Hi there Well it’s been another wet day in Auckland and it looks like the rain is due to continue into next week! One of the ladies at work has her birthday today – happy birthday Shilpa 🙂 Shilpa enjoys receiving my craft creations and even has a space on her desk called “Paula’s Corner”… Read More: Beyond the Garden »
Hi there This weeks card first started out as a buckle card but when I was putting the pieces together it just didn’t look right so it sat on my craft desk for a few days. Then on Wednesday morning I checked to see what sketch Cheryl Ann had for us and it all just… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #47 »
Hi there I hope you all had a good New Year’s Eve and are ready for 2012. I’m looking forward to our big trip to the US later this year to see Phil’s relatives & the Grand Canyon! Just a quick post of a card I made the other day – one I cased from Karen Barber.… Read More: Happy New Year & Welcome to 2012 »
Hi there This is the last post for 2011 – the year in which I started my bloging journey. It has been a great year for me in my crafting. I have gained more confidence thanks to you my fellow blogers 🙂 and in September took the leap and became a Stampin Up! Demo. I… Read More: Last Post for 2011! »
Hi there Well not long to go now until 2012! A friend of mine has her birthday tomorrow so yesterday we went out for a coffee. It was so lovely to take time out and catch up. I used the layout from Mojo Monday to create my card. This is the first time I’ve made a circle… Read More: Mojo Monday # 221 »
Hi there Well I hope you all had a lovely Christmas Day – I did. It was very relaxed, spent with family and friends. Today we have done some gardening and cut down three big Yucca Trees with the help of my brother & nephew. We now have a big pile of ‘green’ rubbish to… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #46 »
Hi there Well it’s still raining here in Auckland. Not sure when it’s going to stop but they are saying we should have a fine Christmas Day! Here is the card I created for this weeks challenge over at ColourQ. The colours this week are Real Red, Glorious Green, Green Galore & Regal Rose. Luckily… Read More: ColourQ #115 »
Hi there Well the rain seems to be finally easing here in Auckland. After running late for a number of challenges last week I thought I’d better get started now for the next round. Last night I did the Try Stampin on Tuesday challenge. This is the first time I’ve used the Lace Ribbon Border punch and… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #45 »
Hi there Just a quick post to finish the day. In the weekend I made a few cards using various challenge sites. Unfortunately I missed the cut off for a few of them – one being ColourQ. Never mind I will now keep note of when the links close. The challenge was to make anything… Read More: ColourQ #114 »
Hi I love the inspiration photo over at JAI this week so thought I’d give it a go and make a 3D project. I couldn’t decide which colour to use so went with all four. Here is what I made: Front Side view I love making these little boxes – they hold four square Whittaker’s chocolates (yum) and are… Read More: Just Add Inspiration Photo #97 »
Hi there As promised here is another card I made in the weekend – it’s based on a colour challenge from Create with Connie and Mary. This is the first time I’ve done a challenge with them. It doesn’t show up that well in the photo but I used the new Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder on… Read More: Create with Connie & Mary #179 »
Hi there Just a quick post this morning before I head off to work. For this weeks sketch challenge I combined it with the colour challenge from Scrapmaster’s Paradise (Baja Breeze, Pool Party, Chocolate Chip) This was a quick card to make with the only stamping being the sentiment. That’s got to be good when… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #44 »
Hi there My sister turned 50 yesterday! I am very proud of her and what she has accomplished. Some of you may know / heard of her if you have been invovlved in Mainly Music. To celebrate the occassion we all went out for a lovely dinner. Here is the card that I made for her:… Read More: Happy Birthday Jo »
Hi there Well we’ve had a beautiful day in Auckland – it actually felt like Summer had arrived! Today is a very special lady’s birthday. Not only is she an amazing paper crafter (and fun to be around) but she is the one that encouraged me to start my own blog almost a year ago. Having a blog… Read More: Happy Birthday Bron »
Hi there A couple of weeks ago we had a team swap using items from the new Summer Mini. I didn’t want to use Stitched Stockings so went with You Are Loved and Spice Cake DSP. This stamp set isn’t one I’d choose as I don’t get into Valentine’s Day and all the hype associated with… Read More: Summer Mini Team Swap »