Found a little time here n there

for some card making the last week or so, had fun using a new stamp set and also a retired set with some pretty DSP. The "Just Want To Say" card still needs a little sentiment attached at the bottom but I wont decide on which one till I know who is to receive the card 😉

 

Shave Foam Technique

Well that was messy but fun,

been wanting to try the Shave Foam Technique for awhile, now to use these backgrounds in some cards. Stay tuned ☺

 

Two new cards this week

A sympathy card for a mate of hubby's whose wife passed recently

and this fun quick card made yesterday when my friend Deb from across the road joined me for our regular Friday afternoon catch up of stamping and coffee. We usually manage to get something done amongst all our chatting and each week we try learn something new with our card making.

 hugs, Diana

Sharing Pics of

the 6 cards that I made to fill the card box when doing the tutorial below. Today I received a Thank You call from my sweet SIL who I gifted them to. So pleased she liked them. Kaye has always remembered our families important occasions with a beautiful card so I couldn't think of anybody more deserving of these handmade cards.
Hugs,
Diana

Stampin Up Easter Class

Lots of fun making these.....

hugs
Diana

Hi fellow Paper Crafters,

have you ever thought of putting some of your wonderful card creations into a pretty box and giving it to friends or family as a gift ? Well today I want to share this Card Gift Box I made with you. Fill it up with your cards and you will have a lovely gift for that special someone. Would also make a great end of year gift for your children's teacher's.
It's my very first Tutorial so please be kind I still have lots to learn about the Blogging world and Tutorials. :-)

 I have seen a few of these in Blog Land, and I have made one in
a class, but I needed to work out the exact measurements so my cards paired with my Stampin Up Envelopes, (C6 size if you are using store bought ones) would fit nicely in the box.

The tutorial is in inches and I used my Stampin Up tools, but if you don't have the same you could use either of the options shown here for scoring and  trimming the card stock. I am sure there is a few other options out there available too.

I have a few more cards to make to fill my box,
 then I will have a lovely gift for a special someone.
Have fun making yours and if you need any Stampin Up supplies to make your box and cards jump on over to the SU button on the right to get to my SU web page.

There is also a PDF file available for download HERE enjoy. 
hugs,
Diana 

Decided to play today

with some ink pads and the Aqua Painter. I've had the Aqua Painter for ages but never got around to trying it. I don't know why I put off using it for so long because it's so much fun and easy.... not that I really knew what I was doing, lol. 
Will definitely keep on practicing so I can improve but was happy with my first try. Recipe below pics.....

 

Card Recipe:

Card -Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Stamps - Secret Garden & Dies (love them), Four You

Inks - Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Pistachio Pudding

Embossing Folder - Fansy Fan

Punch - Scallop Oval

and remember if you would like any of these supplies to make your own creation, pop on over to the right of my page and click on the Stampin Up Button to order through my SU website.

Hugs,

Diana

 

Stampin Up Goodies

from our class today with Bronwen, I always have fun playing with paper n glue at the once a month class, and love the chance to catch up with the other  ladies that attend.

  Having purchased the SU Envelope Punch Board I am amazed at all that it can be used for, besides the 66 envelope sizes you can quickly n easily make gift bags/boxes, cards and tags, so many clever people have shared their ideas on U-tube and the WWW.

 Today we used the EPB to make the octagonal shaped bob-bon's and the sweetest bow that can be used to decorate gift boxes/cards etc. We also made a Sunburst Card...love it...AND Bron made us all the cutest little envelope gift box using the EPB AND it has chocolate inside :-)

The other pics are of the Christmas card, the square bon-bon and stamped candle I made while playing this week.

 hugs,
Diana