A day in my slippers.....

{Digital stamp freebies!}

2010-01-25T10:55:00.001+11:00

I was surfing the web and came across this site... Check it out, lotsa goodies to be had!

{Boxes galore!}

2010-01-25T10:33:00.003+11:00

We are all packed up! Here is a glimpse of my office last week.

I hope to be back up and crafting again in April, but for now I will be sharing stuff from my travels and lnk you to some cool stuff when I can!

{I have been crafty again!}

2009-11-22T17:06:00.004+11:00

After a long recovery, I decided to get my butt into gear! I have been making cards for the upcoming craft fair at the Embassy here. I made 75 kangaroo cards- some with different colors and flowers. I used American Crafts papers, Colorbox chalk ink, Kaiser Craft flowers and bling, I am not sure who makes the stamps, they were passed down to me- Thanks Janet!!! If you are in the Canberra area, make sure to stop and see me on Wednesday @ 1-3 in the Atrium. I will have handbags, cards, and little fabric bon bons, perfect teacher gifts!!!! Here is the card...

And I have also started making these BDU handbags. It was made out of my husbands old BDU. I also incorporated a pocket on the inside and the outside, a name, tape and a USAF tape on each of the handles. I am willing to make special order handmade bags out of your loved ones uniform, it only takes the top, email me for any details!!! Here is the photo of it.

Thanks for looking and it feels great to be back crafting!!! :)

{SGC #19 color challenge!}

2009-10-19T13:41:00.002+11:00

I made this little ATC for the color challenge over on PCP Studio G site. You can check out the challenge here! I used Bazzill, Studio G inks and stamps. The pp is from DCWV and is also inked and pop dotted for some depth.

{mini Card}

2009-10-19T13:37:00.002+11:00

It has been such a long time sine I have been able to sign in!!! We were on spring break for 2 weeks, and now I will be having surgery in 2 days! I hope I will be able to get in here and share some of my creativity with y'all!!!

This is a mini card I made for a cardmaking day challenge. The challenge was to make a card smaller than 3 by 3 inches. I used a Pezadoodle cupcake with matching primas. I love coloring in stamped images, I find myself doing that when I get bored! :)

{PDD Wednesday!}

2009-10-01T07:26:00.002+10:00

I just had to give my new Cuttlebug folder a go! I used Bazzill bling, inked and stamped with Studio G chalk ink, and I used Aleens glitter snow for the roof tops and snow flakes. Kind of a mess to work with, but I really like the way it turned out!

{SGC#18- Sketch time!}

2009-09-28T09:29:00.005+10:00

This challenge starts today, Sunday, September 27th and ends on Saturday, October 10th with the winner being posted on Sunday the 11th.This week's challenge is a sketch challenge -- using the sketch below, make a card/LO/project featuring Studio G stamps. And post it here on the challenge page! :)

Here is my take on the Challenge! DCWV papers with matching ric rack. I used the newest Studio G Christmas set and colored them in with Copic markers.

{SGC#17- Tear it up!}

2009-09-16T21:21:00.002+10:00

So you ever feel the need to rip paper??? If so this challenge is for you! I used SEI papers with brown chalk ink, Prima flowers secured with a rhinestone brad. I also stitched around the torn cardstock to give the strip of paper a little depth. Click here to check out the challenge and post your creation. The challenge closed on the 27th, so you have plenty of time to get a few created and submitted! :)

{Tuesday Morning Sketch}

2009-09-09T06:58:00.006+10:00

This week Marti @Pezadoodle is sponsoring the prize over at Tuesday Morning Sketch! The prize you ask? A $15 gift certificate to her store!

Here is Melissa’s Sketch. you have until Sunday to link your sample over on the tuesday sketch blog to have your name in the drawing.

This is what I came up with using Studio G stamps of course!!! Basic Grey 2 Scoops was my patterned paper of choice along with Prima flowers and ribbon!

{Labor Day Sale @ Pezadoodle!}

2009-09-04T05:19:00.002+10:00

Head on over to www.pezadoodle.com now for the best selection!

EVERYTHING in the entire store will be marked down anywhere from 15% – 40%! yep 40%!! the sale will start tomorrow and run through Labor Day weekend – ending on Monday night.
Happy Shopping!!

**Limited to stock on hand – no backorders or pre-orders included**

{Studio G Challenge #16} SGC16 Sketch

2009-09-03T13:29:00.004+10:00

Here is Studio G Challenge #16! Come on over here and sumit your own project!!! Submissions close on the 13th of September!

This is what I have created for this challenge. DCWV papers with Studio stamps and inks!

{Studio G fun!}

2009-08-26T19:34:00.003+10:00

Yes, I am in a Christmas mood! It is the tail end of winter down under. Have I mentioned that this is our last winter down under? Winter is my least favorite time of year, unless Christmas is involved! Any way, back to the task a hand! I made this candy dish for a friend. I used Studio G stamps on the tag. This project only used 1 piece of card stock and three sheets of pp! I hope to get a few more of these made for the upcoming craft fair!

{Studio G Challenge #15} SGC15 CAS Take 2!

2009-08-26T13:00:00.003+10:00

I made this card for a Christmas card swap. In total I made over 90 cards for this swap! Yes, I am insane, and I know it! :) Any who, I used Bazzill bling in 2 shades of blue with Basic Grey pp's. I inked the edges of the card with chalk ink and I stamped the sentiment on the ribbon. Totally impressed with the Studio G inks, I was surprised that it didn't bleed on the ribbons! Make sure to check out the inks and stamps here at www.pezadoodle.com

{Studio G Challenge #15} SGC15 CAS

2009-08-21T08:37:00.002+10:00

Clean and Simple {CAS} is something I definitely struggle with! But, with the new Studio G cards, stamps, and inks, it was super duper easy! The inks stamped so nicely and the pumpkin that was in the Halloween stamp set fit perfectly in the cut pumpkin shaped card! You have got to get your little hands on these!!! One word... AMAZING!

Check them out here!!!

{More Studio G fun!}

2009-08-12T17:55:00.004+10:00

So many candles! I absolutely love the way it turned out. I stamped the image and then colored it in, then added glitter glue for a bit of bling. The flowers are from Kaiser Craft and Making Memories glitter brads and the polka dotted frame is also from Making memories.

{Studio G fun!}

2009-08-12T17:50:00.003+10:00

This is a card I made with some Bella images a friend of mine sent me. The Bazzill bling did not want to cooperate with my camera flash very well. Of course I used Studio G stamps for the sentiment, they are so versatile I use them all the time!

{Studio G Challenge #14}

2009-08-07T08:17:00.002+10:00

A day late and a dollar short! It seems to be the way of life anymore! Lucas my Hubby just arrived back from the US yesterday, so I was super busy getting the house back in order... Plus, getting used to sharing computers again is hard!

Back to my assignment! This is Studio G challenge # 14, a sketch. I love the way this turned out! I used DCWV papers and of course Studio G stamps. Make sure to check out the challenge here.
:) Jamie

{Studio G Stamp preorders x3!!!}

2009-07-28T07:34:00.006+10:00

In case you haven't seen these already, Marti has 3 new stamp sets {and all of the coordinating goodies: inks, glitter glue, and cards} for preorder! You have got to check them out! Series # 34 is Halloween, Series # 35 is Bohemian, lastly Series #37 is Christmas!!!! Here are the pictures and here is the link to get them preordered!!!!

{Buttons!} SGC#13

2009-07-28T07:27:00.003+10:00

Do you have a love for BUTTONS? If so, you have got to make your way over to the PCP group Studio G Collectors! The challenge is still on through this week. All you have to do is create something with the Studio G stamps and BUTTONS! Easy peasy, huh? This is what I came up with. I made these cards for an ATC swap over on Scrapping Friends Yuku. One is summer and the other is buttons, lol! Come on over and get your creativity going! :)

{To do...}

2009-07-22T19:59:00.003+10:00

This week I decided to change things up a bit and do an off the page project. I found this naked Kaiser Craft MDF board at my local hardware store, painted the edges and then spray painted the blackboard on. I also stamped with Studio G stamps. I used two of the different series of stamps, one is under the To and the other is in the lower right corner of the blackboard.
I also added ribbons and Primas for a tad bit of embellishing.
Thanks for looking!
:) Jamie

{Studio G Altered Coaster}

2009-07-16T06:41:00.002+10:00

What do you get when you play with scraps? That's right, one UFO {UnFinished Object} COMPLETE! I am giving this to one of my friends here that has helped us out tremendously! It is going in a goodie basket of all her favorite things, Wines, chocco, etc. Anywho, I used Basic Grey scraps, a smidge of ribbon and a few Primas. Now to upload my real assignment this week. lets see if my lappy wants to cooperate! *giggle*

{SGC #12}

2009-07-09T10:53:00.003+10:00

Here is my take ont he sketch below. I really like the way it turned out! I used Basic Grey papers with matching cardstock for the base, Primas, Liquid pearls and variouse ribbon trims.
The stamps is Studio G of course and colored in the Copic markers. Now come on over and take the challenge.

A little birdie told me that Marti has gotten in her stamps! Click here to check them out!

Studio G Challenge #12

2009-07-09T10:45:00.003+10:00

Feeling sketchy???? If so, make sure to make your way over to Paper Craft Planet and submit your version of this sketch. Hampton Arts is the supplier for the prize this round!

Here is the link to the Studio G group on Paper Craft Planet.

{Summer Crop-A-Thon}

2009-07-06T08:04:00.005+10:00

Do you like to crop? Then come over here { http://scrappingfriends.yuku.com/ } and get registered! The Summer Crop-A-Thon starts on the 9th of July and runs until the 20th at midnight EST. There will be tons of fun, games, inspiration, sketches, and much much more! We also offer swaps, PIF's {Pay it forward} and lots of weekly challenges. So come on over and say HI, and tell them that Jamie sent ya! :)

{Red, White, and Blue Take two!}

2009-07-02T08:20:00.003+10:00

Just a little something I threw together for a Tag swap. Red, white, and blue with Studio G Stamps. I wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

{SGC #11~ Red, white, and blue!}

2009-06-25T08:01:00.002+10:00

Here is my SGC #11 challenge! The challenge was anything red, white, and blue. Sorry for the glare, but the sun has not shown its pretty little face in a while! I love the Studio G stamps so much, I use them all the time!

Marti has two new Studio G stamps available for preorder, too! She also has the Halloween cards, glitter glue, and the metallic ink pads up for preorder. Most are available in mid August for shipping. Check them out here.

Just a side note... If you like freebies, make sure to check out my blog on Friday. To be continued! :)

{Free digi stamp with a challenge!}

2009-06-17T20:35:00.003+10:00

Would you like your very own Nestabilities framed stamp??? download it here And make sure to check out Marti's blog for a wee bit of a challenge!

{Happy Birthday Friend}

2009-06-17T20:30:00.002+10:00

For this card I used 2 different kinds of Studio G stamps, I used a wood mounted stamp and a clear stamp. The cupcake is colored with Copics and matted on Bazzills. And the sentiment is mounted on Bazzill, too. Everything was inked and the little star was glitzed up with Studio G glitter glue.

{My bling}

2009-06-17T20:21:00.003+10:00

Last weekend I went on a road trip to Sydney with a group from Capital Crafters and I won this Kaiser Craft purse box as a door prize. So I turned it into a necklace- jewelry holder. First I painted the base, then punched holes in it with my Bind it all, then weaved ribbon through the holes to secure the binding. The papers are from Basic Grey as well as the letter stickers. The ring stamp of course is Studio G, and the bling embellies are Pezadoodles very own glittered skittles.

{For the love of CUPCAKES!}

2009-06-12T13:16:00.006+10:00

These were super fun to make!!! I used the cupcake set from the stamps, colored them in then cut them out, layered them on cardstock, then glued them to the back of the glass pebbles with Mod Podge, let them sit for about an hour and glued magnets on the back. I think I am going to make a patriotic set for my mom, her whole house is red, white, and blue!

{SGC #10} X2!!!

2009-06-11T06:35:00.006+10:00

This was one fun sketch! You can find it over on the PCP group Studio G Collectors. It is open for another week for submissions, so if you like sketches, give this one a whirl! The first card I created, I made the sketch literally. And the second card I modified it a little bit. They both turned out super cute! :)

Did you know there is a sale going on over at Pezadoodle??? It starts today and runs until next Wednesday- FREE shipping with any $50 purchase! (within the USA) Come on over to Pezadoodle and shop! :)

{Blackberry Digi Frame + Studio G}

2009-06-02T19:15:00.005+10:00

I used the same paper lines from DCWV for this creation. I could have sworn I had this label set from Nestabilities, but I guess I didn't! {It is now on my shopping list! *giggle*} I printed out the digi stamp, then colored it in, cut around the edges and then inked the edge to make the cut lines disappear. I used Copics to color in the images, Ranger dimensional pearls for the flower centers, Primas, and for the centers I used the new glittered skittles, also available at Pezadoodle. I have been a bit leery about digi stamps. For one I do not like change- at all... :) But now that I have gotten the swing of it, they are really nice and convenient. You can resize them, stretch them, etc. Plus you do not have to wait for shipping! Living overseas, ordering stamps can take over two weeks to get, and with digi, it is instant gratification!

{2 more Bella + Studio G Stamp cards}

2009-06-02T19:07:00.003+10:00

For these cards I used Bellas with greetings from Studio G stamps. The papers are from DCWV Latte stack with matching cardstocks. I colored the stamped images with Copic markers, blingified them with stickles and inked the edges with chalk ink. I also used my new EK Success border punch I think it is called the zig zag stitch. I used series 32 from Studio G. They can be found here at Pezadoodle. Series 32 is a set of 14 stamp sets with 6 different alphas in the set. Make sure to get them while they are in stock! :)

{Hello card} SGC#9

2009-05-27T15:41:00.004+10:00

All I can say is WHOO HOOO for stamps! These are Studio G series 30 Spring stamps. I used 4 different stamps for this card. The card is also a Studio G Challenge, it is open for two weeks. This challenge is to complete the given sketch.

Materials: Basic Grey 2 scoops, various bazzill scraps, EK Success zig zag punch, primas, Studio G inks & stamps, and Pezadoodles very own embellishments, glittered skittles!

If you are up to the challenge, some on over to the Paper Craft Planet and join us in the Studio G group! I dare ya'! *giggle*

{Memorial Day Sale}

2009-05-25T13:17:00.001+10:00

MEMORIAL DAY SALE over at Pez-A-Doodle Designs! Monday ONLY!!!!!! no code needed – sale prices will be listed on the website. So come on over and get your orders placed! :)

www.pezadoodle.com

{Happy Father's Day, card}

2009-05-21T08:02:00.002+10:00

This stamp is one of the newer Studio G wooden stamps. Where the bling is there are actually dots that appear, which helped greatly with the placement of the rhinestones! The pp is from the DCWV Green Stack. I also used Nestabilities labels which were layered and inked. I thought I better get a start on Father's day since Mother's Day snuck up so quickly! :)

{Autumn Memories} SGC#8

2009-05-13T20:31:00.003+10:00

Here is my creation for the Studio G Challenge over on Paper Craft Planet. I used KI Memories papers with matching bazzills. I almost used a whole sheet of Studio G stamps on this lay out! The word memories is from the calendar accessories set, and the rest are from the October set. I also used a stamp for the center of the flower. The spider along the bottom is super cute and I flocked his little body. This was a fun challenge, it opened on the 10th and is open for 2 weeks, so there is plenty of time to get your layouts posted for a chance to win! So come on over and stop collecting these stamps and start using them! :)

{Studio G + Bella} Birthday wishes

2009-05-08T06:33:00.003+10:00

I have now come to realize how much I love Studio G stamps! They work with every stamp line out there! For this one I used My Minds Eye {MME} papers with various embellies. It seems like whenever I am making a card I am always using Studio G stamps. If one doesn't fit in the space provided I flip the page and find one that does, they are so very versatile! Keep your eyes out for the newest Studio G stamps at Pezadoodle. ( www.pezadoodle.com )

{NSD SALE @ PEZADOODLE!}

2009-05-02T06:52:00.002+10:00

Marti is having a sale Saturday & Sunday for national scrapbooking day - 33% off EVERYTHING in the store - LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND so folks must hurry - it will be for the weekend ONLY! The coupon code is scrapit33 What a great sale! 33% off anything you want in the store- awesome! So make sure you head on over to Pez-A-Doodle while you're celebrating National Scrapbook Day!

{SGC#7}

2009-04-30T20:46:00.002+10:00

Here is my Studio G Challenge #7. I used scraps from one of my recent lay outs, I am pretty sure they are KI Memories. The stamp set I chose was of course Studio G- one of the Happy Birthday sets. I stamped the images on many different sheets of paper and layered them all together again. It was a super fun challenge. If you are interested in the Challenges (with prizes) come check them out over here.

:) Jamie

{Polkadot Pie + Studio G, card}

2009-04-23T06:44:00.002+10:00

First I started out with a plain ol' white card. Then I stamped the Polka Dot Pie background with 2 shades of pink. The papers are some more of my lingering scraps from layouts. The Studio G stamp is inked, stickled, and pearled to give it a wee bit of depth.

:) Jamie

{Princess Cleo} Second release from Pezadoodle!

2009-04-20T08:47:00.002+10:00

Here she is! I paired her up with patterned paper from the Blossoms & Butterflies stack and a Studio G stamp. I know she is a princess, but the closest stamp I had was QUEEN! LOL! I also added Pez-A-Blings to the corner for the shimmery effect.

Marti has a down loadable stamp of Cleo here. It is only available for the next few days so hurry on up and add her to your collection. She will also be available in the rubber option on April 22nd.

{Your'e Sweet, card}

2009-04-19T10:07:00.002+10:00

For this challenge I used the Polka Dot Pie stamps mixed with Studio G for the sentiment. All the papers are Bazzills, the flowers and rhinestones are Kaiser, and dimensional pearls from T!m Holtz. Can you tell me favorite colors are pink and brown right now??!?!? :)

{Your'e sweet, card}

2009-04-19T09:57:00.003+10:00

Can you say YUMMY! I love this Polka Dot Pie stamp!

I colored in the image with Copics then stickled it up! Can you tell I am loving the Pezabling, too??? *giggle* The papers are once again KI Memories scraps and bazzills. The sentiment is also Studio G.

{Happy Birthday, card}

2009-04-19T09:50:00.002+10:00

I just got my Studio G cupcake series in the mail. I am loving them already!!! I used my Copic markers to color them in and the cherries are Liquid pearls. All the paper pieces are scraps leftover from previous layouts.

{Birthday wishes}

2009-04-19T09:44:00.001+10:00

I had lotsa scraps to use up, so here is another card made out of scraps. The stamp is another Studio G, I just love how versatile they are!

{Happy Father's Day, card}

2009-04-19T09:41:00.002+10:00

This one is really plain and simple. I printed out the sentiment and the ribbon center is a mixture of Studio G stamps. I also used more of my Pezablings, I need to order more!

{Congrats Grad!, card}

2009-04-19T09:38:00.002+10:00

More Studio G Stamps with scraps. This was another card lift challenge for the Spring crop. It is crazy thinking it is spring in the US and it is fall down under. Brrr!

{Bella + Studio G Stamps}

2009-04-19T09:36:00.002+10:00

This is one of the card lift challenges over on Scrapping Friends. I used a Bella image that my friend Mish sent me with a Happy Birthday Studio G stamp that I have in my stash. The flower blings are Bella brand and the papers are KI Memories.

{Happy Mother's Day, card}

2009-04-15T19:49:00.003+10:00

This is just a random sketch I came across, I used the Butterflies and Blooms stack from DCWV, inks, Bazzills, Studio G stamps, and the brand new Pez-a-blings.... LOVE 'em! I was a little apprehensive about the squareness of them, but they are perfect. I used the smaller sized ones to embellish the ribbon and it was all it needed! The colors are amazing, and because they are kinda clearish, the colors will change a bit if you use them on a colored background. I will definitely be ordering more of these little blings!

{Diaper cake}

2009-04-15T19:42:00.002+10:00

This is my very first attempt at making one of these! It was super duper easy! This is for one of my best mates here. Her baby shower is on Saturday. She is having a little girl, her third little girl! That is why I opted for the blue blankie with a touch of girly flowers. I took the rest of the fabric and made belts for the tiers. I really hope she likes what I created for her! :)

{Mojo Monday with Studio G stamps!}

2009-04-08T11:58:00.003+10:00

I used Mojo Monday's sketch #78 with DCWV's High School Stack and matching Bazzills. The Stamp is from Studio G's Series 13 stamp collection.

I need to get crackin' on these cards once again! I have been invited to a craft fair at the US Embassy here and I would love to have a bunch of cards on hand for sale.

Just a little added note, not sure if anyone out there in blog land loves shiny objects like I do. You have got to check out these.... I cannot wait to get my ink stained hands on them! *giggle*

{Studio G Challenge #5} SGC5

2009-04-02T08:00:00.002+11:00

What a fun little box! I created the box using my Silhouette. Then I shaped a paper strip and inked everything. Of course the images are Studio G stamps {LOVE 'em!} and I just had to blingify them with Stickles!

{Easter ATC~ take 2!}

2009-03-27T06:41:00.003+11:00

Here is another little ATC! The bunny I cut with my Silhouette and I inked everything I could! The little basket is also a Studio G that I colored in with my copics and embelished. The Hunt is also a Studio G stamp.

Marti @ Pezadoodle.com will have the new series of Studio G in stock soon! These are also available for preorder! :)

{Congrats}

2009-03-27T06:34:00.003+11:00

Anotehr Studio G card. This one is for my Dh, his promotion ceremony is next week. I thought this card would be perfect! I used USAF pp and stamp. The congrats sentiment is from Studio G!

Have I mentioned how much I love Studio G stamps? I cannot wait until my new ones arrive!

:) Jamie

{Easter ATC}

2009-03-23T13:53:00.003+11:00

Here is the ATC I was working on this morning! I used GinX & Bazzill scraps along with my Studio G stamps. I was lucky to have 2 sets of Easter stamps in my stash! Living down under, it is hard to get all of the holiday items on time, usually it takes a few months to get shipped here to retailers. Anywhooo... I used my Copic markers, fun flock, blooms, stickles, and a bling. I pop dotted the paintbrush to give it a little depth.

{B&W ATC}

2009-03-23T06:55:00.002+11:00

This little beauty is for the ATC swap I am hosting over on Scrapping Friends Yuku. I used Marti's ladybug stamps I won off of a PIF from Karen. The ink is colorbox and the red gems are dyed dew drops. This was my first attempt to make an ATC and I think I am hooked! :)

{I got selected for a Design Team!!!!!}

2009-03-23T06:43:00.003+11:00

Marti @ Pezadoodle announced over the weekend for her design team call and guess what????? I was on the list! How stinkin' cool is that? I have only been on one other DT for a small company here in Australia. To say the least I am stepping WAY out of my comfort zone!!! The best part about my position you ask??? I will be using Studio G stamps from Hampton Arts! I absolutely love studio G stamps!!! I have quite a collection of them already and I cannot wait to see the new releases! Thanks again to Marti for accepting me onto her team! I cannot wait until April 1st to come! :)

{Happy Birthday} Card

2009-02-22T06:33:00.002+11:00

Another sketch, and more scraps used! The paper is also from Basic Grey. I also used matching Bazzills and lots of ink! :)

{Thank you for being you} card

2009-02-22T06:30:00.002+11:00

For this card I used a sketch that Jenn made. Very easy and versitle, and a good way to use up any scraps laying around. The paper is Basic Grey and the flowers are Primas. I cannot remember who the stamp maker was...

{Just another tourist}

2009-02-12T07:55:00.002+11:00

Here is a 2 page LO I made for a friend of mine. The papers are from Basic Grey- 2 Scoops line with matching Bazzills. I used my nesties for the Journal shapes and my trreading water punch for the shaped edge. The flowers are Primas and Kaiser. I also uned chalk ink and bling. I love using PageMaps as a resource and the pages always turn out very useful!

{Wishing you well my Friend}

2009-02-12T07:53:00.001+11:00

Lets see if I can upload!?!?!!? For the last few days my entries have been eaten by Blogger.

Anywho... More Basic Grey and Studio G stamps! :)

{My friend}

2009-02-10T12:30:00.001+11:00

Basic Grey Eva line with matching Bazzills and Primas. A really basic, fun sketch. The stamp is from Studio G.

Back to work! :)

2009-02-10T06:38:00.006+11:00

Summer is over! Back to school and back to scrapping! We spent a week in Sydney and it was a lot of fun, hot, but fun none the less! We visited the Blue mountains, Darling harbor, and took advantage of the good exchange rate at IKEA! I just love that store! I finished up some cards last night and today I need to get them uploaded, not my finest work, but hey, you gotta start somewhere, right?!?!?

{You always make me smile}

2009-01-08T07:18:00.002+11:00

Nesties, scallops, and bling... OH MY! I really like the way this card turned out. The Kaiser Craft flowers really add to the card along with the ribbons and ink! :)

{Happy Birthday Friend}

2009-01-08T07:11:00.003+11:00

I used SEI pp for the majority of my cards for the next stint. I was able to finally use my new label shaped nestabilities! I love the way it looks on this card, and I think I may have to use this sketch again! I colored in the stamped image with Koh-i-oor woodless colored pencils, then blended the colors together with a dove blender.

{Sweet Birthday Wishes}

2009-01-08T07:08:00.002+11:00

This is the first time using my Copic markers. What fun I had with those! My cupcake outgrew its boundries a bit, but I think I will be able to get some control of the marker flow the more I use them! :)

{Gift bag}

2009-01-08T07:04:00.002+11:00

This is a bag that I cut with my Wishblade. I made many of these this past Christmas, it holds a gift card very nicely or a small present. :)

{Update: The holidays are over!}

2009-01-08T06:36:00.004+11:00

Kaylee finished Kindy on the 19th of December. Then Christmas rolled around, we had a fun time and Santa left Kaylee a lot of fun toys. She got what she has always wanted, a Nintendo DS. For New Years we rang it in with some great friends with our weekly game night. We are now hooked on board games. Why do I always have to get the sports question about baseball??? Yes, the girls usually lose Trivial Persuit due to baseball questions! LOL! On Lucas' birthday we went to a Spanish inspired restaurant called Legends in Manuka and saw 'Yes Man' with Jim Carrey. FUNNY! Many of you have known we only have one car due to Lucas' van blowing up, not literally, but it would have made me feel better if there were flames and smoke... LOL! So we went out and bout a beater with ac, not sure if the heater works, it has been too hot here to check. So now again I have free time to scrap! I made 34 cards last week and I will begin posting them here. In two weeks Lucas' sister and family arrives from the US, so I won't have much time to update until February when school starts back up.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. And here come the cards! :)

{A couple of Holiday pics}

2008-12-19T06:22:00.006+11:00

We were finally able to take advantage of living in Australia! We traveled to Cairns for a preChristmas get away. We visited the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda, and just hung around town. If you are ever in the south Pacific, the Great Barrier Reef is a MUST see and do! It was an amazing trip. The color of the water was an amazing blue green, the fish were so friendly, and the tour guides were amazing! I have heaps more pictures, be on the lookout for a slideshow! :)

{BOUNCE}

2008-11-29T07:27:00.004+11:00

This lay out was a weekly sketch challenge at SF. I really like the way it turned out. I used American Crafts pp with matching bazzills. The title is made out of LoriMart letters, she is a fantastic Ebayer with reasonable prices on chipboard letters. Her Ebay id is lordan37 check her out! :) Anywho, on the letters I painted them with acrylic paint and stickled them with clear starburst stickles. The shaped green paper was cut with my Fiskars treading water punch, thanks again Julie! I also used large Primas and I stickled the brad in the center. And there is a lttle bit of sewing around the pp.

The pictures were taken at the Hall Markets here. Everytime we go, Kaylee has to play in the jump house, ride the pony, or ride on the merry go round. We could spend all morning just at the kiddie ride end of the market.

{Turkey time, kit}

2008-11-29T07:23:00.002+11:00

I haven't made a kit in a while, I feel like I am kind of a rut with them, but I do like the way this one turned out. I used DCWV papers with matching Bazzill papers. The title was cut with my wishblade and everything had been inked and stitched. I also stamped and stickled on most of the items. It is hard to make pretty Fall things when it is Spring here!

{Christmas Calendar time}

2008-11-17T06:26:00.003+11:00

This year I decided to make a digi calendar. I got the template from The Shabby Shoppe. All I had to do is down load, add pics, layer everything, then take to the nearest photo printing station. I mounted them on chipboard and bound them with my bind it all. Two gifts down, many more to go!

{Christmas Cards take 2!}

2008-11-08T17:00:00.004+11:00

And here is the second set of Christmas cards. Well I think there is one birthday card in the midst!

Once again I used mostly DCWV papers and matching cardstocks! :)

{Christmas Cards}

2008-11-08T16:54:00.006+11:00

Here are some of the creations I came up with for an online crop. I just love the way they turned out. I used American Crafts pp, matching Bazzills, Making Memories chip greetings, and various flowers.

10 cards made out of one sheet of patterned paper is amazing!

{Christmas Candy dish}

2008-11-08T16:51:00.003+11:00

Here is a candy dish that I made for a friend of mine. It is constructed out of Bazzill and the pp's are from the DCWV Christmas stack last year. Everything is inked with olive chalk ink. My only hope is that it arrives to Canada in time! *giggle*

Maybe I should whip up another one for the School holiday fair next weekend?

{Digitally created Calendar}

2008-11-08T16:46:00.005+11:00

October was a crazy month and I have sooo much to add! I have been very busy making gifts for family, and I have two done! WOOT! These are digitally created calendars that are for my MIL and Dh's grandmother. I am waiting on photos to finish the ones for my mom.

{Advent Calendar Swap}

2008-10-05T11:56:00.002+11:00

These litte trinkets were so fun to make. I used red, green, and white Bazzills, American Crafts pp, and various embellies from my stash. I am really excited to get this swap back, it will be fun to see what all my swap mates came up with. Now to get started on my blue and silver string! :)

{Hawaii Blankie}

2008-10-05T11:49:00.004+11:00

I started sewing way before I was introduced to paper crafts. I love making baby blankets. Here is my latest creation. I used Hawaii themed fleece and I bound it with silky black binding. The binding is a pain to work with, but once you get the tension right on your machine, it sews smoothly. It was a gift for one of our friends and they loved it! :)

{Heartfelt Thanks!}

2008-10-05T11:47:00.002+11:00

This card is made from a sketch for World Card Making Day. I used scraps out of my stash, inked everything, and stickled everything I could! The stamp is from See-d's. The embossed paper is one of the new Cuttlebug boarders. :)

{You are the Best}

2008-09-08T07:08:00.003+10:00

More of the DCWV B&W pp's. This one was for a B&W challenge. I used Primas and a Doodlebug sugar coated brad for the center, the sentiment is from American Crafts as well as the rub on flower. I also used my Fiskars punch again {Love it!}.

{HI}

2008-09-08T07:04:00.001+10:00

This was a scraplift for a challenge. I wasn't sure about the 3 pp's but I think I pulled it all together. I am loving my new Fiskars punch! {Thanks Julie!} DCWV pp's with rouge chalk ink. The letters are from LoriMart, then I inked and stickled them. The blooms are Kaiser and one Prima, along with black rhinestone centers from Kaiser.

2008-08-31T09:23:00.001+10:00

My two favorite colors, brown & blue. Just a simple clean look. I used DCWV pp's with matching bazzill. The flowers again are primas, and every piece of paper is inked with dark brown chalk ink.

2009 Calendar

2008-08-31T09:20:00.002+10:00

I just love making these. The best part about them is that it slips right into a CD case and sites right on top of your desk. When I talked to my mom the other day she requested a calendar, so off I went to locate the file. This one is made out of scraps and I used my nesties with color rub to amplify the embossed edge. I see many more to come from this one!

Cards of mine....

2008-08-31T09:17:00.002+10:00

Just some various cards I have made int he past few weeks. I haven't had time to upload anything! DCWV Nana's Nursery pp with matching bazzill. I used various Primas and some colored dew drops on the ribbon area.

{Giddy-Up}

2008-08-10T08:01:00.003+10:00

This has got to be one of my most favorite lay outs I have done. The pictures were taken in Aberdeen, SD at Story Time Park- so much fun! As you can tell I am a little behind in scrapping, but aren't we all? I used Bazzill papers and inks, I love adding a scalloped edge with my corner rounder. The font is cut out of Karen Foster adhesive cork and the horseshoe was cut with my wishblade. I am also loving the kaiser products I can find here. The blooms are magnificent and perfect size so are the rinestones!

Wow, It has been a long time!

2008-08-10T07:58:00.002+10:00

I have tons of stuff to share, hopefully I will find the time this week to get it all uploaded!

I have completely rearranged my crop room, yet again. Lucas is working on the lappy for me so I can use my wishblade and all of the digi stuff I have downloaded from my own office! {YAY!} Yes, I did say digi- my new adventure! *giggle*

Pink Kisses Party

2008-06-29T10:36:00.002+10:00

Gotta love PINK! This layout is from a birthday party Kaylee went to in April. It was such a cute birthday party and all of the little girls love it! :)

I used Junkitz papers with matching Bazzills, inked and stitched in purple. The flowers are Petaloo and the swirls are Queen & Co.

The Pancake Parlour

2008-06-29T10:22:00.002+10:00

I LOVE this LO! I used Basic Grey with some of its included adhesive shapes and letters. Lucas took me out for my 30th birthday to one of the neatest places here. The food was excelent and afterwards we took a guided tour of the Australian Parliment House. That willl be antoher LO, of course!

My updated scrapping area!

2008-06-29T10:16:00.006+10:00

I think I am finally organized! I got this new desk with matching dresser for free off Craigslist! I LOVE it! I more than tripled my desk space!
This is where I do most of my scrapbooking. I have the embellishments I use most right front and center along with my much needed lap top and sewing machine right at arms reach. Then there is my cutting tools, papers, an more embellishments! :)

Kaylee getting her award

2008-06-20T11:32:00.003+10:00

Little Miss Kaylee got an award at school for always trying her hardest with her work! This is her with Mr. Yarrington, the Principal. She was sooo excited when her name was called she ran off the stage to the podium! I wish I had a video camera! :) School holidays are quickly approaching, I wish we had somewhere to go. What in the world am I going to do with her home for 2 weeks? School holidays are not usually that bad, but this one falls during the winter... Blah, hopefully it is not too rainy so we can play outside!

Sending my love card

2008-06-15T11:00:00.001+10:00

Another stamped cards for a friend made out of scraps. I think I need some of these monkey stamps! :)

Fathers Day card

2008-06-15T10:56:00.002+10:00

DCWV papers with matching Bazzills. The stamp is from Inque Botique with chalk ink in brown. This is the card Kaylee and I made for Lucas.

Thinking of you card

2008-06-15T09:16:00.003+10:00

I used some Making Memories pp's with matching Bazzill for the card base. The Stamped image is from Autumn Leaves. I am not sure who makes the sentiment. I embellished with chalk ink, ribbon, Primas, and liquid pearls. This card is going to one of my friends who is dealing with a tough time right now.

Another page kit

2008-06-15T08:12:00.002+10:00

Another page kit for a friend! Mickey papers from EK Success and matching Bazzill. Everything is inked and stitched. Embellished with Primas and ribbons. I am almost caught up with my outgoing commitments, then I can start on my own pages! Yahoo!

Happy Father's Day!

2008-06-15T07:11:00.002+10:00

Yes, it is that time of year again! Lucas is such a great father and husband. Today is the American version of Fathers Day, the Aussies celebrate some time in September. Of coure Lucas *thinks* he gets to celebrate both, lol!

I miss my dad. I wish I could be there to give him his gift and the card that Kaylee wrote and drew in. Such is life living overseas.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

A pagekit for a friend

2008-06-14T14:39:00.002+10:00

Just a little something I made for a friend today! The pagekit consists of a title, a photo mat, a matchbook, a tag, and an altered coaster. I don't make kits often enough, but I really had fun with this one. Now to make a few cards out of the scraps!

Yes, it is winter in Australia!

2008-06-14T07:19:00.001+10:00

Here is a quick peek of what Kaylee and I have been making- scarves! I got her the Singer Knitting machine and we- ok, well I have been knitting while she sits and watches me. :)
{Don't mind the messy hair!}

My Scrap Area

2008-06-14T07:05:00.000+10:00

Since I have a clean room, I thought I would share my collection! This photo on the left is my cutting & sewing stations.

And the next pic is my workspace, which may change if I get a new desk that was offered on Craigslist! {YAY}

Then there is the res of my workspace and embellies on the floor categorized and sorted. Both of my paper sorters are FULL- I think I need another!

This is where I try to organize my paints, threads, stickles, stamps, pictures, and outgoing mail.

This is my favorite area. I love dew drops, blooms, inks, and the little piggies I got at the market... *giggle*

2008-06-14T06:28:00.000+10:00

Here is one of the LO's that I made for my best friend, Heather. I just finished this yesterday, and I need to get it packaged up and ready to be mailed. The pp's are Sass-a-Frass and I matched them up with Bazzill. Most everything is stitched and absolutely everything is inked. I used a map from Page Maps for reference. I have a few more things I need to make to have her package complete for mailing! Hugs Heather, I miss you girl!