Phoenix Inspirations

Hi everyone - it's time for a new challenge at  Addicted to Stamps & More  and this week Kylie has designed this fab sketch for us to follow - take a look Here is my card What a great sketch this is don't you think and perfect for the Two by Two stamp. This time I've made a card for a baby girl all in pink and brown. I've used markers to colour the image and just used a touch of crumb Cake to sponge the edges. The word 'Baby' is taken from the Rain or Shine set - it says 'Baby Shower' but i just inked up the word 'Baby' and stamped on to my circle. A couple of Boho Blossoms have been added along with some gems. All materials are Stampin' Up Stamps: Two by Two, Rain or Shine Ink: Blushing Bride (retired) Early Espresso, Crumb Cake Card stock: Whisper White, Blushing Bride (retired), Naturals Ivory Paper: Twitterpated DSP Accessories; Boho Blossoms Punch Other: Gems (All current Stampin' Up items can...

Do you ever have those moments where common sense departs and you act completely on impulse? I had one very recently. Usually I'm very good when purchasing stamps, I weigh up all my options you know how many different ways can I use the stamp, who can I use it for etc........ The card I'm about to show you not only shows off the telescoping image  technique I used  HERE  but shows off my 'I just have to have it' stamp - take a look This cute little Noah's Ark stamp is actually called Two by Two and I coloured it using my Stampin' Write markers and an Aqua Painter. Materials Stamps; Two by Two Ink: Early Espresso,Chocolate Chip, Summer Starfruit, Poppy Parade (retired) Pool Party, Midnight Muse Card Stock: Whisper White, Early Espresso, Naturals White Paper: Subtles DSP Accessories: Aqua Painter, Dimensionals, Window Framelits (All current Stampin' Up items can be ordered through me and delivered direct to door - please see all the details...

It's my turn again to do the Mid-week Motivation spot over on the  Make My Monday  challenge blog. The challenge this week is 'One for the Boys' so I have made a little congratulations note card to send to a new mum - take a look This is a single stamp (from Stampin' Up of course!) and it was one of those stamps I just had to have! Usually I'm very sensible and think very carefully before making a purchase, thinking very hard about all the possibilities so that I can make the most of my money. Not so this time - as I said I just had to have it! Today I have stamped it onto Naturals White card stock with Midnight Muse ink. I then used an aqua painter to gently move the ink around and colour the image in. No other colours are needed. Here's a pic of the inside - I couldn't resist using my Sale-a-bration elephant again! Materials Stamps: Two by Two, Sassy Salutations, Patterned Occasions Ink: Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Marina Mist Card Stock: ...