Stamp-a-faire Summer Camp 21st July 2012

As you can see from this wacky photograph, we had a really good day together rising to the Stamp-a-faire challenge online.

In the photo you can see Pam, Julie, Chris and Mary (well just about!), prior to knuckling down to our crafting.

I have to say how impressed I was with Julie, the card making novice amongst us who made her second card only, which meant that she used a die cutting machine for the very first time, stamped for just the second time ever, as well as watching the video on making the ribbon flowers and producing these lovely spotty coral flowers. I have a feeling we may just have a new card maker in the wings.

The second card was made by Mary. I really liked the way she stamped white onto the deep coloured card at different intensities to create a lovely effect. Like Julie she watched the video, made a flower and used it on her card. The tiny embellishments in lemon just finish it all off beautifully.

Then we come to Chris's card. Chris decided to use butterflies instead of ribbon flowers which look lovely. What a fresh carefree effect she has created with this card. I like the little pearls on the lacy header.  Lovely.

Then last is mine. I have to say I am not too keen on    it.  I made three flowers and really enjoyed making them but when I placed them on the card I didn't like them so decided to put little buttons on the card instead.  The card is not right and I am sure there will be something else on it before I give it to anyone.

I can really recommend getting together with friends and having a crafty day, what a delight it was.

I am looking forward to the 2013 challenge.... with a little more idea of what to expect next time.

I want to give a special thanks to Chris who introduced us to this lovely day, for all her help and teaching.

If you want to see some beautiful cards then do visit her blog... the link is on the right hand side of this posting.

Thank you for stopping by to take a look.