Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Happy New Catty Blog Hop

Finally the 1st September is upon us - which means the long awaited arrival of Stampin Ups! new Ideas Book & Catalogue.  And what better way to celebrate than with a blog hop?!  And that's just what the team at ESAD have organised!

Firstly I hear you ask......WHAT IS ESAD?

ESAD stands for Extra Special Australiasian Demonstrators and it is on online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrators for Stampin Up!  We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends and wonderful blog visitors but we share our love for waht we do with each other as Demonstrators.  We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know how and cyberstamps and we are always there to help and support each other when it is needed.

So if you are a Stampin Up! Demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.

Now you may have arrived here from Pauline's blog or you may be starting from my blog - either is fine!!  And just in case you have lost your way I have included a full list of blogs from the blog hop at the end of this post!

Ok so with all that here are the projects I have created with a new stamp set (Friends Never Fade) from this wonderful new catalogue.........

A gift box and matching card.

The Cards


















The (any occasion) Gift Boxes

These gift boxes are really easy make and are a very simple way of dressing up gift.  I have used them in the past as a baby gift containing a bib or romper suit.  A relatively cheap gift which looks amazing when 'wrapped' in this "any occasion" box!! 

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Friends Never Fade
Cardstock: Pacific Point (Card 1 & Box 1) Brushed Silver, Soft Suede (Card 2 & Box 2), Melon Mambo & Whisper White (Both Cards & Boxes)
Ink: Pacfic Point (Box 1), Soft Suede & Versa Mark (Box 2)
Accessories: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder (Box 2 only), Dazzling Diamonds & Crystal Effects (both cards)

Now we all love reading your comments to hear what you thought of the projects that you have seen on each blog and as an added incentive we are offering some blog candy.  To be eligible you need to:
1.  Visit each blog on the blog hop and leave a comment (on each blog)
2.  Once you have left a comment on everyone's blog then email the lovely Leonie and let her know that you
     have commented on all 25 blogs.
3.  SU Demonstrators are NOT eligible to enter - but please leave us your comments!!
4.  Winners will be announced next Tuesday - 7th September

Now you are heading off to see Genelle Little's wonderful creations but just incase you have lost your way the full list of blogs are:
Gemma Coumbe - this is where you  are now!!

Have fun hopping!!

Til Next Time

23 comments:

Inky Aly said...

Love these Gemma ... lot's of white! (my favourite lol). I like the colour combinations you've used ..and of course my favourite stamp set of the moment. Thanks for sharing.

Stamp On It said...

these are lovely and like the colours of choice.Great job.

Deb said...

Great cards they look so good ....

Leonie said...

Gemma I just love these cards! do you mind if i case them?

Lynda said...

I love the monochrome feel (even tho there are splashes of other colour!!) The impact of white with a bit of a surprise is fab. The gift boxes are an awesome progect too.

rhonda said...

I love the clean and crisp feel to these cards and bags...stunning..TFS

Anonymous said...

What a great set of cards and love your gift box. Another set of stamps on my wish list. Bev

Karen said...

They are just gorgeous, I do love this set

Andrea said...

I love what you have done with this set. I keep thinking I dont really like this set and then once again everyone keeps making such lovely cards and its making me rethink!

Bev said...

D-VINE!! love them all and of course now I have to get that stamp set

Anonymous said...

OHH what a wonderful stamp set - I love what you have made, especially the cards. Thanks so much for sharing
Diana

Juliette Chapman said...

Gemma these are beautiful. I have struggled with this set and could not think outside the box. Thanks so much for sharing these.

Keryn Campbell said...

Gorgeous projects Gemme. I love the simplicity and your use of colour as highlights.

Tanja said...

Nice projects - thanks for sharing!

Lynn Powell said...

Just love what you have done with this set. Have been umming and aaahhing as to whether I should get this one but after seeing what you have created I think I will! TFS

Melinda said...

Great cards and gift boxes Gemma. I really like your Father's Day cards too escpecially the one with all the circles on it. Thanks for sharing.

Mae Collins said...

Your projects are really great, love the gift boxes!

Libby said...

Gorgeous cards Gemma. I need to put this stamp set on my wish list too. Thanks for your inspiration

Genelle Little said...

Beautiful, Gemma! The cards and gift bags look great in these colours.

Sharna Russell said...

hi, i love these cards you have created, they are fantastic very elegant

Anonymous said...

Love the cards and gift box ideas.

Monique said...

Gemma
These are so elegant, love the way they look together.
Thanks for sharing

Jenny Reed said...

Love the cards.