Last Christmas Card Addition for 2010!

Merry Christmas fellow bloggers!

  It is time to share my last addition of Christmas Cards for this year!  I think my total ended up at about 40. 

As I say each and every year, I will make an early start for 2011!  I don't feel that I am alone when I say this-lol! 

Anyhoo, it is Christmas Eve here and we are 1/3 of the way into our 6 hour drive to my sister's house in Mildura, north west Victoria (please excuse any typo's, Ash keeps hitting bumps in the road!). We very rarely have a Christmas Day together so it will be a special and busy Christmas with 28 mouths to feed- thankfully my sister is a Chef!!

I hope that you and your family have a magical christmas and there are many special memories shared and created

For my last 2 christmas cards I wanted to create something CAS (which is my goal for 2011- lots of CAS). I am really happy with the way they turned out.

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Real Red, Stamper select white, Xpress it blending cardstock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo black

Paper: Bitty Box Basics (PTI)

Stamps: Stamp-it unmounted holly swirl, Big Bold holiday wishes(PTI)

Accessories: Copics, Ruby liquid pearls, Double ended Banners (PTI), Matstack 3, Dimensional Magic, nesties circles, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by

Hope Santa surprises you with lots of crafty goodies!!

Sue

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Scrapbook Boutique Christmas Ornaments

I have a simple one to share with you today, I just loved this DS paper and co-ordinated the ornaments to match, little bit of sparkle and ta da, last minute Christmas card.

This gorgeous CC designs stamp came from Scrapbook Boutique!  I had so much fun with this one, just perfect for copics!! I think I might try some different colour combinations after christmas- start preparing for Christmas 2011!! 

the Recipe:

Cardstock: White, Cherry & Copic Blending cardstock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Hero Arts - Holiday Sayings & CC Designs Sugarplums - Ornaments and Holly

Copics: R24, R29, BG0000, BG10, YG21, YG23, YG25, YG63, YG67

Paper: Echo Park Sweet Summertime - Citrus Circle

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Mega Ovals Large, Stickles - Crystal, Plaid Dimensional Magic, White taffeta ribbon, Making Memories Paper and Ribbon Slot punching tool

thanks for stopping by

Happy crafting/chrissy preparing

Sue

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Jaygees Nook challenge!

 

This one is going to be really quick, but with a busy busy weekend there is no other time, and the deadline is close!! 

Anyhoo, Judith at JayGee's nook has another challenge up and running, challenge #2 brings this gorgeous picture for inspiration

 

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Stampin

Sue

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Scrapbook Boutique- Hero Arts Christmas Wreath

I have another christmas/holiday addition for you, and to boot another 2 cards for 'Robyn's Christmas card challenge!

I saw this stamp on someone's blog (for the life of me can't remember where!) and was inspired to buy it, there was definately alot of arm twisting-lol!!

Most of the goodies for these 2 can be found at Scrapbook Boutique, the Hero Arts stamp sets are temporarily out of stock but will be back again soon.  If you go to the Scrapbook boutique site you can click the envelope and be notified when they arrive- how easy is that!!

anyhoo enough blabbering from me, I have christmas presents to wrap

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Cream, Rouge

Stamps: Hero Arts ‘Holiday Sayings’ & Wreath of Leaves

Inks: Distress Ink - Crushed Olive & Memento Rhubarb Stalk

Accessories: Liquid pearls – Ruby Red, Gold brads

 

the Recipe:

Cardstock: Kraft

Paper : Basic Grey ‘Oliver’ 6 x 6 paper pad

Stamps: Hero Arts ‘Holiday Sayings’ & Wreath of Leaves

Inks: Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Colorbox Frost White pigment ink,Distress ink- Antique Linen, Crushed Olive

Accessories: White embossing powder, Twine, button, 1/4" Circle Hand punch, Liquid pearls – Ruby Red

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Stamping

Sue

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CASE study #18- Hey Rudolf!

 Where has the year gone, we are up to  CASE study #18!
The exceptionally talented Nina Brackett from Crafting in Croatia is our Muse for December!

another gorgeous morsel from Nina, if you would like all the details you can check it out here

here is my take

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Stampers select white (PTI), real Red, Basic black, Crumbcake
Stamps: Dot spot, Text style background, Holiday Sparkle, Holly Jolly (all PTI)
Ink: Tea Dye (Camomile), Fresh snow
Accessories:Banner die (PTI), 1" circle punch (SU), boarder punch (SU), Black twill (PTI), white embossing powder, Copic markers, chocolate pearls, Red Rhinestone, Matstack 1 (PTI)

 Here is a quick rundown of what you can do to join in the fun. 

Take what works best for you from Nina's (above) and show us how you were inspired.

There is no right or wrong it is just YOUR way!!

We would all love you to play along with us at CASE study again

 Sounds like a fun? Sure does! It is now your turn to whip up a storm!

The design team also has fabulous creations,

Iwona aka Chupa

Amy

Andrea
Cristina

Jean

Julie

Lenet

Melyssa

Lil' Old Me

Teneale (Taking a break for a couple of weeks)

 Nina Brackett (December Muse)

Thanks again for stopping by

Happy CASing

Sue

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CASE study #17, Welcoming a new Muse & team member!

 Welcome back to CASE study #17!
It is now time to introduce our Muse for December......the very very talented Nina Brackett from Crafting in Croatia, make sure you pop in and check out all of Nina's creations at her blog.  Miss Chupa has picked some beauties for this month, make sure you check in each week!
Another fabulous announcement is a wonderful new jewel in our CASE study crown, Cristina Kowalczyk from My Paper Secret will be joining us, make sure you stop by Cristina's blog and give her a BIG CASE study welcome.
 Now it is time to get down to some crafty business!

Just look at this stunner from Nina, if you would like all the details you can check it out here



here is my take - sorry not much mojo in the tank today!!

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, real Red, Old olive
Paper: Stampin' Up Dashing
Stamps: Stampendous - Ornament Greetings
 Ink: Real Red
Accessories:MFT lace border die, Baker's twine (PTI), button, mini rhinestones, silk ribbon (PTI)

 Here is a quick rundown of what you can do to join in the fun. 

Take what works best for you from Nina's (above) and show us how you were inspired.

There is no right or wrong it is just YOUR way!!

We would all love you to play along with us at CASE study again

 Sounds like a fun? Sure does! It is now your turn to whip up a storm!

Our sponsor for the week is Chris Franco,

The design team also has fabulous creations,

Iwona aka Chupa

Amy

Andrea
Cristina

Jean

Julie

Lenet

Melyssa

Lil' Old Me

Teneale (Taking a break for a couple of weeks)

 Nina Brackett (December Muse)

Thanks again for stopping by

Happy CASing

Sue

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Scrapbook Boutique- I wish!

Another addition for the Scrapbook Boutique blog.  For this one I have used the super cute Penny Johnson "I Wish" stamp.

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress It Copic Blending Cardstock, together with White, Blush and Bubble gum

Copics:E50, E51, E53,E55,E57, E25, R81, R83, RV10, G28, G02,G05, Colourless Blender

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamp: Penny Johnson clear stamps: I wish

Accessories: Airbrush & Air compressor with Copic RV10, Spellbinders Nesties Circles, Die-namics Snowflakes, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch, ClearSpica Glitter pen, Dimensional Magic, Pearls

Thanks for stopping by

Happy stamping

Sue

A Hedgie christmas projects 3 & 4

Welcome back for another Hedgie addition, the final projects.

You can also see it at the Scrapbook Boutique blog

The tag is made with green 6.5 x 10.5cm, white 11cm x 7cm with a piece of red cut with the labels 4 die attached to the top. Stamp image on Copic Blending cardstock & colour with copics. Add Flock & glitter to the hat. Cut out image with Spellbinder Circles Nesties, mat with a red cardstock circle. Attach to tag.  Bakers twine is then threaded through the button to secure the ribbon in place.

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress it blending card stock, Red, Green, pale green

Stamps: Penny Black Best day Ever,

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
 Copics: R24, R27, R29, C00, C1, C3, C5, C7, E00, E02,
Accessories: Corner chomper , Nesties circles, grosgrain ribbon, button, Jillibean soup bakers twine, Making Memories Paper and Ribbon Slot punching tool, white flock, glitter

I have cut the labels four in half and stretched it out across the page, covering the gap with the stamped image.

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress it blending card stock, Red, Green, pale green

Stamps: Penny Black Best day Ever,

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
Copics: R24, R27, R29, C00, C1, C3, C5, C7, E00, E02,
Accessories: Corner chomper , Nestabilities Ovals & Labels Four, Scorpal Score Buddy, MFT Die-namics Perfect Bracket Edge , Jillibean soup bakers twine, Flower soft- polar white, Rhinestones- mini, Button


I hope that you have enjoyed this ensemble and in some way have been inspired!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting

Sue

Hedgies Christmas Collection continued....

Welcome back for another Hedgie addition, this time a gift card holder with a belly band.

You can also see it at the Scrapbook Boutique blog

The holder was made with green 11cm x 16cm, scored at 4cm & 11cm , then  embossed. The greeting was stamped onto white card stock , punched out with a circle punch and then trimmed down as shown.  The wrap around piece was made from white cardstock 4cm x 18cm, DS paper 33mm x 18cm, wrapped around and secured with strong tape

 

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress it blending card stock, Red, Green, pale green
Paper: Basic grey Jovial paper pad

Stamps: Penny Black Best day Ever,

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Lady bug

Copics: R24, R27, R29, C00, C1, C3, C5, C7, E00, E02,Y13, Y 15, Y17

Accessories: Corner chomper , Nesties circles, Labels 3,Yellow spica pen, Cuttlebug 5 x 7 embossing folder- Christmas countdown, Circle punch

Thanks for stopping by, hope you will be back for the next instalment!

Happy Crafting

Sue

 

A hedgies christmas collection

I have a little ensemble to share with you bought to you by the lovelies at Scrapbook boutique.  Stay tuned as we will be sharing the details for each one over the next few days.

Don't you just love these little hedgies, as you can see I found them fun to work with and quite addictive!!

I have added dimensional magic to the bells and the outer edge of the button

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress it blending card stock, Red, Green, pale green

Stamps: Penny Black Best day Ever

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Copics: R24, R27, R29, C00, C1, C3, C5, C7, E00, E02

Accessories: Corner chomper , Score buddy, Die-namics Perfect Bracket Edge n button quartet (Available at Scrapbook Boutique late November) , Dimensional Magic, Jillibean soup bakers twine (red),Rhinestones, Red spica pen (on the ribbon holding the bells)

Thanks for stopping by, hope you will be back for the next instalment!

Happy Crafting

Sue

case study #15- they're baaaaaack!

 Welcome back , it is time for another creative frenzy at CASE study!

We have yet another stunning form our November muse, Heather Pulvirenti from Witty Title Here. .

This is Heather's inspiration card for this weeks CASE, loving the flower detail!

To check out all the details for Heather's sample here

I have used the layout for my inspiration and have used some of my favourites, my compressor and Hawaiian shores!!  This one takes my Christmas card total so far to 23, slowly but surely making it to the magic number!!

Here is my take ...

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress it blending cardstock, PTI stamper select white (PTI), Pure Poppy
Paper: Distressed Dots (PTI), teal colour was borrowed from DD stash-shhhhhhh
Stamps: Christmas Friends, 2010 Holiday Tags (PTI)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo black,
Copics:BG11, BG13,BG18,
Accessories:Nesties circles and Big scallop circles , Hawaiian shores grosgrain ribbon, Rhinestones (coloured with BG18), air brush system and compressor

 Here is a quick rundown of what you can do to join in the fun. 

Take what works best for you from Heather's (above): the layout, the colours, techniques, or whatever else, and use it. You may also like to CASE the whole look, your job is to show us, how Heather's inspires YOU.

There is no right or wrong it is just YOUR way!!

We would all love you to play along with us at CASE study again

 Sounds like a fun? Sure does! It is now your turn to whip up a storm!

 Something else to get you inspired ,
Judith from Jay Gee's nook is sponsoring this week, she is giving away the gorgeous Retro Christmas set from Practicing Creativity. 
I think we could all put this one to good use at this time of the year, one can NEVER have too many stamps!!

The design team also has fabulous creations,

Iwona aka Chupa

Amy

Andrea

Jean

Julie

Lenet

Melyssa

Lil' Old Me

Teneale

 Heather Pulvirenti (November Muse)

Thanks again for stopping by

Happy CASing

Sue

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