Shutter Card

These shutter cards are everywhere at the moment, so of course I had to give them a go. They are really easy and quick to put together. I followed the tutorial here and the put the cover card on the front following Dawn's instructions.

I am going to give this card to the lovely Louise at my child's Day Care Centre as it's her birthday on Thursday. "Happy Birthday Louise". I'm not sure if you can see but I have embossed all the flowers before cutting them out. I just love my Fifth Avenue stamps from Stampin' Up. I am also in love with Kiwi Kiss. Unfortunately it's an 'in colour' so I am going to have to stock up on this. Yes, o.k. I love all of the 'in colours' so I'll have to stock up on all of them.

I hope you're all having a lovely week 'stamping'.

Keep creating, Kylie. xo

Fifth Avenue Floral

As promised, here are my Fifth Avenue Floral cards. This first one I cased from the talented Marelle Taylor. I love the simplicity in this card as it's very effective. I changed the dsp and some colours Marelle used but the design is very similar.
The second card I have seen around on a few blogs and have wanted to try it but wasn't quite sure of the technique. Well I've given it a go and this is how mine turned out. I've also decorated the inside of this card which is something I don't normally do but I might start to. ("but wait, there's more!!"). It's nice for the receiver to open it and get something a little extra.

I've received my parcel today from the lovely Bec (Bizzy Becs in my blog list), so I am going to keep practicing my colouring and attempt to produce a lovely card for you to look at. Look out Jack, I'll be over for some tips!!

Keep creating, Kylie xo

Not So Shelli Card

Well here it is. My first attempt at uploading a photo for you. Please be gentle and most of all patient.



I tried to remember the beautiful creation that Shelli Gardner made but it wasn't until I finished my card that I found the photo of hers and realised that they are really NOT the same. I had forgotten all about the chalking technique. I did remember the tearing which I've done but purposely didn't stamp the flower.

I am hoping this will be OK for my friend's wedding in July. I may have to make another one as I have another wedding in October.

I have used Pink Pirouette, Whisper White and Basic Black CS, Friends 24-7 stamp set, Friendly Words wheel, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Old Olive & Basic Black Inks, dimensionals, flowers,ribbon & brad are from my own stash, clear embossing powder and I've sponged the edges.
Well I hope this all works and that you like my first card creation.