Phoenix Inspirations

Apparently some crafters buy stamps and then never use them! That's why Caz has chosen this challenge for us this week at  Make My Monday  - just dig out those stamps or in fact Decoupage Sheets that have never seen ink or scissors and get crafting. Now I do find it very difficult when I buy stamps not to get them out and ink them up straight away - I'm very impatient like that however, I did manage to find a WHOLE SET of stamps that had never been inked!! It's a set that goes way back to the Sale-a-bration time and is called Bloomin' Marvellous - take a look I have used 3 of the new In Colours on this card - how gorgeous are these yummy colours - just like ice cream! I love my Modern Label punch too - and I like that when you punch it in a co-ordinating card stock, cut it in half  - it fits very neatly behind the sentiment. Materials - Stampin' Up Stamps: Bloomin' Marvellous Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding Card Stoc...

Morning all - time for another sketch challenge over on the  CAS Colours & Sketches Blog  - take a look Here is my card Materials - Stampin' Up Stamps: Nature Walk, Summer Silhouettes, Petite Pairs, Bloomin' Marvelous (Retired SAB set) Ink: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant Card Stock: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant Accessories: Dimensionals, Bitty Butterfly Punch (Please do drop me an e-mail if you would like to order any of the above items or indeed any Stampin' Up product from the two current catalogues found in my side bar - all my details are above in the top tabs - thanks) . Please pop over and say 'hi' to the other DT ladies - they have made some fabulous cards this week - bye for now - Jacqueline xx

I have another Sale-a-bration bundle for you look at today - don't forget that the event ends on Friday 22nd so please do hurry with your orders. Here is what I have made My card and gift box have been made using the FREE Sale-a-bration set Bloomin' Marvelous. Just two inks were used - Pool Party and Island Indigo. All the embellishments and card stock match perfectly in colour to give a really professional look to your card making. If you would like to recreate this project I have a bundle of products for you so that you can receive this stamp set FREE! Bitty Butterfly Punch -                £14.95 Roll of Ruffled Ribbon -             £8.95 2 Ink Pads -                              £9.95 Pack of Cardstock -                 £6.25 Pack of Bakers Twine -       ...