ILWS - Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

Welcome to the monster In Love With Stamping Forum Mini Catalogue Blog Hop .

There are 56 demonstrators taking part in 4 different hops. To find the other hops visit Erica and she has a list of all demonstrators taking part

If you are starting here, grab a cup of tea and a biscuit or if you have hopped here from Clare's Blog, welcome, and I hope that you liked Clare's creations as much as me.

If you would like a free copy of the New Mini Catalogue then please contact me. Click the link in the side bar to see either a flash version or download a PDF copy.

Here is the first of my creations all based around around the Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. These folders are extremely versatile and I have only shown you a couple of ideas to get you started. Interested to learn then contact me and host a Big Shot Workshop.

This was a swap that I created for Regional Demonstrator Training that took place in Edinburgh last week. I have created a similar Mother's Day Card but used pearls for a more feminine look


SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Curly Cute, Occasional Greetings
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Card: Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride
Dies: Manhattan Flower Textured Impression Embossing Folder
Accessories:Silver brads, Corner Rounder, Basics Pearls, Mat Pack, Piercing Tool


I love how the next card turned out. I wanted to use strong colours so teamed up Concord Crush with Tangerine Tango. I think it is quite dramatic. I have run my Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write along the edge of the raised flower - carefully - and used Tangering Tango Watercolour Wonder crayon and aquapainter to colour in the petals.


SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Growing Green
Ink: Tangerine Tango
Card: Concord Crush, Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla
Dies: Manhattan Flower Textured Impression Embossing Folder
Accessories: Concord Crush 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon, Tangerine Tango Watercolour Wonder Crayon, Aquapainter


Thanks for stopping by and the next blog on the hop is Sharon who has amazing creations for you to see.


Happy Mother's Day for tomorrow - I hope that my In-Laws like the cards I made them!

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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Tartan Stamper's Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

Welcome to the second Tartan Stamper's Blog Hop. If you are starting here, grab a coffee and enjoy the ride.

If you have hopped here from Liz's Blog, I am sure you will agree what fabulous creations she has made.

This time we are celebrating the New Mini Catalogue.

I am so excited about the products being offered in this biggest mini catalogue to date. There are 10 extra pages and of course we have finally got the BIG SHOT.

The Big Shot is a die cutting system and will expand your creativity. There are 23 dies available in this catalogue, 17 of these are EXCLUSIVE to Stampin' Up!

If you would like to know more about this great machine, please do not hesitate to contact me - how about hosting a workshop and have a chance to try out the machine.

If you would like a free copy then please contact me. Click the link in the side bar to see either a flash version or download a PDF copy.

There are so many great products that my wish list is really LONG!

The first card I would like to share is one that I made for a swap with the rest of the Tartan Stampers.

I have used the new Seam Binding Ribbon in Crumb Cake and ruched it along the Top Note Die. It is really soft and drapes really well.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Just Believe
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Card: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake
Dies: Bigz Top Note, Sizzlits Little Leaves, Embosslits Beautiful Wings, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impression Embossing Folder
Accessories: 1/2" Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Basics Rhinestones


The next 2 projects show how versatile the Big Shot can be. The Bigz dies can be used to cut a variety of materials - the list is huge - contact me for more information.

I picked up this wonderful felt when I was at the SECC at the beginning of March. It is such good quality and perfect for these brooches. The colours are so close the Stampin' Up! colours it is incredible.

SUPPLIES:
Card: Crumb Cake
Dies: Bigz L Fun Flowers, Bigz Beautiful Butterflies,Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impression Embossing Folder
Accessories: 1/4" White Grosgrain Ribbon, Subtles Buttons, Rich Regals Buttons


Thanks for visiting me and the next blog on the hop is Lorraine.

Come back tomorrow to see some more creations with the great products in the New Mini Catalogue.


Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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Tartan Stamper's Christmas Blog Hop 2010

Good Morning and thanks for stopping in on the Tartan Stamper's Christmas Blog Hop 2010.

If you have joined me from Diane's Blog - welcome or if you have started the hop here enjoy the trip!

Diane created gorgeous projects, as always, and I hope that you like my Christmas offerings.

I have used mainly a Simply Scrappin' Christmas Jingle Kit with the addition of ribbon, stamps and Old Olive Card.

These kits are fantastic value for money as you can make LOADS of cards and scrapbooks pages with all the elements.


The large box is made from an A4 piece of card, the middle size from an A5 piece of card and the smallest is made from an A6 piece of card.

Here are the instructions to make these cute little gift / treat boxes. I have given Imperial and Metric measurements.


INSTRUCTIONS

IMPERIAL

A4 - Short side - score 2" from each side
Long side - score at 2", 51/2", 71/2", 11"
Layer 1 size - 4 1/16" x 3 1/4"
Layer 2 size - 3 13/16 x 3"


A5 - Short side - score 1 1/2" from each side
Long side - score at 1 1/2", 4", 51/2", 8
Layer 1 size - 2 5/8" x 2 1/4"
Layer 2 size - 2 3/8" x 2"


A6 - Short side - score 1" from each side
Long side - score at 1", 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 5
Layer 1 size - 1 1/4" x 1 15/16"
Layer 2 size - 1" x 1 11/16"


METRIC

A4 - Short side - score 5cm from each side
Long side - score at 5cm, 14cm, 19cm, 28cm
Layer 1 size - 10.5cm x 8.4cm
Layer 2 size - 9.5cm x 7.4cm


A5 - Short side - score 4cm from each side
Long side - score 4cm, 10cm, 14cm, 20cm
Layer 1 size - 6.4cm x 5.5cm
Layer 2 size - 5.9cm x 5cm


A6 - Short side - score 2.5cmfrom each side
Long side - score at 2.5cm, 6.5cm, 9cm, 13cm
Layer 1 size - 5cm x 3.5cm
Layer 2 size - 4.5cm x 3cm



1. Using the above measurements score your card using a bone folder.

The pencil marks are just for illustration of score lines.

2. Cut the score lines where shown below and how with the edges taken off the top flaps - I cut either side of the score mark so that when the box is constructed there are no bulging edges.


3. Apply sticky strip to the side flap.


4. Turn box over so you can see what will become the inside of the box. Apply sticky strip to the bottom flaps as shown - where the tape is directly along the edge will be the last flap to fold in. By doing it this way gives a nice front to the box and no loose edges showing.


5. Crease all the score lines and fold the box in half.


6. Remove the tape liner and fold the bottom of the box up to stick - this gives a neat edge and if score correctly will meet exactly.


7. Remove the tape liner from the bottom flaps and fold in.

8. Place a couple of bits of Sticky strip on the front and back centre to help stick the ribbon.


9. Cut ribbon to length required fold in half and hold top ends. Remove tape liner from front and back and place in the loop of ribbon. Make sure ribbon stuck to sticky strip.


10. Tie knot in ribbon to close, trim ends neatly. Decorate front of box.



To visit Liz who is next on the hop click HERE. Enjoy her fabby creations and hope to see you back at the end of the hop.

Please leave any comments as they are much appeciated.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
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New Colour & Product Showcase Blog Hop

Today but I am taking part in a Stampin' Up! New Colour Showcase Blog Hop!

Thanks for joining me from Sarah's lovely blog and hope you have enjoyed her projects using the new products.


It has been great fun creating items with the new colours - I think that my favourite has to be Rich Razzleberry and am glad that it is a new colour and will be in the new catalgoue.

The first 2 cards I am going to show are ones that I have used for the make and take at recent workshops.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Bird on a Branch
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Ink: Barely Banana, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede
Accessories: Cottage Wall DSP, Rich Razzleberry polka dot grosgrain ribbon, Stampamajig,

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Vintage Vocue, Very Vintage wheel
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Whisper White,
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede
Accessories: Eyelet Border punch, Melon Mambo polka dot grosgrain ribbon, silver brad, Stampamajig, dimensionals

This card was a commission I made for a friend for her brother's anniversary.

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Accessories: Bride speciality paper, Cottage Wall DSP, Rich Razzleberry spotted grosgrain ribbon, heart punch



This card is a variation on a make and take I did - I cant quite remember where I CASED it from but credit to them for the design. It makes a great masculine card.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Medallion Background, New Year Celebration
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Suede
Accessories: Silver brads, Soft Suede spotted grosgrain ribbon, Stampamajig




I based this card on the Funky Friday Challenge Sketch from yesterday.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: One of A Kind
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Cottage Wall DSP, Melon Mambo spotted grosgrain ribbon, Rich Razzleberry, spotted grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, scallop oval punch, large oval punch, boho blossoms punch

To hop to the next blog - just click here to visit Natalie and see her creations with the new colours.

There are another 2 blog hops going on today so to hop on those visit In Love with Stamping Forum.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

Hurray - not only is it my birthday today but I am taking part in a Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue Blog Hop!


Thank you for hopping over from Shaz's blog.

Today this blog is linked to 15 other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators' blogs and we aim to show you some fab projects made with products from the New Mini Catalogue launching on April 1st and available until 30th September 2010. If you would like a free copy of the Mini Catalogue then contact me.

I decided to showcase a really cute set of stamps called Fox and Friends. There are 7 stamps in this set for £14.95. I have tried to show you a project using each stamp but I was having so much fun that the only stamp I didn't get round to using was a little tortoise stamp. I plan to show you a project with that over the next couple of days so come back and visit.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Fox and Friends, Trendy Trees
Cardstock: Natural Ivory, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Really Rust, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip
Stamp 'n' write: Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Sweet Pea DSP. Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, linen thread, crystal effects, Stampamajig, dimensionals

The next card is a spinner card and I think that it looks like the cute monkey is swinging through the jungle!

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Natural Ivory, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Close to Cocoa
Accessories: NEW Extra large 2 step bird punch, 2 way glue, dimensionals


SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Fox and Friends, NEW Tiny Tags
Cardstock: Whisper White (splattered backgroud with ink with aqua-painter), Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: NEW Sweet Treat Cups, NEW Medium jewelry tag, Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, 13/4" circle punch, silver cord

A tiny box for putting a pair of baby socks in as a gift for a newborn, measures 1 1/2" square by 2" high.

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Creamy Caramel
Ink: Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Creamy Caramel gingham ribbon, Scallop edge punch, paper snips, dimensionals, sticky strip

This bookmark almost didn't make it to being photographed as my boys all wanted it so looks like I will have to make 3 more!

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Whisper White, More Mustard
Ink: More Mustard
Stamp 'n' write: Close to Cocoa
Accessories: More Mustard grosgrain ribbon
Other: Jumbo paper clip

To hop to the next blog - just click here to visit Carolyn and she her creations with new products from the Mini Catalogue.

There are another 2 blog hops going on today so to hop on those visit In Love with Stamping Forum.

Thanks for stopping by and dont forget to enter my birthday blog candy.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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