Pineapple Punch Blooms

Good Morning!

Today’s card really packs a punch… Lol!

For the card base, a 3 inch piece of Pineapple Punch Designer Series Paper was adhered to the left hand side of a card base.

A 3 inch square of Whisper White card stock was stamped using the small flowers from the Varied Vases set. This was adhered to the right hand side with dimensionals.

A sentiment from the same set was stamped on to a strip of white card stock. Some Grosgrain ribbon was looped behind the sentiment before adding it to the card.

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

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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For George

Hello Everyone,

Last week we said goodbye to one of our colleagues who was moving on to pursue her dream career.

As she loves butterflies, I knew exactly which set to use.

The large butterfly from the Beautiful Day was stamped with Stazon ink and allowed to dry completely.

In the meantime, the base was prepared by layering Whisper White card stock on to Gray Granite card stock. Some Bermuda Bay ink was used to add some texture to the background.

The sentiment was stamped with Melon Mambo ink and layered on to Smoky Slate card stock. The corners were rounded with the Detailed Trio punch.

The butterfly was coloured using watercolour pencils and blender pens. A bone folder was used to add shape the wings which were secured with dimensionals.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

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

Today is also the last day to enjoy the Designer Series Paper sale and take advantage of the amazing joining offer.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create #023

Good Morning,

Welcome to another Inspire. Create challenge post. The team have a sketch challenge this time. All of their inspirational ideas can be seen here!

And this my creation featuring Tropical Escapes Designer Series Paper.

I started with a Whisper White card base.

Two pieces of paper were selected from the pack, I went with the complementary greens. A 2 inch strip was cut from each.

Each strip was cut down to 5-3/4 inches to fit the card base. Then again a 2-1/2 inches.

The pieces were then secured to the card base with snail adhesive.

A length of Lemon Lime Twist mini Ruffled ribbon was adhered along the join.

A sentiment from the coordinating stamp set was stamped on to a strip of white card stock using Shaded Spruce ink. This was added with dimensionals.

Some die cut leaves added some extra texture.

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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Big Shot

[143263]

£102.00

Petal Squares

Hi there Everyone,

Today’s project is a bit different to my usual style but really liked how it turned out.

The card base was made with Mossy Meadow card stock.

For the background panel, Whisper White card stock was cut to 4-3/4 by 3 inches. This was added to a piece of Rich Razzleberry card stock measuring 4-7/8 by 3-1/8 inches.

Rich Razzleberry velvet ribbon was wrapped over the left hand side. The panel was then adhered to the card with dimensionals.

Some Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper was cut in to 1-1/4 inch squares and added to Mossy Meadow card stock. Each square was then adhered to the card using dimensionals.

To complete the card, I added a sentiment from Sunshine Sayings and some Artisan Pearls.

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

There are just a few days left to enjoy the Designer Series Paper sale and take advantage of the amazing joining offer. Click the images for more information.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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InspireInk Blog Hop – Embossed Anniversary

Hello and welcome to July’s InspireINK blog hop.

The theme this month was chosen by Sally.

This is my project.

Very Vanilla card stock was used to make the card base which was then embossed with the Tufted embossing folder.

The sentiments were stamped with versamark ink and heat embossed.

Oval dies were used to used to create a layered topper.

Polka Dot Tulle ribbon was zig zagged between the layers for added texture.

A larger vellum oval lay behind the topper to soften the look of the card.

I hope you enjoyed this project. Please click the next button to continue Anna’s project.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Pink Impressions #FMS347

Hey Everyone,

Wow it is Friday again which means another sketch challenge. The design team have some created some beautiful projects as further inspiration. You can see them here!

This is my project.

I decided to substitute the circle for this lovely die cut butterfly from the Abstract Impressions bundle.

For the square element, I chose some designer series paper from the same suite. This then determined the colour scheme for the rest of the card.

I chose Powder Pink card stock for the base. The paper was cut to 3 inches square and adhered to the left of centre to the card.

The butterfly was cut from Melon Mambo card stock and adhered across the top corner of the square. Some Glitter Enamel Dots were added to the body of the butterfly.

The sentiment from the Abstract Impressions Stamp set was stamped with Powder Pink ink on to a small strip of white card stock. This was applied to the card with dimensionals.

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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Project Share Project

Hi Everyone,

As it is Thursday, it is time to share the creations from my crafting sisters! Please click the links provided to see the projects in more detail.

Angelina has stamped her own card stock using custom colours to match the coloured card stock of her design. This is a great way to achieve the desired look.

See more here

Helzie has made these adorable bookmarks. These are quick and easy projects to make and can suit any occasion. With such a range of designer series paper available, there are lots of options.

See more here

Hannah has covered some plain note books with designer series paper. This is a great practical gift idea that can be customised for the recipient.

See more here

Thanks for stopping by today.

Please pop back again soon,

Happy Stampin’

Verity xx

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Simply Scored

[122334]

£27.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

£6.25

Keeping Me Together #GDP148

Good Morning g,

The Global Design Project team are casing Connie Collins this week.

See their creations here!

This is my project.

Animal Expedition design series paper was adhered to the card base. A 1 inch strip was then added over the top with dimensionals.

The sentiment from Love You To Pieces was stamped in Basic Grey ink and cut with a 2 inch punch.

This added to a Smoky Slate Starburst and then a 2-1/4 inch circle of Lemon Lime Twist.

A pearlised doily was adhered behind the topper.

Jigsaw pieces were die cut from white card stock to replace the flowers.

A few rhinestones finished the card.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies are listed below

Happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Daisy Delight C.A.S.E. Card

Hi Everyone,

Today’s post is a little different. I have cased another member of the team, Carol Ann Pendleton. She had made a beautiful card with the Daisy Delight stamp set, I wanted to make my own version.

The overall layout had been kept the same.

To make the background, Gray Granite ink was used to stamp the bubbles from the Playful Backgrounds stamp set.

Petal Pink Ink was used to stamp the Daisy. I also used this colour for the layering.

The small leaves were stamped with Granny Apple Green and Soft Sea Foam and fussy cut. Additional leaves were made with the Leaf punch.

Fresh Fig Ruffled ribbon was adhered behind the Daisy.

A sentiment was stamped in Fresh Fig ink and tucked under the flower.

Finally, a clear faceted gem was adhered to the Daisy centre and Petal Pink pearls were added to the background.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

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

Thanks for stopping by today and happy stampin’!

Verity x

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Daisy Punch

[143713]

£17.00

Leaf Punch

[144667]

£15.00

Thinking of You – Just Add Ink #418

Good Morning Everybody!

Today I am sharing my entry for this week’s Just Add Ink challenge.

The design team have made some great inspirational projects. You can see them here!

I found this set of colours tricky… The Daffodil Delight is very bright compared to the other colours in the palette.

This is what I created.

I decided to use Daffodil Delight designer series paper for the background. A 4 inch square was cut diagonally, each portion being adhered into the corners of a Whisper White card base.

Soft Sea Foam ink was used to add some leaves to the gap.

I wanted a bold sentiment. I picked out “thinking of you” from the Rooted in Nature Stamp set. This was stamped with Daffodil Delight ink and cut with a 2-1/4 inch circle punch.

Three flowers from the Pop of Petals stamp set were stamped with Blushing Bride ink and cut with the coordinating punch.

I used the Leaf punch to cut three sets of leaves from Soft Sea Foam card stock.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed below.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy stampin’!

Verity x

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Leaf Punch

[144667]

£15.00

Tropical Greatness

Hi there,

I just love the Tropical Chic bundle and matching papers.

Two pieces of patterned paper were cut diagonally to create the background.

The centre piece was made using a 2-1/4 inch circle of Shaded Spruce card stock, a Starburst punch from Soft Sea Foam and a 2 inch circle.

The sentiment was stamped with Shaded Spruce ink.

Some Powder Pink ruffled ribbon was looped between the layers.

Finally, some extra leaves were die cut from Shaded Spruce card stock.

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

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity x

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A Big Thank You

Hi Everyone,

Today’s card is really easy to make…. Great one for beginners!

I picked out this designer series paper for the background.

The topper was made using the reverse side of a coloured doily as the base.

The sentiment, taken from the A Big Thank You stamp set was stamped using Grapefruit Grove ink and cut with the Tailored Tag Punch.

A bow tied from Grapefruit Grove grosgrain ribbon was added. Some Artisan Pearl’s and Basic Sequins provided some bling.

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

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity x

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Thinking of You #FMS346

Good Morning!

Here’s a fun sketch challenge from Linda this week ….

See all the inspiration from the design team here!

This is what I have created.

I couldn’t resist using the Rooted in Nature bundle and coordinating designer series paper.

I began by adding a 1-1/4 inch strip down the left hand side with snail adhesive.

The sentiment was stamped in position using Blackberry Bliss ink.

The leaves were stamped with the same ink and die cut. These were then arranged on the card.

Really simple card, but looks amazing.

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

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Sampin’!

Verity x

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Project Share Project

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to another Project Share. This is where I have the great pleasure of showcasing the creativity of my crafting friends!

Please click the links provided in the text to see their beautiful cards in full.

This week I have chosen cards of a botanical theme….

First up is Amanda.

This card is a real triumph. This set is so pretty Amanda couldn’t wait to try it out. It is one of my favourites too. I love the texture that has been added for extra interest.

See more on how this card was made here!

Next we have Sally.

There are so many ways to use this stamp set with or without the matching dies. Sally has lots of ideas on her blog… She just can’t put it down!

See more of Sally’s ideas here!

And finally this week is Jill.

Jill has a distinctive simple yet effective style. This card uses beautiful colours and really shows what can be done with these products.

See more from Jill here!

I hope you have enjoyed these projects.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity x

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Fresh Treats #GDP147

Hi Everyone,

It’s Wednesday which means Global Design Project entry time.

The theme this week is….

You can see what the design team have created here

I have kept this card very neutral in tone, choosing Very Vanilla as a base. Wood Textures designer series paper was adhered to the front.

A smaller panel of card stock was embossed using the subtle embossing folder.

A combination of circle punches and the Everyday Label punch were used to build the topper.

Linen Thread loops added a natural texture.

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

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity x

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Linen Thread

[104199]

£4.25

Botanical Tag For You

Hello Everyone,

Today’s project is my first use of the Botanical Tags thinlits.

I have picked out Fresh Fig to use as the feature colour. This allowed the detail of the white die cut to stand out.

The card base was cut and scored and Fresh Fig designer series paper was added to the front.

The floral tag top die was used to cut in to a 2 inch strip of Whisper White card stock. Cut the strip to the desired length… (I did not measure mine).

Some Fresh Fig mini ruffled ribbon was added to the tag before deciding to the card.

The sentiment was stamped with Fresh Fig ink and adhered to a Pretty Label punched shape.

Some leaves were cut from Tranquil Tide and Lemon Lime Twist card stock and these were adhered behind the sentiment tag.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

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

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity x

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Inspire.Create #022

Good Morning!

Welcome to today’s blog post and my entry for the Inspire.Create Challenge.

This time there is a colour challenge….

The colours really lend themselves to a floral theme. This is what I created;

Shaded Spruce card stock was used to make the card base. Some Powder Pink designer series paper was adhered to the front.

I picked out some Layering Squares framelits to make the topper.

A Stitched Square framelit was used to cut some Whisper White card stock.

Shaded Spruce and Coastal Cabana inks were used to stamp the foliage images from the Abstract Impressions stamp set.

The flowers were then stamped with Powder Pink ink and coated with Wink of Stella glitter.

Finally, the sentiment was added underneath the topper.

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

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity x

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Rainbow Fishes

Good Morning,

I have shared a few cards with this set already, I just love these fish. Today, I am going for a little more fanciful look, using a rainbow colours.

I have used the Stamparatus again to ensure the images stamp well. I have used two colours for each fish too, though it doesn’t show particularly well in the photos;

  1. Poppy Parade, Cherry Cobbler
  2. Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie
  3. So Saffron, Crushed Curry
  4. Granny Apple Green, Garden Green
  5. Balmy Blue, Pacific Point
  6. Highland Heather, Blackberry Bliss

The sentiment was added simply with black ink.

Some Pearly White sequins and clear rhinestones added some sparkle and shine.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

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

Don’t forget to check out the amazing designer series paper sale…..

And the fabulous joining offer! No obligation to sell, get a discount on your purchases and see new products and catalogues before everyone else at exclusive demonstrator events! Win Win!

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity x

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Stamparatus

[148187]

£46.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

£6.25

Bokeh Love & Thanks #FMS345

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to another Freshly Made Sketch challenge entry.

This is the sketch that has been provided by Jen Mitchell.

The design team have created some superb projects for added inspiration. You can them all here!

And this is my card!

I wanted to use Bokeh Dots to create the central rectangle. For this to work with the sketch layout, I rotated the design to a landscape orientation.

The image was stamped with the help of the Stamparatus using Mint Macaron ink.

A 1-1/4 inch strip of Share What You Love designer series paper was adhered along the left hand edge.

The florals from the Love What You Do stamp set were stamped over the Bokeh panel with Tranquil Tide ink.

The same ink was used to stamp a sentiment from the Tropical Chic stamp set on to a 1/2 inch strip of Whisper White card stock.

Some Artisan Pearls finished the card.

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

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity x

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Stamparatus

[148187]

£46.00

Project Share Project

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to the Project Share Project.

This is where my crafting friends and I share each others work. There is so much inspiration to be had!

This week I am starting with Heidi. It amazes me how many different ways this lady comes up with to package little treats!

See more here!

Helzie is using this card to show off her colouring skills with Stampin’ Blend markers. Isn’t the shading amazing giving the flower a real 3D look; so pretty!

See more here!

Angelina has celebrated her birthday this year with some wonderful gift packaging ideas. Love the colour combos with these two boxes and that black ribbon is lush!

See more here!

I hope you gave enjoyed seeing these projects.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity x