Caramel & Cream

If you happened to be following my blog before Christmas you may have seen the cute 3 fold cards i made with 'JOY' on them. I loved how they turned out and they didn't take too long to make either. It's a bit early (even for me) to start making Christmas cards for this year so i decided to use the same design but for a new baby card. The 'Bundle Of Love' papers are just so beautiful, i love the patterns and tones.  I chose pieces of paper that had the same pattern but in different colours, two in 'Soft Sky' and one in the lovely gold. 'Soft Sky' cardstock has been folded into the 3 sections and the dsp cut slightly smaller adhered to each part.  'Large Letter' framelits are used to create 'BOY' also in 'Soft Sky' These are mounted to the card on dimensionals so they really stand out. Next i took the 'Swirly Bird' stamp set. Both the kite and boat are stamped in 'Soft Sky' and 'Smoky...

How lucky have we been with the weather the last few days in the UK? Sun, sun and more sun.  Perfect for a 'Bike Ride' using this great stamp set. So versatile you can make it any colour you wish as the frame and tyres are stamped individually so you can mix and match as you wish. I chose 'Berry Burst' for my ink colour as it matched the beautiful DSP from the 'Fresh Florals' papers.  The little basket and dog i inked in 'Crumb Cake' and the brilliant 'Build a Bike' framelits mean no fussy cutting either...just a quick run through the 'Big Shot' and it's done.  The sentiment comes from the 'Dragonfly Dreams' stamp set.  If you would like to order any Stampin Up products please pop over to my online shop HERE Rachael x

Another male card today using the 'Going Places' dsp. I've used a piece to cover the whole of my card base then cut a panel of 'Whisper White' and a slightly larger panel of 'Lost Lagoon' cardstock.  On the 'Whisper White' i randomly stamped the tools from 'Guy Greetings' in 'Lost Lagoon' and 'Basic Black' ink. I then stuck this to the 'Lost Lagoon' cardstock but rather than centering it i have moved it up slightly leaving a narrow flash of colour at the top and thicker along the bottom.  The sentiment for Fathers Day comes from 'Teeny Tiny Sentiments' and cut using the 'Classic Label' punch.  If you would like to order any Stampin Up products please pop to my online shop HERE , you can even do it whilst in your pj's :) Rachael x

Often i walk into my craft room wanting to make a project but after spending time choosing my papers or the stamp set i want to use i come to a complete block as to what to make with them. The Stampin Up catalogue is not only full of amazing products, it's full of inspiration too. The idea for this card came when browsing the catalogue, they have used the 'Pop of Paradise' stamp set to create a cute box (page 43 in the annual catalogue) so i tweaked it slightly and turned it into a card. Do you know i think it's the first time i have used 'So Saffron' cardstock that i can remember! I used the same colour ink and randomly stamped pineapples all over the cardstock.  Next onto some scrap 'Whisper White' i stamped 3 leaves in 'Pear Pizzazz', a flamingo in 'Flirty Flamingo', and the 'Hello' in 'Marina Mist'. Each of these was then fussy cut using some scissors apart from the 'Hello' which i used a circle pu...

Making cards for my blog etc i often end up with quite a few in a box that i don't have use for straight away. So rather than leaving them pile up i have decided to choose a couple of very poorly children and their families to send cards to at random times. Hopefully to bring a smile to their face or a moment of distraction from the difficult times they are going through at the moment.  Likewise i know there are lots of elderly persons who don't have relatives living close by or elderly persons who are perhaps housebound and unable to go visit family and friends so become lonely sitting on their own all day. A simple card through the post could really brighten someones day.  If you know of any elderly persons who are in a similar situation and you think they would love to receive a card please drop me an email to rachhome@msn.com and i would be delighted to pop one in the post to them. (please note UK only)  Please feel free to comment below if there are ...

Last Tuesday i shared a card using the 'Magical Day' stamp set and it was very girly with a unicorn and glimmer paper. As promised today i have a version using the same stamp set and papers but themed for a boy. I've taken a sheet of the 'Myths and Magic' dsp cutting it down to 5x5 inches to layer over my base card.  I stamped the dragon before using pencil crayons to colour in. The big shot again with the matching dies gives that perfect cut with no fuss. To help the dragon stand out i popped it onto some dimensionals and onto a circle of 'Dapper Denim' cardstock cut out using the 'Stitched Shapes' framelits.  To add a splash of colour i chose 'Lemon Lime Twist' and 'Pumpkin Pie' inks for the wording.  Great as a birthday card but also would make a perfect '1st day at school' card too! If you would like to order any Stampin Up products please visit my online shop HERE Rachael x

It's handy to have a little stock of cards made that can be used as thank you or note cards.  I often think 'i'll send a little card to someone' but then don't have one made and by the time i get round to making one the moment has passed to send it.  I used the 'Fruit Stand' dsp and 'Fresh Fruit' stamp set.  Taking a card blank measuring 4x4 inches i covered it in a piece of the dsp. Then on a piece of 'Whisper White' measuring 3x3 inches i stamped a pear from the stamp set in 'Pear Pizzazz' (of course) ink. The stem and leaves i used 'Old Olive' ink. On a piece of scrap i made another pear the exact same but cut this out to adhere using dimensionals to give some depth. I've not added a sentiment so that they can suit a variety of needs.  If you would like to order any Stampin Up products please shop HERE Rachael x