Monday Colour Challenge with the Tranquil Thoughts Stamp Set

Hello Everyone,

This week’s colour challenge….

  • Garden Green
  • Mango Melody
  • Flirty Flamingo

It was so tempting to get out the Friendly Flamingo stamp set, instead I turned the the Tranquil Thoughts stamp set.

I’ve used this before for a challenge, but this time I am using some of the additional dies in the bundle too.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

Adding the ink with a blending brush brings out the embossed detail from the die.

Here’s a close up of the original sample. Which is your favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code F2QFV2PT when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Quick Masculine Card with the Loyal Leaves stamp set

Hello Everyone,

Who loves leaves? I do… They are so pretty and also great for masculine cards too!

I’ve made this card for the #sucolourchallenge! This month’s selection is:

  • Basic Grey
  • Real Red
  • Pretty Peacock
  • Merry Merlot

See how I made this card in my video tutorial….

So which version do you prefer?

Here’s a close up of the original sample!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code F2QFV2PT when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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The Project Share Project Blog Hop – Floral Theme with Bloom and Grow

Good Morning Everybody,

Welcome to this month’s Project Share Project blog hop.

This month our theme is floral!

You can see the projects from the rest of the PSP gang by clicking on their names below!

Jill

Gez

Heather

I chose the Bloom and Grow stamp set to create my project.

The images are fantastic for colouring with Stampin’ Blends.

This stamp set is retiring, so get it while you can… When it’s gone it’s gone!

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The softer colour palette gives the design a completely different look.

Here’s a close up of the original card!

Click below to move on to Heather’s project…

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code F2QFV2PT when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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#StampAroundUK Video Hop – Metallic Theme

Hi Everyone,

It’s the first of the month which means another #StampAroundUK video hop!

This month’s theme is “metallic”!

Here are the links to all the other participants. Please stop by, like and subscribe!

SlimmandStylish: https://youtu.be/sFt5gDEpxFY

Karen Egan – craftykarendesigns – https://youtu.be/FmRJzNMD518

Heather Forgan – Stamp With Nellie https://youtu.be/7tMHAwveJPQ

Jill Chapman Paper Daisy Crafting https://youtu.be/-UcoY99fA-s

JazzleDazzlecraft with Janice https://youtu.be/TevmObrBZLI

Gez Carpenter – Nigezza Creates – https://youtu.be/Vf-OXQGVxF0

Esther Howard – Stampin Star Creations https://youtu.be/JYx_87bTm28

Barry & Jay Soriano – Mitosu Crafts https://youtu.be/IwlLrcm2IMQ

YOU ARE HERE! Verity Pursglove – Stampin’ with inkybutterfly https://youtu.be/00JSFkbhGVo

Yvonne Flitton – https://youtu.be/4JzHMHkHl4s

Artful Stampin with Ruth https://youtu.be/7hQXzMtFjZI

Inkstampshare https://youtu.be/twYzanQ7fPc

Stamping With Ian – https://youtu.be/lv-EBIFbykM

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I have taken the opportunity to showcase some retiring favourites!

The metallic elements I chose are Champagne Foil, and some metallic edged ribbon.

This sample uses Petal Pink and Rich Razzleberry with the Rooted in Nature stamp set and dies.

I love the detail of the Many Medallions dies. The foil looks amazing die cut this way.

I chose Very Vanilla as the base to bring through the warm tone of the foil and the inks.

This combo uses Blushing Bride and Blackberry Bliss!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code F2QFV2PT when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Clean and Simple Card featuring Inspiring Iris

Hello Everyone,

Here’s something super simple for today’s card. This one features another overlooked stamp set, Inspiring Iris.

This is two step stamping set, although, the images can also be coloured with other mediums too.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

I quite like the addition of the Melon Mambo on this carnation.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code F2QFV2PT when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Bright Patchwork with the Right Triangle bundle

Hello Everyone,

To continue with the retiring product showcase this week, today’s project uses the Right Triangle and Rustic Retreat stamp sets.

Both sets are a little overlooked in the annual catalogue but I really enjoyed using them.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

I think this would make a great card for a guy too by switching Brights for neutrals!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code F2QFV2PT when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Layered Die Cuts with the Forever Greenery Suite

Hello Everyone,

To continue with my theme this week, here’s another couple of cards using the retiring In Colours!

I’m working with the Forever Greenery Suite today. This is an annual catalogue suite, so is it gonna stay? Who knows? It’s so beautiful, so I hope it will!

See how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The gold die cuts look amazing!

These blue greens make a lovely combination!

Do you have a favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code F2QFV2PT when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Project Share Project

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s Project Share. As always my friends have created some lovely work. Please use the links to visit their blogs and read more about their projects.

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Jill’s card is all about the joy of Springtime and has the surprise of a fancy fold too!

Visit Jill’s blog here

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Heather has used this lovely layout to make these two matching shimmery cards!

Visit Heather’s blog here

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Gez has used a colour challenge to create this fun shirt card!

Visit Gez’s blog here

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I hope you enjoyed these projects. The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Making More with the Today’s Tiles Bundle

Hello Everyone,

I wonder if you would’ve guessed which bundle I used to make this card?

This card was designed to show how to make the most of the smaller elements in a set.

See how I made this card in my video tutorial….

It can be awkward to tie a bow with single sided ribbon. I hope you liked my tips on doing this!

I’d like to do another card using a single colour of cardstock to achieve a faux embossed look!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code UYZ33U2J when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Using Die Cuts and Punches to Make Beautiful Cards

Hello Everyone,

Today I wanted to make something really special and extravagant.

I pulled out the gorgeously detailed Many Medallions dies and the coordinating stamp set.

With a trim, this die cut fits a UK card base perfectly. Adding some ink with a blending brush highlights the details!

See how I made this card in my video tutorial…..

This combination of punches makes quick and easy embellishments.

I love this version of the card made in Blushing Bride!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code UYZ33U2J when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #086 – Anything Goes!

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my blog! It’s time for another Inspire.Create.Challenge.

The rest of the design team have made some wonderful samples as inspiration. You can see them here.

Why not give it a go? We’d love to see your creations!

It’s funny, I could make whatever I wanted for this challenge, but somehow that made it harder to decide what to use!

In the end, I chose the Delicate Petals bundle. This set makes incredibly detailed dimensional florals.

The background was easier to stamp than it looks.

I used the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch to cut the sentiment.

A matte black dot completed the card!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code UYZ33U2J when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Project Share Project

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s Project Share. As always my friends have created some lovely work. Please use the links to visit their blogs and read more about their projects.

This week all the projects feature fancy fold cards!

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Jill’s stepper card is beautiful and bright, just the thing to cheer someone up when they are feeling under the weather!

Visit Jill’s blog here

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Heather’s card is full of sunshine and hopes for a summertime outside lockdown! This fun fold is an interesting variation on a gatefold!

Visit Heather’s blog here

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Gez has made this twisted easel card, wouldn’t this look great on your mantelpiece? And it features my favourite colour too!

Visit Gez’s blog here

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I hope you enjoyed these projects. The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Bowties are COOL!

Hello Everyone,

When I saw this stamp set, I just knew I just knew I had to make something with those bowties….. because bowties are COOL!

You can see how i made this card in my video tutorial….

I had real fun colouring in these bowties! Reckon these would look good in green too!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code UYZ33U2J when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Friends are Like Seashells – Stamp, Die cut and Emboss!

Hello Everyone,

I’m using something new today. This suite is intriguing as it not only has coordinating dies, but a coordinating embossing folder too!

In my experiments with these products, I discovered that you can get great results whether you use the die or embossing folder first.

See how I made this card in my video tutorial….

Look out for more projects to come with this collection!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code UYZ33U2J when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Project Share Project

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s Project Share. As always my friends have created some lovely work. Please use the links to visit their blogs and read more about their projects.

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Jill’s card features this stunning dimensional flower combined with a classic fancy fold design. I love the pop of black and gold.

Visit Jill’s blog here

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Heather’s project this week is this delightful gift box for this oh so cute love heart hand gel! The Blushing Bride cardstock is perfect!

Visit Heather’s blog here

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Gez is using one of my favourite techniques to create this background for a colour challenge. Blending brushes are fantastic!

Visit Gez’s blog here

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I hope you enjoyed these projects. The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Subtle Borders to Backgrounds

Hello Everyone,

There are occasions when a simple layout is the best!

I have chosen a soft colour palette of Petal Pink,Soft Sea Foam and Pear Pizzazz for these get well cards….

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The pop of black in the layers and embellishments brings the design together!

The original card was made with a Flirty Flamingo base.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code UYZ33U2J when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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#StampAroundUK Video Hop – Favourite Designer Series Paper

Hi Everyone,

It’s the first of the month which means another #StampAroundUK video hop!

Links to the other tutorials are below!

This month everyone is using their favourite Designer Series Paper!

I’ve chosen to use Hydrangea Hill papers and acetate!

The hydrangea was coloured using Stampin’ Blends markers. The acetate can be used colour side up or down, stretching it’s use to other projects!

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

Which is your favourite Designer Series Paper?

Here are the links to all the other participants. Please stop by, like and subscribe!

Donna Lester – Taffy Crafting https://youtu.be/waoA83899bU

Tricia Smith, Smiths Crafty Creations – https://youtu.be/amonKegqZ3U

jazzledazzlecraft with Janice https://youtu.be/CvBIR9qy9uE

Esther – stampin star creations https://youtu.be/bQ5twkLy73Y

Yvonne Flitton – Crafting 4 Everyone

Jill Chapman – Paper Daisy Crafting https://youtu.be/euMXOFLl1eE

Heather Forgan – Stamp With Nellie https://youtu.be/1zeNDA_JSu8

Karen Egan – Craftykarendesigns

Gez Carpenter – Nigezza Creates https://youtu.be/um5SQvxQ6HY

artful stampin with ruth

Mitosu Crafts with Barry & Jay Soriano https://youtu.be/N1yevwFNDZw

Kate Bolt – Ink Stamp Share https://youtu.be/53gSiA-WES8

Eimear Carvill – Stamp in Colour

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I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code UYZ33U2J when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Using the Brushed Blooms bundle & Colour Challenge

Hello Everyone,

I’m using something new today. This is the Brushed Blooms bundle and I am drawing inspiration from a regular Facebook colour challenge!

This week’s colours are;

Just Jade

Bumblebee

Gorgeous Grape

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

I love the layout of the Just Jade card, but think the Gorgeous Grape card base has more impact.

Which is your favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code UYZ33U2J when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Using Stampin’ Blends with A Touch of Ink Sale-a-bration stamp set

Hello Everyone,

I can’t believe Sale-a-bration is almost over! You have until Sunday to get your orders in and qualify for free items – while stocks last!

Thinking of joining? You’ll get 200 double-sided sheets of 6×6 patterned paper absolutely free included in your custom starter kit! Click the button at the bottom of this post to find out more!

I have used the stunning Sale-a-bration stamp set A Touch of Ink for today’s card project.

Whilst this is a two-step set, I wanted to get my Stampin’ Blends out and doing some colouring!

The colours I used were;

  • Old Olive / Granny Apple Green
  • Bermuda Bay / Pool Party
  • Mango Melody / Daffodil Delight

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The Pool Party card base complements the humming bird. A touch of sparkle was added with some clear rhinestones.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code UYZ33U2J when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Let’s Celebrate You with the Hey Birthday Chick bundle

Hello Everyone,

I thought I’d bring you this fun card today. Here I’m featuring the Hey Birthday Chick stamp set and coordinating Birthday Chick dies!

This is so cute and has some lovely additional elements in the die set too!

See how I made this card in my video tutorial….

Which colour combo is your favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code UYZ33U2J when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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