Dotty thinking of you...

I recently had the misfortune of having to make a sympathy card as my friend passed away. I always have a dilemma when making a sympathy card. You don't want to look like you've enjoyed making it too much, it just doesn't seem appropriate. I was also in a fairly emotional state, so this card is quite ordinary. I created the background using our dotty background stamp and then added a blob of glossy accents over each dot. The rest is easy to work out. In the centre of the retro daisies is a clear rhinestone. The paper used here is from our Bella range. More exciting stuff tomorrow!!

All Boy Kids Birthday card

I made this card for a boy turning 8. I used the All Boy range of papers which are quite versatile. My challenge for myself was to incorporate some gold embellishments, so I added turn mounts . I also used glossy accents on the star to give it a raised gloss look. When making male cards , I tend to under do rather than over, as most males I know, don't like too much fuss!!! The base of the card is oatmeal card stock.

Christmas Photo Card

On the weekend, we participated in the Picture to Page show at the East Burwood reserve. It is a really great show- packed with local suppliers and loads of ideas. The next one is in May next year- Be sure to watch out for it. At the show, this was the Free make and take we made. It went down really well. We used distress ink, the blending tool and punches. Hope you like it!

Bella Satchel and bling card..

I found this fantastic template and thought I'd whip up a gift satchel and card using Bella paper, eyelets, bling flourish, and of course some perfect stamps for the design. I free handed the cutting of the paper to create a swirl, which is placed over the pink paper. The satchel has 2 openings, a larger top one for maybe soap or lollies etc and a small front opening for a gift card or maybe money?? Anyway, another workshop, yet to be submitted!! I must get myself into gear I think. Do you know that as Kaszazz consultants, if we submit our ideas, we get Kaszazz dollars to spend? Pretty cool. Now if I can just get myself organized it would be great!

Butterfly Flower cards...

This is a workshop that I've designed and hasn't been submitted yet! There is a fair bit of layering, but it is fun. For this workshop, you need the corner rounder, butterfly punch, frost white colorbox ink, jeweltone chalks,bling and ribbon. It's really fun and pretty.(even if I may say so myself!)

Magic stamping fun...

In these pages, I used a plain base page and then used magic stamps to create different backgrounds. The magic stamps are a rectangle shape. You heat them up and then push them onto different textures. It's a lot of fun. In this layout, I used bubble wrap, cellophane and kebab sticks. I also used the adaptor tip of the stylus handle and impressed that onto a rollawheel design I liked. I used distress inks to change the background. This was a while ago, but I think I used vintage photo and faded jeans. The foam letters that I stamped "family fun" with are discontinued foam stamps. We now have 2 new sets of alphabet stamps , a solid and an outline. They are really great. Send me a note if you need any more info!

Whoops, I was trying to post something daily. Oh well, time marches on regardless. So, today I'll put up 2 things to make it up to my loyal follower!!

The Concertina card I made a few years ago for a friend. It was his brother's first wedding anniversary and he wanted something special.

The scrapbooking page was created when we returned from our trip back to South Africa. I used the rollagraph, stamps, distress inks and created my own rub on using my printer and acetate. The main element was that I had FUN!!

Clear pocket cards

I was inspired one day as I had in my creative stash, some velvety type ribbon. I based my cards on the ribbon. One of the cards, on the left, was published in the Stamping and papercraft mag.

Dream, Create, Believe Cards...

This is a 2 Hour workshop that I designed.
It uses Lyra watercolour crayons, stamping and punching. One of the cards is also incorporating what is known as a joy fold.
Drop me a line if you're interested in doing this
workshop.

A Selection of cards based on our Enchanted range and using the beautiful swirl ribbon.
This is a photo wallet, that has been adapted to only have 2 opening sections. It's really fun especially if you want to send someone a card and photos at the same time!!