Stenciled Day 2 - Happy Anniversary

Hi there,
This card is for my Hubby for our Anniversary next month and one of my cards for Day 2 of the Stenciled On Line Classes presented by Kristina Werner.  I made my own stencil with the Small Heart Punch from Stampin' Up! and a piece of acetate.  I used Black and Metallic Gold Prismacolour Pencils in the heart shape.  I love the artistic look created by the pencils inside the stencilled hearts and the swirled Gold Thread with the glittery heart as a finishing touch.

 





Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Great Greetings
Card and Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black, Clear Acetate
Ink: Stazon Black, Prismacolour Pencils - Black and Metallic Gold
Finishing Touches: Champagne Glitter Heart, Gold Thread, Washi Tape
Cool Tools: Heat Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
Thanks for dropping by, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Stenciled Day 1 - I Love You

Hi Friends,

I joined the Stenciled On Line classes and what a fun and inspiring class for day 1.  I enjoyed the 4 videos with loads of ideas from these amazing artists.  This class tutorial was demonstrated by the lovely Debby Hughes.  I made a stencil with the Falling Hearts Die from Simon Says and used other items from my stash to complete my card.  Hope you like it. 





Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings, Borders and Corners (Heart)

Card and Papers: Neenah White, Vellum, Whisper White

Ink: Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Ink - Worn Lipstick, Festive Berries, Versamark

Finishing Touches: Red Metallic Hearts, Darcie Sequin

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Memory Box Falling Hearts Die, Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Corner Rounder Punch, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue

I am glad you could visit today.

Hugs,

 

Colour Q #225 - Coral Roses

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Colour Q Challenge this week. When I saw the roses on the inspiration photo I decided to use my MFT Contemporary Rose Stamps and dies.  I found a few retired designer papers  and coloured the sentiment with markers before stamping.  I enjoyed using this combination of colours and like how it came together.



Supplies:

Stamps: MFT Contemporary Roses, Stampin' Up's A Round Array

Card and Papers: Cameo Coral, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Patterns Stack Regals Collection, Bella Rose DSP, Raspberry Tart DSP

Ink: Always Artichoke, Cameo Coral, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip

Finishing Touches: Season of Style Washi Tape

Cool Tools: Big Shot, MFT Contemporary Roses Dies,  MFT Fishtail Flags Dies, Sizzix Beautifully Baroque E/Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponges, 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs, 



Seize the Sketch #12 - Birds on a Wire

Hi there,
Today's post is for this weeks Seize the Sketch challenge.  



Supplies:

Stamps: Simon Says Christmas 3 x 4, Happy 3 x 4

Card and Papers: Soft Sky, Basic Black, Silver Metallic,  Kaisercraft Le Château Collection

Ink: Basic Grey

Finishing Touches: Centre of a Sequin

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Memory Box Bird Die, Martha Stewart Birds on a Wire Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks for dropping by today.  I love to hear from you.

Hugs,



Merry Monday #92 - Printed Snowman

Hello Everyone Happy Monday,
It's time for another Merry Monday Challenge and this week we are challenging you to use Red, Brown, Kraft and Vanilla on your card with ribbon.  I knew I wanted to use print on my snowman and I used the Dictionary background stamp and circle punches to create him.  Then I decided to go with a night scene and I was able to use my embossing paste again with my Simon Says Falling Snow Stencil.  Love it!  For the finishing touches I used ribbon which was a gift from my MM Secret Santa, Black Pearls, Button, Thread and Dazzling Diamonds.





Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Dictionary, Cold Play (R), Delightful Decorations (R)
Card and Papers: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Early Espresso, Kaisercraft Christmas Carol DSP
Ink: Stazon Black, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Finishing Touches: Gold and Red Satin Ribbon from my Merry Monday Secret Santa, Mini Button, Pearls, Embroidery Thread, Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste, Dazzling Diamonds
Cool Tools: 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Snowflake Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, In the Meadow Papertrey Ink Die, Simon Says Falling Snow Stencil, Spatula, Sponge, 3/4" Circle Punch, 3/8" Circle Punch, Sizzix Decorative Strip Northern Frost Die, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen
I am glad you stopped by today and would love to hear from you.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Colour Q Challenge #224 - Happy Birthday

Hello Friends,
Today I am participating in the Colour Q Challenge #224 with a Birthday card for my SIL.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Stippled Blossoms, Summer Silhouettes, Beautiful Birthday

Card and Papers: Island Indigo, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Grey, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

Finishing Touches: Island Indigo Satin Ribbon

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot

Thanks for taking a peek today.

Hugs, 





Merry Monday #91 - Happy Snowman

Hello Friends,
Today's card is for this weeks Merry Monday Challenge and we are challenging you to use a Snowman on your card.  I used a few new purchases on my card this week, in fact most of the design elements.  I love the Purple Onion Design image by Stacey Yacula, Stencil and Embossing Paste, Talk Bubble plus Paper Smooches Sentiment and Tim Holtz Tinsel all new. 

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Purple Onion Designs Stacey Yacula Berry Snowman, Paper Smooches Christmas Sampler

Card and Papers: Island Indigo, Whisper White, Patterns Stack Regals Collection DSP

Ink: Stazon Black, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky

Finishing Touches: Island Indigo Satin Ribbon, Tim Holtz Tinsel

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Simon Says Talk Bubbles Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Aqua Painter, Simon Says  Falling Snow Stencil, Spatula, Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

 

Retro Sketch #96 - Happy Birthday Marion!

Hi Friends,
Today's card is for the Retro Sketch Challenge #96 and my SIL's Birthday this week.  Hopefully I have turned a corner and can get back to participating in a few more challenges this year.



Supplies:

Stamps: MFT Contemporary Roses, S/U's It's Your Birthday
Card and Papers: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, S/U's Patterns Stack - Bright's Collection,
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Gumball Green, Crumb Cake
Finishing Touches: Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon, Pearls
Cool Tools: Big Shot, MFT Contemporary Roses Dies, Sizzix Square Lattice E/Folder, Sizzix Delicate Designs E/Folder,  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Corner Rounder, Sewing Machine, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday #90 - Christmas Wreath

Hello Everyone,
Here we are with a fabulous new blog, some new Design Team Members and a New Year and it's time to get started with our Christmas cards for this year.  Where you rushing to make your Christmas cards last year,  come and join us each week and you will be ready come December to send out your cards.
Today's card is for the Merry Monday Challenge this week and we are challenging you to use Ribbon or Twine on your card.  I used ribbon to make a Wreath, a new never tried Weaving technique for me which  I found very easy to do.  I found the Tutorial on Pinterest.  I sponged the Door Panels, added a Silver Pearl for the Door Handle and attached the Bells with Silver Cord.  Hope you like it, and I would love to hear from you.





Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Fruit of the Season 1999

Card and Papers: Crafty Kids White, Basic Grey

Ink: Basic Grey

Finishing Touches: 1/8" White and Real Red Grossgrain Ribbon, Silver Cord, Silver Bells, Silver Pearl, Red Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Memory Box Door Die, Sizzix Bricked E/Folder, Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape

Thanks for dropping by today.

Hugs,

 



Brian's 70th Birthday

Hi Friends,
Showing you a card I made today for my BIL's 70th Birthday. He is still farming and has a collection of old farm machinery and a tractor similar to this image.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Memorable Moments, Paper Extra Clear Stamps #93880

Card and Papers: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Silver Metallic, Parker's Patterns DSP

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Real Red, Stazon Black

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities, Spellbinders Pinking Circles Nestabilities, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

 



Baby Stockings

Hello Friends,
Today I am featuring some stockings I made for my Sister In Law who wants to send them to some new Parents for the Birth of their new Babies.  I love how they turned out and I have found another use for the stocking die which is a bonus.  Enjoy!



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Little Angel
Card and Papers: Bashful Blue, Shimmer White, Gingham DSP
Ink: Bashful Blue
Finishing Touches: Organdie Ribbon, String of Pearls
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Holiday Stocking Die, Sizzix Square Lattice E/Folder, MFT Camellia Die, Sizzix Label Sizzlit, Sponge, Bone Folder, Tweezers, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Little Angel
Card and Papers: Pretty In Pink, Shimmer White, DSP Berry Bliss
Ink: Pretty In Pink
Finishing Touches: Organdie Ribbon, String of Pearls
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Holiday Stocking Die, Sizzix Square Lattice E/Folder, MFT Camellia Die, Sizzix abel Sizzlit, Sponge, Bone Folder, Tweezers, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi Glue
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Christmas in the Country

Hi Friends,
I wanted to share some photos I took of how we decorate for Christmas in country Western Australia. 

This is the Welcome sign at one of the Main entry roads to the town we live in.  The Shire have added the Santa Hats for some Christmas cheer.

The Candy Stick is on a little side road at Wannamal on our way to Perth the capital in Western Australia.

A farm gate at Wannamal decorated with painted timber cut outs of Santa and the animals surfing.

 

Hope you enjoyed my photos. What do folks do in your area, I would love to see. Thanks for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

 

 

 

 



Merry Little Christmas

Hello Friends,
Today I made some quick Christmas cards to send to some Stamping friends. I used Winter Frost DSP for a mat on the Smokey Slate card and then matted the sentiment with my Multi Mat Tool.  The Multi Mat creates a finer border around any shapes that you might not have a nest off and then you cut them out.  I finished off with the felt Snowflakes, Button and Silver Cord and a strip of DSP on the inside.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Merry Little Christmas, Snowflake Soiree
Card and Papers: Smokey Slate, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Winter Frost DSP
Ink: Island Indigo, Coastal Cabana
Finishing Touches: Felt, Twitterpated Buttons, Silver Cord
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Needle, Sizzix Chalk Talk Framelits, Multi Mat, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today,
Hugs,

2013 Christmas Decorations

Hi Stampers,
Today's post features the Festive Flurry Stamp Set and Dies.  I made these Decorations for my Grandchildren to hang on their Christmas Trees.

This is how I finished of the back.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Festive Flurry, Snowflake Soiree

Card: Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Silver Glimmer Card, Champagne Glimmer Card

Ink: Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Smokey Slate

Finishing Touches: Frosted Finishes Embellishments, Pearls, Gold Cord, Silver 1/8" Ribbon

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Festive Flurry Dies, Computer and Printer, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

Thanks for taking a peek today.

Hugs,