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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Another Scrapbook boutique offering!

Another addition for the Scrapbook Boutique blog, continuing on with the Christmas theme!
I have been dying to play with this little cutie, a brand new one!!!





 

 
The Recipe:
Thanks for stopping by
Happy stamping
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,
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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Sunday, November 28, 2010

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

Thanks for stopping by
Happy stamping
Sue




Thursday, November 25, 2010

case study 16

 Welcome back to CASE study #16!
This week we bid farewell to our November muse, Heather Pulvirenti from Witty Title Here, but not without a final inspiration card.  It has certainly been a pleasure having Heather as part of our team for the month, she has provided lots of inspiration to me and I can see in your entries you too!!!

To check out all the details for Heather's sample here
I have used Heather's layout as my inspiration
Here is my take ...

I made this card for my MILwho lost her brother this week in a tragic workplace accident, I am hoping that it will put a smile back on her face.


The Recipe:
Cardstock: Xpress it blending cardstock, PTI stamper select white (PTI), Pure Poppy , Basic Black, Crumb Cake
Stamps: Poppies and greeting (Sweet n Sassy), Through the trees, Background Basics:Tin Types  (PTI)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo black,
Copics:R20, R22, R27, R29, C1, G21, G24, G28
Accessories:Multi liner, Nesties circles and Blossoms ,  White satin  ribbon,


 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) 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!

If you need some additional enticement, Iwona is awarding one lucky winner with a $25 gift certificate to Artful Delight.- yah, shopping!!



The design team also has fabulous creations,
Lil' Old Me

 Heather Pulvirenti (November Muse)

Thanks again for stopping by
Happy CASing
Sue
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Monday, November 22, 2010

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




Sunday, November 21, 2010

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,
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


 

Saturday, November 20, 2010

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
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