Easter Birdhouse

I saw this birdhouse a few months ago on Angie Kennedy Juda's Chic' n Scratch blog and I thought if I made the larger milk carton that it would be wonderful to fill with Easter Eggs and give as a presents to my work colleagues, so when the very generous Sue Denning at Swap Sisters sent me the bird and leaves, I started creating...I have made two to date but have a few more to complete.

Ink: Old Olive, Regal Rose
Card: Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Regal Rose
Accessories: Plastic Sheet, Crimper, Extra Large Two Step Bird Punch (coming in the autumn mini catalogue)

Swap Sisters Challenge #6

It's been raining today here in the Adelaide Hills which is fantastic for the farmers but not so great for the grape harvest but I am loving it for my garden and it feels like winter is on the way. It's a public holiday for Adelaide Cup today, I have no interest in this horse race but don't we love public holidays, it gave me the chance to have a latte with scones, jam and cream with a friend, Lynette at the Woodside Providore this afternoon.

Well, back to my card it's my creation for Swap Sisters Sketch Challenge, I think the sketch was designed more for a scrapbook page but I was really happy with the way my card came out.

Stamp Set: Autumn Fair, Short and Sweet
Ink: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou
Card: Soft Sky Textured, Blue Bayou Textured, Whisper White
Accessories: Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Soft Sky Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Just Add Ink #7 and Clean&Simple #81

Another day and another couple of challenges all in one card, I saw the Clean&Simple Sketch Challenge first and then I was blog hopping and saw the colour spots for the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge and thought what a very quick and easy card.

Stamp Set: Short and Sweet
Ink: Green Galore
Card: Green Galore, Tempting turquoise, Pink Passion, So Saffron, Whisper White
Accessories: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Mojo Monday #128

As it's the Adelaide Cup long weekend, I am getting a few challenges completed - ha for stamping! This is my second Mojo Monday in a row, that's a record for me and here is my take on this weeks sketch challenge. I have decided to use up some of my scraps of designer series papers and cardstock so you may see some retired products used in the coming weeks as my pile was getting a little high, however the stamp sets will be current as I have sold most of my old stamps before becoming an independent demonstrator so I could afford new ones. Enjoy your weekend (and in Adelaide your long weekend on Monday, I hope to be back with some more creations in the next couple of days).

Stamp Set: Petal Pizzazz
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Purely Pomegranate
Card: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Purely Pomegranate, Designer Series Paper (retired)
Accessories: Silver Brad, Silver Flower Brad

Caardvarks Photo Inspiration Challenge

It's a bit overcast in Woodside today so I decide to not do the washing this morning and instead I would make a card, this time inspired by the Caardvarks Photo Inspiration, when I saw it I knew I needed to use the bird in the cage from the Sale-A-Bration set, Happy Moments, which is definitely my favourite of the four stamp sets. I am awaiting my next order to receive my fourth one, Good Neighbour which I though was going to be a challenge to use but I have seen such great designs on other blogs that I can not wait to try it out. Don't forget you have only until the end of March to get these FREE sets by just spending $100 on Stampin' Up! products which includes purchases from the Summer Mini Catalogue. After all the inspiration, I am not really happy with my card but it does look better in real life as the paper piercing does not really show up in the photo.

Stamp Set: Happy Moments
Ink: Certainly Celery, River Rock
Card: Textured River Rock, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Certainly Celery Designer Series Paper
Accessories: River Rock Double Stitched Ribbon,1 3/4" Circle Punch, Paper Piercing Tool

Swap Sisters - Week 5 Colour Challenge

I have recently joined Swap Sisters and I have been wanting to participate in there really interesting swaps and challenges but have been really busy at work. If you are interested in joining, you need to contact either Sue Denning, Melissa Davies or Michelle Menser as you need to be invited to this group.

I wanted to have a relaxing evening at home tonight so what better than a little creating. I have just finished this colour challenge just in time as it closes at midnight this evening.

Stamp Set: Organic Grace, Sincere Salutations
Ink: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip
Card: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Chocolate Chip 1" Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon