Holidays over for another year...

That will explain my absence.  We have been away for a week and had a fabulous time, we were really sad it came to an end quite as quick but as they say  'time flies when you're having fun'.

The card I have to show you tonight is using a technique I hadn't tried before but I think it looks really effective and soooo simple.  It's paper pleating and really easy to do thanks to the Simply scored tool.

An arty angle!!!

I really like this card (and for those of you who know me, I don't often say that!) I love this paper, I use it alot and another favourite, the mixed bunch set. I won the pleated ribbon in a goody bag at regional training recently and haven't used it alot but it really finishes this card off.

We are looking forward to another packed week next week and its Elliots birthday so it's busy busy and I'm yet to get him a present or make him a card......

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies used: All SU unless stated: Basic Black card and ink, First Edition DSP, Lace Ribbon border punch, Mixed Bunch stamp set, Blossom punch, Pear Pizzazz Pleated ribbon, Little leave die, Lucky limeade card, Word Window punch. Boho Blossom punch, Easy Events stamp set, Elementary elegance brads.

Girly birthdays

I have been so busy trying to make all the personal cards I need for this month, it's been like working on a production line!!! and I'm still not done.

I do have a couple of special little girls who have their birthdays this month and when I recieved a swap from a fellow demonstrator at training earlier in the month, I knew this is what I had to do, Thank you Tina Angus.

What do you think of these pretty party dresses, they are really cute.  They are made using the mixed bunch stamp set, blossom punch and round tab punch.

Aaron told me he thought the cards were too simple but I think I like them because they are simple.

I have Elliots birthday this month and he has to be the hardest child to buy for!!!!  Every birthday and Christmas I have people asking me what he might like and I end up giving them the ideas I may have had...it's so annoying.  He's debating between a bike and a scooter from us at the moment so who knows what he'll end up with.

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies used: All SU unless stated; Whisper white cardstock, mixed bunch stamp set, blossom punch, lace ribbon border punch, rose red card and ink, pink pirouette card and ribbon, Adorning accents embossing folder, pearls, round tab punch, sentiments from curly cute and happiest birthday wishes.

Re-inkers

Just a quick post this morning as I am waiting for a delivery and then I'm off to work until 6.30pm....think that might just finish me off!!!

Last week I had a workshop and I wanted to show different techniques using re-inkers.  I have only just got some but there are a huge amount of different things you can do with them so I think I might just have to extend my range!!!
I made three cards using three diferent techniques but today I am showing the baby wipe technique.  It is sooo easy but can can achieve some stunning results. Basically, you drop some re-inkers onto a baby wipe and let them mix and then use that as your ink pad.

Here's a really quick card using that technique.....

The re-inkers I have used are from the in-colour range, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral.

I will try and pop back tomorrow with another card showing a different technique.
Have a good day,

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies used, all SU unless stated: Re-inkers - calypso coral, lucky limeade, pool party, Mixed Bunch stamp set, blossom punch, perfect polka dot embossing folder, word window punch, designer printed brads, happiest birthday wishes stamp set, adorning accents embossing folder  (dsp - retired)

My Mums Birthday...

Yesterday was my Mums 70th Birthday.....

She really is amazing, she doesn't look or act like a 70 year old, she really has more energy and get up and go than I do most of the time!  I took her and my Dad to Marlborough for a wander and for afternoon tea at a lovely tearoom (who sold beautiful cakes!!!!)
Talking of beautiful cakes, I asked my friend to make a birthday cake and was amazed at what I picked up....Have a look at this...

My brother had taken the day off work to then cook a delicious roast for 11 of us for tea.  It really was a lovely day and I think my Mum enjoyed herself.

So, as I mentioned, I have no creative juices flowing at the moment at all and therefore I was a bit unhappy with my Mums card from me but I did redeem myself with what the boys gave her.  I decided that she was recieve too many cards so I opted for some bunting instead.....

I have never made bunting of this size before but I am really happy with the way it turned out.  I didn't put  her age or a birthday greeting on it so that she can keep it up all the time if she wanted to but the boys did write a message on the back (Aarons was a bit cheeky but she took it well!!)

I'll be back tomorrow with a card for a special lady at the boys school.

 I've got to go and type up Aarons latest song....He and a few friends at school have started a little group and they are all busy writing songs at the moment and choosing the best few.  He ran out of time tonight so I said I would do it for him and to my surprise.....it was a pretty good song.  He may be the next Gary Barlow...who knows!!!

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies Used; All SU unless stated: Whisper white card, Melon mambo card and ink, pretty in pink card and ink, eyelet border punch, mixed bunch stamp set, build a blossom punch, blossom punch, Baroque motifs stamp set. clear embossing powder, large scallop circle punch, 1 3/8 circle punch.
Non SU: ribbon and die cut letters

Weekend Celebrations.

What a weekend....I hope everyone has enjoyed the Jubilee celebrations, it really has been spectacular.  We went away for the weekend with friends and had a fabulous time.  Back to normality tomorrow!!!

I did promise you this card a few days ago but as I was sooooo disorganised before going away I ran out of time.  This is a card we made at the last card club.  I hold a card club on the last Wednesday of every month and if you are interested in attending with no commitment then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

So, the card.....

I have again used products from the summer mini catalogue. The stamp is from the Mixed Bunch set and it has a coordinating punch which is always great.  I have used the rock and roll technique but I'm not sure that shows up on the card.  This is quite a 3D card but could be flat for posting just as well.

I think this is simple but effective card that could also be used for a number of different occasions.

Having just been beaten at an arm wrestle by my 7 year old son I am off to improve my upper bod strength!!!!

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies used; All SU unless stated: Mixed Bunch stamp set and punch, wisteria wonder card and ink, perfect plum ink, Adorning accents embossing folder, happiest birthday wished stamp set, build a blossom punch, lucky limeade card.