The joy of new stamps!

After 2 months of moving and settling in, I received a new package of Stampin' Up! supply and I almost forgot how exciting it is! And I met a sweet lady who shared my excitement along the way- so happy to meet another crafter :)

I went home and stamped this birthday card for my uncle's upcoming birthday with my new Pendant Park set! And then went back to preparing for the party last night.

I am off with the rest of my day. Hope you all have a good weekend.

Recipe (all by SU!)

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Kraft

Stamp sets: Pendant Park, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Night of Navy

Everything else: Big Shot machine, Top Note die, button, linen thread, Word Window punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

For a wedding by the beach

Happy Friday! End of the week and I have a house warming party for all my relatives who are in town tonight so I will be busy for the rest of the day :) 

This is what my sister requested for her friend's wedding in Bali next weekend. How romantic, isn't it? Since it is a ceremony by the beach, I am picturing sand and sea. Hence the color choice of Bermuda Bay for the sea and Kraft for the sand. A piece of Kraft cardstock was dry embossed with the Manhattan Flower embossing folder. Added the scallop edge, ribbon and sentiment. Done!

And while I was at it, I made an anniversary card. I die cut the Butterfly with the Beautiful Butterflies die from Kraft card stock and stamped swirls on it. Marlene can testify it is the one piece of stamp that I use on everything from filling up a blank space, adding dimension or if I just want a piece to look elegant. It is so versatile :)

Hope your week has been a good one.

Recipes (all by SU!)

1. Wedding card

Cardstock: Kraft, Bermuda Bay

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Everything else: Big Shot machine, Manhattan Flowers embossing folder, Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, Chocolate Chip corduroy button, Stampin' Dimensionals, Curly Label punch, Modern Label punch

2. Anniversary card

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Kraft

Stamp set: Bella Toile, Season of Joy (swirl), Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip

Everything else: Big Shot machine, Top Note die, Beautiful Butterflies die, Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, Chocolate Chip corduroy button

Tulips row

Hello! A bright cheery card with rows of tulips today :) Enjoy...

Hope your week is a good one :) I have been busy setting up my long-awaited (dare I call it?) studio!

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU! unless mentioned)

Cardstock and paper: Whisper White, So Saffron, SEI dp

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Basic Black

Everything else: Curly Label punch, Scallop Edge punch, button, Stampin' Dimensionals

Tutu #2

Good morning! I made another tutu card :) This is for my cousin Lanny whose birthday is today :) Happy birthday, dear! She lives in Perth, Australia so we don't see each other often.

I started with a Kraft card base (I seem to have a love affair with Kraft cardstock!), added the patterned paper, punched out the focal points, stamped the sentiment and finish off with the blings :)

Thank you to all who asked about the earthquake in Indonesia. Recovery efforts start and help start pouring in. Please pray for the people that might still be found alive under the rubble. They are racing with the clock out there. Hopefully they have enough equipment to dig through it.

Hope yours is a great day today!

Recipe: (all by SU! unless mentioned)

Cardstock: Kraft, K&Co dp

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Basic Black

Everything else: Scallop edge punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, blings (craft supply)

World Card Making Day is today...

Hi! Happy World Card Making Day :) I am about 12 hours ahead of most of you so mine starts earlier... 

Here is my card. I seem to be on a kick of making this kind of "naturalistic" style (is that a word?)- it must be living in a tropical country kind of influence :) This feels so Balinese to me.

Here is a photo of the picture that inspired the cards from the last 3 entries- which is a book that my friend Ariani left for me to pore over. It is just inspiring! (Thanks, Ariani!)

I want to say a heartfelt thanks for you all who prayed for the earthquake victims.  There are a lot of needs out there, I am praying those needs will be met also.

What has inspired you today? Have a happy stamping day today :)

Blessings,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue

Stamp set: Darling Dots, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Everything else: 1 1/4" circle punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, 3/16" corner rounder

Raspberry Suite color challenge

Hi again! When I saw Dawn's latest color challenge yesterday, I thought I would give it a try. My colors are Soft Sky, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla, Kraft and Chocolate Chip. The swirl stamp I used is part of a tree stamp from Trendy Trees. I just used the top of the tree part and punched it out. Can you picture sea shells on a beach by the colors and the swirl circles? I hope this card is not too "minimalistic" :)

Also, I would add an update for you who asked about the earthquake in Padang, Indonesia. Please pray for the people who lost their homes and loved ones. It is bad. Last night, there was another unrelated earthquake nearby Jambi. I heard some sad stories, they found one mother with her 5 month old baby in her arms. Both dead. A mother was waiting outside her 14 year old daughter's school. Hoping she might survive. And on and on. My heart goes out to them. The number of victims are not tallied up yet as evacuation is still ongoing, but it is already close to 900 so far.

Thank you for praying. And I hope you like the card.

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Soft Sky

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Ruby Red

Stamp set: Trendy Trees

Everything else: Corduroy button, Word Window punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

My 2nd Christmas card...

Hi! I was inspired for this card from the book that my friend Ariani left. It has the kind of "island" look that I want to achieve, which fits since we live in a tropical place.

 

Sorry for the photo quality for yesterday's entry. My husband has the SLR, he is living on a boat in some remote island right now. When he said that he was going to Wakatobi, I thought it was in Japan! LOL! It is actually a tiny place in the island of Sulawesi here. I am sure he will bring home some beautiful photos!!

Thank you for those of you who asked about the earthquake in Padang, Indonesia. We are fine- a bit out of the way, I guess. Jakarta is safe. But we just experienced an earthquake in Jakarta just 4 weeks ago, I know how it feels. The island of Sumatra was where the tsunami 2004 in Aceh happened. And there have been numerous earthquakes since then. Just pray for those families who lost their loved ones and homes.

Thanks for stopping by.

Recipe (all by SU!):

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue

Stamp set: Best Yet, Best Wishes & More

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue

Everything else: hemp twine, 1 3/8" circle punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, 3/16" corner rounder