Despite our move I managed to get a couple of Christmas Card Designs completed. Both were relatively easy to complete. Using Kiwi Kiss, Red Riding Hood and Whisper White.

Many Thanks Class

In February I held my first class for 2010..... Many Thanks. I ran this class again last weekend for those that were unable to attend the original class.

Each participant made 8 cards, 2 of each of the 4 designs. Each of the cards is very versatile and can easily be adapted to suit, other situations ie. Birthday, Best Wishes, Thinking of you, and some would suit with Sympathy etc. Infact you could make any or all of these cards ahead of time and just add the appropriate greeting as needed.




I was also determined to design one card that was suitably masculine. I know we can all easily design feminine, soft and pretty cards however we often struggle with cards for men. So without making it too difficult I wanted one card that would fit this bill whilst still using embellishments. The Curly Label thank you card uses Old Olive base, Very Vanilla overlay, a piece of Close to Coco as well as Close to Coco and Old Olive Ink. Finishing off with Old Olive Ribbon and two pieces of Hodge Podge. This card was a hit with all.



For the 2nd class I didn't realise until the last minute that I had forgotten to order the Pretty in Pink card stock and had to come up with a suitable replacement for the So Swirly Card. I have used Certainly Celery & Pretty in Pink along with the Pixie Pink Stampin Write Marker from the Bold Brights set.

Be Our Valentine

Valentine's Day was the perfect opportunity to try out my new punch and "I {heart} Hearts" stamp set when making a Card for Sam from both Ella and I. Fortunately the punch and stamp set arrived a few days before Valentines Day.

I used a white pen to write on the inside of the card.... I always like to let Ella write (have a little scribble) on the inside of cards we send particularly when she has helped me to make them in the first place.

Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate*, Very Vanilla, Kraft
Ink: Purely Pomegranate*

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts, Wonderful Words (retired)
Accessories: Purely Pomegranate Double Stitch Ribbon*, Crimper, Hear to Heart Punch

*Purely Pomegranate is a retired "in colour" from 2008/2009 Catalogue...still one of my favourite colours.

Turning Two

I can hardly believe it, but it is true, Ella is about to turn two.

In keeping with trying to be more organized and not leaving our personal card needs to the last minute, I made Ella's Birthday card a couple of weeks ago, I also made a card for her little friend who turns two a month to the day after Ella.

Ella's Card:

Paper: Sage Shadow, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron

DSP: Spring Fling (retired 2008/2009 catalogue)
Ink: Sage Shadow, Pretty in Pink, Red Riding Hood

Stamps: Big Deal Alphabet, Garden Whimsey & Birthday Wish (inside the card)

Misc.: Soft Subtle Brads...... & Bling (on butterflies)

Happy Birthday Card:

Paper: Sage Shadow, Mellow Moss, Pink Pirroette, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip

DSP: Spring Fling (retired 2008/2009 catalogue)

Ink: Sage Shadow, Pretty in Pink, Baja Breeze ... Pink Marker

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes & Birthday Wish (inside the card)

Misc: Soft Subtle Brads, Light Pink Gingham Ribbon

Christmas Card Workshops - Season of Joy

I ran a number of Christmas Card Workshops in October and November. They followed 2 different formats.

One using Season Of Joy, making a variety of Cards, a Gift Card Holder, a Fold out Scrap Page and a Wine Bottle tag for $20 (including a Snail Adhesive & a sheet of dimensionals).

Very Merry:

Wine Bottle Gift Tag:

Gift Card Holder:


Ponsietta Card:

Fold Out Scrap Card:

Below is my small Thank you gift for each participant

The 2nd workshop included the Spotlight on Christmas stamp set and 5 projects from the Paper Angels Christmas Card Workshops (in Brisbane). These items will be published in a seperate post.

Many Thanks

This has been one very neglected blog. Not to say that I have not been spending time stamping, sadly I have just not spent anytime updating my blog.

So much so that I failed to post my October Challenge entry. Below are 3 variations on the same card.

I made 35 of the card on the left as my swaps for our Regional Training in Cairns and 40 of the card in the center for Mum to send our following her surgery.

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Sprinkles, All Oval

Punches: Lge Oval, Oval Scallop, Eyelet Border

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Mat Pack

The card I made for my swaps was recently posted on the demonstrators website unders Stampers Showcase.... much to my suprise.

Many Thanks - October Challenge

Many, many thanks to Leonie Conyers, an inspirational Paper Angel and friend for her contribution to my October Challenge.

Leonie has created a beautiful card that exudes warmth and charm. I know Leonie loves the damask stamp which features on the right hand side of the card. This is a thank you card anyone would be thrilled to receive.


Leonie made this lovely card using the products listed below.

Stamps: Friends 24-7 & Lovely Labels
Ink: Sahara Sand & Not Quite Navy
Card: Kraft, Very Vanilla, & Not Quite Navy
Accessories: DS paper Bella Bleu & Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Paper Trimmer, Eyelet Border Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, & Adhesives

Please take sometime to view Leonie's blog ( http://www.stampandscrapinheaven.blogspot.com/ )I am sure you will agree with me her work is both beautiful and inspirational....she also posts on a regular basis.

Fathers Day

As well as Ella giving Sam the obligatory “Socks, Jocks and Singlets” for Fathers Day, I wanted to make a special gift for Sam with Ella.

So I thought it would be nice to capture her hand print on canvas, well initially I was thinking hands and feet, fortunately I gave that up as a bad joke and decided to stick to hand prints only. I then thought it would be nice if the card reflected the gift. So I decided on a fold out card with two hand prints and a couple of photo's of Ella in her creative mode, which includes lying under the table with paint brush in hand.

I padded the back of the canvas out with a hand towel, so that there was not as much give in it. Proceeded to cover her palms (one at a time in paint) and then practiced on card stock before tackling the canvas. Everytime I congratulated Ella on how well she had done, she tried to clap.... yes with her hand covered in paint. Also I probably should point out that this is not the smartest thing to do on a day when you do not have running water. I woke up to a leaking kitchen tap (a fine continual spray of water and a very large puddle of water) that morning, so I was waiting on the plumber to arrive and hence had the water off..... a bucket of swimming pool water and a large number of baby wipes did the trick.

Sam loved the idea and we now also have Ella's handprints at 18months....

August Challenge

The August Challenge Theme was "All about Baby"

Unfortunately there were no entries this month. As a result my Mater Fund keeps growing.

Below are the items I have prepared for the Challenge.
The bear on this card has been stamped on Close to Cocoa Card, using Chocolate Chip Ink, trimmed around and then outlined using Crystal Effects. It has then been mounted using Stampin Dimensionals, as has the So Saffron card.

SU Products
Cardstock: Old Olive, So Saffron, Close to Cocoa
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
DSP: Windsor Knot
Ribbon: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain
Stamp Sets: Bundle of Joy, Everthing Baby

I found these gorgeous mini clothes pegs and could not wait to incorporate them into this months challenge.

The tops and onsies' have been cut out by hand ..... and hung out to dry! I have then used a single onsie on a smaller gift card.

SU Product:
Card Stock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink (Girl) Brocade Blue (Boy)
DSP: Patterns Pack II (Available as Level 1 hostess pack)
Ink: Pixie Pink (Girl) & Brocade Blue (Boy)


My next post will include the 6 x 6 Scrap Album using Rock-a-bye Baby.

July Challenge

You've had a sneak peak it's now time for the unveiling. As I said in an earlier post I really did enjoy working on these items.


Very Merry Christmas Card:
For this card I have used the new “In Colour range and Designer Serie Paper Ski Slope from the new Spring Mini Catalogue.
Stamp Set: Season of Joy and Short & Sweet
Ink: Kiwi Kiss (in colour)
Caradstock: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze & Very Vanilla
DSP: Ski Slope
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware5/8 Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - Kiwi Kiss


Christmas Decorations:

Both Leonie and Orrell made lovely Christmas Decorations for last years Christmas Card workshops using DSP and the round scallop punch. I was inspired to do the same for this challenge and thought I would use our new square scallop punch, creating a diamond shape decoration. I then thought it would add another dimension to fold in the edges of the decorations. I think they look like little lanterns. Each decoration has been finished off with an Indian Glass Bead.
DSP: Raspberry Tart
Punches: Round Scallop & Square Scallop

8 x 8 Fold Out Scrap Page:

I love the idea of the fold out scrap page as a Christmas Card.... great to send to those special people in your life. Can you imagine how excited Grandparents would be to receive a card like this. This fold page/card is made using a combination of current and retired SU product.

SU Product:

Stamp Set: Season of Joy

Ink: Always Artichoke

Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate (2008/9), River Rock (2008/9) & Always Artichoke (current)

DSP: Holiday Harmony (2008/9)

Ribbon: Purely Pomegranate Satin

Off the Page:

Just to show you that the challenge does not have to be all about Stampin' Up! Remember your entry only needs to have 2 Stampin” Up elements. I have made a Christmas book for Ella for her First Christmas. Using Holiday Harmony DSP (from 2008 Spring Mini Catalogue), Cardstock , Ribbon, Kaiser Off the Page Board.... and some Christmas Rubbons I picked up at Crazy Clarks.
I really enjoyed this as it is something a little different for me and I found I was forced to journal; which I generally do very little of.
SU Products:
Stamp Set: Season of Joy
Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate (2008/2009) & Always Artichoke
DSP: Holiday Harmony
Ink: Purely Pomegranate
Ribbon: Variety of current and retired ribbon

Happy Birthday Sis!

It was my sisters Birthday at the end of June. I really wanted her card to be something special. So I decided to incorporate photo's of her and her family with Ella.
Liz had made me a lovely 12 x 12 fold out Scrap Page when I was in Brisbane at the end of May, which was very special. This was one of the items that demonstrators made at Convention in Canberra in early May. Some demonstrators have since been running classes on these scrap pages.

So I decided to make an 8 x 8 fold out scrap page and incorporate photo's of my sisters family with Ella when they visited earlier in the year and to effectively turn it into a card.
I think the beautiful Designer Series Paper (DSP) help to make these projects something really special, there are some lovely designs and they all coordinate beautifully with the cardstock and inks.
Stamp set: Sweet Stems, Crazy for Cupcakes, Short & Sweet

Ink: Rose Red
Cardstock: Rose Red & Pretty in Pink
DSP: Raspberry Tart
Ribbon Pretty in Pink
Punches: Round Scallop, Circle

July Challenge

The Theme: Christmas in July

A big Thanks to Bec (a fellow Paper Angel and SU Demonstrator – http://www.stampinwithbec.blogspot.com/) who made a card specifically for the challenge. It is just lovely

Bec made this card using the Circle Circus stamp set on page 104 of the Catalogue and Punches Three a Level 1 Hostess set. Bec has used Ruby Red and Old Olive Ink on Very Vanilla cardstock. The greeting has been stamped once in Ruby Red (on Ruby Red cardstock) and punched out with the Square Scallop Punch and then stamped again in Old Olive, this time cutting out the only the greeting. Both parts of the greeting have been raised on dimensionals.

A fabulous card and Bec has clearly demonstrated that you are not limited to Christmas stamp sets to create beautiful Christmas Cards.

Thanks Bec I am very grateful for your contribution.

Happy 9th Birthday!

It was my nephew Tristan's 9th Birthday earlier this month. I thought a nice bright card would do the trick and I really wanted to incorporate my new stamp set Crazy for Cupcakes . Then I remebered the card Leonie had made for her son's 9th Birthday (http://stampandscrapinheaven.blogspot.com/2009/05/keagans-9th-birthday.html), this card became was my inspiration..... a classic CASE! Thanks Leonie
Stamp Set: Crazy for Cupcakes, Big Deal Alphabet
Card: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Real Red
DSP: East Coast Prep (2008 - 2009 Catalogue)
Ribbon: Tempting Turquoise 1/4 " (6.4mm) Grosgrain

Tristan loved his card, I think the quote was “it's pretty cool Aunty Fi”. The letters and cupcake have been stamped in Real Red and mounted on Tempting Turquoise Card Stock. They have then been mounted on on the Real Red Card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

May Challenge

Unfortunately I did not receive any entries for the May Challenge..... “A card for her”. Not to worry, I know everyone is busy, so I have just kick started my pool for the Mater Mothers Bereavement Foundation...... it has it's first $10 in it.


Above is my contribution to the challenge.... with Mothers Day being in May I decided to make a Card for mum. Those who have met my mum know that “I am just like my mum” and I do think I am very lucky.

SU Products:
Card : Barely Banana, Very Vanilla, Old Olive
DSP: Spring Flowers (07/08 Catalogue)
Stamps: Greetings Eight (09/10 Catalogue)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Punches: Scallop Edge
Ribbon: Chocoloate Grosgrain

The edges of the very vanilla card have been distressed using craft scissors and then mounted on the old olive card using Stampin' Dimensionals. The old olive card has been mounted on the Designer Series Paper (DSP) using Stampin' Dimensionals.

So Swirly!

I just love the So Swirly jumbo wheel. It is extremely verstile and offers endless opportunities. Here are a couple of very simple cards using So Swirly and Priceless. They are a fabulous combo.

When making these cards I like to make up a few at a time. The white Thank You card is made using a third of an A4 sheet (Potrait).

The pink cards are also three to an A4 sheet of card stock, just using a different configuration. 1, A5 & 2, A6 cards...

Stamps: So Swirly Jumbo Wheel, Priceless, Warmest Regards & Warm Words

For Photo's....or gift cards

I caught up with a friend recently and wanted to give her some updated photo's of our daughter. Not satisfied handing them to her in an envelope I had 10 minutes to make a holder.....

Using an A4 sheet of cardstock this neatly held 16 photo's in one side and I slid an insert with a message on the other side.

SU Products:

Stamps: Yummy (sab) & Priceless

Cardstock: Perfect Plum & Very Vanilla

Inks: Perfect Plum & Pale Plum

Punches: Scallop Edge & Horizontal Slot (to insert ribbon)