Simple Hexagonal Tealight Holder bag

I wanted to show you one of my favourite bags, although it may be a box. It is a tealight holder which I make when I need a gorgeous quick pressie or table gift. The box/bag was created by pootles. It is gorgeous and so easy to make. 

I created a cute christmas version using the 'All is Bright' DSP paper and the 'itty bitty greetings' stamp set. The brilliant thing about the light bulb paper is that they are all random so the direction is not important. My second example was using the 'Frosted Floral DSP'. I love the colours and it shimmers.

Dimensions and Directions

Piece of Designer Series Paper – 5 3/4" x 4″ (14.5cm x 10cm)

Score on the LONG side at 7/8", 1 3/4", 2 5/8", 3 1/2", 4 3/8", 5 1/4″ (2.3cm, 3.6cm, 6.9cm, 9.2cm, 11.5, 13.8cm)

Score on the SHORT side at 7/8", 3″ (2.3cm, 7.5cm)

The video below shows the instructions for the bag. The video below shows the supplies needed.

I hope that you like it. I am going to make some more for a craft fair. Enjoy watching. 

Simple Bridesmaid Thank You card

A few weeks ago I created a Bridesmaid Thank You card using the 'Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper.' I used the 'Detailed with Love' stamps to create the thank you. I love the card with the gorgeous simplicity of the detailed oval frame. I popped it up with foam adhesive strips, it creates a beautiful 3D card, which I think looks better than a store bought.

However, there are only a few oval shapes in each pack, therefore, I have created an alternative card using silver foil, and using the stamps from the Wonderful Moments stamp set. I think that it looks fabulous with the foil and the colours can be matched with the colours chosen for the wedding or bridesmaid dresses. 

 The video below shows how to make the card and the second shows supplies needed to create the card, their is a detailed supply list below.

Dimensions

Thick Whisper White Card Stock - 14.5 x 22cm folded at 10.5

Silver Foil - 12.5 x 8.5cm

Whisper White cardstock x 2 - 12x8 cm

Pool Party Cardstock - 12.5 x 8.5cm

I think nay bridesmaid would love to receive this card. I think it is a really cute card. I hope you like it. I am looking forward to tomorrow when the new Autumn/Winter Catalogue goes is released, it is fabulous. 

Chase and Follow your dreams

This has to be the most perfect stamp set ever! it is amazing, it is deffnetly one that everyone should have. It is not overly complicated, it is easy to use and would be a fab addition to any stash. This set was definitely the first on my list when I saw the new catalogue at OnStage in April. I have to say Stampin' Up! have created lots of gorgeous sets but this takes the biscuit.

It lends it self to be used with lots of different techniques, from embossing, to colouring on the stamp with Stampin' Markers or cutting the feathers and using blends to add colour. I also used pigment powders and have a plan to use gilding flakes. I have seen so many beautiful cards. The video below shows the gorgeousness of the stamp set and some of the cards I have used making it.

I have a new box of Autumn Winter Catalogue items, I have to test them out, I am so excited to show you what I have selected and what I am planning to make with them.

Its an Animal Expedition

I have to confess I love the animal expedition paper, I have two packs, it is definitely going to be a pack which I will hoard.It is gorgeous, I love all the papers. The stamps are gorgeous too, they look good with different colouring methods, whether it is Blends, Stampin' markers or watercolours. The dies cut the papers and the stamps and their is a fabulous trick to have the animals facing both ways, rather than just one. If you hold the papers up to the light you can see the outline and place the die on and then I suggest keeping it in place with Washy tape. To reverse stamp i used my Stamparutus to line up where | wanted my image and stamped on to a large flat stamp.

You could easily create so many cards just using the stamp set, or papers, the fussy cutting is not so difficult. As a suite it does come in to its own if you add it all together, the ribbon is gorgeous and you can create stunning leaf collages. 

All thats missing is a monkey! But the other animals are super cute. Which is your favourite?

Babies and a little wild!

One of my favourite sets to make baby cards (hatching cards) and childrens cards is the little wild set. I love the little animals, the stamp creates an image of the front and back of the animals and they have a matching die.The dies not only cut out the shapes but it also creates a little tag which can be removed, extra bonus!

The videos below show the stamp set and the items I have made.

I love this set. It is perfect for so many cute ideas. I have another set to show you on Thursday!