Well, it's been a rush, but here I am.
Hi everyone. Hope this finds you all well and happy. Welcome and Hi to those who have started our blog hop here or come from the fabulous KATHRYN RUDDICK'S blog. As you know, our lovely summer mini catalogue has been going since December 1 and goes through to 31st March so here's some great ideas made by our team to give you ideas of what you can do with the great products.
I have made a card using the stamp set The Open Sea on page 18. Wooden is $49.95 and clear is $39.95. Makes a fantastic masculine card. I have teamed it with DSP Nautical Expedition, page 19, $18.95; Bakers Twine (Cherry Cobbler and White) page 19, $4.95 and used Basic Grey, Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler and Early Expresso Cardstock and inks and also Vanilla Shimmer Smootch Spritz and Crystal Effects. Makes a nice male card don't you think.
Next I decided to use the gorgeous Fabulous Florets Stamp Set on page 14. Wooden is $44.95 and clear is $35.95. I've teamed it this time with DSP Beyond the Garden, page 15, $18.95; Melon Mambo Emboss powder page 15, $8.95; Embossing Folder Flower Garden, page 15, $14.95; Triple Layer Punch, page 17, $44.95 and used Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White cardstock and Wild Wasabi ink and marker. I've used the Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz. I've added Melon Mambo Scallop Dot ribbon and used the Big Shot to make a flower using Fun Flowers. A flower brad and some dazzling diamonds completes the page. Again, a nice, easy project using quite a few of the products from the mini. For some reason the colours aren't perfect here, but I assure you the Wild Wasabi background looks great - not as washed out as on here. Photo taken in good lighing and everything. Sorry about this.
Also, don't forget our fantastic SALE-A-BRATION sale which runs from 24th January (yes, now...) until the 31st March. Here you can earn fantastic free products just by purchasing $100 or more from our catalogue ranges. The miore you spend the more freebies. Workshops are a wonderful way of earning these free items as well as your usual great hostess incentives. If you would like to know more about Sale A Bration or a workshop please don't hesitate to contact me.....here or dunkfamily@bigpond.com or 0438 022 124.
I hope you've enjoyed your stop here. We always love to hear you comments, so if you have the time, please drop us a quick line. It would be much appreciated. Next stop in this blog hop is the very talented TINA GILLESPIE . Click Tina Gillespie to reach her blog and continue your journey.
Here's the full list of participants in this hop.
Di Dunk
http://www.stampartbydi.typepad.com
Tina Gillespie
http://scissorspapercard.blogspot.com
Nikki Sadler
http://www.inkyart.com.au
Kathryn Mangelsdorf
http://klm55.blogspot.com
Sue Madex
http://www.madexcreations.com/
Alisha Watson
http://www.ratherbstampin.typepad.com
Kathryn Ruddick
http://www.katlodesigns.com
Take care, and until next time,
Team Leader, Stampart Inc.
I really like your projects Di! The Open Seas cards are perfect for a male and after this blog hop I definitely need to buy the set! I REALLY love how you have used Fabulous Florets and the other bits on your scrapbook page. Perfect embellishing for your photos.
Posted by: Claire Daly | 28/01/2012 at 06:27 AM
Hi Di - You did well to get crafty after the big move! Love your projects. That flower looks terrific with a spritz of that Vanilla spray.
Posted by: Sue Madex | 28/01/2012 at 08:36 AM
That scrap page is stunning Di. I love looking around at all the different things you have done. Your card is lovely too, I would say this is my favourite stamp set atm.
Posted by: Alisha Watson | 28/01/2012 at 09:56 AM
The Fabulous Florets stamp set just goes with the bright colours, I have only made one card with mine but used all the brights too. Love Love Love the Open Seas for men's cards and yours is great.
Posted by: Kathryn Mangelsdorf | 28/01/2012 at 12:12 PM
The photos that you scrapped are gorgeous! I love the way you've included the embossing on the layout. I have that folder but am yet to use it, but I find your layout is inspiring me to get it out and have a play.
Posted by: Tina Gillespie | 28/01/2012 at 12:57 PM
Di, I love your open sea cards. I have yet to buy that set, but it's on top of my list! Love the photos on your layout - did you take those at Hazelwood?? LOL
I completed a similar layout yesterday based on one on the front of the mini and in my photos the Wild Wasabi seemed to shrink into the background too. Any photographers out there know why that happens and how to fix it?
Great work Di!
Posted by: Kathryn Ruddick | 28/01/2012 at 01:16 PM
Love both your creations, Di. You've done so well so soon after moving house! Beautiful projects.
Posted by: Chris H | 28/01/2012 at 01:23 PM
Love your creations Di - how did you manage it after your house move? Your embellishments are lovely - thinking I might need to buy that die now LOL. Your photos are super too well done. How did you emboss the corner of the page - is it an extra piece?
Posted by: Nikki | 29/01/2012 at 08:28 AM