Sam Stampz

Happy Anniversary Kat!!!

2011-05-31T19:55:00.005+08:00

Wow, can't believe it's taken me a year to post on my blog, my gorgeous friend Kat has hounded me about it regularly and pointed out to me the date of my last post hence the title of this post!!! I have been creating and card making throughout the year, but just having got round to posting on here, no excuses really - although I have opened my own Private Kindergarten which has kept me busy, but now that that is running smoothly, I am hoping to keep blogging more often.

I am posting the card I created for my Mum's birthday, I can post it now as it's safely arrived in England and has been opened so I won't be spoiling the surprise. My Mum is one of my greatest fans, and whenever she receives a card she shows it to all her friends proclaiming my talents - if only she knew how easy stamping is and how easy it is if you use Stampin' Up! products!

I love this stamp set and don't use it often enough, maybe I'll pull it out more often now!

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE:

Stamps: Cottage Garden, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Paper: Cottage Wall DSP; Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White C/S

Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Lovely Lilac (retired) Old Olive Marker

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig

Supplies: Dazzling Diamonds, Two-way Glue

2010-06-01T23:35:00.009+08:00

Throughout June you will have the opportunity to save up to 50% off some wonderful Stampin Up products, and who wouldn't love that! For the next month, we will have a deal of the week, and it all begins today! Each deal will last for one week only and this week’s amazing deal is the chance to save 30% off of my favourite Stampin' Up! tool - punches!

This week you are able to purchase the above punches, for only $20.12, instead of their regular price of $30.95! What a bargain.

If you would like to take advantage of this offer, there is NO minimum purchase, nor is there any limit to how many you can buy, please contact me at samstampz@aapt.net.au or call me on 0406 228 015, before Tuesday 8th June.

Classes for June

2010-05-19T22:36:00.004+08:00

Please click here for the calendar of my June classes, and here for the finer details, (go to page 2, this is all new to me and that's the best I can do!!) I'm so excited to actually be able to start running classes at last, I hope you share the enthusiasm!

Sorry I forgot the times on my calendar!

Birthday Stamp A Stack 10am 1st June
Fox and Friends 10am 4th June
Technique Class 7.30pm 14th June
Birthday Stamp A Stack 10am 17th June
Fox and Friends Card Set 10am 22nd June

Enjoy xxx

Kid's Mother's Day Class

2010-05-09T17:32:00.004+08:00

I have just started running Children's Cardmaking Classes from home, and at our first one we made cards and a gift for Mother's Day - but I have been unable to post it, as many of their mums read my blog! The girls seemed to have a great time, and I loved working with them, can't wait till this Friday when we are making Birthday cards and a lolly bag.

Here are their creations:

A mother's day card, matching gift tag and a sour cream container with choccies inside, I hope all the lovely mummies out there are having a great Mother's Day, and being thoroughly spoiled.

Enjoy xxx

Watercolouring Virgin! and welcome to Jodie

2010-05-07T17:56:00.008+08:00

I saw an amazing card here using one of my new favourite sets 'Lots of Bots', I'm very fickle by favourites change regularly! I don't often CASE cards, but I was so inspired by this one, that I broke open the Watercolour Paper that has been in my stash for a very long time and gave it a go, I'm really happy with the results. I did this whilst spending some time with my new and first recruit Jodie, very exciting times, and she assures me that the watercolouring looks fine.

I enjoyed the colouring so much and found it very therapeutic that I was inspired to create a second card using the same technique. I have to say this set did nothing for me when I saw it in the Mini, but my daughter is always allowed to choose one set and this was her choice, no surprises there, having used it it has definitely grown on me!

Hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed creating them, and hopefully in the not too distant future I'll be able to share some of Jodie's creations with you.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE - Robot
Stamps: Lots of Bots, Polka Dot Background
Paper: Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette C/S
Ink: Going Gray, Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink, Staz-On Black
Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Supplies: Water Colour Paper, Blender Pens
RECIPE- Pony Party
Stamps: Pony Party
Paper: Certainly Celery C/S, Tea Party DSP

Ink: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, Barely Banana, Bashful Blue, Lavender Lace, Staz-On Black
Embellishments: 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Pretty in Pink, Dazzling Diamonds
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig
Supplies: Water Colour Paper, Blender Pens

April's Stamp Club

2010-05-04T20:27:00.009+08:00

Sorry for the long absence, blame school holidays, my mum visiting from the UK, an Icelandic volcano eruption etc, etc. Am hoping to have more time to stamp now as I have given up working for a living and am hoping (read as dreaming) to be a kept woman!

It's feeling so good to stamp again, have lots to share, April's stamp club was great fun. I went for simpler cards this month, that all used the Extra Large Two Step Bird Punch, which can be found in the current Mini Catalogue, to show its versatility, and we masking and sponging techniques.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE
Card One
Stamps: Short and Sweet, So Swirly Jumbo Wheel
Paper: Green Galore, Whisper White C/S, Kaleidoscope DSP
Ink: Pink Passion
Embellishments: Pink Rhinestones (non-SU!)
Tools: Eyelet Border Punch, Two Step Border Punch, Sponge Daubers

Card Two
Stamps: Short and Sweet
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White, Orchid Opulence C/S Cottage Wall DSP
Ink: Old Olive
Embellishments: 5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearls (Non-SU!)
Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Two Step Bird Punch

Card Three
Stamps: Fox and Friends, Family Phrases
Paper: Ballet Blue, Whisper White, Old Olive C/S
Ink: Brilliant Blue, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel Marker
Tools: Circle Scissor, Sponge Daubers, Two Step Bird Punch

It's Finally Here - the Big Shot has arrived

2010-03-31T23:04:00.003+08:00

The Autumn/Winter Mini has arrived, it has loads of exciting new products, including the Big Shot, Clear mount stamps and new style punches. It also has some new In-colours which are gorgeous, and as always co-ordinating paper. Click on the image above to have a look, or better still shoot me an email and I'll pop one in the post to you.

Enjoy xxx

More Stamp Club Goodies

2010-03-30T17:52:00.004+08:00

Last night, was the second Stamp Club meeting for March, so all my lovely ladies have made their Easter goodies, so I will now share the other two projects we created. Alongside the Top Note Quilt Card, here, they also made two more items using the Top Note Die and the 'A Good Egg' stamp set.

One was a purse, and the other a bag topper. All of these projects also included some paper piecing as this was the technique I taught this month, a really simple technique but so, so effective.

If you would like more details on my stamp clubs feel free to email me, they are held in Atwell, WA and you get all the benefits of being a hostess, without the hassle of actually hosting a party ie, I do the cleaning, tea/coffee etc and you still are entitled to your hostess sets and hostess dolllars - it couldn't be simpler!!

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE

Purse

Stamps: A Good Egg, Egg Hunt Roller

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White C/S

Ink: Pretty in Pink Roller cartridge, Basic Black Markers; Pretty in Pink

Embellishment: Pretty in Pink 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Pretty in Pink 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Wide Oval Punch, Double Rectangle Punch

Supplies: Dimensionals, Two-Way Glue

Bag Topper

Stamps: A Good Egg

Paper: Bashful Blue, Barely Banana, Whisper White C/S

Ink: Basic Black, Bashful Blue, White Staz-On, Maker : Pumpkin Pie

Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, 1 1/4" Circle Punch. 1 3/8" Circle Punch. Scallop Circle Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Didn't make it!

2010-03-17T20:48:00.005+08:00

I had every intention of creating and posting on Sunday, but what is it they say about the best intentions..... well that's what happened here it all went wrong. How dare some unknown virus get in the way of my personal challenge, for the first time in my life I have been signed off work by the doctor, so have had heaps of time on my hands but have done nothing creative at all - I've managed to sleep the time away, which feels like such a waste but was so needed.

Anyhow here is one of the items my gorgeous Stamp Club ladies will be creating soon, we are basing our creations around Easter and the use of the Top Note Die, which I have been dieing (pun intended!!) to get my hands on! Once again I have used that very cute chickie from A Good Egg stamp set.

I'm also going to enter this into the Just Add Ink Easter Challenge if I get there in time, I'm not sure on the time difference!

Enjoy xxxx

RECIPE
Stamps: A Good Egg
Paper: So Saffron, Certainly Celery C/S. Tea Party DSP
Ink: Basic Black. Markers: Basic Black, Apricot Appeal
Embellishment: So Saffron Ribbon (Ribbon Bundle)
Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing
Supplies: Two Way Glue, Dimensionals

More new treats

2010-03-13T22:41:00.005+08:00

Only one more day to go, and I'll have managed seven posts in seven days - am so hoping I achieve it, but it's going to get more tricky as hubby returns home tomorrow! Anyway this will be a short and sweet post, as I'm going to get an early night as not feeling crash hot.

I needed to make a 2nd Birthday card, and thought one of the new sets from the upcoming Mini would be perfect - the characters in the Fox and Friends set are just so cute. I don't normally do cutesy sets, but something about these just appealed to me. I wanted to try and use bright colours so that it would be suitable for a boy or a girl, let me know what you think.

I really should have straightened that photo up, sorry.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE

Stamps: Family Phrases, Fox and Friends

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange, Brilliant Blue, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise C/S

Ink: Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise. Markers: Brilliant Blue

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Supplies: Dimensionals

Easter Pressies for Teachers

2010-03-12T19:42:00.006+08:00

I decided that I really should start all the Easter things that I need to do, I want to make Easter pressies for all the children in both Liberty and Aedyn's classes, Aedyn needs an Easter bonnet and between them they have seven teachers - school, Kindy and daycare - so needed to make a start. I was also motivated by the Just Add Ink blog, when their challenge this week was all things Easter.

http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/

It also seemed like a good idea to play with more new toys from the upcoming Mini, this time my Big Shot came out to play. I placed such a big pre-order (!) that with my Hostess dollars, I was able to order the Pillow Box die as a freebie, and I love it. It creates these cute little boxes in a matter of seconds and aren't they gorgeous? Especially coupled with the very cute chick from the 'A Good Egg' set, I love pink and green together so was very happy with how these turned out. They'll be even better once they're filled with chocolate.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE:
Stamps: So Swirly Jumbo Roller, A Good Egg
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Whisper White C/S. Certainly Celery DSP
Ink: Pretty in Pink Cartridge, Basic Black. Markers: Only Orange
Embellishments: Certainly Celery Ribbon from Ribbon Bundle 2009
Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Pillow Box Die, Big Shot
Supplies: 2-Way Glue Pen, Sticky Strip

Matching Gift Card Holder

2010-03-11T22:04:00.005+08:00

Hold on to your hats, but yes I am posting again, I am going to try and do a post a day for a week, which means I have to create something every day - but am enjoying the challenge I have set myself. And my to do list is becoming far shorter as a result, the house is filthy but never mind I'm having fun!

I have created a gift card holder to go alongside the card I made yesterday, these are so easy to make and just make the pressie look so much more thoughtful than it does on the piece of cardboard you buy it on. I hope the young man in question enjoys spending it.

Enjoy, and pop back tomorrow I have more sneak peeks to share! xxx

RECIPE:

Stamps: Lots of Bots

Paper: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Summer Sun, Whisper White C/S

Ink: Basic Black, Versa Mark. Markers, Basic Gray, Going Gray, Basic Black, Old Olive, Brilliant Blue, Old Olive

Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Supplies: Sticky Strip

Lots of Bots

2010-03-10T21:58:00.004+08:00

I had such fun making this card, for a very special little boy that turns 8 on Monday, especially as it was with one of the stamp sets that will be making it's Aussie debut in the Autumn mine, which is available from 1st April.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE
Stamps: Lots of Bots
Paper: Summer Sun, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White C/S, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink: Staz-On Black, Versa Mark. Markers: Brilliant Blue, Old Olive, Summer Sun, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Going Gray
Embellishments: Nestablities Label One
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, CuttleBug

Sleepover Girls

2010-03-09T20:26:00.004+08:00

Liberty has had many sleepovers, but was so excited this weekend to be going to her first Sleepover Birthday Party, there were five girls attending and I wanted to make a card that represented the level of excitement she was feeling!

I used one of my all time favourite stamp sets, 'All in the Family', as I've said before it is a little fiddly to use, but as long as you have a Stamp-a-ma-jig, it's very easy. The cards you can create, particularly for children are just so cute. The card was supposed to represent the five girls, all in their PJ's ready to sleep.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE

Stamps: Polka Dot Background, All in the Famly

Paper: Cameo Coral, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White C/S

Ink: Cameo Coral, Staz-On. Markers: Blush Blossom, Cameo Coral, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, So Saffron

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig

Fabulous 40!

2010-03-08T17:58:00.008+08:00

On Friday, I had the honour of attending a gorgeous lady's 40th Birthday party, which was made all the more special by the fact that it was also my birthday! Lots of us put in to a collection for her pressie, but to keep it personal we all added our own birthday cards. Having created my first easel card in the previous post, I decided to do another one of these as I think they are just stunning.

This is the card I created, it is so pretty in real life, very sparkly!!
Enjoy xxx

RECIPE
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes, Whimsical Words
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pink Passion C/S
Ink: Black Staz-On
Embellishments: Black Rhinestones (non SU!), Dazzling Diamonds, Cricut Cartridge to cut '40', Black Glitter (non-SU!)
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Cuttlebug, Cricut, Nestabilities, Markers
Supplies; Jac Paper, Two-Way Glue Pen

Twin Gumball Machines

2010-03-03T20:41:00.004+08:00

Liberty has twins in her class and it was their birthday last week. She wanted them to have the 'same but different' cards, so I ended up making two gumball machines in different colours, one shown in oranges, and one in pinks. The colour choice was governed by the colour of the jellybeans in the bag!

I made these with a trapdoor, so Alice and Izzy could retrieve their jellybeans without destroying the card, the directions were from the wonderful website of http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/ this is just a wealth of beautiful, brilliant ideas!

Enjoy xxxx

RECIPE
Stamps: Something Sweet
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, Whisper White CS
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal
Embellishments: Sweet Treat Cup, 1/4" Grosgrain Pumpkin Pie Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Edge Punch, 1 3/4 Circle Punch, Round Tab Punch, Crop-a-Dile, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Supplies: Mini Glue Dots

February Stamp Club

2010-02-24T08:28:00.007+08:00

I run a stamp club every month for a group of lovely ladies, they come along and I demonstrate a technique which we then put into practice by making some samples. They then place a monthly order and each month one of them is chosen to be the 'hostess' - all the benefits of hosting their own workshop but with none of the hassle!

This month I demonstrated the 'Rock and Roll' technique, which despite being really simple, produces beautiful results, we coupled this with 'Non-standard Card', so we made an Easel Card and a Joy-Fold card.

Here are the samples

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE

Joy Fold Card

Stamps: Circle Circus, Whimsical Words (SAB)

Paper: Old Olive, More Mustard, So Saffron, Whisper White,Tangerine Tango CS, Haiku DSP

Ink: More Mustard, So Saffron

Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch

Supplies: Dimensionals

Easel Card

Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers

Paper: Kraft, Sage Shadow, Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, Whisper White CS

Ink: Lovely Lilac, Almost Amethyst, Sage Shadow, Lovely Lilac and Almost Amethyst Markers

Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Eyelet Border Punch

Open House

2010-02-16T23:42:00.006+08:00

I've been MIA for the last week, you can tell my hubby has been home, far less time for the computer or for stamping! Good job he's only home one week in every five, or I'd get nothing done.

I held an open house on February 5th to celebrate Sale-A-Bration, and it was a huge success, all of the ladies that came along seemed to have a great time, and all got to complete two free make and takes, a 'sour cream' container and a card.

I would just like to thank everyone who came along and made the night such a huge success, and congratulate Mel S who won the door prize, a pack of Designer Series Paper of her choice, and Dionnie who won the prize draw - which you were entered into if you placed a $100 order- winning her own set of the Thank You Kindly stamp set.

Enjoy xxx

Choo Choo Colour Challenge

2010-02-09T10:26:00.003+08:00

I have a number of little boys birthdays coming up, two of whom are having 'Thomas the Tank' parties, so I decided it was time to grab out my Choo Choo set (now retired) and have some fun. To add to the mix, I found a colour challenge on Stamping 411, which offered a colour combo I would never have thought of putting together, but seemed to scream out boys cards!!

And here's the card I created, I actually like the three colours together, couple with the neutrals whisper white and basic black, I think it's quite cute. Although I did learn the importance of using your embossing buddy, I forgot to use mine and if you look amongst the train track you'll see the tiny specks of embossing powder - whoops!

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE

Stamps: Choo Choo, Right on Track (retired)

Paper: Real Red, Take with Teal, Apricot Appeal, Whisper White CS, Ski Slope DSP (retired)

Ink: Real Red, Taken with Teal, Apricot Appeal, Basic Black

Emellishments: Black Embossing Powder, Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Heat Gun, Roller Handle

Supplies: Pop Up Glue Dots

Just Add Ink Challenge #3

2010-02-07T13:25:00.008+08:00

This is my entry for a new Australian site called 'Just Add Ink', it's their third challenge but the first that I have managed to get done! I've come to realise that I love sketch challenges, but seem to shy away from others - amazing how I can find the time when it's something I want to do!

Here's the sketch:

And the card I created, for a gorgeous little girl who is turning three next week, I went for a monochromatic look and included one of my favourite techniques 'Paper Piecing' although it is fiddly I love the results it gives.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE
Stamps: Polka Dot Background, All in the Family, Family Favourites, Birthday Wish (retired)

Paper: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Elegant Eggplant CS

Ink: Pale Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Staz-On, Versamark

Embellishments: Clear Embossing Powder

Tools: Circle Scissors, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

Supplies: Markers - Close to Cocoa, Elegant Eggplant, Blush Blossom, Basic Black, Two-Way Glue

A Sweet Sunday Sketch (#54) for a Special Lady

2010-01-31T18:19:00.008+08:00

Am really loving these sketches, although it seems if I don't do it on a Sunday I just don't get to it! Well we had a quiet day today, spent the day at home between the pool and the air con, trying to keep Liberty calm - she is so excited about starting Year 2 tomorrow - which I suppose is a good thing, let's hope she's still excited this time tomorrow having actually been.

Anyway enough of me rambling on, here's the great sketch I was working from:

This was a challenge for me, as I don't often make square cards, although when I do they often end up being favourites, and it gave me the opportunity to play with my circle scissors, which I am loving.

Here's my take on the challenge, which is for one of the most beautiful ladies I have ever met, she is going through a tough time,, and I just wanted to let her know that she isn't far from my thoughts at the moment and that I'm here whenever she needs me.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE

Stamps: Trendy Trees

Paper: Berry Bliss DSP (retired). Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink CS.

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink

Embellishments: Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Circle Scissors Plus, Eyelet Border Punch

Supplies: Pop -up Glue Dots

Raspberry Tart Treat Box

2010-01-25T12:59:00.005+08:00

I used the instructions from the SplitCoastStampers Resource Gallery, and it was so easy, this section of the SplitCoast site is just abundant with ideas, all accompanied by clear printable instructions. If you haven't visited it yet, make sure you head on over, although beware you'll spend hours 'oohing and aahing' and none creating!!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/treat_box/

Anyway I wasn't sure how big this box would turn out, but loved the idea, I was thrilled to discover how big it was and decided immediately it would make a very pretty addition to my stamping area as storage for my markers. Would love to hear your ideas on other pretty, but practical, storage solutions.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE
Paper: Raspberry Tart DSP. Cameo Coral, Kiwi Kiss, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red CS.
Embellishments: Pretty in Pink Ribbon, Eyelets (non SU!)
Tools: Crop-a-dile, Cricut 'Alphalicious' Cartridge

It's Here!!!

2010-01-24T22:05:00.002+08:00

Promotion Details: Promotion Dates: 25 January-31 March 2010

Customers: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $100 purchase (no limit!).

Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product with a $600 or more workshop, in addition to the regular hostess benefits.

Recruits: Choose any retail stamp set (a value up to $79.95) from the current catalogue when signing up during the promotion.

Haitian Disaster Relief

2010-01-22T08:40:00.003+08:00

On 12 January, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope.

From now until 28 February 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you sell will be donated to the American Red Cross' Haiti Reflief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

This is a gorgeous set and with Valentine's Day rapidly approaching could be used in so many different ways, it also co-ordinates with the heart punches in the Idea Book and Catalogue, also don't forget that with Sale-A-Bration starting next Monday this would count towards your $100 spend to qualify for your free set. Contact me to place an order on jonesnuttytart@aapt.net.au

Enjoy xxx

Two posts in one day!!!

2010-01-18T21:23:00.005+08:00

Well hello again, two posts in one day, don't expect this will happen very often - if it ever happens again! Once again I have a Thankyou card to share with you, I have kept this one very simple as I am going to replicate it over and over again, but I have to say I really like it.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE

Stamps: Trendy Trees

Paper: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Cameo Coral, Very Vanilla CS.

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Embellishments: Acetate, CuttleBug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Hemp Twine

Tools: 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Butterfly Punch, Cuttlebug

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 52

2010-01-18T17:06:00.009+08:00

Wow, a stinking hot day here in Perth today, 42+ degrees!! nothing to do but stay under the air conditioning, and create. Have managed to finish a couple of pages for Liberty's scrapbook, am currently working on photos from Christmas 2008 - will I ever get it up to date??

Anyway I'm rambling now here is my creation for this week's Sunday Sketch Challenge, am loving these sketches so easy to work with, the hard work is done all that's left to do is play!!

Am finding getting good photos of my cards, really tricky, if anyone has any tips they'd be greatly appreciated! Here's the sketch I used to create this cute card, you may have noticed lots of my cards at the moment are generic, or Thankyou ones, this is as I have thirty Thankyou cards to create before the kids go back to school in less than two weeks! So you will be seeing more of these.

Anyway thanks for stopping by,

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE
Stamps: Good Friend, Thank You Kindly
Paper: Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip, Whispher White, Kraft CS. Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun
Tools: Crop-a-dile, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Scallop Edge Punch
Supplies: Dimensionals

Mojo Monday Challenge

2010-01-13T13:38:00.008+08:00

This was the sketch provided by Mojo Monday

I decided to set myself a challenge, and use more than three colours on a card and because I never use them, decided these had to be from the 'Bold Brights' family. I must admit these colours scare me and I shy away from them - it was because of this I purchased the Kaleidoscope DSP from the new Summer mini. I'm not sure at all about this card, but it was fun to work with such bright colours, I may try it more often - but don't hold your breath!!!

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE

Stamps: For Everything, Say it with Scallops

Paper: Green Galore, Pixie Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Pink Passion CS. Kaleidoscope DSP.

Ink: Green Galore, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion.

Embellishments: Bright Bold Brads, Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon 1/4".

Tools" Stamp-a-ma-jig, Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Corner Rounder, Pink Passion Marker.
Supplies: Dimensionals

Sweet Treats

2010-01-11T15:16:00.006+08:00

These cups are so cute, this is the card I created for my daughter's birthday she loved it. They are so easy to use, gotta love Stampin' Up!, the punch designed to fit and the stamp sets to co-ordinate with them - just one of the reasons I love their products. It's quite hard to see, I'll get better at taking photos I'm sure, but the jelly beans are covered in crystal effects which really makes them pop off the page.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE
Stamps: Something Sweet
Paper: Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette CS, Sweet Always DSP
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink
Embellishments: Sweet Treat Cups
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Circle Punch
Supplies: Crystal Effects

Sale-A-Bration

2010-01-11T11:28:00.013+08:00

It's almost here

Sale-A-Bration

click on the image to view the free stamp sets you could earn

25 January - 31 March 2010.

Contact me to book a workshop, or come along to my launch night 5th February.

Sweet Sunday Sketch

2010-01-10T16:33:00.017+08:00

Here is the sketch I've used.

And my creation.

My first attempt at a Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge, and my first attempting at posting a link to my blog! Let's hope it works. I found I had lost my mojo somewhat with my card making, and was casing people, read as copying. But this sketch was great to use, and really quick, will definitely be using sketches more often.

Enjoy xxx

RECIPE
Stamps: Butterfly Prints
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette CS, Sweet Always DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose
Embellishments: Regal Rose Ribbon
Tools: Butterfly Punch, Eyelet Border Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Woot Woot!!

2009-12-28T20:57:00.000+08:00

Well, as promised I have at last started a blog, maintaining it may be more of an issue - but I'll give it my best shot. I made heaps of pressies and cards for friends and family over the festive period, but didn't photograph any of them, will try to get into the habit!

Here's hoping everyone had a great Chrissy, can't believe another year is nearly over, and this time another decade slips away. Was thinking this morning, at the start of the last decade, I had a new boyfriend of six weeks, was living in England, child free and teaching full time. Ten years later that boyfriend, has become my lovely hubby, we now live in Oz and have two beautiful children, who keep me busy full time - who'd ever thought any of that would happen on the eve of 2000. Wonder what the next ten years will bring (certainly no more kids!!!).