marvelous mannequins

These cards were an experiment with coordinating inks and cardstock, i think they came out ok! 

This card was inspired by my wonderful upliner, Bekka. The flowers are cut using the Flower Daisies #2 Die and finsihed off with a dab of shimmer paint. The card base is cut using the Big Shot Top Note die and made into an easle card. I covered the vintage wallpaper embossing folder with concord crush ink and embossed the top note before sticking it onto the pre folded base card. It has been finished off with a greeting in curly and cute stamp set 'congratulations' in daffodil delight ink.

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Easter Treats

Just had to quickly share these with you! My Easter Treats for the kids. They are so easy to make with the delish Top Note die, Oval Punch, Circle Punches and a celo bag inside filled with choc buttons. I can't wait to see the kids faces

Alternative Punch Art

Ever wondered what other things you can do with those Stampin' Up! punches? Well, I sat down the other day in desperate need of inspiration, so I got out my punches and started popping out shapes. I found myself making rosebuds from birds (pic to follow soon and they are now on a card I'm putting together for my Aunts' wedding anniversary) cupcakes from tabs and scalloped circles and many more.

How about you? Got any ideas, ever made something completely different from a punch?

i'm having so much fun with the scalloped envelope die, i love the versatility of it. Would  you ever imagine that you could make a box, basket, business card holder and so much more from and envelope die?

After going to the Peterborough Training Event on Sunday I'm busting with inspiration and ideas. There I met some amazing ladies and swapped some beautiful cards, all with designed with the new mini catalogue in mind.
I have to admit that this is not my own design but at least it is all my own work! I just love the beautiful wings embosslits. it's surprisingly easy to make and assemble. Here I have used Elegant Soiree papers and whisper white grosgrain ribbon and a touch of sparkle here and there with some rhinestones on the butterflies.

first post on my new blog!

Hi to anyone reading this, my first post!