Leigh's Obsession

Blog Hop Winner

2011-05-09T21:44:00.003+08:00

A big congratulations to Vicki who was randomly chosen for a free Tiddly Inks image for being the 71st comment on my blog hop post. Vicki will recieve a free Tiddly Inks image of her choice!

Tiddly Inks Blog Hop

2011-04-30T13:00:00.007+08:00

Welcome to the Tiddly Inks Treasure Hunt bloghop. We are kicking off Tiddly Ink’s first birthday celebration and I am so glad you joined us to hunt for inspiration and goodies.

If you came from Hazel's blog then you are at the correct spot. If not, you might want to go back to the Challenge Blog and start hopping THERE. You might miss some of the prizes that are hidden around the hop if you don’t start at the beginning. :)

My creations today feature Tiddly Inks’s new images Cheerleader, You are always on my Mind and Geekatude. Christy created about 20 new images for her birthday celebration and you can find the rest of the images HERE.

This first card uses Christy's new image Cheerleader - she is soooooo much fun!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Cosmo Cricket {Delovely}
Stamps: Tiddly Inks Cheerleader

Dies: Nestabilities circle and scalloped circle; MFT label

Bling: Ranger Liquid Pearls: Buttercup

Ribbon: My Minds Eye

Copics: BG15, BG18, BG53, E00, E02, R32, Y02, Y19, C5, C8, 100
Pens: Inkssentials white

This second card was inspired by a copic class I took recently where we coloured using greyscale with the W copics - love this warm greyscale effect. I've used Christy's new image "You are always on my mind" - could be a cute valentine but I think she is sending birthday love somewhere!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Stella and Rose: Hazel}
Stamps: Tiddly Inks You are always on my Mind
Sentiment: Elles Studio Birthday pennants
Dies: MFT doillie and doillie border
Copics: W1, W3, W5, W8, R22, R24

This last card is giving me a head start on Fathers Day...love this cute corporate man/boy....with his trusty apple under one arm and his phone in the other he is ready for a day in the office! He shows a lot of Geekatude!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Stella and Rose: Hattie}
Stamps: Tiddly Inks Geekatude
Dies: Nestabilties circle and scalloped square

Punch: EK Success Bracket border

Bling: Ranger Liquid Pearls: Buttercup

Copics: C1, C3, C5, C8, E00, E02, G94, R46, YR23, B93, B95, B97, B99

This year: 36 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 5 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 Wedding Cards, 7 Easter card, 2 Mothers Day Cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

As a special thank you, leave a comment on this post about your favorite new Tiddly Ink image and you will be entered to win an image of your choice from Christy.

Just a little reminder that Tiddly Inks will be having a sale May 1-3 to celebrate it’s first birthday. If you are interested, visit the SHOP and then plan to create a fun project for the challenges or the next blog hop on May 10.

On May 10, Tiddly Inks will hold another blog hop that is open to everyone. You can check out the details on Christy’s blog HERE. It will be part of TI’s fun birthday party celebration and the special prize for the that blog hop will be a chance to win a digital stamp customized and designed for you.

Thanks so much for hopping in our Treasure Hunt. I hope you enjoyed seeing a lot of new images, some beautiful cards and visiting with our special guests and regular designers.

A wedding card for my dear friends Mark and Peta....

2011-04-28T17:33:00.003+08:00

Well, Friday might be the big day for the royals but for my very good friends Mark and Peta, Saturday is the day they are tying the knot and I am sooooo excited for them. I think I have made about 7 different wedding cards with them in my mind but have been unhappy with them all...so today with my new MFT doillie die in my hot little hands I thought I would have another crack at it and here is the result.....have to say I LOVE IT!!!!.....Love the yellow gingham PP and I think the doillie makes it a little bit special!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Stella and Rose: Gertie}
Stamps: Pink Petticoat Wedding
Dies: Nestabilties circle and scalloped circle

Copics: Y19, Y21, G82, G85, R83, R85

This year: 36 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 5 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 7 Wedding Cards, 7 Easter card, 2 Mothers Day Cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Spring Stitching over at Tiddly Inks this week...

2011-04-19T14:30:00.001+08:00

This challenge fell right into one of my passions...stitching on cards. I actually find it hard to create a card and not stitch and started by using my machine. however after seeing some of the amazing work by Kinsey Wilson I have played a little recently with hand stitching - Check out her stitching on her hand stitching blog - she is truly awesome!

Anyways join in the fun over at the Tiddly Ink Challenge blog by creating a spring project using stitching! It doesnt have to be hand stitched or even machine stitched....you can use faux stitching instead! Link you card and you could win one of Christy super cute images!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Stella and Rose: Hazel}
Stamps: Tiddly Inks Minnie
Sentiment: Kaisercraft rubon
Bling: Ranger Liquid Pearls: Buttercup; Glossy Accents
Copics: BG10, BG13, E00, E44, E47, E53, R22, R24, Yg09, YG23, YG63
Pens: Inkssentials white
Floss: We R Memory Keepers Sew Easy: Quicksand

This year: 33 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 5 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 Wedding Cards, 4 Easter card, 2 Mothers Day Cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Mothers Day card for my mum(s).....

2011-04-17T14:43:00.003+08:00

This card is made for my mum who for a long time was Brown Owl with the Brownies and so has a bit of a soft spot for anything owly!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Kaisercraft Homemade Collection
Stamps: Kaisercraft Owl
Chipboard: Dusty Attic frame and branch; Twiddlybits sentiment
Flowers: Kaiser Craft
Copics: 100, C1, W3, BG10, BG13 E15, E21, E25, E27, E29, R46, YR02, YR18
Pens: Inkssentials white
Paint: Kaisercraft {antique White}; Twinkling H2Os

This year: 32 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 5 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 Wedding Cards, 4 Easter card, 2 Mothers Day Cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Pretty in Pink

2011-04-07T10:02:00.006+08:00

I have fallen in Love with Kenny K's hip boys and Girls and love colouring the images to make cool teenager cards....this card has been made with Card PAtterns sketch for Kenny K's Pretty in Pink challenge - this chick is pretty hip!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Cosmo Cricket {Delovely}
Stamps: Kenny K - Miss Thang
Dies: Nestabilities scalloped oval and oval; EK success notebook punch
Sentiment: Kaiser Craft Rubons
Copics: 100, C3, C5, C8, BG13 E00, E02, RV23, RV25, Y19
Pens: Inkssentials white
Ribbon????

This year: 32 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 5 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 Wedding Cards, 4 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Crazy for Challenges #81

2011-04-06T20:49:00.004+08:00

I printed out a heap of new digi-images a few weeks ago and now I am slowly making my way through them - this image available here is called HappyQ and she oozes cheerfulness - to me she is saying "ta da"! I've used the sketch from Crazy for Challenges and had a play with my hair colouring - still not happy with it!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Cosmo Cricket {Delovely}
Stamps: Tiddly Inks HappyQ
Dies: MFT rolled flowers
Sentiment: Kaiser Craft Rubons
Copics: 100, C5, C8, BG13, BG15, BG18, E00, E02, RV23, RV25
Pens: Spica Turquoise
Felt

This year: 31 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 5 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 Wedding Cards, 4 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

JUGS #78

2011-04-05T19:57:00.006+08:00

As images go...I LOVE this Tiddly Ink digi of Mr Roboto...he makes the perfect boys birthday card! This card has been made with inspiration from the "Just us Girls" Challenge this week.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Basic Grey {Wander: Vroom, standby and Doubledecker}
Stamps: Tiddly Inks Mr Roboto
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities circle and scalloped circle
Sentiment: Kaiser Craft Rubons
Copics: C3, C5, C8, BG10, BG13, E08, E09, YG21, YG23

This year: 29 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 5 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 Wedding Cards, 4 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Refer a friend Challenge..............

2011-04-05T14:31:00.002+08:00

Tiddly Inks is having a special "Refer Your Friends" challenge so I am inviting you to become a new or returning friend to the Tiddly Inks challenge blog. We both have a chance to win images, but more important, it will be a fun experience to see inspirational cards and meet new blogging friends. If you decide to join in the challenge, please post the note below on your blog entry and in the Tiddly Inks comment section after you add your card to their challenge:

"I was referred to Tiddly Inks by [put in My name and blog address]"

for example

"I was referred to Tiddly Inks by Lynne of http://leighsobsession.blogspot.com"

Visit the Tiddly Inks challenge to see all the details.

The card I have made uses one of Christy's new images - Minnie Eggs. I have used the sketch over at Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge for a little exra inspiration.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye - {Fine and Dandy: Tickled Pink}
Stamps: Tiddly Inks Minnie eggs
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities scalloped circle
Sentiment: by hand
Copics: E00, E02, E44, E47, YG03, YG63, G94, C1, C3, C5, RV10, R22, R24, R43, BG13, BG18, Yr02, YR07

This year: 27 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 5 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 Wedding Cards, 4 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Sweet Stop Sketch #102

2011-04-04T07:17:00.007+08:00

I have had to start making cards in pairs now as I have been approached by another gift shop owner to supply them with cards to sell in their shop and I said yes before thinking about the implications - It really is just a hobby for me as my full time job takes a lot of time and committment and craft is a wind down for me in the evenings. Anyways I decided that I would be able to cope if I stuck to making 2 of each card and special orders, so I have to get 25 cards done by next weekend for the new shop as well as restock the 15 or so sold last week from my local shop... YAY....lol....so I am going to be busy this week....however, school camp is over and I feel like I might manage it....lol

I've used the Sweet Stop Sketch for this older girls Birthday card.......

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Cosmo Cricket {Delovely}
Stamps: Kenny K
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Oval and scalloped Oval
Sentiment: Kaiser rubons
Copics: E00, E02, E25, E27, E29, E53, YG01, YG03, C3, C5, C8, RV13, RV17, BG13, BG15, BG49

I was on a retreat with Scrappin Outback the weekend before last and made a few cards so thought I would post a couple....

This year: 27 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 5 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 Wedding Cards, 2 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

A Birthday card......

2011-03-23T22:45:00.009+08:00

I felt the need this week to do a bit of revisiting with some of my favorite stamps...I haven't touched a CC Design stamp for a few months and when I needed a girly birthday card - had to do this little pixie!

Challenges: Flutterby Wednesday....
Crafty Creations institches....
Copic Oz A little Magic

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Stella and Rose - Mabel}
Stamps: CC Designs Swiss Pixie
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Lacey Circle; Die-namics large scalloped border
Bling: Liquid pearls and Stickles
Ink: Distress Ink Old paper and Stampin Up Taken with Teal
Sentiment: Kaiser rubons
Copics: E00, E02, E42, E44, E47, YR2, YR4, YR7, BG10, BG13, BG15, BG18
Pens: Inkssentials Opaque white

This year: 21 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 4 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Tiddly Photo Inspiration on a shaped card

2011-03-22T14:30:00.000+08:00

This week at tiddlyinks there is a double challenge -firstly to use the gorgeous picture below as inspiration for your card but secondly to do a shaped card - not a regular square or rectangular card. Lysa from the DT has provided an awesome tutorial showing to easy ways to achieve a shaped card and i used the second method cutting two labels with my nesties, scoring one along the top edge and then gluing them to give the fold - it was super quick and super effective! I've used Christy's little Donna image and coloured her in greyscale to get the effect of the soft greys in the photo but I have removed her little wagon - wanted it to be all ablout that cute little Donna! Have fun with the challenge this week girls!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Cratepaper {Katlin}
Stamps: Tiddlyinks - Donna's Adventure
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle, Scalloped Circle and Label;
Bling: Prima say it with Crystals
Copics: E00, E02, RV32, C1, C3, C5, C8
Pens: Inkssentials Opaque white

This year: 19 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 4 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Sweet Sunday Sketch #108

2011-03-15T19:13:00.000+08:00

Every now and then a sketch really grabs me and this one certainly did - it also gave me a chance to use some newly arrived doileys - have to keep up with the current trends...lol....I've used Karens sketch from 'The Sweetest Thing' and made a slightly boyish new baby card.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Fine and Dandy - True Blue}
Ink: Versa Colour Pine Cone
Stamps: My Favorite Things - Clearly Sentimental about Babies
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle and Scalloped Circle; Die-namics Rolled Flower and label

This year: 18 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 4 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Going Green......

2011-03-15T14:30:00.005+08:00

This week at Tiddly Inks we are celebrating St Patricks day in green. The card I have made is all Irish - 4 leaf clover, fae red head fairy and of course good luck! This is my first attempt at hand stitching on a card and the luck of the irish was with me and I think it came out pretty well. I pierced the design I wanted to stitch into the kraft card stock with a needle and then using silk thread straight stitched. Once I had straight stitched around the border and clover leaves I cut out the centre of each clover to let the patterned paper show through. The image of course is one of Christy's from Tiddly Inks - a fae fairy. Check out the rest of the design teams cards here.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Pink Paislee {School Days}
Stamps: Tiddly Inks - Fae Fairy
Alphas: My Little Shoebox
Copics: E00, E02, E08, E09, E13, E25, G20, YG63, YG67, Y19, YR18, YR21
Ribbon: ????
Bling: Gold Spica
Thread: Doodlebug Designs

This year: 23 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 1 St Patricks day card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Kraftie Briar

2011-03-13T21:32:00.005+08:00

Christy over at Tiddly Inks has just released new, totally gorgeous gothic images and from the moment I saw Miss Briar I wanted to colour her. I decided to keep the whole card a little grungy and used the Tiddly Inks Challenge this week which is to use kraft card stock. I've printed the image directly onto the kraft card and used a little technique I found here to cut her out with my nestie label - the rest is copic colouring, some PP layering, inking and sewing. Check out the design team cards using the new images here!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: October afternoon {Cherry Hill}
Ink: Distress Inks Tea Dye
Stamps: Tiddly Inks Briar and Gothis sentiments
Sentiment: Sam and Lucy teeny tiny stickers
Copics: YG63, YG67, R22, R24, R46, E00, E25, E29
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Label
Bling: Glossy Accents and Prima Say it with Crystals
Ribbon: Heidi Swapp Jet Tulle

This year: 18 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Another quick card........

Going Goth

2011-03-11T22:20:00.004+08:00

This weekend TiddlyInks is going Goth with the release of some goth gals designed by Christy - the release is Saturday so stay tuned!

I can't wait to have an evening at home to play!

I have made a few cards this week in the wee hours of the morning and if I get home in the next week before dark - or don't come home for a power nap before returning to work for a few hours till midnight I may even get them posted!

Paper Sundaes Challenge

2011-03-06T14:25:00.000+08:00

Tiddly Inks is sponsoring Paper Sundaes challenge this week and the theme is Stripes! I hunted through my new stash and found these awesome My Minds Eye, Stella and Rose striped papers and then copiced the Tiddly Inks 'Take a Bow' image to match - aint she sweet!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Stella and Rose - Gertie papers}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: Tiddly Inks Take a Bow and Stampin Up sentiment
Copics: YR21, YR24, R22, R24, R29, BG45, BG49, E00, E02, E04, E25
Pens: Inkssentials white
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Oval and Scalloped Oval
Flowers: Prima
Bling: Glossy Accents

This year: 17 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Sweet Sunday and CR84FN Challenges

2011-03-02T21:28:00.004+08:00

I've been experimenting a little with hand stitching this week and I am loving the texture it lends to the card. I've had a play with several shapes - 4 leaf clover, circles and I had in my mind a bright pink heart showing through a green cutout.

For this card I've used the colours from CR84FN and the sketch over at The Sweetest Thing - I love Karen's little scooter card. I printed out a heart shape and then pierced through the heart and the patterned paper underneath as well as around the outside of the circle I had cut with my circle nesties - I tried to keep the holes about 2mm apart but lets face it when they are not even you know its handcrafted....lol...I then use 3 strands of embroidery thread to straight stitch the heart and the circle border. I cut out the inner heart using a blade and then pierced and stitched the heart to make the added accent - added some cratepaper PP and a bit of bling and there it is....

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Cratepaper - {Paperdoll Collection}
Sentiment: Kaisercraft Rubons
Copics: no copics....*shudder - i feel the withdrawal coming on....*
Bling: Prima Say it with Crystals

This year: 22 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 1 St Patricks day card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Tiddly Inks Colourful days Rainbow Challenge

2011-03-01T14:48:00.002+08:00

This week the challenge over at Tiddly Inks is rainbows - to use as many colours as possible - I took the rainbow theme seriously and used all the colours of the rainbow bursting from the red in the top left hand corner. The card was inspired by a technique I saw on Kinsey Wilsons blog here for a LO she did for Cratepaper at CHA this season - I loved the technique and HAD to try it and I like the effect with the bold primary colours.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Stamps: Tiddly Inks {Colorful World}
Copics: R30, R32, R35, BG45, BG49, B26, B29, B91, B93, B95, B97, E00, E02, E25, E27, E29, E31, E35 C3, C5, C8
Alphas: Thickers and Carolee Creations Adorn It
Dies: Nestabilities - Oval and Scalloped Oval

This year: 15 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 2 Wedding Cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Card for a purpose....

2011-02-27T16:02:00.007+08:00

I seem to be spending most of my time making cards for other people to give away so it was nice today to make a card for ME to give to my brother for his birthday. My brother (and I) is what you would call a nerd and I had printed Christy's "Roboto" image (you can find it here) out yesterday to make a card for my brother. This morning when I was looking at all the challenge entries at the Tiddly inks Challenge blog, I saw CJ's card and just had to do the sentiment in html code like she had, it was SUCH a cool idea! So here is my Mr Roboto birthday card (long live STYX).

This card is also for the Craft your Passion Challenge....

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Basic Grey {Wander - relocate; gps}
Stamps: Tiddly Inks - Roboto
Ink: Stampin Up-Blue Bayou
Sentiment: Computer generated
Copics: YR16, YR18, YR24, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG02, BG07, BG09, C1, C3, C5, C8
Bling: Silver Spica

This year: 21 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 1 St Patricks day card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Some Odd Girls Charisma Card Challenge

2011-02-26T19:00:00.000+08:00

This week on the Some Odd Girls Challenge Blog the challenge was to create your own embellishments so I made a cute paper ribbon rosette inspired by Kinsey Wilson here- she comes up with some AMAZING ideas! I've also met the challenge requirements for Charisma Cards Challenge as well this week which was black, white and one other colour (hoping there is no disqualification for the green eyes...lol...)

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle { Snugglebug-Boy Gingham/Red Flannel}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Stampin Up Rose Red
Stamps: Some Odd Girls - Balloon Kaylee, Autumn Leaves - Swirls
Sentiment: computer generated
Copics: R22, R24, R29, E00, E02, E13, E25, G14, G19, 100
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle and Scalloped Circle
Bling: Glossy Accents, Red Spica, Prima say it with crystals

This year: 19 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Simon Says Stamp Coffee and Cream Challenge...

2011-02-24T07:16:00.000+08:00

I have been following the Simon Says blog for over a year now because of their awesome DT and just realised I had never entered any of there challenges - that had to change! Had a cute little Tiddly Ink image ready to colour that was just crying out for some coffee and cream!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Papertrey Ink
Ink: Versacolour Pinecone
Stamps: Tiddly Inks Cup of Kitty
Copics: 100, E25, E27, E29, E53, E55, E57
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle and Oval and Scalloped Circle and oval
Ribbon: ????
Bling: Glossy Accents, Gold Spica, Kaiser Pearls
Flowers: Prima

This year: 18 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Sweet Sunday Sketch #105

2011-02-23T07:21:00.000+08:00

Wanted to play with the sweet little 'Carry me to the moon' from Tiddly Inks and the Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch and came up with this little new baby card - as per my usual lots of stitching and copics!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Stella Rose - Gertie}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: Tiddly Inks Carry me to the moon and Stampin Up Itsy bitsy baby
Copics: B21, B24, B26, E00, E02, E04, Y13, Y19, Spica Stars
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle and Scalloped Circle
Ribbon: Yellow ric rac
Bling: Stickles

This year: 16 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Shaker Card

2011-02-22T14:30:00.001+08:00

Melissa, over at the Tiddly Inks Challenge blog has provided us with an awesome tutorial on making a shaker card and the challenge this week is to create a heart themed shaker card. I found Christy's cute little bunny image and couldn't resist make an Easter card with shaking hearts and eggs. Firstly I created a little scenery by sewing some wobbly crate paper strips together then adding the awesome sky from My Minds Eye. Next I cut out and coloured some eggs, coloured in the Tiddly Inks image 'Hoppy Wishes' with my copics then combined them using Melissa's tutorial instructions and voila - one shaker card with hearts. I made the shaker section into an easel type card with some 'Happy Easter' wishes. The cute little bunny image is available here!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Fine and Dandy}; Crate Paper {Katlin}
Ink: Versacolour pinecone
Stamps: Tiddly Inks Hoppy Wishes
Copics: C1, C3, C5, R20, R22, R24, YR16, YR24, BG13, BG15, BG18, Y19, Y11, YG67, YG20, YG00,
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Scalloped Square

This year: 16 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 Easter card, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

I'm celebrating.......

2011-02-15T19:31:00.004+08:00

1. My first official card as GDT member over at the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog

2. My Top 3 win over at CR84FN colour challenge blog

3. A smooth start to the new school year....may the swimming carnival next week run smoothly....lol

Tiddly Inks - Monochromatic Challenge

2011-02-15T14:30:00.003+08:00

This weeks challenge over at Tiddly Inks is to create a monochromatic card - of course I chose teal my favorite colour of all time. I started by digging through my stash and cutting inchies of my favorite teal papers to create a teal patchwork background. I then printed the awesome Cherry Bug with her stack of cupcakes, dug out all my teal copics and set to making her tealy pretty - I love her sparkly wings! The banner was just to finish it off and send a message to the little girl getting this birthday card - my lovely niece Samantha.
This is my first card as Guest Design Team member at the Tiddly Inks Challenge blog - and I am so excited to be working with such a talented group of ladies and having so much fun working with Christy's delightfully delovely images!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: October Afternoon {Fly a Kite}; K&Co {Breeze stripe}; My Minds Eye {Ooh la lah and So sophie}; SEI {unknown}
Ink: Versacolour pinecone
Stamps: Tiddly Inks Cherry Bug
Copics: RV23, BG01, BG05, BG07, BG09, BG10, BG13, BG15, BG18, E00, E02
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle and Eyelet Circle; Die-namics banner
Alphas: Making Memories Tiny Alphas {teal ledger}
Bling: Glossy Accents, stickles, Pebbles candy dots

This year: 15 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 3 Wedding Cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Ta-Merci-Thanks-Danke

2011-02-13T19:49:00.007+08:00

Does anyone else use 'Ta' to say thankyou - I seem to use it all the time - guess I have a lot to be thankful for...lol....This thankyou card uses the Friday Sketchers Sketch and the CR84FN colour challenge.

Little Mae looks very relaxed drink her cappuccino.....

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: Cosmo Cricket {Delovely}
Stamp: Some Odd Girl - Coffee Mae
Dies: Nesties: Circle, Oval, Scalloped Circle and Oval, Label and Die-namics Rolled Flowers
Bling: Doodlebug
Alphas: Carolee Creations {Adornit-Tiny Black}
Pen: Inkssentials Opaque White
Copics: BG13, BG15, BG18, YG03, YG17, YG67, Y02, Y19, Y21, YR04, YR21, YR24, E00, E02, E29, E57,100

This year: 16 Birthday cards, 3 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 9 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 5 Wedding Cards, 1 Anniversary, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

I love you sew much..........

2011-02-13T11:45:00.006+08:00

I LOVE this little stamp set over at Tiddly Inks as it was perfect for my final Valentine card that will go home with my better half today....I've used Karen's sketch over at the Sweetest Thing and the card is for the Crazy for Challenges Challenge {hearts} - there is a lot of that going around....lol

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Fine and Dandy - In the Pink}
Ink: Versa Mark Pinecone
Dies: Nesties: Rectangle, Scalloped Rectangle, Beaded Ovals and Die-namics banner
Bling: Glossy Accents
Ribbon: Tim Holtz
Chipboard button & banner: Fine and Dandy Chip
Thread: Birch Linen thread
Pen: Inkssentials Opaque White
Copics: R00, R30, R32, R35, BG09, BG13, BG15

This year: 16 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 9 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 5 Wedding Cards, 1 Anniversary, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Some Odd Girls and the Sweet Stop....

2011-02-13T08:41:00.000+08:00

I bought the awesome My Minds Eye 'Fine and Dandy' paper pack at my LSS last week - in fact I bought both Tickled Pink and True Blue *hangs head in shame*....lol...the papers are DIVINE!!!!! Love how the two packs can be mixed and matched with each other with the commonality of the orange and turquoise. I've used the Sweet Stop Challenge Sketch and the card is for the Some Odd Girl Challenge {Heart Heart Heart}.

Its the first time I've used MFT's rolled flower dies and they worked REALLY easily on the felt and I am quite happy with the effect.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Fine and Dandy - True Blue}
Ink: Stampin Up Groovy Guava and So Saffron
Stamps: Some Odd Girls and Lil Inker sentiment and Tag
Copics: BG13, BG15, BG18, YR04, YR21, YR24, E00, E02, E08, E42, E43, E47, 100
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Oval and Scalloped Ovals;Lil Inker Design Label and MFT Rolled Flowers
Bling: Doodlebug Designs

This second card is a scraplift from Maria at Inspired and Unscripted. I was asked to make an Anniversary card yesterday and when I saw the card I thought it would be perfect remade - the design was just soooo beautiful. I just have to add the anniversary number then its ready to handover.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Fine and Dandy - In the Pink}
Ink: Versa Mark Pinecone
Dies: Cricut George and Basics for the heart; banner was handcut
Bling: Kaisercraft pearls
Robbon: Tim Holtz
Alphas: Making Memories Tiny Alphas
Punch: Martha Stewart: Layered Arches
Flowers:?????

This year: 16 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 5 Wedding Cards, 1 Anniversary, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Love is in the air....

2011-02-11T21:48:00.006+08:00

Love is in the air over at the Tiddly Inks challenge blog this week and it seems that love is in the air here in Hyden....yesterday I was asked by 3 different people for wedding cards lol - and its not the same wedding - I asked! .....so I started cranking them out last night starting with Tiddly Inks very adorable 'With this Ring' bears. I just LOVE his top hat *grin*....this digi is being retired soon so I'm glad I have the happy couple in my collection now!

Recipe
Cardstock: Bazzil
Paper: Echo Park {Life is Good}
Ink: Versacolour pinecone
Stamps: Tiddly Inks - With this Ring; Sentiment - Stampin Up
Copics: R22, R24, G24, R35, E42, E43, E47, 100
Bling: Stickles and Glossy Accents

These next two cards were super quick and super simple - all I needed were my copics and my trusty spellbinders...lol

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: My Minds Eye {Fine and Dandy}
Ink: Versacolour pinecone
Stamps: Pink Petticoat digi Wedding set
Copics: R20, R22, R24, R81, BG10, BG13, BG15, BG18, C3, C5
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle and Scalloped Circle;
Ribbon: Tim Holtz Trimmings and Hero Arts Lace
Bling: Liquid Pearls

This year: 15 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 5 Wedding Cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

PS I am celebrating the arrival of my 2 new copic cubbies....once upon a time I thought one would be enough but my copics outgrew their single cubby and I decided to invest in 2 more to make sure they all had room to breath! Aren't they a thing of beauty!!!! - Do you like my Kaisercraft organiser next door? I decorated it with Basig Grey PP - everything is so 'to hand' for me now when I am playing.....

Rock the bump.....

2011-02-10T22:14:00.006+08:00

I had a call from one of my ex-students last week letting me know she was pregnant. I taught Jody when she was in Year 8 at Pinjarra SHS and we have managed to keep in touch since she left school through all my new schools and moves. I was invited to her wedding last year and every now and then we catch up for lunch or a coffee. She is now in her late 20's and is an awesome young woman and I am thankful to call myself one of her friends. Its kind of funny and wonderful how relationships can change - Jody was a great kid when I taught her, the sort you remember as she always tried hard and was friendly and thoughtful. She always greeted teachers out in the yard and went out of her way to be helpful. After she left school to work in childcare she dropped back regulary to visit and one coffee led to a lunch and more coffees and now I consider her one of my friends. When she rang to tell me she had just found out she was pregnant I was so excited and happy for her - this card is for Jody! I've used the sketch over at My Favorite things and the Colours from The Play Date Cafe.

This card is also made for the Paper Take Weekly Challenge - Have a heart!

Recipe
Cardstock: Bazzil
Paper: Basic Grey {Urban Prairie}
Ink: Versacolour pinecone
Stamps: MFT {Baby Bump}
Copics: R22, R24, R30, R32, R35, E00, E02, E29, E31, E35, E57
Ribbon: Tim Holtz
Bling: Basic Grey Button and Kaisercraft pearls

This year: 15 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 3 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 3 Wedding Cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Weddings and Request............

2011-02-06T16:37:00.009+08:00

I am a little excited today as a certain Digital Stamp company (that I love and that ROCKS!!!!) has asked me to be a guest designer on their blog...me....lol....I'm honoured, daunted, stunned but VERY excited!!! I'll keep you posted on this HUGE news.....lol....in the meantime I have been cranking out some wedding cards as super great friends of mine are getting married next month and I want to make them the perfect card and also a friend in town asked me to make her a wedding card so I want to give her some choices.....2 done today and I have copiced another cute little image from Tiddly Inks and just need to give it a card. But thought I would post the first two.

This first card is not from a sketch, no colour challenge just one that evolved once I had downloaded the Gothic Wedding Couple image from Tiddly Inks - I love the addition of the Tim Holtz roses and ribbon and the piece of DP is at least 10 years old and from the days I was card making in Mandurah....about 12 years and 4 towns ago....lol...it had a nice vintage feel to go with the vintage frock the bride is wearing.

Recipe
Cardstock: Bazzil Craft Coredinations
Paper: ????????????? its been in my stash soooooo long!
Ink: Versacolour pinecone
Stamps: Tiddly Inks: happy Couple; CC Designs sentiment
Copics: E00, E02, E51, E53, E57, R22, R24, G24, C1, C3, C5 100, Gold Spica
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Oval and Scalloped Oval; Die-namics Frame
Paint: Kaisercraft Antique White
Chipboard: Collections
Embossing Plate: Cuttlebug
Bling: Doodlebug sugar; Eva Creative jewel
Ribbon: Tim Holtz

For this next card I used the Sweet Sunday Sketch and the colours over at CR84FN this weekend. I think the pinks and chocolate make a fun wedding card and the sketch allows a real focus on the love bug image downloaded from Pink Petticoat which I found last night when I was trolling the internet for Wedding images.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil
Paper: EchoPark {Life is Good:?}
Ink: Versacolour pinecone
Stamps: Pink Petticoat digi Wedding set
Copics: RV23, RV25, RV29, R81, BG01, B00, C1, C3, C5 100, Gold Spica
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle and Eyelet Circle; Die-namics lace and scallop
Ribbon: Tim Holtz
Bling: Glossy Accents

This year: 14 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 2 Wedding Cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Sweet Stop Sketch #94

2011-02-05T19:45:00.005+08:00

Still with the loved up Valentine theme but I've used the Sweet Stop Sketch for this week - very sweet - flipped it to make my banner work......guess I could have stamped the sentiment upside down but didn't think about it at the time! This is my first play with the lace Die-namic from MFT - so pretty!

Recipe
Cardstock: Bazzil Craft and White
Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle {Snugglebug: Boy red flannel and Boy Gingham}
Ink: Stampin Up - Rose Red; Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: Tiddly Inks: Lovebot; Stampin Up sentiment
Copics: R22, R24, R29, R46, C1, C3, C5 100, Gold Spica
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Oval and Scalloped Oval; Die-namics Lace border
Pens: Zig Writer
Bling: Ranger Liquid Pearls

This year: 14 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 8 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Sweet Sunday Sketch II

2011-02-05T19:37:00.005+08:00

Had another play with the Sweet Sunday sketch as I loved how the last card turned out...thought I would use this cute little loved up robot image from Tiddly Inks. Thie one is for the Crazy 4 Challenges Valentine Challenge.

Recipe
Cardstock: Bazzil Craft and White
Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle {Snugglebug: Boy red flannel and Boy Gingham}
Ink: Versa Colour Pinecone; Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: Tiddly Inks: Lovebot
Copics: R22, R24, R29, R46, C1, C3, C5 100, Gold Spica
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Beaded Ovals
Pens: Uniball Signo White
Chipboard: Collections heart
Gold Highlights: Treasure Gold: Renaissance Gold
Alphas: Carolees Creations - Adorn It: Tiny black
Bling: Kaisercraft rhinestone strips

This year: 14 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 7 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Tiddly Ink Kisses

2011-02-05T09:48:00.007+08:00

I downloaded this gorgeous gothic image from Tiddly Inks and LOVED colouring her - luscious black hair and rose red gown - she definitely needed a touch of gold to make her pop! This card uses the sketch over at The Sweetest Thing and is for the kisses challenge at Tiddly Inks. I ended up changing the sentiment to: The key to my heart - what was I thinking......

Recipe
Cardstock: Bazzil Craft
Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle {Snugglebug: Boy red flannel and Boy Gingham}
Ink: Versa Colour Pinecone; Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: Tiddly Inks: Key to my heart
Copics: E00, E02, E13, E25, R22, R24, R29, R32, R46, C8, 100, Gold Spica
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Beaded Ovals
Pens: Uniball Signo White
Chipboard: Collections heart and label
Gold Highlights: Treasure Gold: Renaissance Gold

This year: 14 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 6 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

3 Challenges in one....

2011-02-02T21:39:00.007+08:00

I am soooo back at work this week and enjoying the bustle in the school - 1st day back is always so exciting - new white smeakers, bright uniforms and excited faces - by the end of the day though I was so ready to lock myself in my craft room for an hour and have a play. I've used the CR84FN colours, the Card Patterns sketch and the Card is made for the Magnolia Down Under embossing challenge - embossing ink pen and powder to make her ribbons shine as well as dry embossing with a cuttlebug folder.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: October afternoon {Fly a Kite: Sprinklers}, Bobunny {Kitchen Spice}
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo and Versacolour - Pinecone
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Letter
Copics: BG10, BG13, BG49, E00, E02, E13, E27, E42, E43, E47, R22, R32, R43, R46
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug Spots
Pens: Uniball Signo White and Zig Writer
Bling: Doodlebug Crystals
Stickers: Basic Grey {Bittersweet}
Ribbon: ???

This year: 14 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 5 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

The Sweet Stop Challenge - Wish Big.....

2011-01-30T10:55:00.000+08:00

I had a buying spree over at Some Odd Girls Samps and now I get to play - I love this image of Alice sitting on the mushroom and think it goes well with the sentiment 'Wish Big'. I've used the sketch from The Sweet Stop and made it as a childs birthday card for Totally Papercrafts challenge this week.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Doodlebug {Paperpotpourri}
Ink: Distress Ink-Broken China and Stampin Up - Wild Wasabi
Stamps: Some Odd Girls - Alice
Copics: Y19, YR21, YR24, BG01, BG05, BG09, E00, E02, E13, E17, E21, E25, R24, R29, C1, C5, 100
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Large Labels
Pens: Uniball Signo White and Zig Writer
Bling: Doodlebug Crystals

This year: 14 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 4 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Lots of Scallops

2011-01-29T09:08:00.003+08:00

Whats not to love about scallops? They make clouds look fluffy, make awesome ocean seas and add a touch of pizzazz to any card when used as a transition between DPs - lets face it a heart is made up of two connecting scallops! This card is for the Some Odd Girls Challenge 'Scallops Galore'.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: October Afternoon {NIght Light - Katie; Hometown: Depot Park}
Ink: Distress Ink-Broken China
Stamps: Some Odd Girls - Head in the Clouds Kaylee
Copics: Y19, YR21, YR23, BG01, BG05, BG09, E00, E02, E17, E21, E25, E29, 100
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Scalloped Square
Pens: Uniball Signo White and Zig Writer
Bling: Liquid PEarls and Stickles

This year: 13 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 4 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Tiddly Inks - Quote Me!

2011-01-29T09:06:00.000+08:00

Isn't little Alice from Tiddly Inks a cutie! The Tiddly Inks challenge this week was 'Quote Me' - and my quote is from Swift (thanks MFT) - May you live all the days of your life!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: October Afternoon {NIght Light - Katie; Hometown: Depot Park and Road Map: Blue & White Motel}
Ink: Distress Ink-Broken China
Stamps: Tiddly Inks: Alice; My Favorite Things sentiment: Clearly sentimental about Birthdays
Copics: Y19, YR21, YR23, BG01, BG05, BG09, E00, E02, E17, C1, C5
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Beaded Oval
Pens: Uniball Signo White and Zig Writer
Acetate: 7Gypsies transparencies
Glossy Accents for clock face.

This year: 13 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 3 valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Get Sketchy #72....more loving

2011-01-28T21:08:00.003+08:00

I used the Get Sketchy Challenge sketch for this card and tried to make it all about the lines: lines of ribbons and lines of letters....

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Fancy Pants {Vintage Valentine - Strips}
Ink: Versa Colour Pine Cone
Paint: Kaiser Antique White
Die: Nestability Eyelet Circle and Scalloped Circle
Copics: 100
Punch: EK Success Scalloped border
Alphas: Thickers (coloured with copics) and Carolees Creations - Adorn It: Tiny black
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug birds

This year: 11 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 3 Valentines, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

I {heart} U.....

2011-01-28T18:53:00.005+08:00

I've been playing around with some Valentine cards to sell in my etsy shop and again have to thank the DT over at Mojo Monday for inspiration.

This card is also for the Charisma Cardz challenge - Valentine/Love and the Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Anything Goes.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Fancy Pants {Vintage Valentine - Strips}
Ink: Versa Colour Pine Cone
Chipboard and Sentiment: Collections
Paint: Kaiser Antique White
Flowers: Tim Holtz Lavish Trimmings (tea dyed)
Copics: R46
Punch: EK Success Scalloped border
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug birds

This year: 11 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 3 valentine, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

4 Challenges in one card.....

2011-01-26T12:23:00.005+08:00

What to do....I had already coloured a little Kody from the Odd Girls and was playing around with what to do with it when I read one of Dawny P's posts from The Paper Take Weekly Blog listing the top 20 UK challenge sites. I started perusing them and then picked 3 to work on with the Paper Take Weekly Sketch. I am down to just scraps of BG's Wander collection so had to flip the sketch to have enough paper...lol.....the other challenges I worked on were:

1. Charisma Cardz - Magic Numbers
2. One Stop Craft Challenge - More than one fold
3. All sorts Challenge - Male/Boy (Had to do this one sponsored by Some Odd Girls!!!)

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Basic Grey {Wander - Element Stickers, Vroom and Standby}; Kaiser Craft {K-Bots - Surge}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo; Versa Color Pinecone
Stamps: Some Odd Girls - Hip Kody
Copics: YR14, YR21, G20, G24, G29, E00, E02, E08, E09, E51, E53, E57, 100
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Cirlce and Scalloped Circle
Pens: Uniball Signo White and Zig Writer
Alphas: My Little Shoebox - Apples

This year: 11 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 1 valentine, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Tiddly Inks - Just be me challenge....

2011-01-25T07:44:00.006+08:00

When I first looked at the Tiddly Inks challenge title and thought about how I could put me into a card I was at a little loss of where to start until I decided to make it all about me and my card making - put all the things I love into one little card.....so firstly its a birthday card for a special little girl - I LOVE my nieces and I wish they had birthdays every month so I could spoil them without redress...lol Secondly I have used my favorite colour combination - teal (I LOVE teal!!!), pink and clean white. Thirdly it shows my love of super cute stamps that make you giggle and ooh and ahh to colour. Finally it's all about the elements - I love using my nestability dies to create fabulous frames; I LOVE my copics (Ive just had to order 2 more Copic Cubbies to deal with my addiction to copic markers!!) and wish there was a job that just required me to colour all day!!! I love to add stitching with my trusty Janome...I love love love bling and shine - little jewels that glint in the light and glossy elements that add dimension and gloss to a project...I love new trends (I know banners are sooo 2010...lol) and I am showing my newest shame....addiction to Collections chipboard elements my little title stack which I had to ink - very subtlely to show my final love of inking. So this card is ALL about me and my LURV of crafting!!!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Basic Grey {Urban Prairie - Morning Glory and Bonnet}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo; My Minds Eye {Ooh La La - Beautiful Morning}
Stamps: Tiddly Inks - Happy Bugg
Copics: RV29, R81, R83, R85, E00, E02, E17, E51, E53, E57, BG10, BG31, BG49, 100
Pens: Uniball Signo White and Zig Writer
Die: Nestabilties Circle and scalloped circle
Bling: Bling Bling and Glossy Accents
Sentiment: Making Memories {Tiny alphas - teal ledger}
Labels: Collections Chiboard

This year: 10 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 1 valentine, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Sweet Sunday Sketch #101

2011-01-24T14:07:00.007+08:00

This little Magnolia image has been in my stash for over 6 months without inking *hangs head in shame* - she is called Tilda Unwrapped and I am on a mission to use up my Basic Grey Scraps (hence the colouring choices) - got to make room for all those new lines soon to be released at CHA!!!!!! I've used the Sweet Sunday sketch over at the Sweetest Thing and added some recycled corrugated card taken from some German Speculoos (Spelling???????) biscuits mum gave me for Christmas (to remind me of our Cruise last year from Budapest to Amsterdam) for the Magnolia Down Under Challenge.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Basic Grey {Urban Prairie - Morning Glory, Bountiful and Petticoat}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda Unwrapped
Copics: G13, G20, G25, G67, RV29, R81, R83, R85, E00, E02, E17, E51, E53, E57, BG10, BG31, BG49, 100
Pens: Uniball Signo White and Zig Writer
Bling: Bling Bling
Sentiment: Making Memories {Tiny alphas - teal ledger}
Labels: Crate Paper {Paper Dolls - stickers}

This year: 9 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 1 valentine, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

SFYTT January 2011

2011-01-23T16:38:00.005+08:00

I stamped little Kaylee a couple of times and she is SOOOO fun to colour I had to go searching for another sketch so I could keep playing - work starts officially in a few days so I have to make the most of my colouring hours while I have them! So I have used I{heart} to stamp's sketch and CR84FN's new colour challenge.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Cratepaper {Katlin - Bubblegum}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: Some Odd Girls - Balloon Kaylee
Copics: G20, G25, G67, R81, R83, R85, V01, V15, V17, YR21, YR23, E00, E02, E21, E25, E53, 100
Punch: EK Success
Pens: Uniball Signo White and Zig Writer
Bling: Doodlebug Designs jewels, Diamond Glaze & Liquid Pearls
Flower: Prima Fancies

This year: 8 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 1 valentine, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Card Patterns Sketch #99

2011-01-23T11:42:00.006+08:00

Still showing some love to the Odd Girls Stamps - this one is Balloon Kaylee - isnt she mangalicious! I've used this weeks Card Patterns sketch and some basic Grey scraps I didn't have the heart to throw out and now I am so glad - Love this old Urban Prairie range - pink and teal - it doesnt get better than that combo! I'm also trying my hand at a few other challenge blogs - hence the pearls (liquid - love those must get me some more colours!!!!) for Paper Take Weekly .

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Basic Grey {Urban Prairie - Morning Glory, Bountiful and Petticoat}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: Some Odd Girls - Balloon Kaylee
Copics: G13, G20, G25, G67, RV29, R81, R83, R85, E00, E02, E17, E51, E53, E57, BG10, BG31, BG49, 100
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle and scalloped circle
Punch: EK Success
Pens: Uniball Signo White and Zig Writer
Bling: Diamond Glaze & Liquid Pearls - recently found and very much loved!!!!

This year: 7 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 1 valentine, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Lets hear it for the boys.....

2011-01-22T16:58:00.005+08:00

Loving little Kody enough to have another play with him.....he's in to cars and khaki! I've used the sketch from over at The Little Sweet Stop and done a Birthday card for the Sisterhood of Crafters.

I'm running out of these Basic Grey papers left over from a Hyden retreat class - enough for one more Kody card I think!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Basic Grey {Wander - Element Stickers, Vroom and Standby}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: Some Odd Girls - Hip Kody
Copics: YR14, YR21, G20, G24, G29, E00, E02, E08, E09, E51, E53, E57, BG01, BG05, BG09, 100
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Rectancle and scalloped rectangle
Pens: Uniball Signo White and Zig Writer

This year: 6 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 1 valentine, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Cards for Boys.....

2011-01-22T12:46:00.004+08:00

Is it just me or do these flumox you.......I always struggle with birthday cards for boys...especially those for the big boys but today I am happy with this little card - for a little boy! This little guy is another digi I got from 'Some Odd Girls' - pretty cute huh! I've used inspiration from Case Study and colours from Play Date Cafe . Originally the colours there stumped me, but with a little copic colouring of some Basic Grey papers to MAKE them fit the colour profile I was happy with the result!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Basic Grey {Wander - Element Stickers, Vroom and Standby}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: Some Odd Girls - Hip Kody
Copics: YR14, YR21, YR23, G20, G24, G29, G67, E00, E02, E08, E51, E53, E57, C1, C5, C8, 100
Pens: Uniball Signo White and Zig Writer

This year: 6 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 1 valentine, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Card Patterns Sketch #98

2011-01-21T21:40:00.004+08:00

Discovered some amazing digital stamp designers over at Some Odd Girls - super cute images and just had to purchase and play! The image is called Deer Mae - guess I have just made a start on this years X-mas cards - 2 down many many more to go!

I used the Card Patterns sketch - nice and simple allowing the focus to be on cute little Mae!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Fancy Pants {Happy Holidays}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: Some Odd Gilrs - Deer Mae
Bling: Doodlebug Jewels and Eva Creative Pearls
Copics

This year: 5 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 1 valentine, 2 Christmas cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Heart Heart Love

2011-01-21T09:22:00.004+08:00

Loved the colour combination at CR84FN (can't resist using craft!!!) and the sketch at Pals Paper Arts so thought I would have a play - a valentine for that special someone.....coloured my white stitching brown using a copic marker - very cool trick - will never run out of teal again!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Fancy Pants {Vintage Valentine - Strips}
Ink: Versa Colour Pine Cone
Chipboard and Sentiment: Collections
Paint: Kaiser Antique White
Bling: Kaiser Pearls (copiced!)
Copics: E29

This year: 5 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 1 valentine, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

CPS sketch Challenge # 201

2011-01-20T23:09:00.005+08:00

I recently purchased an awesome set of stamps from My Favorite Things called Baby Bump - some great sentiments and a nice simple image - so decided to have a play tonight after digging through my stash of Crate Papers and finding the Card Positioning Systems Sketch.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Crate Paper {Paper Dolls - Addi, Emma and Tori}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: MFT Baby Bump
Bling: Doodlebug Jewels
Copics: R22, R24, R81, R83, R85, BG10, BG15, BG31, BG49, E00, E02

This year: 5 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 2 Baby Cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Sweet Sunday Sketch #100

2011-01-20T14:36:00.004+08:00

More play today and a little work - dropped down to school for 2 hours without much success! However, am happy how this little card came out using Karen Girons from The Sweetest Thing's sketch. Was using the colour challenge from the Play Date Cafe as well.....however should have read the fine print as the challenge was over 2 days ago....arghhh....enyways - Love their colour choices for LAST week!

I dug through my Crate Paper stash and pulled out one of my new CC Design stamps for this one!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Crate Paper {Sweet Branch - Cherish}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Distress Ink Tumbled Glass
Stamps: CC Designs Cuppie and MFT Clearly Sentimental about Birthdays
Dies: Spellbinders Scalloped Circle, Die-Namics Jumbo Scallop
Copics: BV31, V17, YR04, Y19, B12, B14, B26, E00, E02, E25, E51, E53

This year: 5 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Mojo Monday #174

2011-01-20T14:20:00.003+08:00

Home at last and settled back into my craftroom - at least for a few hours a day. Reality is I have to start thinking about work and getting a few things done. But, there is still time for a little card making!

The Craft Cruise was awesome! Melissa Kennedy from Kaisercraft was our teacher on board and while at sea she had us working on some awesome layouts. We had to mail 13kg home because of all the stash we acquired so I am still awaiting the return of my layouts but once home I will post them so you can check out the awesome projects. You can check out Melissa's blogpost about the cruise here...

So last night I had a little play with the MOJO Monday sketch and made two cards...they are multipurpose cards but I wanted to have a little play with the KaiserCraft 6" Paper Pack - Hello Birdie - its all pink, green and girlie!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: KaiserCraft {Hey Birdie}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Stamp: Penny Black Tiny Wishes sentiment

This year: 4 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards, 2 just a note cards, 6 12x12 LOs and 4 double 12x12 LOs

Mojo Monday #172

2011-01-04T22:08:00.003+08:00

Well.....I spent most of the afternoon avoiding packing and what better way than to make some cards...lol...that would be all well and good if I wasn't supposed to packing my tools and stash for a craft cruise that I am flying too tomorrow after a 4 hour drive to get to the airport....lol....thankyou Mojo Monday for distracting me!!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: October Afternoon {Cherry Hill}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Stampin Up Wild Wasabi, Close to Cocoa and Taken with Teal
Stamps: CC Designs
Dies: Spellbinders Circle
Alphas: Dymo
Bling: Eva Creative
Copics: RV32, R35, R46, B14, B26, E00, E02, E21, E17, E29

This year: 4 Birthday cards, 2 thankyou cards

Sweet Sunday Sketch #98

2011-01-04T09:11:00.004+08:00

First card for the New Year with a little inspiration from Karen over at 'The Sweetest Thing'. Little Cuppie from CC Designs is so cute holding out her little Birthday Cupcake.

Recipe
Cardstock: Bazzill
Paper: My Minds Eye {Alphabet Soup}
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Stamps: CC Designs {Cuppie}
Dies: Spellbinders Scallop Circle, Circle and Flowers & Die-Namics Large Scallop
Bling: Kaiser Craft
Copics: RV29, R81, R85, YR04, YR21, BG13, BG49, E00, E02, E21, E17, E29

After a great New Years - first spent spoiling my God Daughters with a shopping spree then an evening in the pool playing Marco Polo and relaxing with a good glass (or two) of wine - I am looking forward to a Craft Cruise of Srappin with my BFF leaving from Sydney in a few days - the only issue is the packing...ARGHHHH What do you take when you are limited by what you want to drag along behind you and your weight allowance when you are flying. I am trying to keep it paired down but can I in all reality leave my cuttlebug behind......I am resigned to the cricut staying home (though I am packing my Gypsy just in case!!!) but I dont think I can scrap without my spellbinders dies....we are so spoilt with tools these days - I have got things down to just one carry on bag but still need to add a few embellishments......

Like most bloggers one of my resolutions is to be more regular with the blogging - basically to toughen up and get into my freezing study during winter to craft and blog.....we shall see...I am going to aim for at least one post a week....

This year: 4 Birthday cards

Sweet Sunday Sketch #93

2010-11-15T18:23:00.003+08:00

I've been getting a little bit bored with the card sketches I have been using so sought one out at Karen Giron's blog - 'The Sweetest Thing'. Still Christmas, same papers, but a little extra inspiration!

Recipe
Cardstock: Bazzill
Paper: Basic Grey Jovial
Ink: Versa color pinecone and Memento Tuxedo
Bling: Stickles
Stamps: CC Designs
Embossing: Cuttlebug folder
Lettering: Dymo
Flower: Prima

This year: 48 Birthday cards, 28 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 6 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 36 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket, 3 off the page frames and 18 LOs (12x12) and 10 double LO (24x12).

A few Christmas cards........

2010-11-14T16:22:00.006+08:00

It's been a while since my last post on here but I have still been crafting, in between my long service leave and getting caught back up at work after 7 weeks away. But since getting home I have been to the amazing Hyden Retreat that Karen from Scrappin Outback puts on and once again it was awesome. May get around to up loading some of my creations at sometime. But in the meantime I have been busy getting my cards made for Christmas.

Recipe
Cardstock: Bazzill
Paper: Mostly Basic Grey Jovial
Ink: Versa color pinecone and Memento Tuxedo
Bling: Stickles
Stamps: CC Designs
Embossing: Cuttlebug folder
Paint: Kaiser Cream
Tags: Nestabilities Dies and Collections Chipboard

This year: 48 Birthday cards, 28 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 6 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 35 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket, 3 off the page frames and 18 LOs (12x12) and 10 double LO (24x12).

Play Date Cafe and a little bit of crochet....

2010-06-10T20:59:00.001+08:00

I've been getting a lot of inspiration from lollychops over the last few months and with her tutorial on crocheting on to paper just had to give it a go. I used the Playdate Cafe Colour Challenge as a starting point for this simple girls birthday card.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: October Afternoon Cherry Hill and Doodlebug Designs Potpourri
Ink: Distress Ink Tea Dye
Bling: Prima Flower centres
Flowers: cut with a tim holtz flower die

This year: 43 Birthday cards, 28 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

41 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Taylored Expression Sketch #114

2010-05-25T06:15:00.007+08:00

This card has evolved over a few days - starting with the colouring on Sunday, the paper choices on Monday and the flower making this morning. It's based on Taylors sketch from over at Taylored Expressions....

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: My little shoebox - Little Ladies
Stamp:Sugar Nellie - Bee
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Stampin Up Taken with Teal and Wild Wasabi and Distress Ink Tea Dye
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Prisma Pencils - white, Signo Uniball White
Bling: Prima Flower centres
Alphas: Carolee Creations Adorn It Flirtacious

This year: 42 Birthday cards, 28 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

41 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Layouts and Projects....

2010-05-22T16:05:00.004+08:00

What a week it has been - in the last 7 days I have travelled over 1500km, all involving three trips from home to somewhere. The first was last weekend, heading up to Perth with scrappin buddies for a workshop with Becky Fleck - how lucky do I feel! We created some awesome projects designed by Becky and fell in love with her as a person.

Next was a trip to Narrogin for work ( a 400km round trip) and then a trip to Dumbleyung for my awesome Year 6/7s students to perform in the Lakes Speech and Drama Festival - they were awesome winning 1st prrize for Choral Speaking. This afternoon I am going to do a little scrappin and tomorrow I am going to do a few card and colour challenges in between lunch with one fo the towns Lions - I am joining, feel the need to do some service!

Becky Fleck Workshop

2010-05-15T23:34:00.001+08:00

The workshop today was so awesome - we completed 3 12x12 layouts and 2 off the page projects. 1 an awesome framed photo and the other a butterfly canvas. Pics to follow!!!!!

-- Post From My iPhone

Crazy4Challenges #35

2010-05-02T16:54:00.003+08:00

When I looked at the Crazy4Challenges sketch this week I immediately saw a window - so Tilda is sitting on the window frame backed with velum. The scalloped frame is left ovre from a card I made Friday night - I acceidently cut a scallop circle when I should have cut a plain circle so had the scallop frame left over once I cut the circle out of the scalloped circle.....did that make sense...lol

Recipe
Cardstock: Bazzil and Coredinations
Paper: Basic Grey Urban Prairie (Petticoat and bonnet), SEI Dill Blossom (Fennel)
Stamp:Sentiment - My Favorite Things - About Mother and Magnolia - Tilda with envelope
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Distress Ink Tea Dye
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Prisma Pencils - white, Signo Uniball White
Bling: Doodlebug Designs Jewels

This year: 41 Birthday cards, 28 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

31 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

A few challenges.......

2010-05-02T08:46:00.008+08:00

I had a little play yesterday afternoon with a few challenges - the first a double challenge with the Just Magnolia Sketch and The Play Date Cafe's colour combination challenge - This little Tilda has a letter for her Mom......

The second was for the Just Us Girls Challenge another card for Mom!

Recipe
Card 1
Cardstock: Bazzil and Coredinations
Paper: Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday (Tuesday)
Stamp:Sentiment - My Favorite Things - About Mother and Magnolia - Tilda with letter
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Stampin Up Wild Wasabi
Ribbon: Fancy Pants
Bling: Prima Pearls
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Signo Uniball White
Card 2
Cardstock: Bazzil and Coredinations
Paper: Cratepaper - Katlin Collection (Bubblegum and Scribbles)
Stamp:Sentiment - My Favorite Things - About Mother and CC Designs Spring Swiss Pixies
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Ribbon: Fancy Pants
Bling: Doodlebug Designs Jewels
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Signo Uniball White

This year: 41 Birthday cards, 27 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

31 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Blog Candy up for grabs at Mad for Markers....

2010-05-01T17:59:00.003+08:00

Having just done a challenge over at the Aussie Mad for Markers I became a follower and found out that they and The Stamp Spot have just released some blog candy...check it out!

How can you win it?

Between now and the 15th May 2010, sign up as a follower on both blogs – you must be a follower on both blogs to win.
You must then post a blog post on your own blog, announcing this blog candy to your followers and readers.
Leave a comment on both blogs, sharing the link to your post.

Well I'm done head on over if your interested!

Sweet Sunday Sketch (running late) and Mad for Markers Challenge

2010-05-01T11:45:00.007+08:00

Just discovered this new little blog Mad for Markers and am VERY impressed with their design team so thought I would have a go at their Colour Challenge this week - Monochromatic Copics - I've used the teal (surprise surprise) and used the Sketch over at The Sweetest Thing.

Markers I have used are: BG09 - 10 -15 - 49, E00 - 02, RV32, 100, C1 - 5

Recipe
Cardstock: Bazzil and Coredinations
Paper: October Afternoon Road Map (Blue and White Motel), SEI Dill Blossom (Fennel), My Little Shoebox Inbloom (Botanical)
Stamp:Sentiment - My Favorite Things - About Mother and Sugar Nellie - Purrfect friends
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Stampin Up Blue Bayou
Ribbon: Fancy Pants
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Prisma Pencils - white, Signo Uniball White

This year: 41 Birthday cards, 25 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

31 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

A few cards over the weekend.....

2010-04-27T07:23:00.007+08:00

Managed a quick trip up to Perth this weekend to catch up with a few friends on Saturday night and my brother, SIL and niece on Sunday morning for a quick breakfast before heading home. I timed it so that I would be able to attend the ANZAC service in Brookton to give my respects to all the service men and women that have fought and are fighting for our freedoms. Once home on Sunday the furbabies were in definite need of some running to get rid of some energy and the house was in desperate need of some dusting and sweeping - and it was so!

The weekend continued into Monday giving me an opportunity to hit my stash a little and with a few sketch challenges to get the creative juices running I put together a few cards. The first is for the Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #110.

The second is for the 2S4U Challenge #50.

The last one was made using one of my assignments for the inking class I am doing with Kim Teasdale.

Recipe
Card 1
Cardstock: Bazzil and Coredinations
Paper: October Afternoon Cherry Hill Collection
Stamp:Sentiment - My Favorite Things - About Mother
Ink: Distress Ink - Tea Dye
Ribbon: Fancy Pants
Card 2
Cardstock: Bazzil and Coredinations
Paper: October Afternoon Cherry Hill Collection
Stamp: Sentiment - My Favorite Things (About Mother) and Sugar Nellie Manga Girl
Pens: Zebra Jimnie Rollerball Gold, Copic Markers, Zig writer and Prisma Pencils - white
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Stampin Up YoYo Yellow
Ribbon: Fancy Pants
Card 3
Cardstock: Coredinations
Stamp:Taylored expressions Branching Out and Sugar Nellie - Purrfect friends, Sentiment - My Favorite Things (About Mother)
Pens:Zebra Jimnie Rollerball Gold, Copic Markers, Zig writer and Prisma Pencils - white
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Distress Ink Tumbled Glass, Dusty Concord and Broken China, Stampin Up Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, YoYo Yellow and Soft Sky
Handmade mask for the hill

This year: 41 Birthday cards, 24 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

31 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Lesson 2 cont......

2010-04-23T00:05:00.002+08:00

Another night sky attempt...this is one of my new stamps from Sugar Nellie Stamps - Gorjuss - Alittle bird told me...isn't she adorable!

Recipe
Cardstock: Black and Gold
Stamp:Sugar Nellie - Gorjuss ( A little bird told me)
Pens: Zebra Jimnie Rollerball Gold, Copic Markers, Zig writer and Prisma Pencils - white and brown
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Clear embossing ink, Distress Ink Tumbled Glass, Dusty Concord and Broken China, Stampin Up Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky, Pumpkin Pie, Close to Cocoa
Gold embossing powder
Flowers, pins and ribbon: unknown

This year: 41 Birthday cards, 21 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

31 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Lesson 2 part 2

2010-04-22T04:23:00.004+08:00

My 5th assignment in my sponged ink backgrounds class with Kim Teasdale was to create a night sky around a central image and I am really happy with the result - Kim's moodles are awesome!

Can't wait to incorporate it into a card!

Recipe
Cardstock: White
Stamp:Taylored expressions Branching Out
Pens: Zebra Jimnie Rollerball Gold
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Distress Ink Tumbled Glass, Dusty Concord and Broken China, Stampin Up Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, YoYo Yellow and Soft Sky
Handmade mask for the hill

This year: 40 Birthday cards, 21 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

31 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Card Patterns Sketch #60

2010-04-18T16:43:00.006+08:00

I've made 2 cards for the Card Patterns sketch challenge - one that follows the sketch cpompletely and the other that follows the sketch loosely - I love the soft colours of the little boy on the chatterbox paper but love the effect of patchworking the Doodlebug patterned paper.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil White
Paper: Doodlebug paper potpourri and Chatterbox Chateau
Stamp:CC Designs Spring Pixie, Hero Arts balloon and Computer generated Sentiment
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Distress Ink Tumbled Glass
Punches: Nesties scalloped circle and circle
Bling: Doodlebug sugar and Ranger Glossy Accents
Ribbon: Fancy Pants Daydreams
Button: Basic Grey

This year: 40 Birthday cards, 21 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

31 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Peet inspired and Lesson 2 - Sponged ink backgrounds

2010-04-17T22:39:00.006+08:00

Still making Mother's Day cards for Scrappin Outback and still using Peet's design - its soooo pretty and I've used funky papers as well as more traditional ones.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil White
Paper: Card 1 and 2 - WeRMemory Keepers Nonsense and Card 3 K&Company Breeze
Stamp:Computer generated sentiment
Punches: Nestie circle and scalloped circle and Fiskars border Upper Crest

This last card is for my Kim Teasdale Class over at My Creative Classroom. We are on to lesson 2 creating sky effects and this is my first assignment creating clouds - 2 more assignments to go!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil White
Stamp:CC Designs Spring Pixie and Stampin Up Sentiment
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Distress Ink Tumbled Glass
Punches: hand cut cloud
Bling: Doodlebug sugar and Ranger Glossy Accents

This year: 40 Birthday cards, 19 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

31 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

In honour of Peet.....

2010-04-16T10:28:00.003+08:00

I've been following Peet's blogs for over a year now and LOVE her work - her design and elegant shabby chic style are completely awesome. I never look at one of her cards and think 'I may be able to do that" but had a go with this one and this is the result.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil White
Paper: BoBunny Kitchen Spice Clove and Allspice
Stamp:See Dees Bugs and computer generated sentiment
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Stampin Up Rose Red and Pumkin Pie
Punches: Nestie circle and scalloped circle and Fiskars border Upper Crest

This year: 39 Birthday cards, 16 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

31 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

CPS Sketch Challenge #162

2010-04-15T19:40:00.004+08:00

Last card for my order is now complete and I used the Card Position System Sketch with the colours requested by the customer - blue, pink and yellow. I'm quite happy with how it turned out - a simple engagement card with lots of layering.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations and Bazzil White
Stamp:CC Designs Spring Collection sentiment and Stampin Bella Love Pot
Pens: Copic Markers; Zig writer and Signo white gel
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Distress Ink Dusty Broken Glass

This year: 39 Birthday cards, 13 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 5 Wedding/Engagement Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

31 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

This weeks 2S4U and Play Date Cafe Challenges entry....

2010-04-15T13:46:00.005+08:00

Still filling an etsy order for a customer in Qld so used the Kazans great sketch and the colour inspiration from the Play Date Cafe to make two 7oth Birthday cards.....one more card to go to complete the order.....

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: NA
Stamp:Stampin Up flowers, Hero Arts sentiment and Delish Number Crunch
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Stampin Up Pumpkin Pie and Pink Passion

This year: 39 Birthday cards, 13 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Mojo Monday 134

2010-04-15T11:55:00.005+08:00

While I was away this week, I was able to colour and cut out a few images as I packed my new stamps, my copics and and a few other supplies able to fit into a small box. It meant that while the rest of the world was sleeping I was able to feel my insomniac moments with some stamping and colouring and cutting out. Now however I have a pile of images that need converting into cards! The first card is for this weeks Mojo Monday challenge.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: October Afternoon Nightlight (Katie)
Stamp:CC Designs Spring Collection pixie and Taylored Expressions (Leave a lasting impression)
Pens: Copic Markers; Zig writer and Signo white gel
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Distress Ink Dusty Broken Glass

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Imaginisce For peeps sake (Spring Fling)
Stamp:CC Designs Spring Collection pixie and Taylored Expressions (Leave a lasting impression)
Pens: Copic Markers; Zig writer and Signo white gel
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Distress Ink Dusty Broken Glass and Stampin Up Gable Green

This year: 37 Birthday cards, 13 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Better late than never.....

2010-04-14T21:31:00.004+08:00

After 4 days away I am just getting back into the swing of things.....firstly exciting news...Becky Fleck is coming to Perth and I have managed to get myself a seat in her full day workshop....YAY Thank goodness the workshop is on a weekend!!!
Secondly I have had another order for some cards and this is the first one - a mothers day card using the Taylored Expressions Sketch and the Colour challenge from the Play Date Cafe.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Crate Paper - Katlin (Scribbles and Bubblegum)
Stamp:CC Designs Spring Collection birdhouse
Pens: Copic Markers; Zig writer and Signo white gel
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Distress Ink Dusty Concord
Alphas: Carolee's Creations Tiny Black

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 13 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Easter LO....still needs work I think....

2010-04-09T08:38:00.006+08:00

After a chat with Karen at Scrappin Outback yesterday I have converted one of the sketches I use for my cards into an Easter Layout of my two nieces on their Easter Egg hunt this year.

Not so sure about the flowers........they may disappear...lol

And they did...to be replaced with littler flowers...lol...and a few more blinged up butterflys...now I am happy with it...! The girls are carrying these baskets....

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Crate Paper - Katlin (Scribbles and Daydream) and My Little Shoe Box Follow the Clouds
Stamp:CC Designs Spring Collection fences and butterflys
Pens: Copic Markers; Zig writer and Signo white gel
Cricut Cartridges: George, Gypsy, Winter Woodland and Paper Dolls
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Bling: Doodlebug Sugar
Flowers: Prima and Doodlebug
Buttons: ????
Alphas: Dymo and Carolee's Creations

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 12 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 9 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Class with Kim Teasdale

2010-04-08T09:08:00.003+08:00

Oh what a lucky girl I am! I have just started an online class with Kim Teasdale over at My Creative Classrooom. This is the first class of theirs for me but if Kim's first lesson is anything to go by I will be signing up for more! The class Kim is running is on Sponged ink backgrounds and the first lesson was awesome - about building up ink layers to create the distressed look and using masks to create a glow or for layering images to save on paper - here are my first creations.....

The stamps are either Stampin Up or Taylored Expressions....

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 12 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 8 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 8 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Sweet Sunday Sketch #63 and a lit bit of Moxie....

2010-04-07T21:15:00.006+08:00

Well I have just knocked out 3 cards in 3 hours and am probably up for another one tonight - I love holidays!!!! Another Mothers Day card made from a sweet paper pieced sheep with this weeks Sweet Sunday Sketch. I also used paper piecing to fit the Moxie Fab World Challenge this week.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Imaginisce - Spring Fling
Stamp:Papermania Honey & Hugs Mini Sheep
Pens: Copic Markers; Zig writer and Signo white gel
Die: Nestabilities Large Circle and Scalloped Circle
Ink: Memento Tuxedo
Bling: Kaisercraft - Rhinestones

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 12 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 5 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 8 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

2S4U #49

2010-04-07T19:54:00.005+08:00

Thankgoodness for Sketch Blogs!!!!!

When I need inspiration I can always rely on Laura and Kazan's weekly sketch at 2S4U to give my mojo a major kick!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: October Afternoon Hometown (Depot Park)
Stamp:Inkadoo Clear Stamps Friendly Characters
Pens: Copic Markers; Zig writer and Signo white gel
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Stampin Up - Taken with Teal and Wild Wasabi
Punch: Fiskars Scallop
Flowers: Doodlebug paper posies

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 11 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 5 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 8 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Mojo Monday #133

2010-04-07T19:48:00.008+08:00

Mojo Monday's sketch first threw me for a loop as I had a pre-coloured image that I have been trying to get the mojo to do something with. After a few adaptations another Mothers Day card was born - did have issues with the flocking! What do you use to make flocking stick and not go stodgy?????

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: October Afternoon RoadMap (Blue and White Motel)
Stamp:CC Designs Spring boy bug
Pens: Copic Markers; Zig writer and Signo white gel
Die: Nestabilities Label
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Stampin Up - Taken with Teal and Gable Green
Ribbon: FancyPants - Day Dreams
Sentiment: RW Laser Cuts
Bling: Doodlebug Sugar and White Flocking

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 10 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 5 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 8 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Awesome photos of my nieces!

2010-04-04T22:03:00.001+08:00

Well I have had a brilliant day today catching up with my family. My sisters belly is protruding now with my future niece or nephew and my two nieces were in fine form dancing for an appreciative audience, playing chasey with the tickle monsters ( my brother and brother in law) and searching with much delight for the eggs left by the Easter bunny. Managed to get some awesome photos which I cant wait to scrap!

-- Post From My iPhone

JUGS - TESC - C4C: 3 Challenges - One Day

2010-04-03T18:19:00.007+08:00

Well the day has come to an end for craft - though it has been on and off craft. I've walked the dogs, watched 4 episodes of Warehouse19, vaccumed and mopped and made 3 cards. I'm concentrating on Mother's Day Cards at the moment to sell at Scrappin Outback. These two are for Taylored Expressions Challenge #107 - I've used Prisma pencils to colour one image and Copics to colour the other - Can you tell which is which....lol

(Copic Markers)

(Prismacolour Pencils)

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Basic GreyUrban Prairie (Bonnet and Morning Glory)
Stamp:Stampingbella Priscilla and CC Designs sentiment
Pens: Prismacolour Pencils and Gamsol; Copic Markers; Zig writer and Signo white gel
Die: Nestabilities Circle and scalloped circle
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Stampin Up - Taken with Teal and Pink Passion
Flowers: Prima
Buttons: ?
Sentiment: Art Warehouse Swatch Book - Loved Ones

This card is for two Challenges - the sketch challenge from 'Just us Girls' and the Kraft CS Challenge from Crazy 4 Challenges. Now I'm off to make mini carrot cake muffins, chocolate ecclaires, do the laundry and get myself and the furbabies packed for a few days away........See Y'all in a few days!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: October After
Stamp:Stampingbella Fuscias for Lulu
Pens: Copic Markers; Zig writer and Signo white gel
Die: Nestabilities Label
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Stampin Up - Taken with Teal
Ribbon: ?????
Sentiment: Art Warehouse Swatch Book - Loved Ones

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 9 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 5 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 2 Easter basket and 8 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Card Patterns Sketch #57

2010-04-02T20:09:00.004+08:00

Holidays = trolling blog challenge sites = YAY.

Well I am into the first day of the 2 week school break and I have made an Easter basket and 4 cards.....not bad seeing as I have depooped the garden (two muttleys = megapooping), got my hands dirty in my vege patch and watched '500 days of summer' which I have to say I loved and hated! Managed (hopefully) to get the Card Patterns sketch by the deadline (just)...lol... used a little Hero Arts stamp that was a gift from Karen for the card lesson I provided at her retreat last weekend! Just hoping this blog post can gt uploaded without the power going out - my front lawn was COVERED with hail about 20 minutes ago - looked like it had been snowing and the lights are flickering!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: October Afternoon Night Light: Katie; Weathervane: Pickling Pumpkins; and Hometown: Depot Park
Stamp: Hero Arts Fish and sentiment
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Signo white gel
Die: Nestabilities Circle and scalloped circle
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Stampin Up - Taken with Teal
Bling: Kaisercraft Pearls
Ribbon: ?????

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 6 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 5 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 1 Easter basket and 8 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Play Date Cafe Challenge #23 Part II

2010-04-02T17:31:00.004+08:00

Couldn't resist having another play with this colour scheme from the Play Date Cafe's blog challenge. I picked up a Hero Arts butterfly combination at the retreat last weekend and after a few attempts at colouring with the copics, finally got butterfly I was happy with. Caardvarks challenge blog want us to use lace this week and I love this lace I got as part of a Kaisercraft embellishment pack!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: My Minds Eye
Stamp: Hero Arts butterfly and sentiment
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Signo white gel
Die: Nestabilities Label
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Stampin Up - Taken with Teal
Bling: Kaisercraft Brad
My Minds Eye Bohemia acetate flower
Ribbon and flower: Kaisercraft embellishment pack - Devonshire Collection
Sentiment: Art Warehouse Swatch Book - Loved Ones

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 6 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 3 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 1 Easter basket and 8 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Play Date Cafe Challenge #23

2010-04-01T22:11:00.009+08:00

The colour pallette for this weeks challenge over at the Play Date Cafe is awesome - love the combination of blues and white. I've been hanging out to do something with this little Magnolia bug and this mothers day card is the result - I loved blinging and sparkling her up!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations
Paper: Imaginisce - Tip Toe through the Tulips
Stamp: Magnolia Bug
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Signo white gel
Die: Nestabilities Label
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Distress Ink - Broken China and Tumbled Glass
Bling: Prima say it with Pearls, Doodlebug Sugar
My Minds Eye Bohemia acetate frame
Sentiment: Art Warehouse Swatch Book - Loved Ones

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 5 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 3 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 1 Easter basket and 8 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Sweet Sunday Sketch #62

2010-03-31T07:35:00.006+08:00

My new spring pixies arrived yesterday from All that Scraps and I couldn't resist getting straight into some colouring - how cute is this little boy pixie! The Sweet Sunday Sketch provided the inspiration for the layout and I added sparkley wings for the All that Scraps Wednesday Challenge.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations scraps
Paper: October Afternoon - Cherry Hill paper pack
Stamp: CC Designs Spring Pixie collection
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Signo white gel
Die: Nestabilities Label
Embossing folder:Cuttlebug dot strip and with love strip
Ink: Memento Tuxedo, Stampin Up - Wild Wasabi and Distress Ink - Broken China

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 4 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 3 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card, 1 Easter basket and 8 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

4 cards: an Easter basket:: and 7 completed LOs (3 need journalling!!!

2010-03-29T22:40:00.007+08:00

Over the course of the retreat weekend I was fairly productive. I knocked off 4 cards for a special etsy order on Friday night and Saturday I scrapped intently all day.

I joined 2 classes (Thanks Liz and Sharon) - I love my cousins LO - just need the perfect picture and the 10 things about me is super especially Sharons pic of me(I'll upload this one after I have the journalling finished!).

The rest of Saturday was spent scrappin my 2007 holiday to Arizona, Utah, Eastern Canada and LA. I've almost finished this album now and am ready to make way for this years holiday to Europe.
Love those Basic Grey Marakesh papers!!!

My new project is to make two Easter Baskets for my nieces Mia and Samantha... one done and one to go!

I've used WeRMemoryKeepers Embossible Easter Stickers, Imaginisce Spring Fling paper and some Yellow Bicycle Delightful Pearl Brads.

This year: 35 Birthday cards, 3 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 3 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 7 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards, 1 congratulations grandad card and 8 LOs (12x12) and 6 double LO (24x12).

26 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!

Outback Retreat

2010-03-28T13:20:00.002+08:00

Hi all.......no posts but I have had a very busy weekend at Karen's Scrappin Outback Retreat with the other 50 lovely ladies. Sharon and Liz's classes were awesome and I will upload my LOs later

The girls on my table were heaps of fun and we stayed til late (or early) both nights and then got up early to scrap again!

-- Post From My iPhone

1 recipe, 2 cards - designs for the retreat....

2010-03-23T22:44:00.007+08:00

Being a blogger and one that LOVES challenges I know the versatility of a sketch and this Mojo Monday sketch is hopefully going to get a bashing at the retreat in Hyden this weekend! There will be 4 alternatives for this sketch - a female birthday, male birthday, easter card and a new baby card - those doing the class can take there pick!

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations scraps
Paper: My Minds Eye - Pretty Please (Polka Dot Pink and Stripes)
Stamp: Hero Arts Cling cupcake background
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Signo white gel
Punch: EK Success - Circle, Scalloped Circle and Label
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Stampin Up Rose Red
Bling: Kaiser Rhinestones and Doodlebug sugar

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations scraps
Paper: Scenic Route - Surprise (Young Street, Rainbow Rd and Scrap Strip)
Stamp: Hero Arts MOnster Fun
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Signo white gel
Punch: EK Success - Circle, Scalloped Circle and Label
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Distress Ink - Broken China

This year: 33 Birthday cards, 3 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 3 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 6 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards and 4 LOs (12x12) and 1 double LO (24x12).

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #61

2010-03-22T07:19:00.004+08:00

Loved Sweet Sundays sketch this week and this little mermaid card was the result of the inspiration.

Recipe
Cardstock: Coredinations scraps
Paper: NA
Stamp: CC Designs Mermaid Emma
Pens: Copic Markers, Zig writer and Signo white gel
Dies: Nesties large circle
Ink: Memento Tuxedo and Stampin Up Soft Sky
Bling: Prima pearls and Doodlebug sugar

This year: 31 Birthday cards, 3 Mothers Day cards, 1 Fathers Day card, 12 Easter Cards, 3 Just to say Hi cards, 7 Valentine cards, 6 Thankyou cards, 6 new baby cards, 4 Wedding Cards, 1 concertina card, 3 Christmas cards and 4 LOs (12x12) and 1 double LO (24x12).

15 cards sold on Etsy - YAY!!!