Bella with Sledge

Hi all,

I hope you are enjoying the fabulous weather we are having here in the UK! I have to admit I’ve been feeling a bit like a piece of limp lettuce the last few days, with the temperatures soaring so high…so it has been a winter wonderland retreat to be sitting colouring and embellishing Christmas images, dreaming of snow…well, that’s my excuse for lavishing this card in glamour dust and snowflakes!

For this card, I’ve used the cute Wild Rose Studio ‘Bella with Sledge’ image…of all of the images that I ink up (and that’s a fair few!), I can always guarantee a good crisp image with the Wild Rose Studio stamps, they are such good quality and once I’ve done an initial test on scrap paper to make sure that I’ve lined up the stamp properly, there is never any need for a second attempt because the results are always brilliant first time!

 Here’s a close up of the image coloured with copics:

The papers are from Nitwits…such great quality papers and excellently priced in our summer sale…so go grab yourself a bargain!  Other products used on this card that are also in the sale include the Spellbinders 'Snowflake Pendant' and the Whimsy ‘Christmas Sayings’ stamp…such a lovely range of differently sized sentiments in this stamp set!

                                                  Recipe:

Stamps: Wild Rose Studio ‘Bella with Sledge’; Whimsy ‘Christmas Sayings’ (in the sale)

Papers: NitwitJoyful Hearts ’Holly White’ (in the sale)

Card: Craftwork Cards Straight Edge Card Pack; Bazzill Cardinal; Neenah Classic CrestColouring Card

Tools: Ink: Tsukeniko Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishments:  Berisfords 15mm red and white gingham ribbon; mixed rhinestones (coloured with copic R89); Deco Art glamour dust – crystal

Hope you have a great day!

Hugs,
Janet xx

 

 

 

Christmas in July

Christmas in July 9^th – 22^st July 2012

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas!! So over the next fortnight, our fabulous design team are going to be showcasing Christmas products from The Stamp Basket store, and bringing you lots of inspiration and creative ideas to help you get ahead with your Christmas preparations…

..and the good news is that many of the showcased products will be available to buy at discounted prices in our EXTENDED summer sale, so it really couldn’t be a better time to get your Christmas underway!!

To kick-start this festive feast of fun, I have a Christmas card to show you today showcasing one of my favourite WRS Christmas stamps called ‘Nativity Play’ which I’ve combined with the fabulous Kaisercraft ‘Twig and Berry’ papers.

 

 

Here's a close up coloured with copics:

 

 



 

                                                                   Recipe:

 

Stamps: Wild Rose Studio 'Nativity Play'; Molly Blooms 'Christmas Blessings'

Papers: Kaisercraft 'Twig and Berry'

Dies: Memory Box 'Crystal Snowflake'

Cardstock: Craftwork Cards 'Straight edge card pack; Neenah Classic Crest Colouring Card; Bazzill 'Rainforest'

Embellishments: Berisfords 15mm burgundy satin ribbon; 4mm and 5mm ivory pearls,

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Hugs,

Janet xx

Bella with a Pile of Presents

Hello everyone, it's Annette here again and I can tell you that I managed to make it though my sponsored walk last night without incident (apart from the idiots who thought it was fun to drive along the route throwing potatoes at the walkers and marshalls!!! One hit my friend square on the back).  I ached so much by the end and you can be certain that I won't be doing much today!  I think it could be a great excuse for a crafting day!!

My card for The Stamp Basket today is another Bella, this time she's sitting on a pile of wrapped presents holding a balloon.  She looks like she's in full party mode!

The papers match the image, and I've tried to colour the image using the same colour scheme, including a touch of pale purple to bring out the purple accent on the lid of the bottom box.

Don't forget too that the Stamp Basket Summer Sale finishes tomorrow, so get your skates on to grab a sale bargain.

Card Recipe:

• Image - Wild Rose Studio Bella Sitting on a pile of Presents
• Cardworks Shaped Card base
• Wild Rose Studio Bella's Birthday Papers
• Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
• Momento Stamp Pad Ink
• Memory Box Lavish Branch Die
• Memory Box Fancy Blossom Die
• Glossy Accents
• Lace
• Sheer White Ribbon
• 5mm, 4mm & 3mm Snow White pearls

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Bella with Daisy

It's Annette with you today, and boy oh boy, I'm so glad it's the weekend, although I'm doing a 15 mile sponsored night-walk tonight in aid of our local hospice!!   It starts at 7pm and I suspect I'll not get to bed until the early hours!!!  Zzzzzzzz   Wish me luck!!

My card for The Stamp Basket today features the cute 'heffalump', Bella with Daisy.  I've used some patriotic Wild Rose Studio Union Jack papers, and opted for a red, white and blue colour scheme.  I even coloured the shadow blue, but now I think it rather looks like Bella's stood in a puddle!

Don't forget the Stamp Basket sale is still on, so pop over to the store to stock up before the sale finishes on Monday.

Card Recipe:

• Image - Bella with Daisy
• Cardworks Shaped Card base
• Wild Rose Studio Strawberry Picnic Papers
• Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
• Momento Stamp Pad Ink
• Memory Box Whimsical Flourish Die
• Berisfords Satin Ribbon
• Liquid Pearls
• Glossy Accents
• Pearls (coloured with red copic)

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

BABY ROSEBUD

Hi everyone

It's Judy here with another Guest Designer card.    The stamp is  a Crafter's Companion image, called 'Baby Rosebud' hence the title of this post 

 

Card Recipe:
All Items are available from The Stamp Basket

Stamp  :  Crafters-Companion - Faerie Poppets - Baby Rosebud
(available from The Stamp Basket)
Papers:  Wild Rose Studio Butterfly Glade (available from The Stamp Basket)
Dies:  Memory Box Fairytale Flower Border  (available from The Stamp Basket)
  La La Land Crafts Die 'Filigree Corner'(available from The Stamp Basket) 
Craftwork Cards Card Blank   (available from The Stamp Basket)

Lace

Pearls
Machine Stitching
Plus items from my stash 

Thank you for looking.  

Happy Weekend everyone,

Judy x

My fav stamp to say goodbye xx

Hello, its my last post for The Stamp Basket today, thank you so much for letting join in the fun with you all :) I thought I will leave with my favorite stamp from Elisabeth Bell - Chloe.

She is coloured with Copic's - Listed below. The papers are just so pretty, from Bo Bunny- Prairie Chic, they work so well with the lovely Vintage Style Limoges :) I have also popped a few of the leaves from the Memory box die Fresh Foliage behind the flowers.

Copics used -

Skin - E21,E11,E00,E000,R20,R11

Hair - E31,E33,E35,E37

Top - R21,R20,R81,R83, Y21,Y23,Y32,YR30

Jeans - B95.B91,B97

Basket - E53,E25,E50,E33

Grass/Flowers - G20,YG61,YG63,YG67,G28,R21,R00

Thanks for popping in. 

Jen xx

Sarah Kay "Suzie Ponders"

Hi everyone... Natalie's here.

Today is my turn to show you a card.....which I've made for
The Stamp Basket
For my card today I've used a new Suzie Ponders stamp from Sarah Kay, colored it with Copic markers. 

 Card Recipe:

Stamp: Suzie Ponders - Sarah Kay  

Papers: Prima - Almanac  
Dies:  Memory Box Poppystamps Die - Vintage Bird Cage  
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black  
Craftwork Card: On the Edge Card Pack - elegant white (size 6) Embellishments: Stickles Glitter Glue - Star Dust, Ranger - Mini Glossy Accents, Bo Bunny Small Doilies

Everything else is from my stash :)

Thanks for stopping by...and happy crafting..

 
 Hugs Natalie xx
My Creativity LIFE!