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Saturday, 4 May 2019

Four cards love it chop it style.

I often say card making doesn't need to be difficult. And you don't need a heap of supplies. You just need great ones. Petal promenade is such a beautiful paper that little else is needed to create great cards. Taking inspiration form the #loveitchopit by Kylie Bertucci in Australia I created four great cards in no time at all ...and you can too.

The principle is to simply cut your paper to layer all your card front. I did mine just 1/8th of an inch shorter, then add a simple sentiment. That is all there is to it …. how easy.

Why not check out my YouTube video today and see just how fast I made this set of cards so you can try it for yourself. Once you try this you will have a heap of cards in no time and NEVER struggle with your mojo again.

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

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Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper

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Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

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Beautiful You Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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Strong & Beautiful Cling Stamp Set

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Starburst Punch

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2" Circle Punch

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Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

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Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

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Friday, 8 March 2019

Alexia's colour clash card.

When I knew I needed 31 projects to blog the whole of March I knew I had to work ahead. I started planning during the February school holidays and had my daughter at home for the week. I try not to work too much when she is home and do try encourage her to join me and she will often sit in my room while I work. This particular day I had a mojo funk ... my mind was blank. So Alexia chose out some colours and the most bizzar combination of stamps.

I kinda laughed, you know the one where its awkward because you don't want to offend, but you don't think the idea will work. "Just try it mum" she said impatiently obviously wanting to help but also wanting to get back to her own thing ha ha ha. And so I did as I was told.....

I actually think it turned out pretty cool. She choose swirly frames, strong and beautiful and the bitty bloom punches. Her colour choices are Grabby Apple green, Mango Melody and Melon mambo and I think they really do work well.

So next time I'm in a mojo funk I may just call on her again.

Don't forget to leave a comment today to be entered into my March Madness blog candy give away. And I do hope you all have an outstanding day.

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

I couldnt be more proud ... team promotion card

I sat creating this lovely card last night...fussy cutting the elements pondering whom the recipient would be. Then I awoke this morning to find one of my amazing ladies on my team had promoted to Bronze Elite. I think this card was just made for her ...I just didn't know it at the time... fate !

I combined a current set Beautiful promenade with a new set Strong and Beautiful where my sentiment is taken from. This set is out 3rd of January and has the most uplifting sentiments within , and it uplifts your own spirit knowing your sending a special card which hopefully will lift the recipient.

I did hand cut all the elements..we all have a budget and sometimes I forfeit the ease and precision of thinlits to give me more for stamps. This set was not to difficult to cut and I find it quite a mind full task now I am practised at it.

I layered very vanilla over a petal pink card base adding a torn strip of petal promenade paper. I then added a torn vellum layer... a popular technique for me as I love the softness it gives...almost a dreamy look. The sheer Old olive ribbon is simply wound around then tied in the centre ..I did cheat and create the bow separate and glue it on ! Then I added my sentiment and my stamped and cut elements using dimensionals beneath the petals to make it look almost padded. The stamen in the centre are accentuated with a gelly roll iridescent glitter gell pen and in the hand it twinkles softly.

I hope you enjoyed this project and are inspired to give it a try yourself. I have listed the products used below should you wish to purchase any simply click the photographs and they will take you to browse the store.

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

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