Stamp Around Uk VLOG hop - Using a sketch

I know this blog post is a bit late (hangs head in shame).

I've been taking part in a video hop once a month, and this was the project I created for October's theme.

The lovely Janice gave us a card sketch to design around.  If you have never used a card sketch I highly recommend it.  It's a great help if you have lost your mojo a bit.

Here it is

When a sketch has a lot of detail on it, I approach it by trying to have a simple colour palette and use shades within it.

Here you can see I have gone for an aqua and purple theme.  I used Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape, Coastal Cabana and Pool Party as they matched a stamped One Sheet Wonder I had previously created.

After choosing the colours I gathered various dies, I looked for tag and circle style ones and floral and leaves.  After I cut a whole load out I had fun assembling the cards,

I used some co-ordinating sequins to finish them off.

Here is the video that I filmed

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{Ombre effect with Sponge Brayer}

Had great fun at a class last week helping some ladies get to grips with the new sponge brayers.

The sample card I made for them to copy was given to my son's teacher as it was the end of the school year and he'll be moving to high school in September.  So here is a picture of one that was made during the workshop

And here is how I made this card...

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{Weekend Ramble and Titanic Card}

Hi Everyone, here is a roundup of what I've been up to last week!

Also... I show you how to make this card.

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-{One Sheet Wonder Wednesday}- Week 2

Welcome to another 

One Sheet Wonder Wednesday

Here is the video, enjoy.

And the photos and ingredients are below.

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Ingredients

Stampsets: Flower Patch and Work of Art

Inks: Pool Party, Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand and Crumb Cake

Card: Whisper White

Tools: 1/4 inch Handheld punch, Trimmer

Whisper White Organza Ribbon

~{I love lace - coloured in technique}~

I was convinced to buy this beautiful stamp by my downline Lindsey.   She had told me how detailed it was. I've been having a play with it and am stunned by it's intricacy.

To create the lace panel I inked the whole pad with Crumb Cake then using marker pens in Pool Party and Lucky Limeade (Old Olive would be fine too) I coloured in the flowers and brushed over the leaves before huffing them stamping onto Very Vanilla card stock. 

Do have a go at this simple technique and let me know how you get on. 

-{Best of Flowers}-

I love Pinterest!

So much inspiration, pin it, come back to it later...and bam!

Saw {this} card on there, and as I have the Best of Flowers stamps set, had to give it a go!

I teamed up with the retiring Kindness Matters set (boohoo...so sad to see that one go), and the retiring Pool Party Bakers Twine.

The main bulk of the stamping was done in one go, I cut the cardstock into pieces after it was stamped.  Great for doing multiple cards.

~{Artisan Embellishments Kit}~

This little kit totally brought out the girly in me. It's made up of ribbon, buttons, paper doilies and other bits and pieces.

I've been making a few cards with it.

Here's a couple for starters. I'll post more soon.

-{squaring up}-

Apologies for not posting in such a long time!

Life has been a wee bit busy, and although I have been making cards and photographing them, I have not managed to get them on here till now.

I must tell you about the June offer Stampin' UP! has on their Designer Series Paper (that is all the packs priced £9.95 in the main and mini catalogue), if you buy three packs you get a fourth FREE!  A good time to stock up on pretty papers.

I really enjoyed making these, I used the Attic Boutique papers - which I love!

Been playing...

...with the new colours from Stampin Up that will be available from the 1st October.  Please contact me if you would like one of the new Ideabook/Catalogue, I have a pile ready!

Goodbye Baby...

...Blossoms that is.  The beautiful stamp set baby Blossoms is retiring along with any stamps that are in the mini catalogue that have not made it through to next years catty.

You get a lot of stamps for your money, and with careful use with a Stampamajig you can create infinite different backgrounds.

I used the leaves and the little flowers stamp on the card below.

There's a sneak peek of a new punch coming out on the card too.  It's a gorgeous lace punch available from the 1st October.