Love my leather belt

Hi all I had a go at making a  faux leather belt for the very first time for this very cool buckle card that Rhonda Fawcett from my team showed us at a play day recently.

I'd seen faux leather/alligator skin on blog posts but it wasn't till I saw it in the flesh that I thought I have to have a go at that as it was so shiny. And now I've done it so easy!!!! All you do is cover the piece of card with clear embossing powder & before you heat set it create a pattern with your bone scorer & viola :)

This was the 2nd project at my Masculine class the other night with it's matching gift card holder & it was a real hit with all the ladies so a big thanks Rhonda!

Stamp sets: Motorcyle (retired), Oval All, Sandy Speckles (wheel)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Versamark
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Peach Parfait, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Punches: Corner Rounder, Word Window, 1-3/4" Oval, Curly Label
Other: Mat pack, paper piercing tool, clear embossing powder, heat gun, vintage brads, square lattice embossing folder
Techniques: Big Buckle card, Faux Leather, Gift Card Holder

UPDATE: Retired items are now appearing on the retired list there's a link on the top RHS of my blog which takes you to the status at the end of the previous day; so far jumbo eyelets have gone (that was a good prediction of mine but pretty obvious), metallic eyelets & now the punches (they're normally the first).

There are 3 stamp sets that are 40% off which is phenomenal & my Gifted set is on it's way - phenomenal value at $28.77 (clear mount) RRP was $68.95. So if you haven't check out the Retiring List I'd do so ASAP as once it's gone it's gone forever.

Enjoy your weekend & happy stampin'

Fabulous wine bag

My dear friend Judy bought along a bottle of wine for me to drink after my launch party the other day & she made it really pretty with a tag from the Oval All stamp set which thankfully has returned & she's used up some of the fabulous retired Ginger Blossum DSP that we all loved.

Fabulous bag Judy & the wine wasn't half bad either!

Elegant Fifth Avenue Floral

It's been awhile since I inked this stamp set up but I remember how much I loved it as it makes cards quickly, simply and elegantly.

This is a case of my wonderful downline Debbie's who always does elegant perfectly. Her card used Riding Hood Red with the black which I've changed to Rose Red but both colours with the black are stunning.

Recipe:
Stamp sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, Oval All
Ink: Rose Red, Basic Black
Paper: Rose Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
Other: Oval scallop punch, large oval punch, dimensionals

Fabulous friend

My friend Judy has had some to put it mildly some upsetting news this week but she's still found time to be making cards & dropping them in your letter box which is always lovely to find at 7pm at night when arriving home from work & it's dark & gloomy.


I just love all the layers & embellishments - thanks Judy & I hope life starts throwing you a few straight balls - you so deserve it!!

Oval all

This was the 2nd make n' take that Friday's launch attendees got to make & take home with them. So quick & easy. Oval All is one of the cool wee stamp sets in our new spring mini 4 stamps for $35.95 with a matching scallop oval punch; also $35.95 & co-ordinates with the large oval punch.

Stamp set: Oval all
Ink: Basic Gray
Paper: Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Cameo Coral, Whisper white, Walk in the Park DSP
Punches: Scallop oval, large oval
Other: Pretties kit (half pearl), mini glue dots, dimensionals

Lucky me has been getting some demo swaps & have a few other samples to show below.
From Clare Stirling:

From Sally Williams:

And two from Denise Ibbett AKA Lets Get Stamping: