Stamps Ahead

Challenge 2 - Sketch Challenge. Simply turn to page 56 of the current Stampin' Up Idea Book & Catalogue.Using the card with the pram on the front for inspiration, create your own card or scrapbook page. I have called mine "Pink Paris" appropriate given that my sister has recently returned from Paris. You cannot see it clearly but I have used Glimmer Mist Chalk spray.

Images:(c)1990-2009 Stampin'Up! (r) Artwork: Margaret L Crawford I took the photo at Manhattan Beach, California on my recent holiday. I had to get ready 25 of these for this weekends "card in a box" - okay not technically a card - but with 12 made up to swap and the remaining for participants to make up, I wanted something quick and easy. Enjoy.

Images: (C) 1990-2009 Stampin'Up! (r) Artwork: Margaret L Crawford Today, The INKlings got together for a day of stamping. We all took along a "Card in the box" - this is where you take along all the supplies for each person to make your card. Here is my card. It is a very simple to construct card using Inspired by Nature stamp set and Friendly Words Jumbo wheel. Photography: Margaret L Crawford Nature sure does inspire you - here are some photographs of the Tibouchina (blooming with its beautiful purple flowers) in my front garden. I can see a card coming.........watch this space. Margaret

This weekend I had 2 days of cardmarking and scrapbooking,with fellow members of The INKlings. I participated in a "card in a box"and this is the card I created. It is a very easy and quick card to make. I have used the star from stamp set Nursery Necessities, and Purely Pomegranate and Garden Green Inks. Simply stamp 1st star onto a Love Notes card and back of its matching envelope. Stamp 2nd star onto scrap paper and then punch out using Star Punch. Adhere already stamped image then stamp greeting. Done. I will post more photographs later. Images:(C) 1990-2008 Stampin' Up! (R) Artwork: Margaret L Crawford