Bag of Cards

This was another project from the current UStamp event (check out the new UStamp event here). It was designed by the brilliant Becky Roberts. I used the Happy Moments stamp set (from Sale-A-Bration) and the Sincere Salutations stamp set.

It consists of a super easy bag (it does have two handles, you just can't see the other one in the photo). I chose a colour scheme of Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip and Kiwi Kiss/Old Olive. The DSP for the bag was from the Hostess Level 3 - Hand Drawn Bundle.

The cards with the bird cage were the first ones that I made - I loved the way they turned out. The DSP for these cards was from Urban Oasis and Walk in the Park (now retired).

The next two cards uses Urban Oasis, Walk in the Park and DSP from the Hand Drawn Bundle.

The final two cards uses Baja Breeze, Walk in the Park and Tall Tales DSP. It is a little different to the design in the project (I was struggling a little to recreate it in the colours that I wanted, so went with a different design).

Hope your having a good week.

Card in a Box - UStamp

I am doing "UStamp with Dawn and Friends - with Love 2010" at the moment (wow that's bit of a mouthful - check it out here). A lot of the projects this time have a Valentine theme, but they can be adjusted for other things too.

This project was called a Card in a Box and was created by the talented Jenny Moors (check out her blog here).

You can put a small treat inside the box and when you open it, it opens up to be flat. I used Stampin' Up's new Designer Series Paper - Kaleidoscope (which is available in the Summer Mini Catalogue), and the Sale-A-Bration stamp set Whimsical Words. I punched out some flowers using the Boho Blossoms punch to decorate the outside.

You could easily mix it up to put messages or photos on the other panels.

Recessed Window Box and Pun Fun Card Set

That is a long title!!! I made this Recessed Window box from the previous UStamp class (you can see the current UStamp class here), I am still catching up on all the projects they had. This project was designed by Jenny Moors (I love her projects).

I decided to make a set of 6 cards using the Pun Fun Stamp Set to go in the box. I coloured the images with blender pens and used the retired Parisian Breeze Specialty DSP. These guys are so cute.

I was so pleased with the way the set turned out. I will be doing this as a class in March.

Card Purse & Quick Cards

This card purse was a project from an 'old' UStamp class. It was designed by the wonderful Tracey Old from NZ.

Unfortunately this Specialty DSP (Parisian Breeze) is now retired. : (

I wanted a quick and simple design for the cards and went with DSP, Punches, and the Sincere Salutations Stamp Set (all from Stampin' Up!).

I will be doing this as a class in February.

It was beautiful day for Australia Day yesterday, so hope all the Aussies got to have a great day/BBQ.

Aligator Bags - UStamp

This was a wonderful project created by the talented Becky Roberts for UStamp With Love 2010 (click here for details).

I had seen the aligator effect (or crocodile effect if you are in Australia) on some blogs and always wanted to give it a try.

The Carousel Notes from Stampin' Up! were the perfect shape for the bag (after I cut a little off the bottom). I also used the Flower Fusion Too felt flowers to decorate the bag and the Best Yet Stamp Set (Hostess Set) for the sentiment.

This is another version of the bag that I made, using some top note dies that I had cut out. I also used the Petal Pizazz Stamp Set, but I decided to go for a bright version this time.

Christmas Boxes

I love boxes, in fact I remember I was always getting into trouble growing up for keeping all the boxes that things came in, be it gifts, shoes, chocolates, or anything else. I did UStamp Holidays 09 and one of the projects were these Christmas Cake Boxes.

I wasn't sure about the colour combination of Real Red and Baja Breeze, but I was pleased with the way it turned out.

You can find details of the current UStamp here.

Coffee Treat Box - UStamp

YEAH its Friday. I love it when it gets to Friday (and even more when it gets to Friday night).

You may have guessed that I have been doing UStamp. This next project was based on the Coffee Treat Box designed by Tracey Old for UStamp Fall (see hers here).


When you take off the belly band it opens up to a box with two sections. I added some Cappuccino sachets, some chocolate (have to have chocolate) and some sugar (or sweetner to compensate for the chocolate!). I have to say the chocolate only lasted long enough to take the picture - LOL.


Hope you have a great weekend.

All in One Card Box - Another UStamp project

Here is another project I did from UStamp. It is a really cute little card/box which was designed by Dawn Rapsas. I made it using kraft and baja breeze cardstock, with the ever so cute bunny from the Forest Friends stamp set from SU.


When you undo the ribbon you can open up the card, or pull the corduroy button to open a little drawer that you can fill with treats or cards. I was going to get some treats (which is really code for chocolate!!!), to show this project and another one that I will show later this week, but being a chocoholic I was afraid that I would just eat them!!!


UStamp with Dawn and Friends Fall 09 is almost over, but they are starting another one mid October, this time based around the Holidays - I've joined up already!

Have a good week.

Notes & Treats UStamp Project

I have been having heaps of fun doing UStamp at them moment. This is the Notes & Treats project designed by Becky Roberts, it has a box at the top and a drawer at the bottom. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to make the cards yet to go with it. I used the Parisian Breeze Specialty Paper (love this paper), and the Yummy Stamp Set (no longer available).


I embellished with the cute butterflies made with the 5 petal punch.


Almost the weekend - Yeah.