Stampin' Up! Curly Cute

This was the card I made for a friend who has recently graduated - well, actually it was a few weeks back now, truth be known.... Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make her graduation, but I wish you all the best Lisa, in your new career. Onwards and upwards from here :-)

It was a very easy card to make and I was able to make a few in an hour (I changed the messages), while watching television. I cased it from Erin Gonzales and love the bright cheerful colours and simplicity of it. 

Stamp set: Curly Cute
Card Stock: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Melon Mambo
Designer Series Paper: Brights Designer Paper Stack
Accessories: White Bakers Twine, Brights Designer Buttons
Tools: Postage Stamp Punch

Thanks for stopping by today - and I hope to see you back here soon! 

Stampin' Up! New 2012-13 Catalogue Launch!

You've been waiting patiently for the launch of the new Stampin' Up! 2012-2013 Annual Catalogue and the time finally arrived!  

I spent a wonderful afternoon today with some lovely ladies who attended my launch. It was really enjoyable and great to catch up with them. We managed to squeeze in a bit of stamping using new products and in-colours too, so all in all - a fabulous day! 

Here's the make 'n take everyone made, using Betsy's Blossoms stamp set. Simple, but effective using the new in-colours. 

Stamp Set: Betsy's Blossoms, Curly Cute

Card Stock: Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple, 

Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit

I also baked some shortbread and used the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps which were a big hit. The shortbread was very delicious {if I may say so myself}. It's only the third time I've made shortbread and I couldn't have made it any better, if I'd tried! Blowing my own trumpet here lol ;)  Then, we used the Season of Sweets Designer Kit to wrap the shortbread  in. What a cute kit and great idea! An ideal little treat for your neighbour or postal delivery person. 

It's the first day of spring today, but the temperature is probably the lowest it's been all week. We can't complain though as we had a stunning week. 

I'm away tomorrow for a course and have scheduled some posts in my absence. Have a wonderful week and I'll see you again real soon!

Clean and Simple Birthday Card

Isn't this a cute idea and a great way to use some of your scraps.  It's a quick, bright, one layer, clean and simple card. I got the idea from someone on pinterest but they'd used circles instead. 

Stamp Set: Curly Cute, Fabulous Phrases, Friendly Phrases 
Card Stock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Designer Paper: Brights Paper Pack
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: White Baker's Twine

I hope your week is going well.

Pleated Skirt Card

Here is another gorgeous project which was presented by Paula Reid and Narelle Hoggard a few weekends ago at the Extravaganza I attended. These ladies are relatively new demonstrators and it can be quite daunting to have 30+ pairs of eyes on you while you're demonstrating, but these ladies did a fabulous job of presenting. 

Stamp Set: Rue Des Fleurs, Elizabeth, Curly Cute
Card Stock: Riding Hood Red, Pear Pizzazz, Confetti White
Designer Paper: Twitterpated (Autumn Winter mini catalogue)
Ink: Black Stazon, Versamark
Accessories: Pear Pizzazz Pleated Ribbon, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, 
Tools: Simply Scored Tool, Aqua Pen, Water Colour Crayons, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Framelits Die. 


It's a beautiful day in Auckland today and according to the weather forecast we're in for a treat, for most of the week! When the weather is fine and beaut, I'm on a natural high - does it effect you like that as well?  Have a SUPER Saturday! 

More Nature Walk

Here's another card we made at my last class that was part of the Natures Walk boxed set. Remember, I told you that I purchased the tutorial from the wonderfully talented Jenny Moors, so this is totally cased from her collection.  There was nothing difficult about this card, but I think there is enough detail to make it interesting and I love the muted Autumn colours. 

Stamp Set: Nature Walk, Curly Cute
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Old Olive
Designer Paper: Botanical (retired)
Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive, Stampin' Markers
Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, 3.2cm Square Punch (to make flags on message)


Pop back tomorrow and I'll show you a sneak peak at what we're making at my Technique class tomorrow night.  There is still time to come along too, if you're interested. Email me HERE.


I hope you are enjoying your day and creating something fantastic! 

Nature Walk

This is one of the cards that we're making at my class tonight and then again on Sunday. I've had some last minute cancellations so if you're wanting to come along - I have space available and would love to see you. I purchased the tutorial for this gorgeous set from Jenny Moors, who is an amazing demonstrator from the UK.  Pop along and have a look at her blog - I'm sure you'll be inspired. 


We're making a set of three full size cards (with envelopes) and a coordinated box. Email me HERE if you would like to come along. 

Stamp Set: Nature Walk, Curly Cute
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Designer Paper: Botanical (retired)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Old Olive
Accessories: Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Gold Brads
Tools: Paper Piercer


Have a GREAT day! 

Another Sympathy Card

This is the second sympathy card I made last week. It's always sad to have to do, but at the same time, it lets the recipient know that you're thinking of them.  

To make this card, I've used the following Stampin' Up! supplies: 


Stamp Set: Just Believe, Curly Cute
Card Stock: Pear Pizzazz, Rose Red
Designer Paper: In Colour Patterns Designer Paper Stack
Ink: Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz and Rose Red Stampin' Markers
Accessories: In Colour Glimmer Brads, Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon
Tools: Eyelet Border Punch


If you want to order any of these to make your own card, please contact me HERE. I can have your order delivered directly to you, anywhere in New Zealand. 


I think it's actually warmer outside than in, today. I'm sitting here shivering over my computer and am going to have to put another layer of clothing on and make a cuppa to warm up.  I feel the cold a lot more as I get older and am not looking forward to winter one little bit.  

Happy New Year!

Hello everyone and welcome to a New Year!!  I know, I know.... it's already 10 January but for those of you who follow my blog, you will know that I didn't have any Internet for quite a while before Christmas and then I went away.  I ended up staying away a bit longer than planned and arrived back late Saturday night to a miserable and wet Auckland. 


How was your Christmas and New Year celebration?  I had a wonderful time with my daughters and family down in Palmerston North. I also managed to catch up with a few school friends (one I hadn't seen for over 25 years) and ex Air Force friends too, which was great fun.  Don't you love it when you can pick up where you left off, no matter how much time has lapsed since seeing each other? 


I hope you have lots of happy memories of 2011 and although it has been a difficult one for many, I hope you have a positive outlook on what's to come in 2012. 


The mystery surrounding my Internet problems have been rectified {doing the happy dance here} and it was a data entry error that caused me all that grief.  Someone who lives in my area had changed their provider and when the new provider entered their details they entered one wrong digit which made it my phone number, instead of theirs.  Because all of their other details were correct the changeover process went ahead.  I can't believe that something so simple was so time consuming and inconvenient.  Anyway we're back now, so I'm a happy chappy once again :) 


With all the craziness that has been going on in our little world - the one thing that has been lacking is stamping. And, needless to say I've missed it and hope to get back into it real soon. 


The card I'm featuring here is one I made before Christmas.  I loved the simplicity of it and I've cased it from my friend Sally Williams.  The only stamp used, is the Happy Birthday message from Curly Cute. 

Stamp set: Curly Cute
Card Stock: Whisper White, Island Indigo, Lime Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral
Ink: Pool Party
Accessories: In Colour Designer Printed Brads, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon


Enjoy your evening and hopefully I'll be back again soon. 

Sweet Baby Boy

A beautiful friend and work colleague is due to have her first child at the end of January. Her due date is 2 February but I've got my fingers and toes crossed for her lovely bundle to arrive on 31 January (and, there's no guessing why).  


We held a baby shower for her (and her hubby) before she left and this was the card I made which I've cased from Juliette Chapman - a lovely friend and talented demonstrator from Australia. 

Stamp Set:  Curly Cute, Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel

Card Stock: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Bashful Blue

Ink: Black Staz On, Daffodil Delight, Bashful Blue, Lime Limeade and Real Red Stampin' Marker 

Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, White Baker's Twine, Brights Water Colour Crayons. 

Thinking of You

I have had to make two bereavement cards this past week. And, like most people, they're not my favourite kind of card to make although sometimes making the card is the easy bit.  The difficult part, is finding the words to express the sympathy I feel for the recipients and this was no exception.  


This is a case from Lee Conrey who is a demonstrator from Florida, in the USA. It uses the Nature Walk stamp set and I love the simplicity of it.  


I've used the Scallop Square Duo with my trusty Big Shot and as you know, the Scallop Squares don't come in this size.  To get the size I needed, I matched up the scallops and ran it through the Big Shot a few times, until I got the right size. It took a couple of attempts because I hadn't done it before, but now I'm quite the expert ;) Give it a go and you'll see just how easy it is. The Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die has 10% off till the 30 November, so you pay just $43.65 for the two sizes - but follow my instructions and you really get loads of different sizes.  How good is that!!  Email me here if you'd like to order one.

Stamp: Nature Walk, Curly Cute
Card Stock: Whisper White, Baja Breeze
Ink: Baja Breeze
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Old Olive and Baja Breeze Stampin' Marker pens.

A Pinch and a Punch

for the last of the month... I can't believe another month is over with and tomorrow is May already.

It was my girlfriend Robyn's birthday {waving to you Robyn} during the week and this was the card I made for her. I already know that you were very spoilt (this is my jealous face -.- ) and I hope you had a chance to play with your new toys and had a lovely day, all about you!! 

Stamp set: Elements of Style, Curly Cute
Card: Natural Ivory, Blushing Bride, Soft Suede
Ink: Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette and Pear Pizazz
Accessories: Gold Smooch Spritz,Chantilly Crochet Trim, Distressing Tool, Sponge, Top Note Bigz Die, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Dies, Metallic Brads. 

Back to school/work tomorrow {sigh}. I hope everyone is looking forward to a great term ahead.

Just Believe

A very quick post today. This is a clean and simple card which is always good when you're short on time.  

Stamp Set: Just Believe, Curly Cute
Card: Whisper White, Pacific Point
Ink: Pacific Point
Accessories: Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Have a great day :)