Crouching Dog Graphics

As a demonstrator I had the opportunity to order from a short list of stamp sets from the new catalogue.  I chose this stamps set titled “Cheers”.  I love the fact that it teams well with the set “Tart and Tangy” which makes an appearance in the new catty as well.  Time was short yesterday so I did a quick whip around Splitcoast and cased a few ideas.  This set has certainly whet my appetite and cannot wait to be using in some stamp-a-stacks this year.

Telll me what you think!

Stamp sets – Cheers, Tart and Tangy, Occasional Greetings

Cardstock – Rose Red, Regal Rose, Close to Cocoa, Choc Chip, SAge Shadow, Handstome Hunder, Gable Green, Whisper White

Inks – Basic Black, Gable Green, Whisper White

Ribbons – Real Red Striped, Regal Rose Grosgrain, Choc Chip Grosgrain and Mellow Moss Grosgrain

Punch – Photo Corner, large and small oval

Mat pack, Stampin Write Markers, Water Brush

Enjoy!

Front side view

 I had soooooo much fun making this cute little Tote!  This is one side view of this beauty and the photograph below is the other side.  I cannot wait until I can get some of the new SU designer papers to see how gorgeous this template will look made up with the new designs.

Back side view

Open view

It is difficult to see but on each side of the tote is an acetate pocket to hold hand made cards, notebooks, book marks or whatever you decide to pop inside as a special gift for someone, or yourself maybe!  Beside the tote is the closer for the tote.

I’m currently putting together a class to make this little cutie so phone me now for details.  I’ve a feeling this class will book out quickly so book now to reserve your place.

Stay tuned for more fabulous container classes.

All products are SU, of course!

I love the promise of Hope that the Easter message brings.  No being a big fan of ‘bunnies and eggs’ (don’t get me wrong plenty of bunnies and eggs will visit our house this Easter!!!!!) but there is a serious side to the Easter season and I created this card to celebrate the Hope in which I believe.

Stamp Sets – Illuminations and Seeing Spots

Inks – River Rock, Going Grey and Black

Cardstock – Black, Whisper White and River Rock

Ribbons – River Rock and Black grosgrain

I’m just not too sure if I like these colours.  Bit flat maybe?

As if ...............

We could call ourselves “The Three Stampin’ Stooges”.  Laurel, myself and Anna.   Anna moved to Brisvegas 18 months ago and broke up the stamping trio.  Now Lolly and I drive up occasionly to stamp for the week end.  Well this week, during a storm, Anna was rushing in the rain to get into her car, didn’t open the door quite wide enough and sliced open her head.  She’s off work for the week and obviously very bored because she has reminded me that my blog has not been updated!!!!!!!

So one of these cards will be in the mail to her to cheer her up (and it’s not her birthday, so guess which one????)

Enough of Anna!  These cards are another in my “let’s see what I can make with the sets I have left whilst waiting for the postman to bring my new catty” .  Hope you like them.

Stamps sets -

Scribble This (love this set and must use it more often)

Stem Sayings and Sincere Salutations

Cardstock – Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Whisper White and Choc. Chip

DS – Spring Flowers (now retired)

Ribbon – Tempting Turquoise grosgrain

Brads – Pretty in Pink and Rhinestone

Inks – Old Olive and Choc. Chip

Enjoy!

Life sure is a breeze!

Whilst I’m foot tapping waiting for my new S.U. catalogue to arrive so that I can drooooooool over all the new stamps sets and accessories that I’m going to be wanting, I thought that I would turn on the air con in my studio and dig out some stamp sets that I’ve not used for a while and arn’t retired from this year’s catty.

The first one that took my eye is called “Life’s a Breeze”.  Living on the Far North (close to the coast ) in New South Wales this set has been very popular for scrappers.  I decided to create some cards from the set and was really happy with this lot.

Drop me a line if you cannot make out any colours etc.  I’m happy to let you know what products I’ve used.  All Stampin’ Up! of course.

Enjoy!

Don't you just love a special persons' birthday????

My dear stampin’ buddy, Laurel, (remember the one that I made all those backpacks for?) well it’s her birthday tomorrow.  So I’ve made this card for her.  She’s such a special friend that I just love to bits!

Everything that Laurel does she does with such enthusiasm.  She lives life totally and fully.  She has soooooo much energy I often wonder if she’s on drugs!!!! (…just kiddin’)

Enjoy your birthday dear Lolly.

I’m really going to miss these ‘in colours’.  Good bye soft sky.  Good bye Groovy Guava – you’ll be sadly missed at Crouchingdog.

I’ve used the stamp set Enjoy Every Moment from the spring mini.  I’m really hoping that it’s included in the new catalogue (which is due for release oh! so! soon).  If you want a copy, hot off the press, email me now and I’ll ensure one is dropped off to you at just $10/copy.

Cardstock – Soft Sky, Groovy Guava and Whisper White

DS paper – Afternoon Tea (I’m going to miss this one too!)

Inks – Chocolate Chip

Ribbon – Soft Sky

Word window punch

Mat pack

Cutter kit for the distressing

Follow this link to access the Retired List.  If there is something retiring that you’ve been wanting to purchase, now is the time before it disappears forever.  Some sets are even discounted.  However the retired list only lasts as long as supplies are available.

http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/RetiredList_0309_AUNZ_Alph.pdf

The following are the items already out of stock, I will update this list as it comes to hand.

10756 Flip Flops Unavailable 109020 Wild Wasabi Classic Ink Refill Unavailable 109015 Soft Sky Classic Stamin’ Ink Refill Unavailable 109016 River Rock Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill Unavailable 109017 Purely Pomegranite Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill Unavailable 100381 Earth Elements Eyelets Unavailable 100378 Soft Subtle Eyelets Unavailable 109019 Groovy Guava Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill Unavailable 108748 Best Friend Numbers Unavailable 107212 Mateys Map Unavailable 105320 Basic Eyelets Unavailable 103195 Gifts Galore Unavailable 107561 Garden Annuals Unavailable 109610 Confetti Simply Scrappin’ Unavailable 104279 Leaf Prints Unavailable 110255 Bundle of Joy  Unavailable 112402 Short Order Numbers  Unavailable 109018 Blue Bayou Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill Unavailable 111852 River Rock A4 card stock Unavailable 108720 Ahoy, Matey Unavailable 108747 Best Friends Alphabet Upper Unavailable 111851 Soft Sky A4 card stock Unavailable 109185 Jersey Ribbon Originals Unavailable 105316 Rich Regal Eyelets Low Quantity 101259 Black Hemp Twine Unavailable 108740 Bareback Unavailable 106662 Dasey Field Unavailable 108638 In Color 12″x 12″ card stock Unavailable 109186 Theater Ribbn Originals Low Quantity 105445 Soft Subtle buttons Low Quantity 111850 Wild Wasabi A4 card stock Unavailable 106610 Basics Outline Low Quantity 103981 Earth Elements Low Quantity 103981 *Earth Elements & Neutrals buttons Low Quantity 100900 Gift sacks Low Quantity 108763 By Land Low Quantity 104065 Fishy Low Quantity 112253 *Dad’s Day Low Quantity 108849 It’s Your Birthday Low Quantity 105531 Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware Low Quantity 112391 Everything Baby Low Quantity 112310 Fabulous Flowers Low Quantity 107464 Rough Texture Low Quantity 107465 Speckled Low Quantity 107467 Birthday Low Quantity 108923 Stipple Rose Low Quantity 112272 Classic Backgrounds Low Quantity 108929 Symbols of Solicitude Low Quantity 112316 Forever in My Heart Low Quantity 105446 Rich Regal Buttons Low Quantity 108746 Best Friends Alphabet Lower Unavailable 112229 ABC Images Low Quantity 108857 Linen Low Quantity 108998 Beautiful Life Low Quantity 110248 Polka Dots & Petals Low Quantity 104156 Flitting By Low Quantity 106523 Five-In-One Card Cover Envelope Template Low Quantity 110730 *Pockets & Pieces Office Accents Low Quantity 108722 All I Have Seen Low Quantity 108944 Unfrogettable Low Quantity 111853 Purely Pomegranate A4 Card Stock Low Quantity 105515 *Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware Low Quantity 104829 *Light Blue Gingham Ribbon Low Quantity
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