Thank you for joining me today for another InspireINK Blog Hop. I hope you have been enjoying the hop so far and getting lots of inspiration.
This month was a card sketch challenge. Here is the sketch we were given.
I must confess that at first sight I did not have a clue what to do and did not even feel inspired by this, but then I got thinking and this is what I came up with.
Measurements and Resources
Standard C6 card blank using Extra Thick Very Vanilla - 5 7/8" x 8 1/4"
Folded in half and burnished
Mat in standard Very Vanilla measuring 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"
Scrap of very vanilla for the circle topper
Stamped using the Beautiful Peacock stamp set using versamark
Gold embossing powder was sprinkled on top, tapped off and heat embossed
This was then cut out using the largest Stitched Circle Framelit Die
I used the Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers to decorate the card front
I used the Gold Mini Sequin Trim
I used Pearl Basic Jewels to add the finishing touches
You can see here how I used the large fancy circle vinyl sticker behind the stitched framelit topper to make it the focal point of the card
I used dimensionals to pop the circle topper up
I made the mini sequin trim stamp out by adding the 2 border strips from the vinyl stickers
I then chose 6 of the circle flower vinyl stickers for form the 6 dots that were in the card sketch
I added the pearls to give that extra luxurious look about it.
There will be a video tutorial on my YouTube channel soon for this so don't forget to look out for that.
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Here is another Christmas card to continue with me being more prepared this Christmas! I looked at the Stampin' Up! free Springtime Foils dotty paper and thought snow! So I have made a snowman card using Copper Foil paper to match the 'snow' in the back ground.
Measurements
Extra Thick Whisper White for the card blank - 5 7/8`' x 8 1/4" folded in half
Mat in Copper Foil 5 5/8" x 4 1/8"
I cut the components for the snowman out of this using
Circle Tab Punch
1 1/8" Scallop Circle Punch
1 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
Mat in Springtime Foils dotty sheet 5 3/8" x 3 5/8"
Scrap Whisper White for sentiment
Label of Love stamp set
Everyday Label punch
Versamark ink and Copper embossing powder
Some Copper Trim
Dimensionals
I do love how this snowman turned out :-)
Right so now you have the bits and bobs you need you can press play below and craft along with me!
I do hope you are enjoying having a bit of festive cheer this early in the year! I will be back soon with another one as I have done a Christmas Tree version that uses this snow scene as well!
See you soon,
Gez xxx
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I made a box to go with the 6x6 One Sheet Wonder notecards I made a few weeks ago that were very popular. I gave this box as a mothers day present to my Mother-in-law and she really liked it.
Measurements for Box Base
Extra Thick Whisper White Cardstock 9" x 8 1/4"
Score on the long side @ 3 3/4" - 5 1/4"
Score on the short side @ 1 1/2" from each end (I just flipped it round to do this)
Measurements for Box Lid
Springtime Foils DSP 8 1/2" x 5"
Score on the long side @ 1 1/2" - 6 6/4"
Score on the short side @ 1 1/2" - 3 1/4"
I decorated the box simply with the Copper Trim tied in a bow.
Now you can click below and see the video tutorial to show you how to construct the box.
I hope you enjoyed this project, I will be back again soon with another.
Gez xxx
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Hi everyone and welcome to another project using the fabulous FREE Memories & More card set from Stampin' Up! during Sale-A-Bration. I think these cards are so versatile, not only can they be used in your scrapbooks but they can be used to make quick yet stunning cards.
Each of these cards are made using 2 3x4 Memories & More cards. One in portrait and one in landscape, this gives a well balanced card and by using the Memories and More cards you often have a bit in sentiment so that could be it. Some cards have been matted to make them pop even more and sentiments have been added to all 3 of these cards.
Measurements for Card #1
2 monochrome Memories and More cards
I stamped one with the Happy Birthday sentiment from Perennial Birthday
I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig® to help position the stamp correctly
I used a Basic Black mat behind the landscape card 3 1/4 x 4 1/4
Couldn't be simpler!
Measurements for Card #2
2 complementary Memories and More cards
I stamped one with a sentiment from Perennial Birthday
I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig® to help position the stamp correctly
I used an Old Olive mat behind the landscape card 3 1/4 x 4 1/4
Another simple card!
Measurements for Card #3
Another 2 complementary Memories and More cards
I stamped one with a sentiment from Picture Perfect Birthday
I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig® to help position the stamp correctly
The simplest of cards!
Now you have all the resources and cut everything to size, press play on the video below and craft along with me 😁
I hope you enjoyed this project, I will be back again soon with another,
Gez xxx
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In April of this year I will be celebrating 30 years with my other half. We are taking a trip to Iceland for this momentous occasion. As with most holidays I plan to scrapbook it so in preparation for this extra special trip I decided to make a memory box and designed the journalling cards myself as I have a vision of how I want our Anniversary Album to look like.
I have used the Stampin' Up! FREE Sale-A-Bration Springtime Foils paper to make this box as it is just stunning. The box is designed to hold 6" x4" photos and photo mats so the box measures 6 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 1 1/4".
Measurements
Springtime Foils DSP 12" x 8 1/4"
Score on long side @ 1 1/4" - 5 3/8" - 6 5/8" - 10 3/4"
Score on short side @ 1 1/4" - 7 1/2"
This is a Pizza Box style box so follow video tutorial for making it up - link below
I used the FREE SAB die set Celebrate you for the words
I used the Large Letter Die set for the U S
I used a length of the Basic Gray Shimmer Ribbon to tie around the box
Box contents
I have made some journal cards
6" x 4" and 3" x 4" and some 2" x 4" tags
I plan to make a Memories and More scrapbook after the holiday so am taking these for journalling on the go
In the video I show them but have not demonstrated how I made them
If anyone wants more details on these let me know in the comments and I will do a blog about them
So now you have gathered all the resources you can click below and craft along with me 😁
I hope you enjoyed this project - I will be back with another one soon :-)
Gez xxx
My Shop
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There is no better time to join Stamping' Up, during Sale-A-Bration you get to chose
£130 worth of products for your starter kit
AND 2 stamp sets of your choice
All for £99 (p&p free with starter kits).
20% discount on future orders, rising to 25% when promoted
There is no obligation to sell you can be a hobby demonstrator and just shop for yourself with the 20% discount.
