Petal Prints

Hi again,
This set of cards was made for no particular reason other than I hadn't used this set PETAL PRINTS in a while & I did remember seeing a card like the square one on an American blog but of course I now can't find it, so if you know of the creator please let me know so I can give credit.
I love the simplicity of the three colours Basic Black Whisper White & highlighted with Apricot Appeal & wanted to try different combinations & I am really happy with how they turned out.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Just Riding

Hi Everyone,

todays post is using the JUST RIDING stamp set that is in the Inventry sale for $18.71 regular price is $24.95 Click on this link to take you to the Inventry sale list http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/Inventory_Clearance_1209_AUNZ.pdf

I have been creating some childrens cards to use in my upcoming Childrens classes which I am holding during the last week of the school holidays, one of these will be for the Boys , I am not sure which one, let me know what one you think by leaving a comment.

I will hopefully be back with some more cards today.

The card above has been cased of Splitcoat Stampers.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

End of year Gifts for class attendees

I told I have been busy & one of the things I did in December was held an end of year party/class for the ladies who attend my fortnightly classes. I did want to spoil them because they are such a great group of ladies whom I would certainly class as friends we have had such a good time over the last 12 months will lots of laughter & sometimes even a couple of glasses of wine, I know at times the conversation & laughter , turns what might not have been a good day into a great day & there is always someone who hasn't had the best day but I am pretty certain they leave here with a smile on there face.

So I decided I would give each of the ladies a little gift back containing some hand made goodies.

I decided on the friends 24/7 stamp set because that sort of summed up what i was trying to say, as some will know I am not the best with words.

The first thing I made was a lavender filled Muslin drawer sachet which i stamped onto after sewing the little bags, next was a candle & I also gave everyone a glue stick that i had covered in matching papers & last of all was the card.

All up I made 20 gift sets & a great night was had by all but again the ladies did spoil me & brought supper thanks to Michelle for the lovely Cheesecake & Alex for her choc hazelnut slice which is also devine & Julie for the Choocies, please forgive me if i forgot someone.

Just quickly to add this is part of the reason I wanted to spoil them was for my 40th birthday in November some of these lovely ladies surprised me with the most gorgeous Cupcake Birthday cake made again by the talented Michelle & also the most amazing food for supper, flowers & even Champagne & they also gave me a Myers voucher which I will spend when I am in Sydney next week at the sales

Louise's Birthday Card

I told you I would be back .

Just want to share with you a card I made for our Friend Louise ( who also enjoys Stamping). I was asked by another friend to make a card that Louise would not have seen as, she loves to look at blogs just like all us & was big enough for 6 of us to sign well normally I don't perform well under pressure but I did know she loves the Fifth Ave Stamp set & the Urban Garden DSP.

I decided on a side step card & at the time i couldn't even find a tutorial so I played a round with a scrap of A4 & actually fluked on about the second go & the rest just fell together in about 1/2 hour & the finished product turned out better than expected. I was so excited I didn't even photograph it before I gave it to our friend for everyone to sign so I did have to ask for it back to take a picture.

I know Louise will be reading this so I do hope you liked it.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Circle Circus One Sheet Wonder

Well hello everyone!!!

First all let me say I hope you all had a Very Merry Christmas with family & friends & Best Wishes for a Happy & Healthy 2010.

It's been a while & I won't even try to make excuses other than life has been extremely busy with renovations, end of school year & Christmas.

I have decided to do a couple of posts over the next few days from cards I have made. I will also put up a couple of photos off my new craft room, even though they are not great but will have to do as my camera is having a little vacation at my husbands cousins. I left it there on New Years eve & now they are on holidays for 2 weeks them the breaks.....

First up I want to share with you 2 sets off cards I made using the Circle Circus Stamp Set & Bold Brights Cardstock & Ink, I made these up using the one sheet wonder technique.

I will be running this as a class in February or March I will be back with the details over the next few days or register your interest by Email.

Thanks for Looking & Happy Stamping

Fiona

Xmas Stamping Day

Well at long last my stamping studio/craft room is finshed at least on the inside anyway, & it looks fantastic. I must say the last few weks have been extremely stressful because everything that could go wrong did go wrong but we all have survived.
Now I have some great news I am excited to be holding the first all day event the first weekend in December so if one day is not suitable you can come the other but places are limited so book early to avoid dissapointment.
Details are;

Xmas Stamping Day

Date; Saturday 5th december OR Sunday 6th December

Time; 10am to 4pm

Where: My Stamping Studio, Gooromon Ponds Road Hall

Cost; $60 includes Kits, Lunch, morning & afternoon tea & continuous tea & coffee

We will be making:
Chocolate box including chocolates
2, 2010 calenders
10 Xmas Tags
5 Xmas Cards
& Gift card wallet

Hope to get back soon to post some photos of my new room as well as some of the cards I have been creating

Xmas Stamp n' Stacks

I have put together 3 different Stamp N' Stack classes for those who would like to get a headstart on some handmade xmas cards.

What is a Stamp n' Stack?
For my customers a Stamp n' Stack is a chance to make 10 full size quick & simple cards (2 designs 5 of each) including envelopes & is suitable for beginner to advanced stampers cost is $20 & best of all they will be held in my new craft room. I will also offer a 10% dicount on the purchase of the stamp set & any cardstock or accessories we use for those you wish to create more at home.
I have decided on 1 night & 1 day class for each set to give those who wish to attend every opportunity. I can also schedule a class at other times with a minimum of 4 people.

My first class is Tree Trimmings which is being held

Monday 23rd November 7.30pm

Friday 27th November 9.30am

Snow Swirled Class is being held, (You will need to choose which colour way you would like to make)

Monday 30th November 7.30pm

Friday 4th December 9.30am

& finally Season of Joy is being held,

Monday 7th December 7.30pm

Friday 11th December 9.30am

Craft Room Update

Hi Everyone,

I have haven't fallen off the creative bandwagon life has just been extremely busy mostly with getting my craft room finished it has been an ongoing saga which I won't be doing again in a hurry. Although it will be great when it is finished, at this stage a carpenter & tiler are here tomorrow to finish then painter Wednesday & carpet will go down Monday just in time for my 40th Birthday party planned for the Saturday.

This area is my desk for my computer & drawers for all my equipment, Above are some cupboards & open shelves to display my creations. I also have double cupboards that will store my cardstock in filing cabinets & anything else that doesn't fit in the drawers

this photo is looking back towards the kitchen area.

Another Challenge Entry

This is the second card I made for Makeesha Byl's Challenge.


This is actually the 2nd version my, I tried to follow the layout of the picture so I had half a flower stamped in white on the side of the card but only as a 10yr old can say "mum what's that there for it looks silly!" so after taking her advice I removed it but I am still not 100% sure

Card Recipe:

Stamp set; Eastern Blooms & Basic Phrases

Cardstock; Riding hood red. Kraft, Basic black & Whisper White

Ink; basic Black, Sahara sand, Riding Hood Red

Accessories; Scallop edge punch, word window punch, build a brad, white gel pen, mat pack & black grosgrain ribbon

Inspiration Challenge #13

After spending 6 days on the NSW South Coast in miserable weather (with no stamping supplies) I am glad to be back, don't get me wrong we had a great time & Robert even managed to come away as well. We spent time sightseeing, visiting Magic Mountain, the kids even had a five minute swim at the beach the day we arrived & then they spent the other time swimming in the heated pool as Robert or I sat watching dressed in full winter garb. Another day was spent Whale Watching (but that's a whole other story lets just say 70% of the boat was sick & we had to head back early. NEVER NEVER again!!!!!!!!)

So now we are home & rejuvenated I am ready to do some creating & a good place to start was Makeesha Byl's Inspiration Challenge http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/

this was the picture which we had to draw inspiration from

& this is my creation Card Recipe:

Stamp Set; Eastern Blooms & Short & Sweet

Cardstock; Kraft, Basic Black & Whisper White

Ink; Real Red

Acessories; Real Red grossgrain ribbon, mat pack, small & large oval punch & scallop oval punch

I will be back tomorrow to post another card for the challenge that I am working on.

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #13

This week I have got in a little earlier with the Inkspriration Sketch Challenge run by Makeesha Byl http://makeeshabyl.com.au/ I really enjoyed the Sketch Challenge as I find it much easier to complete, & I will probably make more cards to this sketch in the future.
I spent all Sunday Stamping & managed to complete some tasks on my to do list the first was to create some sample wedding invitations for my nieces friend, I managed to make 5 in all (I will post them after I have shown the girls). Designed a gift box & six cards using the Fifth Ave Floral, this will be a workshop once I have a completion date for my new craft room.

My first card for Makeesha's Challenge is using Fifth Ave Floral.

Card Recipe:
Stamp Set; Fifth Ave Floral
Ink; Kiwi Kiss & Basic Black
Cardstock; Basic Black, Whisper White & Kraft
Designer Paper: Urban Oasis
Accessories: 1 3/8 Punch & Kiwi Kiss Corduroy Button








Happy Stamping
Fiona

Another Challenge Entry

Well I know its past the submission time but entering my first challenge has already become an addiction, a bit like stamping I am much happier with this card than the first always the way this time I have incorporated Tempting Turquoise in to the mix
Stamp Set: Circle Circus & Upsy Daisy
Carstock: Tempting Turquiose, Pacific Point & Yo Yo Yellow
Accessories: Whire Embossing Powder & Tempting Turquoise Grossgrain Ribbon, Label Punch & Large Oval Pinch

Makeesha's Challenge

Hi everyone,
Todays post is an entry into the Inspiration Challenge set by Makeesha Byl http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/ I loved the colours & thought it would be easy but I struggled & am still not 100% happy with the finished product.

So here is the card
Card Recipe:
Stampt Set; Circle Circus & Short & Sweet
Cardstock; Yo-yo yellow,Whisper White, & Pacific Point
Designer Paper ; Pacific Point
Accessories; White Embossing Powder, Pacific Point ribbon, White Grosgrain ribbon , Oval Scallop Punch, Large Oval punch & Small Oval punch

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Wedding Card

Hi Everyone,
I seem to be doing OK with my posts at this stage not sure how long I can keep it up for. Todays post is a Wedding card I made, it is super quick & looks much better than in the photo.

Card Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Friends 24-7, Occaisional Greetings
Ink : Basic Black
Black Ribbon, Oval Punch & Scallop Oval Punch,
I have also used Cuttlebug swiss dots on the white cardstock


Well I am now off to do some mowing on our never ending lawn It seems to need mowing every few days (thank God for Ride-on lawnmowers).

Happy Stamping
Fiona

Lace Edge Card

Hi Everyone,

I love this card & no its not an original design I got the Idea for the lace edge insert from an Australian Blog but the picture I saved does not have a watermark & they used Rose Red & the Dreams De Jour Stamp set so if anyone happens to know who the creator was let me know so I can give credit

Card Recipe:

Stamp Set: Echoes of Kindness

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant , Pale Plum & Whisper White

Happy Stamping
Fiona

Fathers Day cards

Just a quick post to show you some Fathers Day cards that I made before I pop them in the post unfortunately I won't get to see dad this Fathers Day as they live in Young, although I may take a drive one day next week while the kids are at school.

Free Stampin Up Ribbons

From 1-30 September, Stampin Up is giving you a FREE Ribbon Bundle,
1:when you spend $100 on any Stampin' Up! products or
2:host a $600 workshop.
*Ribbon bundle includes 9.1 metres each Certainly Celery 5/8" poly-twill ribbon and So Saffron 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.

If you would like to place an order or host a wokshop during this time please contact me at rfplater@bigpond.com or 0409 338 516

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Boroque Motifs & Great Friends Swap

Hi Everyone, Todays post is a card I made as a Swap For our monthly team meeting, once again the photo doesn't do it justice.

Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs & Great Friend
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Basic Black & Whisper white
Ink: Black Pink & Pirouette
I have mounted the butterly on dimensionals & added glitter to its wings & finished off with the simple "for you" greeting mounted on the oval punches