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

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

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

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

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

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.....

MALE CARDS - Blog War Challenge - Project 2

Hi all,

Welcome to today's Blog War creation.

I've use Parakeet Bazzill as a base card(4222), Pinecone Bazzill (4223), Stripes SB Paper (4801) from "All Boy" Range, motorbike (1341LM) image was stamped using Espresso Paint Dabber AED22589) Birthday Sentiment (006KK) was inked in Walnut Stain (TIM19534), I also added some Antique Brads (4421).

Happy stampin'

MALE CARDS - Blog War Challenge - Project 1

Hi all,

Welcome to my blog...

This weeks Blog War Challenge is making "Male cards"..... perfect timing with Fathers Day less than a couple of weeks away.

I love the way most of this card turned out.. I'm sure any handy-man would love it. I'm going to change it to a Fathers Day card, as I'm not happy with what I've got on it..I already changed it a couple of times, its getting to late in the evening to change it again now...

Altho it doesnt show up all that well in the first photo the woodbeams have a wood grain effect to them, by using a direct to paper technique.

I black embossed the Tool Border image, coloured them with the Lyra Crayons and then cut around them..very (very) carefully, actually the embossing made it easier to colour in and cut, you don't go over the lines. Was a little time consuming cutting around the smaller shapes, but not too bad considering the end result.

I added some silver brads to the wooden beams to look like nails/bolts. The beams are in a woven pattern and I have used Magic Mount on some to give a more 3d look. Bahama Bazzill was used for the base card.

A close up picture showing the woodgrain effect


We have some new girls participating in the Blog Wars this week, so don't forget to check out all the Blog War Paricipants (list on the side menu).

All products used in the project are available from Kaszazz if you would like any, information on this card or any other products , project, getting free products or anything in general ...please contact me here...

Happy Scrappin'

" EMBOSSING " - Blog War Challenge - Projects 2 & 3 (plus extra)

Hi All,

Here is my second project for this weeks Challenge.

I have used the "Resist embossing Technique " with this card.

Here is project 3...I couldn't decide (when I was making these) which background colour I prefered...Parakeet Bazzill (card 1) or Bahama (card 2)...

I think I prefer the Parakeet , but this is one of my most favourite colours so my judgement is a bit clouded ... I did try it with a couple of other colour base cards but I liked these 2 the most.

Which of the following do you prefer??

I decided to show you the project that I started on wednesday that was the inspiration for the cards above, the more I looked at it the more I decided it have a charm about it.

I did trim a bit off the edges, as it had to much of a border, I would have preferred to have more blue in it.... I used a mask oval for the centre.

I will create something with this but not sure what yet.

Have a ' scap-a-rific' weekend.....

" EMBOSSING "- Blog War Challenge - Project 1

Hi All,

This weeks Blog War Challenge is "Embossing". Kaszazz have a fantastic range of Embossing Powders (27 Varieties) which can be seen on page 66 of the current Kaszazz Catalogue . A 3d version of the catalogue can be viewed online here

Yesterday I had a fabulous idea, in my head, for a card involving embossing - resist technique, but when it come to putting ink to paper it didnt really work out how I wanted it to, I didnt really like the end result....so it is back to the inking pad... I have worked out ways to improve it so..I hope to finish it later tonight , and put it on my blog with tomorrows project.

Here's my creation for today. Black isnt usually a card I use much when making cards..but it seemed right for todays elegant project.

I have embossed the Silhouette Cafe (4172KL) stamped image in Black Embossing powder, which was stamped onto Quatro Dots SB Paper(4836) from Kaszazz Bella Range. I edged the SB Paper with Snowcap Paint Dabber. This was matted onto Black card , and I added friends sentiment with Magenta Organdy ribbon.

Cheers

METAL EMBELLISHMENTS - Blog War Challenge - Project 3

Hi all,

Here is my project for today's Blog War Challenge.

Metal embelishments used are heart charm from "Girl Things Charms"(4875) and a Polka Dot Brad (4682). The whole project was made from pieces of scraps I had.

Other Kaszazz products used were Parakeet Bazzill (4222), Petunia Bazzill (4400), White card (9127), Flower Paisley SB Paper (4684) from Ooh -la-la Range, Daisy Fabric Flower (4696), Punch 'n' Set Tool (4901), Circle Punch (4856), Corner Rounder, Dark Peony Ink (71032), Pine Ancient Page Ink (72016), For My Friend Stamp (4083KF), Friends Like Flowers Stamp (4048KG), Fancy Flourish (4222KK) and last but not least Magenta Organdy Ribbon (6493).

Im sure I will be making a lot more of these in the future, these are a great idea for party invitations as well.

I hope you like it. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Tag inside envelope

Tag out

close up of metal heart charm

Don't forget to check out Kris's and Tina's Blog (links are on side menu) for their gorgeous creations this week.

Have a Stamperific Weekend.....

Cheers

METAL EMBELLISHMENTS - Blog War Challenge - Project 2

I'm baaacckkk....

Well making this card was a little more painful than I thought it would be, I could hardly manage to put pressure to use the rotary cutter...but I managed eventually with a bit of pain in the process (refer ro previous post).

Here's my creation for the Blog War Challenge.

I have used a silver eyelet(4907) and a silver brad (4602) as my metal embelishments.

Also used Oatmeal card(9690), Parakeet Bazzill(4222), Bahama Bazzill (4215), Ancient Page Ink, Skate / Stripes SB from the All Boy Range(4801), Star Punches, Calendar Icon Stamp set(4126KJ) , Mini Messages stamp set(006KK) andBrown Aqua Stitch Ribbon (70907).

Cheers

METAL EMBELLISHMENTS - Blog War Challenge - Project 1

Hi All,

I hope you had a fabulous weekend.

I'm just about to head out the door so this is going to be a quick post for now, and I will update it with more details later tonight when I get home. You can probablly guess some of the items I have used.

This weeks Blog War Challenge is Metal embelishments, which a range can be found on pages 57 and 58 of the current Kaszazz Catalogue...

I seem to always make female orientated cards so I thought it was about time I catered for the male species. I have used some Antique Brads in my project today.

I've bought this Train stamp some time ago ,but ...its only the first time I have used it, I had plans on making a card..but never got around to it yet....lol. Im sure i will be using this stamp alot in the near furture.

I will probably give this card to my dad for either his 70th birthday or Fathers day next month.

Ok here are the items used.... Bahama Bazzil, Crackle SB Paper, White large Tag(4642), Wood Spice Card (9878) Castaway Pack, Antique Brads, Vintage Photo Inkpad, Peeled Paint Ink, Wethered Wood Ink, Cute Letter Set (1773LN), Train Stamp (1535LJ), Script Background (4077KM) Roman Clock (003KD).

If you would like more detail on this card or any other creations or products ....please don't hesitate contacting me via email ..click here

Cheers JO

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - Blog War Challenge - Project 3

Hi all,

Here is todays project.

I have used the new christmas SB Papers , Alpine / Flourish (4918) and Journal / Stripes (4917) from July New release Products ....see flier here

Holly (6184) base card, Post mark - Christmas (4038KD) stamp was silver embossed(10020) and added some Red Green Stitch Ribbon (70914)

Happy Stampin'

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - Blog War Challenge - Project 2

Hi all,

Here is the second project for this weeks Blog War Challenge.

I have created a very simple but effective card using Gold Emboss(10030), Berry Red Card(6183), and some coloured rhinestones(4555), and only cost approx. $1 to make.

I also used Swirl Tree Large (1952LI) and Merry Christmas (1748LE) stamps. Swirl and flourish stamps are my most favourite things at the moment.

Cheers