Last Post for 2011!

By | December 31, 2011
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Hi there

This is the last post for 2011 – the year in which I started my bloging journey.  It has been a great year for me in my crafting.  I have gained more confidence thanks to you my fellow blogers 🙂 and in September took the leap and became a Stampin Up! Demo.  I have made some amazing friends this year – some I have met in person and others via blogs and on-line crafting.  I have entered challenges, designed projects and demonstrated at craft events.  Wow what a year.  Thanks to all of you who have posted your creations on your blogs – they have been inspiring.  I am looking forward to what 2012 will bring.

To finish off the year here are some cards I’ve made over the last couple of days:

Supplies:
Stamps – Button Buddies, Flower Fancy, Fifth Avenue Floral, Inspired by Nature
Card Stock – Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango
DSP – Beyond the Garden
Ink/Markers – Garden Green, Wild Wasabi, Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso
Other – Eyelet Border Punch, Little Leaves Sizzlets Die, Big Shot
Have a fantastic New Year – keep safe and see you back in 2012.
Paula

Mojo Monday # 221

By | December 30, 2011
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Hi there

Well not long to go now until 2012!

A friend of mine has her birthday tomorrow so yesterday we went out for a coffee.  It was so lovely to take time out and catch up.

I used the layout from Mojo Monday to create my card.

This is the first time I’ve made a circle scallop hinged card.  I used the colour coach for my colour scheme – Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade & Elegant Eggplant.
Supplies:
Stamps – Flower Fest, A Word for You
Card Stock – Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
DSP – Cheerful Treat
Ink – Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant
Other – Wisteria Wonder & Lucky Limeade 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon, Scallop Circle Die, Big Shot
I hope you are all keeping dry in this lovely summer weather!!
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #46

By | December 27, 2011
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Hi there

Well I hope you all had a lovely Christmas Day – I did.  It was very relaxed, spent with family and friends.  Today we have done some gardening and cut down three big Yucca Trees with the help of my brother & nephew.  We now have a big pile of ‘green’ rubbish to get rid of!  That will have to wait for another day.

I forgot to post that I’d made the Top 3 for last weeks challenge – so here’s my badge:

Here is this weeks challenge.  Check out the layout here:

I’ve stamped my image with Versamark then Elegant Eggplant and finally applied the new embossing powder Iridescent Ice from the Summer Mini Catalogue.  I love how it gives a sparkly look when you hold it different ways to the light.
Supplies:
Stamp – You are Loved, On Your Birthday
DSP – Cheerful Treat
Card Stock – Elegant Eggplant, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink – Elegant Eggplant
Other – Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Trim Corner Punch

It’s so good to be on holiday – I am enjoying not having to set the alarm!
I hope you all have a great break whether it’s going away or staying at home.

Catch you later.
Paula

ColourQ #115

By | December 18, 2011
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Hi there

Well it’s still raining here in Auckland.  Not sure when it’s going to stop but they are saying we should have a fine Christmas Day!

Here is the card I created for this weeks challenge over at ColourQ.

The colours this week are Real Red, Glorious Green, Green Galore & Regal Rose.  Luckily I still have my markers from the old Brights set so was able to colour the image with markers rather than try inking it.  I wasn’t too sure how the red and pink would go together but I’m pleased with the finished look.

Supplies:
Stamp – Inspired by Nature
Markers – Real Red, Glorious Green, Green Galore, Regal Rose

Well I’d better finish this post so I can link it before the challenge closes.

I hope you aren’t getting too stressed with preparations for Christmas.  Take time to remember the real meaning of Christmas.

Have a good week.
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #45

By | December 15, 2011
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Hi there

Well the rain seems to be finally easing here in Auckland.

After running late for a number of challenges last week I thought I’d better get started now for the next round.  Last night I did the Try Stampin on Tuesday challenge.

This is the first time I’ve used the Lace Ribbon Border punch and I love it!  I think it gives such a neat effect with the ribbon threaded through.  I’ve stamped the image in Real Red then reinked the stamp with my markers and stamped again cutting it out with the 5 Petal punch.  I’ve adhered the two layers together with a gold brad.
Supplies:
Stamps – Triple Treat Flower, A Word for You
Card Stock – Whisper White, Marina Mist, Real Red
Ink/Markers – Marina Mist, Real Red, Wild Wasabi
Other – Lace Ribbon Border punch, 5-Petal Flower punch, Modern Label punch, Punch Windows die, Big Shot, Real Red 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Gold Brad
Paula

ColourQ #114

By | December 14, 2011
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Hi there

Just a quick post to finish the day.  In the weekend I made a few cards using various challenge sites.  Unfortunately I missed the cut off for a few of them – one being ColourQ.  Never mind I will now keep note of when the links close.  The challenge was to make anything but a card so I made a 3D bag (then made a card to match!)

I’ve used the inlaid embossing technique on a piece of Certainly Celery then attached it to a white paper bag – the back has the same design.  I then added some Poppy Parade to make the flap.  This is held down by a magnetic strip.  Inside the bag are four coffee sachets – a quick birthday or thank you gift.

Supplies:
Card Stock – Poppy Parade, Certainly Celery, Pool Party, Crumb Cake
Other – various sizes of circle punches, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot, White paper bag

TFL
Paula

Just Add Inspiration Photo #97

By | December 14, 2011
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Hi

I love the inspiration photo over at JAI this week so thought I’d give it a go and make a 3D project.  I couldn’t decide which colour to use so went with all four.


Here is what I made:

 Front
Side view

I love making these little boxes – they hold four square Whittaker’s chocolates (yum) and are great to give away with a birthday card.  To start with I wasn’t sure if the colour combo worked but I like the finished project – nice & cheerful.

Supplies:
Card Stock – Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, Pool Party
Other – Blossom Party Die, Big Shot, Round Tab Punch, 1/2″ Circle Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch (retired), Melon Mambo Ribbon (retired)

Have a great rest of your week.
Paula

Create with Connie & Mary #179

By | December 13, 2011
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Hi there

As promised here is another card I made in the weekend – it’s based on a colour challenge from Create with Connie and Mary.  This is the first time I’ve done a challenge with them.
Color Coach-018

It doesn’t show up that well in the photo but I used the new Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder on the stamp – it has a nice ‘sparkly’ look.
I am slowly coming to the end of my Christmas card making – just a few more to show over the next week.
Supplies:
Stamp – Season of Joy
Card Stock – Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Other – Lucky Limeade Ribbon, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder
Check back tomorrow for a 3D challenge!
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #44

By | December 13, 2011
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Hi there

Just a quick post this morning before I head off to work.

For this weeks sketch challenge I combined it with the colour challenge from Scrapmaster’s Paradise (Baja Breeze, Pool Party, Chocolate Chip)

This was a quick card to make with the only stamping being the sentiment.  That’s got to be good when you are running behind schedule!
Supplies:
Stamp – On Your Birthday
Card Stock – Baja Breeze, Pool Party, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
DSP – Urban Garden (retured)
Other – Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Beautiful Wings, Big Shot, Modern Label Punch, Punch Windows Die, Basic Pearls
Check back later for another challenge I completed over the weekend.
Paula

Happy Birthday Jo

By | December 11, 2011
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Hi there

My sister turned 50 yesterday!  I am very proud of her and what she has accomplished.  Some of you may know / heard of her if you have been invovlved in Mainly Music.  To celebrate the occassion we all went out for a lovely dinner.

Here is the card that I made for her:

This is one of my favourite stamp sets and colour combinations.
Supplies:

Stamps – Vintage Vogue, Bring on the Cake
Card Stock – Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink – Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Other – Top Note Die, Big Shot, Basic Jewel Pearls

Hope the rest of your weekend goes well.
Paula

Happy Birthday Bron

By | December 9, 2011
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Hi there

Well we’ve had a beautiful day in Auckland – it actually felt like Summer had arrived!

Today is a very special lady’s birthday.  Not only is she an amazing paper crafter (and fun to be around) but she is the one that encouraged me to start my own blog almost a year ago.  Having a blog has really helped me grow in my crafting – so thank you Bron.

Here is the card that I sent her:

What better stamp set to use for a fellow demo 🙂  I hope you have had a fantastic day – Happy Birthday.

Supplies:
Stamp – Totally Tess
Card Stock – Soft Suede, Pool Party, Watercolour Paper
DSP – Spice Cake
Ink – Early Espresso, Basic Gray, Pool Party, Island Indigo
Other – Modern Label Punch, Punch Windows Die – Modern Label, Soft Suede Grosgrain (retired)

Well I’m off to Phil’s work Christmas function so I’d better get ready.  Have a great weekend and catch you back here soon.

Paula

Summer Mini Team Swap

By | December 8, 2011
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Hi there

A couple of weeks ago we had a team swap using items from the new Summer Mini.  I didn’t want to use Stitched Stockings so went with You Are Loved and Spice Cake DSP.  This stamp set isn’t one I’d choose as I don’t get into Valentine’s Day and all the hype associated with it but I received it when I signed up in September.  I decided to challenge myself and make a Valentine’s card.  This could also be used for a wedding anniversary.

My colour scheme comes from the trusty Colour Coach – Pool Party’s ‘Creative Combination’.  I forgot to take a photo of the inside – I’d stamped the ‘flower’ image with Island Indigo in the lefthand corner.  I am really loving the new In Colours.

Supplies:
Stamp – You Are Loved
Card Stock – Island Indigo, So Saffron
DSP – Spice Cake
Ink – Not Quite Navy
Other – Island Indigo 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon

Thanks for looking.
Paula

Pals Paper Arts #122

By | December 6, 2011
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Hi

Just a quick post tonight.  Here is another Christmas card I made on Sunday.  This one is from a new challenge site I’ve found Pals Paper Arts.  I love the colour combo for this challenge – Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke & Very Vanilla.

This card was quick and easy to make with this stamp & punch combo.  All the supplies used are now available in the Summer Mini.
Supplies:
Stamp – Stitched Stockings
Card Stock – Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla
Ink – Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler
Other – Stocking Tag Punch, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon
Hope your week is going well – not that long now till Christmas!
Paula

Color Throwdown #170

By | December 5, 2011
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Hi there

Here is another Christmas card I made yesterday.  The colours are from Color Throwdown.  I struggled a bit working out how to incorporate Daffodil Delight into the card – not a colour I’ve used before on a Christmas card!

Supplies:
Stamp Set – Delightful Decorations, Loads of Love
Card Stock – Old Olive, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink – Old Olive, Real Red, Night of Navy
Other – Ornament Punch, 1/4″ Daffodil Delight Ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot

Check back tomorrow for another Christmas card.
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday # 43

By | December 4, 2011
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Hi there

Well its a wet old day here in Auckland so its great to be indoors and crafting.  I have created a few cards today which I will be showing over the next couple of days.  Here is the first one – this layout is from Try Stampin on Tuesday – I’ve also combined it with a colour challenge from colourq.  And this is what I came up with:

I’m a bit behind in making my Christmas cards this year so you may see a few more Christmas themed cards in the coming week.  I love this A-la-carte stamp ‘Something for Christmas’.  I’ve used Night of Navy, Marina Mist and Bashful Blue markers to ink it up.  The DSP is from the Hostess section – Cheerful Treat.
Until next time – keep dry.
Paula