tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24414446731675148912024-03-13T13:25:55.147+11:00cut.colour.createJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-88071394337547303372011-02-12T09:03:00.003+11:002011-02-12T09:12:03.729+11:00Make it Monday Challenge take 3<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Attempt no. 3 for a 'go-to sentiment' card inspired by Erin Lincoln's video for PTI which you can find <a href="http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/make-it-monday/">here</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzZiGHyRm-TQmaH1rk2NE6IKSG5omMDToIMIJeJ9G5T0cO5YSMPkUcCPuBfK7XRfK-IT2P2M4B8Rs269rBjFlBuV449Hh_RC-fFs70rUl_nyRUdo0wcoAKqFP9m2mpHaNNjTSoq7JjzA/s1600/IMG_5607.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzZiGHyRm-TQmaH1rk2NE6IKSG5omMDToIMIJeJ9G5T0cO5YSMPkUcCPuBfK7XRfK-IT2P2M4B8Rs269rBjFlBuV449Hh_RC-fFs70rUl_nyRUdo0wcoAKqFP9m2mpHaNNjTSoq7JjzA/s400/IMG_5607.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572557829944174562" border="0" /></a><br />I think this is my favourite. It was a bit painstaking to cut out those outline alphabets, but oh so worth it :) I had the fan on and it blew the 'b' off my desk, I was about to give up searching for it and do another one when I finally found it. Phew!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Stamps: Papertrey Ink Outline Alphabet, Mega Mixed Messages, Blooming Button bits, Everyday Button bits, Fillable Frames #5<br />Card: Crate Paper Snow Day collection, Echo Park summertime collection, PTI cardstock sweet blush, summer sunrise, aqua mist, simply chartreuse<br />Ink: Versafine black, versamark<br />Other: PTI Beautiful Blooms dies, simply chartreuse felt, white embossing powder, buttons, white embroidery thread.<br /></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-43348494029938803322011-02-11T17:11:00.004+11:002011-02-11T17:16:11.602+11:00PTI Button Challenge<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Oh dear. Yet another set of delicious PTI dies for my wishlist. Those buttons are adorable and I just want to create lots :)<br /><br />So here is my button card for the challenge- the button bits stamps series are one of my favourites, they are so much fun!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfyHeCR-kyet4KCoqjx6a1GkxtYXq4dj9JYkpIP0EfC09EnYG9pL7FVBcVLczm63OJclOPZuEsFTjv0cEbGE8cAIKujXtE3x7G4WYZFATdyv9m0cUDf8Y0FdElShqArfbGDf1SOjenOiQ/s1600/IMG_5586.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfyHeCR-kyet4KCoqjx6a1GkxtYXq4dj9JYkpIP0EfC09EnYG9pL7FVBcVLczm63OJclOPZuEsFTjv0cEbGE8cAIKujXtE3x7G4WYZFATdyv9m0cUDf8Y0FdElShqArfbGDf1SOjenOiQ/s400/IMG_5586.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572311804930739106" border="0" /></a><br />This card is all about super simplicity and lots of empty space- I want the focus to be on the sweet buttons. Perfect for the one yr old birthday party we are going to tomorrow.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Stamps: Papertrey Ink Blooming Button Bits, Tea for Two Additions<br />Card: PTI spring moss<br />Ink: PTI ripe avocado, versamark<br />other: white embossing powder, white thread, sewing machine.<br /></span><br /></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-34199369740988636792011-02-10T19:11:00.005+11:002011-02-10T19:21:00.888+11:00Make it Monday Challenge take 2<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">What an inspirational first video from Erin Lincoln. You can watch it <a href="http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/make-it-monday/">here</a>. I really enjoyed this second attempt at a 'go to sentiment' card b/c the design just kinda struck me while I was working on a different idea. Love that.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmY8EoRsSca9p5jT3bEhw0h1P1DBiPGnEhxEiwlIZxCBwDElp1wF9l0eokCj5VKchDaCezhji42vftaoim4KW_1JpdTVo0EO-jWd7nF1yTuQq7QKYWsA9OvqFJe2DD3pOfVnzxJMCVZXM/s1600/IMG_5565.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmY8EoRsSca9p5jT3bEhw0h1P1DBiPGnEhxEiwlIZxCBwDElp1wF9l0eokCj5VKchDaCezhji42vftaoim4KW_1JpdTVo0EO-jWd7nF1yTuQq7QKYWsA9OvqFJe2DD3pOfVnzxJMCVZXM/s400/IMG_5565.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571971668152086146" border="0" /></a><br />I'm always trying to build up more masculine cards in my stash, and I really like how this one is fun enough for a kid, but the sentiment is stylish enough for an adult- versatility rocks!<br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Supplies<br />Stamps: Papertrey Ink Outline Alphabet, Wreath for All Seasons, Mega Mixed Messages<br />Card: PTI Summer Sunrise, Ripe Avocado; Cosmo Cricket togetherness mini deck<br />Ink: Versafine onyx black<br />Other: PTI terracotta tile felt, various buttons<br /></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-25233914624824303042011-02-10T14:25:00.004+11:002011-02-10T14:33:14.601+11:00PTI Colour Challenge<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I often get stuck in a colour rut and go back to my tried and true combos, which is great for a last minute card, but sometimes trying something new is a great mojo kickstart. So I was excited to try this colour combo as suggested by Jessica Witty<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c64e753ef0148c87796ec970c-450wi"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px; height: 306px;" src="http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c64e753ef0148c87796ec970c-450wi" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />And here is my take on it<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABLE4o-K2UnwWmetEQ86VYqY68X2HwljdPk2ypXp_M5RjRmQvxxlVIVJAagXhIgqUdiwbaPx_gbAyOQCmBKWaP8tQiSEsAsUOgGYxKK3JOeVeTXFCdYYQ2O-2hUcUnq7aNop4Tjspc-g/s1600/IMG_5555.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABLE4o-K2UnwWmetEQ86VYqY68X2HwljdPk2ypXp_M5RjRmQvxxlVIVJAagXhIgqUdiwbaPx_gbAyOQCmBKWaP8tQiSEsAsUOgGYxKK3JOeVeTXFCdYYQ2O-2hUcUnq7aNop4Tjspc-g/s400/IMG_5555.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571897999796310434" border="0" /></a><br />Keep those Colour Combo downloads coming, PTI!<br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Supplies<br />Stamps: Papertrey Ink In Bloom, Blooming Button Bits<br />Card: PTI aqua mist, summer sunrise, rustic white<br />Ink: Hero Arts shadow ink soft pool, soft sand<br />Other: PTI rustic twine, buttons<br /></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-38869118115588692552011-02-09T21:27:00.004+11:002011-02-09T21:43:28.410+11:00Great to get stamping again<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">How did I get this far into 2011 without doing any papercraft? I blame the seductive powers of yarn and a brand shiny new hobby. I was definitely in need of some inspiration and motivation...<br /><br />The Papertrey Ink anniversary celebrations are just what I needed- especially the very first Make It Monday video from PTI. I really like the mix & match sentiment idea (I'm a font junkie) so jumped at the chance to get out the stamps. My first attempt is the perfect birthday card for a girl who likes her bling!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM5Qk2Tr1SdJly2z8GSiip3O2oP84vD43DA6y8s-X8qgBcR9PLHC-ekFyNa7zzUMPwZy1jPgaVliAYY9KuobYMG97P0Z3UF2Ejo5SNnLsyso02f_TH51a6xvxCPnEGolTNzt9562VALu4/s1600/IMG_5550.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM5Qk2Tr1SdJly2z8GSiip3O2oP84vD43DA6y8s-X8qgBcR9PLHC-ekFyNa7zzUMPwZy1jPgaVliAYY9KuobYMG97P0Z3UF2Ejo5SNnLsyso02f_TH51a6xvxCPnEGolTNzt9562VALu4/s400/IMG_5550.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571638409071061010" border="0" /></a><br />I don't have any larger sentiments that would work well as the focal point, so created my own using the outline alphabet set. LOVE that alphabet. Had some more ideas while I was doing this one, so I'll be back with more soon!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Stamps: All Papertrey Ink- Outline Alphabet, Wreath for All Seasons, Round & Round, Mega Mixed Messages<br />Cardstock: PTI plum pudding<br />Ink: PTI snowy white pigment ink, versamark<br />Other: Signo silver gel pen, double sided tape, Prisma glitter, silver embossing powder, rhinestone.<br /></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-88457263295898962442010-11-26T02:00:00.001+11:002010-11-26T02:00:02.027+11:00Papertrey November Blog Hop challenge: Holiday Tags<span style="font-family:verdana;">A big hello to all the PTI blog hoppers! Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />What a wonderful theme this month- holiday tags. So I thought I'd like to share a few quick tag ideas with you, in order of increasing time/technique complexity. First up...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ALL WRAPPED UP IN 60 SECONDS FLAT.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjudJa_UqIwwMA4QzfZ2yt3BpnysRKUKGf0pajFLTgMZWkV1Yn4dkHaOVsEoKgKIQsJRMfnUeKMOT17JFo7CiIk7lKZoh5K29mJxptU4na0uxWnpTTECr0CM8H71TqBQqNecPMygsrUXVY/s1600/IMG_4471a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjudJa_UqIwwMA4QzfZ2yt3BpnysRKUKGf0pajFLTgMZWkV1Yn4dkHaOVsEoKgKIQsJRMfnUeKMOT17JFo7CiIk7lKZoh5K29mJxptU4na0uxWnpTTECr0CM8H71TqBQqNecPMygsrUXVY/s400/IMG_4471a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542571133877204130" border="0" /></a><br />Shipping tags are my gift giving saviours. Cheap, easy to get and so simple.<br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Stamps: Papertrey Ink 2010 Holiday Tags, Holiday button bits.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">NEED SOME WOW RIGHT NOW.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsy7TLX00MrXZbZ5UDUUXrT2dkdLh-KLc8NDALNZ7ozzywxwt9ISTREf0JfjRk5xO6SI5GvkAbwcyT07SSlWDgoJQkAmPGAh80b_2IHlwp_6IYQelarWwf_5-aCOOGQPQeGR-BygeXNx4/s1600/IMG_4488a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsy7TLX00MrXZbZ5UDUUXrT2dkdLh-KLc8NDALNZ7ozzywxwt9ISTREf0JfjRk5xO6SI5GvkAbwcyT07SSlWDgoJQkAmPGAh80b_2IHlwp_6IYQelarWwf_5-aCOOGQPQeGR-BygeXNx4/s400/IMG_4488a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542571414544456402" border="0" /></a><br />This is all about letting the dies do all the work. The wow comes from the non-traditional colour combo and the gorgeous scallop border with just a touch of glitter.<br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Stamps: PTI 2010 Holiday Tags<br />Other: PTI Limitless layers circles die set; cardstock chartreuse, raspberry fizz; Fresh snow pigment ink; prisma glitter; Sakura glue pen.<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ELEGANCE WORTHY OF MARTHA.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsm4HdyjvEvCMjwG2QckzlqqdZqYod8PqC4Ob6bMbY26Ha7IJLhSxjvIE2fzKi9vAKO9KLAPDXcD5xlMRk6HejhWkJArYLVzbcuoDou0TnyUuCb9s6pxFvEei1Tquep-tSnQwBZFohV1Y/s1600/IMG_4485a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 342px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsm4HdyjvEvCMjwG2QckzlqqdZqYod8PqC4Ob6bMbY26Ha7IJLhSxjvIE2fzKi9vAKO9KLAPDXcD5xlMRk6HejhWkJArYLVzbcuoDou0TnyUuCb9s6pxFvEei1Tquep-tSnQwBZFohV1Y/s400/IMG_4485a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542571641491956002" border="0" /></a><br />But no glue gun in sight! The muted palette & tag shape are sophisticated and unisex. The embossed sentiment and acetate window make it a bit more complex and time consuming compared to the first two tags, but worth it don't ya think? Tip: Die cut two tags and cut the window through both layers at the same time so you have an exact match to adhere to the other side (hiding the acetate edges).<br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Stamps: PTI 2010 Holiday Tags, Holiday Button Bits.<br />Other: PTI mat stack 3 die, limitless layers circle die set; silver embossing powder; acetate; white Staz On ink; signo white gel pen; PTI silk ribbon.<br /></span><br />Enjoy the rest of the blog hop, I'd love a comment if you have the time. Thanks!<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-65368519464612802202010-11-21T14:26:00.004+11:002010-11-27T20:30:07.666+11:00My first shawl & the winner is.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxv61VCHxYQvTqbHjghYhsr-stN9AzbUP0kqMB0rsPgqkVJIJlV4afIwltIuHQ5TQUZNanwYZzObcQYDoW1akaRTRagWMQlpCi_0q3jcBOke9vnAZM0fmfQ6lr4yiuzFMFeS6WNeb26IE/s1600/IMG_4453.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxv61VCHxYQvTqbHjghYhsr-stN9AzbUP0kqMB0rsPgqkVJIJlV4afIwltIuHQ5TQUZNanwYZzObcQYDoW1akaRTRagWMQlpCi_0q3jcBOke9vnAZM0fmfQ6lr4yiuzFMFeS6WNeb26IE/s400/IMG_4453.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541841012781455282" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I got bitten bad by the knitting bug after I started this shawl. It was a really enjoyable knit and now I am afraid that I will start knitting several shawls!<br /><br />All the details about the pattern and yarn can be found <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/RavelJ/traveling-woman">on Ravelry here</a>. The pattern is free by the way- Liz Abinante is one awesome knitter.<br /><br />Speaking of free things....the giveaway winner picked by random number is SHEREE! Love ya Sheree, just contact me with your postal address so I can send an extra package to go under your tree :)<br /></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-57732936638131159802010-11-21T14:09:00.005+11:002010-11-21T14:25:54.389+11:00It is that time of year....GIVEAWAY!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zpHzRlszavGakiBrDVB2pksj6dQQxvpGEIPlBnJNNM1Y2JxeOAmvPONQmGF0WpowmqONo8kCuZUtN6n8VgFVhCXqpQfjgpNcpxEf6xHWXBl7AASGiHZ9DspUdJYIfqsX5w0G-bqjflU/s1600/100_5417a.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zpHzRlszavGakiBrDVB2pksj6dQQxvpGEIPlBnJNNM1Y2JxeOAmvPONQmGF0WpowmqONo8kCuZUtN6n8VgFVhCXqpQfjgpNcpxEf6xHWXBl7AASGiHZ9DspUdJYIfqsX5w0G-bqjflU/s400/100_5417a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541838155503799586" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Change is in the air over here, and as Christmas is also upon us I think that calls for a giveaway :) It is kinda my way of saying Merry Christmas to those of you who pop by regularly and also high time I spread the love around.<br /><br />So, here are the giveaway rules- just leave a comment on this post (one per person please) and a winner will be randomly picked next Thursday. <span style="font-weight: bold;">AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY.</span> The contents of the package will be a surprise...but there will definitely be stamping goodies in there. Make sure there is a way I can contact you- either through a blog link or email address. Good luck!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Stamps: Papertrey Ink A Wreath For all Seasons<br />Ink: Versamark, Distress Ink fired brick, antique paper<br />Other: Platinum stickles, American Crafts zing embossing powder leaf.<br /></span></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-54782361785477026862010-11-09T13:12:00.003+11:002010-11-09T13:18:18.738+11:00Sylvie's summer dress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRIOI2_ccWhAkQDhepBdu7ylNDLNsT7ACh7PvYX6bOXrIKIErHCxDNkVilO7rPyFSFHeh1krnvIU30t03zmsygRqulVroDx6-X1V4FMs1YZF0MqJZ1OHi34a_U7mbFkisc4rjl2t7Xig/s1600/IMG_4351.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 388px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRIOI2_ccWhAkQDhepBdu7ylNDLNsT7ACh7PvYX6bOXrIKIErHCxDNkVilO7rPyFSFHeh1krnvIU30t03zmsygRqulVroDx6-X1V4FMs1YZF0MqJZ1OHi34a_U7mbFkisc4rjl2t7Xig/s400/IMG_4351.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537368515119860770" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Very satisfying to finish a project yesterday- a Christmas present for my niece. The top is knitted and the fabric skirt sewn on.<br /><br />All the details about the pattern, yarn and fabric can be found on Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/RavelJ/meadow">here</a>.<br /><br />Now to tackle the many other things in my queue!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">*By the way, I'm going to be doing a giveaway soon, so stay tuned*</span><br /></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-91881880275489385852010-10-27T10:08:00.003+11:002010-10-27T10:14:40.253+11:00Garden layout with pocket<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Thanks to the lovely <a href="http://shereeforcier.blogspot.com/">Sheree</a> for the design and pocket idea which I scraplifted for this layout. We've been doing a lot more work trying to grow things in our garden lately.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvNHGcxLcvtvc0z88ynvRFwjLxhc2Qa0WmryudoqFvvuJJck90_auugKa-PSOiIt-omvTb-Jf4xHZ6aT3R2jgdsqSreYkaeIlt6y-SG8ItkAGHBQ4SI5HiERlgmX-Y6yqPmouymqW-cQ/s1600/IMG_4291a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvNHGcxLcvtvc0z88ynvRFwjLxhc2Qa0WmryudoqFvvuJJck90_auugKa-PSOiIt-omvTb-Jf4xHZ6aT3R2jgdsqSreYkaeIlt6y-SG8ItkAGHBQ4SI5HiERlgmX-Y6yqPmouymqW-cQ/s400/IMG_4291a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532496770829176498" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Paper, chipboard: Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety<br />Stickers, journal cards: Echo Park Summertime<br />Other: DIY mist (distress ink broken china reinker and mica powder), Prima packaging, sewing thread<br /></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-64793745916145431092010-10-25T13:34:00.005+11:002010-10-27T10:08:24.156+11:00A card, just because...<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">It was pretty exciting cracking open my Crate Paper Snow Day collection pack on the weekend and making something with it. Totally unrelated to snow or Christmas, but in my opinion, versatility is one of the fabulous things about this pack.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxLY5IBb1TQXTt5GLfcZRg8colKcq9AB3Aojt_bVAPMK4EJBLTFgFZmA0vPiDEqSVzuW-9qX4H5K5u7_EOWIyOLGqs0wKLpPIE1OI8_9hKZjEhubWKpWvvmBnxC7foDhgUwHoVXwjb3w/s1600/IMG_4283.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxLY5IBb1TQXTt5GLfcZRg8colKcq9AB3Aojt_bVAPMK4EJBLTFgFZmA0vPiDEqSVzuW-9qX4H5K5u7_EOWIyOLGqs0wKLpPIE1OI8_9hKZjEhubWKpWvvmBnxC7foDhgUwHoVXwjb3w/s400/IMG_4283.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531808433610837122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TIP</span> You know how Spellbinders circle dies leaves a lightly embossiedinner edge on your die cut cardstock circle? I added some glitter using a glue pen- the embossed border is the perfect guide. It gives the impression of an extra layer without one.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Stamps: Papertrey Ink Mega Mixed Messages<br />Ink: Colorbox chestnut pigment ink<br />Paper: Crate Paper Snow Day, PTI rustic white cardstock<br />Other: Spellbinders large circle dies; PTI felt, PTI flower die, Prisma glitter; various buttons<br /></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-29702437013029660142010-10-20T18:07:00.003+11:002010-10-20T18:12:14.260+11:00Pink and green pastels<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7fJWzXrCLZoRyDEEjUR2oddGVFyD9ODPa_KyYTBiqN3FGSfgHB50sQJnXkyQh6FQZxlZDiv41mBy3t5tgpSHTW4PowocYNB1zbuBMig2uJjX_KDZbMqRkMZvzPqSAyCKfJzg39R1pmyw/s1600/IMG_4084a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7fJWzXrCLZoRyDEEjUR2oddGVFyD9ODPa_KyYTBiqN3FGSfgHB50sQJnXkyQh6FQZxlZDiv41mBy3t5tgpSHTW4PowocYNB1zbuBMig2uJjX_KDZbMqRkMZvzPqSAyCKfJzg39R1pmyw/s400/IMG_4084a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530022150611094930" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I find it hard to work with pastel colours usually. But they are great for baby cards. Die cut layers and buttons are basically the features of this card. Simple but classic.<br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Supplies<br />Stamps: Papertrey Ink mega mixed messages<br />Dies: PTI fillable frames #1; Spellbinders labels 4<br />Paper: Basic Grey<br />Other: distress ink, PTI twill (ripe avocado)<br /></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-28391855088110603472010-10-14T17:30:00.003+11:002010-10-14T17:39:10.017+11:00A card in ten minutes<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Jennifer McGuire does amazing videos. And she has recently started a new stamping series called Holiday Thinking Inking. Visit <a href="http://jennifermcguireink.typepad.com/">her blog</a> to find out more.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbaGcwzJiQMbR79R750I-Fj5Oq0Uk24l11hAgs9spRZZNP1uz2v9cR2fvrBgJmdhoywkk4wKMrwwkLRiMeE-tbv09td2SPHSPq_22twIQrtkgQp5oJpJ7TqfMc_Y3WPTefHZdHpStZCA/s1600/IMG_4223.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbaGcwzJiQMbR79R750I-Fj5Oq0Uk24l11hAgs9spRZZNP1uz2v9cR2fvrBgJmdhoywkk4wKMrwwkLRiMeE-tbv09td2SPHSPq_22twIQrtkgQp5oJpJ7TqfMc_Y3WPTefHZdHpStZCA/s400/IMG_4223.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527787134133094978" border="0" /></a><br />I used one of the techniques she showed in the most recent video to create the background for this card. I love how quick and easy it was to get a layered look to this plain white cardstock. The whole thing was done and dusted in less than ten minutes. I will say that I think this works best with heavy weight cardstock or watercolour paper. Mine is 300gsm (about as thick as you can get).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tip: </span>Use a tiny hole punch to make a notch in the side of the card where you want the twine to wrap around- it sits much more nicely in place on the card.<br /></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-84959876368596699122010-10-12T07:00:00.000+11:002010-10-12T07:00:02.211+11:00Finally, a layout<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I've been bitten by the knitting bug quite badly in the last couple of weeks, so scrapbooking has taken a bit of a back seat. But it was nice to get a page done "just because" on the weekend.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpQxSfO8WjuZqfDBuCcBPht5hnP30pzZHffUI6Rc_tZ4j3J3VYMSqD5XDfzfM9wU4xJnP51Hbdo-j4aOfSlXbIYXt5C2NDJmuNXrI-CGh89_j20DP6DxKlQmEr8nbNQ6Gu5XEDLGPZ-U/s1600/IMG_4094a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpQxSfO8WjuZqfDBuCcBPht5hnP30pzZHffUI6Rc_tZ4j3J3VYMSqD5XDfzfM9wU4xJnP51Hbdo-j4aOfSlXbIYXt5C2NDJmuNXrI-CGh89_j20DP6DxKlQmEr8nbNQ6Gu5XEDLGPZ-U/s400/IMG_4094a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526697153825880370" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Paper & chipboard: Crate Paper Brook collection<br />Other: Basic Grey mini mono stickers; Studio Calico chipboard alpha, fabrips; Jillibean Soup corrugated alpha; paint; My Minds Eye Life Stories journal card.<br /></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-91517093253765261242010-10-10T07:00:00.000+11:002010-10-10T07:00:01.278+11:00Gate fold card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVgKMI_MmUN0b-_HfwOyJ7Ih7BgCCnSC8bwY2FQmrf2koX9sh2_UjnOugXDkgrn3oJKWuxTsHdH-UqSpBPJuHsPzIhDduvKySup21Ch0d0G5n7fmxcqBZMGpXB8qNvOZ8M6NK-XcPyLM/s1600/gatefold+card.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVgKMI_MmUN0b-_HfwOyJ7Ih7BgCCnSC8bwY2FQmrf2koX9sh2_UjnOugXDkgrn3oJKWuxTsHdH-UqSpBPJuHsPzIhDduvKySup21Ch0d0G5n7fmxcqBZMGpXB8qNvOZ8M6NK-XcPyLM/s400/gatefold+card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525789813302280706" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">This was a super quick birthday card for a little boy. I rarely do gate fold cards so I was quite stumped for a while, but turning it 180 degrees and adding some felt and stickers made it pretty fun in the end.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Cardstock Papertrey Ink aqua mist<br />Stamps PTI Everyday button bits<br />Stickers Echo Park Summertime, Sassafras Lass<br />Other: PTI cloud dies, felt airplane from fun felt set.<br /></span></span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-67002395555314174292010-10-07T15:26:00.004+11:002010-10-07T15:32:29.905+11:00Love is simple<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Another World Cardmaking Day challenge at Scrapz.biz, this time a window card theme by Sheree. Dies make easy work of cutting windows in cards and it does jazz up even the most simple design.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWZCiXJsqvGYWqAfBAOcJa8_r6wESh7-eW8sdyD2I6MUR95HXuPPAnZNhQf1qlHj5533LoQ0LRJDCXuH7M4LZcbsnPq1NPVrU7PJX4HmYhS92c8Vb47XNYqr8x17BvL_rLn8ezKQRNGU/s1600/IMG_4077a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWZCiXJsqvGYWqAfBAOcJa8_r6wESh7-eW8sdyD2I6MUR95HXuPPAnZNhQf1qlHj5533LoQ0LRJDCXuH7M4LZcbsnPq1NPVrU7PJX4HmYhS92c8Vb47XNYqr8x17BvL_rLn8ezKQRNGU/s400/IMG_4077a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525156739217171090" border="0" /></a><br />I printed the template onto the red cardstock (use the inverted image & print on the back), cut it out and then die cut through all the layers on the card front. The felt heart I just cut freehand.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Paper: Basic Grey<br />Cardstock: Papertrey Ink pure poppy<br />Tools: Be My Valentine template by Papertrey Ink, felt PTI ocean tides, die Spellbinders.<br /></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-80938851815102448282010-10-05T11:28:00.003+11:002010-10-05T11:37:42.629+11:00World Cardmaking Day Challenges<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">There are some great challenges designed to boost your card stash over at Scrapz.biz. Here is one of my entries so far...more to share later.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYN3GLUioth4WLtINwSws6jDczi4vzerxRIJYn5xeebYVL8h_qDzf5PupoNYl85KrChKtYG9Uz94yJkJY9_NxoEmy-tlOTNSN0Z-q6DfQZdPM7cIuiqMTF0BrUx619VAGLuxyfgKAAho/s1600/IMG_4072a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYN3GLUioth4WLtINwSws6jDczi4vzerxRIJYn5xeebYVL8h_qDzf5PupoNYl85KrChKtYG9Uz94yJkJY9_NxoEmy-tlOTNSN0Z-q6DfQZdPM7cIuiqMTF0BrUx619VAGLuxyfgKAAho/s400/IMG_4072a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524354401199968258" border="0" /></a><br />So many people are in love with the Restoration collection by Crate Paper and I am no exception. I really like the idea of cutting out individual playing cards from the paper and using them as numerical embellishments- this will be a birthday card for a little girl turning two.<br /><br />I also explored some of the decorative stitches on my sewing machine- stitching just goes so well with this collection.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Paper: Crate Paper Restoration<br />Stamps: Papertrey Ink Just the Ticket<br />Other: Distress Ink (vintage photo); American Crafts Zing embossing powder (leaf); sewing machine.<br /></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-31453135537149763762010-09-29T09:08:00.004+10:002010-09-29T09:21:59.920+10:00Cup of Thanks Card<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">A friend of mine is doing me a big favour this Friday so I've made a card and bought a little gift.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZDvERFKK6DZQg0TKPpifaL9KKbcrl8FEkIikO1yx9matJmQoAXmwan5bGHinXEwWRxip6OhZYuqhSu-QNPjz4gbBA4dAVq7mD_O0QO-KCe-PtVbDvIAEVKm6nIUExZ6gAcdFnAS_hCs/s1600/IMG_4046a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZDvERFKK6DZQg0TKPpifaL9KKbcrl8FEkIikO1yx9matJmQoAXmwan5bGHinXEwWRxip6OhZYuqhSu-QNPjz4gbBA4dAVq7mD_O0QO-KCe-PtVbDvIAEVKm6nIUExZ6gAcdFnAS_hCs/s400/IMG_4046a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522108525965240290" border="0" /></a><br />If you have small scraps from a patterned paper collection or in my case, left overs from a 6 inch paper pad, this card format of a die cut repeated over and over is a simple but really effective design. It works best with small scale patterns.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwMvIlzwy5ZZ2lSFE4i17CZx8VaOwQO3UIPpcr3GfXx_N0p3jWSaR7oZFTHPjXPLUn8HZhfx8kI1oKiQ5BwfSvnFp_8jWLFXnxzAyoHyO1nUfcSkUjtM71OKByVj4hLJGO-rmWfY9Mfo/s1600/IMG_4050a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwMvIlzwy5ZZ2lSFE4i17CZx8VaOwQO3UIPpcr3GfXx_N0p3jWSaR7oZFTHPjXPLUn8HZhfx8kI1oKiQ5BwfSvnFp_8jWLFXnxzAyoHyO1nUfcSkUjtM71OKByVj4hLJGO-rmWfY9Mfo/s400/IMG_4050a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522108254557224786" border="0" /></a><br />I've had this bunch of tiny jewelry tags for ages but never had stamps small enough to use with them...all solved now!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies:<br />Stamps- Papertrey Ink Tea for Two Additions<br />Die- Papertrey Ink teacup<br />Paper- Pink Paislee Queen Bee 6 inch paper pad<br />Cardstock- Papertrey Ink smokey shadow<br />Ink- versafine onyx black<br />Other- jewelry tag<br /></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-13192090743476131342010-09-25T23:59:00.000+10:002010-09-25T23:59:00.639+10:00Papertrey September blog hop challenge: Sharing the love<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">This card is all about THANKS. Thanks to all the crafters out there who gladly share their ideas, knowledge and experience with us just for the love of it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFj5fxjAnCasORtAgLunnbHnKk7QXjLh8AbUM0gBmWGQuHHO_aAe4Y9G9ufAe15YRRKG1RJqRV9odl2H-eoFaGIXY8mgA7MBZNHTEvAiBhVku91blHamSbVFTNZjOeagZCJdngeTJvuCw/s1600/IMG_4026a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFj5fxjAnCasORtAgLunnbHnKk7QXjLh8AbUM0gBmWGQuHHO_aAe4Y9G9ufAe15YRRKG1RJqRV9odl2H-eoFaGIXY8mgA7MBZNHTEvAiBhVku91blHamSbVFTNZjOeagZCJdngeTJvuCw/s400/IMG_4026a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520676814777291986" border="0" /></a><br />Actually I found this quite a hard blog hop, just because it was a real challenge to pick something to focus on- I mean, <span style="font-weight: bold;">everything</span> I know about stamping I have learnt from a fellow stamper so it was kinda hard to narrow down! In the end I decided to go with my latest favourite PTI set and a technique that I haven't seen used around the traps so much lately, so hopefully it will be useful info for someone out there.<br /><br />The idea is basically to use household bleach as an ink, but particularly on this card it was used inside the stamped outline to bleach out some of the cardstock, which makes it easier to add colour on top later. I think I learnt about this from a magazine quite a while back. It gives a striking effect on dark cardstock.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0qS7Yma2R83LSa8yQGp3icyCoDecyZ93sUnXt36GhM0n2-Grtk0Be_mx3DI6aboJgPVm-sbX8DGWSJkOBes5EMTDzUdKD4ICkXwW9MKyYMseuF-UqgvylWGIYYmXaFKBveGU1BkNjpw/s1600/IMG_4019.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0qS7Yma2R83LSa8yQGp3icyCoDecyZ93sUnXt36GhM0n2-Grtk0Be_mx3DI6aboJgPVm-sbX8DGWSJkOBes5EMTDzUdKD4ICkXwW9MKyYMseuF-UqgvylWGIYYmXaFKBveGU1BkNjpw/s400/IMG_4019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520677386598102082" border="0" /></a><br />This shows the letters bleached on the left and unbleached on the right. I stamped the letters using Versafine and heat embossed them with clear powder- this makes it much easier to keep within the outline with both the bleach and the colour. I just used a fine paintbrush dipped in regular household bleach and coloured pencils with dimensional medium over the top (see photo below). The stitching is pure Nichole Heady (I always admire her use of stitching) and the simple use of bold patterned papers is inspired by Kristina Werner.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNheXJkANwfNCljqkuXqkdIOtdd0uhMhNShdiUyIwrBWBGPc6lwCKSWMh_A4V9MyU40Fz1jr0r_3JmiN2s7m3UCNZ-p7m7l7vbBGFgfbpAfaulpj0j0lBr1Lvskghi3T4-zozFT-Hx68/s1600/IMG_4037a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNheXJkANwfNCljqkuXqkdIOtdd0uhMhNShdiUyIwrBWBGPc6lwCKSWMh_A4V9MyU40Fz1jr0r_3JmiN2s7m3UCNZ-p7m7l7vbBGFgfbpAfaulpj0j0lBr1Lvskghi3T4-zozFT-Hx68/s400/IMG_4037a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520676592339108578" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Thanks for hopping by, and thanks again for taking the time and effort to do tutorials, answer questions, share ideas and give encouragement. You know who you are.<br /></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-60026851417039479032010-09-24T12:01:00.003+10:002010-09-24T12:18:14.643+10:00Kaisercraft desk organiser 'Restored"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Zd7E4yWP5Wxz4JjY4agtkLtECGVg8WwDw7_1r5n-XM3si8z0Bz0vXwapTyQhhNQVB-YDGTpiqCEpQxAA_uNvg9xaflX8utD4_0EwToLi9-oy5meYzh4iCzRBGzzOSqJAcp2WaKRJsuk/s1600/IMG_4001a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Zd7E4yWP5Wxz4JjY4agtkLtECGVg8WwDw7_1r5n-XM3si8z0Bz0vXwapTyQhhNQVB-YDGTpiqCEpQxAA_uNvg9xaflX8utD4_0EwToLi9-oy5meYzh4iCzRBGzzOSqJAcp2WaKRJsuk/s400/IMG_4001a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520297781058233218" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I've been away on holidays ignoring the blog. BUT it hasn't been a complete papercraft disaster, because it did give me a chance assemble and decorate the Kaiserkraft large desk organiser. I love it, it has completely transformed the top of my telephone cabinet (seriously, I'm too embarrassed to show you before and after photos!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho2t4-q_4CFCNkG3L7zPyCeB_Zse7lccVKojY5HSsoFpiEVsKbriqp-j2ckL_lSg1cGIHmIZl-HK__7XX7RUzQ0SgNcVBFL2QIYrbh9kpuji9gAYF7nliE3Mh4KK1D4xFpfqSgd_Q0Ndg/s1600/IMG_4017a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 355px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho2t4-q_4CFCNkG3L7zPyCeB_Zse7lccVKojY5HSsoFpiEVsKbriqp-j2ckL_lSg1cGIHmIZl-HK__7XX7RUzQ0SgNcVBFL2QIYrbh9kpuji9gAYF7nliE3Mh4KK1D4xFpfqSgd_Q0Ndg/s400/IMG_4017a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520297918806668946" border="0" /></a><br />This is my favourite part of the project, the three small drawers in the center. The knobs are by Tim Holtz. *swoon*. All the papers & die cuts are from Crate Paper Restoration collection.<br /><br />If you are thinking of making one for yourself, my tips are:<br />- Assemble all the parts before starting and mark with a pencil the surfaces you want to cover and the edges that will be visible.<br />- I used a few coats of varnish on undecorated areas that are likely to collect dust.<br />- Adhesive fabric is fantastic for the thin edges if you don't want to bother with paint.<br />- I inked the edges of my paper before adhering with Vintage Photo distress ink.<br />- I found it necessary to use some glue to keep the whole thing together. I find dimensional medium great for this because it has an easy to control tip. I suggest you apply it where needed and lie the organiser on one side, with a small amount of folded newspaper supporting the main side (b/c of the border around the base, it will not lie completely flat on its side). Place some heavy books on top of it and let it dry.<br /><br />If you have had a go at transforming this desk organiser, I'd love to see it- leave me a link in the comments.<br /></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-17965874618045369412010-09-11T08:03:00.003+10:002010-09-11T08:10:26.203+10:00One day wishes<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Back online after our internet went down for a few days and a couple of things to share:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZQPbOd-JC0uhle6u33nrUQ-LN8ucFC2wP1JpZhSfjTvSiOdOdU_8WEInccQxkCphVjEX3XuwGunuD6QZKaMjX9aSHkAn5ilrBoN349F7WggX-9XAgeKM9iMRmPFuA8BR9qWBhWBYw-A/s1600/IMG_3762a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZQPbOd-JC0uhle6u33nrUQ-LN8ucFC2wP1JpZhSfjTvSiOdOdU_8WEInccQxkCphVjEX3XuwGunuD6QZKaMjX9aSHkAn5ilrBoN349F7WggX-9XAgeKM9iMRmPFuA8BR9qWBhWBYw-A/s400/IMG_3762a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515410520453326978" border="0" /></a><br />My entry for the last round of Scrap That Ad. This one really put me to the test. Especially the traditional fairytale element, all I could think of was princess stuff and since I have no little princesses, it was tough! Loved working with the new Restoration collection from Crate Paper though.<br /><br />And if you are in the mood for a giveaway, you should pop over to the <a href="http://paisleepress.blogspot.com/2010/09/another-really-big-giveaway.html">Paislee Press blog. </a>There is a fantastic $150 voucher up for grabs.<br /></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-47475469823906207812010-09-02T07:39:00.004+10:002010-09-02T07:44:18.140+10:00Scrap that Ad round 5<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HasKlvpyDoyRJLPggjsbFo_Plyxs4cBDFvsceKfmOrmLAECHmde-OZMboLFB1DV83i-e200zg_SXAbsccLxmYYp5XMca6T3BU6s4m_CBRc_sCRbDwnhtWz2kENc4knMORSXkrEHd5wU/s1600/STA+round+5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HasKlvpyDoyRJLPggjsbFo_Plyxs4cBDFvsceKfmOrmLAECHmde-OZMboLFB1DV83i-e200zg_SXAbsccLxmYYp5XMca6T3BU6s4m_CBRc_sCRbDwnhtWz2kENc4knMORSXkrEHd5wU/s400/STA+round+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512063565073541442" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">So the challenge this week was based on the Evolution ad by Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty, so I decided to a do a digital layout featuring my very own "beauty product ad" so to speak.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Supplies: Katie Pertiet (designer digitals), Paislee Press, In the Making Designs, Songbird Avenue. Layout designed using Gimp 2.</span><br /></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-52570617002748602512010-08-30T07:00:00.002+10:002010-08-30T07:00:00.992+10:00Blooming baby card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIhwwrkuwNCkjSBUwOZGkMjjPJhoJqplgEc1ZsowcuJcBT0wWtBhpKxAFKi-tTc5BolQula7kAnzRRMQWo9JZKecjGgC9WMSP85QcHXop-R-VYpOVhhor0Esesv2DxgjdRVm9EMWG_Ag/s1600/IMG_3577a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIhwwrkuwNCkjSBUwOZGkMjjPJhoJqplgEc1ZsowcuJcBT0wWtBhpKxAFKi-tTc5BolQula7kAnzRRMQWo9JZKecjGgC9WMSP85QcHXop-R-VYpOVhhor0Esesv2DxgjdRVm9EMWG_Ag/s400/IMG_3577a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510604191514131890" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">This card underwent an interesting evolution- initially I stamped the leaves and masked them off before stamping the dot background, but it just looked not right and off balance. So I ended up stamping more leaves, cutting them out and adding them on. Should have just done that in the first place!<br /><br />By the way, see that ruffle along the base? I lifted that from Diane's blog hop post <a href="http://dianejaquay.blogspot.com/2010/08/pti-august-blog-hop.html">here</a>. It is brilliant- it looks like kraft (which I love) but is SO much easier than using thick cardstock. And that my friends, is the perfect example of sharing making the crafty world go round. Thanks Diane :)<br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Stamps: Papertrey Ink mega mixed messages, polka dot basics, turning a new leaf.<br />Ink: Papertrey Ink spring moss, Hero Arts soft pool shadow ink, versafine black<br />Paper: Papertrey Ink spring moss, aqua mist; Echo Park sweet summertime<br />Tools: Papertrey Ink flower die<br /></span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-64257379188165717362010-08-28T07:00:00.000+10:002010-08-28T07:00:01.807+10:00Scrap That Ad round 4<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGsKkgJSP-k7pIwhCZzLkkdND28VJMiSjq806Q-pxDVpyX6vKvjKFRYX8jXroJCinhnyDp6zYbtgfwVC79JMYpxdlJzoS4DR6UzdfOkxuD6XJqlN6i0N80bl5FnlO5xypng13SOEc3cEk/s1600/IMG_3571a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 328px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGsKkgJSP-k7pIwhCZzLkkdND28VJMiSjq806Q-pxDVpyX6vKvjKFRYX8jXroJCinhnyDp6zYbtgfwVC79JMYpxdlJzoS4DR6UzdfOkxuD6XJqlN6i0N80bl5FnlO5xypng13SOEc3cEk/s400/IMG_3571a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510012460001935250" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Be in it today, live more of your life. Be. In. It. Yeah!<br />Words to live by people. Those of you who watched TV in Australia during the 80's can add the jingle music. Here is my layout inspired by it<br /></span></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglde4eBTL5fro3MYc5AVsF73JUSQOO9r13uU4cE-l9iA0gIBKZzFYgPn2Dh99jUfJ4DhQ20-lIKgF6ne9QYJTTy2MUDz4GsZyXBt54JCadrnkWjgrQaP8bQ1-PUtVcO4TamPxXK7pj8DQ/s1600/IMG_3566a.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglde4eBTL5fro3MYc5AVsF73JUSQOO9r13uU4cE-l9iA0gIBKZzFYgPn2Dh99jUfJ4DhQ20-lIKgF6ne9QYJTTy2MUDz4GsZyXBt54JCadrnkWjgrQaP8bQ1-PUtVcO4TamPxXK7pj8DQ/s400/IMG_3566a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510012265168729794" border="0" /></a>Paper and stickers Echo Park Sweet Summertime. <br />Stamp Ali Edwards for Technique Tuesday.<br /><br />Hope you have a great day living life :)Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441444673167514891.post-61518548688213708842010-08-26T07:00:00.000+10:002010-08-26T07:00:01.198+10:00Papertrey Ink August Blog Hop: brown bag garland<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5PIXezQQqo7b3f8fqCGq2GkjtUcg0qTbS6p5dD1qTZH2JEOInX8ZYZOWLLmPdeKJJJt63BbBxkiEGTh5CAZ5qfZGHjW6szk169K9PHz4fBaLwwPa1K1c9Ydb0_RF10hzYbHf8lExBTw/s1600/IMG_3531.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5PIXezQQqo7b3f8fqCGq2GkjtUcg0qTbS6p5dD1qTZH2JEOInX8ZYZOWLLmPdeKJJJt63BbBxkiEGTh5CAZ5qfZGHjW6szk169K9PHz4fBaLwwPa1K1c9Ydb0_RF10hzYbHf8lExBTw/s400/IMG_3531.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507709450489353650" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">A big hello to hopping Papertrey Inkers- thanks for visiting :) For anyone else out there, the challenge this month was to get creative with brown paper lunch bags. I have to admit I was quite stumped. But eventually got inspired by the classic kids craft activity of making strings of paper dolls holding hands. Here is what I did:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW3hiT9qFdcR9DEVsZSD-oV2QcHHVnEBHogSxadfTJ1Mi8zjkq6TDvXuNrWUTJ9RykdSk9OCf-5eY2s90gP6KdJuqXspMnkWBXZgdy_BCsrTv1ppq4ECJXRlvvHx0oSvJGcpTnyjAZMxw/s1600/IMG_3519.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW3hiT9qFdcR9DEVsZSD-oV2QcHHVnEBHogSxadfTJ1Mi8zjkq6TDvXuNrWUTJ9RykdSk9OCf-5eY2s90gP6KdJuqXspMnkWBXZgdy_BCsrTv1ppq4ECJXRlvvHx0oSvJGcpTnyjAZMxw/s320/IMG_3519.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507709722279878994" border="0" /></a><br />Trim off the sides and top of the bag, but NOT the bottom. Cut into strips as wide as you need (mine were about 2.5 inches). Flatten out the bottom bag fold so you have one long strip. Stamp the image you want to use at one end of the paper strip. <span style="font-weight: bold;">You want to choose an image that is symmetrical and has an outline shape that is easy to recognise.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDdxukyW8FhUYvIMBbkuMMMAORJK0ye0dmomRSCGnRCAln677e7a17kzw6meGUVJ04cWR0xQD87WUhl-4UcqFt-Bq54885lbOJGrd5TPlH2JXsukZqn3Gox1nhdJ_yIOoRabWyb1ylCg/s1600/IMG_3522.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDdxukyW8FhUYvIMBbkuMMMAORJK0ye0dmomRSCGnRCAln677e7a17kzw6meGUVJ04cWR0xQD87WUhl-4UcqFt-Bq54885lbOJGrd5TPlH2JXsukZqn3Gox1nhdJ_yIOoRabWyb1ylCg/s320/IMG_3522.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507710987065200738" border="0" /></a><br />Accordian fold along the strip, making sure that the edges of your image are very close to the folds.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhobhzwASGEJ3ZakHskb6TVFSO-XqbbPtn3XUyYHgOfEc19sMopwTQro9Cl7hGvESVoVBT1HEp4uD1e_8i00KinjA_J7tQIr3iI6OZZ9xGEOM-H4pzF80Fe6GQAk4G81gda0EMT1633LMw/s1600/IMG_3523.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhobhzwASGEJ3ZakHskb6TVFSO-XqbbPtn3XUyYHgOfEc19sMopwTQro9Cl7hGvESVoVBT1HEp4uD1e_8i00KinjA_J7tQIr3iI6OZZ9xGEOM-H4pzF80Fe6GQAk4G81gda0EMT1633LMw/s320/IMG_3523.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507710794129601890" border="0" /></a><br />Cut out your shape, but <span style="font-weight: bold;">leave a few points along the folds where you do not cut.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4EqMfnaWf6OxrT3cyR08D57OTx4GmYZiJUE7kEybTjg9uyjEIYZa31hQFkTZdU4lPBo82bQDmn_sRfkvGVI2i3N7M00kqyDoTF36CDJpq2fa3pPuYd1YWBqtAqgyTmFX0nxdDuBbP88/s1600/IMG_3550.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4EqMfnaWf6OxrT3cyR08D57OTx4GmYZiJUE7kEybTjg9uyjEIYZa31hQFkTZdU4lPBo82bQDmn_sRfkvGVI2i3N7M00kqyDoTF36CDJpq2fa3pPuYd1YWBqtAqgyTmFX0nxdDuBbP88/s400/IMG_3550.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507711391163719458" border="0" /></a><br />Unfold your strip- you now have a brown paper garland! You can leave it like this for something super quick, or go a bit more fancy and stamp along all the shapes and even add some extra decoration like I did in the middle of this flower garland.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting, if you have time I'd really appreciate a comment!<br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Supplies<br />Stamps: Papertrey Ink Holiday Button Bits, Blooming Button Bits, In Bloom II<br />Paper: brown paper lunch bags, aqua cardstock<br />Ink: Papertrey Ink berry sorbet, fresh snow; Colorbox cranberry, chestnut; Hero Arts soft pool shadow ink.<br />Other: circle punch<br /><br /></span><br /><br /><br /></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883790051813222445noreply@blogger.com48