Today I'm taking part in a little blog hop with friends - there are only 7 of us participating this time around. Some fellow Australian Stampin' Up! demonstrators and I would like to share with you our creations made with Sale-A-Bration products. These are products that can be earned for FREE, with every order of $100 worth of product (until 31st March). The freebies on offer this year are the best we've ever had, and hopefully today you'll get lots of inspiration for using them on your own projects.
You may have come to my little corner of the world from Nikki Sadler's blog. If not, just start from here, and follow the links around all seven blogs.
My first card showcases the stamps from Elementary Elegance along with some of the yummy paper from the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper pack. I've chosen the colour scheme of Peach Parfait, Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake, from the paper.
Stamps: Elementary Elegance
Card: Peach Parfait, Very Vanilla, Vellum cardstock
DSP: Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
Ink: Peach Parfait stampin' pad and marker, Crumb Cake stampin' pad, Basic Black stampin' pad
Other: Curly Label punch, Itty Bitty shapes punch, Everyday Enchantment brads, Basic Pearls, Color Spritzer tool, stampin' dimensionals, paper snips, Very Vanilla velvet ribbon, Scallop Edge border punch, sponge daubers, mini glue dots
Whilst I adore the vintagey stamp sets offered this year, I thought I'd step outside that comfort zone a bit and show a simple way of using Outlined Occasions - also one of the free sets. I think the sentiments from this set look great just stamped as outlines, but you can also colour in the words for a different look. I've paired the stamped sentiment with Big Top Birthday papers, for a crisp, fun card.
Stamps: Outlined Occasions
Card: Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Real Red
DSP: Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper
Ink: Real Red and Tempting Turquoise stampin' pads
Other: Scallop Edge border punch, Tempting Turquoise 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Brights brads, 1/2" Circle punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, sponge dauber, mini glue dots
The next stop on today's blog hop is the blog of Tina Gillespie. Please check out what everyone has made; we all have different styles, and I'm sure you will get some great ideas today.
Here's a complete list of everyone participating in today's blog hop. Don't forget to leave a little comment love for everyone, so we know you've been!
Ros Davidson http://www.rosdavidson.typepad.com
Nikki Sadler http://www.inkyart.com.au
Christine Blain http://www.christineblain.blogspot.com
Tina Gillespie http://www.scissorspapercard.blogspot.com/
Di Dunk http://www.stampartbydi.typepad.com
Kathryn Ruddick http://www.katlodesigns.com
Sue Madex http://www.madexcreations.com
Both cards are gorgeous! Love how you've vintaged peach parfait Christine. I'm loving all the extra details like the butterfly brad and scattered pearls which I didn't notice when I first looked.
ReplyDeleteI just love your work so much, they are beautiful. Well done Marls
ReplyDeleteLove the cards Christine. The first has to be my fav.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love how you've used that border strip stamp in the first one - I haven't inked mine up yet but it looks great with your spritzing.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful Christine. You do vintage so well!
ReplyDeletelovely cards Christine - just so different to each other - I can't decide on a favourite because I love both of them. Love all the detail - as usual there is always lots of detail :)
ReplyDeleteChristine, I always hold my breath before opening your page as I know it will leave me breathless anyway. Both cards are Stunning!! I am so envious of your brilliant talent.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christine! Really love your first one, but also adore your second one - I had also thought of matching Outline Occasions with Big Top birthday DSP - it really lends itself! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are beautiful! The first one is my favourite - so beautiful and vintage-y.:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christine. Especially the first one. LOVE what you have done there. This blog has given me some GREAT ideas. TFS
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely cards, Christine ...you never disappoint with your creations!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards lovely, especially like the colours and vintage feel of the first one. Great details in both :)
ReplyDeleteThe peach parfait looks so gorgeous - the card is very delicate. Love the celebrate too for it's brightness.
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You are definitely in your "groove" Christine!!! Wow, what fantastic creations. The first has so many delicate details & is such a beautiful colour scheme. Love your vellum window! The second one makes me smile with it bright colours, fun DSP & perfectly chosen accents. Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Christine,peach parfait is not a colour I normally choose but this one looks fab.
ReplyDeletelove love your cards!!!! colors are outstanding !!!!! tfs:)
ReplyDeleteSuper cards, Christine. I love the crisp look of the Outlined Occasions with the bright colours of Big Top Birthday. A great allround special occasion card.
ReplyDeleteLove them both Christine, all the sweet vintage elements on the first one are gorgeous and l love the bold colours of Big Top Birthday.
ReplyDeleteThese are both great cards Christine, but I particulary love the first one. Love the colours you've used and the 'DSP' you've made with this little stamps. Very, very pretty
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