UStamp - Icecream Card

I am participating again in UStamp which has many fantastic ideas using Stampin' Up products. This card I made especially for Lynette's birthday that is today. I gave it to her this morning so I can now post it on here, as I know she checks out my blog regularly. Hi Lynette, keep cool and enjoy your day...it's 40C+ here in Adelaide for the 4th day in a row and looks like it will be above 38C for the next week. Lucky the airconditioner is working well and hopefully the fires stay away here in the Adelaide Hills, the water bombers are located here at Woodside and were up in the air before attending a fire at Lenswood but looks like this is out now.

Stamp Set: Wanted, Congrats
Ink: Versamark, River Rock
Card: Whisper White, Creamy Caramel, Soft Sky, Bayou Blue, Light Blue, Bright Blue, Wintergreen Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Gold Brads, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 1 1/4" Square Punch

Sketch Saturday #35 & Inspiration Challenge #3

I thought I would participate in a challenge instead of watching the television as the Aussies are not going so well against South Africia in the Cricket match at Adelaide Oval on this public holiday of Australia Day.

Instead of one challenge I have decided to combine two with the Sketch Saturday #35 and Makeesha Byl's Inspiration Challenge #3.

Stamp Set: Botanical Blooms, Lots of Thoughts
Ink: Rose Red, Blue Bayou, Soft Sky
Card: Whisper White, Rose Red, Blue Bayou, Soft Sky
Accessories: Blue Bayou Double-Stitched Ribbon, Small Tag Punch, Large Tag Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch

I was a very lucky winner..

Wow!! Look what arrived in my mail box on Friday a beautiful selection of Stampin' Up ribbons which I look forward to having some time in the coming weeks to use. The lovely and very generous Leonie Hegarty had some blog candy up for grabs on her blog and I was the lucky winner. Leonie also enclosed one of her handcrafted cards utilising the Live Your Dreams stamp set. (I hope I have included the right description for her card, if I am wrong please accept my apologies.)

Stamp Set: Live Your Dreams
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip
Card: Soft Sky, Wild Wasabi, Confetti White, Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper-piercing Tool, White Gel Pen

Mojo Monday #69

This could be my last card and challenge for a while now as I go back to work on Wednesday (and celebrate my birthday on Tuesday). This afternoon I completed the Mojo Monday and used one of the stamp sets I have had for a long time (well when I was first introduced to stamps in April last year) but have also had a little trouble coordinating it but over the last two weeks I have really enjoyed utilising it.

PS Now I have taken the photo and upload on here I have noticed that one of the roses has moved and is not straight, oh well, I have change the card but can not be bothered taking another photo.

Stamp Set: Wild Rose
Ink: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou
Card: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, Whisper White
Accessories: 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch

Sketch Saturday #33

Yes, it's another day and another challenge to complete, today it was another first, the Sketch Saturday, I thought I'd better get this one done before Saturday comes around again. I have used one of my new "free" stamp sets, Botanical Blooms which I received on Monday. Oh, I love to receive my Stampin' Up orders and it was great to received the freebies when you purchase other goodies. Thanks Jayne for coordinating my order and for providing me such good service.

Stamp Set: Botanical Blooms, Short and Sweet
Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi
Card: Whisper White, Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi, Rose Red Deisgner Series Paper
Accessories: Wild Wasabi Double-Stitched Ribbon, Small Oval Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch

Kristina Werner Design Colour Inspiration #38

I am really enjoying these challenges so I made time in between the housework to participate in Kristina's Colour inspiration. I hope you all have been enjoying my cards over the last couple of weeks. I love to receive your feedback, so please leave a comment it does not have to always be positive as any suggestions of improvement would be greatly appreciated.

Stamp Set: Tarty and Tangy, Lots of Thoughts
Ink: Ruby Red, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie
Card: Ruby Red, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper
Accessories: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Small Oval Punch