Bizzi Hands

I'm a little Blue?

2012-01-09T19:20:00.005+08:00

We had a little challenge with the members of our copic class - to use an image and match up the Alphabet! so I chose - this monster.. lol and asked him to feel a little Blue..

Now I know this is a bit kinda weird - but i like him! (He's from Dilly Beans)
Now on my daily blog stalking (weirder still ~ NOT) I found a little challenge to enter this guy in..
Addicted to Stamps challenge #21 - Use Blues (got that one in the bag!)

Well I have to go and finish my homework for my copic class.

Have a great night and keep crafting..

Anniversary! 25 years

2012-01-05T20:09:00.005+08:00

Well its been a long 25 years! Ohhh.. and this post is a bit late. hmmm.. but better late than never. I thought I would pop this up as a bit of a funky Anniversary card.. and will let you know how the DH takes it!

Now I know that this is like the third post this week.. Nope am not on a roll - cause i have done absolutely nothing since getting home from work tonight ~ sigh..

I will however take this chance to enter this quirky card in a challenge for Dilly Beans ~ shades of red and black challenge

Have a great night and keep crafting!
Hugs to all

Bizzy Bec's January Challenge ~ Anything Goes

2012-01-05T11:15:00.001+08:00

Are you going to join us for this months Challenge at Bizzy Bec's? (of course you are)
the challenge this month is: ANYTHING GOES!

How easy is that! Yep anything you want to create... Just go ahead.

Here is my creation! Its reminding me that my daughter is living it up in Thailand and enjoying probably to many cocktails! I hope you enjoy it.

This image is one of Bec's digi's from her Daisy Collection - Daisy with a drink and you can grab her from Bec's online store .

I look forward to seeing all of your creations.

Have a great day

WOW is it 2012? already

2012-01-03T19:47:00.003+08:00

First off - can I say sorry for being absent.

Do you know I think that work is really getting into the way of my crafting habit and then there was Christmas!

Hands up who spent most of christmas day travelling around the countryside trying to please everyone and feeling exhausted by the end of the day!
Yep - thats me with both hands waving in the air!!

Our christmas day was spent travelling through the wonderful green pastures of Gippsland and yep thats a fair way from Western Australia. Consequently after arranging everything - booking flights, making sure the cat was booked into the cattery, accommodation and hire car. I can tell you I was pooped - as i was organising everyone at work as well..

Ok, enough of the woe is me!..

I have made some cards and will share one of them with you tonight..

Now this card was created for the daughters to give out - yep whilst doing everything else.. who was a good mum and was creating christmas cards.. and didn't send one out herself.. Yep you guessed it.. those hands are still waving in the air!
I think DH had a great idea - send out some cards during the year - with the ritual christmas letter and well - perhaps he can have a go at writing it as well.. ha ha .. nah.. its never gonna happen..

Any who - back to business! crikey even the spell checker is having issues..
i thought i would enter this card in a couple of challenges - yep found a couple - sooo fingers crossed.

Entering my card into the following challenges:
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CRAFT US CRAZY & KENNY K - CHRISTMAS, ANYTHING NEW and/or HUMOROUS
Pollycraft monday challenge - Challenge #121 - Punch It
ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE - Challenge # 88 - ANYTHING GOES

Okey Dokey
must get onto the next job!
have a great night..

Hugs all round!

Bizzy Bec's December Challenge

2011-12-03T20:47:00.005+08:00

Gosh where did that month go? I ask you - how many sleeps til christmas? If I close my eyes.. it will slow time down - Right?

Ok down to business.

This month on Bizzy Bec's Challenge Blog - the theme is "Christmas". So we are looking for all your christmas crafty creations :)

Ok, so I've used 'Holly on bauble' and one of Bec's free christmas round sentiments ( did I mention it was free???.
Now you can grab both of these at Bizzy Bec's store
Well I hope you enjoy your creating and remember to visit the other girls blogs and see what they have been up to.

Have a great weekend.

Romantic Magnolia's

2011-11-25T18:55:00.001+08:00

Friday at last!

So this my first post for Bizzy Bec as one of her new Design Team members. I would like to share with you all a card that I made for my daughter as she is attending a wedding this weekend and needed her mum to make her a card.
Now I do know that Bec doesn't have these particular Magnolia Images listed - however do you know if you email her - she will be more than happy to help you find the image you're looking for.

As you can see I've used some lovely papers (My Mind's Eye), flowers and a Magnolia die (hearts border), hearts (coloured with my copics) as well and these you can also pick up from Bec whilst perusing her online store. I've coloured my image with my trusty copics and did you know that Bec is a Copic Rewards Authorised Partner? Well she is.. and this is great as you can now order all your ciao's, sketch's and most importantly refills from Bec and get tokens to redeem on special Copic items..

Now don't forget you still have a couple of days to enter Bizzy Bec's November challenge circles!

So have a lovely creating weekend.
Sally

November Challenge At Bizzy Becs

2011-11-05T13:25:00.001+08:00

Morning All,
By now you would know that I was selected as one of the newest members of Bizzy Bec's design team (OMG - how fantastic is that)..
So below is my first DT contribution. Now this challenge is to use 'Circles'

So as you can see I have used this lovely image - Nissa who is from Bizzy Bec's store and is part of her Goth range.
For the circles on this card - I have got out my trusty (not dusty) spellbinders and used the large scalloped circles and the normal circle dies - now of course you can purchase these from Bizzy Becs as well.
I have coloured Nissa with my ol' copic markers - mainly my C Greys and of course an orange and red. I used a dash of my white gel pen on her skull.

I hope you have a lovely day.

Hugs

I am looking forward to visiting your blogs to see your entries.

Happy birthday Josh

2011-11-04T20:28:00.005+08:00

Well its been another year - and WOW Its Josh's (SIL) birthday again.. didn't we do this last year! ha ha.. I can post this now, as he has received his card in the snail mail and of course I am the bomb when it comes to making his birthday card! Apparently its the best yet! ha ha ha (between you and me, he is my number 1 fan)

So these two Kenny K images - Queen's cutie is available from Bizzy Bec and Remote Control (Bec doesnt have him at the moment - but if you want him, send her an email and I am sure she will be able to help) - the flash looking rug is some brown fibre ribbon that you can also get from Bec.
I thought I would enter this into a couple of challenges:
Pixie Dust Studio - Paper Piecing
Stampavie and More - Anything goes

Have a great weekend

Hugs

OMG - I've been chosen

2011-11-04T19:46:00.002+08:00

Well you know what they say? All good things come to those who wait!
I've been waiting and YUP I have been chosen - for what you ask... ha ha ha

As a DT member (Design Team) of the most supberb Bizzy Becs Store Blog.

So stay around for the next blog entries - November's challenge is coming up soon.. and please feel free to visit the other girls blogs as well. I will have their links on the sidebar..

Have a great night

Hugs

Happy birthday Debra

2011-10-22T15:36:00.003+08:00

Morning All,
well its another rainy day here in Perth! and wouldn't you guess - Its Debra James's birthday! Yep she's only 35 would you believe it.. ha ha ha
so below is the card I whipped up for her!

Any who - I was back at copic class today.. whoohoooo dontcha hate having a break from something that you really love! although I must admit we all were really hesitant at this weeks lesson - colouring sheer (see thru).. OMG we had some fun! Although I do recall some one saying 'Oh I can't colour this - I don't have the right colours' ha ha... I am sure she is practicing at home as I type!

Moving on - I thought I would enter this card into a couple of challenges!
By the Cute and Girly - Anything Goes
Just Magnolia and hAnglar & sTanglar Challenge - PINK for Breast Cancer awareness
Bizzy Becs Store Blog Challenge - Girls & Pearls

Have a lovely weekend.

New Challenge Blog - Maggie lovers

2011-10-18T09:45:00.004+08:00

Morning All,
A bit rainy here in Perth this morning.. good for ducks! ha ha ha

I have just discovered a new challenge blog after meeting Bronlyn in Melbourne at P2P.

This challenge blog is for Maggie lovers need I say more - cept head on over and join up.. The more the merrier :)

Have a great day

Yesterday was a blast!

2011-10-17T19:14:00.003+08:00

Yesterday I flew back from Melbourne to Perth. It was an awesome day thanks to my taxi driver (Thanks Sarah). I managed to get to the P2P craft fair in Melbourne. I had the most extreme pleasure of meeting Zoe from Make It Crafty - She is a fab lady!

I also got to watch her colour!!

I also had the pleasure of meeting Bron from ShopBron. Oh and I spent a lovely afternoon wandering around looking at inks, paper, punches and other crafty stuff! Shhh dont tell hubby - but I could have brought a few extra little items back home with me.. ha ha ha.

How good is that!
Well am back in Perth - but a bit weary today.

Have a great night

Happy birthday SIL

2011-10-15T08:42:00.003+08:00

I have created a card for my SIL's 40th birthday, with limited crafty items.. Again with the help of my daughter who selected the papers for me (as I am currently staying with my parents in the middle of country victoria with no scrapbooking store in sight).

I coloured Mo's digitial pencil - 'Sugar plum fairy' with my copics, added some stickles and pearls. Distressed the edges - inked with versamark bark. Apologies for the picture, but i don't have a camera cable so it was taken with my phone camera. The background looks a bit dark, but was coloured with V000 - I think its the way the light has hit the card (sigh)..

Ohhh - nearly forgot - I am going to enter this card into Bizzy Becs October Challenge - girls and pearls.

Let me know what you think.
Have a great weekend.
Sally
ps.. back to civilisation tomorrow.. back to my craft room.. wooohoooo :)

Happy birthday Bro

2011-10-10T17:10:00.003+08:00

As most some of you are aware I am on long service leave and visiting family in the East.
Yesterday was my baby brothers birthday (ha ha 41!).. So as you know when you travel you can't take your whole craft room with you (sigh) so with my meagre supplies and with some assistance from my beautiful daughter (the favourite one!) i created the card below for my bro.. Oh I did forget to tell you that I don't have the cable to use the camera - so the pic was taken with my mobile phone and downloaded....
As you can also see we haven't had a copic class for a while, but don't dispair! we will return (smile).

The papers are Kaiser and the image is a Bizzy Bec one, coloured with Copics and not too much bling!

TTFN
Sally

Welcome Tommy

2011-08-25T17:43:00.003+08:00

Now after that pretty dismal post - I have a pretty cool card to share with you.

My friend from work - well she left to travel around Oz in a Yacht with her new hubbie and they did Fiji and travelled home to NZ and sailed around the Pacific - for almost two years!

So she came back of course very pregnant and delivered a little boy 11 days ago. Young Tommy came into work and visited with me yesterday - just when I needed some cheering up. So as you do - I went shopping and brought a few little pressies for him. Below is the card I made for him - I hope you like it! I was quite proud of it.

As I am sharing this awesome card with you all.. I thought I would enter it into a couple of challenges!
The images are from Meljen's design - so of course I have to enter their Challenge: Blasting to the past - using the a Meljen's design on your first card
Little Miss Muffet - Using Multiple images (ABC's and the stork are different images)
and finally
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Challenge #125 ABC's (Apricot/peach (check), Bling (check - yes apart from the obvious I used spica on the ABC's and the stars), Cute (check)) lol..

Righto so now I've posted and entered challenges.. Back to homework for my copic class!

I hope you all have a better week than I have had and may the next week be brighter still.

Ohhhh and guess who taught herself how to feather the edges of her pictures...LOL

Thanks for looking and have a great night.

Sad days

2011-08-25T17:31:00.003+08:00

Sorry I've been a bit absent, but we have some family stuff happening and you know the drill - we all need to put our families first! as you rarely get second chances! I was out reading blogs today at work (shh don't tell anyone!) and i noticed that on a blog (can't for the life of me remembers who's it was) they were talking about some sad news a friend of theirs had with the loss of a brother - this person went to their friends brothers funeral to help support their friend on most possibly one of the worst days of their life.
I just wanted to say as a direct quote - LOVE is a doing word, so do something with it! say it to those that don't say it regularly. there was some other really profound stuff, but i cant remember it! All i can say is live life to the fullest!'

I will update this post tomorrow when I can grab the link from work and you can all read it for yourself.

Thanks for reading.

Waiting for a bus!

2011-08-14T17:11:00.004+08:00

So as you can see we created some lovely images.. here is mine.

I thought I would enter it in a couple of challenges:
Bizzy Bec's August Challenge - Use Butterflies and the Colour Blue
Sir Stampalot - *************Whatever You Fancy**************
Craftuscrazy - Anything goes
Mad for Markers - Spica pen challenge (notice the glittery headband)

Have a great night

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Our creations that incorporate all we have learned!

2011-08-14T16:58:00.003+08:00

A direct quote from our teach - Debra ' I am sooooo very impressed and "wowed" by everyones's work. You girls are amazing and it is wonderful to see all the enthusiasm and the final results of week of techniques. Well done and excellent work, so very proud of you all, xxxxx'
So as you can see, we have all studied hard.. and produced a card which we are all very proud of!

So please if you would kindly comment on our work - I will pass it along to the girls
Have a great night

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Copic Class ~ Grass, Shrubs and Trees

2011-07-31T09:02:00.003+08:00

Oh My Goodness what an action packed class we had! we learnt how to create a grassy effect as well as adding shrubs and colouring a tree image, as you can see by the swaps only three of us created tags to share! We had a small extended break from class because our dear teach Debra wasn't feeling too well.

Here are our tag swaps! Please let me know what you think - so i can pass it along to the girls!

I must say 'Thank You' to Debra for also putting the picture of our tags together - it makes it so easy to upload.. She adds our names and a bit of extra showmanship to the pic.. THANKS DEBRA!! mwah

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Dragonflies and Butterflies

2011-07-29T21:16:00.005+08:00

On a roll tonight! This card is made especially for another of Zoe's Challenges! This challenge is called : Create a project using ONLY Make it Crafty Laser cut embellishments. NO IMAGES!
So here is the card - now I must admit, I have never used laser cuts before and so tried out some different effects - distress paint is on the leaves, Metallic rub ons plus some stickles on the Dragonfly just stickles on the corner adornment and last but not least on the butterflies I have used versamark and some perfect pearls..

Please tell me what you think?

Ok,now I am really going to bed! LOL

Oh, I must mention that originally I had two butterfly corners out and ready to go, but Kitty must have been exploring my desk during the day whilst I was at work and I am damned if I can find the second one! Oh well, I am sure it will turn up one of these days!
Have a lovely night and take care.

Treasure Island

2011-07-29T20:22:00.004+08:00

After a really sad couple of weeks - I think my mojo has returned! I have had this image - Thank you to Debra for helping me navigate photoshop to merge OMG 16 images.. What was I thinking!!!!! so after a really crappy day - Thanks Zoe for making me finish this one off. I am going to enter it in one of the challenges she has set for her 1 year Birthday!

Of course the challenge is called : Merge as many Make it Crafty images roflmao.... DUH!

Now I should ask you to spotto all the images.. Spotto is like Where's Wally except there isn't a red and white striped hat anywhere to be found!

I will be back tomorrow with a tag as we had to postpone our last copic class as the lovely Debra was sick.

See you soon
Have a lovely night and take care.

Copic class - grounding your image!

2011-07-04T17:30:00.003+08:00

So with another instalment from our fortnightly copic class - here you can see we have all learnt to ground our image! By using various techniques: a pavement, stones (sandy) type, and lines we all achieved different ways of having our images look like they have their feet firmly planted on the ground LOL..
I must admit tho - there was one technique that isn't present here and that's 'swiping' - we all had trouble with it and so perhaps one day down the track we will attempt it again and be more successful! I do recall lots of moaning and groaning when we were practicing in class!

I do so love the way the girls have put their tags together. Please leave a comment - so I can forward them on. The links to the girls blogs are on the side bar :)

Have a lovely night and take care.

Thank you so Much

2011-07-02T14:23:00.004+08:00

This post is to say Thanks to a lovely lady - Debra James - of who I post about frequently! She did me a favour last week - spending at least 40 minutes of her precious time on the phone to me. I wanted to make her a card - that said "THANK YOU".
So here it is but cheeky me - I wanted a new image and when I got the post from Zoe at Make It Crafty, she was having a special and was giving this image away to people who registered for her newsletter and its such a cute image.. I immediately wanted to colour it for Debra.

So as it goes Zoe is doing a huge giveaway and some great competitions. So I thought I would enter into her "coloured with Make it Crafty Logo colours" competition..lol

Anyway one final THANKS to Debra.

Have a great weekend.

**Edit** Just a little note to say "I WON A PRIZE" on Zoe's Make it Crafty Challenge... wooohooo

Spring in the Valley

2011-07-02T13:29:00.003+08:00

Whilst learning to use my copic's in my fortnightly class with Debra - we have homework (sigh - you should here us all groan!).

This little tag is just something that popped into my head after last fortnights class as we were learning how to ground our image (I will have another post with all our classes tags). So I thought I would show you what I put together

Now - if you don't mind I will blow my own trumpet - as the background was handmade - first i stamped the Cherry blossom branches - then masked them all up - then created the sky (Hmmm.. will I do this again - Probably Yes, but crikey it took some work!) Now I must give credit to Bev Rochester for her clouds template and I viewed her video to quickly learn how to create them.
Anyway - now I've shared the tag with my class - it was time to upload Edwin and enter him into a couple of challenges..LOL
Sooooo I would like to enter him in the following two challenges:
Magnolia-licious 8th Inspiration
Just Magnolia and hAnglar & sTanglar challenge - Anything goes with a Shabby Chic option

I do have another card and will post in later today.

Have a great weekend.

There's a fairy at the bottom of my garden

2011-06-25T14:16:00.006+08:00

Don't you just hate it when you have a song stuck in your head and you just can't get rid of it! Well there is a song - but its not a fairy that's at the bottom of the garden its a 'WORM'

There's a worm at the bottom of the garden
And his name is Wiggly Woo
There's a worm at the bottom of the garden
And all that he can do
Is wiggle all night
And wiggle all day

Now I know that this is a kids song - don't ask me where or why I had it in my head. But for some reason it came out when i was creating this tag.

Anyways since I've been sick - there hasnt been any creating (lots of blog hopping/stalking) but one hopes I feel better soon.
I thought I would start getting organised and enter a few challenges.
And wouldn't you know it - I've found one that this tag just falls into.
Now obviously its a Hanglar image and I've used the Make it Crafty daffodil image and a Maggy fence.
So here's my entry in 'By the Cute and Girly' - June Challenge - In the Garden and
Bloggers Challenge - Things with wings.

Have a lovely day

Another Copic Class challenge ~ Colouring on Kraft

2011-06-24T15:48:00.004+08:00

Hi Everyone,
An update from our last copic class!
After a busy class with Debra teaching us - we all loved the technique of colouring using our copics on Kraft paper. Our "homework" is to go home and create a scene using the newly learned technique! As you can see we created some lovely tags - that were swapped at our next class. Everyone gets a chance to see and keep something with a different style. (Debra also creates a tag and joins in with the swap - although hers wouldn't be called homework and we get pretty excited about winning hers!) And yep I won this weeks Debra James swap.. whoo hoo...isn't it lovely!

I have listed the links to the ladies blogs in my side bar (this is so i don't have to go searching for them every week! Slack eh!)
Well have a lovely day.
I am still home sick with a bacterial infection and on my 4th lot of antibiotics - I do hope this is the last and I start to feel better soon, cause I just hate feeling sick!

Hugs and love to all.

Copic Class - Tags

2011-06-20T19:18:00.006+08:00

Evening All,
Its been a little while since my last blog - but I've had the dreaded virus - the one that hangs on from at least 4 weeks (of course that's how long I've had it!)..
I have been asked by the most lovely (aka wonderful) Debra James to share our classes with you..
Aren't I special..lol
I have to share with you the class technique where we all learnt how to use only one copic colour and grey tones to add shadows or depth to our tags. Which I must say we all excelled at.

Now as you can see - the girls come up with some lovely creations - so please feel free to comment so i can past them on. Feel free to pop on over to Jodene's blog and leave her a comment - I will update this post if any of the other girls have their own blogs. **Edit** Charmaine joins us too.. Please pop over and take a look at her blog to :)

Thanks for taking the time to have a peek at our class homework. LOL

have a great evening.

Hugs

Gone Fishin'

2011-06-05T14:18:00.005+08:00

I was given this image or rather won this image from Angela its a LOTV image and used it in my copic class challenge.

I thought I might enter it in a couple of Challenges:
LOTV - punch it up Challenge
Simon says stamp challenge - fathers day for male
Aud sentiments - A sentiment for a male
Simply Create - All about you dad
Have a great night.
Hugs
Sally

Tickled Pink - Fantastic Blog

2011-06-05T11:22:00.001+08:00

Just popped in to say - go and see Kellie and read what she's been up to! I just won a free digi image off her.. What a lovely person..

have a great long weekend.
Sally

A Taggy one!

2011-05-23T19:38:00.003+08:00

Well, I was back from Melbourne and had to complete my tag for the copic class with debra so here it is!

I had some help with this one as I was away in Melbourne and typical me, left it all to the last minute - whilst driving to the train station to pick dear daughter #1, the image and final picture came into my mind..
Thanks Miss J.. creativity comes to those who leave it til the last minute (besides I have a cold!) and she even liked the pearl earring.
Oh which all wives wear in the kitchen..LOL now this strong girlie is a Kenny K girl and they have many more wonderful images - i just love this one tho!
Ribbon is a SU retired one and the papers are Kaisercraft as is the sentiment.

You can check out the other tags of our class here
and wouldn't you know i cant find a challenge to enter her into - but then I've had a couple of wines - cause ITS MY BIRTHDAY tomorra - and the DH is back up north in the morning erghhh early drive to the airport!... soo what did I get as an early birthday pressie (promise you wont laugh) the complete series of 'Murder She Wrote" how dorky am I? and Damien Leith's CD and and Rick Price CD from the boy (who got his P Plates today) celebrations all around! Oh yeah the Boy was only 19 (last week)

well best be orf to catch some TV.
Have a lovely evening.

On Holidays...

2011-05-23T16:52:00.002+08:00

Well, I've had two weeks in sunny Melbourne (NOT) damn rain and spent the time visiting Rellies, house hunting and a quick trip to the 'G' for the footy.

so am back now with a cold.. sneezing and coughing! and back at work...
keep an eye out for my tag!

Sally

Rick Price - The John Denver Story

2011-05-09T17:12:00.003+08:00

WOW - what can I say. I am still amazed at his voice and his story telling was fantastic. I know Stitching Noni went to see it as well - check her blog out to see what she said. I know she had a hoot as did I. One groupie (Moi) stood in line to get his autograph and had her pic taken with the Man... and yep - DH took the photo (he is a secret groupie too ..lol)
we had some of his really old CD's for him to sign as well as his program from the night.

We have seen Rick a total of four times and I hope this wasn't the last. Once in Moe about 20 years ago, with the Beach Boys in 1982, In Karratha and in Perth!.

Have a great nite
Sally

Taggy challenge!

2011-05-07T17:24:00.004+08:00

Evening All,

Having a challenge means you need to get off your butt and get creating! so with that in mind and little push from a friend - I thought I would enter a couple of challenges with my tag below:

so I am going to enter this Christmas in May tag in the following challenges:
- Bizzy Becs create a tag challenge
- Just Magnolia and Hanglar & stAnglar Challege - Week 105 : Special Monthly Challenge, Anything Goes with the Option of Stitching - faux or real
- Cooking It Up #60 - Make Mine a Double Green Punch!

So have a lovely weekend (I am on Holidays and off to Melbourne on Wednesday to visit the rellys) Oh and to watch Collingwood and Geelong at the 'G'.. woohooo cant wait.

Cya later

Hanglar & stAnglar stamps

2011-05-03T19:16:00.002+08:00

Don't you just love it when a plan comes together... Stay tuned!

Guess who got a delivery tonight... wooohooo..

Hmm she wonders - what set did she buy... rofl

have a great nite

Tag - for my copic class

2011-05-01T09:56:00.003+08:00

Yep - another tag that I'd finished and not posted, thought I would show ya'll. I hand made the wee little flower - which a couple of lovely ladies asked if I would make them some..

Have a lovely day - Its beaut here in Perth today, a lovely cold fresh morning and a picturesque day of around 25C.. dontcha just love autumn!

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!!!

2011-04-28T17:41:00.004+08:00

LOL - Yup you guessed it. Obviously I have no life apart from blog stalking LOL! I have been so lucky to find some beaut blogs and so many wonderful inspiring people out there in Blogland.. So I must now direct you to Angela's Blog - so you can go and check out all her wonderful creations - she hasn't limited herself to just cards!

Well, I am now back to the knitting needles and trying to finish Daughter's rug before she heads to her new job in Kalgoorlie. (Oh, yep - I won the wool, patterns and needles in a competition at Spotlight) I will post a pic of the finished article - just to prove I am multi talented..

Have a great night
Hugs

Remember the Anzacs (and we remember Geordie)

2011-04-25T10:57:00.004+08:00

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Lest We Forget

For those that need a little more info - ANZACS

and to my family RIP Geordie - you are sadly missed by us all.
22/10/1993-25/4/2010 one year passed.

Sally

Challenge - A Tag 'Monochrome'

2011-04-25T10:47:00.003+08:00

Having another lesson using my copics with the wonderful Debra James was wonderful on Saturday! We all attempted another type of colouring in..LOL..
Anywho - below is my tag.

Hugs
Sally

How lucky am I?

2011-04-18T17:01:00.003+08:00

Well, I totally had a bad day at work! Not so lucky! Got a call from a work buddy - come down and meet my daughter (5 months is a very cute age)! Getting better - baby cuddles... soo good.

BEST YET - Coming home and finding a parcel from Whimsy Stamps (hmm that order didn't take too long) - Noooooo.. Its the stamp you won - silly girl.. OMG How lucky am I? Not only did I get the stamp I won - Mr & Mrs teddy Claus, Yes - I received a second stamp! - Star from Kenny K collection!

I am astounded at the generosity of these guys!

How lucky am I?
very lucky

Have a great night.

Hugs
Sal

Its seems as though Summer is over!

2011-04-17T15:11:00.002+08:00

Thank goodness you say? Yep, I surely do. We dry thirsty people here in Perth had over 60 days with no rain and most all of those were above 30C ( I don't do hot weather). I say bring on the cold nights and terrific cool days! we have had a slight shower last week, then back to 30C deg days... sigh sigh.. But today is mildly pleasant, we have had a small shower, long enough to cool the place down. And what I have been doing - creating! lol. With my copic class next week, our challenges have been tags ! Hmmm, you have to make a tag along the theme ( bring a little shine to the world) and then swap them in class. I have had my thinking cap on all week, but was waiting until the craft fair to see if i could pick up some new things to make my tag stand out! Sad to say, but I didn't find too much to pick up - It was a bit light on. I have been trying to sort out what kind of decorations to put on my tag - since its quite a bit smaller than a card. Oh and in between the creating - I've made some yummy vege soup and done some washing (swapping hats)lol. I haven't finished my tag yet, but will upload it when its done.
Have a great sunday.
hugs
Sally

Happy Labour Day

2011-03-07T09:33:00.002+08:00

What to do on a public holiday eh??? Oh yeah there's the washing and the ironing and the cleaning.. shall i go on??? NO i don't think so.. There is also tidying the craft room OH YEAH.. were did I get all this gear from hmmmmmmmm.. LOL - dont we all get that way? I found the ideal room on a blog I visit.. have a peek here - I did say to DH this is the room I would love, his reaction.. we need to move, for you to have a room like this one..LOL

So I've found paper i didnt know I had, found some I'd been looking for and couldn't find.. and its ohhh so quiet - well it would be at 6am (OMG) what were you doing up so early you ask.. well the duties of a wife LOL not that - stop smiling, I was driving DH to the airport as he was catching a plane up north to start work!...
Soo off to make a couple of cards for a new set of twins at work (I'm even knitting them a cardi for the winter), do some more blog surfing, when the daughter arises - its out with the sewing machine.. we have some sewing to do..
Have a great day.
Hugs
Sal

Bizzy Becs blog candy winner...lol

2011-02-28T07:37:00.000+08:00

I understand that stalking in the normal world gets you into so much trouble! LOL.. but out there in blog land .. you can see some wonderful creations, enter so many competitions and its not called stalking, but Blog Hopping..
I just love Becs creations and to win one - is fantastic.. I just wanted to say a thank you to lovely ladies who put so much time and effort into their creations and to the designers! WOW

So Yep - I won another of Bec's stamps... whooo hoo... Go and visit her shop..

Have a great day and an even better week.

Hugs
Sal

Half term candy

2011-02-24T07:48:00.003+08:00

Jude has some candy - and I invite everyone to go on over to her blog and enter :)

well had better go and get something happening..
Psst....
I got a brand new Magnolia in the mail on tuesday from Kellie @ Tickled Pink.. so i should get to play soon and up load for you all to comment ;)
Hugs and love to you all
Sal

Keeping my hands busy!

2011-02-20T19:37:00.003+08:00

Don't you have one of those days where you look at something in the shop and think 'I could make that cheaper' lol...
I've been having a play with some cottons and hooks - which is a challenge for me, as I not a crocheter (is that even a word).. I do the usual knitting and sewing but Crocheting is new realm for me. So off to spotlight to get some cottons as i really wanted to have a go at some flowers - some research on the net.. and this is what i have come up with so far.. (be kind with your comments)

Anyways, do tell me what you think.. might even get to put one on a card or two :)
Nite
Sal

OMG I won Karen's Candy.....

2011-01-21T12:24:00.002+08:00

Click here for the post .. LOL and please click here to visit her blog...
I must admit that the only other thing I have won was a stamp from Bizzy Becs preview of her victorian sweetheart stamps.. So for me this is fantastic.. Thanks once again Karen.

Hugs
Sally

Finally.. a card I hope you all like?

2011-01-18T20:11:00.005+08:00

As I said last night, I am missing my BFF as she has left Oz and headed to Paris. As I missed her birthday, I thought I would make her a card to send off with a care package so she doesn't miss us too much.
I hope you all like it.

Recipe:Aussie Tilda and some Bazzil for the green cardstock, various copic markers
Paper: My memories, Flowers: Smudge & Sparkle, Punch: Martha Stewarts (butterfly and green lace, Spellbinders scalloped circle and plain circles, ribbon: Crafty Capers, buttons - who knows..lol.
Sentiment: Stampin' Up

As I am still a newbie to all entering these creative challenges - I thought I would have a bash.
So I am going to enter this card in the following challenges:
Bizzy Becs - Spellbinders challenge along with Becs Store blog challenge of 3 Flowers, 2 Buttons and 1 Ribbon
Mad for Markers - Green and Gold or Red, Blue and White
And Copic Oz - Challenge #6 - Its Summertime

So I hope you like it.
Have a great day/night
Hugs
Sally

Where have I been?

2011-01-17T19:42:00.002+08:00

I have been feeling a little lost these last few days/weeks.. My BFF has moved to PARIS.. yes to Paris, France.. its with work, but I am going to miss her dreadfully as she is/was the one that introduced me to card making and is to blame for my addiction at least that's what I tell my hubby.
Another friend is off to Albany - actually they moved last week and so I am feeling a little lonely! This usually happens when you have had a full on Christmas with all the family around and then a week or two later you are back to reality with a mighty boom! Back to real life. I have decided to literally throw myself into getting stuck into my huge stash of papers and attempt to create for the most wonderful challenges that are out there! so what this space. Ok, well in my spare time after work.. lol
I also want to try and create some cards with stamps and digi's that I have yet to use! So keep your eye's peeled.
For the last week I have been working on my BFF's birthday card - Typically I wasn't organised enough to have it with me when we had coffee last as I thought, well I can send it to her and send her an Aussie care package as well, you know the survival things you really need when you aren't in Kansas (aka Australia) any more - ie. Tim Tams, Vegemite, violet crumble's... ummm what else.. perhaps you can leave me a reminder as to what else to send to her. She and her wonderful husband will be away for two years (sigh) but this should be a good excuse for Me and DH to visit! What else would you need except a friend living in Paris with a spare room.. lol
Anyways - the card should be dry for a pic tomorrow.. I did go a bit crazy with the stickles.. ha ha
Ok, that's enough of my waffle..
Have a great night
and pop back tomorrow night for a peek at my card - of which I will be entering into some of those wonderful challenges..

Hugs
Sal

Win The New Copic Ciao Colours!!!

2011-01-14T20:09:00.002+08:00

Copic Oz are having a competition to win the new Copic ciao colours here
Take a look if you love Copics!

Have a great day
Sally

Totally Useless SAL

2011-01-05T19:01:00.006+08:00

Thought i would have a go at this one - just for fun! - have taken my pic.. will upload tomorrow when i have some time.. **updated** here's my jar!

If you want to join the rest of the Mad crew - click here!

Have a great day!
Sally

psst... must remember to take some photos of my TUSAL..lol
2011 New Moon Dates:
January 4
February 3
March 4
April 3
May 3
June 1
July 1
July 30
August 29
September 27
October 26
November 25
December 24

Ps.. its raining.. thank goodness... Perth needs rain - however Queensland and Carnarvon have had enough.

Candy Winner ~ OMG thats me..

2010-12-16T13:03:00.002+08:00

Blue Butterfly Previews - I am a winner!! Thanks Aussie Loz
Woohoo.. check back here after christmas and I have received my new stamp and I will post my first creation!!

Don't forget the stamps are now available from Bizzy Becs Store in both digital and rubber

Merry Christmas - I am on holidays from tonight and off to visit family and friends.. so see ya in the New Year.

Hugs and Love
Sally

New Blue Butterfly Stamps

2010-12-10T07:44:00.003+08:00

Starting from 12am, 10th Dec Perth WA time Bec and her DT Team will be showcasing a New Stamp Image a day, there are 6 Images in Total to show everyone. These will be available in Rubber Stamps and Digi Stamps at Bizzy Becs Online Store.

Can wait until i can see all the new designs and stamps..

woohooo..
Have a great day
Sally xxxxx

Happy birthday boys!

2010-11-06T17:54:00.004+08:00

Well its the boy's birthday time.. Both SIL's have birthdays within two weeks of each other and so I have had some fun time working on both their cards! I hope you like them! As Joshy said " I would pay money for my card" LOL.. he is such a sweet guy. I hope Cam likes his as well!
Please let me know whether you think they are ok?

I thought I would enter Cam's card in Bizzi Becs November Cute & Sweet Challenge - fingers crossed.. he he

TTFN
Have a great day.

Halloween-all together spooky challenge

2010-10-17T16:04:00.005+08:00

Yes, I have been missing in action. With a new job, bert's birthday and then his sisters birthday and I have this damn flu with a cough that I just cant get rid of!

I thought i would try my hand at something a little different. Please tell me what you think?

This little witch is a digi from TGF.. and even the pumpkins were a person before I chopped and colored.. a bit goulish there! i know they look a bit out of focus.. but i've tried to layer them to give it a 3D effect... .. and oops forgot to tell you where to go to have a look at the other entries.. sheesh... try this link "Copic oz"

So have a great day.

Stampin Up regionals

2010-09-11T17:47:00.001+08:00

Sorry i haven't been around much. Not even to update with the new catty. I promise I will do this tomorrow! I have been busy with making swaps (of which i will show you) for the regionals of which that was today.. and preparing for Bert's 50th birthday!
see you tomorrow
Sally

1000 sheets for A thousand sheets...

2010-08-10T19:34:00.003+08:00

Another candy for you to win!!!

And the link... just incase... you want to enter!

Have a great night.

Black and White and one other Colour-your choice! Anya ink challenge

2010-08-08T16:40:00.004+08:00

Hi All,
I have been fortunate to have classes with both Debra and Lorraine (Anya Ink)! It is fantastic and I am having so much fun! They suggested I have a go at their challenge.. So i have my girlfriends birthday next weekend and needed a card anyway.. so here is my card.
I hope you like it. Yes its the third time I've use copics to colour - especially faces... so be kind with your comments! ha ha ha..
Now this shy Kiki La Rue was looking a bit too perfect.. so I grunged the card up a little (ok, i distressed the card edging and the hearts) I did colour the bling with the same colour i have coloured her with, however it seems to have lightened quite a bit..

I hope you like her anyway.. and I hope my girlfriend likes her too.

Have a great week!

Kellie Winnell - Blog CANDY to Celebrate….

2010-08-01T18:07:00.003+08:00

gotta hand it to this lovely lady... what a kind thing to do!

so here is my post.. fingers crossed..eh

Have a good week, whether it be at work or at home

Last Chance List

2010-08-01T10:16:00.004+08:00

The time has come.. we have a "LAST CHANCE LIST" this is to make room for all the fantastic new products along with the Colour Renovation that will be in the 2010 - 2011 Idea Book & Catalogue Stampin' Up!.
Click here to view the list

Products on this list are only available until the end of August or until stocks run out. If there's something on this list that you really wanted but were having second thoughts about... NOW is the time to order..
Now I know it seems like a huge list however many of the items refer to the retiring colours. Some products have been repackaged or redesigned - like punches changing to the new punch format - ie flat and easy to store! They are only available while supplies last. Once they're gone, they're gone!
Plus, in a rare promotion, select retiring products are up to 50 percent off! Don't miss this last chance to get them.

Please note:

* This list of retiring products is as complete as we can make it at the present time, but items may be added to or dropped from this list. Any exchanges of these items must be made within 90 days of the shipping date.
* All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue.
* Hostess sets do not have a price because they can only be earned by hosting a qualifying workshop.

Keep an eye out for the new catalogue due on 1 September..

Stampin' Up! are such fun to work for

2010-08-01T10:01:00.006+08:00

This was shot in the foyer of Stampin' Up! headquarters in Utah.
A little video with lots on enthusiastic people.. and so funny!
Enjoy
Click here to watch the video

Two-Step Stampin' Promotion

2010-07-01T08:35:00.006+08:00

Stampin' Up! have a great promotion for us in July. From 1-31 July, you will get 20% off select Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalogues--no limit, no minimum purchase required!
Choose from the following stamp sets:

Email me if you would like to order some cheap sets!..
Have a great day..

Some Convention photos...

2010-06-09T17:39:00.007+08:00

So shall I start with the swap boards?
Of course..

ok thats enough - as I dont want to overload the computer as its started to slow down..
Have a good night.. some more photos over the next few days.

June Deals of the Week - Week 2

2010-06-09T17:37:00.000+08:00

Throughout the month of June, Stampin' Up! are bringing you a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue!
This week's deal is big discounts on 5 of our Designer Series Papers. You can see all the papers on page 132 of the Idea Book & Catalogue. (Yes I missed the last week..oops sorry)

112470 Haiku Designer Series paper now $10.17
113976 Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper now $11.02
113992 Tea Party Designer Series paper now $10.17
113975 Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper now $11.02
114037 Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series paper now $14.92

Email me if you would like to place an order or book a workshop to earn some free goodies!

The INKlings at Convention

2010-06-09T17:28:00.003+08:00

I think the best part about going to Convention was that I made some new friends! I went by myself but am a part of a much larger group..
I was made so welcome that it brings tears to my eyes as I wish that I could visit with these lovely ladies more often (and this is only after two days).. They are the most wonderful ladies you would ever meet and are willing to share and have the same excitement about stamps.
Of course there was the moment when one very special lady called me the 'Mascot' lol!
I had a fantastic time and I must make mention of my wonderful hubbie and the girls as they had to amuse themselves whilst I was spending my time in another world!
So here is my Thank You to all those wonderful ladies and to my hubbie Bert..

Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit for only $259!

2010-05-28T13:49:00.002+08:00

Until JULY 31ST you will receive your Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit at a further 20% off!

Normally $324, you can now purchase your Starter Kit for $259!

• Have you ever wanted to be able to work your own hours, when it suits both YOU and your family?
• Are you simply wanting to support your own love for craft as well as that of your friends and family?
• Do you like the idea of being able to buy from yourself and receive your products delivered straight to your door at 20% off the RRP?

What I enjoy about Stampin’ Up! is that it has offered me not only the opportunity to earn an income, but the opportunity to forge friendships that I could only have discovered through the Stampin’ Up! opportunity and to have fun!!.

I am always on the lookout for those paper-crafters wanting to take their craft to the next level and I would love to work alongside of you to help you achieve those goals, whether it be a hobby income or a second family income.

With a customisable Starter Kit, the Stampin’ Up! opportunity can be tailor-made to suit you!
To learn more, contact me at bizzi.hands@gmail.com and I would love to send you further information.

Convention 2010

2010-05-25T17:20:00.002+08:00

OMG!!!

What a blast!.. To go to sydney (and still be there with my beautiful daughters - Sarah and Jess)... It was amazing. I was adopted (Mascot - yes Jo.. that was you)..by some fantastic wonderful ladies... I had a wonderful time and made some new friend.. ( Rachel, Jo, Christie, Suzy and last but not least Dawn).. Thank you so much for making it just like visiting my cousins..lol.. ok family.. Once again Thank you!

As to you all... you need to join this wonderful group... start stamping and have a hoot!..
This is the new promo!... a discount (20%)for the starter pack.. whoo.. hoo...
So cheap..

Well, i do have pics to post.. but that will have to wait until i get back to Perth..

Hugs to all.

Muffin Box Challenge

2010-01-30T14:36:00.003+08:00

So I am back.. Now I have a new computer (pink).. and I have a room to be crafty in.. lol.. (thats what happens when your two 21 year old girls leave home within 5 weeks of each other.. (shhh.. dont tell them but its very quiet without them - although I still have the boy to annoy me)..

Back to business...
I thought i would have a go at Claire's challenge.. Although in my true form leaving it to the last minute.. I hope you like it!
My hubbie said "what are you going to do with that?" Ha ha .. Has he realised that Valentine's day is in 15 days!!..(fingers crossed.. he remembers in time)

Have a lovely weekend...

Where did she go???

2010-01-30T14:35:00.001+08:00

Yep - An old slacker here.. What with christmas and new year and work .. yadda yadda yadda...

I am back...

Have a great one.

Breast Cancer Awareness Promotion

2009-10-06T07:54:00.002+08:00

For over 20 years, Stampin' Up! has helped women make a difference in the lives of others by simply doing what they love to do--sharing creativity.

Now you too can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and make a difference! For every person who joins the Stampin' Up! family between 7 October and 31 December 2009, we will donate $5 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (AU) or The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

Plus, until 31 December 2009, we'll give you a FREE pack of Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper and a Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad to help you get started!

What a wonderful opportunity to earn some extra dollars to feed what I call "my habit".. ha ha...
Email me now for more information and to receive your free information pack on joining Stampin’ Up!

Oh.. I'm on holidays... Have a great day!

Inkspirations Colour Challenge # 12…..

2009-09-08T18:40:00.005+08:00

I thought I would have another go at one of Makeesha's challenges.
Below are the colour's to use..

Here is my entry!

Recipe is as follows:
Stamps: Boho backgrounds and wow flowers
Paper: Real red, So Saffron and Whisper white
Ink: Real red and Regal rose with versamark used on the background.
Punchs:Scallop square and eyelet border
Ribbon: Real red grosgrain.
Brads: designer brads - so saffron from the spring mini catalogue.
Oh and a dusting of Real red chalk around the punched whisper white..

I have had my expert assessor have a look, she's so happy with it - I think she is going to use it on Friday for her last day at prac. To say thanks to all the teachers that have been helping her over the last 9 weeks.

Please let me know what you think - I am quite happy with the end result.

Have a great night.

Hugs

Gifts this month with a qualifying purchase or workshop!

2009-09-01T13:39:00.003+08:00

Stampin' Up! are giving away FREE ribbon (2 whole rolls and it's not in the catalogue) with a $100 order, or a $600 workshop.
Click on this link to read more!!

The bundle includes 9.1m of 5/8" grosgrain So Saffron ribbon and 9.1m of 5/8" poly-twill Certainly Celery 5/8" ribbon. That's 18m of ribbon for free.

Contact me today to place your order or book your own workshop.

Happy father's day!!

2009-08-26T19:23:00.003+08:00

I just thought I would share a card that I made - whilst having a go at colouring in - using a blender pen and some inks...

I hope you like it!

As you can see I have used basic grey card with kiwi kiss, urban garden backed with not quite navy, stamped on whisper white. .
Stamp sets - Short order alphabet and Loads of Love.
Ink pads - black, basic grey, kiwi kiss, baja breeze and riding hood red.
Chalk - not quite navy.
Brads - vintage (antique brass)..
And the last ingredient - lots of love for my dad.

Have a great night

My first workshop/class

2009-08-24T20:51:00.003+08:00

My thanks to my friend Annette, Sandra, Jenny and her friend.. (and to Neil who went shopping and left us girls to it!)

We had a great time and apologies for the blinding flash/glare in the mirror...

It was a hoot and I will be wanting to do this again soon..

As you can see we made quite a mess, but geez did we have some laughs.. especially when the demonstrator got her own card a bit out of whack!! But then isnt that just having a creative moment.. ha ha..

Ok, I'm off... have a great night

Some new cards

2009-08-24T20:45:00.001+08:00

I have had some time to be creative and have put together these..

I hope you like them.

Take care

My beautiful Girls

2009-08-24T20:38:00.002+08:00

Hi,
I thought I would share a mum's moment with you all and show you how beautiful my girls are! This was at their birthday dinner and I love them heaps.
They are both clever, intelligent, beautiful, smart, wonderful, caring, women and I am so proud of them both.

Aren't I the lucky mum...

Its all over

2009-08-17T17:47:00.001+08:00

Well, the birthday (s) are over... I feel exhausted!
We had a lovely night at the Burswood - with dinner at the Atrium restaurant... Did someone mention that PINK was playing at the dome.. OMG!! there were people everywhere!

So anyways - I am back at work (sigh sigh).. and I have a workshop booked for sunday..

I thought I would show you what I made my daughters instead of the usual stock standard key!

I hope you enjoy them!

Most of the gear I used is available through Stampin Up, except for the paint and the chipboard pieces.. I had a lot of fun making these, as the girls chose their paper and then all I had to do was match the paint and ribbon. Between their name and messages I placed some card which everyone at their dinner signed and wrote lovely messages.

Have a great night.. I will post after this weeks workshop and you can have a look at what we made.

Bye for now.

Yes, its Sunday morning

2009-08-02T06:54:00.003+08:00

I am just having a bit of fun with updating my blog...
Thought I would enter some blog candy - and well, perhaps you should too...
So then I thought, well I should have special place for it to go.. Keep an eye out for the new updates - and If you have any links that I can add, just flick me an email.

Cheers

Another opportunity for Blog Candy

2009-08-02T05:53:00.002+08:00

This time its from CraftyC in the UK.. ok - I am up early on a sunday morning surfing - before the kids are awake.. isnt that what mum's do.

Here's what her package looks like..

Hope you're enjoying your day.

~ Blog Candy ~ from Bizzy Bec

2009-08-02T05:37:00.003+08:00

Bizzy Becs.
I have found this wonderful site in WA (Western Australia) that I have been ordering a few supplies from - my first magnolia stamp and my spellbinders gear, as well as some toys for my "new" big shot!!Her customer service is fantastic.Keep up the great work.

Bec has some wonderful blog candy, so you should check out her blog.

She is also looking for 2 design team members..

Have a wonderful day.

Spring Mini Catalogue is HERE!!!!

2009-08-01T07:57:00.006+08:00

Click here to view it online. Just email me at bizzi.hands@gmail.com if something takes your fancy - there are a couple of small single stamps that would be great for someone starting out.

I haven't been able to have a play as yet, as I have been working on my daughters (yep I have two) 21st birthday which is on tuesday, with most of the family arriving from the eastern states... we are on a count down - 7 sleeps to go.

I will upload the project i am working on for their birthday as soon as i have finished...
Well we are all off to the Wine and Food festival.. Might even be able to have a gander at George and Gary cooking...

Have a great day.

1st Northern Papercraft Retreat - Blog candy

2009-07-27T14:33:00.003+08:00

Follow this link to enter the fantastic competition for Blog Candy.

What a wonderful prize - Copics!!

Sorry about the slow uploads of my crafty creations... a lot is going on.. My girls are turning 21 next week and i have loads of preparation to complete.
Have a great day

Mojo Monday ~ on a thursday...

2009-07-09T17:46:00.004+08:00

On a roll this week. We have had a new baby at work and I thought I would combine both the challenge (Mojo Monday) with a baby girl card.
So here is the challenge.

And here is my card!.

Stamps: A rose is a rose, basic phrases
Paper: Riding hood red, Pink pirouette and Whisper white, DSP Bella rosa
Ink: Riding hood red.
Punch: circles.
Ribbon: Riding hood red striped and Whisper white grosgrain
Extras: Hodgepodge

Have a great day.

Inspiration Challenge #9

2009-07-06T19:42:00.005+08:00

I really like Makeesha Byl's blog and thought I would have a go at her challenge. Looking at the other ladies submission's - there is a lot of talent out in SU land.

Well, here is my card. Just remember I do have my 'L' plates on.. And my supplies are limited! all I could think of when I saw the Latte stamp is a chocolateish color. (is that really a word??)

My supplies were Kraft, Close to cocoa and Confetti white. Ink is Choc chip as is the ribbon. And there is a bit of choc chip chalking around the edge - a bit hard to see. The paper is (I think last years) close to cocoa - please let me know if I am incorrect.

Enjoy your evening.

Another couple of cards

2009-07-06T17:25:00.005+08:00

I know these are quite simple. I had a small (two person) workshop at work during lunch (we only had 1/2 hr) and this is what I made.
I won't bother with the recipe, as it is quite simple and could be fancied up with ease. Help yourself..

This next one is a copy (yes a blatent copy) of a card that Claire (Creative Puddle) sent me. So thanks Claire!!

Have a great day.

Stay tuned... I will upload some more tomorrow..

2009-07-05T18:35:00.001+08:00

Well, there was a couple of new uploads. Thanks for looking. I will upload the other 4 tomorrow.

Have a great day.

How I wanted to get my hands on this guy!

2009-07-05T18:28:00.002+08:00

Once I saw him in the catalogue... I couldnt wait until I could play and YES, he is a rooster!!!

Stamps: Rustic Rooster
Paper: choc chip and Whisper white
Ink: Choc chip, versamark and Real red
Punch: circle.
I used the choc chip chalk and dusted around the rooster after I tore the edge!..

I hope you enjoyed this card, as I did and yes I did CASEd from Splitcoaster stampers.

Take care

Ok... Circle Circus... This one was fun to do

2009-07-05T18:21:00.004+08:00

I guess you want the recipe?
Stamps: circle circus and Think happy thoughts
Paper: choc chip, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive and Whisper white
Ink: Choc chip, pumpkin pie, old olive and Whisper white craft
Punchs:Scallop circle and circles.
Ribbon: Pumpkin pie and old olive grosgrain..

I know pretty simple and thanks to the person on Splitcoast who had the great ideas!I did have to think about how to make the scallop stamp become more than one colour and out came the pens!

I know, I know... slacker eh!

2009-07-05T18:12:00.004+08:00

I have finally got around to taking some photos of the cards I have made! But yet again Photoshop crashed. Luckily my IT expert (Mark) came to the rescue.. And now it seems to be working again! These cards are either from the catalogue, CASEd from Claire or from Splitcoast stampers. Although this first one I made for our new Great Niece Elizabeth Eileen.

Keep watching - am on a roll with uploading. Enjoy, please

I am having fun!

2009-06-26T07:18:00.000+08:00

Since I have been confined to the house ill - what the heck... lets get crafting. I have set myself a challenge to use every stamp set that I own which is in the current catty along with the borrowed ones from Claire and Michelle.
So I will finish my challenge today then its to the photoshop and uploading. Some of the designs are from the catty (with some slight variations - as I don't have every type of ink pad,ribbon,brad etc...) Some have been CASEd from Splitcoaststampers and the others are from Claire. She is such a wonderful person and shares everything.
Here in Perth the weather is going to be miserable so I am glad to be inside..

NEWSFLASH!!!!
We are getting eggs from the girls, Lenny, Red and Jess.. I have collected two in the last three days so it looks like all the hardwork (not) is paying off!!

Well its off to play some more - have a wonderful day.
Please check back in a couple of days to take a peek at my hard work.. I was working so hard yesterday - when my hubbie rang from up north (FIFO) I thought it must have been lunch time, but Oh No.. I had worked right through lunch and it was about 1.30pm.. Whoops... ha ha ha how time flys when you are having fun!!

Love ya lots

What a month! and it hasn't finished yet....

2009-06-23T10:43:00.000+08:00

Sorry for being away so long!

Today I am home sick - yes I have the Flu, although some have suggested its the swine variety (I think not) as I am feeling more human as the hours go by!

My dad's sister passed away earlier this month - and I have spent most of the time worrying about him, as well as him going to the doctor and having a melanoma cut from his ear! I guess men of his age 70's went without hats for most of their life and are now paying the price. So we had to wait for his results - thank goodness it was good news - however, there are still some spots the doctors are watching! I have been trying to get the creative process flowing and I must say its been hard. My hubby has been painting some walls inside for the big 21st in August ( my girls - yes two of them, are turning 21) the family will be visiting and this to some extent puts creativity on the back burner! Hopefully he will be finished this weekend and I will be able to clean up all the dust he manages to get everywhere! and we can get some semblence of "clean house"..

Take care and stay safe..
Perhaps this arvo I will get to have a play.

Creative juices are flowing ~ with some catalogue help.

2009-06-11T20:20:00.000+08:00

Well,
I've had a go and here's what I've come up with! Yes, they are out of the catalogue - which is what everyone has told me to do... and I must say they look ok.

Well have a great day/night.

Stay safe

My first delivery is here!!

2009-06-11T20:15:00.001+08:00

I came home from work and found a huge box on the kitchen table. I was very excited to see that my first delivery had arrived. I couldnt wait to open it!
As you can see I managed to spread it out everywhere!

It was easy to see I had some work ahead to do. Thats creative work!
Even Hallie (cat) had a helping hand in the work!

So now all I have to do is get the creative juices flowing.

Stay safe.

Its been a rough week....

2009-06-11T20:07:00.000+08:00

My dad's sister died on Saturday - so we have had a blue week. The funeral is tomorrow in a small country town in Western Victoria and my love goes out to all my family at this time - especially Alice, Jim, Joyce, Keith and Dad and my cousins Nola, Robert, Ian, Shirley, Ann and their families.

Hugs and love to you all.

Technical Difficulties solved!!

2009-06-04T04:57:00.000+08:00

Well,
Here is my first creative post... I hope it gives you some food for thought - as I really like them both. I had feedback from some friends - they like the choc chip one better than the pink one.. I had some fun...So I had the bug now... Stay tuned to this channell

Stamps : Circle circus and warm words

Card stock : Confetti white, Pumpkin pie, Chocolate chip

Ink : Chocolate chip, Versa Mark

Accessories : Chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon, circle punch, dimensionals

Stamps : Circle circus and warm words

Card stock : Confetti white, Regal rose, Rose red

Ink : Pink passion, Versa Mark

Accessories : Pretty in pink grosgrain ribbon, circle punch, dimensionals

Have a great day - stay safe and warm.

It pays more to have fun ~ PROMOTION

2009-06-03T18:43:00.000+08:00

Stampin’Up has a new one for the month of June and July! Wow what a fantastic promotion... So if you would like to come to a workshop or have a play at home with some friends - just contact me and we can arrange it!
Just email me and lets have some fun..

I have some supplies

2009-06-03T18:27:00.000+08:00

Yes, my starter kit arrived... Wooohooooo..... But where do I start.
I went to visit Claire my upline. What a joy - I got pressie's galore, loads of ribbon and chockies!! She is such a kind person and very patient with me. As I dont have as many supplies as I would love - Claire lent me some of hers.
So I have had a play - with more playing tonight.. But what the heck! I have to start somewhere!! I know you were expecting pics.. but folks - we have a technical problem. sheeesh... May be tomorrow night..

Well, here's looking at you kid!!

The chooks are happy..

2009-06-03T18:23:00.000+08:00

Sorry I haven't posted for a few days - but its been hectic here! I thought you might like to have a look at the happy chooks...

Its my Birthday

2009-05-24T07:23:00.000+08:00

Hi,
Today is my birthday - my Hubbie spent last night resurrecting my laptop that had died - so now I am mobile! He also went and brought me three chickens - 17 weeks old. A Road Island Red, Sussex cross and a Australorp cross. So I have a black one, a red/brown one and a white one. So we should have some fresh eggs soon I hope. He has spent the last 4 weekends building a hen house for them. He is still in bed as are the whole family - I am the early riser. I think its fantastic to wake up and the day is fresh and new and so very peaceful.

I will be posting some creative numbers here soon. I just need to grab a few more supplies and watch out!

Have a great day.

I have my starter pack!

2009-05-20T19:46:00.000+08:00

I am so excited.. My starter pack arrived today! So I cant wait to get the creative juices flowing and post some cards to show.. I just dont know where to start. So please keep an eye out and "watch this space"

PICTURE THE POSSIBILITIES

2009-05-09T08:43:00.001+08:00

As you can see this month's promotion is fantastic.

TWO great specials - especially if you were thinking about joining Stampin'Up!

Email me at Bizzi.Hands@gmail.com - for more information

Have a wonderful day
Sally

I've joined Stampin' Up

2009-05-09T08:36:00.000+08:00

I've been looking at Stampin Up - loving the stamps, papers, cards - Ohh everything is just so wonderful. I thought I would have a go at this blog thing... So this is my first test post..
For anyone who has a look at this - I have my 'L' plates on - any advice on how to better publish for viewing would be welcomed.

Have a great day.
Sally