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