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Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator in the UK and love sharing my passion for paper crafting and Stampin' Up! products. Thank you for visiting I hope to see you again soon. Zoe x

Saturday 2 April 2011

A touch of red!

stampin up demonstrator zoe tant


Thanks for stopping by to see me and if you're on the ILWS blog hop a particular welcome and please scroll down to see my blog hop projects and find the link to the next step.

Over at Less is more today they've set a colour challenge of 'a touch of red'.  I so wanted to use this stamp, Motorcycle, when they had their masculine card challenge, but it was before the launch of the Stampin' Up !summer mini and so I was not allowed.  However today it's worked out well and now I can share it with you.  I've used cherry cobbler marker and cardstock for my touch of red and have added crystal effects with the tip of the paper piercer to give my motorcycle shine!  The image itself is stamped with Staz on to stop any bleeding with the crystal effects.

  
 I also wanted to do one for the girls and this is so simple but striking.  I love Pocket Silhouettes as it's so easy to use. You can stamp it anywhere and it looks great. It's a fab set for beginners as you can't really go wrong.  My touch of red is real red grosgrain ribbon and a little reverse stamping inside.  On the cover the flowers are embossed in white using our craft whisper white ink pad.
There will be more MINI tasters with 4 ILWS blog hops where demos will be sharing with you some fabulous projects made with stash from the new mini. Why not take a peak! You can start with the post below.

Have a great weekend and I'll be back soon with more mini heaven.
Hugs Zx

55 comments:

Chrissie said...

Both of these are fabulous Zoe, but I think my favourite has to be the girly version, I love that little stamp set and on the black it looks exquisite!
Great to see you again!
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Gibmiss said...

hello
What two stunning cards love them both ...Fab ...
hugs
sylvie
xx

Victoria said...

ooooh like both of these but the girlie one does it for me Zoe! ery striking indeed.

Got my lovely card and ribbon thanks - hope to rearrange meet up very soon
Love
Victoria
x

ps - yep - Zac woke up but we didn't hear him (bedding and teddy bear hanging in conservatoire to dry as I type!) and Blake had a lie in of sorts, he was snuggled up with me after an early morning bottle!

Suzi B said...

Both are great but my fav is the flowers...gorgeous1 x

Lauren Hatwell said...

These are amazing. If I can achieve this sort of thing one day I'll be so happy. Meanwhile, thanks for the great inspiration. Lx

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

Those cards are lovely. I especially like the way you have reversed the colour scheme on in the insert. Really dramatic.

TAM said...

Two fabulous cards. Love how you've reversed colours for the insert for the "girlie" one

Aileen said...

Super cards Zoe. Had the same idea as you with the motorbike so will have to go and think again. x

Gina said...

Great cards Zoe. The motorbike is brilliant but I do prefer girlie cards.
Gina x

Jan said...

Great cards xx Jan

Maureen said...

Two lovely cards, well done.
Maureen.........x

Mandy's Crafts said...

Two very nice cards. They are so simple but really stand out.

Rita said...

Both your cards are stunning ,but I love the bike. Hugs Rita xxx

Viv said...

Beautiful cards - love them both.

Mandi said...

Hi Zoe
Both these cards are stunning!
I love the motorbike, but the other is fabulous!
Thanks as always
mandi
"LEss is More"

Kathyk said...

LOVE how you managed to make such a cool guy card

Kathyk

nicky said...

Both are fab cards but been girlie have to say thats the fave for me , but super one for the men to the bike.
Nicky

Sharon said...

The motorbike card is beautiful - very classy!

Unknown said...

Very simple but stunning cards, just my style... Love them both :) x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

WOw love these cards, they are stunning

Tara Cardwell said...

Wow - I was bowled over by the bike, but then the girly one stole my heart. The white on black is brilliantly crisp and the red ribbon is a touch of genius - I just love it! Love the inside too. I think I need to find a stampin up party ;-)

Loraine Arderne said...

Oh these are fab Zoe. Love the men's one - just so simple but stunning with that touch of red.

Evelyn C said...

simply stunning in their simplicity - fab colour combo x

Lynne said...

Two equally fabulous cards.
Lynne xxx

Anonymous said...

Two fabulous cards!

Seafield Jo said...

These are very stylish cards Zoe, I love them both. JO x

Ciara said...

These are both fab & I can't decide on my favourite! I think perhaps the black one as it's so striking. I made a card today with that motorbike stamp, it's ace and definitely a good one for bloke friendly cards!

Unknown said...

Very classy Motorcyle card Zoe.

Suze Bain said...

Two super cards, the motorbike one is fab! x

Unknown said...

I love both these cards Zoe...I can't pinpoint my favourite! I love the motorcycle one because it's so different for a guys' card, but I love the 'girly' one because it's so simple and striking.
Lizy x

Margaret said...

Both are gorgeous Zoe but I particularly love the Pocket Silhouettes - black & white is definitely me!!!!
Margaret x

Lorraine said...

Both cards are beautiful but the motorbike card is my fav

Shaz said...

Both lovely cards, but the pocket Silhouette just does it for me. xx

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

Both fabulous creations Zoe!

Ali x

Stamps and Paper said...

Fabulous cards..

Anne

kelly said...

I love seeing other SU demo's on this challenge.
Great cardd, i made my card with this motorcycle and then saw your amazing card so had to make another one instead!

Kelly xx

Tracy said...

Lovely cards Zoe.
Great minds think alike as I did exactly the same with the motorbike for Deans birthday card earlier in the week but, once the crystal effects had dried, I changed my mind and did the same but in green. I still have the red edition though...lol
Love the girlie one, I really must get this stamp set.

Hugs
Tracy -x-

Angelnorth said...

Two fab card! The white floral on black looks really dramatic and that motorbike stamp is great!

Von said...

Great mans card :)
Von

Susan said...

Zoe, this is awesome! That first card is so perfect for a guy...and I love the stamp set you used for the second card!! I never thought to emboss it in white...that's cool!

Tricia Williams said...

GORGEOUS RED BIKE!! Love this stamp... Great male card. One of my favourites so far :O)

Fiona said...

Love the girlie one - the inside of the card is fab. Thanks for taking the time to comment on my card. x

Sue said...

Two fab cards both with that wow wow wow and pocket silhoetts out again i agree a fab set my favorite too just love the motorbike have put that on my wish list Luv Sue x

Princess4Wiz said...

Both cards are lovely. I can't choose which one I prefer. xxx

Michelle said...

both cards are fantastic, they fit the bill perfectly. xx

Maureen said...

Both lovely but love the motor cycle!!

Sue said...

Two great cards. I have the Pocket Silhouette stamps but not quite known what to do with them. Your card has inspired me to get them out and have a play. Sue.x

pickle said...

Two beautiful creations ..My hubby would love the bike one and the second one is very striking
kerry x

Sarah said...

Love them both - the motorcycle looks just great with that touch of red and I love the letter type of the sentiment. The girly one is just beautiful too - looks just lovely and great that you did the inside too!
Sarah

G Peplow said...

Hi there, brilliant cards, love both :0) xxx

Jen said...

Love them both.
jenjoy x

An Occasional Genius said...

Love them both Zoe, but great inspiration for a male card, as we know these (men) are difficult things to cater for lol! xxx

Maggie said...

Fabulous cards Zoe, really like the motorbike with a dash of red, pocket silhouettes is my all time fav SU set I have to stop myself using it all the time!

Vicky Hayes said...

Both absolutely stunning! I used the motorcycle too and crystal effects (before I saw yours I promise!) - that stamp is just begging for shine! I really like the chalkboard effect white on black of the Pocket Silhouettes card too.

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

I'm a huge SU fan - going to another party tomorrow and I was thinking of buying the motorbike stamp for those "difficult" male cards on my list, and your fabulous card has just convinced me to go for it! Love your Girly card too - that may be another purchase tomorrow! Love your work. Hugs, Sylvia x