Inspireink Blog Hop – February 2018

Hi everyone!

Welcome back to another Inspireink Blog Hop.  This months theme was picked by Helzie Lou, and she chose…

The word instilled a lot of dread in a few of us! I haven’t done a detailed folded card in a long time, and have to admit I’ve enjoyed making this one, so thank you Helzie!

I’ve hardly used this stamp set, I’ve no idea why because it is adorable! I spotted this beautiful card by Michelle Last on Pinterest and just knew I had to CASE it (CASE – Create and Share Everything).

One of the Managers’ in my work has started the wind down into retirement and is now semi-retired, due to his role changing in the interim we felt he deserved recognition for the work he’d done previously.

Due to the amount of staff I felt that a simple card fold out would not hold enough space for comments and well wishes, and so I added a piece of card at the bottom of the card to hold a concertina stack of cards that can be signed.

I hope you like this month’s project. Please continue around the hop by clicking on the next button below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sam x

Product List

Sitting Here Photopolymer Stamp Set [141589] £15.00	Lots Of Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set [147194] £0.00	Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set [144783] £19.00
Petal Palette Clear-Mount Bundle [145974] £56.50	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] £7.25	Card Stock A4 Soft Sky [131292] £7.25
Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] £8.00	Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad [131181] £6.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad [126975] £6.00
Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin’ Pad [126956] £6.00	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad [131180] £6.00	Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Pad [126959] £6.00
Regals Stampin’ Write Markers [131262] £27.50	Stamping Sponges [141337] £3.25

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InspireINK blog hop!

Hi everyone!

Happy New Year! The start of the year has been crazy busy for me and I’ve not had chance to do any crafting! I’ve had to force myself to have an evening in the craft room to get the project ready for the new and improved blog hop! You may remember that I said the format of the Simply Sketched Saturday challenge would be changing, well here we are! I’ve had fun creating the new graphics and introducing new members to the group, as well as continuing on with many familiar faces!

The theme this month was Shimmer, Sparkle, and Shine.  What can I say, glitter is not just for Christmas!

I had this idea in my head when I saw the Myths and Magic DSP and knew I wanted to create a game with it. The first idea I had was to create the card game “snap!”.

The images are so cute! Someone said to me that they were in the style of the Disney Sleeping Beauty film, and I have to agree!

I had to make sure the backs were identical so there’s no cheating!

I hope you’ve enjoyed the blog hop today, your next stop is the lovely Jill Chapman.

 

  Product List

Myths & Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper [145600] £11.50	Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) [145601] £13.50	Myths & Magic Specialty Washi Tape [145602] £5.50
Picture Perfect Party 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [145559] £9.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] £8.25	Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock [144250] £7.25
Whisper White 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Organza Ribbon [145590] £5.50

Flamingo Thank You using Stampin’ Up! Products

Hi everyone!

I wanted to share with you this cute thank you card I made for a special friend of mine.

I recently went up to stay with her for the weekend and she always makes me feel so welcome so I wanted to show my gratitude.

How adorable are those Flamingo’s! or as my friends daughter calls them, ‘Mingo’s’!

I cut out one Flamingo, a water image, and a grass image, and stuck them to the cards using Dimensionals to create the 3D effect. I then topped the water image with the Fine-Tip Glue Pen to create the glossy shine to the water.

I wanted to make the inside of the card match the outside, and the sentiment, I think, matches my friends personality!

Apologies for my absence of late, I’ve been really struggling to get into the crafting mindset and have numerous projects in my office that I’ve started but not found the inspiration to finish.  I’m very lucky though that my boyfriend is encouraging and is inspiring me to be more creative, so hopefully the crafters’ block will pass quickly!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sam x

Product List

Fabulous Flamingo Photopolymer Stamp Set [143758] £19.00	Lovely Inside & Out Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144011] £18.00	Thankful Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141522] £17.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [141397] £6.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £5.50	Versamark Pad [102283] £7.75
Pear Pizzazz Stampin’ Write Marker [131266] £2.95	Old Olive Stampin’ Write Marker [100079] £3.25	Marina Mist Stampin’ Write Marker [119679] £2.95	Pool Party Stampin’ Write Marker [131904] £3.25	Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder [141636] £4.50	Black Mini Sequin Trim [144259] £5.50
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] £4.50	Hearts & Stars Elements [144215] £5.50	Powder Pink A4 Cardstock [144251] £7.25	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] £7.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] £8.25	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] £7.25

Saturday Simply Sketched Challenge; June 2017

Hi everyone!

We decided to mix it up a bit this month and go for a colour challenge rather than a sketch, and the lovey Hannah gave us these to play around with…

I love that Hannah has pushed us out of our comfort zone with this one.  I knew straight away which stamp set I wanted to use, especially with Bushing Bride featuring…

Aren’t these pigs just the cutest! We saw them in Convention back in April and lets just say there was nearly a scuffle when it came to Prize Patrol!

I hope you like my project today.  Please do continue along the hop by clicking Previous to go to Sally, or forward to go to Angelina.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sam xx

Product List

This Little Piggy Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143922] £18.00	Fresh Fig A4 Cardstock [144248] £7.25	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] £7.25	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate [131291] £7.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] £8.25	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] £4.50
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] £7.25

Pootlers Design Team December 2016 week 5 –Miss You!

Hi everyone!

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that Father Christmas bought you everything you wanted 😉

After last weeks project I wanted to make something clean and simple, I couldn’t resist throwing in a bit of ‘Gorgeous Grunge’ and a bit of bling!

I do love how this is such a delicate card but still has an impact with the bright colours.

The sentiment seemed appropriate as this is my last week with the Design Team, the next group will take over from next Thursday, be sure to watch out for them 🙂

I wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year! I’m hoping that 2017 brings lots of happiness and fun.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sam x

Product List

Live, Love, Grow Photopolymer Stamp Set [141905] £15.00	Gorgeous Grunge Wood Stamp Set [130514] £22.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] £4.50	Aqua Painters [103954] £15.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £5.50	Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad [141396] £6.00
Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Pad [126959] £6.00	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [138326] £6.00	Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin’ Pad [126969] £6.00	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [126978] £6.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] £8.25	Emerald Envy A4 Cardstock [141420] £7.25