Just Because

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I stamped the Curly Corner using Fired Brick Distress Ink in 2 corners and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I then popped it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Super Powder Puff Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Fired Brick.

I stamped the Classic Rose Stem using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Scarlet Flame from the Autumn Shades Set and Soft Moss from the Garden Twist Set. I cut out using Spellbinders Wonky Rectangles and inked through the die with Fired Brick. I cut the largest of the Spellbinders Beaded Squares out of Burgundy Card.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Curly Corner using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio 3 and inked through the die with Fired Brick.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Self Adhesive White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Berry Red around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

I think You're so Special

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I misted through the Moroccan Mask with Blue Lilac from the Cosmic Shimmer Summer Shades Mica Spray Set. It's quite pale so you may have to zoom in to see it. I dried it with my heat tool and then randomly stamped the Daisy Swirl using Dusty Concord Distress Ink. I stamped it on paper first each time to remove some of the ink so I had a paler image. I made sure the ink was dry and then inked around the edges with Dusty Concord using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the Zentangled Heart using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using a mix of Matt Drawing Inks and Mica Powders. I used Purple Lilac from the Summer Fayre Drawing Ink Set, Clover & Summer Haze from the Soft Velvet Drawing Ink Set (on order), Blue Lilac & Lapis Lavender from the Summer Shades Mica Spray Set. I cut the heart out using scissors and went around the edges with a black promarker to hide any white bits.

I cut the wavy die from the Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents and inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I also cut a Spellbinders Labels 9, again inking through the die with Dusty Concord.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Classic Message Pre Cut Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. Unfortunately, this stamp set was not shown much on the shows which is a real shame as there's lots of useful sentiments on it in nice fonts - and it's pre cut! Anyway, I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge and inked through the die with Dusty Concord.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Take Time For Yourself

Hi Bloggers.

I have a card from the Ladies shows to share with you today.

For the background, I ran a piece of Milk Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Turkish Delight Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Dusty Concord Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the image from the Elegant Ladies Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Matt Drawing Inks. I used Clover and Summer Haze from the Soft Velvet Set (on order), Purple Lilac from the Summer Fayre Set, Umber from the Autumn Shades Set and Warm Delight from the Skin Tones Set. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 25 and inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I cut a Spellbinders Grand Decorative Ovals One out of Foundations Floral Dream Paper and inked through the die with Dusty Concord.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using a smaller Labels 25 and again inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I cut a Spellbinders Grand Decorative Circles One out of Purple Card. At the emboss stage I added the Couture Creations Exotic Embossing Folder. I inked through the die with Dusty Concord.

I tied a bow using Purple/Ivory Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and added a Lavender Dazzler.

I assembled the card as shown adding a Pearl Swirl and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Golden Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

LOVE

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card - another of my favourites from the last set of shows.

You may need to zoom in to see the detail on this one!

For the background, I ran some Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Great Almanzo Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design. This folder is perfect for wedding and love style cards as it has little hearts in the design.

I stamped the Daisy Swirl using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Arctic Pearl Lustre Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Damask Heart using Perfect Medium and embossed with Arctic Pearl Lustre. I cut it out using another Fancy Postage Edge Die, positioning it so the sentiment was towards the right-hand side of the die.

I dusted a piece of Coconut White Card with my anti static bag and cut the largest of the Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge dies. I did not emboss it and I did not remove it from the die. I popped my tan mat on top of my base plate. I placed the die on top of my tan mat with the cutting edge going down into my tan mat. I inked up the Moroccan Mask with Perfect Medium and placed it inked side down onto the die. I popped the Pink Embossing Mat on top and ran it through the Grand Calibur. The Perfect Medium transferred to the debossed pattern from the mask. I carefully removed the card from the die, added Arctic Pearl Lustre Embossing Powder and heat set. If you try this and get a bloom from the powder, you can remove it by wiping with a dry wetwipe - it's just excess mica powder.

I threaded some Blue White American Seam Binding through the slits in the die cut and also threaded some through the holes around the edges.

I made 2 small scrunched up flowers using Spellbinders Labels 9. If you missed me demoing this, I'll try to demo it again at some point during the Pick of the Day later this month. I cut 2 'leaves' out using the Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents Die Set. I removed them from the dies, dusted them with my anti static bag and then popped them back in the die. I inked through the die with Perfect Medium, removed them from the dies again, added Arctic Pearl Lustre and heat set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Hope you like this one as much as I do.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Best Wishes

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I stamped the Curly Corner using Jet Black Archival in each corner of a square piece of Burgundy Card. The stamp is not symmetrical so, although the card is square, the design does not meet top and bottom and slightly overlaps on the sides.

I stamped the Vintage Corset using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Scarlet Flame and Marigold from the Cosmic Shimmer Autumn Shades Matt Drawing Ink Set. I cut it out using scissors and went around the edges with a Black Promarker to hide any white bits. I popped some 12mm Hi-Tack Tape on the back of the corset around the bottom edge. I cut a piece of Black Silky Crush Ribbon in half lengthways and ruffled it at the base of the corset as shown. I cut the largest of the Spellbinders Beaded Squares out of Coconut White card and inked through the die with Fired Brick Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Wrought Iron Corner using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio Three and inked through the die with Fired Brick. I cut both side off the die cut.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Berry Red  around the edges.

Please scroll down to see the previous post if you're interested in stock updates for my Amazon Store.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Back in Stock and New Products in my Amazon Store

Hi Bloggers.

I have managed to get some more stock of some of the Cosmic Shimmer Lustre Embossing Powders. I have finally managed to get some Sunrise Pink (from the Wedding Shows). Unfortuately, Marine Sea and Lapis Orange were out of stock but I will keep trying. You can see the powders in stock here.

The Zentangled Heart and Flower are back in stock again. You can see all the Pre-cut Singles in stock here.

I've also re-stocked Sue's To Die For Stamps here.

There was also an A5 Stamp set produced to co-ordinate with Spellbinders Labels 30 and Celtic Motifs.
Cathedral Lace

I only have a couple of them - so be quick if you want them!

Sam Poole has just lauched some lovely new stamp sets and I have a small stock of them -

Enchanted Trees

Wise Friend

Postcards A6

I can imagine that the Postcards one will be featuring in my backgrounds soon!

All for now.

Julia.

Dream

Hi Bloggers.

Hope you had a good Bank Holiday. I spent the weekend prepping for my Pick of the Day on 21st May. As usual, didn't get as much done as I wanted to!

Here's today's card -

For the background, I inked through the Moroccan Mask with Dusty Concord Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam. I moved the mask so I could cover the whole area. Then, with the stamp in my hand, I stamped the Ledger Stamp using Dusty Concord and then the Rose Background using Victorian Velvet. I made sure the ink was dry and then inked around the edges with Dusty Concord.

I stamped the Zentangled Flower 3 times using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I selected just 3 of the colours from the Cosmic Shimmer Summer Shades Mica Spray Set and coloured the flowers in. I alternated the colours of the stem and flower centre, the petals and the leaves. I cut them out with scissors and went around the edges with a Black Promarker to hide any white bits.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the flower, again using Jet Black Archival and embossed with clear powder. I coloured it with the same 3 mica powders. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge and inked through the die with Dusty Concord.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

I like your Style

Hi Bloggers.

Hope you're having a good Bank Holiday weekend.

Here's today's card -

I wanted to share this card with you to show that it's perfectly ok to use different border masks to create a background. I popped my tan mat onto my base plate, then a piece of Burgundy Card.  I laid the Delicate, Swirl and Elegance Masks across the card, popped the pink embossing plate on top and ran through the Grand Calibur. Background done!

I stamped the Fishtail Frock using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Marigold and Scarlet Flame from the Autumn Shades Set and a little Cosmic Tone from the Skin Tones Set. I cut it out using scissors and went around the edges with a Black Promarker to hide any white bits.

I cut a Spellbinders Wonky Rectangle out of White and out of Black Card. On each of them I added the Couture Creations Hyper Magical Embossing Folder at the emboss stage.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the frock using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio 3.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Black Pearls in the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Berry Red around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Happy Birthday & Many More

Hi Bloggers.

Glad you all liked yesterday's card. It wasn't actually a White on White card as I used Milk Card (pale Cream) and the embossing powder was a kind of pale grey on the Milk Card as opposed to pale blue on White Card. Sorry it didn't show up very well.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I just stamped the Wrought Iron Corner in each corner using Stormy Sky Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and then inked around the edges with Stormy Sky using Cut n Dry Foam.

I cut the largest of the Spellbinders Beaded Squares and inked through the die with Stormy Sky. I cut a Wonky Rectangle out of Cobalt Card and at the emboss stage I added the Couture Creations Super Powder Puff Embossing Folder. I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Forever Friends Stamp Set and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut it out using a smaller Beaded Squares die and again inked through the die with Stormy Sky.

I assembled the card as shown adding a White Pearl to each corner and some faux stitching with a blue fineliner for a change!

A simple card, suitable for any occasion with a change of sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Marine Sea meets Milk Card

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

This card uses Milk Card. For the background, I simply ran a piece of Milk Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Petal Pleasures Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and edged with Cloudy Blue Adirondack Dye Ink using Cut n Dry Foam. I wrapped a piece of Cream Silky Crush Ribbon around the centre and secured at the back of the card.

I stamped the Zentangled Heart twice using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Marine Sea Lustre Embossing Powder. If you have purchased any of the Lustre Powders recently, try them on different coloured card, not just black & white. Marine Sea looks different on Milk card than it does on White Card - cool, eh? I cut the hearts out using scissors. I cut the largest of the Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge dies and inked through the die with Cloudy Blue. I cut some Cream Silky Crush into thirds lengthways and threaded it through the holes in the die cut.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Classic Message Pre Cut Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Marine Sea Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 9 and inked through the die with Cloudy Blue.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of Cream Silky Crush Ribbon and added a Fancy Pearl Embellishment.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

There's Only One Like You

Hi Bloggers.

This is one of my favourite cards from the shows on Tuesday.

For the background, I dusted a piece of Coconut White Card with my anti-static bag and placed it face up on my tan mat, which was lying on my base plate. I inked all over the Knitted Mask with Perfect Medium and placed it face down onto my card. I popped the pink embossing plate on top and ran it through the Grand Calibur. I carefully removed the mask from the card. The Perfect Medium had transferred to the de-bossed pattern. I added Cosmic Shimmer Pink Mallow Lustre Embossing Powder and heat set.


I stamped the Daisy Swirl using Perfect Medium and embossed with Pink Mallow Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge and inked through the die with Spun Sugar Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Classic Messages Pre Cut Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Pink Mallow Lustre. I cut it out using one of the smaller dies from the Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents Die Set and inked through the die with Spun Sugar.

I made 2 ribbon flowers out of Pink/White Striped Grosgrain following Sue's Ribbon Flower Tutorial. I cut some 'leaves' using the Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents Die Set. On one pair, I inked through the die with Spun Sugar. On the other pair, I dusted them with my anti-static bag, popped them back in to the die and inked through the die with Perfect Medium. I removed them from the dies and added Pink Mallow Lustre and heat set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Vintage Pink around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Inspire

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I simply ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Great Almanzo Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the Zentangled Heart using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured it in using Cosmic Shimmer Mica Spray Set - Summer Shades. I love Mica Spray Sets - there's just so much you can do with them. You can dust them, paint with them, mix them with embossing powders, mist them, use them with masks, all sorts! I cut the heart out using scissors and went around the edge with a black promarker to hide any white bits. I cut the largest of the Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents and inked through the die with Victorian Velvet. I threaded some Blue White American Seam Binding through the holes in the die cut and secured at the back of the background. I tied 2 bows using 3 lengths of American Seam Binding and added a Pink Dazzler to each.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Zentangled Heart using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using the same Mica Powders as before and cut out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge. I inked through the die with Victorian Velvet.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges and some White Pearls in the corners.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Show repeats

Hi Bloggers.

Just a quick post to say that the 7pm show from last night is due to be repeated at 9pm this evening.

Also, the 10am show with Dean last Tuesday is currently scheduled to be repeated at Midnight Thursday night/Friday morning.

All for now.

Julia

Happy Birthday

Hi Bloggers.

Once again, Thank You so much for all your comments here on the blog and emails to the studio. Much appreciated, as always. So glad you loved the embossing powders.

Here's today's card -

For the background, with the stamp in my hand, I randomly stamped the Rose Background using Tattered Rose Distress Ink. I repeated the process with the Ledger Stamp using Spun Sugar Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and then dusted the whole area with my anti-static bag. I then randomly stamped one of the flourishes from the Newsprint Flourishes Stamp Set using Perfect Medium. I added Cosmic Shimmer Red Salmon Lustre Embossing Powder and heat set. As this was a larger background than usual, I ran it through the Grand Calibur with Sue's new Tapestry Embossing Folder to add texture. I edged the background with Tattered Rose.

I stamped the Daisy Swirl using Perfect Medium and embossed with Red Salmon Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents and inked through the die with Tattered Rose. I cut the largest die from the same die set out of Blush Card and inked through the die with Tattered Rose.

I made a scrunched up flower using Spellbinders Labels 9 and cut some 'leaves' using the Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Daisy Swirl using Perfect Medium and embossed with the Red Salmon Lustre Powder. I cut it out using a Spellbinders Fancy Ribbon Threader die and inked through the die with Tattered Rose. I threaded a little Blue White American Seam Binding through the slits in the die cut. I tied a bow using 3 lengths of the American Seam Binding and added a Pink Dazzler.

I assembled the card as shown adding dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.