Cyberstamp Colour Challenge

Last weekend a demonstrator group that I am a member of held a cyberstamp. It was great fun to chat with some lovely demonstrators around Australia & also participate in some fun challenges. One of the challenges was a colour challenge of So Saffron, Basic Gray & Whisper White, so I thought I'd break out some more goodies from the upcoming Spring Mini Catalogue to create this card...

There is some new DSP - Walk in the Park, new stampset - Oval All & the latest punch - scallop oval, it is a perfect match for our large oval punch. I've used my scallop edge punch to make the scallop square mat, you can see a tutorial here if you would like to make one too.

Here is a closeup of the scallop oval. I have used my inkpad & a blender pen to colour in the birds chest & the flower.

Stampsets: Oval All, Friends 24-7
Cardstock: So Saffron, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Walk In The Park DSP
Ink: Basic Gray, So Saffron
Accessories: Scallop Oval, Large Oval & Scallop Edge Punch, Soft Subtle Brads, Dress Up Ribbon Originals

I will post some more of my cyberstamp creations over the next few days.

Spring Mini catalogue is almost here!

The Stampin' Up! 2009 Spring Mini Catalogue goes live on Sat August 1st. It has some really lovely stamp sets in it & my fav - gorgeous corduroy buttons. Another favourite of mine is the Great Friends stampset, I just love the butterfly.

Stampset: Great Friend

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Whisper White, Bella Rose & Urban Oasis DSP

Ink: Basic Gray, Regal Rose

Accesssories: Gray Taffeta, Kiwi Kiss Corduroy Button, Eyelet Border Punch

Scrapbooking Just Rugby

I got the Just Rugby stamp set specifically to use on scrap pages of my son playing football & finally I have made one - it's only taken about 12 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I made this for a challenge on one of the demonstrator groups I am a member of, it uses a great sketch from Page Maps that I have been wanting to try out since I saw it.

I've used some elements from the Hoppy Memories Scrappin' Kit to try & add some interest. I also peirced holes in the ball & threaded some twine through them to imitate the stitching.

Stampsets: Just Rugby, Jumbo Outline Alpha

Cardstock: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie Textured, Pink Flamingo DSP

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black

Accessories: Hoppy Memories Scrappin Kit, Black Hemp Twine, Black Brads

Camp Cypress

Grab your kit and escape from your busy life with a fun weekend of stamping & scrapbooking at Camp Cypress in the peaceful Outback of NSW.

When: From 1pm Thursday 3rd September to 3pm Sunday 6th September 2009

Where: Camp Cypress is situated at Baradine in North West NSW - approximately 497kms from Sydney, and 45kms north-west of Coonabarabran. From Baradine it is only a 3½ hours' drive to the famous opal mining town of Lightning Ridge, via Coonamble and Walgett.

Cost: $200 from Thursday night (includes 3 nights accommodation, a light supper on Thursday evening & all meals until Sunday lunch) or $180 from Friday (includes 2 nights accommodation & all meals from Friday lunch until Sunday lunch).

• Accommodation will be 3 share, in fully air-conditioned cabins with ensuites
• All meals provided – breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning & afternoon tea
• Challenges & competitions – there will be some great prizes on offer
• Free classes & information sessions
• Extra workshops available for an additional cost
• Plenty of FUN!

You can see some of the fun projects we made last camp by clicking here.

Send me an email if you would like a registration form or more information - stamping@alanagalagher.com

Ooops........it's been awhile!

Gosh, the time just seems to slip away lately & before I know it almost a month has passed & my poor little blog has been left neglected :-(

The INKlings seem to have abit of a baby boom going on at the moment with Dani, Clare & Mel all welcoming little girls into the world over the last couple of weeks, so I thought I'd break out my new Build-A-Roo stamp set.

Stampset: Build-a-Roo
Card: Cameo Coral, Chocolate Chip, Watercolour Paper, Pink Flamingo & Bella Rose DSP
Ink: Black Staz On
Accessories: Paper Piercer, Button Latte

Stampset: Build-a-Roo
Card: Regal Rose, Riding Hood Red, Pink Flamingo DSP, Watercolour Paper
Ink: Black Staz On, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Cutter Kit, Button Bouquet


I've seen afew of these cute crocheted flowers around the internet lately, so bought a book & followed this tutorial along with another video tutorial I now can't find & taught myself how to make them. The first few were abit rough, but I think I'm getting the hang of them now :-)

I still have one card to make & also have to get them sent out........soon :-)