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

February Class – Many Thanks

Date: 16th February 2010

Time: 7:15pm for 7:30pm start

Location: Please contact me for specific address details

Cost: $15 if you use your own Snail Adhesive
$20 if you use my Snail Adhesive

Details: 8 cards (& envelopes) from 4 designs. You will make 8 Thank you cards in total (2 of each design)

Class Schedule

I have set my class schedule for the first half of the year. Prices on some classes are yet to be determined and will be confirmed at least a month prior to the class.
Classes are limited to 6 participants, will be held on Tuesday evenings starting at 7:30pm. It is anticipated each class will run for a period of 2 – 2.5 hours. I will try to keep them to 2 hours where possible. All materials to complete each project will be included in the class fee.

** indicates the class includes a stamp set

16th Feb 2010 - Many Thanks
30th March 2010 - Pocket Silhouettes**
20th Apr 2010 - Scrapbox
18th May 2010 - Party in a Bag
22nd June 2010 - Gift Cards Set (complete with matching box)**
20th July 2010 - Jump Start on Christmas

Want a private class? - If you have a group of 4 or more I am happy to discuss the option of a Saturday class for you.

Stay tunned for more specific details on each class.

In addition to the class schedule, don't forget my “Open Stamping Night” on the 2nd Tuesday of each Month (except March)

Walk in the Park

One of my Aunt's is often sending Ella Gifts which is always a pleasant suprise.

So when I found a lovely pewter Angel handbag holder (that you rest on the table so your bag does not sit on the floor) I thought of my Aunt immediately.

To go with the gift I decide to custom make a box to match the Tri-fold card.

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.