Renee's 6th Birthday

Today my little baby is turning 6. For the first time this year Ruben and Rebecca both bought her a little present from their own pocket money. Ruben got her two Littlest Pets and Rebecca got her a little doll she can hang on her bag. David and I gave her an iPod Touch and a Hello Kitty Creative Station.

Here's the card I made for her:

Supplies: Cardstock: Doodlebug Designs (sugar coated), Patterned Paper: Bella Blvd, Border Punch: Martha Stewart, Ribbon: local haberdashery, Chipboard frame: Tattered Angels, Letter Sticker: American Crafts, Glitter: Stampin'Up, Button: unknown, Baker's Twine: supermarket, Corner Rounder: Woodware.

My mum wanted to make a card as well, but kind of let me do most of the work. Credit to her as she coloured in the stamp:

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, Patterned Paper: Sassafras Lass, Border Punch: Martha Stewart, Ribbon: garden centre, Die: Spellbinder Nestabilities, Clear stamp: unknown + Papertrey Ink Markers: ZIG, Embossing folder: Cuttlebug, Ink: Staz'On + Rangers Distress, Corner Rounder: Woodware, Tag: newsagent.

Here's a picture of the party bags that are waiting for them in the entryway for when they go home:



This is a close-up of the girls bags:



And the boys:

Supplies: Bag Template: Papertrey Ink, Patterned Paper: October Afternoon, Ribbon: local haberdashery, Star punch: Fiskars, Buttons: various, Circle punch: Fiskars, Flower punch: Woodware + EK Success.

Everyone has just left the party with smiles on their faces. I haven't had a chance to download the pictures yet, but they all most definitely had fun. Have a nice weekend everyone.

Halloween

Yesterday we celebrated Halloween over at my brother-in-law and sister-in-law's house. She's fantastic at organising parties. Of course a requirement was to dress-up. My mum was the only who didn't, but everyone else did. It was a great colourful bunch and we had a great time. Here's an impression of yesterday:

I hope everyone has had a great Halloween too! Tomorrow it's back to school.

Two More Party Bags

One of Rebecca's friends that she invited to her party this afternoon, couldn't make it as she's on holiday this week. Last Friday she came over for a play, and as I'd already finished the girls' party bags, I suggested Rebecca would give one to her then. Of course I made Rebecca a new one.

Supplies

Cardstock: Bag Template: Papertrey Ink, Bazzill Basics, Patterned Paper: October Afternoon 'Ducks in a Row' + My Mind's Eye, Ribbon: local haberdashery + Paperchase, 3D flower: Silhouette, Clear Stamps: Papertrey Ink, Glitter: Stampin'Up, Leave Punches: Martha Stewart, L-em.com, Ink: Staz'On (Timber Brown) + Rangers Distress (Linen), floss: twine, Buttons: various, Die-Cut Cookie Cutter: Quickutz, Tags: newsagent.

Also, last night I created Ruben's party bag. I again used a template from Papertrey Ink. They are so easy to use and simply gorgeous.

Supplies

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, Patterned Paper: Three Bugs in a Rug, ribbon, tag: newsagent, Clear stamp: Papertrey Ink, Ink: Staz'On (Timber Brown), Ranger's Distress (linen), Die: Sizzix Stars #2, Button: Basic Grey, twine.

Have a fantastic Tuesday!

Party Bags: Soooo Cute!

It's only good Rebecca's is only inviting four friends to her Build-a-Bear Workshop party, otherwise I would have spent forever making bags. She turned 11 in August, but it seems to be a real cool thing to do according her and her friends. Hey, as long as they're having fun.

This afternoon I finished all but one party bag. I couldn't really make one of these for Ruben, as they are way too girlie. I secretly wish it was my party, because I love these little bags. Have a look:







Supplies

Cardstock: Bag Template: Papertrey Ink, Bazzill Basics, Patterned Paper: October Afternoon 'Ducks in a Row' + My Mind's Eye, Ribbon: local haberdashery + John Lewis, 3D flower: Silhouette, Clear Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Damask Designs), Glitter: Stampin'Up, Leave Punches: Martha Stewart, L-em.com, Ink: Staz'On (Timber Brown) + Rangers Distress (Linen), Embroidery floss: DMC, Buttons: various, Die-Cut Cookie Cutter: Quickutz, Tags: newsagent.

I made three pink and three blue ones. I should've made one for myself as well.

Have a nice weekend everyone.

Party Bags

Tomorrow Ruben will be having his go-kart party with 6 school friends, and his two sisters of course. Today I made some quick and easy party bags, using my Silhouette digital cutter. The only downside using the Silhouette is the limited size, but it just worked for what we intended to put in them. I embellished the cartons with a stamp, a star using the same papers as on the invitations, and a button.

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Cardstock kraft | Scenic Route Grafton patterned paper | Basic Grey, My Mind's Eye and SEI buttons | Ellison Design die Start #2 | Big Shot die cutting machine | Silhouette digital craft cutter | Autumn Leaves clear stamp Telling in Circles 2 | Staz'On ink Timber Brown | VersaColor ink Pinecone.

The weather forecast doesn't look too promising here, but nonetheless I wish everyone a fabulous weekend.

Party Time!

Today Rebecca had her party. It was a great success! All the girls made a scrapbook page. As only one of the girls remembered to bring a photo, I made a picture of all of them individually which they scrapped.

The workspace:



The kit:



The party bags:



The end result:



The cake:



The kids also gave me ample opportunity today to take some great pictures:









Nearly 11.30 p.m. I'm longing for my bed after a very successful day. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!