Caramel & Cream

Lots of new baby arrivals at the moment but i'm not complaining as it gives me chance to use my favourite baby themed stamp set 'Moon Baby' I was asked to make a card that would have the baby boys name on. I have some mini alphabet stamps from Stampin up that have retired but the letters fit perfectly into the mini heart punch. The letters don't show up to clear in the photo but look much more prominent in real life. I used 'Soft Sky' ink to compliment the paper and cardstock.  The lovely dsp is from the 'Bundle of Love' paper pack. Stamping the images first then coloring in with watercolour pencils gives a softer tone to the image. If you would like to order any Stampin Up products please go to my online shop HERE Rachael x

Today is my partners birthday so i thought it very apt that i show this card using the 'Bubble Over' stamp set. I love the bright colours in the matching DSP 'Bubbles and Fizz'  The bottles are cut from the DSP and i have chosen 'Bermuda Bay' cardstock to help lift them from the bubble pattern paper.  'Lemon Lime Twist' layered over with 'Bermuda Bay' creates the sentiment tag.  Did you notice the added detail of the drips on the bottle neck? These are created using the 'clear epoxy shapes'  They look so realistic don't they? If you would like to order any Stampin Up products please so do HERE Rachael x

The reason i started 'Slide Back Saturday' is to show that you can still create lovely projects even if you don't have all the latest products from Stampin Up. Mixing old and new is a great way to make sure you get the most from what you have. 'Blooms and Wishes' is a really pretty stamp set and i've combined it here with the 'Sorry For Everything' stamp set.  Using some 'Affectionately Yours' dsp i picked out some of the colours to stamp my flowers. 'Cucumber Crush', 'Watermelon Wonder' and 'Night Of Navy' for the sentiment.  I hope this card inspires you to go rummage through your craft room and use something you may have forgotten about. If you wish to order any current Stampin Up products you can do so HERE Rachael x

As you know sale-a-bration is still going, earning FREE goodies is always a bonus. Super simple card using the sneaker / trainer shoe from the stamp set 'Epic Celebration' Randomly stamping the shoe in 'Bermuda Bay' ink it was then mounted onto a card blank with matching dsp. The sentiment in 'Basic Black' is all that's left to add. Great for teenagers, girls or boys! If you would like to order any Stampin Up products you can do so in my online shop HERE Rachael x

As you may know from some of my other recent projects the 'Pop of Pink' designer series papers (DSP) has been some of my favourite that Stampin Up have ever done. I've actually had to really force myself to use it and stop hoarding it all. I so wish Stampin Up would bring it back again.  These simple but eye catching Thank You cards show off the dsp perfectly.  I have used the matching stamp set 'Pop of Paradise' and kept the ink colours to 'Basic Black' and 'Melon Mambo'.  Sent as a thank you card on their own or put together into a set as a gift for someone i think anyone would be happy to receive these cards.  Even though the papers are no longer available you can still purchase the stamp set...perhaps mix the colours up to match some designer papers you already have.  If you would like to order any Stampin Up products please visit my online shop HERE Rachael x

What little girl doesn't believe in magical things like mermaids? The 'Magical Mermaids' stamp set is lovely for making girly cards. Taking 'Sahara Sand' ink to stamp the shells along the bottom i then used 'Soft Sky' to create some gentle bubbles / splodges.  A mix of 'Pear Pizzaz' and 'Old Olive' inks give a more realistic effect to the seaweed. Stampin the mermaid in 'Basic Black' i then coloured her in using an aqua painter. 'Blushing Bride' for her skin, 'Soft Suede' for her hair.  Her tail was splodged with 'Tranquil Tide and 'Fresh Fig' allowing the colours to run into each other. Once dry i carefully cut her out and popped up on some dimensionals so she stands out from the background. The sentiment added in the top corner is the finishing touch. If you would like to order any Stampin Up products you can do so HERE Rachael x

Happy Valentines Day everyone. I hope you all received lovely cards.  I have used the 'Weather Together' stamp set to create this sweet card.  The umbrella is stamped in 'Dapper Denim' ink before being cut out using the matching framelits. Popped up on some dimensionals to help it stand out. the handle of the umbrella has been coloured in using an aqua pen.  The scattering of hearts are stamped in 'Flirty Flamingo'  Lastly the word 'love' also from the same stamp is added along the bottom.  If you would like to order any Stampin Up products please do so HERE Rachael x