Cutest Crew

I recently had to take my four legged fur baby tro the Vet last week for his annual check up and vaccination, he passed with flying colours!

While I was there I asked how they were doing for cards and the said they could do with a top up as they were getting low.

So when I returned to the crafting table, I set to designing the next round of cards.

I always start with a prototype to begin with, then when I'm happy, I set to making a big batch, usually about 40 or 50. They seem to send out more cards for Dogs so I started with those first.

Funnily enough, when the Cutest Crew Bundle first came out, I thought it was cute but I decided not to get it.....can't believe I did that! I eventually came to my senses and added it straight to cart and I'm so glad I did. This set turned out to be perfect for the Vet Donation cards.

With this design, I got to stamp, die cut and colour. Yes it was a bit of work to do so many cards but it's so worth it for the cause.

I couldn't resist using the Paw Print Embossing Folder for the background which is NOT a Stampin' Up! product. I've had that in my stash for years and I think I bought it off Ebay yonks ago. But I've hung onto it specifically for these cards.

I coloured the dogs in with light skin coloured blends. It was actually very relaxing sitting to colour so many.

I'm really happy with this design and I hope they are too.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card today. 

All items with the exception of the embossing folder and stamp set (from a now retired Pet kit) are listed below and all items are available for purchase from my online store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!!!

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[166781]

$25.00

Gray Granite A4 Cardstock

[147008]

$25.00

Lemon Lolly A4 Cardstock

[161729]

$25.00

Cutest Crew Bundle (English)

[167149]

$79.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$14.00

Stampin’ Blends Light Combo Pack

[159465]

$19.25

Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161673]

$19.25

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$19.25

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

[164512]

$25.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$53.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$15.75

Iridescent Foil Gems

[162842]

$14.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50

Spotlight Technique

This is in no way anything new however I decided to revisit this technique for my monthly card challenge with my team this month.

An oldie but a goodie that any casual crafter can try.

I had the perfect background stamp I wanted to try with it and this was also an opportunity to do a bit of white colour wash on dark cardstock for the Spotlight part.

This is such an easy technique but so effective.

I started with stamping the Flowers Fair background stamp on a piece of Misty Moonlight in black ink.

Then it was just a matter of die cutting the centre of it out with a shape die, I chose a square rather than a circle just to mix it up.

I applied the white ink to the floral images with a Blender Pen, which meant I had more control of the ink and could apply it in layers until I reached the desire amount for the look I was after.

I popped that square up in dimensionals and then placed it back in the centre, the images all align perfectly.

It needed a little bling so enter the Wink of Stella.

A soft gentle application to random parts of the image gave the centre piece some subtle shimmer.

I wanted the card to be about the image so I kept the sentiment relatively low key and easy with a small strip of beige cardstock and the sentiment stamped in coordinating Misty Moonlight. This sentiment is from a new stamp set coming soon called Sending Salutations.

I'm really happy with this card and I look forward to sending it on its way to someone soon.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card today. 

All items used to make this card features below and all items are available for purchase from my online store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!!!

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

[164512]

$25.00

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

[121688]

$25.00

Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock

[153086]

$25.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$14.00

Flowers Fair Photopolymer Stamp Set

[167217]

$41.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$53.00

Whisper White Craft Stampin' Ink Refill

[101780]

$12.25

Blender Pens

[102845]

$25.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$17.50

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$15.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50

Introducing my 2026 Color Club!

Welcome to Color Club!

It's back by popular demand!

It's also my 10th Anniversary of hosting Color Club!!

What is it you ask? Well let me fill you in......

Every year Stampin' Up! releases a collection of 5 beautiful new colors that are available for 2 years.

Alot of crafters want all the coording products in all 5 colors BUT purchasing all the products in one hit is a big chunk out of the crafting budget. Lets face it, are you really going to use an entire 24 sheets pack of A4 cardstock? or 9 metres of ribbon?

So Color Club is designed to help you purchase all the coordinating products in all of the five colors, but at a far cheaper cost, because you get a "share", essentially a smaller portion of those products that come in a bigger pack that I can split up and share around. Plus I spread it out over 5 months, meaning you receive a new color each month for that time.

Let me show you

This is everything you receive in the pack each month.

The items I can split and provide a smaller portion of are;

A4 cardstock - you receive 6 sheets

6x6" Designer Series paper - you receive 4 sheets

Embellishments - you receive a strip

Ribbon - you receive 1 metre.

This year, the packs will have the NEW Magnetic Felt Ink Pad PLUS I have decided to replace the Blends with the stunning Shimmer Brushes.

So imagine getting this in the mail, delivered right to your door each month...

Registration is currently open to Australian residents only. 

All the info on pricing and postage is on the form so if you're interested, secure your spot asap.

REGISTER HERE

I do all the work. I place the order, I pack the products and ship them off to you.

I also provide two easy payment options and shipping is included in the price for the month. Packs are sent with tracking Australia wide.

This is NOT a project kit, its a product only kit.

It's such a great way to get all the products in a more affordable way. It also saves waste. Because you aren't buying an entire pack of dsp or a full pack of A4 cardstock, you are more likely to use what's in your pack meaning less waste.

So you aren't throwing money away!

Between you me and the fence post, you also receive a handmade card from me in the pack and here and there, I'll pop in an extra little gift as well. Bush shhhhhh, don't tell anyone.

I hope to see you in my Color Club this year!

Happy Coloring!

My Exclusive Offer For April

In the blink of en eye, Easter is on our doorstep.

Whatever Easter means to you, I wish you a wonderful break with some downtime to craft, rest and indulge in some chocolate!

A new month brings (hopefully) a change in season and also a fresh new offer from me for you.

PLUS alot of exciting Stampin' Up! promotions, there will be something for everyone.

Lets dive in to all the news....

As always, if you chose to place your Stampin' Up! order with me through my online store during April and spend a minimum of $60 (before shipping), I will send you this card and a Kit to make another two

The Kit contains all the precut, embossed and die cut elements you need to complete two of the card shown. You even receive a 6"x6" sampler pack of the stunning Delicate Dreams specialty DSP for your cards. A change of sentiment and these cards would make perfect Mothers Day cards.

Valued at $12.00 and your FREE gift for shopping with me.

You also have a chance at scoring a full 12x12 pack of the Delicate Dreams Specialty Paper!

With my offer done and dusted, lets look at Stampin' Up! promotions

Look out for two new kits in store from April 1st

When you spend $125 or more, your order qualifies to purchase the Product of the Month for only $9.00!

Paper Pumkin is available in Australia from April 1st

Subscribe for the first kit, Lakeside Retreat from April 1 to 10th to have this box of goodness delivered straight to your door.

Only $48 and that includes shipping. Earn Stampin' Rewards on each kit. Flexible month by month or prepaid long term subscriptions available.

More products chosen to be officially retired will be added to the Last Chance section of my online store from April 1st.

Some will be discounted, some wont BUT as the name suggests, its literally your last chance to grab your faves before they are gone forever.

WOW April is going to be a bumper month.

Thanks for stopping by to check out all the news today.

A full list of supplies used to make this months card is listed below and all items are available for purchase from my online store anytime.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

[121685]

$25.00

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

[164512]

$25.00

Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[167099]

$17.50

Beautiful Pattern 3 D Embossing Folder

[167097]

$18.50

Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock

[106577]

$25.00

Delicate Dreams 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[167498]

$29.00

Greenery Lane Dies

[166876]

$54.00

Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167083]

$35.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$15.75

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$12.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50