Monday, 25 June 2012

The Roses Challenge........Summer daisies


Hello Bloggers......... we've just enjoyed a wonderful winter week end here, with bright sunny days. Even warm enough for short sleeves, if you kept out of the breeze, at least.   The boss and I went for a drive and watched a pod of whales playing in the ocean just off the mid north coast.  They're on their way north for the warmer waters and always attract crowds when they get close to the shore. 

Yesterday was the last Sunday of the month which is 'The Roses' challenge day..............Once again I'm late!!! The months fly past so quickly .........what happened to June?? Halfway through the year again.......unbelievable!

The lovely Patti my AnnaBelle Stamps DT 'sister' got to pick the challenge this month and asked us to make a 'summer' card!   Hello.......middle of winter here girls.... Even though we've had a good week end we still have short days that start and end COOL!   

Not moaning really......honest!  Here's a card from me using a S U stamp that Patti uses every now and then too......


The card background is AnnaBelle Stamps digital paper gingham, as is the Birthday sentiment, fine twine and button.   Check out the store for all the sale items.....great reductions!

The daisies remind me of summer days.......how about you?  Thanks Patti, sorry I'm a bit late **wink**.



Other waffle.......

Last week I joined a Memory Chain (Blog Hop) for a lovely lady who died suddenly.   All very sad as she was a sweet soul and way too young to be taken.   Can I tell you that over the period that the Hop was due to run (I left my post for a few days) I had more blog visits than I can ever remember since starting this blog!  I'd like to think some of those who visited would call past again, every now and then (:)) but more important than that, it made me think how this lovely lady touched so many people with her cards and blogging about them.  We're part of an amazing community don't you think?  
Off to make a cup of tea.......see you soon.......



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Friday, 22 June 2012

All At Sea......


Hi Blogger's,

The challenge at AnnaBelle Stamps this week is.......


Don't forget to add the TAG ac077 if you're posting your card over at Stamp, Embellish Create!

Here's my card this week using one of the June released sets "Boy's Party".




This, like lots of the cards I post, needs to be clicked on to see close up!  Not sure what I do wrong when I save my photos :) Any hints?

 

I used my Distress markers to colour a piece of white card left from die cutting a scallop to give me the ocean waves!   I'm loving having these markers for quick colouring.


I stamped the little yacht in Almost Artichoke and used a grey marker to colour the hull.
Memento London Fog ink for the sentiment, which is just one half of one of the images.
To complete the bling portion I added two blueberry Sprinkles.


Hope you can join in for your chance to win a shopping voucher for AnnaBelle Stamps.
If you can go visit with the Belle's who once again have some amazing samples to inspire you. Links under the DT tab at the top of my page.

See you soon.....

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Tuesday, 19 June 2012

In Memory of..........





In Memory of Lisa Lynne Wright.


Our crafting community has lost another shining light recently with the sudden death of 
Lisa Lynne Wright.

I was  lucky to 'meet' Lisa when I joined the Heartfelt Creations Design Team. Today I'm joining in a Memory Chain in her honour, organised by her friends and fellow design team members. 

If you're following the hop you will have arrived from Olga's Blog and when you leave me you will be visiting with Emilia van den Heuvel . The full blog list is at the bottom of my post, if you'd like to join us today.

I wanted to CASE one of Lisa's cards for this hop and chose from the cards made during my time with HC. There were so many beautifully designed projects and I decided on this one, changing it a little to work with products I had.




Lisa was special! always friendly, encouraging and inspirational too.  
My thoughts are with her husband Joe, their families and friends as they try to come to terms with their loss. R.I.P Lisa Lynne, 'God has you in his keeping......we hold you in our hearts'.


Blog Roll:

Lisa Somerville: www.lisasomerville.com


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Heartfelt Creations Products:
HCPC 3377 Sympathy Sentiment.
HCPC 3401 Bella Rose Scroll
HCPC 2253 Flourish Backgrounds

Sunday, 17 June 2012

Scrapbook Boutique - 12% Stocktake Sale








Scrapbook Boutique is having a Stocktake sale!Use the code
 12stocktake at checkout to receive 12% off your order 
(Excludes shipping)
(code is case sensitive & must be entered when placing your order to receive the discount)
Sale Conditions:
First order discount cannot be used during the sale but can be saved for a future order.
*Sale excludes all machines items listed "No first order discounts apply".
Please check individual product descriptions for details
Sale does not apply to existing orders or backorders.
Sale can not be combined with an existing order.
Sale applies only to in stock items.
Sorry No Laybys.
Be quick...Sale ends midnight Thursday 21st June 2012 (Melbourne Time)


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Friday, 15 June 2012

AnnaBelle Stamps - Say It With.....



Hello......

Andrea is challenging us to use PAPER PIECING this week hope you'll join in!

We're all super excited  as we can share some NEW stamp sets from AnnaBelle Stamps.
These sets will be released a little later today, along with a great give away Andrea has for someone!

Check in with the AnnaBelle Stamps Blog at 4 pm for all the details.






How cute is this little image from Tomorrows Dream!  I've stamped her to Kraft and coloured with Prisma's.
I've paper pieced my background after seeing this card from Marcia (** wink**) and loving the look!  


I've also paper pieced the kite, removing it from the main image and attaching it with some of ABS gorgeous fine twine in black.  The ties also use twine....hard not to with so many lovely colours to choose from :)


Boy's Party is another great little set that I can imagine using for all kinds of cards, not just for the littlies either!  With this set you stamp CAS or add layer on layer.....what fun.

I had a play as I had  ABS Kraft on the table and pretty much used the same supplies for a second little card. This pretty DP is Plumeria from Basic Grey and I've used Memento Tuxedo Black, Grape Jelly and Tangelo inks.  The Button is ABS and I've also added four Sprinkles in Pumpkin.
How do you like the frame shape? It's a NEW die  from AnnaBelle Stamps and a little different don't you think? You can read all about these too, at 4 pm today.

(Click the links to take you to the store today.)

Please, please, please go check in with the Belle's ......They have some adorable samples for you, I know you'll love them!


Don't forget to check the AnnaBelle Stamps Blog at 4pm today!



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Thursday, 14 June 2012

Dotted Flowers - CPS #169







This weeks Card Patterns sketch is being hosted by AnnaBelle Stamps so I had to make time to play along :).  Besides I love this sketch!

My card uses two ABS sets, Dotted Flowers and Backgrounds By Design # 6 which has a choice of wonderful script backgrounds.



I flipped the sketch for my card :) and paper pieced the plant pot.
The striped ribbon is from ABS and I've added a die cut birdie from Die-namics Contempo Cage.

Hope you'll call past tomorrow to see a couple of cards using AnnaBelle's NEW stamps that go on sale in the store after 4pm.






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LIM #71 and Uniko Studio Stamps

Here's a card for the L I M one layer challenge 'Use a Flourish'.  Perfect, I have some new stamps from Uniko Studio that have been waiting for some ink. I've used two of the flourishes, flipping them to create a frame for the single word sentiment.  I love the crisp red and white colour theme for this simple card and the embossed border to carry the ribbon adds dimension.....I think :)





My first attempt used two colours, pink and brown with a border stamped across the bottom. also in pink.  Didn't like the look so added the pink punched lace edge with the wrapped brown ribbon.  Like this much more now, even though it's  not eligible for the one layer challenge.


Thanks for popping past today, I'm back tomorrow with AnnaBelle Stamps New Release.  Hope you have time to call back.
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