Well, today our youngest son, Ollie, is 3 – I can hardly believe it. Where have three years gone?
I’ve been a bit pushed for time this week, with work and other commitments, so two days ago I made his card, using the Simply Sent Card Elements kit that I bought during September’s promotion (and got discount on the co-ordinating ‘Starring You’ stamp set).
And here’s a peak on the inside, where I stamped some more……
If you like the idea of a ‘kit set’ card, something to whip up in a hurry, then this set is for you!
Stamp Set: Starring You (IB & C pg 141)
Ink: Old Olive
Cardstock, Ribbon: Simply Sent Card Elements (pg 141)
Today is Thanksgiving Day (in America, anyway! 
) I’d never observed Thanksgiving before, but this year I had the opportunity to share my upline Jacque’s family dinner, along with a few other demonstrators, and it was lovely.
I really enjoyed the spirit with which the family shared with us, and the awesome tradition that Jacque’s husband Jared passed on from his own upbringing – he was one of 11 children, and when his family sat down for Thanksgiving, they would go around the table and each say what it was that they were especially thankful for.
Tonight, I’m especially thankful for my wonderful family, and my awesome friends. I’m thankful for all the blessings in my life, and for the opportunity to stop tonight and count them.
I must admit, when I first saw this stamp set, I didn’t think it was for me. But having seen it used more and more, I’ve decided I like it, and bought a set myself!
Here are a couple of cards which Kate made for the market:
The sentiments used come from the ’Sincere Salutations’ set (the middle one) and the other two used one from ‘Best Yet’, a hostess-only set. All three used designer series paper (DSP) called ‘Ski Slope’, which, like the Tree Trimmings stamp set, is only available until the end of this month. If you’d like to order some, contact me and I’ll get it in for you.
As I promised yesterday, here are some photos from the weekend.
These are just some of the beautiful things Kate had made for Crafternoon Tea on Saturday:
Hehe – I do like the last one. Rudolph’s Repair Kit is a jar of Jaffas! My boys and I went to visit Kate at the market, and they fell in love with the Reindeer Food, which we will sprinkle on the lawn on Christmas Eve for the reindeer to much on while Santa is delivering the boys’ goodies!
Come back tomorrow for some great card ideas.
I can think of few more exciting ways to fill a weekend than papercrafting…… and I was blessed to have the opportunity on both Saturday and Sunday!
Saturday saw the Crafternoon Tea Market in Kingsland, where my fabulous friend Kate had a table, and did very well selling her gorgeous goods. Then on Sunday, Kate and I held a Christmas Card Making Afternoon at Highbury House, in Birkenhead, and taught a couple of projects to the lovely ladies who came (amidst lots of laughs!).
Photos of both to follow – watch this space!
Last one this week – my baby’s 3rd birthday isn’t until next week, so you can have a break from birthday cards until then!
This one was made for my Mum’s cousin (hence also mine!) – he’ll be 60-something on Tuesday!
It uses Windsor Knot designer series paper (DSP), Kraft, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip cardstock, Chocolate Chip ribbon and ink, and the ‘Short and Sweet’ stamp set.
Here, as promised, is another of the birthday cards I’ve made this week. This one is for my sister, who is celebrating her 30-something birthday tomorrow (and hopefully won’t be looking here beforehand!)
This uses a combination of Kraft, Not Quite Navy and Baja Breeze cardstock, and Urban Garden DSP. I used the scallop edge punch along the bottom of the designer paper, and the scallop circle punch behind the sentiment. Wrapped up with a piece of Whisper White taffeta ribbon, I thought it was quite feminine.
The ‘wish big’ and cupcake stamps are from a set called ‘Short and Sweet’, one of the first stamp sets I bought before becoming a demonstrator. I use it a lot!
And here is the envelope to match:
I’ll be back tomorrow with another ‘blokey’ card. Until then, enjoy your coffee!
The NZSU Challenge this week is to make triangle boxes – here are the ones I made for the Dunkley’s Christmas Craft Show (which seems so long ago now!).
These were made using stamps from Best Yet (a hostess-only set) and Season of Joy. I used Riding Hood Red, Old Olive and Whisper White cardstock, with Chocolate Chip and Old Olive ink. I also used Chocolate Chip 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon. Easy peasy! I just fill these with a few Hershey’s kisses, and you have a very quick little gift.
In my family we have a lot of birthdays in November – my Dad, my youngest son, my sister, my uncle, my cousin…….. thank goodness I have access to all the fabulous things Stampin’Up! provides, so I can make them all handmade cards, created with love.
So here is the first I had to make this week – for my awesome Dad. We have just been on holiday, staying with my parents in Hawkes Bay, here in New Zealand, so were able to celebrate Dad’s birthday with him. He loves the cards I make (fortunately!), so it’s a pleasure to make them. I could only take the crafting basics with me, so this is made with minimal supplies.
Stamps: Short and Sweet
Cardstock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Windsor Knot DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Vintage brads, Oval punch, Scallop oval punch, Old Olive 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Versamark Stamp Pad, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Sponge
Here’s another variation of our window card from last week, but this time Kate has popped little choccy Santa’s in the window.
These were made using Stampin’ Up! punches, and the awesome ‘Spotlight on Christmas’ stamp set.
