Fiona's Stamping Spot

Concertina Flowers

2012-02-01T15:03:00.000+11:00

This is the card we made in the January Stamping Saturday. This concertina flower is so easy to make if you use Stampin' Up! sticky strip and a brad to secure.
I learnt the hard way ofter trying other types of glue :-(.

Each month there will be a Stamping Saturday when you can learn a new technique and make cards using my supplies. Great chance to meet other stampers and exchange ideas, always time for show and tell.

This year I am going to try and post each Wednesday...New Years resolution !! lets see how long this one lasts....

See you next Wednesday :-)
Fiona

Happy Birthday Bev !!!

2011-11-15T23:10:00.000+11:00

This card was made for a lovely friend Bev whose birthday it is today. Thanks Rebecca for your help and inspiration ! and of course the cups of tea :-).
Bev had a Salsa party last Saturday so the card is supposed to have a Salsa theme !!!... it was the best we could do.

Hope you are having a lovely day Bev...
Fiona

Pinwheel Cards

2011-11-01T09:02:00.001+11:00

Each month I am going to try and introduce you to a new technique. This month it is pin wheel cards.
These pinwheels can be made in any size just depends how large you make the square.
If you would like to find out more just sign up for my newsletter here.

This card has a much larger wheel.....

I have used natural toothpicks but you can easily paint them for a more colourful look.

All previous photos by Danielle...many thanks Danielle, just love them.....still have a few left to use.

These gorgeous tiny pinwheels were made by Ineke as part of my 'Girls Afternoon In', a fundraiser for the Cancer Council. Thanks Ineke.

Hope you have fun with them.
Thanks for visiting
Fiona

Girls Afternoon In... Thanks

2011-10-23T16:02:00.003+11:00

Thanks to everyone that generously donated to my Cancer Council Girls Night In.

We have raised $1000 !! so far , YAY !!! thanks so much.

So lovely to see so many of you at the Girls Stamping Afternoon yesterday. Thanks everyone who brought cakes and slices. Thanks Sue for all your help and for helping me make two lots of gift boxes !!

Here are some pictures taken yesterday. Sorry i didn't get pictures of everyone.

Everyone made these cards and a gift box

Making the button cards.

Lucky door prizes for everyone...

The butterfly card table.

Battling with the boxes !!
thanks for being so patient :-)

Sue's beautiful cup cakes

My girl !!!

...almost forgiven..

Thanks again for all your support ...

Fiona x

Girls Afternoon In

2011-10-18T13:37:00.000+11:00

As part of the Cancer Councils 'Girls Night In' I am holding a 'Girls Stamping Afternoon In' on Saturday 22nd October from 1.30pm. No cost just a donation to the Cancer Council.

You will be able to make several cards and a little gift box. There will be afternoon tea and lucky door prizes.

Thanks for dropping by.

Fiona

October Classes

2011-10-16T12:11:00.000+11:00

These are the cards we are making in my classes this month. The Christmas cards are a little less traditional and there is also a choice of a Birthday card to make as well.

Classes this month at my house are full. However if you have a group of friends who would like to learn how to make these cards I am happy to come to your house.

Sorry its been a bit quiet over the last couple of months but I am back now with lots of enthusiasm :-) so stay tuned !!

Thanks for visiting
Fiona

New Products !!

2011-09-03T07:14:00.000+10:00

These cards are made using the new Timeless Portrait designer series paper and
the Forever Young Stamp Set. My current favourite.
There is even matching fabric ! shown underneath. It is so exciting at last having fabric , I hope to show you some easy projects in the coming weeks.

The roses below are so easy and will be featuring in future classes.

Photos again by the very talented Danielle.

Thanks for visiting my blog.
Fiona

New Idea Book and Catalogue !!

2011-09-01T06:53:00.001+10:00

From today you can start ordering all the beautiful new products from the Stampin' Up! 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalogue ! There are amazing new punches, stamp sets and even fabric ! Contact me if you would like a catalogue.

This picture was taken by the very talented Danielle.... Danielle took many stunning photos of my new cards yesterday which I hope to show you over the next few days and weeks.
It was such a beautiful spring day that I thought this picture said it all.
Thanks Danielle it was fun. Such a shame you live so far away....

Tessa's Birthday Card

2011-08-27T08:29:00.000+10:00

Cards can be hard to make for teenagers but Tessa loves sewing so this stamp set and paper was just perfect for her. Tessa and I have had some lovely sewing days, she is very clever. I hope you had a lovely Birthday Tessa.

I have been struggling with my photos lately but they are about to improve ! I am having a lesson this week, yeah ! No more boring blurry photos on the balcony.

Hope you can come back and visit soon.
Fiona

Happy Birthday Felicity !

2011-08-24T08:08:00.001+10:00

This was a card I made for my very special friend Felicity in July. She loves sewing and makes some amazing things. So this paper was just perfect for making a card for her. Unfortunately this paper has been retired but if you have some lying around this might give you some inspiration. These buttons are great for both sewing and card making.
Hope you are feeling better soon Felicity !
Fiona

Happy Birthday Rebecca and Niki !!

2011-08-23T07:46:00.002+10:00

Sorry girls this is a bit late ! A couple of weeks ago we had a birthday celebration day for two of my lovely friends Rebecca and Niki. It started with a game of golf in the rain !! These cards look much too sunny they should have had lots of mud on them ! In the evening we went to see the new movie Jane Eyre , thoroughly recommend it, finishing with dinner.
I have used the new Pennant punch to make the flag and trees. I was inspired by a card made by the very clever Cindy.
Thanks for visiting.
Fiona

Inklings Weekend Away !

2011-08-21T19:45:00.001+10:00

Yeah......... a weekend of stamping, fun and laughter !!

Once a year my team of Stampin' Up! demonstrators go away together and stamp until we drop.

We take cards to swap with each other so come home with lots of different ideas.

This is a picture of my swap card. I decided to go with a simple Christmas design. This stamp is available in the new 2011-2012 Ideas Book and Catalogue and is called Something for Christmas $19.95.

On sale 1st September 2011.

More pictures to come...

Morning Class !

2011-08-14T22:05:00.001+10:00

This is a picture of some of the lovely ladies that came to my morning class last week. It is always lots of fun even though a bit chaotic at times !
We were continuing with Christmas Cards and made a card with a 3d christmas decoration like this .

Happy Birthday Sue !!

2011-08-13T09:43:00.001+10:00

It was my very enthusiastic team member's birthday on Thursday and this was her card.

Happy Birthday Sue hope you had a lovely day.

This card was made with papers and a fantastic new punch from the upcoming Ideas Book and Catalogue. The layout was based on Galy's get well card , see previous post, and is proving very versatile !

It has been a very busy month so far with lots of friends birthdays so stay tuned for some more cards !

Get Well Soon Galy !

2011-08-08T23:43:00.003+10:00

I made this card for our lovely gym instructor Galy who is in hospital at the moment. Hope you are feeling better soon Galy ! Galy has a great website with lots of healthy ideas.

I found these owls on Kerry's blog and just had to have a go at making them, so cute !

2011 Inklings Christmas Blog Hop

2011-07-25T12:00:00.010+10:00

Welcome to The INKlings’ Team’s Christmas in July blog hop. You may have arrived here from Ryn's blog or just be visiting my blog, whichever way once you’ve checked out my creations you can continue the hop through the link at the end of this post to the next team member.

How quick is this year going! Have you started to think about your Christmas cards and projects yet? The INKlings team has and we thought that this month was the perfect time to host a Christmas in July blog hop. You'll find lots of great ideas provided by 16 team members’ fantastic blogs.

Want to win some Blog Candy? Simply leave a comment on each blog and then email Clare here and let her know you’ve done so and you’ll be in the running for a fantastic prize of 16 handmade items plus other goodies.

Sorry Blog Candy prize not available to SU! demonstrators but you're more than welcome to leave us a comment!

I have chosen to demonstrate cards and tags using my favourite stamp set 'Welcome Christmas' . Also using my favourite Christmas colour red ! sorry its a bit traditional but so is the stamp set , so its a good match. Also with the aim of showing you really quick and easy elegant Christmas cards.
Hope you like them.

This image is embossed in white on Real Red card stock. Then the back ground is coloured using Champagne Mist shimmer paint on a dauber. The image is then framed with white card and then a wider Real Red card. The Real Red card is coloured with the Champagne Mist shimmer paint to match the image.
The shimmer paint doesn't show up very well but in real life adds a nice soft shimmer. This is a closer view.

The Confetti White card is embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots or Vintage Wallpaper embossing folders. The ribbon is Organza Ribbon and the message from the Short and Sweet Stamp Set or Teeny Tiny Sentiments .

Now for the Wreath Stamp which looks lovely in red or green. The best fun is decorating the wreath with either jewels or coloured Crystal Effects.

This is a very quick card card and looks lovely finished off with Diamond Jewels.

This stamp set also makes great gift tags .

Well that’s all from me. Next stop on the INKlings’ Team Blog Hop is the lovely
Liz's blog. Have fun and don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to win some great Blog Candy.

If for any reason you find a missing link on the blog hop head back here to find links to all the members taking part.

1.http://www.crafty-cow.com
2.http://www.janicespencer.blogspot.com
3.http://www.christiescreativecorner.blogspot.com
4. http://www.karigail.wordpress.com
5. http://www.joannawassens.com
6. http://stampinground.wordpress.com
7. http://www.alanagalagher.blogspot.com
8. http://www.inkantations-and-inkarnations.blogspot.com
9. http://cathdeanpapercraft.blogspot.com
10,http://amyandersonsblog.blogspot.com
11.http://stampness.blogspot.com
12.http://stampinkpaper.blogspot.com
13.http://rynscraps.blogspot.com/2011/07/inklings-christmas-in-july-bloghop.html
14.http://fionajanestamping.blogspot.com
15.http://lizhalbisch.blogspot.com/2011/07/inklings-christmas-in-winter-blog-hop.html

Inklings Christmas Blog is coming !!

2011-07-24T16:35:00.000+10:00

Visit my blog tomorrow, Monday 25th July after 12pm, and join in the Inklings 2011 blog hop.

Leave a message on each blog and you will go in the draw to win lots of goodies from the blog hop.

See you tomorrow !
Fiona

June Competition - 3d Flower Card

2011-07-11T21:28:00.002+10:00

Congratulations Jan ! Here are all the other entries for last month, all amazing.

Jan's Card

Ineke's Card

Jo's Card

Annette's Card

First Christmas Card Class for 2011 !!

2011-07-08T23:40:00.000+10:00

Can't believe its time to make Christmas cards already !
These are the cards that we are making in my classes this month.

Christmas in July Saturday is coming up on Saturday 23rd July ! Lots of fun.
Contact me if you would like to come.

April Competition

2011-05-04T19:42:00.001+10:00

Congratulations Jan !
Jan's name was drawn as the winner of my April competition to make an Autumn card. Jan will receive a selection of paper and accessories from the new Autumn mini catalogue.

Jans' Card

Annette's card

Sol's Card

Ineke's Card

Well done everyone they are beautiful cards.

Happy Easter

2011-04-26T07:57:00.000+10:00

Hope you had a lovely Easter Break. It's been lovely to have a 5 day holiday, shame about the weather !! We have managed two trips to the dog beach in sunshine , so really shouldn't complain.

I have had lots of fun makingt these Easter Gifts using the Mini Milk Carton die. I was inspired by my team member Ariane, who made this beautiful Christmas Gift Box.

I was going to post the Easter cards I made in my classes but realise I gave them all away before I took photos. Silly me.

I will be posting cards using the new products from the Autumn Mini catalogue soon. I love the French Foliage stamp set which is very appropriate for this time of year.

Thanks for visiting.

Fiona

Inklings Autumn Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

2011-04-01T07:59:00.003+11:00

Welcome to The INKlings’ Team’s Autumn Winter Mini Catalogue blog hop. You may have arrived here from Kari's blog or just be visiting my blog, whichever way once you’ve checked out my creations you can continue the hop through the link at the end of this post to the next team member.

With a new Mini Catalogue out today we thought it would be a great time to showcase the gorgeous new products to all our blog readers.

You can check out the new mini catalogue online here http://www3.stampinup.com/au/ena/543.asp or if you'd like your own copy contact me today and I'll pop one in the mail to you.

Want to win some Blog Candy? Simply leave a comment on each blog and then email Kari karigail@internode.on.net and let her know you’ve done so and you’ll be in the running for some fantastic handmade cards plus other goodies.

Sorry Blog Candy prize not available to SU! demonstrators but you're more than welcome to leave us a comment!

Ways to use the new Stampin' Up! Pom Pom trim

I thought I would try and show you a few different ways to use the new Pom Pom trim. It comes in three different colours, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango and Daffodil Delight. I am demonstrating the Melon Mambo and Tangerine Tango.
The first card is a 4 " by 4" card embossed with the new Framed Tulip embossing folder. The embossing has been reduced to fit the card. (n.b. there are many tutorials on the net to show you how to do this). Then I have used the new Strength and Hope Stamp for the butterfly and words. A piece of Pom Pom trim has been attached to the middle, it doesn't fray so no need to tuck under the card. A very simple way to use the trim

Another Card using this simple technique.

The trim also makes a nice frame with plenty of texture !

As the trim doesn't fray I tried cutting up the Pom Pom's and came up with these ideas. Firstly they make a nice furry looking body for the butterfly, like this

You can wind the trim around and come up with a centre for a flower

Lastly I made these tiny flowers with a contrasting centre.

Well that’s all from me. Next stop on the INKlings’ Team Blog Hop is Clare. Have fun and don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to win some great Blog Candy.

One day until the Inklings Autumn Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

2011-03-31T14:31:00.001+11:00

Tomorrow Stampin' Up! release the Autumn Winter Mini Catalogue with lots of lovely things to play with !

With the Mini Catalogue out tomorrow we thought it would be a great time to showcase the gorgeous new products to all our blog readers.

So I would love you to come back tomorrow at 7.30 am to participate in the Blog Hop.
If you haven't participated in a Blog Hop before all you need to do is follow the links ! Remember to leave a comment on each of the blogs and you will go in the draw to win samples from each blog.

See you tomorrow !!

Happy Valentine's Day !

2011-02-14T17:11:00.001+11:00

Happy Valentines Day everyone !

I have had so much fun playing with the shimmer paints sold by Stampin' Up! in my classes this month that I just had to make a Valentine's Day card with them.

The large hearts are stamped using the Platinum shimmer paint and the small hearts using the Champagne Mist shimmer paint coloured with red re-inker.The Champagne mist has a glittery effect which unfortunately doesn't really show up in the picture.
Have a great day.

Back from Holiday

2011-02-01T14:32:00.002+11:00

I have just spent a very relaxing week with my sister and her family on Rottnest Island, just off the coast of Perth. This is a picture of the view from our balcony, just beautiful.

Each year we get together for a holiday with my sister and catch up with some card making.This is one of the cards we made.

I have now planned my classes for February. If you would like to attend visit my business web page and sign up for my newsletter.

Queensland Floods

2011-01-17T08:06:00.001+11:00

As flood waters continue to inundate Australia in what has been described as the worst flooding in 37 years, we express our deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones and homes and to those whose lives have been changed forever. We, like so many of you, feel a compelling need to lend support to all those who have been affected.

Stampin' Up! demonstrators have a long history of making a difference in the lives of others--especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest. Nearly two years ago, we watched another tragedy unfold in Australia. Our hearts were touched as demonstrators, customers and friends joined together in support of the Bushfire Appeal. We've done it before and we can certainly do it again!

Please join with us by supporting the Australia Flood Appeal--a cause in which Stampin' Up! will donate $2 AUD of the retail value of sales from any stamp set (with a retail value of $30 or more) sold in Australia and New Zealand from 15 January through 15 February to the State Emergency Services in Queensland.

November Christmas Card Class

2010-11-29T20:16:00.000+11:00

Our bathroom has finally finished , such a relief. I will put up some pictures in the next few days.

Now I have time to start blogging again and start enjoying the Christmas season.

I have just finished a very busy week of classes to try and catch up after the bathroom break.

This is a picture of the two cards we made. The red colour is Cherry Cobbler, it is such a rich red, great for Christmas.

We also made the Cherry Cobbler card in Pear Pizazz which made a less traditional card. Here is a picture

I will be back with more Christmas ideas soon..........
Fiona

Stamping Afternoon for Breast Cancer

2010-10-17T08:44:00.001+11:00

Thanks to everyone that came to the Stamping Afternoon for Breast Cancer yesterday and generously donated to the Cancer Council.

We raised $800 !! a great effort.

Thanks to everyone who brought cakes and biscuits. They were really yummy.
Thanks also to Stampin' Up! who donated some wonderful prizes. Everyone went home with a parcel of goodies.
Here are pictures taken yesterday.

Thanks everyone for making it such a fun afternoon.

Congratulations Terese !

2010-10-02T12:10:00.009+10:00

Thanks everyone who sent an entry into the September Christmas Card Challenge.
Terese's name was drawn yesterday and will receive a stamp set. All other entries will receive a pack of 6x6 patterned paper.

These are pictures of the lovely entries. I really liked them all and am very glad I didn't have to choose a winner !

Terese's Card

Sue's Card
visit www.a-consuming-passion.blogspot.com for more of Sue's lovely cards.

Sol's Card

Annette's Card

Watch out for next months challenge !

New Designer Paper

2010-09-03T08:16:00.019+10:00

I just love this new patterned paper called Newsprint.

It is so flexible and can be used for just about all occasions.
I have used the Crazy about Cupcakes stamp set and the new Scallop Trim border punch.

The new trim border is so elegant.

Will be back with more new designs soon.

fiona

New 2010-2011 Catalogue

2010-09-01T07:40:00.003+10:00

It's here ! the long awaited new 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Ideas Book and Catalogue.

Click here to see all the new stamp sets, the fantastic new colour families, new punches, new big shot supplies and plenty more !

If you would like a copy I have them for sale for $12.95 or if you come to one of my classes only $10.

More details about my upcoming classes here.

Inklings Training Afternoon

2010-07-14T18:10:00.000+10:00

A few weeks ago we had our second quarterly team training. It was lots of fun and as always we swapped cards.

I chose the Tote-ally Tess stamp set and dressed her in evening wear. She normally wears a pants suit but you can dress any way you like.

I ended up making about 20. Each one was unique with different colour hair and background paper.

Inklings Christmas Blog Hop

2010-07-08T19:25:00.004+10:00

Welcome to The INKlings’ Team’s Christmas in July blog hop.

You may have arrived here from Amy's Blog or just be visiting my blog, whichever way once you’ve checked out my creations you can continue the hop through the link at the end of this post to the next team member.

How quick is this year going! Have you started to think about your Christmas cards and projects yet? The INKlings team has and we thought that this month was the perfect time to host a Christmas in July blog hop. You'll find lots of great ideas provided by 17 team members’ fantastic blogs.

Want to win some Blog Candy? Simply leave a comment on each blog and then email Christie Wallace Christies_stamps@yahoo.com.au and let her know you’ve done so and you’ll be in the running for a fantastic prize of 17 handmade cards plus other goodies.
Sorry Blog Candy prize not available to SU! demonstrators but you're more than welcome to leave us a comment!

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I have been having a lot of fun over the last month playing with the Stampin' Up ! Sweet Treat Cups. As well as holding sweets they also make great Snow Dome Cards.

The first card I made was this one using the raindeer from the Winter Post stamp set. He is just the right size for the sweet treat cup.

To keep the glitter inside the sweet treat cup I sealed it with a piece of acetate. The hole in the patterned paper was made using the 1 3/4 inch circle punch which fits the sweet treat cup perfectly. This is the finished card.

Supplies

Cardstock - Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Baja Breeze Designer Paper
Ink - Chocolate Chip
Stamp Sets - Winter Post, Best Yet
Accessories - Gold brads, Chocolate Chip Ribbon

Just to be a bit more adventurous I tried putting water in the Sweet Treat Cup to make it look like a real snow dome. This worked really well but I don't think I would risk putting it through the mail !

This picture shows that there really is water in there ! Just one tip, don't let any water drip onto the adhesive around the Sweet Treat Cup.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White, Glossy White, Riding Hood Red dsp
Ink - Riding Hood red
Stamp Sets - Holiday Lineup, Short and Sweet
Accessories - Gold brads, Riding Hood Red Stripe Ribbon

Well that’s all from me. Next stop on the INKlings’ Team Blog Hop is Michelle's blog . Have fun and don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to win some great Blog Candy.

Christmas in July Blogs
1. Christie http://www.christiescreativecorner.blogspot.com/
2. Dani H http://daniholland.wordpress.com/
3. Carol http://inkantations-and-inkarnations.blogspot.com/
4. Michelle D http://www.stampinkpaper.blogspot.com/
5. Jayne http://www.jaynemercer.com/blogs
6. Kylie http://kraftykylie.typepad.com/blossom_designs/
7. Kari http:// http://www.karigail.wordpress.com/
8. Dani F - http://danifender.blogspot.com/
9. Beth - http://www.elisabethstewart.com/bethinking/
10. Nicky A http://www.nickyadamson.blogspot.com/
11. clare http://www.crafty-cow.com/
12. Amy http://amyandersonsblog.blogspot.com/
13. Fiona B. http://www.fionajanestamping.blogspot.com/
14 . Michelle Frost-Stevenson http://www.stampinground.wordpress.com/
15. Fiona Poirier http://fionapoirier.blogspot.com/
16. Divya Rao - http://www.creadivya.blogspot.com/
17 Rachel Jackson http://havefunstamping.blogspot.com/

Christmas Blog Hop on Thursday

2010-07-06T20:00:00.003+10:00

The Inklings First Blog Hop was so much fun we decided to hold another one with Christmas as the theme.

So if you would like to see lots of ideas for Christmas visit me here on Thursday 8th July at 7.30pm and follow the links !

If you enter a comment on each participating blog you will go in a draw to win the cards displayed in the blog hop.

Look forward to seeing you on Thursday.

Last Deal of the Week

2010-06-23T19:20:00.005+10:00

These circle Ice Rhinestone brads are reduced from $19.95 to $11.97 !! (approx. 80 in a box).
This week Stampin' Up! are selling selected Rhinestone Brads and selected ribbon at a fantastic price. See the table below for details.

This roll of Bashful Blue ribbon is only $10.97 and this roll of Certainly Celery 5/8' Grosgrain ribbon is only $8.97. Both would be great for Christmas cards.
Remember only available until next Tuesday.

Cyberstamp Challenge 3

2010-06-18T21:00:00.000+10:00

The last challenge is a colour challenge. Make a card using Pretty in Pink, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White and Kraft.

I love the website Clean and Simple and made this card using one of the layouts I found there.

Cyberstamp Challenge 2

2010-06-18T18:40:00.000+10:00

The second challenge is to make a Side Step Pop Up card.

This is my version made using black card and Kiwi Kiss green designer paper.I'm really going to miss this green when it's retired in September. Its such a lovely bright green.

This pictures shows the blackcurls of paper attached to each flower.

Cyberstamp Challenge 1

2010-06-18T18:00:00.001+10:00

Its my turn to host the Inklings Cyberstamp tonight. Its always a bit nerve racking when there are so many good stampers in the Inklings team.

Anyway, here goes.............. this is my first challenge, make a 4" x 4" card with a matching envelope made from designer paper. This is the layout for the small card.

and this is my attempt.

The envelope is made from a piece of 6" square designer paper. The white square should be a little larger than the 4" a 4" card. You need to cut a notch where the point of the white square doesn't quite touch the edge. Fold along the black lines to form the envelope. Hopefully it will become clear when you make it.

Soft Subtles Challenge Winner

2010-06-18T07:46:00.005+10:00

Sorry a bit late but I the winner of the May Soft Subtles Challenge was Kim. Her name was drawn out of the hat by my husband who is really getting the hang of it ! Kim will win a stamp pad of her choice.

These are the three lovely entries

Annette's Card

Kim's Card

Jo's card .

Don't forget many soft subtle colours will retire at the end of August so stock up while they last.

Deal of the Week # 3

2010-06-17T09:35:00.004+10:00

This week Stampin' UP! are offering a great deal on these stamp sets some are 50% off !!

Remember this price is only available until Tuesday 22nd June.

Last Day for Patterned Paper Deal 2

2010-06-15T07:50:00.002+10:00

This is a cute little sour cream container made from Raspberry Tart paper. As you can tell by my last few posts I love this paper and its on special !

Raspberry Tart paper is only $11.02 but you must order today as this special finishes at 11.50pm tonight !

Last day of Deal 2

Sweet Slumber Paper

2010-06-15T07:36:00.003+10:00

I used Sweet Slumber Paper for the background of this card. This paper is the same thickness as card stock so it great for making cards and boxes. There are many other colours and patterns in the Sweet Slumber selection of card see page 133 of the current catalogue for the full rage.

This paper is $14.92 but you must order today.

This is the last day of the patterned paper promotion !

Pink Flamingo Paper

2010-06-13T06:54:00.000+10:00

I love the bright colours in this pack of patterned paper.

The butterflies in the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set are so pretty and the butterfly punch just brings them to life .

Pink Flamingo Paper is $11.02 until next Tuesday.

Jolly Chef

2010-06-12T09:00:00.001+10:00

Raspberry Tart paper again !! I must admit this is my favourite paper and appears in a lot of my cards.

The stamp set is Voila ! and another favourite. He can be made in all sorts of colours and looks very masculine in darker colours.

Raspberry Tart paper is $11.02 until next Tuesday.

Cute Little bags

2010-06-11T09:01:00.003+10:00

You may remember these bags that I made about a year ago for a class. They are a great way to use patterned paper.

The blue and yellow bag is made from Tea Party paper, only $10.17 until next Tuesday .
The pink bag is made from Raspberry Tart paper which is only $11.02 until next Tuesday.

Haiku Paper Envelopes

2010-06-10T20:44:00.003+10:00

Stampin' Up! patterned paper makes great envelopes. I have used the scalloped envelop die to make envelopes with the Haiku paper, so quick and easy.

The stamp set i have used is a Level 1 Hostess Set, Organic Grace.I just stamped straight onto glossy white card stock.

Don't forget Haiku patterned paper is only $10.17 until next Tuesday !

Raspberry Tart Paper

2010-06-09T19:15:00.004+10:00

The deal this week is a discount on patterned paper.

This card is made using the Raspberry Tart patterned paper which until next Tuesday you can buy for $11.02 instead of $16.95.

This is a table showing all the paper on special this week.

Don't forget orders have to be in by Tuesday night.

2010-06-01T08:42:00.002+10:00

Deals of the Week
Throughout the month of June, Stampin’ Up! is bringing you a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you’ll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue!
Be sure to check my web site each Wednesday in June to see what new deals are up for grabs that week, then contact me to place your order!

Pop Up Cards

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I am having a lovely time at the moment exploring the world of pop ups. This design of card and others are being demonstrated in my pop up class at the moment. Contact me if you would like to attend a class.

That's my naughty dog Ellie in the background digging up the garden !

Its a lovely rainy weekend in Sydney so hoping to get lots of stamping done. Might even get a couple more posts written !

Stampin' Up! Convention 2010

2010-05-24T23:10:00.004+10:00

I have just returned from the Stampin' Up! Annual Convention which was fantastic. This year it was held in Sydney which was an added attraction as it is my home town.
Conventions always start with exchanging swap cards which is a great way to meet people. The picture above shows my swap cards. Click here to see a better picture in a past post.
You could give one of your swaps to Stampin' Up! and they put them on boards for everyone to see. This is one of the boards. The standard of the cards was amazing.

More pictures to come in the next post.

The Blog Hop has began!

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Welcome to The INKlings’ Team’s first ever blog hop. You may have arrived here from Ryn's blog or just be visiting my blog, whichever way once you’ve checked out my creations you can continue the hop through the link at the end of this post to the next team member.

What style of cards do we frequently get asked for inspiration for? More often than not it’s masculine cards, be it little boys or grandfathers everyone seems to struggle with cards for the males in our lives. So as a team we thought we’d help you out by providing you with 20 team members’ fantastic blogs that you can hop through and get lots of fantastic ideas from.

Want to win some Blog Candy? Simply leave a comment on each blog and then email Michelle Dyson and let her know you’ve done so and you’ll be in the running for a fantastic prize of 20 handmade cards plus other goodies.Sorry Blog Candy prize not available to SU! demonstrators.
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My Male Cards

Faux Wood makes a great background for male cards. Last month I held classes to make cards for men using the faux wood technique. We had lots of fun using different stamps for the centre.

I love using the stamp set 'Seaworthy ', shown below, and for an Australian theme 'All Aboriginal' looks very masculine.

The faux wood is made by scoring lines 1 cm apart down the length of the card then wiping two different stamp pads down the card. That's it !! You can add a bit of detail by drawing in planks and nails. The ink colours used in this card are Chocolate Chip and Creamy Caramel.

The frame is made using 4 thin strips of chocolate chip , stuck together to form a frame. Each corner has a brad inserted then the frame is attached to the card using dimensionals.

I have stamped another sail and stuck it over the top of the original sail to give a 3d effect
To finish the inside I inserted a brown liner to cover the string threaded through from the front. The message and boats were stamped on to Very Vanilla card .

This is the card using the All Aboriginal stamp set. The lizard was stamped using the rock'n roll technique. Great for overseas cards.

These are examples of other cards you can make with this technique, the number is endless.

Well that’s all from me. I hope you are enjoying the blog hop and getting lots of inspiration.

Next stop on the INKlings’ Team Blog Hop is Beth Stewart.

Have fun and don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to win some great Blog Candy.

Fiona

Here is a list of all the blogs taking part in this hop !

1. Clare: http://craftycowcreations.blogspot.com/

2. Janice: www.janicespencer.blogspot.com

3. Dani: http://www.daniholland.wordpress.com/

4. Kylie: http://kraftykylie.typepad.com/blossom_designs/

5. Amy: http://amyandersonsblog.blogspot.com

6. Kari: www.karigail.wordpress.com

7. Jayne: http://www.jaynemercer.com/blogs

8. Joanna: http://www.joannawassens.com
9. Michelle D: http://stampinkpaper.blogspot.com

10. Christie: http://christiescreativecorner.blogspot.com

11. Ryn: http://rynscraps.blogspot.com

12. Fiona: http://www.fionajanestamping.blogspot.com

13. Beth: www.elisabethstewart.com

14. Nicky A: http://nickyadamson.blogspot.com

15. Dani F: http://danifender.blogspot.com

16. Michelle: http://stampinground.wordpress.com

17. Rachel J: http://havefunstamping.blogspot.com

18. Rachel C: http://rachelcapps.wordpress.com

19. Carolyn: http://carolyncampbell-mclean.blogspot.com

20. Michelle: http://michellescraftclasses.blogspot.com

First Ever Inklings Blog Hop !

2010-05-12T11:36:00.001+10:00

On Thursday 13th May at 8pm The Inklings are having their first ever Team Blog Hop.

If this doesn't mean a thing , a blog hop links a group of blogs together with the aim of displaying lots of ideas on a chosen theme. You just click on the link on each blog to move to the next, easy.

Tomorrow there will be 20 team members joining in and blog candy(prizes, for those new to blogging) to give away.

Just come back to my blog after 8pm tomorrow and follow the links.

Colour Challenge

2010-05-03T07:00:00.001+10:00

This is the card I made for the last Cyberstamp challenge. This challenge was to make a card using Pumpkin Pie, Orchid Opulance, So Saffron and Kiwi Kiss.

I used the new Cottage Garden Stamp Set . The flowers were punched out using the 5 petal flower punch, save hours of cutting out and the background spots were embossed , of course, on the Big Shot.

The all white background was inspired by a card that Sue Walsh made and dislayed on her very active Consuming Passion blog.

Congratulations Gwen !!

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Gwen has won a stamp set for entering her card into my April challenge.

This month I tried something different and used a random number generator and number 3 came up. Gwen was the third entry.

These are the stamp sets that Gwen can choose from.

April Challenge - Male Cards

2010-05-01T08:10:00.004+10:00

These are the entries for the April Male card challenge.

1. Jo's card
2. Annette's Card

3. Gwen's Card

4. Kim's Card

5. Melinda's Card

Thanks everyone for your entries. I have put them in the order I received them. I will use a random number generator to pick the winner of the stamp set over the weekend. They are all so good I couldn't pick a winner.

Watch out for next months challenge.

Scrapbooking Challenge

2010-05-01T08:02:00.003+10:00

The first challenge in this months cyberstamp was to make a scrapbook page using the layout for the card on page 52 of the Stampin' Up! main catalogue.

I used a photo i love of my son on his last day of school a few years ago. Unfortunately it didn't photograph very well but hopefully you get the idea.

Birthday Chocolates!

2010-04-29T21:14:00.004+10:00

I made this for my mother in-law's birthday today and put a box of Guylian chocolates inside. Thanks Kim for the idea.

I was inspired by the team cyberstamp last night. Dani was the host and this was her second challenge, to make a mini pizza box. I will put pictures of the things I made for her other challenges over the next couple of days.

I have seen these pansies made from the Butterfly punch on many blogs over the past weeks and was dying to have a try. These are the supplies i used :

Card - Barely Banana

Ink - Elegant Eggplant, Bravo Burgandy, So Saffron

Stamps - Words from the jolly chef stamp set, Voila

Very Vanilla Ribbon

This is a picture of the chocolates inside !!

Stamping Afternoon

2010-04-20T06:28:00.004+10:00

Thanks everyone for coming to my Stamping Afternoon on Saturday. I hope you enjoyed it.

We had lots of fun making cards and boxes using supplies from the new Autumn mini catalogue. I will post photos of the things we made over the next few days.

Everyone who came on Saturday received a little pack of gift tags . The gift tags came in an acetate gift box which was a variation of a 2,4,6,8 box except it was 2,3,5,6. The tags were made using the tag in the new Cottage Garden stamp set and the tag punch. The colours were Rich Razzleberry and Certainly Celery.

Another Bird card !!

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As you know I just love this 2 step bird punch.

This card used the new in colour Soft Suede, matching ribbon and Autumn Harvest patterned paper.

Autumn Catalogue Sample Bag

Just for April I am offering a Sample Bag containing a small amount of the in colour cardstock, ribbon and the patterned paper. Can't be out done by the Easter Show !

The sample bag is $29 (includes postage) and contains

* Six sheets of each Melon Mambo, Soft Suede and Rich Razzelberry cardstock.
(total of 18 sheets)
* 1 metre each of Melon Mambo, Soft Suede and Rich Razzelberry ribbon (3 metres).
* Half pack of both Autumn Harvest and Cottage Wall patterned paper (12 sheets, 12 x 12).

and there's more ! 10% discount on the new in colour stamp pads when ordered with the sample bag.

Only available in April or until stocks run out.

Well done Jo !

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Jo has won this months competition. All names were put into a bowl and Chris , my husband , picked out Jo's name. Witnessed by Ellie the dog.

Jo will receive a card kit and other goodies.

Watch out for this months competition.

New Autumn Mini Catalogue is here !

2010-04-01T01:51:00.000+11:00

You can now order from the new Autumn Mini Catalogue. Click on the image in the right column to look at all the new stamps, paper and punchs. The most exciting thing is the introduction of the Stampin' Up! Bigshot and all the new dies and embossing folders.

I will be having a stamping afternoon on Saturday 17th April where you can play with all the new products and make lots of cards. You will be able to make the card shown above and many more.

Please email me to find out more and book in. There will be more information in my April newsletter.

Hope you have fun with all the new toys ! I am.

March Challenge Entries

2010-03-28T18:35:00.003+11:00

These are the wonderful cards I have received so far.

This one was made by Jo. The supplies Jo used were as follow:

Cardstock - Ruby Red, Creamy Caramel, Cameo Coral

Ink - Cameo Coral, Ruby Red, Old Olive, Garden Green, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa

Stamp Sets - Oval All and PetalPrints

This card was made by Annette. The supplies Annette used were as follows:

Cardstock - More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Very Vanilla

Ink - Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip

Stamp Sets - Lovely as a Tree, Eggcoutrements

This card was made by Terese. Terese used the following supplies :

Cardstock : Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Whisper White.
Ink : Summer Sun, Black.
Stamp Sets - Short & Sweet, Baroque Motifs.

Thanks everyone for your entries.

There are still a couple of days to send me a card. Just use Earth Elements colours and a SU stamp set.

March Challenge

2010-03-25T14:16:00.003+11:00

Each month I run a competition or a challenge. This month is an Autumn Challenge to make a card using Earth Elements colours and a Stampin' Up! stamp set of your choice. All entries will go in a draw to win a card kit, I couldn't choose the best it would too hard !

This is my example of an Autumn card. I have also given a sneak peak of things to come in the Autumn Mini catalogue. The colours I have used are Ruby Red and More Mustard.

Just email me a photo of your card and I will put you in the draw. I will also put the photos on my blog, with your permission.

Entries close 31/3/2010.

March Classes

2010-03-17T07:03:00.006+11:00

In March we are making this cute little gift box and matching cards. They can be made for any occasion , especially Easter. If you like you can turn them in to baby cards or birthday cards.

These cards were made by Kim at my morning class, soooo cute.

The classes are as follows

Wednesday 17th March at 7.30pm

or

Thursday 25th March at 7.30pm

Cost $20 which includes everything

Hope you can make it

RSVP

Last few weeks of Sale-a-bration

2010-03-16T21:47:00.004+11:00

I made this card as a house warming for my sister in-law in London using Good Neighbor
stamp set from the sale-a-bration catalogue. It was so much fun to use.

Just spend $100 before the end of March and you could get this stamp set for free.

Sale-a-bration catalogue.

February Cyberstamp

2010-02-27T11:45:00.003+11:00

On Thursday night we had the Inklings February cyberstamp hosted by Kari. The first challenge was to make a card using baja breeze , kiwi kiss and a colour of your choice. As you can see i used basic grey and the flowers from the Sale-a-bration stamp set Happy Moments.

The next challenge was to make a card using scraps of ribbon . I had lots of fun making this card using the square punch.

February Competition Cards

2010-02-18T08:14:00.004+11:00

Everyone that entered my February competition received a kit to make one of these little note cards. The blank cards came from the Summer Mini Catalogue set of Cards and Envelopes $23.95 for 30. They come in a selection of three colours Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze and Pink Pirouette. Fantastic to make quick cards.

Each kit for the competition made a different card. This is a picture of some of the other kits. The flowers were based on ones I found on Julia Bettencourt's blog.

Sorry the competition for February is closed but there will be another one in March.

Cyberstamp

2010-01-29T21:30:00.003+11:00

This is the Inklings first Cyberstamp for 2010 and it is being hosted by Jayne, our fearless leader.

The first challenge was to make a card with a flower made from punches on it. I chose this flower made by Julia Bettencourt.

This is the finished card.

Another two challenges to go !!

Birthday Cards for Everyone !

2010-01-29T07:50:00.006+11:00

I made this card for my son's birthday in January and fell in love with this jolly chef.

Sorry it looks like all cards I send in February will be using the chef ! It makes a great card for a male or female and for any age. I might just have to save up for the accessories.

The stamp set which includes the chef is called Voila and the set with the accessories is Voila a la Carte (page 40 in the Ideas Book and Catalogue).

This is a more girly version.

Ski-ing in Summer !!

2010-01-26T21:28:00.004+11:00

My blog has been a little quite lately because i have been on a wonderful holiday with my sister and my nephews in Japan. Most of the time was spent ski-ing but we also had a few days exploring Tokyo.

This is a picture of me smiling because i had just skied in this most incredible powder .

After ski-ing we spent 4 days exploring Tokyo. This is a picture of my sister and her two sons outside the Imperial Palace. We had amazingly warm weather in Tokyo for 2 days and only had to wear jumpers. The last two days were back in single figures, about 8c .

Classes should be up and running soon, maybe with a slight Japanese feel ! I loved their stationary shops.

Wedding Card

2010-01-05T11:26:00.004+11:00

My sister in-law, Jo, came back to Australia for two weeks over Christmas and we had a family card making day.

This is the wedding card Jo made which was based on the card in the catalogue, page 47.

Supplies she used :

Card Stock - Baja Breeze, Real Red, Very Vanilla
Stamp Sets - Boroque Motifs, Oval All
Punchs - Boho Blossoms, Heart to Heart, Large Oval
Accessories - silver brad, clear embossing powder (with and without glitter)

I will show the other cards we made over the next few days.

Happy New Year !

2010-01-02T07:55:00.004+11:00

I hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year. We went down to the bridge to watch the 9 pm fireworks at the last minute and had a fantastic view. They really have everything very well organised now.

Hope to post a few cards in the next week so stay tuned !

Happy Christmas !

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I hope you have a lovely day.

Stampin' Up! Sale

2009-12-19T06:55:00.003+11:00

Stampin' Up ! are having a sale until the 24th January. The stamp set i have used in this card, Happy Christmas Mate, is only $28.46 plus postage and handling. There are many more stamp sets on sale and a few accessories.

Click here for the complete list.

As usual you can email me with your order.

Easy Christmas Shopping

2009-12-08T11:48:00.004+11:00

I am selling gift vouchers up until Christmas. Email me and let me know how much you would like it to be for and i will put it in a folder, shown above, and deliver it before Christmas.

I also gift wrap Christmas orders placed before the 11th December and deliver them in time for Christmas.

Give family and friends your wish list and I will do the rest. Great for people who are allergic to shopping !!

New Summer Catalogue !!

2009-12-01T10:09:00.006+11:00

Click on the picture to look inside.

Check out page 12. There is the most beautiful butterfly stamp and matching punch. The punch also goes with the 'Flight of the Butterfly' stamp set from the main catalogue.

I will be showing examples of cards to make from the new catalogue in the coming days and weeks !

Happy Birthday Ellie !

2009-11-27T21:59:00.003+11:00

Its my beautiful dogs second birthday today !! I can't believe two years have flown by.

In two years she has managed to chew two lounge chairs, two set of curtains, an electric razor, important documents , dig trenchs in the garden, chew at least 5 stamps, eat many birthday cards, sheets of A4 paper (usually when i only have one sheet left and i need it for a class ) etc etc

Hopefully now she is two she will be more sensible !

Sydney Regionals Tomorrow

2009-11-21T00:37:00.003+11:00

I am off to the 2009 Stampin' Up! Sydney Regional Convention tomorrow. Can't wait, only one more sleep ! One very hot sleep as the temperature in Sydney is still 30c at 12.30 am !

I have just finished my swaps for tomorrow, nothing like the last minute.

I have used a new stamp set from the upcoming Summer Catalogue called For Everything. It has a wide variety of stamps for all occasions. You will be seeing a lot more of it in future posts.

Better go and pack my bag as i have to be up by 6.30 am!!

18th Birthday Card

2009-11-18T07:48:00.004+11:00

This is a picture of the Birthday card I made for my son's girlfriend 18th Birthday. It was a joint creation, he chose the colours and the stamp. The layout came from my team member Ariane.

The Jumbo grommet comes from the New Summer Mini which is due to be released in December. I just love using it, it makes a card look so special.

Other supplies i have used.

Riding Hood Red card stock

Riding Hood Red Ribbon

Fun & Fast Notes

Walk in the Park Patterned Paper (only available until 30th November)

A bit fishy !!

2009-11-17T08:07:00.002+11:00

Sorry about the title ! I had so much fun making this card for my sister in-law using the stamp set Just Beachy. It has so many different stamps in it.

This stamp set and all the sets from the Spring mini are only available until the 30th November.

So don't miss out !

Contact me here to make an order.

November Christmas Cards

2009-11-07T23:17:00.003+11:00

These are the cards I will be teaching in my November classes . I just love Rose Red and love making Christmas cards with it. It makes a change from Real Red.

Class times are as follows

Monday 9th November 10.00am

Wednesday 25th November 7.30pm

Please contact me if you would like to come and i can give you more details.

New Web Site

2009-11-07T23:11:00.004+11:00

I now have another website which is created by Stampin' Up! It shows all my classes, lots of information about Stampin' Up! and most importantly all the current specials !

I am learning how to use it so please excuse any mistakes etc but hopefully it won't take long before it's running smoothly.

www.fiona.stampinup.net

I will still be updating this blog with projects etc so please keep visiting !

Thanks for a fun afternoon

2009-10-24T20:21:00.009+11:00

Thanks to everyone that came to Ariane and my Girls Afternoon In. We had lots of fun I hope you did too.
There was lots of laughter and many projects completed. This is one of the tables, sorry to everyone that was sitting on the other table but the photos didn't come out very well.

Ariane made these cup cakes which were yummy.

There were lots of prizes donated by Stampin' Up!.

We raised over $600 !!

Thanks again everyone for being so generous.

Thanks also to Ariane who made us all beautiful pendants .

Girls Afternoon In

2009-10-21T08:03:00.007+11:00

Come and join Ariane and I for an afternoon of craft making and help raise funds for Breast Cancer. Jayne Mercer has set a challenge to raise $1000.00 for Breast Cancer.
Many demonstrators are holding events all over Sydney and to help us do this Jayne has designed these beautiful cards and a gift box for us to make.

Ariane and I have been planning all week, we are up to our eyes in pink stuff !! These are the details of our event.

When : Saturday 24th October
Time : 2pm
Cost : There is no cost we just ask you to make a donation to the Cancer Council. You can do this by donating on-line here or when you come to the afternoon.

and of course wear something pink !

You will learn how to make the cards and box,shown in the picture above , plus Ariane has designed a beautiful notebook to make. Everyone who comes will receive a goodies bag , see Ariane's blog for a sneak preview, and there will be lucky door prizes, games , food etc.
Stampin' Up ! have very kindly donated a box full of goodies to help us raise money for Breast Cancer.

If you are thinking of coming please email me at fiona_brown@internode.on.net

Christmas is Coming !!

2009-10-18T21:37:00.002+11:00

Can't believe its only a couple of months until Christmas ! Where has the year gone.

I will be holding Christmas card classes until Christmas so you can have all your cards ready for Christmas.

This is one of the cards you can learn how to make in my October class. Monday 19th October and Wednesday 21st October.

Email me if you would be interested in attending.

New Mini Catalogue

2009-07-30T23:24:00.003+10:00

The car and sun in this card comes from the Just Beachy stamp set which is in the new mini catalogue. There are lots of other lovely stamp sets, paper and accessories.

The new catalogue comes out on the 1st August. Contact me if you would like a copy or come to my launch on Wednesday 5th August.

Raspberry Tart

2009-07-16T22:05:00.003+10:00

The third challenge was to use a layout from pagemaps.com. I used my favourite patterned paper called raspberry tart, such beautiful colours. The background card is Kiwi Kiss.

This is a great way to use up all your scraps of patterned paper in a quick and easy way.

Singing Bird

2009-07-12T22:06:00.004+10:00

The second challenge from our Cyberstamp was to make a card with four different colours, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Black and Very Vanilla.

I have been dying to make a card using the cute bird from the Good Friends stamp set. So this was my attempt. It maybe could have had a little more added to it but it was 11.00 pm and simple seemed good !

I will post the third challenge tomorrow.

Cyberstamp Russian Doll

2009-07-11T23:53:00.002+10:00

Last night we had our monthly cyber stamp and this month it was hosted by Ryn.
The first challenge was a Russian Doll. I took a more traditional design but there were other more modern versions which were lovely.

The colours used in this card were Bravo Burgandy, Black and Very Vanilla.

We had two other challenges which i will show you in the next couple of days.

Backpack Class

2009-06-28T21:08:00.004+10:00

Last Wednesday these cute little back packs were made by 6 very talented and extremely patient ladies in my class last week. The straps on the back required a lot of dexterity but everyone managed really well. Well done Terese, Deb, Emma, Katie, Kerrie and Bev.

The pattern for this backpack came from Split coast stampers. Backpack link.

The evening finished with a much easier Mini Handbag . It was too late to take photos but the handbags looked very much like this. (pattern from the Stampin' Up! demonstrator website)

Lazy Sunday Morning

2009-06-21T08:57:00.002+10:00

I'm having a lovely lazy Sunday morning and enjoying surfing the net. As i'm enjoying reading everyone else's blog I thought to be fair I should update mine.

Anyway here is another one of my many cat cards. This one was fun to make as all that cats have black glittery collars ! They are coloured in using ink pads and blender pens.

Hope you all have a lovey lazy Sunday.

Girly Cards

2009-06-15T12:42:00.004+10:00

This card matches the bag i made in the previous post. Not really like me to make girly cards but i really enjoyed it.

Cats, cats, cats and more cats

2009-06-14T22:07:00.002+10:00

I made this for a friends birthday using the cat from Window Dressing, a level 3 hostess set.

I loved using this stamp set so much that i have made many cards (too many) . I will post them over the next few days.

The cats were made from the Urban Oasis designer paper. The colours are kiwi kiss, kraft, baja breeze and basic grey.

Tiny Little Handbags

2009-06-14T20:39:00.005+10:00

This Stampin' Up! tiny handbag was so fun to make. I used designer paper which all co-ordinated which made is so easy.
Infact i got carried away and ended up making two !!

The pink one co-ordinates with the card in my previous post.

Contact me at fiona_brown@internode.on.net if you would like to learn how to make the bags.

Build a Brad

2009-06-14T19:11:00.004+10:00

I have been dying to use my Build-A-Brads and when i found this layout on Clean and Simple Stamping I had to have a go.

I used the Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper, Kiwi Kiss ribbon and of course Build-A-Brads.

2009-06-03T21:32:00.004+10:00

I received my first blog award today that was very kindly given to me by Sue. Sue has a lovely blog and updates every day, puts me to shame.

The award comes with the following rules which may take a while !

The rules for this award are...
*comment on this blog
*cut and paste the award logo and use it on your own blog
*nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude
*link to your nominees within your blog post
*comment on their blogs to let them know they received the award
*link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation

I have nominated the following blogs which i love, in no particular order.

Ariane, Lin Mei, Alana, Beth, Jayne

The Last of Summer

2009-05-28T21:31:00.003+10:00

I have been making a lot of Autumn cards lately but have decided that I miss the bright colours of summer. This card is sort of a mixture of Autumn and Summer I guess.

I used the Eastern Blooms stamp set and Real Red, Baja Breeze, Choc Chip and Pumpkin Pie inks. The flowers didn't take long to cut out and were finished with white chunky glitter in the middle.

Autumn Leaves

2009-05-24T20:51:00.005+10:00

Last weekend I went on a Bike riding day to Victoria where the Autumn leaves were just beautiful. The bike trail was on an old rail way line between Beechworth and Bright. As you can imagine being on a railway line it was pretty flat, just my style. I will have to admit I only did the part between Mytleford and Bright, about 30 kms. The men did the whole way, over 100 kms ! I wouldn't have been able to sit down for a month afterwards.

Anyway all the beautiful leaves inspired me to make this card. It was based on a card we made at the recent convention in Canberra using the Trendy Trees stamp set.

This is a picture of Bright in Victoria which is famous for its Autumn leaves.

Kraft Paper and Taffeta Ribbon

2009-05-18T21:10:00.003+10:00

We made this card in my May class using an embossing technique. The card is made from Kraft paper and the Kraft Taffeta ribbon matches perfectly ! I have sample packs of Taffeta ribbon for sale this month for $15. This includes 1 metre each of nine colours.

I used Good Friends stamp set which has this lovely Dandelion type flower and a very cute bird.

More cards soon.

Happy Mothers Day !!

2009-05-10T11:40:00.004+10:00

Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there !

I hope you are having a wonderful day and are being spoilt rotten. I have had a lovely bunch of flowers and a cooked breakfast made for me by my son, very spoilt.

My mother passed away nearly a year ago so it also is a sad day. However i do have a lovely mother in-law , Gwen. Today we are all going to her house for a BBQ. Not sure if it will be an 'Outdoor-indoor BBQ ' as Mrs Bucket would put it (from Keeping Up Appearances) as its been pouring down with rain this morning. Although the sun is out at the moment, you never know the weather might improve.

I made this card for Gwen using two in colours, Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss.

The stamp sets i used were Wonderful Favourites and Bloomin' with Beauty.

Have a wonderful day.

Fiona