Inspire.Create Sketch Challenge with the Vine Design Bundle

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my blog. Today I am sharing a project that I have used as my entry for the Inspire.Create challenge.

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

And this is what I created!

When I saw the circle in the sketch, I knew I wanted to use the Vine Design Bundle for my project!

I used blending brushes to add some colour to the detailed die cut.

The flowers were stamped with Seaside Spray ink and also die cut for layering over the top.

See how the card was put together in my video tutorial….

The label me fancy punch was perfect for cutting the sentiment.

Rhinestones were added to the centre of each flower. These could be substituted with pearls or other embellishments.

This sample used Rococo Rose. 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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More Pretty Perennials with Ink Blended Background

Hello Everyone,

I love working with the Stampin’ Up! Blending Brushes. I’ve used them in two ways to make today’s card to create different effects!

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

The blending brushes worked beautifully with the decorative mask to create the background.

I used some quirky colours for my original sample to participate in a colour challenge!

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Dimensional Floating and Fluttering Card!

Hello Everyone,

Another fabulous die bundle being featured today …. Floating and Fluttering!

I have shared some cards with the stamp set already, but I am also using the coordinating dies in the project featured today!

I used Stampin’ Blends to colour the butterflies. See how to get this stunning look in my video tutorial!

Using a coordinating ink pad for the sentiment pulls the design together.

And I just had to add Wink of Stella to the wings.

The die cuts give the card loads of dimension.

There are so many colour combinations you can try!

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Colour Challenges with Pretty Perennials

Hello Everyone,

Here we are again, the start of another week of lockdown here in the UK!

Today’s cards have been made for a couple of Facebook colour challenges;

  • Highland Heathe
  • Just Jade
  • Gray Granite

And….

  • Old Olive
  • Petal Pink
  • Night of Navy

I chose to work with the Pretty Perennials bundle. It is so versatile and great value for money. For a few extra pounds, you will also qualify for a Sale-a-bration item!

You can see the cardmaking process in my video tutorial….

I tweaked the layout slightly from the original so it was a little more balanced.

The Pastel Pearls from the Hydrangea Hill suite were perfect for this 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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Super Quick Pretty Cards with the Pretty Perennials Stamp Set

Hello Everyone,

I am continuing with the quick and easy cards, this time using the fantastic Pretty Perennials stamp set!

With lots of elements that work together and some two step stamping too, this set is so versatile!

See the cardmaking process in my video tutorial….

With dozens of colours to choose from, this card can be made over and over again.

I did not add any embellishments or ribbon either, so imagine the possibilities for stepping up this simple layout.

Change the neutral colour to black, grey or Crumb Cake…..

Or use a different shade of green….

I wonder 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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Simple Card featuring the Sweet Sweet Ice cream bundle

Hello Everyone,

Today I am thinking ahead to the summer, and being able to socialise once again…

This is the Sweet Ice Cream bundle and it is so cute!

I have strawberry, vanilla and mint flavours in mind… What flavour would you go for?

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

I really love the Ice Cream Corner designer series paper 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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Creating with FREE Berry Blessings Bundle

Hello Everyone,

Wow, this is amazing value….. FREE! With a £90 order! This set coordinates perfectly with the Sweet Strawberry bundle in the January to June Mini Catalogue!

See how I made today’s card in my video tutorial….

I know which is my favourite, which is yours?

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Simple Stampin’ with Borders and Backgrounds

Hello Everyone,

It’s all about the stamping for today’s card project.

Here I have used the Borders to Backgrounds stamp set. The colour inspiration is from a just for fun Facebook colour challenge.

The sentiment is from Sweet Ice Cream, but of course this can be swapped for something else in your crafty stash!

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

Blending over the stamped sentiment ties the design together beautifully!

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Pootlers Blog Hop – Sale-a-bration 2021

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to our Sale-a-bration blog hop.

You will find loads of ideas to use your free products, just follow the links by clicking on the blue button below!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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I’m working with this amazing paper pack called Flower and Field. The pack has two each of six double sided designs, there’s something for the guys too!

I call these inside out cards. I’ve use both sides to make each card!

I added a sentiment from the A Touch of Ink stamp set, (also free!) using a coordinating ink colour!

I think this one is my 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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Thinking of You Card featuring the Fine Art Florals Suite

Hello Everyone,

Here’s another new stamp set that is must have! So gorgeous to work with!

The suite has the most amazing designer series paper, ribbon and an embossing folder plus lots more!

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

This version used Pool Party and Bermuda Bay!

I’d love to know what you think?

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Fun with the Floating and Fluttering stamp set

Hello Everyone,

Oh wow, do I love this new stamp set!

Today, I am creating my own stamped background. The two-step design means it can be coloured quickly and easily with any colour you want!

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

Blending brushes are so easy to use!

The same inks were used for both card to get completely different cards!

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Sale-a-bration is HERE! featuring Oh So Ombre and Corner Bouquet!

Hello Everyone,

Today is the day! New mini catalogue is live and Sale-a-bration has begun!

This is one of the biggest events in the Stampin’ Up! calendar….. Earn FREE products with qualifying orders, extra rewards for hosting a party and an extraordinary joining offer!

All new recruits will receive FIVE PACKS of 6 by 6 designer series paper, (200 sheets)…. That will make a lot of cards…. A great way to get started!

There are some gorgeous paper packs that can be selected as a freebie….. Today’s project features the Oh So Ombre collection along with the Corner Bouquet stamp set.

See how I made these cards in my video tutorial…..

Blackberry Bliss and Bermuda Bay are two of my favourite colours!

And here are the Rococo Rose and Granny Apple Green versions….

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Introducing the NEW Vine Design Bundle & a Colour Challenge

Hello Everyone,

Just one more sleep before the new mini catalogue goes live… And Sale-a-bration begins!

So here’s a quick peek at something new… Vine Design! The colours are from a Facebook Challenge…

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

I wonder what colours you would choose?

Here are the other cards. The circle is my favourite, what about you?

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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A New Colour Combo with the Quite Curvy Bundle

Hello Everyone,

Have you ordered the Quite Curvy bundle yet? I love this set so much I had to make another card in a new colour combo!

I have used Mint Macaron for the leaves and Flirty Flamingo for the birds, with a Blushing Bride card base.

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

Snipping apart die cut images can extend their use for a range of other projects.

Wink of Stella adds just enough sparkle without the mess!

Sale still on!

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Rainbow Bloom Wreath

Hello Everyone,

I thought I would make something fun and bright today, so I pulled out the Brights cardstock and started punching!

I used the Small Bloom punch in the annual catalogue for my flowers which I layered on to a die cut scalloped circle!

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

I definitely prefer this layout to the original.

Look out for the Opal Rounds in the new Mini Catalogue coming on 5th January.

If you need a catalogue, live in the UK and don’t already shop with a demonstrator, I’d be happy to send one out to you!

Sale items are selling out fast!

Coming soon…..

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Waterfront Colour Challenge

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas break.

I thought I’d get back into the swing of things with a Facebook colour challenge…..

I chose to work with the Waterfront stamp set to create this mini landscape!

This was super easy to make. You can see how in my video tutorial…..

So which card do you prefer? I’m on the fence with this one!

There’s still time to shop the close out sale!

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Beautiful World Gatefold Card

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card had a more masculine feel and features the Beautiful World bundle and coordinating designer series paper.

To make the gatefold card base, cut the card stock lengthways at 5-7/8 inches and trim down to 8-1/2 long.

Score at 2-1/8 on both ends of the cardstock, fold and burnish really well.

The left over pieces can be used to make the topper which can be sized as you want.

Cut the DSP at 5-3/4 inches, turn and cut pieces at 2, 4 and 2 inches. These will fit the front panels and inside.

See how I put the rest of the card together in my video tutorial…..

I added a white panel inside the card to write a message.

These papers are really pretty with the brass foil!

My original sample was made with the opposite side of the paper and Basic Black cardstock.

Have you shopped the sale yet?

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Origami Card Holder with the Peony Garden Suite

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday I made cute little note cards, so today I am bringing you this origami project to hold them!

You will need a full 12 by 12 sheet of Designer Series Paper.

Using the Simply Scored (or paper trimmer) score the paper at;
1-7/8, 5-3/4, 6-1/4 and 10-1/8
Turn 90 degrees and score at;
2-1/2 and 8-1/4

See how to fold the paper in my video tutorial….

Three card and envelopes fit inside each of the pockets.

Here’s another version I made with the Poinsettia Place DSP.

This one has an extra leaf inside and filled with journalling cards and tags instead of cards!

You can use use any of the gorgeous DSP available and filling with whatever you want!

Some papers are available at reduced prices in the close out sale!

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Mini Cards with the Peony Garden Suite

Hello Everyone,

We are making some mini cards today!

These were hiding in a drawer so I thought I would get them used up… Though these are no longer available in the online store, these could be made from white card stock or scaled up for a regular card base.

The cards are really easy to put together. You can see the process in my video tutorial….

With lots of designs in the Peony Garden paper collection there are lots of ways to create these simple cards.

Stop by tomorrow for another Peony Garden project!

Sale is still on!

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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Monochromatic Card with *NEW* Dragonfly Garden Bundle

Hello Everyone,

Here’s a first look at the Dragonfly Garden bundle and Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper!

I really love the colours in this paper… I picked out this cute Dandelion design in Bumblebee for the demonstration

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

The original sample used Misty Moonlight. I really like the inclusion of the In Colours in this paper pack!

Have you shopped the sale yet?

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 W7ZJNXEV 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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