Christmas Present - Scrapbooking Pages

I have spent the last week trying to fit everything into life preparing for Christmas, unfortunately I had decided to make scrapbooking pages for Christmas presents. I had to source photos from their family and friends so I had to do them at the last minute as I only received the photos. These four pages were for Michelle Schultz a friend I have known now for about 7 years and who I know would really treasure these pages of myself and her family. As I had dinner with her and Christine Ross on Friday evening I can share these with you.

Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs, Circle of Friendship
Ink: Groovy Guava
Card: Whisper White, River Rock, Groovy Guava, Patterned Paper
Accessories: Groovy Guava Double-Stitched Ribbon, Circle Scallop Punch, Pink Flowers
Stamp Set: Season of Joy
Ink: Groovy Guava
Card: Whisper White, Groovy Guava Textured, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Christmas Stickers
Card: Whisper White, Purely Pomegranate Textured, Blue Bayou Textured, Designer Series Paper
Accessories: StickersStamp Set: Tart and Tangy
Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Blue Bayou, Soft Sky
Card: Whisper White, Blue Bayou Textured, Soft Sky Textured
Accessories: Circle Scallop Punch, Circle Punch

Always

I know I have been really slack in posting over the last month but here is this morning effort. An engagement card for Andrea and Peter who got engaged in front of their friends a couple of weekends ago and it's taken me this long to find some time to complete this creation.

I also have finally finished my 71 individually designed cards, most of them were posted on Monday but I had the last seven to complete earlier today. If I have some spare time soon, I might post a few of these.

Stamp Set: Always, Short & Sweet, Warmest Regards
Ink: Soft Sky, Groovy Guava
Card: Whisper White, Soft Sky Textured, Groovy Guava Textured
Accessories: Groovy Guava Double-Stitched Ribbon

Trip to Melbourne

It's been a long time since I have posted anything on my blog but I have been on a 6 day trip to Melbourne for work and to catch up with friends a couple of weeks ago and my spare time has been taken up with my Christmas preparations including more cards (and the two page newsletter that was included) and a scrapbooking page or two.

Christmas Cards - Merry Merry

This afternoon I spent a couple of hours using the Merry Merry stamp set to create these three Christmas cards. I hope your not getting too bored with my Christmas card theme over the last month but it has been my focus as it will not be long and December will be here and it's time to post them out with an update on the year's happenings. I prepare a newsletter each month (for family and friends via the email) called "What's Happened in Kathryn's World" and I had to get it completed today as I will be away in Melbourne from Friday for six days for work and play.

Stamp Set: Merry Merry
Ink: River Rock, Wild Wasabi, Green Galore
Card: Whisper White, River Rock, Wild Wasabi, Green Galore
Accessories: River Rock Double-Stitched Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Scallop Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch
Stamp Set: Merry Merry
Ink: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie
Card: Whisper White, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper
Accessories: White Gel Pen, Scallop Punch, 1 1/4" Circle PunchStamp Set: Merry Merry
Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Soft Sky, Bayou Blue, Wild Wasabi, VersaMark
Card: Whisper White, Purely Pomegranate, Soft Sky, Gable Green
Accessories: Brocade Blue 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Emboss Powder, Heat Tool

Lovely as a Tree

I had the day off today so I did a little stamping, Lynette kindly lent me one of the stamps from Lovely as a Tree, here are my cards from today's adventure. Some of them I have left without a message so I can choose one when the card is required.

Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree, Merry Merry
Ink: Blue Bayou
Card: Whisper White, Brocade Blue, Basic Black, Going Gray
Accessories: Blue Bayou Double-Stitched Ribbon, Scallop Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree
Ink: Lavender Lace, Perfect Plum
Card: Whisper White, Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace
Accessories: Silver Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree, Merry Merry
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Perfect Plum, Real Red
Card: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Real Red
Accessories: Wild Wasabi Double-Stitched Ribbon, Paper-Piercing Tool, Silver Label Holder, Red Brads
Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree
Ink: Jet Black StazOn
Card: Confetti WhiteStamp Set: Lovely as a Tree
Ink: Mellow Moss, Perfect Plum
Card: Whisper White, Gable Green, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa Designer Series Paper
Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree
Ink: Certainly Celery, Mellow Moss, Sage Shadow, Perfect Plum
Card: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, Mellow Moss Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Bravo Burgundy 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

6" x 6" Mini Scrapbook

I spent most of the day making this mini scrapbook and the five pages to give to Christina as birthday gift in a couple of week's time. I was able to source one of the photos from her sister so she will be shocked that I have included such a recent photograph. I used the template from UStamp as a base but had to make adjustments to the size as it was for a smaller size (I think postcard size only).

Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs
Ink: Pixie Pink
Card: Whisper White, Regal Rose, Soft Sky, Wintergreen Designer Series Paper
Accessories: On board Trimmings, Pink Rhinestone Brad, Cherished Memories Rub-ons, Regal Rose 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs
Ink: Soft Sky, Bayou Blue, Whisper White, Regal Rose
Card: Soft Sky, Bayou Blue, Whisper White, Regal Rose











Stamp Sets: Season of Joy
Ink: Always Artichoke,
Card: Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Holiday Harmony Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Burgundy Ribbon









Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs
Ink: Pretty in Pink
Card: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Gold Brad, Scallop Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch









Stamp Sets: Season of Joy, For a Friend
Ink: Groovy Guava, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Card: Bayou Blue, Groovy Guava, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Corner Rounder Punch, Paper-Piercing Tool










Stamp Sets: Tart and Tangy
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive, Bayou Blue
Card: Bayou Blue, Real Red, Brocade Blue, Whisper White, Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 1/4" Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch