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