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Saturday 30 April 2016

Patt Carr's Camp Avalon April 2015 - Reverse Masking Technique

Hello Friends,
In April 2015 I attended Pat Carr's Camp Avalon at Toodyay.  The theme for the camp was Techniques, so we came away with a File full of ideas explaining the technique, with a sample swatch and a card using it. It was a lot of fun and I learned a few new techniques too.  This card was designed by Andrea Buckland.


Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Love and Sympathy,
Card: Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Marina Mist, Soft Sky, Wild Wasabi
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Oval Collection Framelits, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape
Thanks for stopping by today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Friday 29 April 2016

Pat Carr's Camp Avalon April 2015 - Faux Patina Technique

Hello Friends,
In April 2015 I attended Pat Carr's Camp Avalon at Toodyay.  The theme for the camp was Techniques, so we came away with a File full of ideas explaining the technique, with a sample swatch and a card using it. It was a lot of fun and I learned a few new techniques too.  Andrea Buckland designed this card.


Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Gifts of Kindness
Card: Always Artichoke, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Always Artichoke, Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Versamark
Finishing Touches: Pearls
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Beautiful Baroque E/Folder, Word Window Punch, Embossing Buddy, Gold E/Powder, Heat Tool, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Thursday 28 April 2016

Pat Carr's Camp Avalon April 2015 - No line Piercing Technique

Hello Friends,
In April 2015 I attended Pat Carr's Camp Avalon at Toodyay.  The theme for the camp was Techniques, so we came away with a File full of ideas explaining the technique, with a sample swatch and a card using it. It was a lot of fun and I learned a few new techniques too. This card was designed by Pat.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Petite Pairs,
Card: Naturals White, Lost Lagoon
Ink: Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey, Chocolate Chip
Finishing Touches: Hello Honey Stitched Satin Ribbon
Cool Tools: Paper Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Ovals Collection Framelits, Sponge, Big Shot, Sizzix Decorative Dots E/Folder, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot
Thanks for stopping by today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Wednesday 27 April 2016

Pat Carr's Camp Avalon April 2015 - Bargello Technique

Hello Friends,
In April 2015 I attended Pat Carr's Camp Avalon in Toodyay.  The theme for the camp was Techniques, so we came away with a File full of ideas explaining the technique, with a sample swatch and a card using it. It was a lot of fun and I learned a few new techniques too. 

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Hey You
Card: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Sweet Taffy DSP
Ink: Melon Mambo
Finishing Touches: Daffodil Delight Cotton Ribbon
Cool Tools: Extra Large Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Trimmer Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks for stopping by today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Tuesday 26 April 2016

One Layer Christmas Card Challenge #30 R - Jingle all the Way

Hello Friends,
This post is the reminder for the One Layer Christmas Card Challenge.  The post will be open until November 30th 2016, and is my last Inspiration card for the Design Team.  Hope you will Link your One Layer cards all year.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Watercolour Wash BG, Christmas Classics
Card: Thick Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Stazon Black
Cool Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Spritzer, Heat Tool
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Patt Carr's Camp Avalon April 2015 - Faux Delft Tile Technique

Hello Friends,
In April 2015 I attended Pat Carr's Camp Avalon at Toodyay.  The theme for the camp was Techniques, so we came away with a file full of ideas explaining the technique, with a sample swatch and a card using it. It was a lot of fun and I learned a few new techniques too.  Andrea Buckland designed this card.


Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Lovely Romance, Four You, Mixed Bunch
Card: Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Marina Mist
Finishing Touches: Pearl
Cool Tools: Scoring Tool, Sponge, Blossom Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today, Happy Crafting.
Hugs,

Monday 25 April 2016

Merry Monday #202 - Let it Snow

Hello there,
Welcome to a new Monday and a new challenge at Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge.  This week Kathy wants us to Create a Snowy Christmas card.  My card is randomly stamped with the snowflake to make the background with Lost Lagoon ink and I used my markers to colour the bird in the centre.  I used punches for the focal point to add some dimension.  I finished off with some pearls and a sentiment.  Hope you will join us this week and don't forget to check out the other Design Team Members for some more inspiration.


Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Four Seasons
Card: Lost Lagoon, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Sky, Lost Lagoon
Markers: Real Red, Smokey Slate, Basic Grey, Lost Lagoon, Soft Suede
Finishing Touches: Pearls
Cool Tools: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Blender Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Foam Tape
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Pat Carr's Camp Avalon April 2015 - Bokeh Background Technique

Hello Friends,
In April 2015 I attended Pat Carr's Camp Avalon at Toodyay.  The theme for the camp was Techniques, so we came away with a File full of ideas explaining the technique, with a sample swatch and a card using it. It was a lot of fun and I learned a few new techniques too. 
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Big Day
Card: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Watercolour Paper
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Memento Black, White Craft Ink
Finishing Touches: Crystals, 1/8" Bermuda Bay Ribbon, Something Borrowed Embellishment
Cool Tools: Craft Mat, Mini Spritzer, Aqua Painter, Acetate, Sponges and Daubers
Thanks for stopping by today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Sunday 24 April 2016

Pat Carr's Camp Avalon April 2015 - Dip Dye Technique

Hello Friends,
In April 2015 I attended Pat Carr's Camp Avalon at Toodyay.  The theme for the camp was Techniques, so we came away with a File full of ideas explaining the technique, with a sample swatch and a card using it. It was a lot of fun and I learned a few new techniques too. 

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Too Kind, Teeny Tiny Sentiments,
Card: Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Subtles Colour Collection DSP
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Calypso Coral, Stazon Black
Finishing Touches: White Cotton Ribbon
Cool Tools: Rubbing Alcohol, Small Containers, Re-inkers in the colours you want to use, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Deco Labels Collection Framelits, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Saturday 23 April 2016

Pat Carr's Camp Avalon April 2015 - Tie Dye Watercolour Technique

Hello Friends,
In April 2015 I attended Pat Carr's Camp Avalon at Toodyay.  The theme for the camp was Techniques, so we came away with a File full of ideas explaining the technique, with a sample swatch and a card using it. It was a lot of fun and I learned a few new techniques too.  This card was designed and made by Pat.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Label Love
Card: Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Watercolour Paper, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Stazon Black
Cool Tools: Aqua Painter, Mini Mister, Artisan Label Punch, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Friday 22 April 2016

Pat Carr's Camp Avalon April 2015 - Emerging Colour Technique

Hello Friends,
In April 2015 I attended Pat Carr's Camp Avalon at Toodyay.  The theme for the camp was Techniques, so we came away with a File full of ideas explaining the technique, with a sample swatch and a card using it. It was a lot of fun and I learned a few new techniques too. This card was designed by Pat.


Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Gorgeous Grunge, And Many More
Card: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Cool Tools: Clear E/Powder, Heat Tool, Brayer, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks for stopping by today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Thursday 21 April 2016

Pat Carr's Camp Avalon April 2015 - Bordered Sentiment Technique

Hello Friends,
In April 2015 I attended Pat Carr's Camp Avalon at Toodyay.  The theme for the camp was Techniques, so we came away with a File full of ideas explaining the technique, with a sample swatch and a card using it. This card was designed by Pat and is the original, I can't seem to find the one I made, I have a lot of  craft in storage as we are trying to sell our house.  Pat doesn't have a blog so I can't link to it for you to check out her designs.


Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Summer Silhouettes, Four You
Card: Strawberry Slush, Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, So Saffron
Finishing Touches: Pearls
Cool Tools: Post it Notes, Pencil and Ruler, Eraser, Scoring Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thanks for stopping by today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Wednesday 20 April 2016

Pat Carr's Camp Avalon April 2015 - Stencil Monoprints

Hello Friends,
In April last year I attended Pat Carr's Camp at Avalon in Toodyay.  It is nearly time to go to this year's camp so I thought I had better post the cards from last year.  The theme for the camp was Techniques, so we came away with a File full of ideas explaining the technique, with a sample swatch and a card using it. It was a lot of fun and I learned a few new techniques too.  This card was designed by Carolyn King and you can check out her blog Kings on Paddington here.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's You're a Star
Card: Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Watercolour Paper
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Marina Mist, Night of Navy
Finishing Touches: Crystals
Cool Tools: Craft Mat, Hearts and Stars Stencil. Mini Spritzer Tool, Star Punches, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today, lovely to see you here. I will posting all the technique cards we made over the next few weeks.
Hugs,

Mark's Birthday 2016

Hi Friends,
Today's post is the card we gave our Son for his birthday today.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Sky is the Limit
Card: Basic Black, Whisper White, Stacked With Love DSP, Vellum
Ink: Stazon Black
Finishing Touches: Gelly Roll Pen, Record It Black Enamel Dot
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Oval Dies, Sizzix Rose Garden Thinlits Die, 3/4" Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot
Lovely to see you here today.
Hugs,

Tuesday 19 April 2016

One Layer Christmas Card Challenge #30 - Merry and Bright

Hello Friends,
Welcome to the last One Layer Christmas Card Challenge.  Shery has decided to close the challenge but the linky will be open until November 30 2016 so you can post your one layer cards all year.
For my card I stamped the images and then made a mask with masking medium and added glue to adhere the glitter to make it sparkle and shine.  Hope you like it and it gives you some inspiration to join us for the last challenge.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Ornament Elements, Sassy Salutations
Card: Thick Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black
Finishing Touches: Pink, Magenta, Silver Glitter
Cool Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Big Shot, Sizzix Delicate Ornament Thinlit Die, Masking Medium, 2 Way Glue Pen
It's been great challenging myself to do one layer cards and I thank Shery for allowing me to be part of the Design Team.
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Monday 18 April 2016

Merry Monday #201 - Embossed Christmas Ornaments

Hi there,
Welcome to a new challenge at Merry Monday, this week Debbie is challenging us to Use Purple, White and Silver on our Christmas cards.  I white embossed the ornaments on Rich Razzleberry card and used a punch to cut them out and decorated them with 1/8" Silver Ribbon.  I stamped the sentiment with Rich Razzleberry ink and finished off with some pearls.


Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Christmas Collectibles, Papertrey Ink Signature Christmas
Card: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Rich Razzleberry
Finishing Touches: 1/8" Silver Ribbon, Pearls
Cool Tools: Misti Positioning Tool, Christmas Ornament Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Saturday 16 April 2016

9th Anniversary Card

Hi there,
Today's post is an Anniversary card I made for my Son and Daughter In Law, Mark and Karlie.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Bloomin' Love, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Real Red
Ink: Real Red, Versamark
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Bloomin' Heart Thinlit Dies, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Tuesday 12 April 2016

One Layer Christmas Card Challenge #29 R - Santa's Dance

Hello Friends,
Today's post is a reminder that you have a week to join the One Layer Christmas Card Challenge #29. The challenge is a One Layer Card and use any theme you may want to create.  I have used Stampin' Up's Visions of Santa stamp set, one I have never really known what to do with.  I have noticed a lot of Stampers are only colouring in parts of their stamping so I have given it a go for this card.  Hope you like it.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Visions of Santa
Card: Thick Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black
Markers: Real Red, Old Olive, Soft Suede
Cool Tools: Misti Positioning Tool
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,