In a Pizzazzive Mood

I just love, love, love this stamp set and it was a lot of fun putting it together as a side step card bouquet. What was that? Did you say "sooooooooo much cutting"? Well, there is but aren't the results wonderful? I've used colours from the Brights collection which is my favourite colour family.

project recipe
stamps: Petal Pizzazz (WM 115850), Grunge Rock (WM 122055, CM 122555), retired "the best is yet to be" sentiment
ink: Tempting Turquoise (100814), Daffodil Delight (119667), Old Olive (102277), Real Red (103133), VersaMark Pad (102283)

card stock: Tempting Turquoise (108598), Whisper White (106549)
dsp: Sunny Garden (119831)
fab tools: Big Shot (113439), Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits Die (115951), Heat Tool (106586), 1 3/8" Circle Punch L (119860), 1 1/4" Circle Punch L (119861), 1/2" Circle Punch S (119869), Paper Snips (103578)

fab factor: Brights Brads (119740),  Brights Designer Buttons (119747), Dazzling Diamonds (102023), Heat & Stick Powder (100625), Basic Rhinestones (119246)

cardessence tips

• I highly recommend using the Paper Snips to cut out stamped images because the blades are so sharp and thin that you can cut right up to the blade's end without getting the angular "nick" on the card stock compared to just normal scissors;
• remember to leave a fine border around your cut outs to preserve the clear and even stamped images;
• apply Dazzling Diamonds with Heat & Stick powder to the heart and the number 40 after they have been die cut out;
• cut a thin strip of coloured card stock to thread the buttons, tie off behind with one knot and adhere with multipurpose glue.

Happy snip, snip, snipping

Card & Candle Gift Set

I was introduced to Stampin' Up! and card making in late February last year (2010) which led to me hostessing a workshop and 4 months later, I became a demonstrator. This beautiful stamp set was one of my first purchases from my workshop and has remained a favourite ever since because the large flower images makes for easy cutting for a layering. Doesn't it look great in Concord Crush? Check out the gorgeous Antique Brads too.

project recipe
stamps: Petal Pizzazz (WM 115850), Heard from the Heart (WM 119167, CM 120006)
ink: Classic Stampin' Pad - Concord Crush (119785), Pumpkin Pie (105216), Pear Pizzazz (119784), Old Olive (102277)

card stock: Concord Crush (121691), Perfect Plum (108615), Whisper White (106549)
dsp: In Colour DSP Patterns Stack (117158)
fab tools: Heat Tool (106586), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Paper Snips (103578)

fab factor: Antique Brads (117273),  5/8" Organza Ribbon (114319)
non SU: candle, glitter glue

 cardessence tips

• I highly recommend using the Paper Snips to cut out stamped images because the blades are so sharp and thin that you can cut right up to the blade's end without getting the angular "nick" on the card stock compared to just normal scissors;
• remember to leave a fine border around your cut outs to preserve the clear and even stamped images;
• I used Old Olive to stamp the greens on the candle as I felt that Pear Pizzazz was too light;

Happy stamping