Colourful Desert Flower Note Card Set

   

Today's tutorial is a colourful note card set using the Flowering Dessert Stamp Set (148700) and the Crackle Paint Stamp Set (148752).

Of course we have Sale-a-bration running at the moment. For every £45 spent you can choose a free item from the Sale-a-bration range. I would recommend the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper (149622), it is beautiful, and even better, it is FREE with a £45 purchase!
One side of the paper is in spectacular full colour and the other is black and white, so amazing for a variety of projects... just like this one.

What you will need:
Berry Burst Card Stock (144249) - C6 top folding card base                                                         
Whisper White Card Stock (106549) - 4 1/8" x 2 3/4"
                                                             - Piece big enough for the stamped image.
Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper (149622) - 3 1/8" x 4 1/2"

Inks; Momento Black, Call Me Clover, Old Olive, Berry Burst and Lovely Lipstick.

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Happy Crafting,
      AMIE

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Flowering Desert Note Card

    I believe we have the first tutorial of the year! Sorry to keep you waiting, there has been a lot to sort out in my personal life and i am struggling to get back into the swing of things. I will get there slowly, so please bare with me.

Today's tutorial is a quick and simple card using my favourite stamp set from the Spring/Summer catalogue... the Flowering Dessert Stamp Set (148700). Absolutely loving this and as we all know, Cacti/Succulents are in trend right now. I am sure lots of people would love to receive a note card like this.

Of course we have Sale-a-bration running at the moment. For every £45 spent you can choose a free item from the Sale-a-bration range. I would recommend the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper (149622), it is beautiful, and even better, it is FREE with a £45 purchase!
One side of the paper is in spectacular full colour and the other is black and white, so amazing for a variety of projects... just like this one.

What you will need:
Thick Whisper White Card Stock (140490) - C6 card base                                                           
Whisper White Card Stock (106549) - 5 7/8" x 3 1/2"
                                                             - Piece big enough for the stamped image.
                                                             - 2" x 5/8" for sentiment
Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper (149622) - 5 7/8" x 1/2"

Inks; Momento Black, Old Olive and Lovely Lipstick.

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Happy Crafting,
      AMIE

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Around The Corner Patterned Note Card

Today I have for you a fun note card using the Around The Corner Stamp Set. 

This card uses one of the images in the stamp set to create a fun pattern. Just by repeating the pattern with some of our fab new colours gives a really nice effect. I can even see the pattern working for a Christmas card if stamped in blues and silvers for a snow flake effect.
I love how this card has come together using stamping, designer series paper and those wonderful corner sentiments.

You will need:
Thick Whisper White Card Stock (140490) - C6 Top folding card base.
Whisper White Card Stock (106549)
Calypso Coral Card Stock (124392) - 1 7/8" x 5 7/8"
                                                            - 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
2028-2020 In-Colour Designer Series Paper - 1 3/4" x 5 7/8"

Pearl Basic Jewels (144219)

Inks: Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover and Calypso Coral.

So that is our card for today. Its only a few days till you can get your hands on all the new goodies :) Do not forget to use the hostess code when shopping with me online to get some extra goodies from me, and also your card stock swatch for shopping with me during the month of June.

Happy Crafting,
      AMIE

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Birthday Arrow Card

Today I have for you a quick and simple card using the fabulous Around The Corner Stamp Set. I love how fun and simple this card is, and its a suitable size to use as a money wallet!

I always love trying to use stamps in a different way, particularly love the look of a word/sentiment background. As soon as I saw these corner sentiments I just had to try this.
Easily hand stamped, but would work even better on our new Stamparatus, especially if batch making! Line up the sentiment to form an arrow, then cut the card stock to a point following the lines of the sentiment - no measurement needed. Use some lovely coordinating DSP and finish off the card by adding some embellishments that go well with the theme and colours. You could even add ribbon down the side for that something extra!
There are so many colour combinations you could try, making it suitable for anyone at any age. The colours I have used go perfectly together for a male birthday card, reminding me of my Brother (who loves Green)! This colour combination features one of our fab new In-colours, Call Me Clover.

You will need:
Call Me Clover Card Stock - 6 3/4" x 5 7/8" folded in half to create your card base.
Whisper White Card Stock (106549) - 3 1/4" x 5 1/2"
2028-2020 In-Colour Designer Series Paper - 3 1/4" x 2 1/2"

Tutti-frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins (145609)

Inks: Call Me Clover, Mint Macron and Crushed Curry.

So that is our card for today. Hopefully it got you thinking of other ways to use those sentiment stamps :) Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Happy Crafting,
      AMIE

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Around The Corner Note Card

Today's card is a sneak peek of a new stamp set from the new 2018-2019 annual catalogue. Items will be available to customers from June 1st!
This card uses the beautiful Around The Corner Stamp Set and some of the new 2018-2020 In-colours. 
For the main feature of this card I used one of the smaller, and probably easier to miss stamps in the set to create a fun and colourful panel. It really works lovely with the 'diamond' images! Then just include one of the super awesome corner sentiments and viola, we have a simple and super fun note card. 
Don't forget to add a little bit of bling! :)

Here is what you will need:

Whisper White Thick Card Stock (140490) - C6 Top folding card Base

                                                          - 5 7/8" x 4 3/8"

Whisper White Card Stock (106549) - 5 7/8" x 1 1/8"

                                                                    - 1" x 1" (x3)                   

Basic Grey Card Stock (121689) - 1 1/8" x 1 1/8"
Pineapple Punch Card Stock - 1 1/8" x 1 1/8"
Lovely Lipstick Card Stock - 1 1/8" x 1 1/8"
                                                                                                           

Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220) 

Inks: Basic Grey, Pineapple Punch and Lovely Lipstick.

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To celebrate the catalogue launch, everyone who shops with me during the month of June will receive a handmade card stock swatch along with their thank you goodies. Ideal for checking colours, creating colour combinations and viewing the full beautiful range of Stampin' Up! card stock!

Request the new 2018-2019 annual catalogue from me today, FREE  and receive a fun catalogue goodie pack :) 

Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

 Colour swatch gift with all orders during June.

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Crafting Forever In-Colour Easel Card

Another fancy fold card for you today! Again a super simple version to get you started. For this card we are using the Crafting Forever Stamp Set (143958) along with a sentiment from the Better Together Stamp Set (141736). 
This card was inspired by a note card I found on Pinterest by Karen Gooch. Its just lovely, simple and shows off In-colours really nicely. 
So here we are with the basics to create a simple Easel Card with a video tutorial below...

Here is what you will need:

Powder Pink Card Stock (144251) - 4 3/8" x 11 5/7" (A4 vertically cut in half)

                                                          - 5 7/8" x 4 3/8"

Whisper White Card Stock (106549) - 2 7/8" x 3 7/8"

                                                                    - 4" x 3"
                                                                    - 2 1/2" x 5/8"                     

Basic Grey Card Stock (121689) - 3" x 4"
                                                       - 2 5/8" x 6/8"
                                                       - 4" x 3/8" (x2)
Fresh Florals DSP (144131) - 2" x 4"
                                                     - 5 3/4" x 4"

                                                                     

Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220) 

Powder Pink Finely Woven Ribbon (144134)

Inks: Basic Grey and Powder Pink Stampin' Write Marker.

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Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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More fun with In The City stamp set

I have had this stamp set for a while and have only just got it out to play with! I know, I can't believe it! So, no video tutorial today, but I still wanted to share with you some note card ideas using the In The City Stamp Set (143771). 

A fantastic set of 60 stamps that can be used to create cards featuring a single country house or a busy city. I love the design of the images, giving the effect that they have been hand drawn or doodled. There are so many fun ways you can use the images on your project. This set allows you to have the option to use the image outline and colour it in with your markers, aqua painters or blends, or you can use two step stamping to fill in the colour for a quick and easy card. The sentiments and additional images in the set makes In The City very versatile, suitable for a number of occasions!
Check out my creations below for some fun note card ideas;

For this card I used white embossing powder on black card stock to create a night cityscape. Layer the buildings and pop up the front row for added dimension.
White and gold embossing powder was used for the fireworks on Night of Navy card stock, adding a little bit of colour. 
I love how this card turned out. It could be used for a new job in the city, to congratulate on a move... pretty much any celebratory occasion. 



Using our thinner note cards, these next two use Bermuda Bay and Berry Burst for a clean and simple, yet colourful note card. Simple yet fun, these would be perfect thank you cards for someone who helped you move or house sat while you were away. The one on the right could be used if you are a Demo holding Coffee & Craft events, as a thank you to the cafe.

In The City is a host stamp set and is only available with Stampin' Rewards. Place a £150 order and you can get this set absolutely FREE with your reward credit. There is only a few weeks left to grab this set so click shop now on the top right of this blog - I will even send you some extra goodies as a thank you for shopping with me!

Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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Super Simple In The City Note Cards

A super simple and very quick note card idea using the In The City Stamp Set (143771). 
I wanted to create a set of note cards focused around the retiring in colours. These are perfect to make to keep on hand and even add the sentiment later when needed. You could go super colourful or keep it more of a  monotone effect with limited colours. 

Here is what you will need:

Whisper White Note Cards and Evelopes (131527)

Basic Black Card Stock (121688) - 5" x 1/8"

2016 -2018 In-Colour Card Stock (141434) - 5" x 3/4"                         

Inks: Dapper Denim 

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Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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In-Colour Customer Thank You Cards

Thought I'd share with you some colourful customer Thank You note cards I am sending out to those who shopped with me in April. 

For these card I have used a smaller circle stamp from the Bubble Over Stamp Set (145868), along with the sentiment and the 2017-2019 In-colours.
Creating a fun heat embossed background not only gives your card texture and shine, but that brilliant white embossing powder looks fab on almost any colour! Much nicer look than say white ink on coloured card. If you wanted something a little quicker or you do not have the tools for heat embossing, try replacing the embossed card stock with Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper (144131). The look will be similar just minus the texture!

You could say the theme of this card is circles and swirls. I love using the Layering Circle Framelits with the Label Me Pretty Stamp Set and punch. You could say they were made for each other! (That sentiment embellishment would make a cool name badge, just add a safety pin to the back!). Even the cornered edges ties in, which I must admit I rarely use for the base of the card, but love how this turned out.

So, give it a try and let me know what you think...

Here is what you will need:

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (131527)

Tranquil Tide Card Stock (144252) - 4 7/8" x 3 3/8" 
Whisper White Card Stock (106549) - 4 1/8" x 3"   

                                                                    - Scrap piece for sentiment.  

Myths and Magic Glimmer Paper (145601) - Scalloped circle.
                                                                     

Label Me Pretty Bundle (145305) 

Layering Circle Framelits (141705)
Tranquil Tide Stampin' Write Marker (145668)

White Stampin' Embossing Powder (109132)
Versa Mark Pad (102283)
Embossing Buddy (103083)
Heat Tool (129054)

Inks: Tranquil Tide

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Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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Easter Mini Series; #1 Colourful Note Cards

Thank you for joining me for my Easter Mini Series! This is the first project of five coming back-to-back for the next 5 days. 

These projects will all feature the Hello Easter stamp set (145783). 
For the first project we are starting with some simple yet super cute Easter note cards - How cute is that bunny!
These are quick and easy to make, using minimal supplies, and there are a rainbow of colour choices to make them in. 
Adorable and cheery, perfect to add to a gift or just to drop a Happy Easter note.

Here is what you will need:

Whisper White Narrow Note Cards & Envelopes (145583)

Peekaboo Peach Card Stock (141422) - 2 3/8" x 4 3/8"

Whisper White Card Stock (106549) - 2 1/4" x 4 1/4"
                                                            - Scrap piece large enough for Bunny image.

Inks: Peekaboo Peach and Memento Black.

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Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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Lovely Wishes Note Card

Continuing our Mother's Day/ any occasion cards...

This project features the Lovely Wishes Stamp Set (145924) to make a simple floral note card! 

Another simple design spruced up with a few Glitter Enamel Dots and some Wink of Stella! Loving the sparkle. The supplies are minimal making it easy and ideal to batch make. It would make a lovely set of note cards to gift, and can be made in lots of different colours.

Here is what you will need:

Thick Whisper White Cardstock (140490) - C6 Cardbase

Whisper White Card Stock (106549) - 3 3/4" x 5 1/2"
Delightful Daisy DSP (144137) - 3 7/8" x 5 5/8"

Glitter Enamel Dots (144200) 
Wink of Stella (141897)

Inks: Old Olive, Soft Suede and Daffodil Delight.

Hope you enjoyed this video!
Use the Hostess code when shopping with me online for extra goodies, as thanks from me! :D  

Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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Petal Palette Note Cards

Over the next couple of weeks I will be bringing you a selection of projects, suitable for Mother's Day, but ones that can easily be altered to fit any occasion by changing up the sentiment! 

Our first project features the lovely Petal Palette Stamp Set (145788) to make a colourful note card, or change up the sentiment to fit any occasion, even Mother's Day!  

I am really liking cards with lots of white space at the moment. It keeps the design clean and crisp with out over doing it. Plus it also draws better attention to your chosen focal point! The Hardwood Background Stamp (133035) on this card adds a light detail to the background, framing our floral centre. Of course I had to add a few Epoxy shapes and Wink of Stella to the flowers to add just enough sparkle to make it something special for Mother's Day :D
This design would also make a lovely set of note cards to gift, or to keep for yourself. So, lets get creating...

Here is what you will need:

Thick Whisper White Cardstock (140490) - C6 Cardbase

Whisper White Card Stock (106549) - 4 1/2" x 3 5/8"

Crumb Cake Card Stock (121685) - 5 3/8" x 3 5/8"

Calypso Coral Card Stock (124392) - 
Depending on size boarder you would like. Eyeballed for thin boarder.

Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes (145632) 
Wink of Stella (141897)

Inks: Old Olive, Calypso Coral and Crumb Cake.

Hope you enjoyed this video and got inspired.

I have now added a 'follow this blog' button to the right of my page, so please hit 'follow' for instant updates as they happen. Use the Hostess code when shopping with me online for extra goodies, as thanks from me! :D  

Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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