Another bow fronted card

I am really enjoying making these cards.

I made this bow fronted card using papers from the Paisley Petals Designer Series paper set and co-ordinated it with Marina Mist card stock and Marina Mist ribbon. The photo is a little unclear as there is a reflection off the acetate sheet. I found a photo on the internet and printed it off and attached it to a piece of Marina Mist cardstock. I have used flowers from my supply cupboard and used the embosslits die Sweetest Stem for the leaves.



For this next cross over card I used the same Designer Series Papers, Paisley Petals.
I cut out the flowers from one of the papers and attached to the band. I also decorated the band using the Lace Ribbon Border punch.

Awaiting order

I am patiently awaiting my order from the 2011/2012 Ideas Book and catalogue to arrive, so in the meantime I have been working on a couple of birthday card ideas for girls. I have used some supplies from my pre Stampin' Up days.


For this first card I used the Round Tab extra large punch to make a bodice shape for the dress. I used the large oval punch to punch out a neckline shape. Then using the scallop oval punch I punced out 6 shapes and arranged them to form a skirt. I have attached pearls around the neckline to become a pearl necklace and scattered a few pearls on the dress.

I made another card using this style, instead of punching out patterned paper for the skirt I used vallum that I had run through the big shot to emboss a pattern. I used pink paper for the bodice and it looked like a ballerina tutu.




For this next card I used multipurpose ashesive sheets and attached cut out paper shapes to form a mosiac pattern. Then I embossed the card so it looked like grout inbetween the tiles and attached a sentiment.

A really easy card to make but I love the effect.

Dunkleys Craft Show

August has been a very busy month for me.

I helped out a friend and fellow Stampin' up Demonstrator, Lisa Bullock, with the Dunkleys Craft Show. It was held on Christchurch on the 19th, 20th and 21st of August.




It was an extremely busy weekend and a great way to promote Stampin' up products.




We were really pleased with our display and got some really good feedback on the items we were showing. It was a great way to provide inspiration to others.

We held a door entry gift basket promotion . We managed to get a wonderful man to draw a name out. The prize went to a lovely lady from Nelson. I am sure she will great enjoyment using the product.

Bow Fronted Card

Today I have been working on Bow Fronted Cards. I attended a card class this morning and this was the style of card we made.

I came home from the class and while I was still motivated I made another card. I used the
Designer Series Paper, Sweet Soiree.

I used the Top Note die to cut out a window in the front of the card, and another Top Note die to be on the inside of the card. I have decorated it with handmade flowers using the
5 Petal flower and Boho Blossom punches. I added a few little butterfies on the front of the card.

To make the bow shape in the front of the card I attached acetate to each side of the front of card.

I am really inspired to make more cards in this style as they are so elegant.

My next project was to make a name tag. I have put a challange out to all the ladies who attend my craft days to make their own name tag, so this my effort.

Again I have used the Designer Series papers, Sweet Soiree and the Top Note die.

Can't wait to see what all the ladies come up with.

Retiring List

It's now time to say goodbye! Hundreds of products from the 2010-2011 Idea book and Catalogue are retiring, and now is the time for you to get them before they are gone.

Click on the picture to view all the retiring products.

If you are interesting in ordering any of the products let me know by emailing me on

paperstylist@gmail.com

I am now taking orders for the new 2011-2012 catalogue, get in early to view the wonderful new colours and products.

Embossed cards

I have been having fun making these cards using the textured embossing folder. This is such an easy card to do, but very effective.

The left card I placed all different shape circles onto the very vanilla card stock then ran it through the embossing folder.

With the right hand card I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment onto Very Vanilla card stock then placed different sized circle and then ran it through the embossing folder.

The texture may not show up too clearly but it gives the card a great affect.

My two daughters were a bit bored the other day so they sat down and had a go at making a card also. They both decided to use the owl punch, looks great.

The ladies at my craft day wanted to have a go at making a triple easle card.

We used the Designer Series papers Elegant Soiree and Very Vanilla and Soft Suede card stock.

The card on the left we used the Beautiful Wings Embosslits dies and the Elegant Bouquet embossing folder.

I really love the Beautiful wings butterflies. They cut and emboss all in one go. So versatile.

With the right hand side of the card I used the bracket from the Hearts & Bracket Originals Dies and once again place some butterflies.

Easel cards

I have been having fun experimenting with easel cards.

This one is a tripple easel card. I have let the centre easel come out a little bit further just to give it a different look.



I have used the Designer Series Papers Love letter. I wasn't too sure how cream and black would go. I was a bit worried it would look a book boring, but the contrast of Cherry Cobbler went well.

I have used flowers from my craft stash and little pearls to support the easel.

I tried a different approach to the easel card and tried a circle card. I used the same layout as above but used the Bigz Dies Scallop Circle and the bracket from the Hearts & Brackets Original Dies.

I enjoy making these cards and can't wait to try some other shapes and designs.