Happy Birthday Oliver!!

A friend of mine's son, turned 5 years old today. I really enjoyed making this card even if it did take me two attempts until I got it right...The first time I hadn't left enough room to put the boy in the balloon and of course, didn't realise until I'd finished colouring and sponging..lol. I got the inspiration for this card from the wonderful Teneale Williams. 

Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake, All in the Family, Create a Cupcake
Card: Whisper White,Pacific Point
Designer Paper: Brights designer pack
Ink: Basic Grey, Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Tangerine Tango, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Daffodil Yellow 
Accessories:Cupcake Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Sweet Treats Cup, Blender pen, Bday Party Rub-ons, Round Tab Punch.  


Oh, and I've been meaning to tell you that since the end of last year, Stampin' Up! demonstrators can now accept credit cards for payment. Wahoo - it's been a long time coming for us Kiwi's and we are thrilled - and I'm sure you are too. There are no fees or additional expense for this service either, which is even better.

Oh Baby!

There must have been something in the water last year, because three work collegues and a wife of another, were pregnant at the same time. April and May are their due dates, so it was an excuse for me to make another baby card. The latest little addition is an adorable wee fellow called Jonathon, who was in a big hurry to enter the world and was three weeks early.

The stamp sets I used are In the Stars (retired and I'm embarrassed to admit that this is the first time I've inked it up) and the baby is from All in the Family. The designer paper and textured cardstock are both from the 2008-09 catalogue with the main colour being Blue Bayou. I didn't have the coordinating ink, but found the Sage Shadow was a perfect match.  I was actually inspired by a similar card that I saw when I was blog hopping.  I'm sorry I don't recall who it was. I'm really pleased with the way this turned out and might make another one using girly colours in anticipation for the next wee bundle to arrive...

Happy House Moving...

A friend and fellow demo from our team has moved house recently (okay, she actually moved almost two months ago, so I'm a tad late, but better late than never).  And, what a gorgeous house it is too!  This the card I made for her.. I've used All In The Family stamp set on the front which I really enjoy playing with.  There are so many different pieces that it would suit every kind of family combo...

I popped up the inside using the Stampin' Around Neighbourhood wheel.  Our window punch it makes pop-up cards so easy.  If you want to learn how to do this simple technique contact me HERE and we'll get together.