Aviary with Framelits Label Dies

Introducing the new 'Framelits' Label Dies. These dies are a very elegant shape and I have used the largest die to make the base card for the design below.

To make the base card you need to pull your creased edge clear of the die so that you will not be cutting the left hand 'point', and then cut your card using the Big Shot machine. To make the card more stable cut away a small section from the bottom. I like the idea that if you make your base card using the die you can then match the shaped layers, and it is not so obvious that your base card has been 'adjusted' for this purpose as your eye gets drawn into the layers. I added a tied piece of ribbon to the crease to balance the point on the other side. My finished card is approximately 13.5cm x 11cm and will fit into most C6 envelopes.

Customers will be able to purchase the dies from the 1st May. This is the only shape that will be available and they come in a set of six dies (I have seen some cheaper sets lately that only have 3 dies per pack). They come in a plastic popper folder which makes excellent storage.

Card Colours: Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, Early Espresso and Whisper White.

Ink Colours: Melon Mambo and Soft Suede.

Stamps Sets: Aviary and the swirls from Everything Eleanor.

Back soon showing some wonderful new papers.

Julia

Aviary - Take 4

Back with card 4 using the Aviary stamps. Probably my favourite so far as I love matting and layering squares and then playing about with the placement until I come up with a pleasing design.

My colours for this card are cardstock of Melon Mambo and Lucky Limeade with inks of River Rock, Melon Mambo, Early Espresso and Soft Suede. The background layer of paper is text in Soft Suede from the Neutrals Paper Stack.

In addition to the the Aviary stamps, I have used the text stamp from French Foliage.

Back next with a card using the new Framelits Labels Dies which will be available from the 1st May, and yes the card does have a bird cage on it!

Julia 



Aviary - Take 3

Hi everyone, well I was wrong about the weather in Andover because we have had a lovely sunny day today. Hope you are enjoying your Easter weekend.

Showing a further card today featuring the Aviary stamps (don't worry only a couple more to go). I had overlooked this set in the main catalogue until recently, but I have had great fun playing with it and could probably go on, and on and on......

This card uses the same colour scheme as my previous card of Early Espresso, Soft Suede, River Rock, Melon Mambo and Lucky Limeade.

The text stamp behind the birds on the background layer is from French Foliage, and this has also been used on the focal image and stamped behind the greeting.

I hope to be back tomorrow with Take 4!

Julia



Aviary - Take 2

Firstly I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter. Certainly in my part of the world it looks as though the weekend weather will be set for crafting!

Here is another card using the Aviary stamp set, combined with the swirl from Everything Eleanor and a background 'splodge' from the Simply Soft hostess set.

My ink colours for this card are Early Espresso (bird cages), Soft Suede (birds), River Rock (splodges) and Lucky Limeade (swirls).

The card colours are Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo and Early Espresso.

Back soon with another Aviary card.

Julia







Aviary

I have just purchased the Aviary stamp set and have really enjoyed  having a play.

My colours for this card are basic grey, pool party and melon mambo.

Hope you like, and Cath if you are reading this you will be interested to know that I have some more cards using the Aviary stamp set to show over the next few days. 

Julia



Last Chance Favourites

Just a quick post using some of my favourite stamps and papers from the Sale-a-Bration promotion. I have really enjoyed using the Fresh Vintage stamp set, and the colour combination in the Everyday Enchantment papers has been a joy to work with.

The promotion is due to finish at the March so if you are interested in finding out how to receive a free stamp set (from a choice of 4 sets) or the pack of papers, please contact me.

Have a good week.

Julia



Black is Back - March 2012 Colour Collection Kit

Hello,

Introducing my colour collection kit for March - Black is Back. A touch of sophistication is added to cards made with this collection by careful use of black card or ink to contrast with the featured colour of grey, yellow or pink. Here is a sneak preview of the cards on the inspiration sheet.

This months kit includes:

10 Papers 15cm x 15cm as follows: 4 x yellow mix, 3 x pink mix, 2 x grey mix and 1 x black mix

15 x A4 Card (3 each of Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Basic Grey & Whisper White)

3 x half-metre lengths of mixed ribbon 

4 x Black Taffeta Ribbon Bows

Strip of Adhesive Pearls

6 x Glimmer Brads

Inspiration Sheet showing 6 x card designs

Price of the kit is £16. There is a limited number of these kits available so if you would like to place an order please let me know as soon as possibe. Cheques should be made payable to Julia Jordan and received by the closing date of Saturday the 17th March, or payment can be passed on to me personally. Orders will be despatched week commencing 19th March 2012. If you do not already have my address please send me an email juliajor@googlemail.com and I will reply to you with the details. Please note I can only despatch kits to a UK address.

This will be the last kit for a couple of months as I have family commitments/holidays. I have enjoyed designing the kits and I hope you have all enjoyed playing with them. Thankyou.

Julia