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.

I'm a Ginger Gem!

I've been so busy I haven't had a chance to blog or even check how my card did in the Vintage Hues Colour Challenge over at Gingersnap Creations. So I finally got chance this morning and Whoo how I'm a Ginger Gem- I'm really thrilled about this x

Vintage Scene

I've been wanting to do one of the challenges over at Gingersnap Creations for a while- and I finally got chance. This card is for their current colour challeng- which is Vintage Hues.
I've sponged and stamped the scene with Soft Suede and Chocolate Chip, with a hint if Baja Breeze. I wasn't sure how the sky would turn out with the brown tones, but actually I'm pleased with the result.
I've also added Victoria lace and Early Expresso satin ribbon and some smooch and of Dazzling Diamonds.

Whoo Hoo Again!!

I'm thrilled because this week- I'm a Top Pick at Just Add Ink. I'v been working on improving my cards- so I'm thrilled to get Top Pick for a card rather than a scrapbook page.

Kiwi Christmas

Ths week at Just add Ink it's a sketch challenge- i've been busy behind the scenes making Chrissy pressies for family- and so this is the first chance I've had to blog for about 10 days.
I wanted to make a summer christmas card something that reflects the gorgeous blue sky of NZ.
I'm giving you a sneek peek too of the new DSP in the Summer Mini released on Wednesday.

Stamp Sets; Lovely as a Tree, curly Cute.
Inks:Pacific point, Tempting Turquoise, Pear pizzazz, Soft Suede.
DSP:Island Oasis.
Ribbon- Olive Taffeta.
Other: shimmer paint.

Pretty Christmas

I've made this pretty vintage Christmas card for two challenges this week. Over at Just Add Ink the theme is just Add Christmas!!!! well that's a big Challenge - too much choice :) so I've combined that with this weeks sketch at Stamping 411.

I stamped the blossoms from Elements of Style in Marina Mist then used the Vintage wallpaper Embossing Folder. Stamped the main image again in Marina Mist from Welcome Christmas. layered with Cocoa Speciality DSP. Added Early Expresso Satin Ribbon and the Victoria Lace. Some extra details with Vintage trinkets and Diamonds. I've added the aged elements with Soft Suede Ink.
I'm really happy with how this card's turned out.

Pretty Birds

It's the Raphael House School Toy and Craft fair on sunday- and we have all been asked to make these cute birds to hang in one of the festival rooms- they are a celebration of our communties diversity.
Guess which one I made? hehe
My youngest and eldest also made birds. We have cut the bird from Very Vanilla, then stamped with our favourite images in our favourite colours. Stamped again on the Vellum wings, and then pop them together- so simple - but effective- Image a room full of these hanging....

Check out all the other gorgeous hand made gifts at The Toy and Craft Fair:
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School
27 Matuhi Street, Tirohanga, Lower Hutt

10am-3pm, Sunday 14th November.