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Just Add Ink 104 - Back to School

2012-02-10T00:00:00.000+10:00

WOW my first creation for the Just Add Ink team as a Design Team member!

I'm thrilled to be on the team working with such lovely ladies :)

The challenge this week is just add Back to School. I've made my creation with all the Mums out there who need to get reorganised now their kids have gone back to school. But you could always dress this up differently and it could be used for your children's desk as well.

There are three compartments
- one for pens
- one for post notes
- and the one in front is some cute little sticky tabs I got from Kikki K

I've dressed up the front with some pearls and a beautiful paper ribbon that my BFF made - you can't see it very well in the picture but I sprayed it with shimmer mist so it's all sparkly!

Nothing like beautifully organised stationary to get you motivated to get all that back to school paperwork in order!!!

Head on over to the JAI blog to enter your creation in the Back to School challenge this week.

February challenge at the Stamp Spot

2012-02-07T10:56:00.002+10:00

Today I've got a post over at The Stamp Spot using the February sketch. It's a fab sketch that can be used easily for a card or layout.

Here's a little snippet of my card - can you tell it's a Valentine's day card??

And here is the sketch

I'd love to see your take on the sketch so jump on over and show me your creations!!!

Super exciting news.....

2012-02-04T08:55:00.001+10:00

I've wanted to be a part of the Just Add Ink family for a while and I can't believe that I've been chosen to be on their Design Team.

I'm completely thrilled and overwhelmed at the same time.
I seriously teared it up when I read the email that I'd been chosen!!!!!!

All the JAI DT ladies are so talented and inspiring that I know I'm certainly going to need to put in 110% for all my creations to keep up with them!!!

There are also 3 other new DT members to welcome on board so pop on over to the JAI site and check them out!

I'm really looking forward to working with all the JAI team.

Keep your eyes on this space for my first creation for JAI very soon!!!!

Rainy day calls for an umbrella!

2012-01-27T22:03:00.002+10:00

I made this card just before Christmas for a friend who had some pretty major surgery. I've been lazy and haven't posted it before now... but I think the timing is perfect given all the rain we have had here in Brisbane!!!

I've used a cute little Pure Innocence girl 'My Umbrella' from My Favorite Things.

I've used:
Paper -Daffodil delight, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper white and Greenhouse Gala DSP
Ink - Daffodil delight and Copics
Stamp Set - My Umbrella
Other: Daffodil Delight ribbon, paper flower, pearls and Nestabilites

I hope you have a lovely weekend planed. Mine starts with breakfast out tomorrow with my favourite people in the world :)
xoxoxox

A little craft for your Aussie day!!

2012-01-26T10:08:00.001+10:00

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!!!
I hope all you Aussies have a fab day filled with lots of fun, family and friends :)

Check out my post at The Stamp Spot today with 2 fun quick and easy Back to School projects!
Here is a little peak - just love bakers twine!!!

If you've got time to craft today the two projects I've shown at the Stamp Spot can easily be whipped up.

Speaking of 'whipping up' I've just popped my very first, from scratch pavlova in the oven.... fingers crossed it turns out ok.
xoxoxoxo

Butterfly thanks

2012-01-16T21:34:00.001+10:00

Ohhh I've just had my first class back at yoga in 4 weeks! Boy am I buggered..... I'm sure I'll also be sore the for the next few days :)

I haven't spent much time in the craft room over the holidays and I needed to get some inspiration for this card to get going...... so for this Thank you card I've used 2 challenges!

The Sweet Sunday sketch #150 and the Friday Mashup #41 - using DSP and Thank you

I've used:
Paper -Early Espresso, Daffodil delight, Whisper white, Flirtatious DSP, Black and White Timeless DSP by KasiercraftInk - Daffodil delight and Early espresso
Stamp Set - Afterthoughts and Great friend
Other: Seam binding, Antique brad, Pearl pins and Nestabilites

Here is the Sweet Sunday sketch

Sew Nifty

2012-01-12T10:54:00.001+10:00

Hey check out my post today over at The Stamp Spot blog using My Favorite Things Dienamics 'Sew Nifty'.

Here is a sneaky peak.....

I hope you are enjoying your Thursday.

XOXOXOX

Loopy Bloom!

2012-01-04T22:02:00.001+10:00

Check out my card on my post today at The Stamp Spot blog using the My Favorite Things Die-Namics Loopy Bloom!!!

Aren't these flowers just super cute??

First card for 2012

2012-01-01T22:35:00.001+10:00

HAPPY 2012 everyone!!!!

Yesterday I spent the afternoon at my craft desk and I decided that I wouldn't play along with any challenges and I'd just play around and make what ever came to be.... and this is what I made....

I had fun using my copics with two new turquoise colours that I picked up while on holidays.

I hope you have all had a great first day of the year!!
Today I'm off to the beach for the last day of my holidays before I have to return to the day job tomorrow.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T07:00:00.000+10:00

From my family to yours wishing you a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2012!!!!!

(I tried so hard to get my kitty to look at the camera but this was the best shot I got!)

Quick Break

2011-12-24T09:57:00.000+10:00

Hi All I've been on a quick break up the coast........ soooooo nice and relaxing - Just what I needed!!!

No shopping, no cleaning, no running around, just a whole bunch of nothingness!!!

I hope you get a chance to relax this Christmas holidays.

xoxoxoxox

Just add Sparkle!

2011-12-18T17:58:00.001+10:00

This week over at Just Add Ink the challenge is to add Sparkle to your creation!

As you can see by my card I might have gone a little OTT with the sparkle - I've used Glitter Glass, Iridescent Ice and Rhinestones!!!

I've also used the December sketch over at The Stamp Spot -

If you want any details about this card just shoot me an email!

Twine flowers

2011-12-16T10:03:00.000+10:00

I was having a play around with twine and came up with these cute twine flowers!
So I decided to use them on this card using the Stamp Spot December sketch for inspiration.

If you'd like to see a little tutorial on how I made the twine flowers just pop over to my post here at The Stamp Spot blog.

I've used:
Paper -Naturals Ivory, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette and Webster's Page - Sweet seasonInk - Craft and Crumb Cake
Stamp Set - Flower Fusion #6 by Papertrey Ink
Other: Doily punch (Martha Stewart), Pearls, Washi Tape, Twine and Ruffled satin ribbon from The Stamp Spot.

Here is the December sketch (but I flipped it on it's side!)

2011-12-08T10:00:00.000+10:00

Goodness it's been a while since I've posted here!! Sorry :( time seems to have just flown by.

The craft and collectables fair went well (not as good as the one at the beginning of the year) but I'm happy that I got to show off some of the cool Christmas tags you can make with Stampin UP! products. The little tags I made up just flew out the door!

I haven't been crafting much since then as my mind has been focused on the day job, Christmas and all the dinners, drinks and parties that come with it!!!

I just love this time of year but it doesn't leave much time for crafting unfortunately!!

I saw this great sign outside of Lorna Jane yesterday - love it!

Hopefully I might get some crafting done soon so I'll have something to show you!
In the mean time I do have post over at The Stamp Spot today showing you some ideas on how to use Washi Tape, so pop over and check it out.

I hope you are all enjoying your December!

xoxoxo

Craft and Collectables Christmas fair!

2011-11-22T19:59:00.002+10:00

This weekend I've got some of my cards for sale at the Craft and Collectables Christmas fair!

The fair is held at the St Francis of Assisi church in West End on Friday afternoon and Saturday.
If you're in Brissy you should make sure you get there early as it's a very popular fair!!

You are bound to pick up some cute gifts at this fair :)

I can't believe it's almost Christmas time!!!!

Sunday Peony Roses

2011-11-20T19:40:00.004+10:00

Happy Sunday evening to you all!!!

I bought these beautiful peony roses from a local market for only $10!!! When I got them they were still all closed up and they looked like balls of silk. In these pictures they have only just started to open up.

I've been busy this week making cards for a market that's on next weekend. I'll post the details later in the week so in case your in Brisbane you can come along!

Challenge @ The Stamp Spot

2011-11-16T12:54:00.002+10:00

Have you had a chance to check out the challenge at The Stamp Spot this month???

See the inspiration picuture below - isn't it just fab!!!!!!!!!!

I've got two cards posted on The Stamp Spot blog today - why not jump on over check them out and then enter in the challenge for yourself?

There is still 2 weeks to enter and I can't wait to see what amazing entries we get this month.

Just add ink 93!

2011-11-14T22:36:00.006+10:00

Hi All!

I love the colour combo over at Just Add Ink this week!
Pool party, Certinaly celery, Melon mambo and Whisper white - they look nice and refreshing all together :)

I'm loving these little paper flowers I pick up at my local craft shop!!!

If you want any details about this card just shoot me an email.

xoxoxo

ps I also made this card with the Clean and Simple sketch this week FTL166!

Mojo Monday 214

2011-11-13T22:22:00.004+10:00

Happy Sunday evening to you all, just popping in quickly to share this card I created following the Mojo Monday sketch.

I've used mainly papertrey Ink products with this card and if you want any details just shoot me an email.

Loving the girly-ness of these colours :)

I'm stuffed tonight as I feel like I've been eating all day..... I think the best thing I ate was the chocolate chunk cheese cake!!!!

Sunday Flowers

2011-11-13T08:02:00.003+10:00

Well it seems on Sunday's I'm in a mood for flowers!!

Check out these stunning fusha peony's. I wish you could all smell them through the screen because they have the most divine fragrance.

It's such a stunning day here in Brisbane and perfect for a swim at my local pool. I think I might pop into Lady Marmalade for breakfast afterwards as I've been told they have delicious food.

Enjoy your Sunday.
xoxoxoox

Sunday Roses

2011-11-06T20:32:00.002+10:00

I've had these sweet little roses on my bed side table all week!!

They are all from my next door neighbours, they don't really like roses that much so they said I can have as many as I like :)

Perfect trio of pinks.

They are in a small crystal vase that I got for my birthday a few weeks back.

What a lovely day we had here in Brisbane today - perfect for a bbq dinner.
Enjoy your evening, where ever you are in the world!
xooxoxox

Flirtatious fabric

2011-11-04T16:37:00.003+10:00

The flirtatious fabric was a must have from the current Stampin' UP! catalog when it came out - it was top of my list!!!!
But I've been to scared to cut it and have not wanted to use it (just in case). I'm sure you all have the hording problem I have when it comes to paper craft goodies!!!

So I finally took the plunge and made the first cut!!!!!

In this card I wanted the fabric to take center stage so I haven't put much else on there.

Has anyone else used the fabric from the SU catty??

If you have I'd love to see how you have used it, leave a link to your project in the comments.

Friday afternoon is the best time of the week - the longest time till work again on Monday :)

Birthday flower

2011-11-01T06:55:00.003+10:00

Just popping in quickly to show you a card that I made using the Just Add Ink colour combo and the Inkspirations sketch.

I've used Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler and I accidentally used Pink Pirouette instead of Blushing Bride - OPPS!

If you need any details for this card please just email me.

Here is the colour combo
And the sketch

I've organised a High Tea at my work today to celebrate Melbourne Cup - are you doing anything??
I can only imagine how crazy it must be in Melbourne at the races today!!! (Think I'm glad I'm just in the office)
Well what ever you are doing I hope you enjoy it!!!

Sunday Flowers

2011-10-30T09:57:00.002+10:00

Last weekend Mum and I went to the local flower markets.

It was so lovely to just wander around, look and smell all the beautiful flowers. Ever time I go there I am amazed to find flowers I have never heard of or seen before.

I was hoping to find some of the first Peonies (my favourite) for the season however they had sold the few bunches they received.

Instead I bought these bright and cheery flowers! They are huge - I'm not joking the biggest ones are the size of dinner plates!!

They have been cheerily sitting on my dining table and I can't help but smile every time I walk past them!!

It's amazing how having a bunch of flowers in the house just lifts your mood.

I'd love to know what your favourite flowers are!

Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday.

xoxoxox

Bliss

2011-10-28T21:19:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone!!

BBF and I are just cyber crafting at the moment - I've just created this card using The Paper Players sketch.

This colour combo is way out of my usual style!!! I wanted to use the Mocha Morning DSP and when I was cutting it up I thought this luxurious paper would look stunning with red!!!

I've used:
Paper -Mocha Morning DSP, Basic Black and Real Red
Ink - Versamark and Cherry Cobbler embossing poweder
Stamp Set - Bliss
Other: Red Flowers, Oval punch and Lots of tags label 2

Here is the sketch

I'll be back soon to show you some massive flowers that I bought at the markets!

Hugs and Kisses
oxoxoxoxoxox

Fit for the Queen?!

2011-10-24T21:47:00.003+10:00

Today I've created a card using the layout from Just Add Ink and the colour combo from The Play Date Cafe.
It's the Play Date's 2nd anniversary challenge this week - I don't often get to play along with their challenges as much as I would like to. I really love the inspiration photos that accompany the colour combo this week!!!!!

I think these colours make a pretty feminine card (with out using any pink!!)

If you want any details about this card just shoot me an email.

Here is the Sketch (I've used it on its side)

And here is the colour combo

PS I saw the Queen today - not very close BUT I still saw her!!!!

First Christmas card for the year :)

2011-10-22T13:41:00.004+10:00

I'm having a few ladies over tomorrow for a crafty afternoon!! I'm super excited :)

I really enjoy sharing my love for paper craft with others!

Since we are getting closer to Christmas I thought we'd make a Christmas card. I've CASED Kristina's card from here. As soon as I saw her card I knew I had to try and recreate it - it's just lovely!!
And it's also fairly easy for the lady's to try.

This card also fits in with The Paper Players challenge this week of a Christmas theme with the colours of red and green. So I'm linking up there.

If you want any details about this card just email me.

Only 24hrs till everyone arrives for my crafty afternoon - YAY!

Flowers for you!

2011-10-20T10:04:00.003+10:00

Check out my post over at The Stamp Spot blog using this sweet Pure Innocence girl 'Bunch Of Blooms'

Thanks to all my lovely followers who leave amazing comments for me - they brighten up my day and I really appreciate the time you take to leave them!

Sending you all a big bunch of virtual flowers your way.
xoxoxoxo

Ribbon love

2011-10-16T19:14:00.002+10:00

BFF and I had some fun cyber crafting times on Saturday afternoon and I decided to play along with the Inkspirations sketch 91!!

I'd just been to the local craft store that morning and while I was there I picked up this amazing ribbon!!! Sooooo I just had to include it on something straight away :)

Don't you think it's just so divine???

It reminds me of a tutu.... so I think it looks like my card is wearing one!!

If you want any details for this card just email me.

Hope you have had a great weekend
xoxoxo

Dreaming.....

2011-10-08T07:27:00.002+10:00

Oh how I love this bike........ I'd love to own one.........

I've got a bike that has the same colourings but it's a real road bike (which has sadly been in the shed for way to long)

I want a cruiser like this one

Image cutesy of Ivy and Piper's latest mag

I love the little splashes of pink - on the wheels and handle bars........

I love the basket at the front.........

I love the mud guards.........

I love the curves......

Oh I might just pull up the covers and go back to sleep so I can keep dreaming of her :)

Happy weekend
XOXOXO

The Stamp Spot October sketch

2011-10-06T13:59:00.002+10:00

Check out this cute little card I've made for The Stamp Spot's October sketch challenge!

Pop on over and have a look :)

Up, up and away!!!!!

2011-10-04T17:05:00.008+10:00

Ok so here are another few cards that I created on WCMD for the Embellish colour challenge.
They also had the challenge of using circles.... I think Balloons are close enough :)

Pals Paper Arts also have the challenge to use heat embossing so I used that as well!!!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Cameo Coral, Wild Wasabi and Close to Coco
Ink - Cameo Coral and Wild Wasabi
Stamp Set - Up, up and away!
Other: White embossing powder, Twine, Circle punch and Scalloped circle punch

Here is the inspiration photo

WCMD - CASE Study

2011-10-02T21:09:00.003+10:00

YAY I had so much fun cyber crafting with BFF for hours and hours yesterday afternoon for World Card Making Day! If only I didn't have to eat we could have just kept going and going :)

There are a few cards that I made but I'll just show you one today.

I've use the CASE study #59 challenge for this card and I'm really happy with the colours together!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Daffodil Delight and Flirtatious DSP
Ink - Daffodil Delight
Stamp Set - Communique Curves by Papertrey Ink
Other: Daffodil Delight Ribbon, Rhinestones and Nestabilities

Here is the muse for this challenge by Julie Lacey

I can't believe the weekend is over already....... how quick they go!

World Card Making Day - share what you create!

2011-09-30T17:18:00.003+10:00

World Card Making Day is Saturday 1 October (tomorrow!!!)

What a great day for card makers to come together.
As two card maker addicts my BFF and I will be doing some cyber crafting so we can share the day with each other.

I'd love to see what you create for WCMD and if you could link up and share your creations below that would be fantastic!!! I'm sure there will be others who will want to have a peek to.

This isn't a challenge but just a chance for us all to show off and share in something that we love :)

There are just a few rules

Link your post, not your whole blog.
Your project must be created for World Card Making Day.
Please don't use your link as advertising.
I reserve the right to remove links that do not comply with the above guidelines.

I've got the linky tool open for 9 days to give you time to do your posts ect.

Share the love and go check out each others creations!!

Enjoy WCMD
xoxoxoxox

Last day for The Stamp Spot September Challenge

2011-09-29T06:29:00.005+10:00

Quick you've got just one day left to enter the Stamp Spot September Challenge and be in the running to win a $20 voucher to spend in store.

Here is my last minute card -

I just got the MFT Flourish Die and I think you'll be seeing me use it a lot more..... It's so sweet!!

And here is the inspiration photo

Happy Thursday

XOXOXO

After party.....

2011-09-27T17:30:00.005+10:00

My gosh have I had a busy few days!!

The party was a great success but wouldn't have been with out the huge help of my BBF. I was so lucky she came up a few days before the party and was able to help me out with so much preparation. (I was hoping that we would have some time to craft but unfortunately we ran out of time - insert sad face)

I must say I was totally spoiled with lots of Stampin' Up! products, a Oroton handbag and scarf (both in pink!), bunches of flowers, Royal Albert Vase, Royal Doulton lady and quite a few pieces of stunning jewellery - all of which I will treasure forever.

One of the main presents I received was from my closest friends who put in for me to buy a lovely piece of jewelry.

BFF made the card for every one to sign and the matching money wallet - aren't they just stunning??? (and of course in my fave colour!)

I was overwhelmed with their generosity and I feel so honored to have such wonderful friends and family!!!

I'll be back soon with some pictures of the party :)

Absent Blogger....

2011-09-24T08:18:00.002+10:00

Sorry All that I've been absent for a little while. I've had every intention of posting but time has just got away from me.

You see I'm having a special birthday on Sunday so this means a big party is in store for tonight!!! I've been madly rushing around for the past week or so trying to get everything organised. I've got a few friends who have flown in from interstate over the past few days including BFF.
I'm so excited to see her and I'm soooo glad she is here helping me to organise a few last minute things.

(www.victorialalala.tumblr.com/post/754266108)

Hope you are all having a fantastic weekend!!!

I'll be back in a few days with some pictures of what I've been up to.
xooxoxo

Gracious Hostess at The Stamp Spot

2011-09-14T06:00:00.002+10:00

Here's a peek at another card I've made using the September inspiration photo over at The Stamp Spot.

Don’t forget there are just 15 days left to get your entry in to win yourself a $20 Gift Voucher to spend how you like at The Stamp Spot store.

Hop on over to the blog to check out the full photo of this card :)

Seam binding Lurve!

2011-09-13T18:03:00.004+10:00

Not sure if anyone else has this problem - I'm totally in loooooove with seam binding!!

I really have to stop my self from using it on every card I make and remind myself that I do own many other types of ribbon.

Here is a quick picture of a handful of Seam binding I received just recently.........

........ oh that gets my heart pumping!!!

Happy Tuesday :)

Baby Congrats!

2011-09-11T22:15:00.003+10:00

This sweet little baby card is a mash up of the sketch at Clean and Simple and the colour of your choice at Just Add Ink.

So obviously I've chosen Pink as my colour of choice :)

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White and Blushing Bride
Ink - Blushing Bride
Stamp Set - Baby Sets
Other: Ribbon, Pearls and Nestabilities

Here is the Colour combo

The sketch

Ribbon Storage

2011-09-07T06:41:00.003+10:00

Well I had so much fun using my new power tool that I decided to make something else........
I was in much need of some storage for my ribbon so off to the local hardware store I went.

I searched high and low for all the materials I needed, headed home and whipped this up quite quickly!!!

It took longer to paint it than it did to build!!

I've got quite a bit more ribbon to put on here but the ribbon isn't on reels, so if you've got any spare reels sing out and I'll take them off your hands!

I'd love to know what kind of ribbon storage you use, so leave a comment and let me know!

Happy HUMP day :)

And another Father's Day card

2011-09-05T19:40:00.003+10:00

I had to make a Father's day card for T's Dad too! So I've used the Play Date Cafe's colour challenge and mashed it with the inspiration card from CASE Study.

Here's how it looks......

Here is the colour combo from the Play Date Cafe

Here is the inspiration card from CASE Study

If you want to know any details about my card just shoot me an email!!

Happy Father's Day!!!!

2011-09-04T18:32:00.007+10:00

I've just had the best Father's Day with my Dad! It was just him and I hanging out together, him helping me with a project, eating, chilling out and watching the football. We tried to think back to when it had just been the two of us hanging out and we couldn't remember.....

Dad's a big NRL fan and his favourite team is the Brisbane Broncos. They played today and while we couldn't be there in person we had a great time watching it on TV. One of his favourite players is retiring at the end of this season and Dad was thrilled to watch one of his last games - even better they won!!

So when I was making his Father’s Day card I couldn’t go past making it in the colours of his favourite team. I’ve also used the Just Add Ink sketch this week for inspiration.

Here is the sketch

Happy Father's Day Dad - I've enjoyed spending every minute of today with you!!!!
xoxoxoxox

First post for The Stamp Spot

2011-09-02T20:51:00.004+10:00

WOOHOO I just did my first post over at The Stamp Spot blog!

Here is the card I made using some great products from The Stamp Spot store.

Isn't it PINK!!! HeeHee

Go on over and check out the post here.

The Stamp Spot - News!

2011-09-01T06:32:00.004+10:00

I'm so excited to share this news with you all ...... the lovely Michelle from The Stamp Spot shop has asked me to be a guest designer for TSS blog!!!!!!

They run a monthly challenge for you to create a paper craft project, whether it be a card, scrapbook layout or altered item.

This month the inspiration is this amazing Pink, Blue and White wedding cake

How cute are the two little birdies on top!

I've got a few great cards to show you over the month using some great products you can find in the store.

I'll be back soon to show you my first creation but for the mean time let this photo get your inspiration mojo flowing and head on over to the blog to see what the other DT members have created.

Stamp sets FOR SALE!!

2011-08-30T22:40:00.000+10:00

Hi Everyone I'm doing a little purge of stamp sets to make room for my purchases from the new Satmpin' UP! inspiration book that goes live in a few days!!

If you see something that you'd like just email me on trishradacs@yahoo.com.au

Postage will be in an Express post bag as I find them the most reliable. If you order one stamp set postage will be $9.50 if you order one to five sets the postage will be $13.

Payment will be via direct deposit or if you're in Brisbane you could do cash on pick up.

First in best dressed!!

A Light Heart $15
Be Happy $15

Cause for Celebration $15

Congrats $10

For A Friend $10

Garden Whimsey $15

Gently Falling $10

Good Neighbors $15

Great Grads $12

Just Cause I Like You $12

Live Like You Mean It $12

Mini Messages $10

Polka Dot Punches $8

Punches Three $8

Say it with scallops $10

Stem Sayings $8

Wishing you the best $10

I'll update the post as things sell.

So what did I make with my new power tool??

2011-08-28T21:27:00.007+10:00

In my last post I showed you my new power tool and I promised to show you what I created with it!

I've been looking around for paper storage for my 12 x 12 sheets.
There are so many choices and I've been umming and aaahhing about what to choose.... vertical... horizontal......ect.

I've been quite envious of the storage BFF had custom made for her a few years ago -you can get a glimpse here.
So everything I've looked at since then just hasn't compared and I can't find anything like it in the stores.

So I decided to create my own!!!

Here I am hard at work using the new jigsaw, cutting my side panel to size.

Notice my work safety approved shoes!!!

Here are my draws almost completed.... just needing a good paint

And here they are in there new home all painted and filled with paper.

So it was my first go at making anything like this and there are few little quirky characteristics to it that I love and hate - but I'm proud as punch to have made this from scratch and it works!!!!

My very first power tool!!

2011-08-26T17:15:00.002+10:00

Yep that's right I recently bought my very first power tool- insert little squeal of excitement!

It was so much fun to use!!!

You'll never guess what I created with this bad boy................ and yes it is craft related

I'll pop back soon with pictures :)

Paper Players and Embellish Magazine

2011-08-25T22:49:00.005+10:00

Tonight I had a little bit of time to whip up a quick card.

I used the Paper Players sketch #60 and the colour inspiration from Embellish Magazine - Red, Green, Cream and Kraft- WITH the added challenge of embossed flowers.

You can see here I've got two types of embossed flowers, the back ground has been embossed using an impression plate and the green flowers have been embossed with powder!

I've used:
Paper -Naturals Ivory and Kraft
Ink - Real Red
Stamp Set - Friends never fade, Tiny tags and Mega mixed messages from PTI
Other: Green Embossing powder, Twine, Half and Half die and In Bloom impression plate both from PTI

Here is the sketch

Here is the colour pallet
WooHoo it's nearly the weekend!!!
XOXOXOXO

Happy Birthday Gorgeous Kid

2011-08-21T18:38:00.006+10:00

It's one Gorgeous Kid's birthday today!!!

I can't be with him but I did post him a little present and a handmade card (see below!).

I used the ColourQ 98 for inspiration..... I don't have all the new colours yet so I just used ones I thought were similar. I've also used a good slathering of crystal effects on the ice cream!!!!!!!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist and Old Olive
Ink - Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist and Old Olive
Stamp Set - Sweet as can be and Signature greetings - both from Paper Tray Ink
Other: Ric Rac, Crystal Effects, Nestabilites and Sunshine impression plate from PTI

Here is the colour pallet

HAPPY BIRTHDAY G Kid!!!!

CR8FN 36

2011-08-17T22:25:00.004+10:00

I was super excited to arrive home yesterday to a parcel of goodies from Paper Tray Ink!

Inspired by the CR8FN 36 colour pallet, I inked up some sets and used some dies to create this CAS card .......

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Crumb Cake and Woodland Walk DSP
Ink - Crumb Cake and Daffodil Delight
Stamp Set - Flower Fusion #6 and Little Labels - both from Paper Tray Ink
Other: Half and Half die, Daffodil Delight ribbon and Pearls

Here is the colour inspiration

I think you might be seeing some more PTI inspired cards from me over the next little while!!!!!

Mojo Monday 203

2011-08-12T18:04:00.003+10:00

I wanted to use some bright colours for this weeks Mojo Monday sketch and I thought the Greenhouse Gala paper fitted perfectly.

I love the Greehouse Gala paper and stamp set and after making this card I've decided I definitely don't use it enough!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz and Greenhouse Gala DSP
Ink - Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight
Stamp Set - Greenhouse Gala and Apple Blossoms
Other: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon, Scallop Boarder punch, Scallop round punch and Champagne Mist

Here is the sketch

Hope you all have a great weekend planned!!
xoxoox

Just Add Ink 79 - Distressing/Tearing

2011-08-11T12:27:00.004+10:00

OMG you won't believe what has happen to me this week!!!

I slipped over in our kitchen/laundry area and while going down I took out the bins, the cat food bowl and made a hell of a noise. I really hurt my foot and got some ice onto it straight away. However the next day I wasn't feeling so great and headed of to the doctors... well turns out I gave my head a bit of a bigger bump that I realised because I've got concussion!!!

So I've been at home resting for most of the week as I've found it frustrating to do many things - like crafting!!

I made this card earlier this week so I'm going to blame my concussion on the lateness of my JAI entry.........
The challenge was to Distress or Tear!!

I made this cute little flower with a heart punch and just stuck them all together!!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Old Olive, Pink Pirouette and Melon Mambo DSP
Ink - Old Olive
Stamp Set -Signature Greetings from PTI
Other: Dizzy Doily by Die-Namics, Pink pearls, Seam Binding, Pink button and Twine

Phew... writing this post took me a while.... back to something using a little less brain power!!!

The Stamp Spot mashed with Color Throwdown

2011-08-07T09:11:00.005+10:00

For this card I've used the sketch from the Stamp Spot and the colour combo from Color Throwdown.

I was a bit skeptical with these colours at first but I actually really love them together!!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Aqua Mist from Paper Tray Ink
Ink - Crumb Cake and Versamark
Stamp Set -Fifth Avenue Floral and Well Scripted
Other: Aqua ribbon, Clear embossing powder, Nestabilities, Embossing folder, Pearls and Paper Flowers

Here is the sketch

Here is the colour combo

Beautiful Balloons!!

2011-08-07T08:38:00.003+10:00

Yesterday BFF and I spent the whole afternoon cyber crafting together!! It was sooooo much fun :)

We played along with a few challenges but the first card I'll show you is using the sketch from The Paper Players #57 and the colour combo from Embellish Magazine.

The sentiment I used got me singing some Kylie Minouge (very badly I might add!).
Poor BFF having to listen to that!!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Pear Pizzaz and Crumb Cake DSP
Ink - Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink and Copics
Stamp Set -Sentiment is from Verve's Birthday Bash and the balloons are from MFT's Birthday Balloon Jolinne
Other: Pretty in Pink ribbon, Yellow twine, Rhinestones and doily the Martha Stewart boarder punch.

Here is the sketch

Here is the colour inspiration

Enjoy your Sunday
XOXOXOX

Mouth watering......

2011-08-05T21:38:00.004+10:00

I was reading A-M's blog post yesterday and if you scroll to the very bottom of the post you'll see something that looks DELICIOUS!!

That gorgeous chocolate treat got my mouth watering.... she said it was the most delicious thing she's ever eaten!! I knew I had to try it and to make things even better the place, Les Bon Choix is just around the corner from my work.

I popped in this afternoon to pick one up but to my utter disappointment they had sold out for the day *insert sad face here*

But I just couldn't walk away empty handed, there were so many yummy looking treats in the cabinet. They were all just screaming "take me home Trishy"

This was the first beauty that took my eye.... look at those perfect layers!

And I just couldn't go past this magnificent looking chocolate one

T and I ate them for dessert tonight and let me say.... they were both just divine!
But my favourite bit was the chocolate balls on top of the chocolate one - YUMMO

What a wonderful way to start the weekend.
Tomorrow I'm off to the fruit and veg markets in the morning with Mum. Hate the early wake up to get there but love the freshness of the beautiful produce. Then I'll be crafting with BFF for the afternoon - woohoo.

I'd love to hear what you're up to this weekend so leave a comment and let me know.
XOXOX

Whoopie Pies - nom nom noms!

2011-07-29T18:51:00.006+10:00

I was inspired by this post over at Kit and Nancy to make Whoopie Pies!!

What is a Whoopie Pie I hear you ask...... I think this description sums it up very well -

Whoopie pies are like the best part of a cupcake squished into one delicious sandwich. That would be the top of the cupcake and the frosting, of course.

Now I'm not the best baker in the world and I did make a few mistakes (like putting in double the amount of sugar!!) so they didn't turn our nearly as pretty as I'd hoped.
BUT they did taste amazing!!!

I had heaps of fun making a big mess in the kitchen, it was quite relaxing!

I made two batches, one chocolate and one carrot cake.
Head over to Kit and Nancy and check out the carrot cake recipe (It's delicious) and try it for your self!!!

I hope you've had a relaxing weekend.
Hugs and Kisses to you all.

xoxooxoxoxo

Yard Sale finds

2011-07-25T17:13:00.001+10:00

As you know I went to Kate's yard sale on Saturday morning. Gosh I had to get up early as she lives 30 minutes from my house and I didn't want to get there too late and before everything sold!! I knew things would walk out of there like hot cakes!!!

I was blown away with how organised and set up it was, just like a little shop. There were so many beautiful pieces of furniture and lots of lovely other bits and bobs.
It was so nice to finally meet Kate and have a quick chat with her, she's one talented lady!

A few lovelies made their way home with me............ a pink glass cake stand, floral jug, 2x picture frames (one of which is not pictured here), a mirror and two cushion covers.

On the way home I called into a few more garage sales and picked up that cute glass closh (for only ONE dollar!!!), that sweet little glass plate and adorable yellow rose plate.

The photo frame that I haven't shown you here is quite a large one that needs some work, so I'll have to show you at a later stage what I have in store for that one!!!

I love going to garage sales but really hate having to get up so early to get the good pieces, I was so glad I made the effort this weekend! I met one lovely lady and came away with some great finds :)

Just Add Ink 77

2011-07-24T22:18:00.006+10:00

It's been a while since I played a long at Just Add Ink and I couldn't go past this weeks cute sketch by Bron.

I've used:
Paper -Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Kraft, Baja Breeze and Webster's Pages DSP
Ink - Early Espresso
Stamp Set -Tiny Tags and I've used the flower stem from Cottage Garden
Other: RickRack Ribbon and a Paper Flower

Here is the sketch

Diggin' the colour combo I've used - nice and relaxing!!!

Special Day

2011-07-24T21:46:00.004+10:00

For this card I've used the Clean and Simple sketch and the colour challenge from The Ribbon Girl.

I don't normally work with aqua so I found this quite a challenge and I'm not sure I've pulled it off very well but here it is...................

I've used:
Paper -Tempting Turquoise and Flamingo DSP
Ink - Basic Black and Versamark
Stamp Set - Very Vintage and the sentiment one from a Kaszazz set I have.
Other: Ribbon, Lace, Twine, Rhinestones and a Paper Flower.

Here is the sketch

I can't believe the weekend is over already - Sad face :(

I'll be back tomorrow to show you what lovelies a brought from Kate's yard sale on Saturday.

Cupcake Inspirations 119 and CR84FN 34

2011-07-22T19:21:00.006+10:00

I got my inspiration from 2 challenges for this card - Cupcake Inspirations and CR84FN.
Both have a similar colour scheme this week but the inspiration photo from Cupcake Inspirations is all about Princesses!!!

I've used Puppy Kiki and popped a little crown on her head to make her quite the cute princess!!!

Cupcake Inspirations are also looking for guest Sweeties, so I'm also entering this card hoping I might be chosen!!!!!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Pink Pirouette and Melon Mambo DSP
Ink - Melon Mambo and Copics
Stamp Set - Puppy Kiki, It's a girl by Stampendous and Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Other: Ribbon and Pearls

Here is the picture inspiration from Cupcake Inspirations

And the colour pallet from CR84FN

YAY it's the weekend.... best time of the week!!!

Tomorrow I'm popping in to Kate's place (from Lilies for Kate) to check out her yard sale and I can't wait :)

Pals Paper Arts - 102

2011-07-18T21:53:00.005+10:00

When I saw the inspiration image at Pals Paper Arts this week I swooned!!
The desk is so beautiful and I loved the colours of white, blue and craft together.

So here is my take - I used the colours for my inspiration and I thought the room looked a little beachy so I guess the boat fits in to!

I've had the Sail Away stamp for a while now but it hasn't seen any ink till now- I thought that would never happen but time gets away from you!!!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Crumb Cake and Marina Mist
Ink - Crumb Cake and Marina Mist
Stamp Set - Sail Away and Birthday Sentiments by Amy R
Other: Embossing folder and thick twine

Here is the inspiration picture

Embellish - Nautical Theme

2011-07-12T17:42:00.006+10:00

Over at Embellish Magazine they have a Nautical Theme challenge!! How Fun!!

I love red, white and blue so I chose to use these colours for this fun little card.

I had heaps of fun colouring in this cute little chick and I'm really happy with the way she turned out.

I never make enough time to use my copics but I really should as this was heaps fun.

Here is the inspiration photo from Embellish...............

What do you think?

2011-07-10T11:26:00.005+10:00

So what do you think??

Do you like the new changes to my blog???

I've got a new banner, new template, new profile pic and a new water mark for my photos!!

I LOVE IT!!

It's all so fresh and clean - just what I wanted
Don't they say a change is like having a holiday..... I'm lovin' this holiday :)

The amazing Katrina from Media Mad did it all and I'm so happy with it. She was so quick at getting it done and it's like she read my mind!!!

Thanks Katrina XOXO

Change in the wind

2011-07-09T18:44:00.003+10:00

Happy weekend to all!!!!!!!

Here's a picture of my beautiful city, Brisbane.
I took it this morning on my phone........ I love living here :)

There are some changes happening for me and I can't wait to show them to you - Exciting times!!!

XOXOXO

Want to win a free blog makeover?

2011-07-08T17:16:00.005+10:00

Have you been watching The Block? You know the sisters? Well one of them Katrina has a business called Media Mad and she does blog makeovers!!!!!

She is currently offering a free makeover for one lucky follower!

All you have to do is head on over to her blog and become a follower to be in the running. She's recently been posting about her journey on The Block and it's very interesting!!!!

Sweet Sunday 124!

2011-07-05T19:00:00.004+10:00

When I saw the sketch over at Karen's blog I knew I had to participate - it looked good!!

I've used Papertray Ink's white card stock here for the first time. It's so thick and easy to work with :)

I picked up this cute little wedding couple from my local craft store last week - I loved it as soon as I saw it and knew I had to have it. I've gone with a 70's inspired suit for the guy for something different.

I've used:
Paper -Papertray Ink white cards stock
Ink - Basic Black and Copics
Stamp Set - Happy Couple from Stampendous and Dare to Be from Verve
Other: Pink Ribbon, Nestabilites, Embossing folders, Pearls and a Pink flower made by my BFF

Here is the sketch

I hope you are having a lovely week :)

Inkspirations 75

2011-06-30T13:55:00.000+10:00

So here is the second card I said I'd show you that I made while cyber crafting the other night.

I used the same stamp set, Pun Fun as it's just so super cute and it fits perfectly for little kids cards.
The sketch over at Inkspirations was so easy to use and it looks great. I'll definitely be using this sketch again!!

I've used:
Paper -Bashful Blue, Bashful Blue DSP, Not Quite Navy DSP and Whisper White
Ink - Not Quite Navy
Stamp Set - Pun Fun and Birthday Bash from Verve
Other: Seam binding, Nestabilites and Rhinestones

Here is the sketch

The Ribbon Girl and Mojo Monday

2011-06-29T13:04:00.005+10:00

YAY for cyber crafting!!!!!!!! BFF and I got a whole big chunk of time to craft together last night and it was soooooooo much fun. We actually had time to make two cards - I'll show you the next one tomorrow.

We decided to use the Mojo Monday sketch and I also combined the challenge at the Ribbon Girl - Pink and Cream!!

I'm really happy with what I created, I just wish I knew a little girl to give it to!!!!!!

I've used:
Paper -Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink and DSP by Kasier Kraft
Ink - Pretty in Pink
Stamp Set - Pun Fun and Birthday Bash from Verve
Other: Seam binding, Pretty in Pink ribbon, Nestabilities, Copics, Buttons and string

Here is the sketch

Clean and Simple 146

2011-06-26T21:58:00.004+10:00

Yesterday BFF and I got a little time to cyber craft together, however not much crafting happened and a whole lot of chatting did!!!!
We started our cards using the Clean and Simple sketch but I didn't finish mine off until tonight.

BFF just got a colour coach and she picked these colours for me! They are Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzelberry and Early Espresso - definitely not 3 colours I would normally put together.
So here is how they look together.....

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzelberry and RR DSP
Ink - Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzelberry and Early Espresso
Stamp Set - Strength and Hope, Bliss, Very Vintage wheel and Curly Cute
Other: Martha Stewart boarder punch and pearls

Here is the sketch

I can't believe how fast this weekend went but it was topped of nicely with a trip to Max Brenner......mmmmm...... yum!!!

Just Add Ink Sketch challenge 73

2011-06-24T00:34:00.001+10:00

This is my last week as Guest Designer at Just Add Ink (insert big sad face here)

I've had a blast and have definitely been challenged!! I'm so grateful I've had a chance to be a part of such a great team.

The sketch this week looks easy enough, however I had such trouble with it. The card I finally came up with was the third one I'd tried!!!

I decided to use the sketch on it's side for my card.

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Craft and Parisian Breeze DSP
Ink - Versamark
Stamp Set - A word for you
Other: White embossing powder, Nestablilites and 2 buttons from my new stash!

Please head on over to the Just Add Ink blog, check out the inspiration from the Design Team members and most importantly don't forget to enter your creation!!

Mystery Bag????

2011-06-19T18:42:00.007+10:00

A few weekends ago I went to visit my Dad and he gave me this massive bag, it was so heavy..........

What do you think might be inside it? Lets take a peek shall we.............

What ever it is there sure is a lot of it..........

Ohhh I see now they are BUTTONS!!! Hundreds and Hundreds of buttons! So many different shapes, colours and textures.

I made a quick trip to Ikea to pick up some storage containers for them. I decided I would only use half of the bag.
Here they are all lined up and sorted by colour!

I think I've learned my lesson - never tell my Dad I'm on the look out for anything because I may get more than I wished for!!!

I think you may see a lot more buttons on my cards from now on :)

Happy Sunday
xoxox

Just Add Ink - Just add Colouring!

2011-06-17T06:31:00.000+10:00

I was super excited to see the challenge set this week by the Just Add Ink team........

Just add Colouring!

I haven't used my Copics in a while and I had just brought this new stamp and was dying to colour it up!!! So this challenge was perfect timing.

I've paper pieced the umbrella and it's the first time I've tried this technique and I really like it. I might have to use it more often.

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Basic Black, Ridinghood Red and Love Letter DSP
Ink - Copics and Tuxedo Black memento
Stamp Set - Rain and Shine by Unity Stamps
Other: Black grosgrain ribbon, Nestabilities and flowers

So whip out your blender pens, aqua painters, markers, chalks or copics and get colouring!
Link up your creation with the JAI blog so we can all see what you've coloured :)

Day trip

2011-06-12T18:32:00.008+10:00

Yesterday was a miserable day but I wanted to get out of the house so T and I decided to go for a day trip!!!!

We saw lots of things on the way including these cute cows!

And there was some stunning horses

Here's the beginning of the fun bit - we started the climb up the hill!
We had to go through a windy rainforest

With lots of ups and downs

Finally we came to this cute little spot and had lunch. It was to cold to eat outside so we just ate our picnic in the car.

Here's the view from the top........ stunning!!!!!!

We had such a great day exploring and relaxing in the fresh air!!!!!

I hope you've all a great weekend too :)

Just Add Ink - Black and White

2011-06-10T01:08:00.000+10:00

Yay it's my second week as Guest Designer over at Just Add Ink and the challenge is a great one!!!

Just Add
BLACK AND WHITE

I had this cute little chipboard birdcage and birds (from scrapmatts) that I brought agggges ago from a craft convention. It was about time that I used them and I thought they fitted perfectly for this challenge. I've just inked them up with black for the cage and white for the birds.

Notice how I daubed around the edges of the Presto Patterns paper and the hidden pattern shows up - I think it looks very elegant!!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Basic Black and Presto Patterns paper
Ink - Basic Black and White craft
Stamp Set - No stamps!
Other: Black satin ribbon, lace, black bling brads and Scrapmatts Birdcage and birds

Jump on over to the JAI blog to see what the other design team members have given you for inspiration this week AND don't forget to enter your creation!!!!!

Guest Designer @ Just Add Ink

2011-06-03T00:05:00.001+10:00

This month I'm a guest design team member at Just Add Ink!!!! I'm super excited and humbled to be given an opportunity to be apart of the fantastic team they have there.

This weeks challenge #70 is a round sketch
Now I think my mojo has done a little disappearing act as I found this sketch a bit hard! Hopefully when you try it out you'll whip up something easily because it really is a very cute sketch.

Here is what I've made

Shoot me an email if you want any details for this card.

Now don't forget you've got one week to get your entry in and if you need a little inspiration, pop on over to the Just Add Ink blog and see what the other design team members have created.

Ribbon, pearls and all things girls!

2011-05-26T17:10:00.007+10:00

My BFF and I did some cyber crafting recently and we had such a great time!!!!!!
I used the Friday Mashup #7 and the Clean and Simple sketch #141

I've never participated in the Friday Mashup before but how could I not this time with an inspiration of Ribbon, pearls and all things girls!!!!!!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Pretty In Pink and Melon Mambo dsp
Ink - Pretty In Pink and Melon Mambo
Stamp Set - Signature Greetings by PaperTrayInk and Potpourri Punch
Other: Pretty in pink satin ribbon, Pearls, Martha Stewart doily boarder punch and doily cutout

Here is the Friday Mashup
Here is the Clean and Simple sketch

Lollipop Ladies Challenge #21 Banana Custard

2011-05-25T07:01:00.001+10:00

How yummy does this look................drool....................

What a great challenge this fortnight at the Lollipop Ladies and with the added challenge of adding in some vintage it just got even better!!!!!!!

I've used some vintage lace on my card, it's so beautiful in real life. And you spy that pretty little crochet flower - yes it's one made by my BFF!! She is soooo clever!

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Very Vanilla and Very Vanilla DSP
Ink - Craft
Stamp Set - Signature Greetings by PaperTrayInk
Other: Nestabilities, Pearls, Twine, Vintage Lace and a Crochet flower by Patrice

Please stop by the Lollipop Ladies blog and see what inspiration the other Candy Stripes have created :)

Cushions!

2011-05-24T16:55:00.006+10:00

Well I haven't had much mojo lately to create any cards and when I do try to make one it ends up taking me HOURS!!!

So I thought I'd get crafty in another way........... by making some cushion covers to go on my lounge.

I haven't done any sewing (apart from on cards) for about 2 years now, I can't believe how quick that time has gone.

I brought some fabric ohhhhhh about only a year ago, you might remember me posting about it here.
I had always planned to use that fabric for cushions on the lounge but never got around to it - well no more waiting, I've finally done it!!!!!!!!!

I made two of each cushion so there is a set of 3 on each of our lounges.

It all came back to me so easily and it didn't take long at all to whip these up.

Whisked away for the weekend!!

2011-05-15T18:30:00.008+10:00

Yep as the title of my post suggests I was whisked away for the weekend by my partner to celebrate our anniversary!!!

He took me away to a surprise location a few hours out of Brisbane....... can you guess where??

It was a lovely winery called Captain's Paddock - it was soooooo beautiful!!

There is only one cottage on the vineyard so we had the place to our selves, so we wandered the vines for the afternoon.
and we were followed around by one of the owners dog's - Merlot (Wonder why she got that name!) she was so friendly but wasn't to happy about me taking her photo!

We were served the most amazing dinner and dessert in the cottage right by the roaring fire along with some of the Merlot wine they make. It was so relaxing and romantic, I couldn't have asked for anything more.

Then this morning we were served a massive hot breakfast on the veranda looking out at this view.......

I was so sad to leave however my spirits were lifted a little on the way home when we stopped in at this humongous antique shop in Esk.

Can you see my partner in this photo? He really wanted to be in a photo for the blog so he stuck his head in this shot with out me realising!!!!

I didn't end up buying anything here but loved looking around at lots of beautiful things.

It's so depressing to think what I left behind this morning and having to go back to the day job tomorrow.

It was an amazing weekend and if you get the opportunity I'd highly recommend you stay at Captain's Paddock and let yourself be totally looked after by the great hosts there!

Lollipop Ladies Challenge #20 Fruit Salad

2011-05-11T07:01:00.000+10:00

Goodness me I can't believe that the Lollipop Ladies are up to challenge number 20 already!!!!!

They've thrown a hard one our way this fortnight - Fruit Salad with the added challenge of circle or square.

I've decided to go with a circle and I've also tried to incorporate the colours of the fruit salad too.

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White and Pear Pizzaz
Ink - Pear Pizzaz and So Saffron
Stamp Set - Signature Greetings by PaperTrayInk and Faux Fun Circles by Waltzing Mouse Stamps
Other: Nestabilities, paper flowers and rhinestones

Don't forget to check out what the other Candy Stripes have thrown into the fruit salad mix this fortnight!!!

Choo Choo!!

2011-05-07T08:59:00.004+10:00

Happy Saturday!!

The lovely Karen had a little stamp sale recently (I think she still has some left) and I picked up this Choo Choo set for a bargain. I've been meaning to buy it since I first saw it but it seems to keep getting dropped on my list.

I've really enjoyed it and I'm super happy how this card came out. I was soooooo excited as I was putting it together that I totally forgot to put anything on my buttons and didn't realise until I was taking the photo - so I have naked buttons *gasp*

(The naked buttons!!)

I really like how the edges came out, I used my little ink pot and just lightly ran it across the top of the paper and then a little bit harder around the edges.

Such a cute little boys card!!!!!

Craft and Collectables fair

2011-05-04T18:22:00.004+10:00

Hi to all my Brisbane followers or followers who might be in Brisbane this weekend!

This Saturday you'll find an amazing Craft and Collectables fair at West End (previously held at Coorparoo)
I found this fabulous fair last year just before Christmas. They only hold two a year, one at Mothers day and one before Christmas - This year will be it's 30th year running.

There are sooooooooo many lovely hand made things here as well as beautiful collectables!!!!!
The fair has a fantastic feel and you can even sit down to have tea and cake :)

One of my favourite antique sellers will be selling beautiful finds there - check out their blog here

I urge you all to come and if you haven't already brought a Mothers day present you'll be bound to find something here.

It's at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Hall, 47 Dornoch Tce, West End
Saturday 7 May
9am - 3pm

Click the image to see a larger version

Embellish Colour Trends

2011-05-02T18:00:00.004+10:00

Here's my entry into the Embellish colour trends challenge. It was supposed to be a square card but I wasn't in the mood to do square.

This one took me ages...... I was so indecisive!!

I've used:
Paper -Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette and Bashful Blue
Ink - Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo and Crumb Cake
Stamp Set - Strength and Hope, Elements of Style and Signature Greetings by PaperTrayInk
Other: Melon Mambo popom, Lace, Yellow flower, Blue bling, Nestiabilities, Embossing folder and Clear embossing powder.

Here is the colour inspiration picture

Just Add a flower JAI 66

2011-04-30T21:03:00.004+10:00

The challenge this week at JAI is just add a flower. So I decided that rather than just add a flower like I normally would I add a MASSIVE one :)

I've used some big dollies, daubed the edges with Rich Razzleberry and popped a massive brad in the middle

I've used:
Paper -Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry and Cottage Garden DSP
Ink - Rich Razzleberry
Stamp Set - No stamps here!
Other: Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive ribbon, purple brads and a big, huge, massive brad!

Hope all of you in Queensland are looking forward to the public holiday tomorrow - I know I am.

Lollipop Ladies - Ribbon Candy!

2011-04-27T07:00:00.000+10:00

I had so many ideas when I saw this delicious ribbon candy challenge that the Lollipop Ladies have challenged us with this fortnight.

So many colours for inspiration and so many ways to use ribbon - I bet you could all come up with a different way to use it!!

I decided to lay strips of ribbon down for my background and then ran the sewing machine over them to hold them place. I love all the bright colours and thought they work perfectly for a cheery kids card.

I've used:
Paper -Old Olive and Whisper White
Ink - Copics
Stamp Set - Pun Fun
Other: Real Red, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Bashful Blue and Old Olive ribbon.

Don't forget to check out the other Candy Stripes creations and leave them some comment love.

HAPPY EASTER :)

2011-04-24T07:49:00.004+10:00

Happy Easter everyone!!!

I hope you've all started digging into that yummy chocolate - I know I have :)

Thought I'd show you these cute little Easter baskets that I made up for some family and friends.

I found the template here if you'd like to try them out they are very easy!!

Hope you all have a Choc-tastic Easter
XOXOXOX

Easter Bags

2011-04-23T07:20:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone.... are you all preparing for the big Easter chocolate feast tomorrow?????

I know I ALWAYS eat waaaaaaaaaaay to much on Easter Sunday and then need a little nanna nap in the afternoon.

So speaking of eating chocolate, here are some little bags that I made up for my work colleges. I was inspired by this post my BFF and I got the template here.

They were the perfect size to pop in a few little crunchie Eater eggs - nom nom nom

I've used a bunch of different papers that I have WAY to much of but I thought they would be perfect for these bright and cheery bags!!

I've got a busy day ahead as I haven't even brought any Easter eggs for my family (I know I'm really slack) so I have to brave the shops, buy eggs and do the grocery shopping. Then we've got a early Easter lunch at our house!

So I'd better get on with it!!!!!

Get Sketchy - Sweet!

2011-04-22T08:20:00.004+10:00

With a little bit of spare time on my hands this week I played along with Get Sketchy!!!

Now you'll notice that my card doesn't quite match the sketch BUT it was the sketch that inspired the card.

Here is the sketch

YAY for the next 5 days off!!!!

I'll be back in the next few days with some little Easter creations :)

Clean and Simple 136

2011-04-21T06:31:00.004+10:00

Just quickly popping in to show you a card I put together using the Clean and Simple sketch this week.

I really like this paper..... makes a nice card for a Mum or Grandma I think!!!!

If you want any details for this card just drop me a line.

Here is the sketch

WOOHOO only today left at work then 5 days of!!!!!!!

Quick card

2011-04-17T08:59:00.003+10:00

Here's a card that came together really quickly!

I was inspired by the lace and the flower ribbon and the rest of the card just came together after that very easily - the kinda card I like.

If you want any details of this card just email me.

I'm off to brunch with my sister this morning and I can't wait!!

Happy Sunday to you all :)

Lollipop Ladies Challenge 18 - Easter

2011-04-13T07:30:00.000+10:00

Another fantastic challenge has been thrown our way by the Lollipop Ladies - Easter!

This inspiration picture could be interpreted so many ways but I chose to use the wrappers as my main inspiration. Obviously I've used a Chocolate Chip base to signify the yummy delicious chocolates on the inside of the wrappers. I've then used the colours in this picture as my next inspiration.

The extra challenge this week was to add Glitter/Sparkle so I took inspiration from the shiny wrappers themselves. I'm not sure if you can see from my pictures but the background paper has pink sections that are just like the wrappers on Easter eggs!!! I then also added glitter to the larger butterfly and glimmer mist on the little blue butterfly - kinda hard to see but looks good IRL.

I've used:
Paper -Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, Very Vanilla, Marina Mist and Kasier Kraft DSP
Ink - Nil
Stamp Set - No stamp sets here!
Other: Nestabilities, embosslit Beautiful wings, blue diamante and Satan Ribbon

There will be plenty of inspiration over the next fortnight for this challenge so you don't have any excuse not to enter!!! Head over the the Lollipop Ladies blog and check out what the other Candy Stripes have designed.

I've found SEAM BINDING!

2011-04-12T06:24:00.000+10:00

My goodness it's taken me forever but I've finally found seam binding!

I've seen other people using it for ages now and I've been meaning to try it out but I wasn't sure if it would be my thing.

THEN my BFF sent me some.... and I think I'm in love...... it's so amazing to work with!!!

The day I got it I went into the craft room and this is what I created...........

The whole card was inspired by the beautiful soft pink seam binding

ohhhhhh I'm off to day dream about seam binding...................................................

ps if you want any details about the card just drop me a line :)

Lillies for Kate - giveaway

2011-04-11T20:38:00.002+10:00

There's a blog I've been following for a little while now called Lillies for Kate and it's by this lovely lady named Kate (funny that!!).

She is an wonderful lady who lives in my town of Brisbane and shares my interest in vintage goods and doing up furniture. Although my interest is really starting in doing up furniture where Kate is well seasoned at it.

Check out her latest project....

This is a set of draws that belonged to her Grandfather after she worked her magic on them... aren't they just stunning!!!!!!!

And here is the before shot

ANYWAY the reason why I'm letting you all know about her blog is so you can go over become a follower and go in the draw to win her 100 Follower blog candy!!!!!!!

So get on over there and check out Kate's blog!!!

Sore head....

2011-04-10T10:21:00.002+10:00

Today I have a bit of a sore head. It was a friends birthday and we went on a cruse of the Brisbane river last night.... and of course we had a few drinks to celebrate.

So it's short and sweet today - here is the card I whipped up for her (her favorite colour is red)

Have a lovely Sunday afternoon where ever you are in the world :)

Trip down memory lane

2011-04-04T05:59:00.000+10:00

When I stared this blog in 2008 I was a sewer!! Well I still am but don't have nearly enough time for it any more with my paper craft ~~obsession~~ hobby taking over :)

I was reading through my old posts recently and found this one, it's about the very first market that my BFF and I went to. She sold her cards and I sold my cushions.

It was a very fun and exciting experience that I really think helped us forge our friendship. We'd only just met a few weeks before when I practically forced her to sell her beautiful cards with me!!We did a few markets together, some successful some not but we had so much fun at each one!

Then she started so slowly unravel the wonders of paper craft and Stampin' UP! to me............. at I was really impressed by what she created but I didn't think it was for me. But her persistence paid off. I think the thing that totally hooked me was when she showed me heat embossing, I was amazed at what was happening right before my eyes!!!!

From then on I've been a devoted paper crafter and I think I always will be.

So thanks P for so many things, but most of all thanks for being my best friend - MWAH XOX

Cute new stamp set

2011-04-03T07:38:00.002+10:00

Recently I got this cute stamp set sent over to me from the States. It's a Stampin' UP! set from 2005 and it's called Garden Collage, I think it is soooooo darn cute!!! I'm a huge butterfly and bird fan so this set was just calling out my name.

Have you brought any new sets lately that you're just smitten with??
I'd love to know what they are.

Happy Sunday
XOOXOX

1 Wedding = 2 cards!!

2011-04-02T07:15:00.000+10:00

One of my lovely friends at work is a bridesmaid at a wedding today, she'll be wearing a beautiful blue/teal dress and I just can't wait to see photos - she will look stunning!

She asked me to make her 2 wedding cards for the occasion, one will be from her and one will be from her mother.

Because her bridesmaid dress will be blue/teal she asked me to incorporate that colour in the card. She had also seen my Kiki stamps and thought it would be good if I could illustrate the couple on the card - what a clever girlie!!

So that's just what I did!!! I wasn't sure if the card look 'weddingish' (is that a word?) enough but she seemed really happy when I showed her.

I also created one that had more of a traditional feel for her mum. I've used shimmer paint on the cake - my first time using it and I really love it!! I think I'll have to order the other colours too.

I hope that the couple have a beautiful day and my work friend thoroughly enjoys herself!!!

Inkspirations Number 63

2011-03-31T21:19:00.005+10:00

It's been forever since I played along with the Inkspiration challenges and with a little bit of time on my hands to do a little crafting it was the perfect excuse to play.

I found some B E A U T I F U L paper at my local craft shop, it's 'Rosalee' Madeline Collection and I couldn't wait to use it!!!

I've used:
Paper -Naturals Ivy, Baja Breeze and 'Rosalee'
Ink - Baja Breeze and Early Espresso
Stamp Set - Whimsical Words and Holiday Label #14 by Waltzingmouse Stamps
Other: Nestabilities, Baja Breeze brad and stunning crochet flower made by my BFF

Here is the sketch

Wishing you all a great Friday!!

Challenge #17 = Macaroons

2011-03-30T07:22:00.004+10:00

Check out these yummy looking Macaroons............ Nom Nom Nom!!!

These yummy looking delights are the inspiration we are to use for this weeks challenge at the Lollipop Ladies. We've also been asked to add in the extra challenge of gloss!!!!

Not sure if you can see but I've glossed up the leaves with some Crystal Effects.

I've used:
Paper -Naturals Ivy, Pink Pirouette, Close to Coco and So Sage
Ink - Pink Pirouette and Close to Coco
Stamp Set - Well Scripted and Grandiflora Rose from Heartfelt Creations
Other: Nestabilities, Lace and a button!

Don't forget to check out what the other Candy Stripes have created this fortnight and most importantly don't forget to enter something your self!!!!