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Thursday, 6 March 2014

Guest Blogger: Jen With Card In A Box “Backyard Basics” Style

This hybrid card by Jen Hassloch is so amazeballs that it deserved it's own post!!!




Jen has now completed her hybrid project of a Card In A Box “Backyard Basics” style, and it is now ready to be shown to the World!  



Last night, well early this morning {we finished AGAIN at 1.30am!!!); Jen and I had another card off!


Jen got busy stamping her images from the “Backyard Basics” and “Petite Petals” stamp sets in Black StazOn, then using the Blender Pens to add colour from every colour in my Stampin’ Up! Ink Pad stash, we are talking the Brights, Subtles and 2013-2015 In Colours!!!


Jen used the “Petite Petals” Punch and “Backyard Basics” framelits to cut out her gorgeous images.


The beautiful stamp that says “I think you are amazing just wanna let you know” is from the “Lovely Romance” stamp set has been coloured with Stampin’ Makers, and then cut out using the Big Shot and the “Chalk Talk” framelits


The different flaps on the box, which when folded up, closes the box.


On the reverse of the card, there is room to write s secret message or two!

Folded flat, the card fits in a standard C6 envelope. A nifty trick, that only folding the sides down on 2 of the flaps, when the {lucky} recipient opens the envelope, they are surprised by all the colours and dimensions on this gorgeous card…


Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “Backyard Basics”, “Lovely Romance” and “Petite Petals”
Ink: Black StazOn, Ink Pads from the Brights and Subtles Collections, and 2013-2015 In Colours, + Old Olive, Pacific Point and Melon Mambo Stampin’ Markers
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White + Hybrid cardstock from Jen's other craft supplier
Punches: Petite Petals
Framelits/Dies: “Backyard Basics” and “Chalk Talk”
Xtras: Blender Pens

Special Tools: Big Shot, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, StazOn Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer

Sunday, 2 March 2014

Card Off With Jen, Card In A Box and Fancy Fold Card

When is comes to craftin', you can never have too much happy!


Last night, well early this morning {we finished at 1.30am!!!); Jen and I had a card off!
Our first project was a “Card In A Box”, with Jen’s creation to be shown as soon as my Stampin’ Up! order arrives.
You see, Jen purchased the “Backyard Basics” Bundle set {shhh shhh – hush hush!!!}, which consists of the Backyard Basics stamp set and matching framelits.
Jen made the box of her card, but wants to use this stamp set to compete it.
On the other hand, my card In a Box is ready to be shown!

Card In A Box by Kathe Oldham



I used the gorgeous “Tea For Two” Designer Series Paper, available on My Digital Studio download, and also in the Clearance Rack at the moment for only NZ$4.69


I also used the gorgeous “Flower Shop” stamp set and matching Pansy Punch. “Papillion Potpourri” stamp set and matching Butterfly Punch.


I stamped the 6 butterflies in Black StazOn Ink + used Blender Pens in to colour and blend the beautiful wings of the butterflies in Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo and Strawberry Slushy.


The sentiment on the back of the card is coloured with “Old Olive” and “Melon Mambo” Stampin’ Markers, and stamped from the “Yippee-Skippee!” stamp set.


I punched the leaves from the Bird Builder Punch, and hand drew the veins of the leaves on with the Old Olive Stampin’ Maker.



Black and White Fancy Fold Card by Jen Hassloch



Whilst I completed my Card In A Box, Jen created this gorgeous card using a hybrid of products.


Jen truly masters the art of thinking outside the box {no pun intended!!!}.


Jen stamped on coloured cardstock with Versamark, and heat-set Black Embossing Powder, and then added a multiple of colours using the Blender Pens, to create dimensionalised flowers that popped from her black and white fancy fold card.


Jen used the gorgeous “Flower Shop” stamp set and matching Pansy Punch, + the “Mixed Bunch” stamp set and the Blossom Punch AND the Chevron Border Punch.


The special sentiment on the inside of the card that says “You can never have too much happy” is from the “Yippee-Skippee!” stamp set, and is coloured with “Old Olive” and “Melon Mambo” Stampin’ Markers.


This gorgeous card is case’d from an idea by Julie Davsion, as shared by Sally at a recent Crafty Wenches get-together.

Recipe Ingredient List - Kathe
Stamp Sets: “Flower Shop”, “Hello, Lovely”, “Papillion Potpourri”, Yippee-Skippee!”
Ink: Black StazOn, Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Strawberry Slushy, Tempting Turquoise, Versamark + Old Olive and Melon Mambo Stampin’ Markers
Cardstock: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Naturals White, Whisper White, Tea For Two DSP {and My Digital Studio download}
Punches: Bird Builder, Boho Blossom, Butterfly, Pansy,
Xtras: Blender Pens, recycled plastic packaging, Vellum

Recipe Ingredient List - Jen
Stamp Sets: “Flower Shop”, “Mixed Bunch”, “Yippee-Skippee!”
Ink: Black StazOn, Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Strawberry Slushy, + Old Olive and Melon Mambo Stampin’ Markers
Cardstock: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Punches: Blossom, Chevron Border, Pansy
Framelits/Dies: Labels Collection
Xtras: Blender Pens, Vellum


Special Tools: Big Shot, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, StazOn Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer

Monday, 24 February 2014

Gift Vouchers ... Love 'em or Hate 'em ...


Gift Vouchers ... Love 'em or Hate 'em ...

I do NOT like www.facebook.com/prezzycard


Their claim of "One gift card, 29 million places to spend it" is crap!!!
These businesses that take your/our money, and give us gift vouchers, and do not front up with the goods and/or $s is crap!!!

My letter to them ...

Hi There,

Regarding: Pezzycard 4693 9600 0240 0389

My son received the above Prezzycard in the mail for his birthday, from an Uncle in Wellington.

When we went to use at at The Warehouse in Nelson, they would not accept it as payment, as "we did not know the Pin number".

I have since discovered that the card has now expired.

We are requesting a new card be issued for the exact same $ amount, or funds of the same $ value to be deposited into my Kiwibank account

This practice of forfeiting the money as advised by Regan in Customer Service - is not acceptable.
_________________________________________________________________


Their response:

Thank you for the time taken to discuss your concerns around the expiration of your Prezzy card.
We are sorry to hear you were unable to use the funds on the card prior to expiration however we are unable to extend the expiry date or reactivate your card.
Prezzy cards are valid for a minimum of 12 months with the expiry date being printed on the front of the card. Prezzy cards work much like many gift vouchers
- Once the card has expired any unused funds are automatically forfeit.
Prezzy card terms and conditions state;
1. Expiry: Your card can’t be used after the expiry date printed on the front of the card. Unused value remaining on expiry will automatically be forfeited.
Information regarding expiry is provided on the collateral provided with the card, on the rear of the card itself and at http://www.prezzycard.co.nz/terms-andconditions/

Kind regards
Brett
Prezzy Card Admin





I found this article on Gift Cards, which is well worth a read 

"With $2.5 billion lost through unused gift cards, many of us are letting what is practically free money expire. This year, don't procrastinate, know your rights, and get the most from your gift cards. ... "

Friday, 21 February 2014

Card In A Box - Backyard Basics


On Monday night, the Crafty Wenches got together for another Craft Off!
Sally had 8 ladies attend, and our project was the “Card In A Box”.
Having made this the day before using the “Flower Shop” stamp set and Pansy punch, entitled "Card In a Box - Flowers", I was at a slight advantage to the other crafty ladies!






Folded flat, the card fits in a standard C6 envelope.
Sally showed us a nifty trick, that only folding the sides down on 2 of the flaps, when the {lucky} recipient opens the envelope, they are surprised by all the colours and dimensions on this gorgeous card… 

 

And with all sides folded...


We used the “Backyard Basics” stamp set and matching Framelits.
Stamped with Black StazOn Ink, and hand coloured using Blender Pens.

 


The cardstock is Sahara Sand, Basic Black and Whisper White, with the gorgeous Sale-A-Bration “Sweet Sorbet” Designer Series Paper.


Card In A Box - "Backyard Basics" Style!

 

Backyard Basics” Stamp Set


Backyard Basics” Framelits



“Sweet Sorbet” Designer Series Paper {Sale-A-Bration}


Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “Backyard Basics”
Ink:  Black StazOn Ink + Blender Pens
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Basic Black and Whisper White, “Sweet Sorbet” Designer Series Paper {Sale-A-Bration}
Framelits/Dies: Backyard Basics Framelits
Xtras: Stampin’ Dimensionals

Special Tools: Big Shot, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, StazOn Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Happy Birthday Reilly!

   

Well it hardly seems like 12 years ago that our son Reilly was born!
Reilly was an unplanned home-birth, and he was delivered on {clean!} rubbish bags!
He has only just recently learnt the details of his arrival!

I made this card last night at Sally’s “Crafty Wenches” class.
It features the new Designer Series Paper “Watercolour Wonder”, and the new Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.




I matched back the gift voucher from us to Reilly, for $50 towards an iPad or similar, with the same Watercolour Wonder DSP, and created it using the My Digital Studio programme.


After dinner, we cut into this gorgeous birthday cake, made by Jen {with a little help from myself!!!}.


We made it in the ThermoMix, and decorated it with 2 bags of M&Ms and 2 packets of chocolate fingers!


Although today was Reilly’s actual birthday, he is having a pool party with his mates and cousins on the weekend.
Now I best get creating with My Digital Studio and design the birthday invitations!

"Watercolour Wonder" Designer Series Paper


“Storybook Friends”


“Chalk Talk

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “Chalk Talk”, “Storybook Friends”
Ink:  Island Indigo
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Watercolour Wonder DSP and My Digital Studio download
Punches: Scalloped Tag Topper
Framelits/Dies: Chalk Talk Framelits
Xtras: Crisp Cantaloupe Twine, Stampin’ Dimensionals,



Special Tools: Big Shot, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer



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