Trimming the tree!

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I have a workshop coming up at a very good friends house {hi Rhiana}. Rhiana has requested a Christmas card and I had free reign on the design and Stamp set used. I wanted it to be simple but also elegant. I hope I have achieved that. What do you think?

I love this colour combo at the moment. You may of noticed….LOL! It’s a little different to the traditional colours, I think that is what I love about it.

Well here’s something you won’t believe….I have yet to crack open the parcel from yesterday with all the new Summer Mini goodies inside. So I’m off to have a good play with it all.

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Inkspiration Inspiration Challenge #15

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It’s time for another fabulous Inkspiration Challenge!

And I have to tell you….. this one was confuddled me to no end. I had no idea what I was going to do. I had a little play around with my black card stock and all my embossing powders and glitters, chose what I thought looked pretty great and came up with this-

What do you think? I think it needs some tweaking but I ran out of time. It didn’t help when my Summer Mini Pre-order turned up on my door step….LOL!

• Stamp Set- In the Spotlight (retired), A Little Birthday Cheer
• Cardstock- Basic Black and Whisper White
• Ink- Whisper White Craft Ink, Versa Mark
• Accessories- Heat & Stick powder, Black Embossing Powder, Clear Embossing Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Heat Tool, SAMJ and Dimensionals

Check out the rest of the design team-

• Makeesha
• Renee
• Cindy
• Sarah-Jane
• Chantelle and
• Tracey Old who is this months GDT

Well I’m off to play with those new goodies I just got!

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Christmas Classic Baubles

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Sorry about my absence of late…..I haven’t even got a good excuse! But it might have something to do with being so tired lately. I’m still juggling everything quite well but it might just be catching up with me. I just had two days of no creating…….of any means. Not even getting ready for upcoming workshops. But today I sat down and played to my hearts content…..have a look-

I just love this Christmas Classic SS. Very pretty! The baubles have been clear embossed. I know you cannot tell by the photo. I’m in poor photography mode today LOL!

This was a simple design that just popped in my head and I love how it has turned out. What do you think?

I have also been googling for the perfect and most delicious Cupcake recipe. I think I have found it. I will be trying that out this afternoon with the kids. Wish me luck…LOL!

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What a FABULOUS weekend!

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Yep! That’s right I had a fabulous weekend at the craft show! I met a whole heap of new people, not just customers but also other stall holders. I forged some awesome friendships this past weekend and it was very exciting!

Here is a few pics of my cute little stall

Next year I will have a bigger stall with room to play and show some techniques to some people! I must admit it was a learning curve and I can only improve it from here!

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Inkspirations Colour Challenge #15

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This colour challenge was a hardy. I am not a huge fan of Real Rust since a close friend of mine (who will remain nameless….hi Theresa!) made a card with this as one of the colours. OMG!! It was…… something else! {a touch of sarcasm inserted here} It was a memorable moment. LOL! So it has been added to my colour {{shudder}} list along with Cameo Coral.

Here is the Challenge

and of course my creation

I hope you like it. I challenged myself even more by doing a Sympathy card. I have trouble choosing colours with this theme. But I guess making a card for such an occassion is never easy.

As you can tell by the first photo I clear embossed the tree and it stands out perfectly. The card is much nicer close up.

• Stamp set- Pocket Silhouettes, Thoughts and prayers
• Cardstock- Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Close to Cocoa and Whisper White
• Ink- Chocolate Chip, Really Rust and Close to Cocoa
• Accessories- Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Slot punch, dimensionals, Clear embossing powder, Heat tool and Cutter Kit 

And of course don’t forget to check out the rest of the DT

• Makeesha
• Renee
• Cindy
• Chantelle
• Sarah-Jane

I hope you enjoy all their fabulous creations.

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Stocking Stuffer!

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I have been a very busy girl getting ready for this craft show and now I know that I am in it, I can give you all the details.

• What- Christmas in the Country Annual Art & Craft Show!
• Where- Gatton Shire Hall, North Street, Gatton
• When- 6th, 9am – 7 pm & 7th, 9am – 4pm, November 2009
• Cost- Adult $6, Children under 12 are free.

This craft show is my children’s schools biggest fundraiser and it is absolutely awesome. There is over 60 stalls and here is what you can expect to find

• Christmas gifts
• Jewellery
• Quilting and patchwork supplies
• Scrapbooking supplies
• Country craft
• Folk Art
• Timber craft
• Plants
• Paintings
• Paper craft
• Cottage craft
• Pottery
• Old wares
• Homemade goodies
• Rustic craft
• Fresh local produce and cakes

plus much more. It is absolutely fabulous and is definately worth the trip. so I look forward to seeing you guys there. Here is a sneak peek of something that will be in my stall-

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I have gone Art Journal MAD!!

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Yep! That’s right I have officially gone MAD! When I start something new I have trouble moving onto something else, until I’m sick of it that is. I have two more Art Journals to show you……I hope you like them!

I love these books. They are so easy to decorate and your crafty side can just go wild!

Here is a closer look at the pink one-

and of course the blue/grey one-

This is the first time I embossed onto DSP. It’s no different to embossing on cardstock, but I just love the mix of the pattern and embossing. Like double imaging if you will. I used the big bloom out of the Fifth Avenue Floral SS and clear embossed it. It looks absolutely beautiful in life. I might even keep it for myself….hehe!

Oh well heaps more to do for the up coming craft show….so better get moving.

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Another Art Journal!

Hey everyone! I’m so very excited right now. Some of my closest friends are taking me out tonight for my birthday. We are going to the Plough Inn for dinner and then meet up with some more friends over at Laidley for a get together. It is going to be sooooo much fun!

Today though Tina (one of my co-conspirators for tonight and also one of my downlines) and I had an absolute laugh stamping and crafting for the craft show I will be doing next week. Tina has been a little out of the craft circle of late and was getting the hang of it again. We have belly aches from all the laughing. Here we are with our daughters who so kindly made us some of our own crowns, just to prove we are the queens of craft. LOL!

Of course I wouldn’t let you go without seeing that art journal I promised you in the title…

I decided I wanted the chipboard cover to be my base. I love the simplicity of it…don’t you? The only ink used was on the feet of the owl. The rest is DSP and Rub-ons. Too cute!

Well I’m off to get ready for tonight.

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Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #15

Hey everyone! It’s Friday all ready, can you believe that?! I know I’m having difficulty thinking that. I’m also having difficulty believing that there is only 8 weeks exactly until Christmas. I have my daughters fairy Birthday party to organise yet. I have the cake and venue organised, but we need to invite some people to this shindig or it will be a little quiet at the party. Not too mention my daughter will be very upset. So today I think I will start designing a beautiful fairy invite for the 20 kids on her fairy list….LOL!

Anyway onto this weeks challenge-

A square sketch challenge! The last time I did one of these I decided next time I would do a scrapbook layout……well it’s next time and here is my creation-

I have not done one in a while, and I’m happy to say it has sparked my interest again. So you might see some more pages from me soon.

• Stamp Set- Baroque Motifs, Best Yet and A Rose is a Rose
• Cardstock- Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Bella Rose DSP and Whisper White
• Ink- Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip and Kiwi Kiss
• Accessories- Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Punches, Kiwi Kiss Corduroy Buttons and Linen Thread

Don’t forget the rest of the DT-

• Makeesha
• Cindy
• Amy
• Renee
• Chantelle
• Sarah-Jane

I finally get my new phone today. My Nokia I have now is getting a bit old. I was going to get an iPhone but ended up deciding on the Blackberry Bold. It seems to have exactly what I need. Also I will be keeping my current number so contact details will not change. Guess I will be playing with that today as well as the fairy invites!

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My new Demonstrator website!

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to let all know about my new Demonstrator website. It is absolutely fabulous. It will have a calendar of my upcoming events, project ideas, and you can even join my team online. That is just awesome! You can also view all the current catalogues and check out current SU promotions. All my contact details are there and you can let me know if you would like to host a workshop in the comfort of your own home.

But do not despair I will be continuing this blog and updating it as usual.

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