Candles and Cards and cart loads of fun.

I have been experimenting with all sorts of techniques and after a trip to Canberra & Sydney last month to visit family have been putting some of them into projects. In Sydney I had a lovely day with my Stampin' Up family. Lots of new ideas, they certainly are clever girls. My upline Michelle is a truly amazing lady.

I have found a way to use stamping on Candles, here are a couple I have made, but lots more ideas came to mind after making these, hmmm that will have to wait a wee while now, Christmas cards are calling.

I have a big workshop coming up and wanted to make a couple of things using our amazing new products from our 2012 /2013 Catalogue and Ideas book. I have made a telescopic type card that I called ' I wonder whats under there" card and a box type window card. Love the concept of both of these and I am just loving the new 'In Colors' they are very exciting. You know if you buy the new In Colors paper and stamp pad combo you actually get the 20 sheets of cardstock for free and some $ toward one of the ink pads. How good is that ? You can call me if you would like to see the new catalogue . Host a workshop or order any products. As a demonstrator for Stampin' Up I am here to help you. Hosting a workshop is a great way to earn hostess dollars to spend on products. Why not get half a dozen of your friends together and have a great time. You get to make and take one home too.   

Jump Suit baby card

I just love different shaped cards and this one is no exception. Looks great in pink and yellows as well.

Card made out of an envelope

This card was made out of an ordinary card envelope.... using a crimper for the bottom part. It has a little tag invite inside. Quite inexpensive to make and would be great for invitations.

The Easy Peasy Bow maker.

These little gadgets are great for those who find making bows difficult. Just think you can make as many bows the same size as you like for that special project. Just move the pegs to make smaller or larger bows. Instructions come with it. Selling for $9.50 if you are interested. email to Dunoon2@bigpond.com

More Birthday cards.

I am getting a few card ready for workshops and have found I have some great Stampin' Up stamps that would suit birthday cards for my family too. So it is a case of 'killing 2 birds with the one stone' so to say. I particularly love the little Kimono Kids ( Little Japanese girl stamp.)... so versitile. I colored them using the Blender pens and ink, and the Stampin Write pens. Just love the colors you can achieve with them. I am going to design some new cards for up coming workshops so if you would like to  attend one of these just let me know and I will put your name on the list. Also if you would like to host a workshop you will be in line for some fabulous Stampin Up products as a thank you gift. A great way to get the product & tools to create some inspiring gifts for your family and friends. Nothing like being told just how clever you are.

JULY BIRTHDAYS.

Well July is certainly birthday month in our house. My late Mum and Dads were on the 5th and 6th of July, Daughter the 8th and Grandson on the 10th....Perhaps I should have said 'One week in July' is birthday week in our family. August also has its own family thing too.. My husband and Son's Birthday are on the same day too.

I have made cards for my daughter and grandson for their birthdays and forgot to take a photo before I wrote in them so please forgive me . As I said in the last blog that I liked the shape of that particular card but wanted to try a different technique that I hadn't done for a while. Embossing on embossing. I put cardstock through the Big shot with an embossing folder then with the brayer went over the top of the 'bumps' with Versa Mark and then silver embossing powder....I found a lovely angel on an oval and though I would use that. Pink , Silver and Black go well together and make quite an elegant card. Grandsons card is to fit in with the theme of the party....Pirates!!....As I didn't have a Pirate stamp I used a picture of a pirate ship , wrapping paper for the pirate and a photo of the little man himself. Must buy some pirate and more teenage stamps on my next order to Stampin' Up.The inside of the card I have featured balloons spelling his name, 3 year olds just love to see their names . I used alphabet stamps and circle punches to achieve this look. Well off for a couple of weeks visiting Grandchildren, and when I come home it is full swing into Stampin' Up workshops and I have a month of teaching at Chat and Craft.....Anyone interested in either?????  contact me and I will let you know when and where they are. Don't forget if you would like to see our Catalogue or have a few friends for a Stampin good time where you get to make and take home a card or something that we have made ...give me a call.

Just love this shaped card.

I enjoyed making this shaped card. I have already started designing the embellishments for another. I made this one for a dear friend (Also a Florist but still has her shop) who is home now after a week in Hospital. Hence the Flower, pretty theme.  I love cards that have that  'Wow Factor' either in the shape or the embellishements.  Being a Florist by trade I also understand the Principles and Elements of Design which helps a lot when I have my designing hat on.