detail on the stamps are stunning, teamed with our quality inks and fine paper the result are so professional.

For now, as a little introduction here is a one sheet wonder I have stamped up.

I have used some new colours

Highland Heather, Soft Sea Foam and Pineapple Punch - aren't they zingy and fresh?

Enjoy the video!

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Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] £7.00	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102] £7.00	Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad [147141] £7.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] £3.75	Stampin' Trimmer [129722] £27.00
Clear Block A [118487] £3.75	Clear Block B [117147] £5.50	Clear Block C [118486] £6.25	Clear Block D [118485] £7.75	Clear Block E [118484] £11.00