Swirly Frames...

Frames are so useful they allow us to highlight a view and focus our attention . They can help us create interest in a simple way. All in all frames are good! But for many of us a set of stamps like the Swirly Frames set can be a little  daunting at first glance. So this week I thought I'd  share  some projects using the set.
Today's sample is using the frames in a simple way to frame an image but simple doesnt have to be boring ! I think the frames make the card look finished and highlight the images and sentiments. I hope you agree 😊

Larger Than Life Stampers....

Everyone who decides to sign up as a demonstrator under us becomes a part of the Larger Than Life Stampers team. We meet regularly to share ideas , swap inspiration and have fun! Yesterday afternoon was one of our team get togethers and we spent a fab 3 hours talking, laughing and of course stamping!!
Today's projects are the ones I recieved and created as well as the fab projects one of our team, the lovely Danielle Ehren, demonstrated and helped us create .  It was such fun 😃 . We also talked about the #sudifferencemakers idea that Sara Douglas,  ceo of Stampin Up, talked about at our last OnStage event. This is about how we can all make a difference to others and our community. One of the suggestions was to make a card with a positive affirmation message and send it to someone we appreciate, is in need of support, has achieved something etc. So we all created a simple card, one that was inspired by a make and take at OnStage , we provided envelopes and stamps. We then got everyone to write their card and address the envelopes and handed them back to us and we will pop them on the post box today!

Laser Cut Papers - Day 5 

For my last card this week I am showing you a new product. 

This is the Bird Ballad Laser Cut cards and envelopes and they come in a gorgeous box too!

 

 

Here are the beautiful card and envelopes with the beautifully decorated tin.

Here is the card that I made using them.

I used the new Free as A Bird stamp set which I stamped in Stazon ink, coloured in with my watercolour pencils and then fussy cut them with scissors. 

I added a piece of the Perennial Essence Vellum in Pretty Pink to back onto the laser cut pattern.

  I used Tombow multipurpose glue to fix the birds onto the card. I punched the front message out using the Story Label Punch and mounted it with Dimensionals.

A few flowers inside with the lovely message and the card is complete.

I do hope you've managed to get some inspiration from the cards this last 2 weeks.

Please don't hesitate to contact either of us if you have any questions.

Many thanks for popping by.

Gill :)

Laser Cut Papers - Day 4

Day 4 and I've used the same Beautifully Detailed Papers again.

This time, I have used some of the long edge pieces of which there are many in the pack.

For more information on the papers, please click HERE

I just LOVE the beautiful colour Gorgeous Grape with or without the Highland Heather card. Perfection!

Anyway, a mat of Whisper White below the Gorgeous Grape makes the top layer stand out more.

I used Butterfly Gala stamp set for the butterflies and the sentiments.

For more information on the stamp set, please click HERE

  

There are 3 patterned papers on one edge of the papers and I have used 2 of them. 

I also used the outer border of the edge pieces at the top of my card.

To break down the concentration of the purple, I added some little butterflies stamped in Lemon Lime Twist. I don't know about you but I am really going to miss the ink and card stock when it retires at the end of this month. :( 

I just love all of the phrases that are being included into the stamp sets from Stampin' Up!

Laser Cut Papers - Day 3

The card today is made using the Beautifully Detailed Laser Cut papers.

This time I have used only half of one of the rectangle mats in the set.  

Cut Diagonally, I glued it to the Merry Merlot Card stock using the Fine Tip Glue Pen.

 The tip is perfect for gluing such delicate pieces onto a project.

Click HERE for more information on the Papers.

Click HERE for more information on the Fine Tip Glue Pen.

I have coordinated this one with one of my all time favourite stamp sets, Flouring Phrases.

The designs and the phrases are just perfect for so many occasions.

Click HERE for more details on the stamps.

I LOVE that phrase. Isn't it just perfect for so many occasions?

Laser Cut Papers - Day 2 

The project today is another using the Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut papers.

For more information on the papers, click HERE

I used Very Vanilla, Basic Black and Pineapple Punch cardstock 

along with Memento, Tuxedo Black ink pad.

I used Stitched All Around stamp set and the matching framelits 

called Stitched Labels.

 For More information on the stamp set click HERE. 

For the Framelits and the stamps click HERE

I added the black cardstock to make the Pineapple Punch POP. I think it's worked well.

Saying that, my school uniform many, many years ago was black and yellow and I hated it!!!

A simple best wishes and the leaf flourish finishes this one off.

Weekly Inspiration -

Laser cut Papers

This week  will be showing you some cards made with the beautiful die cut papers

from Stampin' Up!

They are absolutely stunning! 

The papers for this card are called Delightfully Detailed Die Cut Papers. 

For more information, please click HERE.

This first one is made using one of the pieces as a stencil. Using a dauber, I sponged Granny Apple Green, Pineapple Punch and Melon Mambo through the piece.

I edged the front ,mat with the Granny Apple Green too to add another shade.

The mat was then fixed to a Whisper White mat then onto a 

card base in Pineapple Punch.

I finished off with a message and the little stars on the inside.

A very simple and quick card