For Toni!

Here are the bags for you to choose from- the crumb cake one is a bit drab!I should have made it in vanilla & put the buckles in the crumb cake :o). Mum has my stamp set at the moment so I'm not sure when I'll see her next to get it back to make the actual cards but it will be in time for her to take this down to you!

Woodland Walk DSP, Crumb Cake, Garden Green & Very Vanilla card stock.
Floral fusion sizzlit, big shot, silver brads

I thought I'd try these tags while I wait for the stamp. (To & from tag pg 161) The one on the left has very vanilla taffeta ribbon & basic black ink & the one on the right has crochet cotton & garden green ink- which one do you like better?

Once they are in the pocket all you can see is the ribbon, I can hand cut the tags if you would like them a little bigger?

These are the mini cards from the new catalogue launch, would you like me to do some of these?
Growing Green stamp set pg 78 w $38.95, c $29.95.
Choc chip, crumb cake, very vanilla & garden green card stock.
Chocolate chip & crumb cake ink.
Floral fusion, little leaves & lots of tags sizzlit die, big shot, silver brad

I'll try to give you a call this afternoon or tonight to see what you want me to do!
Talk to you then

Stamp-a-stack 2

Just a reminder that the second stamp-a-stack is on this Thursday from 10am-2pm & Sunday from 1-5pm. Its not too late if you want to come just let me know ASAP (must be by Wednesday afternoon at the latest)

More bags!

I had the best day today- it started off with Kathy coming over this morning to make a handbag & then lunch with Bek!
Here is a pic of Kathy's & my bags.

The pattern is another from Becky Roberts & her Tres Chic handbags. The vanilla & olive bag on the right is Kathy's & the cherry & vanilla one is mine. They are so cute!!!
The paper is from the Jolly Holiday DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla & Old Olive.
The accessories needed are a 3/4" square punch, half backed pearls & a velcro dot.

Gift Card Purse

I've seen these on different sites & have wanted to try one ever since I got the top note die. I finally got around to making one this arvo, it took longer than I thought! I used box #2 as a guide for the height & length but I narrowed it up a little as I just wanted to hold a couple of gift cards.

Here's my little model again holding the purse!

Not the best angle for the flash!

This is what it looks like without the glare from the flash! I used the faux alligator skin technique on it- its so easy to do! (and effective)

I'm not the best at taking pictures one handed sorry it's a bit blurry! :o)

Here's what I used to make it:
Inks: Versa Mark ink pad
Card: Melon Mambo
Accessories: Top Note die, Big Shot, Clear embossing powder, bone folder, heat gun, filigree brad, 1 1/16 punch, velcro, crop-a-dile, jumbo eyelet & melon mambo ribbon (retired) & sticky strip.



Happy Birthday Jess

For my niece's birthday I made her this little bag complete with monogramed cards!! What little girl doesn't like bags? The pattern is one of Becky Roberts "Tres Chic Handbags", you can see her blog here

There is no stamping on any of these!
Paper: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Bashful Blue & Washington Apple DSP (retired)
Accessories: So Saffron flower brad, 3/4", 7/8",1", 1 1/4" 1 3/8" circles & scallop circle punch, So Saffron grosgrain ribbon, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlit die & the Big Shot

Stamp-a-Stack Workshop

Today I cut out & scored all the pieces for this weeks workshop- this is what 80 cards looks like! 

I was working on these today while Cooper was asleep & Erika was at Day Care. I was almost finished I just had to cut the DSP & had it sitting on top of the cutter while I was feeding Cooper when Doug brought Erika home & she thought she would help by cutting the paper for me- straight down the middle thru 2 sheets! I was able to get everything cut out the right size -I'm short just 1 piece (its a good thing mum has a spare sheet)! 

10 kits for each design!
And next Monday I'll do it all again with next weeks kits!
It's not too late if you would like to come to either Thursdays or Sundays workshops, just let me know by Wednesday morning for catering numbers & so I can make another kit

More boxes!

Here are some more little gift packaging ideas!
I got the pattern for the box on the left from Becky Roberts she has some fantastic tutorials & they are so easy to make! The middle box is the right size to hold little love notes & the one on the right uses the top note die & big shot (again!)

This picture isn't the best for showing the details on the blue & white box.
Ive embossed the Christmas tree with glitter & clear embossing powder to make it sparkle & then added some rhinestones to the tree & stamped snowflakes for the background.
Stamp sets: Delightful Decorations & Snow Swirled
Inks: Old Olive, Marina Mist, VersaMark
Paper: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, Very Vanilla & Whisper White card stock & Jolly Holiday DSP
Accessories: Ornament punch, Old Olive satin ribbon, Rhinestones, Top Note die, Big Shot, Clear embossing powder, Dazzling diamonds glitter

Here is my little helper modeling a little suitcase that I made from one of Becky Roberts patterns!

You cant tell but on the handle is a little tag that says hello & the handle has 2 little brads holding it in place. (This would hold a gift card or something small like jewellery)
Stamp sets: Tiny Tags
Ink: Real Red
Paper: Real Red card stock & Summer Picnic DSP (retired)
Accessories: Silver brads, jewellery tag punch, crochet cotton

Another Bag

I said before how much I love the top note bags at the moment! Here is another that is actually full of yummy chocolates for someone special :o)

There is no stamping on this & it was super quick & easy to make.
I used Pink Pirouette & Old Olive card stock
The DSP was last years Bella Rose (retired)
I also used the Big Shot, Top Note die, Little Leaves die, Scallop circle punch, crop-a-dile, jumbo eyelet brads, Riding Hood striped grosgrain ribbon (retired), a brad, glue dots & finished it off with a bit of tissue paper!

Birthday Bakery

I've been wanting to use this stamp set from the minute I saw the new catalogue, I think it is so cute!

The only way for you to get this set is by hosting a workshop of at least $300 then you can have this set for free!
You can't really tell in this pic but I embossed the image & then using my blender pen coloured the image with a mix of the soft subtles inks & I used Going Gray (retired) for the stands.
The card stock is Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi & Rose Red.

Christmas Gift Ideas

Here are a few little projects I've been playing with while I've been waiting for my order to arrive & also to get into the Christmas spirit!

A little box with gift tags inside, bag with note cards & a perfect treat box for work mates!

I love these little top note bags. They're perfect for holding little cards or chocolates!

The stamp set is the "Delightful Decorations".

The inks & card stocks are Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive

I've used the Jolly Holiday DSP, Big Shot (you need one of these :o) ), Top Note die, crop-a-dile, jumbo eyelets, Very Vanilla ribbon, Mistletoe Ribbon Originals (available for a limited time only when you purchase a Christmas Gift- Giving Bundle), clear embossing powder, dimensionals & silver cord.

Stamp sets used are "Delightful Decorations" & "Snow Swirled"

Inks are Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive

Card stock is Verry Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive

I've used the Jolly Holiday DSP, Old Olive Striped Grosgrain ribbon, 3/4, 1" & 1 1/4" circle punches, large oval punch, scallop border punch, Big Shot & the  Mini Milk Carton die



Again I used the "Delightful Decorations" stamp set & the Jolly Holiday DSP.

Inks are Old Olive & Cherry Cobbler

Card stock is Very Vanilla

I've used the ornament punch, 1/4" Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, clear embossing powder, dimensionals.





Stamp-a-Stack Cards!

Here are the 4 designs that we will be making at the stamp-a-stack workshops this month.But I wont tell you which two cards are for which week- you'll just have to come to both to find out!!!!

This isn't the clearest picture but I'll put details of each card up soon.

There are still places available for the 4 dates so just let me know if you want to come or if you have any questions.

Christmas Stamp-a-Stacks

With Christmas just next month, now is the time to get all of your Christmas cards ready!

I'm having 2 different workshops,
The first workshop is Thursday 18th November from 10am- 2pm (includes a light lunch) & Sunday 21st from 1pm.
The second workshop is on Thursday 25th from 10am- 2pm (includes a light lunch) & Sunday 28th from 1pm.
Afternoon tea will be provided at the Sunday workshops & it should finish by 5pm but I've left it open for those who like to chat over a coffee & look at the catalogue!!!

The workshops are different each week. At each workshop you will make 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs. If you are able to come to both weeks you will end up with a total of 16 cards to get you started for Christmas!!

The cost is $25 per workshop & that includes all materials, envelopes, meals & door prizes.
All of the workshops will be held at my home (contact me for directions if needed)
Please RSVP by the Sunday prior to the workshop (the 14th & 21st) with payment.

If you have any questions please let me know either by email or phone. I look forward to seeing you there.