May 21st - In exchange:
P.S. Don't forget to make a card for the workshop and you'll have a chance to win those fantastic interchangeable stamps from 7Gypsies, (and it doesn't matter where you are geographically).
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
In Exchange
When Renee and I were walking back home from Kinder, she wanted a piggyback. I told her in exchange for a few pictures. While I was taking some shots, she told me what she did at Kinder this morning.
May 21st - In exchange:
P.S. Don't forget to make a card for the workshop and you'll have a chance to win those fantastic interchangeable stamps from 7Gypsies, (and it doesn't matter where you are geographically).
May 21st - In exchange:
P.S. Don't forget to make a card for the workshop and you'll have a chance to win those fantastic interchangeable stamps from 7Gypsies, (and it doesn't matter where you are geographically).
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Forward Roll
Monday is always is slow start for me, but Tuesday's I get right into it as Renee has her gymnastics class at 9.15 a.m. at the local leisure centre. She loves going there and is starting to be quite good at forward rolls. I managed to snap a few pictures, before my battery died. I've got to look into that, because I think something's wrong with it.
May 20th - Forward Roll:
Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate all your comments you've been leaving.
May 20th - Forward Roll:
Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate all your comments you've been leaving.
Monday, 19 May 2008
Make a Card
This morning I started making a card and thought it would be fun to show you my work flow for making a card. How about you play along and see what you can make in 10 easy steps. The one thing I would definitely like to see on your card is a large 'initial'. I used a 'B' as this card is for my friend Beth. Leave a link in the comments to your creation by next Wednesday, May 28th and I'll select a random winner who will receive this.
Here's what you need:
Supplies:
1 piece of cardstock 6x8"
Ink
1 swirly stamp
psychedelic embossing powder
1 1x6" strip of patterned paper
1 2x6" strip of patterned paper
1 circle approx. 2" in diameter
1 ribbon (approx. 18")
1 felt border (or something similar)
1 mini tag
1 large approx. 3" letter
sentiment either on stamps or rub-ons
3 buttons
6" hemp cord (or something similar)
1 lace butterfly (if you haven't got one, a paper one is good alternative)
Tools:
corner rounder
embossing heat tool
ink daubers
adhesive
Step 1:
Fold your cardstock in half and round the corners. Next ink the edges. I used Rangers Distress Ink (Antique Linen), as this one is not too dark.
Step 2:
Stamp your swirly stamp with VersaMark and sprinkle in with embossing powder and heat. You'll get a nice suttle embossed image. If you haven't got embossing powder, you can also use a light colour ink (eg. pink) or completely omit the stamp.
Step 3:
I inked the edges of my PPs with VersaColor Pinecone ink. Adhere the two patterned paper strips. Start with the widest one and put it approx. 1.5" from the left hand side, adhere the smaller one overlapping approx. 0.5" from the left hand side. Trim the ends (if any).
Step 4:
Adhere the felt border in position, just under the top edge of your card along the full width of the card and trim the edges.
Step 5:
Cut through your card's fold line (if your card opens like a book), the width of your ribbon and put it through.
Step 6:
Knot your ribbon.
Step 7:
Adhere your circle. I used a die cut circle from Making Memories, but it can be any circle. Obviously the coloured, glittered scallop edge adds interest.
Step 8:
Adhere the butterfly to your letter. Stamp your tag and ink the edges and wrap around letter with hemp cord (or any other twine or floss). NB. After I finished the card I realised 'your special' should read 'you're special', but I haven't got those stamps, so I added 'day' at the end, but any sentiment (eg. happy birthday) will do. Attach your letter to your card.
Step 9:
Now adhere your buttons to the right top side of the circle.
Step 10:
And as a finishing touch and so everyone knows you made the card, stamp your personal stamp on the back.
And this is the end result. This picture is also my picture for today (How to kill two birds with one stone! lol). May 19th - Make a Card
Supplies: cardstock - Bazzill Basics, PPs Making Memories, ribbon - from local store, felt - Queen & Co., scallop die cut - Making Memories, 'b' Making Memories, tag from local newsagent, butterfly from Scarlet Lime kit, buttons - Autumn Leaves, Basic Grey, stamps - Stampin'Up, clear stamp - Heidi Swapp, ink VersaColor, Rangers, VersaMark, psychedelic embossing powder - StampWorld, hemp cord - Arts & Crafts.
I'm looking forward seeing your creations.
Here's what you need:
Supplies:
1 piece of cardstock 6x8"
Ink
1 swirly stamp
psychedelic embossing powder
1 1x6" strip of patterned paper
1 2x6" strip of patterned paper
1 circle approx. 2" in diameter
1 ribbon (approx. 18")
1 felt border (or something similar)
1 mini tag
1 large approx. 3" letter
sentiment either on stamps or rub-ons
3 buttons
6" hemp cord (or something similar)
1 lace butterfly (if you haven't got one, a paper one is good alternative)
Tools:
corner rounder
embossing heat tool
ink daubers
adhesive
Step 1:
Fold your cardstock in half and round the corners. Next ink the edges. I used Rangers Distress Ink (Antique Linen), as this one is not too dark.
Step 2:
Stamp your swirly stamp with VersaMark and sprinkle in with embossing powder and heat. You'll get a nice suttle embossed image. If you haven't got embossing powder, you can also use a light colour ink (eg. pink) or completely omit the stamp.
Step 3:
I inked the edges of my PPs with VersaColor Pinecone ink. Adhere the two patterned paper strips. Start with the widest one and put it approx. 1.5" from the left hand side, adhere the smaller one overlapping approx. 0.5" from the left hand side. Trim the ends (if any).
Step 4:
Adhere the felt border in position, just under the top edge of your card along the full width of the card and trim the edges.
Step 5:
Cut through your card's fold line (if your card opens like a book), the width of your ribbon and put it through.
Step 6:
Knot your ribbon.
Step 7:
Adhere your circle. I used a die cut circle from Making Memories, but it can be any circle. Obviously the coloured, glittered scallop edge adds interest.
Step 8:
Adhere the butterfly to your letter. Stamp your tag and ink the edges and wrap around letter with hemp cord (or any other twine or floss). NB. After I finished the card I realised 'your special' should read 'you're special', but I haven't got those stamps, so I added 'day' at the end, but any sentiment (eg. happy birthday) will do. Attach your letter to your card.
Step 9:
Now adhere your buttons to the right top side of the circle.
Step 10:
And as a finishing touch and so everyone knows you made the card, stamp your personal stamp on the back.
And this is the end result. This picture is also my picture for today (How to kill two birds with one stone! lol). May 19th - Make a Card
Supplies: cardstock - Bazzill Basics, PPs Making Memories, ribbon - from local store, felt - Queen & Co., scallop die cut - Making Memories, 'b' Making Memories, tag from local newsagent, butterfly from Scarlet Lime kit, buttons - Autumn Leaves, Basic Grey, stamps - Stampin'Up, clear stamp - Heidi Swapp, ink VersaColor, Rangers, VersaMark, psychedelic embossing powder - StampWorld, hemp cord - Arts & Crafts.
I'm looking forward seeing your creations.
Sunday, 18 May 2008
Sunday Treat
Late this morning we went out to buy a few items that we want to take back with us to England. One of which is a clothes line. Not at all very exciting, but it's one that can either be mounted on the wall or attached on post and can be fold down when not in use. This is probably wishful thinking from my side, as I've been drying all my washing outside for the past 20 months and totally expect to do the same in England. Something tells me that the weather might not be all that cooperative there as it's been here.
The other thing we bought is a gas BBQ. When we came to Australia we just had a traditional coals burning one and have hardly used it at all. In hindsight we should have bought one when we first came her, but at least now we will have a brand new one. Let's hope end of Summer will be mild enough for BBQs, as our shipment won't be arriving until end of August at the earliest. Otherwise we'll have to store it until next Spring.
After all that shopping we all worked up a good appetite, and as we've done so many times before we had lunch at Brambles Café on Maling Road. If you ever get a chance to visit Melbourne, this street is a must see. It has a lot of little boutique stores and lots of different places to eat.
May 18th - Sunday Treat
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
The other thing we bought is a gas BBQ. When we came to Australia we just had a traditional coals burning one and have hardly used it at all. In hindsight we should have bought one when we first came her, but at least now we will have a brand new one. Let's hope end of Summer will be mild enough for BBQs, as our shipment won't be arriving until end of August at the earliest. Otherwise we'll have to store it until next Spring.
After all that shopping we all worked up a good appetite, and as we've done so many times before we had lunch at Brambles Café on Maling Road. If you ever get a chance to visit Melbourne, this street is a must see. It has a lot of little boutique stores and lots of different places to eat.
May 18th - Sunday Treat
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Saturday, 17 May 2008
Pave the Road
Six weeks from now we'll be moving back to the UK. As of this weekend will be going through our stuff to see what we want to keep and what not. Today we started in Renee's room, which has the wooden train and road set in her wardrobes. This road will be traveling the 10k Miles with us.
May 17th - Pave the Road:
Happy weekend to all of you.
May 17th - Pave the Road:
Happy weekend to all of you.
Friday, 16 May 2008
Money Book
Last week I was browsing on MarthaStewart.com and I was inspired by this. Ruben has a classmate's birthday party tomorrow, and since he's turning 9, I can see you're starting to run out of ideas of presents to buy. Plus he might want bigger things and I feel giving money instead is a better alternative. So, instead of making a card, I made a little money book. I asked Ruben to write a message on the inside for his friend.
Supplies: PPs - Scenic Route, KI Memories, clear stamps - Autumn Leaves, button - Basic Grey, ribbon - ?, baker's twine - local supermarket, tag - local newsagent, rubber stamps - Stampin' Up, Staz' On ink black and white, VersaColor ink (pinecone).
This morning when Renee and I were walking to Kinder together, she told me she wanted to make a pussycat like Rebecca's which is on the shower. Initially I didn't know what she meant, but then it clicked. She wanted to make a window decal. Without prompting her this afternoon she asked me for it again. So, while she was busy making decals, I snapped a picture:
May 16th - Be Creative:
Supplies: PPs - Scenic Route, KI Memories, clear stamps - Autumn Leaves, button - Basic Grey, ribbon - ?, baker's twine - local supermarket, tag - local newsagent, rubber stamps - Stampin' Up, Staz' On ink black and white, VersaColor ink (pinecone).
This morning when Renee and I were walking to Kinder together, she told me she wanted to make a pussycat like Rebecca's which is on the shower. Initially I didn't know what she meant, but then it clicked. She wanted to make a window decal. Without prompting her this afternoon she asked me for it again. So, while she was busy making decals, I snapped a picture:
May 16th - Be Creative:
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Nine
Today Jordy is turning nine and this is the card I made for him (for you none Dutch speaking ones 'negen' means 'nine'):
Supplies: cardstock - Bazzill, PPs - Basic Grey, die cut stars - Sizzix, die cut swirl and letters - Basic Grey, button - Basic Grey, baker's twine - local supermarket, black marker.
My picture of today is of Renee during her swimming lesson. She was swimming to the other side and found a ball, which she proudly was showing to her instructor:
May 15th - Look what I found!:
Tomorrow one of my Dutch 'Nike' friends, Miranda, celebrates her 10th anniversary. I remember the day very well, as I did her make-up and I was 5 months pregnant with Rebecca at the time. Enjoy your day!
Supplies: cardstock - Bazzill Basics, PP - Scenic Route, clear stamps - Autumn Leaves & Basic Grey, felt - Queen & Co., ribbon ?, buttons - Basic Grey, MME, pin - Fancy Pants, distress ink - Tim Holtz, embossing powder - StampWorld, VersaMark ink and Staz'On Ink.
Today I've created three more cards. For one of them I used this sketch, but I won't be able to reveal it yet. Need inspiration, why don't you have a go at making a card using the sketch.
Have a terrific Thursday and thanks for stopping by.
Supplies: cardstock - Bazzill, PPs - Basic Grey, die cut stars - Sizzix, die cut swirl and letters - Basic Grey, button - Basic Grey, baker's twine - local supermarket, black marker.
My picture of today is of Renee during her swimming lesson. She was swimming to the other side and found a ball, which she proudly was showing to her instructor:
May 15th - Look what I found!:
Tomorrow one of my Dutch 'Nike' friends, Miranda, celebrates her 10th anniversary. I remember the day very well, as I did her make-up and I was 5 months pregnant with Rebecca at the time. Enjoy your day!
Supplies: cardstock - Bazzill Basics, PP - Scenic Route, clear stamps - Autumn Leaves & Basic Grey, felt - Queen & Co., ribbon ?, buttons - Basic Grey, MME, pin - Fancy Pants, distress ink - Tim Holtz, embossing powder - StampWorld, VersaMark ink and Staz'On Ink.
Today I've created three more cards. For one of them I used this sketch, but I won't be able to reveal it yet. Need inspiration, why don't you have a go at making a card using the sketch.
Have a terrific Thursday and thanks for stopping by.
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Work In Progress
This morning while I was tackling a large pile of ironing (as I washed all the linens), with the kids in school and Kinder, I watched '27 Dresses' to keep me entertained. It was a great movie. I love chick flicks. Well, I finished the ironing and this afternoon I could put my energy in a little bit of crafting. It's not quite finished yet...
May 14th - Work in Progress:
May 14th - Work in Progress:
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Card and Today's Photo
Today Jasmijn is celebrating her 5th birthday, and I made this card for her:
Supplies: cardstock - Bazzill, PPs SEI & Amy Butler, chipboard letters - Scenic Route, rubber stamps - Stampin' Up, rub-on - Scenic Route, bling - KaiserCraft, Paperfrill - Doodlebug.
For today's picture I had a little play with my 60mm macro lens. The flowers I received for Mother's Day are gorgeous, so I couldn't resist.
May 13th - Tiger Lily:
Happy Tuesday and thanks for all your lovely comments. I love reading them all.
Supplies: cardstock - Bazzill, PPs SEI & Amy Butler, chipboard letters - Scenic Route, rubber stamps - Stampin' Up, rub-on - Scenic Route, bling - KaiserCraft, Paperfrill - Doodlebug.
For today's picture I had a little play with my 60mm macro lens. The flowers I received for Mother's Day are gorgeous, so I couldn't resist.
May 13th - Tiger Lily:
Happy Tuesday and thanks for all your lovely comments. I love reading them all.
Monday, 12 May 2008
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