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Birthdays Cards Lawn Fawn Paper Smooches Stamping

Another from the vault

written by Kylie

Hi Everyone,

I just spent AGES colouring in a very cute House Mouse image (third attempt!). I really don’t love what I have done. I nailed the mice (which used to be something I struggled with) but the background just didn’t work. Instead of soldiering on and finishing the card, I have put it aside for another day. The idea is there, I just know it, but it just hasn’t come to the forefront as yet. So, today, I am digging into the vault for something to share and have drawn out a favourite card using Lawn Fawn stamps. I went through a phase where I made a lot of cards similar to this one. They were so fun to make. I thoroughly enjoy colouring the little critters and setting the scenes. It is one of my favourite things to do.

So here’s the card…

Happy Birthday
Materials used: Bon Voyage, Critters in the ‘Burbs, Critters in the Forest, Happy Haunting, Home Sweet Home (Lawn Fawn) Sentiment Sampler (Paper Smooches); Distress Inks, Distress Markers, Cardstock – American Crafts, Knight, Designer Paper – Unknown; Glossy Accents (Ranger) and Pearls (doodlebug design).

I’m off to try again…or make a cuppa…think the cuppa might win! lol Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Happy Stamping!

3 March, 2014 6 comments

Cards Lawn Fawn Paper Smooches Stamping

Just a Note

written by Kylie

Hi Everyone,

Wow! It’s hard to believe it has been a week since I last posted anything and I haven’t created anything in this time either. To inspire myself I was flicking through some older cards and came across this one. There’s nothing particularly special about it but I remember having lots of fun creating it. I had just purchased a couple of stamp sets (from Lawn Fawn) and I was trying out colouring with Copic markers for the first time. (USA and Canada friends: There’s a competition on their website to win a marker.) I also thought it was pretty cool that you could use the tree top as bushes for the scene. This is one of the cards which inspired me to start making scenes.

Just a Note:
Materials used: Stamps – Bon Voyage, Critters in the ‘Burbs, Critters in the Forest, Making Frosty Friends (Lawn Fawn); Sentiment Sampler (Paper Smooches); Distress Inks; Copic Markers and Glossy Accents (Ranger).

Thanks for visiting! Hope you are all enjoying a wonderful day!

Happy Stamping!

26 August, 2013 2 comments

Cards Lawn Fawn Paper Smooches Stamping

One from the vault

written by Kylie

Hi everyone,

I have LOTS of cards in my stash (or vault as I tend to refer to it here)! It’s funny; we talk about using our stash in the context of our supplies, but in my case I also have a pretty big card stash too. This is actually part of the reason I began writing this blog. Sometimes I make a card and think to myself that I really like it and I don’t want to give it away as I want to use it for inspiration. Or I just feel like playing and make cards with no real purpose in mind…straight into the stash it goes. By starting the blog I thought I could keep a visual diary of what I am making so that I can start to use more of my card stash.

So today’s piece comes from this card stash and is another variation on the scenes I like to make. Can’t begin to tell you how many cards similar-ish to this are in my stash. They are just so much fun for me to make. This card features the adorable Lawn Fawn critters. I also tried my hand at faux stitching. It’s not something I tend to do but I have seen it used very effectively by other cardmakers so decided it might fit here. The best white gel pen I have found is the uni-ball Signo broad. It’s a great pen for making the little dash lines, or for colouring over little mistakes.

Hey There
Materials used: Stamps – Bon Voyage, Critters Down Under, Critters in the ‘Burbs, Critters in the Forest (Lawn Fawn); Sentiment Sampler (Paper Smooches); Cardstock – Knight; Distress Inks, Distress Markers, uni-ball Signo Broad white gel pen; Mini Pearls – Spring Assortment (doodlebug design); and Glossy Accents (Ranger).

Thanks for visiting today! Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping!

20 June, 2013 4 comments

Cards Lawn Fawn Paper Smooches Stamping

You’re a Good Egg!

written by Kylie

Hi everyone,

Sometimes inspiration strikes in a most unlikely way…I had just finished this scene card (yes, another one!) and I thought to myself that the clouds and sun look like an egg.

Happy Birthday
Materials used: Stamps – Bon Voyage, Critters in the ‘Burbs, Critters in the Forest, Happy Haunting, Home Sweet Home (Lawn Fawn) and Sentiment Sampler (Paper Smooches); Cardstock – American Crafts, Knight; Designer Paper – Karen Foster Design; Distress Ink, Distress Markers, Hero Arts Shadow Ink – Bubblegum; Stickles – Star Dust (Ranger) and Glossy Accents (Ranger).

This led to ‘hmm…that could be an idea for a silly card” which led to this:

Have an Eggscellent Day!
Materials used: Stamps – Bon Voyage, Happy Haunting (Lawn Fawn); Designer Paper – Pink Lemonade Petite Paper Pack (Lawn Fawn); Mini Pearls – Spring Assortment (doodlebug design); Cardstock – American Crafts, Knight.

And this:

You’re a Good Egg!
Materials used: Stamps – Bon Voyage, Happy Haunting (Lawn Fawn); Designer Paper – Pink Lemonade Petite Paper Pack (Lawn Fawn); Mini Pearls – Spring Assortment (doodlebug design); Cardstock – American Crafts, Knight.

The cards are regular A2 size but I think they would be super cute as a little gift card. Oh, and now that I am taking a closer look at them, don’t you think you could easily turn the eggs into flowers? So fun!

Happy Stamping!

15 May, 2013 0 comment

Birthdays Cards Lawn Fawn Paper Smooches Stamping

Lawn Fawn Birthday Card

written by Kylie

As I may have mentioned a few times before, I LOVE the Lawn Fawn stamps. I love creating scenes with their stamps as they all mix and match so well. Today’s card is another example of the type of cards I really enjoy making. This was made for a friend who had his birthday on Monday.

Happy Birthday
Materials used: Stamps – Bon Voyage, Critters Down Under, Critters in the ‘Burbs, Critters in the Forest, Critters on the Savanna (Lawn Fawn), Sentiment Sampler (Paper Smooches); Cardstock – American Crafts, Knights; Distress Inks; Distress Markers; Glossy Accents (Ranger); Mini Pearls – Spring Assortment (doodlebug design) and Embossing Folder – Peacock Pleasure (Couture Creations).

On a different note, I won’t be entering the new Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge this week as I do not have a single suitable stamp. I did try to find a local supplier but the only one who carries their range is located in Queensland and doesn’t have any of the nautical themed sets. Such a shame. Guess I will have to wait until the next week and hope I can play along then.

Happy Stamping!

8 May, 2013 0 comment

Birthdays Cards Lawn Fawn Paper Smooches Stamping

Happy Birthday, Angie!

written by Kylie

Tomorrow is my sweet friend Angie’s birthday. Angie and I became friends through our mutual interest in stamping a lot of years ago now. We used to scrapbook together regularly until she moved to another state. Thanks to the internet we still chat every day. I always remember Angie’s birthday. I always make her a card. I NEVER remember to post it until the actual day. I was determined that this year would be different. I made her card about four weeks ago. I emailed myself a reminder to post her card to her over the weekend (it takes about three days to reach her) and here we are, the night before, and her card is still sitting on my bench waiting to be posted. I am so sorry, Angie! I thought I might share it here to surprise her in case she stopped by. Happy Birthday, Angie!

Happy Birthday, Angie!
Materials used: Bon Voyage, Critters in the ‘Burbs, Critters in the Forest, Critters on the Savanna, Happy Haunting, Home Sweet Home (Lawn Fawn) Sentiment Sampler (Paper Smooches); Distress Inks, Distress Markers, Cardstock – American Crafts, Knight, Designer Paper – KaiserCraft; Glossy Accents (Ranger) and Stickles – Star Dust (Ranger).

Happy Stamping!

7 May, 2013 0 comment