Shimmery-Rosey-Pretty Petal Pocket Handbag!

I'm having so much fun using some of Lauren Meader's wonderful templates!

This little handbag is called "Pretty Petal Pocket" and you, too, can purchase her easy-to-follow template here for a great price of $5 only! Bargain I reckon! I'm making approx 1doz of these little cuties for my daughters upcoming birthday party (pics will be up soon!).

This one is made in Basic Black and the fabulous pink floral paper is from my local craft shop and its all shimmery and pearly and just so so yummy! I love it! This rose, is actually my very 1st one I attempted to make at my friend Rochelle's house. It is Melon Mambo with pink glimmer mist sprayed all over to give it a real "shimmer! Love it!!!!

The black ribbon is a non-SU grosgrain & I have used Stampin' Ups Sticky Strip to ensure the bag definitely stays together! LOVE Sticky Strip - and I've almost run out too!!!

Thanks for coming to have a little look! I love having you visit my blog!

Milk Made Card Set

My eyes have been opened! Finally! To the world of "printing"! Me and my printer are finally on the same wavelength and we both haven't looked back since!
I've had a creative few days - it's really helped take my mind of a few stressful things - nothing like cranking up some music and disappearing for a while then resurfacing with something you've made! So here is my next bit of "creativeness" I would like to share with you: OMG I am SO in love with this printable template - "Milk Made" little carton & crateI was totally inspired by Lauren Meaders one - absolutely LOVE her style! You can see it here. As she did as well, I have joined 2 crates together here to make a square.
Inside the 2 cartons, I have printed off some little cards that have some "suggestions" on them. Also, I am going to include some postage stamps and some matching little gift cards (kinda got distracted making my next project so haven't made the tags yet, but I will!).
I want the gift-receiver to be able to pull out a card at any time and feel inspired to do something nice. For example I have typed up ones like:
- "Invite someone over for a coffee"
- "Send someone an I Miss You card"
- "Tell someone how special they are to you".

These little gift cards are the perfect size to send someone a little note or to attach to a gift or flowers.I have made 10 little gifts and have included envelopes in the crate as well.
I want it to be a "one-stop shop" for someone to send some love and thoughts to someone else! If only we all did this more often!
Thanks for coming to look! I hope to make 2 more of these for Charlotte's school teachers so if I do, I'll pop them on to!

stamps: just believe, hello again, friends 24-7
ink: early espresso, pear pizzazz, versamark
cardstock: early espresso, confetti white, pear pizzazz
pear pizzazz 1/2" stitched-poly ribbon, dimensionals, hemp twine, 1 3/4" oval large punch, non su butterfly die, basic pearls

A Present For Charlotte

Hello! It's a dark, windy, rainy night here & I've been sitting here in my comfy armchair editing pics and watching Oprah's "Sound Of Music" special! All that is missing is some chocolate! I wanted to share with you something special I've recently made.

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Inside this little number is a very special gift for my almost 5yr old daughter! (oh & can someone please tell me where my baby has gone?)

It's such a tiny little gift that I wanted to make the packaging a little extra special. I had bought these plain noodle boxes about 2yrs ago and haven't used 1 (until now!).
I covered it in the most delicious paper that I purchased from my local - it has a pearl-look to it - rather decadent I think!
What do you think the little present is? Who can guess right!?
(The present is approx. 3cm high)

Thanks for coming to look! Can't wait to see if anyone guesses right!

Just Add Ink - SWAP HOP!

Us girlys at Just Add Ink recently had a Card Swap between us where we each made a card for every team member and then sent them to each other.
It was SO nice to receive a little something from each amazing Just Add Ink'er and I was so amazed at everyone's talent/s!
We wanted to share them all with you guys so below it my contribution. I just couldn't help but be inspired but this one.

cardstock: confetti white, baja breeze, pale plum, night of navy
ink: night of navy, whisper white
stamps: elements of style, perfect punches
spritzer, sponges, top note die, crimper, white organza ribbon, dimensionals

You can click on the Just Add Ink Swap Hop button below to visit the next fab team member, Delys Cram and then at Delys' you can "hop" to the next team members blog! How fab is that!

Thanks for being part of our special Swap Hop! Enjoy the rest of it!

Teacher's Thank You Set

I've been doing a short course at my local "TAFE" and it's been such a good thing for me! I have learnt so much and made some lovely friends and as much as I've enjoyed the last 4 months, I'm ready to move on to bigger and better things next year!

The "teacher", Georgie, has been so wonderful. She has a real casual approach to teaching which made us all feel right at home with her. I wanted to give her a little "thank you" for making my transition into the "real" world such a smooth and exciting one! This is what I made for her:

I had no idea what colours she likes, and I started making about half a dozen of these in various colours, but in the end, settled for these. I absolutely love Andrea Walford's creations and CASE'd this one here. I love Pear Pizzazz! So so pretty!

This is a little Tucked-Away box and it's filled with yummy Lindt balls! Mmmm!!!!! You can see how I made ths rose here.Thanks for coming by for a look! Leave a comment so I can come visit you too!

stamps: good friend, yummy
cardstock: gloss white, In Colour DSP Patterns Stack, Baja Breeze
ink: black stazon, versamark, peac parfait
clear embossing power, clear rhinestone brads, peach parfait 1/2" stitched-poly ribbon, tangerine tango felt flower, baja breeze felt flower, black stick-on thingy (!), dimensionals, fancy flower extra-large punch, neutrals designer button, crystal effects, silver glimmer mist

Blooming With Happiness Sweetie-Pie!

My daughter, Charlotte, was invited to yet another Birthday Party for a little girl from school (also named Charlotte!). So last night I 'whipped' up this little number.
I'm happy with how it turned out. I had to stop 'tizzing' and worried I went a bit too far when I found myself standing outside in the dark spraying the background of this card with Smooth Spritz!
I stamped the little heart from Simply Said in silver along the bottom of the inside piece of Whipser White.stamps: blooming with happiness, en francais, happy moments, always
cardstock: pretty in pink, some silvery textured cardstock I had in my supplies, whisper white
ink: silver, basic black, versamark
dazzling diamonds, basic rhinestones, spiral border punch, wooden #5 from my supplies

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The next few photos are of Charlotte just before we left for the party.I attempted to curl her hair for the 1st time today using my hair straightener. She looked so darn pretty and grown up and yes, I had one of those mother-moments where I wondered where on Earth my little baby has gone!And here is the little princess having a little tantrum cos it was too sunny for her little eyes!

She's a little beauty tho - love her to bits!
Thanks for popping by for a little lookey!

Just Add Ink #45 - Sketch Challenge

I was so happy to see this layout challenge at Just Add Ink this week - I knew exactly what I wanted to do (after I thought about it for a day or two that is!)
Felt like a bit of "freshness" and "aliveness" this week - is aliveness even a word? If it's not, it is now! Love these colours together - makes me feel happy and perky!

Thanks for popping over to have a look - would love to read a comment from you to know you visited! I really appreciate them!

stamps: bloomin' with beauty, three little words
ink: cherry cobbler, rose red, pear pizzazz, pink pirourette, basic black, versamark
cardstock: confetti white, basic black, pear pizzazz
clear embossing powder (stamp-a-ma-jig), hemp twine, dimensionals, dazzling diamonds, crystal effects, sponge dauber

Charlotte having the time of her life!

The other day I gave Charlotte some old stamps and some little ink pads....she thought Christmas had come!

Hmm...what to stamp first!

A Frog!



Inking it up....


Stamping it...


Hoping it worked....


Yep it did!!!!
(Not that you can see it here cos she chose a very pale colour!)

Dog has Kittens for Lunch

OMG this is so beautiful! Check out the goat and horse!!! LOL

Alice's 2nd Engagement Card

I went to an Engagement party last night for my BF's lil sister. I had already sent her a card last month - you can also see that one here, but I needed another card last night to give my gift of $ in.
Kept it simple, with the fabulous Baroque Motifs...shadowed it with Going Grey. Pulled out a Hodgepodge and walah!!!! The sentiment is from Cute Converse and inside I put another from Words Of Wisdom.
The ribbon is just some black organza that I had in my ribbon box.
Thanks for coming to look - feel free to leave me a little comment so I know you visited. I'll come visit you next!