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Shine Bright on a Sunday!

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I’ve got a quick share today, this is a card that was published with the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine for a feature that they had on guess what?……     yes, I’ll bet you guessed it, light bulbs!

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Shine Bright – Detail
Shine Bright
Shine Bright

I’m heading off to work now, what are you doing with your Sunday arvo?

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Black, Cool Grey 20, 50%, Poppy Red, Crimson Red, Lemon Yellow, Sunburst Yellow, Yellowed Orange, Orange, Powder Blue, Light Cerulean Blue, Lilac, Parma Violet, Violet, Imperial Violet, Yellow Chartreuse, Spring Green. Zing Lemon Embossing Powder.

It’s Darling at Scrapbook Boutique (video)!

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Hey there, I’m back with another video for Scrapbook Boutique and it’s some more colouring today.  Honestly, these Art Impressions images really make me smile and even more so when I get to colour them!

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

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULZ7KVMzKTc]

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Darling – Detail
Darling
Darling

 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 –  0.  E000,00,29,31,33,37,49,50,53. W2. T0. R02,20,22,29. RV17. G40. YG91,95. Y11,21,26. YR24.

Just in Time for Christmas!

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Merry Christmas everyone!

I made these cards months ago as they were for a publication call with the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine, but I think they are my favourite Chrissy cards for this year.  I really like the simplicity of the first and then the bokeh colours, well they kinda make me smile, especially with the shimmer of the sequins.  I hope that today you find a smile and get to spend some time with some fun people and of course eat-a-plenty!

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Christmas parcels – 1 Detail
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Christmas parcels – 1

(For this call we had to make a card that had two versions one that was simple and easy to reproduce and a more complex version for special friends & family)

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Christmas parcels – 2 Detail
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Christmas parcels – 2

Hope you have a wonderful day, whatever it is that you are doing,

Hugs & Love

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Other Supplies:  Clear & Pink Sequins

Toy Soldiers for Christmas at Purple Onion Designs (video).

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Today I got to play with these fab Toy Soldiers from Purple Onion Designs and they really are awesome and so much fun to colour. I decided to film as I created so you can see the process if you want.

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

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0plgO9q_wLE&w=480&h=270]

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Toy Soldiers – Detail
Toy Soldiers
Toy Soldiers

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:   Copics – 0. E000,00,25,31. T0. C5,7,9. B95,97. R02,05,20,27. Y21,26.

Dad, my hero!

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This is a ‘must have’ set from Paper Smooches, how much fun is this cute little Superman, and so great to colour too.  I was lucky enough to have this card published and now it’s travelling with my Mum to give to Dad today.

Happy Father’s day Dad, I love you!

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dad – Detail
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dad

Thanks for stopping by,

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Other Supplies:  Cardstock – Canary, Powder, Dandelion.  Copics – E000,00,11,25,29,33,49. B21,24,97. Y11,21. R05,27.

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]

Graffiti Birthday - Detail
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”.

Cards4Men – Celebrate Colour Blocking (video)!

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Here is my next card in my Cards4Men mini series and like I’ve been saying it’s all about being bold and bright and cas….   colour blocking is perfect on a masculine card and a great way to use up those scraps of cardstock (because you know if you use them up it means you can go shopping again, really!).

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

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XNfVeQRpdA]

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Celebrate – Detail
Celebrate
Celebrate

I’ll be back…    I promise!

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Other Supplies:  Cardstock – Chocolate, Melon.

Stretch you Stamps Ombre!

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Today I found a few minutes to try Laura’s ombre background technique. I adore gingham, especially on baby cards so thought that the ombre style would be perfect especially with this fab onesie die cut from Paper Smooches.

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hello – Detail
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hello

Have a great weekend, I’m sure to be back real soon!

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Introducing Cards4Men and it’s Super (video)!

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Welcome to my mini series Cards4Men!  I’m so excited to finally have some ‘me’ time to create this as it was on my to do list this year and guess what, it’s July already, go figure.   So I went to my card stash the other day and I really had no masculine cards to speak of so, opportunity seized and voila a card mini series was born.

When it comes to Cards4Men here are a few basic tips that work for me…

  • keep it simple
  • make it bold & bright
  • use graphic design
  • humour (they love this)
  • and keep it simple
  • use dedicated masculine stamp sets
  • use plain fonts
  • avoid bling, lace & ribbon (usually)
  • and did I say keep it simple

I thought I would start with a fun card using some Super stamps from Paper Smooches, these images can be used for men young and old, and they are fun to boot!

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

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4INEu9dXT48]

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Super – Detail
Super
Super

Hope to see you soon for the next installment.

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Other Supplies:  Copics – E000,00,25,29,33.  B21,24. Y35. R05.

Time for a new 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  fab 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 July (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 July to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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I had so much fun playing with these Paper Smooches stamps, and Scripty Sayings is definitely a new fave!

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Enjoy – Detail
Enjoy
Enjoy

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

ETA:  I would like to share this card with the current challenge at Paper Smooches which is Anything Goes…  I thought I’d missed the deadline, doh!

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Other Supplies:  Copics E25,31,33,49. YR00,12,24.

With Sympathy – Distress watercolouring for Scrapbook Boutique (video)!

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Today I have a fun watercolouring technique for Scrapbook Boutique using Distress Markers, it’s so very easy and when you add some Wink of Stella it’s all nice and shimmery too.

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

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQRILwAqJ4s?feature=player_embedded]

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With Sympathy – Detail
With Sympathy
With Sympathy

You can find all the products that I used linked below or you can head over to Scrapbook Boutique and go shopping yourself.

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Other Supplies:  Distress Markers – Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers.

Friends at Scrapbook Boutique (video)!

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Today I have a tutorial for Scrapbook Boutique and it’s more die cutting my friends, I just can’t seem to get enough, I just love my  Crystal Clear dies from Paper Smooches, they are awesome!

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

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1u586-J_Q4?feature=player_embedded]

Friend - Detail
Friend – Detail
Friend
Friend

I’ve listed all of the products that I used below or you can head on over to the Scrapbook Boutique online store and take a peek.

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Other Supplies:  Copics – R05,27. YG03, 13.

Have a SUPER Day at Scrapbook Boutique (video)!

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I’m back with another tutorial for Scrapbook Boutique and I’m just having so much fun with Paper Smooches, this set is perfect for a little (or big) boy , doncha just love those long flowing locks on my hero’s hair lol.

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

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XuuIcTcZ4?feature=player_embedded]

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Super
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Super – Detail
Super
Super

I’ve listed all of the products that I used below or you can head on over to the Scrapbook Boutique online store and take a peek.

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Other Supplies:  Cardstock – Lagoon, Rouge, Yellow.  Copics – E000,00,25,31,33. R05,27. B21,24. Y11,21. T0.  Prismacolor Pencil – Canary Yellow.

Time for a new Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & a 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  incredible 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 May (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 May to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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I’m in total denial here as there is absolutely no way that we could be heading into Winter already…..   but alas for us it’s time to use Autumn colours so I’ve made Sympathy card (in memory of Summer) as bright and cheery as I dare.  Love this funky font and fab leaf stamps from Paper Smooches!

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With Sympathy – Detail
With Sympathy
With Sympathy

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

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Shine Bright Pandamonium!

~ lostinpaper ~ 17 Comments

Having heaps of fun here with Lisa’s Wanna Sketch and of course Mama Elephant’s challenge aaannnd it’s time for Anything Goes at Simon Says so you can count me in there too!  I decided to film as I was creating in case you want to watch.  I was inspired by Shannon’s card HERE, isn’t it fab!

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

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi5U-7cIk0w]

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Shine Bright Pandamonium – Detail
Shine Bright Pandamonium
Shine Bright Pandamonium

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Thanks for stopping by,

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Other Supplies:  Copics T0,2.  Clear sequins. Eclipse twin rolls – masking paper.

Truly Appreciated

~ lostinpaper ~ 16 Comments

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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Faux metal With Love!

~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

Back again with another faux technique and this is one of my faves…   faux metal.  I kept it simple, it’s a Clean & Simple class right, so what else would I do.  I kinda thought this would make a sweet Christmas card, love these colours together.

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With Love – Detail
With Love
With Love

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Can’t wait to see what everyone else has been up to.

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Other Supplies:   Carl circle punch – CP-1.   Copics – T0.  Heat it Up – Silver Embossing Powder.

Inlaid Die cutting technique… in wood veneer?

~ lostinpaper ~ 20 Comments

I’m so excited to be taking part in the newest Clean & Simple Online Card Class, and there’s been so many ideas floating around my head after watching the lessons, this is just what the mojo needed, thanks so much ladies!

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I’ve made a couple of cards using the Inlaid Die Technique which always looks so cool.

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Bloomed – Detail
Bloomed
Bloomed

Now here is my first attempt which I am not so happy with, I’m not sure why cause I really like the concept, I just think I could have done it better lol.  But this is a class and it’s all about the learning so I thought I would share it anyway.

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xo – Detail
xo
xo

That’s it for now, I’m off to try out some more faux techniques…   Would you believe that we are heading off camping this weekend and I’ve got my brother and his wife visiting next week….  hopefully I can find some class time around all the fun!   Hugs,

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Other Supplies:  Cardstock – Linen, Grapefruit, Peach, Pool, Java.  Copics – E50. T0. Black Rhinestones. Prima – Arco Iris Flowers.

February Feature at AnnaBelle Stamps!

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Back today with this month’s feature set from AnnaBelle Stamps.   How cute are these sweet Chickadees and guess what?   The best part is that they have a matching die set!

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I needed some baby cards and this set is perfect, it makes me so happy when I can stretch my stamps and dies that little bit further.

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Blessings – Detail

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Thanks for stopping by today, you can find more inspiration at AnnaBelle Stamps Blog.  Also, don’t forget that you still have time to join our monthly challenge you can find all the deets HERE.

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Bold Pop Designs – Publication

~ lostinpaper ~ 10 Comments

Back from a lovely weekend with my fam, and now it’s definitely time to hibernate just a little…  or at least til the next party, I think that gives me maybe 2 weeks.  With a bit of luck I may just find some mojo between now and then…

So until I do I have a publication share where I had some fun with the Bold Pop set from Hero Arts, fun sentiments from Paper Smooches and how cool are these design papers by Teresa Collins (not many pages left and hoarding).

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Miss You – Detail
Miss You
Miss You
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Friend – Detail
Friend
Friend
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Happy Birthday – Detail
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
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Thanks – Detail
Thanks
Thanks

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Other Supplies:  Buttons, Mango pearls (Flourish with a Bling)