Spring Forward with Fancy Phrases

 

Good morning.  Slightly overcast in Derby at the moment and a chance of rain at 11am says mr. weatherman.  It wont deter me from getting in the greenhouse and giving it a sort out.  I have been gathering seeds and today is the day that I would like to start planting them up.

We had a lovely Zoom get together on Friday evening.  We made three cards and focused on a Stamp set called Fancy Phrases.

Do you have this set?  At the moment it is discounted and it will be unavailable to purchase as from the beginning of May (it will also become unavailable if the stock runs out).  If you click on the photo you can see that the blue card with a Basic White panel has been stamped in the corners, a tone on tone card.  The area where the ribbon is has been stuck down and we have created a background with the smaller of the stamps in the set.

The Rich Razzelberry and Basic White card again was stamped in the corners with Momento ink but this time, the flowers were coloured in using blend pens.  We left the leaves without colour and added some coloured in basic rhinestone gems.

The Balmy Blue and Melon Mambo card had the image stamped on Shimmery White or Watercolour card using Stazon ink.  Once we coloured it in (using the ink from the ink pad lids and water with a paint brush/water painter) we trimmed down the edges with the SU trimmer and just snipped away at the outer leaves.  Again, some coloured rhinestones were added.  If you would like a little more information or if you would like to have a go at making something like this, I will be very happy to help. 

You can purchase the stamp set by clicking on the link for my shop 

 

Or just click on the products used, at the end of this post.  If you need a hand with ordering or if you would like me to order it for you, please let me know.

 

Today we are going to have a play with Sweet Strawberry and other fruit stamps at 3pm on Zoom.  If you would like to join us, please get in touch before 2pm.  All my details are below.

 

Thank you for having a read today and I hope you have a great Sunday x

Product List

Fancy Phrases Cling Stamp Set

[152530]

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

[101406]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[159228]

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock

[119980]

Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock

[153086]

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon

[153624]

Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock

[119981]

Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154898]

Clear Block Bundle

[118491]

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock

[147007]

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

Its Sunday, the day of rest. It may be restful for some but not in my household.

I think someone must have been in and had another party when I went to bed last night, well that is what my kitchen and living room look like. Do you ever get up with that feeling or is it just me?

All my Christmas cards and Christmas shopping is done *as she leaps up hands in the air*. I cant believe I am ready for Santa's visit and there are still 5 more sleeps before he arrives. I have given myself a pat on the back.

I had a lovely day yesterday shopping with Paul and just strolling around the town centre. Then it was a relaxing couple of hours with some friends. As soon as Lesley puts the mad photos she took on her blog, I shall give you a link so that you can see the scrummy cakes we ate. Unfortunately the grandchildren didnt come last night and I am hoping that they will visit later this afternoon.

Today its the usual chores and housework (sorry Jayne I know you dont like that word) along with some ironing but then I am keeping my fingers crossed that I can get out in the car and go and drop off some SU goodies that have arrived.

I have some more Christmas cards to share with you. The stamp is one that I purchased a few years ago but never had the ability to use it the way I wanted to. I have distressed with Stampin' Up! inks for the background and love the way the cards turned out. What do you think?


and here is a close up of the pink one, (pink at Christmas)

You can tell that the pressure is off because I have posted on the blog for the last three days running. I think I feel another New Years Resolution being added to the list. That will make two up to now.

Hope you have a great day whatever you are up to and dont forget, I love to read your comments.