Author Archives: Paula Reid
Happy Mothers Day Mum
Hi Happy Mothers Day Mum – you are a wonderful Mum & friend! To all the crafting Mum’s – I hope you have a happy day. I can finally show you the card I made for Mum. This was the first Twisted Easel card that I made but can only post it now (in case Mum spotted… Read More: Happy Mothers Day Mum »
Mothers Day Card for MIL
Hi Here is the card that I have made for my MIL. Happy Mothers Day Jean. I saw the card design on Dawn Olchefske‘s blog and just had to have a go at recreating it. Her video turorial is great. The stamp I’ve used is one I got while on holiday in Christchurch recently. I really enjoy colouring… Read More: Mothers Day Card for MIL »
Try Stampin on Tuesday #13
Hi Well May is certainly the month for birthdays at my work – there are 13 of us with birthdays in May out of a staff of 79. My husband (Phil) and I share the same day – 26th May – which is great as he can never forget my birthday! This year we are… Read More: Try Stampin on Tuesday #13 »
I made the Top 3 again
Hi there Just a quick post – I made the top three at Try Stampin on Tuesday again. Thanks ladies for your votes and congratulations to Sharna & Amy on also being in the Top 3. Here is the card that won me my badge. Well I’d better go and have dinner and then finish off… Read More: I made the Top 3 again »
UStamp with Dawn & Friends
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 »
Another Suspension Card
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 »
Try Stampin on Tuesday #12
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 »
Crafters Anonymous – 25 April
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 »
Try Stampin On Tuesday # 11
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 »
Crafters Anonymous
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 »
I made the top 3
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: Happy Birthday Dad »
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: Work Birthday Gifts »
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: Gift Box with Cards »