Chalkboard Technique

Have you all noticed at how popular and on trend currently the black board and chalk look is?? well when i saw this weeks challange over at CAS-ual Fridays was black and white plus 1… you all just know what i thought of straight away – yep you guessed it Chalk board technique..
if you would like to take part in the challenge click on the image below

There are several ways to create the technique..
1- stamp image using SU white craft ink (101731 @ £6.95)
2 – stamp image in white craft ink then heat emboss with white embossing powder
3 – stamp image in versamark ink then heat emboss with white powder.
i used option 3 for my card take a look:

Its quite popular to add a white border around the edge this can be done with a white gel pen, i opted to pierce all round my edges. To give the look of a real chalk board i gently sponged around the edges with white craft ink, over my sentiment and around my punched out flower…

Ive also flicked white embossing powder over my card then heated the card from behind..

So my plus 1 was Pink… i just love Melon Mambo and black together…


I couldnt resist adding a butterfly with some bling
Heres what i used:
Bloomin Marvelous stamp set and Vintage Verses both FREE during Sale a Bration, Basic Black, Whisper white and Melon Mambo card stock and ink, Craft stampin’ ink pad, Elegant buttterfly punch, Bitty Butterfly punch, white embossing powder, paper piercing tool (126189 @ £3.50) and Essentials Paper Piercing pack (126187 @ £7.25)
Interested in any Stampin’ Up! products ive used today, I would love to order them for you, Delivery is £4.95 to any UK address. call or email me with your order or with any questions or for advice, im always happy to help…
tel (+44) 01842 828643
email laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk
Thank you for coming bye today..
Laura xx

Perfect Blossoms

Hi Crafters 

Thank you for Coming by today, Saturday is here and i have a day of crafting planned.... today Im showing you a card using the same design from a card i showed you earlier this week...

take a look...

This time Ive used Stippled Blossoms stamp set with Pink Pirouette, Primrose Petals and Old Olive... I do love these colours together ..

I saw the idea of using the First Edition DSP on the net... and thought it looked really good stamped on.. (sorry i cant remember where i saw it so i can give the designer credit)...

I do love the Satin stitched ribbon... it really does bow lovely... and i just couldnt resist using my bitty butterfly punch ...

What i used:

Primrose Petals, Old Olive and Pink Pirouette card stock and Ink, First Edition DSP, Primrose petals Satin stitched ribbon, Vintage Verses stamp Set FREE during sale-a-bration, Stippled Blossoms stamp set, Bitty Butterfly punch, Itty bitty punch, 7/8th" Scallop circle punch.

Interested in anything i have made or used today?? please dont hesitate to contact me i would love to help you, I pride myself on excellent and fast customer service - call me on 01842 828643 or email on laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk 

Sale-a-Bration is still going strong dont miss out on earning FREE goodies for every £45 order, and even more FREEBIES when you host a party... call or email me for all the details or questions.

Thank you for coming by today, Laura xx

Bloomin' Pretty crown

Happy Friday Crafters....

wow hasnt this week flown??? for me it has ive been really busy this week with the day job so glad its friday... the weekend means one thing chillax and CRAFT!!! tehehehe and i have lots planned but most excitingly the flyers for my next all day class... watch this space for more details soon :)

So i came across two challenges i loved so i decided to design and make a card to combine the 2...
EDITED:
TO ADD TO 3RD CHALLENGE AS RECOMMENDED TO ME BY MYNETTE
3rd challenge is over at Inkspirational

take a look:

The first challenge is over at  Colour Q click on the pic to take yourself straight to the challenge

the second is over at Make my Monday which their challenge this week is to include a 'Charm'

click on the link to take you to that challenge..

http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk

heres a closer look

I am loving how spring like and zesty these colours are... roll on some spring sunshine :)

Heres what i used:

Raspberry ripple, Primrose Petals, Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral Ink and Card Stock, Lucky limeade ruffled ribbon, 

Paper Doilies from the new Spring & Summer Cattie, Curly Label punch, Itty Bitty punch, Crown Charm from my stash, 

Stamp sets- All FREE during sale-a-bration - Vintage Verses and Bloomin Marvelous.

Dont miss out on the Spring and Summer cattie or sale-a-bration leaflet... call or send me an email and i'll happily post you one out.. :) 

Interested in anything i have made or used today?? please dont hesitate to contact me i would love to help you, I pride myself on excellent and fast customer service - call me on 01842 828643 or email on laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk 

Sale-a-Bration is still going strong dont miss out on earning FREE goodies for every £45 order, and even more FREEBIES when you host a party... call or email me for all the details or questions.

Thank you for coming by today, Laura xx

A Perfect Vintage Verse

  

Hi crafters and thank you for coming bye today...

Heres the card i promised to show you from monday using the Delicate Doilies Sizzlits.... Its a card i made at a recent training day.. showcasing the Stamp sets you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-Bration ... The set used is Vintage Verses i just love this set.. actually the more i play with my free goodies the more i fall in love with them all... 

The Background with the doilie is made by making a Doilie out of Vellum (106584) then applying Tombo glue, but letting the tombo dry so the doilie is removable (you can then reuse and reuse the doile) lay the doile on the background card stock in this case its Early Espresso, the tombo will hold the doile in place while you spritz with Vanilla Smooch Spritz (118772) gently remove the doile and set to dry... and voila you have your background :) 

Heres a closer look:

I love Rich Razzleberry but im lovin' it even more teamed with the Early Espresso and Sahara Sand, and not forgetting a hint of First Edition DSP (121878) 

What i used to make this card: Sale-a-Bration 'Vintage Verses' Stamp set, Delicate Doiles Sizzlits, Bitty Butterfly Punch, 7/8th" scallop circle punch, Glimmer card stock, Rich Razzleberry ink, card stock and stiched grosgrain ribbon, Early espresso and Sahara Sand card stock, and Pearl basic Jewels (119247), Itty Bitty Punch. 

Interested in anything i have made or used today?? please dont hesitate to contact me i would love to help you, I pride myself on excellent and fast customer service - call me on 01842 828643 or email on laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk 

Sale-a-Bration is still going strong dont miss out on earning FREE goodies for every £45 order, and even more FREEBIES when you host a party... call or email me for all the details or questions.

Dont forget Valentines Day and Mothers Day is fast approaching - Hint Hint to your 'Love' / Son or Daughter that a Stampin' Up! Voucher would be such a lovely gift... hehehe... give him or her my details, I will then make a Gift card to go with your voucher, post it to them recorded delivery... all he or she has to do is sign the card and give it to you.... all you then have do to is be surprised :) and then email me with your order.... Vouchers available in £10, £15, £20 etc values.

Thank you for coming by today, Laura xx