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Video : Penny Black Gimme 5 – Quick & Easy Critter Christmas!
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A Jolly Bright Christmas!
Merry Christmas! I know, I know, it’s not everywhere in the world yet, but it is for us, so big hugs and hope you have the most fantabulous day (I’m just starting it early for some of you)!
Today I thought I would share this bright Summery Christmas card which was the call for the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine where it was published.
Hope you are ready for the big event today! Chrissy Hugs,
Other Supplies: Cardstock AC’s – Key Lime / Bazzill – Turquoise Mist. Copics – RV02,04,17. YG00,03,17. Sparklets – Yellow / Pink MME Enamel Dots – I’m With.
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Video : How to make a Shaker Christmas Tag / Ornament!
I don’t know about you but I always forget to make my tags… that is until I start wrapping the presents lol. And this is not necessarily a bulk tag to create but it is perfect for that special person or family. But it was fun to make so I thought I would share the process with you!
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChdUcmELTYo]
Thought I would sneak one more Chrissy video in… it’s not long now, are you ready?
Other Supplies: Avery Elle – Elle’s Alphas.
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Video : Inktense Watercolour – Penny Black!
Today I felt like colouring with my Inktense Pencils, and I forgot how much I adore the vibrancy of them! Especially when I’m colouring such a sweet little Penny Black image, so I filmed as I created so you can watch the process.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D4ZYob2FCQ]
So happy to be playing in my studio, hope you are finding just a little crafty time right now. Hugs,
Other Supplies: Inktense Pencils – Ink Black / Neutral Grey / Saddle Brown / Madder Brown / Baked Earth / Mustard / Sun Yellow / Apple Green / Felt Green / Ionion Green / Iris Blue / Sea Blue / Iron Blue / Carmine Pink / Crimson / Shiraz.
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Video : Creating Snowflake Leaves is Easy!
Love stretching my supplies and today my card features some ‘Snowflake Leaves’ from Penny Black, and I filmed so you can watch the process.
I was inspired by this wonderful card HERE that Jill Foster made, where I first saw the idea to use these flakes as leaves and she did make the most fabulous wreath… I gotta do that myself, how clever she is!
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vP0J8jxnqM]
If I had time, I would love to have made this same card but instead of my ‘leaves’ make them glittery snowflakes, but alas time is precious right now, maybe another day…
Loving this busy time of year though, trying not to make it too stressful and totally enjoying the sparkly lights on my Christmas tree! Hope you are having holiday fun too, Hugs
Other Supplies: Prismacolor pencils – White / Black / Warm Grey 10, 20% / French grey 20, 70, 90% / Deco Pink / Poppy Red / Crimson Red. Queen & Co Pearls – Red. Cardstock – greens.
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Video : 2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series – No 6 – Keeping it Warm!
I’m sad to say this is my last video in my 2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series for this year. And for my final set of cards I’ve gone with a theme, and today we are ‘Keeping it Warm’.
I was asked to create some ‘warm weather’ cards because you may have guessed that I live in Australia and typically our weather is hot at Christmas. And I know crafter’s that struggle with the concept of snow flakes on Australian Christmas cards, yes, Linda I’m talking about you lol. This is also the lady you can blame for me starting my own blog and submitting for publications, I feel very lucky to call her a friend and an inspiration.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qexvRwS45RA]
Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement, I have thoroughly enjoyed creating this series and I hope that you may have been inspired along the way too. I still have a few more Christmas shares before ‘C’ Day so I look forward to seeing you again real soon, Hugs
Other Supplies: TAWS (retired) – Sea Mates / Gill-friend / Cha Cha Cha. Hero Arts (retired) – Holiday Sayings. Avery Elle (retired) – Surf’s Up. Copic Markers – 0 / C1 / T0 / W2 / YG00,03 / R02,05,11,14,22 / RV00,02,04 / B000,21 / BG11,13 / V12 / Y13,17,21 / YR04,18 / E000,00,11,25,31,33,50,53. Prismacolor pencils – Sandbar Brown / Warm Grey 20% / French Grey 70%.
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Video : 2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series – No 5 – One Layer – Six Cards!
It’s Week 5 in my‘2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series’ and today is about about One Layer Cards! There are a few tricks that can be used to take one layer designs to the next level and today I will share a few of my faves.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZnAhERt-B0]
The best thing about creating a One Layer Card (other than the challenge of creating exactly what you want in only one layer) is that it is easy to post and with crossed fingers it will arrive at it’s final destination in one piece and without any extra postage cost.
I’ll be back next week with the final in this series!
Other Supplies: Hero Arts (retired) – Holiday Sayings / Greetings for the Holiday. The Alley Way Stamps (retired) – Crossing Lines. Cardstock – Bazzill Petalsoft. Memento Marker – London Fog. Prismacolor Pencils – White / Warm Grey 10,20,70% / Cool Grey 50% / Deco Pink / Pink / Process Red.
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Video : Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Altenew!
Today I’m behind the door taking part in the Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Altenew, and this is all thanks to the most amazing Taheerah Atchia!
- Advent Calendar Extravaganza 2016: Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are ONE HUNDRED special guests – each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PapSq6VxgzE]
Here are my cards
Don’t forget to visit the Altenew Blog for more inspiration and to find out how you can win! Have Fun!
Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Sand / Goldenrod / Dark Umber / Chocolate / Black / Limepeel / Olive Green / Poppy red / Crimson Lake.
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Stamper’s Challenge Darkroom Door Christmas!
Happy 1st of December everybody! I have a quick share today, these cards were recently published as part of a Stamper’s Challenge for the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine, using a Darkroom Door stamp set.
So glad you could visit me, I have plans to be back with a video in a couple of days, I have heaps of Christmassy things to do between now and then so wish me luck and just a few extra hours in the days please!
Merry Christmas – Other Supplies:
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Jolly – Other Supplies: Memento Dual Marker – London Fog
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Video : 2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series – No 4 – Mass Production Tips – Six Cards!
Welcome back, and we are already into Week 4 of my Christmas Card Series for 2016, can you believe it! And today it’s all about ‘mass production’ and you all know that sometimes it’s a necessary ‘evil’ lol. but with some slight tweaks they can all be ‘the Same but Different’.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZEsqvsCkYM]
There are some great advantages to mass production, the pressure is ‘off’, you don’t have to rethink every card design and while the goodies are out, making multiples of a design certainly is a time saver. Finally, if it means that your friends and family can receive a hand made card from you this Christmas, that is truly a bonus and I will tell you right now that they will appreciate it, it does not matter that the cards are similar or even the same!
See you again real soon! Hugs,
Other Supplies: Annabelle Stamps – Santa’s Star (retired). Crate Paper – Paper Pad – Bundled Up (discontinued but a google search found some on ebay…). Ranger Distress Marker – Squeezed Lemonade. Copics – E000,00,11,31,50 / BG11,13 / Y11,21 / R22 / T0.
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Video : 2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series – No 3 – Six Different Cards Using the Same Design!
Welcome back to Week 3 in my Same but Different Christmas Card Series for 2016. today is all about keeping the same basic design but changing up the elements to make each card look unique. I have used some cute Penny Black products, because you can always use some cute Christmas cards right?
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96_PQb5xZFw]
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel with every card, it’s easy when you keep the same basic design and just change up the elements. In no time at all you can create a set of cards that are all different!
Thanks so much for stopping by today, of course I’ll be back again real soon,
Other supplies: Hemp Twine – Brown / Black / Red. Inktense Pencils – Spring Green / Ionian Green / Hooker’s Green / Bark / Oak / Baked Earth / Tan / Madder Brown / Saddle Brown / Mid Vermillion / Chilli Red / Neutral Grey. Kindyglitz – Crystalina glitter glue.
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Video : 25 Days of Christmas Tags – Altenew!
I’m so excited to be here today with Altenew as part of this years 25 Days of Christmas Tags, hosted by the most amazing Tracey McNeely ! And as well as finding some of the best Christmas tag inspiration you also get a chance to win…… How wonderful!
I decided to film as I created today, you know, why not…. here are my tags!
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXF7gz3XoSg]
Head over to this LINK to find out all the details about the 25 Days of Christmas Tags and to also find out how you can WIN! ps. You also have a chance to WIN just by commenting here….. Good Luck!
Other Supplies: Hole Punch / silver twine / Silver Glitter Paper
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Video : 2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series – No 2 – Using One Stamp Set for Six Cards!
Back with another video sharing six more cards in my 2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series and today I decided to play with just one stamp set to create a set of CAS cards. This card set is for the Scrapbook Boutique blog and you can find the deets here.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLwVELXQtKA]
You don’t need to have a stack of supplies to create different cards, just one fabulous stamp set and you are good to go!
You can find all the products linked below, or you can head on over to Scrapbook Boutique and maybe do a little Christmas shopping (for yourself). Have you started your cards yet, let me know how you are going?
Hugs
Other Supplies: Copics – 0 / E000,00,11 / RV10,13 / YG00,03 / YR00,04,24 / W4 / T0,2 / Y17,38.
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Video : Easy Wooden Deer for Christmas!
Back with yet another Christmas card video today and these deer just couldn’t go past my Sticky Barc! This was actually a very quick and easy card to make, hope you like it!
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqhOORuSsN0]
So glad you could stop in today, hope you are having fun making some Christmas cards already!
Other Supplies: Memento Marker – Rich Cocoa
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Bonus Video : Time for another Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & Giveaway!
Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for a blog hop… so of course more wonderful prizes to be won! Today you should have arrived here from Lynn’s fabulous blog.
For your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th November (you must have an Australian or NZ address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog
Also for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of November to join us!
Here is the inspiration for this month’s Moodboard challenge…
It was the baubles that had me at WOW, so that’s what I went with. The Santa’s Elves set from MFT has the most wonderful bauble stamp…. and I couldn’t resist adding an elf as well!
I did decide to film today as I created this card so that you could watch the process.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0mXEz6v1g0]
From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!
Other Supplies: Copics 0 / W0,2 / C1 / T2 / E000,00,11,25 / RV02,04 / R05,14,29 / YG00,03,17 / B000,01,02 / BV02,08.
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Video : 2016 Same but Different Same but Different Christmas Card Series – No.1 – Wreaths (Six Cards)!
I’m so excited to be back this year with my Same but Different Christmas Card Series. If you were here last year then you know that this series can contain many different ideas / themes / styles… well, almost as long as it is the ‘Same but Different’ .
Today I thought I would kick things off with a theme, so lots of different products and every card unique but all with a similar theme and colour palette, all to make creating so much quicker and easier.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC26kJxqqgA]
I’ll be back every week over the next 5 weeks to share another ‘Same but Different’ video with 6 new cards each week! Looking forward to seeing you back here for the next installment, Hugs
Other Supplies: Lifestyle Crafts – Washi Shape & Tape – Silver / Black Fun Foam / Silver Sprinkles
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