The Paper Players Sketch Challenge #53 - Cafe Celebration

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Sketch Challenge this week.  I stamped the image and coloured it with my markers, sponged the edges of the circle and applied some Marvy Liquid Applique to the centre cup and a pearl to the flower on the other cup.  The image was then matted on a Papertrey Ink Doily die cut. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's A Slice of Life, Papertrey Ink Urban Design by Alli Miles Birthday Bash Sentiments

Card and Papers:  Whisper White, Early Espresso, Tempting Turquoise, Crumb Cake, DSP Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection,

Ink:  Stazon Black, Early Espresso

Markers:  Crumb Cake, Tempting Turquoise, Early Espresso

Embellishments:  Pearls, Pleated Ribbon, Marvy Liquid Applique

Tools: Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Doily Detail Die Collection, Papertrey Ink Doily Detail Punch Out Tool, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks' for poppin in today.

Hugs,

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #75 - Pleated Flower

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Inkspirations Sketch Challenge this week.  I decided to try to make a flower with a pleated centre.  I have noticed this technique on a few different blogs, but it was mainly used as a background instead of the focal point. I embossed the frame of the flower and the leaves for some texture.  I think I achieved what I was aiming for, let me know if you like it!!

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Punch Bunch, French Foliage, Vintage Vogue

Card and Papers:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Pretty In Pink, DSP Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection,

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Embellishments: Kaisercraft Crocheted Lace Trim, S/U's Antique Brad, Pearls

Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Spellbinders Blossom Nestabilities, Sizzix Leaves Die, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi Liquid Glue, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #99 - Elements of Style - Stars

Hi there,
Today's post is for this weeks Pals Paper Arts challenge to use Stars. So I made a Star Card.  Unfortunately the tutorial I used has no name so I can't give credit to the person that designed it and I can't recall were I found it. Loved how it turned out though, let me know if you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Punch Bunch

Card and Papers:  Night of Navy, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection, Patterns Paper Pack II (R)

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Markers: Baja Breeze, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery

Embellishments: Crystals

Tools:  Fiskars Cutter

and Embossing Tool, Pencil, Ruler, Scallop Circle Punch, Scalloped Square Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge #73 - Is It A Crocodile?

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge this week.  I decided to do a Child's Birthday card with this fun image that my dear friend Jan White shared with me some time ago.  The image was water coloured and then I stamped the Happy Birthday twice, cut out the letters, glued them down and embossed that mat layer. Layered some ribbon and attached a brad for embellishment.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Woodware - Originals by Francoise, S/U's Bring on the Cake

Card:  River Rock, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Ink:  Stazon Black

Markers: River Rock, Basic Grey, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Riding Hood Red, Bashful Blue, Black

Embellishments:  So Saffron Ribbon, Wild Wasabi Stitched Ribbon, Papertrey Ink Black Stitched Ribbon, Mini Brad

Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft EB Folder Mesh, Sizzix EB Folder Polka Dots, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Aqua Painter, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool

Thanks' for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #87 - Armchair Cat's

Hello Friends,
Today's card is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  I used a very cute image that my dear friend Jan White shared with me nearly twelve months ago.  I made the shaped card base with my Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities.  The image was water coloured with my Aqua Painter and I added some Shiny Silver Pearls, Bakers Twine and Liquid Applique to the coffee mug. Sponged the edges of the main image.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Penny Black - Bibliophile 2886K,  S/U's Vintage Labels (R)

Card:  Real Red, Whisper White, Buckaroo Blue (R), Going Grey (R)

Ink:  Stazon Black, Real Red, Buckaroo Blue (R), Going Grey (R)

Embellishments:  Shiny Silver Pearls, Maraschino Baker's Twine

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities, Sponge, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Jone's Tones Gloopy Glue, Liquid Applique, Heat Tool, 1" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch

Thanks' for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

Happy Sunday!

Hi Dear Friends,
I have been very quite this week due to my being away helping my daughter while her husband was overseas.  This is Jenna our little bundle of joy that we have been helping to care for, isn't she just the cutest. 

So the house is tidy and the washing is almost done and I will be back soon with a card for you.

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #86 - "Tea"rific

Happy Sunday Everyone,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  Loved the bright summery colours, but they had me stumped for a while as to what I was going to do with them. I created my card with Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise and Pumpkin Pie.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Morning Cup, Small Sayings (R)
Card and Papers:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Brights, Vellum
Ink:  Stazon Black
Markers: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Peach Parfait
Embellishments:  Melon Mambo Grossgrain Ribbon (R), Linen Thread
Tools:  Big Shot, Scallop Square Die, Papertrey Ink Tag #1 Die, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge #98 - Natural Vintage

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge this week.  I went with a fairly plain Vintage design, love this stamp set and the sketch. 



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Nature Walk, French Foilage, Sanded BG
Card and Papers:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Pack - Brights
Ink:  Crumb Cake,
Markers: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, So Saffron, More Mustard, Early Espresso
Embellishments:  Linen Thread, Old Olive Satin Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Sponge, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Colour Spritzer Tool, Aqua Painter, Martha Stewart Screw Punch, Bow Easy
Thanks' for poppin in today.  Let me know if you like it!
Hugs,

The Paper Players Colour Challenge #51 - Mini Milk Carton Box plus Card

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Colour Challenge this week.  I made a Six Sided Box using the Sizzix Mini Milk Carton Die and a Card.  

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Silhouette Sentiments, Tiny Tags, Friends 24/7, Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags
Card:  Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight
Ink:  Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, More Mustard
Embellishments: Pink Sorbet Baker's Twine, Crystals
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Mini Milk Carton Die, Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Die, Crop-a-dile, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Martha Stewart Grass Border Punch, Framed Tulips EB Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Cutter Tool, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks' for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #85 - Sew Fabulous

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week to use Dusty Pink, Blue Berry and Cream.  Yummm... those colours sound like a slice of cake or a Desert.  I Paper Pieced the main image, made a rosette flower with the lace and did some machine sewing and embossed the Blushing Bride background.  Also built a Button for the centre of the rosette.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Pattern Pieces, Sew Suite

Card and Papers:  Concord Crush, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Pack - In Colours

Ink:  Stazon Black, Concord Crush

Embellishments:  Build A Button, Dressmakers Pins, Pearls, Lace, Platinum Shimmer Paint

Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Ten, Sewing Machine, Needle and Thread, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Glue Dot, Computer and Printer, Paintbrush

Thanks for poppin in today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #71 - Black and White Only - White Christmas

Happy Sunday Everyone,
Today's Post is for the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge this Week to use only Black and White.  I made a Christmas Card using the Recessed Window Tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers.  I love how these cards come together, presenting a WOW factor to make them special.  Dazzling Diamonds was applied liberaly to the main image and I finished the inside off too.

This card was awarded a Top Pick at Just Add Ink.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Welcome Christmas, A Wish For Peace, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Papers:  Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Neutrals

Ink:  Stazon Black

Embellishments:  Dazzling Diamonds

Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Fiskars Cutter and Scoring Tool, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Word Window Punch,

Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

CR84FN#31 Colour Challenge - Pastels, Pearls and Fern - Pals Paper Arts #97 Fashion Inspiration - What's Your Signature Style

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the CR84FN Colour Challenge and the Pals Paper Arts Fashion Inspiration - What's Your Signature Style this week.  We were to use Pale Pink, Pale Green and a Neutral.  I used my Copics to colour the images on a Very Vanilla cardstock base.  I love how it came together, pretty with a touch of shabby chic. I would like to think this is one of my Fashion styles, but in reality it is probably more Clean and Simple.

This card was awarded a Top Pick at Pals Paper Arts.

Pals Paper Arts #97 - Fashion Inspiration - What's Your Signature Style

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Growing Green, French Foliage, Vintage Labels (R)

Card and Papers:  Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles

Ink:  Stazon Black, Crumb Cake, Copics R81, RV11, YG03, YG23

Embellishments: Pearls, Pink Organza, Karen Fosters Scrapper's Floss

Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Pendant - Lotus, Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Die, Sewing Machine, Cutter Tool, Sponge, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Bow Easy, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #84 - The Paper Players #50 - Kind Thanks

Hi Stampers,

Today's card is for this week's Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge and The Paper Players Theme challenge Kind Thanks. I used Rose Red and Wild Wasabi for my colours after much deliberation......I think they came close to the challenge colours. I like how it came together, clean and simple.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Because I Care,

Card and Papers:  Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, DSP Patterns Stack _ Subtles

Ink: Stazon Black, Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Pear Pizzazz

Embellishments: Pearls

Tools:  Aqua Painter, Martha Steward Mordern Garland Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge, Dimensionals

Thanks for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink # 70 - Round Sketch - Pearls and Lace

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge this week to make a Round Card. I punched and scrunched the flower, added pearls, lace, designer paper and stamped and water coloured the butterfly.  Hope you like it.

This card was awarded a Top Pick at Just Add Ink.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Bring on the Cake, Nature Walk, Create a Cupcake

Card and Papers: Confetti White, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, DSP Patterns Stack - Subtles, DSP Patterns Pack II (R)

Ink:  Stazon Black, Early Expresso

Markers: Marina Mist, Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip

Embellishments: Lace, Pearls, Cotton Candy Dream String, Papertrey Ink  Hibiscus Burst Saddle Stitched Ribbon, Brad

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities Big Scallop Circles Lge, Sizzix Little Leaves, Papertrey Ink Tags Die, Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Scallop Circle Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Aqua Painter, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 2 Way Glue Pen, Double Sided Tape

Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Our Holiday - Prague to Paris May 2011

Hi everyone,
Where have I been for the last few weeks; having a fantastic holiday in Europe!!  We left Perth and flew to Dubi and then onto Prague. We had three days in Prague, and we were then bused to Budapest and joined our boat cruise on the Danube River.  We made our way to the Main Canal and then into the Rhine River arriving in Amsterdam.  Along the way we called in at some of the large cities and some very quaint little villages.  We stayed in Amsterdam for one night and then bused to Paris passing through three countries on the way, Holland, Belgium and France.  Then we flew from Paris to Dubi to Perth to finish our fantastic holiday.  We had a fabulous time meeting lots of interesting people, eating and drinking far to much and taking in all the lovely scenery and history along the way.  These are some of the photos taken on the trip.

Rear of Cathedral of St. Vitus - Prague

Waldstein Palace - Prague

Fresco's at The Waldstein Palace - Prague - Entry to this building above, one side is Open and situated in a Garden

St. Martins Church - Cologne

Part of the Dionysus Roman Mosaic (2nd Century) - Cologne

Discovered not that long ago so we were informed. They are endeavouring to build an underground railway line and have discovered other Roman ruins in it's path. 

Canals - Amsterdam

Flower Markets - Amsterdam

Windmill - Amsterdam One of the only ones left in the city.

Museum - Paris Note the Gold Statues, Gold is used as a feature all through Europe.

La Fayette Shopping Mall - Paris

Gorgeous architecture in the centre of the building.

Magdalenae Catholic Church - Paris

Lovely garden in the front of the building on the steps and the inside is absolutely stunning in it's simplicity.

Eiffel Tower by Day and Night.

This is just a few of the photos I took, there are lots more from the rest of the holiday. Enjoy!

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,