Stamp Art By Di

NOVEMBER BLOG HOP - CHRISTMAS THEME

Well, here it is, less than a month to go before another Christmas Day.  Where has the year gone?
Welcome everyone.  If you have joined me here it's nice to know you have visited me, if you have come from the lovely  SUE MADEX's  blog, welcome too.  It's lovely to know you take the time to look at our blogs at this busy time of year.  Any comments you may wish to leave are much appreciated.

This blog is a last minute one this time.  It's 10pm Friday 25th November.  I have just come home from a Craft Market in Ringwood.  Very busy day and quite a good night.  What, between getting organised for the market, sending Christmas cards to our friends in America, trying to get my blog done and attempting to pack for our house move in January, life is very hectic at the moment.  I hate leaving this til the last minute, but that's the way it goes this month.  I hope you enjoy my contribution to our Christmas hop.

This time I've chosen to use our Simply Sent set called Everyday Elegance (122377) on page 137 of the Catalogue.  These are wonderful value sets giving you the materials for 8 lovely cards for $19.95 including envelopes. 

As you can see, you get 2 different designs and the suggested colours are Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze and Whisper White.

Here's my interpretation of the packs with only a few added extras.

This one was obviously using Baja Breeze.  I've added the Stitched Stockings stamp set (123784   $42.94 Clear) and (123798   $53.95 Wood), and the Stocking Tag Builder Punch (124095)  $33.95.  Both these items are on Page 9 of our brand new Summer Mini catalogue and sales have been brought forward for them so you can use them in your Christmas Creations. 

I've also added the leaves from the Bird Builder Punch  (117191  page 153,  $33.95), Pearl Jewels (119247  page 142  $9.50),  Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755  page 144  $7.50) together with Dazzling Diamonds  (102023  page 145  $8.50) and Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon  (122331  page 139  $12.95) and Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon  (109025  page 139  $10.95).  The greeting stamp is from the  Teeny Tiny Sentiments set  (page 105   119185  $62.95 Wooden and 120024  $46.95 for Clear) and Baja Breeze Ink.  Gorgeous don't you think?  And it was just SO easy......

This next one was with the Cherry Cobbler card and I used the Stitched Stockings and Stocking Tag Builder Punch again and the same Teeny Tiny Sentiment greeting, but I've used Cherry Cobbler Ink, Rhinestone Jewels  (119246  page 142  $9.50) and Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon  (109070  page 139  $12.95).  Again, gorgeous, different and just SO easy.

Here they are together and here's the main products I used to make them altogether.....

Here's another card I made using the Stitched Stockings and Stocking Tag Builder Punch.  I've used Pear Pizazz and Blushing Bride cardstock, and Letters to Santa DSP  (122349  page  122349  $18.95).  Add a little Dazzling Diamonds, Rhinestone Jewel and Crystal Effects, and you've got another easy Christmas Card.  This stamp set and punch is the greatest thing to use to make quick and easy Christmas cards.

I'll take this opportunity to thank you all for visiting my blog throughout the year and wish you all a very merry and safe Christmas and New Year.  I look forward to catching up with you all again in 2012.  We'll be in a new house and will have lots of changes so busy, busy times ahead. 

Take care everyone.

Hope you've enjoyed your stop here.  Click on the wonderful Judy May's name to continue your journey through our 2011 Christmas Blog Hop.    JUDY MAY

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CHINESE WHISPERS BLOG HOP

Hi everyone

This is a blog hop with a difference.....

We've had a bit of fun in our Forum lately with a round of Chinese Whisper cards.  This is where one person makes a card and emails a photo of it to the next person and that person has to case it as closely as possible.  We had no idea what was the original card or what ended up as changes as it worked it''s way down the list of participating ladies.  A great fun way to have a play.  We're going to do it again soon, so look out for another blog hop with a difference.

You would have come from Sue Madex's blog to get here as she was before me on the list.  I was number 8.  Here's my version of the card.  I cased mine from Amanda Hill.

I used the beautiful Elements of Style stamp set, Bravo Burgundy, Crumb Cake,  Always Artichoke cardstock and ink, Black Stazon ink and Watercolour paper.  Scallop Trim Border, Large Oval, and the now retired Designer Label punches were used together with the Square Lattice embossing folder, spritzer to give a splash of colour, and tied with Linen Thread.  To finish this card I watercoloured the stamp using  Watercolour Wonder Crayons and added some Dazzling Diamonds for bling.

This card was made in record time.  My name was pushed up the list so I could participate before we left to go on holidays.  I had literally 20 minutes spare to make and send it on to the next person on the list.  Quite happy with the result, considering.

Hope you enjoy your trip through the blog.  The next person on the list is Christine Blain As usual I know you will love her interpretation of the card.

Take care til next time,

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Team Leader, Stampart Inc.