Dance like nobody is watching

Hi Bloggers.

Another dance card today - I do have rather a lot of them to share. I've not had the time to go back to previous show samples yet to find ones I haven't shared yet to give you a mix. I'll try and do that soon - don't want you to get bored!

For the background, with the stamp in my hand I randomly stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Background onto Coconut White Card using Faded Jeans Distress Ink. I repeated the process with Phill Martin's Vintage Script Background and Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Floral Brocade PinPoint Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Faded Jeans. I rubbed Pearl Moon Gilding Wax all over the embossed surface. I let it dry for a few minutes and then buffed it up using a dry wet wipe.

I stamped the Argentine Tango Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Steel Blue Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinder A2 Curved Matting Basics B and inked through the die with Faded Jeans. I cut a Spellbinders Diamond Effects Die out of Sky Blue Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Sentiment Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Steel Blue Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 8 and inked through the die with Faded Jeans.

I made a flower out of White Crochet Ribbon and cut a couple of leaves out of Sky Blue Card using Sue's Curled Vines Die Set.

I assembled the card as shown adding a Small Circle Dazzler to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pealrescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Dance is a sport

Hi Bloggers.

My Amazon Store is now closed but you can still buy products from me on ebay (link in the top menu). Whenever I have a product that is featured on a card in stock you will see it highlighted in the text. You can click on that to go straight to that product on ebay. I'll be adding more products as soon as I can. If you buy more than one item, please don't pay straight away as I can combine the postage for you to save you some money.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I simply ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Checkerboard PinPoint Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Dusty Concord Distress Ink. I edged it with Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle Star Twinkles and put aside to dry.

I stamped the American Smooth Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Arctic Black Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders A2 Curved Matting Basics B and inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I edged it with Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle Star Twinkles and put aside to dry. I cut a Spellbinders A2 Fancy Weave out of Mauve Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Arctic Black Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 8 and inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I edged it with Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle Star Twinkles and put aside to dry. I cut a Spellbinders Locking Loops out of Mauve Card.

I made a flower out of White Crochet Ribbon and cut a couple of leaves out of Mauve Card using Sue's Petite Vinery Die Set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Circle Dazzlers to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Senorita

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card (the red has photographed much brighter than it acutally is - again! Much more of a burgundy in real life) -

For the background, I ran a piece of Black Card through the Grand Calibur with the Floral Brocade PinPoint Embossing Folder. I rubbed Deep Red Gilding Wax all over the embossed design and left to dry for a few minutes. Once dry, I buffed it up using a dry wet wipe. I wrapped a piece of Black Crochet Ribbon around the centre.

I stamped the Senorita Stamp using Jet Black Archival and embossed using Cosmic Shimmer Lava Black Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A and inked through the die with Raisin Adirondack Dye Ink. I cut the largest 2 dies from Sue's Granada Die Set out of Rich Red Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lava Black Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using a Justrite Vintage Labels 2 Die and inked through the die with Raisin Adirondack.

I tied a bow using Black Crochet Ribbon. I rubbed some Deep Red Gilding Wax over a Vintage Black Button and added it to my bow.

I cut a couple of leaves out of Rich Red Card using Sue's Petite Vinery Die Set and made a couple of flowers out of Black Crochet Ribbon.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Black Dazzlers to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Black Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

When in doubt shimmy!

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, with the stamp in my hand, I randomly stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Background  onto a piece of Coconut White Card using Dusty Concord Distress Ink. I repeated the process with Phill Martin's Vintage Script Background using Seedless Preserves Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Buttons Galore Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Dusty Concord Distress Ink. I rubbed Pearl Moon Gilding Wax all over the embossed surface and put aside to dry for a few minutes. Once dry, I buffed it up using a dry wet wipe. I ran some Blueberry Cosmic Shimmer Twinkles around the edges of the background and put aside to dry.

I stamped the Jive Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed using Cosmic Shimmer Arctic Black Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 8 and inked through the die with Dusty Concord Distress Ink. I added Blueberry Twinkles to the edges and put aside to dry. I cut a Spellbinders Polka Dots Die out of Mauve Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Arctic Black Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A and inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I added Blueberry Twinkles to the edges and put aside to dry. I cut another Spellbinders Polka Dots Die out of Mauve Card.

Once all the Blueberry Twinkles were dry, I wrapped a piece of White Crochet Ribbon around the background. I tied a bow out of the Crochet Ribbon and added a White Crystal Sparkler.

I assembled the card as shown adding a Small Circle Dazzler to each corner and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Let's Dance

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, with the stamp in my hand, I stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Background all over a piece of Milk Card using Faded Jeans. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Buttons Galore Embossing Folder. I ran it though a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Faded Jeans. I rubbed Enchanted Gold Gilding Wax all over the embossed surface and put aside to dry for a few minutes. Once dry, I buffed up using a dry wet wipe.

I cut a border from Cobalt Card using Sue's Mosaic 3d Bow Die Set.

I stamped the Top Hat & Tails Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Steel Blue Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 29 and inked through the die with Faded Jeans. I cut a Spellbinders Diamond Effects out of Cobalt Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Steel Blue Aurora. I cut it out using a die from Sue's Galicia Die Set and inked through the die with Faded Jeans.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Black Circle Dazzlers in the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Black Pearl around the edges.

I raised £26.89 for Macmillan in the latest batch of auctions of my card samples. Bit disappointing for 40 samples but better than nothing. Many thanks to those of you who supported the auctions.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Never miss a chance to Dance!

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I simply ran a piece of Milk Card through the Grand Calibur with the Creative Expressions Rows of Bows PinPoint Embossing Folder. I rubbed Enchanted Gold over the embossed surface and put aside to dry for a few minutes. Once dry I buffed it up using a dry wet wipe. I wrapped a piece of Cream Crochet Ribbon around the centre.

I stamped the Paso Doble Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Distressed Edges and cut a mat out of Vintage Gold Card using Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics B.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Sentiments Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Classic Squares Small and cut a mat out of Vintage Gold Card using Spellbinders Classic Squares Large.

I tied a bow using Cream Crochet Ribbon and added a Winter White Satin Flower.

I cut a couple of leaves out of Vintage Gold Card using Sue's Faux Quilled Leaves Die Set and added a couple of Winter White Satin Flowers.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Cream Pearls to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Ivory PVA around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Don't Walk Dance

Hi Bloggers.

Thanks very much for all your emails and comments on the shows yesterday. Glad you like the new stamps as much as I do. I've popped photos of all the samples on my facebook page here.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I started with the stamp in my hand, stamping Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Background randomly using Peacock Feathers Distress Ink. I repeated the process with Phill Martin's Vintage Script Background using Iced Spruce Distress Ink. I then added the 'Let's Dance' from the Step by Step Sentiment Set using Peacock Feathers. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Feather Frenzy Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Peacock Feathers. I rubbed Patina Gilding Wax all over the embossed surface. I left it to dry for a few minutes and then buffed it up using a dry wet wipe.

I stamped the Quick Step Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lapis Black Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders A2 Curved Matting Basics B and inked through the die with Peacock Feathers. I cut a Spellbinders Diamon Effects Die out of Teal Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Sentiment Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Lapis Black Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Classic Squares Small and inked through the die with Peacock Feathers. I cut a Spellbinders Square Swatches Die out of Teal Card.

 I made a flower out of White Crochet Ribbon and cut a couple of leaves out of Teal Card using Sue's Faux Quilled Leaves Die Set.

I assembled the card as shown adding a Small Circle Dazzler in each corner and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Shows on Create & Craft Today

Hi Bloggers.

I have a double dose of Dean today on Create & Craft at 9am and 3pm - hope you can join me.

Just a polite reminder that my auctions of card packs to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support end on ebay this evening.

Here's today's card -

For the background, with the stamp in my hand, I stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Background around the edges of a piece of Milk Card using Seedless Preserves Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Rows of Bows PinPoint Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Seedless Preserves. I rubbed Enchanted Gold Gilding Wax over the embossed surface. I let it dry for a few minutes and then buffed it up using a dry wet wipe.

I stamped the Argentine Tango Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Arctic Black Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 29 and inked through the die with Seedless Preserves. I cut the largest die out of the Spellbinders Floral Ribbon Threader Die Set from Rich Plum Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step By Step Sentiment Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Arctic Black Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 17 and inked through the die with Seedless Preserves.

I stamped Phill's Vintage Sheet Music Background using Seedless Preserves and cut 3 of the plain flowers from Sue's Classic Rose Die Set. I made a flower and cut a couple of leaves out of Rich Plum Card using Sue's Petite Vinery Die Set.

I assembled the card as shown adding a Small Black Circle Dazzler to each corner and some dots of Comsic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Black Pearl around the edges.

See you later!

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Sneak Peek

Hi Bloggers.

As promised, I have a sneak peek today from tomorrow's shows. Sue's artist has drawn some fabulous stamp designs with a dance theme - really appropriate with Strictly just started. There are 8 different stamps in the singles range and I've put together a dance themed A5 Sentiment Set called Step by Step. I've also put a pair of Phill Martin's Background Stamps on the show. I've loaded all these onto ebay here.

Here's your sneak peek -

For the background, with the stamp in my hand, I stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Script Background all around the edges of a piece of Coconut White Card with Faded Jeans Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Feather Frenzy Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Faded Jeans. I rubbed Pearl Moon over the embossed surface. I left it a few minutes to dry and then buffed it up using a dry wet wipe.

I stamped the image which we've called Salsa (it could also be a Rumba, I think, hence the sentiment that I chose for this card) using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Steel Blue Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Marvelous Squares and inked through the die with Faded Jeans. I cut a Spellbinders Grand Squares Die out of Sky Blue Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Sentiment Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Steel Blue Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 8 and inked through the die with Faded Jeans.

I cut a couple of leaves using Sue's Petite Vinery Die Set and made a flower out of White Crochet Ribbon.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Circle Dazzlers to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.