Mixed Up Saturday

 

Good Saturday Morning Ladies,

How are we all this chilly Saturday morning?  

What are you all up to this weekend?  We haven’t planned anything as yet.   I feel like going somewhere nice this weekend, a National Trust property maybe.  I will check which ones are still open.  That's if it's not raining of course. 

Sophie & Lucy's ET Pumpkin

This is the girls Pumpkin that they were asked to create fir their department at work.  I will say that ET looked more realistic with his lights switched on, the photo was taken by Park Photographer though,  they didn't realise he lit up.  The girls said loads of people had their photographs taken with him!  

Creative Stamping Magazine 

Issue 114

There are some lovely stamps with this issue,  2 amazing sets, featuring Cats and Dog.  They are quality stamps too. They have been made in partnership with Battersea Dogs home, some of the stamps are actually based on Cats and Dogs that have benefited from Battersea which is a lovely touch.

Sarah Jackman Read has designed these amazing 'Floating ' cards, when you look at them you wonder how they manage to stand up.  The clever tutorial takes you through how to make them step by step. 

If you need any clearer details just message me and I will send you the article.  

Vanessa has designed some adorable Christmas cards with the free stamps, perfect for any animal lover. Each card is made using different inks etc, there are some great hints and tips too, like "When painting with Distress inks,  layer the colour to add shading.  

You could tie this 'Masterclass' with this weeks Challenge,  get your old Embossing powders out, build up the layers to create different effects, I have a huge box full of different coloured UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel' that I used in my Melt Pot, like everything the trend dies off,  but you still have the products left.  If any of you want to have a play I will gladly post you a little bag of some. 

Some lovely little projects to make and either sell or donate to charity in this feature, my cats would love the little Cat gift box filled with treats.  I'm sure Benji and Barney would too. 

Tracey Rogers has designed some fantastic cards for Men using stamps from both sets,  you could use sone papers from your stash or use some of the background stamps to create your own papers. Some cute ideas here.

I'm not sure this creative piece is for me, I don't see myself using it, maybe a Bookmark but not one that is attached to a cotton reel,  I have enlarged the steps in case any of you want to have a go at sone of the techniques though! 

Sam Calcott is brilliant at anything 3D or Kinetic,  she has used the free stamps to create some fantastic interactive cards, there is a 'Wiper Card', 'Shaker Slider Card and a window card to have a go at.  

I thought I would include this Guide to Inkpads that you can screenshot and keep handy to refer to refresh your mind on which ink pads work best for which techniques. 

Lastly a cute feature,  some lovely 'Pet Portrait'  style cards, again perfect to donate to Charity, 

I have included the step by step instructions to Mask an image to create a background.

These would be could to make in the colours etc of friends pets too, I know Becca celebrated Benji's Birthday, she would love a card for him too. 

That's it for this Issue, I think the stamps alone are worth the money you pay for the magazine, there are some lovely features too.  

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I hope that you all have a lovely weekend,  

Love and hugs to all of you, 

Sandra 

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