Clearly Dasher

Hi there,

Just another reason to love Dasher, don't you agree. This is such a simple card to make and a little different. Clear acetate is used or the thick window sheet from Stampin Up. You must pre-score your fold and only Staz-on inks will stay on there permanently. Here I have used the cotton white Staz-on with the snow flurries stamp set from last catty, but any snowflake stamp will work. I have embossed a peice of pear pizazz with the petals-a-plenty folder. I have inked dasher in poppy parade and sponged around the edges. For a decorative edge the scallop trim border punch was just perfect. To disguise my adhesive from the inside I cut peices of white cardstock the same measurement as the pear pizazz on the front and stuck them first to the inside top, then with the card closed I stuck down the back piece, then opened it out and stuck on the last inside peice. Remember to keep all your edges as even as possible.

Enjoy Sharyn

Hi there,

Two posts in one day. What the? Just had to share it with you. I luuurrvvvee this little guy Dasher.

CARD RECIPE;

STAMPS; dasher, elements of style

CARDSTOCK;old olive, cherry cobbler, crumb cake, whisper white, jolly holiday designer paper

INKS; crumb cake, early espresso

ACCESSORIES; old olive satin ribbon, paper piecering tool, white pearls, sponge.

After inking up dasher with crumb cake, sponge a little early espresso around the edge to give the two tone effect, and cut him out without antlers, then mount him over another image stamped in early espresso. Flourish is stamped from elements of style as a background onto crumb cake using the same colour ink. Place some pearls over stars in the antlers.

TFL

Sharyn

Side Step cards

Hi Peeps,

Just thought I'd post a couple of my latest creations. The Blushing Bride side step card was one from class last weekend. The cherry cobbler is another colour combo that I cased from a friend (thx for the inspiration Michelle) I can't decide which one I like best. I'm a pink person but there is just something bout red and black together.

Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White colour combo.

Cherry cobbler, Basic Black, Very Vanilla colour combo. Notice how I have used the Beautiful Wings embossing and cutting die for this card. It can be found on page 151 of the main Catalogue. As the name suggests it cuts and embosses at the same time, and can also be used in the cuttlebug as well as the Big Shot.

Lv Sharyn

Tinaroo retreat Card Challenge

This card Challenge took me about 57mins (with 3 mins to spare) I love the way it turned out. We were given the stamp set (Funky Four) and papers to use for it and were able to use another colour. I added early espresso to the mix of pumkin pie and rose red. It's amazing what you can come up with when you're encouraged to think outside the box. My favourite part was the paper piecing of the mushrooms, a little fiddly but worth the effort.

Thx to the generous voting of the others, it came first place. Whoo Hoo! I was overwhelmed.

Thx 4 looking, Sharyn

Ornament Punch

The Ornament punch makes very quick X'mas cards as shown in this card. The Welcome Christmas stamp set was used and stamped first in cherry cobbler before punching the ornament out. Another ornament was punched from cherry and stuck behind the first to act as a shadow and make it pop out from the background. Perfect polka dots embossing folder was used behind the ornament. Elements of style was used as the stamped background to give it more of an old fashioned feel. Thx for looking,

lv sharyn

Mr & Mrs

Lving the new Stamp set of Elements of Style. It makes the most divine cards. Here it is used as a wedding card. Colour Combo used is Early Espresso, cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Crumb Cake. I have combined it with the Top Note die, pearls and Scallop trim border. Hope you like it.

Lv Sharyn

More Contempo Christmas

Just some more of the X'Mas cards that I have been working on. I've been playing with all different ways in which to use the Contempo Christmas stamp set from Stampin' Up. The first card uses the colour combo of elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, Whisper white with some silver embossing. The Baroque Motifs set was also used for the flourish b/g.

The second card uses Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive with very Vanilla. Vintage Vogue, Tree Trimmings, Occasional Quotes Stamp sets were also used in the making of this card. The measurements for this Tri-Shutter Card were taken from the latest issue of the Stamping and Papercraft mag. It's a little hard to see in these photos but the hook for the ornament on the front of the card was cut from a silver paper clip. You can get three hooks from each paper clip. Be sure to use your craft and rubber scissors to cut through it though, and not your good paper snips.

lv Sharyn

X'Mas Cards

I just love making Christmas cards, and with Stampin' Ups Contempo Christmas stamp set it makes it all too easy. It is such an economical set to have with the verses also included and a matching punch for the ornament. There is even a wheel designed to perfectly co-ordinate both your cards and scrapbooking pages alike. For this card the tree and verses were used.

CARD RECIPE:

Stamps; Contempo Christmas.

Cardstock; Garden Green, Bravo burgundy, Night of Navy, Whisper white, Garden Green dsp.

Inks; Garden Green and reinker, Bravo Burgundy.

Accessories; cuttlebug embossing folder, spritzer bottle filled with a few drops of green reinker and water, eyelet border punch, sponge for edges of white, glue and dazzling diamonds, burgundy grosgrain ribbon.

For this tent topper card my folded base card measures 9.8cm x 21cm (before folding) making it quite easy to get 3 base cards from the one sheet of A4 cardstock. Make sure that when you put your tent topper peice on that it still fits within the measurements of your C6 envelope.

Thx for looking,

lv Sharyn

Workshop Cards

Just some cards for you from one of my previous workshops. In case you missed out on my workshop, kits and instructions are available for any of the cards. Please contact me for further information.

Thx for looking lv Sharyn

Latest X'mas Card

Well I could quote how many more days til X'mas, but I won't, I'm sure you all know how rapidly it is approaching. For this years cards I don't think I could through without the stamp set Contempo Christmas and matching Ornament punch. Here I have teamed it with the new colours of Pear Pizazz, Poppy Parade and Crumb Cake (yes Crumb Cake is the new name for Kraft, sounds much more yummy). I have also used the Petals a Plenty embossing folder which looks like tiny poinsettia flowers and of course the new scallop trim border punch. Throw in the co-ordinated In Colour designer paper and there you have it. For details on the measurments for the Side Step card you can check out Julie Davisons blog here which is where I cased the card from.

Loving this card, must make some more. Thanks for looking

lv Sharyn

My Favourites

There were some gorgeous cards to look at, here are just a few of my favourites. The coffee pot and mug has been designed by Makeesha Byl, the maiden hair fern by Shannean Moncrieff, and the spritzed lillies by Amanda Reynolds-Smith. What beautiful cards.

Remember if you are interested in attending the Stampin' Up regionals in Cairns on the 23rd of October, as my guest, contact me on ascorsi2@bigpond.comsoon for bookings as I have five places left.

Lv Sharyn

More Swap Cards

Check out all these creations by the talented gals at the tablelands retreat. There was some amazing work and beautiful creations. I'm so inspired to give some more techniques a try.

lv Sharyn

Swap Cards

Here is my swap card for the Tablelands retreat. I had to make 40 of these babys so I wasn't up for watercolouring or any cutting out. I cheated and used the flower punch. For those of you that would like the recipe here it is.

Swap card Receipe:

Cardstock; Pumpkin Pie, Baja breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper white.

Designer series Paper; Green house Gala

Inks; Pumpkin Pie, baja breeze, chocolate chip

Stamp; For you Flower

Accessories; paper piercer and mat pack, flower punch, crop a dile, twine, top note die, vintage wallpaper embossing folder, scallop edge punch, 1 and 1/4 circle punch, edge distresser.

The top note die is cut in half after being embossed then sponged with chocolate chip ink. The edges of each of the d/p are distressed. I was pleased with the way it turned out hope you like it too.

lv Sharyn

Stampin Up New 2010/2011 Catalogue

There is nothing like a new catalogue to inspire your Mojo and mine has returned. Brimming with new stamp sets and colours this catty is sure to please. If you havn't received a copy yet please email me at ascorsi2@bigpond.com or simply go online to view at www.stampinup.com.au under catalogues. Another kickstart to my Mojo was the wonderful weekend that Michelle and I had on the Tableland Retreat. Apart from the challenges and stampin talk, the highlight for me was to met Stampin Royalty Makeesha Byl. I have been a huge fan of hers for ages and if you check out her website you 'll soon see why. www.makeeshabyl.com.au A huge thank you must go to Shannean Monicreiff and her band of helpers for making the whole experience a blast.... Enough chitter chatter I will be back soon with my swap card and others from the retreat.

Lv Sharyn

New Autumn -Winter mini Catalogue

Hi fellow stampers,

And welcome to another post! Have throughly enjoyed my Easter break and am now ready to get back on track with my craft. Have you seen this new Mini catalogue yet? It is one of the greatest I have seen since being with Stampin' Up. I'm totally loving it. If you haven't got a copy yet, please contact me and I will post one out asap. You can also go online for a look at http://www.stampinup.com.au/ . My classes are resuming in May and will be on the second Saturday of the month which is the 8th. I'm looking forward to showing you all some of my new creations using the new stamps and products from this latest mini catty. Please call for bookings (0400 344 221 or 40 642 578) as places are limited. There is going to be exciting new changes with Stampin Up over the next few months and I can"t wait to share them with you. More details to follow in my next post.
Until then,
happy paper trails,
Sharyn

Easter Blessings

Hi Stampers,

Can you believe there is only 1 week until Easter. Where did that time go? I hope anyone travelling arrives there safe and sound. For me I hope the rain eases up and that camping will be possible.

Here are some photos of the easter card from my last cardmaking workshop. It has a little white brad at the top to work as a hinge to reveal a hidden message. Thought it was quite sweet. Here is the recipe:

CARD RECIPE:

Stamps; A Good Egg

Cardstock; Barley Banana, Lovely Lilac, Cameo Coral, Whispher White

Inks: black Staz on, Lovely Lilac, Versamark

Accessories; scallop and large oval punch, sponge, Stampin' Pastels, glue pen, dazzling diamonds, daisy pattern embossing folder and Big shot, one small white brad, pop dots

Remember there is only a few days left to take advantage of the Sale-a-bration, my last order will have to go in on the 30th of this month. Contact me for any details. Thanks for looking.

Lv Sharyn

A Male card

Hi fellow crafters,

I know two posts in one day, that's one for my record book. I've made a Man's card with a difference for this post. One of the questions I get asked constantly is what to use for mens cards. Even when I make them I seem to want to use fish and boats. But what about those Men who don't like fishing? I've combined a variety of techniques on this card all of which can be used on many other cards eg: bleaching (using the scroll from Baroque Motifs), crimping, corner rounding, faux tearing, sponging and a new one I've learnt slit punch border.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Happy Moments (sale-a-bration set ), Sanded background

Inks: Staz on black, Basic Gray

Cardstock: Confetti Cream, Basic Black, Basic Gray

Accessories: corner rounder punch, slit punch large oval punch, scallop oval punch, crimper, sponge, bleach and paper towel, scrap paper for mask for faux tearing technique, Stamp-a-ma-jig to position black stamped scroll slightly off bleached scroll.

Enjoy

Lv Sharyn

Sale-a-Bration ending soon

Hi there,

There are only 8 days left to the end of the Sale-a-bration period. If you haven't placed your order there is still time left. You can contact me for a brochure if you have missed out or go online at www.stampinup.com.au to see a copy.
With the end of something big comes some even more exciting new products that I can't wait to demonstrate for you. The release of the Big Shot is here along with exclusive Stampin' Up dies and embossing folders. New colours, new punches and new repositional stamps are all coming out next month which is sure to be a huge one. For your free copy of this Autumn Mini Catalogue please email me on ascorsi@bigpond.com and I'll send you one out straight away so you can start your wish list.

lv Sharyn

Hi there,

Just a quick little post with a card that I made about a month ago using the Something sweet stamp set from the Summer mini catalogue. It is still my fav set out of the book, and i just love using the cups for all sorts of things.

CARD RECIPE:

Stamp set: Something Sweet

Cardstock: Perfect Plum, So Saffron, Rose red, Whisper White, Kaiser printed paper

Inks: Rose Red

Accesories: ribbon, eyelet border punch, 1 3/4 circle punch, large oval punch, small silver brad, one treat cup.

I have filled my cup with some tic tacs. I would have liked to have put in some chocolate, but with the heat we are having up here at the moment that would have been a disaster. The tab at the top of the card is a slider to allow access to the treats inside the cup. There's not much point in having edibles in there if you can't eat them.

For any further help on how to make the card or order any products, please contact me ascorsi@bigpond.com

Lv Sharyn

Sympathy Card

Hi there,

I have been wanting to try out this colour combo and thought that it would make a nice sympathy card. I am so loving the colour kraft at the moment it is the new Chocolate Chip for me. Here is the card recipe;

CARD RECIPE:

Cardstock; Kraft, lovely lilac, very vanilla

Ink; creamy caramel, lovely lilac, chocolate chip

Stamps used; Thoughts and Prayers, Friends 24-7

Punches; Scallop oval, large oval

Accessories; Jamara embossing folder, sponges, half back pearls.

This card was made extra large by simply folding an A4 sheet of Lovely lilac in half, but could be easily scaled down to make a standard A5 size.

Thanks for looking,

Lv Sharyn

A card for you

Hi to all,
Here is a Valentine card that I made for my husband. I know I know, it is a little late to be showing you now but it's better than never. I'm still loving this card even though I've used on it Brilliant Blue (a colour I never usually touch). The background white cardstock is splattered with some brilliant blue and real red reinkers mixed with a little water using a toothbrush. Looks so effective doesn't it. I've used markers for colouring with the blender pens (another technique I haven't used for a while). A few jumbo eyelets for tyres and some crystal effects on the windows
gives the card just a little extra. I like the way the Vintage Label stamp set from the Sale-a-bration catalogue can be used with other verses as well. The real red card behind the truck has first been wet then scrunched and let dry before sticking to card. If you need any further details on making this card please send me an email.

Lv Sharyn

Wedding Card

Hi there everyone,

Just a quick post today to show you a card using one of my favourite stamp sets "Fifth Avenue". I have embossed the rose in white and used watercolour crayons to add the colour.

Cardstock used is Cameo Coral, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, and Very Vanilla.

The Wide oval punch was used for the frame around Mr. & Mrs. The frame is one from a set called vintage Labels which is available as a free set when you spend $100 this Feb and March. for more information please contact me.

Lv

Sharyn

It's Sale-a-bration Time

Would you like to pick from free stamps. Well now is the time! Simply place an order with me for $100 and you get to choose a stamp set from the Sale-a-bration catalogue. Or you can have a party with $600 in sales and also earn one. This is the second most anticipated time in the Stampin' Up calender year( the first is of course the release of the new catalogue). Join in the fun by emailing of contacting me with your order. I have orders going every week during this period, and I can even ship the order directly to you. If you don't have your hands on a copy yet contact me with postal details ascorsi@bigpond.com or you can go online at www.stampinup.com.au to view. This special will finish on the 31st March 10 the same time that the Summer Mini catty finishes.

Card making classes will resume on Saturday the 13th February at 9:30am at Hooked on Scrapbooking. The first class for the year will feature some sets from the Summer Mini catty.

I look forward to re-newing old friendships and meeting new people in 2010, while I share with you my love for craft.

lv Sharyn