Hi there Well this weeks challenge came together so quickly – it was almost scary! This has got to be the fastest one I’ve done so far. CherylAnn has given us a great layout this week: What do you think? I really love the colours in this DSP and the stamp goes well with the… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #41 »
Hi there I hope you are all having a good day. We have just been to the garden centre and got all our summer vege plants – now to get them planted! I made the Top 3 with last weeks sketch 🙂 – here is my badgeand here is the card I made. Well done to the… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #40 »
Hi there I’m back on a roll with recreating the projects from this session over at Stampin Fun and Friends. Our second project was a message board. I’ve had a plain one above my craft desk for ages so thought I’d give it a makeover. This is what I started with: and this is my… Read More: Stampin Fun and Friends – Project #2 »
Hi there Well the first project for Christmas Dreams has been put up and I’ve already re-created it! This project came at just the right time for me. My nephew turns 13 on Saturday and wanted a DVD for this birthday. Tracey has created a wonderful Movie Box that holds a DVD and room for popcorn! … Read More: Stampin Fun and Friends »
Hi there Well the weather here in New Zealand still can’t decide what season it’s meant to be. We get a taste of Spring then Summer and back to Winter all within a few days! I hope those in the deep south have managed to thaw out and that the snow has gone. One of the girls… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #39 »
Hi I needed two masculine birthday cards on Sunday so thought I’d do them both using the Inlaid Embossing technique. This is a great way to use up scraps of card stock and create an effective card at the same time. I’ve used a variety of circle sizes (I had some of these in my… Read More: Inlaid Embossing Technique »
Hi Last night I was able to attend the online class over at Crafters Anonymous. Sharna had a wonderful card for us. We had been given the list of supplies prior to the class and this is what we created – a free standing pop up card: At the start of the class I had no… Read More: Crafters Anonymous »
Hi there Just a quick post to announce the winner for a FREE pass to Stampin Fun and Friends Christmas Dreams. Congratulations to Lisa – well done. Thanks to those that entered – I hope you are able to join us. I’ll be back soon to show you what we made at Crafters Anonymous last… Read More: We have a winner »
Hi there Yesterday the Creative Inkers’ held their Christmas Extravaganza. We had over 50 ladies attend and they created 5 fantastic projects. This was my first extravaganza demonstrating a project – I must admit it felt funny being on the other side of the table! We had a great time and I really enjoyed it. I have… Read More: FREE pass to give away plus Try Stampin on Tuesday… »
Hi there The next session of Stampin Fun and Friends is due to start on 8th November. This session is called Christmas Dreams. With only 8 weeks till Christmas these projects will help you get ahead of the Christmas rush. I have a FREE pass to give away so leave me a comment and I’ll… Read More: FREE pass to give away for Stampin Fun and Friends »
Hi there Just a quick post tonight as I need to pack & tidy up the house as we are going away for an extended Labour Weekend to New Plymouth 🙂 I am in need of masculine birthday cards at the moment so have used this layout for one. I still find it hard doing masculine cards… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #37 »
Hi there The year seems to be zooming by – this time in 10 weeks and it’s Christmas Eve! I have made a few Christmas cards which I will hopefully get to post this coming week. For this week’s TST challenge I’ve gone with a masculine theme – one of the guys at work is celebrating his birthday… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #36 »
Hi there Here is the second project that I designed for Autumn Artistry. It’s a mini photo album using the 6 x 6 page protectors and a matching gift card. I fell in love with French Foliage while making this project. Here’s the album: and the gift card outside & inside The front of the card… Read More: Stampin Fun and Friends – 2nd Project »
Hi there Well it’s a beautiful day in Auckland – it really feels like Spring has arrived. There are more and more trees now with leaves so that’s got to be a good sign. This weeks challenge over at Try Stampin on Tuesday is a good one. I’ve flipped it over so that I could trial… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday – #35 »
Hi there Well here is my first project for Stampin Fun and Friends. I love making 3D projects so really enjoyed this one. I’ve used the bleaching technique to create my own background. Most of the boxes I make end up containing chocolate 🙂 and these are no different. The tall one holds Whittakers Sante… Read More: Stampin Fun and Friends – my first project »