Hi there We have had another stunning weekend here in Auckland although I don’t think the garden is that happy with all this heat. Yesterday I had a workshop with a lovely bunch of ladies. The hostess was celebrating a birthday so got some of her friends together for some crafting fun. It was a… Read More: Seasonal Showcase »
Hi there I’m loving the new Collage Curios stamp set and have just finished making 20 3″ x 3″ cards for one of the ladies I used to work with. She needed some ‘thank you’ cards so while in the ‘production’ mode I made myself a set of four birthday cards in the same style… Read More: Collage Curios 3 x 3 »
Hi there My original thought for this weeks sketch was for a birthday card but once I’d sorted out my colours and accessories I changed my mind 🙂 This is a real mix of old and new products (and even one retired because it just worked). Here’s the sketch and here’s my take This is… Read More: Try Stampin on Tueday #106 »
Hi there On Saturday our team had it’s regular training session. These are always so much fun – lots of catching up, laughing, eating and business help 🙂 Most sessions we do swaps and this time our swaps used products from the new Seasonal Catalogue. Swaps are a great way of getting different ideas for… Read More: Team Swaps – Seasonal Catalogue »
Hi there I hope your weekend is going well. I’ve managed to sneak in some crafting time today and make some cards. The first card is for this week’s ColourQ challenge – it’s been a while since I participated in one of their challenges. This colour combo is one I probably wouldn’t have chosen myself but that’s… Read More: ColourQ #176 »
Hi there The other week at Crafters Anonymous Julia taught us this really cool card to give somebody when they are sick. The first card is the one I made on the night using products from the new Seasonal Catalogue and some of the FREE Sale-A-Bration products. Isn’t it cute? The front just looks like an ordinary… Read More: Get Well card »
Hi there Today my parents are celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary. Back when they got married Valentine’s Day wasn’t so commercial but I don’t think Dad will ever forget his wedding date with all the advertising that goes with 14th February. Here is the card I made for him to give Mum. The card is… Read More: Happy Anniversary Mum and Dad »
Hi there Well I’m not sure where the week has gone – I haven’t had a chance to blog since last week’s card and I have heaps of creations to share with you. I will try and catch up this coming week. Today’s card incorporates two challenges – the sketch is from Try Stampin on Tuesday and… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #105 »
Hi there Well today Try Stampin on Tuesday turns two! and to celebrate each entry in this weeks challenge will go into a draw for a prize. So help us celebrate and be in to win. I have just purchased the Print Poetry DSP Stack from the new Seasonal Catalogue – this is such good value. For… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #104 »
Hi there As promised here is my creation for the sketch challenge from Stampin Fun and Friends. This is the layout we were given: and here’s what I made I needed to make two sympathy cards for work so used this layout for one of them. My ‘go to’ stamp for a masculine sympathy card… Read More: Stampin Fun and Friends – sketch challenge »
Hi there While checking Justine Krieger’s blog I liked his card for this weeks sketch from Create with Connie and Mary so thought I’d give it a go too. The next session for Stampin Fun and Friends has started and the first project was one from Nancy Seed. She had created a Double Wiper Card so I’ve combined… Read More: Create with Connie and Mary – CCMC237 »
Hi there Well today my bridesmaid and her husband are celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary – hope you guys have a wonderful day. I wanted to create a fun card and I think I’ve achieved it. and here is the inside – don’t you just love her bow? Supplies:Stamp – Memorable MomentsCard Stock – Crumb… Read More: Another Wedding Anniversary card »
Hi there When you have a regular thing happening each week I’m sure it makes the week go by faster! Which means it’s time for another sketch. I am really enjoying being part of the DT for Try Stampin on Tuesday. I hope you are enjoying our take on the sketches and that it inspires you… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #103 »
Hi there I hope those of you in the wider Auckland area had a great long weekend. We had a very relaxing weekend catching up with Phil’s aunt and uncle who are over from the States, dinner with my brother and his wife and I even got some crafting in but you’ll have to wait… Read More: Tissue Box »
Hi there What a beautiful day it’s been here in Auckland – a great way to start our Auckland Anniversary long weekend. I’ve had the day off and this morning got all my chores done before attending a funeral of a very dear family friend. He was full of enthusiasm, always had a big smile on… Read More: New Seasonal Catalogue Sneak Peek »