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