Ink Spot Creations

"Art with Heart Team" August Blog Hop - Men in our lives

Welcome to another Art With Heart Team Blog Hop!  Lead by the talented Claire Daly, with over 90 talented demonstrators across Australia, this team is home to many, many very clever people... if you want to be a part of this highly creative and supportive team just email me for more details.

 We have a great team forum and heaps of support from like minded demonstrators.  Our blog hop is a monthly event which happens on the first Saturday of every month.

You may have just come from the wonderfully creative Tina Gillespie's blog, but if you are starting here, don’t worry, you can make the complete journey just by following the links at the end of each post.

There are 9 stops along the way this time and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you! If you leave a comment on each and every blog and then email Nikki Sadler, your name will be put into the hat to win some beautiful blog candy.

There is a deadline of 72 hours to leave your comments and only non SU demos are eligible to win - although we'd love all visitors to leave some comments please. The deadline for leaving comments is the 10th of August (6.00am).

So for our August tour, our theme is "Men in our lives".  With Father's day being just around the corner, it is time to start making something for those special men that we all love so dearly.  At the end of each post there will be a link to take you to the next stop on the tour.

It would be fantastic if you could leave a comment on each blog!

So grab a cuppa, and let's set off on what I know will be an inspirational journey!

With so many things going on these days, I found myself in a situation that has been happening quite often these days, being that I left my project to the last minute (and I mean VERY last minute).  I wanted to stick with something quite simple.  I love nice bright colours and this is a very versatile project.  I was happy with how this turned out and I hope my dad will be also.

 
  


 

 

This design of money holder was one I received at convention.  It blew me away so much that this is what I have been using to present cash gifts to many people.  Thanks Sharon for such a fantastic idea.  There is nothing to this card really.  Measure out your card stock, make a few punch pieces and then put it all together.  I think it's the colours that make it what it is.  It has a very cheerful look to it.  And what makes this a seriously fast project is that it has no stamping WHATSOEVER.  Now I generally don't adopt this rule, but time ran away as it always does lol. 

Oh and the fact that I donated what WAS to be my blog hop project to the "Helping Hudson" Fund-raiser as one of the tutorials.  Speaking of which, have you visited this great site yet.  You must go and check it out.  Not only are there many amazing tutorial bundles to purchase, there are also fantastic challenges.  Please take some time out and go and visit http://helpinghudson.blogspot.com/.

Now for the details of this months project.

CARD STOCK:  Brocade Blue, YoYo Yellow, Whisper White, Silver Metallic

ACCESSORIES:  Large Star Punch, Star Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Slit Punch, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Hodgepodge Brad, Sticky Strip, Snail Adhesive, Crystal effects 

After the letters were added to the front of the project, I applied crystal effects to the surface to give it a lacquered and 3 dimensional appearance.

 

Well, that's all from me.  I hope you have enjoyed this months project.  Thank you for looking.  Now you're off to enjoy the stunning creations of Nikki Sadler who is another Melbourne based demonstrator.

 

See you next time xx

"Art With Heart Team" Christmas in July Blog Hop

Welcome to another Art With Heart Team Blog Hop!  Lead by the talented Claire Daly, with over 90 talented demonstrators across Australia, this team is home to many, many very clever people... if you want to be a part of this highly creative and supportive team just email me for more details.

We have a great team forum and heaps of support from like minded demonstrators.  Our blog hop is a monthly event which happens on the first Saturday of every month.

You may have just come from the wonderfully creative Christine Blain's blog, but if you are starting here, don’t worry, you can make the complete journey just by following the links at the end of each post.

There are 12 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you! If you leave a comment on each and every blog and then email Nikki Sadler, your name will be put into the hat to win some beautiful blog candy.

There is a deadline of 72 hours to leave your comments and only non SU demos are eligible to win - although we'd love all visitors to leave some comments please. The deadline for leaving comments is the 6th of July (6.00am).

So for our July tour, our theme is "Christmas in July".  Time to start thinking about those Christmas cards and other projects again.  At the end of each post there will be a link to take you to the next stop on the tour.

It would be fantastic if you could leave a comment on each blog!

So grab a cuppa, and let's set off on what I know will be an inspirational journey!

I have to admit that I had lost my mojo for the last month, and have struggled to come up with new ideas.  I thought that this time around I would keep things nice and simple.  I was really happy with the way these projects both worked out.  I have always been a fan of shaker cards, so thought I would actually try doing one myself.  I loved the effect that the red and green beads had moving around inside the card.  Another project I thought I would attempt is the simple yet very traditional Christmas cracker.  A Christmas is definitely not a Christmas in our family if we don't have a few of these to share with loved ones.

 

I really enjoyed making these projects as Christmas is my favourite holiday to spend with my family.  Giving to loved ones makes me so very happy, and I enjoyed making these to share with my friends.

 

There really isn't that much to making this Christmas cracker.  I had a template which I printed out onto card stock and then I carefully cut it out.  I then randomly stamped the small snowflake from Snow Swirled over the card stock.  Add a couple of bows to the ends, and then you are finished.  Before tightening the bows at both ends, make sure you fill each cracker up with some lollies.

INKS:  Whisper White Craft

CARD STOCK:  Kraft

STAMP SETS:  Snow Swirled

ACCESSORIES:  1/4" Real Read Grosgrain Ribbon, Sticky Strip, Paper Snips

This card was so much fun to make.  Glitter and Christmas just seem to go very well together.

For the medallion, i used a mixture of white embossing powder and Dazzling diamonds glitter.  I just mixed the two together until I was happy with the amount of glitter in the mix.  After using versamark to stamp the image, I spread over the embossing/glitter mixture and used the heat gun.  The result is rather stunning, and looks so much more effective in real life.

To make the shaker part of the card, I used 3D foam strip to lift up the card stock.  Acetate sheet was used as a window.

INKS:  Riding Hood Red, Versamark

CARD STOCK:  Old Olive, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

STAMP SETS:  Medallion, Occasional Greetings

ACCESSORIES:  Acetate Sheet, 3D Foam Tape, White Embossing Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Heat Gun, Fine Supernova Glitter (Olive), Red and Green Seed Beads, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Snail Adhesive 

Well, that's all from me.  I hope you have enjoyed my projects.  Thank you for looking.  Now you're off to enjoy the stunning creations of Nikki Sadler who is another Melbourne based demonstrator.

 

See you next time xx

"Art with Heart Team" April Blog Hop

Welcome to another Art With Heart Team Blog Hop!  Lead by the talented Claire Daly with over 90 talented demonstrators across Australia, this team is home to many, many very clever people... if you want to be a part of this highly creative and supportive team just email me for more details.

We have a great team forum, Business Building Club and heaps of support from like minded demonstrators.  Our blog hop is a monthly event which happens on the last day of every month.

You may have just come from Di Dunk's blog, but if you are starting here, don’t worry, you can make the complete journey just by following the links at the end of each post.

There are 14 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you! If you leave a comment on each and every blog and then email Nikki Sadler, your name will be put into the hat to win some beautiful blog candy.

There is a deadline of 72 hours to leave your comments and only non SU demos are eligible to win - although we'd love all visitors to leave some comments please. The deadline for leaving comments is the 3rd of April (6.00am).

So for our April tour we decided to use products from our next AMAZING Autumn/Winter mini catalogue, due to be released on the 1st of April.  At the end of each post there will be a link to take you to the next stop on the tour.

It would be fantastic if you could leave a comment on each blog!

So grab a cuppa, and let's set off on what I know will be an inspirational journey!

There was no question as to what stamp set I would be using for this hop.  It was my daughter's 5th Birthday a week ago, and I used the new Pony Party set to make her very pink invitations and birthday card.  Charlotte is very fond of my little ponies, and this set suits her in every way.  What little girl doesn't like ponies.  I hope you enjoy my pony invitation with matching birthday card.

I love the look that the crystal effects had on the ponies mane.  It just gave it that final touch.

I chose these colours for the mane and tail as it was a very close match to Charlotte's favourite My Little Pony. 

INKS:  Pixie Pink, Staz-On Black

MARKERS:  Pixie Pink, YoYo Yellow, Apricot Appeal, Blush Blossom

CARD STOCK:  Pixie Pink, Whisper White

STAMP SETS:  Pony Party, Introducing

ACCESSORIES:  White Gel Pen, Snail Adhesive, Sponge Daubers, Crystal effects

Now onto the card.

This was my first attempt at the Circle Scissors.  I am proud to say I got it right the first time (each and every time after that is a different story though lol).  I love how I was able to transfer this pony into a beautiful unicorn with dazzling wings.

INKS:  Pink Passion, Staz-On Black

MARKERS:  Pixie Pink, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Lavender Lace

CARD STOCK:  Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

STAMP SETS:  Pony Party, Sincere Salutations

ACCESSORIES:  Circle Scissors, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Snail Adhesive

Well, that's all from me.  Thank you for looking.  Now you're off to enjoy the stunning creations of my beautiful friend and fellow stamper Christine Blain who is another Melbourne based demonstrator.

See you next time xx

"Art with Heart Team" March Blog Hop

Welcome to another Art With Heart Team Blog Hop!  Lead by the talented Claire Daly with over 80 talented demonstrators across Australia, this team is home to many, many very clever people... if you want to be a part of this highly creative and supportive team just email me for more details.

We have a great team forum, Business Building Club and heaps of support from like minded demonstrators.  Our blog hop is a monthly event which happens on the last day of every month.

You may have just come from Ros Davidson's blog, but if you are starting here, don’t worry, you can make the complete journey just by following the links at the end of each post.

There are 14 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you! If you leave a comment on each and every blog and then email Nikki Sadler, your name will be put into the hat to win some beautiful blog candy.

There is a deadline of 72 hours to leave your comments and only non SU demos are eligible to win - although we'd love all visitors to leave some comments please. The deadline for leaving comments is the 3rd of March (6.00am).

So for our March tour we decided upon the theme Easter.  Mmmmm Chocolate.  At the end of each post there will be a link to take you to the next stop on the tour.

It would be fantastic if you could leave a comment on each blog!

So grab a cuppa, and let's set off on what I know will be an inspirational journey!

After I put my hand up for this hop I realised that I did not own even one Easter stamp.  Not one bunny nor one egg.  Not even a fluffy yellow chicken.  Then the panic set it.  But....after looking at the big picture and nutting it out a little, I finally figured out what I was going to do.  And here is the result.  I hope you enjoy my little Easter box with matching note card.

Even though I didn't have the stamps, I was able to portray Easter by using punch art.  There's just something really cute about a bunny's bum.

 

And here is the note card.

Here is a close up of the flowers that I stamped over my project.  To achieve this effect, I stamped the image and then went over the stamen of the flowers with my white gel pen.

And what is Easter without a little chocolate all covered in brightly coloured foil.

 

INKS:  Brocade Blue, Chocolate Chip

CARD STOCK:  Bashful Blue, Kraft, Whisper White

STAMP SETS:  Fifth Avenue Floral

ACCESSORIES:  ¹/₂" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1¹/₄" Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, White Gel Pen, Clear Acetate Sheet, Snail Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers

Well, that's all from me.  Thank you for looking.  Now you're off to enjoy the stunning creations of the lovely Sue Madex who is another Melbourne based demonstrator.

See you next time xx

February Stamp-a-Stack Creations - Children's Birthday Cards

As most of you know, I hold classes twice a month at my house.  One of those classes is a Stamp-a-Stack based around a particular theme, and the other is a Technique class.  Our February stamp-a-stack class went really well, and was based around the theme 'Children's Birthday Cards'.  We were also able to finish a Valentine's day project as well. 

My regulars had a sook about the fine cutting on one of the cards, but after a stern talking to (I lovingly told them to suck it up lol).  A lot of fun was had by all.

So after all of the cutting, the stamping, the colouring and the sticking, everyone went home with a small stack of Birthday cards. 

Here are the cards that everyone made.  I hope you like them.

I seem to do this design for a lot of children's cards.  It is very simple, just stamp and colour.  I guess the kids love this as it is so bright and colourful.  And it has balloons.  One day I'll figure out why kids love balloons so much.  I always keep a packet of balloons in the cupboard so they can play with.

• INKS:  Staz-On Black
• MARKERS:  Taken with Teal, Ballet Blue
• CARD STOCK:  Taken with Teal, Whisper White
• STAMP SETS:  For a Friend, Crazy for Cupcakes
• ACCESSORIES:  Bold Brights Water Colour Crayons, Blender Pens

This next design was inspired by a fellow demonstrator Kathryn Lowe.  I think these little lambs are just adorable.

• INKS:  Kraft White
• CARD STOCK:  So Saffron, Brocade Blue, Whisper White, Basic Black
• STAMP SETS:  Sincere Salutations
• ACCESSORIES:  So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimentionals, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, White Gel Pen

Now those of you who know me, know that I am not really into scrapbooking, not because I don't like it, I simply just haven't given it a go.  In Stampin' Up's! Main Catalogue is a beautiful little scrapbook layout which uses the Wild About You stamp set.  I decided to take that, and transform it into a card.  I chose really bright colours, and I am very happy with the way it turned out (this was the one everyone whined when it came to cutting).  I hope you like it.

• INKS:  Kraft White
• CARD STOCK:  Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Pink Passion, Whisper White
• STAMP SETS:  Sincere Salutations, Wild about You
  
• ACCESSORIES:  Stampin' Dimentionals, 1¹/₄" Circle Punch, White Gel Pen

Now we couldn't have a February class without making a Valentine's Day card.  I came up with something very simple and to the point and I used the standard "love" colours.

And here is a close up of the Love sentiment

• INKS:  Staz-On Black, Pink Passion
• CARD STOCK:  Pink Passion, Whisper White
• STAMP SETS:  For a Friend, Sprinkles
• ACCESSORIES:  Stampin' Dimentionals, Full Heart Punch, White Gel Pen, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Sponge Daubers, Bold Brights Water Colour Crayons, Blender Pens

Thank you so much for looking and I will see you again soon.  Remember that I hold regular classes and if you are interested, please see my class schedule and book yourself in for some crafting.

Kids Craft Class

I had my first class of the year last week.  It was a kid's craft class full of fun and giggling teenagers.  Each child had the opportunity to make 3 cards to take away with them.  I based this class around the theme "Birthday cards".  I think everyone was looking forward to giving their cards to someone special.  They all did such a fantastic job (even whilst gossiping about boys).  The following are the cards I designed for the class.

I have come to adore this stamp set, and it really went down well with the kid's.  Skulls just seem to be the in thing at the moment.

• INKS:  Staz-On, Pink Passion
• CARD STOCK:  Pink Passion, Kraft, Whisper White
• STAMP SETS:  Just Jawing, Sincere Salutations
• ACCESSORIES:  Sponge Daubers, 2-way Glue Pen, Fine Supernova Glitter in Pink

The next couple of cards were inspired by my upline and friend Jodie Dart.

 

• INKS:  Staz-On
• CARD STOCK:  Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
• STAMP SETS:  Pun Fun
• ACCESSORIES:  Eyelet Border Punch, Star Punch, 2-way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Earth Elements Water Colour Crayons, Blender Pens

• INKS:  Staz-On, Brocade Blue, Whisper White
  
• CARD STOCK:  Taken with Teal, Brocade Blue, Whisper White
• STAMP SETS:  Pun Fun, For Everything
  
• ACCESSORIES:  Word Window Punch, 2-way Glue Pen, Fine Supernova Glitter in Pink, Blender Pens, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Fun was had by all, including myself.  Between the gossip, the phone texting, the giggles and general mucking around, these guys really impressed me with their card making skills.  Well done girls xx

A Little Taste of What's to Come

The following cards are ones I made up for yet more team swaps.....yes I know....I don't have much of a life huh.  But I can never say no to receiving the beautiful cards made by the wonderful Art with Heart team.  The theme for our first swap is from the fantastic Summer Mini catalogue.  This was just to showcase the beautiful stamp sets on offer.

• INKS:  Riding Hood Red, Only Orange, Pink Passion, Brilliant Blue, Glorious Green, Orchid Opulence, Summer Sun, Tempting Turquoise, Staz-On, Versmark
  
• CARD STOCK:  Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
• STAMP SET:  Something Sweet
• ACCESSORIES:  Sponge Daubers, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Clear Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Gold Brad
  

The theme for this next swap was using a stamp set which will be available in the Sale-A-Bration period.  This promotion runs from the 25th of January until the 31st of March, 2010.  Email me now to request a hard copy of this brochure.  I can't tell you much about this card, but here is a little sneak peek of what is to come.

 

• INKS: Barely Banana, Pale Plum, Sage Shadow
• CARD STOCK:  Barely Banana, Pale Plum, Kraft, Whisper White
• ACCESSORIES:  Sponge Daubers, Boho Blossoms Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for looking xx