Stampin' Up! Share What You Love Memories & More Album

I treated myself to the pre-order "Gotta Have It All Bundle" (149812) which is now open to customers to order.  The suite has EVERYTHING I LOVE in there, so I could not resist.

I wanted to cover the front of my Memories & More album (code 144203).

The papers are to die for .....the photo's you see do not do this paper justice, you really do have to see them in real life to appreciate the pearl design and the feel of the paper is just top quality.

I had trouble choosing one of the papers for the front cover of my Memories & More photo album as I love them all.... so I looked for inspiration from the Share What You Love Embellishment Kit Designer box included in the suite which has Stampin' Up! Statement of the Heart on the lid which is beautiful.  The paper matches closely to the box and I thought it would look lovely as gift set.

I also had enough of the 12"x12" paper left over to make a little pocket on the inside and two book marks using some of the embellishments from the little kit.

The measurement are listed below.

Cut your chosen paper to 8"
On three sides score to 1 1/2" and cut the corners away to an angle
Glue to the front of the album lining up with the black material on front of the album and wrap ends to the inside of the cover and glue down with a good quality glue like Tombo.

If you want to use a ribbon how I did, then wrap around the front cover and glue on the inside as this is going to be covered by card.   I lined mine up with the black material to make it look neat at the front. Press it all down firmly so the glue will hold.

I used the matching cardstock  in the suite which is Rich Razzelberry for the inside of the cover .
I measured this to 6 1/2"x 8 1/4" and glue on to the inside of the cover which covers the folds and the ribbon join and tidy's it all up.

Optional:  With the remaining DSP  I measured 6" width 3 1/4" length and scored 1/4" on three sides.  Fold back where it is scored and glue on the inside to make a pocket. I then had the last of the paper which I cut to approx. 5" width and rounded the edges attaching a couple of the embellishments from the kit to decorate.

I hope you can follow my instructions, but if not I will be covering another of my albums so if you would like to see my YouTube video replicating the above instructions please subscribe to my channel so you can follow the instructions step by step.

Everything I used is the suite.  If you are in Australia and you would like to order this special pre-release to the 1st June 2018 catalogue then you can press my shop button, copy and paste the code:  149812 and you will have it all too!!!! If you would like to have a copy of the new catalogue, please send me a message.

Hope this project has inspired you.

Happy crafting!!

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Reflection

#the100dayproject

I am not sure if the photo is picking up the background of puddles in white embossing as it is subtle, but the background needed simplicity so not to take focus away from the beautiful little dragon flies.

I embossed the little dragon flies in silver and then with an aqua pen I added a little dab of Berry Burst to colour the wings.  The middle dragon fly was stamped with versamark onto window sheet and then pressed onto the square of the shimmery paper so it was facing the opposite way.

This beautiful stamp set will be available very soon in the new 2018-2019 Catalogue, hope this design inspires you.

The products I used are listed below:

Shimmery White: 121717 for the front base

Cardstock Berry Burst: 144249

Berry Burst Ink: 144083

Peaceful Reflection:  146562 (available 1st June 2018)

Layering Squares Framelits Dies 141708 Pink Glimmer Paper (available 1st June 2018) Code TBA Aqua Painters  103954 Versamark Pad 102283 White Stampin' Emboss Powder 101932 Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder 109131 If you live in Australia and you would like a copy of the new 2018-2019Annual Catalogue, please send me a message.  Also if you would like to order any of the products listed above, feel free to press the shop now button. Thank you for stopping by Happy crafting!! Elaine 109131

Stampin' Up! Petal Garden Get Well Card

Day 11 #the100dayproject

This is my last piece of my Petal Garden DSP which I thought would look really pretty and feminine with the new velvet ribbon and paper lace layered doilies.

This is a very easy card to do, all you need is what is listed below:

Cardstock:

Whisper White 106549
Old Olive 106576
Petal Garden DSP144168

Teeny Tiny Sentiment Stampset: 120024

Metallic Edge Ribbon: 144213
Velvet Ribbon layered ontop available in the new 2018-2019 Annual Catalogue available soon
Doilies 141701

Happy crafting
xx

Stampin' Up Life Is A Beautiful Thing!

Welcome to the monthly Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop. This month's theme is "Tools". I simply cannot craft without my BIG SHOT Die -Cutting Machine!  I love it.

It is used practically every day and is the best investment I have ever made in my crafting  hobby as I use it to cut out patchwork material too!...  here is my baby....

Colourful Seasons stamp set and dies: Code: 145348

Big Shot Code:143263

This is my card  I made with it today for my #the100dayproject .....

Using my favourite set and dies and watercolour pencils (LOVE watercolouring)

Cardstock:

Whisper White: 106549

Shimmery White: 121717 for the front base

Glimmer Paper Pink for the die cut flowers: I only had a little of this left and is now retired, but substitute with either:Dazzling Diamond (dab it with Flirty Flamingo ink to make it pink): 135315.... or use Gold: 133719 or Silver: 135314

Ink:

Memento black: 132709

Flirty Flamingo: 141398

Blushing Bride: 131172

So Safron: 126957

Equipment: 

Stitched Shape Framelits: 145372 and used the oval shape
Watercolour pencils: 141709
Aqua Painter: 103954

I hope the projects you've seen here on my blog today have inspired you & brightened your day. You are currently visiting Elaine Johnson from Waterlilypapercraft in Australia. Please see the list below & hop through all of the people on the list to see all our projects. You don't want to miss any!

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Reflection

Day 8 #the100dayproject

This stamp set is called Peaceful Reflection, which I received as a free set at the On Stage event recently in Sydney to launch the new 2018 catalogue.  Same stamp set....two completely different designs.  Loving the versatility. 

Card 1

Cardstock: 

Berry Burst: 144249

Basic Black: 121688

Whisper White: 106549

Ink:

Berry Burst: 144083

Tranquil Tide: 144085

Lemon Line Twist: 144086

Memento Black: 132708

Wink of Stella: Clear: 141897

Stamp Set:

Peaceful Reflection:  146562 (available 1st June 2018)

Vertical Greetings 141876

Card 2

Whisper White: 106549
Wild Wasabi: 111850

Ink:

Memento Black: 132708

Wild Wasabi: 126959

Lemon Lime Twist: 144250

Framelits:

Layering Circles Framelits: 141705

I can't wait for this catalogue to be released so you can get to see all the lovely new products and colours available.

If you would like to go onto my waiting list for a copy of the new catalogue, please send me a message.

Happy Crafting!!

xx

Stampin' Up! Petal Passion

Inspired by one of the cards made at the On Stage event using new beautiful DSP coming in June 2018, I decided to used some of my current favourite DSP called Petal Passion to create this card.

The DSP is Petal Passion DSP from the Occasions Catalogue: 145589

Stampin' Blends to shade the flowers: Rich Razzelberry Light: 144584 and Old Olive Light: 144574

The background square is Rich Razzelberry: 119981

Card for the sentiment is Pear Pizzazz: 131290

I used the sentiment from Colourful Seasons: 143726 stamped in Fresh Fig: 144082 

Embellishment: Touches of Nature Elements: 144215

Linen Thread: 104199

Rhinestone Basic Jewels:144220

I hope this project inspires you to use up your DSP or if you would like to purchase any current beautiful papers from me, just check them out by pressing the shop now button...

Happy Crafting!!

Stampin' Up! Graceful Glass Designer Vellum Tealights

Day 6 #the100dayproject

This beautiful Graceful Glass Designer Vellum will be available in the new up and coming catalogue and available to order 1st June 2018.

When I saw this vellum it instantly reminded me of the stained glass windows in the old church where my husband and I were married in Daresbury, Cheshire UK many moons ago.  This church is quite famous as it was the church Lewis Carroll was baptised in and the actual baptism font used is still in the grounds.  Lewis Carroll lived in Daresbury and wrote the story of Alice in Wonderland whilst he lived there (a bit of history for you).

The vellum comes in 6"x6"  (15.2cm x 15.2cm): 146344.  I cut it in half to make two tea light covers for the battery operated tea lights.

I coloured the velum using the blender pen colour Rich Razzleberry Dark 144578 and Daffodil Delight Dark 144585.  After I coloured it I then arched it and attached the edges with clear double sided tape to make a small cylinder.  It sits perfectly over a standard size battery operated tea light.

If you live in Australia and you would like to order this vellum when the new catalogue goes live 1st June 2018, please send me a message and I will put your name on the waiting list ...... How exciting!!!

I think they look really cute!

Happy crafting.