A bit of MDS!

Hello!

First of all, I would like to welcome my newest follower, Lorraine! I hope you get lots of inspiration from my blog Lorraine :)

I also must say Happy Thanksgiving to my readers and followers from the US...I hope you have a lovely holiday!

Ok, as it's Thursday, it's time for a new challenge at CAS - Colours and Sketches, and it is also my final week as host for November. This week it's a sketch and here it is...

So my card was one of 'them'! By that, I mean it just kind of put itself together! Don't you love it when that happens?

I used a print out of a Motorcycle stamp from MDS...I am finally starting to love it!

The paper is from Sweater Weather, a great set of papers perfect for men, and the sentiment is from Express Yourself. I used Burlap Trim for a reall 'manly' feel.

If you would like to buy any of the products I have used here, or in any of my projects, please do click through to my online shop using the link on my sidebar.

I am starting a new Stampers 6 club in January, just in time for the new Sale-a-Bration promotion, where you will receive free products for every £45 spend! If you would like to know more about Stampers 6, you can read about it here, or feel free to contact me with any queries.

We're looking forward to seeing your creations, after your Thanksgiving celebrations of course!

Enjoy!

It's Sweater Weather!

Hello all!

Wow it's a frosty morning here in Bolton! First of the year...it looks really pretty!

Anyway, I promised to show you the other altered notebook I made on Saturday, so here it is...

For this one I went a bit more 'male' and grungy, using distressing, Twine, Burlap Trim and some Sweater Weather DSP (and today is certainly a sweater weather day!).

The lettering was again stamped using Morning Post, but this time I punched it out using the Hexagon Punch. I finished with a Simply Pressed Clay button. The Burlap Trim is also a bookmark that lifts up and round into the book.

Supplies

Designer Paper - Sweater Weather

Cardstock - Soft Sky

Stamp - Morning Post

Ink - Chocolate Chip

Ribbon - Burlap Trim, Linen Thread

Other - Simply Pressed Clay

Tools - Distressing Tool, Spritzer Tool

If you would like to purchase any of these lovely goodies, please click on the link in my sidebar to take you directly to my online shop.

Challenges

 Around The World Challenges - #4

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Again, this sold yesterday at church...I am now on the hunt for more notebooks, as I only bought 3! Doh!

Beyond the comfort zone!

Good morning!

As I promised yesterday, here is the card that pushed me so far out of my comfort zone that I actually enjoyed it!

 I was asked to make a card with 'sewing' things on it, so here it is...

Most of you who know me know that I am very much a CAS gal these days, so this card kind of came as a shock to me when I'd finished it! I just kept adding all sorts of things to it, but the more I added, the more it came together!

I used the Dress Up Framelits for the mannequin and partially embossed it using a retired EF. The papers are Sweater Weather from the Seasonal Catalogue which I chose for their fabricky (it is a word, honest!) look. The tape measure is the Measuring Stick Wheel Builder wheel.

 I distressed all the edges with the Distressing Tool and Baked Brown Sugar ink, applied with the Foam Sponges. I also distressed the Pool Party Seam Binding by dabbing with BBS ink, spraying with water and scrunching up then allowing to dry before opening out. I finished with a Crochet Trim, Naturals Designer Button, pearlised pins and Pool Party Baker's Twine bundle, and some scattered pearls. 

Like I said, there's a lot on this card, but I think I like it! I just hope my customer does!

Supplies

Designer Series Paper - Sweater Weather

Framelits - Dress Up

Ink - Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana

Stampin' Around Wheel - Measuring Stick

Ribbon, etc - Pool Party Seam Binding, Crochet Trim, Baker's Twine, Naturals Designer Buttons

If you would like to purchase any of the products I have used here, please do visit my online store where you can also be entered into this month's Mystery Hostess club for your chance to win this month's hostess freebies!

Alternatively, please feel free to contact me with your order, or any queries you may have. 

Challenges

The Shabby Tea Room - #187

Sentimental Sundays - Happy Birthday including Doily, Pearls and Ribbon/Lace

Dream Valley - Buttons

My Time To Craft - Shabby Chic or Vintage

Please do let me know what you think of my effort at Shabby Chic...is it chic or is it just shabby??

Simply Sympathy

Good morning!

Did you enjoy our Pinkies bloghop yesterday, showcasing some of our gorgeous new products from the Seasonal Catalogue? If you missed it, you can click here and see all the stunning projects we made!

Today, I have a card for you using the Simply Sketched set again...I have loved playing with this set this week!

Before I mention the image I just wanted to point out the lovely Sweater Weather papers. Although they have a really masculine feel to them, I wanted to show how they can work on feminine cards too. 

I made the little bunch of flowers and leaves by stamping the first flower stem, onto the Naturals White cardstock, (which has a lovely speckled effect to it), then masking it off before stamping the second, minus the bud. I then masked off both flowers and stamped the leaves, also twice. 

TIP: when you make masks for your stamps, don't throw them away. Instead keep them in the case with your stamps and they are ready to use next time!

Supplies

Cardstock - Naturals White, Soft Sky

Stamps - Simply Sketched

Ink - Soft Sky, Pistachio Pudding, Smoky Slate

Ribbon - Pool Party Seam Binding

Don't forget, you can order these items here in my shop, and if you use the current hostess code, found on my blog header, you will be added to my mystery hostess draw to win yourself this month's hostess credits!

Challenges

I {heart} Card Sketches - #33

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a lovely Sunday :)