Fabulous Fridays @ 5'o'clock, 27 July 2018

Welcome back to another FF@F.  This week it's extra special because today it is my 60th birthday. Yes, my 60th, I'm still wondering if they made a mistake on my birth certificate LOL

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Too celebrate this milestone birthday I would like to send any of my customers who place a $50 or more  order by midnight tonight a gift.  So do remember, if you are shopping through my online store, to register so I know where to send your gift too.

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This week I've made a quick video tutorial for you showing how I make colourful backgrounds using my inkpads, acrylic blocks and fine mist water spritz.  I hope you find it handy and enjoy creating many colour combinations.  It's fun to do and no two backgrounds every come out quite the same.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfhNMrpmv04

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Here are two different colour combos I did using full sized ink pads.  Using the full sized ink pads is a lot faster and easier but the ink spots work perfectly fine.

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The one on the left I've used Pineapple Punch, Grapefruit Grove and Lovely Lipstick, the one on the right is Pineapple Punch, Grapefruit Grove and Lemon Twist.

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Both of these photos show Pineapple Punch, Grapefruit Grove & Lemon Lime Twist.

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'til next time,

happy stamping, colouring and creating!

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Product List

Dandelion Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146747] $35.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Watercolor Paper [122959] $8.75	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $13.00
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $13.00	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138] $13.00	Clear Block D [118485] $14.00	Twinkle Adhesive-Backed Sequins [146287] $12.25

Tutu Tuesday Tutorial, 24th July, 2018

Welcome back to another Tutu Tuesday Tutorial! 

This week's tutorial is in several parts. 

I had all kinds of problems getting this done in one video.

So I do apologize that it's in parts.

The card I've create really didn't have a name/type so I'm calling it a 'screen' card because it reminds me of those lovely oriental screens you can get as room dividers.

I've used a few different stamp sets in this creation along with the gorgeous designer series patterned paper, Nature's Poem.  I hope you like this, leave me some comments

Don't forget, if you want to see anything in particular video'd/demonstrated, let me know. I'm very happy to take 'requests' ;-)

PART ONE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgzdA28b44s

PART TWO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hlo7h8b3IU

A TIP ABOUT THE TOMBOW LIQUID GLUE BOTTLE!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z2IJV1G6AQ

PART THREE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qflYIysBWY

Below are photos of the next stages of the construction of my screen card. 

I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial today!

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TIP:  if you don't have any punches like I've used, try combining the edge of a small framelit die.

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Below you will find the product list of everything I used in creating today's project.

'til next time,

happy stamping, colouring and creating!

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Product List

Stamparatus [148187] $85.00	Everyday Label Punch [144668] $31.00	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $13.50
Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302] $14.75	Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper [146338] $19.25	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $13.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $13.00	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138] $13.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $13.00
Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143251] $57.00	Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set [147513] $45.00	Perennial Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145760] $38.00
Lift Me Up Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142896] $37.00	Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912] $13.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $7.00
Bone Folder [102300] $12.00	Simply Scored [122334] $50.00

FF@F'oclock'ish, 20th July 2018

Welcome, welcome to another Fabulous Friday at Five'o'clock'ish!

I hope you have all had a great week.  I also hope you have been enjoying my Tutu Tuesday Tutorials. I know I am totally hooked on making them for you all!

This week I've given my Stamparatus another workout to produce a gorgeous card with a couple of newer stamp sets.  One of them being the new style 'distinktive' stamps that are now available in the new catalogue.  As per Stampin' Up!'s information, this describes their new stamps well....

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"Distinktive Stamps - Add monochromatic dimension and artistic flair to your stamping with Stampin’ Up!’s Distinktive stamps. Distinktive stamps create different opacities in a single stamped image for realistic depth and intensity.
All Distinktive stamps fit neatly on Classic Stampin’ Pads (see p. 182–187). For best results, apply ink to stamp using only the middle of the ink pad. Inking stamp along edges of an ink pad may cause ink lines to appear in the final stamped image.

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As per the photos below, you will see how I have placed the stamps on my Stamparatus and used my Stampin Write Markers to colour the rubber before stamping.  This allowed me to use many different colours and to stamp in exactly the same spot each time due to the fabulous holding qualities the Stamparatus gives.   I hope you like my creation. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all.

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til next time,

happy stamping, colouring and creating!

Product List

Stampin' Write Markers New Color Assortment [147160] $84.00	Stamparatus [148187] $85.00	All The Good Things Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146558] $33.00
Gallery Grunge Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146538] $35.00	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145] $13.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $13.00
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $13.50	Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock [144250] $14.75	Gold Metallic Thread [138401] $6.00

Tutu Tuesday Tutorial, 17th July 2018

Welcome back to another Tutu Tuesday Tutorial!   And how cute is the Tutu I've chosen for today?    You know, one day Wirgie will have her very own Tutu, I live in hope ;-)

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This week I am colouring in some gorgeous dragonfly wings with a new set of watercolour pencils that goes on sale 1st August 2018. I received my pre-order set this week and couldn't wait to try them out.  I've also used clear Wink of Stella to make my dragonfly's wings look shimmery and gossemer like.  I hope you like it.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k0L0SF58rQ

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REMEMBER: The 2nd set of Watercolour pencils will go on sale on the 1st of August 2018. Don't forget the date because I predict they are going to be very popular and may just sell out fast!

Til next time,

happy stamping, colouring and creating!

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Product List

Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set [142924] $37.00	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 [149014] $21.75	Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $15.75
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $13.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50	Blender Pens [102845] $21.00