Hi I hope you’ve had a good weekend. The weather here in Auckland has been lovely today. We have just got back from a long walk along Takapuna Beach. It was so lovely to get outside. Well here is the third project I’ve completed. This one was provided by Maria. There is no stamping in… Read More »
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 »