All or Nothing!

What's with the dramatic post title?  Well, it's time for a new challenge at Sweet Stampin' and that's our theme.  In other words, lots of layers etc or one layer, CAS style. 

Lately I've been much more inclined towards clean and simple cards but I've been itching to use a stamp set from Stampin' Up that rarely gets an airing. 

I've seen several variations on this layered theme on blogs and on Pinterest and had to try it for myself.  I stamped my flowers and leaves on a large square of white card and then used my Spellbinders dies to cut two smaller squares out of its centre, going down 2 die sizes at a time (hope this makes sense!).  I then cut squares from purple Bazzill using the dies I had missed out then layered the Bazzill and stamped squares making sure that the images lined up properly.  I added a little velvet ribbon and could have left it at that, but decided to add a layered die cut sentiment which I covered in Glossy Accents to get some shine and extra dimension.

I must admit that I rather like this look - you could do it with patterned paper if you're really pushed for time.

Now back to our challenge!  Our sponsor is Live and Love Crafts who have a voucher to give away to our randomly chosen winner.

 

 

Hope you can play along with us this week!

 

Hugs

 

Tracey xx

Picture This

There's a new challenge over at Sweet Stampin'.  This week we'd like to see your take on our "Inspired by a Song" theme.

For my song I've opted for "Picture This" by Blondie.  It reminds me of my student days when I thought that Debbie Harry was the ultimate style icon.  I can't take any credit for the card design, which was totally inspired by the amazing Debby Hughes.

I saw Debby use this stamp with a die cut photo strip and had to case her design (see it here).  I'm a huge fan of Debby's cards and her photography skills - what I would give for some of that talent!

Anyway, back to the card.  The stamp is by Simon Says Stamp (You are Pawsome) and the cute dog has been coloured with Copics.  I cut three strips from a mixture of Basic Grey and MME papers and added a little sentiment, again from the Pawsome stamp set.

I hope you can join in the fun at Sweet Stampin'.  We're sponsored this week by Crafts U Love, who are giving away a £10 voucher for a wee crafty spend - who wouldn't like that?

Check out the Sweeties fabulous DT cards here at the challenge blog - and check out their musical tastes, too!

Have a brilliant weekend.

Hugs

Tracey xx

Only Words

We've got a fabulous challenge for you at Christmas at Sweet Stampin' this month.  Our theme is "Only Words" so we'd like a sentiment to be the focal point of your creation, please.

I opted for CAS,  mostly because I love this die and don't seem to use it nearly enough.

I layered white Bazzill with some Maja Designs paper. I die cut the word "jolly" a few times and glued the pieces together to give the die cut some depth.  The final die cut was made from glitter card to give the word some sparkle.  A clear gem above the letter j was added as a finishing touch.

I do hope you can play along this month.  You'll find all the challenge details here, as well as the gorgeous DT projects the CaSSettes  have made.

Hugs

Tracey xx

Just letting you know...

I'll be without any internet connection for a week or so while we try to get my phone line sorted out.  Many apologies if I've been unable to visit you and return comments lately. Can't wait to get back on line to see what you've been up to!

Hugs

Tracey xx

Love or Hearts

Yes, there's definitely a Love theme going on here on my blog this weekend.  This time it's Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia who are starting a new challenge with a Love or Hearts theme.

Apologies first of all for the photo - no matter where I took the picture, I just couldn't get the lighting right. 

I kept the design fairly CAS as the red in both the cardstock and Copic colouring is really bold.  I painted the hearts and the bows in the little girl's hair with some clear Wink of Stella.  Here's a picture I took with the flash on so that you can see the sparkle:

Hope you can play along at LhoSM this fortnight.  Our sponsor is the Ribbon Girl and you'll get all the challenge details, plus a look at the gorgeous DT creations, right here.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Hugs

Tracey xx