Crafty Boots Challenge: ONE!

It's that time again - another Crafty Boots Challenge and i have to admit when i saw the theme i was a little confused!! The theme this fortnight is ONE... and it is as open ended as it sounds! The reason for this theme is because Crafty Boots Challenge is now ONE year old!!!

With my very busy schedule of being a new mummy i haven't been very adventurous and have interpretted the theme as 'ONE' brand of crafting products AND YES UNSUPRISINGLY THAT BRAND IS OF COURSE STAMPIN' UP!!

I started with a 'Blushing Bride' cardbase which i ran through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Manhatten Rose Embossing Folder'. I placed a strip of 'Whisper White' cardstock along the top of the card which i edged using the 'Eyelet Border Punch', before gluing it down i tied a piece of 'Baja Breeze' 'Seaming Ribbon' around and tied a bow!

The sentiment is from the hostess stampset 'Tagtastic' inked in 'Baja Breeze' and then punched out using the 'Decorative Label Punch. I placed a couple of tiny 'Basic Pearls' on it (although the photo doesn't pick these up well - sorry) and then layered it on a 'Baja Breeze' 'Decorative Label' which has been snipped in half to elongate it.

If you would like to order any Stampin' Up! products and you don't have a demonstrator you can order through me regardless of your location as all orders are delivered by UPS! The catalogues are available to view of the righthand side of my blog. There is a BRAND NEW winter mini catalogue available and also Stampin' Up! retirement list with some amazing sale prices!! If you like what you see email an order over to me today!! My email address is amyjtidd@gmail.com

I look forward to seeing your interpretation of the theme!

An Elegant Peacock Feather Card!

Today i have a card to share with you that i made for my good friend Jen for her birthday! I just love how it has turned out!!

It features the beautiful peacock faether image from the 'Natures Nest' stampset:

I stamped the feather over the 'Indigo Island' cardbase using the same colour ink to create a background. Then on  square of 'Whisper White' card i stamped the feather image twice using 'Island Indigo' and 'Elegant Eggplant' 'Stampin' Write Markers' and placed some tiny 'Basic Pearls' to embellish. I stamped the sentiment (from the 'Happiest Birthday Wishes' set) using 'Elegant Eggplant' ink and then mounted it all onto a piece of 'Elegant Eggplant' card. Before gluing this onto the cardbase i cut a strip of 'Whisper White' 'Satin Ribbon', folded it over and pierced an 'Antique brad' through it.

I hope Jen likes the card and has a brilliant birthday!! And don't forget if you want to order the beautiful 'Natures Nest' stampset do it today by emailing me: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Crafty Boots Challenge: Tweet Tweet!

Hey all! Another Crafty Boots Challenge for you and this one has been set by ME!! The challenge is called 'Tweet Tweet' and what i'm looking for is a card that features a bird!!

I managed to actually find time in my very busy schedule of being a new mummy to make this card for my Mum's birthday, so here is my DT offering:

On an 'Island Indigo' cardbase i stamped the circle image from the 'Mixed Bunch' stampset to create a background. I then layered a strip of 'Whisper White' card and then a thinner strip of 'Elegant Eggplant' card ontop. Onto this i layered a 'Island Indigo' flower punched out using the 'Blossom Punch' and then ontop of this i stamped a flower image from the 'Mixed Bunch' set using 'Island Indigo' ink, punched it out using the stamp and secured it in place using 'Dimensionals' to raise it 3D. I embellished the flower using 'Basic Pearls.

Next i cut a strip of 'Island Indigo' card and punched along on edge using the 'Eyelet Border Punch' and glued this across the card. On top of which i layered a piece of 'Whisper White' card with a sentiment stamped on it from the 'Happiest Birthday Wishes' set (inked in 'Elegant Eggplant')

Finally to comply with the bird element of the challenge i punched two birds out using the 'Bird Builder Punch'. I stamped the centre of the flower image from the 'Mixed Bunch' set onto the birds wings before securing them in place with 'Dimensionals' and placing some teeny 'Basic Pearls' in the centre. Finally i drew some eyes on the birds using my 'Elegant Eggplant' 'Stampin' Write Marker'.

I look forward to seeing your 'Tweet Tweet' birdy creations!! And don't forget if you want to make a stampin up order drop me an email: amyjtidd@gmail.com. DON'T FORGET THERE IS A PROMOTION ON THIS MONTH - CHECK OUT THE TOP OF THE BLOG FOR INFO ON HOW YOU CAN GET A FREE STAMPSET WITH YOUR ORDER!!

Creating butterflies from the 'Mixed Bunch' stampset!!

As soon as i got my hands on the 'Mixed Bunch' stampset i HAD to have a go at creating butterflies from the stampset!!

I made this card for my good friend (and crafty partner in crime) Jade, as it is her birthday today!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JADE!!

This is how i made the card:
I used the 'rock and roll' technique using 'Daffodil Delight' and 'Pumpkin Pie' ink to stamp three flowers from the 'Mixed Bunch' stampset and punched them out using the 'Blossom Punch'. I snipped two petals off of each one to create some butterflies and then placed three 'Basic Pearls' down the centre of each one to create the butterfly bodies!!

The cardbase is 'Pumpkin Pie' which i folded over the top and ran through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Stripes Embossing Folder'. I stamped the sentiment from the 'Happiest Birthday Wishes' set using 'Lucky Limeade' ink on the top of the cardbase, then wrapped some 'Lucky Limeade' 'Ruffled Ribbon' around the base and tied a bow and then glued the three butterflies in place!!

I just love the idea of using the stampsets and punches in an alternative way and just love the way these butterflies have come out!! I can't wait to make some more!!

Don't forget if you LOVE this 'Mixed Bunch' stampset and coordinating 'Blossom Punch' as much as me then make sure you get your order in ASAP as they're in the summer mini catalogue and there is NO guarantee that they will be in the the new catalogue that will be launching next month - so email your order over today: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Waterfall Album!

Last month my crafty friend Jade attended a craft class held by another fellow demonstrator and learnt how to make beautiful waterfall albums! Unfortunately due to being heavily pregnant i was unable to attend however Jade kindly shared this technique with me at a recent crafty sesh at her house and i made one for my friends Jen and Andy for a wedding gift!!

Here's the front of my completed 'Waterfall Album':

The colours are 'Pool Party', 'Island Indigo' 'Crumb Cake' and 'Whisper White'. You can just see in the photo there is a panel of 'Pool Party' which has been run through the 'Big Shot' using and then the 'Stripes Embossing Folder. I have also used some 'Crumb Cake' 'DSP'.

To create the image on the front i (well ... if i'm honest, Jade) printed the 'Congratulations Jen & Andy, 21st july 2012 on the computer and then stamped the image from the 'Apothecary Art' stampset in 'Island Indigo' ink - i had to carefully line this up using my trusty 'Stamp-a-ma-jig'. I cut this image out using the 'Big Shot' and the 'Labels Collection Framelits Die' and then mounted it onto a larger 'Island Indigo' label! Here's a close up:

Here is the inside of the album:

I kept the pages inside treasonably simple with the view that Jen and Andy could add some photos from their wedding reception and some captions in themselves. I simply embellished the album with 'Crumb Cake' DSP', 'Island Indigo' card which has been punched using the 'Eyelet Border Punch' and the beautiful butterfly from the 'Clearly For you' stampset inked in 'Island Indigo'.

The other pages fold out like a 'waterfall' when you pull the tab (which was created from a 'Decorative Label Punch')

The mechanism to create this card is very technical and difficult to explain - i suggest you google waterfall cards/ albums and you'll find a range of tutorials to guide you though it! I was lucky enough to have Jade's guidance!

I have to admit this project was completely time consuming but i'm thrilled with the final product - although i think it is fair to say  special people will receive one of these made by me as they are hardwork to complete!!!!

Crafty Boots Challenge: Postcards!

Hey all, i present to you all this fortnights Crafty Boots Challenge. Which this time has been set by Gabrielle. The challenge theme is: Postcards (think holidays, sand, sea and sun!)

I'm not gonna lie - i found this one a challenge. There are several Stampin' Up! stampsets i could have used but unfortunately didn't have them to hand, so i had to improvise and go down the holiday theme. This is what i came up with:

I've created a seaside themed 'step-card'. The cardbase is the appropriately named 'Pool Party' which i folded to create the three 'steps'.

The first step represents the sand and i cut and layered a piece of my hubbys sandpaper to create the texture. The shells have been stamped from the beautiful 'Natures Nest' stampset - i stamped these onto some 'Very Vanilla' cardstock using 'Soft Suede' ink and then layered them up on one another and placed a 'Basic Pearl' in the centre of the top one.

The sea layer is created from some aptly named 'Marina Mist' cardstock which i ran through the 'Big Shot' a few times using the 'Adorning Accent Embossing Folders' to create the embossed sea waves. I then stamped the cute little fishes (from the the fab 'Something Sweet' stampset) using 'Pumpkin Pie' ink onto some scraps of 'Whisper White' cut them out by hand and glued them in place.

To create the sky layer i worked with the 'Pool Party' base as the sky and created the two clouds by punching a piece of 'Whisper White' card using the 'Scallop Circle' punch and cutting it into two. I used my 'Bashful BBlue' Stampin' Write Marker' to add some detail to the edges of the cloud before gluing them to the base (the smaller cloud being attached in place using 'Dimensionals' to raise it up.)
Finally the sun has been created from 'Daffodil Delight' cardstock and 'Grosgrain Ribbon'. I punched out the card using the '1-3/8" Circle Punch' and then cut four pieces of ribbon and layered them behind to create the sunrays. I wrote the sentiment by hand using my 'Pumpkin Pie' 'Stampin' Write Marker'!

Hope you have time to have a go at this challenge - i can't wait to see all your creations! And make sure you check back to Crafty Boots Challenge Blog next fortnight as i have set the challenge and i think it will be a popular one!!

Don't forget if you want to rder any Stampin' Up! products feel free to email me: amyjtidd@gmail.com . Check out the fab August offer at the top of my blog and there are online catalogues available to view on the righthandside of this blog!!

Engagement Wishes for Lloyd and Katie!

July was a super busy month and i made so many cards i didn't have time to feature on my blog! Exciting news my cousin Lloyd popped the question to his girlfriend Katie and she of course said YES! So i made this engagement card to send to them:

On a 'Very Vanilla' base i layered up a strip of 'Cherry Cobbler' card and then a piece of 'DSP' from the 'Holly Berry Bouquet' collection, whih i embellished with some 'Basic Pearls'. I then cut a square of 'Cherry Cobbler' card and glued that onto the 'DSP'. I punched a 'Heart' from some 'Very Vanilla' card, which i ran through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Adorning Accents Embossing Folders' to create the cute heart texture!! and then glued it into place using some 'Dimensionals' to craete a 3D effect. Finally i stamped the congrats sentiment from the 'Tagtastic' stampset onto some 'Very Vanilla' card using 'Cherry Cobbler' ink, mounted it onto a slightly larger piece of 'Cherry Cobbler' card and then finally embellished the sentiment with some of the teeny 'Basic Pearls'.

Wishing Lloyd and Katie all the best for the future! Congratulations guys! xxxxxx

(And don't forget if you would like to order any of the products used to create this card drop me an email: amyjtidd@gmail.com - you can view the catty online via the link on the righthand side of this blog!)

Happy 30th Lisa!

On the 31st July it was my cousins fiancee Lisa's 30th birthday and so today i have the card i made her to share with you:

The cardbase i used is 'Lucky Limeade'. On which i layered a pice of 'Whisper White' card. On a seperate piece of 'Whisper White' i stamped the flower image from the 'Mixed Bunch' stampset three times using 'Pool Party' ink and then punched it out using the cooridnating 'Blossom Punch'. I layered two of these straight onto the 'Whisper White' base, trimming the edges slightly. I punched some 'Lucky Limeade' and 'Island Indigo' card again using the 'Blossom Punch' to create the leaves and another flower, which i glued in place and then glued the 'Pool Party' on top. I then stamped the circle image from the set using 'Island Indigo' ink, punched it out using the '3/4" Circle Punch' and then placed a teeny tiny'Basic Pearl' in the centre! Finally i ran some 'Island Indigo' card through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Timeless Type Alphabet Dies' to create the '30' which i glued to the corner of the card. To finish off the card i stamped the sentiment (from 'Happiest Birthday Wishes') on a seperate strip of 'Whisper White' using 'Island Indigo' ink and handsnipped the edges!.

I haven't featured this stampset before it uses the wonderful 'Mixed Bunch' stampset - which i completely LOVE!!! And the brilliant thing is that it comes with a coordinating punch!!!!

This is a must have for you craft kit - and being in the summer mini catalogue - there is NO guarantee that it will be in the new stampin up catty - so if you want it you really should order it THIS MONTH!! Email me to place your order today: amyjtidd@gmail.com 

Anniversary Wishes For Ruth and Teif!

Tomorrow is my good friend and her hubbys anniversary - here is the card i made for them:

The paris theme is simply for romantic purposes!! On a 'Soft Suede' cardbase i layered some 'Pink Pirouette' card and some 'Beau Chateau DSP'.

On a piece of 'Very Vanilla' card i stamped the circle image (using 'Crumb Cake' ink) and the Eiffel Tower image (using 'Soft Suede' ink)both frome the 'Artistic Etchings' set and then ran it through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Textured Impression Embossing Set: Designer Frames'. I layered this onto some pink card and then glued it onto the cardbase.

I finished off the card by stamping the sentiment (from 'Teeny Tiny Wishes') and punching it out using the 'Word Window' Punch, raising it with 'Dimensionals' to create a 3D effect. Finally finishing the card off with some 'Basic Pearls' to add some bling!

I hope Ruth and Teif have a fabulous anniversary tomorrow! Can't believe how quickly the last two years have gone!!

Crafty Boots Challenge: Babies!!

This months Crafty Boots Challenge is very relavant to me: Babies!! With Baby Tiddlywink due imminently i thought i'd share with you the baby announcement cards that i have made ready in advance:

These cards were super quick to make (which was just as well as i had to make quite a lot!!) and you will notice that i slightly altered the designs to make creating such large quantities more bearable!!

I started with 'Bashful Blue' cardbases (i managed to make 3 cards from every piece of A4 card) and embossed them using the 'Big Shot' and the 'Stripes Embossing Folder' to create texture and then placed three 'Basic Pearls' in the bottom corner of each card to add some bling!!

I then stamped the super cute baby feet from the 'Baby Prints' stampset onto some 'Whisper White' card using 'Bashful Blue' ink and then stamped the 'it's a boy'  over the feet (also from the 'Baby Prints' stampset) using 'Pacific Point' ink and then ran it through the 'Big Shot' using a die from the 'Labels Collection Framelits Dies', using 'Dimensionals' to attach the image to the cardbase. Here's a close-up:

I finished these cards off by stamping the announcement image from the 'Little Additions' stampset using 'Pacific Point' ink:

I loved making these cards and can't wait to send them out to all our friends and family to announce the arrival of Baby Tiddlywink. If you're expecting your own little arrival why not consider making your own announcement cards - check out the catalogues for suitable materials and feel free to email me for advice and orders: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Hospital Thankyou Card!

You may have guessed that i have been super organised and have scheduled all these posts in advance - the reason?! Because my baby is due anytime and i didn't want my CraftyThINKer followers to feel abandonned!! I will interject a blogpost at some point to announce the arrival of Baby Tiddlywink i promise!!

I have been super organised and have even made a thankyou card for the midwifes that will be assisting me and it's already packed in my hospital bag!! Check me out!!

I started with a 'Pool Party' cardbase which i folded at the top and embossed using the 'Big Shot' and the 'Perfect Polkadot Embossing Folder' (notice i inverted the dots' to create a dimpled effect') and added some 'Basic Pearls' along the edge of the card to add some bling!!

I then ran some 'Calypso Coral' card through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Mahatten Rose Embossing Folder' and cut the roses out by hand and layered this onto the cardbase!

Finally I ran some 'Pool Party' card through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Timeless Type Alphabet Dies' to create the 'thankyou' and glued them into place!

Wedding Wishes For Martin and Tasha!

It's July - so of course another wedding! Today is my second cousin Martins wedding so here is the card i made for them to recognise their day:

I embossed a  'Shimmery White' cardbase using the 'Big Shot' and the 'Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder' placing some 'Basic Pearls' in the centre of the flowers. I ran some 'Rose Red' card through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Textured Impression Embossing Designer Frames'. On a piece of 'Whisper White' i stamped the lovebird image from 'Easy Events' in 'Soft Suede' ink and coloured it in using a selection of 'Stampin' Write Markers'. I 'Sponge Daubed' around the edges of the card before setting it inside the frame. Finally the sentiment is also from 'Easy Events' inked it 'Rose Red', stamped onto some 'Whisper White' card and punched using the 'Word Window' punch. I layered this onto a rectangle of 'Rose Red' card raising it up using 'Dimensionals' to create a 3D effect.

If you're new to crafting or looking for a new all rounder stampset why not consider 'Easy Events' it is a fantastic set which has an image and sentiment for all occassions:

If you'd like to make an order feel free to email me: amyjtidd@gmail.com - Don't forget there is an offer on throughout July - order £45 of products and get two reels of ribbon and some brads for FREE! Check the top of my blog for details of this promo!!!

I hope Martin and Tasha have a wonderful wedding day!!

Crafty Boots Challenge: BINGO!

Hey all! Another Crafty Boots Challenge! This one is quite exciting!!

It has been set by Denise and the idea is to use the 'elements' that are in a line: either vertical (ie Green, Pearls and Yellow) horizontal (ie Yellow, Dots and Lace) or diagonal (ie Ribbons, Stripes and Yellow) For a bit of extra fun you can also choose to use the 4 corners or go for the 'full house' which would mean using all the 'elements' on the project. I wasn't that brave and decided to go for 'Green', 'Pearls' and 'Yellow' and here's my creation:

This card has been created on an 'Old Olive' square cardbase. On a smaller square of 'Certainly Celery cardstock i stamped the rose image and the beautiful sentiment 'Happiness held is the seed, happiness shared is the flower' (from the 'Happiness shared' stampset) both inked in 'Old Olive'. I glued this to the centre of the cardbase and then created a border using the fabby 'Ribbon Lace Border Punch', which i punched from bright 'Daffodil Delight' card. I snipped these and glued them into a square formation (I have to thank my friend Jade for showing me this technique!!) and then glued it around the rose image to frame it. Finally i placed some 'Basic Pearls' (half-back pearls which already have adhesive - just peel them off and stick!) in the corners of the 'Ribbon Lace' frame!

I loved this challenge and the great thing is everyones creations will be so different!! I wonder if anyone will be courageous enough to attempt a full house! Can't wait to see all your entries!!

Happy birthday Sis! (An Apothecary Art Card!)

Today is my sisters birthday and i wanted to make a really special card:

I found this design whilst browsing crafty blogs and instantly had to CASE it, i love the vintage style of this card and it showcases the 'Apothecary Art' stampset and coordinating 'Labels Collection Framelits Collection'. Firstly i stamped a piece of 'Very Vanilla' cardstock with the 'En Francais' stampset (using 'Soft Suede' ink) and then ran it through the 'Big Shot' using a 'Label Framelit' and glued this onto the 'Crumbcake' cardbase.

Next up i glued a strip of 'Blushing Bride' card (which i snipped on both ends) I layered a 'Crumbcake' 'Label' ontop and then stamped the reef image from the 'Apothecary Art' stampset, onto 'Very Vanilla' card using 'Soft Suede' ink - i cut this out using the 'Framelits Die' and then coloured it in using 'Regal Rose' and 'Certainly Celery' 'Stampin' Write Markers'. Finally i stamped the banner part of the reef image again onto 'Blushing Bride' card stock and then stamped the 'Happiest Birthday' sentiment inside it before cutting it out, punching some 'Antique Brads' either side and glued this in place. Finally i embellished the card with some 'Basic Pearls' to add some bling to the card!

I hope my sister has a a lovely birthday!! xxxxxxx

Another Extended Pillow Box!

Hey all! Yesterday i featured an 'Extended Pillow Box' made out of 'Blushing Bride' cardstock... today i have another 'Extended Pillow Box' to share with you, this one has been created from 'Baja Breeze' card:

Created from two 'Baja Breeze' 'Pillow Boxes' cut out using the 'Pillow Box Die' and the 'big shot', glued in place using 'Red Sticky Tape' and then some 'Twitterpated Fabric' wrapped around the centre'. The butterfly has been created from 'Twitterpated Fabric' mounted onto card and then ran through the 'Big shot' using the 'Beautiful Butterflies Dies', with some 'Basic Pearls' glued on to create the butterflys body. The butterfly has been mounted onto 'Whisper White' and 'Blushing Bride' shapes that have been cut out using the 'Labels Collection Framelits Dies'. (you may have noticed that i have ran the 'Blushing Bride' label through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Perfect Polka dot Embossing Folder' to add some texture!

The great thing about handcrafting is that you can make coordinating boxes and cards. You may have noticed that this box coordinates with the card that i shared at my 'Mini catalogue' launch party/ Scrapbook Crop demo last month:

(Click on the card image above to see how to make this card!!)

If you'd like to make an order email me today: amyjtidd@gmail.com You can view the catalogues online - see the links on the righthand side of this blog!!

Blushing Bride Extended Pillow Box

Today i have an 'Extended Pillow Box' to share with you. 'Extended Pillow boxes' are actually really easy to create and are perfect gift boxes - especially for jewellery gifts.

This box has been cleverly made using two 'Pillow Boxes' which i cut out using the 'Pillow Box Die' and my 'Big Shot' from some 'Blushing Bride' cardstock! I glued them together using some 'Red Sticky Tape' and then wrapped some stripy 'Twitterpated Fabric' around the middle to hide the joins!

Next i used the 'Big Shot' and the 'Labels Collection Framelts Die' to cut out some labels using 'Baja Breeze' and 'Whisper White' card. I ran the 'Baja Breeze' label through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder' to add some texture.

I mounted some 'Twitterpated Fabric' onto some cardstock (using 'multipurpose adhesive sheets') and then ran it through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Beautiful Butterflies Die' to create the butterfly, finishing it off by placing some 'Basic Pearls' down the centre of the butterfly!!

Fabric Daisies!

Hey all, hope you're enjoying the long bank holiday weekend! Me and hubby are off to Bath for a couple of days for a 'babymoon'! So i've scheduled this blog - i hope it works!!

Today i have a card to share with you that i CASE'd from my crafty friend http://www.jadedcrafter.blogspot.co.uk/ at a recent crafty session we had!! As soon as i saw her make it i couldn't resist making a copy for myself!!

The daisies have been created from two of the designs from the 'Flirtatious Fabric' that we mounted onto some card using 'Sizzix Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets' and then cut out using the 'Big Shot' and the 'Flower Daisies Die'. I placed an 'Antique Brad' in the centre of them.

Next we used the fab 'Labels Collection Framelits Dies', using 'Melon Mambo' to create the larger one, and then a piece of 'Very Vanilla' to create the smaller one, which we then ran through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Perfect Polkadot Embossing Folde'r to add some texture. We mounted these onto a 'Very Vanilla' cardbase and then secured the fabric daisies into place using some 'Red Sticky Tape'.

Finally we stamped the sentiment, using the 'Teeny Tiny Wishes' stampset (in 'Melon Mambo' ink, onto a piece of 'Pink Pirouette' card) and the punched it out using the fab 'Word Window Punch'. We placed two teeny tiny 'Basic Pearls' either side of the sentiment and secured it in place using some 'Dimensionals' to create a 3D effect!

Thanks Jade for the inspiration! If you would like to order any of the products featured why not drop me an email: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Crafty Boots Challenge: Bowtastic!

Another fortnight has passed and it is Crafty Boots Challenge time again! This fortnights theme is 'Bowtastic'. So my DT offering this challenge is a 'Bright' parcel giftcard holder:

A very simple design (which is a variation of a past make - click here to view) created from a strip of 'Real Red' cardstock, cleverly stuck in place with some super 'Red Sticky Tape'. I have layered some spotty 'Pacific Point' 'DSP' and stripy 'Real Red' 'DSP' onto the base to make it look more gift parcel like...

I've punched a '1-3/8" Circle' out of 'Pacific Point' cardstock to create a fastener and placed a 'Real Red' 'Designer Button' in the centre with a 'Basic Pearl' in the centre of that! (I popped some velcro on the back to keep the giftcard inside nice and safe!)

Finally i popped a big 'Real Red' 'Satin Ribbon' bow on top!!

All the products that i have used are from the Stampin' Up! range and available to purchase through me! There are online versions of the the two catalogues on the righthand side of my blog - if you would like to make an order email me today: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Wedding Sweet! A MUST HAVE Wedding Stampset!

Hey all, i have had to schedule todays blog post as i have a super busy day today - i'm working ALL day and then off straight away afterwards to the O2 arena to go and watch the Westlife farewell tour with my good friend Ruth!! Woo hoo!

So today i have a card to share with you using the beautiful 'Wedding Sweet' stampset:

This card has been created using a 'Whisper White' cardbase (created from a piece of A4 cardstock cut i half length ways, folded in half and then the front folded back on itself. Onto the front panel i layered a piece of 'Blushing Bride' card stock.

Next up i ran a piece of 'Pear Pizzazz' cardstock and a piece of 'Whisper White' through the 'Big Shot' using the fab 'Top Note Die', trimming around the perforated edge of the 'Whisper White' 'Top Note' and then mounting it onto the green 'Top Note'. Onto the 'Whisper White' 'Top Note' shape i stamped the foilage image from the 'Wedding Sweet' stampset, using 'Pear Pizzazz' ink and then placed some teeny tiny 'Basic Pearls' over the little dots!

I then ran some 'Blushing Bride' cardstock through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, creating the cute little butterflies!

Finally i stamped the 'congratulations' sentiment - also from the 'Wedding Sweet' set ink 'Pear Pizzazz'. (You may also notice that i wrapped a piece of 'Pear Pizzazz' 'Seaming Ribbon' around the spine of the card!!

Here is a pic of the card open:

This card can be used for a range of purposes a engagement/ wedding/ anniversary congratulations card, or with a change of sentiment an engagement/ wedding/ anniversay invitation, Save the dates, RSVP card or Thankyou cards!

The 'Wedding Sweet' stampset is a MUST HAVE if you're intending to make your own wedding stationary...

I recently helped Jade (my crafty partner in crime) and her friend Tori make some beautiful wedding invitations using this set - i will seek permission to share them with you on here - so watch this space!!

Are you getting married soon? Would you like to make your own wedding invites and other stationary but not sure where to start? - drop me an email for some advice - it can work out a lot cheaper to create your own stationary and it is the best way to guarantee you end up with exactly what you want! Drop me an email today: amyjtidd@gmail.com (If you live near to me - Aldershot or surrounding areas - why not drop me an email we can meet up and work through some designs together!!)

Wedding RSVP For Kat and Gary!

In August  a friend of mine Kat will be getting married. She is busily planning her wedding and it sounds like it's going to be a lovely day. Her wedding day is very close to our due date so currently we are unsure if we're going to be able to attend, however i wanted to send her an RSVP nethertheless. So here it is:

Onto a 'Bashful Blue'' base (folded at the top) i have invert embossed the cardbase using the 'Big Shot' and the 'Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder'. Next up a ran a piece of 'Pink Pirouette' card through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Manhatten Rose Embossing Folder' and glued this to the cardbase. I ran some 'Bashful Blue' card through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Timeless  Type Alphabet Die' to cut out the RSVP letters and glued them onto the card. Finally i popped a little of bling to the top righthand corner using some 'Basic Pearls'.