The Stamp Review Crew - Botanical Blooms

Hi there. To kick off the month of August, The Stamp Review Crew are back for another blog hop. This round we are featuring the stamp set, Botanical Blooms.

We are a group of International Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who love to show you lots of creative ways to use your stamps.

If you get lost along the way, just click on the banner below to take you to the main blog where you will see a list of participants for this round -

Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set

140757 - $30.00 (AUD)

For my first project I created some miniature succulents using the stamps and coordinating dies -

1.  Miniature Succulents

On our recent trip to Deloraine I purchased these very cute, miniature, clay pots with the idea in mind to make some paper succulents for this hop.  They are now on display in my craft room and every time I look at them they make me smile, mainly because I know these 'plants' won't die on me and also because I love this hobby obsession of mine and never tire of discovering the versatility of our SU products!

 Sweet Sugarplum Ink on Mint Macaron Card Stock -

Die Cuts x 3

 Always Artichoke Ink and Card Stock -
Die Cuts x 3

 Garden Green Ink and Card Stock -
Die Cuts x 3

Speaking of versatility, every time I finish a packet of Glue Dots I wonder what I will make from the left over cardboard reels. After seeing a cute bird cage on Pinterest recently, I decided to put my thoughts into action. Mmmm ... I think I need the Best Birds Bundle now.  Anyway, here's my bird cage filled with Botanical Blooms -

2. Botanical Bird Cage

I have written a tutorial for this and it will feature in my first post on my new blog!  Yep ... addINKtive designs now has a new home.  I have been working behind the scenes to create a more professional look to my website. I must admit that it has been a steep learning curve but I have enjoyed the challenge and am very excited about how it is all coming together.  It has now gone LIVE!

You can hop back to Jess Williams or forward to Bruno Bertucci. Both are bound to wow you with their amazing creations.

   

Thanks for hopping by,

Fresh Fruit in a Crate Card for SUO #151

Hi there and welcome to addINKtive designs!

  SUO - Favourite New Papers

I am so excited about sharing my latest 'card in a box' style card; it's a crate full of fresh fruit inspired by the Fruit Stand Suite on page 148 of the new SU Catalogue -

When I first clapped eyes on those cute 3D paper crates, I was itching to tweak the design a little and make a card instead. With that idea in mind and having already eyed off the beautiful Pool Party 'wood grain' sheets of DSP from the gorgeous, NEW, Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack, the combination was inevitable!

My Favourite New Papers - Serene Scenery DSP

It just so happens that the latest challenge at Stampin' Up! Only Challenges is all about making a project using your favourite new papers.

   

After playing with my new Fresh Fruit Stamps, I can pretty much guarantee that they will see a lot of ink over the coming months; love how the stamps 'shade' and the fact that they are made from photopolymer which makes the two-step (or more) stamping process a breeze.

 

This crate card is like your regular 'card in a box' style card and folds flat for posting.  However, the finished measurements are a tad too wide for a standard C6 (card) envelope, so a custom made one using the Envelope Punch Board would be the way to go.

This card will be making its way to a very special lady, our CEO of Christian Education National (Australia), Michelle, who flew down to Tassie last week to help celebrate our official opening of the Junior Hub (4 new primary classrooms).

Thank you, SUO!

A PDF tutorial which can be used for stamp classes will be available very soon; in the meantime, here's a mini photo tutorial to assist you with the measurements if you would like to construct one for yourself -

Product List

Fresh Fruit Photopolymer Stamp Set [141770] $47.00	Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack [141642] $17.50	Delicate White Doilies [141701] $5.25	Classic Label Punch [141491] $31.00	2-1/2" Circle Punch [120906] $31.00
Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $14.00	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717] $14.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $11.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $11.50
Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398] $11.50	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $11.50	Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad [126963] $11.50	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [126973] $11.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $11.50
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [126957] $11.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $11.50	Glue Dots [103683] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $9.00

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Planter Box Card Class

Hi there!  Last night I held a Planter Box Card Class for a small group of ladies.  Everyone enjoyed themselves and even though the project appeared quite daunting, my guests were surprised at how easy this 3D card was to make.

 

I made sure I took some photos of the finished creations to share with you -

1.  Playful Palette Planter Box Card

  

 2.  In Colours Planter Box Card

   

 3.  Pink and a Pop of Pumpkin Pie Planter Box Card

   

Visit My Tutorials For Sale page to purchase my Spring Planter Box Card Tutorial.

Need supplies?  Check out my Demonstrator Business Website with on-line shopping 24/7.

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