Karenies Crafts

Wednesday Workshop - Vintage theme

2012-02-14T11:29:00.002+08:00

Well Ladies tomorrow is another Workshop Wednesday
and this time I have gone with the Vintage Theme.

So all 3 make and takes will have the vintage look.

Here is a sneak peak of what to expect tomorrow.

And lookie here its a Male card.... I know everyone including
me have trouble making male cards, we all like the bling and
flowers, but we still from time to time need a male card.
This is one of the new stamp sets called Need for Speed.

So for those of you who are coming tomorrow see you then.

2012-02-04T10:38:00.003+08:00

Just Add Ink Colour Challenge #103

Well another challenge has been set and with Valentine's Day coming up the Just Add Ink Design Team have a colour theme to fit this day perfectly.

So with this in mind I decided on a very simple card for my design. I went with the Whisper White cardstock for the main card. I wanted some sort of flower and went with the Flower from the Fifth Avenue Stamp Set which is such a great set for colouring. My technique for colouring was with my Aqua Painters, here I have used 3 shades of red, Poppy Parade, Real Red and Riding Hood Red. I used my scoreboard and scored lines vertically and diagonally with my Riding Hood Red Marker I them traced the score lines. The Rose has been cleared embossed and them coloured in. I used my crimper for the top right hand corner and the X.O.X.O saying from the now retired "Life Definitions" Stamp set.

Here is my finished Card.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop over to the Just Add Ink website for more inspiration

JAI102 - Just add Kathy Tanner

2012-01-28T12:30:00.005+08:00

Sail Away
JAI #102 - Just add Kathy

Well its that time of the week again where I pop over to my favorite website and see what challenge is on for this week. Kathy Tanner is one of the design team and she has some lovely work so for this week we had to Just Add Kathy. I popped over to have a look around Kathy's website to see what I was going to do. I found this card one that Kathy did and was a little intrigued with the Grid Technique. So as I have a class coming up soon I thought I would give this one ago so I can teach my ladies as well.
Stamping Still - Kathy Tanners Card

Although I am not to sure whether I got the technique right I was pleased with the final outcome. My card for you today I have used Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo and Very Vanilla Cardstock, along with Cherry Cobbler and Island Indigo Ink. The stamp set is The Open Sea which I just love at the moment and it also has matching Designer Series paper. I add the Hodgepodge hardware and some Bakers Twine and there you have it.

So thankyou Kathy for another great design and a new technique for me. Dont forget to pop over to the Just Add Ink website to see some more of Kathy's creations

Thanks for stopping by

Just Add Ink Challenge #101

2012-01-23T20:09:00.004+08:00

Well I am back again, as I have finally managed to get some crafting done. With the holidays in full swing and a well earned break from classes, I was finding it very hard to get back into the swing of things.
I needed some inspiration and get up and go so I decided to visit my favorite challenge website Just Add Ink to get my creative juices flowing again.
This week they have decided on a sketch challenge.This is the sketch we had to make something on. I wanted to do something a little different and after a rather full waste basket I ended up with this Card.

Here I have used Cherry Cobbler for the main card, with my scallop square die I ran the card through the bigshot, I then used the smaller scallop square die in Pretty in Pink for the centre piece which I have attached with our new Bakers Twine (cherry cobbler). I also used the Tasteful Trim die for the edging which gives the card abit more strength. I have embossed the Tree from the Trendy Tree Stamp Set with Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder and sponged the edges.

So thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop over to the Just Add Ink website for some more inspiration on this sketch challenge.

A Valentine

2012-01-13T14:13:00.002+08:00

Well fancy that two posts in one day. I am on a roll. I had to make a Valentines card for a competition and last night inbetween, castleville and making a Scrapbook Layout for Just Add Ink I also managed to make my Valentine Card. I thought about an easel card, but wanted to use my Hearts Nestabilities and this is what I came up with.

The front view. Although I ran my cardstock and die through my big shot just short of the edge of the heart so that I had a folded edge, I found out that how on earth am I going to stand this shape up. Hmm mind boggling I came up with this.My Heart Easel card stand.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you like my Valentine..

JAI Scrapbook Challenge #1

2012-01-13T13:18:00.004+08:00

My First Birthday
Scrapbook Layout Challenge JAI #1

Well, well, well it has been along time coming. I have had a break over the Festive Season and I seemed to have lost my inspiration for a while there, so I decided to give myself a kickstart back into creating some thing to share with everyone that I decided to visit my favorite Challenge site over at Just Add Ink and surprise they are now doing Scrapbook Layouts and for their very first one we have to make a layout any sort of layout as long as it had FIRST on it. So off to my pile of photos that are in need of layouts to choose a photo for the Challenge. I managed to find a very old one considering my son is now 8 years old of his very first birthday wish.

Here is my layout
My Layout Recipe

Pacific Point 12" x 12"
Real Red cardstock
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Balloon Punch
Petite Pennants Builder Punch
12" x 12" Pattern cardstock (in my stock pile)
Vintage Market alphabet die
Sizzix Decorative Strip Cherry Blossom Die
Under the Big Top Stamp Set (Seal used)
Scallop Trim Border Punch

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my Layout. Don't forget to pop on over to the Just Add Ink website for lots more inspiration.

Stampin Up News

2011-12-21T22:11:00.003+08:00

SPECIAL MESSAGE REGARDING
THE NEW BUILDER STOCKING PUNCH
AVAILABLE IN THE SUMMER
MINI CATALOGUE

We have decided not to carry over the Stocking Builder Punch (item 124095) from the 2011-2012 Summer Mini Catalogue into the next Idea Book & Catalogue.
Once the current inventory of this punch has been depleted, it will no longer be available for purchase.

If you would like to purchase this Punch please drop me an email as they will not be ordering any more stock in once all gone.

Until next time

Teachers Gifts

2011-12-11T17:59:00.004+08:00

TEACHERS GIFTS

Well I did say that I would be back with some more gifts
for Christmas. Well this is what I made for my children's
teachers this year.

As I just loooveee the designer series paper "Letters to Santa"
I kept with those papers and also used Santa as my theme.

I made them these

This is what I put in my Santa Bag

Post It Note Holder

Some choccies or (reindeer noses)
Block of Chocolate in its very own Santa SuitA basket full of stationery items.
(mini bulldog clips, paper clips etc)

Thanks for stopping by

The Winner Is

2011-12-10T00:19:00.002+08:00

Well today is the day I draw my winner...

Well firstly before I announce the winner, I would like to
say Thank You all very very much for stopping by my blog
for the last five days and especially for leaving me a
comment on all my posts.

Blogging is may I say a little time consuming but is also
very rewarding when you know that people are stopping
by and taking the time to leave a comment for me.
I do love doing my Blog as well as making things for
you all to see, if not for you to just enjoy but hopefully
also to give you some inspiration.

I had to put all the names in a hat and got my son to
draw the winner I thought this would be the easiest way
to draw my winner.

Ok so there was 9 comments each post so that is 9 names
into my hat...........

Josie
Ann
Cheryl
Kylie
Kerry Y
Kerry C
KMH
Barb
Amanda

now is this one of your comments
Love it Hope there's no copyright as I'm going to copy
(i did have a chuckle at this comment)

Well there's no need to copy as you have just
WON my Bloghop
Congratulations

KYLIE
clap, clap, clap, clap, clap,
I will be in touch with all your goodies.

Don't forget to pop on by next week as I have got some
more projects for you all to enjoy

Until next time.

Day 5 My Bloghop

2011-12-09T10:29:00.005+08:00

Well guess what it is Day 5 and that means this is the last project of the Bloghop. I hope you have all had some fun along the way and enjoyed my projects I have shown you all.

I will be doing the draw tomorrow morning and the winner will be notified, so if you haven't left a message on all 5 posts click back and leave one now, everyone is welcome.

Today's project is another way of giving out some treats, I have used the Christmas M&M's for this one but you could use Bath Salts, Coffee, Hair Lackies, Safety Pins or Pins for someone that sews, anything is possible.

I have again stuck with the same papers I have used in all 5 posts. Here is my Project.

Test Tube Holder

So once again thank you to everyone that has played along with me this week. I hope you have all enjoyed my projects as much as I had making them, hopefully might of given you some ideas as well.

When leaving your comment today if you had a project that just stood out for you that you really really liked a little bit more than the others please let me know by putting in (Day ?) in your comment as well. You never know it might pop up in a workshop one day....

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.

This will not be my last post before Christmas so you can still pop by as I have some Teacher Gifts that I made for my children's teachers to show you all and I think you will all like, so stayed tuned for more...

Well Ladies now for the good news, here is a picture of what the winner will receive.

Plus not only do you get whats in the picture but you will also be receiving all of my projects that I have posted, not one but all 5 projects.

Thanks for playing along

Day 4 Bloghop

2011-12-07T22:52:00.003+08:00

Day 4 My Bloghop

Oh shucks you ladies are just so nice, all popping in and leaving me lovely comments. I must say having alot of fun reading them all. We only have 2 days left to go including this one, oh thats sad.

So far I have had a Christmas Card, A Card Box to store all your handmade cards, and a Gift Card holder, so wonder what todays will be.

Christmas time is filled with lots and lots of giving, receiving, drinking, eating, socializing and spending time with the people you care about, not to mention all those snap happy photos that we seem to take.
The good ones the unexpected ones, the hold you to ransom ones, the funny ones, the sad ones and when the day is finished we all have abit of a giggle and laugh after we see them again, but with all the snap photos that were taken there is always that Special One, so instead of leaving it in the draw with the rest of them why not put it on a Scrap Page. So there you have everyone this post today is of a Scrapbook Layout just for the Special Photo taken on Christmas Day.

In keeping with my Christmas theme I have used the Letters to Santa Designer Series Papers for this layout. I have added Riding Hood Red and Early Espresso cardstock along the side and used the torn paper effect. I also tore the paper for my photo mat in Marina Mist then added some chunky glitter around the edges. Early Espresso ribbon down the other side and my favorite the Rosette done in Riding Hood Red.

Here I have used the stamp set Punch Pals again in the three co-ordinating colours, stamped some trees along the bottom and then I have Spritzed the layout with Early Espresso.

A Close up of the Rosette, again I have used the chunky glitter and spritzer tool.

So far we have 8 ladies in the draw for the prize at the end of tomorrow. So don't forget today and tomorrow, as I will be drawing the winner on Saturday and will notify you.

Thanks for stopping by and see you all tomorrow for my last project and a photo of the prizes you could win.......

Day 3 My Bloghop

2011-12-06T23:41:00.003+08:00

Day 3 of my Bloghop

Firstly I would like to say Thankyou to everyone that is popping by and leaving me comments, I am having so much fun and love reading them all. So hopefully you are enjoying my Bloghop as much as I am and especially enjoying the projects I am showing you.

Well today I will be showing you all a nifty way to give a Gift Card. I mean really how boring are those cards (if you can call them that) they come with, well here is a personal special way for all your friends to receive a Gift Card from you either for their Birthday, Christmas or maybe Just Because.

I have used the DSP Letters to Santa for my postage stamp on the front (you get a whole page of these and I love them you could even put one on the envelope.) I have white embossed the Merry and Bright from the Merry and type Stamp Set. Marina Mist and Riding Hood Red cardstock as these colours co-ordinate with the DSP. Inside I have used the Designer Label and Word Window punch to make the slot for the Gift Card to sit in and well there you have everyone a nice way to give a Gift Card.

Isn't this so cute with the Postage Stamp n the front.

I will also be offering some Prizes. To be in the running to
win some great prizes just before Christmas you will need
to visit my blog every day for the next five days.
Not only do you need to visit and check out my project for the
day but you will need to let me know that you have stopped
by so I can put you in the draw to win those Prizes.
How to let me know, you will need to leave a comment
on all 5 posts don't forget to add your name. This can be done
by clicking the Post Comment at the bottom of each post.

Thanks for stopping by

Day 2 Bloghop

2011-12-06T11:42:00.003+08:00

Well its day 2 of my Bloghop and this project is a
card holder for all your hand made cards.

I have used the DSP Big Top Birthday paper
the scallop Trim Border Punch and some retired
Ribbon

This card holder will hold all your A5 Cards and a great idea
to store your cards ready to post out.
Stamp Set Letter It was used for the "C"

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget you must comment
to be in the draw to win some great Blog Candy, just in time
for Christmas.

Day 1 - My Bloghop

2011-12-05T08:29:00.004+08:00

Day 1 of 5

Well thats right everyone todays is the first day of my five day bloghop.
Today and the next four days I will be showing you
all a Christmas Project for you all to enjoy and hopefully
get you inspired and excited about Christmas.

I will also be offering some Prizes. To be in the running to
win some great prizes just before Christmas you will need
to visit my blog every day for the next five days.
Not only do you need to visit and check out my project for the
day but you will need to let me know that you have stopped
by so I can put you in the draw to win those Prizes.
How to let me know, you will need to leave a comment
on all 5 posts don't forget to add your name. This can be done
by clicking the Post Comment at the bottom of each post.

So for my first project I have done a Christmas Card.
This card looks so effective and really is quite easy to do.

I have used Sahara Sand for the base and bits of left over Designer Series Papers for my tree. (Great idea to get rid of those odd bits of DSP) I have spritzed the card with Soft Suede and heat embossed the Snowflakes with gold embossing power.

So now don't forget pop in for the next five days and leave a comment.
Must leave a comment on all five projects to be in the draw to win
the prizes. I will also put a photo of the prizes up on the last day.

Everyone is Welcome to join in to win the Prizes, the more the merrier.

So until next time
Happy Stamping

Summer Mini Catalgoue

2011-12-01T14:36:00.003+08:00

The Summer Mini Catalogue
is now online. What an copy then
drop me an email or you can click
on the left hand column and see
it on line

Cheers

JAI 95 - Bah Humbug!

2011-11-29T21:25:00.005+08:00

Christmas Thank You Cards and
JAI 95 - Bah Humbug!

Well we are well and truly running out of time for all those Christmas Cards. Were has the time gone.... I needed to make some Christmas Thank you's and over at Just Add Ink website this week's challenge is to make a Christmas project but with NO Christmas paper, NO Christmas images (Christmas sentiment allowed), so I thought I would make my Thank you's with that in mind.

I have used Poppy Parade, and PDSP stack in Pear Pizzazz, I have used the Petite Pennant Builder punch for my tree, cut the triangle out free hand and added a sentiment from the Snow Swirled stamp set. I also heat embossed green embossing powder around the outside of the card.
Here is what it turned out like.

So don't forget to pop over to the Just Add Ink website for lots more inspiration.

ps. I need to make 20 of these....

Thanks for stopping by.

News

2011-11-27T17:09:00.002+08:00

Check back on the 1st December 2011

2011-11-22T16:49:00.002+08:00

WANT THE STOCKING STAMP SET AND PUNCH

Stampin' up! have just announced that the stitched stocking stamp set and matching punch is going to be for sale from now, yep 8 days earlier then the mini catalogue being released, email me today to place your order,
Punch price is $ 33.95
Clear mount stamp set is $ 42.95
Wood mount stamp set is $ 53.95
plus your postage.

Guest Designers

2011-11-16T22:13:00.003+08:00

Guest Designers
Stamp-a-Stack

As you are aware we had some guest designers at my recent Stamp-A-Stack
so I did promise I would show you the cards so here is a looksie.

Cheryl's card

Lauren's Card

Pam's card

Don't forget to leave them some love comments, so I can let them all know.

Until next time
Happy Stamping

Christmas Stamp-a-stack

2011-11-14T12:04:00.003+08:00

Well its now over the last Christmas Stamp-A-Stack so hopefully all you ladies are now ready for christmas.
What a great day we all had, very busy but lots of fun.
Thank you to the 3 lovely ladies that did a surprise Make & Take for everyone as well. Will be back to show you the cards.

But for now here are some photos from the class.

Thanks for a great day Ladies

Xmas goodies

2011-11-10T13:43:00.003+08:00

Just popping in quickly to show you all some very
quick and easy Christmas cards, a Santa Bookmark
and mouse candy cane holder.

Thanks for stopping by

Mums Birthday

2011-11-09T15:31:00.002+08:00

Well its my Mum's birthday today so made her a card last night and thought I would share with you today.

Mum likes the colour green so this was the base of my card and I added some PDSP Peach Parfait and Daffodil Delight.

Here is my card
Thanks for looking

2011-10-31T22:14:00.001+08:00

Bigshot November Special

Click over to my specials page to find out
all the details

A First - Baptism Card

2011-10-29T16:37:00.003+08:00

Well a friend of mine Son is having his Baptism tomorrow.
So I needed to make a card. I have seen these Crosses around
so thought I would give it ago. I am pleased with the way
it has turned out.

Thanks for stopping by

Clown Wishes - JAI #91

2011-10-29T16:25:00.003+08:00

Clown Wishes for Just Add Ink Challenge #91

Well I have finally been able to sit down and do a challenge for the Just Add Ink Website. I love the challenges the design team come up with every week but have been abit absent with my entries due to my life being abit hectic lately.
When I saw they had a colour challenge this week, I fell in love with the colours and thought I could have some fun with these.
So I decided to grab one of my newer sets in Under the Big Top and like I mentioned have some fun. That is why I chose the Clown from this set.

Here is my entry

I went with the Whisper White cardstock for my base card, I have used Blushing Bride Pattern Designer Series paper Stack with a layer of Cherry Cobbler. I have stamped the Clown in Cherry Cobbler and then used my markers to colour him in, isn't he just so cute. The middle clown has been raised for some dimension and then I used the Birthday stamp with the circle punch and scallop circle punch, drawn in a few balls to make it look like he is juggling the sign. Finished off with some bling and there you have it.

Pop on over to the Just Add Ink website for some more fantastic projects

Thanks for stopping by

SUO Challenge Treats for a Treat

2011-10-27T12:03:00.004+08:00

Treat Holders for everyone
SUO#30 Challenge

Well I am sure everyone knows that its not long now until Christmas.
So what better way to get organized than to start now.
Stampin Up Only Challenges have a challenge this week for everyone to make something to hold a treat.

With Christmas in mind I have decided to go with a Christmas Treat Holder.
I must admit this is a very easy and quick way to give a small chocolate to some one to show you are thinking of them. Not only that these are really great to pop on the table with your Christmas Crackers.

I have gone for the Australian Look this year for Christmas as I am sure we are going to be in for a hot one again. What better way to show we are proud aussies with our Happy Christmas Mate Stamp set.

I have cut out 2 of the wider tags from the Two Tags Die (115954) joined them together and put the chocolate inside and secured with some of the Cherry Cobbler Seam binding Ribbon (120992)
Yes I have done some very fussy cutting because I have used the Kangaroo from the Happy Christmas Mate stamp set (115918) coloured him in with my aqua painter and them adhered him to the front of the tag box. I used the A gift for you stamp from the Beautiful Season stamp set (124944) as well.
This is the side with with the chocolate inside.
I did put a little of sticky on the chocolate so it wouldn't fall out
Cardstock and Ink - Wild Wasabi - Cherry Cobbler

Dont forget to pop over to SUO website to get some more great ideas to present your treats

Thanks for stopping by

Album Pages Update

2011-10-26T10:47:00.002+08:00

As promised I said I would be back with some of the
pages from the paper Bag Album class held recently.

Here are some more.
Pages 1 and 2
Pages 3 & 4
Pages 5 and 6
Back Cover

I will be back later to show you all the inserts
that go with this album.

Thanks for stopping by

Friends 50th

2011-10-26T10:44:00.001+08:00

A very special friend had her 50th Birthday not so long ago, so I wanted to make a special card for her. I know that she just loves pink, so what other colour could I use. Really if she loves Pink gotta go with that.

Here is the card I made.
I even made a matching envelope
I have used the new Fabric (Flirtatious)

Thanks for stopping by

Album Class - WOW

2011-10-24T16:32:00.004+08:00

I decided to make a paper Bag Album to do for my lovely ladies, as they all love doing albums. They wanted a sepia look, so off to my catty I went and choose my colours and embellishments that I wanted to use. Waited for my order to arrive and set about putting the album together.
I did this in stages as I did have my other life that needed attention as well, so I would say over about 3 days I managed to finish my album.
(no not all my time was used in these 3 days probably about 3 1/2 hours)
Now with a date set and a list of eight names I set about getting organized for the class. Boy oh boy did I regret saying that I would cut everything out for them. I must of been insane...hehe Well I am going to tell you because it was quite a feat it took me 1 hour per album. Yep you read right 1 hour, now you times that by 8 and I am sure you can come up with an answer.
Anyway it was well worth all my time and I was so pleased with the comments from my lovely ladies. They were all thrilled with the finished project. I must say they all did a great job and again yes it was very tiring and sitting down for so long was very hard on the back.

So guess what Ladies I am now in the process of organizing another one.

Here are some pictures of the class

First is before everyone arrived.

Here are all the lovely Ladies

Left to right
Vera, Anne, Zoe and Kerry
now if you have a looksie at Kerry's hand, its bandaged up
Although it was very hard for Kerry to do this album due to
her hand, that was not going to stop her, she enlisted in the
help of my daughter Zoe.
What a ball Zoe had, she loved it.

right to left
Kerry, Josie, Ann and Kylie

left to right
Carol, Vera, Ann, Zoe and Kerry

Yes Ladies I say WOW, what a class, I never imagined it would be so big.

I will be back with some photos of the album later.

Thank you all for coming and I am so pleased that you all had a good time.
Until next time
Happy Stamping

50 Years, JAI88

2011-10-07T11:51:00.005+08:00

50 Years and still going strong.
Just Add Ink Challenge 88

Well yes that is right everyone my Mum and Dad are celebrating a milestone today because it is their 50th Wedding anniversary. What an accomplishment, I say. Three cheers for them. So with that in mind as it really is a special day I wanted to make a special card. Now for the 50th its Gold. So I had some of the brushed gold papers in my stack and set about making their card. I have also used the very vanilla which I think go lovely together.

I wanted to make a style that I haven't done before and as I have seen alot of these I went with this style not sure what its called. I have used a couple of the dies that go through the bigshot machine as well and I am loving this die called Fun Flowers at the moment. It is just so gorgeous.

Before I popped my card in its envelope I did abit of blog surfing and went and had a look at my favorite challenge website Just Add Ink and blow and behold the challenge this week is to Just add a Die Cut. This card is perfect for this weeks challenge so I have entered it. I have been very busy for a while now and haven't been doing alot of the challenges from Just Add Ink, but I am now back and ready to play. So pop on over to their web and have a look at all the inspiration from the Design Team.

Here is my card
I have die cut the flowers and water spritzed and scrunched up and stuck together with a gold brad. The other flower at the top right corner is the Blossom Party Die and put together like the other one. The very vanilla cardstock is embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper folder. The wooden 50 has been daubed with gold metallic ink.

I have put a photo of my parents when they were dating on the front and then I put a photo of them on their wedding day on the inside of the card. I took photos of my card prior to putting these photos on.

I had enough flowers left over so I could put one on the inside and the envelope.
This is a picture of the whole package. So thank you for stopping by and until next time, Happy Stamping.

Gift Voucher Pockets

2011-10-07T11:47:00.003+08:00

Well its nearly that time again and with Christmas fast approaching I thought I would set aside some time for organising my gift voucher packaging.

Everyone that orders a gift voucher from me will receive it in one of these special holders.

These can be done in Chrissy colours or any colour choice that you would like, so don't forget to leave subtle little hints around the house that you would like a gift voucher for Christmas.

Until next time Happy Stamping

New Stamp Set and matching Punch

2011-10-04T11:52:00.002+08:00

You can hold a qualifying workshop ($450 before shipping) with me in the month of October and you will earn this fantastic punch and matching stamp set for FREE.

Can't do a workshop this month? - A personal order of $450 (before postage) will also see you earn this fantastic set also.

Have a catalogue workshop? what is that, its where you gather orders (again needs to be $450 before postage) from your friends using the catalogue, no need to hold a workshop with me.

You can purchase this fabulous set outright. This set is only available for this month, then you won't see it again until our summer mini comes out in December, but why not get a head start on your christmas cards early and purchase now.

Happy Birthday Slider

2011-09-28T10:20:00.005+08:00

Well I am not that organised still, as it is my Dad's birthday today and last night I thought oops better make him a card. I mean I am a card maker, right so I really couldn't give him a store brought one, could I.
So I thought I might make him something different and I have seen these slider cards around and never really got to make one. So this was my goal.
Oh my why haven't I made these before... I really thought these where tricky (hard) to make but believe it or not they are quite easy. Why haven't I done these before?
So as my dad is a handy man, jack of all trades. I decided on the totally tools stamp set and tool shed background stamp. I went with the new In Colours of Island Indigo and Pool Party and this is what I came up withThis is the front of the card

and this is what it looks like when you pull the string.
(dont mind the odd blue look this is what I blurred out as I wrote on it before I took the picture.)

I think I will be making this style again.

Thanks for stopping by

Roll Up Roll Up

2011-09-28T10:15:00.004+08:00

Well like I mentioned in an earlier post that we had our Stampin Up Regionals last week. At these events we get to learn new techniques, see some Worksop Wow's and participate in some make and takes. So this post here today is to show you what I got to make. These are just so cute. I can see this is going to be very popular, especially with the little kids. I also think this stamp set and dsp paper are going to be great for all those Scrapbookers out there. It just makes for a very bright and fun way to show case those great photos.

Don't they just pop out at you.
Thanks for stopping by

Regionals

2011-09-26T20:08:00.005+08:00

Stampin Up had there Perth regionals on Saturday and I managed to go again this year. Although I did not manage to make any swaps due to a very hectic few weeks prior to this day. I had fun catching up with friends and chatting with other demos.

To all the Ladies that got up on stage to show us all some great tips and techniques was absolutely fantastic. Very inspiring so I say Thank You.

Looking forward to passing on some of these techniques in classes and I think its time to think outside of the square and start having a wheelie good time. (Hint)

Here is a picture of the lovely ladies I spent time with.

Left to right
Lauren, me, Esther, Simone and Sidney.

A big thankyou to Stampin Up for putting on another
fantastic day.

Cheers for now

Scrapbook memories

2011-09-11T21:48:00.003+08:00

Here is another Scrapbook Layout that I managed to get done with our new products. The Designer Series paper used is the new Timeless Portrait. I have also used one of the new Bigz L Dies called Perfect Pennants and Sizzlit Die called Scribbles, Lace Ribbon Border Punch. The colours for this layout are Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Island Indigo.

Thanks for stopping by

Forever young

2011-09-11T21:43:00.004+08:00

Well tonight I am going to show you another card, using the new products. this stamp set is called Forever Young and I can see this one being very popular.
I have used Cherry Cobbler and River Rock with Very Vanilla. Also used is the new DSP Timeless Portrait.

Thanks for stopping by

Non stamping related

2011-09-08T18:56:00.003+08:00

I am so sorry this post has nothing to do with stamping, but when I saw this photo I really just had to share. hehe
I will show you the photo first and then explain:
So there it is. You see these are my 2 sons, one is eight and one is eighteen, believe it or not they are racing each other, yes racing each other on the WII, Mario Karts. Can you believe it.... oh well I must say they did have fun.

Thanks for stopping by

Scrapbook Layout with fabric

2011-09-08T18:53:00.004+08:00

Well Ladies I just had to make some with our new Fabrics that are available in this catalogue. I am excited about these because they are all just so gorgeous and well you can do lots with them. So I decided to go with a Layout for this one.
This layout also uses the new Stamp Set Forever Young and new punch design.
Thanks for stopping by

New products

2011-09-03T18:43:00.003+08:00

Well hello everyone, tonight I would like to show you some cards I managed to get done inbetween moving and unpacking with some new products from the new Catalogue. I am very excited with this new catalogue as I think it is so Bright and Cheery with lots and lots of great ideas for everyone.

So here is the first card.
Card Supplies:
Cardstock, Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo and Sahara Sand
Finial Press embossing folder, Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die, Scallop border punch and circle punch. I have also used the Designer Series paper, Timeless Portrait. (I love this one). The sentiment is from a retired set.

Now for my second one:

Card Supplies:
Choc Chip, Calypso Coral and Very Vanilla cardstock, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Scallop Dots Ribbon Choc Chip, Tiny Tags Punch and Stamp Set, Boho Blossoms Punch, Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral markers and Designer Buttons, Hello Blossoms Stamp Set.

So stayed tuned for some more new products and thanks for stopping by.

New Designer Paper

2011-08-31T15:38:00.003+08:00

Well I received this card from the lovely Tracey Hanshaw and thought I would like to share with you. Tracey has used some of the new Designer Series paper called Paisley Petals doesn't it look great. Thanks Tracey for a fantastic card.Oh dear is that a new punch design along the bottom. hehe

Thanks for stopping by

I'm Back

2011-08-31T15:33:00.003+08:00

Well everyone I am back. Finally managed to unpack everything and get back into my crafting. I left my craft to the last as I knew things wouldn't get done if I did it first. hehe.... How exciting is it, yes everyone tomorrow is the day. I am very excited about the new catalogue I think it is just gorgeous with lots and lots of new products for us all to play with. So thought would show you a sneak peak of one set, I also sent this to Tracy Hanshaw for our monthly ATC Swap. I know this is gong to be a favorite for alot of people. Hope you like it.

Thanks for stopping by

ATC Swap - Aug

2011-08-12T21:29:00.005+08:00

August ATC Swap

Well I received in the mail today Tracey Hanshaws ATC for the month of August. The theme this month is Embossing. This is just gorgeous, thanks Tracey and will pop my swap in the mail very soon. So pop back soon to see what I came up with. Want to know more then click on the link in the right hand side bar to find out more.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Birthday JAI#80

2011-08-12T21:15:00.005+08:00

Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge #80

Well I made it, I managed to get in another challenge card before I start packing up all my craft supplies. (sob sob) This is good but sad as I know I wont' be able to craft for a while as we are moving house.
Anyway there is a sketch challenge this week from Bronwyn on the Just Add Ink website. I really like this sketch, and believe it or not the Stamp Set I have used I haven't even assembled, but come across it when I was deciding which one to use. Its a SAB Set called Sweet Summer and this is just a fantastic set for this Sketch. I am pretty chuffed with how it turned out.

Here is my card.
Here are the products used.
Stamp Sets: Sweet Summer (SAB), On your Birthday (Saying)
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Rose Red, So Saffron
Inks: Perfect Plum
Stampin Write Markers: Wild Wasabi, Rose Red, Perfect Plum
Tools: Trio Flower Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Rhinestones,
Clear buttons, Silver thread, White Ribbon (coloured with Perfect plum marker), Shimmer Mist.

So thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave me a comment, I love reading them all.

Congrats

2011-08-10T22:29:00.002+08:00

Drum Roll Please

Congratulations to

Kerry Youd

Random.org chose you as the winner
of my Retiring List Blog Hop Projects.

Kerry has chosen the Blueberry Crisp set.

Well done and thanks everyone for stopping by and leaving
me a comment.

Birthday Wishes JAI 79

2011-08-08T22:02:00.003+08:00

Just Add Ink Challenge #79

Well I thought I would squeeze in another challenge, maybe my last as I will be packing up my craft room very soon for the big move. So again I popped on over to the Just Add Ink website to see what challenge was on for this week. They came up with Just Add Tearing/Distressing to your project.

As I haven't used my Brights for along time so I thought I would dig out the colours and try and come up with a card from this group. I also went along with a Stamp Set that is being retired at the end of this month in Eastern Blooms. I knew I had to use some embossing folder as I just love these things so went with the Square Lattice. I actually also remember to add some buttons to my card for a change. (I always seem to forget about these little guys). So with that in mind this is how my card turned out.

Here is a close up of the Square Lattice Embossing.
So as you can see I had a ripping time.
Thanks for stopping by

Retiring Products Bloghop

2011-08-05T19:01:00.010+08:00

Welcome to the ESAD group of demonstrators that are here to help and inspire you with all your Stampin Up Products. In this blog hop you will have access to 25 Demonstrators all showing you a wonderful array of products using all stock from the Retiring List. So if you haven't as yet seen what is going, then be sure to click on all the links throughout the Blog Hop.

You might have ended up here from the Wonderful Sharlene Meyer's blog.

So on to my products that I have done. I have used our Retiring Designer Series Papers for my project today. Namely Blueberry Crisp(117392) and I also managed to get time to do one in the Newsprint(117166).

I have made for you all today a Mini Photo Album come card, a matching Gift Card Holder box and a simple box for some choccies. Mine of course are the yummy Ferroro Rocher. I got this idea from another Demo Kathy, but I did change it a little bit as I wanted a 6" x 6" Project so I had to add more pages.

Here is the Album/Card

Sorry about the pictures but this wasn't very easy to photograph.

This is the Gift Card Box

This is the box for your yummy choccies

and finally a picture of the whole package.

This is a photo of the Projects done in the Newsprint DSP

Now for the next stop on this blog hop click here to see what the amazing Carole has made for us

What is ESAD?

ESAD stands for Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators and it is an 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 what 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 its 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.

Here are the links to all the Demo's in case you get lost:

Keryn Campbell, Richelle Fletcher, Sharlene Meyer, Me, Carole Stedman, Monique Fielder, Juliette Chapman, Rebecca Scurr, Yvonne Walker, Karen Rogers, Dani Fender, Cathy Clark, Tanya Bell, Kelly Nelson, Sharlene Torres, Kari Hughes, Mel Sharp, Christie Kunkel, Debbie Lamb, Clare Mcilhatton, Michelle Halling, Nicole VanSteelandt Derendorf, Elizabeth Dyson, Joanne Kechagias

Phew that is one large post but I think I have covered it all for you and don't forget grab yourself a cuppa and click on all the links of this blog hop. There is some fantastic projects for you all to see. If you do see something that you like don't forget to leave a comment for them, as I for one love comments.

If you would like to order any of the retiring products just drop me a line.

Until next time

Happy Stamping

2011-08-05T18:50:00.002+08:00

Well I have a card to show you today, which is a rather sad reason. A friend passed away a couple of days ago so I needed to make a Special Card. I lucky for me don't do alot of sympathy cards and did find this one difficult.

I decided to use the Brushed Metallic papers in the Gold and my layers where in Very Vanilla. The embosslit die Beautiful wings also in the brushed metallic paper and some pearls. I did also spray some of the glimmer mist for some extra bling but hasn't come up to well in the photo.

Anyway here is the end result

Thanks for stopping by

Don't forget to pop by tomorrow for the
Retiring Products Blog Hop

Stamp A Stack

2011-08-04T20:18:00.003+08:00

Christmas In July
Stamp-a-Stack

Well I recently held my first
Xmas Stamp-A-Stack and
what a fun day it was.

The lovely ladies all got to
make 9 cards and
3 matching tags.

We even had a Secret Santa
so everyone got to receive
a present, and they were
all well received.
So thanks Ladies for
joining in.

Here are some photos from the day.

There is always one in every crowd, but in this
case there is two. Gotta love these ladies
always up for abit of fun.

I would just like to say a big Thank you to Simone
who made the trip up to come along and
join in this class, it was a pleasure having
you there.

Until next time
Happy Stamping

Retiring Products

2011-08-03T19:59:00.003+08:00

We are having a Retiring Products
blog hop.
So come back on Saturday and
see what the lovely Demonstrators
have come up with.

See you all then.

Going Going Gone

2011-07-31T22:27:00.002+08:00

Well everyone its here.
The Retired list is now
available for viewing.

click here to view the List

Sailaway JAI 78

2011-07-30T10:47:00.003+08:00

Sail Away

Well I managed to sneak in a very quick card last night.
I decided to go with the Just Add Ink 78 Colour Challenge.
When I first saw these colours I immediately thought of
the single stamp Sail Away. It didn't even enter my mind
that as I have only just got this Stamp that I wanted to use it.
Who needs as reason to play with a new Stamp. Not me.

So I sat down and put together this very quick and easy card.
I did like the fact that it really wasn't very hard and I had it
done within 10 mins really. So if you need a quick card
this one is for you.

I have used the colours above and of course the Sail Away stamp,
some certain celery ribbon from my stock and an antique brad
for the centre of the ribbon. I did water colour the mast then cut out
and adhered to the stamped choc chip boat. Added some glimmer Mist
for that watery spray look and there you have it.....

Here is a close up of the Glimmer Mist.

So don't forget to pop on over to the Just Add Ink website for some more inspiration using the above colours.

Thanks for stopping by

Scrapbook Layout JAI77

2011-07-22T21:28:00.004+08:00

Another challenge over at the Just Add Ink
website and this week we have a Sketch

After having a think about this one, I decided I was going to take this Sketch and put it in to a Scrapbook Layout. I always need inspiration and a reason to catch up with my scrapbook layouts.

I had a look through all my stamps sets and decided to use a set that I haven't used in a while. "Sense Of Time". With the stamp set chosen I needed to work out my colours. You see I already had the sketch designed for me, I just needed to follow that. So I decided to go with abit of a vintage look. Choc Chip, Very Vanilla PDSP and Very Vanilla.

I started with the great easy effect of paper tearing, and yes I had a ripping time, as I did rip quite alot of papers. Now with that done I just had to put the finishing touches to it.
You should see my desk with all the ripped pieces of paper I have left..........Oh I just had a thought I will use some of these for the bit that goes along the left hand side......Well not bad at all, I think it fits in with the layout....Waste not want not I say.hehe.
Anyway the finishing touches to this page. I stamped the Clock and tore it out and then I used the Cracked Glass technique to finish that off. Some antique brads and linen thread and there you have it. All done.

Here is a close up of the Cracked Glass Clock

So thanks for stopping by and don't forget to head over
to the Just Add Ink site for more inspiration
from the lovely Design Team Ladies.

ATC Swap Club

2011-07-22T21:23:00.004+08:00

Well Ladies this is the ATC Swap I received in the mail from
Tracey Hanshaw. Thanks Tracey I love the colours you have used and the bleaching looks great too.
Click on the link in the right hand side bar if you want to learn more.

More Happy Mail

2011-07-22T21:20:00.002+08:00

More Happy Mail.

Look what Jo and Kathy from Just Add Ink sent me in the mail. Smiles, I love this type of mail. Thank you ladies very much. Still smiling.

Thanks for stopping by

Challenge Card JAI76

2011-07-18T12:20:00.004+08:00

Just Add Ink
Challenge #76

An Inspiration Photo

This week over at Just Add Ink we have to do design a card from the above Inspiration Picture. What a great picture. So many things you can do with this. I did think about this one for a little while, came up with some things in mind. When I did actually sit down to make my card, I managed to make something that I really didn't have in mind. Funny how that works. Anyway here is what I managed to make.

I have used Marina Mist as the base of my card, and with a layer in Whisper White got out my sponges and well sponged away. Starting with Certain Celery, then Crumb Cake, then So Saffron and finished with Marina Mist. I used the scallop circle punch for my clouds and the small circle for the sun.
I went with the bench from the Pendant Park stamp set in crumb cake ink and I used my sizzix Picket Fence die in the bigshot for obviously the fence.
The Bird Punch was used for the leaves, the Trio Flower Punch for the flowers and the Butterfly die for the little butterfly.

So don't forget to pop over to the Just Add Ink website for more inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

White on White Layout

2011-07-16T14:48:00.006+08:00

Another Challenge

Well Ladies as I was doing some surfing on the web, I came across a website with challenges(Our Creative Corner). I was having a looksie and I was amazed at what just one colour can do. Never really thought of doing only one colour but it does work. Check out the design team entries.

So I thought I would give this ago, although I didn't choose to go with a card, I decided on a Scrapbook Layout. Another milestone for me I did a page of "Me". Oh my goodness, good decision or not. I prefer to be on the other side of the camera. But anyway this is a picture of me when I was 12 months. My how things change. hehe.

I did miss the cut off time for this challenge but I thought I would still share it with you.

So here is my layout

A close up of the flowers
After having put it all together it was just crying out for some bling. So I used Kindy Glitz and some clear rhinestones. Well I hope you like my Layout and trip down memory lane.

Thanks for stopping by

Shoe Box Swap

2011-07-16T13:29:00.005+08:00

Shoe Box Swap

Well last night we had our second Shoe Box Swap.
What a night 3 hours of crafting with friends.
I must say I was very impressed with the
card designs all the ladies come up with.
So many different styles and techniques.
Well done to all.

Here are the Cards we all made.

This one was from Cheryl
This one was from Barbara
This was from Carol
This one was from Ann
This one was from Kerry Y
This one from Josie
This is from Kerry C (with help from Tess)

This one is from Pam

This one is from Elizabeth

So thanks Ladies for a fun filled evening
and until next time, Happy Stamping.

Fathers Day School Stall

2011-07-14T14:28:00.003+08:00

Fathers Day Gifts

Well I mentioned in a post a little while ago that I was going to put some of these lovely Briefcases/Suitcases together for my children's school fathers Day Stall and well this is what I managed so far.

I have run out of this DSP (Newsprint) so not sure if I will make anymore or maybe use up some of the other DSP in my stash. Anyway I think 10 should be enough, as I still need to fill them. I am going to put my business card in them as well, so hopefully might get some new customers.

Hope the school holidays are being kind to you and like me are able to get lots of crafting in.

Thanks for stopping by

Daughters Birthday

2011-07-13T20:03:00.005+08:00

SUO Challenge 23
For the Kids

I clicked over to anther favorite site (SUO Challenges)for challenges that I like and wow I couldn't believe it. This week the challenge is for "The Kids". We had to make a child's card. You see its my daughters 12th birthday on Saturday so I already had to make a card and it well fits in with this challenge. So I sat down last night after everyone went to bed, more me time at my craft desk, love it....hehe and made Zoe her card.

I went with a favorite colour of hers in Elegant Eggplant and Very Vanilla.
Now which set would be best for a 12 year old. Mmm Totally Tess is perfect for her, well I think, anyway this is what I went with.

I stamped Tess and used my aqua painters and coloured her clothes and hair. I then set about and did some fussing cutting (Oh don't you love fussy cutting). I also used the Lots Of Tags die to make the mirror, with some Brushed Silver Metallic paper. Another favorite is the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and the crimper tool. I used the saying from "Bring on the Cake" stamp set and I have stamped it with elegant eggplant and then versamarked it and with the Heat n Stick powder I used the dazzling diamonds to add some bling. (Bling a girls favorite). Put it altogether and well there you have it.

Here is my card.
Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla, Brushed Silver
Stamp Sets: Totally Tess, Bring on the Cake
Inks: Elegant Eggplant, basic Black, Early Espresso
Tools: Crimper, Square Lattice Embossing folder, Lots of Tag Die
Aqua Paitners, Blush Write Marker

5000 Hits

2011-07-12T20:25:00.002+08:00

Woo Hoo
my stats have just clicked
over 5000 hits.

Thanks to everybody that drops
by to see what I have
been up to.

Results like this make it all
the more worth the time
I put into my blog.

Thank you

Me Time

2011-07-12T13:55:00.003+08:00

ME TIME

Well I know it is school holidays here at the moment, but I did manage to find some "Me Time" last night, so I had a play, my how time flies when your having fun, before I knew it, it was 12pm...Oops better get some beauty sleep.

Anyway while I was having a play I managed to get some finished projects done as well. So thought I would post them here for you to have a look at.

Here is my first play. I have had this set (A Little Treat #119181w & #120018C)for I don't know how long and never really played with it. The Sweet Treat Cups (#116802) are great with this set, although I didn't have any in stock, thought I would use my Large Oval punch to make the balloons. I already had some oval's punched out in my stock file. (its amazing how many bits and pieces you end up with that just get put aside.) I also managed to put all the bits and pieces in some sort of order, I thought I would go with the Soft Suede balloon as they were already punched out. I put 7 of these together to make the balloons. Stamped the basket with soft suede and assembled. I used the saying from the "Bring on the Cake" (mini catalogue item #123545W & #121958C) stamp set, great set for words. I also decided to do some score lines along the bottom and across the left hand side at the top, something a little different.

Now for my next project. A Briefcase, these little things are just so darn cute its amazing. With Fathers Day not too far away what a great gift for that Special Dad and homemade too. I used the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper (#117167)for this one with Choc Chip (#108599)for the bands. I haven't as yet decorated it, but after doing this and yes they are very easy, might even make up some more and donate to the school for the Father's Day stall. One way to keep the Kids busy over the holiday's.

Here is what I put in this one it actually holds 6 of these yummy choccies.(my favorite I admit). I also had a Large Kitkat (4bar one) and that also fits in just perfect. But you know the items are endless, maybe a Hankerchief for Dad.
So thanks for stopping by and will post some more of the other projects soon.

Happy Mail

2011-07-12T10:22:00.004+08:00

Gotta love that Happy Mail

Some of you might remember but last week when I entered the Just Add Ink Challenge, I was the lucky one who randomly got picked for the prize they were offering that week. What a thrill I got when I heard I had won and yes I was stalking the mail box for my gift to arrive. Yippee it came today. Darling Daughter not happy the parcel was for me and not her, due to her Birthday coming up she thinks all parcels should be for her. Well sorry Zoe but this one is all mine He He.

Here is the card that I entered

This is what I received today: This is really cool. Thank you very much Design Team and of course Patrice who made the gift.
This is what was in the pillow box packaging. I haven't used this glue before so now I have something new to try.

Thanks again Ladies and keep those challenges coming.

Friend to Friend JAI75

2011-07-10T08:16:00.005+08:00

Just Add Ink
Colour Challenge #75

Well this week we have a Colour challenge over at Just Add Ink and I must say the samples the design team have come up with are simply fantastic. So we had to make a card with the colours Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Soft Suede, mmmm now only what to do? I wanted to try and keep this card Quick and Simple. I thought I would revisit a stamp set I don't use very much, but how was I going to do this. I don't have alot of the markers so Soft Suede and Cherry Cobbler being the two I needed as I wanted to do the direct to stamp ink, hence why I chose this set. Hang on maybe if I try the aqua painters and inks, will this work? You never know until you give it ago.

So I used the aqua painters to stamp my cherries and then I used the crystal effects of the cherries to give them the 3D look. Main card is Basic Black, with a layer of Cherry Cobbler which has been embossed with the Leafy Branch Embossing Folder and the Very Vanilla, all I might add have been distressed (hard to see on the picture). I stamped the sentiment from pocket Silouhettes Friend to Friend in Soft Suede added some Black ribbon along the bottom and there you have it.

Here is a close up of the crystal effects on my cherries.

Thanks for stopping by

Another fun filled Class

2011-07-07T12:39:00.003+08:00

Craft Time Again

Well what a really fun day we had yesterday.
Oh my goodness, I say they are right when they say
laughter is the best medicine.

Thanks Ladies for a great morning.

SUO Challenge 22

2011-07-03T17:20:00.005+08:00

SUO Challenge 22
Happy Summer Anniversary

Well I managed to get another card done today for the SUO Challenge
inbetween all those chores that need to be done, but never seem to get done by themselves. (hehe).

I have always wanted to try a ribbon rose but never really got around to doing it so while watching the footy an idea came to me and I thought it was time just to give it ago. Might need some more practice, but at least I gave it ago.

Here is my sample

I don't have a current Anniversary stamp so I used the Saying "Always" from the Always stamp set. I think it is fitting for an anniversary card.
I went with Early Espresso and Blushing Bride and I used the square lattice embossing folder and some early espresso ribbon with antique brads.

Now I will put this one away for when my anniversary comes along...

Hope you like
Thanks for stopping by

JAI 74 Fancy Fold Blog Hop Challenge

2011-07-02T12:12:00.005+08:00

Just Add Ink
Fancy Fold Challenge #74

Well how amazing is this. The Design team have managed to do a blog hop all with fancy fold cards. There truly are some amazing designs they have come up with. So for the challenge this week we had to design a card from one of the Fancy Folds that the design team have showed us. I know I will be doing quite a few of them but for my entry I went with the Star Card Design that the lovely Delys showed us. You really need to go and have a look at them all, well worth the hop.

Here is my sample
I went with my favorite all time Design Series Paper in Elegant Soiree and the base of the card is Baja Breeze. The Best Wishes saying is from the Sincere Salutations stamp set. All scallop circle punches used as well.This is a picture of the card open.

Now I must say a big thank you to the design team for all the inspiration this week. You all are truly amazing.

Thanks for stopping by

Gift with Purchase

2011-07-01T08:33:00.001+08:00

Click on over to my Specials page to find out what is in stall for the month of July

Hope Layout

2011-06-30T16:52:00.004+08:00

A scrapbook Layout for You

Well it was such a wet and miserable day today, I thought I might stay indoors and get some Layouts done. I do love the colours Choc Chip and Pink Pirouette together and with the Breast Cancer Stamp Set "Strength and Hope" I thought that would be a good start for a Layout. Mind you it did take quite a while to do this page. Setting it out, taking it off, moving this, adding that and then well I finally managed to be happy with the end result. Only to take it all off again to stick it down. Barbara thought it was funny. (HeHe) While I did my layout Barbara came down to do some catch up with an Album that we did in a class a while ago. Why did she not manage to do it with the others. Well you see Barbara decided to go on Holiday. Yep jet setting all over the place, so she didn't want to miss out on the Album Class so came down and managed to get it all done while I played. What a great way to spend a cold wintry day, Scrapbooking and with Friends. Thanks Barb for your company.

Here is the layout I did.
Here is a close up of the flowers. (gotta love these flowers)
Here is the pleated cardstock that I also decided to use on my page.I have included an ATC on the page for something a little different. I made this one for the July swap with Tracey Hanshaw, so if you like the thought of ATC's then pop over to her blog and join the club.

Sorry about the rather long post, but I really wanted to show you some close ups of all the elements I put on this page. I really was pleased at how it turned up and if you like, then please let me know, all you have to do is leave me a comment.

Thanks for stopping by

Sneak Peak

2011-06-27T20:07:00.003+08:00

Well Ladies here is a very unusual Sneak Peak. I mean I can't really give to much away, now can I.... This is for the class coming up on the 6th July. Want to see more then book a seat for the class, just drop me a line to let me know you are available.

Thanks for stopping by.....hehe

ATC Swap Club

2011-06-26T16:41:00.005+08:00

Hi everyone, Look what I found as I was doing my other favorite pasttime, blog surfing. So I thought I would give this ago. If you wish to play along to click here for more information.

July ATC Swap

Email me at scrapncards@hotmail.com if you wish to swap with me.
Thanks for stopping by

2011-06-26T14:35:00.002+08:00

Well here are some more of the Layouts I managed to catch up with the other day. Summer and water are a great mix, especially with my son Bryden and his Pop. They love the water. I am sure they should of been ducks.heheheI love this photo of Bryden, such a natural when it comes to water sports. These 2 layouts where really quick and easy. The top one is my son showing his pop how to do it and the below one is Pop trying to not be out done by his grandson.
Thanks for stopping by

Scrapbook Catch Up

2011-06-25T22:12:00.002+08:00

This was my Son's first car. He has had is licence now for over 12 months and he even has different car now too. Oh my where has the time gone.

Hey Presto

2011-06-25T20:40:00.005+08:00

Just Add Ink #73
Sketch Challenge

Well Ladies, I said I would be back soon with some challenge's to show you. As usual I went to my favorite challenge site over at Just Add Ink and this week they have a sketch challenge for us. I know I have been missing in action for a while and its so good to be able to sit down and do some challenges not only for you but for myself as well. The sketch they came up with this week, really made me think outside the square. I wanted to do something I don't usually do. This technique has been done by alot of Demonstrators but I have yet to try it, so I thought outside the square and gave it ago.This is the sketch we had to use.

Here is my card that I made. Our previous mini had some Presto Papers available and although I did manage to buy 2 sets of this I haven't used them up until now, so not only are the Just Add Ink design team challenging me but I to also challenged myself. A new technique and new papers. Wow, clap for me....hehehe

I stamped the flowers from the Petal Pizzazz Set with Poppy Red on the Presto papers and cut them out, stuck them to the Pear Pizzazz cardstock and then run it through the bigshot with the Square Lattice embossing folder. (Abit hard to see sorry, but it has been). I then also used the Presto Papers and daubed with Poppy Parade and Pear Pizzazz Ink, for the piece along the left handside. I also decided to run the Heart Border punch along the bottom and added a piece of Pear Pizzazz card stock under it.

So I would just like to say thanks for stopping by and it really is good to be back having fun with the challenges. Don't forget to click on over to see what the wonderful Design team came up with.

I'm Back

2011-06-20T18:36:00.003+08:00

Well everyone just to let you know that I am Back. Yes I have been neglecting my blog of late and not because I have wanted to. Life has just been so busy and I even haven't had much time for crafting myself. I haven't done any challenges for I don't know how long but I am hoping to be posting some challenge cards real soon. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget leave a little love comment so I know you have been.
Keep checking back as I will be back to lots of blogging real soon.
Don't forget to scroll down as I have posted some of the cards that we have done in recent classes.

Cheers

2011-06-20T14:16:00.000+08:00

Another card we did recently in a class.

Inside of the card

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Gift for a friend

2011-06-20T14:14:00.001+08:00

I needed something special for a Friends Birthday, so thought I would have a go at the circle boxes and well need a card as well so did the matching card.
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Oh La La

2011-06-20T14:12:00.002+08:00

Well Ladies a card that we recently did in a class. Oh my goodness what fun we had with this one. You just wouldn't believe what conversation a card can bring on....He He. I think we all enjoyed this one.
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Drink Anyone

2011-06-18T20:21:00.003+08:00

Well what a great bunch of Ladies. My Stamp Club Members. We had our last meet up on Thursday Night and it was great to see everyone back around the tables, chit chatting and just enjoying what they all love most. I decided to show them all how to make the Drink Cards. Absolutely outstanding they all were. Very clever and all made this card in no time.

I would just like to take this opportunity to say a very big Thank You to you all as we have had so much fun over the last nine months and can't wait to start again, soon. Hope you all had fun and learned lots as well.

Here is the card they all got to make.
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Bleached Cards

2011-06-18T20:15:00.003+08:00

Bleached Cards

Wow what a difference a little bleach can make.

Well I know its been a very very long time, but unfortunately I really haven't had time to sit down and do some serious crafts for a while other than prepping for the classes I did have scheduled. One of those classes was the Bleach Technique. It was really really fun and made us all go WOW. A little bit of bleach can make a very big difference to a card. Here are 2 of the cards we made.

Here is the second one:-

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Happy Birthday Barbara

2011-06-18T14:19:00.001+08:00

Happy birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Dear Barbara
Happy Birthday to you.

From all your friends we wish you a wonderful Birthday.

Sorry

2011-05-30T14:40:00.001+08:00

Hi to all my followers and readers, I need to apologise as I have been very very busy at the moment so haven't done much crafting or any challenges, but rest assure I will be back very soon.

Thank you

Deals of the Week

2011-05-01T08:29:00.003+08:00

That's right Ladies May is here.
What does this mean?

It's Deals of the Week Time.

Week Three Deals are now here.

Click here to view this week's deals.

Happy Birthday - JAI66

2011-04-29T12:05:00.003+08:00

Well I was lucky this week because over at Just Add Ink they have a challenge for Just Add Flowers. I recently stumbled upon Heidi's blog where she showed us how to make Hydrangea's. Although this is a very fiddly card the end result is marvelous and well worth the effort. So I have made a few of these and it fits in well with this week's challenge. I didn't actually have the punch that Heidi used, so I used my Trio Flower Punch instead.

I have used Marina Mist and Bashful blue cardstock and the leaves are Certain Celery. I stamped the reeds from Inspired by Nature Stamp set and stamped them with versamark for the background. Leaves where free hand I daubed some of my flowers for an added look and the Scallop Corner Punch was also used. The saying is from the On Your Birthday set.
Pop on over to the Just Add Ink website for more flower inspiration.
Thanks for stopping by.

Deals of the Week

2011-04-29T11:32:00.002+08:00

Well this month Stampin Up are having Deals of the Week. Each week in May they will be putting products out for special so don't forget to pop back here on Sunday to see Week One's great deals.
These specials will only last for one week, so pop back regularly so you don't miss out.

Mothers Day - HSSGTC

2011-04-28T11:55:00.006+08:00

Another Mother's Day Challenge
this one is for
Hand Stamped Sentiments

Well Ladies its not too far away now, so I hope you have either organised your cards or are on to it. So here is another card and hopefully will give you some inspiration. I am also entering this card into the Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge as this week it is Mothers Day.

Thanks for looking and don't forget to click the link for some more inspiration over at Hand Stamped Sentiments. Thanks Shannon for visiting my blog and encouraging me to pop in.

Friendship/Mateship JAI 65

2011-04-23T14:20:00.005+08:00

Just Add Ink Challenge #65

Well this week is a very special challenge
that the design team over at Just Add Ink
have come up with.

As well as it being Easter it is also
ANZAC day. So we have a make something
with Friendship/Mateship in mind.

What is ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day is a very special day in Australian and New Zealand history. ANZAC stands for the Australia New Zealand Army Corp. and it is significant because on the 25th of April 1915, both countries were involved in a difficult battle on the shores of Gallipoli.

I wasn't sure again what to do here, and I have done something I usually don't I thought I would do a scrap page of Me and my Friend. So off I set. I love the Elegant Soiree papers so wanted to use them. Luckily I had some Baja Breeze Ribbon and Corduory Buttons left in my stash so they came in very handy. I have had ago at some ribbon Rosettes before with out much success, but as we all know try and try until you succeed. So I was happy with my end results. So I hope you like my page. Don't forget to pop over to the Just Add Ink Website for lots more inspiration.

Oh guess what I know I said this was a page with ME in it. Ha Ha silly me I am usually the one behind the camera, so I didn't have a photo with me and my friend. hehe. Will have to fix that.
Thanks for looking.

Happy Mothers Day SUO#17

2011-04-22T19:57:00.004+08:00

Mothers Day Card Challenge
SUO Challenge #17

Well here is another card for the SUO Challenge #17. With Mother's Day coming up, this week was the focus on Mother's Day. Well a subject I am very fond of, one because I am a mum, but because I have a wonderful Mother and Mother-in-Law that I can spoil. I love making cards for special people in mind and Mothers Day is full of flowers. Hence why I made a flower card. I decided to use my favorite colours for this card, partially because my Mum loves green, but also because I really do like these colours together.Like I said I have used my favorite colours, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Very Vanilla. I have also used the Top Note Die and the Tulip Embossing folder with the bigshot. I then made my Gorgeous Roses. Tania Gould was very kind in showing us how to make these gorgeous flowers and I have used them alot, as they are so easy to make. Thanks Tania.

Here is a close up of the flowers. I have used the Shimmer Paint for the sparkle and I sponged the edges with Whisper White.

This is what the inside of the card looks like. As you can see I used the Tulips Embossing Folder for the inside, something a little different, but I do like it..

Well thats about it, thanks for looking and hopefully my Mother will love her card as much as I had making it. Don't forget to click over to the SUO Website for more Mother's Day Card inspiration.

I made the Top 3 at SUO Challenges

2011-04-19T21:26:00.001+08:00

Well how exciting is this.

I made the Top 3 at SUO Challenges

check out my card here

Hoot Hoot

JAI 64 Chocolate Wrapper Inspiration

2011-04-15T21:13:00.004+08:00

Just Add Ink 64

Chocolate Wrapper?

Oh well the design team at Just Add Ink are really setting the steaks high this week. We have to make a card with our favorite chocolate wrapper as inspiration. Now this is hard for me because I sooo love chocolate the hardest part was which one do I choose. Now I must say maltese's are a favorite, but then I do love Flakes, oh but I can't go past Rocky Road, maybe some hazelnuts.... mmm what a dilemma. Oh well lets have a look at whats in my fridge....... Well what do you know my favorite Rocky Road Cadbury Block. Well this one must be it, it must be fate....

So with my chocolate block in front of me I set off to make a card. Time out I need some chocolate..lol. I did manage to make my card before the block of chocolate was finished, well thats an accomplishment in itself.lol. I hope I managed to get this challenge right as I seemed to be going in a different direction to some, but hey it was great fun doing it. So here is what I came up with

This is my card and that block of chocolate inspiration.

I have used Elegant Eggpalnt, Real Red, Choc Chip cardstock. My small round punch for my marshmallows and cherries and the ribbon punch for my peanuts. I used some alphabet punches for the words.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check out the Just Add Ink website for some more goodies.

JAI 63 Inspiration Challenge

2011-04-09T12:22:00.005+08:00

Oh dear where do I start. This week at the Just Add Ink website they have an Inspiration Challenge for us. I must admit I took a look at the picture and talk about a head spin. Wasn't really sure what to do? So went away and got tea organised, did a few things, came back had another look, still bambozzled so went and watched some TV. Mind still boggling but had a few ideas. Kids fed, bathed and in bed mmmm what should I do? Here is a look at the picture we had for inspiration.

I must say great picture. Now like I said had something in mind so set about to put it together. No not quite what I had in mind, back to the drawing board. I stayed with the general idea I had from the start and just kept playing until I finally came up with this idea.

With a few changes here and there and lots of scrap going in the bin all in all I am happy with the end result. It is a very bright and cheery card, which is the feeling I got from the Inspiration Photo.

This is a picture of the inside of the card. I decided to put the Big Butterfly inside to go with the front of the card.

Card Recipe:-
Cardstock: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Inspired by Nature, Tiny Tags
Ink: Pear Pizzaz, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Versamark
Tools: Pinking Hearts Border Punch. Embosslit Die Beautiful Wings,
Sponges, Clear Embossing Powder, Tiny Tag Punch, Real Red
Ribbon, Heat Gun
Technique: Emboss Resist.

So don't forget to pop over to the Just Add Ink website for more inspiration

Thanks for stopping by

Hoot Hoot its your Birthday SUO#16

2011-04-09T11:54:00.006+08:00

SUO Challenge No. 16

Well this is for another challenge over at the SUO Challenge website. This time around its raining Cats and Dogs. So we had to make a card with an Animal on it. I decided to get an old favorite out and have a play with it. This set is called Forest Friends. This is the card I came up with.

For my cardstock I have used Early Espresso for the main card and the layer is called Crumb Cake. I then used the Woodgrain Stamp Set and stamped it in Early Espresso ink as well as my little bunny (gotta love the rabbit) and the owl (which are from the Forest Friends Stamp Set). I have used the 1 3/4" and 1 1/4" Round punches to make the hole at the top so that I could put the little owl in. He is attached with Linen thread which makes him move abit. The phrase is from the Sincere Salutations Stamp set and I used the Square punch to make the end look like a flag. I used the embosslits butterfly die to cut out my little butterfly(Daffodil Delight). I really wanted him to sit on my little bunny's nose but it just didn't look right so I ended up putting him on his ear.
I used the scrap pieces that where punched out to make my hole for the inside of the card.

Thanks for looking and don't forget to pop on over to the SUO Challenge site to see all the other cute little animals.

Just Add Ink #62

2011-04-03T16:10:00.006+08:00

A Box or a Bag?

Well I had some time today to catch up with another challenge over at the Just Add Ink site and this week it is to Just Add a Bag or Box.

Last month I ran a class for an Off the Page Project where we all got to make a Vintage Mini Album, and although we have finished this class I was going through the album today and was trying to think of a way to present this album. So with the Just Add Ink challenge in mind I decided that this album just needed something to finish it off. What better way to present this album as a gift to some one special by making a very special package for it. So this is what I came up with.

This is the top of the Box

Another view of the top of the box

This is the box and the album that goes inside it.

The album consists of 9 pages including the Front and Back covers.
Following are some of the pages in the album.
Hope you enjoy.

Thanks for stopping by
and I hope you enjoyed this post
and maybe gave you some Inspiration.

Don't forget to pop on over to the Just Add Ink website
to see some more great Bogs and Boxes.

We have Carry Over items

2011-04-02T12:43:00.002+08:00

Well the good news is:- if you thought you had missed out on some of the products from the Summer Mini Catalogue well think again. Stampin Up have announced some items will still; be available, so click on the link to see what is staying..

carry over items click here

More New Products

2011-04-02T12:20:00.005+08:00

Well as I promised I said I will be posting some more samples with the new products from the Autumn/Winter Catalogue so hope you enjoy.

This one is another Scrapbook Page and I have used the new designer series paper Botanical Gazette.

Here I have made a little box card that holds 3 Ferror Rocher chocolates.
I have used the new stamp set called Eat Chocolate.

Last but not least this one is made with the new Pattern Pieces stamp set.
I have stamped the stamp with versamark on the whisper white and then re stamp with real red and just cut out the pieces to make the dress.
The new Decorative Label Punch was used for the saying.
(I got this idea from the lovely Julia)

Thanks for stopping by

2011-03-31T21:26:00.002+08:00

Although I have been neglecting my blog of late, due to a few reasons, I have still had time to do some cards. The following cards are all made with the new products that can be found in the new Autumn Winter Mini Catalogue and unfortunately have not been able to show you until today.

So here are a few cards and a Scrapbook layout for you all to enjoy.

The above card uses the new set called Eat Chocolate as well as the new embossing folder called Framed Tulips. (I can see this one is going to be popular).

My next example is a Scrapbook Layout which uses the new Design Series Paper called Botanical Gazette, you really need to see these in real life to appreciate them. They are just gorgeous. If you have a look at the top right hand corner I have used the new Beveled Windowpanes, lots of things can be done with these.

This card is really quite easy and great for males. Its the new stamp called
Motorcycle of course. I have stamped this bike three times without inking to get the look of it driving, along with my spritzer to add some interest.

Now for the Sewing range and there is sooo much for this theme, you will only be limited by your imagination. This card uses the Sweet Stitches designer series paper and the Sew Suite stamp set.

So if you like what you see then don't forget to click on the link in the left hand corner to view the whole brochure and all the new products.

Don't forget to drop by regularly as I will be uploading lots more with the new products.

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A New Mini

2011-03-31T21:24:00.005+08:00

Well Ladies the wait is now over, you have had a sneak peak, now you can order all those great new products that are on offer.

If you have not got your copy of the new Mini Catalogue and would like one please drop me a line and I will post you out a copy, or you can click on the link in the left hand column to browse through the catalogue now.

Secret Stamper

2011-03-25T21:25:00.005+08:00

Well although I have been missing in action. Between a few of us Demo's the lovely Jo has organised a Secret Stamper club for our children. Each child makes a card and sends to another child. They send 2 cards and a small gift.
I must say the cards my children received are exceptional. Some real demos in the making, thats for sure. Both Zoe and Bryden have received their first cards and were over the moon not only to receive mail addressed to them but the fact that someone made them something.
So I thought I would share with you what they both received.This is the one Zoe received.

This one is the one Bryden received. As Bryden said that is "Hell Cool". They even put my name on it......

I did forget to take photos of the cards that Zoe and Bryden made before posting them so sorry will try and remember next month.

Just Add Ink and SU Only Challenge

2011-03-25T21:09:00.005+08:00

Two Challenges in One

Well Ladies I am back. After a rather lengthy break reasons out of my control I have finally managed to sit down and create a card. I went to my favorite challenge sites to get my inspiration and at Just Add Ink #61 the challenge was to Just Add Stamps. Well rather funny isn't it when you have to think about making a card with do's and don't's it really challenges you. I really don't think to much about not being able to use this or that it all just comes together most times anyway. But I did find it hard not to add some ribbon or bling, as I find that this just seems to finish off my cards of late.
Any way I managed to put something together even though when I started I had something in mind, but the end result was completely different.

After making my card I also realised that this card would be suitable for the SUO Challenge #15 to make a Birthday Card so that was a bonus.

I have used the stamp sets Pocket Silhouette's and After Thoughts for the sentiment. The cardstock is Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Choc Chip and Very Vanilla, inks are the same with Daffodil Delight thrown in there as well.

Here is my card. Thanks for stopping by and hopefully you like what you see, please leave a comment so I know you stopped by.

Vintage Layout

2011-03-15T16:56:00.004+08:00

Well its been a while in between blog posts, sorry about that
everyone, but time just seemed to pass me by
this week.

I have managed to do a Scrapbook Layout this week.
It's funny how you get things out to do something and
you end up doing something completely different.

Please explain I here. Well my son's work pants needed
sewing and I really don't like sewing (aargh) but this
time it needed the machine, not just a needle and
thread. So after I managed to sew up his pants,
I had a thought and (ouch yes it did hurt) that I
could do a vintage layout with sewing on it......

This is what I came up with.

I started with a 12" x 12" black and very vanilla piece
of cardstock and with matches in hand I burnt the
edges of the very vanilla to get the rugged edging, them
with my sewing machine I sewed a row of black thread
around the edge. I also burnt the Early Espresso Photo mat.
I have used the Early Espresso ribbon and again using my
sewing machine I gathered the ribbon and sewed down the
middle. Added some antique brads and very vanilla
ribbon and Ta Da there you have it. The border on the
top right hand corner is from the DSP Paper Love Letter.
Yes a lot of cutting for this border piece.

Hope you like it
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