Sorry for the Absence

Firstly, I want to thank my blog readers for coming back to read my blog and leave comments, I really appreciate it! I've cited the general busyness of life for previous lack of blogging, and while this is still an issue, I've also been very sick over the last few weeks. Plus my mum has been diagnosed with secondary liver cancer. I do hope to be back to blogging in a couple of months, until then please visit the other blogs I have listed in the sidebar for ideas and inspiration.

Happy stamping!

Tweety Birdie

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Here's another CASE from the very talented Marelle, using the Good Friend stamp set. I originally wasn't sure that I liked this set, but of course, once I had a play with it and saw some gorgeous cards made with it, it made it onto my order!

The sentiment is from the 'A Little Birthday Cheer' stamp set, a great set for birthday cards.

Hoping to be more regular with my creating and posting, but I can't seem to find the pause button at the moment!

Fresh Card

Hello Everyone! Sorry for the absence, life's been a bit hectic! Unfortunately, no-one left a comment to my last post, so there was no blog candy winner. But I have a new card for you today. This card was designed by Marelle Taylor (she truly is a genius), it uses the new stamp set Fresh Cuts. I really enjoy the sponge dauber technique, it allows for such elegance with such ease!

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I hope you were enjoying the warm sunshine today!

Ingredients:
Stamp set: Fresh Cuts
Ink: Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Gray and Whisper White
Accessories: White Gel Pen, Small oval punch, Large oval punch, sponge daubers

Jungle Baby

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I made this card for a friend's Jungle Baby Shower on the weekend. I used the Bundle of Joy stamp set, which is retired unfortunately. But I did something a bit tricky with the sentiment, can you guess how I did it? Here's a close up. (Sorry it's a bit blurry.)

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You've got until Monday 22nd of June to work it out and post a comment and then I'll randomly chose one correct response for some blog candy! Good luck!

Arty Gifts

Can you believe it's half way through June already! Where does the time go!?

A couple of my daughter's friends were baptised last month and these are the gifts I made for them. I thought it would be nice to have a keepsake and so the idea for these was born. I hope they like them!

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I stamped the letters from the Jumbo Outline Alphabet straight onto designer series paper and then cut them out. I printed the bible verses onto Whisper White cardstock and popped up with dimensionals. I added ribbon and coloured cardstock to match the papers and then bought frames (and the lovely man at the shop put them in for me).

Final Hand Drawn!

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Here is the last card in my Hand Drawn series! On this one, I've used the stamps, rub-ons and DSP from the bundle. I've added some Chocolate Chip and Baja Breeze cardstock and Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon. I hope you like it! I think this one is my favourite!

Stamps for Sale

I didn't sell all the retired stamp sets that I have for sale at the Craft Sale, so I would like to offer them to my blog readers. I will post to anywhere within Australia. Here is a list of the sets that I have for sale and their prices, I am negotiable however, so make an offer.

Easy Elegance (near new) $30

Much Appreciated (near new) $15

Party Punch (brand new) $30

Simple Somethings (used) $14

Birthday Whimsy (brand new) $25

For a Friend (as new) $30

Merci (as new) $20

Stem Silhouettes (used) $27

Greetings Galore (used) $35

Because of You (used) $20

Live Your Dream (new) $45

Polka Dots & Petals (used) $20

Backyard BBQ (near new) $30

Time Well Spent (new) $40

Happiness (brand new) $25

Email me for more information, pictures or to make an offer.