Welcome to the "Art With Heart" team blog hop, showcasing new products in the Stampin' Up! Autumn/Winter Mini catalogue (going 'live' tomorrow!).
The "Art With Heart" team, of some 90 Stampin' Up! demonstrators spread across five states of Australia, is lead by Claire Daly. It is a team that has provided me with some fantastic friendships - I'm proud to be a part of it! We have an online forum that is a great source of advice and support from like-minded (mad!) stampers and scrapbookers. If you'd like to sign up as a demonstrator, and be part of our Stampin' Up! 'family', please email me at c.blain@yarravalleysnackfoods.com.
Our team blog hop occurs on the last day of every month. A number of us take part each month, so you're sure to find lots of inspiration along your way, visiting the blogs of team members involved.
You may have just come from the blog of the gorgeous, bubbly, Kristine Thompson. If not, don't worry - you can join at any spot on the 'tour'. There are 14 of us involved in today's blog hop. Make sure you leave a comment on every one of the blogs along the way, then email Nikki Sadler at nikki@inkyart.com.au. Let Nikki know you've commented on each blog, and you'll go into the draw to win some "blog candy". There is a deadline of 6.00am (AEST) 3rd April, to email Nikki. We'd love as much "comment love" as we can get :), but please note that the blog candy will be awarded only to an entrant who is not a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.
Okay, onto my cards using my FAVOURITE new stamp! I have chosen to use the Medallion stamp, which I'd been hoping-against-hope would be brought out in Australia with this new catalogue. And whaddya know - we got it!!
First up is a card using my often-used, and much-loved, colour combo of kraft and red, with a bit of brown:
Stamps: En Francais, Medallion, Occasional Greetings
Card: Kraft, Chocolate Chip
DSP: Bella Rose
Ink: Sahara Sand and Chocolate Chip stampin' pads, Versamark inkpad
Other: Clear embossing powder, Eyelet Border Punch, Curly Label Punch, sponge dauber, Flower Trio Punch, linen thread, paper piercing tool and mat pack, Playground designer button, mini glue dots, Dress Up ribbon originals
(Even though the colour looks a bit 'orange', I've used Riding Hood Red. Blame the photographer.)
While I had my big, beautiful, Medallion stamp out I decided to make a second card, using the same layout, but a completely different colour combination. I am in LOVE with Melon Mambo, one of the three new colours introduced with this catalogue. It's bold and bright (not quite as muted as this photo shows). What do you think of this one????
Stamps: En Francais, Medallion, Occasional Greetings, Polka Dot
Card: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Melon Mambo stampin' pad, Jet Black Staz-On inkpad, Versamark inkpad
Other: Clear embossing powder, Eyelet Border Punch, Curly Label Punch, sponge dauber, black Basic Jumbo Grommet,1/2" circle punch, Build-A-Brad, Valet Ribbon original
You're sure to see many more cards from me, using this stamp. I'll try to show you some other things as well in the coming days and weeks :)
Thanks for visiting today - I really appreciate it. Now it's time to go on to Kathryn Mangelsdorf's blog, to see her beautiful creation. Enjoy the rest of the tour!
Just in case my blog is your starting point for today's blog hop, here's a list of my 13 team-mates who are also involved in this fun 'event'. (Make sure you leave comments!)
They both look fabulous Christine! Just too yummy. Love how the medallion looks with En Francais background - what a perfect combo!
Posted by: Sue Madex | 31 March 2010 at 07:34 AM
Beautiful, stunning, WOW.
The medallion is on my wish list but must have it now.
Rach:)
Posted by: Rachel Jackson | 31 March 2010 at 07:48 AM
I love both those cards. They are stunning in their own right. I Love the first as its colour combo is male suited (not easy to do sometimes) and the second is very hot...perfect colours, textures and fun
Posted by: Tanja Westwood | 31 March 2010 at 09:30 AM
Wow, unbelieveably beautiful. I love how you have used this background stamp, but that first one and the colour combo just blows my mind. Awesome stamping my clever friend!
Posted by: Claire Daly | 31 March 2010 at 09:59 AM
What stunning cards. Love, love, love the medellion stamp. These cards have such a soft yet striking design. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your Easter. Cheers Donna Zammit
Posted by: Donna Zammit | 31 March 2010 at 10:26 AM
Wow! Stunning cards, Christine! I still haven't opened my medalion stamp. After seeing your cards, I think I will play with it today. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Gayatri Murali | 31 March 2010 at 11:29 AM
Christine your cards are gorgeous! I have just ordered this stamp & can feel some CASEing coming on!!
Posted by: Caroline Colgan | 31 March 2010 at 12:42 PM
I love what you have done with that medallion stamp honey. The more I see people use this, the more I think I NEED it. Beautiful work as usual honey x
Posted by: Kristine Thompson | 31 March 2010 at 02:02 PM
Love love love your cards Chrstine ... just beautiful as usual. Thanks for taking part in the hop.
Posted by: Nikki Sadler | 31 March 2010 at 02:44 PM
Stunning Christine as always! I must admit i do love the medallion with the en francais stamp. They do complement each other very well.
The colour combos (especially on the second one) are divine!
Posted by: Kimmy Meiklejohn | 31 March 2010 at 05:45 PM
These cards are so elegant. Wonderful colour combos.
Posted by: Merry | 31 March 2010 at 06:07 PM
Really beautiful Christine. I have to say the green one is my fave. Lovely work. Happy Easter to you and all your boys. Anita. xxx
Posted by: Anita Meade | 31 March 2010 at 06:25 PM
I am always in awe of what you make Christine and today is no different..they are wonderful
Posted by: Alisha Watson | 31 March 2010 at 06:29 PM
So elegant Christine!
Posted by: Ros Davidson | 31 March 2010 at 07:29 PM
Lovely Christine. The En Francais is a great match with the medallion. I think the pink is my fave (no surprises there!).
Posted by: Judy May | 31 March 2010 at 07:41 PM
You are always so clever with your cards. I love how you used the En Francais with the Medallion stamp. I particularly like your first card. Monica xx
Posted by: Monica | 31 March 2010 at 08:11 PM
Lovely cards to showcase the Medallion Stamp. Thanks for showing us
Posted by: Nanette | 31 March 2010 at 08:18 PM
lovely cards Anne Wakefield
Posted by: Anne Wakefield | 31 March 2010 at 08:34 PM
Christine, what beautiful cards, my wish list is getting bigger and bigger by the moment.
Posted by: Kathryn Mangelsdorf | 31 March 2010 at 09:45 PM
I love both of them Christine! Even though you have used the same design they both look so different!
Posted by: Jodene | 31 March 2010 at 10:13 PM