Last week, I celebrated yet another year going by. I was rewarded with some beautiful hand made cards from my family and friends. Here are those from my family. What do you think? These are from Helen, Jessica and Marg. You can see the full version by clicking on their gallery tab at the top. … Continue reading It’s My Birthday
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More Framed Tulips
A recent visit from my dear friend Monique left me with some stamped stems from Nature Walk to use. I also got to add some Because I Care to my stash. Thanks again Monique. It was great to catch up. Here are a couple of my creations using these two sets. Recipe: Cardstock: Whisper White, … Continue reading More Framed Tulips
Team Meeting Shoe Box Swap
Last weekend, Madonna held a team meeting with a shoe box swap theme. Everyone had a great time making each other's cards. I got some great new ideas for sketches, colours, techniques, and stamps. Thanks to Madonna, Michelle, Megan, Mandy, Kaylene, Kirsty, Ann MD, Anne E, Anne V, and Heather for a terrific day. Here … Continue reading Team Meeting Shoe Box Swap
Trinket Box
I have been trying to find some different ways of using the BigShot Top Note Die and found this tutorial for a Trinket Box at JustAddInk. This first box uses Pale Plum (now retired) cardstock, with the Vintage Vogue Jumbo Wheel. The wheel has been inked with Perfect Plum. A white satin ribbon (non SU) … Continue reading Trinket Box
My first Regionals
A few weeks ago, I took the plunge and attended my first ever Regionals event for Stampin' Up! in Brisbane. After speaking to some seasoned attendees of these events, I thought I would make some swaps and see if I could get some great ideas in return. These are my swaps. The first one will … Continue reading My first Regionals
Christmas Workshop
This week I held a workshop for my sister Helen and some of her friends. The theme was Christmas, so the make and take included a Christmas card in traditional colours, and a gift box which could be adapted for any occasion. I also demonstrated some simple cards and ornaments using punches. The Christmas card … Continue reading Christmas Workshop
Lavender Thoughts 