Boy how time flies!

I simply cannot believe how fast time flies when you are having fun! Or not as the case may be. It has been nearly 2 years since I had this blog up and running! Yes as most of you know I did swap to the Stampin' Up! blog for a while however, given the change in circumstance and the recent events of our household, I haven't had much of a chance at creating anything for the past 6 months - so some things have taken a back burner.


However, we are now over half way through the year and its time to start crafting again! While we are still not back in our own home, I still need to find time and definitely space - so please bare with me!


I will endeavour to be crafting at least once a fortnight with a blog post to follow! I have a few creations up my sleeve!


Stampin' Up! has a few exciting things happening at the moment - I will share them in separate posts so you don't miss anything!


Thanks for your understanding and patience - let's get crafty!


Regards
Broni

Vintage Vogue is here for the year!

This card was created for our Team "Shoe Box Swap" Day. I used the Vintage Vogue Stamp Set which has made an appearance in the new 2010/2011 Catalogue and how excited am I - I just love this set! I have also used the Vintage Wheel for the top left hand corner. The inks are Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive along with matching card stock with a little bit of Whisper White thrown in also.

Congratulations Keith and Karren

Saturday 14th August saw the wedding of our very special friends Keith and Karren.

A card equally as special was required. I found a template online for a "side step" card and using one of Karren's favourite stamp sets "Lovely as a Tree" this is what I came up with. The background card is Sahara Sand and Very Vanilla. I have used Chocolate Chip and Old Olive Ink and Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon.

The wording is using a BRAND NEW stamp set "Curly Cute".

I have used the sponging technique to add colour to the background of the trees and sponge daubers to go round the edges. You can't see it in the photo however, on the letterign I have used a two way glue pen and dazzling diamonds to add a little bling. This card used 1 x A4 sheet of card stock so it's A5 in size.

I am impressed by how well this card turned out and will be using this template again but for a different design. I would like to keep this card as a one off.

Male birthday card

Happy Birthday Rick! And thanks to Lynnette Couper for the awesome tutorial on this card.

Using Whisper White and Baja Breeze cardstock, Windsor Knot Designer Series Paper and Baja Breeze Designer buttons. Extras are: Stampin' Dimensionals and Handsome Hunter Green for Faux Stitching. I also used a smidgen of Baja Breeze Ink and a sponge for the edges.

First attempt and I'm quite proud of myself - will try again next week but tuck the tie into the wasitcoat.

Miss Wilsons Gift

This set is using as above but with Real Red card stock and is a gift for Miss Wilson who is in the class next door and also a very dear friend of ours as well as care giver for Alex - she is just amazing.

Craft Night

Miss T's leaving gift from Alex.

Well Alex leaves school tomorrow - so I made a couple of wee things for him to take to school. The two cards are from Paula Dobson but changed a little to suit my needs/colours. Using SU products: Pixie Pink, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock with Basic Black Ribbon. Stamp Set is Pocket Silouettes. I have also used the 1 inch circle punch.

I also made a "box in a bag" to match. (please note the DSP is not SU). But colours are the same as above and match perfectly. Have also used Cottage Garden stamp set, scallop straight edge punch and designer brads.

Deal of the Week #3

Wow - this week's "Deal of the Week" is awesome!

5 amazing easy to use stamps sets on sale with some at 50% discount.

Prices start from just $17.37.

Be sure to be in quick - this offer ends 22nd June at 7.30pm.

You can contact me at craftminds@gmail.com if you would like to place an order, book a workshop or ask a questions.

Don't forget to check out my website.

You can also find information about this weeks Deal of the Week here.

Regards

Broni