Author Archives: Paula Reid
Happy Birthday Dad
Well today is my dad’s birthday and tonight the family are getting together to celebrate. I recently saw a card using the technique of inlaid embossing so thought I’d give it a go. When I was cleaning my crafting desk (there was no room left to craft!) I found some cirlces left over from other projects… Read More »
Work Birthday Gifts
A while ago I mentioned that I make the birthday gifts for staff – well I have finally got round to photographing them! I made up 60 of these over the Christmas holidays with the help of my niece & mum – we had fun making them. The cards and ‘owl’ paper clips were made using up leftovers from… Read More »
Gift Box with Cards
Hi As promised here is the gift box I made for my friend. I saw this on DawnOlchefske’s blog and have made a few of these (still have to blog the first few batches!). It’s a lovely way to box up some cards for a gift. Supplies:Stamp – A Flower for all SeasonsCardstock – Early Easpresso,Whisper White,… Read More »
Try Stampin On Tuesday # 10
Hi there I can’t believe I haven’t posted for a week! After a busy week at work I finally got round to making a card for the Try Stampin on Tuesday challenge. My girlfriend has her birthday this Wednesday so thought I’d use this challenge for her card. I wanted to do something a bit special so instead of just… Read More »
For a Friend
Hi I have a vey special friend and I have wanted to send her a card for ages just letting her know how special she is to me. When I saw Paula Dobson’s project on U Stamp with Dawn & Friends I fell in love with it & have been wanting to trial it. Well here… Read More »
Brief Case Gift Box
Hi It’s been a lovely day in Auckland, NZ. I have spent the morning & early afternoon in the garden trimming the hedge & weeding before the cold weather arrives. My arms are now covered in scratches & my back is a bit stiff. So a great way to relax after that is to come… Read More »
Inkspiration
Hi there I finally got round to making a card using the colour combination from Inkspiration. I loved the autumn tones of the challenge and as I have a few male cards to do this month it worked in well. I’m a bit late though for the challenge – never mind the receiver of the card… Read More »
Try Stampin On Tuesday #9
Hi there Well here’s my next Try Stampin On Tuesday card. I decided to use this weeks layout for a masculine card. I have three male birthdays this month so thought I’d better make a start. I used DSP for my four squares – I’m trying to use up retired papers before I buy the new ones. … Read More »
Stationery Box
Hi When I saw this weeks challenge at Just Add Ink I knew exactly what to enter. This is a stationery set I made for my friend in England. I got the tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers. It’s amazing how much it holds – I added a notepad and a short pen I found at PaperPlus. The envelopes… Read More »
Easter Boxes
Hi With Easter just round the corner I thought I’d better get the work Easter gifts done – I enlisted the help of my 14yr niece to help me. Thanks Hanna. Take a look at what we’ve made – 60 of them! I used the ‘Bright’ card stock (sorry the colours haven’t come out that… Read More »
Totally Tess
Hi My girlfriend rang me last night & asked me if I could make her a card for a kitchen tea she was going to. The theme was Desperate Housewives! What stamp set do you use? Then I thought of Totally Tess and this is what I came up with. To make the apron I… Read More »
Try Stampin On Tuesday #8
Hi there It’s that time of the week to post my card for http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/. I’m really pleased with how my card turned out. For my colour combination I used ColourQ – not sure how I found this site. As I didn’t have any DSP in the colour range I made my own background with one of the… Read More »
Another Wedding Anniversary
Hi The beginning of the year really seems to be a popular time for getting married. Friends of mine are celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary today – well done guys! so I thought I’d make them a card. Wedding Anniversaries and birthdays are very special occasions to be celebrated. I’ve again turned to my Colour Coach for inspiration. … Read More »
Try Stampin On Tuesday #7
Hi Here’s my next entry for http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/. I’ve used Totally Tess this week – slowly working through the sets the don’t see much ink. It’s very easy to go to the favourites (Vintage Vogue).Here is this weeks sketch:and here is what I did: I’m really into using the markers at the moment. I haven’t done much… Read More »