Lillybet's Papers

The new sketch challenge at Just Add Ink is a simple design that has so many possibilities. I love the typewriter image from Tap Tap Tap and I have combined it with some of my retired DSP. .... Problem is that that is quite a big pile which I need to use up to make room for the new designs coming soon which I'm sure I will want to/ have to have!!!!  (this card doesn't use too much so I may have to make LOTS of cards!) Thanks for looking, Liz 

Well the excitement is building as we approach the launch of the new catalogue on June 2. As demonstrators we are able to purchase a small selection of what will be available in the month before so we can give you a sneak peak of what's in store. You may have come from Emma's blog. Emma is a new member of the team and it's great to have her on board. It's easy to continue around the loop to see what the design team have all been inspired to play with from their new toys - new colours, new stamps, new punches, new paper, new products. I have to confess I wasn't sure where to start, but thought I would show you a great new product- Envelope Paper ! Ir's text-weight paper made especially for making envelopes. It comes in 12 x 12" sheets in a  pack of 20 for $10.50 and while it comes in two colour options I bought the new In Colour pack rather than the neutrals. It is not as heavy as the regular DSP and therefore folds more easily with less likelihood of tea

The Crazy for Challenges topic this week is Something Green for May- the month of the Emerald birthstone. The new In colours for Stamping Up have two gorgeous but very different greens so here is a cute birthday card using Cucumber Crush. - a bold and vibrant Green. The card design is from Dawn Olschefski's   Box Stand Card and is easier to make than it looks though it does take a little time cutting out all those strips.  But it is a great way to showcase some of the great DSP available in the new Cherry on Top paper pack. Stampsets include -  Sprinkles of Life, Gorgeous Grunge,Amazing Birthday Ink- Cucumber Crush, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight Thank for looking, Liz Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Hello and welcome to the CTC blog hop. This week we are drawing inspiration from the Father's Day section of the occasions catalogue. Masculine cards are always a bit of a challenge, and this task was certainlytricky. The Guy Greetings stamp set has some terrific images and sentiments in it but I wanted to go a little deeper than just the set. The masculine paper stack looks like it holds lots of possibilities too but I don't own it -yet. So I focused on the card I'm not a huge fan of orange but I do love Cherry Cobbler or Real  Red and Early Espresso together, and I love the stitching around the edge. I don't do a lot of sewing these days and this card reminded me why- even with a small distance the bobbin ran out half way through!! I wanted the shoes in the tag to be shiny (like patent spats) but I found the embossing powder wasn't fine enough, and the shoes in Red just looked wrong so in the end I stamped the shoes in Early Espresso, then re sta

Well luckily for me I am actually travelling to South Carolina for my nephew's Graduation from Clemson University. SO making a Graduation Card was not only a necessity but a good reason to make something extra special. You will have arrived here from Allison's amazing blog.  I used the colour inspiration from the Occasions Catalogue and created a double Easel Card (Another first for me) because I wanted the stars to be suspended in the Deco framelits frame. The gold doesn't show too well in the photos but believe me it sparkles!!! Congratulations Connor. This is a picture heavy post - but it's easier than writing the description! Gold Foil, Black Cardstock, Naturals White Cardstock, Confetti Star Border Punch, Medium star punch (retired) Stamp sets: Stylish Star (retired), Pictogram Punches, Chalk Talk, Good Greetings(retired) Gorgeous Grunge and Simply Wonderful (SAB). Gold and Black Embossing Powder I found some instructio

Well if you follow my blog you will know that I am a bit partial to trees! Sheltering tree is one of my favourites and here I have teemed it with Pistachio Pudding and a touch of Island Indigo. The Window  Framelits Collection is sadly retiring in ony a few weeks which is a shame - but I do know there are some other cute framelits which will be in the new catalogue. What I like about the window framelits however, is that it is really easy to add a highlight by using a simple square as a background layer. it can be a subtle hint of colour or a bold statement. In an effort to use up some of my stash of DSP I have made a matching envelope using the Envelope Punch Board. It makes it really easy to have a special matching card and envelope. Don't forget to order your retiring products before they are all sold out. Available only until June 2. order online  (use the Shop now button on the left) or contact me and I can do it for you.  Thanks for looking, Liz

Blushing Bride and Kraft are such a nice combination together. This card uses Sheltering tree heat embossed with Silver over the Image stamped in silver ink, and the beautiful Label Love sentiment with matching punch is also heat embossed.  I am sad that this set is being retired but it is still available until June 2. If you would like to order please use  the Shop Now button at the left of this page. The silver baker's twine works well over the Sahara Sand Lace and Burlap Ribbon. I do love the little hearts hanging from the tree, the diamond glitter paper is coloured with pink Pirouette blendabilities. I love how you can put ink over the glimmer paper to alter it. Thanks for looking, Liz

Saturday June 13 I am holding a fundraising card making event and I would love it if you could support my efforts. I am aiming to raise funds to support the Western Qld Drought Appeal. the drought has been ongoing for several years and the situation is desperate. It is a cause close to my heart as I used to live in the Central West for several years and the effect on not only the livestock property owners but all the communities that support them is devastating. Come along to a card making Crafternoon Tea and make 4 cards in 4 different designs in fabulous Stampin' Up! Products. All materials provided and techniques demonstrated.  There will be a silent auction of fabulous crafting supplies, and handmade cards and other items available for sale. Tickets are essential and can be purchased through  Eventbrite at #creativerelief But if you don't think creating is not for you just come along for afternoon tea and make a donation at the door. Invite your friends. If you would like t

Well this is a very different Post for me - I have been invited to be part of the CASEing the Catty Blog hop. It's such an honour, all the CTC team are so creative, and I'm really excited to be part of this. You will have arrived here from Helen Heil, be sure to stop and see all the blog hop members.  If you get lost  you can find them all here . The next in line is  Tricia .  The Next blog button at the bottom of the page isn't working so you will need to come back to here to progress around the blog links. All the Stampin' Up! catalogues have amazing samples and projects to inspire. This week we are using the sketch from page 22. I do love all those cards and have made some similar with the Sheltering Tree set, but for this I wanted to try something different. It's funny how some challenges give you have oodles of ideas and I can produce something in a snap….. not this time for me, but I persevered and   tried numerous things with this sketch before

Well once I was on a roll with yesterday's Doily Card layout - and because I had the Floral Framelits out I made second card with the same sketch. Baby Bumble bee was heat embossed with Black and then coloured in with Markers. Pink Pirouette Such a great stamp.  Thanks for looking, Liz

Well it's a very busy week here with convention happening and my travel plans away but I have managed to create a card using the great sketch from JAI. After making lots of Mother's Day cards I had bits and pieces lying around and put some of them together. Sometimes a sketch just creates it's own card and this came together in minutes! I pulled out an old favourite - Everything Eleanor ( so glad this so not retiring). It's such a cute little bird but I don't use it often enough. Lost Lagoon and silver foil cardstock,  and specialty silver vellum all seemd to go together easily. The antique brads are staying on the new catalogue too which is good news. Thanks for looking, Liz