Creative Colour Challenge #29 featuring In Bloom

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card was my entry in to teammate Vickie’s Creative Colour Challenge….

Find out more about the challenges and participate HERE

I’ve used a heap of retiring products in my project too including my absolute favourite Stitched So Sweetly dies.

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

I added some ink to the background die cut with a blending brush.

I love all the texture and dimension of this design!

The Tailored Tag punch is great for sentiments!

Do you prefer the Mango Melody or Grey Granite sentiment?

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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Using Punches to Create Pretty Floral Cards

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is all about punches! They are quick and easy to use and even better, some coordinate with stamps too.

I’m using two different flowers from the Sweet Strawberry and Flowers of Friendship stamp sets.

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

The colour combination is inspired by a recent challenge that I missed out on participating in. It’s so pretty!

The vellum doilies create an interesting backdrop for the layout. They can be coloured to match your project 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 PBNW9JZN 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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Monday Colour Challenge

Hello Everyone,

Here we are with another Monday Colour Challenge…..

Our line up this week is;

  • Just Jade
  • Cinnamon Cider
  • Magenta Madness

All these colours are part of the 2020-2022 in colour collection, with Bumblebee and Night of Navy. You can purchase them all as a bundle and save 10%!

I’ve used the Flowers of Friendship stamp set and coordinating punch to make my project.

You can see how in my video tutorial…

The tone on tone look on the card base can be achieved with the coordinating ink or versamark depending on the look you are going for.

I used the same elements to make this version as part of a team challenge. I love this combo!

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 QACFP2SJ 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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Making Stunning Cards with the Encircled In Beauty Dies

Hello Everyone,

Wow, wow, wow! Did you spot these dies in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue?

I can see all sorts of possibilities with these dies so keep your eyes peeled for more ideas with these dies!

The bright card stock emphasises the intricacy of the design.

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

Adding some ink to the aperture provides some contrast with the centre circle.

The Flowers & Leaves and Sprig punches were used to create the decorative elements. The pastel pearls were the perfect finishing touch.

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 QACFP2SJ 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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Creating Floral Cards with Punches

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to bring you some cards that feature some of the amazing punches!

My personal favourites are the florals and foliage.

Here I am using the Medium Daisy, Small Bloom and Sprig Punches.

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

The Rectangular Postage Stamp punch worked well with the sentiment from the Fancy Phrases stamp set.

Here is the original pink version ….

And here is another version I made for 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 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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Poinsettia Place Mini Gift Bags

Hello Everyone,

Something completely different from me today…. a 3D project!

Each mini gift bag is made with a 6×6 piece of designer series paper.

Score the sheet at (inches) …..

1-3/8, 2-3/4, 4-1/8 and 5-1/2….

turn and score again at 1-3/8

See the full process in my video tutorial….

The Postage Stamp Punch makes a great tag alternative with the punches and die cut elements added to it!

Don’t forget to stop by the 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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Pretty Floral Thank You Card

Hello Everyone,

This card was inspired by a card I saw on Instagram by @annenkortit

I thought the layout of her card was really pretty, I hope I have done it justice!

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

I love the grey and green colour combination! What do you think?

My original interpretation had a more festive feel, using Poinsettia dies instead of the small bloom punch.

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 FYP3NJFR 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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One Die Cut, Three Cards!

Hello Everyone,

Many Medallions is a stunning die set and today I show you how you can make at least three cards with just one of these die cuts!

This colour combination is Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce and Petal Pink, with vellum added in too!

See how I make all three cards in my video tutorial….

Here I have used Pacific Point, Granny Apple Green and Pool Party!

I started with this sample, using up some scraps. Here I have used Merry Merlot, Granny Apple Green and Mango Melody.

And finally, Gray Granite, Soft Sea Foam and 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 FYP3NJFR 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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Sam’s Colour Challenge

Hello Everyone,

Today’s project is for a Facebook colour challenge!

Aren’t they gorgeous!

I knew I wanted use flowers and settled on the Small Bloom Punch.

The background was made using the Many Medallions die. The coordinating stamp set, Many Mates, was used for the sentiment.

I also used the Stamparatus tool to create this multicoloured sentiment.

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

Vellum sprigs and clear rhinestones 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 FYP3NJFR 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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Sprig Punch

[148012]

£17.00

Stamparatus

[148187]

£46.00

Thinking of You: Part 2

Hello Everyone,

I’m continuing on from yesterday using the Artistry Blooms designer series paper and the Many Mates stamp set.

See how I made this card in my video tutorial…

Here’s the pink version!

Here are the two cards side by side!

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 3MA77KE6 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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Sprig Punch

[148012]

£17.00

Many Medallions meets Daisy Lane

Hello Everyone,

Isn’t this die cut just stunning! I chose a dark colour for the base card to make the details stand out.

The sentiment was added with dimensionals and the daisy petals shaped to add texture.

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

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 BREHFN2Q 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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Sprig Punch

[148012]

£17.00

Loved Always

Hello Everyone,

Super pleased with this clean and simple card.

I’ve used Seaside Spray as the main colour but really like the pop of gold glimmer paper.

Rectangle dies were used the make the background layers.

Four medium daisies were stamped and punched. Two daisies were adhered together and then to the card.

Vellum leaves and gold sprigs were added behind the petals.

Seaside Spray ink was used to stamp the sentiment. This was cut with a Stitched Rectangle die to match the background layers.

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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Leaf Punch

[144667]

£15.00

Sprig Punch

[148012]

£17.00

Magnolia Thank You

Hello Everyone,

Taking a break from Christmas with this thank you card.

I used Magnolia Lane designer series paper as the background layer. Vellum was added over the top to soften the colours a little.

A frame was cut with the Stitched Rectangle dies which was then adhered with dimensionals.

Old Olive ink was used to stamp the sentiment taken from the Modern Heart set. This was cut with a circle punch and added to the card.

Daisies were stamped with Petal Pink ink and cut with the coordinating punch. Leaves and sprigs were cut from Old Olive card stock and vellum.

The punched elements were adhered the card 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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Leaf Punch

[144667]

£15.00

Sprig Punch

[148012]

£17.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

£23.00