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,

Pals Paper Arts # 96 - Masculine - Road Rider

Hi There,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts Colour Challenge this week featuring Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, More Mustard and a Masculine theme.  My first thoughts were a Sea/Boating theme but I went with the Motorcycle, haven't used this stamp a lot, made an Easel Card with the Top Note Die.  I used Shimmer Paint on the Chrome parts of the bike, but it doesn't show in my photo.

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

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Motorcycle, Curly Cute

Card:  Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, More Mustard, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Stazon Black, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Grey Marker, Tsukineko Platinum Shimmer Paint

Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Top Note Die, Aqua Painter, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals

Thanks for swinging by today. 

Hugs,

CR84FN#30 Colour Challenge - It's A Boy

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the Colour Challenge this week at Cupcake Creations. Love the gorgeous soft colours.  I used Designer Paper for the focal point and added some Buttons, Pearls and Shimmer Mist for some sparkle.

Supplies:

Stamps: Crafty Kids H20K Heart Quilt, S/U's Curly Cute, Karen Foster Snap Stamps

Card and Papers: Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue, DSP Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection

Ink:  Stazon Black, Tsukneko Champagne Shimmer Mist, Martha Stewart Fine Line Marker

Embellishments:  Buttons, Pearls, DMC Cotton Thread

Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Clear Scallop Square Die, Polka Dot EB Folder, Needle, Dimensionals, Glue, Paintbrush, Ruler

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink # 66- Just Add Flowers & CR84FN #26 - Paper Daisies

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink and Cupcake Creation challenges this week. I made some Daises with the retired Spring Flowers Punch, and a Sun Punch by Carl Craft. I sponged some extra colour on the flower centres and shaped them with my dry embossing tools. The bird cage is Gold embossed.  Love the pretty colour combo from Cupcake Creations.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Kaisercraft Le Chateau Collection, S/U's All A Flutter, Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags

Card and Papers: Very Vanilla, So Saffron, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight,

Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake

Embellishments: Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon, Gold Cord (R), Linen Thread, Pearls

Tools: S/U's Spring Flower Punch (R), CarlCraft Sun Punch, Martha Stewart Double Arches Border Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sizzix Little Leaves Die. Dry Embossing Tools, 2 Way Glue Pen, Tweezers, Embossing Buddy, Gold EB Powder, Heat Tool, Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Provo Craft Jamara EB Folder, Sponges, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Set, Papertrey Ink Tags Die, Glue Dot, Tombow Multi Glue, Dimensionals

A note to my followers, I am going on holidays for a few weeks and this will be my last post for a while. Stay safe and healthy and I'll see you back here in early June.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,