Fab Friday #3 - Birds in the Woods

Hello Friends,

Today's post is for the Fab Friday Sketch Challenge this week.  A new challenge for me, finally getting to play. I embossed the background with the Woodgrain embossing folder, colouring it with a stamp pad before embossing and cut the banner strips from Designer Paper.  I used Markers to colour the image and sponged the background with Bashful Blue and then matted onto a Delicate Doily die cut.  Finished off with some pearls and a couple of banners on the inside.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U"s Serene Silhouettes,
Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack, Neutrals, Subtles and Regals
Ink: Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue
Finishing Touches:  Pearls
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Woodgrain E/Folder, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Sizzix Sizzlits Large Delicate Doilies, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals



Thanks for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #55 - 5th Birthday

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketch this week. I coloured in the images with my Markers and you wouldn't believe how many goes I had but I finished it eventually. I love Real Red but it is so easy to smudge and transfer the colour where it shouldn't be. Does that happen to you? LOL. This card turned out exactly as I had planned from the start, it's great when a card comes together like that.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Patterned Party, Papertrey Ink - Boy Basics Game On
Card and Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, DSP Big Top Birthday
Markers: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Summer Starfruit
Finishing Touches: Real Red Grossgrain Ribbon
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

CASology #13 - King of the Cats

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the CASology Challenge this week and the Cue Card Word is Zoo. I have watercoloured the image with my Markers , used an Old Olive mat and added some paper piercing under the sentiment and it was done.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Zoo Review, So Happy For You
Card: Whisper White, Old Olive
Ink: Stazon Black
Markers: So Saffron, More Mustard, Old Olive
Cool Tools: Aqua Painter, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool



Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Dynamic Duos #23 - Tangerine Poppies

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Dynamic Duos Colour Challenge this week to use Tangerine Tango and Old Olive plus the allowed Neutrals.  First time I have used this stamp and I love it.  It is so pretty when it has been coloured in.  Don't forget to check out the other Design Team cards for this week and join us using these gorgeous colours.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Pleasant Poppies, Curly Cute
Card and Papers: Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights Collection
Ink: Stazon Black, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
Finishing Touches: Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Pearl
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Framelits - Labels Collection, Aqua Painter, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today. Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Merry Monday #35 - Black Bird

Happy Weekend Stampers,
Today's post is for the Merry Monday Sketch Challenge this week.  I masked off the greeting on the main image and stamped only the trees and bird. When it was dry I spritzed with some Gold Glimmer Mist.   Embossed the Very Vanilla Mat and the Wild Wasabi banner.  I used sponges on both pieces, matted with the Champagne Glimmer Paper. I finished off the sentiment with three punches and added some stamped trees and sponging to the inside.

Thanks to Wendy this card was awarded an Honourable Mention this week at Merry Monday Challenges.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Scenic Season, Mixed Medley

Card: Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla, Champagne Glimmer Paper

Ink: Stazon Black, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake

Finishing Touches: Rubbing Alcohol Gold Shimmer Mist

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Square Lattice E/Folder, Sizzix Woodgrain E/Folder, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponges, Brayer, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

Glad to see you here, thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #54 - Beautiful Peacock

Hello there,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  I changed the placement of the main image so the Peacock looked like it belonged on my card and added a bow and sentiment.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's World Treasures, Tiny Tags

Card and Papers: Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Metallic Gold, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights

Ink and Markers: Versamark, Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise, Gumball Green, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Early Espresso

Finishing Touches: Gumball Green Stitched Ribbon, Linen Thread, Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Fancy Fan E/Folder, Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Die, Sizzix Edgelits - Finishing Touches, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Gold E/Powder, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for dropping by today.

Hugs,

CASology #12 - Sneakers

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the CASology Challenge #12 this week and the Cue Card Word is Shoe. 





Supplies:
Stamps: Lucy's Stamps 1398LH Sneakers, Papertrey Ink - Boy Basics Game On,  S/U's Just Jeans BG
Card: Whisper White, Midnight Muse
Ink: Stazon Black, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Midnight Muse
Cool Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape
Thanks for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday #34 - Snow Bird

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Merry Monday Sketch Challenge this week. I made this card for a Demo's Meeting as a Christmas Swap card that I went to yesterday. It is very CAS, easy to reproduce for Christmas or a Workshop.  I used punches on all of the design elements except the Whisper White background and that was embossed with the Big Shot.

Thanks to Wendy this card was awarded an Honourable Mention at Merry Monday Sketch Challenges this week.

 





Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Four Seasons, Come to Bethlehem
Card: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Night of Navy
Finishing Touches: Crystals
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Lacy Brocade E/Folder, 1 1/4" Square Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, White E/Powder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Glue
Thanks for popping in today.
Hugs,

Dynamic Duos #22 - Happy Anniversary

Hi Papercrafters,
Today's post is for the Dynamic Duos challenge this week to use Cherry Cobbler and a Colour of Your Choice plus allowed Neutrals.  I chose to use Cherry Cobbler with Early Espresso. I made this card for my eldest daughter and her husband for their Anniversary.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Everything Eleanor, Great Greetings (R)
Card and Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Early Espresso
Ink: Versamark, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso
Finishing Touches: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearls
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Lacy Brocade E/Folder, Memory Box Fresh Daisies Die, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool White E/Powder, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bow Easy, Multi Mat, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sponge
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Light the Night Walk

Hello Friends,
Today I wanted to share with you a walk my family joined last Wednesday night called "Light the Night" for the Leukemia Foundation here in Perth Western Australia to raise funds to try and find a cure for Lymphoma and Myeloma.  Unfortunately in June our eldest daughter Natasha was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and my Mother died of Myeloma nearly 13 years ago.



View of the large crowd that joined in the Walk.

White Lanterns - Living with Leukemia

Blue Lanterns - People supporting someone with Leukemia

Yellow Lanterns - In Remembrance of someone that had Leukemia

My Family

It has been a difficult time for our family coming to terms with this illness. My husband and I have been going to Perth nearly every week to see our daughter and this has been the reason for my sporadic posting of posts and not following a lot of the challenges.  I have been determined to continue with my Design Team commitment on Dynamic Duos and to do a few challenges along the way because I love my Paper crafting and hopefully I will be able to continue.

Natasha has been undergoing Chemo and will continue for six months and then she will have Radiation treatment every day for 5 weeks.  If all goes well she will be finished sometime in March 2013 and the Doctor predict's that she will be in remission and hopefully will be cured.  So far Natasha has responded to her fortnightly treatment and the Cancer has reduced in size.  It is not without it's side effects, the continual feeling of nausea and tiredness, loosing over 20 kilos and her hair, just a few, but Natasha is still very positive and that is good.  Natasha and her Husband have been very lucky to have some amazing friends and family, that have cooked meals for them and helped with the pick up and delivery of their children to school and child care, a big Thank You to them.
So where ever you are I hope you are well and healthy and enjoying life to the fullest.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #53, The Friday Mashup #77 - Indian Summer

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge and The Friday Mashup Challenge, which was to be inspired by an Indian Summer or use three colours from  the suggested colour combo or Mash it Up.  I chose to Mash it Up.  I used markers on the stamp to colour the main image and dimensionals to separate the layers.  Don't these colours look fabulous together and I love this very easy sketch by Tui Nathan.

Thanks to Terri this card was awarded a Perfect Princess Award this week at Freshly Made Sketches.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Four Seasons

Card and Papers: Early Espresso, Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Raspberry Ripple, DSP Patterns Pack - Regals, DSP In Colours 2011/2013

Ink: Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade, More Mustard, Raspberry Ripple, Cajun Craze



Finishing Touches: Early Espresso Bakers Twine, Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Woodgrain E/Folder, Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, Spellbinders Classic Scallop Circles Nestabilities, 1" Circle Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,

Merry Monday Sketch #33 - Country Snowman

Happy Weekend Everyone.
Today's post is for the Merry Monday Sketch Challenge this week.  I coloured my Country Snowman in fall colours, using the chequered ribbon, button and twine to finish the theme.

Thanks to Terri this card was awarded an Honourable Mention at Merry Monday Sketch Challenges this week.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Let It Snow (R), Petite Pairs

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Garden Green, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, DSP Apple Cider

Ink: Stazon Black

Markers: Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler

Finishing Touches: Button, Chocolate Chip Bakers Lustre Twine, Ribbon

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Square Lattice E/Folder, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Bow Easy, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

CASology #11 - Snowflakes

Hi there,
Today's post is for the CASology Challenge this week and the Cue Card Word is White. I embossed the card with Provo Craft's Snowflake Embossing Folder and added the sentiment and a few snowflakes for some interest and it was done.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Delightful Decorations
Card: Whisper White
Ink: Versamark
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Snowflakes E/Folder, Sizzix Snow Flurry Die, 3/4" Circle Punch, Carl Snowflake Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Embossing Buddy, Pewter Embossing Powder, Heat Tool
Thanks for dropping by today.
Hugs,