Scrapbook & Papercraft Convention & Expo

On Saturday I went to the Scrapbook & Papercraft Convention & Expo at the Convention Centre. I didn't buy TOO much but managed to spend a little bit of money! I bought a Versamark Pen which I think will be really nifty. I also bought some storage for my ribbons to keep them neat and tidy. Now I just need to mount it on the wall. I also bought a nice tin that I will decorate with Designer papers and ribbons etc. It is just the right size to keep cards in. I'll post a picture of it when I'm done. There were lots of lovely things there. Check it out if you have time. It's on until Monday the 11th.

Masculine bookmark card

I needed to make a nice birthday card for a male friend today and here is what I came up with:



This bookmark card is a card and gift in one. The bookmark is held in place on the front of the card by sliding the back part of the bookmark into to slits which were cut into the Close to Cocoa layer before it was attached to the Not Quite Navy card base.

The gold medallion was made using the Faux Metal technique. This is were you melt embossing powder and keep adding more layers and when it is thick enough you press the stamp into it. Leave it to cool then remove the stamp. Feel free to contact me for more detailed instructions.

Stamps: Mostly Flowers, It's Your Birthday, Weathered Background
Inks: Versamark
Papers: Not Quite Navy, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White
Accessories: Gold Detail Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun, Gold Organdy Ribbon, Hole Punch, Paper Cutter

Images © 1990–2007 Stampin’ Up!

Favourite Teddy Birthday Card

This card was basically copied from the last Idea Book & Catalogue. I made 10 of these cards as part of a swap with my group the Paper Angels. We all had to make a card that used Versamark in some way. My card used Versamark in a wheel cartridge.
Other cards I received in the swap used Versamark to resist ink or to apply pastels etc. I'll ask the other ladies if they mind me posting pictures of their cards so you can see what I'm talking about.



Stamps: Favourite Teddy, Paw Tracks Wheel
Inks: Versamark, Sahara Sand, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Bashful Blue
Papers: Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Bashful Blue
Accessories: Navy Gorsgrain RIbbon, Blender Pens (for watercolouring)

Images © 1990–2007 Stampin’ Up!

Stampin' Tip

Repetition Stamping – You can get many colours from just one inkpad. Stamp your image one or more times without re-inking the stamp. Use this method for 2-step stamping. You get several shades this way, and it adds depth to a stamped image, almost like a shadow. Think of trees or flowers - the faded image will appear to be in the distance.

Sassy Stems (Olive)

This is a card I did a while ago. I borrowed my mum's Sassy Stems set and stamped a few images in Staz-On Jet Black onto Whisper White cardstock so that I could water colour them later on. I've yet to colour any of the others.

Stamps: Sassy Stems, Wonderful Words
Inks: Old Olive, Cameo Coral, Apricot Appeal, Staz-On Jet Black
Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White, Apricot Appeal, Cameo Coral
Accessories: Apricot Appeal Brads

Simple Layouts Class

I still have plenty of spaces availbale for my Simple Layouts Class so I am extending the RSVP date to Wednesday the 6th of June. Here are the details of the class:

Description: Come along and learn to make 4 simple but effective cards using a variety of products and techniques including punches, Designer Series paper, 2-step stamping and distressing.
Date: Sunday 10th June
Time: 10am
Cost: $10 per person
Please bring adhesive such as glue stick or double-sided tape.
RSVP and payment by 6th June

Explosion Album Class

Today I held my Mini Explosion Album class. We had a lovely time making these cute albums. They make a great gift and the one you see in the photo was the one I gave Mum for Mother's Day.



I will probably run this class again so register your interest with me if you are keen to attend.

Stamps: Looks Like Spring, Wonderful Words
Inks: Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue, Barely Banana
Papers: Bashful Blue, Barely Banana, Sping Showers Designer Papers, Whisper White
Accessories: Spring Boquet Punch, Soft Subtles Buttons, Blue Ginham Ribbon

Images © 1990–2007 Stampin’ Up!