Weekly Wednesday Archive #10

Hi all,

This weeks archive card is c.2012 and was made for a show and share board at a Regional Stampin Up event held in Brisbane.  At the time the card was made the products used were current which was one of the criteria for the show and share.  It is to give people ideas and inspiration for products that are for sale in the current catalogue.  Alas most of the products now are retired.

Anyways without further ado;

The Card

The card front has had a piece removed forming a gap which is then held together with randomly butterflies that have been stamped in various colours and punched using the punch to match.

The sentiment is stamped directly onto the background and the frame over the top is paper glued to lightweight chipboard and die cut using a framelit die using the Big Shot.  I then placed the frame over the top of the sentiment.  The small butterfly placed on the frame has a body which is a paper bead made from rolling some paper tightly, similar to quilling.  The antennas are thin strips of paper with the ends curled.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Cre8ting, bye for now ~ Liz

Weekly Wednesday Archive #9

Hi there,

This week from the archives is a 3d card from a decoupage kit.  It came from a book which had several cards in it and included all the background papers and other embellishments.  No stamping etc was involved just cutting and layering of the main image and attaching it to the matching background.  The only technical and fiddley bit is cutting all the images out for layering.  They are great for when you just want to make something without having to think or design.  I really like 3 dimension on cards so I really enjoy making these types of cards.

Can't seem to get a good shot of the layers which is a shame

as the flower bouquet is quite dimensional.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Cre8ting, bye for now ~ Liz

Nice Surprise

I received a very nice surprise.  I was a Challenge winner in the Shabby Chic Vintage category 

for The Card Concept Challenge blog.  Challenge #26 which was also their one year anniversary.

This was also the very first time I had entered any of the Card Concept challenges so I was very happy my card was chosen.

 This is my card entry.

Using this image as the concept and inspiration

I encourage you to have a go at entering.  Its about a fortnightly turnaround so the deadline is not so demanding and there are 6 style categories to chose from or you can enter a different card in each category if you are game!
Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Cre8ting, bye for now ~ Liz

Weekly Wednesday Archive #8

Hi there,

Where did that week go?  Can't believe I haven't posted anything since last weeks Weekly Wednesday Archive post.  The year is already speeding past.

Today I have to share a 21st birthday card I made for a friend in c.2012.  It is a twisted easel card.
Made with Stampin Up retired products.  Seem to have a lot of retired Stampin Up stuff!!!!!

I always find it hard coming up with an idea for a male card.  This card took me forever to make.
I seemed to fuss with nearly everything.  

 

 

  

 

 

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Cre8ting, Bye for now ~ Liz

Weekly Wednesday Archive 7

Hello,

Sharing another card from my archives.  This card is c.2011.  I was playing around with this style of card fold.  Not sure if it has a special name.  All the products are retired Stampin Up.  I really like the colours in this card.  That is the beauty of Stampin Up products they are made to go together and colour coordinate which is great when you are time poor.

 I even made a matching envelope

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Cre8ting, Bye for now ~ Liz

The Card Concept Challenge #26

Hi,

I'm sharing a card today made for another challenge on The Card Concept blog.
I will try to participate in a couple of different type challenges through the year, time permitting of course.  I think they will be good value for learning and inspiration.

This is my card for the Card Concept challenge #26.  There are several categories of style which you can choose from which is good and then an image to interpret this style from.

Here is the image

And here is my card.  I am going to put it under the Shabby Chic/Vintage category.

I was inspired by the pretty colours and flowers.

This is a special card for my daughter's 21st.  I really had a lot of fun making this card.

It turned out quite pretty.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Cre8ting, Bye for now ~ Liz

Freshly Made Sketches #168

Hi,

Sharing a card today made for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge 168.

 I flipped my card orientation to suit my stamped image.  I really enjoyed making this card it was nice and simple and looks quite fresh.  Plus I used all stash and a stamp I have had for awhile.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Cre8ting, bye for now ~ Liz

Betsy's Blossoms

Hi,

I have been playing around with this stamp set named Betsy's Blossoms.  A retired Stampin Up set.
I really love the images and the scrapbooking paper named Floral District which seems to match it so well.  The colours are so fresh and happy.  I am hoping to try and use up old products and stash to try and reduce.  But i think i am fooling myself a little.  I seem to have a HUGE stash which will probably last the rest of my lifetime without adding to it!  Which doesn't seem likely.

Anyways this card was inspired from here

I am really loving the versatility of this set and continuing on to make a few more cards with it.
Stay tuned for more to come.
Thanks for stopping by,

Happy Cre8ting, bye for now ~ Liz

Freshly Made Sketch 167

Hello,

I have a card to share today which I have made for the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge #167.  I have always wanted to participate in this blog's sketches but never found the time.  I'm hoping to play along this year in my quest of self-development and learning.  I am hoping to scrape in with the deadline being the 5th of January.

Here is my interpretation

Made with all (sadly retired) Stampin Up products.  Namely Floral District paper, and Betsy's Blossoms stamp set.
Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Cre8ting, bye for now ~ Liz

Weekly Wednesday Archive 5

Hello there,

Sharing another archive card today.  This little accordian card is circa 2009.

 

Mini pockets and tags inside.

I used various punches and heidi grace scrapbooking paper and other bits and pieces from the stash.  I like the concept of this little card and really should make some more of them.

Thanks for stopping by,

Happy Cre8ting, bye for now ~ Liz

Weekly Wednesday Archive 3

Hello,

Wednesday's seem to come around very quickly.  Another archive post.  A birthday card made in 2013.
Not a very good photo but then I can't be blamed as I didn't take it LOL.  The stamp set is a 'Flourishes' stamp set called 'Let them eat Cake'.  Don't think it is available anymore.  It is a nice set.  Could be used for Wedding's too.

 I made an easel card and the recipient likes purple.  Who doesn't like purple :)

I used Spellbinders Nestabilitie dies. They are designed to fit in together which is great.  Stampin Up Elegant Eggplant cardstock, Bazzill lighter shade of purple, Stampin Up punches, sentiment stamp and inside card paper. Various embellishments from the stash.

Thanks for looking.

Happy Cre8ting, Bye for now ~ Liz

Welcome

Hi there and welcome to my blog.  A place where i will share my papercrafting cre8tions.
Here is a card i made for my daughter's recent birthday.

Mostly made with Stampin Up products.  The ribbon is from my stash.  The flower edge is inspired by cards on the internet under the title of 'cascading flower card' and also by a tutorial by 'Brandy's Cards'
It was a quick and easy card to make.  I have made a few more in different colourways as well.

Bye for now, Happy Cre8ting ~ Liz