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Video : Easy Zig Background with Altenew Bamboo Roses!

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Today I have a card to share for the Altenew blog.  I just had to find out what the fuss was with these Zig Clean color Real Brush pens…   so I caved and bought some and you get to see me try them out.

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

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You can find more info and lots more inspiration over at the Altenew blog here.  I have also linked the products I used below or head here to shop at Altenew. Have you checked out the new release yet?  Hope you have the bestest day ever!

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Other Supplies:  Cardstock –  A4 Eraldo di Paolo Watercolour Field Pad 225gm / American Crafts – Taffy.  Zig Clean Color Pens – Light Pink / Pink / Carmine Red / Red / May Green.

Video : Quick & Easy Collection Kit Card!

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Today’s card for Scrapbook Boutique is very ‘Quick & Easy’, and what better way to do that than to use a collection kit.  Cocoa Vanilla Studio always has the most beautiful kits and ‘Look Mum?  No stamping!’  I have a video showing you how this card came together.

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

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Lostinpaper - Cocoa Vanilla Studio - Love Always - Die cut Ephemera - Sparkles Enamel Dots (video)

I’ve linked all the products I’ve used below or head on over to Scrapbook Boutique for more shopping fun.  Hugs

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Other Supplies:

 

Video : It’s all about the CASE – Aileen!

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Today’s CASE is from a most wonderful lady, Aileen from Colour and Sparkle, who loves to colour and she always has such happy and cheery cards!  Here is the link to the CARD that I chose to CASE today.

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I rarely use vellum and have been making an effort to bring it back into my repertoire.  Thank so much for the inspiration Aileen.

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

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Lostinpaper - Penny Black - Flower Cascade - Happy Snippets (video) (1)

I’ll be back real soon!

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Other Supplies:  Tombow Dual Brush Pens – 098 / 133 / 228 / 755 / 761 / 856 / 873 / 885 / 933 / 993.

Altenew – July 2016 Release, Bloghop & Giveaway (Video)!

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I’m so excited to be taking part in Altenew’s 2016 July release and blog hop, and if you arrived here from Laura Bassen’s blog then you are exactly where you need to be.  Today we will be releasing 16 stamp sets, some new papers and washi tape!   I had so much fun with these new stamp sets, I can’t wait to play some more.

Here is my first card for today (the video link is below),

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Time for a CAS tone on tone background using those fabulous gray inks and the pale gray cardstock from Altenew. Then it was time for a bright stamp layered Tulip from this gorgeous new set and the sentiment was taken from Birch Land.

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I decided to film as I created this card to show just how it came together.

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

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And now, my second and brightest card for this release.  I decided to use the Celebrations stamp set to create a fun wedding card.  It was time to do some paper piecing and I decided to use one of my all time fave colour combos – bright orange and hot pink, now who wouldn’t love this?

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Lostinpaper - Altenew - Celebrations copy

And for my final card I used the Happy Mail set to create this clean and simple design.  Just a little bit of sneaky masking, colour added with Prismacolor Pencils and my panel sitting up on a piece of (hoarded) Cherry Wood specialty paper, this card came together very quickly.

Lostinpaper - Altenew - Happy Mail - Detail copy

Lostinpaper - Altenew - Happy Mail copy

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Now, to the good stuff and onto the Prizes and there are
two ways to win!

Prizes:

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away $50 gift certificate to three lucky winners.  Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog  for your chance to win!  You have until Friday August 5th, 11:59pm EST to leave your comments.

Also I will randomly choose a winner from the comments left on this post (only one per person) to win a $30 gift certificate to the Altenew online store,  you have until midnight Thursday August 4th (AEST) and I will announce the winners here on this blog post Friday August 5th.

>>>>>>> Therese <<<<<<<

From here you are off to PATRICIA’s wonderful blog.  Thanks so much for visiting and I hope you are having a blast on this hop!

Edited to add GIVEAWAY WINNER,

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Congratulations Sandra L., Please email Altenew at winner@altenew.com to claim your prize with a subject line :July 2016 Release winner from Therese’s Blog

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With Deepest Sympathy – Other Supplies:  Stamps – Altenew – Tulip.  Prismacolor Pencils – Violet Blue / Olive Green.

Congratulations – Other Supplies:  Stamps – Altenew – Celebrations. Tulle.  AC’s Cardstock – Bubblegum / Melon / Lollipop / Lipgloss.

Big Hugs – Other Supplies:  Stamps – Altenew – Happy Mail.  Prismacolor Pencils – Limepeel / Moss Green / Orange / Spanish Orange / Goldenrod / Canary Yellow / Burnt Ochre / Chocolate.
 

Video : It’s all about the CASE – Angela!

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Today ‘It’s all About the CASE’ and I am so excited to be CASE’ing my friend Angela from It’s all about me! & a little about them.  My card was inspired by her gorgeous design HERE, she has such a fun graphic style and a great use of colour!

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Angela’s Card

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

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Lostinpaper - Memory Box / Penny Black / It's all about the CASE (video)
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Lostinpaper - Memory Box / Penny Black / It's all about the CASE (video)
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Thanks so much for your visit, I’ll be back real soon!

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Other Supplies:  Tombow Dual Brush Pens – 933 / 743 / 755

Time Out Challenge – Guest Designer

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Today I have the absolute pleasure of being asked guest at the Time Out Challenge.  This is a fab and fun challenge where my card is CASed by the design team and whoever else wants to join in, it’s totally your interpretation, isn’t that wonderful.  I can’t wait to see how my card inspires!

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Congratulations – Detail
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I’m so glad you could visit today and now it’s time to head over to the  Time Out Challenge blog to see how the team have been inspired by my card!

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Video : Altenew Watercolor Wonders – By Request for Scrapbook Boutiuqe!

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Hiya,  today I’m here with a By Request video for Scrapbook Boutique.  I made this card HERE and was asked if I could show how I created it and so I’ve made the ‘same but different’ , it’s much easier to show you how on a video.

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

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Lostinpaper - Altenew Watercolor Wonders / Magnolias for Her
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I’ve linked the products I’ve used below or you can find them over at Scrapbook Boutique.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.

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Other Supplies:  Cardstock – Dark Green

Altenew Focus Post – Painted Rose three times over!

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Hiya, today I have a focus post for Altenew and that means you get to see three cards all created using the same stamp set.  It’s another fab layering flower set which we know Altenew does so well, this one is called Painted Rose.

  When I saw this set I just knew that I had to do at least one ‘red rose’ card, and the crisp inks didn’t let me down.  Don’t you just love the subtle recycled look of the Spicy Yogurt cardstock, I already know that I am going to have to ‘stock up’ on this one.

Altenew Painted Rose Oriental Orchid card

Altenew Painted Rose Oriental Orchid card

And for an easy to mass produce (especially if you have one of them MISTIs)  here’s a quick and easy ‘Save the Date’ card, which could be stamped in any colour or in gold…  silver….   well, you know where I’m going with this.

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Altenew Painted Rose Save the Date copy

And did I say just one ‘red’ rose card, well, I did make it two.   This version is a little different to the first with a watercoloury painted rose look.

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Altenew - Painted Roses watercolor card copy

So why not head over to the Altenew blog for some more deets on these cards as well as lots more inspiration from the rest of the team with this fabulous new release.  Hugs,

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So Beautiful – Other Supplies:  Altenew Stamps – Painted Rose.

Save the Date – Other Supplies:   Altenew – Painted Rose, From the Desk Of , Lotus  / Red heart Sprinkle.
You Amaze Me – Other Supplies:  Altenew – Painted Rose

Altenew – May 2016 Release, Bloghop & Giveaway (Video)!

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I’m so excited to be taking part in Altenew’s 2016 May release and blog hop, and if you arrived here from Sveta Fotinia’s blog then you are exactly where you need to be.  Today we will be releasing 16 stamp sets and 10 dies and to be honest I just couldn’t stop making cards with this release, it’s so wonderful!  So this is a very photo heavy post, and the fun deets are there if you scroll on down, have FUN!

Here is my first card for today,

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Time for a CAS tone on tone background using those fabulous gray inks and the pale gray cardstock from Altenew.  I used the new Dahlia Blossoms layering stamp set and stamped out my own sentiment with the Calligraphy Alpha (I wish my handwriting was this beautiful).

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I decided to film as I created this card to show just how easy it came together.

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pIbeFPQGM4]

And for my second and fave card for this release I have used new flower set called Spring Daisy, but instead of being a daisy I have coloured them as gerberas on my design.  Yes, they are my favourite flowers and I think it’s because they are so bright and fun. I embossed the sentiment and it’s from the Dahlia Blossoms set, and added some pale gray and woodgrain cardstock for a bit of punch.

Altenew Daisy flowers coloured as Gerberas

Altenew Daisy flowers coloured as Gerberas

And for my final set of cards I used the Best Dad and Best Mom sets which are both very special sets because if you buy them  before June 19th Altenew will donate 20% of the profits to an internation charity organization, the Zakat Foundation, to support seniors in need.  This is another great way for you to show the support an the love of our crafting communtiy!   I also used some sentiments from the Beautiful Quotes stamp set, which I thought worked perfectly with these wonderful images.

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Now, to the good stuff and onto the Prizes and there are
two ways to win!

Prizes:

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away $50 gift certificate to three lucky winners.  Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog  for your chance to win!  You have until Thursday May 19th, 11:59pm EST to leave your comments.

Also I will randomly choose a winner from the comments left on this post (only one per person) to win a $30 gift certificate to the Altenew online store,  you have until midnight Thursday May 19th (AEST) and I will announce the winners here on this blog post Friday May 20th.

>>>>> Therese <<<<<

From here you are off to YANA’s incredible blog.  Thanks so much for visiting and I hope you have had a blast on this hop!

Edited to add GIVEAWAY WINNER,

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Congratulations Lolita D, Please email Altenew at winner@altenew.com to claim your prize with a subject line :May 2016 Release winner from Therese’s Blog

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Mr & Mrs – Other Supplies: Altenew Stamps –  Dahlia Blossoms / Calligraphy Alpha

Full Bloom – Other Supplies: Altenew Stamps – Spring Daisy / Dahlia Blossoms.  Copics –

Best Dad – Other Supplies:  Altenew Stamps – Beautiful Quotes. Cardstock – Kraft / AC’s Powder / AC’s Kale.  Prismacolor Pencils – White / French Grey 50% / Cool Grey 20, 50%.

Video : Oriental Orchid for Altenew!

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Today I’m at the Altenew blog and playing with this beautiful Oriental Orchid set, and I have a tip for you, so that you can be ready to create that ‘quick on the go’ card and still have something that looks beautiful.

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxLqGKYA1bs&w=480&h=270]

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Oriental Orchid Altenew (1) copy

I’ve linked all the Altenew products below but you can also find more information over at their blog.  Thanks so much for stopping by today,

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Other Supplies:  Zing Embossing Powder – Lemon.  American Crafts cardstock – Lilac / Grape

Video : Altenew Peony Bouquet.

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We all approach stamping differently and sometimes you just gotta work out what is easiest for you.  And that’s why I thought I would share with you today how I stamp out the layered flowers from Altenew’s Peony Bouquet set.  These flowers are so versatile, with the outline, without the outline, with the layers or without the layers….  I think you get what I’m trying to say.

Today I have two videos to share, the first shows how I stamp out and die cut the images and you can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

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And my second video is all about putting the card together and you can see that video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

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I’ve linked all the stamps and dies below or just head over to Altenew (where there’s heaps more fab stuff).  Have the best and hopefully crafty, day!

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Other Supplies:  Some random apricot coloured sequins.  American Crafts cardstock – Peach / Olive.  Prismacolor Pencil – Poppy Red.

Time for another Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & Giveaway!

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Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for  a blog hop…    so of course more wonderful prizes to be won!  We are so excited to have two new team members here at Scrapbook Boutique, they are Amanda and Lynn, they are truly an inspiration and I can’t wait to see what they create!  Today you should have arrived here from Lynn’s wonderful blog.

For your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th April (you must have an Australian or NZ address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

Also for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of April to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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I think it’s fairly obvious that I was inspired by the roses and that’s because I thought they were so beautiful.  I made my panel easily, but then it took me literally FOREVER (ie over a week) to decide what to do with it from there, so finally I made myself ‘make a decision’ and in came the gold and black, phew.

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Happy – Detail
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Happy

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Other Supplies:  Kuretake Gansai Tambi – 10 White / 34 Dark Pink.  Prima – Art Ingredients – Glass Glitter – Gold Rush

Video : Altenew 2nd Anniversary Blog Hop!

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Seriously this three day hop has been so wonderful, how can you not be inspired!  If you arrived here from Laura Bassen’s blog (Love!) then you are in exactly the right place (if not, then you best start here at the Altenew blog so that you don’t miss out on anything).

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For my first card I chose to use the Beautiful Day stamp set and these flowers make me sooo happy….   swoon, honestly one of my most fave flower sets ever, thank you Altenew!  I added an embossed sentiment from the Sohcahtoa set, which is another ‘well loved’ set for me.  I actually made this card for the hop and then thought I might as well make it again and film as I created so that you could watch the process.

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS931DsLyj4&w=480&h=270]

Forever Fabulous - Detail copy

Forever Fabulous copy

And I couldn’t stop at one card so I decided to use one of the new mini stamp sets.  This is the Peach Tree and it has all the wonderful layered stamp goodness of Altenew.  I kept it fairly CAS and Prismacolor penciled in some backgrounds to create a masculine design.

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Now it wouldn’t be a birthday party without some fun offers and BIG prizes……..

Altenew Special Offers

  • First 100 orders : 1 free mini stamp set (Starting April 7th at 9:00 AM EST)

  • Orders over $75 : 1 free mini stamp set (Now through Sunday, April 10, 2016)

Prizes

Leave comments along the way for the opportunity to win one of THREE prize packs valued at over $100 from Altenew!

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There are 8 awesome companies who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

Be sure to leave comments on each stop by Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST for a chance to win! 13 winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the hop list and will be announced on the Altenew blog on Apr 14th.

From here you are hopping along to Ellen Hutson the CLASSroom and the most incredibly talented Julie Ebersole.  Have Fun!

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Forever Fabulous – Other Supplies:

Time for another Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & Giveaway!

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Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for  a blog hop…    so of course more wonderful prizes to be won!  You should have arrived here from  Narelle’s FAB blog!

And for your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th March (you must have an Australian or NZ address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

And for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of March to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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Today I was inspired by the subtle browns and thought this would make for a beautiful wedding design.  So out came the Altenew painted flower set and voila!

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Rose detail
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Happy Day

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Video : Altenew Congratulations!

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I have  a video for Altenew today and the technique is one of my all time faves when it comes to using my Prismacolor Pencils (I know, I know…   everything to do with Prisma’s is my fave, maybe I just love to colour)!

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb1TSJioO-8]

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congratulations copyI’ve linked all the products I’ve used below or you can head to Altenew, where you will find heaps more inspiration.

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Yellow Ochre, Spanish Orange, Sunburst Yellow, Light Umber, Limepeel, Moss Green.

Love on Valentines Day!

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I don’t know what I was thinking, I don’t think I’ve ever seen blue roses before but I thought they would look pretty and so not the usual ‘red and pink’ regular Valentine’s theme.  I was lucky to have this card published with the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine and thought I would share it today…    so, Happy Valentines Day to you ALL!

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Love – Detail
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Love

Have a wonderful day!

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Other Supplies:  Stamps – TAWS – BIG Time.  Cardstock American Crafts – Lipgloss.

Video : Monochromatic fun with Altenew!

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Feeling a little like layering up today and it was fun to do with these great dies and stamps from Altenew!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Celebrate blog

I’ve linked all the stamps below or you can head to Altenew!

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Other Supplies:  American Crafts Cardsdtock – Smoke / Charcoal. Prismacolor Pencils – White, French Grey 20%, Warm grey 20, 50%.  Teresa Collins – Gold Sequins. DMC Gold Thread.  Xpress-It – double sided tape runner.

Video : Adding Gold and a sad farewell.

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Sadly this is my last post as part of The Alley Way Stamps Youtube Specialist team, and I gotta say that it really has been a blast.  This has been truly one of the most social, fun and organized teams, and I know that I will miss them all.  So today I  thought I would share a card to send my love to the team (especially to Ali and Chrissie) and beware, I will totally be blog stalking.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Love – Detail
Love
Love

All these fab stamps can be found in clearance at The Alley Way Stamps, so be quick!

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Other Supplies:  The Alley Way Stamps – Swee-Tea  Distress Inks – Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, Festive Berries, Pumice Stone.

Special day

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It’s been so long since I’ve used ribbon that I’d forgotten how nice it can look and I especially like it with this gorgeous bride from Penny Black.  This is  a card that I was lucky to have published by The Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine for a ‘ribbon’ feature.

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Special Day – Detail
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Special Day

I’ll be back in a couple of days with another video, so glad you could visit.

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Eggshell, White, Light Peach, Peach, Pink, Magenta, Blush Pink, Dark Brown, Sepia, Sienna Brown.

Video : Stamping a Sentiment Background!

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As soon as I saw this set at TAWS I knew just what I wanted to do, create my own word background, although there was a little moment of debate where I did consider using a colour instead of the black…  but in my mind’s eye it was black, so it stayed that!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Love – Detail
Love
Love

You can find all these fab stamps at The Alley Way Stamps!

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Other Supplies:  The Alley Way Stamps – BIG Time.  Magic Mount – Black mounting foam. Copic Markers – RV04,10,17. 0.