Try Stampin on Tuesday #37

By | October 20, 2011
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Hi there

Just a quick post tonight as I need to pack & tidy up the house as we are going away for an extended Labour Weekend to New Plymouth ðŸ™‚

I am in need of masculine birthday cards at the moment so have used this layout for one.  I still find it hard doing masculine cards as I don’t have many stamps sets that are suitable.

Here is my card:

and here’s the layout


I’ve made my tools using shrink paper – they are so much fun to make.

Supplies:
Stamps – Totally Tools, Bring on the Cake, On Your Birthday, Woodgrain
Card Stock – Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze
Ink/Markers – Early Espresso, Cajun Craze
Other – Curly Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Scallop Border Punch, 1″ Circle Punch
Shrink Paper, Coloured Pencils, Baja Breeze Ribbon

Well I hope you all have a wonderful Labour Weekend and go the AB’s – we’ll be cheering from New Plymouth 🙂

Catch you back Wednesday
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #36

By | October 15, 2011
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Hi there

The year seems to be zooming by – this time in 10 weeks and it’s Christmas Eve!  I have made a few Christmas cards which I will hopefully get to post this coming week.

For this week’s TST challenge I’ve gone with a masculine theme – one of the guys at work is celebrating his birthday tomorrow.  I was a bit stutmped to start with – trying a few options with DSP scraps and finally settling with one of my favourite retired papers – Windsor Knot.  I love this colour combination.

and this is the sketch:

Supplies:
Stamp – Bring on the Cake
Card Stock – So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
DSP – Windsor Knot (retired)
Markers – Old Olive, So Saffron, Chocolate Choip

I have been busy preparing my project for the next session over at Stampin Fun and Friends – Christmas Dreams.  This session runs from 8th November to 22nd November.  We had a great time in the last session and would love to have you join us.  If you are interested in joining click here for more details and to sign up.

It’s a big weekend of rugby here in Auckland – Wales vs France and Australia vs New Zealand in the semi finals.  Go the AB’s.

Have a great weekend.
Paula

Stampin Fun and Friends – 2nd Project

By | October 8, 2011
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Hi there

Here is the second project that I designed for Autumn Artistry.  It’s a mini photo album using the 6 x 6 page protectors and a matching gift card.  I fell in love with French Foliage while making this project.  Here’s the album:

and the gift card outside & inside

The front of the card is done using the inlaid embossing technique – my favourite folder to use is the square lattice.  I used markers to ink the varigated images.
Our next session – Christmas Dreams – is starting on 8th November.  Watch this space for more info.
We are now down to the business end of the Rugby with the Quarter Finals starting tonight.  The AB’s play tomorrow night so I’m sure we’ll all be glued in front of the TV for that.
Have a good rest of the weekend.
See you soon.
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday – #35

By | October 7, 2011
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Hi there

Well it’s a beautiful day in Auckland – it really feels like Spring has arrived.  There are more and more trees now with leaves so that’s got to be a good sign.

This weeks challenge over at Try Stampin on Tuesday is a good one.  I’ve flipped it over so that I could trial a new card style I saw over at Splitcoast.

Here is the layout:

and this is what I created – it’s called a double Z fold

This card is for a friends 2 year-old daughter and I don’t have any little girl stamps so thought I’d use Fox & Friends in the pinks.  I forgot to take a photo of the inside before writing in it!

Supplies:
Stamp – Fox & Friends, A Word for You
Card Stock – Pretty in Pink, So Saffron
Ink – Melon Mambo
DSP – Tea Party (retired)
Other – Melon Mambo Ribbon (retired), 2 3/8″ Scallop Punch, 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, Diomensionals

I hope you all have a great weekend.  I have my first team training session tomorrow morning.  We’re doing swaps (Christmas theme) so check back tomorrow to see what I received – can’t wait.

Paula

Stampin Fun and Friends – my first project

By | October 2, 2011
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Hi there

Well here is my first project for Stampin Fun and Friends.  I love making 3D projects so really enjoyed this one. 

I’ve used the bleaching technique to create my own background.  Most of the boxes I make end up containing chocolate 🙂 and these are no different.  The tall one holds Whittakers Sante bars, the middle one holds mini Peanut Slabs and the small one holds Chocolate Squares.

If you’d like to make this project let me know and I can book a class.

Have a good week.
Paula

Stampin Fun and Friends – Challenges

By | October 1, 2011
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Hi there

Well it’s been a good day – got the washing done, managed to get some weeding done and had time for some crafting – life is good.

Well over at Stampin Fun and Friends we have had a number of challenges – sketch, colour and tag challenge so I thought I’d show you what I made.

Here is the sketch challenge:

and here’s my card:

I’ve also made a little box to go with the card using the Petite Pockets die – I am loving this die.

Here is the colour challenge:

And here is my take on it:

Again I’ve used the Petite Pockets die to create this box.  The colours I used were Early Espresso, So Saffron, Tangerine Tango and Old Olive.
And this afternoon I’ve created my first tag.  The tag had to use autumn colours, have some form of embossing and use at least one pearl.
To get my background effect I brayered the embossing folder using a piece of Very Vanilla – I’m really pleased with the finished effect.
There is still time to join us and get all the projects so if you’re interested just click here to register.
I hope you have a good weekend.  Go the All Blacks and the Warriors!
Paula



Try Stampin on Tuesday – #34

By | October 1, 2011
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Wow – can you believe it we’re up to number 34!  I’ve been doing these challenges every week since I found the site (back at #5).  I so love the layouts that CherylAnn gives us.  Some weeks they come to me quickly and others not so quick.

For this weeks challenge I’ve used it for a sympathy card.  These are not easy cards to do.  My girlfriends Mother-in-law died unexpectedly during the week and I wanted to send a card to them to let them know we’re thinking of them.

I stamped the image first in VersaMark then in Early Espresso and added clear embossing powder.  It gives the trees a bit of a shimmer.
Here is the layout we had:

Supplies:
Stamps – Lovely as a Tree, Thoughts & Prayers
Card Stock – Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Ink – Early Espresso
DSP – Windsor Knot (Retired)
Other – Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, VersaMark, Clear Embossing Powder, Designer Label Punch
Thanks for looking.  Hopefully I’ll be back later with another project from Stampin Fun and Friends.
Paula

Stampin Fun and Friends

By | September 29, 2011
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Hi

Here’s a quick post with another project I’ve re-created.  This one is from Amy another Kiwi designer.

I’ve changed the colour scheme from the autumn tones to match the card I made here.  My friend went to Rarotonga on Monday (work/play).  She doesn’t like flying so thought I’d make her a gift and include some Minties – ‘it’s moments like these you need Minties’.  Hopefully she enjoyed her flight!

Here’s my re-creation.  You can see the original design over on Amy’s blog – thanks Amy for a great project.

There’s still time for you to join us and get the tutorials so why not click here to register.

Supplies:
Card Stock – Basic Black, Basic Grey, Real Red
DSP – Brights Pattern Stack – Tempting Turquoise
Other – Acetate, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch, 1/2″ Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Have a great day.
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #33

By | September 26, 2011
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Hi there

Just a quick post tonight as I’m feeling a bit jaded – Daylight Saving always seems to take a few days to adjust to.

As part of our ‘goodie’ bag for stamp camp we all received the A la Carte stamp ‘Something for Christmas’ – so I thought I’d use it on this weeks challenge.  I know it seems early to be doing Christmas cards but I really like this stamp and wanted a little ‘play’.

I’ve turned the below layout to a vertical view to suit the stamp:

Supplies:
Stamp – Something for Christmas
Card Stock – Old Olive, Real Red, Very Vanilla
Markers – Real Red, Old Olive, Bashful Blue
DSP – Dashing (retired)
Other – Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Glitter, Dimensionals

Well I’m off to bed – catch you back here soon.

Paula

Stampin Fun & Friends – Gift Wallet

By | September 25, 2011
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Hi

Here is the second project I’ve recreated from this session of Stampin Fun and Friends.  This project was created by Tracey Old – another Kiwi.  It’s a gift wallet & card.  Inside the wallet are two pockets – one for the card and one for cash!

This project has come at the right time for me – it’s my nephews birthday this week.  Thanks Tracey for a great project.

Supplies:
Stamps – Starring You
Card Stock – Baja Breeze, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight & Early Espresso
DSP – Just Add Cake
Ink – Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight
Other – 1 3/8″ & 1 3/4″ Circle Punches, Small Star Punch, Twine, Dimensionals

If you’d like to join us at Stampin Fun and Friends click here to register.

Have a great weekend.
Paula

Stamp Camp – Final Projects

By | September 25, 2011
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Hi

I’ve had a GREAT weekend crafting making 13 projects in total (then coming home and creating some more!).

Here are the final three projects we made:

 And here we are at work:

A big thank you to Jacque for a very enjoyable weekend.  It was great to catch up with friends from last camp and make new friends.

I’ll be back later with another project from Stampin Fun and Friends.

Paula

Stamp Camp – Day 2

By | September 25, 2011
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Hi there

It’s a great day to be a Kiwi – the AB’s bet the French and the Mighty Vodafone Warriors bet the Melbourne Storm and are into the final ðŸ™‚

Well I had a great day yesterday creating 7 projects – I can’t seem to pick my favourite as they were all great and ones that can be done again.  Leave me a comment and let me know which one you like.

Well I’d better go and get ready – off for the final two projects of the weekend.  Check back later for the final projects.
Don’t forget it’s not too late to join us at Stampin Fun & Friends – click here to register.
Have a great day.
Paula

Stamp Camp

By | September 24, 2011
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Hi

Just a quick post as I am heading back to Jacque’s for Stamp Camp.  Last night we made 3 projects:

The first project was covering a note pad (for our wish list!) and personalising a pen with DSP.  I love this paper.  The second project was the gift voucher on the far left using the new A-La-Carte stamp ‘Something for Christmas’.  The last project was the card in the middle using the masking technique.  I think you will see more projects using this stamp.

Well I’m off now for a fun filled day – I hope you enjoy your day as much as I will be.

Catch you back later with more projects.

Paula

Stampin Fun and Friends – Autumn Artistry

By | September 21, 2011
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Hi there

Well the next session of Stampin Fun and Friends has started.  I have already recreated the first project – it’s such a cool project given to us by Kristen.  If you like this and want to join us click here to register with CherylAnn.

Even though we are heading into Spring I still kept the autumn colours for my recreation.  It’s called a Gratitude Card & Gift Portfolio.

Thank you Kristen for a fabulous tutorial – one which will be made again.

Supplies:
Stamps – French Foliage, Thank You Kindly
Card Stock – Cajun Craze, Pool Party, Crumb Cake
DSP – Patterns Stack – Soft Suede, Baja Breeze
Ink – Cajun Craze, Pool Party
Other – So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Scallop Circle #2 Die,Dimensionals, CD, CD Label

Catch you later
Paula

Try Stampin On Tuesday # 32

By | September 18, 2011
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Hi there

It’s only a few more days until the next event over at Stampin Fun and Friends starts – it’s not too late to join us.  For more details click here to register.

I really love the weekly challenges over at Try Stampin on Tuesday.  They are a great way to make sure you have some crafting time.  For this weeks card I’ve used two of my new stamp sets Flower Fest & Teeny Tiny Sentiments – I’ll slowly work through them and the new colours over the next couple of weeks.

CherylAnn also picks the top 3 cards each week from those that have participated in the weekly challenge.  I was fortunate to have my card picked again (here) and here’s my badge:

Now onto this weeks layout:

and here is my card:

I’ve teamed it up with the colour challenge from Colour Q (Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery, Basic Gray, Poppy Parade and White) – check out their site.
I decided to leave the butterflies white as I think they stand out really well and are a great contrast against the background colours.  I can’t wait to have more of a play with this stamp set.
Thanks to Phil who helped me create my signature to go on my photos.
Supplies:
Stamp – Flower Fest and Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card Stock – Basic Gray, Tempting Turquoise, Poppy Parade, Whisper White
Other – Basic Gray ink, Certainly Celery Taffeta Ribbon, Black Embossing Powder, Butterfly Punch, Word Window Punch & Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals
Don’t forget it’s not too late to join Stampin Fun and Friends.  I have seen some of the projects and they are fantastic.  I look forward to seeing you there.
Have a great week.
Paula