Jaycee Creations

Stampamemory Challenge 23 - Buttons!

2011-06-08T13:31:00.004+10:00

This months challenge over at Stampamemory is to create a layout using buttons as your main embellishments. I thought this would be fun to try!
I had some lovely photos from Mothers Day this year when the kids and I surprised my mum and dad with a visit to their farm on Mothers Day. We had a lovely day catching up with them.

Below is my entry for the challenge.

I have used the gorgeous lap of Luxury DSP from SU. Isn't it pretty (and it is all of my mums favourite colours!) Also used from SU - Very Vanilla CS, Basic Gray & Concord Crush ink, Basic Pearls, Vintage Lace from the last Mini, Designer Buttons, Occasional Greetings stamp set for the title and of course the fabulous Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die.

A huge thank you to the girls at Stampamemory for inspiring me to get out some craft... it has been way to long (mwah to all of you!) I hope you like my page xxx

Stamp-a-memory Challenge #20

2011-03-18T12:54:00.003+11:00

Hi everyone... long time no see!! It has taken me a long time to get the mojo back after the Christmas break - sorry.
I actually scrapped this page yesterday and this morning I was blog hopping and discovered I had filled the requirements for this months challenge at Stamp-a-memory! The challenge was to scrap lift something from the 2010-2011 IB&C.
I loved this layout on page 25 from the minute I got the catalogue and just had to have the stamp set and the matching punch and finally I have done the page.
(it must be a good one as the gorgeous Nikki has done the same page!)

As it says in the journaling - my family are all crazy when it comes to taking a good photo - must be because there are so many of us!! I hope you like my page - thanks for stopping by xxx

Scrapping for my niece!

2010-10-23T17:58:00.005+11:00

While I was recently in Port Macquarie my sister and niece wanted to scrap! Yah!! My niece had a photo she wanted to do and knew she wanted lots of flowers but no layout in mind and no time.... Hello... I am here with no photos of my own and love flowers!!! 'I would love to do it for you' I said. 'Cool' I think was her response!!

She picked some gorgeous bright orange Prima flowers and I picked out some Prima paper - yummo, along with ribbons and pearls and lots of other gorgeous stuff. I had lots of fun and this is the end result.

Thankfully she was extremely pleased with the end result of my fun!!
Hope you are all having a great weekend.

Little Miss Mae (3) and I went to the beach this morning, it was a perfect start to the day! We then came home to visit with my brother and his kids for the rest of the day. So a perfect start to the weekend... I wonder what we will do tomorrow!!

October Team Swap Card

2010-10-22T14:03:00.003+11:00

Well, finally another chance to create something with some new rubber... I have lacked the mojo after holidays, but thanks to our team swap and some inspiration from my good friend Tiffany, I have come up with these...

I love this colour combination of Crumb Cake (formally known as Kraft), Very Vanilla and the new in-colour Blushing Bride. Stamp sets used are Notably Ornate, Curly Cute and a Hostess set called Punch Potpourri. Other things used are 1 1/4" striped ribbon - Pretty in Pink, Basic Pearls, Silver embossing powder, dimensionals, mini glue dots and sticky strip.

Can't wait to see what the other girls have come up with this month.

Have a great weekend xx

SAM Challenge #15

2010-10-20T16:04:00.003+11:00

After being on holidays camping in the rain for eight out of nine days.... (the kids still had a great time - luckily!), some scrapbooking was just what I needed! The Stamp-a-Memory Challenge this week is to 'Scraplift' a page found in all the great layouts from their site. (this took quiet a while to find as I was having to much fun looking and remembering all those great layouts!)

This is the layout I chose - its by a guest designer, Janice Klass...

and this is my version of her layout...

These photos were taken at a picnic for my mums birthday. Dad brought along his whip and was trying very patiently to teach us all how to 'Crack that whip'. There was lots of laughs and great memories made that day!

SAM Challenge #14

2010-09-21T14:54:00.006+10:00

Well... I haven't participated in a challenge for a while and liked the idea of doing some scrap booking! The wonderful girls at Stamp-a-memory have put out this great sketch challenge, so I thought I would have to have a go!
This is the sketch

And, this is my entry! Thanks to my daughter and her great little soccer team - I had a couple of photos that definately needed scraping.
I have used the gorgeous new Newspaper Print DSP from SU and also the beautiful 1&1/4" stripped grosgrain ribbon in black and vanilla, the little leaves are from the two step bird punch and the Not Quite Navy flower is made using the scalloped circle punch.

This is a close up of the journaling.

Have a great week xx

Extreme Elements!

2010-09-17T11:17:00.006+10:00

Hi all! I finally had time to have a play with some new rubber this morning! Gotta love new stuff... when I first saw this set in the new IB&C, I knew it would be great for boy/male cards and pages. Had to have it!
Below is a male birthday card - hope you like it.

Here is an 8x8" layout for my calendar next year! So nice to be able to do more of my son with a really nice set.

The colours I have used are Sahara Sand, Soft Suede and Not Quite Navy. The stamp set is called Extreme Elements on page 52 of the IB&C.

New Idea Book & Catalogue is here!

2010-09-02T18:34:00.002+10:00

How exciting!! Its here and ready for you to order from and enjoy all the wonderful new things that are on offer! You can order your new IB&C from me for $10 or click on the image in the right hand column to view it on line!
Enjoy everyone!!

Open Day Cancelation...

2010-08-29T13:06:00.002+10:00

Due to both my very talented older children (slightly biased!) getting into the semi-finals with their soccer, I have had to cancel my Open Day until further notice... If they get through next weekend then there could still be another two weekends of soccer finals and grand final to go to. I love watching them play and they would be very disappointed if I wasn't there for these very special games. I hope you can all understand this.
I will post when I have another date for this special introduction day to the new Idea Book & Catalogue will be.

New Cards!

2010-08-27T12:16:00.004+10:00

I have been having some fun with some new techniques and new stamps and thought I should share some!!
These first two cards are from a Stampin' Up! team training day which was lots of fun. Especially being on the other side of the table to the teacher!
This card is Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand and Whisper White card stock. We stamped the flowers onto velum and embossed them - I love that!

This card is using the technique called 'Emerging Colour'. We stamped lots of little stamps in pinks and purples onto white card stock, then clear embossed the big Medallion stamp over the top. Then we used the Brayer (a big rubber roller) to roll the purple colour over the top. Using paper towel to wipe off the excess from the embossed area - which leaves the colours under-neath 'emerging' through!

The next one is a very simple card using the 'small heart' punch with five different coloured card stock and a simple birthday greeting. Very simple but very effective! And if you need a card in a rush - this one is perfect!

I have never used the 'Spritzer' tool before and borrowed it from a friend to play with.... This tool allows you to spray colour from a marker pen over your project to 'age' it. If you look closely you can see a fine mist of chocolate chip ink sprayed over the card - I like it! (and yes - its a mens card - shock horror - very much out of my comfort zone!!!)

Can you believe it - another mens card LOL!! Again using the Spritzer tool!

These next three cards would have to be my favourites!! And so easy! All you do is ink up your stamp with the Versa mark ink pad, stamp onto your card stock and then using the Sponge Daubers, dab chalk over the stamped image and it sticks to the embossing ink! No heating required! Then add a diamonte and some ribbon and quick as a flash - another very simple card!

This one is a little more time consuming as I cut the design and layered it onto a backing piece and ruffled some ribbon - just to dress it up a little! Oh and added some Dazzling Diamonds to the purple chalked area too!

Last but not least... this is the same technique but first I have used the Big Shot machine to dry emboss a pattern onto some white card stock. Then rubbed the Versa mark ink over the raised pattern and added the coloured chalk! Easy hey!

Told you I have been busy! I hope you have enjoyed this post and maybe learnt something new you would like to try yourself. xx

Updated Sale Items

2010-08-16T08:47:00.004+10:00

Just a reminder about the discontinued items I have for sale as of 1st September. Items are running out fast so make sure you check the list below to see if there is anything you want...

Stampin' Up! Sale Items
Stamp Sets
Page Description Price
17 Punches Three $10.00 SOLD
19 Best Yet $15.00
34 A Happy Heart $20.00
68 Just Riding $12.00 SOLD
78 Bella's Bloom $12.00
83 Embrace Life $23.00 SOLD
83 Heartfelt Thanks $25.00
92 Sprinkles $12.00
95 One of a Kind $15.00 SOLD
97 Enjoy Every Moment $26.00
99 Good Friend $35.00
104 Say it with Scallops $15.00 SOLD
120 A Little Birthday Cheer $12.00
n/a So Many Sayings $15.00 SOLD
n/a Party Punch $10.00 SOLD
n/a Alphabits $10.00
n/a Friendly Flowers $15.00
n/a Merry, Merry $25.00
n/a In the Stars $20.00 SOLD

Wheels for Sale
61 Nursery Letters (jumbo) $8.00
78 Bella's Border $5.00 SOLD
n/a All About Christmas (jumbo) $8.00
n/a Bloomin' $5.00 SOLD
n/a Size it Up $5.00

Ink Pads for Sale
Brilliant Blue $5.00 SOLD
Green Galore $5.00 SOLD
Close to Cocoa $5.00 SOLD
Mellow Moss $5.00 SOLD
Orchid Opulence $5.00 SOLD
Glorious Green $5.00 SOLD
Pink Passion $5.00 SOLD
Kiwi Kiss $5.00

Misc. Items for Sale
18 Patterns Pack II DSP $5.00 SOLD
145 Glitter - Chunky Sprinkles $10.00 SOLD

Double-sided Papers
all papers - (per sheet) $0.50

OPEN DAY!

2010-08-06T16:32:00.002+10:00

Here is your Invitation to come and view the New IB&C and some exciting samples!!
There will be a Lucky Door Prize ticket with every order placed on the day, discontinued items for sale and good company with like minded people!

Where: My house
Date: 4th September '10
Time: 10am - 2pm (drop in any time between these hours)
RSVP: 1st September for catering purposes!

Come and enjoy a cuppa and the excitement of 'all things new by SU'

Discontinued Items for Sale!

2010-08-06T16:16:00.004+10:00

As you would all be aware by now, we have a huge list of discontinued items to make way for the new IB&C. Below is a list of items that I am selling at my Open Day on the 4th of September '10. If there is something here that you really want, drop me an email or give me a call to hold it for you!

Stampin' Up! Sale Items
Stamp Sets
Page Description Price
17 Punches Three $10.00 SOLD
19 Best Yet $15.00
34 A Happy Heart $20.00
68 Just Riding $12.00
78 Bella's Bloom $12.00
83 Embrace Life $23.00
83 Heartfelt Thanks $25.00
92 Sprinkles $12.00
95 One of a Kind $15.00
97 Enjoy Every Moment $26.00
99 Good Friend $35.00
104 Say it with Scallops $15.00 SOLD
120 A Little Birthday Cheer $12.00
n/a So Many Sayings $15.00 SOLD
n/a Party Punch $10.00 SOLD
n/a Alphabits $10.00
n/a Friendly Flowers $15.00
n/a Merry, Merry $25.00
n/a In the Stars $20.00 SOLD

Wheels for Sale
61 Nursery Letters (jumbo) $8.00
78 Bella's Border $5.00
n/a All About Christmas (jumbo) $8.00
n/a Bloomin' $5.00
n/a Size it Up $5.00

Ink Pads for Sale
Brilliant Blue $5.00
Green Galore $5.00
Close to Cocoa $5.00
Mellow Moss $5.00
Orchid Opulence $5.00
Glorious Green $5.00
Pink Passion $5.00
Kiwi Kiss $5.00

Misc. Items for Sale
18 Patterns Pack II DSP $5.00
145 Glitter - Chunky Sprinkles $10.00

Double-sided Papers
all papers - (per sheet) $0.50

Last Calendar Page for classes

2010-08-05T13:57:00.003+10:00

Just thought I would share my last creation for our Calendar classes. In these classes we are scrap booking two 8x8" layouts per month so that our calendars are ready to hang by the time the new year starts! We have been having so much fun in these classes, the girls are enjoying scrap booking which has always been my passion. Its great to be able to share that with these ladies.
Anyhoo... back to the picture!

This is my gorgeous daughter Molly. I love this photo of her, she looks so grown up. There are lots of techniques and elements on this page (sorry the photography is poor). We have embossing, distressing (inking edges,scruffing edges and melting ribbons) I have used the Bigshot, which the ladies are loving (less cutting out for them!).
Thanks for popping by and I hope you are inspired to create! xx

Updated Class Scedule

2010-08-05T13:54:00.003+10:00

Hi ladies! Sorry for the confusion... I had classes scheduled during the Sept/October school holidays!! Oops... all has been fixed. Please see the right hand column for updated class dates.

Christmas Stamp-a-stack cards

2010-07-19T19:54:00.003+10:00

Hi all! I would like to share a couple of cards that we will be making in our upcoming Christmas Stamp-a-stack! Two very different cards for you.
This first one is more traditional - picture wise anyway!

This one is more of a fun one!

I hope you like them! If you are interested in coming along and making some of these cards, contact me ASAP to book your seat. We make three each of two different designs. Class details are listed down the right hand side of my blog.

Christmas in July!

2010-07-12T17:17:00.003+10:00

With all the cold days and in door entertainment and all the talk of 'Christmas in July' at the moment, I thought I would make some chrissy cards to put in my stash! As you can see below, I have gone a little Baja Breeze mad! (love that colour!) and as always had to have one with Kraft!!
All three cards are very clean and simple in design - but I am very happy with the results.
This first one, I have used the 'reverse masking' technique and sponged the rectangle and stamped the background trees with Baja Breeze ink. Then the top tree is stamped with Baja Breeze and Versa mark ink then sprinkle with a mix of clear embossing powder and dazzling diamonds! The sentiment is from the 'Many Merry Messages' set.

These next two are using the gorgeous 'Illuminations' set, embossed with white powder. I restamped in Baja Breeze/Real Red and embossed with clear powder and then cut out the 'J' and raised it with dimensionals! I added white taffeta ribbon to the kraft card and a small flower and rhinestone brad to the white card.

(if you click on the images, you can see more detail!)
I hope you are inspired to get some of your chrissy cards started xx

Quilted Top Note Card

2010-06-30T10:08:00.004+10:00

Hi everyone! Just wanted to share another card I have recently made. Its affectionately called the 'Quilted Top Note' because of the look it achieves as you can see in the photo below.

To get this look, all you do is punch squares of the DSP and stick them to some card stock and then run it through the Big shot using the Top Note Die! Simple as!!
I have used the lovely Cottage Wall DSP from the Autumn/Winter Mini along with Orchid Opulence card stock. The ribbon is also from the Autumn/Winter Mini - Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Grosgrain. The sentiment is from the Hostess set, Best Yet. Hope you like it!

Swap Cards

2010-06-25T10:15:00.003+10:00

Hi everyone. I wanted to share a couple of pics of a card I have made for my 'Team Swap' for July. Yes, I am a little ahead of myself, but - there's nothing like being organised is there!
Being part of an SU team has many benefits. We support and encourage each other when that elusive 'mojo' goes astray! and we share ideas and inspiration too. One thing our team is doing at the moment is a card swap each month. We all make a card for each person who signs up for the month and they get distributed back to each member so that we all get one from each of the other members... does that make sense? By doing this we get to see ideas and techniques that we might not have thought of ourselves and then share with our customers!
Anyhoo, this is my card for July!

Seven ladies have signed up so far for July (including myself) so, seven of the same card!
I have used the Bigshot machine, running the Scallop Circle through to make the base of the card. Then my Circle cutter to cut a piece of Pink Pirouette DSP. I have used the Eyelet Border Punch on Chocolate Chip card stock. The sentiment is from the Hostess gift set called Best Yet and the Butterfly and the pale pink leaves behind the sentiment are from the Great Friend set. Then to finish it off, I have used the lovely Riding Hood Red striped ribbon and some Hemp Twine.

Hope you like it xxx

Starter Kit Promotion!

2010-06-23T09:10:00.004+10:00

I am very slow at getting this special up... sorry ladies and gents.
If you have been thinking of signing up with Stampin' Up! this is the time to do it!! Whether you are looking for a home based business to work at your own pace, or just to take advantage of demonstrator discounts and knowing specials in advance to help with your hobby - now is the time to take advantage of this great special.

From 21 May-31 July, get a 20 percent discount on the Starter Kit when you join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator!

The Starter Kit is normally $324.00, with the 20% off it is now down to $259.00! In the kit you get a host of goodies including Ink pads, Stamp sets, Stamp & Scrub with Spray, a wheel and Standard Handle, Stampin' Pastels (chalk set), Aqua Painter Pens, Versa mark ink pad, Snail Adhesive, Rubber Scissors and the list goes on!! Retail value of the kit is over $560!!
This really is a great opportunity to get started on your dream Hobby/Home Business. If you are interested don't hesitate to contact me via email or phone.

Deal of the Week #4!

2010-06-23T06:52:00.002+10:00

Well, here it is, the last specials for June. Wow, hasn't this month flown by, because I have been anxiously waiting for each Wednesdays announcement of the new specials LOL!
This week we have bling and ribbon! What card or scrap page is done without bling or ribbon!!

pg 149 Square Ice Rhinestone brads (109113) was $19.95 now $11.97
pg 149 Circle Ice Rhinestone brads (109111) was $19.95 now $11.97
pg 149 Square Fire Rhinestone brads (109112) was $19.95 now $11.97
pg 150 Bashful Blue 1” double-stitched grosgrain ribbon (111848) was
$19.95 now $10.97
pg 151 Certainly Celery 5/8” grosgrain ribbon (109050) was
$14.95 now $8.97

There you have it ladies and gents... you have til Tuesday the 29th June to get your orders in. Talk to you all soon xx

Deal of the Week #3

2010-06-16T06:59:00.002+10:00

Well, the weeks are flying by aren't they... here is the number 3 deal for the month of June! It is stamp sets this time! Yah, who doesn't like to get a stamp set at a discounted price!!

(114263) pg34 A Happy Heart stamp set was $41.95 Now $20.98

(115792) pg57 Greetings Eight stamp set was $49.95 Now $24.98

(116330) pg78 Bella's Bloom stamp set was $24.95 Now $14.97

(113009) pg97 Enjoy Every Moment stamp set was $53.95 Now $26.98

(114283) pg105 All Scallops stamp set was $55.95 Now $27.98

Please check these out in your Idea Book & Catalogue and let we know what you like. Don't forget that these are on special for one week only! You have til Tuesday the 22 June to get you orders in. Happy shopping xx

Deal of the Week #2

2010-06-09T06:42:00.003+10:00

This weeks specials are the wonderful Double Sided Papers! Check out the specials below!

Haiku Designer Series paper normally $16.95 now $10.17

Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper normally $16.95 now $11.02

Tea Party Designer Series paper normally $16.95 now $10.17

Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper normally $16.95 now $11.02

Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series paper normally $22.95 now $14.92

Please check your Idea Book & Catalogue pages 132 and 133 for pictures of these papers - then email or phone me with your orders.
This special runs from the 9th June to the 15th June 2010.
Talk to you soon xx

Special card for Special Occasions!

2010-06-02T11:53:00.003+10:00

I recently borrowed some sizzix embossing dies from my bestie Kim to have a play with... I needed to make a Wedding card for my nephew and a Birthday card for my mum. I had seen a technique that I wanted to have a go at and this is what I have come up with!
This first one is for my mum's Birthday

This one is the Wedding card

and these two were just for fun!

I have used Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla and Kraft cardstock and ink. Along with the gorgeous Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, the eyelet border punch and the En Francais background stamp.
To get this effect with the embossing die, all you have to do is ink directly onto the die itself! Then very carefully put your cardstock into the folder and then through the Bigshot. Each side of the die you ink will give a different image when embossed. I think both came out beautifully! (then make sure you wash and dry the die when your done! I just ran it under warm water)

Give it a go and enjoy the results yourself. xx

Stampin' Up! - Deals of the Week #1

2010-06-01T08:43:00.003+10:00

Hi everyone! Something exciting from Stampin' Up! They are having a 'Deal of the week' special every week during June! Yah! Who doesn't like a special LOL!
The first deal is below - check it out and let me know if there is anything you can't live without!!

Deals of the Week #1
Item Page Description Regular Price Sale Price
112081 152 Scallop Square Punch $30.95 $20.12
109183 153 Trio Flower Punch $30.95 $20.12
110711 153 Boho Blossom Punch $30.95 $20.12
114889 n/a* Scallop Oval Punch $30.93 $20.12

These amazing deals last for one week only, so get in fast!
(apology in advance - one of the item #'s and page #'s is coming up as a phone number???? can't seem to stop it, sorry!)

Another Page for the Calendar classes

2010-05-31T21:48:00.003+10:00

Ok, so this is obviously the December page! I am having such fun coming up with these layouts! Its great to be using some of the new things from the Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue. Like the Bigshot!! Gotta love that little machine. If you haven't seen the catalogue yet, click on the image in the right hand column to view it. There are some gorgeous goodies in it.

If you are interested in doing this class, time is running out to book your seat. Details are in the right hand column and seats are filling fast.

ESAD Scrapbooking Challenge

2010-05-24T10:48:00.002+10:00

Over the last weekend ESAD has been running a myriad of challenges for those of us that couldn't make it to the Stampin' Up! Convention in Sydney.
On Sunday, the scrapbooking challenge was to follow a layout. I did this using the Sweet Nothings Simply Scrapin' Kit (found on page 138 of the IB&C). This was all made possible by my bestie 'Kim' who kindly donated alot of DSP that she wasn't using...

I have scraped this photo of Maisy before, and so have all my sisters! I just love it - its such a natural candid photo captured by my sister Robyn at mum and dads farm. She was having a ball splashing with her cousin Lleyton and Nanny! I am very happy with this one! Too cute Maisy baby xxx

8x8" layout for Calendar Class

2010-05-21T10:57:00.003+10:00

Hi everyone! Just wanted to share one of the twelve layouts I have come up with for the upcoming Calendar Classes.

We will be doing two layouts per class and one class per month between June and December! This way it will be ready to hang by the New Year.

If you are interested in joining in the fun, you need to book your seat and prepay for your calendar by June 9. The first class will be June 16 starting at 10am at my house. Costs involved are listed in the Class Dates & Times in the right hand column. I hope to hear from you soon xx

TCR #5/SAM Callenge #9

2010-05-10T15:54:00.005+10:00

Time for a challenge.... or two as this one may be! The lovely girls at Stampamemory have set a challenge to use a photo that you have altered in some way, (showing the original photo as well). The photo I have used is actually a favourite recent photo of my daughter Molly. I didn't need to alter it for any other reason than wanting to 'shabby' it up! So, I have printed it onto canvas and changed it to black and white.

The other half of this challenge was set by a wonderful site called The Color Room. You have to check out the talent that oozes from every person on this site!! It is awe-inspiring!! Below is the colour challenge and also the sketch they have set for this week.

Well, here is my entry, I hope you like it.

The next photo is a close up of the gorgeous flowers...

This photo is to try and show you the photo on canvas paper...

Card Stock: Very Vanilla
DSP: Bella Bleu (various scraps from scrap bag)
Ink: River Rock
Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs
Accessories: Kaiser Rhinestone Letters, Flowers and lace from Spotlight!

PS This is the original photo

Mothers Day Card

2010-05-07T08:34:00.003+10:00

Hello again!
On one of our team forums, the challenge for this month was to create a card using only two colours... This can be really hard sometimes, but I wanted to have a go and decided to make a Mothers Day Card while I was at it!

Here is my entry

Card Recipe:
Cardstock: Very Vanilla and Kraft
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Bigshot - Manhattan Flowers embossing folder
Sizzlits 4-Pack Dies
Kraft Taffeta Ribbon
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Happy Mothers Day Mum - hope you like your card!! xxx

S.A.M. Creative Challenge # 8

2010-04-27T12:56:00.004+10:00

Hi again every one. I have entered in a challenge set up by the girls at Stampamemory. The challenge for this fortnight is to create a layout using a photo of yourself and list five things that you like about yourself. Scraping myself is not something I normally do, but thought it would be nice to have some memories for my kids of me and what I was like! So.... here it is!

I have used Bella Rose DSP along with Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, the Scalloped Circle Punch and two clear Rhinestone Brads all from Stampin' Up! I have also used my Bigshot for the very first time! Cutting the topnote shape for the journaling. The chipboard letters, flowers and bling are from my stash.

This photo shows a close up of some of the embellishments. I actually painted the chipboard letters with crackle paint and then went over the top with crystal effects to make it shinny. I punched Riding Hood Red card stock with the scalloped circle punch and the snipped it to make the petal shapes for the bottom layer of the flowers. I used Close to Cocoa ink to age the edges of the DSP.

The last photo shows the journaling. Just incase you can't read it.....

About ME @ 40....

After recently becoming a single mum I have learned a few things about myself. I have discovered that I am a lot stronger than I ever thought I was. I am capable of coping with three gorgeous kids on my own. I am happy with my own company (something I never thought I would be!) I can manage a budget! I love to mow the lawn. I have found my love of craft all over again. I have conquered my fears of different things.... I have always wanted to learn to ride a motor bike! So, I now have my licence and love it!

All in all - I am happy being me!

Well there you have it - a page on ME! Hope you like it...

Who knew....

2010-04-19T20:11:00.004+10:00

Hi all... Sorry its been a while. Life is hectic sometimes isn't it.
I have been getting together with my good friend Kim lately at least once a week to try and inspire us both to get back into the swing of things and I must admit its working. Slowly but surely!
I find Kim very inspirational. She has a great style when it comes to scrapbooking and she is very creative - so thanks Kim for all you help.
This photo was taken by my almost 12yr old son Mitchell. We went away camping for a week at Easter time and had a fabulous time.

In the photo below, I have tried to get a little closer to some of the embellishments. (my photography skills are very bad - sorry) The doillie (not sure if thats the correct way to spell that...) in the background and the bird cage and also the bird at the top of the photo are cut using Kim's silhouette machine (gotta love that thing!) I have painted the bird cage using crackle paint which is fantastic for adding dimension and depth to things. The bird I have inked a little to try to age it a bit! There is a page out of an old reading book in there as well which I have used my Spiral punch on and there is machine stitching around the border... what else... oh yer that gorgeous clock face is a stamp from a previous mini catalogue. The set was called Sense of Time. There is also lace, Pearls, flowers and leaves! Lots of layers - which I am loving more and more.

Below is a close up of the journaling.

I had a lot of fun creating this page with lots of help from Kim... it celebrates our first time away on our own... and what a fantastic time we had. Love you three more than you will ever know xxx

S.A.M Creative Challenge #4/ 8x8" Layout

2010-02-21T19:59:00.006+11:00

This fortnights challenge over at Stamp a Memory is to create a page using only Black and White, with one extra colour added. You can use as many shades of that extra colour as you like but only that one. There have been some awesome entries and example pages by the design team so pop over and check them out.

This photo I have chosen is a favourite photo memory of two out of seven girlfriends that I play tennis with. We call ourselves the 'TWB' girls. That is Tennis with Benefits!. We go away once a year for a weekend to relax and have some girlie fun. This photo was taken at the Formal Night on the Pacific Dawn! Thats right, we went on a Cruise last year and had a fabulous couple of days away. 'Simply said' they are great 'Friends'.

The Stamped journaling up the left hand side reads, a friend is someone who makes it easy. Below is a close up of embellishments used.

Products used are
Card stock: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White and Basic Black
DSP: Riding Hood Red Patterns Designer Series
Inks: Basic Black and Riding Hood Red
Stamps: Simply Said and Jumbo Outline
Others: Stampin Dimensionals, Silver Hodgepodge and Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon

This layout is for my 8x8" calendar that I Scrap every year. Its really nice each month to see a favourite memory from the year before and the kids get a real kick out of seeing themselves on the months where they feature! (its a real talking point with visitors too!)

Thanks again for stopping by, until next time, have a great week xx

More 1/2 Page Wonders!

2010-02-20T13:01:00.003+11:00

Time for some more creations! After visiting with Bettina (fellow SU Demonstrator and friend) last night, I borrowed a couple of stamp sets to play with... thanks lovey!
I borrowed three sets that have always been on my wish list (really, really want them now that I have had a chance to play with them!) Fifth Avenue Floral, Simply Said and Circle Circus. They are all great sets to use with the 1/2 page wonder cards that we are doing in our class this Friday. If you haven't booked your seat, now would be a good time... come and have some fun and laughs with the girls.

In the following photos you will see how simple these cards are to make. Just stamp up a 1/2 sheet of A4 card stock and punch shapes and edges or cut strips and stick them on with a bit of ribbon and a sentiment and there you have it! Each 1/2 page of background stamping will get you three or four cards.

This first lot are my favourite - Fifth Avenue Floral.

I have used Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss and Baja Breeze card stock and ink.

Next is Circle Circus (tried to make some for the blokes in our lives).

This one is Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss and Tangerine Tango card stock and ink.

Next is the lovely Simply said set.

I used Not Quite Navy, Certainly Celery and Very Vanilla card stock and ink.

And last but not least my own Enjoy Every Moment set.

This one is Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red and Pink Pirouette card stock and ink.

Well that was lots of fun, I hope you have enjoyed this post! Thanks for stopping by xx

50th Anniversary Card

2010-02-12T14:02:00.002+11:00

One of my dearest friends asked me to make a 50th Anniversary card for her inlaws... I was a bit stumped at first and didn't really know what I should do.
I originally wanted to do something formal and all black and white, but I couldn't get hold of the stamp set I wanted to use and gave up on that idea!

So, next idea was to try the vintage look...

What do you think... did it work? I am pleased with it I think - jury is still out!

Fast 1/2 Page Wonder Class!

2010-02-10T17:28:00.004+11:00

What... another class? Yep thats right! I had lots of fun today with the five ladies who came to the Valentines Day Card Class, so thought I would book in the next one!
What is a 1/4 page wonder you ask?? Well, its a technique I saw on Claire Daly's blog ( yes, Claire again! She's so clever) and I thought it would be a great technique to share in a class.
All you have to do is stamp up a 1/4 page of whisper white card stock with a background stamp of your choice, and then get busy with your punches! Then you simply arrange them on the front of a card and maybe add a bit of ribbon or Hodgepodge and a sentiment and whala - you have yourself a card. A very quick and easy card when you don't have a lot of time!

Below are four cards pictured that I had fun trying out this technique on!

This snippet shows you the stamps that I have used are from the Pocket Silhouettes set, stamped in three different colours to match the card stock. Then some very simple paper piercing in the corner!

This photo shows the same stamp set but different coloured card stock and also shows the lovely sentiments from the Wonderful Favourites set.

And last but not least... this photo shows how much the Silver Hodgepodge can add to a very simple card. I love that there are Approx 100 pieces in the tin to choose from. They really add some class and shine to your card or scrap page.

If you would like to join in the fun and try out this technique, please ring or email me to book your seat! (class date and time are in the right hand column)

Thanks for stopping by xxx

Valentines Day Card Class

2010-02-01T22:22:00.004+11:00

Well ladies and gents!! Here is the first class announcement for 2010! What better way to get back into it than a Valentines Day Class! Below is a picture of the card we will be making and there will also be a gift box for something small like some chocolates (a nice inexpensive gift).

If you are interested in coming along please let me know ASAP to book your seat! Look forward to hearing from you soon xx

SAM Creative Challenge #3

2010-02-01T21:35:00.005+11:00

Hi all! Its been a while since doing anything creative.... but slowly getting back into the swing of it. I subscribe to the very talented Claire Daly's blog and discovered a wonderfully inspiring Scrapbooking site, called Stamp a Memeory (aka SAM) that her and a few other SU Demonstrators have started. They are running a Scrapbooking challenge this month where the only requirements are that you use 70-75% Stampin' Up products on your page and the word "LOVE". I loved the sound of this one and decided to have a go! I have managed to use 100% SU products and was really happy with the result.

Products Used
DSP: Urban Garden and Urban Oasis
Card Stock: Not Quite Navy
Ink: Basic Grey
Punches: Scalloped Circle and 1/2" Circle
Silver Hodge Podge
Ribbons: Kiwi Kiss 5/8" Striped Grosgrain and Kraft Taffeta
Stamp Set: Jumbo Outline

Hope you like my page and thanks for stopping by xx

A Little Distracted...

2009-09-19T07:14:00.003+10:00

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted for a few days. I have good reason! I have been a little distracted when it comes to my craft lately... lots going on in my life, but one of the good things is something I have always wanted to do and never had the courage til now! I have finally got my motorbike licence! I picked up my new baby yesterday and I had to ride it home!!! I have to admit, I was extremely nervous and felt like vomiting but managed to hold it all together and had a fabulous ride home without incident! My family were in the car behind me the whole way (to protect me from behind!!) and my soon to be 9yr old daughter said, 'you are really good at that mum, you looked really good!'.
So, I thought I would share a picture of my newest toy!

Its a Yamaha Scorpio 225! Its actually the same bike I learnt on in the Pre-learners course, which is a 7hr training course you have to do before you can get your licence these days. Thank goodness for passionate motorcyclist's who are prepared to share their expertise and train novices such as myself!! The course is very thorough, starting from the very basics of how to get on and off a bike the right way!!
Anyhoo, will try to post some craft real soon... promise! xx

Birthday Card for my Dad

2009-09-02T16:39:00.003+10:00

My Dad's 70th is coming up and I wanted to make a card to post and then something else for the party we are planning. As Darleen and Kim were here today, I borrowed Darleen's Uncharted Territory set to play with (borrowed rubber is as good as new rubber sometimes!)

I have basically CASEd the card from the mini catalogue... I didn't put the boat on and used a different sentiment. I added white eyelets and the hemp twine - which we all thought added to the nautical theme!! I stamped the image using the new Stazon White ink, onto acetate. Another happy end result!

Fathers Card and Gift Holder

2009-09-02T16:30:00.004+10:00

Hi there... after another fun day with the girls (Darleen and Kim - my downlines and besties!!), I thought I would share what I got up to!
I am pretty sure I might have shown you the card in a previous post... but anyhoo, I made a matching wallet/envelope as my hubby is getting tickets to see Nickleback (is that how you spell it??)

I love the colour combination here - Kraft, Not Quite Navy and Very Vanilla. Very simple design but I am really happy with it. The button on the envelope is from my stash, otherwise all SU products.

Team Forum Challenge

2009-08-31T13:55:00.003+10:00

While our 'great leader' Melissa has been on a well earned Maternity break, she asked me to do the monthly challenges for our team forum. For the month of September I have decided to use a sketch challenge from the 'Mojo Monday' site. And the colour challenge is taken straight from the IB&C (page 18). The card pictured in the IB&C is lovely, but definitely not colours I would normally reach for... therefore it was a challenge for me to use them. I decided to combine the two challenges into one and this is what I came up with.

I have used the following products (all from SU)
Card stock: Pink Pirouette, Basic Gray and Whisper White
Ink: Basic Gray and Regal Rose
Stamp Set: Great Friend (Spring Mini Catalogue)
Accessories: Patterns Pack II DSP (lvl 1 Hostess Gift) and silver brads from the Vintage pack.

I think the end result is not bad... what do you think??

More Christmas Cards to Share

2009-08-30T10:50:00.004+10:00

Hi all! After the Christmas Stamp-a-stack on Friday (which was lots of fun), I have had a play, and made some more cards!! When you actually teach the class and don't get to create, you get the bug to do something!! So, I thought I would share some creations with you.

This first one is one of the cards that we did in the class. It features the new Tree Trimming set from the Mini Catalogue. The layout was inspired by the Mini Catalogue as well.

This card was CASEd from my lovely upline Melissa Garland who has lots of lovely creations to check out! I have changed the colour scheme to red and green for the more traditional chrissy colours.

This one is also CASEd from the very talented Claire Daly who's blog I visit on a regular basis for inspiration. I have changed some things as I didn't have everything needed to do it exactly the same...

This last card... well, I was talking to a girlfriend about the Tree Trimming set and different things you could do with it. Making a flower shape was one of the things mentioned in this discussion, and well, it needs some more work, but I thought I would share it anyway.
Thanks for stopping by again and please leave a comment if you like what you see xx

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #12 (Part 2)

2009-08-27T21:19:00.004+10:00

Hi again! I wasn't real happy with my first entry into Keesha's challenge this week and its been bugging me since I entered it... so I have tried again and much happier this time!! (although, my photography skills are not any better) if you click on the image you get a clearer view.

This is the sketch again..

I have used all SU products on this card.
Card stock: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink and Very Vanilla
DSP: Bella Blue
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon, split pins and Dazzling Diamonds

Anyhoo, hope you like and thanks for stopping by again! xx

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #12

2009-08-24T20:01:00.003+10:00

Hi everyone! Its been a while since I have participated in a challenge, and after visiting the lovely Makeesha's blog today I found this sketch challenge and well... here I am! Below is the sketch...

and here is my entry...

I have used the Sense of Time stamp set from the Spring Mini Catalogue. Pirouette Pink and Chocolate Chip card stock. Chocolate chip ink, Pirouette Pink striped grosgrain ribbon and flowers, split pin and 1/2 pearl from the Pretties Kit.
Thanks for stopping by xxxx

Christmas Card

2009-08-13T17:37:00.003+10:00

Hi everyone... its been a while and thought I would share some Christmas cards I have been making. I love the colour combination in the new 'Ski Slope' DSP from the Spring Mini. Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Baja Breeze and Real Red.
In this first card I have used the Seasons of Joy stamp set and the greeting is from the Many Merry Messages set. I snuck in some Baja Breeze DSP and Real Red Striped Grosgrain ribbon. I finished off the flowers with Diamonte split pins from the Pretties Kit.

In this card I have used that gorgeous tree from the Lovely as a Tree set and the sentiment is from Short & Sweet. You just can't go past Dazzling Diamonds to bling up the tree can you LOL!!

This next is one using Seasons of Joy again. I'm not fussed with this one... I love that Striped ribbon though. It is also new from the Spring Mini. It's 1 1/4" wide!!!

I hope you have enjoyed reading and seeing!! Have a great week xx

Spring Mini is here!

2009-08-10T16:18:00.002+10:00

Hi everyone. I am a bit late with this news... sorry. You may or may not have heard that the first Mini Catalogue for 2009 is here.
It has a whole lot of lovely goodies hiding in its pages just waiting for you to find them! Please feel free to click on the image to the right of this post to have a look for yourself.
Let me know if there is something you simply can't live without!! LOL!!

Another Page of Mae!

2009-06-26T20:02:00.003+10:00

I can't seem to resist scrapping my baby girl! Whether its because she is definitely the last or just 'cause she's so darn cute, I can't decide...
She was so excited at Easter and has definitely got a sweet tooth.

I have used Bella Rose and Chocolate Chip DSP with matching card stock and inks. The flower and hat pin are from the gorgeous 'Pretties Kit'. I have coloured the flower using a blender pen and matching ink.
Its almost a shame she wasn't eating spaghetti as the checkered DSP looks like the old Italian table clothes don't you think??
Anyhoo, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I am praying for more sunshine... at least no rain til after lunch so we can get some soccer in! Bye for now xxx

Boy Cards

2009-06-26T19:53:00.002+10:00

Here are some more cards we are going to do in our 'Male' card class next Wednesday.

These two cards are made using the 'Just Surfing' set and the 'surfer dude' is stamped using the 'All in the Family' set (thank you Darleen xx). These cards are perfect for the younger generation don't you think? My two older kids, aged 8 and 11 both thought they were great.
If you are interested in joining in the fun on Wednesday don't hesitate to ring/email me to reserve your seat. Class details are in the right hand column.

Male Card Class

2009-06-23T16:51:00.003+10:00

One of the most common requests I get from customers is for 'Male' cards... I must admit these aren't easy with the shortage of male orientated stamps out there. But I have borrowed the Trendy Tree stamp set from my lovely upline Melissa and come up with some cards especially for men!

I got the idea from the very talented Yvonne Campbell (link provided to the right) who has done some of these cards and I loved them (changed them ever so slightly). If you like these cards and would like to make them, check the class details to the right and give me a call or email to book your seat!

'Just Surfing' variation!

2009-06-21T15:10:00.003+10:00

After the Christmas card class on Friday, the girls and I were going through some cards I had made and they were all impressed with the card I made for Mitchell's birthday with the 'Just Surfing' set. We were discussing some other ways to use this set. I suggested that you could use the board as a flower and they all said they like to see it done... so when they left, I had to try it!!

I have used the In Colours Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette , Riding Hood Red and Whisper White card stock and DSP. I used the Eyelet Border punch on the white card stock, then ran it through a crimper which makes it look even more lacey! The petals/boards have been embossed (shown in the photo below).

The sentiment is from the Upsy Daisy set which I also embossed, then cut out with the large oval punch. It is mounted onto two scallop circles which are overlapped to frame the oval. Lastly some Pink Pirouette striped grosgrain ribbon.
Hope you like it. Til next time xxx

More Scrapping!

2009-06-21T07:22:00.004+10:00

After having such a fun morning on Friday with the girls that came to my Christmas card class, I was keen to have a play with something myself.... so, I decided to scrap a photo of my gorgeous hubby and myself from a night out a couple of months ago.

I have used the gorgeous Urban Garden and Urban Oasis DSP with co-ordinating card stock and ink from SU. The big flower is cut out of the DSP while the others are all made using the Scallop Circle punch! Silver hodgepodge in the centres and of course ribbon.. I love adding ribbon to add texture and colour to the page. I have used the Kiwi Kiss striped grosgrain and the Kraft taffeta ribbons.
Anyhoo, its early and the kiddies are hungry, so I had better go and do the mum thing and organise some breakfast!!

The Pink Elephant Colour Challenge #18

2009-06-10T16:47:00.004+10:00

My great friend Kim put me onto The Pink Elephant site which runs challenges... as the colours for this weeks challenge were 'Chocolate, Pink and White' how could I resist having a go at it!!

Below is my entry... I must admit, this card was started with no direction at all as to where it was headed, but the finished product I am really please with.

I have used SU Pink Pirouette and Whisper White card stock. Bella Rose DSP and Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Series papers. Pink Pirouette In Colour ribbon and an SU chip board frame. The Butterfly is cut using Kim's Cuttlebug machine (love that machine!)
Hope you like it... xxx

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #90!

2009-06-10T10:00:00.006+10:00

Another challenge was needed to get the 'Mojo' happening today! If you would like to join in the challenge fun with Mojo Monday click here. This weeks sketch was a great challenge.

Below is my entry. I have used the gorgeous SU Kraft, Very Vanilla and Riding Hood Red card stock. Also from SU, is the double sided papers Bella Blue and Bella Rose.

Unfortunately my photography skills are very poor...(if you click on the photo to enlarge it, you will see more detail). I have used my girlfriends Cuttlebug to cut and emboss the Butterfly. I then sponged Close to Cocoa and Riding Hood Red lightly over the top and finally clear embossed the dry embossed areas on it. (I hope that makes sense..) I have aged the edges of the card stock with Close to Cocoa as well. The sentiment is from the Upsy Daisy stamp set.
Anyhoo, I hope you like it and thanks for visiting again. xxx

June/July Special

2009-06-08T07:52:00.003+10:00

Now this is another great special!! If you host a workshop/stamp class in the months of June or July, and reach $600 in sales you will receive $110 worth of Stampin' Up! goodies for free! Thats an extra $40 on top of the normal $70 for reaching such good sales. As well as the money to spend don't forget the free Hostess stamp set you get to choose as well.. Wow, freebies!! We all love those.
So, all you have to do is host a class and invite lots of friends to have a fun couple of hours! Thats the easy part... the hardest thing is choosing what you want for free!!

Book your class now - don't miss out. Contact me ASAP by email, phone or in person - look forward to hearing from you soon.

Christmas Card Time!

2009-06-06T13:11:00.002+10:00

The year is flying by again... I thought it might be a great time to get the Christmas cards under way for the fast approaching festive season.
I have come up with two new designs using the new In Colours on one and my favourite colour combo on the other, being Kraft, Baja Breeze and Not Quiet Navy.

If you are interested in making some of these cards, please let me know as I am running a class on Friday 19th June. See class details in the left hand column.

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #89

2009-06-05T11:38:00.004+10:00

I thought it was about time I entered another challenge and seeing I love the Mojo Monday one's.... here it is!

I have used a 'Love Note' from Stampin' Up! which are tiny little 3 x 3 inch cards. The DSP used is the gorgeous Bella Rose, with Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla card stock and Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon. The sentiment is from the Fun & Fast Notes set also from SU. The flower is a silk flower from my stash that I have coloured using SU blender pens and ink.

Hope you like it and thanks for visiting my blog xxx

More Scrap Pages

2009-05-24T17:02:00.004+10:00

A little get together with my two 'Scrapbooking mad' older sister's produced some gorgeous photos and ideas for some new pages. Thanks Julie and Robyn for not only the inspiration, but the great lunch and laughs! I didn't even get out my camera! I've always called them 'the paparazzi' due to the million and one photos they take between them at any occasion... they just email the requested photos and away I go! Gotta be happy with that I think :-)

I am one of five children, four girls and one boy. We all live in a fair distance apart, me here, Andrew at Bonnells Bay, Robyn at Cameron Park (Newcastle), Julie in Port Macquaire and Bernice in Katherine!! Mum and Dad live West of Kempsey... so get togethers aren't very frequent and usually someone is missing. That is what inspired this first page... Bernie being the furtherest away is the one missing at this occasion so we thought we would pose especially to scrap a page showing her that 'we miss her'.

I have used some gorgeous papers from the Bella Rose DSP and some from the Urban Oasis DSP from Stampin' Up!. Also from SU is the Jumbo Outline alpha stamp set. The flowers, buttons, rubons, diamonties, siblings definition and wooden heart are all from my stash.

The next page features my little Mae on the swing and posing for the cameras! Isn't she cute - I am totally bias of course LOL!!!

I hope you have all had a fantastic weekend xxx

Ribbon Share

2009-05-18T07:43:00.003+10:00

OK girls, who's interested in all the gorgeous ribbons from Stampin' Up! but just can't afford or need that much ribbon??...
Well, here is the solution - a 'Ribbon Share'! We need six ladies to go in for a share of each roll where you will end up with 1.5m or 2m of each colour depending on the share you enter for the price of just over one roll - now that sounds good doesn't it!

In-Colour Stripped Grosgrain
6 people will get 2m x 6 colours (Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Ridinghood Red & Tangerine Tango)
$22 inc postage

Taffeta Ribbon
6 x people will get 1.5m x 9 colours (Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Kraft, Gray, Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue & Ridinghood Red)
$22 inc postage

If you are interested in either/both of these shares, email me and I will let you know more details.

If there is anything else that you love that could be shared, let me know and I can see if anyone is interested in sharing it to save on cost - for example The Silver Hodgepodge, The Pretties Kit even Designer Papers can be shared!

School Photos

2009-05-15T16:36:00.006+10:00

I had to show you my older two children's school photos. I have an album each for their school photos which I scrap each year. I had done Molly's yesterday and thought I had better do Mitchell's. When I got his album out, I found that I hadn't done last years - um mah!! So, I did two of his today! Any excuse to scrap LOL!

Male Cards

2009-05-13T08:58:00.002+10:00

OK, I have trouble making men/boys cards as I have told you all before... but as this is the month for both my husband and sons birthday, I had to try a little harder didn't I! I decided it was time to get the 'Surf's Up' stamp set which I have been eyeing off for some time to make Mitchell's (son) card. I was really happy with the end result of that one. Mitch said 'sick - did you make this mum, that's awesome!' So as you can imagine, I was very chuffed!

For the hubbies card, I had purposely ordered the new Urban Garden and Urban Oasis DSP just to make men's cards and scrap pages. I used matching card stock and the only stamp I could find to fit in the 1 1/4" square was a retired one from the Taggers Dozen set... I used the En Francais background stamp on the base of the card. (love that one) The ribbon is the new Kiwi Kiss in colour. I have sort of concertinaed the ribbon using mini glue dots to hold it in place. Hubby was very impressed!! Seeing both their reactions to the cards made the effort all the more worth while xx

Borrowed Rubber!

2009-05-11T06:20:00.003+10:00

As I couldn't go to Convention just recently, I borrowed some new Stamp sets off Melissa (thanks heaps Mel). I had great fun playing with her stamp sets and almost didn't give them back hehehehe!
Below is a card made using one of the flowers from the Echos of Kindness set which is a lvl 2 Hostess set. Its also one of my first attempts at water colouring... I am pretty happy with that outcome even if there isn't much detail in it! I have also used the Friendly Words jumbo wheel (love it to bits!) in the background at the top of the card. On the bottom half is Bella Rose DSP. I have used the gorgeous new Eyelet border punch and the Scallop Edge border punch along with Ridinghood Red Taffeta Ribbon.
I sent this card to my big sister Robyn for her birthday last Friday. Happy Birthday Robbie - love you xx

The next card is using the Upsy Daisy set. I have used the marker pens to colour directly onto the stamp this time and then embossed clear embossing powder over the top to get that lovely raised shiny effect. The card stock is Not Quiet Navy and Bella Bleu DSP. The ribbon is Mellow Moss Taffeta - isn't it beautiful... I would still like to add a sentiment to this card - but I am waiting to get the Oval punch to do that!

The next card is basically the same design but different colours. Stamped in the same way with the Marker Pens and embossed. I used the gorgeous 1" Rose Red Ribbon and the Eyelet Border punch. The paper flower is from my stash. I sent the card to my mum for Mothers Day. (she loved it!)

The next card is actually made with borrowed rubber from the wonderful Darleen... it is called Cheers to You. We were busy on one of our usual get togethers on a Wednesday and she mentioned she needed a card for her brother but was busy with another project so I thought I'd have a play with this set and came up with this card. I gave it to her to give to her brother. I used water colour pencils to colour in the beer mugs and the rest of the card is very basic but works well for a male card don't you think??

Well, thats all for now - I hope you have enjoyed these new creations. xxx

My Gorgeous Baby

2009-05-05T13:24:00.004+10:00

I have been itching to scrap lately and thanks to my little sister reminding me of this gorgeous photo, (which by the way she took!) I have finally finished a page! Thanks for the inspiration Bernice xxx

Below is a close up of the words. How beautiful is the saying... thanks again Bernie! Wouldn't have come up with that one, but it totally suits the photo.

I have used Bazill card stock from my stash for the background. The patterned papers are all from Stampin' Up! Retired Rose Red DSP and the new Chocolate Chip DSP - yum! I tried to dye the flower with the Rose Red reinker but couldn't get the depth of colour I wanted, so I coloured it in with the Rose Red Marker Pen! That certainly did the trick. I have used the Top Note template from Stampin' Up! to put the text on and I tore the shape out and curled and inked the edges. I have also used the new 1/4" Choc Chip grosgrain ribbon and the title has been stamped with the Jumbo Outline Alphabet set onto Rose Red DSP. Finally, to soften the edges, I have rubbed Choc Chip ink with a cotton ball around the edges of the papers and the outside edge of the page.

I hope you like this one! I will hopefully be inspired enough to do some more real soon. xx

Thought I would throw in a photo of what she looks like now - not even two years on and look how much she has changed... its amazing. (still gorgeous isn't she!)

Join Stampin' Up! for $150!!

2009-05-01T06:55:00.001+10:00

WOW. Stampin’ Up! have just announced THE BIGGEST special they have ever had for joining up as a demonstrator.

Join up with the fabulous Scrapbooking Promotion Starter Kit (still great for cardmakers too) for just $150 during May! Here's all the promotion Information: Download May Recruit Special

How awesome is that? You can join as a hobby demonstrator to just get the demonstrator discounts and benefits, or I can work with you to build a great business to bring extra income into your family while you work from home at your own pace. It’s such an awesome company to be a part of and I can’t see them repeating this great offer any time soon. Email me ASAP if you are interested in getting an obligation free recruiting pack.

So, what are you waiting for.... Ring or email today, I'd love to hear from you!

Paper Casting!

2009-04-29T17:31:00.003+10:00

Well here is technique I never would have thought of myself!! My bestie, Kim, was doing the blog round and stumbled across this amazingly creative idea that gives a beautiful shabby chic look.
Kim came to my house and showed me how to do it! I then used the image to make a Mothers Day card for my beautiful mum.

I have used the script stamp from the Rustic Rooster set, flowers from Eastern Blooms, leaves from Bodacious Boquet (retired) and sentiment from Occasional Greetings.... just a few!!
Colours used are Baja Breeze, Rose Red and Kiwi Kiss!
The technique uses 'toilet paper' of all things - something we all have handy!! I have used my blush brush to dust Rose Red chalk over the image. (look out for the rosey red cheeks on me tomorrow!)
If you would like to see the instructions for this technique, click on this link. A huge thank you to Danielle for this fabolous idea and very clear instructions.

May Specials!!

2009-04-27T13:30:00.004+10:00

Coming up very soon in May is a great special for all you scrapbooking girls out there. Buy any three packs of selected Double Sided Papers and get the fourth one free!!! Yes thats right FREE. We all love to get freebies don't we.
Check the list below and see whats on offer.

Item Page Description
112042 132 Urban Garden Designer Series paper
112470 132 Haiku Designer Series paper
113976 132 Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper
112468 132 Sweet Always Designer Series paper
113992 133 Tea Party Designer Series paper
113975 133 Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper
113966 134 Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series paper
112469 134 Holiday Treasures Designer Series paper
112041 134 Bella Rose Designer Series paper
113974 134 Bella Bleu Designer Series paper
113978 135 Urban Oasis Designer Series paper
112461 135 Washington Apple Designer Series paper
112039 135 Windsor Knot Designer Series paper
113980 135 Candy Lane Designer Series paper

The packs of paper come with 12 sheets, 2each of 6 double sided designs for $16.95each... Great quality 12" x 12" papers that match in with all the card stock, ink and ribbons that Stampin' Up! supply.

Contact me via email, phone or in person to order your papers now!! Don't miss out.

21st Birthday Tin

2009-04-25T15:50:00.003+10:00

I posted some time ago a card that I made for my niece's 21st in May... well I have now decorated a tin (lunch pail style) as a gift for her.
I am going to put 'index cards' inside it for all her friends to sign at her party as a keepsake. Her favourite colours are red, white and black - hence the colour scheme - which I think worked a treat.

As you can probably see, there is not much SU product here at all. Just the 1/4" grosgrain ribbon in red, black and white. Everything else is from my stash or bought for the project..

The clock represents time, obviously!! As in where has the time gone, how did you get to 21yrs old already?... and you couldn't have a 21st present without a key!

Well, I am very pleased with the result of this little project and hope LaShae likes it too... let me know what you think. xxx

Top Note Template from SU

2009-04-19T15:28:00.004+10:00

I have become obsessed with the 'Top Note' shape since the new IB&C came out... It is featured quite a bit in the catty and used a lot in scrapbooking layouts in other mags as well. Stampin' Up! has supplied a template on the Demonstrator website and I just had to use it!!

Andrew (hubby) and I were invited to a House Warming party last weekend, so had to come up with a card... below is what I made. The photography is very poor - sorry - I make a better card maker than photographer ;-)

Hope you like it - if you can see it LOL!!
I have used some of the new DSP Bella Rose, Pink Pirouette and Chocolate Chip card stock with mathcing inks. Heartfelt Thanks stamp set and Chocolate Chip Ribbon from SU and the paper flowers and pearls are from my stash. The words are printed from the computer onto cardstock - trimmed and then I used the Corner Rounder punch. Last but not least - the Whisper White card stock in the middle has been put thru the Cuttlebug!

Scrap Fun with 'Wild About You!'

2009-04-09T16:20:00.003+10:00

After raiding my girlfriends stamp sets (hehehe! thanks Tiff xoxo) I found the Wild About You stamp set. How cute is that!! I have to admit, I haven't really looked at it before :-o!
But I had lots of fun creating this little animal stack up the side of the page and layering it up with dimensionals! (which is shown in the second photo)

Hope you like it and thanks for visiting again!

Don't forget if you click on the photos you get a better look!

Launch Fun!

2009-04-05T14:06:00.003+10:00

Well, as promised - below are photos of the projects we made at the 09/10 IB&C Launch. I need to start by thanking all the wonderful girls who came along and made the afternnon lots of fun - so a huge thankyou to Tiffany, Kirstie, Darleen, Therese, Joy and Kirsten.
I focused on one new stamp set this time called 'Good Friend' from the New Catalogue. Its a two step stamping set - which simply means - you can stamp more than one stamp, one after the other to make a picture. For instance the birds head/body, the beak and the legs are three seperate stamps! Its great fun and made very easy with the Stamp-a-ma-jig! A great little tool which allows you to position stamps exactly where you want them. The girls who hadn't used it before were very impressed.
I also used the new In Colors for the projects.... I know, I know - get to the photos already!
Ok first up is the three projects....

Below is the card using Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss and Whisper White card stock. As we couldn't preorder the new 1/4" Choc Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, I dyed some white grosgrain with the Choc Chip reinker. It actually came out matching the Close to Cocoa card stock perfectly!!! This is a window card which I found the instructions for on Split Coast Stampers website.

Next is the little Easter Wishes Box. We used Tangarine Tango, Kiwi Kiss and Whisper White card stock for this one. The Sentiment is from the Occassional Greetings set. The old favourite punches I love, Scallop cirle, 3/8" circle and the Word window punch for the handle (which I forgot to take to the launch - sorry girls).

Last but not least is the 8" x 8" scrap layout. We used Kraft, Baja Breeze, Choc Chip and Whisper White card stock. Versamark, Baja Breeze and Choc Chip ink. The photo features two of my children provong they really do adore each other! Mitchell, almost 11! and Mae, nearly two!

I hope you have enjoyed seeing these projects. If you are interested in seeing a copy of the New IB&C don't hesitate to contact me. My email address can be found in the column to the right.

New Catalogue Launch!

2009-04-03T16:12:00.002+11:00

Wow!! Its almost time... tomorrow is the day for the unveiling of all the new goodies!! Yah!
I was going to post some pics of the three projects we will be making - BUT - the hubby has gone away for a well earned break with the boys, and yes, he took the camera :-( So, no pics sorry.
Watch this space and I will have them up soon - promise...

2009 - 2010 IB&C Launch

2009-03-19T16:24:00.002+11:00

It’s finally here, it has arrived! Well almost!

Take a look at the new
2009-2010 IDEA BOOK & CATALOGUE!
Come and join us at our Catalogue Launch
It’s going to be lots of fun!

When: 2pm – Saturday, 4th April 2009
Where: Gosford Primary Industries Institute Visitor’s Centre. Research Road, Narara

Cost: $15*

Three Make & Take projects
Technique Booklet for everyone
Watch out for the Prize Patrol! Lots of giveaways
Incentives for booking a workshop on the day
Light refreshments provided

Call Jeanne Couch on 0402 420 010 or email jeanne.couch@bigpond.com to RSVP and reserve your place ASAP as numbers are very limited.
* Prepayment is required to reserve your place

Two Challenges in One!!

2009-03-15T10:05:00.004+11:00

I have finally managed to do two challenges in one!! It was a challenge too... I have combined the KWerner colour challenge and the Mojo Monday sketch challenge.

Below is my entry...

I have used the Embrace Life set from the Summer Mini. It is stamped with Basic Black, Basic Gray and Whisper White inks onto both black and white card stock. The sentiment is from the Cherish Rubons. I used some Dazling Diamonds and split pins to give it some bling! I have made this card for my nieces 21st Birthday which is coming up in May this year. How she got to be 21 already just blows my mind!!

Makeesha's Colour Challenge #5

2009-03-11T15:51:00.003+11:00

Makeesha has chosen two of the In Colours that are about to retire and teamed them with Whisper White and Real Red!! Nice colour choice Keesh.

Here is my entry for the challenge...

I have used Bashful Blue as I have already run out of Soft Sky (sorry Keesh). A sneek peak at a new stamp set called Fresh Cuts... I have embossed the blossom with white embossing powder and raised it with dimensionals.

Colour Challenge #44

2009-03-07T17:58:00.004+11:00

Here is this weeks colour challenge from Kristina. Gorgeous colours to work with!

And below is my entry! This is a 'Love Note' by Stampin' Up! (3"x3") Very cute little cards.

I have used Heartfelt Thanks and So Many Sayings (hostess set) stamp sets by Stampin' Up!
Hope You like it!

Team Sketch & Colour Challenge

2009-03-03T16:20:00.003+11:00

Every month Melissa, my upline sets a couple of challenges for our team and I thought I would share this one with you all.
Below is the sketch challenge and the colours were Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand, Pumpkin Pie and Real Red.

I unfortunately have never had Sahara Sand in my stash - so I replaced it with the closest thing I had which was Kraft.

Its turned out alright (even if I don't say so myself!!) Its a very Australian, blokey card which I find really hard to do... Hope you like it. xxx

Colour Inspriation #43

2009-02-28T22:00:00.002+11:00

This very challenging challenge is by Kristina Werner. I just realised this very talented lady used to work for SU - 'The Mother Ship'. Please take the time to check out her blog, very interesting. As you can see below there are FIVE colours in this challenge.

Below is my entry for this challenge. Have to admit, I went and got some inspiration from my very creative friend Kim... where would I be without you Kimmy - thanks lovey.

I have used Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White card stock, along with Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie and Brocade Blue inks. Chocolate Chip Ribbon to dress it up. Stamp sets used are Polka Dots & Petals, Polka Dots & Paisley and Occasional Greetings.

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #5

2009-02-26T16:58:00.003+11:00

Here is the second challenge as promised for this week! This is the lovely Makeesha's sketch challenge.

And here is my version of this challenge!! I have made it into an Anniversary card for my Mum & Dad! (getting prepared for next month!)
I really like the simple, clean lines with not so much fuss... I have used all SU products for this one. Very Vanilla and Rose Red card stock, Rose Red and Close to Cocoa DSP, Rose Red and Close to Cocoa ink. Chocolate Chip ribbon and a decorative brad from the Silver Hodgepodge. The stamp sets used are 'Looks Like Spring' and 'Congrats'.

Just a reminder, 'Looks Like Spring' is soon to be discontinued... I am very sad about that as it is one of my top favourites :-(

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #75

2009-02-24T14:36:00.005+11:00

Hi again everyone. Yes, another challenge! I am finding that doing these challenge's is motivating me to get going with my stamping, so I am going to try and do one or two challenges a week... we'll see how we go hey :-)
I have noticed a few Stampin' Up! Demonstrators participate in Mojo Monday challenges and I have always liked them. Below is the Layout for this weeks challenge.

And here is my entry! (between you and me - I am really happy with this one!)

I have used Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White card stock. Berrybliss DSP and Close to Cocoa ink. Stamp sets used are One of a Kind and Occasional Greetings. I used the Word Window punch and the Scallop Circle punch and then snipped it to make the petals. I used the Cuttlebug to emboss the little hearts on the white card stock in the middle.
The pearls and rhinestones are from my stash!! Hope you like this one.

Makeesha's Inkspiration Challenge

2009-02-17T17:40:00.004+11:00

I have been wanting to participate in a challenge for some time now but honestly have been to 'chicken' to do so... Well, today I bit the bullet and entered Makeesha Byl's colour challenge.

In the card below I have used Ballet Blue card stock and ink along with Whisper White card stock and 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon. I used my girlfriends Cuttlebug machine and embossed the little hearts on the white square in the middle (love that machine!). I have used the 'A Happy Heart' stamp set from the Summer Mini. The buttons and flower are not from SU - sorry...
Anyway I am very pleased with the end result and hope you all like it (especially Keesh!).

Bush Fire Appeal

2009-02-14T17:48:00.002+11:00

To help those victims of the bushfires that have ravaged Victoria, join with us in supporting the Bushfire Appeal. From 12 February through 31 March 2009, Stampin' Up! will donate 50% of the retail value of all sales from a select group of 10 stamp sets to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfires 2009 Appeal.

Here is a list of the Bushfire Appeal sets:
Priceless (112312) Page 105 $48.95
Seeing Spots (108909) Page 89 $29.95
Baroque Motifs (112380) Page 98 $39.95
Live Your Dream (114261) Page 3 Mini $55.95
Looks Like Spring* (108864) Page 76 $58.95
The Snowflake Spot* (108934) Page 27 $39.95
Bodacious Bouquet* (108756) Page 80 $58.95
Polka Dots & Paisley* (110247)Page 46 $35.95
G'day Mate* (111973) Page 115 $35.95
Be Happy* (108744) Page 51 $39.95
*These sets will appear on the upcoming list of retiring products, so they will only be available for the Bushfire Appeal--while supplies last.

In support of this wonderfully, generous fund raising effort by Stampin' Up, we are holding a Bush Fire Appeal Fund Raising Event.

When: 6th March 2009, 7.30pm
Where: Visitors Centre, Gosford Primary Industries Institute, Research Road, Narara
Cost: $15 (100% of this will be donated to the Bushfire Appeal)

So, not only with 50% of the retail value of the sets listed above be donated, so will the $15 entry charge plus, the Demonstrators involved are also going to contribute 10% of total sales on the night from their own pockets to the Bushfire Appeal. So come along, see some great product demonstrations, make a couple of projects, eat some yummy supper and support our fellow Aussies in their time of need, whilst having loads of fun.

As seating is limited, it is essential your $15 is prepaid to reserve your place. So please contact me ASAP. Please note, this donation will be forfeited to the Bushfire Appeal if you are later unable to attend.

If you are unable to make it on the night, you can still place an order for the Bushfire Appeal stamp sets and the money will still be donated. So please contact me to place your order.

Cutest Baby Cards

2009-02-11T15:20:00.002+11:00

Aren't these so cute... (even if I do say so myself...LOL!) CASEd again but I don't care about that anymore. I do not claim to be a 'creative genius' and I have to get ideas from somewhere as do most of my colleages!!

I just loved this card when I saw it and had to have a go so I could show you. My great friend and neighbour, Kim brought herself a Cuttlebug machine and that is how I have put the embossed hearts on the front of the cards. Everything else used is Stampin' Up! products.

Big Buckle Card

2009-02-09T16:25:00.003+11:00

Well, I was in the mood to do something a little different today... try something I haven't done before and found this card on one of my favourite sites. I am happy with the results!

I have used the Embrace Life stamp set from the Summer Mini. Whisper White, Certainly Celerey, Chocolate Chip and Perfect Plum card stock, Certainly Celerey DSP, Perfect Plum and Certainly Celerey ink and Chocolate Chip ribbon. Oh, and the Word Window punch. Last but not least the White Gel Pen to add some highlights to the large flower! Hope you like it.

This view shows the Buckle open...

Box in a Bag!!

2009-02-09T13:36:00.002+11:00

Hi everyone. Isn't this the cutest little gift/lolly bag you have ever seen! And guess what... it is super easy! Can you imagine the look on kids faces (and thier mums LOL!) when you hand them a hand made lolly bag at the end of your childs party!! They would make great table decorations at christmas time too.

I have used the lovely Bali Breeze DSP from the Summer Mini along with the co-ordinating Pumkin Pie and Tempting Turquoise card stock. Pumkin Pie ribbon to tie it. I have used the Scallop Edge and the Round Tab punch.

If you like the idea of learning how to make these - drop me a line and I will organise a class!

Sketch Challenge

2009-02-07T13:57:00.002+11:00

A sketch challenge is where Melissa puts a sketch of a card layout on the Forum for our team and we can do what ever we like using that sketch.

This is my take on it... I have used the Friendly Flowers and Itty Bitty backgrounds stamp sets. Brocade Blue and Bordering Blue Marker Pens and Card Stock along with Whisper White Card Stock and ribbon. Then to add a bit I have used a Silver hodgepodge word frame and Crystal effects.

Melissa's Colour Challenge

2009-02-07T13:40:00.002+11:00

Once a month, my upline Melissa Garland sets us two challenges. One being a colour challenge, the other being a sketch challenge. The colour challenge is a way of getting us to put colours we wouldn't ussually use together into the creation of a new card. She stipulates the colours and we have to use those (we can add neutrals if we wish) but can't add any other colour. As there are ussually four colours in the challenge, it would be a little over done to add any more...

This month the colours were Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Groovy Guava and Soft Sky. Luckily all these colours are in the Afternoon Tea DSP in the Summer Mini!! So that made it a little easier. Hope you like my creation below.

Birthday Cards for 4th Feb Class

2009-01-23T09:19:00.003+11:00

Here are the two birthday cards for our up coming class. I hope you like them...
The first one is for the girls of course (by the colours, you wouldnt like your son to get it!)
I have used Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery and Whisper White cardstock, Spring Fling DSP, Whisper White ribbon and Eyelet and Dazzling Diamonds! I have used two circle punches, the scallop circle and word window punch too. Only one very small stamp set is used on this card - Short & Sweet! Only $29.95 and it covers birthdays, christmas, babys, friendship and more!

On this card for the boys, I have used Pumpkin Pie and Whipser White cardstock, Bali Breeze and Pumpkin Pie DSP, Taken with Teal ink, Pumpkin Pie ribbon and the White Gel Pen! My son (Mitchell 10yrs old) thought this card was 'Cool' so I will take that as a good sign for the boys liking it!

So, if you like what you see, contact me ASAP to book your seat for this class!

A Happy Heart!

2009-01-21T17:15:00.002+11:00

It is time to get back into the swing of making cards again... So I was looking through my stash of stamp sets and decided to have a play with 'A Happy Heart' from the Summer Mini Catalogue.
Seeing that Valentines Day is fast approaching, thought it appropriate to make a card for the hubby! I have used Rose Red, Chocolate Chip & Whisper White card stock. Rose Red DSP. Rose Red, Chocolate Chip and Brocade Blue ink and markers. Chocolate Chip double stitched ribbon and Silver Hodgepodge. What do you think? (got my inspiration from another demonstrators blog - so can't claim the creation for my own unfortunately)

On this card which can be used as a birthday card or just for cheering up a friend, I have used Pretty in Pink, Whisper White and Certainly Celery card stock. Spring Fling DSP. Basic Grey and Pretty in Pink ink. Dazling Diamonds to bling it a bit, two Whisper White Eyelets and Certainly Celery ribbon. A very soft creation, which is a bit out of my comfort zone, but not a bad effort I think...

Scrappin' Fun!

2009-01-19T13:31:00.004+11:00

Well I thought I'd better put some photos on here to show I have not been slacking off and not doing anything... (most of the time anyway!) I have found it hard to get motivated with the kids on holidays. Everytime I get something out, one of them decides it would be fun to make a card or do some Scrapping with mum... so I end up helping them instead of doing my thing! At least I am keeping them entertained!!

I have done a page of my son Mitchell (10yrs old) from his first proffesional photo - he was about two yrs old in this photo. Its a very simple page using the flourish out the Baroque Motifs set and a rub-on from the Cherish set. The background paper is not from SU (sorry) nor is the ribbon... but the ink is Chocolate Chip and the tag is Certainly Celery.

The secound page is of my daughter Molly (8yrs old). This photo was taken at my parents farm back in 2003 at Christmas time - she was three years old. So cute!
I have used the Crew Kids Girls Scrappin' Kit, Schoolbook Serif and the Jumbo Outline sets with Basic Grey and Regal Rose inks. Blinged up with Chunky Sprinkles and Silver Hodgepodge from the Summer Mini Catalogue. These Scrappin' Kits are fun to use if you get stuck for embelishment ideas...

Well, I hope you like these pages - I had fun doing them!

Sale-A-Bration Time!

2009-01-17T07:45:00.002+11:00

It is a Sale-A-Bration time, it is the greatest promotion of the Stampin' Up year! It started on the 1st January and runs through to 29 February 2009. So how does it work?

Customers: Select any one SAB Stamp Sets from the SAB brochure for FREE with any purchase of $100. There is no limit – for every $100 you spend, you can choose a FREE SAB stamp set. These are EXCLUSIVE sets.

Hostesses: When you host a workshop of at least $600 in sales, you’ll receive a FREE SAB Stamp Sets from the SAB brochure. This is in addition to any hostess benefits and any SAB sets you earn yourself - see above.

So, contact me now to secure a date for your workshop, your friends are going to thank you for inviting them to a workshop during Sale-A-Bration! Check out the Sale-A-Bration stamps in the catalogue in the right hand column of this blog.

Christmas Page for 8' x 8' Calendar

2008-12-10T13:56:00.002+11:00

Hi everyone...

Well better late then never they always say. We have been staring at a blank page on the calendar for the last 10 days, so thought I had better remedy that!

Inspiration for this page again came from my good friend Kim. (she's got talent oozing from every pore!) She decorated a HUGE tag with the same style as I have used on this page. You can click on her link to the right and look at the tag and some other beautiful creations.

I hope you like this one as I am very please with it. I have used the Dashing DSP, Very Vanilla & Real Red card stock, Baroque Motifs, Polka Dots & Petals stamp sets, Old Olive, River Rock & Real Red inks, Silver Hodgepodge, Mellow Moss Taffeta ribbon and Crystal Effects. Wow that was quiet a few products - but boy oh boy it was fun!

Mini Launch

2008-12-06T06:47:00.002+11:00

WOW! What a creative team of Demonstrators I am in. Some of the projects that were made were just fantastic!
Silly me forgot the camera or I would have taken photos to show you all... sorry.
A huge thank you to the ladies at my table - Kim, Darleen, Joy and Therese - for coming along and supporting me. It was great to have you there and glad you enjoyed the projects I had for you.
The new Chunky Sprinkles used on the Love Note Box were a huge hit. We attatched the Sprinkles with the Pop up Glue Dots, which a lot of the Demonstrators in my team hadn't used before - they were all very impressed! (picture of the Love Note Box can be found in an earlier post of the same name!)
Must go and find some things to teach!! No not at this time of morning - need to feed the kids more like it or they'll fade away! NOT - but they think so!!!

Mini Evening Bag!

2008-12-02T13:55:00.003+11:00

Isn't it the cutest little thing!! We are making this at the launch on Friday night. I have used one little flower stamp from the Eastern Blooms set in the Mini, White Embossing pwdr, White Grosgrain Ribbon, Black Eyelets, 1 1/4" circle, Scallop circle punch and the Black Journaling pen. It is a very simple and very cute design I found on Mel Stampz blogsite (in amongst 100's of other little purse designs). It could of course be made in any colour and used as a gift bag for jewellery or chocolates or lollies or what ever little thing you like. Every girl needs a little evening bag, don't you think??

More Mini Creations!

2008-12-02T13:49:00.002+11:00

Another card using the Embrace Life stamp set and Ginger Blossom DSP. And to finish it off I have used a label holder from the New Hodgepodge Hardware in silver (I love the silver!!) The sentiment is from the Occasional Greetings set in the IB&C.

Embrace Life

2008-12-02T13:43:00.002+11:00

Here is another card made with goodies from the Summer Mini. This one is using a set called Embrace Life. I have tried to go for an Oriental look... what do you think. Its very simple - but I like it that way! The large flower is stamped onto Ginger Blossom DSP also from the Mini.

Love Note Box

2008-12-02T10:10:00.003+11:00

This little box is a project we are doing at the Mini Launch! Its made using the beautiful Designer Series Papers called Bali Breeze and co-ordinating card stock. Stamped with a flower from the Friendly Flowers set and decorated with the new 1" Double Stitched ribbon and Chunky Glitter! We will be making some Love note cards to go inside as well!

Friendly Flowers

2008-12-02T10:04:00.002+11:00

This is actually a fridge magnet calendar that I have made using a new Summer Mini set called Friendly Flowers. Using 3 different sized circle punches and the Scallop circle punch to create the flowers and the corner rounder punch to scallop the outside edge! Hope you like it!

Live Your Dream

2008-12-02T09:51:00.003+11:00

This page and card have been made using one of the new stamps from the Summer Mini called Live Your Dream and co-ordinating Designer Series Papers called Afternnon Tea. Sorry about the poor photography - can never quiet get the right light happening. (if you click on the images above they will appear larger to see the detail and words) Hope you can see the detail in them as they are very nice.... I have also used the new Scallop Edge punch and the Scallop Square punch also found in the Summer Mini - nice!!

New Summer Mini Catalogue

2008-12-02T09:45:00.002+11:00

WOW! Lots of new things to play with and create wonderful things with! Gotta love that... I have been busy trying to come up with goodies to make at the Mini Launch this Friday night - hope you have booked your seat.. if you haven't - ring me quick! I still have a couple of seats left.
If you haven't seen the New Mini yet, click on the image to the right and you can have a browse. If you would like to order anything feel free to contact me via email or phone.

Sorry its been so long!

2008-12-02T09:42:00.002+11:00

I am still alive - yes! I have just been so busy, what with the silly season approaching, the NEW MINI CATALOGUE and life in general...
I have been making lots of things to show you though - so stay tuned...