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I have just drawn the winner for the FREE pass for the next session of Stampin Fun and Friends. I had seven entries – Lisa, Bron, Colleen, Louise, Helen, Amanda & Sharna. I used Random.org to pick the winner:
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I’ve used this weeks sketch at Try Stampin on Tuesday to make my wedding anniversary card for Phil (had to make sure he wasn’t around at the time). I used the second colour combo of River Rock, Cherry Cobbler & Marina Mist.
Stamp – Clearly for You, A Word for You, Loads of Love
Card Stock – River Rock, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink – Cherry Cobbler, Riding Hood Red
Other – Scallop Circle #2 Die, Regals Patterned DSP Stack (Cherry Cobbler), Scallop Edge Border, 2 3/4″ Circle Punch, 1 ” Circle Punch, 1 1/4″ Circle Punch, Marina Mist Ribbon
Check back later today for the winner of the FREE pass for the next session of Stampin Fun & Friends.
Paula
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As promised here is an amazing card I cased from the very talented Marelle Taylor.
Friends of ours eldest son celebrated his 6th birthday yesterday so this design was perfect.
Supplies:
Card
Card Stock – Pacific Point, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink – Pacific Point, Real Red, Daffodil Delight
DSP – Brights Patterns DSP Stack (Real Red)
Other – White Gel Pen, Dimensionals, Crimper
Box
Card Stock – Real Red
DSP – Brights Patterns DSP Stack (Pacific Point & Daffodil Delight)
Other – Petal Cone Die, Window Sheets, Real Red 1/4″ Grossgrain Ribbon, Glue Dots
Have a great week.
Paula
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It’s our neighbours birthday today so here is the gift that I made using the Petite Pockets die to create a really cool triangle box. This is such a versatile die. I will hopefully have some more projects to show over the next couple of weeks.
I got the tutorial for this from Betty Traciak’s blog. Check it out – she has some amazing projects.
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Well over at the NZSU blog I gave everyone a colour challenge this week (the colour was randomly picked by my husband from the colour coach) – River Rock, Cherry Cobbler & Marina Mist or River Rock, Not Quite Navy & Tangerine Tango. I don’t think I’ve used River Rock that much so this was a challenge for me.
I ended up going with the second option. I’ve used these colours to create a sympathy card for one of the guys at work whose father died over the Christmas break.
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Todays card incorporates two challenges – a sketch from Stamping411 and a colour combo from Pals Paper Arts. I love the combo of Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy & Very Vanilla. It’s great when a card just comes together – this is such a great sketch and works well with this stamp.
I’m using this stamp set for all the work birthday cards this year – we manufacture & design weighing systems for heavy machinery such as wheel loaders – so watch out soon for my designs.
Supplies:
Stamp – I Dig You
Card Stock – Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla
DSP – Subtles (Baja Breeze) Patterns Paper Stack
Ink/Markers – Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze
Other – Dimensionals, 1 1/2″ Square Punch
Check back soon for some blog candy!
Paula
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Well it’s been another wet day in Auckland and it looks like the rain is due to continue into next week!
One of the ladies at work has her birthday today – happy birthday Shilpa 🙂 Shilpa enjoys receiving my craft creations and even has a space on her desk called “Paula’s Corner” where she puts everything. So what better gift than a hand crafted one.
Back in April last year I bought some of the Dilma Tea containers as shown by Paula and I have FINALLY got round to using one of them. Here it is:
I didn’t put sentiments on any of the cards so that they can be used for any occasion. I was really pleased with how this project turned out and I’m sure I’ll be making more.
Supplies:
Stamps – Fifth Avenue Floral, Posy Punch, Upsy Daisy
Card Stock – Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink – Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink
Other – Melon Mambo Embossing Powder, Eyelet Border Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Blender Pens, Daffodil Delight Ribbon, Melon Mambo Ribbon (retired)
Hope the rest of your weekend goes well.
Paula
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This weeks card first started out as a buckle card but when I was putting the pieces together it just didn’t look right so it sat on my craft desk for a few days. Then on Wednesday morning I checked to see what sketch Cheryl Ann had for us and it all just fell into place 🙂
Here is the sketch:
and here is what I finally came up with:
I had been playing around with my new Flower Garden Embossing Folder and ended inking it up using daubers – not bad for my first attempt. I then embossed the front of the card stock (I put it in the folder the wrong way but I think it actually looks ok) – here is a closer view:
It also gives an impression from the inside:
Supplies:
Stamp – A Word for You
Card Stock – Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Ink – Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi
Other – Flower Garden Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Daubers
Well my Christmas break has come to an end and it’s back to work on Monday. It has been a very relaxing two weeks – not a lot else you can do when it’s pouring with rain outside. I’ve managed to get some crafting done and read a couple of books.
Catch you back soon with some more cards I’ve made and an altered tin.
Paula
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I hope you all had a good New Year’s Eve and are ready for 2012. I’m looking forward to our big trip to the US later this year to see Phil’s relatives & the Grand Canyon!
Just a quick post of a card I made the other day – one I cased from Karen Barber.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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
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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
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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.
