March International Tag swap

I have joined an international tag swap from Louise's Blog

Check it out here

 

This is my 2nd month and here are my group mates for this month:
Heidi
Jenny
Katy
Monique

I will show you a finish product once I have finished my for them

Thanks for looking

ZettiBetti's International Tag Swap

I have joined an international tag swap from ZettiBetti's Blog

Check it out here

To my group mates:

Louise
Ebony
CeeMae
HeidiPinkett
Jackyr64

So excited to meet you all! I'm looking forward to seeing your lovely work.
I will post picture of the 6 tags I make as well as the 5 I receive back 

Thanks for looking

DSC Mini Album swap fnished...

So finally I have finished my first Deux Shabby Chic swap.
This month my swap partner was Vangie and I really hope she likes it..
I had so much fun doing this
the Deux Shabby Chic theme bling and then after correspondence between Vangie and I we decided that we would theme our albums on vintage so that what I did.

For more details on the album check out my first youtube video here.


Thanks for looking

Mini swap Club continue....

More details to explain.
What the swap is meant for is that the person who receive the kit they will be able to make a mini album out of the items received.
The reason I am asking for chipboard, is so the reciptent of the kit is able to have a base to start from.

No it does not have to be stampin up products, it can be from what ever product you enjoy however it is not guaranteed that you will get Stampin up product back.
It will just depend on who joins.

If you want to see what one is like check out Deux shabby Chic (http://deuxshabbychic.blogspot.com) for what a kit can look like but the difference is the kits will be different.

Thanks for looking

Mini swap Club

I got this idea from Bona however hers was full so it inspired me to start one for myself.
So if anyone out there would be interested in joining please either leave me a comment on my blog or email me.
I would like to start the kit swap in February.

Guidelines for swap are:
Total of 10 partners and it will be first in first serve.
This is going to be an ongoing swap so if are unable to complete the swap then unfortunately you loose your spot.
Kit has to include at least 5 chipboard bases.
Base can't be any smaller then 6 x 6.
Kits have to be loaded with stuff.
Can be made up of stuff you have but must be in new condition.
Kit has to have stuff in it you would want to receive.
Kits will be due to your swap partner by the the end of each month.
You will know by the beginning of the month who your swap partner is.
Have to have a blog and email address so you can share what you have received.

Thanks for looking and look forward to hearing from anyone interested.

Finally a DSC Member

So I have some exciting news, I have just becomes a DSC member (Deux Shabby Chic) and this month will be my first month of doing a mini album swap with Vangie.
I am so excited and a little neverous at the same time as all of these members are so talented and for me I feel like a virgin to all of this so I really hope I do Vangie swap proud.

Anyway I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a great new years.
Keep watching this blog as once the album is finished I will posting pictures of the final product.

Thanks for looking

New Blog design

As you can see I've got a new blog design and I just love it.
Its really a huge thanks to Michelle and her team @ Laycock design.
This is all in aid of changes in life and hopefully I'll end up being a butterfly at the end of it.
Also I hope to blog more regularly and join in a few more challenges weekly

I leave on this beautiful day with an awesome saying a friend told me " If you are going through a trouble times and can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, then walk down and turn it on you yourself"

Thanks for looking

Mojo Monday sketch 3

This is a stamp set that I just love, very simple but comes out beautifully water coloured.
I keeping up with the sketches just struggling with the upload.
You can also probably guess that I LOVE riding hood red....


Materials:
Stamps: Friends 24-7
Cardstock: Basic Black, whisper white, riding hood red and riding hood red DSP
Inks: Basic Black, Close to Cocoa
Others: Watercolour pencils, spellbinder dies, scallop border punch, peelcraft words

Thanks for looking

Mojo Monday Sketch 2

So here is my attempt and day 2 Mojo Monday Sketch.
This week is my first attempt at actually doing the sketches and actually publishing the designs and I must say I'm really starting to enjoy these challenges.
I have layered the the rose.


Materials:
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral
Cardstock: Wisper White, Elegant eggplant, riding hood red, Pacific Point , Pink Pirouette and Pacific Point DSP
Inks: Riding Hood Red
Others: Filgree Designer Brads, 5/8" Riding Hood Red striped grosgrain ribbon, elegant eggplant 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Martha Stewart Border punch, Corner rounder

Thanks for looking

Too long between blogs

Life has been so hectic with lossing my job and becoming so ill that I have not been able to go back to work. You would think that would just give me time to scrap but I just have had no Mojo.
I've taken a break away from Wellington and have stayed in Auckland for about 10 days to give me a break.
I hauled my stuff up here hoping I get some done and thank goodness I been able to with a little help from Mojo Monday.
I've been able to keep up, I just have not been able to link them to my blog due to a silly laptop but hopefully I have it sorted now.
Anyway so here are the first card, next ones to follow.


Materials:
Stamps: Artfully Asian (retired)
Card stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Riding Hood DSP
Inks: Black stazon
Others: Riding Hood Red 5/8" Striped grosgrain ribbon, Hodgepodge Hardware, spellbinders dies, peelcraft words, twinking H2O

Thanks for looking

I'm Back

Well I'm back, I know have not been blogging so much but life just got really hectic with moving houses, my cousions wedding, looking for a new job while coping of the stress from my existing job and then last Sunday I fell off a ladder 4 meters above ground.
I was lucky that I didn't break anything but I've got an almight bruise and concussion.

I also have not really done much crafting either but I hope to soon.
I've also made a new resolution that when I visit another blog I should comment as there are so many talented crafters out there who deserve the acknowledgment.

Anyway back to work but I hope to have sometime this weekend to do some crafting but who knows.

Thanks for looking

NZSU Christmas Challenge

Well I like to give credit where due and this creation below is not an original design of mine.
It came from a lady by the name of Brenda Quintana from Splitcoaststampers for the link to get the template check this out.

I decided to participate in my first NZSU challenge.
The challenge was to make anything Christmas related - but - it can't be a card. It can be a box, a tag, a bag, a decoration, it's up to us.So me being me got on to Splitcoaststampers and found this awesome template. I printed it off and traced it on to the Garden green A4 paper.
I coloured the main image using markers and then the huffing technique.
This allows you to get different parts of the image different colours.

Over the top using the stamp-a-ma-jig I stamped with Versamark and then covered the image with dazzling diamonds.
I am quiet happy with the end result and it was real easy to make.

So here is my attempt at the challenge.



Materials:
Stamps: Season of Joy & Circle of Friendship
Cardstock: Garden Green, Real Red & Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black Marker, Real Red Marker, Garden Green Marker, Brilliant Blue Marker, Summer Sun Marker
Others: Real Red 1/4" grosgrain, Stamp-a-ma-jig, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch & 1/8" circle punch

Thanks for looking

Make a card Monday Christmas Style

Yah its Tuesday and make a card Monday has come out.
I'm not enjoy Tuesday so much as I would as I am home sick and just hate it.
Don't even seem to have the energy to craft either.

Anyway here is Kristina Make a card Monday video, have a look and see what you think?

Have a wonderful week

Stampin up November Specials

Stampin' Up! has two great promotions happening for the rest of November! Keep reading for all the details.



For the first time ever in NZ ever we are able to offer our Stampin' Write Markers individually!
That means you get to pick and buy the colours you love.


From 10-30 November, you can purchase single Stampin’ Write markers for only $5.95.
These Stampin’ Write markers are versatile, with dual-tip ends.
This special is a limited-time offer valid till 30th November.




Get 20 percent off all Rub-Ons when you spend $20 on Stampin’ Up! products.

For only $18.80 per package (regularly $23.50), you can purchase any of Stampin’ Up!’s unique Rub-Ons that can be used on cards, scrapbook pages, crafting projects, and more!
This offer is also valid until the 30th November.

If you would like to take advantage of these specials please contact me to place an order.

Colour Inspiration # 29

So I'm a little behind for this challenge but I wanted to at least give it a go as it has two favourite colours of mine in it Purple and Blue.
The colours inspiration is to use Pacific Point, Taken with teal, Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin pie and Whisper white.

As NZ don't have Pacific Point so I swaped it for Brilliant Blue.
I love, love this colour combo and really like the end result.
The sentiment is from the Eastern Elegance rubons and then put through the cuttlebug.
You get both black and white in a pack which make the price very reasonable.

The stamp set is from the simple start kit Simple Delights.
Even though the kit is a little more costly, in the kit you get quiet a lot of product.
Actually you get enough product to make at least 10 cards with left overs, so that makes it worth while.

This is a card sketch from the spiltcoaststamper, SC 184. (just love these for ideas)
Anyway here is what I came up with using that sketch.



Materials:
Stamps: Simple Delights from the Simple Start kit
Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie & Whisper White
Ink: Pumpkin Pie
Others: Eastern Elegance Rubons, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Spring Flower Bouquet Punch, Cuttlebug Swiss dots & Argyle, White Brad, Bling

Update

What a few months. and Christmas is only 7 weeks away.
I can't believe it, the year has gone so fast.

First things first as you may notice my posts are showing way after the date they should be.
I'm having huge problems uploading photos with blogspot so that's why.
I think its the size of them as some work and some don't.

So anyway on to good things, on the 3rd November 2008 we had our SU team meeting.
I love these, they always inspire me and this meeting was nothing less then inspiring.
It was held at Julie's house (my upline).
She had been to the New Plymouth Regionals and cam back with all these helpful tips.

We did swaps and yet again I forgot.
I'm really going to get on to this next time but here are the ones I got.

We also learnt how to make these.
It holds 4 mini cards and envelopes.
I also love this stamp set.

This is a sneak peek of a stamp set in the new Summer Catalogue coming out 1st Dec.

We also learnt to make these cool little bags

Thanks to Julie for doing such an awesome Job


Also it was my boss officially last day on the 7th Nov. She off on maternity leave for 6 months.
The office decided to have a surprise party for her on the 30th Nov, as she has been with the company for over 7 years and has been such an awesome boss/ friend to me so I wanted to make something special for her, I decided to make her this.


Its a diaper cake (nappy cake) it has 108 disposable nappies, socks and all sorts of things to help her and baby out.
It took me ages to make but I had fun doing it and the best was the reaction.

Otis left for Nelson today for 4 weeks (YAH) I mean I'm so sad.
The best thing about it is his company are paying for me to fly down in a couple of weeks for the weekend. All expenses paid weekend.
I'm really looking forward to it as I have never been to Nelson.
It will probably do me some good to have a holiday as I've been quite sick, tired and busy lately.

Anyway off to bed.
Try and fix this post problem tomorrow

Colour Challenge #28

These seem to be be coming thick and fast or the weeks seem to be getting fast as christmas approaches.
Yet another wonderful challenge, colours this week are Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red, Sage Shadow and whisper white.
Not colours I would have placed together but I am liking the challenge

Here what I did

Materials:
Stamps: In the spotlight & It's Beautiful & Boho Background
Cardstock: Pumpkin pie, Ruby Red, Sage Shadow & Whisper White
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red, Basic Black
Others: Dimensionals, Black Brads, Pumpkin Pie 1/4" grosgrain, 5-petal flower punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig & 1/16" circle punch

Colour Challenge #27

I know I am a little late but I really wanted to make sure I keep up with the challenges.

The challenge was to make a project using any red or pink as a main colour. We then had free range to choose to include any other colours.

So I am not really a pink lady so I thought I would make this a real challenge to use pink.
For the brad I took a silver one and inked it in the whisper white and then straight into the dazzling diamonds. It gives your brad that sparkle effect.
I used the stamp-a-ma-jig to get placement for the word. I just love the stamp-a-ma-jig, it just takes all the guess work out with placement.

Anyway here the card I have come up with, what do you think of it?

Materials
Stamps: Bloomin'with Beauty & Rough Texture
Ink: Pale Plum, Purely Pomegranate, Garden Green, Whisper white & Soft Sky
Cardstock: Whisper White & Pale Plum, Watercolour Paper, Purely Pomegranate
Other: Silver brad, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Make a Card Monday

Another make a card monday by Kristina.

I know that I've been so slack with my blogging but I'm hoping the weeks will start to slow down so I can but in the mean time here the link.

Have a wonderful week

Senz update

Senz has been and gone and man did I have a blast and it was so awesome to be there and catch up with all my friends and make new ones.

So I was lucky enough to have the Friday off work and man there was tso many people on that day.
My first class on the Friday was Roses's Garden, with Rose McKenzie.
I just love Roses classes, they are always challenging but I love the end product.

So here is the card I made in the class.


My next class was Family Heritage layouts, and the tutor was Kerin.
And this is the layout I came way with.
This is the beginning of the Family Heritage layout for Otis Grandmother.
It was great class to get me started


Then on the Saturday I did All you can cr-EAT-e Card Buffet with Nic Howard in the morning and then Prima Paintables again with Nic Howard.


Just love Nic as a tutor, and her classes are from anything but fast, wonderful product and lots and lots of technicques.
I am so glad I did both of these.