Bermuda Leaves

Hello Everyone,

This card was inspired by a card I saw by Karen Varley at Donemark Papercrafts. You can see the original here.

I just love Bermuda Bay so I used this as a starting point to make the frame with my Stitched Rectangles dies.

I knew I wanted a sentiment for the middle. I picked out this one from the Seize the Day stamp set. This fitted perfectly onto one of the smaller rectangles.

After fiddling around with the layout, I decided I wanted to stamp around the frame. I used the Stamparatus for this so I could use 2 ink colours. I find this works best using sponge daubers to apply each colour. This stamp was from the same set. I was so pleased with the result.

I layered this panel on to Bermuda Bay card stock and then to a white card base.

The frame and sentiment were added with dimensionals.

To complete the card I added some vellum leaves. This softened the edges of the frame without being distracting.

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

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Don’t miss out on these last chance items…. When they’re gone, they’re gone!

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Leaf Punch

[144667]

£15.00

Stamparatus

[148187]

£46.00

To See Far

Hello Everyone,

This stamp set was on my Product Purchase Premiere last year! New products before anyone else is just one perk of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator that attends an On Stage event.

Find out about becoming a demonstrator here

I used some different colours for this one, plumping for Highland Heather for the watery background.

The sentiment was added next using Lovely Lipstick ink. I used the same colour card stock to layer on to. This was adhered to a Gray Granite card base.

The heron and water lilies were stamped with Gray Granite ink and coloured with Stampin’ Blends. I used the coordinating dies to cut the images and added them to the card front with dimensionals.

I hope you enjoyed this project. 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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Big Shot

[143263]

£102.00

Petal Thanks

Hello Everyone,

Today’s project is about using up scraps. I had a bunch of Designer Series Paper strips left over from something else, (which you will see on Tuesday)!

The strips were trimmed slightly to 5-3/4 inches in length and adhered to a white card base.

A coordinating ink colour was used to stamp the bold sentiment from All Things Thanks. This was die cut with a Stitched Rectangle die and adhered with dimensionals.

The same inks were used to stamp the flowers which were cut with the coordinating punch.

Lastly, some leaves were punched from vellum. These were slotted behind the flowers and secured with Multipurpose glue.

I hope you enjoyed this project. 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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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.

Jill has been sharing some fabulous introductory projects especially for crafters that a new to Stamping.

See more here

Heather is #simplestamping with the gorgeous 2017 in colours which will be retiring in June.

See more here

Gez has made this adorable card folder. This would make a lovely gift.

See more here

Helzie is using vellum to create a soft look to this colourful background.

See more here

I hope you enjoyed this project. 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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Wonderful Doily #GDP184

Hello Everyone,

This week is a Case the Designer challenge!

See what the Design Team have created with the sketch here

This is what I made…. I used the idea of layering a Doily, a label and another focal element and added a bold sentiment to the bottom.

I die cut the large doily from a white card layer and adhered this to a Berry Burst card base. The sentiment was stamped at the bottom of the card with Berry Burst ink.

A Pretty Label was punched from Sahara Sand card stock and added with dimensionals.

The blooms from the Dear Doily set were stamped using the Stamparatus tool with Lemon Lime Twist and Berry Burst inks. I secured these to the card with Multipurpose glue.

A die cut bow was added along with some pearls to complete the card.

I hope you enjoyed this project. The supplies used are listed below.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Stamparatus

[148187]

£46.00

Best Thing

Hello Everyone,

The Wonderful Romance bundle was instantly a favourite of mine when I first saw it in the catalogue back in November.

I haven’t used many of the dies, so this card is all about die cutting!

I used a piece of this fabulous Designer Series Paper as a backdrop for the white die cuts.

The decorative strip was adhered first by using mini dimensionals under each of the leaves.

The sentiment was stamped with Mossy Meadow ink. I love this oval Die, which was also adhered with dimensionals.

The leaves are so delicate and have great embossed details. These were slotted in behind the oval with multipurpose glue.

I hope you enjoyed this project. 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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Big Shot

[143263]

£102.00

Inspire.Create #040

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my blog. Every other Monday I share my project that I have used as my entry for the Inspire.Create challenge.

This time it’s a colour challenge. The design team have made some wonderful samples as inspiration. You can see them here.

I have used Serene Garden for my card with a sentiment from Rooted in Nature.

The large stamp was added to opposite corners of a Whisper White card layer using the Stamparatus tool. This was adhered to a Basic Black card base.

The dove and flowers were stamped separately and die cut. The flowers were added to the card.

The sentiment was cut with a Stitched Shapes Framelit. This was positioned on the card with dimensionals. The dove was then adhered next to it.

Wink of Stella Glitter was added to the dove and the flowers to complete the card.

I hope you enjoyed this project. 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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Stamparatus

[148187]

£46.00

Tranquil Thank You

Hello Everyone,

Today’s project is made with the Love What You Do stamp set and some of the coordinating Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.

I started with a Tranquil Tide card base. Matching ink was used stamp the tiny flowers around the edge.

Layers of Berry Burst, Tranquil Tide and Mint Macaron card stocks were added to the front.

Square Framelits were used to cut the patterned paper. A frame was cut from Berry Burst card stock and wrapped around the paper and secured with adhesive.

This was added to the card with dimensionals.

The sentiment wS stamped on to Mint Macaron card and cut to a banner.

I added some flowers which I fussy cut from Berry Burst card stock.

I hope you enjoyed this project. 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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Big Shot

[143263]

£102.00

Neutral Thank You

Hello Everyone,

The colours chosen for this card were inspired by some art I saw on Instagram by @calliandco

The white card base was stamped first with Sahara Sand ink and the Wishing You Well stamp set.

The main image was stamped with Crumb Cake ink using the Stamparatus. Some areas were reinked to deepen the colour.

The blooms were added first using Cherry Cobbler and then Merry Merlot ink. The image was die cut with a Stitched Rectangle.

The same die and one 2 sizes larger were used to cut a frame. This was adhered flat to the card with Multipurpose glue.

The main image was added to the centre with dimensionals.

The sentiment from the Kindness and Compassion stamp set was stamped with Merry Merlot ink and also die cut with a Stitched Rectangle Framelit.

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

I would love to be your demonstrator.

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Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Here for You

Hello Everyone,

I am playing along with a Facebook colour challenge today!

I have used the Beautiful Promenade bundle to make my project. Isn’t the doily die cut stunning?

A white card layer was stamped randomly with leaves using first and second generation Mint Macaron ink. This was adhered to a white card base.

A smaller white layer was added with dimensionals. The doily was die cut from Mint Macaron card stock and adhered to the card.

Three sets of leaves and the flower were stamped on to a separate piece of card in Old Olive and Daffodil Delight inks. These were die cut and arranged on the card.

The sentiment was stamped with Old Olive ink and slotted in under the flower. A few rhinestones finished the project.

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

I would love to be your demonstrator.

*****AVAILABLE NOW*****

Brand new storage solutions for your favourite Stampin’ Up! products now available. Order what you need to create a bespoke solution, add more as your collection grows!

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.

Please note that some products or offers may no longer be available.

Gez has been colouring! Whilst this paper is no longer available, the technique she has used is stunning.

Read more about Gez’s project here

Helzie has made this wonderful silhouette card by stamping over a watercoloured background.

See more about Helzie’s project here

Jill is keeping things simple by using complementary products. This laser cut DSP, is very effective over coloured backgrounds

See more about this product on Jill’s blog here

Heather has made this lovely notebook cover with one of my favourite suites, and I love Blackberry Bliss!

See more about making this project at Heather’s blog here

I hope you enjoyed these projects. The supplies used are listed below.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Aqua Painters

[103954]

£16.00

Adventure Begins #GDP183

Hello Everyone,

This week is a theme challenge!

See what the Design Team have created with the sketch here

And this is what I decided to make…. Let’s go fly a kite!

I prepared a white card base and stamped clouds with Smoky Slate ink.

The topper was made with Stitched Rectangle dies.

The kites from the Swirly Bird stamp set were stamped with the 2017 In Colours.

I picked out the sentiment from the Treehouse Adventure set which was stamped in Fresh Fig ink and cut with a Stitched Rectangle die.

I hope you enjoyed this project. The supplies used are listed below.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Hey Friend

Hello Everyone,Today I am playing with this card sketch for a Facebook challenge!I have been meaning to work with the Time for Tea stamp bundle for a while. The sketch gave me an opportunity to use the Tea Room Designer Series Paper too.The centre was built up with a pearlized doily.The tea cup was stamped with Memento ink, a light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend marker was used to add some subtle shading.For a Pop of colour, I used Melon Mambo ink for the sentiment which was taken from the Itty Bitty Greetings set.I hope you enjoyed this project. The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.I would love to be your demonstrator.*****AVAILABLE NOW*****Brand new storage solutions for your favourite Stampin’ Up! products. Order what you need to create a bespoke solution, add more as your collection grows!Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!Verity xx

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.

Helzie has made this stunning card by using white ink on Crumb Cake card stock!

See how to achieve this look at Helzie’s blog here

Heather has used this laser cut paper for a simple design that suits any occasion.

See more about making this project at Heather’s blog here

Jill has revisited one of her projects…. no stamping on this one!

See the details of this project on Jill’s blog here

Gez has also used laser cut paper for this project. This has been sponged with colour and used to make a series of cards.

See the more on Gez’s blog here

I hope you enjoyed this project. The supplies used are listed below.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Daisy Punch

[143713]

£17.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

£28.00

Nine Blooms #GDP182

Hello Everyone,

This week is a sketch challenge!

See what the Design Team have created with the sketch here

And this is my interpretation of the sketch. I love how it turned out.

The card base was made with Powder Pink card stock. The front was embossed with the Petal Burst embossing folder.

Stitched Rectangle Framelits were used to build the topper. Powder Pink ribbon was tied around the first two layers.

The third later was adhered with dimensionals. Nine Bitty Blooms were punched and added to the card. A rhinestone was placed in each of the centres.

A final rectangle was used to cut a sentiment that was stamped with Berry Burst ink.

I hope you enjoyed this project. The supplies used are listed below.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create #039

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my blog. Every other Monday I share my project that I have used as my entry for the Inspire.Create challenge.

This time it’s a theme challenge. The design team have made some wonderful samples as inspiration. You can see them here.

Well this is a challenge… After a rummage in my stash, I found a goldfish image in the Jar of Love stamp set, so I made a tank for them.

The back drop was made with a stamp from the Lily Pad Lake set. The weeds are partially stamped foliage from Jar of Love.

A Stitched Rectangle was used to cut an aperture in a white card layer. This was added over top with dimensionals.

The fishes were stamped and die cut and added to the ‘tank’.

By chance, the greeting “best fishes” was included in the set. I added this with Pumpkin Pie ink.

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

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Don’t forget to check out Sale-a-bration and the free products available when you spend multiples of £45.

If your shopping wish list gets to £99, there’s no better time to join my team. You can choose £170 worth of products to be included in your personal starter kit; add a little extra and receive an exclusive Stampin’ Up! Craft & Carry tote.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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InspireINK Blog Hop – Easter.

Good Morning Everybody,

Welcome to this month’s InspireINK blog hop.

Please be sure to click through all the projects in the hop by clicking on the blue button below.

I don’t usually do 3D projects, so this was quite a challenge.

I made life easier by using this Window Box Die with it’s great hexagonal shape.

I decorated the sides with Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper.

Little flowers were punched from Whisper White card stock and vellum. A silver pearl was added to each of the centres. These were adhered with glue dots.

Click here for the other projects in the hop!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

I hope you enjoyed this project. The supplies used are listed below.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Glue Dots

[103683]

£5.00

Best Wishes #GDP181

Hello Everyone,

This week is a colour challenge!

See what the Design Team have created with this colour palette here

I have to say when I pulled these from my colour caddy I wasn’t instantly inspired.

But I remembered something I had shown my downline about using the Stamparatus to create multicoloured images.

With that in mind, I decided to use Petal Palette to make my project.

And this is my card…

I started by preparing the florals.

I mounted the stamp onto the clear door of the tool. I used sponge daubers to apply the inks.

I stamped with Daffodil Delight ink first. Cleaned the stamp and then applied Grapefruit Grove. I repeated this with Lemon Lime Twist. The images were die cut with the coordinating Framelits.

I prepped a card base using Daffodil Delight card stock and added a Lemon Lime Twist layer.

Before adding Whisper White, I first stamped some foliage to add detail to the background.

The die cuts were adhered to the bottom of the card with dimensionals.

A sentiment was stamped with Grapefruit Grove ink and cut with a die from the same set.

I hope you enjoyed this project. The supplies used are listed below.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Stamparatus

[148187]

£46.00

Diamonds and Leaves

Hello Everyone,

Today’s project was inspired by this sketch from Jill….

I added my own twist on things by varying the size of the diamonds.

I chose Blackberry Bliss to make the card base.

I die cut a square from the centre of a Whisper White card layer and adhered this to the card base.

Two additional smaller squares were cut from Fresh Fig card stock. These were adhered with dimensionals.

Leaves from the Rooted in Nature stamp set were stamped with Blackberry Bliss ink and die cut with the coordinating Framelits. These were added to each of the squares.

The sentiment was stamped onto a strip of card stock and adhered with dimensionals.

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

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Don’t forget to check out Sale-a-bration and the free products available when you spend multiples of £45.

Now available….. Coordinating products for your Sale-a-bration favourites!

If your shopping wish list gets to £99, there’s no better time to join my team. You can choose £170 worth of products to be included in your personal starter kit; add a little extra and receive an exclusive Stampin’ Up! Craft & Carry tote.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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The Best #GDP180

Hello Everyone,

This week’s challenge is to Case the Designer!

See what the Design Team have created with this Stesha’s inspiration here

And this is my card…

I broke out the lovely Painted Seasons bundle and the coordinating Four Seasons Framelits.

The papers were adhered to a white card base at an angle.

I picked a sentiment from the Varied Vases set. I added this to the card over some Poppy Parade striped ribbon.

The leaves and flower were stamped and die cut. These were arranged on the card and secured with dimensionals and Multipurpose glue.

I hope you enjoyed this project. The supplies used are listed below.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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