Baby Card with a Difference

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas, we had a lovely time whilst trying not to overdo it.

Today I would like to share with you a card I made for the CAS Baby card chaalrnge over at The Outlawz ning site & the Colour Q challenge.

I have used the Aviary set from SU & sentiment from PTI.

Winter/ Snow challenge

Howdy everyone,
today I would like to share with you a card I made for the CAS challenge over at The Outlawz site.

I have used a Free Digi stamp from Michelle at Cre8tive hands. Do pop over & see the fabulous Christmas digis that she is sharing at the moment.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Desk Calendar

Today I am back to share one of the gifts I gave the girls attending my classes, It was a Desk Calender & Memo Pad, made using acrylic photo frames from Kmart. I made twenty all up & no two were the same, some I finished with butterflies others with flowers & some with just ribbon.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

As Promised

I am back as promised & feeling a little flat from our staff Christmas party,which was a great success.

For our last class we made some small items you could give as as Kris Kringle or Teacher gifts.
I chose a colour scheme of Purple & Blue for the evening & tried to create gifts using these colours, the first two matched but the last one was definitely the odd one out.

The first item the girls made was this little embossed glassine bag containing 6 gift cards.

the next was this triangle chocolate box

& finally a ribbon bookmark & matching peg magnet.

That's all for now peeps,

Thanks for dropping by

Happy Stamping

Fiona

One Party Down One to Go

 One party down One to go! I held my final class for the year yesterday & tomorrow we have our Christmas party for our staff so lots of cooking still to do, at least the studio only need a quick tidy & vacuum & it was all ready to go again.

Thankfully Emily was finished school for the year as she was a great help, she punched out the 165 ornaments needed for the gift bags alone & she bundled up all the kits once I had them cut & unlike myself everyone ended up with the correct amount of bits needed.

I have the most fabulous bunch of ladies that I would now call friends who attend & I like to spoil them, so each received a wrapped gift of some stamping stuff, a calender & memo note holder & a Rudolf skinny treat bag filled with jaffas which Emily also made for me.

 The tables set up with the Gift bags.

All the fabulous food the ladies brought to share

 Sandy, Louise, Robyn & Alex whipping up a triangle chocolate box

Julie & Michelle creating their Ribbon Bookmark & Peg Magnet.

 Catherine & Roz posing for the camera whilst using the bigshot.

I did have some more photos I took whilst we were enjoying supper but they are not the best.

I will be back on Sunday to share with you the projects we made.

Till then

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Just a little glitter

Hello Everyone,
Sorry for the lack of posts, the lead up to Christmas is proving to be a tad hectic as I am sure it is for everybody else. Hopefully next week will be a little quieter. This week I have my end of year celebration on Thursday evening with 15 lovely ladies whom regularly attend my card classes, so gifts & gift bags to make (photos to come later) Teacher & staff presents to make for my sons school. & then our Business Christmas party to cater for on Saturday night & a couple of presents still to buy.

I do have a quick card to share, It is one I  made last week & it fits the challenge of "glittering it on" over at The Outlawz challenge site.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

As sweet as you Birthday

Tonight's card I have to share is a CAS birthday card I made using the $5 PTI stamp set called Sweet as can be (it was a real bargain). I just loved how it turned out it's nearly good enough to eat.

I have also used an embossing folder on the base of the cone for a little texture & finished the card with a little hot pink bakers twine.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

My 10 Minute Card

Today I have a card to share that I made under pressure this afternoon, when I realised my son didn't have card for the party he was attending.

I had plans of copying an earlier card I had made using a motorbike, well I did except I used different colours & a different orientation (first colours that came to mind). All up it took me about 10 minutes & I even decorated the envelope. It's nothing flash but my  sons friend loved it.

What was even better I had my camera on the bench when I finished so I snapped a quick piccie before heading off.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy stamping

Fiona

Lets try again

Well I am back to try & do my post for a second time. Just as I was typing my post up this afternoon we had a storm come through & lost power for a couple of hours seems to be every Tuesday we are having a power outage.

I spent most of today in my craft room again (neglecting the housework), I did manage a few creations, one that I will share with you today & the others I will share over the next week or so.

After seeing seeing Gretchen Clark make a boxy banner on her blog using a square spellbinders die to get the lovely points. I decided to have a go at creating a wine bottle tag, OMG it was super easy & the square die gives such a nice finish (you could possibly hand cut it if you needed to).

I embossed the Christmas Tree in silver & mounted it onto a scallop circle in Night of Navy & then adhered it to my bottle tag & finished it off with some satin ribbon.

I also made a card to go with the above, except I am not overly happy with it may have to have another go tomorrow.

Thanks for dropping by

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Teachers Gift Bag & Card

Today I spent most of the day creating in my studio, I was supposed to be designing some cards & 3D items for my two remaining classes, instead I ended up making a card & matching gift bag for one of my sons teachers.

When searching through my stash for something to catch my eye, I found this cute little penguin stamp. First I made a few tags & then thought I would decorate a bag to go with it, then a card to match.

I did also come up with a few ideas for class but will have to wait until after my classes to see these.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

My last Guest Designer card for November

 Wow how November has flown by, I can't believe we have only a few days left & then onto the December countdown to Christmas & still so much to do..

I have really enjoyed being a guest designer for the Sunday CAS Challenge over at The Outlawz website, & today I would like to share with you my last card for the month.

The brief was to create a CAS card & accentuate the negative when using a die cut.. I chose to use the star punch on scrap old olive card stock then punch out a circle. I then placed some DSP behind the cut out star & used the circles to create a Chrsistmas Tree.

I love how it turned out & would love to know what you think.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

Clean & Simple Challenge #167

Howdy Everyone,

Today I would like to share two Christmas cards I made for the Clean & Simple challenge last week I just didn't get around to taking the photos any earlier. I have had a busy few days with sick children & hubby as well as preparing for guests to arrive, who are due in the next half hour.

A close up of the Christmas tree I have added some glitter with my Spica pen.

& maybe a little to much glitter on Rudolph's nose.



Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Xmas Stamp N Stack

Today I have two cards to share that we made at our Xmas Stamp n Stack.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Guest Designer Card

Well this is my 3rd card for my guest design spot over at The Outlawz CAS challenge.

The brief was to create a Thank You card using Autumn colours & this is what I created.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

An Owl Birthday CASE

After seeing this cute card & pillow box gift set on Lynn Put's blog I just knew I had to case it. The set was just perfect how it was but thought I should at least change the colours. I chose Pool Party, Soft Suede & Calypso Coral for mine. I am happy with how it turned out, although I still think Lynn's is just perfect.

Be sure to drop by Lynn's Blog & check out all her fabulous cards.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

Simply Silhouettes

Hello Everyone,

WOW it's been a stinker of a day here in Canberra 32 degrees & we had our first sighting of a Brown Snake at the house today, Emily spotted it whilst she was mowing on the ride-on. We know there are lots of snakes around as I have seen them on the driveway, but it kind of freaks me out when they are seen so close to the house, we had one on our door step a couple of years ago up & ready to strike & I went into hyperventilate mode. Enough about snakes or I won't sleep.

So , whilst the family were watching something boring on TV I headed out to my craft room & made a quick card for the Less is More challenge which was to use a Silhouette stamp.

The stamp I chose is from Hero Arts & hadn't seen any ink until tonight. I chose Sahara Sand as my base & some Melon Berry satin ribbon for a hint of colour. I now have another birthday card for my stash.

I hope you have enjoyed my card & thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Mojo Moday

Yes I know back so soon, I printed out a load of challenges to see if I could get the Mojo flowing, & this is what I came up with for the Mojo Monday Challenge.

I made this card for a dear friend so I have had to delay posting the card to my blog till I had dropped it in her mailbox, as I do know she reads my blog.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

Cards & Things Challenges

Howdy Everyone,

 I am back sooner than expected with a card to share I made this card this morning for Freshly Made sketches challenge except when I went to hook up I was to late. So I thought I would keep it for later when I haven't got anything to share. But then I just came across a site called Cards & Things Challenges which is running a colour challenge using the exact colours, so you get to see it sooner rather later.

Thanks  for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

As Promised just a little late

As promised I said I would be back to show you a variation of the Christmas card I shared last week.

We ended up making this at class & the ladies had a choice of what colour they wanted, some chose Real Red others Elegant Eggplant & some Tempting Turquoise.

I have spent the morning photographing & editing some more cards, so I will have plenty to share with over the coming weeks as well as my Guest designer cards each Sunday.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

A little late

Hello everyone,
 sorry to those who dropped by to check out this weeks card for the CAS challenge over at The Outlawz where I am being featured as a guest designer this month. Our little family travelled down to Woollongong to celebrate my Aunties 80th birthday on Sunday, & a great time was had catching up with many cousins we don't get to see very often.

The challenge this week was to create a CAS card using your favourite DSP.

So here it is is.

 Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

My First Guest Designer Card

As promised I am back with some news & a card to share.

First up the news, I was Super Stoked (I may even have done a little happy dance) to be chosen as the Guest Designer for November over at The Outlawz for their Sunday CAS challenges. I have been participating in the CAS challenges for a little while now & love logging in each Sunday to see what the next one will be. The group also has different challenges each day as well as loads of other info.

First up the Challenge was to create a card using Embossing either wet or dry & I wanted to try something a little different for me, I just embossed one edge of the card, to do this I used my PTI card stock only;y because the embossing folders are not made for our Aussie size cards which a slightly taller.I used the ornaments from the SU Tree Trimmings set & then added the petite scalloped border along the embossed edge & some bling to finish.

This was a super quick card that will be easy to make multiples off in a variety of colours for my Xmas cards.

I will be back later in the week to share a variation of this card.

Thanks for dropping by

Happy Stamping
Fiona 

Cas-ual Friday Challenge

Howdy Everyone,  I am back to share a card I made for the Cas-ual Friday challenge which was "Over the Edge"
I have used the Doily & Leaf die from PTI & made the concertina flower (not sure if that's what they are called) using some scrap DSP & finished it off with a lovely large button & twine.

I will be back later today with some news & another card to share.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Combined Challenge

Just dropping in with a Birthday card I made for the challenges at Just Add Ink & The Outlawz. This card will be one I can add to my stash. I am not sure when if I will get back this week as I have got four classes coming up & need to finishing cutting all the kits

I still have 4 spots in Sundays Xmas Stamp & Stack class if anyone lives in Canberra & would like to come along, please email me or check the classes tab at top of page for more info.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

Another go at Copic colouring

Since I have my Copics for a little while & haven't really used them I thought I should have another go at colouring & to be honest don't look to close as it  is not that crash hot I think more practice is needed.

I decided that kids won't be too critical so I made it into a little girls Birthday card to add to my stash.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

Turning a New Leaf

Today's card is one I have made for the CAS Challenge over at The Outlawz site,

The brief was to create a CAS card using a Leaf or Leaves as your focal point on the card, after going through my stash of stamps & dies I only had one stamp set I could use, Turning A New Leaf from PTI.

I am really happy with how the card turned out & would love to hear your comments.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

CAS Christmas Card

Hello,

My card today is one I made for a challenge over at The Outlawz which was to make a Monochromatic Holiday card.

I choose Christmas as my holiday & blues as my colour.

Should have a few more exciting cards to share in a few days as I need to come up with a couple of new cards fro Thursday nights class.

Till then,

Happy Stamping

Fiona