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Think Ink Girls Blog Tour

Bec Gomez:  Bec's Stamping Ground

I had a hard time picking a favourite card to pop with this stop on the blog tour - I love them all!  Head over to Bec's blog for a browse and see for yourself. 

This one I especially liked as I wasn't too keen on that particular paper set (Pink Flamingo) and was thrilled to find a card that made it look stunning!  You can find the details in this post here.

The black matting just makes it really pop don't you think!

Kylie-Jo Bertucci: Stamping Card Ideas by Kylie-Jo

Took me a long time to pick a favourite here too from Kylie-Jo's collection of yummy cards.   Or perhaps I just love another excuse to spend some time having a cuppa and browsing through all the gorgeous creations out there :-)

And speaking of yummy - check out this delicious sounding Tiramasu recipe, mmmmm. 

Now isn't this card just so elegant and beautiful?!   You can find the detail in this post here.

I hope you've enjoyed a peek at some of the creative girls we've got here in our little patch of Stampin' Up land.   I love to stop by and see what they've been making - my little dose of inspiration for the day.  If you get a chance to visit my Think Ink team ladies, please leave a comment to say hello.  It always helps to get a little encouragement from the wonderful folks out there in blogland.

Back tomorrow with some more of the cards we're doing at my Christmas In July classes this month.

There's a few spots left - check here for dates and details.

Cheers, Sue

How is your week going?  I'm having a particularly nice one here I must say.  I turned 40 on Monday and had lots of fun celebrating with the family over the weekend - a nice dinner out with John on Saturday night, and a family get together on Sunday.  They've been a busy crew - putting together a gorgeous scrapbook album with heaps of pics and messages.  One of those extra special gifts to really treasure.  John took the day off on Monday and I had a few hours with the house to myself (aahhh - bliss!) before meeting them for lunch.  I was supposed to be off getting my nails done but decided to put the music on and get stuck into prettying up my craft area (once I unburied it from a ton of crap bits and pieces!)  I spent my nails money in Kikki K instead - hee hee.  Then all topped off with a delicious seafood dinner courtesy of John who is a bit of a whizz in the kitchen.  I love fresh starts and new plans so quite excited about beginning a new decade. 

Something else I'm quite excited about is introducing you to some blogging members of my team: Think Ink. 

Blog Tour - Think Ink Girls

Here's part 1 of my Think Ink bloggers tour.  Part 2 will follow tomorrow.

Angela Dickins - What the Dickins!        (I love that blog name!) 

Ange was the first member of my team and I love it when we get a chance to catch up and talk cards (or even make some if we stop chatting long enough!) She's got a thriving team of her own now too and we were all excited to congratulate her on her recent Stampin' Up promotion.

Ange did a series of cards using Circle Circus that made me super keen to get my hands on that set.  Here's one of them. 

Isn't it gorgeous!?  I love the colours.  You can find the post here with all the details.  

Sue Bayliss: Stampin' With Sue

I love seeing Sue's latest creations.  She is always trying new and interesting techniques.  Have a browse through her blog and you'll see lots of them. 

One day when I dropped by she was busy with an iron, cling film and a layer of fancy napkin and she showed me how to make a napkin into a feature on a card - wow, who thinks of these things?!

I love this card (from a series that you can find in this post here) using the gorgeous Thoughts and Prayers stamp set.

So elegant and effective.  I love that tree.

Lydia Greiser: Love To Craft

This card is one of my favourites.You can find the details on this post here.  I always love white embossing - very striking.

I like how Lydia has done her ribbon here too using the slot punch to thread it through.

In the sidebar of Lydia's blog you can also find details about the lovely ribbon holders she makes.  ($15 each - Pick up price from Caroline Springs, Vic)

I bought a couple of them recently when my ever expanding collection of ribbon spools overflowed my ribbon container.  Here are mine. 

Lydia did them with Tea Party DSP and Pink Pirouette ribbon and they are a nice addition sitting at the edge of my desk. 

Well that ends the Think Ink Team blog tour for today.  Hope you enjoyed a browse.  You can click on each team member's name to visit their blogs.  A big thanks to the girls for letting me display a pic or two here.   I'll be back with two more team members tomorrow. 

See you then, Sue

Now if you're in the mood for some baking and have found this post by googling raspberry tart recipes, you may be a little disappointed!  Or perhaps we can tempt you into some card making! 

I've been having fun creating with some of my pack of Raspberry Tart patterned papers.

As soon as I saw this stunner of a card by the super talented Carol Dunstan I just had to give it a go.  (Warning: if you go blog hopping over there you better make a cuppa first, there's heaps of inspiring cards!  I could get lost for hours, or til one of my munchkins gets hungry and comes hunting for a mother!) 

Anyway - here's my CASE.

My version simply uses some of the designs from the Raspberry Tart paper pack punched with the 1 1/4 inch punch, with some of the coordinating Cameo Coral and Kiwi Kiss cardstock.  The greeting is from Basic Phrases - my newest handy greeting set (pg 117.)

Can't wait to try it with another paper pack.  Remember patterned papers are on special this month - buy 3 packs from the list and get a 4th free.  The list to select from is here.  Until the end of May only.  Give me a holler if you'd like to place an order.  Hmm, what's the email equivalent of a holler?  If I was a Twitterer I could say give me a tweet.  Shhhh, more cards - lets get back to it.

Now of course, while the gear is all out, may as well try another!   Here's a Kiwi Kiss version with the gorgeous satin ribbon.

And another with a matching Sunny Boy gift bag.  (Thanks to Marelle's tutorial here.)  They're called Sour Cream containers in the US I believe.

This little bundle was for someone from my team who reached a milestone recently.  A big congratulations to Angela Dickins on her promotion.  You can find her gorgeous creations on her blog here.  (I love the title ' What the Dickins!  Very clever!!)  This card by Ange is one of my favourites.  I must get out my Circle Circus set and give it a go. 

The little sunny boy containers are perfect for popping in a few little goodies.  I loved Marelle's tip for folding over the rim and tying the top with ribbon rather than adhering that end too, saves wrecking the bag to get to what's inside!

And that's it for my Raspberry Tart creations.   Hope you liked them.  

I am so over the moon that it is Friday night and I get a lovely, lovely sleep in tomorrow morning.   (That's a tad sad isn't it, but I do love my Saturday mornings!)  Then we're off to help our nephews celebrate their 4th and 1st birthdays so lots of fun in store.  And I'm gas bagging sharing some creativity at the Milleara Market in Avondale Heights on Sunday from 9 til 3.  Pop by if you're in the area and would like to see some cards or ask product or stamping questions, or just for a hi!

And if you were REALLY looking for a raspberry tart recipe, I'm afraid I can't help but you might like my sister in law's Black Forest Cheesecake Slice Recipe - it's easy to make and DELICIOUS!

Have a marvellous weekend.

Cheers, Sue