A pretty patchwork Berry blossoms card

Hello!

Whilst I was making a birthday card for my little sister I also had my Mum in law on my mind as it is her birthday in March too! The Berry blossoms DSP is just so pretty and cute and like I said in my previous post I love the colour combination.
I have wanted to try one of these patchwork top note cards and thought this was the perfect opportunity. I have used different patterned papers from the DSP and also a few squares of embossed cardstock (petals-a-plenty folder) in Calypso coral, Wisteria wonder and Lucky limeade.

Happy stamping!
Love, Claire

Christmas photo card using Crayon rubbed embossing

Sometimes it's nice at Christmas time to send your loved ones a card with a family photo on it. This is a card that we made at a recent workshop which was quite a quick and simple card to do. We used the crayon rubbed embossing technique which I found a tutorial for here. And then cut the piece into a Top note shape using the Big shot die. Apart from that little process the rest of the card was very simple and straightforward!
The colours used are Whisper white, Real red and Old olive.
I hope this gives you a little bit of inspiration for your Christmas cards this year :)
Happy Stamping!
Love, Claire

A FUN Inkspiration

Hi girls!

I am not sure what it is but the Inkspirations challenges are inspiring me to scrapbook lately! This weeks challenge (#56) is a colour challenge comprising of Basic black, Cherry cobbler, Baja breeze and Whisper white. I'll admit, it wasn't an easy one for me at first but once I pulled out all my ink, CS and accessories it started to come together quite quickly. I have just made an A4 layout here (I didn't have 12x12 in any of the colours!) so I will probably place this onto a 12x12 at some stage. I do quite like making progressive pages such as this where you can place a smaller completed layout onto a 12x12 sheet. I think for me a 12x12 piece of CS can seem a little overwhelming at first!

I have once again used the big shot for a bit of added texture and interest. I just love this square lattice embossing folder and of course the sweet little top note shape for journalling. This stamp set, Notes and Details from the Summer mini catalogue is perfect for Scrapbooking with. I have also used the now retired Big Deal alphabet and the also retired baja striped ribbon.

This is my favourite part of this layout, Ethan's cheeky little smile! Oh I just love him :)

Happy Stamping!

Love, Claire

Just add ink 52 - A sketch challenge

This week there is a great sketch challenge over at Just add ink. And this is my take on it.

I had already watercoloured these little teacups and the teapot to make a thank you card for a lovely friend of mine that I love to share a cuppa with. She has been so generous in making meals for our family since Samuel's birth so I wanted to make a special card for her.

This sketch challenge just helped me to complete the design! I love using challenges for a bit of inspiration. Why don't you head over to Just add ink now to see this week's challenge and give it a go yourself!

Colours: Rich razzleberry, Pear pizzazz, Very vanilla

Stamps: Vintage vogue, Morning cup

Accessories: Watercolour paper, Aquabrush, Rich razzleberry grosgrain ribbon, Corner rounder punch, Top note die, Big shot.

Happy Stamping! Love,

Claire