Pansies or Hydrangeas?

Last time our Stamp Clubs met we got out the Aqua painters and experimented with some new watercolouring techniques.  Here is one of the cards we made using the Bloomin’ With Beauty set from the Mini catalogue. As we began colouring with the Water Colour Crayons I noticed there were two different images emerging…….some chose … Read more

Stamp Club Special

I’ve been having so much fun making these Bag-a-lopes! I thought I would make some more for our Stamp Club ribbon special this month. I’ve used Very Vanilla envelopes this time wuth Blue Bayou Ink and the Stampin’ Around wheel from the Level 2 Hostess Bundle “Solitude”. I just love that set! I have inked … Read more

Always Baroque

It’s been a while since I posted a scrap book page. Here is one that I have been demonstrating at workshops lately using two of my favourite sets : “Always” and “Baroque” background. I kept the layout fairly simple and let the photo speak for itself. Here’s what I used to create this layout : … Read more

Merry Merry

As you know, Stampin’ Up! are giving away FREE wheels with selected stamp sets this month and I thought I would show you what I have been creating with one of those sets :The “Merry Merry” Bundle (please excuse the dodgy pic!). I love the way you can use this wheel in so many different … Read more

So Swirly Bag-a-lope

Here is a sample of one of the things I make for my hostesses………a Bag-a-Lope! if you haven’t seen one of these before , they are very easy to make at home and a quick way to wrap up a small gift like some chocolates or jewelery. I have used a Stampin’ Up! envelope to … Read more

September Stamp-A-Stack cards

Gather a group of friends for a fun evening of stamping and get organised ahead of time for Christmas as well! This month’s stamp-a-stack cards  are pictured below and you and your friends will get to make 5 of each design ready to send off to your loved ones in time for Christmas…………… A big … Read more

Palm Cove Day 4 and 5

Today we slept in and (when we finally got up) we decided to do something that we never get to do when we are are at home with the kids………live our day moment by moment with no particular plans in place!! We ate when we felt hungry, took a walk along the beach, went to … Read more

Ready to start free wheelin'?

Then check out this wheely great deal! If you haven’t experienced the fun, ease, and versatility of our Stampin’ Around wheels, now is your chance. From 1-30 September, when you buy a preselected stamp set, you’ll receive the coordinating wheel absolutely FREE! Item # Page #  Description  Price 113968 29 Merry, Merry Bundle (includes Merry, … Read more

Congratulations Al and Stefan!

I wanted to post a picture of a card that I am sending to my friend in France who has just announced her engagement. I got the news while I was away in Palm Cove ……..so I thought it was appropriate to post the card I will be sending to her and Stefan here! I … Read more

Palm Cove Day 3(Part 2!)

Thanks for waiting! Here’s what goodies we got inside our bags for our make-n-Take session (we got to keep everything!)………. And this is what we made with our brand new, never before seen, stamp set, “Ocean Commotion”,  (I love that seaweed swirl)………….. After Make-n-Takes we headed off down the esplanade with Claire, Jayne, Marelle, Ros, … Read more