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Jeff the Giraffe!

This little cutie is a card I made for my niece. She is 2 years old and has a stuffed giraffe that she's had since she was born, called Jeff, just like this one.

Thought Id quickly tell you how I made this card.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Whisper White for cardbase 21cm x 15cm, plus extra for punching, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Soft Sky 15cm x 10cm, Basic Black
DSP: Soft Sky 10cm x 14.5cm.
Ink: Wisteria Wonder and Elegant Eggplant.
Cloudy Day Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (retired)
Framelits: Labels Collection and Ovals Collection.
Dimensionals and Snail.
ABC-123 Outline Alphabet & Numbers and ABC-123 Sketch Alphabet & Numbers
Punches: Decorative Label, Owl Builder, Bird Builder and 3/4" Circle.

To make Jeff, I punched out the head in wisteria wonder with the decorative label punch. I also die cut the smallest oval with my Big Shot with the ovals collection from elegant eggplant cardstock and trim it to fit.

Punch the wing from the bird builder punch in both wisteria wonder and elegant eggplant for the ears. Layer them and attach them to the back of the head.

Using extra whisper white, punch the larger circles from the owl builder punch for the outer eye part, and using the medium sized circle, cut one set from basic black, wisteria wonder and elegant eggplant for the inner eye, nostrils and horns. Adhere them to the face.

The neck spots were punched for the circle punch and cut in half (or as desired). The rectangles for the neck and horns were trimmed from wisteria wonder as big as desired.

Assemble the giraffe using photo as a guide, or however you want him/her to look.

The word MAGGIE was just stamped on whisper white cardstock and fussy cut out.

To assemble the card, I ran the labels collection framelit through the Big Shot with soft sky DSP, in the centre towards the top.  Do the same with soft sky cardstock. Run the middle soft sky piece through the Big Shot with the cloudy sky embossing folder.

Next I attached the letters of MAGGIE to the lower part of the outer soft sky DSP in the centre.

Using snail, adhere the embossed piece on the centre of a folded card base (10.5cmx15cm once folded in half) and place the giraffe in the middle.Attach the soft sky DSP outer piece around the embossed piece with dimensionals so it stands out and covers the neck.

Have fun!

Paper Share is finally here!

Hi everyone! A little while ago I said I was going to run paper shares, but I've been so busy I hope you'll forgive me!

I will be running paper shares in each of the Designer Series Paper packs in the current annual catalogue, with shares in the holiday catalogue to come soon!! They will be cut to 6"x6" and cost $5 each. Postage is $1.20 per order, regardless of how many packs you order!

You can choose from these beautiful designs:

This is a FABULOUS way to see the papers and get a taste for the awesome designs and quality. 

To be apart of a share, contact me via email nicolerae139@hotmail.com.

Happy crafting! 

Until next time,

Nicole x

Buy 3 Packs of DSP Get 1 Free!

Buy 3 Get 1 Free!!!

During the month of August you can get 1 free pack of Designer Series Paper (DSP) when you purchase 3 packs. This is amazing!!

 

Click on the Annual Catalogue on the right to view the stunning range. Contact me for further information!

The Fine Print:

These items don't qualify for the offer: Designer Series Paper Stacks Specialty Designer Series Paper Designer Series Paper from the holiday catalogue Designer Series Paper ordered through hostess benefit  No limits. Order six? You'll get two for free. Nine? You'll get three for free. Check out our Designer Series Papers in the annual catalogue pages 151, 153, and 154.   Holiday Catalogue Coming Soon! Only 26 more days until the NEW Holiday Catalogue is revealed. I have had a sneek peek and I can assure you, you will not be disappointed. Stay tuned! Until next time.... Nicole x

Weekend projects!

Well I actually got to sit and do some crafting today!!sometimes difficult with four kids and a hubby on school holidays!

This card uses a technique I've wanted to try for AGES! Brayer ink over the cardstock using the post-it note circle as a mask to create the sun. 

You could use any stamp set that is available to create the silhouette in the foreground.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight and Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip and Black StazOn 

Stamp Set: Inspired by Nature (retired)

Other: Brayer, Post-it Note, 1 3/4" circle punch, Dauber or Sponge, Basic Black Marker

I made this card for my sister-in-law and her hubby's wedding anniversary. Like my most of my cards, it sort of just evolved and looks nothing like the sketch I had!

Cardstock: Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Cherry Cobbler and White Craft ink

Stamp Set: Delicate Doilies

Other: Paper Doily, 2 3/8" scallop punch, scallop circle die

In the post last week I finally got the stamp set By The Tide. I've looked at this set for so long, and I have no idea why! :-) This is the first of many cards to come using this awesome masculine set!

Cardstock: Crumb Cake and Whisper White

Ink: Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral and Pear Pizzazz

Stamp Set: By The Tide and Morning Post Alphabet

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! I'm hoping to get more time tomorrow, after some housework perhaps seeings it got neglected today! :-)

Until next time!

Nicole x

New 2013-2014 Annual Catalogue Out Now!

Everything has been abuzz since the arrival of the new catalogue on July 2nd! The gorgeous new stamp sets, the beautiful new papers! And of course the favourites that continued over for another year..... Phew! :-)

If you haven't seen the new catalogue, you have to check it out! You can click on the link on the right to view the catalogue or order a copy to peruse over with a cuppa!

Also, coming soon to order from is the New Holiday Seasonal Catalogue!! Here's a sneek peek at the cover!

Lots of gorgeous Christmas stamps as well as all the holidays until then too!

Stay tuned for all that, and more!

I'll also be posting up some card ideas to help inspire you, from the new catalogue. Can't wait to get my goodies in the post soon and get creating!!

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Nicole x

Exciting Sneek Peek - This and That Bundle on Special!!

Stampin' Up! have an exciting bundle which includes the five This and That products from the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalogue for 15 percent off!

Capture your moments, thoughts, plans, ideas, sketches, hope, dreams —anything and everything!

Bundle includes:

Epic Day This and That Journal
Normally $21.06 Special $18.95
Capture your moments, thoughts, plans, ideas, sketches, hope, dreams—anything and everything! Debossed chipboard cover. Personalize or it’s beautiful as is.
6-3/8" x 8-1/6". 60 total printed sheets (30 coordinated spreads).
 
Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper
Normally $21.06 Special $18.95
So versatile. So epic. So this and that. Coordinates with the Epic Day suite. 12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs. Acid-and lignin-free. 12" x 12".
Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Pool Party

Remember This and That Rotary Stamp
Normally $11.06 Special $9.95
Nostalgia meets journaling. Classic rotary date stamp with 12 clever and useful phrases for all of life’s events. Turn dial to change phrase and date.
Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers
Normally $9.94 Special $8.95
Designer stickers to coordinate with your This and That Journal. 4 sheets with a variety of designs on semi-gloss paper. Thinner design to fit well with your journal.

Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape
Normally $9.94 Special $8.95
Attach ticket stubs, photos, anything in your This and That Journal! Color coordination with the journal pages. 3 designs in 3/8", 1/2", 5/8"
Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Pool Party

Normally $62.09, your special 15% discounted price is only $55.88!
 
Hurry! Only available through 31 May!

These items are available individually, but you will get that amazing special when you purchase all 5 at once!

Ask me today how you can get your hands on these amazing products at amazing prices!

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