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I started this blog in April 2012 so I could join Challenges. I am now on some design teams. I hope you like my cards. I started stamping in 1995 but my cards are still mostly cute.
Thank you to those who have joined as followers and to those who comment.
Unfortunately because of spammers I have had to put moderation on the comments. I will approve them as soon as possible, this also means I don't miss any.
I don't always get a chance to reply to all comments but I read them all when I approve them and I really appreciate you taking the time to give your comment.
The lovely banner was made especially for me by Amanda at Faery Ink Art & Design when I won her first blog challenge. 2025 - Now due to my sore hands and bad eyes I make mostly digital cards and scrapbook pages.
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Sunday, 30 December 2012

Feeling sketchy No 40

This is my layout for Feeling Sketchy No 40.
http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
 This is the sketch which will be put onto the Feeling Sketchy blog in a few hours time
I used Craft Concepts "Candy Canes" embossing folder.  Kaiser scrapbooking paper.  Martha Stewart Holly Leaves punch, dimensional magic on leaves and Rhinestones.  Title cut out with cuttlebug numbers.

This will be the last time that I join in the challenge.  I am very excited as from Sketch 41 I will be on the design team.


Saturday, 29 December 2012

My cards for Feeling Sketchy 39 and Flutterby Wednesdays

I have made two cards today, the first for Feeling Sketchy No 39
http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/  I am really excited to be joining the Feeling Sketchy design team in January.

and the second for Flutterby Wednedays for which I also used the Feeling Sketchy Sketch. Theirs was an open challenge just have to use fairy or butterfly.
http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com.au/


 This was the sketch for Feeling Sketchy 39
For card one I used Crafts Too "Butterflies" and Cuttlebug "Daisies" embossing folders.  Queen Kat Designs stamp "Light of the Moon".  Ribbon, flowers, brad and Carl butterfly punch.

For card two I used Crafts Too "Butterflies" embossing folder.  Queen Kat Designs stamp "Twilight Fairies". Martha Stewart butterfly punch, ribbon, flowers, brad.

I hope you all had a very happy Christmas and best wishes for a blessed new year. 

Friday, 28 December 2012

My card for the design team for Lollipop Ladies challenge 61 Gingerbread House


My card for the design team for Lollipop Ladies Challenge 61 Gingerbread house - with the additional challenge of Christmas.  My card will be put on the Lollipop Ladies challenge site tomorrow morning.
http://thelollipopladies.blogspot.com.au/


This was the inspiration photo 

I used Make it Crafty digital stamps “Gingerbread House” and “Girls Carol Singing” and coloured them with Tria markers, copic sketch and distress markers.  Kaszazz “Silhouette Christmas tree” stamped with distress markers and added decorations with jelly roll pens.  Layered onto white card embossed with Cuttlebug “Christmas stars”.  Plus star washi tape.

This is my last card for the Design team for November and December.  I have really enjoyed being on the design team.

There are only three entries so far for this challenge so go over to Lollipop Ladies and have a look at the other lovely cards and join in the challenge.  If seven people join the prize will be a $10 voucher from annabellestamps.com  
Submissions close in three days.

Monday, 24 December 2012

My card for In the Pink challenge 10 pink and pearlie

My card for In the Pink challenge 10 pink and pearlie
http://www.inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
The challenge was to use lots of pink and pearls
I used Cuttlebug embossing folder "Daisies", paper from Firefly Collection 6x6 paper stack.  La La Land stamp "Dress Up Marci", pearl ribbon, flowers and lots of pearls.  I had problems getting the pearls to stick as it is so hot in Sydney today.

Saturday, 22 December 2012

My cards for Bizzy Bec's Christmas card challenge

I made two cards for Bizzy Bec's Christmas card challenge
http://bizzybecsstore.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/december-challenge-christmas.html


For card one I used embossing folder from Sizzix Christmas and Thin Ice Set.  Bizzy Bec's digi stamp "Holly on Bauble", Holly punch, rhinestones.  Stampalot Victoria's Secret "Happy Christmas" stamp.

For card two I used paper from "Eskimo Kisses" 6x6 paper pad, Bizzy Bec's digi stamp "Holly with Reindeer", Hero Arts stamp "Happy Christmas"

I cleaned the glass on my scanner but it is still putting black marks on the scan, must be something inside.
The pink on Holly is the same colour as the card but it doesn't show up well in the scan.  I made this one for my granddaughter who loves pink.


My card for feeling sketchy week 38

This is my card for Feeling Sketchy week 38
http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/week-38.html
 This was the sketch.
It took me a long while to think what to do with this sketch using stars.  
I used Kaisercraft 6-1/2" paper pad "Mint Twist".  Hero Arts stamps "Silent Night", "All is Calm" and "Happy Christmas".  The Nativity scene is a Stampin Rosa stamp, you can't see the glitter on the star in the scan.  Punched two stars with Stampin Up punch and embossed them with Cuttlebug "snowflakes", added rhinestones.   

Thursday, 20 December 2012

My card for The Stamp Spot December challenge

This is my card for The Stamp Spot Christmas card challenge
http://thestampspot.blogspot.com.au/

I used Craft Concepts embossing folder "candy canes", washi tape, SU ribbon, paper from Kaiser Craft 6-1/2" paper pad "Mint Twist".  La La Land stamp "Santa Marci"