Sunkissed Christmas - Stampin'up

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These fun Australiana Christmas cards feature the Sunkissed Christmas stamp set from Stampin'up.

The background was created using masking and ink blending techniques, and the images then stamped on top. This was die cut into a deckled rectangle, layered on to a larger die cut rectangle, then attached to the card base. A double line was then scored below the stamped panel. The sandy snowman (from Christmas magic) was stamped, coloured, then fussy cut and mounted onto the card. A die cut starfish was added.

The background panel was shaded and stamped, then layered on to coloured card, then the card base.

The feature image was stamped , shaded and die cut into a scalloped circle, then added to the card front. The sentiment was added along with a die cut starfish and a shell.

Beachy Christmas stamp set was also used.

A stamped, coloured and die cut Surfing Santa was added to this card.

Gems, glitter, Wink of Stella pen, and glossy accents were added to highlight all cards.

How Aussie are these cards?

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

 

Trees For Sale - Stampin'up

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Trees for Sale stamp and die sets from Stampin'up were used for these outdoor themed Christmas cards.

A traditional Christmas Tree lot.

Cool Christmas camping.

 

Night before Christmas

Aussie style Christmas.

Enjoy

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

                                                                   

Christmas Season - Stampin'up

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Christmas Season and Christmas to Remember stamps and dies from Stampin'up were used for these cards.

For the first card, images were stamped on to white card with coloured ink. The piece was then embossed, the edges distressed, and matted on to red card. This was fixed to the card front and a label, ribbon bow and gems added.

For the second card, pine cones were stamped on coloured card and embossed with copper powder, then die cut. The open pine leaf die was cut into pieces and arranged on to patterned paper, then red card and finally the card base. The pine cones, wooden berry sprig and a copper trim bow were fixed on top. The stamped and die cut label and gems were then added.

Green patterned paper was layered on to a white card base. The solid pine leaf die cut was layered on top, then pine cones die cut from  glitter paper were added. The open pine leaf die cut was placed on top and the stamped and die cut label added, along with red and green gems.

Stardust pens, glitter glue, glossy accents and Wink of Stella pens were used to add shine and sparkle, to all cards.

Hope you enjoy

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Aussie Christmas Boxes - 02

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Here is the second set of Aussie theme Christmas boxes for you to enjoy

Products used are the same as for the previous set.

Have a great day

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Aussie Christmas Boxes

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Here are the first of this years Aussie themed Christmas Boxes. 

Australian animals, kookaburra and possum stamps were from Kaszazz. Sentiment stamps and dies were from Stampin'up, Tim Holtz and Just Rite.

A second set of boxes to follow.

Have a great day

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

 

Window Wishes - Stampin'up

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Window Wishes stamps and die sets from Stampin'up feature in these cards.

Stamping the little houses with brown ink on to coloured card is a quick and easy way to give the impression of lighted windows.

The tall stamped and die cut trees in the background are from Regal Reindeer sets. Softly Falling embossing folder was also used.

Gems, trinkets, twine, Stardust and Wink of Stella pens, and glitter glue were applied for sparkle.

Have a great day

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

 

Sweet Candy Canes - Stampin'up

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Sweet Candy Canes stamps, dies and papers from Stampin'up were used to create these cards.

The candy canes were die cut from the patterned paper and layered on to candy canes die cut from white card, to give extra strength.

Candy canes paper was used for the backgrounds of these two cards. Red card  and distressed gold paper was also used on the top card. Mistletoe Magic and Basic borders dies were also used.

Green card, and silver foil card were used here and layering circles dies.

Ribbon, gems, seasonal sequins, glitter glue, stardust pens, glossy accents and Wink of Stella pens were used for highlights.

Have a sweet day.

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Mistletoe Magic - Stampin'up

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These cards feature Mistletoe Magic, stamps and die set from Stampin'up. Christmas Banners sets were also used.

Gold and silver papers and Peaceful Deer papers were used, as was Swiss dots embossing folder and Colour and Contour Dies.

Ribbons, gems, trinkets, glossy accents and glitter glue were applied and Stardust pen added highlights.

      Till next time

          be happy

            BaRb

Lavinia - Fairies...

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I have five cards for you to day, all featuring beautiful fairies from Lavinia.

Card one: Lavinia Freya and all foliage from Kaisercraft - Full Bloom

Card Two: Lavinia Flower Fairy and foliage from a Japanese Wooden Stamp

Card Three: Lavinia Bria Rose, foliage from Kaisercraft Full Bloom, Butterflies are from Stampendous Butterfly Beauties.

Card Four: Lavinia Moon Fairy and foliage is Seasonal Tree from Lavinia and Dylusions Oodles of Foliage across the bottom of the card.

Card Five: Lavinia Moments Like These, Stampendous Butterfly Beauties and foliage from Kaisercraft Full Bloom.

All the backgrounds were created with Distress Oxide Inks on white card, then layered on coloured card bases.

Hope you are having a creative day!

Shell

xox

 

Regal Reindeer - Stampin'up

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When I saw this Regal Reindeer stamp and die set from Stampin'up, I knew I had to have it.

These are my first three card ideas.

Papers from Peaceful Deer and Peaceful Cabin were used for backgrounds.

Softly Falling embossing folder, and Christmas Banners, and Banners for Christmas stamps and dies were also used.

Images were coloured with pencils, and highlighted with Stardust gelly roll pens.

Twine, gems, puffy snow, and glitter glue and glossy accents were added to finish the designs.

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Lavinia - Pixies, Fairies and Dragons...

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Pixies, fairies and a dragon are todays' theme. The cute little dragon is from Lavinia and the funky trees on this first card are from a Kaisercraft set called Hey Birdie.

Fairy Chain Small and Creeping Vine (top of the card) are from Lavinia. The flowers and leaves across the bottom of the card below are from Kaisercraft's Full Bloom using Liquid Pearls for the flower centres.

Below: Lavinia Small Pixies and Miniature Stars are framed by Lavinia's Fuchsia and Hero Arts Blooming Meadow, again using Liquid pearls for the flower centres.

I really enjoy using these Lavinia Stamps!

Visit again soon,

Shell

xox

Leaves of Holly - Stampin'up

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The Leaves of Holly, stamp, die and paper collection from Stampin'up, was used for these lovely Christmas cards.

 

Distressed gold, gold and rose gold, and peaceful Deer papers were also used, as was gold foil card and dies from Colour and Contour set.

Ribbons, gems and twine were added, and Glossy accents, glitter glue, and Wink of Stella pens were used to highlight.

The traditional colours of Christmas seem to make the most beautiful cards.

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Seas The Day 02 - Stampin'up

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This is a second set of cards using Seas the Day stamp and die set from Stampin'up

Card 2 is a shaker card. Acetate was attached behind the front frame.

The background paper was stamped, the die cuts added, and sequins placed on top. The front frame was then attached and embellished with further die cuts and gems added.

Sea of Textures set was also used along with  the seahorse die from Cheery Lyn and shell dies from IO.

Diorama dies were also used.

Enjoy

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Lavinia Alana - Mermazing...

Hello,

Todays' card features an internal window-box into an under the sea scene. I have used a scalloped oval die on the front which is carried through to the inside as well. The beautiful mermaid on the front is Lavinia's Alana.

The wording and the images on in the inside of the card are from an unnamed stamp set that I have in my stash. The octopus and the jellyfish are cut from white card stock.

By using the same paper inside the back of the card and on the scalloped circle, the jellyfish and octopus are brought into the scene.

I had a great time creating this style card - the possibilities for themes are endless!

Have a great day!

Shell

xox