SC253 Christmas Sidekick November 4, 2009

When I saw todays card sketch at SCS I just had to give it a go! I found the sketch wonderfully easy to work with. I love the combination of Not Quite Navy and Old Olive - the first time I’ve used this combination and I think I’ll be using it again. Thanks for taking the time to stop by!

Products used to create this card: Stamps – SU Sidekick Sayings (retired); Ink - Stazon Black, Not Quite Navy SU Marker; Cardstock – Not Quite Navy & Whisper White, DSP – Urban Garden, Accessories – 1 1/4″ & 1 3/8″ Square punches, Earth Elements brads, mat pack, crop-a-dial … non su – 3D crystal laquer 

S2GSC31 Snowflake Sparkle October 31, 2009

Ok – second post for the day … this one is on a much brighter note! When I saw the sketch for Shirley’s 2 Girls this week I had to play along – loved the twist this week ‘to use something soft’. Bought some new Flower Soft ‘Polar White’ earlier in the week so the challenge card came together really easy … even though I didn’t have plans to make any more Christmas cards this year! Thank you for taking the time to drop by!

and a close up of the flower soft on the lace snowflake

Apart from the Flower Soft – all products used to create this card are SU – Stamps – Lace Snowflake, Sweet Serendipity, Season of Joy; Cardstock – Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke; DSP – Holiday Thyme; Ink – Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke; Accessories – Rich Regals Brads & Flower Soft Polar White.

Simple Sympathy October 31, 2009

Very sad week here … one of my DH’s cousins was killed in a tragic accident the other day. We actually saw the news helicopters from here at home and heard all the sirens but thought the accident was further south than it was … then we received the phone call. So today I’ve made this very simple monochromatic sympathy card. I’ve been wanting to use this set for a while now – new to my stash – but obviously, not for this reason. Thank you for taking the time to stop by … hope you all have a wonderful Halloween!

 All products used to create this card are SU – Stamps - Thoughts & Prayers; Cardstock – Mellow Moss, Whisper White; DSP – Enchante; Ink – Certain Celery.

 

Birthday Picnic October 29, 2009

Ok this one is for my very good friend Annette who celebrates her birthday today (she has been banned from my blog today!). I’ve been wanting to use this Papertrey Ink set Vintage Picnic since it arrived in my mail box about 6 weeks ago and finally made the time Cardstock, DSP, sentiment, coloured markers, ribbon brads & eyelets are all SU current & retired. I also used Sakura 3D Crystal Lacquer to add dimension to the dots on the picnic basket (although a couple of the lacquer dots are larger than the black dots … at least you know it’s home made!)  and Nestabilites Labels One.

Busy, busy, busy … October 26, 2009

Hello fellow bloggers,

Just wanted to let you know that I’ve not left the planet – although I certainly feel like it at times – life is just a tad busy at the moment. Of course we’ve just had another quarterly BAS (business activity statement) due and we have been searching madly for a new home too.  Yesterday we viewed 6 homes in 4 odd hours … bit of a whirlwind tour I guess but several homes that we had on our shortlist had home opens yesterday and so we took the opportunity to view them. We can now cross several more off our list, which always helps with the decision making.

I hope to find some time later this week for some more card making … so I hope that you can find the time to drop by then!  Happy crafting! Chelle

Boo! October 17, 2009

My first ever Halloween card! Just felt like making it before I start packing some of my craft stash up in preparation of our move, which I am hoping happens real soon! Looks like a need a new trimmer blade and depsite using the mat pack my eyelets still look wonky, but the important bit I guess is that it is handmade!! Hope you all have a great weekend and thanks for taking the time to drop by!

Products used to create this card: Stamp – Penny Black Dressed to Scare; Cardstock – SU Pumpkin Pie, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White; DSP – SU Apple Cider; Ink – Stazon Black, Accesssories – Nestabilities labels two; Crystal Effects, Prisma Pencils & blender pencil, SU Marker – Elegant Eggplant to colour the chipboard; Non SU eyelets & chipboard letters.

SC250 Christmas October 15, 2009

I only need to make about 10 more Christmas cards this year and when I saw the card sketch at SCS yesterday I knew just what to do. Not so sure I like my colour combination or at least how it has come together but I do like the card, especially as it’s fairly quick and easy to make! Guess I should have photographed the card in the sun – looks a bit dark here!

To make the baubles a little more interesting I stamped them twice – added some 3D crystal lacquer to the little dots and then used a 1″ circle punch to punch them out. After adding some shape using a shaping tool and mat, I popped them down with a dimensional. Thanks for taking the time to drop by.

Products used to create this card: Sketch – SCS SC250; Stamps – SU Christmas Classics; Cardstock – SU – Riding Hood Red, Bashful Blue; DSP – SU Riding Hood Red; Ink – SU Riding Hood Red; Accessories – SU dimensionals, paper piercing tool, mat pack, Bashful Blue taffeta ribbon, non-su – shaping tool & mat, Sakura 3D Crystal Lacquer (I used this product over SU Crystal Effects as it comes with a tiny little nozzle for ultimate control of where the lacquer goes!)

 

Designer Desk Set October 13, 2009

Wow, what a find! I found this great tutorial by Becky Roberts  for a Designer Desk Set. So far I’ve only made this caddy, which is just PERFECT for sitting your hand made cards in. I did start this project with a gift in mind for a friend, however now I’ve seen it as a made item I think I will be keeping this one … sorry Annette! If you would like to make your own please go to Becky’s website where you can purchase this and other great tutorials which are easy to follow and come with photos!

Isn’t it just great … and here shown full of cards! Thanks for taking the time to stop by!

Products used to create this little project – SU Textured Riding Hood Red Cardstock, Plain Bashful Blue cardstock & DSP – Washington Apple 

Borbeck Castle Essen Germany October 11, 2009

Just wanted to share this one with you – a good friend of ours got married here a few weeks back. What a beautiful wedding setting!

BJ’s Birthday October 11, 2009

It’s my dear, sweet, loving, DH’s birthday tomorrow and unfortunately he won’t be here. He is working for his cousin at the moment and is heading back to Moora later today. So, I’m going to give him his card today.

I lined the inside of the card and also layered the sail boat to give it a 3D look. I think I have captured the card so that it shows both as per below. I’ve now also added a sentiment inside on another piece of distressed Very Vanilla. Hope you are enjoying your weekend and thanks for taking the time to stop by!

Products used to create this card: Stamps – SU Seaworthy, Sentiment from Summer by the Sea (retired); DSP – Outlaw (retired); Cardstock – Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla, Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip; Ink – Basic Brown; Accessories – Ribbon – Chocolate Chip 1″ Double Stitched Grosgrain, Buttons – Earth Elements & Neutrals (retired), Linen Thread, Dimensionals, sponges for inking, Non- SU – Nestabilities Smalls Labels dies – a gift from the wonderful Pat @ Stamp, Paper & Ink