Hi The latest round of U Stamp with Dawn & friends has started – it’s not too late to join. This time I decided to join in the fun with Worldwide Swaps – my first time doing swaps. All you have to do is make 6 identical cards using the Big Shot in some way. So yesterday… Read More: UStamp with Dawn & Friends »
Hi Here is another take from last Monday nights Crafters Anonymous class. This time I changed it to a vertical card and did three suspended images: and here is the inside: I think next time I do this card I will use temporary adhesive to attach the DSP & cardstock, cut the circles, stick the suspended images to… Read More: Another Suspension Card »
Hi there Well it’s that time of the week again – a new Try Stampin on Tuesday challenge has been loaded. This weeks challenge was to have an envelope or pocket holding something on the front. I’ve gone for a sweet treats cup filled with M & M’s. Great for a birthday card. So that you… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #12 »
Hi I hope you had a lovely Easter break. The weather in Auckland wasn’t that great for outdoor activities but when you are a crafter that is often a good thing as you get time to create. I was able to make my Mothers Day cards (can’t post my Mum’s yet as she might see her card!).… Read More: Crafters Anonymous – 25 April »
Hi I hope you are having a lovely Easter break. The weather in Auckland yesterday wasn’t that great but it was good for crafting so I made my card for this weeks challenge at Try Stampin in Tuesday. We were given a basic layout but I knew immediately what I would do. During the week I had visited Dawn’s blog… Read More: Try Stampin On Tuesday # 11 »
Hi I have finally got around to posting my project from Monday nights on-line class at Crafters Anonymous. It was the first time I had particpated and it was fun. Here is what we made: It’s like a Pillow Box but with a handle. I’m pleased with how it turned out considering this was my… Read More: Crafters Anonymous »
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: Happy Birthday Dad »
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: Work Birthday Gifts »
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: Gift Box with Cards »
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: Try Stampin On Tuesday # 10 »
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: For a Friend »
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: Brief Case Gift Box »
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: Inkspiration »
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: Try Stampin On Tuesday #9 »