Two Step Bird Punch

I LOVE the new two step bird punch - I created the rose using it as well.  It is so versatile and easy to use I am really liking the way it works with the Top Note Die and one of the new designer papers on this card.

Another New Toy

I love the new Manhattan Flower embossing folder, it is just so elegant.  I have coloured it on the reverse side with my Pastels and the look is so soft and beautiful.

A Guy Card At Last!

I finally made a guy card, I got my inspiration from the web but I am proud to say the design is all mine.

I used some of the new designer paper and card that will be available on the first of April.  The shirt is Certainly Celery and the buttons are punched using the large side of my cropodile.  I am going to have some fun with this, black and white formal is next on my list.

Have a great day :-)

Wedding Anniversary and Sneak Peak

Hi everyone, I know, long time no post :-)  Life has been incredibly busy but I am hoping to get more posting done as things settle down in my life.

Today is a very special day, my husband and I are celebrating our 26th Wedding Anniversary - Oh my gosh where does the time go?  Yesterday I received my pre order for the new mini catalogue that goes live on the first of April so I had to play, this card gives you a sneak peak at some of the great stuff coming our way.

I have used Bravo Burgundy (our bridesmaids wore burgundy), Whisper White, Basic Black and a tiny shot of Real Red card stock, I love the way it has turned out and hope Trevor enjoys it too.  I am taking him out to dinner tonight to celebrate, he gave me a gorgeous pair of gold heart studs this morning, what a fabulous day!

Stay tuned - I promise you will hear from me again shortly :-)

When Craf becomes Crap

Hi this is Lynette’s’ Dear Hubby, silly girl managed to guess her password, so much for security :-).
The reason for hijacking her blog is to tell you the story of the craft repressed hubby, when Craft become’s Crap.
Having been with her for over 25 years there’s some things you get beaten to accepting.
Her craft room is a mess and is full of stuff you don’t touch, that I accept.
The dining table is going to be covered with project in various stages of completion, that’s ok.
The design that she has just come up with for the pending workshop is going to be the topic of conversation until the completion of said workshop. Yes dear that looks great, I like the way you have used that thingy, normally get you by.
The endless paper packing material that has more flame retardant than paper (it doesn’t burn well) and the boxes filling the craft room and lounge I can tolerate, however after a particularly busy week recently my story starts.
Guests coming round for a workshop, That’s OK I’m at work. Order arrives, That’s OK I’m at work. Get home late (tuff day), no dinner, she has been designing for the next workshop, that’s normal, Manage to get by cooking the meat on the BBQ while Lyn does the vegies, that’s OK. Listen to how hard it has been to come up with the new design for the next workshop, standard replies from above seam to be working, that’s OK. By this stage it’s getting late and I decide to head off to bed, as I said tuff day, get into the bedroom turn on the light and there’s an order on my side of the bed, suitable ruffled to ensure that the contents is what was ordered.
Now here’s the sad part, I pick it up and place it lovingly on her side of the bed and tuck myself in. That’s when you know the craft component in your life has become Crap and it’s time to get grumpy.
So all of you guys out there who think you have it tough with craft crap I’m more than happy to swap, seriously.

Christmas Stocking Gift Card Holder

How cute is this!  It is actually a gift card holder and is really easy to whip up.  I can see these hanging in the lounge on Christmas morning with scratchies for all the adults (Blue Tac works a treat) and as the main gift with an appropriate gift card for older nieces and nephews that I wouldn't dare try and buy for LOL.

Claire Brennan has kindly shared her template which can be found here.

Stamps: Snow Swirled

Ink: Basic Brown

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White and Designer Paper from I Wish Simply Scrapping Kit

Accessories: 1/4" Real Red Grossgrain Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch, Sponge Dauber

Playing with making my own trellis

I decided to try out the dahlia fold, a tutorial can be found here.

When I finished the flower I decided it would look great on some
trellis, this is my first attempt, I think the trellis looks a bit
heavy so I am going to have another attempt but I think this card
looks OK to give.

Stamps: Best Yet

Cardstock: Confetti White, Old Olive, Kraft, Bella Rose DP

Ink: Basic Brown

Accessories: Flower Brad

Have a great day :-)