Baroque Beauty
The Baroque Background stamp didn’t really “do it” for me when I saw it in the catalogue. And then I started to see some gorgeous things done with it and one day it was living at my house and i’m not entirely sure how that happened…..*whistling, whistling*. Does that ever happen to you? I must have the perfect “habitat” for stamps and stamping supplies!! LOL
Anyway, this is the card that I made with the set. It’s still needing a bit of a go over with the sanding blocks and/or the adhesive eraser (*see note at bottom of page). It’s not inking up perfectly but i’m still happy with this result.
The base card is Basic Black. I’ve stamped the Baroque BG with Regal Rose on Whisper White. The Ribbons are the 5/8″ Grosgrain in Regal Rose and Certainly Celery. I’ve used the label punch and the large oval to make the “embellishment” and stamped the sentiment from “One of a Kind” out of the new Mini. To get the layered effect I punched out Black, Celery and Regal Rose once each from the label punch. I cut the Basic Black & Certainly Celery in half and then added them to the Regal Rose. I think it makes it stand out just that little bit more. I put some Whisper White and Certainly Celery Cardstock on the inside for the message.
I always try to make two of the same card at once and that way I have one to send and one to keep for display for my customers.
*Note: I just wanted to say, with a such a large Bold stamp it can be difficult for the ink to “take” to the rubber for the first couple of times. Using an SU sanding block or Adhesive rubber lightly over the rubber gives the Ink a bit of a “purchase” and you will find that you will get a better image quicker. it seems to remove any residue from the process of making the Stamps. Hope that helps someone!!
Until Next time,
Happy Stamping!!!
Madonna
Spring Mini Launch Projects
I just wanted to show you the ull pictures of the projects that were made at my Mini Launch last week. These will be the same projects the girls that are coming to my GC launch will make on Saturday. Remember the sneak peak I showed you here?
I think the girls liked them and I hope that the ladies attending on Saturday do as well. I still have places available on Saturday at my Gold Coast Launch so if you do want the details please email me at madonna@madonnadunn.com. If you are interested in making one of those adorable bags yourself check out the place where I got my original inspiration – Diana Gibbs. Mine is slightly different in that i’ve added a tag instead of the cute little embellishments down the front. It’s very easy to put together and will make a fantastic gift box!
If you haven’t received a Spring Mini Catalogue and you would like one sent out to you, please email me at the above address and I’ll get one into the post to you lickety split….or Monday!! LOL
I have just put Miss Alexandra down for a little nap, have washing to hang out on the line and then i’m into the study to try to get some crafting done. We have all been sick with coldy fluey bugs here so I’ve not felt up to doing anything other than whinge a bit. It’s because Mark and the children can all get some relief from the Demazin but being pregnant I just have to tough it out. Boo hoo me. I should just put my big girl pants on and deal with it huh?? LOL
Happy Stamping Everyone!!
Madonna
My own world
Ok, so this is an apology for the lack of posts lately!! I’ve been so busy organising Launches and conducting Workshops and what not that my personal crafting has been put to the side. Hopefully this will change in the next few days and i’ll have some more things for you to feast your eyes on. Until then, bear with me as I try make ‘MadonnaLand’ and reality mesh!!
Filed under Miscellaneous | Comment (0)Elite Challenges
As a part of the Elite Stampers Forum we are given challenges to do each month etc. I haven’t been playing along so much these days but have decided I need to stamp everyday so have set myself the task of trying to get at least one of the three done per month. This morning I’ve just finished my second one!! Yay me!! LOL. And the other thing that makes me very happy is that both cards are created entirely from scraps without cutting into ANY new pieces of cardstock. That is my other task to myself – using up my box of scraps!
So the challenges I’ve completed are Sketch & Colour.
The card above is the Colour Challenge. The colours were Purely Pomegranate, Always Artichoke and Creamy Caramel. I also added some Very Vanilla to stamp the branches & birdy onto. The stamps are Spring Solitude Hostess Level 2 from the Main Catalogue.
This one is the Sketch Challenge. I used Regal Rose, Purely Pomegranate and Old Olive with the One of a Kind Stamp Set from the new Mini Catty.
If you are interested in checking out some more of the very talented Elite Stampers work you can head over to the Challenges Blog here. These cards will be up there as well as soon as I can remember what my login details are {oops}!
Until Next time,
Happy Stamping!
Madonna
