3 Squares Challenge

I think that my mojo may have made a return!

I have just discovered Less is More, a challenge blog, with the aim of keeping it CAS (clean and simple). This week's challenge is 3 squares.

I am quite pleased with this card and my hubby likes it to!

I must admit that the colour was not going to be Perfect Plum. I had intended to make the squares Baja Breeze but had forgot to clean my brayer!!!!

I made a mask from grid paper using the 1 3/8" sqaure punch.


SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Pocket Silhouettes
Card: Whisper White, Perfect Plum
Ink: Baja Breeze - on top of an unclean brayer! Black Staz On, Versamark
Accessories: Black Journaler pen, clear embossing powder


THe tidying the craft room has gone well and I have even managed to put all my scraps into polypockets labelled with the colour - I have a lot of scraps. Maybe I should take a picture of the bulging file. I do aim to use up as much of the scraps as possible.

I seem to keep the tiniest piece of card - good for punching out little things, so keep coming back to see if I have used some scraps!

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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Easter Slider Box

I know that it is probably on the early side but I love the little slider box that i showed you yesterday so wanted to share the Easter box with you. I is big enough to hold a small packet of mini eggs - not shown here as I have yet to buy some!

This was a boy's version and I made a girl's version using So Saffron and Regal Rose. The little bunnies paper is from the Nursery Suite Speciality papers.

SUPPLIES:
Card: Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze
DSP: Nursery Suite Speciality
Accessories: 5/8" Whisper White grosgrain ribbon, Corner rounder, sticky strip, Styled Silver hodgepodge hardware, Designer Label large punch

I am working away in the craft room today - trying to tidy up and sort out all the scraps etc that I seem to have found in a box - just wondering what I can do with them?

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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Gift Box

This is a gift box that I demonstrated at a recent workshop. It was based on a tutorial I found here by a US SU demonstrator Emma Fewkes.

I have used the NEW fancy flower extra-large punch which is now available to order.

The petals have a faux suede/felt effect which I did by using my bone folder and breaking the fibres of the cardstock - do it enough and the cardstock can be peeled apart.

There is a subtle shimmer to the flowers which was done using Champagne shimmer mist mixed with rubbing alcohol and sprayed over.The cover slides of the box.


SUPPLIES:
Card: Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Fancy Flower extra-large punch, Two-step bird punch, 5-petal flower extra large punch, Boho Blossoms extra-large punch, corner rounder, Basic Pearls.

Tennis was good last night, felt a bit stiff this morning but off to Zumba tonight - such a great workout.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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Well back again!

Been at the gym this morning for a step class - boy was that a work out. Hard but plan to go again next Thursday for more.

This little gift bag is made using the In Colours - they are growing on me and love the combination that I have used here. It only takes 1/2 and A4 sheet to make and it a really quick little gift.


SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Love You Much, I {heart} Hearts
Card: Concord Crush, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
Ink: Concord Crush, Blushing Bride, Regal Rose
Stampin' Write Markers: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz
Accessories: Blushing Bride Ribbon, Clips selection, Basic Jewel rhinestones, Eyelet border punch.

I am off to play tennis tonight so hope my arms aren't to sore tomorrow so I can blog again.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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Late Valentine!

Here is a card that I did for a workshop at the start of February but it can be used at any time of the year - not just Valentine's Day.


SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: SAB - Bliss set
Card: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Riding Hood Red
DSP: Regals Patterned Paper Pack - Riding Hood red, Neutrals Patterned Paper Pack - Basic Black
Accessories: Basic Black Narrrow taffeta ribbon, Champagne Shimmer paint made into a mist and sprayed onto Very Vanilla cardstock before stamping, paper piercing tool and mat pack, Large and Small heart punches, Scallop trim border punch, Basic pearls.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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SUCH a long time

Well, I can't explain where the time has gone since I last blogged - oh I do - we had snow, snow, snow which had to be cleared constantly from the road, then Christmas and for the last few weeks I have been working on a huge commission for a local playgroup - handmade recipe books.

I did have this post sort of ready to go before Christmas but thought I would show you now.

In November, Stampin' Up! held its 2nd European Convention and this time it was in London. All the following photos were taken by the Official Stampin' Up! Convetion photographer.

Me and my "roomie" and sideline Kara waiting in line to register and collect our bags and badges

The Tartan Stampers


The Gala Dinner - the food was very tasty.
Walking the stage for my sales award - did say I was going to be head to toe in Ness - even my bag matched too. Had to wear tartan being from Scotland!


The top 25 UK demonstrators.

I have a workshop tonight so check back to see the project we did.

Thanks for stopping by.

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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