Twins turn 10!

Somehow the terrific twins turned 10!

For this pair, who love thrill rides, seems only right for their card to reflect this!

Stamp Set: 

Let the Good times Roll

Card stock: Blueberry Bushell, Lovely Lipstick, Whisper White

Ink: Blueberry Bushell, Cajun Craze, Pineapple Punch, Garden Green, Mint Macaron, Lovely Lipstick, Granny Apple Green, Blackberry Bliss

Accessories: Thrill Ride Pop-Up Thinlits

As always the inside of this card is the real thrill!

It's always such fun putting this card together, the numbers are from the large number Thinlits and the roller coaster is silver foil, colours continuing inside ;-)

Keep on crafting through the roller coaster ride, GenGen xxxxx

Rooted in Nature

As our last workshop card, something simple. 

It won't be a shock for anyone who has seen this blog before, 

as I am a big believer in less IS more ;-) 

Also, I'm such a sucker for detailed natural stamps,

 this bundle was always going to be on my list.

Stamp set: Rooted in Nature, Greeting from Very Vintage

Card stock: Soft Suede and Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Nature's Roots Framelits Dies, 

Large Letters Framelits

The letters are simply raised with mini dimensionals, 

and although this card is very pared back, 

I'm hoping my Dad will like it for his Birthday in July, 

so keep the secret ;-)

GenGen xxxx

Loving What You Do

Workshops for me are completely about Loving What You Do,

 and sharing it with others. This was our third card.

Stamp Set: Love What You Do

Card Stock: Tranquil Tide, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White,

Share What You Love DSP

Ink: Momento, Petal Pink, Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Velvet Ribbon

Thank You ladies of Talgarth :-)

GenGen xxxx

Twinkle Twinkle Suite

As the second workshop card I thought I would use this Suite for a card stash card, I've tried to keep the colour way fairly neutral for any possibility.

Stamp Set: Little Twinkle

Card Stock: Pool Party, Mint Macaron, Twinkle Twinkle DSP

Ink: Gray Granite

Accessories: Twinkle Builder Punch, 

Twinkle Adhesive Backed Sequins, 

1/8" silver ribbon (retired)

Keep on twinkling,

GenGen xxxx

Varied Vases, with beautiful blooms!

The Lovely Ladies of Talgarth invited me to demonstrate for them, 

and this is the first card we did. The versatility of this stamp set means you can make it as complicated or simple as you choose.

Stamp set: Varied Vases

Card stock: Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, 

Tranquil Tide, Whisper White

Ink: Momento, Powder Pink, Berry Burst, 

Lemon Lime Twist, Fresh Fig

Accessories: Tufted 3D Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder,

Vases Builder Punch, Share What You Love Artisan Pearls

Often my card making is inspired by my surroundings, but with this set has influenced my surroundings . . . 

Keep on card making,

GenGen xxxx

Flowering Birthday Wishes!

With the long winter and sudden turn around with the weather into summer, the flowers all seem to be bursting forth all together! The 30 year celebration of Stampin' Up! inspired the hand painted and pearlized Share What You Love Designer Series Paper, which adds instant colour to this card.

Stamp Set: Love What You Do, Greeting from Varies Vases

Card Stock: Share What You Love DSP, Whisper White

Ink: Momento, Berry Burst, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Share What You Love Artisan Pearls, 

3/8" Metallic-edge ribbon

Keep on making the most of the flowers,

GenGen xxxx

Invitation Inspiration

Often with Wedding Invitations I try to format the card to compliment, like this . . 

As you can see there are some retired stamp sets that I simply can't let go of, as a nature inspired heart is just so versatile! But I will only list the new stamp set ;-) I am a huge fan of lettering, and this new lettering stamp set allows personalised additions!

Stamp set: Make a Difference

Card Stock: Smoky Slate, Whisper White

Ink: Smoky Slate and Momento

Had to include the greeting inside the card, from the Better Together stamp set, as Wedding Celebrations are simply the beginning :-)

Keep on crafting,

GenGen xxxx

Super quick card!

Sorry about the darkness of this card, but it will probably give you some indication of the real time of most of my card making ;-)

Just wanted to share with you some of the newly released Delightfully Detailed Suite. As often my time is limited, this laser cut paper comes as 2 x 12"x12" sheets. One you can cut into 6 card fronts and two lace sections, teamed with the coloured note cards and envelopes,  you can create a stunning card in minutes few!

Stamp set: Retired greeting

Card stock: Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Speciality Paper and Note cards and envelopes, Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Sunshine Wishes Thinlits, Triple Banner Punch, Retired heart punch, 1/4" Rich Razzleberry Velvet Ribbon

Love is all around, keep on crafting,

GenGen xxxx

Relaxing Birthday!

With the fabulous sunshine that we have had so far in June, I sent this card hoping the recipient would find a few minutes for relaxation his the garden, rather than work! As he's also a wood worker, I have included some of the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper for the background and furniture. 

Stamp sets: Sheltering Tree, Colorful Seasons, (Retired bunting)

Card stock: Wood Textures DSP, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Tranquil Tide, Old Olive, Daffodil delight and Real Red

Accessories: Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies

Keep on card making, even in the sunshine!

GenGen xxxx