Pocket Card

I know I have been slack with posting but I am in chaos at the moment with most of my craft stuff packed up as I am working towards converting our garage into a workspace. Hooray!!!! I can't wait to have a large area to work in. It is very exciting!!

Here is a card I made recently and used as a make and take at workshops. I have used the Berry Bliss DSP, Close to Cocoa, Purely Pomegranate and Bashful Blue cardstock and the new Boho Blossoms Punch and One of a Kind stamp set that is featured in the new Spring Mini catalogue. I love this set as it co-ordinates so beautifully.

Round Tab Punch

I am so glad school holidays are over!!!!! I think my eldest is happy too - he couldn't wait to get back to school and tell his friends about his holidays. His highlight this holidays was going to Toowoomba. It is nice when they can be easily amused.

I have been experimenting with my punches lately and decided to play around with the Round Tab Punch. I used it to make the large circle on the front of the card and I also used the scallop punch, 1 1/4" and 3/4" circle punches. To achieve the large circle with the Round Tab punch just punch the card and then turn the card 90 degrees and line up the edges and punch again and voila you have a large circle.

If you have any questions please contact me.

Scratch 'n' Sniff Card

I started experimenting with scented emboss powder a while ago but wasn't happy with the results as it turned out all bumpy and I thought something was wrong with it but have since discovered that that is the way it is supposed to be because of the jelly crystals.

So I came up with this card using the new In Colours - Purely Pomegranate and Blue Bayou for both card and ink. The stamp set used is Simply Said.

The jelly crystals are strawberry and it is important to use diet jelly crystals as they contain no sugar. I used 50% clear emboss powder and 50% diet crystals. I just love the scent it has.

I'm Back!!!!

Hello, I just received my computer back about 30 minutes ago and I am so very excited!!!! It has been nearly 2 whole months without a computer and in this day and age that feels like a lifetime.

As soon as I get everything organised I will post some pictures of my latest creations. I must say without a computer I have been very busy making cards so I guess something good came out of it!!!

Computer problems

I know I haven't posted in a while and I apologise for this. My computer's motherboard died about a month ago and it is still in for repairs so I don't have anything to upload at the moment. I will post some new creations as soon as I get my computer back.

Card Swaps for Convention

Below are two of the cards I made to swap at the Stampin' Up! convention.

This one was made using Scribble This set and the Level 3 Hostess Set - Time Well Spent. The ink used is Tempting Turquoise and the card is Very Vanilla, Tempting Turquoise and Bravo Burgundy.

This card was made using Scatter Sunshine Jumbo wheel, Time Well Spent and Heartfelt Thanks sets. The inks used are Elegant Eggplant, Bashful Blue and Basic Black. The card used is Bashful Blue, Pale Plum and Perfect Plum. I used the Tag Punch and white grosgrain ribbon as well.

These sets and accessories are in the 2008/2009 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue which is available now!!!

If you would like to know how you could get one of these catalogues free please email me.

Convention

Well I have finally found some time to post something after convention. It was great to meet and talk to other demonstrators and to see so many ideas and the diversity of talent!! I have learnt some great new techniques which I am really looking forward to trying out.
It was also great to finally meet some of the people from our team forum. I feel very lucky to be part of such a great group!!
One of the techniques we learnt was how to watercolour with markers - this is something that I have never been good at so hopefully with the tips from convention and a bit of practice I will be able to post some watercolour work soon.

New Catalogue!!!

The new 2008-2009 catalogue is here!!!!! Catalogues are $12.95. If you would like to order a copy or if you would like to book a workshop and receive a copy for FREE please Email me.

The above card is made using the Scribble wheel and Scribble This stamp set featured in the new catalogue.

Ryan's 2nd Birthday

It is hard to believe that my youngest is turning 2 in a couple of weeks!!! It seems like yesterday that I was bringing him home from the hospital.

We are doing a party in a local park which I always find easier than doing them at home. Far less mess and cleaning up.

This is the invite I made for the party.

I used the Favourite Teddy Bear stamp set (retiring). I love this set!!! It is so cute.

Carte Postale

I really love the new stamps in the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalogue. This card was made using the Carte Postale stamp set and I used the Stampin' Pastels to give a soft look to the card. If anyone would like more information about the Summer Mini Catalogue or the 2007/2008 Idea Book and Catalogue please feel free to Contact Me .

It's also not too late to take advantage of Sale-a-Bration!! This promotion runs until 29th February 2008.

If you spend $100 from the 2007/2008 Idea Book & Catalogue and/or Summer Mini catty you get a special limited edition stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration catty free. So if you are interested please Contact Me.