Little Leaves - Convention reject!

This turned into a reject for my Convention swaps...too much cutting for 80 swaps, much as I love the Little Leaves die I really didn't have time to cut out and stick down so many!

This card was created by stamping the Postcard image in Early Espresso onto Whisper White card, followed by the Off the Grid image in the same colour. I then added some more background detail with Gorgeous Grunge in So Saffron (I may have withdrawal symptoms when I finally stop using this set ;-)). The card was finished by layering up some punched shapes, with the Flower Shop pansy image placed on top. The flower was stamped in So Saffron and then I used an Early Espresso marker to colour the centre before stamping the image.

Nearly Monday again already!
Hope you have a great week whatever you're doing.
Thanks for taking time to visit.
Nikki
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Summertime - Clearance Rack DSP

I usually hate photo's of myself, but this one always makes me smile. Ten minutes before this was taken I'd just got off a boat that was making a trip round Malta, and was feeling very queasy, so what then possessed me to get on another boat is a little bit of a mystery, but I was glad I did...this was a powerboat thrill ride and was extremely exhilarating, even if I couldn't actually see anything for the amount of salt water spray in my face ;-) 

 

I've used the Sycamore Street DSP on this layout, the colours of these papers go so well with summer and beach photos.....they are currently available in the Clearance Rack but only while stocks last, so if you fancy a pack of this paper for yourself at a very reduced rate then pop over to my online shop and grab yourself a great bargain.

 

Thanks for looking.

Nikki

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Seeing Stars

Now for something a little less 'feminine'. This card was actually created totally by happy accident from the stamping off whilst putting my convention swaps together. The pattern on the scrap paper I was using looked very similar and it triggered the thought to create this. I know, now that I've looked, that there are card backgrounds quite similar to this on Pinterest, so although it's not a uniquely original idea, it's original to me :-)

With the addition of a little ribbon and a sentiment, this is a very quick and easy card done in just a few minutes.

Thanks for stopping by.
Nikki
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Flower Shop

So today I have yet some more of the flowers that I'm just loving at the moment. Here I've stamped the flower image onto Very Vanilla card using Elegant Eggplant, and punched out an additional vellum flower using the Pansy Punch, which I've then layered over the stamped image. This gives it a much more subtle effect and adds a little more dimension. The leaves are from the bird punch...they are a nice size for these flowers.

The background has received a subtle splattering using Gorgeous Grunge (love, love, love this set) and with a bit of layering of all the elements, job done. I love how this card turned out.

Thanks for looking.
Nikki
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Soho Subway DSP 12 x 12 Scrapbooking

I had a lovely boat trip up the Thames during Summer 2010, and finally got round to scrapbooking it a few weeks ago!! I've  used the Soho Subway Designer Series Paper, Papillon Potpourri Stamp set, Hearts a Flutter stamp set with matching framelits and the Little Leaves die (my absolute all time favourite leaf die.... so far!).

This was as we were going through one of the lock gates - it took me back to an early childhood memory of me and my brother being taken out by our dad, and one particular trip where I though my brother was going to get left behind at the side of the lock, as he gradually disappeared from my view as the boat went down as the water level lowered. I remember freaking out about losing him! - I'll add this memory as hidden journaling on this page as unfortunately I have no pictures of us back then.

Here's a closer look at some of the detail.

Thanks for stopping by take a look.
Enjoy the weekend.
Nikki
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Christmas - Ornament Keepsakes

December seems to come round more quickly as each year passes. It seems funny to remember when I was at school and we had the 6 week Summer break how long that 6 weeks seemed back then. Now a year seems to fly by in the blink of an eye.

All my friends know I really don't do Christmas in any way, shape or form. Consequently I struggle to make Christmas cards, but I've had to get over that and do Christmas card make and takes for some of my lovely ladies at recent parties.




Here are a couple using the fab Ornament Keepsakes set, which is only available until the end of January, so if you're thinking of getting this set don't leave it too long ;-)
The colours I've used are Pistachio Pudding, Calypso Coral, Elegant Eggplant and Very Vanilla.

Bracing myself for the cold snap at the end of the week.
Stay warm
Nikki
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Convention Swaps

Wow, what a busy couple of months it's been. You'd think I'd dropped of the face of the earth if my blog posts are anything to go by, but no, I'm still here and have been busy doing parties... and going to a party recently too, namely the fantastic Stampin' Up! European Convention, which took place in Manchester last weekend.

As usual when demonstrators get together we like to swap ideas. Here are my swaps - I got some brilliant ideas back and will certainly be using lots of the ideas for upcoming parties and classes, so a big thank you to everyone who swapped with me.




There was so much talent on display, both on stage and off, with lots of beautiful projects for us to take inspiration from. The demonstrators in the Stampin' Up! community are a very talented bunch and the staff who work for Stampin' Up! truly are a wonderful group of people who make absolutely everyone feel welcome and valued, whether you're amongst the top achievers or are enjoying demo'ing Stampin' Up! as a hobby.

I went with my Stamping Starlet team member Colette and it was lovely to spend a few days sharing in the Convention experience together.

Thanks for taking time to visit.
Nikki
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