Fast and Fabulous thank you

I've been meaning to show you today's card for a while now - ever since tulips were a feature of my life back in the spring in fact! Come and see:

This is such a useful layout which I return to often. The formula is to stamp a panel with an image, layer it on a contrasting panel and then, using dimensionals, pop the result up onto a card base that's been stamped with a small stamp in a pale colour. Works every time!

I used the sumptuous level 2 hostess set Fast and Fabulous for this particular card and a fresh colour scheme of Rose Red with a couple of greens.

Here's a close-up of the flower image. Don't you just love how effective two-step stamping is?

Supplies needed for this project:

Stamps: Fast and Fabulous, Thank You Kindly (sentiment)

Ink: Rose Red, Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery

Card stock: Whisper White, Certainly Celery

Other: Stamp-a-majig

You can buy any of these supplies from me and I can have them delivered to your address in the UK. Just send me an email or give me a call on 01280 820593.

I am dedicating this card to all those lovely people who have left me messages of support while I've been voice-challenged. My voice came back a little today although I still sound like a Star Wars villain according to the boys. Excellent for saying things like "Clean your teeth or die!" and "Your lack of patience disturbs me!" The thing that bothers me most is not being able to sing although I should imagine it's more of a special treat to those around me!

Thank you for visiting me today. I shall be back for Three Minute Thursday tomorrow and I do hope you can join me then. Yours croakily,

Thank you cards - using Fast and Fabulous

You probably know by now that when you host a Stampin' Up party, you can earn all sorts of free goodies as well as exclusive stamp sets that aren't available to buy. Have I mentioned how fabulous the hostess sets are this year? They are amazing - and I've used one of my favourites to make today's thank you cards.

The colour inspiration was taken directly from page 59 of the current Idea Book and Catalogue - which is absolutely packed with gorgeous samples and inspiration. If you don't already have one, why not order one from me for the special price of £4 including p&p (see right bar for details).

Both cards are a non-standard size as I didn't need an envelope with them. This is a two-step stamping set and in both cases I stamped the line image in Elegant Eggplant and overstamped with Rich Razzleberry and Perfect Plum. Looks like I'm getting into these purple shades!

Here's how to make these cards:

• Cut a piece of Elegant Eggplant card stock 7cm x 21cm, score and fold in half to make a card base.
• Stamp a design on Whisper White card stock cut 6.5cm wide x 10cm high. Sponge lightly around the design with Certainly Celery ink.
• Embellish with Rich Razzleberry 1/4" grosgrain ribbon before attaching to the card front.
• Add a sentiment.

Supplies
Stamps: Fast and Fabulous (hostess set), Occasional Greetings
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Rich Razzleberry, Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery
Card stock: Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
Other: Rich Razzleberry 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

If you live in the UK you may have noticed how dark it's getting. In less than a week it will be November and from there it will be a matter of weeks until Christmas... But don't panic! Join me tomorrow for Three Minute Thursday, when I'll be showing you another of my Christmas cards-in-minutes.
See you then,