Christening Name Frames

When it comes to stamping and papercraft we are only limited by our imagination. Traditionally cards and scrapbooking are the most popular projects created, however when my friend Karen mentioned she had to organise Christening gifts for her nephews a new idea popped into my head. I offered to make a little name frame for each baby as a keepsake gift his parents could also display in the nursery or next to the Christening cake. I set to work and came up with these:

I used the Big Shot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots for the background on Whisper White card. The alphabet is the Timeless Type set used with the Big Shot - it magically cuts out each letter, and I have done two sets in white and Crumb Cake for a shadow look. I have mounted the letters with Stamin' Dimensionals which 'pop'  the letters.  Finishing touches are the border and scalloped oval Nursery Suite die cuts and white pearls. The whitewash frames are from Big W. I hope the proud parents like them!

All our love and thoughts go to everyone in Christchurch, what a terrible start to 2011. We are reminded of the important things in life; to cherish our loved ones and make the most of our precious time here. Enjoy every moment!

Have a great weekend 

Carolyn :)

Valentines Card

Hope everyone felt the love on Valentines Day, whether that be the love of your family, friends or special someone. I made this cute little card for Steve to remind him we arn't to old to celebrate St Valentines Day, even if it was on a Monday this year. Rather than celebrate on the busiest day of the week we are going to see Michael Buble this Saturday night, a much better time for a 'date'!

Card recipe:
Stamp sets: Love Defined (Summer Mini), A Happy Heart
Card: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Riding Hood Red
Marker: Early Espresso
Accessories: Big Shot Embossing folder 'Vintage Wallpaper', Chocolate Pearls, Modern Label punch

Technique Tip: Multi-coloured images
When you'd like the stamped image to have more than one colour you can use a couple of tricks to achieve some great looks:
1. Markers - after inking up in one colour, use a cotton tip, your finger or tissue to remove the colour on selected sections of the rubber, and then use a marker to apply the second colour - like I have done with the tree branch. Markers are just $5.75 each
2. Daubers - Stamp up an image completely in the lightest colour then use daubers to apply darker sections of colour - colours blending into each other create a nice mottled effect. Daubers are $20.95 for a set of 12

Today I received a big box of new Stampin Up! goodies so I look forward to playing with some of you next Sunday 27 Feb at my scrapbook workshop - be sure to email me to reserve your spot!

take care

Carolyn x

Big shot cards and Scrapbooking workshops

It is such a relief to hear there have been no lives lost in the cyclone ravaged FNQ and lets hope it stays that way! 2011 has certainly gotten off to a bad start for so many, and my thoughts go out to those affected. The heat here in Sydney has also been pretty unbearable, especially for people who don't have air con - I am so lucky to have it at work and home. However, last night Steve and I went to see Sia at the Enmore and sweltered with little to no air in that squeezy venue - a health risk for many I'm sure -which made for a pretty poor concert experience allround! Maybe I am just getting old?



Anyway onto matters that always cheer me up - SCRAPBOOKING and CARD MAKING! I have been playing with my new toy The Big Shot cutting machine and it is seriously awesome! I can't wait for you to use it - makes cutting, embossing and lettering a breeze!
 
Here are some cards I have recently made using the Big Shot:

Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder



Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

Top Note Die

Over the holidays I got stuck right into my scrapbooking which had been neglected in 2010. A lot of you have said "when the kids are back at school you will have some more time for yourself and can get into scrapbooking again" - so the time is here! I have choosen the following dates for my upcoming scrapbooking workshops:

• Sunday 27 February
• Sunday 27 March

My workshops are pretty informal and relaxed, everyone works on their own projects and shares ideas, plus you get to use all my punches, stamps, inks, Big Shot, scraps and stickers. I can be your creative coach or you can do your own thing and you can also use my collection of idea books and scrapbooks for inspiration. I sell individual sheets of cardstock and pattern paper and have prizes and giveaways. We usually go from 12 – 4.30pm and its just $15 including afternoon tea. Just email me to book your spot at the table.

Hope to see you soon!

Carolyn