A New Kind of Bag

You all know how i love making the Becky Roberts

handbags well the other day i found a tutorial

for a new style of bag.

I found it here in the sidebar,

http://inkingoutofthebox.com/

It only uses one piece of 12x12 cardstock,

another small piece, DSP and ribbon.

It is very cute and it opens out so you can

fit a gift inside. I can see myself making many

of these throughout the year.

The Same but Different Cards

I wanted to use the other butterfly i made out of chipboard

and i had a few spare butterflies laying around.

So i thought i would make two cards with the same

card stock and lay out but a little different.

I also added some Champagne Shimmer.

It didn't take me too much longer to make the

two cards and i felt like i had accomplished more.

Clear Embossed Butterflys

I had a different look in mind when i started to make this card.

I am still trying to decide if i like how it has turned out.

I love to emboss images but i think this stamp needs to be in

a black or chocolate ink to make the image stand out.

The embossing and the different colours are pretty

close up and it's another card to add to my stash for

when birthdays come around.

Luvin the Stampin Up Big Shot

I received a Stampin Up Big Shot off my dear friend

for the Christmas just passed. Before the Big Shot

i have been using my trusty Cuttlebug and for many,

many years have been very happy with my little green

bug, I didn't think i needed a Big Shot but boy, yes i did.

Since receiving the Big Shot i haven't wanted to cut into

the lovely new plates, yes there's that clean freak coming out.

But i had this rather thick piece of chipboard sitting on my desk,

just looking at me and i wondered what can i do with this scrap

piece of chipboard. Well i ran it through my Big Shot using the large

Butterfly die. It ran through smooth, didn't make a sound, I didn't

think it had cut, chipboard too thick i thought. But no it

cut so clean through the chipboard the butterfly just popped out.

I had to put another one through to check and yep same result.

I am a happy Big Shot convert.

 I have had a go using a Big Shot in the past

and it is alot easier to roll through items but oh this baby does

have alot to offer. So onto the card i made with my Chipboard Butterfly.

I added lots of layers, ribbon, bling (of course) and that pretty,

chunky Butterfly. It really adds height and dimension.

I have another Butterfly to use too, my imagination is going wild.

Enjoy The Journey

I should be organizing back to school bits and pieces but seeing it is a

rainy afternoon i don't feel like much of that.

I have the afternoon and night all to myself so a

little self indulgence is in order.

Having the bathroom to myself with no interruptions will

be lush in itself. The possibilities are endless. Maybe

blog surfing, catch up on some mags that have been

there since Christmas, maybe even make a card with

my music up really loud and not being told turn down

that horrible "old" music. But i do know i will miss my

little tribe being around, yes, hopeless i am.

So onto the card. This card has been published in the

current Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft, Vol 18, No 1.

I was very pleased to see it in there. They have great

stylists and photographers that make the cards "pop".

I hope you all have a great Australia Day.

Kindness Matters

For such a small stamp set, Kindness Matters,

it has so much potential. I love all the

details that this set has. I knew it would be

a favourite when i first saw it.

I used Stampin Up's Colour Coach to help

me sort out my colours for this card.

Rich Razzelberry, Pretty in Pink and Early Espresso.

Have a great weekend.

Time for Tea

We have been celebrating late into last night and today,

our dear daughter was given an offer to her

first choice for University last night.

So so happy and proud.

We have a huge year ahead of us.

To start we will be settling dear daughter into Uni

and getting our heads around that we actually

have a child starting Uni, scary.

We have two 16th, an 18th and 40th Birthdays to celebrate.

I am off to my first Stamp Camp and

looks like little old me is off on a holiday, more on that later.

So i was laying in bed thinking of everything that has to be done.

But then i told myself with such a big year ahead take a deep breath

and breath. I told myself what i get done great and what i don't must

not be as important as i thought. So i will see how that thought goes, seeing

i am a neat freak and everything really does need to be in its place.

So i have started on some cards and gifts to ease my stress levels.

I made this Tea Dispenser. I struggled with the measurements

and tweaked it alot and gave up twice and

spent three and a half hours on it.

But when it was all finished i was a happy girl.

Will i make one again?

Maybe not but never say never, right!

I was inspired to make this from here,

http://runningwscissorsstamper.blogspot.com/2012/01/tea-bag-dispenser-project-details.html

Have a great Friday all.

Birthday Butterflys

I am pleased how this card turned out.

Working with a square card and placing the embossing

folders was a little tricky. I used Very Vanilla and Whisper White

cardstock and Baja Breeze ink for the sentiment.

A little embossing inside the card too.

Heart to Heart

Here is the card i made for my husband for our anniversary.

I wasn't sure about adding the bling but it needed it i think.

It is now sitting on our bedside table so i know it was appreciated.

I am adding this card to the Festive Friday Challenge

http://nicolederendorf.com/2012/01/13/festive-friday-1-valentine-inspiration/

and i was inspired by Madonna Dunn's card.

I love all the little hearts.

I am going to try and enter a few more challenges

this year so i can get the most out of my supplies.

Pinks & Blues

The holidays are going way too fast. We have been having

a great break from school stuff. But saying that i haven't

had much time to sit down and create. Sometimes i think it is good

to have a break and catch up on other fun stuff.

We had a great weekend in Sydney last week.

We had fun spending Christmas money we were given

and trying all different sorts of foods.

I do have a card to share, very vintage, lots of elements and layers.

I was asked for a Birthday card the other day and realized how low

my stash has become so my goal is to make a bunch of cards

to have on hand. I hope to be back soon to show you these.

I also have the card i made for my sweet heart for our anniversary

which we are celebrating this week. 

Happy 2012

Happy New Year.

I know it's a little late but that's what happens at this time of year

when the routine goes out the window. I have decided i do like routine

but it is nice to have a change but not for long.

Whatever bug i was struck down with before Christmas

is still hanging on but i am doing all i can to get rid of it.

I finally got the energy to use my new Big Shot.

I made this Thank-you card below with it.

I used various embossing folders.

I don't want to cut into those brand new, so clean looking

plates but i know i will, lol. It's like when you open a new

Versamark ink pad you want it to stay clean or

is that the neat freak in me coming out.

I made this card before Christmas.

Anytime is not a nice time to make a Sympathy card

but right on Christmas is the worst.