Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Mouse On Presents

Now, me and my Stamp Basket DT buddy, Annette, do not compare notes when it comes to making our cards, but if we did it might mean you wouldn't see the same image twice in three days!  But who could resist these little darlin's?


Ingredients for this card that are available from The Stamp Basket store are:
and used from my stash
Office hole punch and a scrap of pink paper
LOTV sentiments

Hugs to all
Squirrel xx
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Tuesday, 29 April 2014

Bluebell with Hedgehog


Hi all,
I couldn’t resist making another birthday card with one of the fabulous new Wild Rose Studio stamps and papers!



This image is the adorable Bluebell with her little friend hedgehog – so cute! I love this new collection of stamps and the new paper pads, too – the ones I’ve used here are from the ‘Bluebell’ pack.


I just can’t get enough of the new WRS dies, too! Today’s card uses three: ‘Bluebell’, ‘Floral Frame’ (two dies) and the flower from the ‘Oval Frame’ die set. 

  
Here's a close up of the trellis:


                           Card Recipe:
Stamps: Wild Rose Studio ‘Bluebell with Hedgehog’

Papers: Wild Rose Studio ‘Bluebell’
Card: Craftwork Cards Straight Edge Card Pack; Neenah Classic Crest Colouring Card
Ink: Tsukeniko Memento 'Tuxedo Black'
Tools: Wild Rose Studio ’Bluebell’, ‘Floral Frame’ (two dies) and ‘Oval Frame’ (flower)
Embellishments: 3mm,4mm and 5mm Wedding Day pearls; chalk seam binding
Hugs,

Janet xx
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Monday, 28 April 2014

Mouse on Presents

I've been playing with my WRS stamps again, and have inked up Mouse on Presents again. I really like the cute little critters, especially the bunny peeking around the pile of presents.  :0)

It's another WRS hat-trick too, as I've combined image, papers and one of their new dies.

Hope you like it.


Card Recipe, featuring items from The Stamp Basket:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



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Sunday, 27 April 2014

Little Darlings - Shop Til You Drop

Good morning Debs here with a little Sunday Inspiration using some scrummy stash from 


and today I have used the adorable Little Darlings Candibean 'Shop til You Drop' image



Card Ingredients:
Image: Little Darlings Candibean 'Shop til You Drop'
Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Colouring Medium: Copics
Design Papers: Dove Craft 'Curiosity Corner'
Spellbinders: Labels 1
Wild Rose Studio: Rose Corner Flourish
Vintage Style Ribbon 'Cream'

Janet has some fabulous new stock added to the shop recently - along with some amazing bargains still available in the Spring Sale - why not grab a cuppa and have a little browse and see what you can treat yourself too :o)

Have a fabulous crafty weekend.

TTFN




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Saturday, 26 April 2014

I saw a Mouse?

Morning all!

Maybe we don't all live in a windmill but I've been thinking recently just "how lucky we am"! So this morning, I thought I'd share a selection from the archives with some cute little mousie friends...
 
I Saw a Mouse?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hope you have a lovely weekend, whatever your plans.
 
Hugs,
 
Janet xx
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Friday, 25 April 2014

Stephen's Story - When life gives you cancer


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Bluebell with Hedgehog

Today's card uses Crafty Impressions Lace Butterflies paper pad, and I do really like the effect of the pale background.  I used similar colours in my image and some vintage style ribbon.

This ribbon really is pretty, and gives a much softer look than satin, and, although it comes in some really pretty colours, the pale eggshell version can also be coloured quite easily with the flat nib of a copic marker, so it satisfies my obsession with colour matching my accessories!

Finally, I sneaked in two little rows of lilac pearls, but managed to resist adding some flowers as I thought it looked 'finished' as it was (plus I couldn't figure out where to fit them in, because I'd put the sentiment where I would have wanted to put them!)



Card Recipe, featuring items from The Stamp Basket:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



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Thursday, 24 April 2014

New Arrivals!!

Morning all!

I'm just stopping by to let you know that some of the new Spellbinders dies have just arrived in store and we have more on the way!

They've taken a long time getting here but well worth the wait!

Items that are listed as a pre-order item have been despatched from our supplier and are expected in store in the next few days.

We also have some new embellishments in store including gold tulle, creative expressions self adhesive pearls and doodle-bug twine!

Go enjoy!

Hugs,
Janet xx

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Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Mimosa Waiting For Santa

Morning everyone, and welcome to Wednesday, my day to DT for The Stamp Basket blog!

This little lass is awaiting the arrival of the big jolly man in the red suit, I think someone ought to tell her that she has a few months to go yet.


Products used that you can buy at The Stamp Basket store are
Stamp: Bildmalarna - Mimosa Waiting For Santa
Stamping Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
Papers: Wild Rose Studio - A Robin's Christmas
Dies: Spellbinders - Classic Circle (this is the link to Grand Circles)
Card Base: Craftwork Cards Straight Edge
When I made the card the Cottage Cutz Holly Corner was available too but this is no longer, sorry
And from my stash
Polychromos pencils
Paper Smooches sentiments



Hugs to all
Squirrel xx

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Monday, 21 April 2014

Picked Sweet

It's a strawberry and chocolate colour scheme today, showcasing a sweet image from Elizabeth Bell.  I've also used some of my lovely new Antique Library papers from Wild Rose Studio and one of their new dies.



Card Recipe, featuring items from The Stamp Basket:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



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Sunday, 20 April 2014

Bella with Wand

Good Morning and a very Happy Easter to you all.

Now you would think that with it being Easter and it being my (Debs) day to share some Sunday Inspiration for


that I would obviously share an Easter make with you today 

But I don't do 'obvious' lol!!! So I'm here to share some Christmas inspiration with you instead - hope you like it :o)




Card Ingredients - Available from The Stamp Basket

Image: Wild Rose Studio 'Bella with Wand'
Stamped Onto Neenah Classic White 
Colouring Medium: Copics

Have a wonderful crafty day - don't eat too many chocolate eggs :o)

TTFN




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Saturday, 19 April 2014

Woodland Walk

Hi all!

The long Easter weekend is always such a fabulous time for getting out and about, and enjoying nature, whether it's on your window sill, in your garden, at the local park, nature reserve, mountain top, woodland or coast!

Our selection of projects from the archives today, reminds us of the beauty that's all around us...enjoy!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wild Rose Studio - Bluebell with Hedgehog
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hope you have a really lovely weekend, whatever your plans!
 
Hugs,
Janet xx
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Friday, 18 April 2014

Mouse on Bluebell

I'm in pinky-purple mode today with a pretty new WRS image matched with some of their newly released dies.

This little mouse is a real sweetie too, swinging by on a bluebell to deliver his present.  The card is actually quite flat too, because even though I have popped on a double bow, it is tied in vintage seam binding style ribbon, plus I left the clothes peg (that I use to hold on the bow while the glue dries) a bit too long (overnight!) so it flattened the knot really well!



Card Recipe, featuring items from The Stamp Basket:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



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Wednesday, 16 April 2014

A Wee Lily

Morning all.  I'm not sure what it is about this lady that makes me think of Christmas, especially as she is carrying a flower and wearing open toe sandals, but she does, and that is why she has been called into use for this card.


Things I have used that are available at The Stamp Basket store
Stamp:  Whimsy/Wee - Mountain Lily
Stamping Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Ranger/Tim Holtz - Distress Inks - Reinkers and Pads
Papers: Wild Rose Studio - A Robin's Christmas
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Card

and some things from my stash
White card base
Pink Gem sentiment

Hmmmmm, I enjoyed making this one, so maybe it will be the start of many for this year's festivities!

Hugs to all
Squirrel xx
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Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Lemon Pepper

Hi all,
I have a birthday card to show you today using one of my favourite Whimsy stamps called ‘Lemon Pepper’!
 

 
The delicious papers are a combination of My Mind’s Eye ‘All Dolled Up’  and a small piece of My Mind’s Eye ‘Lavender’ that I had left over from another project…I love this blend of pink and aqua which co-ordinates so well with the pretty Berisfords ‘Aqua’ ribbon!
 
 
Recipe:
Stamps: Whimsy‘ Lemon Pepper’ (in the sale); Whimsy ‘Ticket Notes’ (in the sale)
Papers: My Mind’s Eye’ All Dolled Up’
Card: Neenah Classic Crest Colouring Card; Craftwork Cards Straight Edge Card Pack; Bazzill ‘Aqua’
Ink: Tsukeniko Memento ‘Tuxedo Black’; copics
Tools: Wild Rose Studio ‘Woodland Border’
Embellishments:  3mm and 4mm ivory pearls; Berisfords ‘aqua’ satin ribbon
Hope you have a great day!
Hugs,
Janet xx
 
 
 
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Monday, 14 April 2014

Mouse on Presents

This is the first time I've used this image, called Mouse on Presents, and Bluebell the deer has some friends to help her have a party.  I really do love this image and think I'll be using it a bit.  I love the little bunny peeking around the presents too.  Hope you like it as much as I do.



Card Recipe, featuring items from The Stamp Basket:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



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Sunday, 13 April 2014

A Floral Butterfly Explosion

Good morning, Debs here with a little Sunday Inspiration using some scrummy stash from 


and this week I thought I would make a card in a box - seen lots of these around blogland recently and just had to have a go :o)

Here's what I came up with using lots of Wild Rose Studio and Memory Box dies:




The Stamp Basket Products Used

WRS Die Cuts - cut using Neenah Classic Solar White
Memory Box - cut using Neenah Classic Solar White
Design Papers:
Adhesive Pearls: 

Hope you are having a fabulous crafty weekend.
TTFN

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Saturday, 12 April 2014

Fruit Salad

Morning all! Hoping you are keeping well and enjoying the lovely, dry weather we've been having!

Our theme from the archives today has been influenced by the wonderful rhythm of nature...spring gardens are now in full bloom and the blossom on the fruit trees is such a welcome sight! It won't be long before we can eat outdoors...picnics, BBQs, afternoon teas...and of course, lots of delicious....

                         ....FRUIT SALAD!

Enjoy...















 

 
 




Hope you have a fun weekend, whatever your plans!

Hugs,

Janet

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Friday, 11 April 2014

Bella with Flowers

I'm really loving these beautiful papers from Wild Rose Studio and today have teamed them up with one of their older images of Bella the heffalump!

I've also used some of the new Wild Rose Studio dies, but am not sure about the bright yellow I've used.  I wanted it to look spring-like but wish I'd toned the brightness down a bit now.

Brace yourself ... I hope you're wearing your sun glasses!



Card Recipe, featuring items from The Stamp Basket:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



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Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Sneezy!

Anyone suffering from hayfever at the moment?  Yep, me too - dry eyes, snuffly nose and a really husky voice.  I wouldn't recommend getting too close to Bella today, as she may start you sneezing again.

Credit for the shape of this card must go to my Stamp Basket DT colleague, Debs, as I nicked the idea from a card she made a few weeks back, and I had been itching to try it with a shaped card base for myself.  Thanks Debs for the inspiration.  Here is Debs original card.

Not the easiest shape to photo, so you have got some arty shots this week!




Ingredients used that are available at The Stamp Basket store:

Have a Happy Wednesday everyone!
Hugs to all
Squirrel xx

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