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Seaside Notions

Published on November 27, 2019November 11, 2019 by Vicky WrightLeave a comment

G’Day Stampers,

Today I am sharing with you one of the cards we created sometime ago with the lovely Seaside Notions Stamp Set. I love this set & have to stop myself from using it all the time. Do you find yourself going to use the same set all the time!

The background has been created with Inks & an Aqua Painter onto Shimmery White Cardstock.

I will say that I was more than happy with how it turned out considering I wasn’t sure what I was doing when I first started out but went along with an idea I had in my head!

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609. Happy Birthday – Seaside Notions

It’s Your Day…

Published on July 26, 2017August 15, 2017 by Vicky Wright2 Comments

… Make a Splash!

I’m just loving this cute little stamp set “Message in a Bottle“. So many ideas, so little time! It is perfect for all occasions! In fact, when I first saw this stamp set, I knew what I had to create with it. It has taken me some time, but am happy with the result.

I wanted to show my “Cards @ Toogoom” class how much fun it is to play with the Watercolour Paper , Aqua Painters & water & I mean water as we really wet our paper. It also doubled as my card for our challenge over on our FB Page.

I did start out sponging Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette & Night of Navy but it wasn’t giving me the result I wanted so I switched over to Powder Pink, Fresh Fig & Tranquil Tide! I then watched the magic happen as no 2 pieces will ever end up the same.

Splotches of water was then splashed over the dry Watercolour Paper to take some of the water away. I splashed the Clear Wink of Stella over the top before die cutting with the Stitched Shapes Framelits by running through the Big Shot.

I used Archival Basic Black Ink to stamp my mermaid onto Watercolour Paper. She was coloured with Powder Pink (skin), Lemon Lime Twist (hair), Fresh Fig (cap & bra) & Tranquil Tide for the tail along with an Aqua Painter. Between the colouring of different inks, I let them dry as I didn’t want the colours to run into each other.

The background was embossed with the Seaside TIEF by running a piece of the Thick Whisper White through the Big Shot & adhered to the Base Card – Powder Pink.

To download your free tutorial click on the link below. It includes measurements (metric & imperial) & products used to create my card.

Until next time, Happy Stampin’

247. It’s Your Day, Make a Splash – Message in a Bottle

SSC 241…

Published on February 7, 2012June 9, 2014 by Vicky Wright6 Comments

This is the card I created fo rthe new challenge over at Stamping 411. As soon as I saw this sketch, I knew what I wanted to use & how it should look when I finished. I wanted to try & create a shabby chic/vintage type card. I think I have succeeded in getting the results I had in my head.

As usual the operators have provided us with all the basic measurements – all the hard work has been done for us –

Measurements –
Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored and folded in half at 4 1/4″ – Very Vanilla
Layer 2: 4 x 5 1/4″ – Soft Suede
Layer 3: 4″ x 1 1/2″ – DSP
Layer 4: 2 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ – DSP
Layer 5: 2 3/8″ x 2 1/8″ – Very Vanilla

I Heat Embossed my image onto the piece of Soft Suede using Versamark & Clear Embossing Powder.

Envelope & Inside Card…

I adhered the DSP to a piece of Pink Pirouette so that I didn’t have the DSP straight onto the Soft Suede & to break the colours up a little. I think it looks pretty with the little bit of Pink Pirouette showing as a small edge. I then adhered this piece to the embossed piece using Snail Adhesive.

The Ribbon was adhered across the top part of the DSP & ends tucked under. The whole piece was then adhered to the Base Card – Very Vanilla using Snail Adhesive.

Stamping the image onto the small piece using Versamark & Soft Suede Inks, I Heat Embossed it. Using my Aqua Painter, I gently coloured the images with Pink Pirouette & Wild Wasabi Inks. I nearly left the leaves clear, but after looking at it for a little time, decided to go ahead & colour them. I like the little bit of green in the card!
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Close Up of Clear Embossing & Flowers…

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I applied Pearls to the centres of some of the flowers & adhered both pieces to the card as per the sketch. I found a couple of small Butterflies that were in my packet of Pink Pirouette already cut out, so I used them on the card. The large Butterfly was adhered with Multipurpose Glue & 2 small Pearls applied to the centre. The Butterflies had been cut using the Beatuiful Wings Embosslits Dies.

I stamped my sentiment direct onto a piece of Very Vanilla using my SU Marker – Soft Suede, punched with the Modern Label Punch, dabbed a little Pink Pirouette around the edges, adhered to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals & adhered the small butterfly to the sentiment. I applied 3 small Pearls to the punched piece – 1 in the centre of the Butterfly & 2 to replace the “o” in the words.

Lastly, I tied a bow & applied to the card with Mini Glue Dots.

When I saw this sketch, it is very similar to a scrapbook layout I have completed for a class I have this month, which I will post once the class is finished.

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Elements of Style, A Word for You

Ink – Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede, Versamark, Wild Wasabi

Cardstock – Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede

DSP – Beau Chateau

Embosslits Dies – Beautiful Wings

Punches – Modern Label

Ribbon – 1/2″ Seam Binding – Very Vanilla

Accessories – Aqua Painter, Snail Adhesive, Heat Tool,

Pearls, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SU Marker – Soft Suede

Until next time, Enjoy!

‘Tis the Season…

Published on October 6, 2011June 9, 2014 by Vicky Wright1 Comment

I wanted to create another card for the current challenge over at Sunny Challenges & Creations and with Christmas fast approaching, thought it best to try & start on my Christmas Cards. In fact, I was going to use this set on my first card, but changed my mind as I went to select my stamp set!

It is not too late to link your creation with Mr Linky. We would love to see what you create!

All measurements may be found in this posting. All I’ve done is changed my colours around. In fact, they are completely different!

I stamped my image onto Very Vanilla Cardstock using Chocolate Chip Ink. Grabbing my Aqua Painter, I coloured the image using Olive Olive, Chocolate Chip & a touch of Riding Hood Red Inks. The bird I left except for his little beak & feet.

I coloured some Basic Rhinestones with a permanent red marker & applied them over the berries. Am not sure if I like the final result, but they are there to stay.

I adhered this piece to a piece of Riding Hood Red Cardstock, then to DSP, Very Vanilla Cardstock, DSP & finally to the Base Card – Chocolate Chip using Snail Adhesive.

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Beautiful Season

Ink – Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red

Cardstock – Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red

DSP – Letters to Santa

Accessories – Snail Adhesive, Basic Rhinestones, Aqua Painter

Non-SU – Permanent Marker – Red

Until next time, Enjoy!

SSC 217…

Published on August 24, 2011June 9, 2014 by Vicky Wright5 Comments

I am in the middle of doing Wedding Reception Stationery so shouldn’t really be doing any cards, let along attempt sketches, but while the paint is drying, the mouse will play. Anyhow, I have to make the bride & groom a “Congratulations” Card, so this is a good excuse!

This card has been created for the challenge over at Stamping 411 I finally inked a stamp set which has been sitting on my shelf for a little time now. After seeing it in ink, I now have a million ideas to use it, but alas as it is a Hotess Set, so will be retiring at the end of the month.

This week Stamping 411 not only have 2 sketches but they have a “Contest” so to speak. The winner will receive a FREE Level 3 Hostess Set from the previous Idea Book & Catalogue – “Playful Pieces“.

If I get the time, I will attempt to have a go at the other sketch too, as a few ideas popped into my head while making the card for #2 sketch

As always, measurements have been supplied for us –

Base: 11 x 4 1/4″, scored and folded in half at 5 1/2″ – Basic Black

Layer 2: 5 x 3 3/4″ – Riding Hood Red

Layer 3: 4 7/8″ x 3 5/8″ – DSP

Layer 4: 3 1/8″ x 4 1/8″ – Basic Black

Layer 5: 3×4″ – Very Vanilla

Layer 6: Ribbon or cardstock

Layer 7: ANY shape punch

I stamped my images direct onto Very Vanilla Cardstock using Basic Black Ink. Thinking I would try something a little different & not do the 2-step stamping technique onto the image, I coloured the images using my Aqua Painter, Riding Hood Red & Crumb Cake Inks. I think it come out ok. I very roughly coloured the images, as I think the stamp set calls for that, not to keep your colouring within the lines, so to speak!

I put the card through the Bigshot using Embossing Folder – Perfect Polka Dots, layered it to Basic Black, then to DSP & then to Riding Hood Red Cardstock. A piece of Ribbon was adhered across the bottom about 1/4 way up & a bow tied.

I stamped my sentiment using Basic Black Ink onto Very Vanilla, punched using Oval Punch & run it through the Bigshot, again using the same Embossing Folder. The piece was then adhered to a piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock which had been punched using the Scallop Oval Punch. I adhered to the card using SU Dimensionals.

The whole piece was then adhered to the Base Card – Basic Black.

For my inside, I did the 2-Step Stamping Technique using Basic Black, Riding Hood Red & Crumb Cake Inks onto Very Vanilla, adhered to layer of Riding Hood Red Cardstock & then to the Base Card.

What looks like a hard sketch, is really a great one to do!

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Fast & Fabulous, Oval All

Inks – Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Crumb Cake

Cardstock – Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red, Blasic Black

DSP – Love Letter

Embossing Folder – Perfect Polka Dots

Punches – Oval, Scallop Oval

Ribbon – 1/8″ Taffeta – Basic Black

Accessories – SU Dimensionals, Bigshot, Snail Adhesive, Aqua Painter

Until next time, Enjoy!

SSC214…

Published on August 3, 2011June 9, 2014 by Vicky Wright7 Comments

For a card which started out as a bit of an idea in my head, it turned into a very complicated one. After colouring, ripping, tearing, stamping, then stamping, colouring, inking, embossing I think I am happy with the final result but….

The card was created from the challenge over at Stamping 411 and you know wthat that means – All measurements have been done for you.

Here’s some possible measurements to get you started:

1.Layer One – Card Base cut at 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded

2.Layer Two – 4 x 5.25”

3.Layer Three – Die Cut or other Shape – approximately 3.5”

4.Layer Four – 3.25”

5.Layer Five – 3”

I cut my 2nd layer using Whisper White Cardstock, stamped using my SU Wheel & Basic Grey Ink. It has been so long since I have used a Wheel that I quiet enjoyed it again & must remember to use them more often. I randomly coloured the image using my Aqua Painter & Pink Pirouette Ink. I wasn’t too concerned about going out of the lines or how I coloured it as I think it looks a little better this way. This was adhered to my base card – Pink Pirouette Cardstock.

I cut my 3rd layer using Pink Pirouette Cardstock but didn’t do a border as it looked a little too much when I did, so I skipped it. I do hope the operators will forgive me for this. I then stamped the flower images using Basic Grey & Pink Pirouette Inks stamping randomly over Whisper White Cardstock. This piece was run through my Bigshot using Embossing Folder – Perfect Polka Dots. I adhered this to a piece of Basic Grey, adhered to the Pink Pirouette, added a piece of Satin Ribbon, tied a bow & then adhered to the base card. I applied Basic Pearls to the middle of the flowers.

Now you ask how could this take me hours to create & finish, but believe me it did! I nearly gave in a number of times, but wouldn’t let it get the better of me. This is for a special 50th Birthday. I know it has no greeting, etc but I like them to be blank sometimes, especially for such a special occasion!

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Vintage Vogue

Ink – Basic Grey, Pink Pirouette

Cardstock – Pink Pirouette, Basic Grey Whisper White

Embossing Folder – Perfect Polka Dots

Ribbon – 5/8″ Satin Pretty in Pink

Wheel – Very Vintage

Accessories – Snail Adhesive, Bigshot, Basic Pearls, Aqua Painter

Now, I must go & do what I am supposed to be doing – printing & creating invitations!

Until next time, Enjoy!

Challenge 126…

Published on June 25, 2011June 9, 2014 by Vicky Wright1 Comment

Challenge 126 for my Yahoo group is all about Animal Antics.

We have to create a card, scrapook page or projcet that features an animal – even bugs are allowed.

I wasn’t going to do it as I seemed to have so many ideas going around in my head that I was getting a little confused, but then wanted to try a Criss-Cross Card. I’ve never done one of these previously. I have seen them around “blog world” for some time. As usual, I’ve adapted my card to fit the Australian standard envelope.

Once I put the Card together, I adhered Ribon around the bottom half & tied a bow. I stamped my image onto a piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock using Basic Black Ink. I coloured the image using my Aqua Painter, Basic Grey & Rose Red Inks. This was adhered to a piece of Rose Red Cardstock. Using SU Dimensionals, the whole piece was placed on the front of the card just a little off centre.

For the inside of my card, I again stamped the image in the bottom right hand side on Very Vanilla Cardstock & coloured the same as the front. I sponged Rose Red around the end of the Very Vanilla Cardstock using my SU Sponges & Pastels. This piece was adhered to a piece of Pumpkin Pie Caardsock. Using Rose Red Re-Inker, I dyed 2 flowers & kept one of them the natural colour. I adhered these together & mounted top left hand side of the card ensuring that the flower was not too far over so that I couldn’t slide the card into its pocket. A Basic Pearl was stuck in the middle.

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Pun Fun

Ink – Rose Red, Basic Grey, Basic Black

Cardstock – Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red

DSP – Sweet & Sour Speciality

Ribbon – 5/8″ Organza – Whisper White

Accessories – Multipurpose Glue, Basic Pearls, Flowers, SU Sponge, Aqua Painter, Pastels

Until next time, Enjoy!

SSC 199…

Published on April 17, 2011June 9, 2014 by Vicky Wright8 Comments

I know, 2 days in a row, wonders will never cease!

Today’s card is taken from the sketch challenge over at Stamping 411 They always have a great sketch, not to mention the measurements!

Layer 1: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″ – Very Vanilla

Layer 2: 4 x 5-1/4″ – Wild Wasabi
Layer 3: 2-3/4 x 3-1/4″ – Rose Red
Layer 4: 2-5/8 x 3-1/8″ – Watercolour Paper

I stamped random images from “Growing Green” onto Wild Wasabi Cardstock, using Wild Wasabi Ink.

I stamped the same image onto Water Colour Paper in Chocolate Chip Ink & using my Aqua Painter, coloured the image with Wild Wasabi Ink. The flower image was stamped onto a scrap of Water Colour Paper again using Chocolate Chip Ink, coloured it with Rose Red Ink & my Aqua Painter. I cut around the flower & adhered it to the Water Colour Paper using SU Dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment in Chocolate Chip Ink.

I adhered this to a piece of Rose Red Cardstock, tied my ribbon across the top & adhered the whole section to my base card which is Very Vanilla Cardstock.

Supplies –
Stamp Set – Great Friend, Growing Green
Ink – Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock – Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi, Rose Red, Watercolour Paper
Ribbon – 3/7″ Taffeta Real Red
Accessories – Multipurpose Glue, SU Dimensionals, Aqua Painter

Until next time, Enjoy!

Note Cards…

Published on March 29, 2011June 9, 2014 by Vicky Wright2 Comments

I had to quickly make a couple of cards the other day. I love these for notes to friends or customers.

I decided to use the current “IN Colours” & Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set, along with my Aqua Painter. This is the end result.

Coloured Card – 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″

Whisper White Card – 3 3/8″ x 5 3/8″

I stamped the images onto Whisper White using my Versamark Ink Pad. After applying White Embossing Powder over the images, I heated these with my Heat Tool.

I then decided to colour the flower images using my Aqua Painter & to match the inks with the “In Colour” Cardstock.

Once dry, I adhered the Whisper White to the Coloured Card Stock.

All in all, a great way to create some quick cards. In fact, they were posted the same day & now it is back to the drawing board for more ideas.

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Fifth Avenue Floral

Inks – Blusing Bride, Peach Parfait, Concord Crush, Poppy Parade, Versamark

Cardstock – Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, Concord Crush

Accessories – Embossing Powder – White, Snail Glue, Aqua Painter, Heat Tool

Until next time, Enjoy!

Thinking of You…

Published on January 23, 2011June 9, 2014 by Vicky Wright12 Comments

It has been a couple of days since my last post. I have been busy out in the garden, but now it is just too hot again, so with all housework, etc completed, music in the backbround, Tennis on TV – sound turned down, and my stamps everywhere, I can play! What better way to spend Sunday arvo, except the beach or maybe fishing!

The inspiration for this card comes from the new sketch over at Stamping 411 and I have combined my group’s weekly challenge where we have to make a Sympathy card – see Here for the 1st card posted.

Again Stamping 411 have supplied the measurements for the sketch –

Base: 11 x 4 1/4″, scored and folded in half at 5 1/2″

Layer 2: 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″ *** note: this is an extra layer, you could skip this one.. 😀
Layer 3: 5 1/4″ x 4″
Layer 4: 3 3/4″ x 3″
Layer 5: 3 5/8″ x 2 1/2″

For my card I used the Bigshot, Embossing Folder – Perfect Polka Dots – I am loving this folder, but you have probably guessed by now – and embossed Whisper White Cardstock.

Taking a piece of Watercolour Paper, I randomly applied Shimmer Paint and allowed to dry. If you are too impatient, this is where your Heat Tool comes in handy, but I am happy to do something else while waiting for Shimmer Paint to dry. Wipe your Embossing Buddy over the Paper. With your image, stamp over Watercolour Paper using Versamark. While still wet, apply Embossing Powder – White, over the image. Tap excess into your Tray, and heat image using your Heat Tool. I love embossing as I love to watch the Powder change colour….

Using an Aqua Painter and Poppy Parade, colour your image. This is the best part, as you can pick up the ink and with your Painter, lighten or darken your image until you are happy with the result. I kept mine light as I wanted to keep the whole card very clean. I then stamped my sentiment directly over the Shimmer.

I’ve found using Shimmer Paint, even the bright colour inks will look soft once stamped. It also gives a completely different to Watercolour Paper.

Adhere this stamped paper to Poppy Parade Cardstock. Adhere ribbon to the Embossed Whisper White RHS and adhere Poppy Parade to this piece of Cardstock. Tie bow and adhere to card.