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Time for a new Challenge & Giveaway at Scrapbook Boutique!

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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!  You should have arrived here from  Sue’s amazing 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 December (you must have an Australian address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

And 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 December to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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I’ve been playing with some cute Penny Black images…   again, I don’t know what it is about them, but they really make me smile!

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Merry Christmas – Detail
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Other Supplies:  Copics – E000,00,25,31,33,50. Y11,13,21. YG00,13,17. R05,22,27,29.

Where has the Year Gone? Christmas 2014 Finale (video)!

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Now that it’s sooo close to Christmas for my final card I thought I’d better share a quick but cute design that would be easy to reproduce.  Thanks for joining me along the way at Where has the Year Gone? Christmas 2014!

 You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2hwh2ML898]

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Happy Holidays – Detail
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays

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Other Supplies:  Fluffy bunny tail.  Prismacolor Pencils – Light Peach, White, Cool Grey 50,70%, Poppy Red.

Easy Peasy Patterned Paper! Where has the Year Gone! Christmas 2014 (video).

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Today’s video is about using my paper stash, no hoarding allowed!   This is such an easy card to make multiples of and a great way to use your scraps too.  Just set up a little production line and even the kids could help!  Love love love using those sweet papers…  now, can I go and buy some more?

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XNAR6tm3wA]

Merry Christmas - Detail
Merry Christmas – Detail
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas

See you soon!

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Time for a ‘Chrissy’ Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & Giveaway!

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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!  You should have arrived here from  Sue’s amazing 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 address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

And 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 challenge…

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This card is totally different to my original ‘mind’s eye’ design, but sometimes when the brights take you, ya just gotta go with it.  And I’m so proud of myself, I made my own paper bow!

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’tis the Season – Detail
'tis the Season
’tis the Season

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Stamper’s Challenge – Mists & Stencils!

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Back with another Stamper’s Challenge for the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine.  This time I had a blast playing with some wonderful Memory Box Stencils and Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists.  Here are the results!

Love how this gold panel turned out, I used a brush to paint white cardstock with the gold glimmer mist, who would have thought it would come out sooo sparkly!

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Thanks – Detail
Thanks
Thanks
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You – Detail
You
You
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For You – Detail
For You
For You

Thanks for stopping by today,

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Other Supplies:  PTI – Button. Gold Twine. Palette knife. Cardstock – Granite.

With Sympathy for Scrapbook Boutique (video)!

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Back with another card for Scrapbook Boutique, and today I colour up some embossing paste to use with this amazing stencil from Memory Box!  I filmed as I created just in case you wanted to watch.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb4Zly9DlJM]

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With Sympathy – Detail
With Sympathy
With Sympathy

 I’ve listed all the links to the products below or you can head on over to  Scrapbook Boutique and go shopping yourself.

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Other supplies:  Copics – Y11,13,21.  YG00,03,25.

Time for Graffiti at Cards4Men (video)!

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One of my all time faves when it comes to masculine cards is the Graffiti technique.  It may be because I get to make a real mess and join up heaps of different stamps sets (which I love to do).  Hope you are having fun with this mini series, I know I’m having a blast making it!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FxOdUyGoQk]

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Graffiti Birthday – Detail
Graffiti Birthday
Graffiti Birthday

Until next time,

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Other Supplies:  My Minds Eye Enamel Dots – Memorable “I’m With” / Notable “Cute”.

Anniversary SALE at Purple Onion Designs (video)!

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This summer marks 11 years of Purple Onion Designs Stamps!  And to celebrate you get to enjoy 25% off ALL stamps until Sunday, August 31, 2014.  You can head on over to the  Purple Onion Designs blog and see heaps of fabulous inspiration but for me today I have kept it real clean and simple…..     lotsa white space!

I decided to film as I created so you can watch it if you like.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3Oa3YXIsiQ]

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Home Sweet Home – Detail
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home

You can find all the products that I used linked below or head on over to Purple Onion Designs and check out the stamps for yourself!

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Carmine Red, Limepeel.  Twine.  Chalk.

Yay at Scrapbook Boutique (video)!

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 Lots of bright colours, die cutting and BIG enamel dots, that’s what my card for Scrapbook Boutique has today.  I decided to film as I created just in case you wanted to see, hope your day is great!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49NPi6hBmVA]

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Yay – Detail
Yay
Yay

 I’ve listed all the links to the products below or you can visit Scrapbook Boutique and go shopping yourself.

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Other Supplies:  Cardstock – Canary, Grapefruit, Melon

Stretch Your (background) Stamps online class!

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This is my first card for the Stretch Your Stamps 2 Online Card Class and oh my the inspiration is amazing!   I just had to make a card based on Shari Carroll’s  video but mine is a ‘little brighter’ lol.

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For You – Detail
For You
For You

I was sooooo lucky to win a place in the class from Laurie and I’m ecstatic….  I will just have to sneak some crafting in around my parent’s visit (wink).

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Merci Merci Merci – Ombre publication.

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Hey there how’s it going?  I’m having a wonderful weekend, spending some QT with my husband.  We had a lovely lunch at a cafe by the sea and were lucky enough to see some whales heading north, they were so close to shore, maybe it’s because there were no waves in sight…

Anyhow, I’ve been busy working in the background and will have heaps more for you real soon but til then my share for today is a publication where the call was ‘ombre’, I took the cheats way out and let the paper do all the work, oh and of course these fabulous Avery Elle stamps helped!

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Merci – Detail
Merci
Merci

Tomorrow we are off to a caravan and camping expo, our next camp trip is in October and I’m sure we’ll be needing some bits and pieces to keep us comfy.  Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spend money?  lol!

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Repeated Hello at Muse!

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This week for Muse I wanted to share a card that I made for publication,my ‘hello’ card was lucky enough to be accepted and I would just love to see your take on this ‘repeated’ sentiment idea!

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Hello – Detail
Hello
Hello

Here is another version of the same card where I used some white enamel accents to highlight the wood veneer, I just love how this looks (although it’s a little bit dark in  the photo)

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happy – Detail
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happy

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All of the deets can  be found here on the Muse blog….     but here’s how it works:

  • Use ANYTHING you want from your stash to create a project inspired by this week’s Muse.
  • In your post, explain how you were inspired and link back to the Muse blog.
  • Provide supportive comments on at least 3 other member’s submissions.
  • Vote for three of your fellow member’s submissions.

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Happy – Other Supplies:  Pokie tool.

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Birthday Wishes (video)!

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Back with a video today using some matching dies and stamps, aren’t these just the best!  I tend to buy dies that I think I can use for a dual purpose, now don’t get me wrong I would love to own a die for every stamp that I have, wouldn’t that be cool, but it’s just not practical, but I do love that these flower dies could be used independently , wouldn’t they look great cut out in patterned papers…  in fact I think I might just do some now lol.

I was inspired to make this card by this amazing creation from Alice Wertz, all I can say is WOW!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCJ5I3b2f4M?feature=player_embedded&w=640&h=360]

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Birthday Wishes – Detail
Birthday Wishes
Birthday Wishes

Would you believe that I actually made this video a couple of months ago and forgot to share it….  doh!  Obviously I was sick and this year has been a very busy one, but come on, how could I do that lol.

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Watercolour Sympathy for Scrapbook Boutique (video)!

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Today I have a video tutorial for Scrapbook Boutique showing how easy it is to use Distress Markers to create a watercolour look.  Also, still loving the gold over here, especially the Delicata…..      total yumminess!  

A special thanks to Sandy for letting me know that there was a problem with the video at youtube, all seems to be fine now (fingers crossed, this is where I wish I wasn’t such a technophobe).

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXtYUA3Blag]

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With Sympathy – Detail
With Sympathy
With Sympathy

I’ve listed all the links to the products below or you can visit Scrapbook Boutique and go shopping yourself.

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Graffiti at Muse!

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This week for Muse I wanted to share a card I made for a guy who was leaving at work (for some reason I’m the designated creator of cards for all occasions at work…  which I’m sure may ring true to many of you as well lol)

This is a fun graffiti technique that was shared by Shari Carroll at the Online Card Class, and I especially love it for masculine designs.  I hope you have some fun with it and I can’t wait to see how you are inspired.

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Miss You – Detail
Miss You
Miss You

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All of the deets can  be found here on the Muse blog….     but here’s how it works:

  • Use ANYTHING you want from your stash to create a project inspired by this week’s Muse.
  • In your post, explain how you were inspired and link back to the Muse blog.
  • Provide supportive comments on at least 3 other member’s submissions.
  • Vote for three of your fellow member’s submissions.

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Boys Train Set Tag card for Scrapbook Boutique (video)!

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Back with another video tutorial for Scrapbook Boutique and today it’s time to make a fun boy’s card with lots of die cutting and fab papers!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNd4ugiIFCA?feature=player_embedded]

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Hooray – Detail
Hooray
Hooray

I’ve listed all the links to the products below or you can visit Scrapbook Boutique and go shopping yourself.

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Other Supplies:  Red Twine.  Copic Multiliner 0.3mm

Hero Arts Stamper’s Challenge!

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Heaps of photos today so I’ll get right to it!   These are some cards I made for the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine it was a stamper’s challenge and I got to play with these awesome Hero Arts stamps.

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Hello – Detail
Hello
Hello
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Thank You – Detail
Thank You
Thank You
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Happy Birthday – Detail
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday

Thanks for visiting, hope you had a great Easter and didn’t eat too much chocolate!  I just returned from a walk along the beach the weather is stunning today but very soon I’m off to work so cross my fingers it’s not too busy.

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Thank You – Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Pink, Blush Pink, Black, White, Magenta, Process Red.


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Happy Birthday – Other Supplies:  Gold twine, Copics – Y11,13,21. T0.


Truly Appreciated

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Hiya, I’m back today with a publication share which was a call for a one layer card (OLC).  This was so right up my alley I had to join and was lucky enough to have this card accepted using this fab set from Paper Smooches and one of my well loved HA sentiment sets.

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Kindness – Detail
Kindess
Kindness

I’m sure you’ll see me back again real soon.

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Lucky Stars

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I have a quick share today, I combined a few fun challenges to create this card and it looks absolutely nothing like the original plan….  it started out as a birthday cake but that’s a long story so I won’t bore you with the details lol.

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Lucky Stars – Detail
Lucky Stars
Lucky Stars

Anyhoo, I created my own background for the current Build a Background challenge at ABNH, using the colour and star inspiration from Jacquie’s card at Muse and finally Lisa’s Wanna Sketch for the layout (which I flipped)….  phew…

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I’m still out to lunch on this one but it was fun to make.  Hope you have a great weekend planned, I’m on 4 days off and hope to get a little crafty.

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Other Supplies:  Rhinestones – Yellow.  Copics – T0. Y21,38.

A Friend for Life!

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Another Texture Effect today and it’s embossing with glitter, such a fun technique and a great way to enjoy a glittery day, because if you are anything like me then there will be glitter glitter everywhere!

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Friend for Life – Detail
Friend for Life
Friend for Life

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Sorry about the less than optimal photography but it’s the dullest day in history here (pouring rain…  perfect card making weather really) and I want to share this before the gallery closes in the OCC. Thanks for stopping by.

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Other Supplies:  Copcs B02. Cardstock – SBB – Powder.