From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Flower arrangement

by michelle on 30/11/2009

A big CONGRATULATIONS goes to the Acting Principal at my son’s school who has just been appointed as Principal for the next 5 yrs….. I’m sure this is the beginning of great things…. ‘The best is yet to be’.

I hope she will be delighted to receive this gift!

Flower arrangement

Close up... mmm choccies!

The best is yet to be

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O’ Christmas tree….

by michelle on 27/11/2009

in Christmas

Here is a cute little Christmas tree card, can you believe I haven’t started making my own cards yet this year!!! I had better get a move on…..

Oh Christmas tree....

Stamp set:

A Holly, Jolly Christmas

Cardstock:

Old Olive (textured), Real Red (textured),

‘I Wish’ Designer Series Paper

Ink:

Real Red, Kiwi Kiss

Other:

Dazzling Diamonds, Red Ridding Hood Ribbon,

Tag Punch, stick on stars from ‘I wish’ scrapbooking kit

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Goodbye to the ’spring mini’

by michelle on 23/11/2009

in Stampin' Up! News

Well, this week we see the Stampin’ Up! spring mini catalogue coming to an end. This is your last opportunity to purchase items from this catalogue, after 31 November 2009 they will not be available for purchase

There are some really lovely sets in this mini, the Choo Choo and Right on track set are one of my favourites along with the Forest Friends. Have one last look before it disappears………

Thanks for looking

x

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Simply scrappin’ continued….

by michelle on 22/11/2009

in Christmas ~ other

Following on from my last post……

I had a heap of fun with the ‘I wish’ exclusive scrapbooking kit….. gosh I love Christmas!!! This kit is so versatile and includes some absolutely beautiful designer papers. I used some extra ribbon and cord from my stash to give them something special.

Christmas pouch

Christmas Baubles

Dec 25th

Christmas place setting

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Simply scrappin’®

by michelle on 22/11/2009

in Cards for any occasion

I thought I would test out two of the simply scrappin’ exclusive scrapbooking kits this weekend……

Starting with the ‘Petal Party’ which is oh so spring and very pretty. I love the flowers and the little birds/owls which I have not used yet. I had a play around with 3 different designs, but the possibilities are endless and the kit contents seem to last and last….. I have plenty left for a few more projects!

Close to nature

Simple elegance

Bright and cheery

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A trio…..

by michelle on 21/11/2009

in Birthday

I had a candle party today, oh so many pretty things to choose from……. convenient for Christmas pressies!

Apart from spending lots of money on candles (don’t tell my husband, hehe!), I have been busy making more cards, these are a trio that would make a great gift for someone to keep handy for birthdays.

Trio of birthday cards

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Traditional Christmas

18 November 2009

Have you started making your cards yet?
What’s a Christmas card without the traditional red & green!
Card – stamped with the ’spots’ stamp from the ‘Big Bold Birthday’ in ‘whisper white’ ink to look like snow. I have crimped the red cardstock under the tree. The tree is from the ‘Fun & Fast Notes’ stamp set [...]

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Little gift box

17 November 2009

This cute little gift box is made using Stampin’ Up! card stock and Designer Series Paper from the Scrapbooking Kit ‘Petal Party’…. put together with some gorgeous chocolate satin ribbon. The little bird (sooo cute!) is from the ‘Fun & Fast Notes’ stamp set, using a chocolate chip ink.
Beautiful colour combination.
x

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Something sweet….

17 November 2009

Still using the ‘Big Bold Birthday’ set, here is another card…… this one looks good enough to eat!!
Enjoy x

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Back to basics…..

16 November 2009

I thought I would start out with a simple card design, for him and for her using the same stamp set ‘Big Bold Birthday’, and cardstock from the ‘bold brights’ range…. I love that this stamp set can be easily used to create an adult card for him or her, and also something for the [...]