Time Flies!!!

 

I can’t believe it has been a year and a half since my last blog entry!!! In that time, I’ve moved twice, my eldest has started school (now in year 1) and my youngest is walking/running and talking! I think I keep expecting (or hoping) that life will settle down just enough for me to do my own thing now and then. I’m starting to recognise and acknowledge how delusional that is!!! I have two kids, a husband, church and work and I live in 2012, life is not going to settle down! And even when there are moments of being less busy, generally I’ll be too exhausted to do anything creative!

Okay, enough talk! I do actually have something to show you!!!

Images © 1990-2012 Stampin' Up!®

I made this chest of drawers for a dear friend (my upline Kirrily) and filled it with choccies and Stampin’ Up! goodies! It is actually a Christmas present, although we still haven’t exchanged gifts yet!!!!!! Hopefully, she won’t check my blog!

I found a tutorial on Splitcoaststampers for a single drawer, so I made that four times and stuck them together with sticky strip. I covered the joins and the drawer fronts, as well as the top with some Paisley Petals dsp (pg 128 of IBC). I then made two more drawers (in mini size) for the top and two ovals for the mirror. I used antique brads (pg 142 of IBC) for the drawer handles. I was really happy with how it turned out!

Another dear friend, Meighan, has inspired me to try some challenges to help get the creative juices flowing, so hopefully I’ll be back soon with another creation!

I hope you all have a lovely Easter!

Sam

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Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stampers Anonymous SU blog tour! Tonight we are delighted to show you projects using products that were available to us in our demo sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue.

You may have just come from Sally Williams' blog, but if you are starting here, don't worry . . . you can make the complete tour just by following the links at the end of each post. there are 14 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you! Please feel free to leave some comments along the way . . .

At the end of each post there will be a link to take you to the next stop on the tour.

So grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy!

Images © 1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

Images © 1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

Images © 1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

My first project uses a cute new Christmas stamp set called Sparkly and Bright. I've made the box in Riding Hood Red cardstock using 4 of the scallop envelopes, created with the Big Shot. I've then stamped on a strip of Very Vanilla cardstock with the Santa image, tree image and reindeer image. I coloured the words in different colours and punched out with the scallop oval punch. Finally, I filled the box with Old Olive strips of cardstock to create a bed for a little gift.

Images © 1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

Images © 1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

My second project uses a new stamp set called On a Pedestal. I've stamped the images on Confetti White cardstock, carefully lining them up with the Stamp-a-majig. I've embossed the bottom of the card with the Polka Dot Textured Impressions die and used a piece of Elegant Eggplant with the scallop punch to mirror the stamped images. The colours I used were Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron and Elegant Eggplant.

Now you're off to enjoy the wonderful creations of Sandy Quail. Thanks for stopping by!

If you happen to lose your way here's a list of all participants.

1. Fiona Harvey http://fionastamps.blogspot.com
2. Juliette Chapman http://juleskraftikrafts.blogspot.com
3. Kerry Bunting http://www.kbpapercraft.blogspot.com
4. Kirrily Matthews http://kirrilymatthews.blogspot.com
5. Lorna Casha http://www.lornacasha.blogspot.com
6. Marelle Taylor http://www.marelletaylor.com
7. Meighan Wheller http://meighanwheller.blogspot.com
8. Melissa Gillis http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/wishflowerstudios/blog
9. Michelle Marchant http://michellemarch.blogspot.com
10. Nikki Stalker http://www.nicolestalker.com.au/blog
11. Sally Williams http://www.sallycancraft.com
12. Sam Coppack http://samcoppack.blogspot.com
13. Sandy Quail http://www.scrappyhabits.com
14. Sharon Wilson http://shaz.argyle.com.au/blog/index.php

New Photos of Abigail!

Yes, nothing to do with "stamping" creations, but definately a "Sam" creation!

The look says it all, "is that really my sister?"

These grins greet me every day!

No, I didn't put her in the washing machine.

"There's gotta be a way out!"

My gorgeous little girl is now 3 months old! Where does the time go!? Makayla is still loving being a big sister and smothers Abigail with her love, literally! I'm really enjoying being mum second time around, especially with the big grins and giggles that I receive every day!

Update on Last Chance List

You can view the Last Chance List here.

The following are now running low;

Organic Grace stamp set
Nursery Necessities stamp set
Eastern Influences stamp set
Forever flowers wheel
Bella's Border wheel
Kiwi Kiss card stock (A4)
Very Vanilla card stock (12" x 12")
Rock-a-Bye Boy Simply Scrappin'
Star punch
Word Window punch


The following are now SOLD OUT;

Basic Black card stock (12" x 12")
Basic Gray card stock (A4)
Sahara Sand card stock (A4)
Kraft card stock (A4)

Get in quick before they all go! Email me today with your order.

Update on Last Chance List

You can view the Last Chance List here.

Get in quick while stocks last! The following items are running low;

A Rose Is a Rose stamp set
Playful Petals stamp set
Totally Tabs stamp set
Short Order Alphabet stamp set
Basic Black card stock (12" x 12")
Old Olive card stock (12" x 12")
Basic Gray card stock (A4)
Sahara Sand card stock (A4)
Whisper White card stock (12" x 12")
Kraft card stock (A4)
Real Red Stampin’ Around cartridge
Stampin' Pastels
Pop‐Up Glue Dots
I Wish Simply Scrappin'
Elegant Eggplant 1/4” grosgrain ribbon

And these ones are SOLD OUT;

Basic Black card stock (A4)
Close to Cocoa card stock (A4)
Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series paper

Email me today to place your order.

Last chance to get these goodies!

The retirement list is here and it's your last chance to buy these goodies before they're gone forever! Some of them are 25-50% off!

You can view the list here.

Get in quick while stocks last! The following items are running low;

A Rose Is a Rose stamp set
Playful Petals stamp set
Totally Tabs stamp set
Short Order Alphabet stamp set
Basic Black card stock (12" x 12")
Basic Black card stock (A4)
Basic Gray card stock (A4)
Sahara Sand card stock (A4)
Whisper White card stock (12" x 12")
Kraft card stock (A4)
Real Red Stampin’ Around cartridge
Stampin' Pastels
Pop‐Up Glue Dots

And these ones are SOLD OUT;

Close to Cocoa card stock (A4)
Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series paper

Email me today to place your order.