Something Old, Something new, Something Blue...

I said I would share the blue wedding card I was recently asked to create, so here it is.
It's quite different from my red card creation but still really like it.

I used 'Bashful Blue' as my main colour. I haven't used it in such a long time, tending to use my fave 'Baja Breeze', so it was nice to work with something different.
I used the blossom branch from the Easter set in the new mini and coloured the blossoms in with a white gel pen. I had stamped the image twice so I could punch out a heart to add as an additional layer. Getting those branches to line up was tricky. It's not perfectly matched but it is pretty close! I added the teeny tiny pearls to the centre of each blossom and sponged the embossing on the 'Bashful Blue' piece of cardstock to make it stand out a bit more.
Thanks for taking a peek :)

'Punch Bunch' Purse Class

Isn't this oh so sweet?!
It's a purse with 3x3 note cards that go inside. Cuteness in a package!
The purse is roomy enough to fit a decent amount of stuff in, including envelopes for the cards. It's not as roomy as a real purse but it's pretty darn good.

For my last workshop I made one of the purses as the hostess gift and of course all the guests wanted one of their own when they saw it. Isn't that the way?!
From that same workshop, the most popular set ordered from the Sale-a-braton catalogue was the cute 'Punch Bunch' set. I thought why not combine the two and make a class out of it, so that's what I did.
I've used the yummy 'In Colour' palette (paper, brads and ribbon) and each stamp from the set got inked up...

Who wouldn't love getting this as a gift?!
Interested in making your own paper purse, class details are below :)

Dates: Wednesday 30th /Thursday 31st March, 7 - 9.30pm
Cost: $20
Email me to reserve your seat!

The Queen of Hearts

Lately I have been busy lately with custom orders. I am not complaining because they are one of my favourite things to do. I get to create something really unique and tailored and because they are usually one-off's I get to go to town so to speak !
This was definitely the case with a wedding card I was recently asked to create. The client is a glass artisan and creates stunning modern pieces of art made out of glass. I recommend you check out her site and see for yourself! Needless to say, I wanted to make something just as stunning and eye catching for her.

I created the patterned paper myself by punching out various hearts and pasting them down. I then embossed a pattern onto it to give some texture. Boy did it take some time sticking and fitting all those hearts together! It was worth it though as I love the end result. I heat embossed two hearts, added some gorgeous satin ribbon, glitter brads and glitter paper, and here's the finished creation...
I also handmade an envelo-box to put it in. It's a hybrid box/envelope so the embellishments don't get crushed.

Now I have another custom order Wedding card to make, but this time it's blue. I'll post photos once I've made it. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Cupcakes, yummy, yummy!

Can you tell what this post is going to be about?!
Yep, cupcakes, mmmmm.
A dear friend of mine just celebrated her birthday this week so I can post the card I made for her now. I know she visits my blog and because she is so good and waits until her actual birthday to open what I send, the least I can do is wait to post it on my blog so I don't spoil the surprise.

I've used the cute new cupcake punch and the gorgeous glitter paper. I made a pedestal for the cupcakes to sit on with my scallop border punch and medium sized oval. I've also embossed the frosting (or icing for those of us not born and bred in the Northern hemisphere) of the centre cupcake. I sponged it with some pink ink also to highlight the texture. I love how it turned out. It nearly looks good enough to eat!

And since this post is about cupcakes, I'll share other projects I have made with my new fave punch...

These are party favours I recently made. Aren't they cute?! A little bit of glitter, some pearls and what more could party guests want? Oh, yes, something inside! I filled them with Smarties. So once the candy is gone, the container can be used for other treasures :).

Last but not least, I did a workshop a few weeks ago for Sale-a-braton, and yes, it centred around the cupcake punch...
So there you have it, cupcakes galore and not a crumb in sight!

Punch a Bunch of Posies

I thought it was about time we said farewell to the whites and sombre winter greys, and welcomed Spring with a dash of colour. What better way than with the perfect symbol of Spring... flowers.

For this class I went for bright cheery colours - Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Pear Pizazz. Each card uses a different stamp from the 'Punched Posies' stamp set.

First up we have this circle of flowers and sentiment. It actually opens up because it's a card. Isn't it sweet? I know this brighten someone's day if they received it.

Next up we have the card that looks like a flower pot. But lift up the flowers and this is what you'll see...
This idea came form one of the ladies that attends my classes. She kindly lent me the magazine she found the idea in (Thanks Wanda!) so I could make my own. I think it is adorable!

Last but not least is this card...
It's a bit difficult to see in the photo but the flowers that I punched out have been embossed using a technique called Inlaid Embossing. It adds a bit of texture and makes the flowers pop. I also love the scrunched ribbon with the glitter brad. Cute, cute, cute!

So there we have it. If you'd like to send Winter on it's way, class details follow:

Dates: Wednesday 16th/ Thursday 17th march, from 7 - 9.30pm.
Cost: $15.
Email me to save your seat!

What Kind of Man Do You Have?

Is the man in your life a Man of Mystery, a Petrol Head (Means he likes cars) or perhaps a 9-5 Shirt and Tie kinda guy?
Well whatever kind of guy he is, I'm sure one of the cards from my upcoming class will fit the bill.

Not that I have a Man of Mystery, but this card is my favourite! I just think he is so cute. He is made entirely from the SU! Owl punch and the idea came from Ellen Kemper. She is the Queen of punch art!
I also had a bit of a play on words with the sentiment inside. It reads "How Old?!" Too funny!

Next up is the Punch buggy for all those guys that like cars.
Isn't it great. It reminds me of the Volkswagen cars that I used to call a "beetle" when I was younger. Nowadays, kids use them to punch each other (hence the name) whenever they see one.

Lastly is the Shirt and Tie...
Interested in making some of these cards for your own men, then sign up for the class.

Wednesday 2nd / Thursday 3rd March, 7pm - 9.30pm.
Cost: $15.
Email to register.

'Just Because'

One of the projects I took to the ASI team meeting last weekend was something I have been working on for a while now. It is a pocket sized book of inspiration and a gorgeous wee gift box to present it in. I've used the beautiful 'Springtime Vintage' Paper to create a keepsake any one would love to receive.
After seeing the ASI ladies responses to it, it gave me the impetus to finally put my technological fears aside and create a digital tutorial so I could share with others. It was a daunting task but with my wonderful Up-line's help (I'll say it again Carol...You are wonderful!!!) I got there.

If you'd like to purchase the tutorial to make your very own pocket gift set (or to buy one ready made by me), then click on the link in the left hand column!