Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Class for this week

This Thursday we will be making these cards, they are so nice and clean looking with a touch of elegance about them.
You could add any sentiment of your choice or stamps for this layout.
The internet is a wonderful way to get ideas and for love of me I can't remember who or where I got the inspiration from for these cards it is a while since I made them, so to the ladies who designed these cards a big thank you for your wonderful ideas and my sincere apologies for not crediting you with these designs.
To all the talented ladies of the Stampin'Up! Community a great big THANK YOU from all of us.
That is the reason you need to jot down were you get your ideas from so as to give credit where due.
Thank you for popping into my site from time to time.
Cheers Gail.
Hi Card


Hi Card

Card Stock; 
Early Espresso, 3 7/8” x 5 5/8”  first mat, one 3 3/4” x 3 1/2” for centre mat, 
one 1 3/4” x 1 3/4”, scrap for punch 
Pistachio Pudding, Half of A4 card stock 
5 1/2” x 8 1/4” folded in half, 
one 3 1/4” x 3 1/2” for centre mat , 
one 1 3/4” x 1 3/4” scrap for punch,
Whisper White, 3 3/4” x 5 1/2”
Stamps; Regarding Dahlias, Stamp Pads;
Stamp Pad; Basic White, Early Espresso
Punches; Decorative Label
Embossing Folders; Perfect Polka Dots
Extras; White Embossing Powder




Thinking of You Card

Thinking of You Card

Card Stock; 
Early Espresso, 
8 1/8” x 5 3/8” folded in half,4 1/4” x 3”. 
Very Vanilla,
2 3/4” x 4”, 3 1/4” x 5”.
Crumb Cake, 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
Stamp Pad; Early Espresso
Stamps; Serene Silhouettes, Sincere Salutations
Ribbon; Very Vanilla Seam Binding
Embossing Folder; Framed Tulips











Enjoy my friends and leave a comment, thank you Gail.

Such a Great Stampin'Up! Gift

Hi everyone welcome back,
I'm trying to catch up with all my late posts so here is my offering to you it is such a great little gift.
The 3" x 3" Box and matching cards and envelopes at last. This was a class project and was received with great enthusiasm and enjoyed by the class as it was so easy to make.
With no more chatter here is the treat.
Cheers Gail.

3" x 3" Box
3" x 3" Box, Cards and Envelopes



3” x 3” Note Cards, Box & Envelopes

Card Stock; Colour of your choice, Cut four  6” x 3” for cards score at 3”. 
Cut one 5 1/4” x 5 1/4” piece for box bottom from your colour choice,
Cut one 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” for box front same colour as cards and an extra scrap to punch out the flowers. 
Whisper White, Cut four 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” for front of cards, 
Cut one 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” for box.
DSP; Cut one 5 3/8” x 5 3/8” for box top. Cut Four 5 1/4” x 5 1/4” for envelopes.
Stamps; Yippee-Skippee
Stamp Pads; Colour of your choice.
Framlits; Apothecary Accents.
Punches; Itty Bitty Punch Pack
Ribbon; Colour of your choice.
Embellishments; Basic Pearls.
Envelope Punch Board;

Score the top and bottom of the box 1” on all 4 sides only make 4 cuts to each.
Trim up to score line on opposite sides. glue together. 
Punch out 18 flowers from the coloured card stock for cards and box.

All my projects are original designs that I have created unless I mention that I have cased them, so you are welcome to case any of my designs but I would like you to credit me with your inspiration.

New In Colours from Stampin'Up!®

The new catalogue is out and there are some really great things in it, click on the side bar and take a look I am sure you will love what you see. For one of our classes we made these two cards in the in colours. The first card is just using the in colours with the in colour ribbons attached, that way everyone had a sample of the new in colours. The next card was still using the in colours and new DSP showing how you can use your old favourite toys from Stampin'Up.
Here is to next time, cheers Gail.

 
New in Colours Card

Special Post using the new in colours
Do You Like The New STAMPIN'UP! In Colours 2014 - 2015



Something Cute

Hi one and all,
Here is a project we did at one of our classes and it was a great success with everyone loving it.
You could just make the file box in different colours and different DSP to hold your ready made cards i.e. baby, children, male, female , etc. It would be so easy to find your cards when you are in a hurry.
But best of all it is a lovely gift to give someone special.
Enjoy Gail.


Front of File Box
Side of File Box

Cards for File Box
Different colour for File Box & Cards
Different Colour for File Box & Cards


 Card File Box

Card Stock; 
Crumb Cake 12” x 11” for file score portrait 4 1/2” & 6 1/2”. 
Score landscape 2” & 6 1/2”. Mark 2” up from the 6 1/2” score line  make a mark at the top 4” and 7” cut from the 1/2” mark to the 2” mark this makes the sloping side to your file. Still on landscape make a mark 2 1/2” and 8 1/2” on the 4 1/2” score line and the 2” score line. Cut along the score lines leaving the 2” x 12” section that goes down the middle, cut and remove the outside section between the 2” and 6 1/2” using the marks as a guide. 
(Maybe draw a line between the marks as a guide)      
Now fold and glue your file. Cut a 2”x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece from DSP glue it to the bottom of the file starting a little way in on the back, the DSP will go all the way around to the back leaving a gap glue the extra piece of DSP on the back.
Card Stock; 
Very Vanilla or Whisper White card stock to match your DSP.
DSP; Etcetera 2”x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece or DSP of your choice.
Stamps; Timeless Talk, Friendship Preserves
Stamp Pads; Burnt Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake for the sponging
Framlits; Window Framlits
Punches; Label Bracket Punch
Ribbon; Backed Brown Sugar Ruffled Trim
Embellishments; Basic Pearls or Basic Rhinestones 

Card File Box

Card Stock; Crumb Cake 12” x 11” for file score portrait 4 1/2” & 6 1/2”. 
Score landscape 2” & 6 1/2”. Mark 2” up from the 6 1/2” score line  , make a mark at the top 4” and 7” cut from the 1/2” mark to the 2” mark this makes the sloping side to your file. Still on landscape make a mark 2 1/2” and 8 1/2” on the 4 1/2” score line and the 2” score line. Cut along the score lines leaving the 2” x 12” section that goes down the middle, cut and remove the outside section between the 2” and 6 1/2” using the marks as a guide. (Maybe draw a line between the marks as a guide) Now fold and glue your file. Cut a 2”x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece from DSP glue it to the bottom of the file starting a little way in on the back, the DSP will go all the way around to the back leaving a gap glue the extra piece of DSP on the back.
Card Stock; Very Vanilla or Whisper White card stock to match your DSP.
DSP; Etcetera 2”x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece or DSP of your choice.
Stamps; Timeless Talk, Friendship Preserves
Stamp Pads; Burnt Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake for the sponging
Framlits; Window Framlits
Punches; Label Bracket Punch
Ribbon; Backed Brown Sugar Ruffled Trim
Embellishments; Basic Pearls or Basic Rhinestones 

If you like this post please leave a comment as I love to get feed back, Cheers Gail.

Tuesday, 17 June 2014

Stampin'Up! You're How Old & Happy Watercolour.

Here I am back again with a new post for you, two new and fun cards to make.
I have included the instructions for you to make them at home in your own time.
Classes as usual Thursday the 19th of June if you wish to join in the lessons, all card stock and stamps, etc. are provided to complete two off each card for $20 in two hours. We also provide light refreshment as well as fun and caring atmosphere do come along and join us just email gaymere@bigpond.com
Here's good wishes to all, Gail.


Sweet Water Colour Flower Card / Bookmark

Card Stock; Pistachio Pudding 5 1/2” x 10 11/16” score at 4 1/4” & perforate at 8 1/2” , 
Very Vanilla 4” x 5 1/4” & 5 1/4” x 2” for tag & 4 3/4” x 2” for front of card.
DSP; Water Colour Wonder 4” x 5 1/4”.
Stamps; Happy Water Colour.
Stamp Pads; Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe.
Ribbon; Baked Brown Sugar Ruffled Stretch Trim.
Punch; Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.
Embellishments; Basic Rhinestones, Dazzling Diamonds & Two way Glue.














You're How Old ?

Card Stock; Basic Black 8 1/4” x 5 7/8”, 
Whisper White, cut two 3 5/8” x 5 3/8” & cut 1 1/2” x 2 3/4” for tab. 
Real Red cut two 3 7/8” x 5 5/8” & 4” x 3/4” for trim.
DSP;  Modern Medley cut 1” x 3 5/8”.
Stamps; Life in the Forest, Bring on the Cake, Just Saying.
Stamp Pads; Real Red, Black.
Punch; Pinking Hearts Boarder.
Framlits; Word Bubbles.
Stampin’Write Markers; Sahara Sand, Pink Pirouette, Real Red.
Embellishments; Two Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’Glitter.

Tuesday, 3 June 2014

Card File Box and Matching Cards

Welcome back everyone,
It is great weather here to enjoy making cards and following all paper pursuits we had such a hot summer you just did what you could hard to be creative.
The class for this week is a small File Box that holds six cards and envelopes a great size.
Make many and name them i.e. Christmas, Sympathy, Female Birthday, Male Birthday, Children, Baby, Thank You, Get Well the list just keeps going, they would look so pretty lined up with your cards in them all ready to go. Satisfying and organized wouldn't that be great different papers for each box so easy to find what you want quickly.
Classes as usual Thursday the 5th June morning and evening, just email me gaymere@bigpond for more information.
Till next time, enjoy and maybe leave a comment.
Cheers Gail.






















Card File Box

Card Stock; Crumb Cake 12” x 11” for file score portrait 4 1/2” & 6 1/2”. 
Score landscape 2” & 6 1/2”. Mark 2” up from the 6 1/2” score line  , make a mark at the top 4” and 7” cut from the 1/2” mark to the 2” mark this makes the sloping side to your file. Still on landscape make a mark 2 1/2” and 8 1/2” on the 4 1/2” score line and the 2” score line. Cut along the score lines leaving the 2” x 12” section that goes down the middle, cut and remove the outside section between the 2” and 6 1/2” using the marks as a guide. (Maybe draw a line between the marks as a guide) Now fold and glue your file. Cut a 2”x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece from DSP glue it to the bottom of the file starting a little way in on the back, the DSP will go all the way around to the back leaving a gap glue the extra piece of DSP on the back.
Card Stock; Very Vanilla or Whisper White card stock to match your DSP.
DSP; Etcetera  2” x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece or DSP of your choice.
Stamps; Timeless Talk, Friendship Preserves
Stamp Pads; Burnt Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake for the sponging
Framlits; Window Framlits
Punches; Label Bracket Punch
Ribbon; Backed Brown Sugar Ruffled Trim
Embellishments; Basic Pearls or Basic Rhinestones 


Cards for File Box

Card Stock; Crumb Cake 5 7/8” x 4 1/8” (half of A4) 3 1/2” x 3 1/2”
Card Stock; Very Vanilla 3 1/4” x 3 1/4” and 2” x 2”, or Whisper White card stock to match your DSP.
DSP; 2 1/2” x 4 1/8” of Etcetera or DSP of your choice.
Stamps; Timeless Talk, 
Stamp Pads; Burnt Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake for the sponging
Punches; Label Bracket Punch
Ribbon; 4 1/8” Backed Brown Sugar Ruffled Trim
Embellishments; Basic Pearls or Basic Rhinestones 



Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Very Very Late, just like the White Rabbit





Late late with this post that is me, no excuses not even having visitors but I will hide behind them anyway so as not to get into trouble for posting so late.
Having said that we had the best time with our visitors and getting to know my second cousins and not being disappointed, all of this beautiful family are so lovely and kind it is a privilege to be allowed to share in their lives, I just feel I am very blessed to have such a caring and loving family.

Now for the late news yes very late as this is the class I am having tomorrow luckily for me my lovely customers or should I say wonderful friends have filled the class. The classes are a little out of order but will get back to normal next week with a class on Thursday the 5th June.

Till next time Cheers Gail.

This is the class we will be doing.





































Notebook & Card Compendium

Cover; Card Stock of your choice; 10” x 6 3/4” score landscape 4 3/4” & 5 1/4”. 
Note pad flap; 2 1/2” x 4 1/8” score portrait 1 1/2” & 1 3/4”.
Very Vanilla for torn and rolled edge; 4 1/8” x 1 3/4”.
Pocket; 6 1/4” x 4 1/2” score short sides 1/2” & 3/4” at each end turn and score along one landscape side 1/2” & 3 /4”.
Front Cover; Very vanilla 4 1/2” x 4 1/2” & 4 1/4” x 4 1/4” for stamping on.
Very Vanilla 4 1/2” x 2” for rolled edge & 4 1/2” x 1 1/2” for stamping on.
Flowers; Scraps of Very Vanilla and Colour of your choice.
Stamps; Secret Garden, Feel Goods. Flower Shop.
Stamp Pads; Colour of your Choice.
Framelits; Secret Garden.
Punches; Bitty Butterfly.
Embellishments; Basic Rhinestones, Antique Brads.
Card; Card Stock of your choice half of A4 folded in half 5 9/8” x 4 1/8”.
Very Vanilla; 3 7/8” x 5 5/8” to stamp on. 3 7/8” x 2” for torn and rolled edge.
Very Vanilla: Scraps for flower and butterfly.

Very kind thanks to Brandy Cox for this amazing project.