HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010 ..plus New 2010 Catalogue

Hi All,

Wow.....What a year !!!!! and how fast has this year just flown by....Way Too Fast.

Now some really, really exciting News !!!!

Kaszazz have released the new 2010 Catalogue... You can view the new catalogue on line (CLICK HERE) - (3d version)

....What a fabulous way to begin a New Year (and Decade) !!!!!!...

What a huge suprise. There have been lots of exciting changes to the catalogue including some price changes – mostly down and some products are being discontinued.

There have also been many improvements to the catalogue, lots of new customer event projects, and a new section called “The Colour Palette”. This new section groups all of the products together that are used to add colour to your projects and it includes a field guide full of information, tips and techniques on how to use each product.

If you want any products out of the current 2009 catalogue you have until the 19th January to place an order before it gets discontinued... So get in NOW before its gone.

Contact me if you would like to place an order from the old or new catalogue or if you would like to receive the New improved 2010 catalogue ($5.95 + postage).

More details of the New 2010 catalogue will be posted over the coming weeks, with also news of more fabulous products coming 18th January.

I'd to wish everyone a Happy New Year - I hope you are having an enjoyable festive season with your family and friends!

I'd also like to thank you all for your wonderful support and encouragement through out the past year.

While blogging is a lot of fun, and a great way to share my creations with you....YOU are the ones that make it worthwhile. I want you to know how much I appreciate each and every one of you that takes the time to visit my blog, and I especially appreciate it when you take the time to leave a comment. It always perks me up to read your comments – let’s face it, it makes me feel good to know that you enjoy my artwork and that you get inspirations from your visit…so please keep it up ....

May 2010 be a happy, fabulous and prosperous year ahead.

Cheers ......Joanne

MERRY CHRISTMAS... from my home to yours

Hi All,

I Would like to wish you and your families, my customers, my regular blog followers, Kaszazz consultants, my friends as well as my family a fabulous, wonderful Christmas and a safe, happy & prosperous New Year 2010!.

Eat lots, hug the ones you love and remember the real meaning of this season.

Christmas Cards Completed

Hi All,

Have you noticed my new header and my background !!! ???? !!!!

I thought my blog was in desperate need of some changes as I was getting bored with the old layout ..I love the boppin Santa ...I think its cute..

Not only have I been decorating my blog into the christmas spirit, but Ive also been putting up Christmas lights and decorations around the house and garden ...So its " begining to feel a lot like Christmas"

I have been busy the last couple of days making my christmas cards (in between nursing sick DH)... I'm glad I don't make cards for everyone, I would have to start making now for next years christmas...lol...

I made over 20 of these little gems..... all different

I used my new Cuttlebug Lace Tree embossing folder (not sold by Kaszazz)....

The last couple of years I have decided to give every one simular theme cards but change the design on each one slightly so they look different, eg changing the card, ink or ribbon colour. changing the embellishments etc. So atleast this way it makes it easier to remember what card was given to whom the previous year, so I don't give the same card 2 years in a row..

I've used a variety of Kaszazz cardstock, variety of inks Distress Ink,Fluid Chalk Ink, some had embossing Powder, Ink Blending tool was used , coloured Rhinestones, Glossy Accents, I have used Icestickles on each card (its hard to see on some of the cards) Kaszazz Mini Messages Stamp Set, and I stamped "May your Christmas sparkle like the tinsel on your tree" on the inside of each card, which is very appropriate as their cards do sparkle with the glitter , rhinestones..even the ribbon has a gold and silver metallic edge trim.

Here is a close up of some of the end results (my favourites...)

I have to make a card for my parents each occassion as they get very disappointed if I buy one..They love receiving my cards. this one is there's ..I added some light decoration that are on a silver thread, I bought a year ago (I knew I would use it one day) from Big W gift wrapping christmas section..I wish I had bought more of this, I still have some left but you can never have too much craft stuff. altho DH might have something to say about that...lol.

This one isnt your traditional christmas colours, but love the way it turned out... I used Colorbox Metalic Gold Ink and pink rhinestones.

I have used Ice Blue Fluid Chalk ink on this one... I love the blue and the Icestickles on this one .

With or without ink they still look effective with the raised embossed pattern which you cant see on the others in the cards.

And lastly another one of my favourites....

I used Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink on this one, it matches in well with the red rhinestones.

Did you notice that the paper pricking on most of the cards were different also. I do like the effect of the paper pricking but can be time consuming when making a lot of cards at once like I did here.

So which ones you'r favourite???

Happy Scrappin'

Jo

CARD SHARE - Rollagraph

Hi all,

Welcome to my Blog.

Just a quick post with a card share today. .....Ive been busy,busy, busy.. it must be that time of year.

This card was created using Pretty Paisleys Jumbo Rollagraph Wheel (26149), this is one of my favourite Rollagraph Wheels (I do have a few favourites) great for any occassion.

Till' next time.... Have a Scrap-tacular day

Cheers Jo

AQUACOLOR CRAYONS - Blog War Challenge - Project

Hi All,

I hope you had a great weekend.

Here is my project using the Lyra Aquacolor Crayons.

Not only are the crayons great for vivid colouring of stamped images but they can also be used to create backgrounds like I have in this card on the White Gloss Card.

I stamped butterfly image on the front of the vellum in Coal black, the crayons were used on the back of the stamped image, this way it doesnt matter if u slighty go over the line while colouring, and the colours are bright enough to still be seen from the front.

I used the lavender stamp to create the grass and flowers, using a piece of scrap paper as a mask, the edge of the vellum was edged in Coal black ink also, and adhered to base card using vellum tape...

Have a Scrap-a-licious day,

Jo

AQUACOLOR CRAYONS - Blog War Challenge (POW)

Hi all,

This weeks Blog War Challenge - (POW) is " Lyra AquaColor Crayons".


Lyra Aquacolor Crayons are a water-soluble wax crayons which suits the highest of creative demands. They are highly lightfast and of rich pigmentation of which results in a very high colour brilliancy. They are water-soluble and easy to blend, allowing an almost unlimited range of shades. They can be applied directly to your project or stamp, or activated with an Aquawash Water Brush (6341).

They can be purchased in 3 different sized sets of 12, 24, and 48 to suit your needs or budget, each set is packaged in a convenient metal box.

They can be found on page 65 of the current Kaszazz catalogue... The fabulous news is these were recently reduced in price which is a great saving for you.


Current prices are -
48set (4542) were $134 now $120
24 set (4541) were $79.95 now $78.95
12 set (4540) were $42.95 now $41.95


Refer to this post (click link here) for other Kaszazz products price reductions. If you would like to place and order or would like more information on these products or any others please don't hesitate to contact me via email here .

Lyra Aquacolor Crayons 48 piece - Tin open

I will post a project using these crayons soon.

Cheers Jo

PAINT SPLAT BACKGROUND - Card Share

Hi all,

Here is a card I created using the Paint Dabber Splash Technique which is featured in this months "Australian Cardmaking Stamping and Papercraft" Magazine (Vol. 15 No. 7) on Pages 74 - 77.

The technique and cards were submitted by one of our own very creative Kaszazz consultants - Michelle Smith.

When I first saw the cards , the first thought that sprang to mind was kids cards, fun, birthdays....

This techniques creates a very vivid, colourful and striking background with a unique textured effect and is very simple to acheive.

Here is my first attempt at using this technique......

I have used Pool Paint Dabber (ABD22466), Raspberry Paint Dabber (ABD22480), Blue card - Primary Pack (9782), White card (9014), Happy Birthday Script Stamp (4088KF), Cupcake Stamp (4136KF), Cupcake-Stripe SB Paper (4831), Coal Black Ink (72010), Aquacolor Crayons and added some Icestickles to the icing on the cupcake image.

If you would like any more information on any of my projects, workshops, and /or Kaszazz Products, please don't hesitate to email me here, only to happy to help with any enquiries.

Happy Scrappin'

Cheers Jo

BLOG WAR CHALLENGE - Petunia Babe

Hi all,

Here is a cute little card which I actually created for last weeks Blog War Challenge and have only just had the time to post it now. Last week BW Challenge was to ccreate a card or LO featuring a pet or animals....

I have named her "Petunia Babe"..... as she is made with Petunia Bazzill and "Babe" named after her inspiration "Babe" from the movie.

So here she is ..

I'snt she gorgeous..(and I think she knows it...lol.....).

Making this card brought back some childhood memories of when I made a paper mache` pig in primary school, painted it pink and added some daisies very simular to these ones. I have also decorated the back of the card but havent added the picture yet.

Happy Scrappin'

Cheers Jo

CARD SHARE

Hi All,

I'm back, glad to see you have joined me again .... My dad seems to be doing well at the moment no sign of infection -which is great news, he had another Angiogram and operation today to have stints put in to clear blockages..Thanks to all those people who have asked and sent well wishes.

I thought it was about time I shared the cards we made last month when I visited Pam (from my upline) -- "waves to Pam - Hi" and the other girls...


These gorgeous cards were created by Naomi Elliot one of Kaszazz's very creative consultants .....arn't they just devine.

Happy Scrappin'

Jo

A QUICK UPDATE - MIA

Hi All,

I can't believe its been 3 weeks since I have posted....how time has flown by - wish I could say I was having fun.

Appologies for my absence, but its been a real battle and difficult time (physically and emotionally) for me the past few weeks.

My dad has been un-well for over 7 months, 2 weeks ago he was hospitalized for 5 days on intravieness antibiotics 7 times a day... three days after he got home ( he should never have been sent home, but that is a long story), friday he was told by his specialist he had to go to the city hospital a.s.a.p. (5 hours away) to have partial amputation of his foot as he developed gangrene in the bone...(which wouldnt have appeared in the 3 days he was out of hospital..grrrr country hospitals) so that operation happened on sunday morning.... he still isnt out of the woods yet he has to heal without infection and fingers crossed they got all the affected bone.

Today there has been talk that he may have another operation as an Angiogram he had yesterday, revealed he has a couple of blockages... So we are not sure how much longer he will be in hospital for.... it could be a couple more weeks yet.

So on top of all this I havent been feeling 100% myself, I'm emotionally drained and I have lost my mojo at present, but it will come back.

Ending on a good note I recently got notification from Kaszazz that I have had some workshops I submitted accepted.

Cheers Jo

PRICE REDUCTIONS - Kaszazz Products

Exciting News........PRICE DOWNS...... just in time for Christmas - perfect!

Due to the current value of the AUS$, Kaszazz have reducred some prices of their products.

There are a heaps of price reductions.... some are listed below.

INKPADS
**Clearsnap RangeAncient page ink pads (pg 69) was $11.95 now $8.95
**Vivid premium dye inkpads (pg 71) was $11.95 now $9.95
**Colorbox mini pad (page 75) was $7.95 now $6.50
**Colorbox fluid chalk inkpad (page 77) was $13.95 now $10.95

BAZZILL BASICS
**ALL 12 x 12 Bazzill Basics (pg 44) was $1.25 now $1.00
**ALL 12 x 12 Bazzill Bling (pg 44) was $1.35 now $1.20
**ALL 12 x 12 Bazzill 12 piece packs (pg 45) was $15.00 now $11.95
**ALL 12 x 12 Bazzill Metalics (pg 45) was $3.95 now $3.25

ROLLAGRAPH
**Rollagraph ink cartridge (pg 82) was $10.95 now $9.95
**Rollagraph Regular wheel (pg 83-85) was $11.95 now $10.95
**Jumbo Rollagraph Ink pad (page 86) was $14.95 - now $11.95
**Jumbo rollagraph wheel (pg 87-90) was $17.95 - now $15.35

RANGER PRODUCTS
**Distress crackle paint (pg 64) was $12.95 -now $9.95
**Adirondack Paint Dabbers (pg 63) was $9.95 - now $8.95
**Perfect Pearls kit (pg 65) was $44.95 - now $34.95
**Tim Holtz distress inkpads (pg 72) was $14.50 - now $11.9
**Distress embossing powder ( Sept release) was $14.50 - now $11.95

LYRA AQUACOLOR CRAYONS - (pg 65)
**Aquacolor crayons 48 set - was $134.95 - now $120
**Aquacolor crayons 24 set - was $79.95 - now $78.95
**Aquacolor crayons 12 set - was $42.95 - now $41.95

PEBBLES CHALKING SETS - (Pg 64)
**Chalking sets pearlescent - was $37.95 - now $33.95
**Chalking sets -was $32.95 - now $27.95

Smooch pearlised accent ink ( Sept release) was $9.95 - now $8.95

For a full list on all of our (Kaszazz's) product price reductions please contact me for more information here.

GLITTER & STICKER PAPER - Blog War Challenge - Project 1

Hi all,

This weeks Blog War Challenge is Double sided sticker paper & glitter.

Kaszazz have a huge range of vibrant coloured Glitter, to add elegance and sparkle to projects they are ideal to use with the Design Adhesives.

The colour range can be found on page 58 of the current catalouge and there are more newly released colours which can be found on page 6 of the July Release Products Flier and some more in the September release Flier on page 16.

The Double Sided Adhesive Paper (1931) can be found on page 61 of the current Kaszazz Catalogue. Each pack contains 5 A4 Sheets .

Products used in todays project are ...

Double Sided Adhesive Paper (1931), White Card (9803), Stripes SB Paper (4831) from 'My Girl' range, SB Bazzill Bling - Glitz (4671), Light Blue Glitter (2672), Light Pink Glitter (2678), Rainbow Glitter (2683), Super Daisy Punch (4858), Smile Stamp (4130KC).

Sorry about the picture quality, but it ws hard to get a decent shot as I kept getting glare from the glitter and the Bling Bazzill using the flash.. I will see if I can get a better picture in daylight.

Happy Scrappin'

Joanne

KASZAZZ - New Consultant freebie

Wow... Wow.....Wow.....

look at this fabulous

New Kaszazz Consultant FReebie...

“Stock Box Accelerator”! ......

*** In addition to Kaszazz existing new consultant promotion, new consultants joining under the full kit option between October 19th 2009 to November 30th 2009 will receive a whopping $200 RRP surprise pack of current range Kaszazz products.

There has never been a better time than now to join my team ... and Kaszazz. What a great way to build your kit.

Don't delay......Contact me jobee_1@yahoo.com.au today for more details...


Hurry before this great offer ends.....you don't want to be miss out.

I'm Baaaack .....

Hi All,

I'm back...from holidays in South Australia...I had a wonderful time, but am glad to be back home again...where it is warmer and a little less hectic than the past week or so...

This is the first holiday we have had for a long while.

I did manage to surprise everyone.. the Wednesday was very emotional time for my dad.

Time just flew by so quick.....

Majority of our time was filled with constant stream of visits to family and friends...Poor DH was dragged everywhere..I think he got sick of hearing the stories over and over again.

I did manage to have a small amount of craft time when I caught up with Pam from my up line and some friends.

I now literally have hundreds of emails to catchup on..this will keep me occupied for the next few days..

So I will be back into the Blog Wars again next week.

Have a geat weekend ...

Cheers Joanne

Card Share - and secret revealed

Hi All,

I hope your having a great day ..I am.


I can finally reveal a secret that I have been hiding for the past couple of days...I am in South Australia...surprising my parents and friends for a visit..It is also my Dad's 70th Birthday today Wednesday 30th Sept. That is also why I had to do the hurry bulk lot of Cuttlebug stuff over the past week or so.

Altho this post says I posted it yesterday..I actually drafted it before I went away.

Here is the card I made for him .. I have used SB Paper Argyl - Stripes (4593) Admiral Bazzill (4213) Oatmeal Card, Mini Messages (006KK) , Roman Clock (003KD), Fluer STamp (4190KC), Cute Letter Alphabet (1773LN), Label Numbers (2003LH), Mini Fasteners Antique (4421), Pewter Spiral Clip (4388) Brown Aqua Stitch Ribbon (70907).

The first picture is the front of the card....



The ute stamp is from Stamp It is no longer sold by Kaszazz... I used this image a couple of years ago on a card I made for dad , he loved it, unaware to me that this image meant a lot to him ..it actually reminded him of a car he use to own when he was younger..so that is why I have used this stamp again...Mum actually reminded me the other day how much he loved that card ..So I'm sure he will love this one...

This is the card open....onthe middle section where I will write I stamped the Roman Clock (003KD) image as we are giving him a Watch which is engraved

I will be back at the end of next week after I get back from holidays...

Til then Happy Scrappin' ... Joanne

** PLEASE NOTE *** ..I actually wrote this earlier in the week..(Tuesday before I went away on holidays ) I have only just had a chance to get internet access and to be able to show it on my blog.

I''ve Caught the Bug......

Hi all,

Remember when I mentioned in yesterdays post I had been busy the past week or so...

Well this is some of what I have been doing....

I've caught the Bug.....

No.... not the virus or bad type of bug.

Iv'e been playing with my Cuttlebug ..and been busy cutting out die shapes..I cut about 200 all up...I cut them to give to my Mum. I got her hooked into cardmaking and papercraft too, but she doesnt have a Cuttlebug..

Here is just a few shapes / characters I created.... (not all card stack used is from Kaszazz) some have multiples in different colours. Most of these characters are more than 3 shapes combined to form the finished product.


Here are some Wedding / love themed die cuts...I love the handcuffs I used some silver metalic cardstock on some of these..I did the horse shoe in some silver metalic also.

Here are some Christmas ones ..

I love the reindeers I actually inked around the edges to give them a 3d look.. I used some Kaszazz Bazzil Bling - "Glitz (4671) on the Bauble Tag and then also embossed it Snowflakes using the cuttlebug Machine. I also did the Bauble Die Cuts in a Green Metalic and Red metalic..they look gorgeous.

Below is my Spring Theme Set ...

I just love how the shimmer paper I used on the butterflies turned out..its a Pearlised shimmer paper..I'm not sure where I got it from, I collected it along my travels somewhere.



I just love my cute animals below.. Including Winnie the Pooh...he is a cut and emboss.. The horse and the Rabbit Peekers are very time consumming to make. The horse consits of 8 different pieces and then I highlighted bits with my White Gel pen.

The bunnies consist of 9 pieces and I inked the edge of ever piece before sticking them together, then added detail with my Black pen.

Last but not least is my Seaside collection with a couple of others ..

the dolphins and the boots were also done in the Glitz Bazzill Bling , the bee I used some Bright Lights Bazzill Bling (4668).I loved how they turned out.

I still have other Dies I haven't used..but I ran out of time..I will do some another time..

I love my Bug.........

Cheers Joanne

P.S ...We also have a new Consultant joining us in the Blog Wars ....Tamsin Alford. see her blog here.... http://tamsinalford.blogspot.com/

Welcome to the Wars...I look forward to "War-ing with you and seeing your creations...

Food - Blog War Challenge - Project 1

Hi All,

I hope you had a fabulous weekend..Mine was busy..and has been an busy week...More about that later in the week..all will be explained.


This weeks Blog War Challenge is to create a project involving the theme " Food".


Back in July Kaszazz release a stamp range to make your own recipe cards, for you to create a collectio of your favourite recipes or to make and give as a gift. Below is one of our available workshops created by our very creative Kaszazz Consultant Rachel Shillito ...Ask your friendly Kaszazz consultant about this workshop.




Here is a peek at the stamps released earlier this year back in July. (stamps are shown smaller than actual size)

Here is my creation for today...I created a 6 x 4 recipe card using, Bubblegum Bazzill (4455), strips of SB Paper, Cute Letter Alphabet Set (1773LN), Cupcake Stamp from from Doodle Design Endearments Set (4176KM) , small circle punch (4840) and Super Circle Punch (4857) Lyra Crayons, Ice stickles (4016).

Now all I have to do is write my favourite cake recipe on it.



Happy Scrappin'


Cheers Joanne

Card Share - Botanical Tiles Rollagraph

Hi All,

Atleast the sky's clear here today, a vast difference on yesterday, and no strong dust smell, which is good.

Here is today's card creation. Hope you like it.

I have used Botanical Tiles (26030) Rollagraph Jumbo Wheel...I love this wheel...

If you would like more information on this project or any other please do'nt hesitate dropping me a message.

Happy Scrappin'

Joanne

Card Share - Using Scraps

Hi All,

Wow how eerie the sky was today here in parts of Qld and parts of NSW...The sky glowed a orange / red colour.. A huge dust storm is from Outback South Australia is what caused it, due to the strong winds .... You can still smell the dust now, not so good for sinus.

These pictures have not been photoshoped.. The first picture is here in Brisbane

Here is a today and a normal shot of the sky in Sydney

On to todays card .....Here is another card sample showing how to put your left over scraps to good use..

I have used some Dots - Squares (4629) SB Paper from our Blossom Range to make the pin wheels, also used Stripes (4631) SB Paper from the Blossom Range, Marmalade Bazzill (4456), Parakeet Bazzill (4222), 8 x 8 White card (4040) for the base and a brad in each pinwheel to hold down the points.

Happy Scrappin'

Joanne

DESIGN ADHESIVES - Product of the week

Hi All,

Welcome to this weeks " Product of the Week" (Blog War Challenge).

This weeks showcased product is our newly released Design Adhesives these can be found in the July 09 Release flier and Sept 09 flier ...Full range of Design Adhesives can be seen below or by viewing the fliers on theKaszazz website...click here..

Unfortunately I don't have any of these...yet. So I won't be making creations with this product,..... but I will be adding some other creations during the week.

Design Adhesives are double sided adhesive patterns which are perfect to use with glitter or embossing powder, fabulous for creating borders and frames in seconds.

Each pack contains four 2 x 7 adhesive sheets. Design Adhesives co-ordinate with the Jumbo Rollagraph designs.

Please Note..Designs shown are not actual size.

Happy Scrappin' ..

Cheers Joanne

KIDS CARDS - Blog War Challenge - Project 2

Hi all,

Welcome to today's Blog War Creation.

I have used Olive Card (4927) from Earth Tones Card Essentials Pack, Bahama Bazzill (4215), Stars - /stripes SB Paper ( 4689) from the Spice Range, White Card, Skater Boy (4151KI) I just love this stamp...he is sooooo cute. Ancient Page Coal Black Ink (72010), Mini Messages Set (006KK), Aquacolor Crayons (4542).

Happy Scrappin'

Joanne

KIDS CARDS - Blog War Challenge - Project 1 - plus New Products Release

Hi all,

Sorry I have been MIA (Missing in Action) for a few days ..but I have been busy, busy, busy.

Some fantastic News......Kaszazz released gorgeous new products on Monday, the main theme of the release is "School Day's" ...a 3d version of all the new gorgeous products can be seen on the Kaszazz website ...click link below (More details on new products soon)



Over the weekend.....Hundreds of consultants from all over Australia attended Team Training Day's at various locations across Australia to celebrate the release of the new products. At the Training Day we completed one of the new card workshops and a Scrapbook double page layout - the main theme is "Back to School".

A competition was run, to place an entry you had to create a project which included the Antique Gold Embelishment kit, I was ecstatic as my creation was voted first prize, and I received a 12 x 12 Scrapbook Hinged Album pack containing the new papers, Card Stock, Rub - Ons, Ribbons etc.

I may show a sneek peek of what I created in the next couple of days, but I can't give away too much til it is submitted , and fingers crossed is accepted by Kaszazz as a Demo Project.

Onto this weeks Blog War Challenge.... We are creating Kid's Cards here is my creation for today using scraps I had left over. I added some Icestickles to the icing on cupcake image, I used Petunia Bazzil as the base card, all so used in the card was Stripy Journal (4764) Gelati SB Paper Range, Limeade Bazzill (4457), Sunshine Bazzill, Bubblegum Bazzill, white Card.

Happy Scrappin'

Joanne

ATC's Fathers Day / Male - Blog War Challenge - Project 4

Back again... 2 posts in the one day.

Here is anothe ATC as promised.....

I have used Pinecone Bazzill as the base card again, Bahama Bazzill , Jacaranda Bazzill (94304), a scrap piece of Stripes (4564) from Azure Paper Range, Ancient Page Coal black Ink, Black Rollerball Pen, Antique Bronze Brad, Brown Aqua Stictch Ribbon, Smile Stamp (4130KC).

I hope you have enjoyed my ATC creations this week.. ATC's are great to make , quick and easy and show people a small piece of your artwork, all the projects this week were using scraps. Remember you can always add your ATC's to other card and SB Paper to create a card or scrapbooking pages.

Don't forget to check out the other girls Blogs.... Participants list is on the right side menu.

Make sure you visit for next weeks creations.

Have a great weekend , I will be busy creating my project for the TTD for the following weekend.

ATC's Fathers Day / Male - Blog War Challenge - Project 3

Hi all,

Today is DH birthday ..... "Happy Birthday hun" ...mwwaa.

Here is an ATC I made yesterday, I ran out of time last night to post it, I got side tracked finishing DH's Birthday card.

I have used Pinecone Bazzill (4223) as the base card Natural card from the Neutrals Card Pack (9750) Fern Stamp, Scrpit Background,Shabby Shutters , Peeled Paint, Ink Blending Tool, the quote is from Dad Vellum (4495) and attached it with staples.

I should get time to make an ATC later today and get it posted, so make sure you check back again later.

Happy Scrappin'

Joanne

ATC's Fathers Day / Male - Blog War Challenge - Project 2

Hi all,

Here's my ATC for today.

I have used Bahama Bazzill as a base colour, using the blending tool inked with Blue Iris FluidChalk INk (71034) I edged white card, then stamped the Solid Car (4142KF) and Happy Fathers Day (394LD) in Prussian Blue, I also swiped the Prussian Blue ink pad around the edge of the white card after I created the (ticket) corners, finally I added some Antique Silver brads (4421) to each corner.

We have a new participant joining us this week in the Blog Wars....

"Welcome".... to the Blog Wars Margaret.. I look forward to seeing your creations and 'War-ing' with you.

Margaret's Blog address is in the Participants list on the side menu, and don't forget to check out the other girls creations also.

Happy Scrappin'

Cheers Joanne

ATC's Fathers Day / Male - Blog War Challenge - Project 1

Hi All,

Welcome to today's Blog War Challenge.

This week we are making ATC's ( Artist Trading Cards). We are using a Father's Day / Male theme.

ATC's are miniature works of art created on 2 ½ X 3 ½ inch card stock, they are originals, most importantly, self-produced - anybody can produce them.

The idea is that you trade them with other people who produce cards, either at TRADING SESSIONS or wherever you meet another ATC trader. They can also be attached to base cards to create a full sized card or scrapbooking project. They are a great item to make to use up scraps of cardstock and paper.

Kaszazz have a gorgeous ATC Stamp set which has a total of 91 different variety of words, backing templates and name plates, it can be found on page 171 of the current Kaszazz Catalogue.

I have used Bahama Bazzill, Parakeet Bazzill, Skate SB Paper from "All Boy" Range (4801), Lines Stamp (1933LH), Happy Fathers Day Stamp (394LD), Tim Holtz Shabby Shutters Ink (TIM1490), Ancient Page (72010) Coal Black Ink All products used are available from Kaszazz.

Happy Stampin'

Joanne

FLUID CHALK INKS - Blog War Challenge - Project 2

Hi all,

Welcome to today's " Blog War " creation.

Well...they say looks can be deceiving... This card definitely fits that description...

This card may look like it was quick and easy...but it wasn't, there was a lot of pre-planning and measuring making sure the punched border and hearts were even...but after all the measurements were worked out it all came together quiet well.

I have used Blue Iris Chalk Ink (71034) also used were, Pomegranite Card from our new Earth Tone Essentials card range (4927), Vine Stamp from Treasured Memories Set (4129KO), Smile Stamp (4130KC), Starmist Bazzill (4226), Flourish Border Punch (4866), Mini Heart Punch (4870), Corner Rounder Punch and I aded some Aqua Organdy Ribbon (70605). All products used are available from Kaszazz.

When I remake this card I will make a couple of changes, as the Smile sentiment doesn't show clearly (shows up even less in the photo) so I will stamp it in a different colour, and I thought about maybe adding some colour to the vine image.

What do you think ???

Happy Scrappin'

FLUID CHALK INKS - Blog War Challenge - Project 1

Hi all...

I hope you had a fabulous weekend. The weather here was fabulous (around 30 degrees) we did some gardening and I managed a bit of time to do some papercraft stuff. Today's temp is mid 30's, so I think summer is on its way...yay !!!!!

I made a start on a couple of birthday cards , one is for DH ..So I can't show it yet .. as he checks my blog regularly. I also made a start start on making my project for the Kaszazz Team Training Day coming up on the 13th September, we are asked to create a project including the Antique Gold Embelishment Kit (page 57 current catalogue) more on this later in the weeks following.

This week Kaszazz product we are showcasing is ...." Fluid Chalk Ink ".

Kaszazz offer a huge range of beautiful soft colours which can be found on pages 77 - 79 of the current Kaszazz Catalogue.

These gorgeous inks blend like die inks and dry quick on most surfaces. The ink pads are available in various sizes cats eye, mini pad, regular size ink pad, Option pads and Queue cats eye stack.

The Options Pads are very economical as you receive 8 gorgeous colours in each palette. Each colour plate can be lifted from the palette for direct-to-paper application.

The Colorbox Fluid Chalk Queue are multi coloured (6 varieties) nested Cat's Eye inkpads.

Here is today's creation, using Dark Peony Fluid Chalk Ink (71032).

I have also used White 8 x 8 card (6066)for base, black card (9883) , Happy Birthday stamp (4085KF), Dragonfly and small daisy from the Springtime stamp Set (4112KO), Daisy small (4011KC), and Magenta Rick Rack Ribbon (6464)

Cheers

MALE CARDS - Blog War Challenge - Project 3

Hi all

Here is todays card...It's something a little different.

Yes..... the side of the card is cut on an angle...its not an optical illusion created by the camera...altho its not one of the best photo's.

I have used Bahama Bazzill (4215) for the base card, I have hand drawn the white stitching around the cut out area with a White Gel Pen (1916), Tool Border (1700LH) image was inked in Perfect Medium (2383), added some Black white stitch ribbon (70959), and a Silver Spiral Clip (4602) ... Fathers day (394LD) sentiment was stamped in Ancient Page Coal Black Ink (72010) on the inside if the card onto the white card (9014) insert.

Originally I didnt have the Tool image on the card, and some how a finger print mark got onto the front of the card after I had finished it (don't you hate that...!!!!!) , so I disquised it by stamping the tool border image over it...

Now you wouldn't even know it was there (smiles).... and I think it looks better with the tool image on there, so maybe it was fate...... Its easy to hide little ooopsies , by using a little imagination without the need to throw the card away and start all over again.

Have a .."Scrap-a-rific" weekend.....