Passionate To Stamp

Last Class for 2010

2010-12-21T16:39:00.008+13:00

We had a lovely night the other night at my place winding up the 2010 year and celebrating by making some last minute gift ideas. It will be nice to have a wee break and spend more time with the family and with my folks arriving on new years day, I am looking forward to lots of laughs and adventures!!

We started off the evening making these super simple gift card holders.

I was so excited to see I could buy Christmas jelly beans this year as I sorted them out from a mixed pack last year!!

This card is called a ferrero rocher card and we all had a blast with this one.

This is a version I had made earlier for our stamp club challenge back in November. It is intended for someone very special and now I will be able to give it to her.

We also made a gorgeous handbag however somehow the 2 samples I had made have mysteriously disappeared from my craft space! Hmmmmm I do have 3 daughters, they love shoes and handbags ..... I wonder??

So if I don't get on here before Christmas I wish you and your family a very special time together. Just remember the real reason for the celebration is the birth of Christ our Lord!!

Enjoy and thanks for looking. LOl Tamara

Christmas at SJB School

2010-12-20T16:24:00.001+13:00

I love sharing this passion of papercrafting with kids. Ever since my kids started school I have made a little something with them in their classes. I found this very easy when there was only 1 or 2 or 3 classes to do however teachers and students in other classes would look on forlornly and wait for the day that one of my kids would attend their class. So to alleviate this problem I spoke with a couple of the other mums equally passionate about this craft and after they agreed to help I cut and prepared enough to make 9 classrooms happy. And I might add we had a complete BLAST! I am so grateful to all the helpers on the days that we were there and I hope they had as much fun as I did! Here's what we did.

Thanks for looking. Have a great day. LOL T

$2.00 Cards December 2010

2010-12-20T16:17:00.002+13:00

This is the selection of cards that some ladies were able to make at my place at the beginning of December. I hosted two evenings to ensure as many people as possible could benefit from making their own Christmas Cards this year. The bonus for me was that I had not been able to sit and make my own cards this year so whatever was left over then became my Christmas cards so all I need to do now is write them out!!!!!

Thanks for looking. LOl Tamara

Baby Cards for work

2010-12-19T16:08:00.006+13:00

Wow another post today! While I should have been writing out my Christmas Cards last night I knew I also needed to make a few baby cards for work. When a client or a contractor we know have a baby we like to let them know we are thinking of them so I always try and keep a few at work ready. I received an email during the wek informing me that the stockpile was non existent so I really had to get moving and make a few! Here's what I came up with.

Thanks for looking. Have a great day. LOL Tamara

Some special birthdays

2010-12-19T15:49:00.009+13:00

Another month elapses and we are well on our way to the rush time of Christmas preparation. In between classes, school card making and other stuff I am involved in it has been a super busy couple of months. My apologies again.

I will share with you some of the things I have been up to lately (in case anyone bothers to visit this blog anymore due to my spasmodic entries (again apologies).

This ensemble was made for a friend of Kyras who turned the ripe age of 9 over the weekend. I have used the box in the bag idea but shrunk it and created a carrier for them. Each small bag has either chocolates, lollies, lipgloss or money in it. I really enjoyed this project!

The card

The ensemble

4 little box in a bag and the carrier.

This bright colourful concoction was made for my best mate and her birthday was the beginning of December (hope you had an awesome one Cherie!). The box was a mini version of one Cherie showed us how to make at stamp club and this one housed jewellery and chocolates. The perfect gift I reckon! I used the gorgeous bright Island Oasis DSP which I had only just received from the courier that day.

The card

Inside the card

Together

And this one was for the girls dance teacher Miss Chere as her birthday was the end of November. I have wanted to use the SU Razzle Dazzle stamp set for awhile so challenged myself to use it for her. I am pleased with the result.

The card

Another bag made with Becky Roberts pattern. Thanks again Becky! Am loving this one so very much!

Ok so thats me for now. I have a few more things to show you that are far more Christmassy. Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

Just a pile of stuff

2010-11-06T15:57:00.013+13:00

Here's a real mixture of projects that I have been working on in between preparing for fortnightly classes that I have been doing with some awesome people from the girl's school.

This first one was for Paige's friend Maddison who turned 6. The bag is from Becky Roberts who has the BEST templates. Check her out. It looks so real! The DSP is the fabulous Love Letter from SU.

This one is for Wendy who had her birthday yesterday. Happy Birthday Wendy! She is such a lovely bubbly person and whilst her favourite colour is red (in any shade, I might add) I loved how bright these colours are! Judging from her response she loved it.

The milk cartons are made from the SU die and the box was just made to fit them. Very quick and easy. I am also loving all the different shades of tafetta ribbon that SU has now!

This card was so much fun. Its called an accordian fold card and you can find the instructions on Splitcoast. My son (3) was invited to a party from one of his friends at kindy and I asked him what Benny liked. My instructions were trains, lions and blue. I think I covered it all??

The box is the Box #2 die from SU. Makes packaging a breeze!

This card was made in great haste as I had forgotten one of the girls dance teachers birthday. Happy 14th Caitlyn. Hope you had a great day!

I really wanted to colour something in so found this image I had not used in quite awhile. Looks close enough to a ballerina wouldn't you say??

The bag is the Box #1 die from SU.

And lastly Paige attended another party last week for her friend Rosie who also turned 6. We had bought some really cute tiny containers of stationery modelled on the Smiggles stuff but as New Plymouth doesn't have Smiggles yet we went for second best. What better than to put it into a suitcase (template from Lauren Meader).

DSP is Raspberry Tart now retired from SU. (I still love the colours though).

Hope you all have a great weekend and thanks for looking.

LOL Tamara

Nearly a Month!!

2010-10-28T22:01:00.015+13:00

Crikey its amazing that nearly a whole month has passed me by without consciously noting it. Amazing. I have soooo much to share and will try to do so over the next week or so.

I will start by sharing all the awesome cards that I received (for my birthday) from some very talented and special people that I am blessed to know. Thank you all sooo much. I feel very spoilt! I very much appreicate you all! (Yep even you bro!)

These two gorgeous cards were made by my (I think they are very talented) daughters. Paige is 6 and Anika is 5 and they made them with their Dad while I was away with Kyra on an IFG camp a few days before my birthday.

This lovely creation is from my mum. I love it mum fab job!!!

From Alayne

This card blew me away. Cherie you always manage to suprise and fully inspire me. Thank you so much. I have shown 3 different views so you can all see how very cool and detailled this card is.

From Jo another fab creation thanks.

From Tania. Just gorgeous, thanks.

From Wendy. You go girl! Very girly (very Tamara) Thanks heaps

And this one! I was dared to put this on my blog and once dared you just HAVE to follow through. This once I received from my darling nieces and my brother from Perth WA. In his words "this must be the tackiest card ever" and "obviously I missed out on the card making creative genes". This had me in fits of laughter. I have shared it with all my friends and now because he dared me too I have to share it all with you too. LOL

And yeh Nath you are right, definately tacky but very you in the fun stakes. Thanks heaps. I win the dare! Chocolate or salted licorice will cover your debt!

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

Farewell Shona and Happy Birthday Rosie

2010-09-25T17:07:00.010+12:00

Wow another week flies by and its the end of term three so all the kids are home! I LOVE school holidays. No rushing around, no after school activities, stay in PJ's until I can be bothered getting dressed (or someone knocks at the door lol) and just hanging out in general.

The 3 girls and I are off tomorrow for a girls trip to Hawera for dancing competitions. Whilst it is only 1 hours drive it will be nice to be away from the house and just in a different place. Should be fun. I know the girls are excited.

Here's a card I made last week for Rosie's 6th birthday party that Paige attended today. Paige wanted to buy her some stationery and as we don't have a Smiggle here in New Plymouth she had to make do with some mega cute little containers filled with scissors, tiny stapler, minature highlighters and clips etc from Warehouse Stationery all in pink. Very cute and I remembered seeing a small case type box somewhere so I gave it a go. Here's the result and the matching card.

Our good friend Shona has moved back to Auckland (sob). We are going to miss her very creative mind and awesome projects and her awesome sense of humour at stamp club. Have fun being "back home" Shona. Will be in touch. Anyways someone at convention had used the wing from the SU bird punch to create tulips on their card. I thought that was a great idea and here's my take on it with of course a matching bag which I gave to Shona last week. It was so much fun getting out some of the new Su colours and DSP.

Well I hope you have all had a great week and thanks for looking LOL Tamara

A 21st, mums, dads, girls what a mixture!!!!

2010-09-12T16:43:00.018+12:00

What a mixture of cards I have made lately. We have had a cousins 21st (long time since I have had to attend one of those lol), fathers day, MIL's birthday and of course the mandatory obligatory girls birthday parties to attend. The variety has been great however it sure feels as if I am chasing my tail these days. I can happily report that I have received a big box from Stampin Up filled with lots of new goodies. If you would like to have a look at these awesome new products give me a call.

This card and bag was for Liesje's 21st birthday. (I believe its called a marquee card?) Lots of fun to make and super easy. I found the instructions on splitcoast.

This was made for Paige's soccer coach. Skiv was amazing for the kids and extremely patient as they were only 5 and 6 year olds playing for the first time.

My MIL will be in Zambia for her birthday (the in laws are missionaries) so she got to open this early. Of course the bag was filled with choccies and a small amount of bling.

And this was for Father's Day. My Dad is FAB and has always been there for me and even though I moved to a land far far away (sounds like Shrek huh!) he is still a constant support and being a parent myself now I can appreciate what sacrifices he has made even more. He is now Grandad to 6 gorgeous grandkids and is even more giving to them. An amazing man and I love him heaps (see you soon Dad, can't wait till new years!!!).

And as you already know if you have seen my blog before, a ton of projects I do are for girl birthday parties. Kyra recently had two very close together so they got the same thing to save me a bit of time just in a different colour combo.

Thank you so much for looking and hope you have a fabulous week. Blessings LOl T

A real motley of stuff

2010-09-03T23:10:00.011+12:00

Was just going through my camera to delete photos and realised that I hadn't posted some of the projects I had done while I was so quiet on this blog. Won't go into detail but should you wish to know any please let me know.

I am starting to sort through all the stuff on my desk just waiting for the postman to bring new SU papers, ribbon and other exciting accessories for me to play with. Hopefully I can post some new stuff really soon.

Thanks for Netball

2010-09-03T23:03:00.002+12:00

My older daughter plays netball and I as a proud mum can say she's really good too. This is the card we made to thank her coach. I always knew I would use the Go Netball stamp set at some stage, lol. We also decorated a simple small noodle box and filled it with chocolate (of course) to match the card. So simple but heartfelt.

Thanks for looking. LOL T

Butterflies everywhere!!

2010-09-03T22:53:00.004+12:00

Hope you have all had a great week. Mine has been extremely busy but somehow, no matter what time of night I still manage to find time to make something. I find it all so very theraputic.

So onto the butterflies. At Stamp Club with Cherie the other week we made a "toolbox" card ready for fathers day using the scallop envelope die (SU) in the Big Shot and so when I was handed another invite for one of my girls to go to another birthday party I figured I could have a go at making a girly version of the one from Cherie. And so here it is along with a butterfly bag from Lauren.

Just as a "by the way" I have the new SU 2010/11 Idea Book and Catalogue in my possession. If I had only one word to describe it, it would be WOW! I can't wait to get some of the new items to play with!

Thanks for looking and have a great day. LOL T

IFG - Northpoint Baptist

2010-08-26T13:27:00.013+12:00

I am priviledged to be a part of a program entitled IFG (see below). It is a breakoff from the Girls' Brigade Program which has run forever and involves loads of adventure, activities, or as we like to put it blood muck and adventure for 8-13 year old girls. We have so much fun together and it is very exciting that we have 48 girls attending. Units are being set up around the country as I speak and the leaders are all very passionate about the program and the ministry.

So where I am I going with all this...... Well we are planning to attend a camp with the other units in October 2010 and the last few weeks have planned craft activities for the girls to complete so they can have a big sale and hopefully raise money to get them to camp and earn their entrepreneurs badge. We have painted canvases, potted plants, sewed aprons, made bath bombs, made filled jars, made jams etc etc. and last week the girls made cards (ahhh so thats where it is going). So below is the cards they made to sell in a pack of six.

Wish us luck and if you are around New Plymouth see you tonight at 6pm at Northpoint Baptist.

LOL T

Boys stuff

2010-08-26T12:48:00.006+12:00

Having three girls means I am naturally drawn to girly colours and girly stamps but fortunately we have friends that have a ton of boys so I do on the rare occassion get to play with my "boy" stamps. Here is a look at what I created for two of those boys recently for their birthdays.

The first was a pirate themed party and I can tell you that I fiddled for quite awhile to get my "boat" right however I was quite pleased with the final result.

The second was for a special friends son who turned 5. I love the beach scene stamps from CC Designs and colouring with my Copics. The tin was from the Warehouse and very reasonably priced.

Thanks for looking and have a great day. LOL Tamara

Stamp Club Birthdays July 2010

2010-08-19T22:44:00.006+12:00

Cherie's stamp club is a much looked forward to event every month for a bunch of us girls. Most of us have been attending for around 3 years now (thanks Cherie!!!). We have all formed lovely friendships and it is extra special to be able to celebrate birthdays.

In July we had two of the ladies celebrate their birthdays (hi Nicola and Alayne). Below are my contributions to the celebration. (Boxes are of course filled with chocolates, maybe missing one or two due to taste testing purposes. Can't be giving friends yuck chocolates can I?)

Thanks for looking. Have a great day. LOL Tamara

T side card and more girl birthdays!!!

2010-08-15T20:07:00.007+12:00

For those that know me I have 4 kids. Three of them are girls and I find myself constantly making birthday cards for various parties they often get invited too. Don't get me wrong, it is fabulous for them to be invited to parties, though sometimes it feels like at least one of them is attending a party every other week.

The following are what I came up with for the latest two parties that my eldest and my youngest daughters were invited to.

This one is a T-slide card which was so much fun to "play" with and not as hard as it looks. The instructions are on splitcoast.

Closed

Pull the tag and it opens

Here's the box I made to match filled with lollies of course.

I love the crazy for cupcakes SU stamp set and have used it often.

Now this paper is definately awesome. Cottage Wall from SU. The colours are so rich and so very girly. This was based on a mojo sketch but of course I missed the cut off date once again. Sketches are fab for inspiration. I have coloured the sugar plums image with my copics.

Again I have made a handbag courtesy of Lauren Meader and I have added prima flowers to both card and bag.

Have a great day and thanks for looking. Blessings T

Father in Law's Birthday

2010-08-14T22:20:00.000+12:00

Why is it a lot of us struggle with male cards? I was so happy last year to see the inclusion of Totally Tools in the SU Catalogue and after having seen a glimpse of the new SU catalogue (available 1st September 2010, let me know if you would like one) there is a few new sets that are again male orientated. Yay!

It was my FIL birthday on the 4th August and I found this card came together really easily with this stamp set. I also made a tool box to match (thanks to Lauren Meader) and enclosed the mandatory chocolates and then bought him rugby tickets for Friday's game.

So thats another year taken care of. Onto my dads birthday next!

Thansk for looking. Have a great day LOL Tamara

I'm Back and I am so sorry

2010-08-14T21:15:00.014+12:00

To the few that have had a peek at my blog I thank you and in the same instance I apologise for my longggg absence. It is amazing how much life can take over and you very quickly become consumed with everyday life and other things and forget or lose what you love to escape to. However I guess that is the all consuming life of a woman be it a working woman, wife, mum and so the list goes on. It is amazing what we can achieve however sometimes it gets a little on top of us and we just need to chill out.

And so I can briefly explain my absence. Our business has been very busy. We have built and opened a new showhome, relocated the old one, built our own home (yippee!!) had 4 kids birthdays and birthday parties, had to travel (I know horrible huh!), moved house, had kids start school, start kindy, have joined the gym, busy with church committments, First SU conference (so much fun) and life!!

I so hope you can all empathise and I hope that now I am able to get on track with my blogging and spending much more time on Stampin Up and saving for the next conference in Melbourne.

And so all that being said I have not been idle in the card making department. I will endeavour over the next few days to start showing you some of the stuff I have been playing with.

This card was made for a special young man who turned 8 just last week. Hope you had a great birthday Cory.

Another birthday we celebrated last week was for our Nana La who is one of the most gorgeous people you will ever meet. She is technically my BIL's mum however ever since we met her we have fast adopted her as our Nana and Mum. She has a heart of gold. So awesome.

I used the gorgeous Parisian Breeze DSP and she really loved it.

Thanks so much for looking. Have a great day. LOL Tamara

My first class

2010-02-20T10:07:00.013+13:00

I am not the most confident person on the planet but I do love my cardmaking and scrapbooking and after many months of procrastination and after having been approached from some ladies at school to run a class I DID!!! It was so much fun!!! and don't you know it they actually want to come back. How very exciting. So here is what we made.

First up was the scallop note tote

Then a gift card holder.

A match box (with the chocolate)

and finally finishing with a very simple card which we will all give to the school as they like to send them out regularly. The plan is to make one card just for the school everytime we meet so we can build up a constant supply for them. Fun huh!

So all pretty simple and I can't wait to start planning for next month now.

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

I can't believe what has happened to the post AAArgh! I so don't understand computers. I am so sorry but have given up so it will just have to be posted the way it is - or isn't in this case - SORRY!

Mojo Monday 126

2010-02-20T09:57:00.005+13:00

What a fab sketech from the Mojo Makers this week. I really struggled to fit everything on my card as I really wanted to use the new stamps I had just received but I like the overall end result. I have had to adjust the sketch a wee bit but thats life!

I have used the Pink Flamingo DSP which is so awesome and bright and as this is going to an 8 year old I think totally fitting.

So here's the sketch and my take on it. I have also made a small box (yep one of Laurens) to match for the birthday girl.

And just as a by-the-way I received a copy of the new Autumn/Winter mini Catalogue yesterday from SU. Gotta say its a real goody. For those waiting for a Big Shot the BIG news is that they are HERE! You can get the Big Shot and all the accessories from the 1st of April. Now is that exciting or WHAT!!

Well thanks again for looking LOL Tamara

Stamp Club Projects

2010-02-20T09:51:00.004+13:00

As mentioned in my previous post I was going to share the projects that the wonderful Cherie taught us the other night at Stamp Club. Sorry it wasn't the day after as I had said but you know how life gets in the way!!!

So here they are. Card Organisers. Fantastic project and so much fun. They are essentially decorated shoeboxes but what a fab idea. These are great for gifts but in my case they are perfect to get me organised for the busy year ahead. I am all inspired to get ahead of myself this year. Now all I need it more time!!!

Thanks for looking. LOL Tamara

Birthday Girls and Stamp Club

2010-02-17T22:50:00.007+13:00

A Fab night at stamp club tonight. Thanks so much Cherie. We all had a blast and tomorrow I will show you what we made. But tonight at club we celebrated the birthday of two of our friends. One turns a very special birthday who may not appreciate me sharing it here but its the birthday that has the saying "life begins at ......" . Anyway a very happy birthday Jo and Colleen and I hope you had a bit of fun.

The first card was for Jo and uses the Bella Rose DSP. The second is for Colleen and I really wanted to go girly for her card as she is in a house full of boys and she is such an amazing woman.

Enjoy and thanks for looking
LOL Tamara

All the image stamps are Kiki La Rue.

To Cool For School

2010-02-13T10:45:00.000+13:00

I know its a little over the top when we are only talking about a homework book but my eldest daughter Kyra loves craft and she asked and I of course thought it would be fun.

I already had the stamps out and I know her favourite colour is blue so it was really quick to put together. Am so pleased I bought the butterfly Punch from SU as I used the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set and simply punched them out. Fantastic.

Funny thing is the kids in her class are now wanting theirs like Kyras. We shall have to see.
Thanks for looking LOL Tamara
P.S. Sorry about the BAD photos. I had to quickly photograph them at night as I knew I wouldn't get another chance once Kyra saw it.

More Birthday Cards

2010-02-13T10:37:00.003+13:00

While the kids are quiet (not sure thats a good thing though!) I'll just quickly post this card that I made based on the Mojo 123 sketch that I totally missed the deadline for but still I enjoyed making it. I have used that gorgeous Raspberry Tart DSP and teamed it with Kiwi Kiss accessories and whallah it came together pretty quickly. I have something like 20 birthdays from January to March so I am frantically trying to stockpile a few. I have some more birthday cards to show you however the ladies they are intended for tend to check out this blog occassionally and it would just be my luck for them to see it before I could give them to them. So will load them at the end of the week.

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

Mojo 125

2010-02-13T10:24:00.008+13:00

Yay another Mojo Monday Sketch complete before the deadline. Was in serious doubt that I could pull it off this week. Now I am officially a Stay At Home Mum (SAHM) my life seems busier than ever. How did I manage to fit everything in when I was working? Its quite amazing and I tip my hat off to all you lovely ladies whether you are a SAHM or a working mum. We do quite an amazing job!

So here's the sketch and my take on it. It is a real hodgepodge of supplies. I have pulled out retired SU papers. Brads that I have had for ages, a new stamp though and or course my copics. I have also made a small mailbox to go with it. All very cute and ready for a 6th Birthday party that Paige is going to tomorrow.

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

Mojo 124

2010-02-06T22:44:00.006+13:00

I actually finished this card a few nights ago but you know time flies when your having fun and I haven't been able to load it until now.

Here's my entry for the Mojo Monday challenge 124. I have used the Candy Lane DSP and made everything to co-ordinate with those colours. (Gotta love Stampin Up and their co-ordination). I have coloured my image with Copics and used star dust stickles on her wings and of course felt flowers and button bouquet buttons. I have also finally inked up the new "Whimsical Words" SU saleabration stamp set which is definately my pick of the bunch this year yet all the sets are very cute.

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

A Waitangi Day Birthday

2010-02-06T22:19:00.004+13:00

Howdy Partner!!!! yeh like a city girl knows how to speak cowboy. At least the stamp set I used "Billy" from Pink Cat Studio knows how to speak to a very special 3 year old buddy of ours who celebrated his birthday today. I hope you had a fabulous day today Luca and thanks so much for including us on your big day. (Mum you did a great job today and we had an awesome time, thanks so much).

So here's the card I made for Luca and I actually made it based on a flipped version on Mojo 122. I used creamy caramel and really rust which are 2 colours that have been gathering dust for me, but gee I was so pleased with the result. I have coloured my image with my much treasured copics and the sentiment is embossed to make it pop. All in all I was pretty happy with the result and I sure hope Mum was too!

And just to continue this post. I need to introduce you to our new family member 'King Trident' (just need to remind you before you judge us by the name that my kids are aged 7, 5, 4, 2 - tee hee). He joined our family on Tuesday and is the unwelcome respondent of many kisses, hugs and squeezes. Many have since told me that they have been there and done that with guinea pigs but those that know me know I like to find out things the hard way. So without further ado I give you our new guinea pig - King Trident (yeh you know the little mermaids dad).

I hesitate to inform you that a brother for this King will arrive in a months time. The names for that one will astound you LOL!!! Watch this space

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

Dad's and Lads Cards

2010-02-02T13:18:00.005+13:00

Happy Tuesday. Ahhh its so nice not having to work. We started off the day with the 2 older kids going back to school and I took the 2 younger kids off to mainly music. What fun! I even have a few minutes to blog today. Yippee!!!

First I would like to share a couple of cards made with a stamp set I found while in Perth. A perfect set to use for those hard to make for boys in our lives. The first card is for my brother back in Perth who has a birthday tomorrow. Happy Birthday Uncle Nathan!!! I also made a gift card holder which is from the resource section on splitcoast stampers should you wish to give it a go. Splitcoast is such an awesome resource. The second is the same just different colours for Uncle Dean who is here in New Plymouth. I have used one of the Mojo sketches but its well past its due by date now.

Lastly I just had to share what mum sent me at Christmas. Isn't she clever. Mum pulled apart one of the packages I had sent her and recreated it. You are getting very bold mother. I am very impressed. (love you!!)

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

I AM STILL ALIVE!!

2010-02-01T15:11:00.006+13:00

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Crikey it has been almost forever since I have had some serious computer time. Holidays are just the best and this years was extra special for me and my family. We have just arrived back in NOT so sunny New Plymouth, New Zealand from a month in very hot and sunny and gorgeous Perth, Western Australia (my home town). We had the most amazing time and I am still struggling trying to get back to "real life". Just thought I would share a couple of photos of our holiday with you for today and then catch you up on what I have been doing craft wise from tomorrow.

I hope you are all well and I pray for a happy and healthy 2010 for you all!!!

Thanks for looking

LOL Tamara

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge 17

2009-12-19T14:43:00.005+13:00

LOVE LOVE LOVE Makeesha Byl and her challenges however haven't been able to play for so longggg. I needed to add to my Christmas card total so used her sketch to make this. I totally missed the deadline but it was fun all the same.

I have recently found Flower Soft and this one is called Vintage Christmas. I really enjoyed giving this card its 3-D effect with this. The stamps are all from All That Scraps.

So here is her sketch and my take on it.

Thanks for looking have a lovely day. LOL Tamara

Mojo Monday 117

2009-12-19T14:23:00.009+13:00

Well its all happening! I have had the most amazing albiet VERY busy week but am thrilled that I haven't been into the office and am officially an at home MUM! The kids have all had tons of stuff on with school and kindy and I have been able to attend it all and even made genie bags with one of my daughters class. So much fun and I am LOVING it.

So suprise suprise my eldest daughter was invited to another party last night and she had a ball. They had a fish and chip night with a movie with lots of time for the girls to play and it was a lot of fun. What a great idea for a party (well done Rebecca!!).

So I used this weeks Mojo sketch for her card and the new Tall Tales DSP. The stamp is Apple Emma from All That Scraps and I have used Crackle Accents on the cut out apples just for something different. I have also made a bag which is a Lauren Meader Template called "its on the house".

Here's the sketch and my take on it

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend. LOL Tamara

Another Christmas Card - A CASE

2009-12-11T22:02:00.005+13:00

I Love love love this card. It is a CASE (sorry I don't have your name, but you are brilliant and I thank you!). I love how the colours work and that I finally used my cuttle bug for some embossing instead of just for my nesties for a change. I love the pearls and the use of ribbon. Am looking forward to sending this one out.

I have used real red with pink pirouette and tons of dazzling diamonds. I have also used the Christ is Born stamp set.

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

Flight of the Butterfly and a Basket

2009-12-11T21:54:00.002+13:00

I know, I know.... Christmas is fast approaching and I am still making Birthday cards and accessories. Unbelievable but my eldest daughter has another 2 parties to go to tomorrow. I did enjoy myself of course as I was able to use my new butterfly punch with the Flight of the Butterflies stamp set. Too easy and lots of fun. I have made the basket using guidelines from Lauren Meaders "timeless templates" called Basket Basics.

I have also used the Tea Party DSP and co-ordinated buttons now retired.

Thanks for looking once again
LOL Tamara

Mojo Monday 116

2009-12-11T21:36:00.006+13:00

I have a couple of postings for tonight just to once again prove that I have not been idle. Its all happening now. Christmas is around the corner and I am busy preparing for a very exciting break back home (to sunny Perth) and I have yet to complete and send out my Christmas cards which in past years I have definately finished by now. So I will be keeping things brief.

Here is this weeks Mojo sketch and my take on it. I have once again used the Ski Slope DSP and the Snow Swirled stamp set. I have also used the gorgeous new Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon from our Summer Mini. Just loving it.

Thanks for looking and have a lovely weekend. LOL Tamara

A Very Special Birthday

2009-12-05T10:17:00.007+13:00

Wow the kids have actually left me along enough to share another post with you today. Who would have thought??? This gift went to a very very special lady in my life who had a birthday yesterday. I sure hope you had a lovely day yesterday Cherie. We LOVE you!!!!

Cheries' favourite colour is blue hence why I used Temping Turquoise and as I had the Pixie Pink out already I thought why not. The house is another of Lauren Meaders Timeless Templates called "Home Made" and I have used the Swiss Pixies "Heidi Among the Flowers". It was intended to be very girly as I am very conscious that Cherie is surrounded by blokes at her house!!!!

Thanks again for looking. We are off to visit with Santa for our annual photo. Wonder how many kids will cry this year. Its always one of them. LOL Tamara

Mojo Monday 115

2009-12-05T10:00:00.006+13:00

I managed to have a chance to play with the latest Mojo Monday 115 sketch. You'll have to excuse the colours though. Yes I like bright colours IRL but to put pixie pink and green galore together was a wee bit of a challenge for me. There is a reason and I am not sure you want to hear it but sorry here goes anyway. At our church we run a program called IFG (ICONZ for Girls) and our uniform colours are bright pink and bright green. So when it was requested that I under take the task of providing a gift for our leader I of course had to colour co-ordinate it. We have been running just under 3 school terms now and its for 8-11 and over year old girls and is a branch of the Girls Brigade. We have a fabulous leader (Hi Jo) who does an amazing ton of work to provide fun, adventure and fellowship to both community and church girls. I tell you as one of the leaders I have done things that I never would have tried before and in the process have made some amazing connections with young girls. Praise God we are making a difference in their lives!

Well enough about that. If you would like to know more about the program you can email me poppaspeppers@xtra.co.nz.

So here's the sketch and my take on it. I have used the new SU Kaleidescope DSP and new stamp set For Everything.

Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks for looking.
LOL Tamara

Mojo Monday 114

2009-11-29T08:18:00.009+13:00

Wow another week has flown by so very fast once again. I have been really busy with little time left to play at my desk but I did manage to find a little time to join in with the latest Mojo sketch. This card has been made for a special lady who helps out at our mainly music on our theme days who is very creative herself. I sure hope she likes it! I have used the gorgeous Urban Garden DSP with the Brand New "For Everything" stamp set which can be ordered from the new Summer Mini from 1st December. I love this one already and I have only just mounted it!!!

Here's the sketch

Here's my take on it

Thanks for looking. Have a lovely weekend! After church this morning a group of us ladies are going back to church to start setting up for the BIG party we are having on Tuesday for Mainly Music. The theme is Jesus' Birthday and we are combining both our sessions (100 kids) to celebrate. It is going to be soooo much fun.

LOL Tamara

Mojo Monday 113

2009-11-23T09:32:00.007+13:00

Whew just made it!!! The deadline that is, for this weeks Mojo Sketch 113. Here's the sketch and my take on it. I have used skislope DSP and another gorgeous Swiss Pixie. I also cracked open some flower soft to make her hat and pants all furry. Lots of fun to play with.

Thanks for looking and have a great week. LOL Tamara

Gretel and another birthday!

2009-11-22T00:22:00.008+13:00

I know! Anyone would think that all we do in our family is attend birthday parties. It is certainly starting to feel this way. I have confessed in the past though that I just love everything matching! The ability to create cards and gift packing that all go together is a real joy of mine which leads me into this ensemble.

This is for a lovely young lady who is turning 8 (Happy Birthday Ollie!!!) I have used the Swiss Pixies Stamp "Gretel" for this one and after colouring her with copics I used sequins stickles for her wings. The photo may not show it properly but it is all very sparkly. I have used a butterfly stamp from a new set in the SU Summer Mini (starts 1st December) called "For Everything" and I can't wait to play more with this set as it is sooo cute. I stamped it in versamark and then heat and stick finishing with dazzling diamonds for a very sparkly background for Gretel. Can you see the button on the top right corner. It is also in the new summer mini from the "Sherbert" Designer button collection. Gorgeous gorgeous colours in buttons in this mini and I can't wait to play with them all. And again I have used the Kaleidescope DSP (it was still on my desk so why not!!!) LOL!

There is a box filled with lollies and a money holder. It is sooo awesome in this day and age that parents are just asking for a monetary gift. It certainly takes the pressure off buying a gift which is never near the limit you seem to set yourself LOL! All I did to create this money holder was measure the note and fold around it. Very simple and had to be last minute as we have been out so many nights lately that I just haven't been fitting in much crafting time.

Thanks so much for looking. Have a lovely day. LOL Tamara

Under the Sea

2009-11-22T00:12:00.000+13:00

Oh yay another excuse to use the Sugar Plums "Underwater" set from CC Designs. Another birthday party this weekend with an underwater/beach theme which of course made this set the perfect one to use and coupled with Amy R Stamps "Underwater Sentiments" my card is complete.

I have used Platinum liquid pearls to make her pearls really realistic and mermaid stickles for her bodice.

I must say I am pretty pleased with how this turned out. It will hopefully make a 6 year old very happy.

Again I used the new Kaleidoscope DSP as per the previous post and my copics and stickles. Am starting to think I am becoming far too predictable but I am really enjoying myself.

Here's the card

and the tote that I did in the previous post however of course a change in colour.

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

For a very special Ballet Teacher

2009-11-22T00:01:00.006+13:00

All 3 of my daughters attend ballet and absolutely LOVE their ballet teacher Miss Chere. She is simply fabulous and it was her birthday last Sunday. Here's what the girls presented her with.

I have used a stamp set from Clear Dollar Stamps titled "Ballerina" which is guess is pretty self explanatory LOL! I have used my Copics to colour (I am SOOOO Addicted to colouring now!) and have also used the Spica glitter pens for extra effect.

To top it all off I got to play with the new SU DSP out of the new Summer mini catalogue called Kaleidoscope. Very pretty colours and yep very summery. The new mini starts on the 1st of December and it has some very cool stuff in it! The tote is another of Lauren Meaders and full of "Favourite Chocolates". This tote was big enough to hold a whole box oh yeh except for the one I had to taste test to make sure they were up to standard (teehee).

Well I hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks for looking.

LOL Tamara

Mojo 112 and so much more

2009-11-14T09:50:00.013+13:00

Good morning all! Its been another week since my last update but boy what a busy time I have had. There seems to be a HUGE amount of people having birthdays at present and we are in the process of planning for the "silly" season fast approaching. I LOVE Christmas but the leadup is pretty busy. Anyways enough complaints as I wouldn't have it any other way!

Here's my take on the latest Mojo sketch. I have made this birthday card for a very very special young man in our lives. Mason celebrates his 5th Birthday this week and is off to school. Hope you have a fabulous birthday Mason and all the best for your first day of school. I have used the "Dirt Rides" stamp set from Clear Dollar Stamps and the Good Morning Sunshine DSP.

Here's the sketch and my take on it with a close up of the bike complete with glitter from the baby blue Spica Pen and the inside

Today is Uncle Tia's birthday and I have used the Billy Stamps from Pink Cat Studios for this one along with the Windsor Knot DSP. Even though he is a grown-up surely he will like this one?

and the inside

I have quite a few clear noodle boxes in my stash so I simply decorated it and added the mandatory chocolates (and yep I had to test a few to make sure of quality control (LOL).

And if you are still with me after all the above I need to finish up with this one which is a Sad to see you go card. This one is for Nicolle and her family who we were priviledged to know while they were on contract in New Plymouth for just over a year. They are off home to sunny warm Perth next week. The SU stamp set called Welcome Home and was just what I needed to create this. I have used the gorgeous Walk in the Park DSP. Just wait til you see the absolutely gorgeous new papers that are in the new Summer Mini. Can't wait to play with them tonight.

Thanks for looking. Have a lovely day LOL Tamara

I MUST APOLOGISE: - I have absolutely no idea why I am having such trouble editing this. It looks atrocious but I am getting so annoyed with it I am posting anyways. SORRY

Christmas has started

2009-11-07T08:43:00.004+13:00

Wow another post for today (gotta make up for not having blogged awhile). I finally made a start on Christmas cards. Would you believe that in the past I would have finished my cards by now (shock horror). This year I have made the grand total of 3 so far! I have a sneeky suspicion that mine will not be sent out on 1 Dec as I am used to not to mention the usual family update newsletter. Bah Humbug! Anyway here are the 3 I have played with this week. I have used the extremely gorgeous Ski Slope DSP and very very cute Angel Emma Stamps (CC Designs). And I may have gone a tad overboard with the kindyglitz but hey "its Christmas". Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

Mojo Monday 111

2009-11-07T08:19:00.011+13:00

Hi to YOU! I have so missed updating my Blog on a regular basis. Lets hope this is the start of more to come. I have not been idle though but just busy with full time work, kids stuff, and so many extra curricular items lately. Gee anyone would think that Christmas is coming (LOL). So please let me share my take on the latest Mojo sketch. I took a wee bit of liberty but I guess thats what happens sometimes.

So here's the sketch and my take on it. I have used the Pink Flamingo DSP and Apple Emma Stamps by CC Designs. She is ultra cute and real fun to colour. I have even used Crystal effects to 3D the apples near the sentiment. I love how this card worked out as I was seriously starting to worry that I was "blocked" as the last few nights have seen me looking at the cardstock and having no idea what to do with it! I am sure many of you have felt the same at times??

Here's a close up of the colouring (Copics)

and the "shiny" apples

This is a tiny bag I made to go with it "just 'cause I could"

and this is a wee gift card holder.

I cheated a wee bit as I made 2 cards practically identical! I really don't like to do that but needs must. I have 3 daughters (7, 5, 4 years old) and would you believe all 3 of them have birthday parties TODAY! I will be spending all day ferrying them around. Amazing but I guess that happens occassionally when you have more than 1 child.

So I hope you all have a fab Saturday. We are expecting a lovely Spring day and I can't wait to enjoy it.

Thanks for looking

LOL Tamara

Mojo 109 and an update

2009-10-28T22:14:00.013+13:00

Where have I been??? Its been a very busy couple of weeks with the BIG move and then my birthday suprise of going away for a couple of nights. I still haven't managed to fully get in routine again and for those that know me I CANNOT FUNCTION without a strong routine!!! Nevertheless I have been having a ball totally chilling out! Here's a couple of pics of the house on top of the hill. It felt like I was on top of the world.

My only neighbours were cows, and here's a view of what I woke up to every morning and then of course the house. I can highly recommend a stay at the White Cliffs Retreat!!!

So enough of where I have been. Its now time to share some of the challenges that I have TOTALLY missed the deadline on. Here's my take on the Mojo challenge 109. It was awesome to crack out my new Swiss Pixies - Birgitta stamp. She is gorgeous to colour. I have also used the Pink Flamingo DSP and the white circle metal edge tags from SU. The sentiment is from AmyR Stamps called Congrats sentiments.

a close up of Birgitta

and the inside

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

OOps sorry missed some

2009-10-20T20:57:00.005+13:00

Fancy missing the cards out that your OWN daughters made! What kind of mum am I?? A very proud one. On Sunday my girls (Kyra 7yrs, Paige 5yrs and Anika 4yrs) sat down to make some birthday cards for their mum. All I did was cut cardstock for them and they did the rest. They were so excited to be able to use "mummy's" stuff and they were all very careful and planned them down to the last detail. Fab cards and we had a great time. Must try and do this more often, they amazed me with their creativity. Ahh girls after my own heart.

Hopefully I will have some more to show you that I have actually made but for now I need to go and pack as one of my presents was a 2 night stay BY MYSELF in a batch by the beach. Can't wait I'm off in the morning.

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

Its my party and I'll .... eat cake if I want too

2009-10-20T20:22:00.017+13:00

As the title says its my party woo hoo. Another year older for me and as you will see I have been totally spoilt by all my special friends and family. I had a lovely day and thank you to you all!! Love you! Here's some of the awesome presents and cards I received. Hope you enjoy seeing them as much as I LOVED receiving them. What treasure!!!!

From Tania

From Cherie

From my mum

From my nieces Gemma and Hayley (can you believe they are only 10 and 8 years old? so clever)

From Jo

From Wendy

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

Withdrawals and moving house

2009-10-20T20:12:00.004+13:00

I can hardly believe that it has been over a week without computer access. Its really like someone cut off my arm!!!! So our big move is over and we are pretty much settled in our temp house until our house is built. Its a lovely big place set on 3 acres and the kids are loving the chance to explore. This is the first time any of them can remember moving yet they have all handled it so very well. So I don't have a lot to share with you in regards to my cards but I am very excited to show you some of the cards I have received this week.

These are house warming cards we have received. Aren't they awesome??

One is from my mum and my nieces from Perth, Western Australia (see you soon you lovely ladies). and the fab house shaped card is from my bestest eva Cherie who is always so very inspiring for me and I like to think of myself as her greatest FAN! Thank you so much mum, gem, hayley and cherie. Love you all heaps and ta for being there!

I have another post all ready to go for today so will sign off to make a start on that one. Be warned though it is ultra BIG!

Gee its great to be back!

LOL Tamara

SplitCoast Stampers Sketch # 249

2009-10-12T13:07:00.008+13:00

Wow was this a fun ensemble to make. If you haven't already you really must MUST check out this blog "melstampz.blogspot.com". This girl is amazing and inspires me CONSTANTLY! The purse below is from Mel's blog and she gives you the entire run down and gives away her templates FREE!

I have used last weeks Sketch challenge from splitcoast SC249 for this card. It has been sooooo longgg since I have been able to play along with these challenges. Gee I wish someone knew how to give me a few more hours in the day. And in saying that, I think that this may be my last post for about a week as we gear up to move house THIS Friday. Wow its all happening now.

Anyway who needs to hear all about my carryons.... Here's my take on the SC249 challenge.

and a close up of my attempt at colouring (using my copics) my new Kiki La Rue stamps from All That Scraps along with my new Sugar Plums Fence. All very very cute images and lots of fun to play with.

And for those that know me I had to make matching packaging and thats where Mel's bag came in ultra handy. Check out the dinky feet on the bottom of the bag. I have used the gorgeous sweet always DSp (SU) and regal rose, pumpkin pie, whisper white and pink pirouette cardstock.

Thanks for looking and I hope to catch you real soon.

LOL Tamara

Mojo 107

2009-10-12T13:00:00.003+13:00

I actually completed this sketch days ago but with all the activity going on in this house lately I have only had until now to blog it! Another fab fun sketch from the Mojo Makers, thanks ladies.

I have used the divine Urban Oasis DSP abd gorgeous Kiwi Kiss Corduroy brads. The stamps sets are inspired by Nature and Alway (which hasn't been on my craft table for eons!!)

It was really fun playing with colours that I haven't pl;ayed with for awhile.

So here's my take on the sketch

and the inside.

Thanks for looking and LOL Tamara

AmyR Friday Sketch TFS6

2009-10-07T09:40:00.006+13:00

I am slowly working through my to do list prior to the big shift in a weeks time. I have a fabulous friend who has a birthday coming up and after seeing Amy R's Friday sketch this week I was all inspired and created this using the Eric & Chrissy Goes Prehistoric set I have just received from All That Scraps (love that store and they have fabulous service!). My friend loves red so out came that fabulous Bella Rose DSP and Riding Hood Red. How are SU ever going to top these current in colours???? Anyway enough chat. Here's my take on the sketch. I love the sentiment which says "Does this bone make my butt look big?". Sometimes when you reach a certain age its just better to laugh about it!!!

And of course as I love matching the packaging I have made the 12x12 Purse which is the latest offering from the team at We Stamp. This purse looks so elegant and it was really easy to put together. Should be able to fit quite a few chocolates in it too (LOL).

and the ensemble together.

And so there you have it. My current offering for cyberspace. Thanks for looking and enjoy your Wednesday.

LOL Tamara

A Ballet Thankyou

2009-10-05T13:10:00.004+13:00

Just a quick post this morning. Made a special thank you card for my friend Wendy who has just made Kyras' new competition ballet tutu. She has done a fantabulous job and Kyra just loves it. I have used the Enchanted Lilly set from Pink Cat Studio with the background stamp being Su's Gratuitious Graffiti. This card came together really easy as I had a theme thought out right from the start. I have coloured the image with my copics and then created a tutu with left over fabric. I really enjoyed making this ultra girly card. I have used pink pirouette with pink passion and my spica pens to have the sparkly effect.

Here's a close up of the coloured image and "tutu". Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

Challenges, Christmas and a busy weekend

2009-10-04T09:37:00.011+13:00

Well its been a busy couple of days but of course I always somehow manage to fit in a couple of hours of stamping! I have been frantically ticking of my to do list(which incidentally seems to grow rather than deplete LOL). With the big move fast approaching (2 weeks) I really have to keep sorting and packing. The house is really starting to look bare.

First off was a small box for my nieces for christmas (Oma please don't show them this). I figure I am pretty safe putting this up before Christmas as they have gone away camping this week. I just needed something to house a couple of small sparkly items so used one of Laurens templates again. I just adore her packaging.

The next project was to come up with the challenge card for our stamp club which was to use the word picture (Psalm 23) "he makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters". And/Or use only complimentary colours of which I used Pacific Point and Tangerine Tango. I had this stamp from All That Scraps " Magnolia Waterfall Background" which although of course not Stampin Up, which we are encouraged to use, it certainly spoke volumes to me in regard to our challenge. So if I fail I fail but I just love how it turned out. What the photos fail to show are all the sparkles i have used to really make it come alive and "pop". IRL it is very cute.

Lastly I need to show you the teachers gifts I have made for Christmas this year. I KNOW its really early huh but if I don't start now I will never make it. I have made 10 cards and 10 boxes which will house note books, chocolate and hot chocolate (I think!!?) I will probably change my mind ten times before they go out but at least I have got this far.

The card

and 5 out of the 10 showing all the different papers and colours I used. The Holiday Treasures paper is gorgeous.

Well thanks for looking and sorry for the longgggg post. I just took the opportunity while I had it to load this on. Have an awesome Sunday!

LOL Tamara

Mojo Monday Week 106 and Christmas

2009-09-30T09:56:00.006+13:00

Check it out another post for today. Gee anyone would think I had a ton of time LOL! Truth is I have been away with 9 other girls for the weekend to Auckland to see Mamma Mia and it has been really really hard to catch up on sleep after all the excitement of our brief time away. But what a fabulous time we had. The show was soooo much fun (probably helped with the strawberry daquiris we had) and then off for more drinks and tons of dancing at the local irish bars. Fancy going to Auckland and all we could find open were Irish Bars - go figure.

Anyway yes, I managed to squeeze in some time last night to play with this AWESOME sketch from the Mojo Makers. I LOVE this sketch as it has a ton of elements to it. SOOOO much fun to do and I just hope I did it justice. Here's my take on it.

and then a close up of the bling. Its the first christmas card for me for 2009 and I am happy to have made a start!

I have used the Ski Slope DSP and snowswirled stamp set. I tend to struggle with the snow aspect of the stamp sets as NZ and Aussie have such a warm christmas however I do love the effect they bring. I have used Dazzling Diamonds on the tree and on the snowflake behind the sentiment and ruby slippers stickles (non SU) to brighten up my tree. I even cracked open my 1 1/4" striped riding hood red grosgrain which is just sooo gorgeous to use.

Thanks for looking

TTFN Tamara

We Stamp Wednesday Sketch Challenge #9

2009-09-30T09:49:00.003+13:00

Woo Hoo another Sketch Challenge from that awesome team at We Stamp. If you haven't checked them out yet you REALLY need to. Its a lot of fun and they have provided us with some AMAZING projects.

So here is the sketch for this week and my take on it. I have used the Windsor Knot DSP and some pewter hodgepodge. The colours I have used are old olive, chocolate chip and sage shadow. I just felt like creating something that would go well for males and females alike. Pretty simple card but effective I am thinking?? The Friends 24-7 set is very versatile and I love it!!

Thanks for looking and have a great Wednesday.

LOL Tamara

Club Project September 2009

2009-09-26T16:37:00.006+12:00

Every month a group of us like minded stampaholics get together for some serious stamping time. This month we were shown how to create this awesome box which includes a drawers for cards and envelopes and the top box is HUGE and fits a ton of chocolates (well it will just before I am ready to send it. We had left it plain so that when we got home we could decorate as we wished and this is what I have come up with. Of course I needed to make a matching card and I got to use a build-a-brad which are totally awesome for adding that special something to your cards etc.

This ensemble is on its way to someone very special in the next couple of days. I sure hope she likes it.

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend.

LOl Tamara

Mojo 105

2009-09-26T16:27:00.005+12:00

Another Mojo Monday and this sketch was a lot different and a lot of fun. Here's my take on it.

Here's a close up of the bottom circles. I have run my two way glue pen around the edges and sprinkled with the SU fine supernova pink glitter. Thought it made the circles "pop" and of course you can't go wrong with a little "bling"

I have used one of the CC Designs stamps a Swiss Pixie called Gretel and coloured her with my copics. She even has sparkles on her wings! Very cute and just perfect for any female! and of course I have used the Raspberry Tart DSP - yep again...... Love it

Thanks for looking

LOL Tamara

Great Friend just for Fun!

2009-09-26T16:21:00.003+12:00

You know I find it so much fun doing sketch challenges however last night I just wanted to make a card "just for fun" and just wanted to see where the mood took me. I know I have seen a card similar somewhere so thanks to whoever gave me the idea, and I'm so sorry I don't know who to give credit too but if it was you, thanks.

This stamp set Great Friend is gorgeous and matched with the Walk in the Park DSP (both out of the SU current mini) I found this card took no time at all to whip up.

Thanks for looking

LOL Tamara

We Stamp Wednesday #8

2009-09-23T10:05:00.004+12:00

Woohoo another Wednesday means another We Stamp Sketch Challenge. The Bella Blue DSP really makes for an elegant card I think! Not to mention the sketch that the WeStamp team have come up with this week, fabulous team and thanks again. I loved this one being that it had so many components to it and for those that know me I LOVE lots and lots of layers. I am sure Stampin Up does too as it means I always have cardstock on my orders LOL.

I have used the Thoughts and Prayer stamp set which was a must have for me as soon as I opened the new catalogue. It is so versatile and you can use it for so many things. This week I have "flipped" the sketch as it suited my card better.

Well we have a rainy yuck day today in Taranaki so its motivated me to get far more work done than I have lately. So its off to the showhome now and I hope you all have a lovely Wednesday.

Thanks for looking LOL Tamara

Mojo Monday #104 and a new-baby-to-be

2009-09-21T09:56:00.008+12:00

I sincerely apologise for my lack of posts lately and for the next month it will probably be more of the same. We are soon to be moving house and being that we have four little ones, a business to run and 10 years of built up "treasures" it is a huge job sorting, packing and tidying. Roll on move day so we can have "normal" time again, at the very least stamp time again!!! LOL

This weekend though I did manage a couple of items. Here is my take on the Mojo 104 sketch. I needed a baby shower card for one of the leaders of IFG who is leaving this week. They don't know what they are having so a gender neutral card was in order. I used the Washington Apple DSP as I really wanted something different and the stamp is from Elzybells 13-007-H. Very cute!
and the inside:

I made a matching "Its on the House" to go with it. Another of Lauren Meaders Timeless Templates which was very easy and cute.

As it is our last Icons for Girls night on Thursday night we usually end the term with something special. As Kelly is leaving due to the baby being due in November we decided it would be great to hold a baby shower for her. We have organised a ton of games and it will be so exciting to have all the girls involved. Looking forward to it. No baby shower is complete without a gift though. I have bought her the book "Hugs for New Mums". Hope she enjoys her night.

Thanks for looking and have a lovely Monday. LOL Tamara

We Stamp Wednesday Sketch Challenge #7

2009-09-16T13:59:00.006+12:00

Yay its Wednesday and that means its time for another We Stamp Sketch Challenge. You know these are open to you all. Give it a go. I would love to see what you create. Besides which it gives me more to CASE!! Tee Hee

I was feeling excited as it felt like Spring was truly here. The Cherry Blossom tree is blooming (its so early this year!!) and its looking pretty outside so I transferred that feeling onto my card for this week. I have used the Walk in the Park DSP and Embrace Life stamp set along with a stamp set from Clear Dollar Stamps called Church Chatter. I have coloured in with my Copics and added a wee bit of sparkle to the stamens (is that what they are called?). I even broke into my very preserved pretties kit to add 3 half white pearls to give the illusion of a fourth box down the bottom and of course I have used my never-far-from-me mat pack, which is just about my most well-used item. I love it. So enough of the jabbering already. Here's the sketch:

and here's my take on it and the inside as well.

Thanks so much for looking. Have a great Wednesday.

LOL Tamara

Charlie Horse for a horse lover

2009-09-14T13:56:00.003+12:00

Recieved my order from Clear Dollar Stamps last week and it was just in time for a friends birthday. She is very much a horse lover and so I thought this was perfect for her. These stamps are called "Lean on Me Charlie". And as I still had the Parisian Breeze DSP out from the other day it was just easy to keep with this colour combination. I'm happy with the result and look forward to giving it to her soon.

Just on the side "didja happen to see that I forgot which side I should have had Charlie on. He fails to be "leaning" on anything" OOOps. Wonder if she will notice. Ahhh sometimes you really have to laugh at yourself. Could I make the excuse that it was late at night and I really should have been in bed?!!! LOL

Thanks for looking
LOL Tamara

A Big Heidi Thanks

2009-09-14T13:42:00.007+12:00

I absolutely know that the amazing woman that this card is on its way to will probably see it on this blog before she receives it however I have to post it anyways. I have always loved Amys sketches and try doing them on a semi-regular basis and when I saw this one I just knew the perfect image for it. Isn't Heidi just gorgeous? She is from Swiss Pixies (CC Designs) and called heidi among the flowers. I have also used the Bella Rose DSP. Those colours are just awesome.

Here's my attempt at a close up. Another thing that brings me back to Amy's site (Prairie Paper and Ink) is her AMAZING colouring skills with Copics. Maybe when I grow up I might be even half as good as her. LOL

Anyway the reason I needed this cute card is that the awesome clever lady (YEP My mum) that made this....

deserves a HUGE thanks. This is Paige my second eldest in her new barefoot costume for her Twinkle Star dance. It fits perfectly even though all I sent was a couple of measurements. You are fab mum and you can see by Paige's face that she is pretty pleased too!

Thanks for looking and have a great Monday.

LOL Tamara

Mojo #103 and Tea Party

2009-09-12T08:46:00.006+12:00

Now believe it or not I actually finished this one the other day. I had just received a delivery from Clear Dollar Stamps and this set "Sweet Scoops" was just begging to be inked. It is so very very cute and me being the matching colour freak that I am really enjoyed colouring it to match the Tea Party DSP. I have also used my Spica Glitter Pens for some sparkly toppings too fun! So here's my take on the Mojo 103 sketch.

And as this card is going to one of my daughters friends (yep you are right, another birthday party ***sigh***) I have used one of Lauren Meaders Timeless templates again , Lollipop Along and put in some toppings for when the birthday girl next has a bowl of icecream. An inexpensive but very cute gift. Gotta love that.

and here's the inside of the card and a view of the toppings.

Thanks for looking. Have a great weekend. (Its cold and raining here and if we weren't moving house soon I might have time to stamp - oh well)

LOL Tamara

We Stamp Sketch Challenge #6

2009-09-09T11:15:00.004+12:00

OOOh another WeStamp Sketch challenge completed yay for me. I loved this one (yeh I know I love all of them) but I really enjoyed this one and using my new Parisian Breeze DSP was fun. Thanks We Stamp! So here's my take on Sketch #6.

I have taken a close up of my "dewdrops" on the flowers (with crystal effects). I thought they were cute. I have stamped twill tape with the Stem Saying stamp set and used the Petal Pizzazz set which I love. These colours together are just gorgeous. It helps that my SIL has a birthday coming up and her favourite colours are baby blue and chocolate brown so this one should fit the bill perfectly. Don't you love when it all comes together the way you plan it?

Thanks for looking and have a great Wednesday.
LOL Tamara

Mojo Monday Week 102

2009-09-07T11:57:00.003+12:00

Lucky for me its still Sunday in America and I can still make the deadline for the Mojo 102 sketch challenge. Not only did I finally complete the sketch but I incorporated our colour challenge for the stamp group I go to once a month which was black and white (hopefully not to many of them will check my blog between now and next Tuesday LOL). I just loved all the different elements on this sketch. Thank you so much to the Mojo team for an awesome challenge once again.

So here's the Mojo sketch

and here's my take on it

Black and white are so contrasting aren't they. Really wanted to throw a bit of grey in there to soften it a bit but then thats what colour challenges are for I guess. I have used the friendly jumbo wheel for my background, stamped in versamark and then embossed in white. I have used the Sense of Time stamp set which I find is soo very elegant and of course was able to use my new white brads from SU. I really enjoyed myself with this one.

Thanks again

Tamara

We Stamp Wednesday Sketch Challenge #5

2009-09-07T11:50:00.003+12:00

OOOOps almost forgot to post this one. Here we are nearly at Wednesday again and time for a new sketch challenge and I have just completed last weeks one. It has been such a busy time of late but I still manage to get to my craft desk and have a play.

So here's the challenge from We Stamp

and here's my take on it. I really just wanted to use colours that I am not comfortable with (summer sun namely) and I am not really sure on the result but one thing is sertain it sure is different for me. I enjoyed using the Best Wishes stamp set as it had yet to see ink and of course the Pink Flamingo Paper gives me the bright colours that I love so much.

Thanks for looking and have a great Monday. It is so sunny and warm here in New Plymouth today pity I am in the office!

LOL Tamara

Staff Thank yous

2009-09-05T17:05:00.008+12:00

The 1st September 2009 saw us handing over our capsicum and tomato business to our purchaser. Its kind of sad in a way but the stress of handling 2 completely different businesses at the same time was just getting to be too much. Soooo to cut a longggg story short we threw a morning tea for our staff on Tuesday morning and far be it for me to miss the opportunity to create something, LOL, this is the small gift we sent them away with. Technically they are not going anywhere as they will remain in employment with the new owner but I guess we are moving on!

So to get on with it........ The boxes are a template that Michelle shared with us on We Stamp. The new We Stamp is due to start on the 15th September and I can't wait! The card was totally inspired by the cheers stamp set. All the workers are not very flowery people so I wanted to come up with something that spoke to all of them. To top it off I have used crystal effects on the "beer" and the "red" and "white wine" to give it that authentic look. I think they were all pleased. The blue card and box was made for our token male employee. Poor guy putting up with all us females.

Thanks for looking

LOL Tamara

Thank you for Mainly Music

2009-08-29T19:20:00.005+12:00

On Wednesday night I had a wonderful group of girls join me in making fathers day gifts, theme days gifts and theme day morning tea for our local Mainly Music families. One we had completed the tasks at hand and we were enjoying a relaxing chat and coffee (of course with cake!) one of the girls mentioned thank you cards for all our helpers at mainly music. It is so important to thank people don't you think? Just letting each other know how much they mean to us and a small amount of appreciation sure brightens anyone's day. Anyhow (gee I can ramble), the short story is we needed to make 50 cards and it was getting late so this is what I came up with. I must say that I have really really enjoyed the Pocket Silouettes stamp set. Its just fills all the gaps and comes up trumps as it did in this case. Just wanted to show you what 50 3x3 thank you cards, made in 30 minutes looked like!

Thanks for looking and have a fabulous weekend.

LOL Tamara

Mojo101 and another birthday

2009-08-29T19:02:00.009+12:00

Would you believe my eldest daughter has ANOTHER party to go to. Gee do you guys get this too when it feels like they are out all the time and you are just a taxi. Yeh I am sure you do. Anyway as I really wanted to get to the latest Mojo Monday sketch before they loaded the new one I used it to create this birthday card.

Very subtle colours and a stretch for me as I love the bright ones however this was really different and lots of fun. Then of course as I love making gift packaging to match I made another Milk carton holder and cartons and filled them with lollies in one and smellies in the other. I also had a note pad just appear out of nowhere (I tidied up under my desk and ta-da it just popped out). So I covered it, yep you guessed it.... to co-ordinate and even used the same DSP in the pen. My daughter loved it so I am sure her friend will which is all that counts. I won't tell them that the whole present cost approx $5.

I used: (All images are Stampin Up unless indicated)

C/stock: Almost Amethyst, Whisper White, So Saffron, Tea Party DSP

Ink: Almost Amethyst, So Saffron, Momento Tuxedo Black (non SU)

Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Enchanted Lily (Pink Cat Studio)

Accessories: Corner Rounder, Spiral Pinch, Rich Regals Brads, Ice circle rhinestone bards, So Saffron and Almost Amethyst ribbon (retired SU ribbon Originals - Fairytale), Dimensionals, Copics (non SU), Milk Made Timeless Template - by Lauren Meader.

Thanks again for looking and I just want to add that I am completely blown away by the FABULOUS and KIND comments you have been leaving. I just want you to know how much I appreciate them and thank you so much. Tamara

A Present for Me!

2009-08-29T18:54:00.003+12:00

Wow todays post was just soooo exciting. I received a box from my awesome folks in sunny Perth (I tell everyone its sunny even if its not LOL just gives me another reason to complain about the cold weather here!). Check out how clever my mum is. She made me a double pocket bag and a matching card and I absolutely LOVE it. Thanks so much Mum. I think you are so clever and I am happy to be the recipient of any of your creations! Just to top it off, Mum filled the bag with salted licorice (the Big diamonds, my favourite YUM!)

Love you mum and thanks again! (by the way you really need to send some more licorice as the bag seems to be empty now??????).

Thanks for looking I have many other things to share today but really wanted to have a post dedicated to my clever and inspiring mum!

We Stamp Wednesday #4

2009-08-26T11:18:00.005+12:00

Now this is a first! Having only just completed WSW#3 I have now completed WSW#4. Not entirely happy with it though. I was out last night but I was determined to have a go when I got home, needless to say due to fatigue I don't know if this card really does it for me. Hopefully I can find time to try this one again to really give this sketch justice. Thanks again to the We Stamp Team.

It is intended to be a congrats on your engagement card. I have silver embossed the image from For the Bride and then coloured with my regal rose marker just to colour co ordinate the whole thing. Its okay.

I have used: (all products Stampin Up unless stated)

C/stock: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Sweet Always DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Versamark

Stamps: For the Bride, Gallery, Forever Flowers (wheel)

Accessories: rhinestone brads clear circle, Oval Nestabilities, Mat Pack, silver embossing powder, regal rose grosgrain 5/8", chocolate chip grosgrain 1/4", regal rose marker

Have a great Wednesday and thanks for looking

LOL Tamara

We Stamp Wednesday #3

2009-08-25T11:33:00.020+12:00

Wonder if the We Stamp team will notice that I have only just now uploaded my take on the WSW Sketch #3 challenge the night before they will upload their new challenge? Nothing like leaving it to the last minute huh! I did enjoy the chance to use "my new stuff" though and the colours are just simply divine. This card is actually intended for my MIL's birthday coming up soon so I sure hope she likes it. Who wouldn't considering it features some dazzle and gorgeous new buttons? Anyway enough waffle here's my take on the sketch.

and I tried a closeup of the sparkle on the butterflies but... well.... you get the idea?

I have taken to decorating the inside of my cards now too but kept this one really simple as the kids all like to write their special messages to their grandparents as well.

With keeping up my theme of everything having to match etc etc oh and of course me really NEEDING to use some of those gorgeous new buttons from SU I also made this little bag which will hold the chocolates that will have to go in at the last minute or otherwise be taste tested until I have finished them all!!!

Thats all from me today. Just a quick post as I really need to get all my supplies ready for school this afternoon where a few of us busy mums will be teaching 16 primary age students the art of scrapbooking. I am really looking forward to it. This is our 5th week of introducing them to papercraft and it is such a pleasure seeing them really enjoy it. Wish us luck.

I have used (all products Stampin Up unless otherwise stated):

C/stock: basic Grey, Cameo Coral, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Walk In The Park DSP

Ink: Basic Grey, Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze

Stamps: Oval All, Great Friend

Accessories: Basic Grey Corduroy Buttons, Large Oval punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon, Mat Pack, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way glue pen.

Have a great Tuesday and thanks so much for looking

LOL Tamara

Inkspirations Sketch #12 and then the rest

2009-08-24T09:45:00.012+12:00

All the best laid plans.... etc etc. I had some big plans for this weekend stamping-wise but you know how it goes when life gets in the way. We had a great time though. It was very social and lots of fun and awesome weather so I really don't have a lot to share except this which I had sooo much fun creating. Yet again my oldest daughter is invited to another birthday party and this of course provides me with a legitimate excuse to go all girly. 7 year olds still tolerate cutsey fortunately.

I started off with Makeesha's Inkspirations Sketch Challange #12 and came up with this card using my new Enchanted Lily Stamps which are absolutely gorgeous and so much fun to colour.

This image just "screamed" for movement so using one of the new flower brads from SU she now swings from side to side and I have even put an image underneath her that can only be read if she does swing. Check it out. Oh so cute!

Once again I have used a Timeless Template courtesy of the extremely talented Lauren Meader and very quickly whipped up this Fold and Go which houses cute little bottles of toiletries for the birthday girl. And to finish up, no present is complete without lollies which are in this very cute paint tin I found at The Warehouse. Just how I love it! A complete gift all colour co-ordinated and very girly.

I have used: (all products Stampin Up unless indicated)

C/stock: Cameo Coral, Rose Red, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart DSP

Ink: Cameo Coral, Rose Red

Stamps: Embrace Life, Enchanted Lily (Pink Cat Studio)

Accessories: Rose Red Grosgrain Dble Stitched 1", Gold Brads, Flower Brads, Felt Fusion Flowers, Labels 3 Nestabilities, Mat Pack, Eyelet Border Punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Copics, Spica Glitter Pens, Paint Tin (The Warehouse), Fold N Go Template - Lauren Meader.

Thanks for looking and I hope you have a lovely Monday.

Tamara

Mojo 100 a thank you and a RAK

2009-08-19T10:15:00.009+12:00

A big post today, well not so much big but lots to share. Mojo Monday have reached 100 woohoo. What a FAB job these ladies do and it is with great anticipation that I wait for every Monday for the latest sketch. Thank you so much for all your contributions. And it is on this note that I thought I would make the Mojo 100 sketch a thank you card. In addition to the sketch I thought I would challenge myself to use a colour that I never ever thought I would ever use. I was chatting with some fellow stampers yesterday and we talked about what colours we steer way away from. Tangerine Tango came up so I thought I would give it a shot last night.

Here's my take on the Mojo 100 sketch. I actually really like it, but maybe thats just me. You can't see it in the photo but I have used my new Spica glitter pens on all the petals. Very subtle glitter but I think it look fab IRL.

I have used (all products Stampin Up unless indicated):

C/stock: Chocolate chip, tangerine tango, kiwi kiss, whisper white, summer sun

Ink: chocolate chip, tangarine tango, kiwi kiss

Stamps: Trendy trees, funky forest wheel

Accessories: sizzix flower daisies, gold brads (non SU), tangerine tango striped 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, spica glitter pens, eyelet border punch, mat pack, cutter kit - distressing tool, circle scalloped nestie

In addition, as the school quiz night/auction has finished there is a need to make thank you cards and send them to all those that contributed towards the huge success that it was. We need to make 60 cards (yep 60 aaarrrrgh) and being on my tangerine tango experiment I thought I would simplify the card above and came up with this. It is now awaiting approval before I attempt to carve some time out of my week to do the other 59!!!

And (yep I'm not finished yet) look what I received this morning in the post. How very exciting and wow what a fabulous, fabulous card. Gotta case this one. Thank you so much Jo I really enjoyed receiving your card and thank you so much for thinking of me.

Have a great Wednesday. Really should do some work now. Thanks for visiting

LOL Tamara

Bella Rose Altered Suitcase

2009-08-17T12:22:00.005+12:00

Just a quick one. Wayyyy back in June I gave a good friend of mine an altered suitcase, however, I was never really thrilled with how it turned out and being that she is a good friend I asked for it back! (i know indian giver huh!) Any how I have stripped it and given it another shot and finally have given it back to her. All happy now.

I have used the Bella Rose DSP which has to be my favourite out of the Stampin Up Ideas Book and Catalogue this year or maybe its the raspberry tart or pink flamingo or wait .... the sweet always. Ah Tamara give it up, I Love all of them!!!

Enjoy

LOL Tamara

WSW Challenge 2

2009-08-17T11:48:00.009+12:00

A great and fun sketch from We Stamp once again. I have been dying to give it a go since last Wednesday but you know how it is with time.... just flies by far too fast. So any how here's my take on it.

I have used (all products Stampin Up unless indicated)

C/stock: rose red, cameo coral, whisper white, rasberry tart DSP (i LOVE it!)

Ink: rose red, cameo coral, pretty in pink (and corresponding markers)

Stamps: One of a Kind

Accessories: silver flower brands, silver brads, curly label punch, boho blossoms punch, circle nesties, mat pack.

I have given this card to a very special person in our lives, our nanny Tasha. She is just gorgeous and its her anniversary with us today. She has been looking after our precious kids for 2 whole years now and I appreciate her sooo very much. Have a great day Tasha and we love you!

So I just have to tell you about our quiz night/auction the other night. We do NOT consider ourselves smart people so we really didn't go to win, we only went to support our school however it was such a fun night. I am sure some were feeling very sorry for themselves the next day but it was all for a great cause. Our school needed $10K for the remaining laptops we were fundraising for and I can excitedly tell you that we raised that and MORE! How awesome. Sure makes all the hard work worthwhile and I am so very grateful to all who attended. Thank you Thank you.

Have a great Monday

LOL Tamara

Mojo 99 and a sheep request

2009-08-15T15:52:00.010+12:00

Wow its been a whole week since I have been able to get on the computer. This week has been full of sickness for our family and thankfully it now seems all over. I did manage to put together this last night though. Not so sure I am completely happy with it but what is done is done. One of my friends has been going through my card stash for years whenever she needs one but this time she had a special request in that she needed a "sheep" themed card for her partners birthday. Now I am sure you are all familiar with the sheep jokes in reference to New Zealanders and if you are not I apologise but this is why she needed one. So I used the latest Mojo sketch which to me was just begging for some sort of pocket on it and after discussing my plan with my bestie she suggested the magic card idea(thanks so much Cherie don't know how I'd cope without you!) and so this idea was born.

The pocket

The little tag and the inside of the card

I used:

(all products are Stampin Up unless stated)

C/stock: chocolate chip, kiwi kiss, summer sun, whisper white, good morning sunshine DSP

Stamps: Pun Fun, Stem Sayings

Ink: chocolate chip, black stazon

Accessories: twill tape, OHP transparency (not SU), 1/4" whisper white grosgrain, jumbo eyelets antique brass, 1 3/8" circle punch, crimper

Have a great weekend! We are heading out to my daughters school quiz/auction night. Should be fun. I just got home from helping to set up and it looks great.

Tamara

Animals, Animals, Animals

2009-08-08T12:14:00.011+12:00

How much fun was this to create! I made this for a special man in our lives who turns eight today. Happy happy birthday Cory!!!!

I love blog hopping. Absolutely awesome for inspiration. One person I haunt regularly for her AWESOME ideas is Mel McCarthy http://melstampz.blogspot.com/. Check her out. So I took a sketch from Mojo Monday 95 and made an animal based card to match my box which worked out perfectly as our stamp club challenge this month was animal based so thats that job done. I also made a belly band for the tin which contained cash for the birthday boy. The forest box was filled with lollies (as you do).

I haven't included a list of what I used as I am pressed for time today. A ton of sunshine out there to enjoy in Taranaki today. I hope you like.

Thanks for looking

Have a great weekend, Tamara

Mojo Monday 98

2009-08-05T11:05:00.001+12:00

So yep I missed the cut off for the last sketch challenge but check it out! I have completed this weeks one already. This card is made for a VERY VERY special friend in my life and if she sees this post before the postman gets to her, I'm so sorry!

I love loads of layers on cards so this sketch was extra-exciting for me. And apart from being a tad heavy-handed with the stickles I am okay with the end result.

and the inside

All products and Stampin Up unless otherwise stated.

Paper: Bella Rose DSP, riding hood red, pink pirouette, whisper white

Ink: Riding hood red, kiwi kiss

Stamps: God's Blessings, A Rose is a Rose

Accessories: Fire circles rhinestone brads, riding hood red 5/8" striped grosgrain, riby stickles, mat pack, nestabilities

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Tamara

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #11

2009-08-05T10:44:00.003+12:00

Makeeshas' blog has been an absolute favourite of mine for the longgggest time and I have been playing along in complete secret to all her challenges. However now I have my own blog I feel like I am "out of the closet" and can really join in all the fun. Here's my sample for the latest sketch challenge. As I have said before these challenges are my absolute FAV's.

Not only that but I have just completed 2 posts in one day. Gee anyone would think I have all the time in the world! Sometimes I can amaze even myself LOL!

Now you would be forgiven for thinking that once again my photography is extremely bad (and you are quite right), however the central image was really really hard for my camera to focus on. I have stamped the big rose from Fifth Avenue Floral 3 times, twice in kiwi kiss and once in basic grey as I thought it would look cool and I do like how it turn out IRL. Oh well you get the idea??

All items are Stampin Up unless otherwise stated.

Paper: Kiwi kiss, basic grey, Urban Oasis DSP, whisper white

Ink: Kiwi kiss, basic grey

Stamps: Fifth avenue floral, think happy thoughts

Accessories: kiwi kiss 5/8" striped grosgrain, clear circle rhinestone brads, mat pack, dimensionals, scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, spiral punch (inside), 1/2"circle, cutter kit.

Thanks for looking

Tamara

We Stamp Double Pocket Gift Bag

2009-08-05T10:32:00.005+12:00

And so we come to the last project offered by We Stamp this round. I have really enjoyed making all the cool projects and thank Cherie, Michelle and Sharlene so much for offering them. I am looking forward to the next round. This double pocket bag is super easy and is awesome for those last minute gift ideas best of all you need such minimal supplies so its really cost effective. So anyways here's my sample.

All products used are Stampin Up unless otherwise stated.

Paper: Pink Flamingo DSP, tempting turquoise, whisper white

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: jumbo eyelets pewter, pewter hodgepodge, real red 5/8" grosgrain, large oval punch, wide oval punch

Thanks for looking

Tamara

Mojo Monday 97

2009-08-04T11:17:00.012+12:00

Just as Mojo Monday load up another challenge I manage to just complete the last one. Well better late than never I say!! I am an absolute HUGE fan of sketch challenges. Love em. I love seeing how different everyones take on the sketches are and find they are a huge source of inspiration. This is my take on last weeks sketch. My eldest daughter has a birthday party on Saturday which seems to be a never ending occurance at our house with the four kids being invited here there and everywhere. Their social life sure outshines mine but what better excuse to make cards! So whilst the birthday is not themed I used the excuse that it was for an 8 year old girl to use the new stamp set that just arrived in the post this weekend. How exciting. I do have a lot to learn about colouring with Copics though but the more practise the better.

All products are Stampin Up unless otherwise stated. I have used:

C/stock: whisper white, tempting turquoise, taken with teal, bali breeze DSP (retired)

Stamps: Something Fishy Wheel, Underwater Sentiments - Amy R Stamps, Ginger Snap Underwater Sugar Plums Stamps

Accessories: eyelet border punch (inside card), photo corner punch, 1/2" circle punch, fine supernova glitter blue, kindyglitz crystalina, mermaid stickles, champagne stickles, liquid pearls, round and scallop nestabilities, copics, spica pens, My Timeless Templates (Lauren Meader) - Pretty Petal Pocket.

Thanks for looking

Tamara

We Stamp Multi Box

2009-08-03T09:53:00.005+12:00

Really liking this box. So versatile with its many variations for use. And I am loving the DSP in the current 09/10 Stampin Up Catalogue. They are all so gorgeous and the hardest decision is which one to use. LOL. I have every intention of filling this box up with chocolate but for anyone that knows me that would be unwise until just before I gift it as the chocolates will last about 2 seconds in my sticky fingers. Ya gotta do what you gotta do. Thanks girls for another great project, hope I did it justice. Happy Monday and thanks for looking!

For this project I used

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, C/Stock: Riding Hood Red, Candy Lane DSP, Very Vanilla, Accessories: Pink Pirouette Ribbon, Build a Brad (pewter), Sticky Cuts Sweet, fine supernova glitter in pink and brown, Stamps: Circle Circus, Stem Sayings, Petal Pizzazz

Thanks Tamara

We Stamp WSSC1

2009-08-01T15:26:00.006+12:00

OOOh! I just love sketch challenges. How exciting that We Stamp have issued one. Here's my sample which was perfect timing as a friend of mine has just given birth to a baby girl. This just happens to be her 7th child and I just think she is absolutely AMAZING. And I thought I was busy with 4. Anyways....

I made the card and then wanted to make a gift set so I called on one of Lauren Meaders "My Timeless Templates" which are all just adoreable and used "Milk Made". What you can't see in the blurry photo (sorry about that still learning how to do this stuff) is that inside the "milk cartons" I have managed to squeeze in booties, bibs, baby head band and a gorgeous hat and best of all they all have pink pirouette and regal rose on them. Howz that for a set huh! Well I thought I was pretty clever anyway.

So this project used the following: (all products Stampin Up unless otherwise stated)

C/stock: regal rose, whisper white, pink pirouette, Sweet Always DSP

Stamps: Always, Nursery Necessities, Bear Hugs (CC Designs)

Ink: Black Stazon, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette

Accessories: Regal Rose 5/8" Grosgrain, Pretty in Pink 1/4" Grosgrain, Build a Brad - Pewter, Wide Oval Punch, Oval Punch, Dble Rectangle Punch, Mat Pack, Lauren Meader - My Timeless Template - Milk Made

Catch Ya Later and thanks for visiting

Tamara

2009-07-31T12:50:00.000+12:00

mmmm where to start. Essentially Hi! Thanks for finding me and I sure hope that some of the projects that I have done may be enjoyed by you. This is all very very new to me but seeing so many of you have been doing this for a longgg time I guess I will learn soon enough.

This site is currently under construction and I hope to be up and running very soon. Wow I'm in cyberspace!