RainyDay Stamper

Having fun with my Big Shot

I am really glad I bought one, thought about it for a long time and I have a Cuttlebug.  Let me say the Big Shot is so superior to the Cuttlebug.  The biggest plus is that the Big Shot does not wobble or move when you are using it, and you don't have to keep adding shims to make things work.  The dies fit and work like they are supposed to the first time.

Not that I am having a party to invite anyone to, but this card just says party to me.

 Using Regal Rose DSP  the scalloped circle die (113468)is cut down to a dress and is not my idea.  It have been floating around on SCS for a while. The belt is just Basic Black cardstock with a Ribbon slide from the Hodgepodge Hardware kit (111325).  Because I really wanted the dress to be the focal point, the background is just Whisper White sponged with a bit of Bashful Blue ink.  The sentiment is from Family Phrases.

Now what about the purse. Isn't it cute?  I used the Round Tab punch on Basic black, then cut it in half.  The handles are a small oval punch then the large oval punch. Add a pink Circle fire brad (109110)and it is beautiful.  What the picture doesn't show, is what I have done to the purse.  Faux alligator skin. Another creation of  Jackie Topa, a super easy and WOW technique. 

 

 

Well, still got to play so off I go,

Happy Stamping,

Elaine

Thank you

I needed a Thank you card for a interior designer so what do you think of this?  Bold and elegant (I hope)

This card uses a Almost Amethyst base, layered with Whisper White and then Elegant Eggplant.  I used my Versamark pad and stamped Bella Toile background stamp (111598) which I then embossed with clear embossing powder (109130).  This gives a beautiful tone on tone as well as wonderful texture.  Added the Basic Jumbo Grommet (114348) and Whisper White Satin ribbon (114616) both from the Occasions Mini.  The sentiment is from Chit Chat rub ons (111804) and done.  Super fast card with punch, now that's what I like.

Hope you have a great Wednesday, and for all us Canadians only one more day till your taxes are due!! 

Happy Stamping

Elaine

Monday, Monday

so sad in a way, leaving paradise today and returning to the real world.  I do have lots to look forward to when I get home as my order that I placed last Sunday is already waiting for me (amazing as it has to go through customs).  I broke down and ordered a Big Shot and a few dies, ok, maybe some other stuff too.  I also have a stamp set that I won from the Australian Bushfire Appeal on SCS and my Day 7 Spellbinders Anniversary winnings waiting for me.  Just like Christmas!! Too bad I have real work to do before I can play.
Remember I was making a set of cards last week well here is the folder for the cards.  Hold all four cards and envelopes.

Again, the butterflies are from Flores Sauves colored with a blender pen and Real Red Watercolor crayon.  The DSP is from Walk in the Park, a band of Baja Breeze and Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain holding it all together.

 

Well, happy Monday, no post tomorrow as I don't get home till midnight so definitely won't be up early.

Keep on stamping

Elaine

Check this out

Debbie over at Passion for Crafts in the UK has some incredible blog candy.  Ok it is not Stampin Up but it is good.  Check out her site, she does really beautiful work and take a look at her card sketches, so helpful when you need a design.

Have fun surfing

Elaine 

Seaside relaxation on a Sunday

When I was young, my Aunt lived in Whiterock and we could walk to Crescent Beach.  There was a long pier and on the beach we could collect shells.  My parents were ever so happy for us to take them home with us--surprising they never really made it home!!

This card reminds me of collecting shells and it is a work in progress.  I really don't have any sentiments here so think I will finish it when I get home.  My friend, Sue just got this set so we had some playtime.  Sue is a retired art teacher and a incredible painter.  My watercoloring needs so much more practice but with Sue's help there is a definite improvement.  Number 1 tip from Sue "No straight lines, wiggle it and it will look more natural.  Unfortunately the only watercolor crayons I have here are Bold Brights, but we made them work.  I did try this

with the card but am not really happy, it doesn't matter, it is attached with Dotto, repositionable adhesive so off it comes leaving no mess.

This card used Seaside stamp set, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip and Blush Blossom cardstock and watercolor paper.  The temporary sentiment is from SAB set Congratulations.

Well, hope that you have a Happy Sunday and enjoy some family time.

Elaine

Practical and easy

That is what this paper tray is.  Designed by Connie and is so easy to make.  I have made this for beside the telephone, where the paper and pen are always missing.

I used Just Beachy stamp set from the Occasions Mini and have stamped the papers with the different stamps, fish, ice cream and bucket.  The cardstock is Sage Shadow and Very Vanilla.  The images are stamped with Chocolate Chip ink and colored with Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Summer Sun and Pumpkin Pie markers.

Have a happy Saturday.

Elaine

Happy Friday

A super quick card.  Kraft, Very Vanilla cardstock and Apricot Appeal DSP.  I am sure by now you recognize the stamp set, yes, Flores Suaves.( I guess you will be glad when I get home and have all my sets.  I just love butterflies and this combo to me says summer. With the weather we have been having, one would think that it is summer.  But we know it is only Spring because of all the blooms on the cactus and the bugs that are coming to visit.  Scorpions, caterpillars but thank goodness, no snakes.  Apparently the Roadrunners help to keep them away and we have a roadrunner that likes this yard.

  Well, have a good Friday.

Keep on stamping,

Elaine

And my card

using Just Beachy.

To me this says Let's Go to the beach, we have the Surfboard and our flip flops.

Happy Stamping

Elaine

Just beachy

Is a lovely set from the Occasions Mini.  It is a set of 10 stamps that include the woody wagon, sun, pail and shovel, flipflops, popsicle and cute fish.

How about this for a get well card? I is my husbands idea of one, a play on words, You're under the weather from A little Birdie told me with sunshine.

Remember, if you order $50 from the Occasions by April 30, you will receive a free stamp from Page 208 from the Idea Book and Catalogue.

Happy Stamping

Elaine

Yet another stamp from Echoes of Kindness

 I just love this Level 2 hostess set, three different floral images and the sentiment.  This card uses the Level 1 hostess DSP, Basic Black and Whisper white.  Black Grosgrain ribbon and watercoloring finishes the card off.

Happy stamping

Elaine