More Sale-a-Bration and a SNEAK PEEK!!

Another Sale-a-Bration stamp set to showcase today. This time it is Vintage Labels. The great thing about this stamp set is not only are the images gorgeous, but they all also fit punches within the Stampin' Up! range - gotta love that versatility!

Here is a quick little easter box that I whipped up yesterday:

The box is also a little sneak peek at a couple of the new products that will be appearing in the soon to be released Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue. See if you can guess what the new items are!

Materials

Stamps: Vintage Labels

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Mellow Moss, So Saffron, Whisper White

Ink: Perfect Plum

Other: Fancy Favour Box Die, Polka Dot Texturz Plate, Scallop Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutter, Rhinestone Brad

Everything a Hen needs!

On Friday I shared the card I made for my friends Hen party, and today I can show you the matching gift I created. Originally I made the card and was going to purchase a gift, but 3am one morning while feeding baby a different idea popped into my head - all based around a Martini glass!

The completed box

A view of the top of the lid

The box itself is very simple, and then I just added a acetate window. I applied a rub-on to the window, as well as some Dazzling Diamonds & Crystal Effects around the edge for a little extra detail.

And here is what was inside:

To finish off the whole look I shredded some clear cellophane and added that to the glass as well as the bottom of the box. And no 'cocktail' would be complete without fruit on the edge of the glass!

It was designed as a 'Hen Party Survival Kit' and contained the following:

Red Bull and Chocolate - for energy to survive the night

Chapstick & Breath Mints - for all the frogs the Hen was made to kiss on her night out

Plasters - for the inevitable injuries

Safety Pins - in case of wardrobe malfunctions

Nurofen- for the morning after

I had great fun putting this together, and the hen (and other party guests) thought it was great too!

Materials

Stamps: Cheers to You, Tart & Tangy

Cardstock: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Pink Flamingo DSP

Ink: Stazon, Tempting Turquoise, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

Other: Curly Label Punch, Chit Chat Rub-ons, Real Red 5/8" Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Aquapainter, Blender Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Crystal Effects, Corner Rounder Punch

Cheers to Hens Party's

My best friend since Primary School has her Hen Night tomorrow. I am so excited for her that she has finally found her soul mate and that they will soon join the 'old marrieds' club. Sarah was head Bridesmaid at my wedding 7 years ago and of course organised my hen night. Unfortunately I can't return the favour so instead I wanted to give her something for her night out. This is the card that will go with the gift:

A close up of the detail

And inside the card:

I took my inspiration from a card by MJ Albright, but changed it up a little to include more cocktails

(a very fitting addition for the bride-to-be ;) ). I also made a matching gift, so be sure

to check back on Monday when I will share that here!

Materials

Stamps: Cheers to You

Cardstock: Whisper White, Cameo Coral, Real Red, Pink Flamingo DSP

Ink: Real Red, Summer Sun, Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Grey, Going Grey, Stazon

Other: Real Red 5/8" Ribbon, Twine Thread, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Aquapainter

A Summer Notecard

This is a quick summery notecard I threw together at the weekend (I am in denial that we are in Autumn already) using the fun A Flower for all Seasons stamp set. I think this set is a little overlooked in the catalogue, but I love it's versatility.

This card was inspired by a cute gift box and set of note cards on Dawn Olchefske's blog.

Materials

Stamps: A flower for all Seasons

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal, Whisper White, Tea Party DSP

Ink: Stazon, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal, Almost Amythest

Other: 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Wide Stitched Ribbon, Rhinestone Brad, Aquapainter, Blender Pen

For You

Another card using the great Happy Moments Sale-a-Bration set. I really love the layout of this card with all the different layers. I do however wish that I had added another colour - I just feel like it needs a punch of something a bit brighter...what do you think?

Heres a close up of the ribbon treatment

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Materials

Stamps: For You

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Bella Rose DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink

Other: Choc Chip 5/8" Ribbon, Button Bouquet, Hemp Twine

Birthday Bags

This card was the result of an afternoon experimenting with some tissue paper and the Bitty Birthday stamp set. The stamp image has tissue coming out the top of the gifts bags and I wanted to see if I could replace that with real tissue for a great 3-D look.

I started by stamping the image and cutting out the tissue part of the image. I then took some small squares of tissue and 'scrunched' them to fit behind the bags in the way I wanted. I only had white tissue paper so I simply coloured it using my Stampin' Write Markers. To finish the effect I popped the bags up on Stampin' Dimensionals.

As I chose a really bright colour scheme for the bags, I kept the rest of the card pretty simple. Overall I think the effect works - although it was a little fiddly!

Materials

Stamps: Bitty Birthday, Occasional Greetings

Cardstock: Whisper White, Pink Passion, Green Galore

Ink: Basic Black, Pink Passion, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write markers

Other: Rhinestone Brads, Tissue Paper

Hello There

This card started out completely different and eventually evolved into this. I wasn't too sure about the colour combo to start with, but it has really grown on me!

I really like all the layers on this card, paired with the texture of the kraft cardstock. The little bit of ribbon and Filigree Designer Brad add a nice finishing touch.

Materials

Stamps: Cheep Talk

Cardstock: Kraft, Brilliant Blue, Tangerine Tango, Whisper white, Haiku DSP

Ink: Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip

Other: Filigree Designer Brad, Choc Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch,