Stampin' Up! Flower Shop

This was the lovely Make 'n Take we made at our last team training with Jacque. It was so easy and uses some of my favourite products including washi tape and the stamp set Flower Shop. 

Stamp set: Flower Shop, A Dozen Thoughts, Gorgeous Grunge
Card: Watercolour Paper, Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Tangerine Tango
Ink: Coastal Cabana, Tangerine Tango, Strawberry Slush, Black Staz On
Accessories: Retro Fresh Washi Tape, Candy Dots, Candy Dot Brad Bases
Tools: Pansy Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Aqua Painter

Happy Tuesday everyone! Don't forget to pop back tomorrow to grab yourself a bargain with the weekly specials. 

Off the Grid meets Gorgeous Grunge

Here's a card that I made a friend last month for her birthday. I cased it from Amy O'Neil and had lots of fun making it. 

Stamp set: Off the Grid, Six Sided Sampler, Four You, Gorgeous Grunge
Card: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White
Designer Paper: Modern Medley
Ink: Crushed Curry, Pistachio Pudding, Calypso Coral, Gumball Green, Versamark
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, In Colour Dahlias, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, White Bakers Twine, Crushed Curry Chevron Ribbon
Tools: Heat Gun, Hexagon Punch

How is your Easter shaping up? I've had a lovely weekend so far - on Friday I went to the movies with my daughters (we saw The Other Woman, which was a hoot!), met a girlfriend for dinner and then she had a sleepover at mine on Saturday night and am meeting up with another girlfriend this afternoon for coffee and a catch up. In between the socialising I've been having a big tidy up around the house. The only thing that I haven't managed to achieve is some crafting. I just might have to remedy that... 

Have a happy Easter Monday everyone! 

Stampin' Up! Extreme Surfer

It was my nephew Stefan's 16th birthday yesterday. This is the card that I made him. Unfortunately, Stefan has never been surfing and it wasn't the stamp that I intended on using, but I couldn't find the one I wanted - Extreme Dirtbike. This one is Extreme Surfer and has retired. I think it's perfect for a teenage boy, regardless of whether they can surf or not. I hope you had a wonderful birthday Stefan celebrating with family and friends! 

Stamp: Extreme Surfer (retire), Gorgeous Grunge
Card Stock: Basic Grey, Whisper White, Calypso Coral
Designer Paper: Howlstooth and Scaringbone (retired)
Accessories: Silver Mini Brad
Tools: Big Shot, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Star Punch (retired)

Haven't we had horrible windy weather lately?! We've had sun as well, but the wind just doesn't seem to be letting up. I know that I shouldn't be complaining because those further south have been having storms and power cuts for the last few days. No sooner do they seem to clean up and get sorted out, that another storm strikes! I hope you've been keeping safe and warm where ever you are. 

Check back tomorrow to see the card I made for my future Mother-In-Law's 80th birthday. 

Hello Lovely

Yes, I'm talking to you.... I love the name of this stamp set? I don't own this one yet, but it's definitely on my wish list- which incidentally, is getting longer by the day.  It doesn't help when you see so many amazing creations made by clever peeps out there. This little cutie was made by Ria Kaire a lovely and talented demo up in Whangarei. 

Stamp set: Label Love, Gorgeous Grunge, Hello Lovely, Simply Stars
Card: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Crisp Cantaloupe
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Rhinestones
Tools: Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Square Lattice EF, Artisan Label Punch

I'm heading off to Palmerston North in a few hours to catch up with friends and family which should be loads of fun! Unfortunately, the weather doesn't look like it's going to be that great, so I hope it's not too long a drive down the line. 

Have a fabulous weekend everyone and I'll see you back here soon!

Sketched Birthday

These little beauties were more swaps that I received a few weeks back at our Creative Inkers Team training. They both use the cute Sketched Birthday stamp set. Paula Reid made the first one and I love how she has featured the new In Colours on the flags along the side. 

Stamp Sets: Sketched Birthday
Card: Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry, Black Stazon
Accessories: 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Bitty Banner Framelits

And, this card was made by the lovely Rosie Dunn:

Stamp Sets: Sketched Birthday, Gorgeous Grunge
Card: Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White
Ink: Primrose Petals, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake Stampin' Pads, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Markers
Accessories: Argyle EF, Fancy Fan EF, Delicate Doilies Sizzlets, Bitty Banners Framelits, Big Shot, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Thanks for stopping by! I hope these cards inspire you to make something creative today. 

The New 2013-14 Annual Catalogue!

There are heaps of gorgeous new stamps in the 2013-14 cattie and my wishlist is getting longer by the minute!  Have you had a chance to look at it yet? Here's the link to view it online. Or, if you want to get your own copy - email me and for $7, I can organise for you to get your hands on one, pronto! 

This lovely card was made by the talented Rachael Knight. She's used new stamp sets, a new punch, new designer paper and more! I love the grunge look and the colours she's used. 

Stamp Sets: Label Love, Simply Stars, Gorgeous Grunge
Card: Basic Grey, Very Vanilla
Designer Paper: Epic Day This 'n That
Ink: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate Stampin' Pads, Basic Grey and Gumball Green Stampin' Markers
Accessories: Epic Day This 'n That Washi Tape
Tools: Artisan Label Punch

Well friends.... I hope you're enjoying your week! It's been good here, in my neck of the woods. And for that, I am thankful! See you all back here soon!

Stampin' Up! Mosaic Madness

As promised, here's some more swaps that I received from the talented ladies at team training last weekend. 

The first card is from Sally Williams:

Stamp Set: Mosaic Madness, Blooming with Kindness
Card: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White
Ink: Coastal Cabana
Accessories: Basic Pearls, 
Tools: Big Shot, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, Mosaic Punch

Another card using the Mosaic Punch is made by Callena Lewis:

Stamp Set: Hello Lovely, Gorgeous Grunge
Card: Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush

Accessories: Mosaic Punch, Simply Pressed Clay & Molds, Crystal Effects

I'll be back soon to share more creative goodness. Until then, have a fabulous week! :-)

Stampin' Up! Gorgeous Grunge

Over the next wee while I'll be showing you some of the lovely swaps I received at Team Training last weekend. There are some real beauties and this is a timely reminder of what a talented bunch of ladies we have in our team. This is one of my favourites from Kristine McNickle. 

Stamp Set: Label Love, Gorgeous Grunge

Card: Very Vanilla

Designer Paper: Soho Subway

Ink: Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Soft Sky, Crisp Cantaloupe, Summer Starfruit

Accessories: Linen Thread, Crystal Effects

Tools: Artisan Label Punch, Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds, Simply Pressed Clay

I'll be back soon with some more fun - so be sure to tune back in! I'll see you then!