Coffee Time

Hello Blog Friends - I hope you are having a lovely weekend and manage to get some relaxing in somewhere.  Once again it is Sunday night here - they seem to come around very quickly - I think the weekend goes a lot faster than any other days in the week - don't you!?!  We have had family here from Interstate and that has been wonderful - too quick but wonderful!

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One of my favourite ways of relaxing is having a coffee - whether it be in a cafe with friends or at home alone in the Studio - I enjoy every sip and could not resist making this card monochromatic - almost coffee tones! 

I have cut/embossed the Delicate Doilies Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® #5 and #6 (#1 being the smallest) using white card stock and the Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.

  The image and sentiment are from Coffee Time Spellbinders® Celebra’tions™ Line by Richard Garay. They have been stamped using Imagine Crafts ‘featuring’ Tsukineko Versafine in Sepia.

and popped up using  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.  

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Hiding in my Craft Room  - favourite cutting tool  (Spellbinders Grand Calibur)

Speedy  Fox and Friends - round the corners 

Artbymiran Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Always Anything Goes

As You Like it Challenge -  Monochrome or Colour (& Why) -the monotone colour suits the these of the stamps

Crafty Girls Creations - Always Anything Goes

Star Stampz Challenge - Add A Sentiment

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy creating!

International Ambassadors Unofficial 'Let's Party' Blog Hop

Welcome to the 10th  International Ambassadors Unofficial Blog Hop - I hope you are enjoying them as much as we are and are finding a lot of inspiration.  The International Ambassadors love to get together and create - if only it was in real life!!! This month we are sharing our Let's Party projects with you - using the Let's Party collection - and love it that so many of you hop along with us - I hope you enjoy what we are sharing today!!

Spellbinders Products:

• S3-225 All About Cake 
• S4-462 Labels Thirty-Nine Nestabilities® 
• S4-509 Mini Envelope Two Shapeabilities® 
• S7-203 Gift of Happiness
• SCP-013 Whirl White
• T-001 Tool'N One
• GC-200 Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Preferred Partner Products:

• Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko: Sponge Dauber; VersaMagic in Petal Pink
• Mat Arts: Ribbon
• Want2Scrap: Baby Bling - White Pearls; Beautiful Bling Borders! by Nina Brackett
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares

Other: 

 Sanding Block, Patterned Paper; 

1. Cut/emboss Cake Inset, Cake, and Cake Stand using Whirl White and the Grand Calibur Due Cutting and Embossing Machine.

2. Before removing the Cake Stand from the Die, use the Die as a Stencil, sponging around the inside edges using Delicata in Golden Glitz.

3. Adhere the 'icing' to the cake using

4. Cut and emboss All About Cake Inset and Cake Dies from patterned paper, Adhere as shown.

5. Cut/emboss one Gift of Happiness using Whirl White cardstock

6. Fold at scored lines using Mountain and Valley folds,

7. Cut/Emboss Rectangle using patterned paper and adhere using double sided tape.

8. Cut three steps - slightly smaller than the card base, adhere using double sided tape.

9. Adhere cake to left panel of the card using liquid glue; popping icing up using 3D Foam Squares

10 Adhere 3 Mulberry Paper Roses using liquid glue.

11 Cut/emboss Heart #1 and #2 using pink card stock, layer and adhere to the back step of the card

12 Cut/Emboss one Labels Thirty-Nine #1 (#1 being the smallest) using Whirl White

13 Use the Die as a Stencil and sponge using Petal Pink inside the Die

14. Stamp sentiment in black ink and adhere, tucking under the #1 heart

15. Cut/emboss one Mini Envelope Two, using the Intricate Cuts insert. 

16. Create envelope and add embellishment - eg. left over Die Pieces.

17 Adhere the ribbon across the lower portion of the card, followed buy pearl flower braid, using liquid glue.

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial, make sure you pop in and visit the other International Ambassadors - these girls are amazing - each one is picked to be an Ambassador for their country because they are seasoned designers and so inspiring, they also stand as talented designers in their own right - as you will see!!!  The list of International Ambassadors is below, in case you get lost along the way.

Yvonne van de Grijp - Netherlands

Christine Emberson - England

Christina Griffiths - England

  Linda Lucas - Australia (you are here)

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}}

Best Wishes

Hello Blog Friends - I have a very quick share today - we have family here and it is so-o-o busy - which is wonderful...I am not spending time on the computer because these moments are too rare - especially when the family is either interstate or overseas....

My card today is created using the Fleur de Elegance Spellbinders® Nestabilities® Decorative Accents has been cut/embossed using the Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.  The image is recycled from a set of tags purchased at Typo. and has been layered into a stamped frame image  from Stampers Anonymous; this has been stamped using Imagine Crafts ‘featuring’ Tsukineko Memento Ink.  I have used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape; Kraft Photo Corners and E-Z Adhesive Runner on this card...the sentiment is from a Penny Black Inc. set - Hot Rod.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes or use any of their free sentiments

Classy Cards 'n Such - Colors of Fall

Penny Black and More – October Warm Fall Colors

My Time to Craft - autumnal colours 

Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes

Star Stampz Challenge - Add A Sentiment

Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes/Autumn Colors

Vintage Stamping Challenges/Flonz Craft - Use a Die/Dies

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy creating!

Butterfly Wishes

Hello Blog Friends, today's card was inspired when I popped over to comment on my friend Maxine's Blog and I saw her participating in this Blog Hop  - and to quote Maxine
'The inspiration for this card has come from several sources, not the least is Becca's  Hop To Stop. Becca is passionate about preventing, and making people aware of, Domestic Violence, and has created this hop to raise awareness.

To quote Becca, and these statistics are not confined to any one country...

1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence over the course of their lifetimes. 

Let that sink in - 33% of all the women you meet. 

And women aren't the only people who are affected! Women, men, transgender - gender doesn't matter. Domestic violence is something that exists regardless of gender, socioeconomic status, religion, education level, etc.

My card has been created using some paper from my Stash - loving the blues, greens and purples on this retro paper,  I have used a Prima Stencil and DecoArt Texture Paste for the raised butterflies.  Once dry they have been coloured using Imagine Crafts ‘featuring’ Tsukineko  Radiant Neon's Ink in Electric Yellow.  Want2Scrap bling has been added to the center of each butterfly.

The sentiment has been framed using the Stately Circles Spellbinders® Nestabilities® Decorative Elements.  I have also used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape and E-Z Adhesive Runner.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Hop to Stop - Purple

Simply Papercraft Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes

Crafty Girls Creations  - Always Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge- Anything Goes

Star Stampz Challenge - Add A Sentiment

Crafting With Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas - Things With Wings

Art By Miran Challenge - Anything Goes

Where the HeART is - Anything Goes/Use Stencils

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Retarte - Anything Goes

STAMPlorations - Anything Goes Challenge

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy creating!

You are Somebody's Reason to Smile

Hello Blog friends, it is Saturday evening here and I am sharing something a little shabby with you today - I have to be honest and say that shabby is one of my favourite styles - so pretty and eclectic!!

The background paper is from my stash - originally Stampin' up! but definitely retired - perfect for Shabby Chic - son't you think!  The Fleur de Elegance Spellbinders® Nestabilities® Decorative Accents has been cut/embossed using the  Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

The adorable little envelope is from the Mini Envelope Two Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® .  I have tucked a little sentiment and doily from a Kaisercraft set neatly into the envelope - a nice little surprise for the recipient.   I have used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape and E-Z Adhesive Runner on this card.  The beautiful rose is from Anna Griffin Inc.

I am linking this to the following challenges:

My Sheri Crafts - pink and pretty 

Pink and Main Challenge - Birthday

Crafty Girls Creations - Always Anything Goes

Scrapbook Blessings Club October Challenge - Anything Goes

Crimbo Crackers - Pink

Lil' patch of Crafty Friends Challenge  - Anything Goes

Star Stampz Challenge - Add A Sentiment

Glitter N Spark Challenge - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes 

Lacy Sunshine Colour Your World Challenge - Anything Goes

The Crazy Challenge - Shabby Chic

Avenue 613 Challenge - Anything Goes Opt Twist - Use Pink

Inky Chicks - Think Pink 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy creating!

Spellbinders Stylized Flowers Tutorial

I have a new Tutorial on the Spellbinders Blog showcasing one of the Woodland Dies - this one reminded me of Australian Native Bush and was a lot of fun to create with. I have also used Imagine Crafts / Tsukineko andScrapbook Adhesives BY 3L.

You can see the details HERE.

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy creating!

Want2Scrap Nestabling

Hello Blog Friends, I have a new card on the e Want2Scrap Blog - here is a little sneak peek - I have used some of the amazing Nestabling and know you are going to love all of the little extras along the way,

I would love you to pop over and check it out and let me know what you think - you can see all of the details HERE.

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy creating!

Love You to the Moon and Back Layout

I have a layout on the Want2Scrap Blog - here is a little sneak peek - I have used one of the scrapbooking overlays - they make it so easy to add extras and make it your own!!

I would love you to pop over and check it out and let me know what you think - you can see all of the details HERE.

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy creating!

Be Original

Hello there - thank you for popping in for a visit.  Today I have an 'arty/mixed media' card to share with you - I had a lot of fun stamping, as well as playing with Dies - don't you just love it when you create for creating sake....you just start and see where it takes you...

For this card I used the fabulous A2 Modern Stationery Spellbinders® Nestabilities® Card Creator, for both the card base and the inked layer.  I have stamped the white layer using the Brush Strokes from the Spellbinders® Celebra’tions™ Line by Richard Garay.  This has been stamped using the  Imagine Crafts ‘featuring’ Tsukineko Radiant Neon Inks in Electric Purple, Electric Orange and Electric Blue.  I have added random paint splotches using paint I had on hand - there are no limits with this.  The grid patterns is from Viva Las Viva Stamps

 The butterfly is from my stash and has been 'splothed' in the same manner as the white layer; with an orange button and a gem added to the centre.  The sentiment is by RubberMoon and has been stamped using  Imagine Crafts ‘featuring’ Tsukineko Memento Ink in Espresso Truffle.   Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner have been used on this card. 

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Crafty Girls Creations Challenge - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes or use Pink

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Fashionable Stamping - Words

Wags n Whiskers Challenge - Use a Die Cut

That Craft Place - Mixed Media anything Goes

Simply Papercraft Challenge - Anything Goes

We Love 2 Create - Anything Creative / Mixed Media/ Creative

Jo's Stamp Shack Fun Friday Challenge - Anything Goes

2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Petal Lu - Anything Goes

Art by Miran Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy creating!

Spellbinders Sweet Wish Tutorial

Hello and thanks for stopping by today - I always love to see you!  Today I have a little cake to share with you all in this Spellbinders Tutorial - and it is as sweet as anything will ever be!  you can check out the recipe below - btw - for those who are counting calories - you don't have to worry about this one - totally calorie free! 

Spellbinders Products:

• S3-226 Sweet Wish
• S4-116 Standard Circles SM
• S4-444 Royal Circle
• SCP-013 Whirl White Cardstock
• T-001 Tool 'n One™ 
• GC-200 Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Preferred Partners Products:

•  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L:  E-Z Adhesive Runner; 3D Foam Squares
• Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko: irRESISTible Spray in Shimmer; VersaMagic in Petal Pink, Sponge Daubers

Other: Patterned paper, Mulberry Paper Rose; Sanding Block, recycled button, scrap of tulle; flower ribbon

1. Cut two (2) Royal Circle #3  (#1 being the smallest) in white cardstock

2. Score one Royal Circle at 1/2'" and fold forward

3. Adhere to front Royal Circle, to form card base, making sure patterns are lined up

4. Cut/emboss one (1) Standard Circle SM #5  (#1 being the smallest) in patterned paper

5. Use the Die as a stencil, sponging the edges using Petal Pink and a Sponge Dauber

6. Adhere to the card base using Crafty Foam Tape

7. Cut/emboss one (1) cupcake base using light pink cardstock

8. Use the Die as a stencil, sponging the edges using Petal Pink and a Sponge Dauber

9. Cut/emboss one (1) cupcake top using brown cardstock

NOTE: I used a paint chip/sample card

10. Lightly sand using sanding block

11 Cut/emboss sentiment using dark pink cardstock

12 Adhere the cupcake base to the layered card base using double sided tape

13 Adhere Cupcake Top using 3D Foam Squares

14 Attach flower ribbon across the top of the cupcake base

15 Adhere Mulberry Paper flower to the top of the cupcake using liquid glue

16 Adhere the sentiment to the lower portion of the card using liquid glue

17 Apply irRESISTibles in Shimmer to the sentiment, allow to dry

18 Adhere tulle ribbon and button using liquid glue

19 Cut/emboss stars in yellow cardstock and hearts in pink cardstock

20 Adhere randomly around the cupcake

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy creating!