Royal Cupcakes

What fun I had last night with some girlfriends- we watched the Royal Wedding from start to finish :-) my daughter and I hadn't seen it, we watched the Kiwi version (thanks Mom) , in full and some Uk Highlights (thanks Dad).
I made cupcakes including these cute little Toppers- using the Scallop oval punch and small Oval and the Crown images from Extreme Elements and Artistic Etchings. Add some Dazzling Diamonds and they are done.

Just Add Stamps

Over at Just Add Ink this week the challenge is to just add stamps- no DSP, no ribbon, buttons- you get the picture. I've made this monochrome card. I wanted to recreate the sepia type vintage postcards.

Details:
Stamp Sets: Artistic Etchings,Sentimental Journey, Winter Post, Rustic Rooster( Retired).
Inks: Early Expresso, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand.

Amour

I think this is probably my fav stamp set at the moment- Artistic Etchings- so romantic for valentine's day. The theme at Just Add Ink this week is Just Add Love :)

I'm also enjoying collaging stamps together. It's hard to see in the photo but the rose is watercoloured then painted with shimmer paint. I've also smooched- I'm happy with how the cartons and the card have turned out.

Colour Combo: Real Red, Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Basic Grey.

Love ATC Swap

A few months ago I asked Melissa if she'd like to swap some ATC's with me- we finally got round to it :) I chose the theme of Love- just in time for Valentine's Day x
The first photo are my ATC's I sent Melissa and the second are the ones she's sent me- aren't they yummy? I love how they connect together. We are both looking forward to our next swap :)

Cafe Au Lait

Bonjour mes aime!
Following on from my last card and dreaming of drinking cafe au lait in a Paris street cafe, I've come up with this card. I wanted to use this stamp for another Gingersnap Challenge, but just couldn't quite get it to work- then I had this idea, I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out. I especially like the colours.

Colour Combo: Pink Piroutte, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip.
Stamps: Artistic Etchings, Elements of Style, Lovely as a Tree, Pun Fun.

Paris in the Spring

I've made this card for the Gingersnap Creations colour challenge- Coffee and Cream. I've not added a coffee cup- but I can imagine sitting in Paris in a cafe drinking expresso! I have added a little pink- I'm happy how this cards turned out.
Check out the DT's cards Here

My Colour Combo:
SU; Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla.

Ventian Dreams

As some of you will know- I love creating themes for our Christmases in NZ. This year I picked Venice. Here are some photos of the christmas crackers I made. And some of the table decked out with the masks I decorated. We ate an Italian feast... and in classic Italian fashion took all afternoon and evening to eat it, finishing with tiramsu and grappa.
I've also added a little video my mom took of the table.

Dark Marie

I really enjoyed making the postcard last week for Sunday Postcard Art, this week their theme is Dark marie, I'm happy how mine's turned out- but she's not very spooky... still a bit too pretty, nevermind.
I've created the background by sponging and stamping in Concord Crush and Elegant Eggplant- The concord has more blue tones while the Eggplant has more red tones- if you were wondering the difference. Stamps used: Friends 24-7, Artistic Etchings, En Francais. I then added her Masque, some bling and finally a light coat of Mod Podge in places to give it some shine.
I hope you like her.

Tempting Organza

This weeks Just Add Ink Challenge is Just Add Material. So I thought this is a good opportunity to play! I've glued (using PVA) Turquoise Organza to White paper and let it dry. I've then punched and stamped it. I used Staz On for the ink- but it's still got a softer feel. Some last minute sneek Peeks here too:
Stamp Sets:
Artistic Etchings (new)
Curly Cute ( new)
Friends 24-7
DSP; Newsptint (new)

Let me know what you think of my Turquoise Delight.

All Girls Are Princesses

This weeks theme at Gothic Arches is Crowns. Here's my arch, I hope you like it? Afterall, all girls are Princesses.xx