Inklings Training Afternoon

A few weeks ago we had our second quarterly team training. It was lots of fun and as always we swapped cards.

I chose the Tote-ally Tess stamp set and dressed her in evening wear. She normally wears a pants suit but you can dress any way you like.

I ended up making about 20. Each one was unique with different colour hair and background paper.

Inklings Christmas Blog Hop

Welcome to The INKlings’ Team’s Christmas in July blog hop.

You may have arrived here from Amy's Blog or just be visiting my blog, whichever way once you’ve checked out my creations you can continue the hop through the link at the end of this post to the next team member.

How quick is this year going! Have you started to think about your Christmas cards and projects yet? The INKlings team has and we thought that this month was the perfect time to host a Christmas in July blog hop. You'll find lots of great ideas provided by 17 team members’ fantastic blogs.

Want to win some Blog Candy? Simply leave a comment on each blog and then email Christie Wallace Christies_stamps@yahoo.com.au and let her know you’ve done so and you’ll be in the running for a fantastic prize of 17 handmade cards plus other goodies.
Sorry Blog Candy prize not available to SU! demonstrators but you're more than welcome to leave us a comment!

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I have been having a lot of fun over the last month playing with the Stampin' Up ! Sweet Treat Cups. As well as holding sweets they also make great Snow Dome Cards.

The first card I made was this one using the raindeer from the Winter Post stamp set. He is just the right size for the sweet treat cup.

To keep the glitter inside the sweet treat cup I sealed it with a piece of acetate. The hole in the patterned paper was made using the 1 3/4 inch circle punch which fits the sweet treat cup perfectly. This is the finished card.

Supplies

• Cardstock - Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Baja Breeze Designer Paper
• Ink - Chocolate Chip
• Stamp Sets - Winter Post, Best Yet
• Accessories - Gold brads, Chocolate Chip Ribbon

Just to be a bit more adventurous I tried putting water in the Sweet Treat Cup to make it look like a real snow dome. This worked really well but I don't think I would risk putting it through the mail !

This picture shows that there really is water in there ! Just one tip, don't let any water drip onto the adhesive around the Sweet Treat Cup.

Supplies

• Cardstock - Whisper White, Glossy White, Riding Hood Red dsp
• Ink - Riding Hood red
• Stamp Sets - Holiday Lineup, Short and Sweet
• Accessories - Gold brads, Riding Hood Red Stripe Ribbon
  

Well that’s all from me. Next stop on the INKlings’ Team Blog Hop is Michelle's blog . Have fun and don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to win some great Blog Candy.

Christmas in July Blogs
1. Christie http://www.christiescreativecorner.blogspot.com/
2. Dani H http://daniholland.wordpress.com/
3. Carol http://inkantations-and-inkarnations.blogspot.com/
4. Michelle D http://www.stampinkpaper.blogspot.com/
5. Jayne http://www.jaynemercer.com/blogs
6. Kylie http://kraftykylie.typepad.com/blossom_designs/
7. Kari http:// http://www.karigail.wordpress.com/
8. Dani F - http://danifender.blogspot.com/
9. Beth - http://www.elisabethstewart.com/bethinking/
10. Nicky A http://www.nickyadamson.blogspot.com/
11. clare http://www.crafty-cow.com/
12. Amy http://amyandersonsblog.blogspot.com/
13. Fiona B. http://www.fionajanestamping.blogspot.com/
14 . Michelle Frost-Stevenson http://www.stampinground.wordpress.com/
15. Fiona Poirier http://fionapoirier.blogspot.com/
16. Divya Rao - http://www.creadivya.blogspot.com/
17 Rachel Jackson http://havefunstamping.blogspot.com/

Christmas Blog Hop on Thursday

The Inklings First Blog Hop was so much fun we decided to hold another one with Christmas as the theme.

So if you would like to see lots of ideas for Christmas visit me here on Thursday 8th July at 7.30pm and follow the links !

If you enter a comment on each participating blog you will go in a draw to win the cards displayed in the blog hop.

Look forward to seeing you on Thursday.

Last Deal of the Week

These circle Ice Rhinestone brads are reduced from $19.95 to $11.97 !! (approx. 80 in a box).
This week Stampin' Up! are selling selected Rhinestone Brads and selected ribbon at a fantastic price. See the table below for details.

This roll of Bashful Blue ribbon is only $10.97 and this roll of Certainly Celery 5/8' Grosgrain ribbon is only $8.97. Both would be great for Christmas cards.
Remember only available until next Tuesday.

Cyberstamp Challenge 3

The last challenge is a colour challenge. Make a card using Pretty in Pink, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White and Kraft.

I love the website Clean and Simple and made this card using one of the layouts I found there.

Cyberstamp Challenge 2

The second challenge is to make a Side Step Pop Up card.

This is my version made using black card and Kiwi Kiss green designer paper.I'm really going to miss this green when it's retired in September. Its such a lovely bright green.

This pictures shows the blackcurls of paper attached to each flower.

Cyberstamp Challenge 1

Its my turn to host the Inklings Cyberstamp tonight. Its always a bit nerve racking when there are so many good stampers in the Inklings team.

Anyway, here goes.............. this is my first challenge, make a 4" x 4" card with a matching envelope made from designer paper. This is the layout for the small card.

and this is my attempt.

The envelope is made from a piece of 6" square designer paper. The white square should be a little larger than the 4" a 4" card. You need to cut a notch where the point of the white square doesn't quite touch the edge. Fold along the black lines to form the envelope. Hopefully it will become clear when you make it.