Just Add Ink Challenge 4

This weeks challenge at Just Add Ink is a colour challenge.

At first I was a little hesitant about the colour choices...none of my favourite Designer Series Papers came in these colours so I was a little stumped until I discovered a sheet of Bella Bleu paper that had a soft yellow swirl on it. When I sponged this paper with More Mustard Ink I was delighted with the effect it produced and that became the pleated feature of my layout.

Here are some close ups:

For the script flowers, I stamped onto the Bella Bleu DSP with the En Francais Background stamp in Basic Gray ink. I then punched out scalloped circles and scrunched them before adding to my layout. I was inspired by the vintage book paper I have seen used elsewhere but I wanted a more scrapbook friendly version.

The double stitched ribbon makes it so easy to create a ruffled look on your page. I have just pulled the stitching tight and secured at the back of the ribbon.




Here is a closeup of the sponged DSP. I was so happy with how this looked. I can't wait to try it out again on some of my least favourite papers.

Photo credits for the gorgeous photo of my niece Tammisha go to my sister-in-law Shelley Wendt. She takes the most amazing photos.

Thanks for stopping by

Lisa


Supplies:

Stamps: A Rose is a Rose, Friends 24-7, En Francais, Frames with a Flourish

DSP: Bella Bleu

Cardstock: Kraft, Sage Shadow, Very Vanilla, Basic Gray

Ink: Basic Gray, More Mustard, Rose Red, Sage Shadow

Punches: Scallop Edge, Scallop Circle

Other: Rose Red Double Stitched Ribbon, Basic Gray Marker, Mat Pack, On Board Timeless Type Chipboard , Sponge Daubers

Just Add Ink Challenge 2

The Just Add Ink Challenge this week is to use hearts and I have certainly done that with this page lol.

My mum snapped these pics of hubby and I at my brother's New Years Eve bbq. I love how casual and happy we look together.

Here is a close up of some of the hearts:

I am really loving my heart punches at the moment. Actually I love all my punches.

Thanks for stopping by.

Lisa

Supplies:

Designer Series Paper: Candy Lane

Stamp Sets: Friends 24-7, Big Deal Alphabet

Cardstock: Close to Cocoa

Punches: Heart to Heart, Full Heart, Curly Label, Scallop Border

Other: Close to Cocoa Ink, Chocolate Chip Marker

Just Add Ink Challenge 1

There is a new Australian Stampin' Up! challenge blog Just Add Ink.

They are up to their second challenge now but I was a little slow off the mark and have only just finished the first challenge.

It was a colour challenge to use the colours of their blog on a card, scrapbook page or 3D project.

I chose to do a scrapbook page. I love the colour combination and would never have chosen it without the challenge.

Here is a close up of the big bird from the So Tweet Chipboard.

My journalling strips:

And finally the page. Two of my boys (Matt and Ben) looking angelic.

Supplies used:
Baroque Motifs Stamp Set
On Board So Tweet Chipboard
On Board Timeless Type Chipboard
Whisper White Textured Cardstock
Taken with Teal Cardstock
Many Marvelous Markers
So Saffron Patters Designer Series Paper
Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper
Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper
Chocolate Chip 1" Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Chocolate Chip Ink Pad
Stampin Sponges
Scallop Edge
Crop-a-dile

Now on to their second challenge....

Thanks for stopping by

Lisa

Time to Sale-a-brate

Sale-a-bration has officially arrived and that means fabulous exclusive free stamp sets are available with every $100 customer order placed.

As a Hostess you can earn a free set with $600 in workshop sales as well as earning your own free set with a $100 purchase.

But it gets even better, join my Stampin' Up! team during Sale-a-bration and choose a free catalogue set up to the value of $79.95 to add to the already great value Starter Kit.

The project above is from the Sale-a-bration catalogue. A very sweet way to package a little gift.

Be sure to call me soon to book your Sale-a-bration workshop.

Happy stamping

Lisa

Haitian Disaster relief

From the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Website:

"On 12 January, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope. As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, you can help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this earthquake by purchasing, and more importantly selling, the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set. From now until 28 February 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you sell will be donated to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need".

Click here to see the flyer.

For every I {Heart} Heart stamp set purchased through me I will also be donating my 20% commission to Oxfam.

The I {Heart} Hearts stamp set is available for $42.95 AUD .

To place an order please phone or email me.

Thank you and hopefully together we can contribute to this relief effort.

Lisa

Happy New Year and some scrapping

Happy New Year everyone. I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas and are enjoying the holidays. We are having an at home holiday this year and trying to get some jobs finished around the house. My lovely hubby has already finished painting the front of our house and is now on to building a bedroom for our eldest. He is sooo handy to have around.

I can't wait for the boys to all have their own room. It will make such a difference...some time-out from each other is very important some days lol.

Only problem is that I have to do some major downsizing of my scrapbook supplies so I can fit in my new area. Sam (my now 14 month old) loves to help and as I try and organise he is busily unpacking everything in sight. Sigh. I will get there one day.

I have managed to do a little scrapbooking though and I have a page to share using the Hoppy Memories Scrapbooking Kit from Stampin' Up!.

There is lots of inking and distressing on this one and I have used the Curly Label punch to make a border on my photo mat.

I can hear Sam crying in the background..better run

Happy Scrapping

Lisa

The new Summer Mini Catalogue from Stampin' Up! was released on Tuesday. Click the link on my sidebar to view the catalogue on line or if you would prefer your own copy just drop me a line and I will get one out to you in the mail.

Sale-a-bration is coming up in late January through to March as well so if you would like to earn yourself a free stamp set with every $100 spent be sure to book your workshop soon.

We demonstrators have had a preview of the stamp sets and all 4 are absolutely gorgeous....so many possibilities. As a Hostess you also receive a free set with $600 in sales at your workshop so what are you waiting for contact me now to book your workshop.

I was a bit late with my Summer Mini Pre-order so I am hoping my new stamps will arrive so I can have a play with them this weekend. There are lots of gorgeous new accessories in the catalogue too so stay tuned for some more product shares next week.

Happy stamping

Lisa