Author Archives: Paula Reid
Try Stampin on Tuesday #31
Hi everyone I can’t believe it but I haven’t blogged since last Sunday – how bad is that! My starter kit arrived on Friday – it was like Christmas 🙂 now I just need to tidy my craft space and find homes for everything. I have finally got round to making this weeks challenge using… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #31 »
Happy Fathers Day Dad
Hi there I can’t believe it’s almost the end of Father’s Day and I haven’t posted the card and little gift I made for Dad! So here it is: The box is one that we made over at Crafters Anonymous a couple of weeks ago. I modified it to hold mini peanut slabs. These mini peanut… Read More: Happy Fathers Day Dad »
It’s Official
And the winner is …
Well I have finally got round to drawing a winner for a FREE pass to the next event of Stampin Fun and Friends. So without further ado – congratulations to Sharna Russell. Thank you for participating and I hope to see you all over at Stampin Fun and Friends. Over at Try Stampin on Tuesday the card… Read More: And the winner is … »
Try Stampin on Tuesday # 30
Hi there Well only one more sleep until we get the new catalogue – can’t wait to see what new things we are getting for the year ahead. The challenge sketchs over at Try Stampin on Tuesday just get better with each week. If you haven’t participated yet why don’t you give this weeks one a… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday # 30 »
Fifth Avenue Floral
Hi there The weather here in Auckland today was beautiful – we were able to sit outside in the sun and have lunch on the deck. I’m sure Spring is round the corner especially now that you can see blossoms on the trees. I’ve been meaning to post this card and gift box for weeks – I made… Read More: Fifth Avenue Floral »
Try Stampin on Tuesday #29
Hi there Well here we are again with another fantastic layout for TST. I love this layout and it works so well with the set I’ve used – Bugs and Kisses. It will be sad to see this one go. I used it for our work birthday cards last year. Here is the layout:and here’s my finished card For… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #29 »
Four Challenges in Two Cards
Hi there Be prepared – this may be a long post. As there was nothing of interest on TV last night I sat down and made two cards. I checked out the various challenge sights and found that over at Stamping 411 they had two challenges. The next dilemma was the colour combination – in step JAI and… Read More: Four Challenges in Two Cards »
FREE pass to give away
Hi there I hope your weekend is going well. We finally have some beautiful weather here in Auckland – the sun is shining so it’s got to be good. I have a FREE pass to give away to the next session over at Stampin Fun and Friends. The theme for this session is Autumn Artistry. … Read More: FREE pass to give away »
Try Stampin on Tuesday #28
Hi there Well it’s a beautiful day in Auckland – crisp but the sun is shining. I love the sketch that CherylAnn has given us this week – I knew straight away what I would do.Again I have used a stamp set that is retiring – A Flower For All Seasons. I LOVE this set… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #28 »
Thanks
Hi there Well this has got to have been the coldest week in Auckland and we are set for another cold night – just 2 degrees! There are signs though that Spring is just around the corner. I’ve seen some trees starting to get their leaves so that’s got to be good AND this time… Read More: Thanks »
Crab & Co
Hi there Just a quick post today. Here’s a card & 3D gift I made for our neighbour’s 40th ages ago but never got round to posting. Even though Crab & Co has been retired for awhile it’s still one of my favourite sets. These clamshell boxes are fun to make – I filled this one with… Read More: Crab & Co »
Sketch Frenzy Friday – 080511
Hi Here’s another card I made the other night. I’ve used this layout to make a thank you card – I never have enough of these. I made a pact with myself not to buy anymore DSP until I’d used up my old supplies – it’s almost gone and just in time for the new… Read More: Sketch Frenzy Friday – 080511 »
Try Stampin on Tuesday – #27
Hi there I’ve been a bit under the weather since Saturday with a head cold but finally seem to be coming right. I haven’t even felt like crafting which is not like me. But last night I was back into creating 🙂 Here is the layout for this weeks challenge – they just seem to get… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday – #27 »