Artistic Birthday

I hosted a Shoebox Swap for my downline (and anyone else interested in participating) after my Team Meeting on Sunday, and this was my swap card. I really enjoyed stamping with everyone, and trying out stamp sets I don't have (yet...). My card features Artistic Etchings, some of the new In Colours, and the 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch (yay!). I created a patterned background by stamping different images with different ink colours and also used the stamp set for my focal image layered with a Filigree Brad, and the new scallop circle which works perfectly with the 1 3/4" circle punch. The sentiment is from Occasional Quotes, a new Level 3 Hostess set. This colour combination came from the new Colour Coach, which I love!

Stamps: Artistic Etchings, Occasional Quotes
Inks: Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait, Concord Crush
Cardstock: Pear Pizazz, Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Punches: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, Scallop Trim edge punch, Modern Label punch
Other: Filigree Brad

Birthday Wishes - Hello, Goodbye

This week for the Stampin' Connecition (Stampin' Up! Demonstrator site) Card Sketch Challenge, Carole'Anne created a sketch for us to use... I decided to use it to create one of the cards we'll be making at my Hello, Goodbye Party this weekend. I still have room for you to come, but only those who have already registered will get the Early Bird goody bags. I really like this set (Artistic Etchings) even though I wouldn't say it's my normal style. I alse really like this colour combination using several of the new Core Colours (Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight and Early Expresso). I created a fork bow with the new Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta ribbon.

Stamps: Artistic Etchings, Occasional Quotes
Inks: Marina Mist, Early Expresso
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Early Expresso, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla
Other: Pinking Hearts Edge punch, Silver Brads, Flat-Backed Pearls, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Newsprint DSP

Happy  Stamping,

Liz Goldhawk

Take Two for my Sketch...

I wanted to do another card for my sketch challenge this week, since my first one didn't have the accent elements shown... so here it is again! This is the second card we'll be making at my Sneak Peek night tomorrow. It features a new stamp set that co-ordinates with several punches called Perfect Punches, a Level Two hostess set called Fancy Flowers, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta ribbon and the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions folder. I also used new colours (Early Expresso, Cherry Cobbler and Daffodil Delight). This colour combination came directly from the new Colour Coach which I love!

Sneak Peek & Info Night!

I'm having a free Sneak Peek night for the new catalogue this Sunday, June 27th @ 7:00pm! We'll be making this card full of new or returning items (Baha Breeze cardstock and ink, Pear Pizazz cardstock and ink, Early Expresso ink, Artistic Etchings Stamp set, Scalloped Rectangle Clearlit, & Greenhouse Gala DSP) plus another project showcasing new items! I'll also be sharing information about the Mini Starter Kit, and I'm looking forward to a Shoebox Swap with some of my guests after the Sneak Peek portion of the evening.

If you'd like to come, I have a couple spots left. You can e-mail me for more details... please register by June 25th.

Sketch #90

I've got a card sketch today... for any SU! Demonstrator friends, it's also the card sketch challenge for this week at Stampin' Connection. If you're my friend, you can click on me, then look at my discussions, and you should be able to find it. If you search the Discussions for SCCSC22, you can find it that way too!

I've been playing with my pre-order, and I couldn't resist using my new Artistic Etchings stamp set, along with a colour combo I found on the new Colour Coach (which I love!!!). Hopefully you can see that I was inspired by the sketch, even though I didn't incorporate three of anything on the main panel.

The Eiffel Tower and patterned circle I stamped on the card base are both from Artistic Etchings. The thank you sentiment is from a beautiful new Level 1 Hostess Set (Because I Care) and I got it for free! If you'd like to get this set for free, you can join my team with the Mini Starter Kit for just $119 and order the New Colour Kit (6 new inkpads and a pack of 6 ass't colours) by June 30th to get Because I Care for Free! You can choose from several of the Sneak Peek sets in your Mini Starter Kit (including Artistic Etchings) as well. Anyone in Canada can join my team... please ask me for more details if you're interested!

Stamps: Artistic Etchings, Because I Care

Inks: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive

Other: Top Note Big Shot die

Last Chance Accessories!

I'm doing my best to use up most of these Last Chance items I still have in my stash... this made a little dent on my Felt Fusion supply, but I think they'll be ending up in my goody bags for my Hello, Goodbye Party. Some of these items are on sale too (Kraft Corduroy Buttons, Circle Designer Brads, Dusty Durango ink pad and cardstock)! This card is based on a sketch by Alex Hobson for a Stampin' Connection challenge.

Stamps: Full of Life, Boho Blooms (last chance)

Inks: VersaMark, Dusty Durango (last chance)

Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, Dusty Durango (both are last chance)

Accessories (all last chance): Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain ribbon, Circle Brad, Felt Fusion, Kraft Corduroy Brad

Other: White Stampin' Emboss powder, Scallop Oval Frame Big Shot Die

More from your Punches - Sweet Peas

These Sweet Peas are made from the Butterfly Punch (punch cardstock, get it wet and crumple it up, uncrumple, fold in half and pinch and/or roll the bottom and let them dry). The leaves and buds are made from the 5 Petal Flower punch in the same way, and I just cut strips of cardstock for the stems and tendrils. The sentiment is from Watercolor Trio.

I wanted to make this card at the Technique Class last weekend, but the Sweet Peas took too long to dry!

Stamps: Watercolor Trio
Ink: Old Olive
Cardstock: Kraft, Whisper White, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Orchid Opulence (Last Chance List), Melon Mambo
Other: Top Note Big Shot die, Mini Glue Dots, Cottage Wall DSP (Last Chance List)