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We are definitely starting to enjoy Autumn weather, as it gets cooler each day and night.

But that doesn’t mean that I can’t make tropically inspired projects.

I decided to use some products from the TROPICAL OASIS SUITE while it is still available. This suite is featured in the January to June Mini Catalogue and should be available until June 2.

The TROPICAL OASIS MEMORIES & MORE CARD PACK is perfect for memory keeping/scrap booking and card making.

There are 50 cards and 4 sticker sheets. The cards are 3″x 4″ and 4″x 6″ – perfect for quick and easy card fronts!

I teamed this pack with the ASSORTED MEMORIES & MORE CARDS & ENVELOPES because they are designed just for this purpose – they make a perfectly sized card base for each of the card fronts.

I wanted to put together a project class for a beginner stamper … a friend I am visiting soon … while exercising appropriate social distancing rules, of course.

I will provide the adhesives, inkpads, embellishments, coordinating stamp set and blocks – so that we can make these cards.

These are super easy cards that I am sure she will love to make.

#simplestamping

I think you will be able to see the elements that have been used for each card. I will list them all below.

I’m looking forward to making these cards with my friend and I am sure she will be so pleased with how they turn out.

If you are a beginner stamper, what sorts of cards would you like to make?

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make these cards. If you live in Australia, you can order any of these products through me – just click on the SHOP NOW or any individual product below.

Tropical Oasis Memories & More Card Pack [151255] $19.25	Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes [149710] $18.25	Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English) [151497] $40.00	Clear Block D [118485] $14.00
Tropical Oasis Trinkets [151253] $13.00	From My Heart Faceted Gems [151154] $10.50	5/16" (8 Mm) Braided Burlap Trim [151254] $14.00	Mint Macaron 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Sheer Linen Ribbon [151321] $10.50
Botanical Prints Product Medley (English) [151301] $122.00	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $15.25	Old Olive A4 Card Stock [106576] $15.25	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $61.00
Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $50.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.00

I have enjoyed the last few days, away from posts, working on other projects.

So, today, it’s back to sharing some Stampin’ Time projects.

I found a bag of mini Oreo biscuits – original and chocolate – and thought they would be great in a little gift bag of love.

Who doesn’t love a gift of chocolate biscuits (cookies)?

It’s lovely to know that the FROM MY HEART SUITE is still available in the January to June Mini Catalogue.

It’s not only Valentine’s Day that deserves the use of hearts and the colour of love – red!

I made this simple gift bag, that uses a belly band to close the opening, to hold two small packets of mini Oreo biscuits.

The LINED ALPHABET STAMP SET was perfect for the tag.

What would you pop into a gift bag like this?

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make this project. If you live in Australia, you can order any of these through me.

Just click on SHOP NOW or on any individual product displayed below.

Lined Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set [145908] $59.00	From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper [151189] $25.00	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $15.25	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $13.00
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] $13.00	Heart Punch Pack [151292] $59.00	Delightful Tag Topper Punch [149518] $38.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $11.50
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00

I made three Mother’s Day cards yesterday using the TIMELESS TULIPS stamp set.

Each card features the same colours but very different levels of ‘complexity’.

The first card is quick and simple – one image stamped in three different colours and a sentiment, all stamped directly onto a piece of Whisper White card.

This card is perfect for those of you who are new to stamping and perhaps only have a few supplies. This card would be even easier if you use the Note cards and Envelopes pack – no coloured card stock to cut.

NEXT …

Card #2 steps things up a notch. Using dimensionals for depth and adding some dies, ribbon and sequins gives this card more visual diversity.

Moving on from being a beginner in card making, you may have added more stamp sets and inks and tools to your crafting collection. You are also crafting more often and developing your skills and techniques.

NEXT …

Finally, a card that shares the same ‘theme’ of the earlier card but includes even more elements. A variety of dies, more layers and flicking ink onto the background are easy ways to bring some extra wow.

As you continue to craft more often and develop your range of skills and techniques, you can easily ‘see’ what else you can add to project. It may take you a couple of attempts to master the ink flicking technique but you never know when you might want to use it.

And, now you are crafting regularly and building your craft supplies so that you continue to challenge your creativity. Welcome to the world of an avid stamper.

Which type of stamper are you?

Can you remember the first time you stamped an image onto a card or other project?

If you have ever thought of sharing that experience with other people, you should think about being a demonstrator and coaching others. If you live in Australia, contact me to find out how to join my team and the benefits of this decision.

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products used for all three cards.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products through me.

Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151534] $31.00	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $61.00	Ornate Layers Dies [152726] $64.00	Subtles 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146966] $19.25
Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $15.25	Highland Heather A4 Cardstock [147010] $15.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $13.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $13.00	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $13.00	Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins [148561] $13.00	Clear Block D [118485] $14.00
Whisper White C6 Envelopes [106588] $13.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $11.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00