A Happy Thing

Hi there, 

I love lemons. They are so good in cooking and makes a glass of water taste wonderful with a few slices in. I have a tree in my back yard. 

When I saw the set A Happy Thing in the Sale-a-bration catalogue this year I had to have it. The stamp only has one lemon but with some masking you can add as many as you like, I also love the bird and have used it by cutting it out and adding to a floral stamp or just on its own like on the calendars. Blendabilities make colouring it so easy.

 I haven't added a greeting to this card yet so I can choose one when it is needed

 The DSP is from Birthday Bash and Painted Blooms. The sentiment is from the Lotus Blossom stamp set.

 the greeting here is from Guy Greetings 

 The blossom is from Indescribable Gift

I'm doing well this year as it is only just over a month and I have posted more than I did all of last year. Now I just need to keep it up.

 

Calendars

 hello, 

For my launches I made some calendars using sets from the Occasions Mini and the Sale-a-bration catalogue. I gave everyone one and have some sitting here in envelopes ready to post to my family. I must do that very soon or the year will have gone before they get them.I used the Top Note bigz die for the base. I put magnets on the back so they can be used as a fridge magnet. 

 
 thanks for stopping by.



 

Moon Lake

hi there, 

Before I get into card making I would like to spare a thought for all the firefighters down in the Manjimup Shire fighting the Northcliff, Windy Harbour fires in the South West. My brother and 3 of my nephews are out fighting these fires. I am praying that they and every other fire fighter keeps safe. They are volunteer fire fighters. 

The stamp set I have used for today's cards is Moon Lake. Its a nice set for male cards. I have used a piece of the Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP on the first card. I love this paper. You can colour it by either sponging of brayering any colour on it. I have sponged this with crumb cake.

This card I have used Crumb Cake for the base and Early Espresso DSP and Crumb Cake seam binding for the ribbon.

 Have a great weekend


 

Butterfly Basics Bundle.

hello, 
I got busy this week and forgot to get back sooner to do another post. It sure has been a hot week here in sunny Western Australia. I prefer cooler weather so have been staying inside with the air con.

 This selection of cards I have used the Butterfly Basic bundle from the Occasions catalogue. I bought the photo polymer set so it cost me $71.95 for the bundle. I love the dies and have been cutting out lots of butterflies in all colours. If you would like to purchase this bundle or any other set then you can go to my online store or just email me. 

I have been using the help of Pinterest for ideas and loved what I found, so cased all of these lovely cards. It is so nice how we all happily share our ideas on the net. I'm always happy for you to copy my cards and will acknowledge when I CASE from others. 

 I have had my neighbour's 2 daughters with me all day today and have really loved having the company. They are 3 1/2 and 5. Of course they have done some craft and watched some TV and eaten lots. 
Until next time

 

Update on Reno

hello there,

Happy Australia Day to all my Aussie readers. Its going to be 40 deg here in Perth today so I am staying inside with my air conditioner.

Yesterday Graham and I worked on the demolition of 2 walls and a doorway in our soon to be walk in robe. It was hard work and I couldn't do too much except keep up the food and drink and take care of moving the fish from my aquarium.

 Starting small

A tradies breakfast eaten sitting on the floor 

Nearly all gone

the small nib wall at main entrance now gone.

The opening for the walk in robe that will be built.

 The new open area

Graham needs to move the air con ducts before he starts to builld the closet so lots more work to do.  I will keep you updated.

 

back soon with some more cards.

 

Painted Petals

hello again, 
Today I have a couple of card using the new set Painted Petals. I love the way you can make up flowers however you want using the leaves and petals. It has 13 stamps and is Photopolymer so you can see just where to stamp the second part. The Painted Blooms DSP matches and makes whipping up a quick card so easy. I have cased these from Pinterest.

We have a long weekend ahead so I will be helping Graham with more renovations in the house. Big changes with a couple of walls coming down. Such fun with all the dust and mess... NOT.

 

Sheltering Tree

hi there, 
January is flying by so here I am to show you some more cards. I have really enjoyed making cards with all the lovely new sets in the Occasions Catalogue. I borrowed the set Sheltering Tree and made a couple of samples but when I had some hostess dollars to spend, I decided to buy it for myself. We could sure do with some shady trees here in Perth where the summer temperatures are quite high. It's only 38 deg here at the moment. 

There are so many possibilities with this set. This card is made with Wild Wasabi and Melon Mambo. I sponged the clouds with Soft Sky. 

and here is a peak inside....

 The next card I have used Calypso Coral for a change in the leaves and used a strip of Birthday Bash specialty designer paper. Once again I've used Wild Wasabi and Early Espresso card stock.

 My final card for today is one I cased from Pinterest. It came from stamprightup. It was so lovely that I didnt change anything. The sun is from Kinda Eclectic set.

 Thanks for stopping by. Now I just need to keep this up. Leave me a comment to let me know you are visiting me and would like to see more.