Wild About Choo Choo

Today I had a very productive day stamping with a friend we managed to put together a few cards using sets we haven't used as of yet. The first card I designed would make a great Birthday card for a young boy. I have versamarked the Train track on the bashful Blue card base, then Crimped Night of Navy before layering with the Real Red.

Sorry about the photo quality, I will have to get some lessons from the talented Sam Post her photos always look amazing.

Card Recipe

Stamp Sets: Choo Choo & Wild About You

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy & Real Red

Ink: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Real Red, Old Olive, More Mustard & Choc Chip

The second post is of one of the cards we made at last weeks class using the Tree Trimmings Set from our current catalogue (actually this isn't the original the other one was sabotaged or thats what the girls wanted to do to me by the end of this card) After setting up the string with the stamp-a ma-jig & doing a demo the poor girls couldn't understand why they couldn't line theirs up properly after they gave up & were lining it up by eye we realised we actually were using two tree trimming sets so the one we stamped for the Stamp-a-ma-jig was a different one to the one they were using needless to say there was lots of laughter because we were all saying we just must be having a bad day.

Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Tree Trimmings, Best Yet

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red & Kiwi Kiss

Designer Paper: Ski Slope

Inks: as per cardstock

Bye for Now

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Another Water Colour Crayon creation

Again another water colour crayon card using the same technique as in the previous post. I have left the layout very simple (thats definately a Fiona trait).
Stamp Set: Inspired By Nature & Upsy Daisy
Water Colour Crayons: So Safron, Rose Red, Regal Rose & Always Artichoke.
Cardstock: So Safron & Rose Red

Upsy Daisy Water Colour Crayon

Well after owning my water colour crayons for close to 2 years this is probably only the 2nd or 3rd time I have used them. & I love the effect
I have stuck to the layout I used on previous Upsy Daisy cards
As for the stamp I first misted it with water & then drew straight onto it with the crayon I then misted it again lightly before stamping onto Whisper white cardstock. I then finshed with some dazzling diamonds.
Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy
Water Colour Crayons: Pixie Pink; YoYo Yellow, Only Orange, Lovely Lilac & Gable Green
Cardstock: Pixie Pink & Yo Yo Yellow

How time Flys

Well I cant believe 2 1/2 weeks have past since my last post, I did have good intentions to keep regular posts happening but seemed to have dropped the ball once again the upside is I been doing lots of creating I just need to take some photos during the day time.
The cards below were made using the Petal Pizzaz stamp set I have kept the layout very simple & with clean lines. I loved using Riding Hood Red with the Whisper White & the flowers finished off with a white pearl from the Pretties kit, the second card I have added So Safron for a little warmth & finished with a little Bling Brad also from the Pretties kit

Bugs & Kisses

Today's post is a card which we made at last fortnights class, Its a great card for little boys & looks great in using the Bold Brights Range

Circle Circus

I have made some very simple cards using Circle Circus I also made matching wrapping paper using an A3 piece of copy Paper.

This card was made using Only Orange & Pixie Pink

This card uses Chocolate Chip & Brocade Blue

Craft Room Update

It has been months since we decided to build a craft room & yesterday saw the concrete slab go down next will be the frame & roof trusses . My room will have its own bathroom & kitchenette facilities & lovely views to the Brindabella Mountains. I plan to hold more weekend stamp workshops with 2 Planned for October & November providing the room is finished (I will have to keep the pressure on).I can use the house it just means Robert has to take the kids away for the weekend.

UP COMING WORKSHOPS are:

Party Hearty cards for everyone &

All Things Xmas Boxes, Cards, Gifts & Decorations

All Workshops include morning & afternoon tea & lunch with a glass of wine & Prize giveaways during the day. So if you would like a day of stamping enjoying the veiw please register your interest by Email rfplatzer@bigpond.com

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Another Please Forgive Me Post

This post is to all the lovely ladies out there who have told me I need to update my blog & I did promise Michelle today whilst out shopping that I would go home & do something so I hope this wets everyone's appetite till I can photograph some more creations, I promise I will be back by Friday.
Below are a couple of cards I have made during the time I was Missing in Action, I dont think I picked a stamp up for 4-5 weeks but I seem to be back on track now

Fifth Ave

The 2 cards below are some RAKS I made in a range of colours for an online stamping group I belong to, I made them in five colours Pink Pirouette, Barely Banana, Brocade Blue, Perfect Plum & Regal Rose

A Post at last & Boys will be Boys

Let me start by saying I am sorry I haven't updated my post for 2 months I don't even have a good excuse other than life has been extremely busy, & my first post isn't even stamping.

But I just love these photos of my son & for those who know him, know he spends 95% of his time outside playing, working with his dad or riding his beloved motorbike & on this day he spent most of the day riding but towards the end of the day he couldn't resist riding through the near empty dam & bogging his bike, By the time he had walked back to the house to get a rope & the 4x4 bike & trailer to pull his own bike free & put it in the back, it was nearly dark my husband intent on teaching him a lesson, let him do this on his own after not coming up from the dam for about 10 minutes Robert & I got in the car & drove down to find he had now bogged the 4x4 bike, at this point I am in hysterics laughing & Robert is cursing because he didn't want to get covered in mud anyway all was good & when they got back to the shed James still had to clean his bike & as you can see he was still enjoying himself, its a bit of a competition with his dad when they are ride together, he who comes back with the most mud WINS!!!!! & he knew he was a winner. What can I say Boys will be Boys & still be cute

Workshop Creations

I am heading for a record 3 posts in 1 day its only because I can't work

out my Blog to do one continuous post

These are the 2 projects we made on Sunday at my workshop

6 Gift Cards & Box using Raspberry Tart DS Paper

Tote Bag & 6 Cards using Upsy Daisy Stamp Set & Urban Garden DSP

The cards we made to match the Tote Bag were

based on a set designed by Rochelle Wick from Splitcoast Stampers

I just made a few layout & colour changes

I will post the cards to my Blog when I take another photo the

one I have is very blury more blury then the ones above.

Cheers & Happy Stamping

Fiona

Upsy Daisy Workshop

Well hopefully I am back on track to some regular posts I have been busy preparing for my all day Upsy Daisy workshop I held on the weekend, we had a great day with lots of laughing & creating. As you can see from the pictures the workshop was held in my house with 2 tables in
family meals area & another 2 in our lounge dining it was a pity 2 have the tables in different rooms but it worked out OK, at least when my new room is built I will be able to comfortably seat 24-30.

Annamaree, Christine, Coralee, & Emily (my daughter)
Jen, Helen, Erica & Christine

Tracy, Di & Alex

Ellen, Roz, Bridget & Celina

the prize to the noisiest table of all there was certainly a lot of laughing going on

Goodie Bags

Clearing the way for my new Craft Room

I just wanted to share a couple of photos of my husband Robert & son James (arn't they just a pigeon pair each with their own toy) clearing away excess dirt in preparation for the footings to be dug on my new craft room its... so exciting I can't wait & neither can my husband I know he is a little over all of my stamping stuff taking over the house. I am hoping to be in there mid July all going well (reminds me I must put some more pressure on our builder friend) .
I will keep you up to date with the progress.

A Beautiful RAK I Received

After having such a busy week I arrived home on Friday to this Beautiful RAK (Random Act of Kindeness) I received from the very talented Mandy Schiller check out all her great cards at www.mandyschiller.blogspot.com Thanks Mandy you made my day.

Demonstrator Workshop

Today was our monthly Demonstrator Workshop held by our Upline Roz Vest. When we get together Roz always has something new to show us & we also participate in a Swap.

Today I wanted to post the Swap I made it was inspired by the decorated book Alison Charlton had on display at convention.

The Swaps I received were all great & will talk with all the other girls to see if they would like me to post their sawps online.

Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Inspired by Nature & Always

Ink: Baja Breeze, Basic Grey & Versamark

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Basic Grey & Whisper White

Silver Embossing powder & Basic Grey Ribbon & Punches

The last 2 Swaps I made

Finally my last 2 swaps I made

If anyone would like any further info about my swaps please just flick me an Email rfplatzer@bigpond.com

Also I would love to hear your comments on my swaps.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

More of my Convention Swaps

Below are some more of my swaps I made for Convention please feel free to leave some comments
Happy Stamping
Fiona

Convention Photos of our Group Stellar Stampers

Jenny & Roz (our fantastic upline)

Alyssa & Kylie

Coralee & Jenny

Jenny, Kirsten, Alyssa, Kylie, Roz, Ellen & Coralee

Back Row: Kirsten, Kylie, Bridget, Roz, Ellen, Alyssa

Front Row: Jenny, Fiona (me) & Coralee

Sorry the quality of some of the shots are not the best, I will have to get some from my fellow stampers & post them at a later date

Happy Staming

Fiona

Some of My Convention Sawps

Now you will all know why I have been so quiet with my Blog updates I have been busy making my Swaps for Stampin' Up's Convention which just happens to be on in Canberra this year.

Today was the first day & I am truly amazed by the very Talented & Inspirational people that I was lucky enough to see & hear today & am so lucky to be part of the Stampin Up family.

I will be back on Sunday with the last of my Sawps & to post details of my all day workshop scheduled for Sunday 31 May we will be making two projects using Urban Garden & Raspberry Tart Designer Paper & the Upsy Daisy Stamp Set