Stamp club April 2014

Thanks to my awesome trio of friends who came to Stamp Club in April, we always have fun on the last Saturday of the month creating a project together and then sharing ideas and chatting, laughing, creating. This month our mojo was flowing well, and Justine made a couple of cards inspired by Clare Daly

 Lisa had the most creative juices flowing, and she made lots of cute cards,

 while Sylvia made the project from the previous class that she had not been able to attend, and then offered her help to Justine who was playing with a pennants idea.

Scallop Tag Topper punch box

At Stamp Club tonight we made these cute boxes using the scallop tag topper punch. I got the idea from Carole Parsons' blog, thanks for the inspiration.

I used the Beautifully Baroque stamp set on Daffodil Delight card, with the butterfly from Papillion Potpourri and also the Beautiful Wings embosslits, and some retired ribbon.The cute Easter chicks were from my fave shop for chocolate, Aldi!

Hope you like it!

November stamp club

At stamp club this month guests were invited to create swaps for the group, and we also judged them in a competition. The winning entry was by Justine for her Santa face card, using only punches to create the effect. Well done Justine, who won a mini stamp and ribbon samples. Thanks to everyone who took part, we had great evening making other projects, and sharing ideas and stamps with each other. If you would like to come to stamp club in the new year, it is held the last Saturday of the month from 7.30 pm until I kick you out (!) and costs $5. Booking essential.

Choo choo

I would like to thank three ladies on Splitcoast whose cards I cased for stamp club this month, I don't know their real names, but 'designlady', 'mandypandy' and 'maryloves2stamp' are all fab!

Here are the cards I made using the wonderful 'choo choo' set that will be available to purchase on August 1st,

The one on top left was watercoloured and then I also embossed the 'right on track' wheel. Not sure about the wavy red trim, probaby wouldn't do that next time! Top right was very simple but great fun with the gorgeous In Colours Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss and Riding Hood Red. The bottom pull card is great because the carriages are concealed until the recipient opens it, then revealing the greeting.

Stamp Club next month is on Saturday 29th August, please let me know if you would like to come, I have a few spaces left.

June Stamp Club

This month we made some funky creations with our punches. I had sourced a few ideas from the web (everyone seemed to have similar ideas so there isn't really any one source to thank, so thanks to all!) and everyone got a paper bag with the items they needed to make the animal or character inside. After a brief run down of how to make them everyone got cracking.

I had an easy time of it for a change, offering advice on the punch creations when needed. Thanks go to Kim for hosting this month, I know it's hard to escape the house on your own these days, so coming to you was a nice change. Back to normal next month, the 25th July, at my place. Here are the finished pieces, displayed beautifully by Kim and Danielle;

Stamp Club May 09

We made these little bookmark cards at stamp club this month, as you can see the paperclip just slips through the hole in the front of the card, and behind the hole is the greeting.

 

I used Bashful Blue and So Saffron card stock to co-ordinate with the Washington Apple DSP, I also used a snippet of Pumpkin Pie grosgrain ribbon and a clear button that I stamped with versamark and embossed with white. You could also use rub-ons on the button. The paperclip is sandwiched between two scallop circles, one of DSP and the other of So Saffron, with the button tied and glued between the two circles with hemp twine. I used my Crystal Effects as glue, it is really 'effective'! The greeting on the inside is also stamped on So Saffron and punched with the scallop circle for continuity. 

The girls and I had a great time, next month we will be trying our hands at punch art creations, so if you want to come, please e-mail me at flickandmick@aapt.net.au and make your booking as places are limited!

Stamp Club

Thanks for coming Marie, Ros, Stacey, Rachael and Justine, I always look forward to the last Saturday of the month for Stamp Club. The cost is normally $5, and a Make and Take is included along with some form of chocolate!Tonight we made cards and little gift boxes for Mothers' Day. The stamp set was "best wishes and more", on Pink Pirouette card with Candy Lane DS paper, Riding Hood Red striped grosgrain ribbon, and using Riding Hood Redand Pink Pirouette ink.

The box was made using the Flower Favour pattern from the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator web site. I would post a picture of it here, but I am having trouble with my camera card so maybe later...

I had great fun with my Build-a-Roo stamp set in the free creative session afterwards, I only got this from back order a few days ago, but it's fast becoming one of my favourites. Here are two cards I have made recently:

Next Stamp Club is on the 30th May. I have five bookings already, please let me know if you would like to join us.

Next time we are also having a card swap, if you are coming please make about 8 cards the same and then we will swap with other guests so you will get to take home 8 different cards