Won't be long till Easter

Hi bloggers
Sorry its been such a long time between posts. I must get back into posting regularly...I promise!
For today I have to share with you a calico Easter Bag decorated with felt cutouts. I love cutting felt with the framelits, its so easy and gives such perfect results. Try it, if you haven't already. I finished it off with some burlap ribbon, some vintage lace and some vanilla seam binding. The tag is made with the stamp set Eggstra Spectacular ($21.95 clear mount) snd sponged with pink pirouette, wild wasabi and soft sky. The calico bags are available for $16.95 for 8.
I am using facebook now, so please visit me there to see lots of up to date pics of my work.

Lip balm anyone?

I love making gifts for christmas. I think it is just so much more special when it comes from the heart. This is a little lip balm holder I have been making recently, complete with leather thong legs.

Hello Noel.

This time of year just gets crazy in my house. There is always so much to do, so much to create and no time for anything like relaxation, or unfortunately blogging. But, I dropped in today to share a card I made recently using an easy woodgrain effect in the background. You simply swipe a burnt brown inkpad over some burnt brown cardstock, followed by some light swiping with a choc chip ink pad. Then run it through the Big Shot with the wood grain embossing folder. Thats it, easy peasy.

To finish the card I mounted some letters and a little holly. I love the texture in this card. Texture really sets a home made card apart from a shop bought. Don't you agree?

Santa's List

I spent a bit of time last week, playing with the stamp set Santa's List. Its a gorgeous pic of Santa, with a bit of an old fashioned slant. I also spent all week singing 'Santa Clause is coming to town'. It's funny how the tune just stays in your head and won't go away. I will be well and truly over it by the time christmas comes around.

This is a nice easy and quick card using Festive Flurry for the background. I have seen snow only twice in my life, but still love snowflakes. They are just such a pretty shape. I have also used a Frosted Finishes Embellishment. All I can say about these is 'Looooove them'.

Tag a Bag, turns Card

A male card using the tags and tape from the Tag a Bag Accessory Kit.

Woof, Woof.

Boy, its been a while since I have posted here. Life seems to just get in the way sometimes. I have made plenty of cards so my goal is to get them here very soon.
This is a simple card I made recently using the very cute Animal Talk stamp set. I should have bought this ages ago! Its tons of fun to use, and I have alot of dog lovers in my family, so I know this is going to get lots of use. I have also included some candy dots. Wow, these are easy to use. And I think they add that extra something on a simple card.

Fun with Flowers

The Flower shop stamp set and co ordinating punch were one of the first things on my shopping list this year. Its such a good size, you know, not too big, and not too small, but just right!

To make this card I used:
Stamps: Flower Shop, Off the Grid, Simply Sketched, Mixed Bunch
Inks: So Saffron, Staz On, Crisp Cantaloupe
Punches: Pansy, Blossom, Boho Blossoms, Extra large oval, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Card Stock: Champagne Glitter, Very Vanilla, Crisp Cantaloupe, Basic Black, So Saffron, Naturals Ivory
Other: Buttons and Blossoms Simply pressed clay, Basic Pearls, Black gemstones

Don't miss it!

Launch gifts

I made these to give out at my launch last month using the chalk talk set and matching framelits. Also uses the new in colours Strawberry Slush and Coastal Cabana.

Washi Banner

The heading says it all. It's a card with a washi banner. Easy to make and fun to play with as the banner is not stuck down to the card. I have used my grunge stamps for a little texture in the background.

My favourite item in the catalogue.....

....is the new simply sent kits on page 161 of the catalogue. These kits are just beautiful, and good value too. For $22.95 you get enough supplies to make 8 lovely cards with divine matching envelopes (that have polka dot insides). The die cut pieces are just perfect. For this card I put in some melon mambo cardstock just to change things up a bit. If you have not looked at these kits, I urge you too.. You won't be disappointed.
You can order some from my online shop and have them delivered in a few days. Just click the link at the side of the page.

Tag a Bag

The new boxes are just awesome. So easy to make up, so easy to decorate and use. The size is also very versatile. Big enough for so many gifts, but not overwhelming. I have put some scarves in mine and they fit perfectly.

I adore smoky slate in a way I have never loved gray before. It just seems to go with everything.