Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Card of the Week

This weeks card was made a few weeks ago, for Anna's new baby, Xavier.
I don't have any baby stamps,but I do have "Wild About You."
This was a simple card to make, with Bashful Blue and White. I couldn't deny my cuttlebug any longer, and had to use it on the background. Forgive me all you who thought I only use SU! on everything!
I am so hoping SU! introduce the Sizzix in Australia next year, so we can get with the program and emboss too.
Thanks for looking.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Card of the Week


Hi! I've been MIA again with school Holidays. I did get time to play and prepare, as well as have guests for five nights. My cous, Vonnie, Pete and the three little princesses, came to stay. My family all live in Sydney, and Vonnie recently moved to Townsville, about  4 hours drive for home. It's great to finally have family closer.
My head is filled with plans for Christmas projects. I am working on this OSW (one sheet wonder) pack, that makes about eight cards so far, and some gift tags. Next is a Sheetload of cards, using one sheet of DSP. I am up to 16 cards on that project. Not long before I put the instructions in print, and release it on an unsuspecting world. Hee hee hee!
Stamp set used Peaceful Wishes, the colours, Old Olive, Confetti cream and Ruby Red.

Tuesday's Terrific Tips


Add some sparkle this Christmas! SU! has a great range of embossing powders and tools. You can add glamour to your projects by embossing in gold, silver, black, white and clear. You can add sparkle with Dazzling Diamonds and Heat and Stick powder, or by using the two way  glue pen.
Another handy tip is to use Encore Gold or Silver ink pads with clear emboss, for an instant effect. Embossing can be fun, and once you have tried it , you will be using it all the time.
Another way to add shine to a project is with Crystal Effects, a clear craft Lacquer. Apply it to your stamped images to get a glassy effect, so add it to your baubles, windows and Champagne Flutes, frogs and crocodiles, as well as the frosting on those cakes. Too cute!