Hi there During the week we got given an Inspiration Challenge to do over at Stampin Fun and Friends. This is the picture we were given: I have wanted to make flowers using the sweet treats cups for ages so thought I’d give it a go for this challenge. It took me awhile to sort out… Read More »
I’m getting a bit behind in blogging my recent creations. Here is this weeks challenge.I’ve used watercolour paper to stamp my image so that I can use my blender pens and ink pads. I’ve just started to use this method rather than always using the markers (which I love). This method allows you to graduate the… Read More »
Hi Over at Stampin Fun and Friends we had a colour challenge over the weekend. We had to create a card using So Saffron, Rose Red & Wild Wasabi – a combination straight from the Colour Coach. I’ve wanted to try using the flower stamp from Inspired by Nature and ink it up using markers… Read More »
Hi there As promised here is my take on the second project which was created by Amy – another Kiwi. This was fun to make and I will definitely be making this again especially once I found out it holds 6 Whittakers long chocolates! This would make a great gift to give away. On Sunday we… Read More »
Hi there What a great weekend it’s been. I’ve been able to do heaps of crafting so thought it was time to post some of my creations. I’ve been asked to be a designer over at Stampin Fun & Friends which kicked off on Wednesday 1 June – it’s not too late to join – check out more… Read More »
HiI have finally got round to posting what I sent for my Friend to Friend swap for the latest round of UStamp with Dawn & Friends. This was my first time for joining in on the swaps. It was heaps of fun & I’ll do it agian next round. It’s a great way of gaining ideas… Read More »
Hi there The weather here in Auckland yesterday was wet & windy – a great day to spend inside & create. I will show you later what I created. If you haven’t joined up to Stampin Fun and Friends it’s not too late. Check out CherylAnn’s blog for more details. The projects posted so far are fantastic. … Read More »
Hi there Well after a lovely long weekend away (I’ll try and put some photo’s up soon) I’m back into my card making. This card is for the challenge over at Stamping411. I’ve made it a masculine theme as this month I have 3 male birthday cards to do. Here is the sketch: and here is… Read More »
Hi Happy Birthday to Me & Phil! Well by the time you read this we will be in New Plymouth having a birthday holiday. As we share the same day – how cool is that! – every second year we go away for a short break to celebrate OUR birthday. I haven’t been to New… Read More »
Hi there It feels like only yesterday that I was posting last weeks challenge but as we go on holiday this afternoon I wanted to get this weeks one up before we head away. I had two attempts at this layout and have gone with my second option as it is brighter. Here is the sketch:and… Read More »
Hi there I have finally got round to completing and photgraphing this weeks challenge – a bit later than usual. It took me a bit of time to work out what to do with this sketch:I finally decided on my combination Sunday afternoon! This week I have used the colours from JAI – Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze,… Read More »
Hi Well I hope you have had a great weekend. Mine hasn’t been that hot – I’ve had my first head cold. It’s not that easy crafting trying to keep your head up all the time! Never mind I am starting to feel better – just in time to go back to work. Here is… Read More »
Hi Another Paula had her birthday yesterday – hope you had a great day. I have never met Paula but she has left some wonderful comments on my blog since I started blogging earlier this year. Thank you for your words of encouragement they mean a lot to me :). How do you create a card for… Read More »
Hi there Don’t forget to leave a comment so that you can be in the draw to win a free pass to join Stampin Fun and Friends – see my earlier post. This birthday card is for one of the ladies at work whose birthday is on Saturday. I altered my original design a bit once I started… Read More »