Thursday, January 24, 2019

LOVELY LATTICE



I mentioned in the Create & Share FB Group the other day that over the very snowy and cold weekend I was able to play A LOT with the Lovely Lattice stamp set. First of all this is a Sale-A-Bration stamp set, so it is FREE when you place a $60 or more order. Second of all when I first saw it I wasn't sure I would like it. Boy was I wrong!


I LOVE to colour, its relaxing and gives me a chance to use my Stampin' Blends. And this stamp set is perfect to colour and makes the most simplest of cards look stunning.

To give extra dimension I stamped the full image twice and cut out some of the flowers and added those overtop - add a few pearls and a simple sentiment.



I played a lot with different colours - here is the daffodil delight and mossy meadow with some coordinating pattern paper and ribbon


I added some butterflies for some different dimension on this card. I love how they look!
(If you love the butterfly stamp set and punch - be sure to check out the BINGO event)


I like the idea of adding softer colours with the leaves to create a different look.
I used the Colour Lifter to help make lighter shades of the Balmy Blue for my smaller flowers and butterflies. And of course on all of my cards I added Wink of Stella over the flowers for some glittery shine!


I love the idea of adding a simple gradient of Basic Gray on the card base to make the simple background have some dimension - very easy to do with the Sponge Brayer.


With this card below I stamped with Versamark ink and embossed with white embossing powder and then took my white watercolour pencil crayon and coloured in the flowers - I love how simple and soft yet elegant this turned out.


For a different look I embossed on vellum and coloured in with the Stampin' Blends.


And of course I had to try cutting out the whole image - love it with the stitched rectangles and the die cut letters from the Well Written Framelit dies. 


And I also cut out the flowers and added them around the the sentiment for a completely different look. 




So yes I LOVED playing with this stamp set and you can as well - I will be placing an order on Friday and you are welcome to add items to it, including the Lovely Lattice stamp set. For ideas on what to add to your order to reach the $60 see my full list of supplies below.


PLUS you are always welcome to shop at my 24/7 online store 
and have the order shipped directly to you!

Interested in joining me at my upcoming classes? Click on the events tab above to see whats coming up next. PLUS I'm excited to offer another BINGO night which I know will be a LOT of fun - interested? Sign up today by emailing me - Amy.grendel@gmail.com




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Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack
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Heat Tool
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Big Shot
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$150.00
Glue Dots
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$7.25

Thursday, January 17, 2019

ALL MY LOVE SUITE


Wow I can't believe how long I have been away from blogging - but I have one really GOOD reason - he's cute, loves to smile and kick and has stolen this momma's heart




I'm excited to being back and creating (in-between naps) and hosting events and classes. And with the new Occasions catalogue and Sale-A-Bration there is A LOT of new fun products to play with. 

So over on the Create & Share FB Group I've been sharing some of the projects I've been making with the All My Love suite and I wanted to share some more plus show you a favourite SAB item. (scroll to the end of this point for a full list of supplies)



I love it when the pattern paper is so pretty that it can take the main focus and you can keep the rest of the card simple with a few die cuts and a sentiment.


Or you can have some fun and cut out some details from the pattern paper and use those along with die cuts and embellishments to create a really pretty focal point. 

TIP | Often times when we see a theme in a suite like Valentine's its hard to think of other cards you can make with it - but don't forget to look at other stamp sets and mix it up. These florals make a great birthday, wedding, anniversary or just thinking of you cards.


TIP | I LOVE this card so much and because there is so much going on with the pattern and hand-cut items I used vellum to soften the background. 


I'm still learning how to create pretty watercolour backgrounds but I do like the different feel this technique adds to this card - the set of dies in this suite are awesome - here you can see one that just does the stitched line and there are some that line up perfectly with the DSP to make cutting out these cute hears easy. 





So I mentioned that its Sale-A-Bration time right now and that means that with every $60 you spend from either the Occasions or the Annual Catalogue you get to a pick a FREE item from the SAB flyer. 

And one of my favourites is Hello Cupcake




Here is a really quick card I made using this stamp set


TIP | When you don't know where to start with a new stamp set, look through the catalogues and copy  one of the designs - it's a great stepping stone to creating your own creations. With this one I used the SAB flyer idea to make these.



Thanks for taking the time to read through today's post!
Leave me a comment - I'd love to hear what you think or answer any questions! 



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Thursday, September 6, 2018

CHRISTMAS CARDMAKING FUNDRAISER EVENT


I am so excited to be able to combine my love of the Kingston Pregnancy Care Centre and cardmaking for this event and I would love to have you join us for an afternoon of making Christmas cards and making a difference! Your ticket will provide a donation to help KPCC in all they do for our community AND you get to make 6 Christmas cards and 8 Christmas tags. Not only will it be a fun afternoon out but you will wow your family and friends with your homemade creations this holiday season! We will also have lots of chances to win prizes with games and even some yummy treats to keep us going all afternoon long. This is going to be an event you won't want to miss out on!





DETAILS

When: Saturday, November 3rd, 2018

Time: Check in 12:30 / Crafting from 1pm - 4:30pm

Where: Bayridge Alliance Church - 825 Gardiners Road, Kingston

Cost: $40 (includes a $20 tax receipt) 


For more details please click on the link in the menu or feel free to leave questions in the comments or email me at amy.grendel@gmail.com




This event not only gets you ready for Christmas with cards and tags but it also allows us at the Kingston Pregnancy Care Centre continue to impact our community with the love of Christ.

We are a non-profit agency and the support we receive through events like this allow us to:
help our pregnancy test clients have a safe and discrete place to get answers.
• teach new moms and dads valuable skills through our parenting program.
• provide prenatal classes so that our clients can receive excellent teaching and care to prepare them for childbirth.
• be there for our post-abortive client so that she has someone to talk to when she is struggling with grief.
• be there  for the abortion vulnerable woman so that she can get accurate information and choose life.