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I live in Wattle Grove NSW and I'm married to a great guy. We have 3 fur-babies, Abbey the Dachshund x, Benny the Maltese x, and Chocco the cat. I am addicted to card making, scrap booking, and OTP's... basically anything papercrafty! I'm also a mixed media wannabe. I've been card making for the last 20+yrs and never thought it would last this long! I'm also a Stampin' Up! demo. We move all over the Country and have lived in 6 states in last 13yrs!

Tuesday 27 September 2011

Point Cook VIC Market

Hi everyone!

I've been so busy with a customer order and getting ready for a market stall at Point Cook VIC with fellow demo Miriam.

If you are in the Melbourne area and would like to come along to the market, here are the details:


We will be running a monster Stampin' Up! raffle and have special cards for sale where all proceeds from both go directly to Breast Cancer.

To check out the magnificent prizes, click here You can also purchase tickets if you cannot make it to the market by contacting Miriam here

I will post up my finished cards later this week once they are all done :)

Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin'!

Nae xx

Saturday 24 September 2011

Customer Order

I've been pretty busy making cards for a customer order. Grown Florists in Point Cook VIC now stock my cards for sale. The brief was... bright, simple, some Get Well Soon, some Birthday, some For You and some with no sentiment.

Here are my creations for the florist:

Card Recipe
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Word Play
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Basic Black
Punches: Decorative Label, Lace Ribbon Border
 

Card Recipe
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Punches: Modern Label, Word Window, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border
 

Card Recipe
Stamp: Vintage Vogue
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Ink: Tangerine Tango
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits
My Stash: white tissue paper
 


Card Recipe
Stamp: Creative Elements
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border
Tool: Crimper
 

Card Recipe
Stamp: Punch Bunch (Retired)
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Paper: Neutrals Patterns DSP Stack - Early Espresso
Ink: Pretty In Pink
Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Itty Bitty Shapes, 1-3/8" Circle
Other: Basic Pearls
 

Card Recipe
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White
Punch: 1-1/4" Square
Big Shot: Beautiful Wings Embosslits
 
 
Card Recipe
Stamp: Creative Elements
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Suede, River Rock, Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point
Big Shot: Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Card Recipe
Stamp: Oval All
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise
Punch: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer, Decorative Label, Scallop Oval,
Big Shot: Sqaure Lattice Embossing Folder

Tuesday 20 September 2011

Christmas Cards for the Troops



Our Annual Christmas Cards for the Troops campaign is running again! Each year we have been collecting hand made Christmas cards to send overseas for our troops to write on and send home to their loved ones. Last Christmas, card making friends from around Australia managed to make and send 4,200 Christmas cards to ALL the overseas regions that our Troops are serving in!


If you would like to get involved this year, here are the details...
1. Please have all your cards to me by the 25 October 2011 so that I can send them to Tracey Hanshaw in time before the final cut off date.
2. Could you please provide an envelope for each card you make.
3. Please put your cards and envelopes into a large zip lock bag and clearly mark the quantity of cards on the front of the bag.
4. If you would like to put your name and address or business card with each card you are welcome to. Some Troops or their families would like to contact you to say thank you.
5. Please email me for details of where to post your cards to. You can also bring them with you to any of my workshops.


Many thanks,

Renae

Sunday 18 September 2011

Creative Elements

Hi everyone!

I am patiently awaiting the arrival of this stamp set, but got the chance to use it while I was at my "mini retreat/PJ party" this weekend. I hope you like these cards as much as I do!

This card has quite a few techniques on it including ribbon scrunching, punch art and creating flowers. I love the way they all tie in together.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Creative Elements
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Punches: Scallop Circle, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Modern Label
Tools: Crimper
Big Shot: Blossom Party Originals Die, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder
Embellishments: Basic Pearls
Ribbon: Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding
Other: Shimmer Paint


For this card I've used the rock n roll technique to give the butterfly a gorgeous effect.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Creative Elements
Cardstock: Old Olive, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink: Early Espresso, Marina Mist
Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border
Tools: Crimper


...and last, and most certainly least. I just couldn't get this card right. According to the colour coach, these are complimentary colours, but I had to go back over the Pretty in Pink and stamp with Chocolate Chip! The flower pots are made from the Round Tab Punch and are quite cute, but all in all, not happy with this one.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Creative Elements, Pocket Silhouettes
Cardstock: Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Paper: DSP Paper Stack (retired)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive
Punch: Round Tab
Big Shot: Square Lattice Embossing Folder


Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin'!

Nae xx

Friday 16 September 2011

OTP project - Treat holder

Hi everyone!


I'm off to a mini Retreat today and I've made some little treats to take along to give to my fellow demo's. We are staying at a ladies place and I've made some for her boys too! These lollipop holders are easy to whip up and quite cute!

OTP Recipe
Punches: Owl Builder, Bird Builder, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 1/16" Circle
Stamp: French Foliage
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Peach Parfait, Whisper White
Paper: In Colour 2010-2012 Patterns DSP Stack
Ink: Marina Mist
Marker: Peach Parfait
Ribbon: Whisper White 5/8" Satin
Embellishment: Basic Pearl
Other: Platinum Shimmer Paint

OTP Recipe
Punches: 1/16" Circle
Stamp: Make A Monster
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Riding Hood Red
Marker: Tempting Turquoise
Ribbon: Whisper White 5/8" Satin
My stash: Googly eyes

 
Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin'!

Nae xx

Wednesday 14 September 2011

2011-2013 In Colours!

Hi everyone!

YIPPEE!!! My first order has arrived and I've been playing with a lot of new stamps, punches, and ribbon! The 2011-2013 In Colours are:


Of course I immediately fell for Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade, but am warming to Pool Party, Island Indigo and Calypso Coral too!

I've used a technique called resist brayering. I love this technique!
Card Recipe
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Bring On the Cake
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Glossy White, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Island Indigo, Pool Party
Punches: Lace Ribbon Border, Decorative Label
Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

For this card, I used more new products from the current IB&C.
Card Recipe
Stamps: Pennant Parade, Oval All
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
Punches: Petite Pennant Builder, Large Oval, Itty Bitty Shapes
Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots
Trim: Hemp Twine
Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

Here are the new In Colours made into cute little favour boxes. These were CASE'd from US Demonstrator Donna Ross. Aren't they so cute!
OTP Recipe
Stamp: Delicate Doilies
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Elegant Eggplant, Pear Pizzazz
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral
Punche: Lace Ribbon Border
Big Shot: Fancy Favour Bigz XL Die, Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die

Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin'!

Nae xx

Monday 12 September 2011

Elements of Style and Bleaching Technique

Hi everyone!

Just popping in to show you a great technique I've been wanting to try out for a while, bleaching. I've seen it done over the years, but never actually tried it.

This is my first attempt and you can see the mistake towards the top where I was a little too heavy handed with the bleach. I then went back with my ink to try and blend it in, but it didn't work. Still, I'm happy with this card and how easy it was to create a great effect!

Card Recipe:
Stamp: Element of Style
Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder, Very Vanilla
Ink: Versamark, Wisteria Wonder
Punches: Scallop Trim Border
Ribbon: Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding
Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Platinum Shimmer Paint

Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin'!

Nae xx

Saturday 10 September 2011

Off-the-page Projects...

Hi everyone,

I thought I'd share some OTP's I have made.

Here is a little tote bag that will fit approx 4-6 cards and envelopes or a paperback novel. Such a cute and simple project!


Next, I've got an accordian album which again, is simple to make. Yes, I've used Concord Crush again already!




Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin'!

Nae xx

Thursday 8 September 2011

My Friend meets Resist Brayer Technique

Hi everyone!

Just a quick post to share the new stamp set My Friend and the resist brayer technique with you. It's so simple to do, but has a great effect! I've kept this card nice and simple to showcase the great brayering technique!

Card Recipe:
Stamp: My Friend
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Glossy White, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight
Punches: Scallop Trim Border
Ribbon: 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Brayer


Thanks for stopping by & happy stampin'!

Nae xx

Tuesday 6 September 2011

Crushing on Concord Crush?

Hi everyone!

Well, my starter kit has arrived and I dove straight in and started creating!!

I am a huge purple fan, and I mean MASSIVE! I even owned a purple ute back in my younger days :) Everything seems to be purple around me and I try so hard not to make every card in several shades of it! I was very excited when I heard about the 2010-2012 In Colour Concord Crush. But when I saw it, boy was I disappointed. It has taken me a year to finally pick it up and create with it!

This card is just gorgeous! I love how the white looks against the deep colour! I kept it pretty simple and I am very pleased with the results.


Card Recipe
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Cardstock: Concord Crush, Whisper White
Paper: In Colour 2011-2013 Patterns DSP Stack
Ink: Concord Crush
Punches: Modern Label, Word Window, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border
Ribbon: Whisper White 5/8" Satin


Am I crushing on Concord Crush? I am now!!

Nae xx

Saturday 3 September 2011

I've joined Stampin' Up!!

Hi everyone!

I've got some exciting news to share with you! I've joined Stampin' Up!!! I waited until midnight ticked over on 1st September to see what the new Demonstrator Incentives were and was excited to learn that I could save 20% on my starter kit for the month of September!

I joined yesterday and I have already placed my first order (I couldn't wait!). I will now commence "postie stalking" until my boxes arrive safely!

If you would like to join Stampin' Up! or if you would like to host a workshop or attend a class, please contact me here. I would love to hear from you.

I can't wait to play with all my new goodies! Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin'!

Nae xx