tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17834767464928536402024-03-13T09:42:34.176-07:00Caroline's stamp padMy place to share creations inspired by Stampin' Up!®Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-55078530228158010882012-11-03T21:09:00.000-07:002012-11-03T22:13:38.300-07:00JAI sketch on the side...& a catch up!Good morning!<br />
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It's so long since I blogged that the set up has changed - not sure I can remember what to do!<br />
Anyway, the <a href="http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/jai142-sketch-challenge.html" target="_blank">JAI sketch challenge</a> this week has motivated me to pop in to blog world for a bit. I turned the sketch on it's side so I could fit in stamps from my fave set at the moment "Happy Hour". A great set for Christmas & the rest of the year. I used gumball green & cherry cobbler & the snow festival dsp.<br />
Here's the card:<br />
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Whilst I'm actually blogging I may as well share a couple of other creations. The first is one of the rosette Christmas trees that are popular lately. I purchased <a href="http://stampingmoments.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Jenny Moors</a> tutorial which is great...and I stayed up into the wee hours to finish it. The rosettes started out a bit fiddly & then became quite addictive, I couldn't put it down until I'd folded & threaded them all...so be prepared! Oh yes, I used SU! Good Cheer dsp.<br />
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And finally ...who can resist making an elephant card with bunting? Not me! Here it is (it's not so blurry in real life):<br />
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All done...see you in another 6 or so months!<br />
Caroline xCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-61299744175256469142012-03-27T06:22:00.008-07:002012-03-27T06:40:13.158-07:00Just Add Ink Challenge and a sneak peak!<div><div><div><div><div>Hi there!</div><div> This is my card for the <a href="http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/jai-110-sketch-challenge.html">JAI sketch challenge </a>this week and only my second blog post for the year....oh well!</div><div>I've used one of the NEW sets from the NEW mini catalogue out from 1 April and bursting with goodness....</div><div>The set I've used is Sweet Cake and the colours are pool party, crumb cake and poppy parade:</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 270px; height: 361px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724567806397523026" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VLu7I15QQ-I/T3HAFwD2JFI/AAAAAAAAAp8/vvtA9Kci5mE/s320/DSCF4514%2Bcopy.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div> Have a good rest of the week!</div><div>Caroline x</div><div> </div></div></div></div></div>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-28852887828229963282012-01-05T23:24:00.000-08:002012-01-05T23:40:55.386-08:00My cards for the Year!<div>Hey!<div><div>Well, I've kicked off the year by making a start on a few cards for birthdays this month & February, which is all very well but I still have to post them & two need to get to the UK in time....no consideration for others these people having January birthdays when the rest of us are still trying to get over Christmas!</div><div>I've CASED the butterfly card on page 94 of the Australian SU! catalogue & used my sewing machine. </div><div>So without further ado, here's something I made earlier:</div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694419924753143714" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-48enhchvVSE/TwakwFDRV6I/AAAAAAAAApw/sCy7wdCIy9U/s320/DSCF4400.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694419536112290306" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xLQ4a5I8dEY/TwakZdQEigI/AAAAAAAAApk/kzYkoDuQU8g/s320/DSCF4401.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694419037673973650" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gToNvl7j_TU/Twaj8cbHZ5I/AAAAAAAAApY/EdHQmYhv1_Q/s320/DSCF4402.JPG" /></div><div>Take care!</div><div>Caroline x</div></div></div>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-40156236367785947872011-11-30T16:01:00.000-08:002011-12-16T00:33:01.344-08:00UStamp Up on The Roof Blog Hop<p><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/1hejA6*fm1OdfVfVK8KBM7kVUxdu-DVZVhICJoP1h-qxE58HNtJpfizKZGwMfVaFB2ZTIbNecVcR4pcG8xRRc3LwGkQrPra1/ustamphousetop450.jpg" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://api.ning.com/files/1hejA6*fm1OdfVfVK8KBM7kVUxdu-DVZVhICJoP1h-qxE58HNtJpfizKZGwMfVaFB2ZTIbNecVcR4pcG8xRRc3LwGkQrPra1/ustamphousetop450.jpg" width="450" /></a><br /><br />Welcome to the UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! Up On The Roof Top 2011 World Showcase Holiday Blog Hop.</p><br /><br /><p>If you are just joining the Blog Hop, no problem, as you can start at any point. All the Designer's Blogs are linked together so you will be able to see ALL the FABULOUS projects we have for you.</p><br /><br /><p>If you have been following the Blog Hop from the beginning, you have just been wowed by Kirsten Brown's fabulous stocking banner.</p><br /><br /><p>My project is a Festive Pop Up owl card. It's very cute & easy to reproduce. The pop up template can also be used with any other Christmas stamps and punches: </p><br /><span style="font-family:Times;"></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-taW3FjP2iiU/TtbJLuCisSI/AAAAAAAAApA/PujTIukmbbI/s1600/DSCF4300%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 362px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680949183148896546" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-taW3FjP2iiU/TtbJLuCisSI/AAAAAAAAApA/PujTIukmbbI/s320/DSCF4300%2Bcopy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VmYA_ECIIG8/Tth8MIazXMI/AAAAAAAAApM/XYIGml6Bmzw/s1600/DSCF4301%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681427477788056770" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VmYA_ECIIG8/Tth8MIazXMI/AAAAAAAAApM/XYIGml6Bmzw/s320/DSCF4301%2Bcopy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Times"></div><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Times"><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/GbO*HDybWkjt2Nlg8e38DESK*lTkPO1nAPk17HEvEm5ORfrEFGP4XW85nIoe4Cg-meX4QlImRYN6ezqdPkcVM9718bvfwcFj/DSCF6252rs.jpg" target="_self"></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Times"><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px"><br /><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong>As a Special Thank You for stopping by my blog I am giving away BLOG CANDY!!</strong></p><br /><br /><p style="FONT-FAMILY: Times">Please leave a comment about my project to be entered for a chance to win a great goodie bag of current Stampin' Up! products. I will randomly select a winner to be announced on Tuesday, so please check back to see if you are the lucky recipient!</p><br /><br /><p style="font-family:Times;"><span class="font-size-5"><strong>AND there's MORE...LOTS MORE!! </strong></span><br /></p><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px"><br /><br /><ul><br /><br /><li>You have the opportunity to get the downloadable PDF Tutorial for my project FREE!! It's a GIFT from UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! Woohoo!! See the blinkie below to access the FREE Blog Hop Website.</li></ul></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px"><br /><br /><ul><br /><br /><li>In the Spirit of the Holiday Season, you have the opportunity to get in on "Special Holiday Pricing" for the upcoming UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! SCORE!! Event. The Stampin' Up! Simply Scored Tool is HOT STUFF and SCORE!! will feature 40+ projects, all created using the Simply Scored Tool. SCORE!! is a MUST NOT MISS Event!! See the blinkie below to join and get in on the Early Bird savings.</li></ul></div><br /><br /><p><span class="font-size-5" style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>And now for the most exciting giveaway of the season...</strong></span> </p><br /><br /><p>Everyone that joins the new and exciting upcoming event - SCORE!! - with "Special Holiday Pricing" will be entered into a Drawing to <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>win 1 of 3 FREE Passes for an ENTIRE YEAR of UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! events</strong><strong>!!</strong></span></p><br /><br /><p><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong><span class="font-size-4">YES!!</span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><p>You read that right!!<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong></strong></span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>YOU could win a whole year of UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! events FREE!!</strong></span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><em><span style="color:#000000;"><b>***Special Holiday Pricing of just $19.99 ends Dec 8th*** </b></span></em></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#000000;"><strong>Winners will be announced on Friday, Dec 9th. </strong></span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Click the Blinkie below to join SCORE!! with Special Holiday Pricing</strong></span><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><span class="font-size-3"><strong>and a chance to win a FREE Year of UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! events!! </strong></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><strong></strong><a href="http://scoreustampwithdawnandfriends.ning.com/"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/blem3ub" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><span class="font-size-3">Click the blinkie below and you will be taken to</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><span class="font-size-3">THE UP ON THE ROOFTOP BLOG HOP WEBSITE!!</span></div><br /><br /><a href="http://http//ustampwithdawnandfriendsbloghop.ning.com//"><img class="align-center" src="http://tinyurl.com/3ekols9" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><span class="font-size-3">Of course it's ***FREE*** to join and</span><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><span class="font-size-3">there you will find the tutorials for ALL the blog hop projects,</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><span class="font-size-3">PLUS live chats, challenges and more prizes!!</span><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><span class="font-size-3">You will even have an opportunity to be considered for a spot as a Guest Designer!!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><span class="font-size-3">Yes!! It is all FREE, so tell all your friends and</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><span class="font-size-3">join the fun with UStamp with Dawn and Friends!!</span></div><br /><br /><br /><p style="FONT-FAMILY: Times">AND last but certainly not least, it's time to hop on over to the next Designer's Roof Top, so please click below for NEXT BLOG, where you will find TWILA ready to share a delightful Holiday project with you..</p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://stampalittlelonger.blogspot.com/2011/12/ustamp-blog-hop-2011-up-on-roof-top.html"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/43fkwnm" /></a><br /><br />If you would like to hop back to Kirsten's blog, please click below.<br /><a href="http://imstampinsilly.blogspot.com/2011/12/welcome-to-ustamp-with-dawn-and-friends.html"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/6dvlo6z" /></a></p></div></div><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>Thanks again for stopping by and Happy Holidays to YOU!!</p>Caroline :)Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-35291883224075679922011-06-14T03:58:00.000-07:002011-06-18T18:57:24.663-07:00UStamp FREE pass winner!Thanks for all of your kind comments! I hope you had fun with the blog hop & tutorials. My FREE pass random winner is comment 54. Catherine Dean!!!!!<br />CONGRATULATIONS!<br />Bye for now,<br />Caroline :)<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">ETA: To Cath, my free pass winner: I'm haven't been able to make contact with you!!! Please contact me by Monday 20th June. I will choose another winner on Tuesday if I don't hear from Catherine by Mon :)</span>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-58686319680756722352011-06-09T23:52:00.000-07:002011-06-18T18:46:51.078-07:00UStamp blog hop - cute cupcakes pop up!<a href="http://ustampwithdawnandfriends.com/"><img class="align-center" src="http://tinyurl.com/3u83h9x" /></a><br /><br />Welcome to the UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! World Showcase Blog Hop.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px;font-family:Times;" >If you have been following the Blog Hop from the beginning, you have just been wowed by Tanya's stunning diaper cake set. How <span style="font-family:Georgia;">amazing?!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Times">If you are just joining the Blog Hop, no problem as you can start at any point. All the Designer's Blogs are linked together so you will be able to see ALL the great projects we have for you.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Times">For my project I chose a cupcake theme. I can't get enough of those cupcakes - and at least the paper ones are better for my waistline! This stamp set is in the current Australian Autumn-Winter mini catalogue and has also made it into the NEW US one...yay!<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Times"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616497944861522498" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vzbh6HeqFDA/TfHPH5UuukI/AAAAAAAAAoI/S00b7LDLpRk/s320/Carolinebloghop.JPG" /> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 350px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616500108845055314" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-smcvAKxgyVw/TfHRF2ym_VI/AAAAAAAAAoY/vU12I9scgBU/s320/Carolinebloghop2.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div>And of course this project works well in many other themes and with many other stamp sets! </div><br /><br /><br /><div>For all details PLUS a PDF tutorial for this & all the other blog hop projects keep on reading below.....<br /><br />As a Special Thank You for stopping by my blog I am giving away BLOG CANDY!! Please leave a comment about my project to be entered for a chance to win a FREE PASS to the next UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! session - I ♥ the Holidays!! I will randomly select a winner to be announced on Monday, so please check back to see if you are the lucky recipient. If you have already joined I ♥ the Holidays!! for the Special Party Pricing and you are selected as the winner, you will get a FREE Pass to the NEXT event after I ♥ the Holidays!! which will launch in the Fall. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Times"><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px"><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><strong>AND now for the really cool part!! You will NOT want to miss out in THIS!! </strong></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px">By clicking this really cute blinkie...yeah...go ahead and click it!!... </div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"><a href="http://ustampwithdawnandfriendsbloghop.ning.com/?xgi=4JRmnG1UtIhkPI"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/3s5fb7y" /></a> </div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px">you will be taken to</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px">THE WORLD SHOWCASE BLOG HOP WEBSITE!!<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px">Of course it's ***FREE*** to join and there you will find the tutorials for all the blog hop projects,</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px">PLUS live chats, challenges and more prizes!!</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px"></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px">You will even have an opportunity to be considered for a spot as a Guest Designer!! </div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px">Yes!! It is all FREE, so tell all your friends and join the fun with UStamp with Dawn and Friends!!</div><br /><br /><p><br /><a href="http://stampingt.com.au/blog/?p=1066"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/3pxh2my" /></a></p></div></div><br /><br /><p>AND last but certainly not least, please hop on over to NEXT BLOG where you will find Jessica with a really pretty project.<a href="http://expressivedesigns.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/welcome-2/"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/42kyjyn" /></a></p><br /><br /><p>Thanks again for stopping by!</p><br /><br /><p>Caroline x</p></div>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-11979703494957124432011-06-08T01:34:00.000-07:002011-06-10T17:08:27.989-07:00Pretty Butterfly Birthday cardHi<br />Here's a quick post to show my scalloped easel card in the pretty colour combo (crumb cake, pear pizzazz, blushing bride) that I was inspired to use after seeing Sarah Gough's beautiful card <a href="http://thinkingstamps.blogspot.com/2011/01/pretty-pastels.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616511115248192642" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G98Wnags-kY/TfHbGg1mzII/AAAAAAAAAog/4rRa7k8fQGo/s320/DSCF4007.JPG" />And, I'm so happy to have found a great use for the SU! hostess level 1 patterned in-colour paper pack!</p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Coming up next....very soon.....the UStamp blog hop....stay tuned!</p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Caroline x</p>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-16285187719637833602011-04-25T04:42:00.000-07:002011-04-25T05:24:39.823-07:00Card ConcertinaWell hello!<br /><br /><br />I have been busy making projects for UStamp, and blogging has taken a back seat. So, before I give you the low down on the next UStamp round here is something I have made for myself & for show & tell for my stamping friend <a href="http://genevrascards.blogspot.com/">Genevra </a>as this was on our project must do list. I just love the new dsp <a href="http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/flash/en-AU/20110301_bc1728d8_AutumnWinterMini/files/20110401_autumnwinter_en-aunz.pdf">'sweet stitches' from the new SU! Autumn/Winter mini catalogue </a>- it's so cool. Any project you use it for will just look fab!<br /><br />Here's some photos of my concertina card file box:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 253px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599488845933169106" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--N_8MDFT46A/TbVhcCGbydI/AAAAAAAAAnk/_FbENsgZOQ8/s320/caro%2Bconcertina.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599489149473070082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qV7qxOEilxg/TbVhts3_HAI/AAAAAAAAAns/IuKppTZR5eg/s320/caro%2Bconcertina1.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599489660810257954" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UEUl4Wbr1Sg/TbViLdwRZiI/AAAAAAAAAn0/J2FD0tzJ6oA/s320/caro%2Bconcertina2.JPG" />Now just to let you know, I got my instructions for this concertina card file from <a href="http://www.littlescrapbookshop.com.au/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12158">here</a>. The trickiest bit for me was with the centre dividers to get them the correct size for fitting in the middle without bowing...so just be prepared for a bit of a fiddle with that bit :)<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599492348696587746" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-36Gys2HbtXo/TbVkn66T7eI/AAAAAAAAAn8/adb-O1bo3PE/s320/ustampcccspring11.jpg" />And now for <a href="http://ustampwithdawnandfriends.com/">UStamp.</a>...you MUST (that was a bit bossy....sorry!) join this round for Classes, Clubs & Camps because there are some great designers, particularly <a href="http://karenburniston.typepad.com/">Karen Burniston </a>who is the actual designer of some of the sizzix dies and her tutorials are worth the cost on their own...& there is so much more. <a href="http://christineblain.blogspot.com/">Christine Blain </a>won my free pass for this round for being so inspiring, so I hope she loves it!!<br />Thanks for stopping by (if anyone did!?!)<br />Caroline xCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-60136388165717737082011-02-24T02:51:00.000-08:002011-02-24T03:08:06.945-08:00Black & White WeddingHi!<br /><br />Well, it's taken me a while to get blogging this year!<br />Anyway, I was asked to make a card for a guest going to a wedding this Saturday where the bride likes black & white.<br /><br /><br />So, here's my card using the Always stamp set (which hasn't been out of it's case for a while!), well scripted,black satin ribbon & some pearls.<br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577210767730887570" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4FL11kKBMio/TWY7pNgVS5I/AAAAAAAAAnc/SxQ4Dve49TQ/s320/DSCF1049.JPG" />Take care,</p><p>Caroline x</p>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-30570575212429375552010-12-17T09:30:00.000-08:002010-12-17T09:46:37.519-08:00Brrr it's cold outside<div>Just a quick hello from the UK where the temperature is the total opposite to my Australia hometown....very invigorating! The first time for many years that I haven't been able to feel my toes!</div><div>Anyway, I don't have any craft stuff with me & there's not a stamp in sight, so no creating for me for a few weeks. However, I did make menus & favour boxes for a wedding before I left home & I do have a pic of the table setting for you to see. I used very vanilla, cherry cobbler, fifth avenue floral embossing folder & fifth avenuue floral stamp set...oh & a rhinestone. </div><div>If you look closely you will see the snow outside the windows too....aaah so picturesque!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551707974175309538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TQug_QFsPuI/AAAAAAAAAnI/AcFofeWWD80/s320/131.JPG" />All the Best!<br />CarolineCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-27977835989242094832010-10-27T02:05:00.000-07:002010-10-27T02:23:18.387-07:00Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #45Hi there! <div>I haven't posted a card in a while, so I 'm pleased to be here with a card inspired by the latest <a href="http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/index.php/2010/10/22/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-45/">Inkspirations Sketch Challenge</a>. I used my new colour coach for the colour combo - such a great tool to get you trying out something new. The colours I've used are elegant eggplant, melon mambo & old olive. So, here's the sketch:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 141px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 158px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532651131688302802" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TMfs5BpxuNI/AAAAAAAAAmw/Ljk5273Jezo/s320/makeesha-sketch-045.jpg" /></div><div>And here's my card: <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 331px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532651514433586482" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TMftPTfXRTI/AAAAAAAAAm4/HpC7zjOXW1U/s320/CarolineFlutterby.JPG" /><br />Before I go, congrats to <a href="http://addinktivedesigns.blogspot.com/">Bronwyn</a> who won my free UStamp pass from my previous post!</div><br />Happy Wednesday!<br />Caroline xCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-61918485584756135242010-10-09T20:13:00.000-07:002010-10-09T20:16:04.807-07:00UStamp Jump on your Jingle FREE passHello!<br />I'm back with the opportunity for you to win a FREE pass to the Christmas projects round of UStamp. Please leave a comment here by 24th October for your chance to win. I will email the winner by 25th October!<br />Caroline xCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-36339123046088576522010-09-29T00:42:00.001-07:002010-09-29T00:49:45.147-07:00UStamp Cool MovesGood afternoon!<br /><br />Hope you're enjoying the school hols if you are in Western Australia!<br /><br />Just popping in to post a sneak peek at my project for this round of UStamp Cool Moves. If you would like to see more great cards that move, spin, pop up, slide & lots more, just click on the 'Cool Moves' designer box link on the right side bar of this blog so you can sign up join the fun!<br /><br />Here's a peek at my card:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 184px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 196px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522238707362810482" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TKLu2KVFynI/AAAAAAAAAmo/YRPma_GFP3U/s320/caroline+pop+up.JPG" /><br /><br /><p>Thanks for stopping by!</p><p>Caroline x</p>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-31399856327581728242010-09-19T07:32:00.001-07:002010-09-19T07:35:35.732-07:00UStamp FREE pass winner!Hi<br />Just about off to bed when I remembered I hadn't drawn the free UStamp pass, so with no further ado...CONGRATULATIONS..........................<br /><br />Venessa! I will be emailing you now!<br />Thanks to all for leaving comments & please call back before the end of the Cool Moves round as I may have more passes to give away for the next round!<br />Have a good week!<br />Caroline xCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-33357408214771912852010-09-05T01:55:00.001-07:002010-09-05T02:10:56.007-07:00UStamp FREE pass<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TINbPTl6U2I/AAAAAAAAAmg/j1fGr9VUVOU/s1600/rapsasdraft212.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513350687347069794" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TINbPTl6U2I/AAAAAAAAAmg/j1fGr9VUVOU/s320/rapsasdraft212.png" /></a> Hi<br /><div>As a designer for the next round of UStamp I have a FREE pass to give away. This will be a great round to be involved in as it's all about cards with 'Cool' moves. So this will include all types of pop ups, slider cards, spinner cards, waterfall cards and MANY more - all with great colour combo ideas too. Click on blinkie on right hand side for more info. SO if you would like a FREE pass let me know by leaving a comment here on my blog by 18th of September. Check back on the 19th as I will have randomly drawn a WINNER!!</div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div>Caroline x</div>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-46604418187464890842010-08-19T22:10:00.000-07:002010-08-19T22:18:39.527-07:00UStamp Early Fall 2010 EditionHi all!<br />The next round of UStamp has started today!!! It's all about cards this time & I have been asked to design a set for this round!! I have added the link to my side bar if you would like to join in the fun!<br />The card below is one I made for a colour challenge for the last round of UStamp & it's for the twin brother of the little girl I made the card for in my previous post.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507356127136468642" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TG4PN-mKTqI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/Jz7c8UtUdwQ/s320/caroline+Ustamp.JPG" /><strong>Stamp set:</strong> Fox & Friends, party hearty. family phrases <strong>Ink/card:</strong> Old olive, tempting turquoise & real red.</p><p>Have fun!</p><p>Caroline x</p>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-76270748559361279862010-07-11T01:27:00.000-07:002010-07-11T01:41:06.512-07:00Magical Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #31Back again!<br />I've been busy with challenges today! (Life is tough!!) This was fun as I've used the sketch to make a card for a sweet little soon-to-be-3 girl!<br />So, here's <a href="http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/index.php/2010/07/09/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-31/">Makeesha's</a> sketch:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492564976982734146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TDmCvubOtUI/AAAAAAAAAmI/42fz7jdsQmE/s320/makeesha-sketch-031-1.jpg" /><br />And this is my card - such a cute stamp set for the girls!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492564157378528034" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TDmCABKXAyI/AAAAAAAAAmA/Q5U3QZOOaIg/s320/Caroline+Inksp.JPG" /><strong>Stamps:</strong> Pony Party <strong>Ink:</strong> So saffron, pretty in pink, bashful blue <strong>Card:</strong> Celery, pretty in pink, bashful blue, so saffron <strong>Other:</strong> celery grosgrain ribbon, scallop edge punch, polka dot embossing folder, nestabilities dies<br />Now I have to go and make a card for her 3 year old twin brother!<br />Cheers!<br />Caroline xCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-48552918598078042802010-07-10T22:22:00.000-07:002010-07-10T23:23:06.820-07:00Just Add Ink #25Hiya!<br /><div><div><br /><div>Here's the colour combo for this week's <a href="http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2010/07/just-add-ink-25.html">Just Add Ink challenge:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 105px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492516965837030786" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TDlXFG-FxYI/AAAAAAAAAlw/8MOhQgXvh3Q/s320/Colour+Combo.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div>I did find it rather tricky to combine these colours, mainly the eggplant & rose red, however, I did finally make a card and ended up liking the way the colours went together!</div><div> </div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492529695832042850" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TDliqF5abWI/AAAAAAAAAl4/g9F2WdyTx6Y/s320/Caroline+JAI+2.JPG" /><br /><p><strong>Stamps:</strong> Fifth Avenue Floral, On your birthday <strong>Ink/card:</strong> As for challenge plus watercolour card & versamark <strong>Other: </strong>Vanilla grosgrain & button, stampin' dimensionals, little leaves die, polka dot embossing folder, embossing powder, aqua painter.</p><p>PS: I have since sharpened my scissors & trimmed off the straggly ribbon bits! (not that anyone noticed, of course!!) <span style="color:#333399;">ETA: I have just changed the photo of my card after redoing the ribbon - as it was bugging me!</span></p><p>Thanks for stopping by! Love Caroline - from blustery Perth, WA!</p></div>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-76459243826570083382010-07-04T02:29:00.000-07:002010-07-04T02:40:47.099-07:00Inkspirations Colour Challenge #30Back again!<br /><div>This time I have my card for the <a href="http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/index.php/2010/07/02/inkspirations-colour-challenge-30/">Inkspirations colour challenge</a>, which is to use the following colours:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489982154205363810" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TDBVrpyk_mI/AAAAAAAAAlg/gIJtH_hq_rM/s320/makeesha-colour-challenge-30-1.jpg" /></div><div></div><div></div><div>I'm planning my Christmas in July class, so on that theme and with the above colours, this is my creation:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489981870532800610" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TDBVbJBxMGI/AAAAAAAAAlY/sweowieioT0/s320/CarolineCC.JPG" /></div><br /><br /><p><strong>Stamps:</strong> Occasionally (soon to be retired I'm assuming!), short and sweet <strong>Ink/card:</strong> As for the challenge <strong>other:</strong> Razzleberry polka dot ribbon, scallop border and scallop circle punch, 11/4" & 13/8" circle punches, button latte</p><p>Cheers!</p><p>Caroline x</p>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-70267980847973427252010-07-04T00:30:00.000-07:002010-07-04T00:47:55.622-07:00Just Add Ink #24Happy Sunday to you!<br /><div><div><div>This weeks <a href="http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2010/06/just-add-ink-24.html">Just Add Ink challenge </a>is a sketch, which was really fun to do as it's this clear and simple design:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489953647444455186" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TDA7wV1JbxI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/xeAb2n6nRjk/s320/JAI24.jpg" /></div><div>I've recently seen some lovely cards using the 'All A Flutter' butterfly, so I finally broke mine out of it's case and got to work! </div><br /><div>So, here's my card:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489952013895991474" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TDA6RQY2ALI/AAAAAAAAAlA/sHWANKmUsFw/s320/Flutter+caroline.JPG" /></div><div></div><div></div><div>And here's a close up of some detail, the butterflies are covered in crystal effects & mounted with dimensionals:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489952239575935234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TDA6eZHIqQI/AAAAAAAAAlI/D2y3ex5iGOg/s320/carolineflutter.JPG" /></div></div></div><strong>Stamps:</strong> All A Flutter, butterfly prints (sentiment - which is in the US catalogue, so hopefully will be in ours in September?!) <strong>Card/ink:</strong> Whisper white, taken with teal, brilliant blue (both retiring very soon!) <strong>Other:</strong> crystal effects, stampin' dimensionals, sewing machine - which is more a toy sewing machine really, hence the dodgy stitching!<br />Keep warm!<br />Caroline xCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-55397648595537903452010-06-29T06:09:00.000-07:002010-06-29T06:45:39.157-07:00Blog Award<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TCn2ZOQcOAI/AAAAAAAAAk4/-OFu4sytZxE/s1600/beautiful_blogger_award.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488188534111877122" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TCn2ZOQcOAI/AAAAAAAAAk4/-OFu4sytZxE/s320/beautiful_blogger_award.jpg" /></a> Well, how lovely of Liam to send on this award to me! Just follow <a href="http://inspirestampin.blogspot.com/2010/06/beautiful-blogger-award-again.html">this link </a>back to Liam's blog to browse all of her wonderful projects! <div>And to pass on this award I would now like to nominate:</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://addinktivedesigns.blogspot.com/">Bronwyn Eastley</a> - for her beautiful creations!</div><div><br />As for 10 things about me...well I'm only going to mention one recent stressful event which was the near death of our gorgeous (& a wee bit scatty!) red setter X retriever, Rosie, from rodent poisoning. However, she is back on form now (after plasma transfusions & mega Vit K doses), barking to wake us up early for her breakfast & generally bossing us around!! I'm just glad she is still with us!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488187479297487922" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TCn1b0xF9DI/AAAAAAAAAko/Y-8YIuXlR5A/s320/Rosie.JPG" />And as this is really about cards rather than pets, here's a card too:<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488188236193195074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TCn2H4bF5EI/AAAAAAAAAkw/79j_FiBLUPk/s320/CarolineCC.JPG" /><br /><strong>Stamp set:</strong> Owl together now <strong>card:</strong> basic grey, pretty in pink, orchid opulence, tempting turquoise.<br />Bye<br />Caroline xCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-55080753244962939562010-06-27T06:28:00.000-07:002010-06-27T06:44:05.030-07:00Gift BagHi<br />Just before I settle down to watch England V Germany in the World Cup soccer I thought I'd post a project that I did for an Unconvention challenge back in May. I do have a tutorial and template, so please email me (address on side) if you would like a copy and leave a comment so I make sure to check the emails!<br />It's a good sized bag & only uses 2 sheets of A4 card and some dsp depending on how you'd like to decorate it. The gift bag pocket is the perfect size for a Stampin' Up! love note card.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487445950516279746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TCdTBKytucI/AAAAAAAAAkY/MVdmbduxuE0/s320/carolinesgiftbag.JPG" /><br />This is a close up of the gift card:<br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 193px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 227px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487446482513322562" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/TCdTgIosYkI/AAAAAAAAAkg/iiuRA6pCJvo/s320/IMGP2335.JPG" /><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Stamps:</strong> Flight of the butterfly, vintage vogue</p><p><strong>Card & Ink:</strong> Rich razzleberry, pale plum, white stazon, kraft <strong>dsp:</strong> Cottage wall </p><strong>Other:</strong> Jumbo eyelets, rich razzleberry polka dot ribbon, love note & envelope<br /><br />Caroline xCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-35472380311865429712010-05-26T06:32:00.000-07:002010-05-26T07:05:59.930-07:00SU! Unconvention<div>Hello!<br /><div><div><div><div>Whilst many SU! demonstrators were living it up in Sydney for Convention 2010, those of us who stayed behind took part in "Unconvention." This was set up as part of ESAD (a demonstrator on line forum) and this weekend consisted of three days of fab challenges. Thanks to this I was more creative over the weekend than I have been for ages & so have several cards/projects to post tonight. </div><br /><div>This first card was for a sketch challenge:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475573233071702962" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/S_0k2DrgQ7I/AAAAAAAAAjc/DDIgtvLnh3c/s320/CarolineSC.JPG" /></div><div><strong>Stamps:</strong> Pony party <strong>Ink/card:</strong> melon mambo, so saffron, tempting turquoise</div><div></div><div></div><div>This next card was for a clean & simple limited supplies challenge. It was to use only 2 inks, 1 layer of card and 1 stamp set & that's it! So this is what I came up with:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475573858967487426" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/S_0lafUsA8I/AAAAAAAAAjk/envfzkicnAI/s320/CarolineLSC.JPG" /><strong>Stamps:</strong> Flight of the butterfly <strong>Ink: </strong>melon mambo, kiwi kiss</div><div>And this is the same card "jazzed up" a little:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475579109238230242" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/S_0qMGGxzOI/AAAAAAAAAj8/axsxEXsIi9U/s320/CarolineLSC2.JPG" /></div><div>This next card was made for another sketch challenge using a Z fold card. A quick & fun style of card: <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475574970731343314" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/S_0mbM92LdI/AAAAAAAAAjs/wLxlUDSRVew/s320/CarolineSMSC.JPG" /><strong>Stamps:</strong> medallion, short & sweet <strong>Ink/card:</strong> melon mambo, white craft, sahara sand.</div></div></div></div><br /><p>And finally, for now, we had a colour challenge using colours that suited a masculine card, so I made a card for father's day next month for my Dad in the UK:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475576434953806882" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/S_0nwbnr5CI/AAAAAAAAAj0/Rp9EP7_Gvog/s320/CarolineUCCFRI.JPG" /></p></div><p><strong>Stamps:</strong> occasionally <strong>Ink/card:</strong> rich razzleberry, old olive, more mustard, choc chip.</p><p>Thanks so much for looking - it's about time I had something to show isn't it?!</p><p>Caroline x</p>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-59104436020293174872010-05-08T05:28:00.000-07:002010-05-08T05:31:47.165-07:00Blog candyGood evening!<br /><div>I'm just popping in to show you some blog candy I've found <a href="http://youngstamper.blogspot.com/">here</a>......but don't go there as I want to win!!! (only joking!)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468875513151232130" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/S-VZTco2GII/AAAAAAAAAjU/15O5DyRuDxQ/s320/blog+candy" /></div><div> </div><div>Bye for now!</div><div>Caroline</div>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783476746492853640.post-57992710870563404932010-05-03T04:03:00.000-07:002010-05-03T16:08:38.819-07:00Inkspirations Inspiration # 21<div>Hi there!<br /><div><div><div><div><a href="http://kirstyscardnscrap.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/inkspiration-inspiration-challenge-21/">Kirsty</a> is hosting this weeks inkspirations challenge & has posted this photo as the inspiration:</div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 195px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466998800797700594" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/S96ucaUIkfI/AAAAAAAAAis/8MdGqRXqKLQ/s320/makeesha3.jpg" /></div><div></div><div>So with Mother's Day in mind & this as inspiration, I made this card:</div></div></div></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467184243252334674" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_De5UMYc3dh0/S99XGlSrEFI/AAAAAAAAAjM/CJNWTXMb0vQ/s320/carolinemday.JPG" /><br /><p><strong>Stamps:</strong> vintage vogue, occasional greetings, tiny tags <strong>Ink:</strong> pink pirouette, regal rose, rose red, melon mambo, certainly celery <strong>Other:</strong> top note die, big shot, tiny tag punch, clear rhinestones, regal rose ribbon, silver cord (retired), polka dot embossing folder (non SU!) </p><p>Okay - time to go & get the little people to bed!</p><p>Caroline x</p></div>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055309083056493306noreply@blogger.com4