Lots of embossing

Beautiful colours with the added challenge of embossed flowers.

Another new challenge to me, this one with dry embossing.  So, this card has 2 embossing techniques, something I've not done before.

Here is a close up of the flowers, love the effect. I found the diecut in a long forgotten box at the back of the shelf and thought the colour was pretty close to Kraft.  Really should have a rummage more often, it's amazing what you find.

What you need

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics Olive, Red;  SU white

Stamps - SU Growing Green;  PTI Damask Designs (sentiment)

Ink - SU Real Red, Old Olive;  Versamark

Embossing Powder - Coloriser clear

Die cut - Five Kids and a Dog

Embossing Folder - Sizzix Swiss Dots

I would have to go with Charlene on this one, this ain't my style - I admire the artistry and skill of the card makers who can do it ( and really wish I had some ability in this area) but no.  So this is my attempt - I love the choice of colours, the closest I have to rust is copper or burnt orange.  Again, this embellishment fell out of the box and all over the floor with my Prima flowers, so felt this was a good time to use it.

What you need

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics Yellow
Patterned Paper - American Crafts;  Kaisercraft Devonshire Collection
Robbon - Websters Pages
Die - PTI leaves
Pearl Brad - Kaisercraft
Embellishment - Melissa Frances

Embellish Challenge



This was a very last minute job not realising that it was already 21/10.  I knew I die cut felt teapots (?) for a reason and the reason was Embellish.

What you need

Cardstock - PTI Kraft;  SU So Saffron
Stamps - PTI Calendar Basics, Framed, Tea for Two
Ink - PTI Pure Poppy;  Memento Rich Cocoa
Felt and Ribbon - craft supplies
Gemstones - Kaisercraft

Embellish Colour Challenge with Background Stamps

This is my second post for today

I LOVE this colour combination!  It is so elegant but in a refreshing way - is grey the new black?  I used my old standby set for the background - Turning a New Leaf and actually had some grey gemstones to use.

Back to school today for Queensland children.  My daughter has had a nice, hopefully relaxing break but is really looking forward to seeing her friends again.  Only a short term and then it will be Christmas, where did this year go?

What you need

Cardstock - SU Basic Grey, Black, White
Stamps - PTI Turning a New Leaf;  Verve Wishing You
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black;  PTI Smoky Shadow
Flowers - Prima
Ribbon - PTI  Lemon Tart Twill

Gemstones - Lush grey (My Mind's Eye)

Embellish Colour Challenge with Paper Piecing

I haven't really tried paper piecing before and this is possibly the most basic example of it, not terribly challenging at all.  The colours lead me straight to a couple of PTI papers.  I didn't really have an appropriate flower for paper piecing so went with my standby choice of butterflies







What you need

Cardstock - PTI Kraft
Patterned Paper - PTI Turning a New Leaf, Dotti Biscotti
Stamps - PTI Butterfly Dreams
Ink - Memento Rich Cocoa
Die - PTI Butterfly
Felt - PTI Harvest Gold
Gemstones - Kaisercraft
Marker - SU Choc Chip
Fine Gold Wire - craft supplies

Embellish Colour Challenge using squares

Loved the colours for this challenge and on black they look really good.  I had to use Old Olive/Kiwi Kiss rather than a green that was alittle brighter but I think it works well.  Today is Fathers Day in Australia and my husband and daughter are off for some quality time together - so I guess that leaves me with a quiet day of stamping, YIPPEE!!!!!



What you need

Cardstock - SU Black, Whisper White;  Bazzill Basics Purple, Leaf
DSP - SU Kiwi Kiss
Stamps - SU Simple Delights;  Wplus9 Magical Moments
Ink - SU Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive
Ribbon - PTI True Black
Gemstones - Kaisercraft

Embellish Colour Challenge

He is my favourite punch at the moment, any opportunity and he's on a card (must give the punch back to it's rightful owner before I wear it out). I have been a bit daunted by "A little argyle", in the wrong hands it could look rubbish, but I am happy with the result and plan to use it a little more.







What you need

Cardstock - Art Stamps Textured Card;  Bazzill Basics Brown;  SU Whisper White
Stamps - PTI Through the Trees, A Little Argyle
Ink - PTI Raspberry Fizz;  Memento Rich Cocoa, Pear Tart
Ribbon - SU Old Olive
Gemstones - Kaisercraft
Punch - SU XL 2 step bird

Embellish Ric Rac Colour Challenge

I have been enjoying using Lisa Johnson's wonderful "On my Couch" stamp set for so many things including the great magnets she created on her blog.  The ric rac is supposed to look like a rug but my husband says it looks like the lounge room is flooded!!!  What does he know. 

What you need

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics Turquoise, Orange;  PTI Kraft;  SU Choc Chip
Stamps - PTI On my Couch
Ink - PTI Fresh Snow;  SU Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise;  Memento Rich Cocoa
Die - PTI Ric Rac
Button - PTI Orange Zest
White Gel pen

Embellish Invitation Challenge

These colours were an interesting combination (here),  inspired by the gorgeous travel photos from Traveling Mama. A couple of dilemmas occurred:  couldn't decide whether to go with Kraft or Gold,  got extremely annoyed with the date, time, place ... stamp,  not sure where it ended up (oh, yes I do know), and possibly could have been alittle more exotic given the original photo board.

Anyway, had fun with the challenge, need more practice with invitations, though if my daughter has her way on the subject of birthday parties, practice won't be an issue.

What you need

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics - Deep Red, White, Lagoon
Stamps - PTI Warm Hospitality;  Laundry Line Celebrate
Ink - SU Purely Pomegranate
Die - Sizzix Branch with Leaves
Flower - Prima
Ribbon - Kraft