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