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,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #79 - Leaves

Hello,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  We were to use red, lime and grey as our colours. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  Autumn Days, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Papers: Real Red, Going Grey (R), Gable Geen, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Paper - Neutrals

Ink:  Real Red, Gable Green (R), Going Grey (R)

Embellishments:  Linen Thread, Shiny Silver Pearls

Tools:  Big Shot, S/U's Sizzix Leaves #2 Die, Decorative Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Polka Dot EB Folder, Fiskars Cutter and Scoring Tool, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Cutter Tool

Thanks for dropping in today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

CR84FN#25 - Wish Big Teenager

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Cupcake Creations Colour Challenge this week.  I used the Inlaid Embossing technique for the numbers. I cased a card that I saw at Ngaire's, my Upline, at our last Demo's Monthly Meeting, although I only have a vague memory of it. 

This card was awarded a Terrific Top 3 at CR84FN.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Word Play

Card: Real Red, Cool Caribbean (R), Whisper White

Ink:  Stazon Black

Embellishments:  Real Red Satin Ribbon

Tools:  Big Shot, Timeless Type Alphabet Dies, Square Lattice EB Folder, Word Window Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Computer and Printer

Thanks for poppin' in today.

Hugs,

The Paper Players Sketch Challenge #44 - Poppies

Hi there,
Today's post is for this weeks challenge at The Paper Players.  The sketch has a bit of a twist to it with the main image split with a diagonal piece covering it. I would usually put this strip behind the image as I built the card.  So I designed a fairly simple card masking the poppies as I stamped. I wanted to add more embellishments..... but decided not to.  I always think Black, White and Red make a stunning card and I love these colours together.

This card was awarded the Cut Above Badge from The Paper Players.

Supplies:

Stamps: Flourishes Poppy Patch Set #35, S/U's Teeny Tiny Sentiments, En Francais BG

Card: Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink:  Stazon Black, Real Red, Mellow Moss

Embellishments: White Satin Ribbon

Tools: Scallop Edge Punch, Curly Label Punch, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape

Thanks for calling in today.

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #78 - Seamstress Models

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Play Date Cafe challenge this week. I Paper Pieced the Models and stamped the Measuring Tape on satin ribbon and then pleated it.

Supplies:

Stamps: Sew Suite, Create a Cupcake, Linen BG (R)

Card and Papers:  Bashful Blue, Pretty In Pink, Real Red, Whisper White, Drink Coaster

Ink:  Stazon Black, Bashful Blue

The Perfect Touch: Satin Ribbon, Crystal, Pearl, Pink Heart

Cool Tools:  Martha Stewart Loop Border Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Big Shot, Embosslits Sweet Buttons, Polka Dot EB Folder, S/U's Itty Bitty Shapes Punches, Owl Punch, Pinking Scissors, Sticky Strip, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

CR84FN#24 - Shabby Chic

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is for the CR84FN Colour Challenge this week. I love the lovely soft colours, but I had to look far and wide to find something to create my design with the aqua colour.....amazing what is stashed away sometimes. LOL. I tried one of the wet and scrunched flowers, love how it turned out, did a bit of sewing and a lot of sponging.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags

Card:  Soft Sky (R), Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue, DSP Patterns Pack - 

Subtles Collection, Parisian Breeze DSP (R),

Ink:  Soft Sky, Crumb Cake

Embellishments:  Brad, Lace, Heart Pins, Bakers Lustre Twine, Rain Drops

Tools:  Martha Stewart Swirling Lace Border Punch, S/U's 5 Petal Flower Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Spring Flower Bouquet Punch (R), Spray Water Bottle, Papertrey's Tiny Tags Die, Doily Detail Die Collection 3, Sewing Machine, Sponge, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sizzlits Little Leaves Die,

Thanks' for stopping by today.  Happy Easter!

Hugs,

Stamperoo's April 2011 Swap - Embossing Dry or Heat

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is for our monthly Stamperoo's Demo meeting.  We were to dry or heat emboss our cards.  I went with dry embossing.  My Big Shot certainly received a work out, die cutting and embossing most components of the card with a bit of stamping in between. I did the inlaid embossing technique by adding the zig zag strip at the bottom of the card before I embossed that panel.  Love the finished card, let me know if you like it!

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Friends Never Fade, Create a Cupcake
Card:  Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink:  Rose Red
Embellishments:  Rhinestone
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Butterflies Die, Tasteful Trim Die, Word Window Punch, Polka Dot EB Folder, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Square Lattice EB Folder, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape
Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #89 - Flowers - Blue Roses

Happy Tuesday Everyone,

Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week to add Flowers.  I made some Vellum flowers for my card and coloured them with Markers and an Aqua Painter after I had embossed the outline with White Embossing Powder and cut them out. 



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Fifth Avenue Floral, Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings Raspberry Suite by Dawn McVey

Card: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Vellum, Pear Pizzazz

Ink:  Pacific Point, Versamark

Markers: Bashful Blue, Pacific Point

Embellishments: Shiny Silver Pearls, Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Quick Kutz Diamonds and Dots EB Folder, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Pendants Lotus, Papertrey Ink Fillable Frames #11Die, Multi Mat, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Vellum Tape, Tombow Multi Glue, Dble Sided Tape, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, White EB Powder

Thank you for visiting, until next time....

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #77 - On My Couch

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week. I have used the photos for inspiration and created a fun scene on my card.  I like to do something different and get away from the frilly flowers and cute images.  I like it, let me know if you do.



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Lovely as a Tree, Papertrey Ink On My Couch,
Card:  Soft Suede, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights Collection
Ink:  Soft Suede, Old Olive
Embellishments:  Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die, Papertrey Ink Couch Dies, Sponge Dauber, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals. Dble Sided Tape
Thanks for poppin' in today.
Hugs,