Made this box sometime last year. It's like one of those cake boxes you get from a bakery except this one has got the clear bit in the middle so you can see what is inside. I used a pretty designer paper from my local shop and cut around so it was positioned just right. I think the blue ribbon sets it off just nicely. Hope you like it :)
Friday, December 31, 2010
Nice Box for biscuits etc.
Made this box sometime last year. It's like one of those cake boxes you get from a bakery except this one has got the clear bit in the middle so you can see what is inside. I used a pretty designer paper from my local shop and cut around so it was positioned just right. I think the blue ribbon sets it off just nicely. Hope you like it :)
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Happy Birthday, Carmen
Earlier this year, my friend Maggie, gave me a list of people's names and dates for cards she wanted made. Heaps of birthday cards and then around 20 Christmas cards. This card was made from a pattern that I got from UStamp (I think, it's been that long). Anyway I hope you like it :)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
My Blog Award
My friend, Sue, has awarded me a lovely blog award.
Ok, the rules for this award is that I share 5 things I am addicted to and then pass the award on to 5 other lovely blogs. 1. I am totally addicted to Stampin' Up. Absolutely love the products and the colors are fabulous.
2. I am addicted to playing Monk Werks on Facebook.
3. I love doing workshops and seeing the joy and satisfaction on my ladies faces when they learn something.
4. I love to spend Tuesdays with the ladies down at Memories on the Murray, creating to my hearts content. Or not!
5. I love learning new off the page projects but am not yet game enough to try designing projects myself.
The blogs I want to award are to some very talented ladies. Please pop over and have a look at their very inspiring blogs.
2. I am addicted to playing Monk Werks on Facebook.
3. I love doing workshops and seeing the joy and satisfaction on my ladies faces when they learn something.
4. I love to spend Tuesdays with the ladies down at Memories on the Murray, creating to my hearts content. Or not!
5. I love learning new off the page projects but am not yet game enough to try designing projects myself.
The blogs I want to award are to some very talented ladies. Please pop over and have a look at their very inspiring blogs.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Jacqui's Mini Note Card Purse
Jacqui Craig is a guest designer for this round of UStamp with Dawn and Friends. I must say that although I enjoyed making Jacqui's purse and cards, I will not be making it again in a hurry.
The only addition I made to the project was to add a length of dark blue satin ribbon around the edge of the little purse, as to me it looked much nicer and finished the project off better. Not much more that I can say about this project though. But you be the judge!
The only addition I made to the project was to add a length of dark blue satin ribbon around the edge of the little purse, as to me it looked much nicer and finished the project off better. Not much more that I can say about this project though. But you be the judge!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Stamp With Us Recipe Challenge
This week over at Stamp With Us, the girls posted a recipe challenge where had to use:
The colors I chose to use were Old Olive and Razzleberry. I also used Old Olive ribbon and layered this with a (as close as I could get it) "razzleberry" colored ribbon. I clear embossed two butterflies from the Great Friends stamp set on Whisper White and the sentiment is from the stamp set called Soft Summer from our Spring Mini Catalogue.
I always love to decorate the inside of my cards as well because it is as important as the outside.
No patterned paper
2 ribbons
2 stamps.
2 ribbons
2 stamps.
The colors I chose to use were Old Olive and Razzleberry. I also used Old Olive ribbon and layered this with a (as close as I could get it) "razzleberry" colored ribbon. I clear embossed two butterflies from the Great Friends stamp set on Whisper White and the sentiment is from the stamp set called Soft Summer from our Spring Mini Catalogue.
I always love to decorate the inside of my cards as well because it is as important as the outside.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
More UStamp Creations.
What a fun time we are having this UStamp. Lots of projects to fill our time making, lots of chatting going on and lovely ladies from all over the world to meet.
Today I am showcasing 2 projects posted by Tracey Old who is the Dream Team Member from New Zealand. The first is Tracey's Coffee Treat Box - this is sooooo easy to make and looks so effective. You don't have to use it for coffee only but as a gift box for chocolates, candles, the list is endless.
As you can see I made this in light blue bazzill with a designer paper from Francheville. On the belly band I have added a little decoration in the form of two clear embossed butterflies from the Good Friends Stamp Set.
The project that I completed today is Tracey's Card Purse. This is very quick and easy to make. The main color is Tempting Turquoise with a touch of Cameo Coral. The dsp is and SU retired pack which I can't remember the name of. Once again it can be used to put some cards and envelopes in or perhaps some other little gift.
Just click on the UStamp with Dawn and Friends button on the left hand side of my blog. This will take you to the site where you can learn more about what the site entails and can join up and create lovely projects from ladies all over the world.
Until next time, have a good day or night where ever you may be!
Today I am showcasing 2 projects posted by Tracey Old who is the Dream Team Member from New Zealand. The first is Tracey's Coffee Treat Box - this is sooooo easy to make and looks so effective. You don't have to use it for coffee only but as a gift box for chocolates, candles, the list is endless.
As you can see I made this in light blue bazzill with a designer paper from Francheville. On the belly band I have added a little decoration in the form of two clear embossed butterflies from the Good Friends Stamp Set.
The project that I completed today is Tracey's Card Purse. This is very quick and easy to make. The main color is Tempting Turquoise with a touch of Cameo Coral. The dsp is and SU retired pack which I can't remember the name of. Once again it can be used to put some cards and envelopes in or perhaps some other little gift.
Just click on the UStamp with Dawn and Friends button on the left hand side of my blog. This will take you to the site where you can learn more about what the site entails and can join up and create lovely projects from ladies all over the world.
Until next time, have a good day or night where ever you may be!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Becky's Notes & Treats
What a wonderful creative day I have had today. Of course being Tuesday I was with the girls all day and as usual we had a ball.
I wanted to share with you my interpretation of Becky's Notes & Treats that she posted on UStamp with Dawn and Friends. I find out about UStamp please click on the button on the left hand side of the screen.
I love reading all the encouraging comments I receive for my creations. So please don't just drop by and go again, leave a comment so I will know how I am doing!
Have a great day or night where ever you may be!
I wanted to share with you my interpretation of Becky's Notes & Treats that she posted on UStamp with Dawn and Friends. I find out about UStamp please click on the button on the left hand side of the screen.
The recipe for this project was - Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black, Whisper White.
Designer paper from stash
Ribbon - Old Olive grosgrain
Stamps - Friends 24/7 and Thoughts and Prayers.
Designer paper from stash
Ribbon - Old Olive grosgrain
Stamps - Friends 24/7 and Thoughts and Prayers.
I love reading all the encouraging comments I receive for my creations. So please don't just drop by and go again, leave a comment so I will know how I am doing!
Have a great day or night where ever you may be!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sue's Slider Box
Today, I thought I would post my friend, Sue's, Slider Box and cards that were started at a workshop on Monday night and finished during the week. Anyway she brought them in to show me on Tuesday and I couldn't resist taking photos of her creations.
I absolutely love the card on the right with the little flowers. What she has done is to stamp onto her card stock (I think it is a background stamp) and then individually colored everything in and to top it off she has gone over every bit with Glossy Accents so that it really stands out.
If you scroll down to My Tuesday Girls you will see a photo of Sue with the other girls.
Well done, Sue. I will pass on any comments made to Sue. I am sure she would appreciate the encouragement.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wedding card
My friend Isabel married her love, Damien, yesterday. Yes, on a Tuesday! Anyway this is the card I made for them. The basic card can be found here. I enjoyed making it. There was a lot of cutting involved and I am so glad that I have my Cricut Expressions machine to do it with.
The base is Whisper White with the rest of the card being in tones of So Saffron and Lilac with Dark Purple for the wedding dress. Unfortunately I couldn't take a good photo of the inside, however, I put a little bride and groom in there and Orchid Opulence around the inside of the card as well. I also hand made the envelope out a sheet of 12 x 12 cardstock.
Sorry, but the photo doesn't do the card justice.
The wedding was held at the Secret Chapel at the Inverbrackie Cemetery. It really is a magical place, so don't cringe and say What the! I will post some photos later. Then the reception was held at Rydges South Park on the corner of South and West Terraces in Adelaide. From the 6th floor, with its fully glassed windows you could see the fireworks that went off at 2100 because of the Royal Adelaide Show. Also the lights of the rides especially the Ferris Wheel.
Anyway, have a good day or night where ever you are!
Monday, September 7, 2009
No Excuse
I have really no excuse for not posting other than that I have been extremely busy. I didn't even get to my local shop on Saturday for the Memories On The Murray Sale. I was in Adelaide all weekend enjoying a spiritual banquet. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I attended our annual 3 day convention which was held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
My friend, Maggie, asked me to make a card for her partner. This is a new medium for me - making male cards but I had some help in that I cased the idea from Donna's blog. Thanks, Donna, for the inspiration. Go and check out Donna's blog, she is a very talented and creative lady. Unfortunately I did not take a picture of the inside of the card to show you. I always decorate the inside of my cards because I think that is as important as the front of the card.
Please let me know what you think!
And have a nice day or night where ever you may be.
My friend, Maggie, asked me to make a card for her partner. This is a new medium for me - making male cards but I had some help in that I cased the idea from Donna's blog. Thanks, Donna, for the inspiration. Go and check out Donna's blog, she is a very talented and creative lady. Unfortunately I did not take a picture of the inside of the card to show you. I always decorate the inside of my cards because I think that is as important as the front of the card.
Please let me know what you think!
And have a nice day or night where ever you may be.
Friday, August 28, 2009
My Tuesday Girls
Let me introduce you all to my Tuesday girls. Well, they are not actually mine, but you know what I mean!
In the first two photos we have the Awesome Foursome - (L to R) Sue, Joyce, Lyn & Barb.
Next to that is Jo & Viv together and then Wendy and Glad.
Because Margaret is taking a well earned break visiting her family in Katherine and jetting also up to Darwin, we have had Anja filling in and keeping us entertained. Margaret will be back next week and very refreshed to receive the hard time we will give her next Tuesday. I found a photo taken at our retreat of Margaret. She is wearing the blue top.
I think you can understand why I love spending Tuesday with the girls especially the Awesome Foursome.
Until next time, have a great day or night where ever you may be!
In the first two photos we have the Awesome Foursome - (L to R) Sue, Joyce, Lyn & Barb.
Next to that is Jo & Viv together and then Wendy and Glad.
Because Margaret is taking a well earned break visiting her family in Katherine and jetting also up to Darwin, we have had Anja filling in and keeping us entertained. Margaret will be back next week and very refreshed to receive the hard time we will give her next Tuesday. I found a photo taken at our retreat of Margaret. She is wearing the blue top.
I think you can understand why I love spending Tuesday with the girls especially the Awesome Foursome.
Until next time, have a great day or night where ever you may be!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Party for Kids with Cancer 2
As previously mentioned, my friend, Kirsty, held a Trivia/Auction night last Friday night to raise money for Kids with Cancer. Here is the second lot of cards that I made for the Auction -
As you can see, I used a variety of stamps, a variety of techniques, papers and ribbons.
I really enjoyed making this set and will make some more in different colors for future fundraisers.
Until next time, have a great day or night where ever you may be!
As you can see, I used a variety of stamps, a variety of techniques, papers and ribbons.
I really enjoyed making this set and will make some more in different colors for future fundraisers.
Until next time, have a great day or night where ever you may be!
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