Petal Cone Takeout Box

While I was playing with my dies and Big Shot recently, I discovered that you can also alter your Petal Cone Bigz Die and trim it down to make a takeout box.  This is the perfect size (not too big and not too small) to fill with goodies. I followed the instructions by Julie Davison (she has many fabulous projects) but there are probably lots of other talented ladies out in blogland who you could get the instructions from.  

And, here's the view from the top. 

To make this project you'll need:

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Island Indigo

Designer Paper: Twitterpated (Autumn Winter mini catalogue)

Accessories: Big Shot, Petal Cone Bigz Die, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Fun Flowers Bigz Die, Fancy Flower Punch, 5 Petal Punch, Island Indigo Bakers Twine (Autumn Winter mini catalogue), In Colour Glimmer Brad. 

I'd be delighted to order any of these items for you and can have them delivered to your address anywhere in New Zealand. I'm committed to providing excellent customer service and am always happy to offer help and advice.  To place your order, just email me here or call me on             (09) 416 7476      . 

I've got a class planned for tomorrow afternoon with a group of lovely ladies, who I'm looking forward to catching up with.  What is your weekend shaping up to be like?  Whatever you do, I hope you have a goodie!  Catch you again soon x

Big Shot Projects

I had so much fun at my Big Shot classes, I held recently.  It was great to be able to show the ladies a few different ways of using their dies. 


We made an extended Pillow Box which is the perfect size for a chocolate bar.  For the large butterfly, I finally cut into my sumptuous Mocha Morning Speciality paper.  This speciality paper pack is really lovely and this particular piece is flocked. Others in the pack have metallic ink and they're all very yummy and luxurious looking. 

Here's what you need to make this project:


Stamp set: Perfect Punches
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Basic Black
Designer Paper: Mocha Morning Speciality Paper, Neutrals Paper Pack
Ink: Crumb Cake
Accessories: Pillow Box Die, Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Lots of Tags Sizzlits Die set, Extra Large Oval Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals. 


We also extended the Scallop Envelope die which in the new size, will fit a gift card inside. Here's the extended version with a belly band around it using the new Twitterpated designer paper. 

What you need to make the extended Scallop Envelope: 


Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Island Indigo, Ridinghood Red, Blushing Bride
Designer Paper: Twitterpated (Autumn Winter mini catalogue)
Accessories: Scallop Envelope Die, Big Shot, 5 Petal Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Designer Printed Brads, Dimensionals. 


For the last project {which is my favourite}, we made a cute little mini album with the Petite Pockets die which I've blogged before.  Click HERE for another look. 


Happy hump day everyone!

Technique Samples

I just love this Technique Album we made with Jacque - and I'm sure you will too. It's a great reference guide which you can add to, as you learn more stamping and papercraft techniques.  I'm holding a class on how to make this gorgeous album on Tuesday 19 April, so click here to email me, if you want to join us. It might look complicated but believe me, it's easy to make. More details on the class are to the left.

Once a month, I hold a Technique class where you will make two different projects using that particular technique.  You'll also receive instructions and a sample so you can add it to your album.

Bleach blond

No, I haven't dyed my hair blond - can you imagine how hideous that would be! {gasp}, but I have been dying cardstock. I held a repeat Bleaching Technique class over the weekend and for one of the projects, we coloured in the flowers with bleach, on Pear Pizzazz cardstock. Here's the end result which I really like, teamed with the black. It was a card that Jacque had shown us, using Blushing Bride and Basic Grey, which was just as effective. 

A wee hint is to use fresh bleach when you do this technique. Otherwise the chemical reaction just doesn't happen - not even after four layers and drying the cardstock each time {trust me, I'm speaking from experience}. By using fresh bleach straight from the bottle, the cardstock lightens before your very eyes, and saves a whole lot of time and effort.

Stamp Set: Elements of Style
Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Designer Paper: Pear Pizzazz (Level one Hostess reward)
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Black Embossing Powder, Basic Pearls, Aqua Pen, Pear Pizzazz Stitched Poly Ribbon, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder, Lattice Embossing folder, Ovals Original Die.

Hope your week is going well :)

Bleaching Technique

I'm holding a repeat Bleaching Techniques class on Sunday if you want to join me. The class is at my house in West Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand. Email me HERE to book your place or if you want more details.

This is one of my all time favourite cards and it was shown to me by the wonderfully talented Jacque Pederson. Isn't it gorgeous!! It uses my favourite Sale-a-Bration stamp set Bliss, that you can earn for FREE with an order of $120. Sale-a-Bration is only available until 31st March, so what are you waiting for?

Stamp Set: Bliss (Sale-a-Bration set)
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Perfect Plum
Ink: Soft Suede, Early Expresso, Perfect Plum
Designer Paper: Elegant Soiree
Accessories:  Top Note Bigz Die, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Early Expresso Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Bleach, Gold Glow Smooch Spritz $9.75

Thanks for looking :)

Beautiful Wings..

This was the swap I came up with for our WOW PaperKRafters Christmas party. I was more than happy with the end result especially since it was well after midnight before I'd even started them. As you can imagine, it was a very late (or early morning) finish which most people might struggle with. Luckily, I'm a night owl and don't have a problem staying up until the wee small hours. The hardest time for me to stay awake is between 3.30-5pm and if I had my way, I'd have nana nap every afternoon. Although, I prefer calling it a power nap. Yep, I know what you're thinking - I'm weird....lol. 

Stamp sets: Sincere Salutations,Itty Bitty Bits
DSP: Summer Garden
Cardstock: Whisper White, Poppy Parade
Ink: Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait
Accessories: Peach Parade 1/2" Stitched Poly Cotton Ribbon, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Punch Pack, Crystal Effects, Scallop Edge Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals.

Yay, it's Friday...have a great weekend everyone!

Sex and the City...

When I went to convention in Sydney, I stayed an extra week afterwards. During that time, I stayed with my good friend Rhonda who loves crafting almost as much as I do. We were lucky enough (and cheeky enough) to attend a class with a lovely demonstrator Juliette Chapman. I rang Juliette one evening because we had spied her adorable "Sex and the City" class on her blog.  She was so kind enough to run the class just for Rhonda and myself. Here's Juliette and Rhonda with the finished products. Aren't they adorable!! 

Thank you so much Juliette - we had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and it was wonderful to meet you.  So, if there are any Australians out there reading this, from the Hills district in Sydney - contact Juliette HERE to attend one of her fabulous classes. You won't be disappointed!!

And, keep an eye out on my class listings - because I'll be running this class myself in the not too distant future.