Happiest Birthday Wishes to Nicole!

Today, my oldest daughter is turning 20 years old. Goodness knows where that time has gone (and yes, I know that I say that every year!). While I am so proud of the young lady she has become, I miss the child that she was. As a mother of two beautiful daughters, I often reflect on how fast they are growing up. Nicole has grown up to be a caring and kind young woman and is mature beyond her years. She knows where she's going and how she's going to get there. She'll do well in life and she deserves to, because she is a very hard worker, personable, organised and focused. She has been a joy to raise and I am so very grateful for her, every day of my life! I love my beautiful, green-eyed girl!

Purple is Nicole's favourite colour. I can't believe that I thought it was blue until very recently {embarrassed}. 

This card idea was one I saw on Pinterest months ago, so I do apologise as I don't know where the inspiration comes from. If you know, please feel free to comment so I can share the credit  :-) 

And, here's what it looks like on the inside. The photos aren't very good and it doesn't show up well, but the "20" is a pop up on a strip of window sheet and has been die cut in silver glimmer paper. 

Stamp set: Tape It, Lots of Dots Jumbo Wheel (retired), Happiest Birthday Wishes (retired), Occasional Quotes (retired)
Card: Whisper White, Silver Glimmer paper, Lovely Lilac (retired)
Designer Paper: Modern Medley
Ink: Black Stazon, Lovely Lilac (retired)
Accessories: Whisper White Bakers Twine, Neutrals Designer Button, Window Sheet
Tools: Large Star Punch (retired), Small Star Punch (retired) 

Have yourself a great day! We're off to movies and dinner tonight, so I'm looking forward to that. 

Wedding Day Bliss

This was the card that I made for my friend Mel who was married on Friday. I got the idea in my head that I wanted to do an almost monochromatic card to keep with her colour scheme of black, white and silver. I will admit, this is not exactly what I had in mind but - it was fast and easy! I've seen cards similar in blog land, but made with hearts and I really liked the effect. After embossing the card front with the Designer Frames embossing folder and cutting out some Butterflies with the Beautiful Wings embosslits, adding some pearls and the message and... ta da, it's all done! I'm quite pleased with the result and just wish I could say the same for the photo...

Stamp set: Occasional Quotes (retired)

Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Basic Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Large Oval Punch

It's a beautiful day here in Auckland and I hope to get outside to enjoy some of it a bit later on. I'll be back tomorrow with some more fun - so be sure to tune back in and I'll see you then!

Stampin' Up! Bordering on Romance

I had another successful on Monday night and the projects were the same as what we did over the weekend.  I posted the first card we made the other day and this is the second one using the same stamp set, Bordering on Romance (from the Autumn Winter mini). I've cased this from Linda Gutierrez who is a demonstrator from the States. 

Stamp Set: Bordering on Romance, Occasional Quotes (Retired)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Ridinghood Red, Basic Black
Ink: Black Staz On, Ridinghood Red, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron
Accessories: Ridinghood Red Pleated Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Blender pen. 


Gosh, we're half way through the week already - time is flying by.  

Happy Wedding Day

I just thought I'd share a wedding card with you, that I made for a work colleague who was married yesterday. It's almost monochromatic because I've only used two colours - very vanilla and naturals ivory. It's a very plain and simple design and I'm quite pleased with the result.

Stamp set: Priceless, Occasional Quotes
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Naturals Ivory
Accessories: Very Vanilla Taffeta ribbon, Scallop Trim Border punch, Vintage Wallpaper Impressions Embossing folder.

Blue Hydrangeas

It's taken me a while to finally use this set and not because I haven't wanted to. I loved it as soon as I saw it, but I've been so time starved lately. Anyway without any further ado...

And, here's a slight variation using the same colours..

Stamp Set: Because I care, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Occasional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess set).
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Night of Navy
Ink: Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Night of Navy
Accesories: Night of Navy 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Modern Label Extra Large Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Cutter Kit, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Jewellery Tag Medium, Baja Breeze Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Linen Thread, Certainly Celery Stampin' Marker, Blender Pen, Stampin' Sponge, Clear Rhinestone Brad.