Jilliane made some pretty flowers

Sometimes it can be hard to vote up with ideas, but Jilliane stamped these beautiful flowers and made them into cards:

I love the bright colours,  especially in this cold weather!

I made a card This week at Crafting with Chrissy which I love how it turned out. Have a look at it on my other blog Crafty Chrissy CTMH

Wednesday crafting at GCC

Today at the Glenfield Community Centre,  we created a layered card in blues and pink.   I love these colours together and the blue matt really highlights all three inks. I did second generation stamping to get two shades of pink and two shades of blue.

Inks used: CTMH pacifica, CTMH Glacier,  CTMH Pixie
Cardstock used: White Daisy and Pacifica
Stamps used: CTMH  SOM a happy hello

I had some time to play with the inks and I created a bokeh technique card as well.

This is a very simple technique to master.   The best way to do it is to create a template of circles. I made mine out of recycled packages that my dies came in.  Then I used three different circle dies to cut circles. I ink through the circles using ink and sponges. When I get a few colours down, I leave it to dry for a few minutes before I use an applicator with white Daisy ink.

Glenfield Community Centre Wednesday

We had a fun kit to make up last week,  using CTMH taste of summer stamp set and soe red card stock,  bakers twine and washing tape. This is the design that I came up with:

The strawberries are made from felt and we're taught to me yet a friend who makes beautiful felt creations.

Embroidery Hoop

I did a demonstration for Spotlight, and wanted to showcase some of the great things they sell that might not be designed for scrapbooking.  I used an embroidery hoop,  making a circle layout that can be used to decorate your home.

I used Kaisercraft Blu Belle paper,  and tore the paper rather than cutting.  All the roses were hand rolled after tearing spirals.  Lots of layers,  stickers and some die cut leaves finished off this layout. When I stuck down the pieces, I left the edges so that I could curl them up.

The edge of the hoop has a strip of paper that I cut slightly wider than I needed and then folded back. I just love the hint of brown on the reverse side of the blue.

I only did this one hoop,  but I can imagine a cluster of these with different photos and different sizes of hoops.

CTMH *squeal*

Ok, so my exciting news is this...  I have signed up to be a CTMH (that's Close to My Heart) consultant!  CTMH have a fantastic range of papers, stamps and accessories to create with.  One of the things I love are the kits that they put together (Workshop on the Go), with all co-ordinated products and even layout designs.  I have no photo's yet, but I will put some up tomorrow.

CKCB August 2014

We had a few options to choose from this month as we are counterfeiting Studio Calico's Penny Arcade.  I liked the look of the Card Kit, but I didn't really have any papers to use for this kit.

This is the card kit:

http://www.studiocalico.com/kits/penny-arcade-card-kit

Starting with the Cardstock:

Craftables White
Craftables Baby Pink
Craftables Cameo Cream
Rosies Studio Kraft
Rosies Studio Dark Grey






Then my embellishments:

Coral Pink Polka Dot Washi Tape
American Craft Glitter Tape
American Craft Chevron Black and White
American Craft Black and White Bakers Twine
CTMH Gold Shimmer Trim






and the little bits:

Red Die Cut Doily (Coutoure Creations Die)
Various Buttons
Punched Stars Gold Cardstock
Die Cut Cloud Stencil
Kindy Glitz/Stickles Variety




and all my counterfeited Papers (I did a 6 x 6 pad)

I used Gold Cardstock and then stamped CTMH Oodles of Doodles circle in Versamark then heat embossed White ZING powder

I used White Craftables Cardstock Cut to size, then black pen dots, coloured roughly with Spectrum Noir CR3. CR5 and CR7

I used Dafodil Yellow Craftables Cardstock cut to size, then 2cm strips of Trophee Chamois stuck down in 2cm intervals

I used Rosies Studio pale blue cardstock cut to size, then Versamagic White Cloud Chalk ink rubbed in cloudlike shapes.  Then using black pen drew eyes and mouth.  Then with my little pinky, I stamped Momento Rose Bud ink to make the cheeks.

I used Kraft Craftables Cardstock cut to size, then used a Spellbinder scallop border die to cut Trophee white linen cardstock.

I used Craftables Riverstone Cardstock cut to size, then stamped feathers in Black Versafine ink onto White Craftables Cardstock and fussy cut them to stick randomly on the cardstock.  The thinner feather is from Amy Tangerine and the other is from a magazine







I went through my stamps to choose some for the kit, but couldn't decide, so will just use what ones I need/want to use through the month!

Julies Birthday 2014

It's always funny trying to come up with a different card for someone, especially when they make cards too! I had heaps of fun colouring this Lili of the Valley stamp, and layered up papers.  The tricky part is on the inside....

Richard Birthday Card 2014

I was really happy to have a go with a cityscape die, and used it to make a card for Richards birthday.  I inked the clouds onto the background, and then added 4 cityscapes in white, light grey, dark grey and black.  I loved how it looked, but it needed a little something extra, so Jack asked me to put in a plane...  This is what I came up with.

Jessica's 8th birthday Card

I wanted to something special for Jessica, she is an amazing girl who is very creative and loves making cards.  So when Christy at TiddlyInks sent an email to let everyone know that she was having a sale on her acrylic stamps, I ordered the "Wrynn - Hanging Around" that I wanted and a few fairies and dragons.  I had to use the "Fairy Happy Day" stamp for Jessica because it is so cute, and I know she appreciates the fact I have made it just for her.

I used Momento to stamp up the fairy, and the impression was crisp and clear right from the first stamp.  I added extra colour into the daisies rather than leaving them white, and found the design of the fairy fabulous to colour!  She just came to life very easily.  I decided to make it a pink card because I wanted to use the pretty pink flowers, and colour matched my paper and cardstock accordingly.  Jessica is a Kindy Glitz kind of girl, so I used it on the daisies and her magical wings!

I had so much fun making this card, and cant wait to try out the other stamps that I ordered!  If you like the image, you can purchase directly from the artist at:  http://www.tiddlyinks.com/ but remember that at the moment it is only digital stamps available until September.

I also used some of the paper to make a gift bag to co-ordinate with the card!

Happy Birthday Jess, I hope that you like your card, as much as I did making it!

CKCB - July Kit 2014

What a great kit to start back with!  I just loved the colours, and had fun rummaging through my stash!

The original kit is by Noel Mignon:  Balboa Kit.  It has loads of papers and embellishments, with bright colours and chalkboard accents:



Here is my counterfeit:

Cardstock:

I have added black so that I can make some chalkboard embellishments. I have no idea which company produced the cardstock, but I am inclined to say that they are Rosies Studio.  I dont really like yellow, so I have excluded this from my version of the kit!

Papers:

Going from left to right:

Kaisercraft Childs Play "jump rope" (B side)
Bella At Last "Wild thing" (B side)
Kaisercraft Pina Colada Collection "Sugar Syrup"  (B Side)
Sugar and Spice Gelato "Hot Pink Stripe"
Kaisercraft Airy Fairy Collection "Fantasy" (B Side)
Kaisercraft Pina Colasa Collection "Palm Beach" (B Side)
Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic Collection "2nd & Oak"
MME Bright Dots Paper Pad
MME Bright Dots Paper Pad
Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic Collection"Cartwheel Court"  (B Side)
MME Bright Dots Paper Pad

Embellishments:

American Crafts Thickers - Daiquiri

Dear Lizzy Rubons

Liquid Pearls (baby Blue) and
KindyGlitz (Crystalina)

Rosies Studio Pearls

WeR, Rosies Studio and KMart Washi

Papervine Blue/White Twine
Celebrate Cerise satin organza ribbon
American Crafts Pink/White Twine
American Crafts Aqua/White Satin Ribbon

Kaisercraft Epoxy Brads

Speach Bubble, Polaroid and Banner
Frame Stamps (Various)

Basic Grey Mint Julep
Die Cut & Transperencies

Basic Grey Mint Julep
Chipboard Stickers

Heidi Swapp Mini Stencils
"Patterns"

This is my kit at the moment.  Of course, I will be counterfeiting some of the other papers and embellishments, and will add them in when I have made them!

The lovely ladies over at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge are ALWAYS looking for new talent, so please have a look at:  Counterfeit Kit Challenge and join in.

Now to get that first challenge done! xxx

I admit it....

I have been a bit slack lately!  I didn't realise how long it had been since I have posted a blog...  Life has a way of getting away sometimes, and I would love to say that I have still been crafting and just not posting - but the reality is that I haven't really been doing much on the creative side of things.  In April, I started working again.  It's only part time, but losing those few hours really impacted on my creativity!  I refuse to use this as an excuse though, so I am jumping back in - BOOTS and all!  xxx

CSI: 113 - Funky Whanau

I just loved these colours this week, there is something about pink/aqua/grey, that just makes scrapping a breeze!!!  I am demonstrating on 29/03/14 at Spotlight Wairau, so I chose to use products from there as well as fitting it into the colour schemes for CSI.  This is the case file for the week:

Add caption

Here is how I solved case 113:
Scheme - the colours are all there
Evidence – Ledger Paper, camera, hearts, owls, pen work and Stripes

Testimony – Use typewriter font, IW:  love, memory, family:  “I love that Daddy works for Vodafone.  They throw the best family event for all their staff.  I will always have the visions of you kids, protecting me from the crazy clowns on stilts, in my memory.  What an amazing Funky Day!  Feb 08 2014”

CSI: 112 - Big Sistas

I really loved the colours for this weeks challenge!  Blues and greens are my favourite to scrap with!  I had the perfect photos too!

http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com

and this is what I came up with:

Here is how I solved case 112:
Scheme - the colours are all there
Evidence – patterned background, something sheer, frames, buttons, crystals, floral pattern

Testimony – Create a vellum pocket for journalling:  “Both Madison and Katie Rose were so excited to meet their new baby brother!  Nana drove them both to the hospital in the morning so that they could meet Riley before they went to school and Kindy.  These photos are the first cuddles both girls had with their baby brother!

CSI: 111 - Puppy Love

I was totally not sure about these colours, but they really work!


This is what I come up with:

Here is how I solved case 111:Scheme - the colours are all thereEvidence – animal accent, polka dots, drips, wood, stickers, border punch, sprinklesTestimony – Journal in three spots IW:  friends, enjoy & giggle.  “Samson is such a cute puppy!  He makes us giggle…  Samson and the girls are already fabulous friends, they all enjoy playing together…”

CKCB Challenge #3 February 2014

Over at CKCB, challenge number 3 was to make a card (or something) in 10 minutes.  I had a go, and with an idea in my head from 2 peas, my kit for February, and a friend to keep me honest (and take photos!)

Proof that I was timing myself!

Stuffing a clear cellophane bag with a 6 x 4 cardstock and pretty sequins

Sewing the top of bag closed, and around the edge of the bag

Time check - Pretty quick!

Tying bakers twine around the bag (after matting on red cardstock)

Another time check after putting DST on back

Putting on the front card

A bit of washi and its nearly done

added a heart and some gems, and it was all done - with time to spare!