about me 
Hi, my name is Ariane McCosh.
I live in Terrey Hills and have a lot of fun in my spare time making cards and scrapbooking.
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These are going to be my next make'n'take class - a Walk in the Park.
I am discovering I enjoy making sets - cards and boxes that go with them, inspired by either a DSP or whatever comes to mind... It's not that I dislike indivdual cards, but sets are fun! You can keep the cards organized neatly and I find they are very handy little gifts to have on hand...
So because Only Ovals has 4 stamps, I made 4 cards, 3 each - so it's 12 cards plus 3 boxes to take home. The cards are fun - they each have a little embelishment - a brad (sometimes two!) a pearl, a ribbon... We will also use embossing for 2 of the oval stamps, and one of them even has Crystal Effects! The boxes are medium level, and take exaclty one piece of A4 paper. I even found out a way to make the front box cover sit open nicely - come learn this trick !!
Wth this set we can use a LOT of the gorgeous materials Stampin' Up has to offer.
 
 
The cards are 4" square and all Walk In The Park themed (from the new Mini). They can be stacked neatly in these boxes:
I will show you the details of the inside of the boxes during class - don't want to spoil the surprise !!
Stampin'Up® materials:
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stamps:
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Only Ovals |
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ink:
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Basic Black, Basic Gray,Versamark |
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card:
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Bashful Blue,Whisper White, Basic Black, Going Gray, Kiwi Kiss, So Saffron,Cameo Coral |
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ribbons:
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Tafetta |
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other:
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Emboss Powder,Dimensionals,,Scallop Oval Punch, Oval Punch Large, Oval Punch Medium, Designer filgree brads, Rhinestone brad, Half pearl, circle, Crystal Effects, brad, Hodgepoge hardware |
I was just browsing, looking around for inspiration on what colors to use for the cards I am donating to the School Auction this year... and came across Walking in the Park from the Mini...
I had ordered it but did not actually pay a lot of attention to it, focusing on the Christmas stamp sets that arrived in the sae box. But WOW ! I absolutely love the color combo - it's chic and cheerful, fresh and modern.
I also love the fact it's not only In Colors... basic gray, kiwi kiss, cameo coral, baja breeze and so saffron. Gorgeous stuff!
I have not used all of my Oval All yet either, so here it is - I am challenging myself to create my next make'n'take using Walk in The Park, Oval All and lots of embelishments. I feel like embellishments nowadays... Hmmm... wonder what this means !!!
Oh dear! I can't seem to bring myself to choose any other colors now !! And to make matters worse, more ideas are popping into my head using the very same Parisian Breeze ensemble.
Better just giving and play with it to my heart's content (and while supplies last)....
From the almost 20 cards I made using these colors, these are some...
 how cute is this one ? I love these new cord buttons... Have to come up with more cards with them!!
Stampin'Up® materials:
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stamps:
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Ovall All,Punches Three, |
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ink:
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Not Quite Navy, Always Artichoke,Chocolate Chip, Craft White,Versamark |
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card:
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Parisian Breeze,Kraft,Whisper White, Fresh-Cut Notes |
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ribbons:
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Tafetta, Grosgrain |
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other:
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Emboss Powder,Dimensionals, Corduroy Button,5 Petal Flower Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Scallop Circle,3/4" circle,1 3/8" circle, 1 1/4" circle, crop-a-dile,Hodgepodge hardware, Circle Designer brad, Rhinestone brad, Vintage brad |
I have a friend who is absolutely tireless when it comes to helping others, doing things for her children, husband and neighbors - but never for herself. Her health is so frail - and yet, she is most giving than the healthiest ones...
I wanted to give her a couple of cards today to tell her she needs to celebrate herself, because she is a fabulous friend - so last night I came up with this set:
Stampin'Up® materials:
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stamps:
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Party Hearty, Winter Post, Oval All |
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ink:
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Chocolate Chip, Craft White,Versamark, Baja Breeze |
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card:
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Parisian Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White |
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ribbons:
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Striped Grosgrain, Grosgrain |
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other:
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Emboss Powder,Dimensionals, Scallop Circle,3/4" circle,1 3/8" circle, 1 1/4" circle, crop-a-dile,Hodgepodge hardware, Filgree Designer brad, Rhinestone brad |
Finally able to sit and put together some of the projects I've had in mind for a while...
This year I want to make the traditional red green and white holiday cards - but I also want to work with the blues and creams more... I find these colors very elegant and as Chirstmassy as the bold ones - only a different style... So last night I started on these: the combination of Baja and Choc Chip is stunning ! I had wanted to create something with hardware as well, so this pack of 3 simply happened. :
 
Stampin'Up® materials:
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stamps:
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Punch Pals,Winter Post, Season of Joy, Ocasionally |
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ink:
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Chocolate Chip, Versamark, Baja Breeze |
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card:
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Parisian Breeze, Kraft, Baja Breeze,Whisper White, Chocolate Chip |
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ribbons:
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Baja Breeze Striped Grosgrain |
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other:
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Emboss Powder,Dimensionals,Scallop Circle,3/4" circle,Hodgepodge hardware |
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Proud American from New England – Live Free or Die
People can be unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you.
Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
~ Author Unknown
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