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Alex

Showing posts with label Afterthoughts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Afterthoughts. Show all posts

Saturday, 5 March 2011

Today's Stampin' Up! Class - Make A Monster.

Afternoon all,

Another lovely class spent with my ladies this morning making a number of birthday cards using the fabulous stamp set, Make A Monster which is great for children, both boys and girls.

Below are the sneak peeks revealed of what everyone made this morning - a clever waterfall card that will amaze the kiddies as the ribbon is gently pulled down and a regular card using lovely Designer Series Paper and soft satin ribbon. Here are the cards below:

Make A Monster Waterfall Card


As you pull down the ribbon, three different monsters are revealed until the forth panel reveals the sentiment.

2nd Panel


3rd Panel


4th Panel


Stamps: Make A Monster (P.36), Schoolbook Serif Numbers (P.77) and Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess Set - P.11).
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Real Red and Whisper White.
Inkpad:
Basic Grey, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight and Pacfic Point.
Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers - Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie and Early Espresso, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Pumpkin Pie, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Brads - Silver, Mat Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool and Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Make A Monster Card


Stamps: Make A Monster (P.36) and Cheer & Wishes (P.75).
Cardstock: Rose Red and Whisper White. DSP - Patterns Stacks -Brights - Daffodil Delight.
Inkpad:
Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist and Rose Red.
Accessories: Oval Extra Large Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Marina Mist, Bone Folder and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Completed Cards from today's class:


Below are the stamps sets used today as seen in the Idea Book & Catalogue:

Afterthoughts (P.11):


Make A Monster (P.36):


Cheer & Wishes (P75): On promotion this month in March Frenzy for 30% off!


Schoolbook Serif Numbers (P.76):


Hope you like the cards. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Bye for now,

Alex

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

Happy Birthday!

Hi all,

Well hope you're all keeping well and looking forward to what today may bring :)

Today is a special lady's birthday and one of her favourite colours is Melon Mambo (I couldn't agree more). Towards the end of last month I was really organised and made a couple of birthday cards in advance for a few birthdays I have this month, so here's one I made earlier:

Birthday Card


Stamps: Playful Pieces (Level 3 Hostess Set) and Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess Set).
Cardstock: Melon Mambo and Whisper White.
Inkpad:
Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon - Melon Mambo (retired), Bone Folder, Paper Snips, 3D Dimensionals and Cross Stitch Thread - White.
Card Size:
A6.

Have a great day Janet and hope all your wishes come true.

Alex

Monday, 1 November 2010

Make A Monster - Girl Birthday Card

Hi everyone,

Here's a recent card I made using Make A Monster stamp set. I changed the colours and made a card suitable for a little girl - afterall, I'm sure not only boys are little monsters!

Make A Monster



Stamps: Make A Monster and Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess stamp set).
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Rose Red and Whisper White.
Inkpad:
Pretty In Pink, Rose Red and Regal Rose.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Punch, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size:
A6.

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your day.

Bye for now,

Alex

Wednesday, 27 October 2010

Make A Monster Birthday Card

Hello everyone :)

A new stamp set to my collection called Make A Monster is a fun mix and match stamp set to create endless monster combinations which I had endless hours with recently :) I used new colours and ribbons to create the card below:

Make A Monster



Stamps: Make A Monster and Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess stamp set).
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Marina Mist and Whisper White.
Inkpad:
Night of Navy, Marina Mist and Wild Wasabi.
Accessories: Extra-Large Tag Punch, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Marina Mist, Linen Thread, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size:
A6.

Here's the stamp set, Make A Monster as seen on P.36 which is available in both clear-mount and wood mount:


Have a monster day!

Bye for now.

Alex

Tuesday, 26 October 2010

Playful Pieces Birthday Cards

Hi all,

Hope you're having a good week so far :) Recently inked up my new Level 1 and 3 Hostess stamp sets called Afterthoughts and Playful Pieces and decided to CASE a great card that I saw online recently. The original card was in Concord Crush, one of the new In Colors, but unfortunately, I don't have this colour yet, so I have made the same card in different colourways from the other choice of 40 or so colours! Talking of In Colors - want to be the last person to join in the share so that it can begin asap?!?

Playful Pieces - Birthday Card


Stamps: Playful Pieces (Level 3 Hostess Set) and Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess Set).
Cardstock: Certainly Celery and Whisper White.
Inkpad:
Certainly Celery and Daffodil Delight.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - Certainly Celery, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, 3D Dimensionals and Cross Stitch Thread - White.
Card Size:
A6.

Playful Pieces - Birthday Card


Stamps: Playful Pieces (Level 3 Hostess Set) and Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess Set).
Cardstock: Melon Mambo and Whisper White.
Inkpad:
Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon - Melon Mambo (retired), Bone Folder, Paper Snips, 3D Dimensionals and Cross Stitch Thread - White.
Card Size:
A6.

Playful Pieces - Birthday Card


Stamps: Playful Pieces (Level 3 Hostess Set) and Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess Set).
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White.
Inkpad:
Rich Razzleberry and Daffodil Delight.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon - Rich Razzleberry (retired), Bone Folder, Paper Snips, 3D Dimensionals and Cross Stitch Thread - White.
Card Size:
A6.

Playful Pieces - Birthday Card


Stamps: Playful Pieces (Level 3 Hostess Set) and Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess Set).
Cardstock: So Saffron and Whisper White.
Inkpad:
So Saffron and Daffodil Delight.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - So Saffron (retired), Bone Folder, Paper Snips, 3D Dimensionals and Cross Stitch Thread - White.
Card Size:
A6.

Playful Pieces - All Birthday Cards


Here are the two exclusive Hostess stamp sets below that I used for the birthday cards above that you can earn for a qualifying order.

Afterthoughts on P.11.


Playful Petals on P.15.


If you would like to host a workshop and play with new goodies from the Idea Book & Catalogue, get in touch. For a qualifying order, you might earn yourself free exclusive Hostess benefits of a Level 1 stamp set or 6x6 Designer Series Paper Pack - In Color AND £15 of free merchandise from the Catalogue. Or take me up the last place on my In Color Share to receive all the exclusive Hostess benefits.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a good day.

Alex