Tuesday Treats

Happy Tuesday :D

With all the sunshine we have had lately I've been inspired to make sunny class projects!

This is project #1 for next weeks class.

Thanks for taking a peek :D

Star Of Light

Happy wet and snowy Thursday :D

This is one of the class projects showcasing the beautiful 'Star of Light' bundle from SU!

I was inspired by a card I saw by Kathy MacKay (thanks Kathy for the inspiration!).

I've used Dapper Denim, Gold and Delightful Dijon as my colour palette. 

The DSP is from the paper pack 'Presents & Pinecones'.

Thanks for taking a peek! :D

Jar Of Love For Wedding Wishes

Happy Wednesday :D

I had some spare stamped jars lying about so decided to use them. This is what I came up with.

I love the 'Floral Boutique' DSP in the new catalogue, and took my colour inspiration from it.

I love how this card turned out :D

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

'Bear Hugs'

Happy Monday ☺️

Today's card is using the cute new bundle from SU! called 'Bear Hugs'.

I kept the card pretty straight forward. 

The DSP is some retired pieces I had lying around. Using up the last of a paper pack is always a good feeling!

Thanks for stopping by and a peek ☺️

Tea Cups and Kettles

Happy Friday ☺️

I hope you've had a great week!

Classes resumed this week and it was nice to get back into the swing of things once more.

Above is one of the projects we kicked the new year off with.

I was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest by Mary Fish (thanks Mary for the inspiration!). 

Here's the second project designed by yours truly ...

A sweet Z-fold card that would brighten anyone's day don't you think ☺️

I love the extra little details that the coordinating framelits offer to the 'A Nice Cuppa' stamp set - the scallops on the teapot and the swirls on the teacup. 

It's a little hard to see in the photos but I used the new clear Wink Of Stella glitter pen on the hearts. These pens are my new friends. I get to add some glitter to my projects without the mess!

Now it's time for me to put my actual kettle on. All this talk of tea has me wanting an actual cup of my own lol.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek  ☺️

Time For Tea

Happy Tuesday!

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I certainly did☺️

I took some time away from my work room but now I'm back in it preparing classes. I have to say it's nice not making something Christmas related for a change lol.

I thought I would start with a sneak peek of some new goodies.

With the soon to be released Occasions catalogue from Stampin' Up!,  I knew straight away what my first class of the year would use... The fun new bundle ' A Nice Cuppa'.

With coordinating DSP and embellishments, oh my, I am in heaven!

Stay tuned for class projects in the coming days ☺️

A Glittery Sleigh Ride

Happy Tuesday :D

It's the first day of December and that means I will be holding a 'Fancy Pants' class to finish off my Christmas card classes.

My favourite bundle in the Holiday catalogue is the Sleigh Ride edgelits and coordinating stamp set. That being said, I had to sneak them in my classes somewhere!

Here's project one for my 'Fancy Pants Finale' class, cased from Pinterest. ☺️

Softly Falling In Peaceful Pines

Happy Saturday :D

Today I'm sharing the second project I created for my customers workshop on Thursday night.

I used Sahara Sand and Very Vanilla card stock to create a neutral feel. I wanted a "plain" look to the card so the main tree would stand out as the focal point.

The trees (from 'Peaceful Pines') are all adhered with dimensionals to give the  card some depth.

I'm really happy with how the card turned out and so were the workshop attendees!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek ☺️

And Many More

Happy Wednesday :D

Today's share is the second project for next weeks 'Awesomely Artistic' class.

The sentiment on both today's and yesterday's cards is from the handy dandy 'And Many More' stamp set, hence the post title ... In case you were wondering! 😉

I teamed up the gorgeous flower bunch image with the classy 'Timeless Elegance' DSP. I added ribbon and lace but at first glance I don't think you see the lace. I also added some mini brads.

Here's a close up ...

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! ☺️

Thanks ... For Being You

Happy Thursday :D

Here's the second project for my upcoming 'Thanks & Giving' class using 'Lighthearted Leaves' and 'Crazy About You'.

My 'Woodland' embossing folder is also getting a good workout!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek ☺️

'Thanks and Giving'

Happy Wednesday :D

I didn't have the next classes projects ready to show attendees last week but I'm working on them and here's the first one.

The theme for the class is 'Thanks and Giving'.

I've used the new stamp set from Stampin' Up! called 'Lighthearted Leaves' and watercoloured my image. 

The square pillow box (a new framelit with lots of extras!) is embossed with the handsome new folder 'Woodland'.

Add a gold foil doily and you're set with a gorgeous gift box for a Thanksgiving treat!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek  :)

CLASS DATES-

Wednesday 16th September 7 - 9.30pm.

Thursday 17th September 7 - 9.30pm.

Cost- 

$20.00 - Email to register.

One Wintry Night

Happy Thursday :D

Here's the last project for my 'Fancy Pants Christmas' class.

Some might say I saved the best for last even lol.

There's oodles of new goodies on this card ... Check out the window, the sleigh ride edgelit and what about the fancy corners on the card base?

I even managed to sneak in my favourite trees from the 'Wonderland' stamp set!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek  :D

I've been asked what I used for the greenery at the bottom of the window. It is an old punch I have (Non-SU!). Any kind of finer foliage (the bird punch stem for example) could be substituted for it :)

It's Beginning To Look Like A Fancy Pants Christmas

Happy Tuesday :D

With September just around the corner, it's time for me to start holding Christmas card classes.

My first one is next week and I'm starting with a 'Fancy Pants Christmas' class. Three fancy cards that will have everyone wanting to be on your Christmas card list this year!

I've used plenty of new goodies from the upcoming Holiday catalogue for this project. I had such a hard time using just one item! When you see your new catalogue you'll know what I mean ;D

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Strong and Masculine

Happy Wednesday :D

At least twice a year I hold a masculine card class and next week will be one of them. 

I've used a few stamp sets (World Map, Guy Greetings, Sail Away) to create this card and you can change the recipient as 'Guy Greetings' has plenty of options to choose from.

Here's the inside of the card:

Strong and straightforward which is what most men like!

Thanks for taking a peek :D

'Kinda Eclectic'

Happy Monday :D

I hope you had a nice weekend.

My family had visitors from NZ (a friend of my sons and his father) so our weekend was fantastic! 

Today I'm sharing one of the projects for my next class 'Kinda Eclectic'.

I saw a card on Pinterest by Michelle Last (thanks for the inspiration Michelle!) which I loved so I cased it and tweaked it a little. I used the gorgeous 'Timeless Elegance' DSP  to stamp on.

Have a great day. I'm off to have Marmite on toast!

I hear some of you saying "huh?".

Some of my readers and Kiwi followers will understand... It's the one thing I ask all our visitors from home to bring! ;)

Rawr!

Happy Tuesday :)

I made this card with the fun new set 'No Bones About It' in the 2015-2016 SU! Catalogue. I knew it was a must have when I first spied it!

My son went through a stage of being dinosaur crazy so I still remember their names today ... Stegosaurus, T-Rex and Diplodocus. Some things you never forget as a parent lol.

Thanks for taking a peek :D

A Fond Farewell

Happy Monday :D

With SU!'s retired list released I thought I would showcase some of my favourite retiring sets in upcoming classes.

My first fond farewell is to 'Everything Eleanor'. This stamp set has so many versatile images and I will miss it!

Class Details:

Wednesday April 29th 1 - 3.30pm / Thursday April 30th 7 - 9.30pm

Cost: $20 Email to register :)

Creative Blog Hop!

Happy Monday and welcome to my post for the Creative Blog Hop!

I was nominated by the talented and lovely Cathy Miller. Thanks Cathy! :D
Make sure you click on the link and see the stunning creations Cathy made with the beautiful 'Moon Lake' stamp set. They really are quite beautiful :)

For my blog hop submissions I decided to use 'Butterfly Basics'. I have had so much fun creating with this darling set and coordinating framelits!

It is now officially Spring so that's what inspired my card.
Here's a close up of the butterflies so you can see the different layers ...

I took my cue from the pretty 'All Abloom' paper stack and used Island Indigo, Lost Lagoon and vellum to complement it. Fresh colours for a fresh season!

For my second submission I continued with Lost Lagoon and Island Indigo but teamed it with the yummy Raspberry Ripple. Even though it is retired, I couldn't help using it. I love these colours together!

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I stamped the 'Postcard' image on Lost Lagoon cardstock followed by some 'Gorgeous Grunge'.
Using the largest butterfly framelit I cut out the butterfly shape to create a negative space. I placed a piece of DSP behind  the Lost Lagoon cardstock so the patterned paper could show through.
I cut another butterfly in Raspberry Ripple, this time keeping the actual butterfly. I heat embossed a netting pattern on it with clear embossing powder. I carefully glued the butterfly into the negative space.
With a piece of natural cotton ribbon, I stamped a sentiment and flagged the ends to create a banner. I stapled it to my card front and added a wee bit of bakers twine to finish it off. I love love love the finished product. It reminds me of a stained glass effect :)

As part of the blog hop we have to answer a few questions and nominate someone who inspires us.
So here goes!

            ·What are you working on now?

             Currently I am working on projects for the East Coast Stampin' June Event. Lots of creating!

· How does your work differ from others in your genre?

 

Hmmmm, I like vintage and shabby chic looks. I often can't bring myself to go completely "shabby" though! I suppose my work differs from others because I'm a tidy shabby chic creator!

 

· Why do your create what you do?

 

I create because it is part of who I am. Like many others stampers, I have always created in one form or another. It's an opportunity to create something unique and to brighten someone's day.
The sense of satisfaction that comes from making something with ones own hands is fantastic. I never cease to amaze myself when I look at one of my creations and say to myself "wow, I made that!". Hearing those words from attendees during a class however is the best of all.

 

· How does your creative process work?

 

I find inspiration in all kinds of places ...

I find fabrics hugely inspiring.

Mother Nature of course is full of inspiration too.

If I'm ever "stuck" for ideas I will often take an idea I like (whether it be a layout or colour combination) and create something of my own with it.

 

Now for the fun part. I am nominating a fellow Kiwi and Wellingtonian - Keryn Campbell. You can check out Keryn's creations here!

 

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :D

Sending Love Your Way

Hello all and happy Tuesday :)

This card is the one that had me "needing" to get the stamp set 'Celebrate Today'. As soon as I saw it on Pinterest I knew I "had" to have it Lol. Thanks to Allison Okamitsu for the inspiration and for enabling me!

Just have to have this card for yourself? Sign up for my class to make your very own ;)

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

Bonza Balloons!

Happy Monday all!

I hope your week is starting well. We have back to school routines and "getting used to Daylight Savings hours" in my household!

I thought I'd share one of the projects for my next class using the fun stamp set 'Celebrate Today'. Balloons make everything so much happier don't they :)

I came across this idea on Pinterest and just had to case it. Thank you Caroline Van Der Straaten for the inspiration for the gift bag!

I wanted to put something in the gift bag so I designed a notecard that doubles as a gift card holder as well. Nothing like being multipurpose! ;)

Class Details :

Wednesday 18th March 1 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9.30pm / Thursday 19th March  7 - 9.30pm. 

Cost :

$20.00

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)