Kerry's Crafty Cards and Cuts

The Year of Cards Album

2012-01-08T20:56:00.000+10:30

I have been working on a project/product for my facebook website to sell and I have finally finished it. I thought thoese of you who follow this blog for a creative outlet may be interested to see it! There are a few of these around but not heaps, so I decided to do my own version on The year of cards.
This cute Album holds cards in it for each month of the year, and there is a calander to write the names of the card recievers on it...what is so great about this is that you can use it year after year!
The front of the Album is box board covered in paper. I used an old Fiskars set of papers I had lying around as I figured i didn't want my good paper wasted if i stuffed up! I used a few Quickutz dies on the front and used ribbon to tie together...pretty proud of my effort, and am looking forward to seeing how the product sells(sold a few already). Here are some pictures

Thanks for stopping by and i'll be trying to make a post again real soon xx

New Year 2012

2012-01-06T16:21:00.000+10:30

Wow has it really been that long since I have blogged! I am going to try really hard this year to blog more often, but time is not really on my side. I am thinking that this will soon become my Business blog. For thoese of you who read my blog and don't know,I am now selling my cards on facebook at www.facebook.com/kerryscraftycardsandcuts. So if you ae looking for inspiration and ideas please head over and like my page to stay in touch! In the last month or so I have also gone retail with Scrapbooking Supplies! So for thoese of you who live in Australia please also take a visit over to my facebook page where you will find lots of Kaisercraft products (looking at expanding on this soon) Custom orders are welcome, so if you cant see something you would like then please ask! Website for my business is in building progress so I will let you know when this is up and running :). In the meantime I am in a blog hop with Crafty Card Gallery coming up on the 17/2 so keep your eyes open for this!

2nd Sketch Blog Hop with Crafty Card Gallery

2011-10-15T21:54:00.000+10:30

Welcome to the 2nd Sketch Blog Hop. The first hop last month was so popular we decided to do it again!!! The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! Be sure to check back on Sunday, as there will be some bloggers posting cards on day 2. So sit back & be inspired! If you just happened on the hop, be sure to go to the first stop http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/ so you can see the whole hop! If You have come from http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/ then your in the right place! Grab your favorite beverage and sit back & hop along with us!
This is the sketch that Jennifer gave us all to work with:

I have done 2 cards again for this hop, both I will show you today as I wont be around tomorrow to post! The first I tried to keep to the sketch itself-

The second card I rotated to the side and mixed it up a little:)

Yet again I had so much fun with this hop..I just LOVE LOVE LOVE sketches and use them constantly for inspiration when making my cards to sell. If you haven't tried them give them a go, there are plenty of places to find them on the internet and to start with give this one a go:).

Hope you all have a great weekend...your next stop is http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

In case you get lost along the way here is the full line up:

1 Jennifer http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/

2 Angie http://www.luvs2scrapbook75.blogspot.com/
3 Carol http://cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
4 Ashley http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
5 Janet http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
6 Linda http://lindascreativity.blogspot.com/
7 Zenita http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com/
8 Jearise http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
9 Beth http://elizabethspapercreations.blogspot.com/
10 Susan http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
11 Jackie http://papermoments.blogspot.com/
12 Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
13 Kerry http://kerryscraftycardsandcuts.blogspot.com/
14 Lisa http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
15 Lynda http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
16 Dena http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
17 Kerri http://crafttimeandcupcakes.blogspot.com/
18 Brynn http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/

Busy,busy,busy!

2011-10-07T00:46:00.001+10:30

Well I am still around....we have moved house in the past couple of weeks and my business has started to take off which is leaving me not much time to keep this blog unfortunately! I wanted to show you all what I worked on tonight...I love working with this monster die from Scrapbuggy and what better way to use it as a door prize for the little monster market. Here are the cards I made, I used Basic Grey life is a party paper for all the cards :)

Sketch Hop challange with Crafty Card Gallery

2011-09-17T23:25:00.001+09:30

Hi! Welcome to the Sketch blog hop! The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! Be sure to check back on Sunday, as there will be some bloggers posting cards on day 2. So sit back & be inspired! If you came from Beth http://elizabethspapercreations.blogspot.com/ then you are in the right place :)

Here is the sketch we had to work with and be inspired by

I have done two cards for this challange and because of family commitments with moving house I decided to post them both today. The first one I tried to stick to the sketch itself..here it is

The second on I flipped the sketch on the side and changed a few of the elements positions to come up with a completly different card. Here it is

I love sketches. I am not to sure how many of you know but I sell my cards and sketches always helps kick start my creativity when making them as there is so many possibilities. I usually use one sketch a night and come up with about 5 different cards...and more in mind. If you have not used sketches yet, I encourage you to as it will help you to explore new ideas and get more creative with your cards.
I hope you enjoyed my cards. Your next stop will be the lovely Lynda http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/

Here is a list in case you get lost :)

Jennifer http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
Beth http://elizabethspapercreations.blogspot.com/

Kerry http://kerryscraftycardsandcuts.blogspot.com/

Lynda http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/

Pam http://www.pammejo-scrapbookflair.com/

Susan http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

Linda http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com/

Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/

Angie http://www.luvs2scrapbook75.blogspot.com/

Zenita http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com/

Dena http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

Denise http://deesdesignsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/

Christina http://christinascolors.wordpress.com/

Carol http://cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/

Jennifer http://crafts-4-a-cause.blogspot.com/

Cleaning up and moving out!

2011-09-09T13:41:00.001+09:30

It's been a while I know, but I have been extremely busy packing up and cleaning out the house as we move into our new home in 2 weeks Yipeeeee! It's been a long 2 1/2 years wait for this and its finally coming to be real! So my craft room has been one major headache for packing not only because the amount of stuff I have but it seems to have spread itself over the whole room. Quite a few weeks ago with the Crafty Card Gallery blog I showed you all how i kept my scraps in order....well as I was cleaning up I found box after box, and jar of ribbons and thought I should do something about it :)....after a little research on the net and asking around I came up with this (I got the idea from a blog where the lady had them in plastic draws..sorry but I can't remember where i saw it !). I just happened to have a toolbox organiser sorter that I was going to give o hubby for his nails etc or throw away and i figured I could use that...I took out all the dividers and presto my very own ribbon holder, that I reakon will fit about 200 different ribbons in it ,about 1-5 yards of each ribbon. I rolled each ribbon onto heavy chipboard that I had cut 2 x 2 1/2 inches each..a bit time consuming but I must say this system is working and all my ribbons are in one place(only problem is I need another one as this one is full LOL!) So here it is....

Now I also have some other news today and that is when the next update of the Crafty Card Gallery hits your phone, Jennifer asked me to be the designer of the month. I was so excited when she asked me and I hope it gives you a bit more of an insight into my crazy crafting world :)....so thankyou Jennifer for choosing me :)

Hopefully it won't be too long till I find the time to log on again and show you what i have been up to with my cards and scrapping...in fact next weekend is another blog hop with the Crafty Card Gallery girls, a sketch hop so you will see a post from me then :)

I'm still around!

2011-08-26T14:36:00.000+09:30

Wow did not realise time goes so quickly around here. I have been so busy with my cards and my new little venture that I think I must have forgotten my blog :). Here are a few cards I have made recently

This one was for a friend who had friends travelling overseas...used Lifestyle Crafts nesting eyelet circle(love these dies as there are so many things you can do with them), also used a Digital Sihouette American image for the suitcase.

This one is for a pirate mad boy, using Quickutz 4x4 Pirate ship, scolloped nesting circle, and 2x2 pirate talk

The last one is a cute baby card..I made them in different colours as well. Used Scrapbuggy die Button bear..this bear is just the cutest :)

Thanks for stopping by today, lets hope I can post sooner next time :)

Guest Designer this week!

2011-08-09T22:43:00.000+09:30

Well I am not going to post cards or projects this week, but you can go look at my latest creations at the Crafty Card Gallery where I am a Guest Designer this week..Thanks so much Jennifer for the challange and opportunity. For thoese of you who don't know this Blog it is actually an I phone application and I believe Andriod too! (I could be wrong LOL) Jennifer has some wonderful designers on this application and some amazing cards....It is a creative outlet for card makers to have a look at some cards in one place to get their creative juices flowing. So please go over to see what I have created this week at http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/

I should have a couple of posts here this week so keep your eyes peeled!

Cards,Cards, Cards and more Cards

2011-08-03T22:57:00.001+09:30

Well I have been at it again, making cards. I have decided to get a little more serious with my cards and crafts and start selling them and promoting myself. If you live in Australia and would like to keep in touch with my cards and crafts I am selling please head over and like my facebook page!. As for thoese of you who are overseas and are just interested in ideas etc I will of course post some of my makings here!

With father's Day coming up in September I decided to get going with my Father's Day cards...Here are the three I made tonight...

Used Quickutz/Lifestyle crafts dies to complete all three cards....2x2 shirt and tie, Nesting circle and scolloped circle, Nesting stars and blossom Alpha and 2x2 mini tools, tool box and handmade Alpha.

Hope you all have a good week and I will be back next week with some more card creations!

It's Sunday again!

2011-07-24T19:54:00.000+09:30

Wow my weeks go so quickly...I plan on doing all this stuff and then end up not doing much because of kids and also hubby :)....I have one project in the making which hopefully I can show you next week...needs a little work but I a happy with the look :)...This week was really a card week,making quite a few! Here are a few....

Hope you all had a great week.. and who knows I may even get to post again this week :)

Big Card!

2011-07-17T22:59:00.000+09:30

What a week! Tonight I have managed to finish a Big card for a staff member leaving work (i know I am safe to post as she is not on facebook or Blogger LOL!) A4 size so everyone can sign. Used the new Lifestyle crafts Splash from the latest release (got it two days ago Yipeee!) and Quickutz/Lifestyle 4x4 paper dolls and Swimming suits outfits! Alpha is Quickutz/Lifestyle crafts Chocolate 4x8.

Scraps Blog Hop - Day 2

2011-07-10T20:17:00.000+09:30

Welcome to the Scraps Blog Hop... If you came from Jackie http://jackrabbitscrappin.blogspot.com/, you're in the right place. If you just happened upon my blog and would like to play along, start at the beginning at http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
The purpose of this hop is to help you use up some of your scraps. I'm sure you've got your fair share - I know I do! You'll see 30 talented crafters coming up with unique ways to use their scraps. Some may share tips on how they store their scraps as well!

Be sure to visit all the blogs and leave comments, as there will be a grand prize, a $50 credit to the Designs on Cloud 9 store, http://www.designsoncloud9.com/ sponsored by Michelle of Designs on Cloud 9. To win the grand prize, you must comment on and become a follower of all the blogs.

For the complete list of the hop please go to the post below.

Today I have done a project that used up most of my boy scraps from my kids album pages and cards I have made. I have used a page insert from the Quickutz Santas workshop Wintergreen album to complete the project. It starts of as a banner, which will be hung in my youngest son's room. When the year has finnished and the banner is complete I can make an album out of it using the cover from the same album set!. The idea behind this was so that my son can see pictures of himself each month growing and also be able to look at them himself (with help so it doesn't get ripped mind you) by being able to take the picture out of it's pocket.

Here are some photos of the finished project......

This was such a fun project and a great way to use up some of my scraps. The only thing that was not scraps was the album pages which was cut from white cardstock.

I hope you have enjoyed my projects and have had fun hopping along. Please view the blog below if you did not have a chance to hop along yesterday, if you did then it's time to hop back to Madison

Scraps Blog Hop- Day one

2011-07-09T23:00:00.005+09:30

Welcome to the Scraps Blog Hop... If you came from Jackie at http://jackrabbitscrappin.blogspot.com/, you're in the right place. If you just happened upon my blog and would like to play along, start at the beginning at

http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/

The purpose of this hop is to help you use up some of your scraps. I'm sure you've got your fair share - I know I do! You'll see 30 talented crafters coming up with unique ways to use their scraps. Some may share tips on how they store their scraps as well!

Be sure to visit all the blogs and leave comments, as there will be a grand prize, a $50 credit to the Designs on Cloud 9 store, http://www.designsoncloud9.com/ sponsored by Michelle of Designs on Cloud 9. To win the grand prize, you must comment on and become a follower of all the blogs.

The complete lineup for the hop is:

‎1 Jennifer www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com

2 Beth http://elizabethspapercreations.blogspot.com/

3 Candace http://papercraftsbycandace.blogspot.com/

4 Jackie http://jackrabbitscrappin.blogspot.com/

5 Kerry http://kerryscraftycardsandcuts.blogspot.com/

6 Madison http://funkycards.blogspot.com/

7 Ashley http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

8 Gina http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

9 Lisa http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/

10 Angie http://atuttletime.blogspot.com/

11 Brynn http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/

12 Crazy about cricut http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

13 Kim http://rickettscricuts.blogspot.com/

14 Linn http://linnsscrapshack.blogspot.com/

15 Michelle http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com/

16 Laverne http://acraftershaven.blogspot.com/

17 Scraps to treasure http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

18 vintage heartfelt designs http://www.vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/

19 Susan http://www.susanascorner.blogspot.com/

20 Nadia http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/

21 Lezlye www.lezlyes.blogspot.com

22 Just a Pac Rat http://circlebenterprises.blogspot.com/

23 Georgianna http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

24 Christine http://chrisscreations.blogspot.com/

25 Michelle http://www.designsoncloud9.blogspot.com/

26 Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/

27 Rosa http://www.for-micaela.blogspot.com/

28 Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

29 Nancy http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/

30 Lisa http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/2011/07/scraps-blog-hop-final-stop-day-1.html

Now onto the fun stuff...I have taken photos of my scraps! I admit I hate wasting paper and am a scrap hoarder. My scraps are put in one of four places depending upon their size!

Firstly I have draws that are in colour order and are any paper that is wider than 2" and the exact length of 12"..these i can then use as scraps for my borders in my scrapbook pages, or continue to use easily for base cards/embellishments/scrapbooking backgrounds.

Secondly I have a box full of 4x4,6x6,6x4,6x2 and 6x8(yep you guessed it I dont waste a thing!) These are cut to this size as they are ideal for mini albums, cards and fit all my metal dies perfectly.

Thirdly..and no picture but I have a box of 2x2 squares for all my 2x2 metal dies.

Lastly and final a box of what i call "scrap scraps!" that does not fit into any of the above sizes including basic embellishment cuts i did not use for a project.

so that is my scrap collection LOL!

I have two projects to share with you this weekend. The first is a card and the second .....well you will have to come back and visit tomorrow and see!

This is the card I made. Using a scrap from my large 12" draws i made a card base, then using strips from my scrap scraps i made like a patterned paper and cut it using Quickutz cardmakers limited edition set to create the background. The cheeky monkey,leaf and embossed background square were all hiding in my scraps scraps stash so I used them. Added Twinery twine and a rub on the the leaf! This was such a fun and easy way to use up my scraps and the possibilities are endless using this technique.

Be sure to visit tomorrow for my next project. Until then hop along to Madison at http://funkycards.blogspot.com/ to see her creation.

I'm still here!

2011-07-07T15:52:00.001+09:30

Things have been busy around here of late but i'm still here! I'm working on a few projects that will be ready by this weekend for the Scraps blog hop and Scrapbuggy challange #3...so keep your eyes peeled to this page for this Saturday's events with a scrap hop begining at http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/ starting at 11.00pm Adelaide, Australia Time or 6.30am Pacific time USA.

Simple Cards

2011-06-27T09:24:00.002+09:30

I love just looking at my scraps and spare rub ons and making easy cards that don't require to much brain thought but at the same time having a great effect at the end. I made these cards last night in under 1/2 hour!

Thanks for stopping by.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Scrapbuggy Challange #2

2011-06-21T22:22:00.001+09:30

This weeks challange was a sketch challange for a card. I got so excited when I saw the sketch as I recieved my sample pack of Twine from the Twinery this week and had as yet not used it, so this was a perfect sketch to do so...and I must say I LOVE IT!

Here is the Sketch

and here is my take on the sketch

I used

Echo Park Little Boy Digital Paper

Carribean Twine from The Twinery

Star cut from Silhouette digital cutter

Buttons

QK oatmeal Alpha

Please stop by and check out all the other cards in the comming week at http://scrapbuggy.blogspot.com/2011/06/welcome-to-scrapbuggys-blog-challenge-2.html

Thanks for stopping by and having a look!

Sit Up Baby!

2011-06-14T21:35:00.000+09:30

Well the Long weekend flew by and I did not get as much scrapping in as I wanted to..but I guess that's life with kids hey!. I did however manage to do a scrapbook layout. It's been a while.....

This layout is of my eldest son Cooper who is now 3 1/2, of him at 5 1/2 months when he first learnt to sit. It seems like yesterday this happened, where did time go?

This is what i used

QK Chemistry Alpha

QK Santa's workshop Gingerbread album page

Ticket LC DC 0026

QKS 03 Train set

QK RS0636 Dinosaur

Toy Box paper by Crate Paper

It's been a Hoot!

2011-06-10T16:20:00.001+09:30

A simple and fun card today! This was made by request for a workmate of my husbands who is leaving today. The instructions i got were "She apparantely likes owls and the present is Silver and black!" with that in mind I came up with the card, The inside of the card was printed with It's been a hoot. I used DCWV all Dressed up paper,Quickutz 2x2 owl and Lifestyle crafts nesting scolloped circles(I LOVE these!)

Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope everyone has a fun weekend...With the long weekend I hope to get some more cards made and a few other projects happening :)

Wedding card

2011-06-06T15:14:00.002+09:30

I love making big cards A4 size...and the new lifestyle crafts nesting dies (largest ones) are perfect for the cards. Here I used the largest of the scolloped nesting hearts and the blossoms(the three smallest ones).

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope to have a few more projects to post soon!

Another Explosion box!

2011-06-06T14:52:00.003+09:30

Wow, its been a while since I last posted..but I have a good reason LOL! I have been busy with gifts and cards for my workmates and family. The weekend was a very busy one with a wedding dinner on Friday night for a workmate and Sunday my niece had her Baptism..so now I can show you what I have been busy with!

The first is another explosion box I made for my neice for her Baptism photos...silly me forgot to take a photo of the finished box, but as from my previouous post you can probally work out how it all fits together!

The Middle explosion box top and bottom......

The top explosion box bottom and top........

The largest and bottom box on the inside(outside is plain as is the outside of box!)......

Here are a few of the sections up close......

I used Bo Bunny's Love Bandit paper and lots of Quickutz dies again! Thanks for stopping by and please check the next post for the wedding Card!

Summer Themed Blog Hop

2011-05-21T22:46:00.001+09:30

Welcome to my blog, and the Summer Themed Blog Hop! If you've come from visiting Lyn at http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/ you're in the right place. If you were just looking at my blog and want to play along with our blog hopping fun, you can go to the beginning at http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/. This blog hop is intended to help you in the mood for summer(or for thoese of us in Australia out of the Winter blues)....I know the weather hasn't been all that helpful to many of us, so maybe crafts can help us get in the summer spirit! So sit back, and enjoy the hop.

This is my summer themed project...

A box! But not a normal box, A explosion Box! Take the lid off and this is what you get....

Here are some images of how i decorated the box when it was flat

The frames you see will have pictures added to it at a later stage, but the box is intended for photos of my family spending the day at the beach over summer. Here are some close ups.....

Each cube that was cut(I did three) was then layered and stuck on top of each other, so to see all the other images under the top one you flip it like this....
For this project I used the Fun in the Sun paper collection from Kaisercraft, Bazzill Bling and swiss dots,Quickutz shapes(too many to label!), Rub ons by Portia Craft and Sakura Gelly Roll Pens.
I had so much fun with this project and can't wait to try out some other boxes, the possibilities are endless!
If you enjoyed viewing my work please check out my other posts and also click on the adget link to the left of my blog which will take you to the cards I currently have on sale. If you like this box and would like one created for you in a theme of your choice please email me for more information. Be sure to add me to your followers list and become friends on facebook to keep up with all my latest projects and cards.

Your next stop is Nicolette at http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/
If you get lost along the way here is a list of everyone who has joined in the hop this weekend
1 Jennifer http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
2 Giselle http://crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/
3 Denine http://www.pumpkinspiceblog.blogspot.com/
4 Lisa http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
5 Cammy http://www.pinkroomtherapy.com/
6 Ashley glamoroussideofscrapping@gmail.com
7 Kellie http://craftybaskets.blogspot.com/
8 Lynn http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/
9 Kerry http://kerryscraftycardsandcuts.blogspot.com/
10 Nicolette www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
11 Denise http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/
12 Angie http://www.luvs2scrapbook75.blogspot.com/
13 Jamie http://www.glitterstampsandpaperohmy.com/
14 Kristen http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
15 Lucy http://love2createitall.blogspot.com/
16 Nadia http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
17 Beth http://elizabethspapercreations.blogspot.com/
18 Lezlye www.lezlyes.blogspot.com
19 Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
20 Brynn http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
21 Cherie http://www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com/
22 Deborah http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
23 Gina http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
24 Jen http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/

Surf's Up!

2011-05-09T22:14:00.004+09:30

Know a male who likes to surf? Well you have come to the right blog tonight. These cards will be available for sale tomorrow in my quicksales store! They are blank inside so can be used for any occassion.

NSD Challange #5 Scrapbuggy

2011-05-08T21:53:00.007+09:30

Last post for today! Challange was to make a card from this sketch
Here is the card

NSD Challange #11 Scrapbuggy

2011-05-08T20:52:00.005+09:30

Ok I skipped a few challanges LOL!....might have time to do a few more later but for now this challange. Create a card using stamps. I decided to use a digital stamp for this challange and created a gratuation card...which went to my Brother in Law. I used Billy the graduate found at Pink Cat Studio Digi Stamps.

I coloured him in with my Creative Memories pens(must invest soon in Copics I think!) and used Bo Bunny's Learning Curve paper to create the card. I cut the base card from the largest Lifestyle Craft File Folder.

NSD Challange #4 Scrapbuggy

2011-05-08T20:30:00.008+09:30

Challange #4 was to create something from an item of "junk" that we would normally throw away in our scrapbooking stuff.

I used this DCWV Stack set cover

and created this card...The front and back of the card is the strip along the bottom. I them used a handcut semi circle from the top half strip to cover the "all about Girl stack" saying on the back of the card. I used Lifestyle Craft Nesting frame to cover the front barcode and added a Quickutz heart tag. I also used the words from the original card.

The Back of the card

NSD Challange #2 for Scrapbuggy

2011-05-08T14:15:00.010+09:30

Challange #2 was to create a card or layout using 3 3d hamdmade flowers. I chose a card as that is what i like to make most. Using my Silhouette I cut three flowers out and layed them using a button, Rhinestone and braid for the centres. I used the Quickutz Limited Edition Special Delivery set to create the scollaped card and stiching circle, used some crossstich thread around the circle. Thanks for looking!

NSD Challange #3 for Scrapbuggy

2011-05-07T22:55:00.010+09:30

Ok so Challange 2 is comming..just got to find my thread which is hiding in my room somewhere! Challange 3 is this... Take the sketch, which is this

and make a layout. This is my layout...

My elderst son Cooper and his friend Bria on the swings...such a cute photo!. For this layout I used DCWV Green Stack, Quickutz 2x2 Bird KS 1005(changing it a bit to match the birds on the paper) and the Quickutz bird and tree border.

Lets hope I can find that thread as for the rest of the challanges I am going to try and get them done tomorrow as it's late and i need sleep :)

Happy National Scrapbook Day!

2011-05-06T13:57:00.006+09:30

Well almost...it is on Saturday!. This is a pennant I created for the day, as a challange on Scrapbuggy.com...please hop across to the blog to see other great creations just go to this site http://scrapbuggy.blogspot.com. My project uses the new Lifestyle Craft nesing pennant(the biggest one), Quickcutz scollop border, Exclusive Quickutz Epic flower die and a Quickutz Daisy. I used up my old Creative Memories mini alphabet stickers from my stash for the words and date.

I also have another card to share today in preperation for Mother's Day,I used the 4x4 Quickutz Tea die and a few flowers and Bling from Kaisercraft. Added a rub on saying "enjoy your day" and this card is perfect for a Tea loving mum for either Mother's Day or perhaps a birthday.

Mother's day Waterfall Card

2011-04-18T20:14:00.005+09:30

Well I have managed to have a play with something a little different last night. I love making interactive cards that pop out at you,Jiggle and roll. This is a waterfall card....pull the tag and the images change. Isn't it just the cutest! I can't wait to make some more and yes keep your eyes peeled on my Oztion site as these will be available soon to buy in all different themes!Whoops images are backwards!

Mother's Day

2011-04-15T22:47:00.003+09:30

With Mother's Day coming up fast I have began making cards for all thoese special mums out there. If you are looking for a special handmade card please check out my quicksales site...here is a sneek peek :)

Wedding Album

2011-04-13T16:01:00.004+09:30

I created this quick and easy album for a workmate who had her wedding in Febuary. Using a pre bought accordian album this was such a fun project to do. I am going to work on some other albums simialr to this with different themes to sell on my site, so stayed tuned for the news!

Baby Shower Book

2011-04-12T22:50:00.005+09:30

A while ago I gave my sister in law a baby shower book to put all her photos in from her special day (which by the way was amazing). This was created using Quickutz Santa's workshop cutting dies and the Tea at Elsie paper pad from Kaisercraft. I had so much fun making this and can't wait to make some more albums with different themes when I have the time.Here are a few of the pages.....

Hugo's 1st Birthday

2011-04-11T22:08:00.004+09:30

Just a quick project to share. This is the Cupcake stand and treat boxes i made for my son's 1st birthday using the Lifestyle pizza box and scolloped circles and pennant from my silhouette cutter!

2010-12-14T08:54:00.002+10:30

Well this year has flown so quickly, and unfortunately I have not kept this blog as much as I would have liked...Kids keep you busy :). I have managed to get together a few christmas cards and they are up for sale on my OZTION site!. If you are looking for a bargin on Handmade cards please go check them out.

Hope everyone has a Very Merry Christmas and Happy new year, and next year I hope to do regular posts of my work!

Wow Where did that time go!

2010-09-05T08:46:00.004+09:30

Wow...Been so busy of late that I have not had a chance to post anything, but last night I managed to scrap!. Here are three of the latest pages I have done of my oldest son,who now is almost three!

Utensil Holder Project

2010-04-11T15:05:00.004+09:30

This months challange at Scrapbuggy was to create a project that was not a card or layout using Quickutz dies. I had this old flower pot that I was using to keep my plastic utensils and wooden spoons in sitting on my kitchen top. It has been there a while and was a little bit of an "eye sore" so I decided to get busy and decorate it. I used my trusty Silhouette machine to cut out the cooking utensil shapes with Vinyl and the Flirt gift set alpha with red vinyl to help bring life to this pot e a TFL. If you have not checked out Scrapbuggy website and blog go check it out as there are some amazing projects!

My first Spoonful

2010-04-06T12:32:00.003+09:30

Well it has been a while since I posted, and in that time we have a new member to add to our Family, we welcomed Hugo on the 24th March. Everything went well, but now I have my hands full with not much time for scrapping!. I did manage to achieve a layout the other day of Cooper, who is now 2 1/2 years old. This is his first taste of food(rice cereal YUCK!)at 5 months.

A Tin and Matching Card as a Gift

2010-03-12T12:21:00.001+10:30

Last night my husband came home and said he needed a gift for a workmate at work who was leaving tommorrow...so after tea it was off to the shops to find a gift. We ended up buying her a silver braclet from a local jewellery Shop. The braclet came in this cute little tin with the symbol of the store on top. I could not let him take this tin to work with him to give to her without adding a little personnal touch. I also made a card to match. This project was quick and easy using Quickutz dies. Taking 2 hours in total to shop, decorate and make the card. Enjoy!