Swaps from America

These are from Sharon B from the USA and I received them as part of the Fall Swap on UStamp - how cool is it to receive cards KReated with stamps and designer paper not found in our Idea Book and Catalogue.

Tracy Old the NZ guest designer is giving away a free pass to the next round - so check in with her - you could be the lucky one.

I might be quite sad but I really like the Halloween one with the pumpkins - must admit I love that Halloween is gathering in popularity here and I'm always waiting with lollies for the children that make an effort to dress up (think I make a banner like no costume no lollies) and so far no tricks have been down to me.

So thanks Sharon it's always lovely to receive real mail especially when it's as lovely as this.

Happy birthday Jacque

It's that time of the year again (where did the last one go??) my upline's Jacque Pedersen's birthday - so pressure!!

Lucky for me Jan B chose to learn the tri-fold shutter card at her home class this week which I'd created prior HERE and HERE.

So I had an absolutely fabulous card (even if I say so myself) to post away and yes these do fold up flat to post.

 Well I hope it is a very special day for Jacque and hopefully she allows herself one bit of cake!

Recipe (all products available from SU!):
Stamp set: Great Friend
Ink: So Saffron, Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Gray
Paper: So Saffron, Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Walk in the Park DSP
Other: Trio flower punch, Signo white gel pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Anywhere glue stick, dimensionals.

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