Something For Baby

Hello and happy Wednesday :)

Today I'm sharing one of the projects for an upcoming class.
I think this is the cutest baby card around!

The card also lies flat for posting...

How adorable is that?!
I have to confess to having a hard time wanting to give this card away!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

CLASS DATES:

Wednesday 20th August 1 - 3.30 pm & 7 - 9.30 pm/ Thursday 7 - 9.30 pm

COST:

$20.00

Email to register :)

Egg-cited For Easter

 

It's snowing here again (sigh) so I thought I'd posted this darling card to add some sunshine to the day.
I can't help but smile every time I look at this sweet card :)

Because of all the goings on inside the card I thought I would keep the card front simple. That way when the recipient opens the card there is even more of a WOW factor.

Here's the card front ...

The potted Easter egg gives just a hint that the card is for Easter but you certainly don't expect to find bunnies and air balloons!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

Here's Our Latest Tutorial!

Happy Wednesday :)

Carol and I have come up with some new projects using items from the Occasions Catalogue. Everything from cards to a banner. Things you can use for your home, for a gift, for a class, there's lots of possibilities!

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Two by Two

Hi there and happy Monday!

Schools here are closed for the day so I have my kiddos home :)

Today I'm sharing another project from my baby card class.
This card was created by UK demonstrator Michelle Last (Thanks Michelle! :D) and as soon as I saw it I knew I just had to make it LOL.
Now if you think the front of the card is cute enough check out the insides (yes I did write insides!) ...

 

and ...

 

 

How cool is that?
I think it is adorable!
Of course, if you knew the recipient of the card was expecting twins you could stamp pairs of the animals so they really would be travelling two by two!

I hope your week has started off well and thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

Ingredients

Stamp Sets - 'Zoo Babies', 'Teeny Tiny Wishes', 'Label Love'

Cardstock - Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Soft Sky, Tempting Turquoise, Pear Pizzazz, Crisp Cantaloupe, Bermuda Bay, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Other - Natural Composition DSP, Festive Piercing Pack, Artisan Label Punch,  Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Apothecary Accents Framelits,  Large Scallop Edgelit, Rhinestones.

SUDSOL Blog Tour - SAVE THE DATE - Feb 3, 2014

Hello Baby

Happy Saturday :)

I've been busy lately making samples for upcoming classes (like the Baby class I have in two weeks) and for my very first Blog Tour that I am part of with SUDSOL.

If you haven't heard of SUDSOL and are a demonstrator, you should check the site out.
It's a 24/7 virtual resource centre. I have been a member for a few months now and I love it. If there's anything I need to know, SUDSOL is where I go! They even have a demonstrator only gallery of ideas!

SUDSOL Blog Tour - SAVE THE DATE - Feb 3, 2014

Little Boy Blue

Hello and happy Tuesday!

One of my DD's teachers recently became a parent and she wanted to give the baby a gift.
I had a spare pair of sheepskin booties that I packaged up and made a gift tag for.

Here's the booties in the box ...

I made the gift tag using the 'Chalk Talk' framelits.
I cut out two tags (the second one is behind the first one) so my daughter could write a message.
Thanks for taking a peek! :D

"Wish Big Human"

Happy Wednesday :)

"Wish Big Human" ... something you can imagine a robot saying and it's the sentiment inside the card. I know... another play on words! The first part of the sentiment ("Wish Big") is actually part of the retiring SU! set called 'Word Play'. I am going to miss this set.

I made this "metal marvel" with punch pieces and wanted to put a mouth on him but just couldn't find a shape that worked so decided to leave him as you see him here. What do you think? I think it makes his eyes stand out more.

Like this card and want to make one for your own kiddiwink?
If you haven't already signed up for my 'Kiddiwinks' class you'd better get on to it!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by :)

Here Kitty Kitty ...

Happy Friday all :)

I know ... another play on words for the post title but I couldn't help it!

This cutie is project two for my 'Kiddiwinks' class. I saw this card on Dawn Olchefske's blog (Thanks Dawn!) and knew I wanted it as part of the kids class.

Pretty straightforward to assemble, this card is a perfect example of "less is more", something I need to remember from time to time!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek and have yourself a great weekend :)

Hot Diggity Dog!

Hello all:)

It is a stunning Tuesday here ... the sun is out and it's supposed to get to 22 degrees today (hence the play on words for the post title LOL).

Today I'm sharing one of the projects for my upcoming "Kiddiwinks" class. Three projects you can use just for kids.
This card is inspired by fellow SU! demo Lisa Young (Thanks Lisa for the inspiration!) and is probably my favourite of the three projects. Every time I see this card I smile.
Here's what happens when you pull the tab (or tongue!) ...

I just love it!!!  Apart from the fact that the dog looks a little like my own furry friend, this guy is adorable and sure to please any child that receives it.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek and wherever you are I trust the sun is shining for you too :)

Class Details:

Wednesday May 15th / Thursday May 16th, 7 - 9.30 pm.

Cost: $15.00

Email to register your spot!

Carrots Aren't Just Good For Your Eyes

Happy Wednesday :)

Today I'm sharing another one of the projects for my upcoming Easter class.

 As soon as I saw the adorable bunnies on the 'Ears To You' stamp, I knew what I wanted to do with them.

I had seen a sour cream container on Pintrest done up like a carrot (Thanks Jo Dumbleton!) and what better image to add to it than a bunny?! I had quite a choice deciding which one to use - There's three to choose from LOL.

Inside the carrot there's four Cadbury Caramilk Mini Eggs (Mmmmmm), proving carrots aren't just good for your eyes; they're good for chocolate cravings too, and imagine finding one of these in your yard whilst going on an egg hunt!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

Easy Envelope Album

Happy Sunday :)
It's been a wee while since I last posted and I do apologise. I have a friend visiting from NZ who has been unwell so she has been a main priority. It's bad enough being sick in your own home but in another country is on another level again!

I realised today that I haven't posted what my class is going to be this coming week so here it is.
It's a photo album made from envelopes. It is just the right size to fit in your handbag if you want a brag book. The album holds 6 photos in total.

Here's a look at the album opened up...

You can decoarate your album to suit whatever occasion you might like. It would make a gorgeous Grandparent Brag Book or a simple gift to send someone from your wedding. I haven't stamped anything in the small pink ovals but you could either stamp a sentiment in them or handwrite the names of the people in the photographs.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

 

Class Details

 

Dates: Wednesday 17th October / Thursday 18th October, 7 - 9.30pm.

Cost: $15.00

Email to register your seat.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cute Cards For Kids

Happy Wednesday :)
Today's post is in response to the many requests I have had for a class making kids cards. This is the first card you'll be making...isn't it adorable?! Who wouldn't love to receive this card for their birthday?!
The original idea for this card came from Leanne Pugliese and I couldn't resist casing it! Thanks Leanne for sharing your creativity!

Class Details

Dates: Wednesday June 27th / Thursday June 28th, 7 - 9.30pm
Cost:   $15.00

Email to register!

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Happy Friday :)
Today's post was not made by me... one of my DD's has a birthday party to attend this weekend and she wanted to make a card. We had been looking at ideas and she loved the cascading card. When she saw a cascading castle card, that was the one she had to make!
I made the base of the card for her but the rest is entirely her own creation... punching, stamping, adhering, the lot ... not bad for a 9 year old is it?!
When I told DD that I was going to post her card on my blog she was excited, so if you leave a comment for her, I'll be sure to pass it on!
Thanks for stopping by and have a great Friday!

Pretty Punch Art From Louise

I can finally share this oh so pretty card with you. I received it as one of the ASI swaps, from team member Louise.
I couldn't share it earlier as I needed the card for a customer who recently had a baby. I've since given her the card, so I can now share it!
I love the soft "angelic" feel of the card and those wings, oh my!
Thanks Louise for the beautiful card. I loved it and so did my customer!

Pretty Princess Punch Art

Punch art was our ASI team swap for September. There are some truly amazing ideas out there using punches (I don't know how people come up with them!!!) and I had quite a job picking just one to do for the team.
When I came across this cutie, I couldn't resist. What little girl (or big girl for that matter) doesn't want to be a princess for a day?!
The punches I used to make her highness were: Owl punch (dress, arms, heart), Boho Blossoms (Hair and crown) and 1/2, 3/4 and 1" circles.
I embossed one of the new Designer Frame folders, cut around it and added a piece of Whisper White card stock to it. I've used Concord Crush and Blushing Bride to complete my girly girl (and royal) creation.
Here's a closer look at the princess:
Isn't she darling? I think she is :) My DD's even gave their seal of approval so she must be pretty good!

Baby Bliss

Over the weekend I had a baby shower to attend. I have actually never been to one before so I was probably as excited as the expectant mother about it! In New Zealand when I had my children, people just didn't have showers. You waited until the baby was born to give gifts. I would watch American movies with baby showers in them, and they seemed so foreign. But now that I'm in North America I got to experience one first hand (Thanks Shelley!).
This is the card I came up with. I just love it. The whole darn thing is just darling. The cute wee buttons for the drawer handles, the tiny Onsie hanging on the wall... just too, too cute!

The Embossibilities are Endless!

Finally I can upload my next class photos. I am not sure what was happening yesterday but whatever it was it's fixed today.
So here you have it... three cards all made with a different technique and embossing folder.
The first card (above) uses the beautiful Tulip embossing folder. I have used it to create a 4 1/4" square card instead of the regular 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" size. I've also heat embossed the gorgeous elephants with the new melon mambo embossing powder. Aren't they sweet?!

Next up is a technique where you emboss only parts of the folder pattern...
I have used an oval shim to create the blank space in the centre of the card. Pretty cool huh. I've also sponged over the embossing to give the card some colour and more defined texture. This is so simple but isn't it effective. I have embossed and sponged the envelope flap to match too. This is a great card to have on standby for those birthdays we all seem to forget.

Lastly is a technique where you brayer colour onto your embossing folder before you put it through the Big Shot...
I love this technique. It makes the embossing really pop from the card. Here I've used the new folder in the latest mini called 'Flower Garden'. It's much prettier than my garden currently which is in dire need of weeding!

Interested in attending the class? Email me to register!
Dates: Wednesday 8th June/ Thursday 9th June, 7 - 9.30pm.
Cost: $15.00

Skater Boy Crimped

It's Friday morning and Suzy and I are having the best time with Carol here in Truro. Of course, I knew it would be wonderful because it always is when Carol (or any ASI member!) and I get together :).
Here is the last project for the Crimping class. This funky card is actually made from and envelope. How cool is that?!
Here's what the rest of the card looks like...
That's it for today, as I have to make the most of being in Carol's craft room (sigh). Have a great weekend and thanks for taking a peek!

Crazy For Crimping!

I finally did it... I purchased a crimper. It has been on my wish list for the longest time, but no more.
I have had lots of fun trying ideas for a class and this is what I have come up with. I'm going to be a tease and not post all the photos of the projects today like I usually do. I'm going to spread them out for my daily postings!
I will say the class consists of two cards (one is not shown) and the cutest candy container (possibly) ever!
You'll have to come back tomorrow to see what I mean LOL.

Sugar 'n' Spice and Everything Nice

A wee while back I took part in a Canadian swap for girls birthday cards. It was my very first swap so I wanted to create something really cute.

We had to use some of the new goodies out of the Occasions Mini catty...
I used the beautiful Springtime fabric to create a skirt for the dress. I used the coordinating DSP and Rose Red seam binding. Add some pearls and a balloon and this wee bear is ready for any party!