Makeesha's Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone. Hope you are enjoying the long weekend. Here is Makeesha's latest sketch challenge which I am actually hoping to post on her site. I've done a few now and they are great for inspiration.

The photo below is my first attempt. Wasn't quite sure about it but decided to post it anyway. I've used the chunky glitter and bali breeze paper both from the minicatalogue. If you want any other info contact me.

The other card is also using the Bali Breeze dsp and some ribbon from sherbet collection. Also you can see the diamond brad in the centre of the flower from the pretties kit. One of my favourite things to do with these is to pop them out of the brad and use them flat.

I'll be posting the retired list from the Stampin'Up! 2008/2009 catalogue soon so order quick as there is lots of great products going for good.

Sale-a-bration is here

Hi and Happy New Year!! 2009, I can't believe its here already. Before I head off down south for some respite from this heat, I'm holding a sale-a-brate with me workshop at my house this Wednesday 7th January. Of course we will be using some of the free sets you can get when you spend $100 on any of the fabulous products. Might have something to do with Valentine's Day too!! Hope to see you there.

For your copy of sale-a-bration contact me on 0418914293 or via here.

Flower stamps

mmm, today my niece was here with my daughter and I decided to organise my stamp collection. After a few false starts I decided on a - Alphabet stamps, b - birthday, kids and Christmas stamps, flowers, then word stamps including phrases and then multi purpose stamps sets that have lots of different stamps in them. The most stamps I had were by far FLOWER stamps sets!! I kinda new this but it still blew me away the actual amount that I actually do own. Oh well. I love em!

Christmas Cards

Here is a card I made after I looked at Kristina Kwerner's website. Of course I was days late to do the challenge but it really inspired me to do something! Its using the Season of Joy stamp set - not just for Christmas hey! The colours were pumpkin pie, rose red (I think), sage shadow and whisper white.

And here is another creation using the instructions from Makeesha Byl's web site! Thanks Keesh. It is a CD pouch and we will be making one of these at my Christmas workshop on Tuesday 18th November at 730pm. Contact me for the details! We will be making some other projects too.

Thursday night (20th November @ 730pm) is the Christmas Card workshop which will be focussing on making easily replicable cards that you can glam up if you would like to!

Finally, Saturday will be the card organizer that I am going to finish off and show you soon, so check back for a sneak peak! Cheers, Helen xx

Anyone Up for A Challenge

Hi everyone

I'm planning on doing something that a lot of bloggers are doing! A colour challenge!! So once a fortnight I will offer a challenge to anyone who wants to play along...If you email me a photo of your card or layout I will post them on here and we can see what people can do!

Check out the photo of the colours opposite! This is from a new shower curtain package...Nice colours and they got me inspired. I will post my creation soon. The colours are tempting turquoise, soft sky, river rock, certainly celery and very vanilla. You can use any similar colours of course.

Crazy Christmas Chaos

Yes, I know I am very naughty. Life is just so busy right now and with Christmas looming it will only get much worse! So I am having all my Christmas craft sessions next week! I will probably do one more too when the new minicatalogue comes out too.

Session 1 Gift Tags, CD holders, Tuesday 18th November 730pm $10 for 3 projects

Session 2 Christmas Cards Tuesday 20th November 730pm $10 for 3 cards and suitable for all experience levels.

Session 3 Gifts Plus Saturday 22nd November 2-5pm Cost is $25 and includes a cool card centre for yourself or a friend. This price includes your 3x3 cards, full size cards and gift tags. You are welcome to bring along your own cardstock and patterned paper or you can use mine. This photo is from Dannies Designs, a really cool website that I got the idea from. Contact me via email or here to register for one, or all of these classes! hels42@bigpond.com

Stampamajig

Hi everyone. This is a Stampamajig! I really like the name of it. It is a handy little gadget to have around. If you like perfection you will like this tool. My next workshop is October 20 and you can come along and try this for yourself. It starts at 730pm and you will make a project and can practise this for yourself. I'm at 37 Lady Douglas Way, Karratha. Contact me on 91 431 573/0418914293. The cost is $5.
This month Stampamajig is turning 20! There are some great stampsets to be had!
Have a great week and happy stamping.