#1 Mum

15May12

I don’t seem to be able to find the perfect time to take the perfect photos of my creations anymore so I am making a compromise and just taking photos right now!

This one is a Mother’s Day card but is a great card that can be changed for any occasion.  Perfect for a birthday card or other celebration.  Just change out the number and name and you’re all ready to go.

I know you’ve probably all seen easel cards before but I think this is the first time that I have shown one here.  And probably only the second one I have made!

They are very simple to make and it’s a great way to showcase your cards. Especially this one that looks like a winner’s rosette.  You may just have to put it with all the trophies on your shelf    It even allows you to share the extra sentiment inside.

You’ve probably seen these super cute rosettes around the place too.  Stampin’ Up! now sell a scoring tool that makes it super, super easy to make them.  If you love these rosettes and want to buy the scoring too, send me an email and I’ll get back to you.

To add a little extra detail I used my Crystal Effects (clear craft lacquer from Stampin’ Up!) to add a shine to the number 1.  I’ve recently rediscovered Crystal Effects and I don’t know why I haven’t been using it more.  As well as adding a clear lacquered look to your projects, it is a strong glue that dries in 20 mins which means you can keep working on your project right now instead of waiting hours to finish it off.  I used it for adhering the rosette as well as adding the shine to the number 1.

And the last touch I added was this simple dashed line border using a white gel pen.  If you don’t have a sewing machine but love the stitched look, use a white gel pen.  Or for coloured stitching use any of the Stampin’ Write to add this detail to your crafty projects.

Happy creating,

Amy

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Tags: 1/2" stitched-poly ribbon, accordian rosette, Big Shot, Blushing Bride, Calendar Alphabet & Numbers, Crumb Cake, Crystal Effects, curly cute, Pear Pizzazz, Scallop Edge Punch, Sizzlits dies, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, White uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, wisteria wonder

Paper, Paper and more Paper!

10May12

If you love Stampin’ Up!’s designer series papers then you will LOVE this promotion!

Or even better….

If you need to be a part of this party, contact me at becreativewithamy@me.com to place your order or learn how to become part of my Stampin’ Up! team.

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Mini Catalogue!

02Apr12

Yay!  The new Autumn – Winter Mini Catalogue from Stampin’ Up! is packed with new stamps, tools and accessories that you are going to “need”!  And because I know you really will need them, click here to email through your order  Or better yet, why don’t you host a workshop and get your new products free?! Just let me know and I’ll be there

Happy browsing,

Amy

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Tags: autumn-winter mini, be creative with amy, mini catalogue, Stampin' Up!, Stampin' Up! workshop

Hello Series – Card no.3

24Mar12

Who’s been following along with my cards in the “hello series”?  This is Card no. 3 so if you’ve missed Card no.1 and Card no. 2 make sure you have a look.

In trying to include my least favourite colour, yellow, into my creations I discovered that it can actually look great!  I added a little of my favourite colour, red, a little whisper white and it makes a very happy colour combination which started the “hello series”.

This time I needed something that was a bit “pretty” and the best way to add “pretty” is with flowers.

This Real Red flower is made using the scallop circle punch.  I punched four scallops, scrunched each of them into a ball and then flattened them out again.  I glued the four layers together with a small amount of glue in the centre of each scallop and then ruffled up the edges again to make the 3D effect.  For the finishing touch I added a cute little punched heart.

While I had my Big Shot and the Top Note die out while making Card no. 2, I thought I better use it again.  They have been sitting patiently on the shelf for a few months now waiting to be used so they need the love .

I started with the Top Note base in whisper white and added a strip of patterned paper for detail.  I could have layered the strip on the whisper white base and trimmed the edges but then I wouldn’t get the dashed line detail along the edge.  So I simply put it though the Big Shot as well.  Super easy and effective too.

Do you have a Big Shot?  And what about the Top Note die?  I think I’ll be using them both a lot more now that I have more time for creating.

Happy Crafting,

Amy

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Tags: Big Shot, Circle Punch, Daffodil Delight, heart punch, Hello Series, Pendant Park Stamp Set, Real Red, Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin' Up!, Top Note Die, Whisper White

Hello Series – Card no. 2

23Mar12

Another cheery hello to you today.  Following on from yesterday’s “hello series” card no. 1, here is card no. 2:

With my least favourite colour, yellow, combing with my favourite colour, red, I have found an unexpected colour combination that I absolutely love. And this time I’ve included a little Crumb Cake cardstock, my other favourite colour, which seems to work it’s way into most things I make.

For this card I wanted a piece of crumb cake card down the side but I didn’t want something too plain so I put it through my Big Shot with the Top Note die.  This created the detail on the bottom of this section.  I love how the Top Note cuts out the shape and makes the perforated (dashed lines) detail at the same time.  It makes it so easy to add those cute details that make all the difference.

At the moment I am loving the Real Red 5/8″ satin ribbon.  I love the sheen and the way it sits when tied into a bow.  So pretty.  But this time I didn’t want a bow because I wanted to keep it simple.  By ruffling the ribbon slightly and stitching it down using my sewing machine it adds a depth and a bit of luxury to the card.  And who doesn’t like ruffles?!!

To finish it off, and to make sure it’s included in the “hello series”, it simply has to say hello.  This ‘hello’ stamp is from the stamp set Pendant Park.

What do you think?  What is you favourite element on this card?  The Top Note detail, the ruffled ribbon, or maybe the cute little heart in the centre of the scallop circle?  I’d love to know!

Amy

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Tags: Big Shot, Circle Punch, Daffodil Delight, heart punch, Hello Series, Pendant Park Stamp Set, Real Red, satin ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin' Up!, Top Note Die, Whisper White

Hello Series – Card no. 1

22Mar12

Do you know what my favourite colour is?  If you scroll through my blog you will find the predominant colour is RED!  And the Stampin’ Up! red that I love is Read Red.  It’s so bright and cheerful but also luxurious as well as pretty.  In other words, it’s very versatile. It matches everything.

Next question, do you know what my least favourite colour is? I have used this colour on occasion but have never been successful at using it as the main colour for a craft project.  I have just never liked YELLOW!  But….

I decided to try my least favourite colour with my most favourite to see if I could make it work and this is what I came up with:

I totally love it!  I actually love the yellow in this card.  Like I said, Real Red is so versatile and combined with Daffodil Delight and Whisper White it make for a very “happy” card, so cheery. Which is why I used this colour combination for a number of cards which I decided to call the “hello series”.  Don’t these colours just say “hello” and make you smile?

The other thing I love about these cards is that they are so simple.  No fancy buttons or brads or glitter or fancy ribbons.  Just simply happy colours shining through.

What do you think?  Has it made you smile?

Amy

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Tags: Circle Punch, Daffodil Delight, heart punch, Hello Series, Pendant Park Stamp Set, Real Red, Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin' Up!, Whisper White

Easter Treat Pouch – Tutorial

21Mar12

I’ve been so busy sewing lately I haven’t had much of a chance to do any crafting.  Thankfully I had a friend who wanted to have a Stampin’ Up! workshop which meant I needed to get out my inks and stamps and get creative again.

Easter is just around the corner so I thought I would share a few simple Easter gifts with my friend and her guests.  I know my kids love to give chocolate Easter eggs to their friends and these are cute ways to “pretty them up”.

The first idea is a simple Easter Treat Pouch.  I’ve made a quick tutorial for this Pouch which includes measurements, materials and pictures so you can make it yourself.  Click here or on the images above and below to open the tutorial.

The second idea uses the Mini Milk Carton die to make this cute little box.  Just wind the die and cardstock through a Big Shot and it comes out completely cut and scored ready to fold.  No messy cutting, hand scoring and trying to line it all up and get it straight. All you need to do is fold, stick and make it pretty.

I’ve used the Easter set “Everybunny” to make the little tag. I stamped the little bunny with Early Espresso ink and coloured it in using Stampin’ Write Markers.  To add the blush to the cheeks I used a blender pen with real red ink.  You only need a very, very small amount of ink on the blender pen to give a subtle blush.  It’s always good to practice this before you do it on your finished image.

Happy crafting

Amy

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Tags: chocolate easter eggs, diy, Easter gift idea, Easter Treat, Easter Tutorial, Everybunny Stamp set, Party bag, Stampin' Up!, Stampin' Up! tutorial

Sale-A-Bration

13Feb12

I can’t believe we’re half way through Sale-a-Bration.  How slack am I for not letting you all know sooner.  Sorry. But you still have until 31st March to get your free products.

If you want to be part of Sale-a-bration send me a message for more information.

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Tags: be creative with amy, free products, Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!, Stampin' Up! special, stampin' write markers

For Sale

14Dec11

I’ve found some stamp sets that are in need of a new home where they will receive more attention. And also some spare packets of tags left over from a recent market.  If you are interested, please email me at becreativewithamy@me.com.  Postage will be $6 flat rate for stamp sets.  If you buy one set it’s $6 if you buy all the sets it’s $6.  Postage for tags is negotiable.

Some sets are used – This means there is staining on the wood blocks but this does not affect the image quality when stamping. Some sets are partially mounted – Only some of the rubber and labels are stuck on the blocks.  Some are unmounted – never been used.  Most stamp sets are wood mounted but two are clear mounted which means you will need to have your own acrylic blocks (or similar) to use them with.

Happy Shopping

Defining Alphabet $25 – Set of 28 – used

Sale Pending: All Scallops $20 – Set of 4 – unmounted

Taking Care of Business $20 – Set of 11 – Partially mounted

Big Deal Alphabet $20 – Set of 24 – Used

Sale Pending: Best Yet $10 – Set of 6 – Unmounted

Choo Choo $15 – Set of 5 – Used

On a Pedestal $18 – Set of 7 – Unmounted

Sale Pending: A Flower for All Seasons $10 – Set of 4 – Unmounted

Bliss $15 – Set of 5 – Unmounted (This is a clear mount set)

Sale Pending: Good Neighbors $10 – Set of 10 – Unmounted

Birthday Bakery $15 – Set of 5 – Unmounted (this is a clear mount set)

For Everything $18 – Set of 11 – Used

Party Punch $15 – Set of 6 – Used

Gift Tags $3 – Pack of 5 – 6 packs available

Gift Tags $3 – Pack of 5 – 6 packs available

Gift Tags $3 – Pack of 5 – 7 packs available

Gift Tags $2.50 – Pack of 5 – 8 packs availbale

Gift Tags $2.50 – Pack of 5 – 3 packs available.

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Tags: be creative with amy, for sale, Stamp sets for sale, Stampin' Up!

“December Frenzy” promotion

08Dec11

We’re already eight days into “December Frenzy” and I haven’t shared it with you yet.  oops.  Well I better change that. Click on the image below to view all the products available in this promotion.  Some are 50% off!

If you find something you need to have, send me an email and we’ll make it happen

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