My Baby turns 10!

In March my DD turned 10. I really don’t know where the years have gone! It just seems like yesterday she was born!!

When she asked me what kind of card I was going to make for her, I said I didn’t know but if she wanted to pick some colours I would make one using them. My DS also wanted me to make a card for him to give to his sister…so I had 2 to make!

Can you guess what her favourite colour is? Do you think she is fond of bling? LOL

The first card is the one I made for my son to give! I did use a little bit of retired products on it but it just added to the pinkness of the card!

The second one is the one from me and her dad!

Needless to say she loved them and they are still displayed on her duchess!!

Cheers

Chrissie

Colour Refresh

Three years ago when Stampin’ Up! had their big colour change, they told us then that they would be making some changes to the colour families every 2-3 years…well that time has come! To keep up with the colour trends, some of the colours are going, some are staying and some are coming back!  I for one, am very excited!!I love new things and I was feeling sad at the thought of losing some of my favourite colours….I really didn’t want to say goodbye to Calypso Coral and Pool Party!! And now I don’t have to!

Simply click here to see how the new colour collections are going to look. I know you are going to love them!

And remember that once the retiring colours are out of stock in the warehouse, then they will be available no more. You can order on line here or contact me to place your order for you.

Cheers

Chrissie

Easter Fun

Easter is such a fun time…I love being able to make cute gifts for my family and friends.

These are the projects that we made for Easter. A bunny basket using the oval framelits, a circle treat cup flower, a chicken card  using the owl punch and a carrot triangle box.

We spent Easter Sunday with my sister so I made these Easter tubes. I so love the chickens made with the owl punch!

Cheers

Chrissie

World Cardmaking Day

Yesterday was World Cardmaking Day and I once again held a charity day to help raise money for the Chicks in Pink. We had a great day!! 16 fabulous ladies joined me and 2 of my downline- Sherri and Lucy to have a fun filled day of papercrafting!

We held the day in my classroom (I am a music teacher in a primary school when I am not being a SU demonstrator ) which is really great as it is a big open room so we could set up stations for the ladies to complete their projects.

In the morning session we made four 3D projects….

We decorated a glass jar

We made a Christmas decoration

We decorated a candle

And we made a card gift box

 

In the afternoon we had a Stamp-a-Stack…4 cards of 4 designs!

And here are some of the ladies having fun!!

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the day a huge success.

I also have to say a big thank you to Sherri and Lucy…I couldn’t have done it without you!! Mwah!!

Cheers

Chrissie

Latest Creations

I have been busy making new cards with some of the new products from the new Stampin’ Up! catalogue.

I just love the simplicity of this card. It uses the  International Bazaar DSP, the new fan embossing folder, Daydream Medallion and Itty Bitty Banners stamp sets and the new wooden buttons.

I love, love, love the set Storybook Friends and the duck is a particular favourite of mine. I have used the new Finishing Touches edgelit for the border, Perfect Pennants and the new Polka Parade DSP.

This card I made while on retreat a few weeks ago. The Pleasant Poppies set wasn’t one that I thought I would like but now that I have used it, it is definitely on my must buy list!

I hope you enjoy these cards. I hope to be back soon to show you more!

Cheers

Chrissie

World Cardmaking Day

Every year on the first Saturday in October, I celebrate World Cardmaking Day with a charity event. It is a full on day of paper crafting and helping to raise some money for the Chicks in Pink. I am again holding a full day of fun and paper crafts on Saturday 6th October in the Music room at Victoria Point State School.

The day is divided into 2 sessions.

The first session (10am- 1pm)is dedicated to making 3D objects. I have lots of lovely projects planned and I know you are just going to have fun making them! Here’s a little sneak peak!

 

The second session is a 16 card Stamp-a-Stack where we will make 4 cards in 4 designs. Each card will be for a different occasion and you be able to replenish your card stocks. 

The cost of the day is $50 for both sessions or $30 for one session and all profits from the day will go to the Chicks in Pink- a breast cancer support group. I am passionate about helping women with breast cancer in memory of my Mum.

There will be lots of lucky door prizes and a huge raffle of Stampin’ Up! goodies so I hope you will come and join me. Please let  me know by Wednesday 3rd October so I can ensure a place for you.

Cheers

Chrissie

2012-2013 Catalogues

The new catalogue is finally here and it is just amazing!! But that is not all…we also have a fantastic Holiday mini catalogue!!

They are brimming with fabulous new stamps, accessories, papers and tools! And  of course, I want it all!! LOL

 

I have been very busy lately playing with all my new toys so I thought I would share with you some of my creations.

These three cards were all created with using the new snowflake die which is found in the Holiday mini on page  14.

Now I am sure that you are looking at the flower at the end there and trying to work out how I did it! I have to say that I saw this flower on Mercedes blog and I knew I just had to give it a go! And I was really pleased with how it turned out!

If you  would like to see this die in real life or learn how to make these cards, contact me and we can organise a free in-home workshop for you and some of your friends.

Cheers

Chrissie