Author Archives: Paula Reid
Creative Inkers March Extravaganza Project
Hi there Last weekend we held our March Extravaganza event for the Creative Inkers team. It was a full on day with 101 ladies creating five projects. Here is the project I taught along with Jacque and Kath. It’s a notecard holder using a sheet of DSP and three stamped Note Cards. Our project uses… Read More: Creative Inkers March Extravaganza Project »
A tidy craft space – but for how long???
Hi there As promised here’s a photo of my tidy desk – enjoy it while you can as it doesn’t stay this tidy for long! I swapped the desk and drawer unit over as the previous layout was a bit of a Health and Safety issue! Whenever the drawers were out I had to walk/climb… Read More: A tidy craft space – but for how long??? »
Botanical Blooms Z Fold Card
Hi there I’ve had a very productive evening tonight – something I’ve been wanting to do for ages. I am now the proud owner of a tidy desk 🙂 well for at least for one night! I’ve rearranged my craft space and in the process had a tidy up. I’ll try and take a photo… Read More: Botanical Blooms Z Fold Card »
Petite Petals Happy Birthday
Hi there Yesterday was my mother’s birthday and we celebrated with a lovely family breakfast at a local cafe – I had yummy French Toast. Her gift was of course a crafting one – a new Perpetual Calendar. We now need to find time to decorate it. I CASED this card from Sam Donald –… Read More: Petite Petals Happy Birthday »
Number of Years Wedding Anniversaries
Hi there Another weekend has flown by – I hope you have managed to get some ‘crafting time’ in. I’ve been busy preparing for my monthly card classes plus finishing off preparations for our Creative Inkers Extravaganza next weekend. Here are some wedding anniversary cards I made for friends who celebrated last month – 5… Read More: Number of Years Wedding Anniversaries »
Turning 21 Again?
Hi there I friend of mine turned a big ‘0’ earlier this month and I didn’t really want to put the actual number on the card front so went with the ’21 again’ theme. How could he forget his 21st birthday – being tied to a pole at the Royal Oak Roundabout, wearing a ‘bib’… Read More: Turning 21 Again? »
Going Global – Going Masculine
Hi there Just a quick post tonight – I’ve had a busy day prepping my project for Extravaganza which is in a couple of weeks. If you’d like to attend this fun event please email me by Thursday 10 March. The event is being held on Saturday 19 March at the Remuera Bridge Club from… Read More: Going Global – Going Masculine »
Note Cards and Envelopes
Hi there Have you used our Note Cards and Envelopes lately? I love how they are cut and scored and ready to be decorated – what could be easier. Here are two that I created recently. For the first one I covered the front with the Botanical Blooms DSP. Before adhering the DSP I did… Read More: Note Cards and Envelopes »
Botanical Blooms in Blue
Hi there For those of you in New Zealand I hope you’re coping with the humidity! On Friday night I saw the New Zealand production of Phantom of the Opera which was fantastic. My cousins husband is playing the Phantom and he was superb – such an amazing voice. Earlier this month my friend celebrated… Read More: Botanical Blooms in Blue »
Success looks good on You
Hi there Last month I had one of my customers sign up as a demo with me which means I now have a team 🙂 – very exciting. She has already placed her first order so I sent her this card to say ‘Congrats’ – I’m so proud of her. One of my favourite sets… Read More: Success looks good on You »
Balloons, Balloons and more Balloons
Hi there I’ve been having fun of late with the Balloon Builder and Balloon Celebration stamp sets from the Occasions Catalogue The first three cards have the same background. This is created by applying ink to a clear block (I used the ‘E’ block) then stamping the block down onto a Whisper White card front.… Read More: Balloons, Balloons and more Balloons »
Bokeh Technique
Hi there Today’s card uses a really effective technique called Bokeh. Our Demo Support team based in Australia are wonderful and I’ve had a bit of help lately from Clare so I wanted to send her a card to say ‘thanks’ for her patience and help. To create a card with this technique first sponge… Read More: Bokeh Technique »
Burnishing Technique with Awesomely Artistic
Hi there One of my favourite sets from the Annual Catalogue is Awesomely Artistic. I have used it in so many different styles of cards but I think this is one of my favourites. I saw this card created by Deb Valder (a US demo) and just had to give it a go. My colours… Read More: Burnishing Technique with Awesomely Artistic »
Fancy Fold Cards – February Card Class
Hi there Do you like Fancy Fold cards? Well here are two that I’ve taught at this months card class. The first one is a Buckle Card. All you need is a standard card base, Word Window Punch, Project Life Corner Punch and your Stampin Trimmer and you can create this cool card. I’ve chosen… Read More: Fancy Fold Cards – February Card Class »