Gorjuss girls

Just thought I'd show you another card I made using one of the "Gorjuss" stamps I have. This was from another kit I purchased a while ago from Bec "Bizzy Becs". I'm definately not a purple kind of girl, but I think this worked out ok.

Here is another one I made about a week ago. The paper is from Hot off the Press.

I have just purchased some copics and have been having a play. I will post my first attempt at using them some time soon.

I want to thank all the lovely people who leave comments for me. I appreciate each and every one of them.

Take care xo Jackie

Bella Rose 4x4 card holder

I came across this tutorial on happileighscrappin.blogspot.com and fell in love with it straight away. I'm holding a workshop for the lovely Louise in my home next weekend and think this may just have to be our project. I only made 2 cards but it could easily accommodate 4.


This is the outside. The little bellyband keeps it closed.

This is the inside and these are the front of the 2 cards.


Papers: Bella Rose DSP, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red and Pink Pirouette card stock.
Stamps: Bellas Bloom
Ink: Close to Cocoa and Riding Hood Red. I also used Old Olive and Close to Cocoa markers.
Other: Riding Hood Red taffeta ribbon, cropodile and corner rounder.

Take care xo Jackie

Friends 24-7

Here are a couple of cards I made yesterday. I cased the ideas from SCS, but changed them a little.


For the first card, I used.
Card stock: Choc chip, baja breeze, pink pirouette and very vanilla.
Inks: Close to cocoa with choc chip and old olive markers.
I used pink pirouette ribbon, scallop edge and circle punch also my 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches.


For this card I used.
Card stock: Kraft, choc chip, close to cocoa and very vanilla.
Ink: Close to cocoa with choc chip and old olive markers.
Choc chip grosgrain ribbon, scallop edge, scallop circle and 1 3/8" circle punch.

As you know or may not know, I have a beautiful book called "Daily guidance from your angels" written by Doreen Virtue and each day I open it to a random page and read the messages from the angels. This was todays message about feeling the Angels' love... I notice the warm, loving feelings inside of me. I inhale deeply and sense my angels' caring presence. I think of them often and allow myself to feel happy and joyful.

Till next time, take care xo Jackie

A Rose is a Rose

Just a quick post to show you my take on the card on page 9 of the Stampin' Up! Ideas book and catalogue. It's such a versatile set. I'm really pleased that I decided to get it.


Stamps : A rose is a rose, frames with a flourish and en francais background stamp.
Papers : Old olive, very vanilla and Bella Rose DSP.
Inks: versamark, choc chip, creamy caramel, old olive and riding hood red.
Word window punch, some red ribbon from my own stash and dimensionals.

Till next time. Take care xo Jackie

More Magnolias

These are the other two card I made from the same pack I purchased from Bizzy Becs. I did however add a piece of my own ribbon and a flower, but everything else was included in the card kit. Fabulous !!


Wishing you all a lovely weekend. Take care. xo Jackie

Magnolia Stamps

Don't you think that Magnolia stamps are just the cutest ? I purchase all my Magnolia stamps from Bec at Bizzy Becs (her link is on my blog roll). She is such a sweetheart. (Bec, that is!) This is one of her packs which arrived here this morning. I just hope I did it justice. You really should check out her store, it's fabulous and extremely well priced. Let me know what you think.

Till next time xo Jackie

Slider Card

I only recently purchased the "A rose is a rose" stamp set and thought it would be perfect for a slider card. What do you think?

You can find the tutorial for this over at Splitcoaststampers or on Makeesha Byl's Blog.

I used a rose is a rose stamp set, riding hood red, old olive and choc chip ink and cardstock. Bella rose DSP, choc chip grosgrain ribbon, riding hood ribbon and clear embossing powder.

As you know, (or not) each day I open my book (Daily Guidance from your Angel) and read a message from the angels. Today's message is..I speak with love. All of my speech is life affirming, and I ask my angels to communicate through me today. If I find myself using negative words, I pause and begin again with positive ones.

Have a great day. xo Jackie

Playful Petals

Here are a couple of cards Mum and I made on Friday. These are just one of her new stamp sets she recently purchased. She has got the stampin bug, big time. These are the two she made.
And this is the little one I made.

I'm not sure what's been happening with my computer, but each time I leave a post lately, it's coming up with the wrong date and time. Grrr. Not sure how to fix it. Will have to pick my teenage daughters brain again.

Take care xo Jackie

Flower Pot Card

I know ! These cards are everywhere at the moment. But this is my version of it. There are diamonds on the center of the flowers (just for you Kylie), but they not showing up.


Just a quick post today as it's my Dads Birthday and he is coming here for lunch, so I have quite a bit to do before he arrives.

Have a great day. Till next time.

xo Jackie

Suprise Friendship Box

I have wanted to make one of these for a while. So last Sunday afternoon I sat down and spend the afternoon locked away in my room making it. At first, I was a little daunted by it all, but once I got started in was really very simple. The hardest thing was trying to decide on which DSP to use. Raspberry Tart was the lucky one.. The pattern was from Pam Curtis - Creative Choice Designs.

You can fill the little boxes with treats or notes. I just love it.

Have to head off now. I will be posting a few more on the weekend.

But before I go. My dearest friend Kylie has started up her own blog. YAY!! I'm just waiting for her to post her first item. Can't wait. She is one extremely talented lady.

Take care xo Jackie

Mini Scrapbook

Talk about on a roll !! Woo Hoo...How long will it last? Yes, I have been a busy little beaver lately. I'm enjoying my new found mojo (while it lasts). Now, I'm not quite sure what you would call this, but I'm calling it a mini scrapbook. This time, I have absolutely no idea where I came across idea. I have searched all my favourite blogs, but to no avail. As soon as I come across it, I will let you all know who the clever lady is and give her the credit she deserves. I'm planning on filling it with pics of the kids and sending it over to my darling husband who is still in the Middle East. Let me know what you think.



There are 4 more pages after this, but stamped with different images from the same set. I didn't want to bore you with all of them.

If anyone is interested in holding a workshop and making this cute little item, just give me a call.

Take care xo Jackie

Workshop

Wow..two posts in as many days. Who would have thought !!!

I held a workshop last night with 5 lovely ladies attending. For one lady, this was her first introduction to Stampin' Up! I absolutely loved her reaction when she finished making her items. She was amazed how much fun and easy they were to make. I love that reaction. It was exactly how I felt the first time I was introduced to these amazing products.

We started off making these little post it note holders. I used the marker to rubber technique.


We then made a little greeting card and envelope and inked up the stamps with sponge daubers. I love the mottled effect you get with this process.



Here's another card I whipped up using the same technique. These colours are sooo yummy together.

Thought for today.. I allow myself to experience love, and I easily express it to others. I treat myself with care and notice this feeling all around me. The more I find it, the more it finds me.

Take care xo Jackie

Thank you cards

Having spent the last few weeks unwell, it's certainly good to be back on board.. My beautiful Mum, Dad, Sister and dearest friend Kylie all pulled together and were so supportive. I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart. These are just two of the thank you cards I made for them, still a couple to finish. I purchased these adorable little stamps from a company in Scotland called Funky Kits. They are called "Gorjuss Girls".


Sorry about the quality of the photos. Trying to get natural light this afternoon was impossible. With the weather the way it is at the moment, if I didn't take them today, I wouldn't have been able to post anything for quite a while longer. You get the drift..

Here's another little baby I have finally finished. It's a stationary portfolio. It was so easy to make. I'm totally lovin' the Bella Rose DSP. I started this project a while ago, and I can't for the life of me remember who created it. Will do some investigating and let you know. Promise! And again, sorry about the photography.

Ahhh, I remember now. It was on Becky's blog, "Inking Idaho" and the original idea was from a lady by the name of Nancy Horn. I didn't "really" remember, I had a quick look. LOL...

This is on the outside, both sides are the same, just different cards. There's room on the inside for envelopes or other little goodies.



I'm holding a workshop tomorrow night and am having 6 lovely ladies come around. Can't wait. Take care.

xo Jackie

Magnolia Stamps

Just a quick post to show you the card I made for my Mum for Mothers Day. What do you think? I know it's not the traditional type of card for a Mothers Day card, but I couldn't resist. I am head over heals in love with Magnolia stamps and Sarah Kay stamps at the moment, and any excuse for me to sit and colour-in, is always a plus.

Everything except the flowers and brad are Stampin' Up! products.

I hope all you mums out there, had a wonderful day yesterday. I had a fantastic day. I was served breaky in bed by the kids. Mmm, cold soggy toast and a luke warm cup of tea, but I tell you what, I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. That's what it's all about, isn't it!!! Well I think it is anyway.

I purchase my Magnolia and Sarah Kay stamps from Bec. Her link is in my blog list under Bizzy Becs. Her store is "FAB" and she is an absolute pleasure to deal with. Check her out, I promise you wont regret it. Your hubby might though !! LOL...

Anyway, here is the card, tell me what you think.

Till next time xxx Jackie

Carousel Note Purse

I hope you all had a lovely Easter. I had family come for lunch which was really nice. The only down side is that my husband wasn't here. The kids and I miss him so much. It feels like he has been overseas forever. I suppose we should be use to it by now. Last Easter he was in far Nth Qld. Last Christmas he was in Exmouth WA and of course this Easter he is in the Middle East. Here's hoping he'll be home this Christmas.
With Geoff being away, I've been extra busy. Including running my eldest daughter to and from her part-time job. She's been getting a little "narky" with me lately, because I won't take her for driving lessons. It's just something I CANNOT do. I end up like a piece of jelly at the end of it. It's not that she's a bad driver, it's just something I can't come to grips with. Try telling that to a 17 year old though. Grrrr....

Anyway, enough of that. I came across this adorable carousel note purse on Jan's blog (stamps, paper, scissors. Check my blog list). She has some wonderful ideas and is an absolute hoot. You can't help but laugh with her, Yes with her! She is a total chocoholic too. A lady after my own heart. Anyway, I have wanted to make it for a while but didn't have any carousel notes. Well, I do now!
This was a blast to make, sooo much fun. I'm planning on making two. One each for my Mum and Grandmother for Mothers Day. I'll just pop in a few pics of the kids. Voila! Presents done.



This is the inside. Enough space for a couple of pics. There are hidden pockets in the two ends. Just pull the tabs and you have even more space for journalling or more photos.





Papers: Urban Garden DSP, chocolate chip, very vanilla and kiwi kiss.
Inks: chocolate chip, baja breeze and pacific point.
Stamps: Live like you mean it (hostess level1) and live your dream.
Other: carousel notes, silver hodgepodge, build a brad, earth elements brads, jumbo eyelets, chocolate grosgrain ribbon and flower fusion II.
Punches: cropodile, 1 1/4"square, scallop circle, 1 1/4" circle, 1 3/8" circle, 1/2" circle, boho blossom and round tab.

Give it a go. Her directions are very easy to follow. Let me know how you go.

This verse is taken from my beautiful book, "Daily guidance from your Angels". I focus on the light within me, feeling its steady warmth inside my belly, heart and mind. If I'm cold and lonely, I simply need to ask this glow to grow brighter and stronger. I can see it within myself and all others, and my life is touched by it. How beautiful it that?

Take care. Till next time. xx Jackie

Card and envelope tote

Told you I'd be back. With Geoff gone, I have had a few late nights, so I've been keeping myself occupied by making this project. I bought the tutorial from Becky Roberts. Her blog is Inking Idaho (check my blog list). She is very clever indeed. I changed it a bit by using card stock as the base and then lining it with designer paper. This makes it a lot sturdier. I made 4 cards, decorated the envelopes and made a post it note holder and bookmark. In her tutorial there are many more things to make as well.


I know these little backpack have been around for quite a while, but I thought I'd give one a go. They're really quite quick to make.Only 3 more sleeps until the new catalogue release. Woo Hoo!! Thank you again to all the lovely ladies who leave me comments.

Till next time xxx Jackie

Still here..

Just letting you all know that I am still alive and kicking. I haven't been creating lately as I have wanted to spend as much time as possible with my husband before he left for his deployment in the Middle East. Geoff left 2 days ago and I haven't really felt like doing much, but I'm planning on changing that soon. Thank you to all the lovely ladies who leave comments. I really appreciate them all.

Each morning, I open my "Daily guidance from your Angels" book and pick a page at random. Here is the thought for today. I listen to my inner child, taking the time to play, sing, dance and rest. I give it excellent care, and as I fulfill its needs, I'm rewarded with energy and joyfulness.

Till next time xxx Jackie

Do yourself a favour

If you haven't checked out Julie Buhler's blog yet, then you are missing out. She has THE most fantastic ideas. You can find her in my blog list. These adorable card purses are just one of her creations. My BFF Kylie and I, made these two up on Saturday night. We used the beautiful Petals and Paisley DSP which is retiring at the end of the month. They are still in stock if you need them. (just call me). Also, you may notice the yummy new In Colour cardstock, Pacific Point and my NEW favourite Kiwi Kiss. Being a SU demonstrator allows me to be able to purchase these before they are released to the public. This is just one of the perks of being a demonstrator. I can fill you in on the rest if you are interested. Just give me a call. Anyway, back to the card purses, everything used is from Stampin' Up except for the brads. Let me know what you think..


Thanks for stopping by. Till next time xxx Jackie