INK & INSPIRATION BLOG HOP - Easter/Seasonal

Welcome to this months Ink & Inspiration blog hop. This month's theme is Easter or seasonal.

You are currently visiting Rosalie Desmond from Australia. Be sure to continue on with the blog hop by using the list further down the page.

This month I have an Easter card for you. I rarely make Easter cards, but I just couldn't resist creating one with the Fable Friends stamp set and using the cute little rabbit.

The background was made using the bokeh spots from the Beauty Abounds stamp set. I then layered the rabbit using the oval framelits to give the card a little dimension.

I hope you enjoy the remainder of the blog hop.

Until next time. Happy crafting,

Fable Friends Stamp Set 148670 $38 (AUS)

Beauty Abounds Stamp Set 148726 $40 (AUS)

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One of my new favourite sets which is in the current Sale-a-Bration catalogue is the Party Pandas set. I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw this in the catalogue, so super cute and FREE with orders over $90AUS.

This card was created for my gorgeous 1 year Great Nephew in celebration of his 1st birthday.

I love this little panda, he is so much fun, easy to stamp and just needed to add a little colour. The bright colours in the strip of paper from the Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper (1441118) gave me my colour inspiration for my card, with some Bermuda Bay (my favourite colour) thrown in.

The sentiment I used "Happy Birthday" is from the same set, Party Pandas and the number 1 was die cut using the Large Number Framelits (140622).

For the inside of my card I used the balloon portion of one of the panda stamps to further create the birthday theme.

Measurements:

Real Red Card Base 21 x 20cm, scored at 10.5cm
Inside Whisper White Layer 9.5 x 14cm
Strip of DSP 5 x 14.9cm
Scraps of Whisper White and Pacific Point Card stock

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I run regular classes from the Western suburbs of Melbourne. I can show you how to make this, or any other project at your own party, which can either be held online via Facebook or in person. Contact me to arrange a time and to learn more about the benefits of being a hostess at your own party.

Thank you for stopping by,
Rosalie

INTERNATIONAL BLOG HIGHLIGHTS - THEME: BABY

Today I am joining in with the International Blog Highlights. The theme this time is: BABY.

Since the change over to the new Annual Catalogue I have not yet purchased any new baby specific stamp sets. Sometimes we don't realise just how versatile a stamp set is. I would never of thought to use Wood Words for a Baby, until I made this card.

The images in this set, along with the sentiments, opens the Wood Words Stamp Set up for so many uses.

Wood Woods (Wood 143925, Clear 143928)

Some Vellum, a little silver thread and a popped up sentiment and it is ready to welcome any little girl.

Measurements:

Powder Pink Card Base 29.6 x 10.5cm, scored at 14.8cm

Whisper White Layer 13.9 x 9.5cm

Powder Pink 2.3 x 9.5cm

Vellum 3.3 x 9.5cm

Scrap of Whisper White to stamp Welcome on

Products:

Wood Words (Wood 143925 Clear 143928)

Silver Metallic Thread (138402)

If you like today's project, please vote for my card HERE. The top 10 in the International Blog Highlights will be invited to participate in an International blog hop.

To order any of the products used to make my project, go to my SHOP NOW button on the side bar which will take you to my online store.

I run regular classes from the Western suburbs of Melbourne. I can show you how to make this, or any other project at your own party, which can either be held online via Facebook or in person. Contact me to arrange a time and to learn more about the benefits of being a hostess at your own party.

Thank you for stopping by,

Rosalie

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FAIRY CELEBRATION - SILHOUETTE

I love playing with stamp sets in a whole new way, this card is an example of thinking outside the norm.

It is a very simple technique- called colouring. Yep, that is it! I coloured in the fairy image using a Basic Black Stampin' Write marker and TA DA!! design done.

Measurements:

Basic Black Card Base 29.6 x 10.5cm, scored at 14.8cm
Whisper White Layer 13.9 x 9.5cm
Scrap of Basic Black and Whisper White for ovals


To order any of the products used to make my project, go to my SHOP NOW button on the side bar which will take you to my online store.

I run regular classes from the Western suburbs of Melbourne. I can show you how to make this, or any other project at your own party, which can either be held online via Facebook or in person. Contact me to arrange a time and to learn more about the benefits of being a hostess at your own party.

Thank you for stopping by,
Rosalie

Fairy Celebration (wood: 141551, clear: 141554)

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Little Cuties - Kittens Galore

Today I have a couple of quick and simple cards to share with you today.

I simply stamped the kitten from the Little Cuties stamp set on a piece of Whisper White to create a background for both of these cards.

The little kitten in the centre is coloured in using Stampin' Up! Watercolour Pencils and a blender pen. With this orange kitten, I had a little play with the colouring and tried to make him a little stripy.

Have a great day and I hope you join me again soon,
Rosalie

Products:

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If you decide to join during Sale-a-Bration you will not only get to choose $235 of ANY product that you like for $169 but you will also get two free stamp sets of your choice up to the value of $179. After you have joined you will receive a minimum of 20% discount on all your purchases.

If joining is not for you, that is fine as well. My shop is open 24/7 for you to place your order.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD!!!

Both my husband and I come from reasonably big families. So what does this mean?

Well, it means babies!

We are expecting three so far this year and two could come at any time. So for a change I thought I would be organised and start making cards for the happy parents.

My nephew and his partner are expecting a baby girl. The nursery is all ready to go in lovely shades of purple. So using this knowledge, this is what I have made to celebrate her arrival.

I had a play with the new watercolour pencils in the 2017 Occasions catalogue. Before the release of the pencils I had never even picked up a watercolour pencil before. Although I am nowhere near an expert I am pretty happy with my results. They go on smoothly and are easy to blend with a blender pen. On top of the ease, I also find it very relaxing.

The elegant eggplant piece (the purple cardstock for those not familiar with Stampin' Up! colours) has been flicked with clear Wink of Stella to create a sparkly effect.

Thanks for stopping by,
Rosalie
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Don't forget the joining special during Sale-a-Bration. I would LOVE to you in my team

Joining Special

If you decide to join during Sale-a-Bration you will not only get to choose $235 of ANY product that you like for $169 but you will also get two free stamp sets of your choice up to the value of $179. After you have joined you will receive a minimum of 20% discount on all your purchases.

If joining is not for you, that is fine as well. My shop is open 24/7 for you to place your order.

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