Hi And you thought that was me – not quite. I leave to go on my big holiday to the US in 5 1/2 weeks and yes I’m counting down 🙂 It’s that time of the year again when product from the 2011/12 Idea Book and Catalogue is about to retire to make way for… Read More: Going, Going, Gone … »
Hi there As I type this the wind is howling outside – a good day to be indoors crafting! A couple of the guys at work have birthdays (today & tomorrow) so I thought I’d make them a card and small gift to mark their ‘special’ day. I’ve used Well Worn DSP for both projects… Read More: Masculine Well Worn »
Hi there Hope your week is going well – it’s hard to believe we’re nearly at the end of July which means it’s not long to wait till the new catalogue is released! I can’t wait. The retired list will be out on Wednesday 1st August so keep an eye out for that. Today’s post… Read More: Welcome Baby »
Hi there Another week has flown by and my countdown to my holiday is getting closer – only 7 weeks to go 🙂 This week over at the NZSU blog I set a challenge to create a card or project using DSP. I am trying to use all my current DSP up to make room for the… Read More: NZSU DSP Challenge »
Hi there Where did that week go? This year is flying by and in just over 8 weeks Phil and I will be flying ourselves – to the US for 4 1/2 weeks holiday. We are going to LA, Phoenix, Grand Canyon/Sedona, Greenville, Nth Carolina to see family and then on to Boston for 2… Read More: Crafters Anonymous »
Hi there The fog is slowly lifting here in Auckland and the sun is trying to get out. Here is a card & gift I made last month but never got round to posting it here. I’m loving the Well Worn DSP for masculine cards – I have a few more to make in the… Read More: Well Worn »
Hi there As promised here is the card I made for my brother. I cased this layout from a US demo (Maureen Albert) but changed it to masculine colours. The Well Worn DSP works well. I made my squares 1 1/4″ . Again I have made a matching envelope to go with the card. Supplies:… Read More: Well Worn Masculine Card »
Hi there It was my niece’s birthday on Friday – hard to believe she is now 16! I’m really loving the Sweet Shop DSP – here is what I’ve made for Hanna. I haven’t made a Tri Fold card like this for ages – it’s a great way to showcase the paper. I’ve used the… Read More: More Sweet Shop DSP Treats »
Hi there Just a quick post while I’m having a late lunch. Yesterday was my friend Narelle’s birthday and here is the card and matching gift I gave her. I stamped my image first with VersaMark then used my inkspots (great for this sort of image) for the colour. I used clear embossing powder on… Read More: Sweet Shop Treat »
Hi there When I first saw this stamp set I wasn’t that fussed with it. BUT as usual the more you see it being used the more you want it! So I bought it & Phil gave it to me for my birthday last month. I used an aqua painter for the first time on… Read More: Apothecary Art »
Hi there I’m sure the weekends are getting shorter – I don’t seem to be able to get everything done that I wanted to! We had a great day on Saturday at our Creative Inkers Extravaganza. There were about 60 ladies each creating 5 amazing projects – will try and put some photos up later.… Read More: Masculine Card »
Hi there I found another card I’d made using the set ‘Reason to Smile’. Stampin Up are giving this set away for free if you place an order over $150.00 before the end of June. So if you’d like to get this set contact me with your order before 30th June. For this card I’ve… Read More: Reason to Smile »
Hi I really like it when a stamp set has a matching punch and this is such a great set – Mixed Bunch & Blossom Punch. Here are a couple of cards I’ve done using the stamp set and the punch.This first one is a case from the very talented Marelle Taylor. I haven’t put a… Read More: Mixed Bunch »
Hi there I’ve been a bit remiss of late with my blogging – I have such a backlog of projects to share so I’d better make a start. This card is a case from the current catalogue (pg 58) I did for our neighbours son’s 2nd birthday. This is such a great set for kids… Read More: Fox & Friends catalogue case »
Hi there Do you like the new look of my blog? Thanks to Tia and her magic Yellowbear Stampin has a new look. Leave me a comment I’ve love to hear what you think. If you’d like your blog to have a make over contact Tia via the ‘blinkie’ on the left. I’ve had a few people… Read More: Introducing Yellow Bear »