Saturday, 31 May 2014

Mouse on Presents

Morning all! I hope your weekend has got off to a great start!

I have a gorgeous selection from the archives to show you today...and I've not had to dig too deep for this array of fabulous creations from our design team!

We have all had such a fun time in recent weeks working with the new Wild Rose Studio release of stamps, papers and dies that I thought I would share some cards with you today that can be made with just one stamp. So here is the adorable Bluebell with her friend, Mouse!




















Hope you have a great weekend!
 
Hugs,
Janet xx
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Friday, 30 May 2014

Squirrel on Branch

I've had a bit of a colour match frenzy today!  I made this card using a Wild Rose Studio image and the Antique Library paper pad, and then realised I didn't have a ribbon to match the papers, so I coloured some vintage style that was ivory with a pink marker to match the papers.

I've also used coffee coloured pearls, but the pearl in the brad holding on the bow was originally white, so I coloured that with a pale brown marker so that it matched too.  It just goes to show how versatile these basic items can be.



Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



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Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Almost Sepia Bella With Daisy

Good morning folks, and welcome to Wednesday - and yes, that means it is my DT day for The Stamp Basket blog.  For those of you developing an allergy to ellies, best you take an anti-histamine now, because here is another one, but a bit different!


The ingredients used for this card, which are available at The Stamp Basket store are:
Wild Rose Studio stamp -  Bella With Daisy
Wild Rose Studio papers - Antique Library
Painted with Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress Inks (ReInkers) and edges "aged" with Pads
Sentiment is Wild Rose Studio Birthday Greetings

And from my own stash Memento Espresso Truffle inkpad (halfway between black and brown)

That's me done, so I hope you like Bella today, and I shall see you next week.  My super-talented teamies, Debs and Annette, and of course Janet, will be here between times with loads more beautiful inspiration to share.

Hugs to all
Squirrel xx

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Monday, 26 May 2014

Tilly with Present

I've not used this image for a while, but it is one I do love because I like Tilly's face peeking around the present!  It's safe to say it's well and truly purple, but I've used some white to break it up, with the die cut and lace.

The cream vintage style ribbon can be coloured with copics to make it any colour needed to match a colour scheme, and because it's a really soft fabric, it makes a lovely double bow without too much bulk.



Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



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Sunday, 25 May 2014

Bluebell With Friend

Good morning. Debs here with my usual Sunday Morning inspiration using scrummy stash from 


and this week I have kept my make fairly CAS with the focus on the sweetest image from 




So here's the links to the products used available from The Stamp Basket:

Stamped onto: Neenah Classic White
Colouring Medium: Copics
Design Papers: WRS 'Peach Blossom'
Heart Die Cut: Nellie Snellen Multi Frame Die - fantastic value in the Spring Sale at £5.96 for 7 dies :o)

Hope you feel a little inspired to get crafty this weekend.
Have a fabulous day.

TTFN


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Saturday, 24 May 2014

Garden Fairies

Morning all! I hope you are enjoying the long Bank Holiday weekend so far! What changeable weather we've been having in the UK this week! Not good for fairy wings, that's for sure!

Over the last couple of years our designers have made some fabulous projects with fairy images, so I thought I'd choose a selection of Garden Fairy projects from our archives for you today...hope you enjoy!




















 
 
Hope you have a great weekend!
 
Hugs,
Janet xx
 
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Friday, 23 May 2014

Bluebell with Hedgehog

After some procrastination on layout, (which probably ended up with me reverting back to the first option I tried), I was actually quite pleased with this card.  I think I'm getting into the softer, rather than bold, colours and the papers were the inspiration for the colours in the image.  I left the die cuts white to keep the embellishments pale, and added ivory pearls.  Oh, and a smidge of glossy accents.



Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



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Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Bluebell With Presents

Morning everyone! And a Happy Wednesday to you. It's my day to DT for The Stamp Basket and I have something a little bit festive for you.


Ingredients which are available from The Stamp Basket store
Wild Rose Studio stamp - Bluebell With Presents
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress Inks (ReInkers)
BoBunny papers - Silver & Gold 6x6 pad
Shapeabilities Pendant snowflake dies
Other ingredients used: White base card and Polychromos pencils
Have a great day, whatever you are up to.
Hugs, Squirrel xx







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Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Sporty


Hi all,

I have a Father’s Day card to show you today that I have made using the adorable Stampavie ‘Sporty’ stamp…this is such a great stamp for football lovers…male or female! The gorgeous papers are from the new WRS release ‘Antique Library’, which I’ve teamed with Bazzill ‘Kraft’ card.  




Recipe:

Stamps: Stampavie ‘Sporty’ (in the sale)
Papers: Wild Rose Studio ‘Antique Library’
Card: Bazzill ‘Kraft’; Craftwork Cards Straight Edge Card Pack; and Neenah Classic Crest Colouring Card
Ink: Tsukeniko Memento 'Tuxedo Black'
Tools: Spellbinders ’Font One Lower Case’ and ‘Upper Case’
Embellishments: Prima ‘Fairy Belle’ button (in the sale); May Arts 'natural' burlap twine
 
Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a great day!
Hugs,

Janet xx
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Monday, 19 May 2014

Sun Kissed

I'm well and truly in pink mode today, with an Elizabeth Bell image called Sun Kissed.  The pretty papers are from Wild Rose Studio and I've used some vintage style ribbon and rustic red twine.  The die is one of my long-time favourites from Memory Box, called Whimsical Flourish.



Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



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Sunday, 18 May 2014

Mariella for Lola at The Stamp Basket

Good morning.
Debs here with my usual Sunday morning inspiration using some scrummy stash from 


and this week I have used an adorable image to make a special card for my very special scrummilicious Grand-daughter Lola Arizona who will be a BIG 3 years old on Thursday:




Here's the list of items used with links to those available from The Stamp Basket:

Image: Crafter's Companion Angelica & Friends 'Mariella' - Bargain at only £2.59!!
Colouring Medium: Copics
Design Papers: WRS 'Antique Library'
Memory Box: 'Forest Snail'
La La Land Fence 
Spun Sugar Distress Ink
Scrabble Tiles from stash
Butterflies: Martha Stewart Clay and Mould

Hope you are enjoying the fabulous weather this weekend but still finding a little crafty time too.

See you next weekend.
TTFN



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Saturday, 17 May 2014

With a Heart

Hi all,

I hope you are having a lovely relaxing weekend!

Our theme from the archives today is.... 

   WITH A HEART

It seems such an appropriate theme with the devastating news that there has been for a large number of families this week across the globe. My heart has gone out to people as I have watched and listened to stories of loss, one after another, and it has been heart warming to see the love and support that has been shown in abundance to families.  
  
So, if you believe, like Stephen Sutton did, that life isn't measured in time but by the difference that we make, then why not make an extra 'crafty' project this week that you can sell for charity? Here's a few ideas which we hope will inspire you...and don't forget with our clearance sale, you'll be able to purchase your products much more cheaply to ensure that you keep your fund raising costs down, so that every penny counts!





 


















Hoping you have a lovely weekend!
 
Hugs,
Janet xx
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Friday, 16 May 2014

Bella with Flowers

Inspired by the softly coloured papers, I've tried a bit of a new colouring technique, where I've used a really light touch with my markers, trying to create some really soft shading.  Bella's turned out a bit more pale than I'd originally intended, but I do quite like the flowers.



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



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Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Bella Carrying A Pile of Presents

I'm here today to share one of my most favourite Bella stamps with you.  You could use this little cutie for any occasion that involves gifts - she could be coloured for birthday or Christmas, but for this one I have gone for a candy coloured girlie birthday


Isn't she sweet?

Wild Rose Studio - Bella Carrying A Pile of Presents
Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress Inks (ReInkers)
Memento - Tuxedo Black
Dovecraft - Back To Basics II Pink
Wild Rose Studio - Corner Flourish die
Craftwork Cards - Scalloped Edge
All of the above ingredients are available from The Stamp Basket store

I thought I would be clever with the circles and make a false aperture but I might as well have just layered there up in the end!
I fussy cut Bella to lay over the circles as I didn't want a lot of white around her.
Greeting is a Whimsy from my stash of sentiment stamps

Hugs all
Squirrel xx



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Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Posting Letters


Hi all,
I have a card to show you today using one of the lovely Wild Rose Studio Christmas images called ‘Posting Letters’. I am determined to get ahead with my Christmas cards this year and not leave things to the last minute!

 
The La La 'Christmas Tree' die-cut was stamped with one of the gorgeous stamps from the Whimsy 'Lavish Flourishes' stamp set and the sentiment is a Molly Blooms text stamp. All the stamps are currently available in our Spring sale!!!

The papers are Papermania ‘At Christmas Time’ which is such a versatile pack…a range of both contemporary and traditional designs…and great value for money!

                                             Recipe:
Stamps: Wild Rose Studio ‘Posting Letters’; Molly Blooms ‘Christmas Blessings’ (text); Whimsy; 'Lavish Flourishes' (on the Christmas tree)
Papers: Papermania ‘At Christmas Time’ 
Card: Neenah Classic Crest Colouring card; Craftwork Cards Straight Edge Card Pack; Bazzill ‘Cardinal Red’  
Tools: Memory Box ‘Quinn Flourish’; Spellbinders ‘Timeless Rectangles’; La La Lands Crafts ‘Christmas Tree’
Ink: Tsukeniko Memento Tuxedo Black; copics
Embellishments: Deco Arts glamour dust – crystal; Ranger Stickles – ‘Star Dust’

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have a good week!

Hugs,

Janet xx
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Monday, 12 May 2014

Mouse on Presents

I've got another pale one to share today, using one of my current favourite images of Mouse on Presents and some lovely Magnolia papers in a soft pink.  I've added some lace and vintage ribbon, and a few pearls.  I really love the three little critters in this image, they're so cute!



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



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Sunday, 11 May 2014

A Quick and Simple Christmas Make

Good morning.
Debs here with my usual Sunday morning inspiration using some scrummy stash from 


But this week I have something a little different to share with you as I have not used any stamped image on my card - just a gorgeous die and a piece of one of my favourite Christmas Design Papers from last year.

So here's my quick and simple Christmas make:



Card Ingredients available at The Stamp Basket:
Snowflake Wreath: 'Joy Crafts Winter Wishes Circle with Ice Crystals' (currently in the sale wink wink)
Memento Dewdrop Ink 'Rhubarb Stalk'
Adhesive Rhinestones - originally clear - coloured with Copic Pen 

Think I will make a few more of these this year as my quick and easy Christmas cards.

Why not grab a cuppa and hop on over to The Stamp Basket to see what other fabulous bargains you can treat yourself to.

Have a fabulous crafty day.
TTFN

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Saturday, 10 May 2014

Floral Bands and Ear Muffs!

Morning all and welcome to the weekend!

I've been looking through our archives again for another selection of themed cards to show you this morning! 

The month of May always reminds me of floral bands...but with the weather we've been having recently in the UK...we still need our ear muffs, hence the theme for today! Hope you enjoy!

Floral Bands and Ear Muffs!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hope you have a great weekend!
 
Hugs,
Janet xx
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Friday, 9 May 2014

Maya And Kitty

It's May, so it seems the perfect time to share another Christmas card :0)

This one's Maya with Kitty sledging, and this sure is one cute kitty!!!




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



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Thursday, 8 May 2014

Timeless Thanks


Morning all!
I have a thank you card to show you today that is a little different to my usual cards.

 


The card base has been cut from Neenah Classic Crest cardstock using one of the Spellbinders 'Timeless Rectangles' dies. The image is Memory Box ‘Whisper Print Geranium’ which I coloured (on the stamp) using Marvy Le Plume pens and then spritzed with water before stamping onto Neehah Classic Crest Card. I then added a Memory Box 'A Little Thanks' die cut which I coloured with copics, a few pearls and some ribbon.

                                                            Recipe
Stamp: Memory Box ‘Whisper Print Geranium’
Tools: Memory Box 'A Little Thanks'; Spellbinders Spellbinders 'Timeless Rectangles’
Card: Neenah Classic Crest cardstock; Bazzill ‘Fairy Dust’ 

Hope you have a great day!

Hugs,

Janet xx
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Wednesday, 7 May 2014

Teddy With Gerbera

Here we are at Wednesday again, my how the weeks are flying past, and it is time for another Stamp Basket DT card from me


Stamp is Wild Rose Studio - Teddy With Gerbera
Stamped with Memento - Tuxedo Black
Painted with Distress Inks (ReInkers)
Papers are Dovecraft - Curiosity Corner
Distressed with Distress Inks Pads (Frayed Burlap)
The frame around teddy I cut from one of the Curiosity Corner papers
Sentiment is Wild Rose Studio - Birthday Greetings
All of the above ingredients are available at The Stamp Basket store - the links should take you to the right pages


Hugs to all
Squirrel xx

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