Just Add Ink | Celebrate Today

The challenge over at Just Add Ink this week is a picture inspiration and I absolutely love it. Pink, polka dots, love hearts...doesn't it make you feel all warm and gooey?

We are celebrating lots of birthdays in our family this month and this one has been made for my beautiful, caring and gorgeous niece, Erin, who always makes everyone feel special and loved. 

I used the new Celebrate Today balloon stamp set from the new Occasions Catalogue.

Make sure you pop over and see all the other Design Team Members. You'll be blown away, trust me, I'm not just giving you hot air! (Ok, bad Dad puns...in this case it's Husband puns, I can't take the credit!)

Thanks for stopping by,

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Just Add Ink - Swallowtail

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Happy (Belated) Birthday

This time of year brings seems to bring lots of birthdays and if you are a friend or family member you would know that I am terrible at getting birthday cards to people on time - if at all! I KNOW right, that is so bad, I make cards for a living!

So this card is no different, it's late. The lovely recipient of this card has been waiting since September! It's for my husbands Aunty who thankfully knows what I'm like and loves me anyway...well I hope she does!? Maybe I could say that this is really early for next year?

This week over at Just Add Ink, it's a colour challenge.

I decided to use the Swallowtail stamp, I haven't pulled this out in a long time, but I love it in this brown. The background is gold embossed, not sure if shows up very well in the picture, however it looks lovely in 'real life' - you'll just have to trust me! 

Be sure to pop over to see all the other talented Design Team Members and we would love it if you also played along....nudge nudge, wink, wink! 

Thanks for stopping by,

Lou xo

Below is a list of some of the items I used for this card. If you reside in Australia and would like to purchase any of the items, please click on the image and you will be directed to my online store.

Swallowtail Clear Stamp Set

$24.95

I Love Lace Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$24.95

Gifts Of Kindness Clear Stamp Set

$35.95

Venetian Crochet Trim

$11.95

Gold 5/8" Satin Ribbon

$11.95

Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

$27.95

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Just Add Ink - Four Feathers

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Four Feathers 

But two feathers looked better!

The challenge over at Just Add Ink this week is a colour challenge. If you are a regular follower of my blog you would know that colour challenges are not on my favourite list. I just don't know why I get in such a fluster with colour challenges! 

I am happy with my result and really enjoyed using my new Four Feathers Stamp Set.

Be sure to check out all the other talented Design Team Members and their creations this week.

Thanks for stopping by,
Lou xo

If you would like to purchase any of the items for this card please click on the images and you will be taken to my online shop. 

Four Feathers Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$18.95

Feathers Framelits Dies

$22.95

From My Heart Clear Stamp Set

$55.95

Large Scallop Edgelits Die

$13.95

Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$13.95

Card Stock A4 Soft Sky

$11.95

Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock

$11.95

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

$14.95

Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.95

Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.95

Twine Baker's Whisper White

$4.95

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Mojo Monday - Gold Soiree

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Crazy Week!

We've all had them, those crazy weeks that just fly and then suddenly you realise you need a card for somebody special. I briefly entertain the thought in my mind that I could buy a card?  Shock horror, slap me! What am I thinking?

Whenever I get stuck I often go to card challenges to get ideas and of course, this time was no different. 

 I'm playing along to Mojo Monday's Sketch Challenge:

I am swooning over the new Designer Series Paper 'Gold Soiree' - Love it!

I used the scalloped sheet and fussy cut it to get the little bunting under the sentiment.

Stamp Set: Remembering Your Birthday

Accessories: Lovely Lace Embossing Folder, Cotton Ribbon, Itty Bitty Flower Punch

Designer Series Paper: Gold Soiree

Colour Combination: Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding

You can purchase all items from me by contacting me or shopping at my online shop.

Thanks for stopping by,

Lou xo

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Just Add Ink - Colour Combo

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 The Just Add Ink challenge this week is a colour challenge and even though I wouldn't usually put this colour combination together, I quite like it! That's what I like most about challenges, they make me step out of my comfort zone. You should play along too, it's lots of fun!

 

 Kim from our design team came up with this colour combination which was inspired by this image and it reminded me of a pretty garden tea party, so I tried to get some inspiration from the image also.

I love the little scallop bunting and ruffled trim, I had fun making this card. Sometimes though the photo doesn't show all the pretty details, but I did my best and took a close up to show the tiny twinkling details, I hope you can see them?

I also got some inspiration from one of my favourite UK demonstrators, Michelle Last. I have been stalking Michelle's blog for years and was blessed to get the oppotunity to meet her at Grand Vacation this year. She is just the sweetest and I love her work, I am sure you will too!

There seems to be so many birthdays this time of year. Between our daughter and son I think they have been to quite a few this past month! It's a little ironic that I am using the stamp set called 'Remembering Your Birthday', when I seem to have forgotten a few lately! I still very much love you all, please forgive me. (Insert giant hugs here!)

 Remembering Your Birthday (pg16)

 Kind & Cozy (pg82)

Stamp Sets: Remembering Your Birthday, Kind & Cozy

Accessories: Ruffled Trim, Bakers Twine, Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Markers, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 7/8'' Scallop Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch, Pearls, Dazzling Diamonds

Designer Series Paper: Subtles Designer Paper Stack

 Colour Combination: Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky, So Saffron

Thanks for stopping by,

Lou X

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Just Add Ink - Sketch Challenge

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As you may know, I am in Utah enjoying the Stampin Up Grand Vaction! 

I am blessed to so many supporters, not only my amazing customers, but my family and friends too. 

While I have been away this week, it has been our office girl, Maggie's birthday. 

I am a 'pink, frilly, crafty, shabby chic' kinda girl - well Mag's is more of a grunge girl. Her favourite colour is black, but she's still girly. Mag's also loves music. My husband and her talk bands and music all day!

Maggie and I don't have a lot in common, but we do have is our friendship and she has been a huge support to me and I am very grateful. 

The Just Add Ink challenge this week is a sketch - I turned it around. 

 

I made the cassette using Stampin Up punches.  I don't know if my kids will even know what a cassette is!

I am loving the new Modern Medley Designer Series Paper. So beautiful. 

Stamp Set: Remembering Your Birthday (pg16)

Accessories: 1cm Taffeta Ribbon ; Corner Punch ; Itty Bitty Flower Punch ; Rhinestones;

Designer Series Paper: Modern Medley (pg154)

Colour Combination: Very Vanilla ; Basic Black; Basic Gery ; Smoky Slate 

Thanks for stopping by,

Lou X

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Mojo Monday 296 - Sneak Peak

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Sneak Peak! Are you getting excited? 

The new catalogue goes live on the 1st July and this is a little sneak peak card using new product. There's so many yummy new things and this stamp set is one of them! 

As you are probably aware, or if you new to my blog, you will soon discover that I am not much of a circle girl, and much prefer things to be square. I thought I would step out of my comfort zone and play along with the Mojo Monday Challenge this week.

Here's their sketch:

 

My Sneak Peak Card:

 

 Thanks for stopping by,

Lou X

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Just Add Ink - Sketch Challenge

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To all my devoted followers, please forgive me for not posting some creations for a little while. I am hoping I still have followers! Thank you to those who are still with me. Mwah. xx

To get back into the swing of things, I am playing along at my favourite challenge - Just Add Ink.

This week is a sketch challenge:

 

My card has also been made for a very special friend who loves blue and white, shabby chic and pretty things. Swoon. I'm sure the universe brought us together! Happy Birthday Sue.

Insert:

The top flower has been stamped in Marina Mist and I added extra colour with Stampin' Markers. I also cut it out and raised it a little to give it dimension. Hopefully these images show it a bit better.

'You Are Loved' - Page 24 of main catalogue.
 

Accessories / Tools: 3.5cm Square Punch, Elegant Line Embossing Folder, Stampin' Markers, Seam Binding Ribbon 

Colour Combination: Marina Mist and Very Vanilla

Thanks for stopping by,

Lou X

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