Here is a card I made on behalf of the girls at work...for one of our lovely colleagues, who is setting off on a journey to Cairns for several months..

I love this Stampin'Up! set...with the clock

Have a great weekend xxx

A Layout too

This is the layout I completed whilst watching the DVD Space Chimps (which I really enjoyed) with the kids yesterday. I was very proud to get my still new Slice out to cut the 2 flowers and the words. Turned out great. Can't wait for my 4 new cartridges to arrive from the states. Now does anyone wanna buy a cricut, LOL...Seriously.
The butterflies are a Stampin Up punch which I have borrowed, thanks Gail. Very handy, might need it!! This is Emmy at her Fairy Birthday party. She looked so cute..
Enjoy your week...

Galiforce Stampers challenge

I am always up for a challenge. So when one of our team members chose this challenge out of left field I jumped on board...
The colours are from one of the DSP's in the Summer mini. They are so bright, but alas do look good together. We could also add Tempting Turqoise, but I didn't. I think it is perfect for a girls card, and will add an age somewhere with a bit of sparkle and I might add some bling to the 3D butterfly for antennas.

The colours used are - Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Only Orange, Summer Sun and Green Galore. The cute butterfly (butterfly prints) set and punch are out of the mini too...

I hope you have all enjoyed your weekend. We have had a quiet one at home, with a nice dinner with friends last night. I got in a couple of movies, and completed a layout. And am looking forward to an extra day off this week. I also çan't believe in 8 sleeps I will be a school mum. I am so excited for the changes I will see in Harry, and for his new learning experiences.

catch Ya soon.

Cheers Karen xxx

Happy New Year

Happy New Year, I hope you are all well and inspired for a rewarding twenty ten..

I have had a lovely holiday in Inverloch over the New Year with my family, including my sister. We enjoyed going to the movies, the races and out for New Years dinner. I also had a chance to scrap while away, and then at 2 crops since new year. I have 2 to share from last night, and need to finish 1 layout and I will post the others too.







I bought a(nother) new tote last night, and I love it, so much of a better shape than my old one. Everything fits in much better and is easier to access. I am motivated to keep creating today..however I have to get washing done too. I am also keen to maybe go to Zoo Twilights tonight, but hubby may not be keen after his 120 km bike ride (madly training again for more Ironman events, crazy!!).
I was meant to go back to work this week, but had to take sick leave after Harry swallowed a coin last Saturday night, I have been on poo duty, and although I believe I have been thorough, it is yet to surface!!
Ok off to get the washing on.... take care

Merry Christmas

Hi everybody.

Not much to report.

I am excited as i wait for Christmas morning. With a 3 and 5 year old, things are very joyous..

Harry goes to school next year, so a new challenge, and more fun times...I am really looking forward to his learning. I think Emmy will really miss him at Kinder/creche though.

I know this card isn't christmas at all, but I can't find my photo of my christmas card I sent out this year. So I will have to take another one, from my card which is at work! This train set is a very cute Stampin'Up! set..

I hope you have a beautiful Christmas and 2010 is full of love and laughter. See you soon.

Cheers Karen

hey there

I had to pop in to say Hi.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by for WCMD. I was overwhelmed with the kind and generous comments. So glad you stopped by and liked my card.
I am hanging out on facebook way too much these days. Which means less tiome for my poor blog. So if you wanna stay in touch find me on FB and send me a message.
here is a cheery LO from the retreat i went to recently. I love how i painted the chipboard flowers to match the PP, turned out perfect i think. Inspired by my clever painting extraodinaire friend Annie, taa darling xx

I painted the chipboard with Brilliance inks, they are very effective for a sparkly result.

Cheers Karen

Moxie Fab WCMD countdown, hop to it

lets blog hop, that is...the countdown is on :

Welcome to the World Card Making Day Countdown Blog Hop hosted by the Moxie Fab World. Cardmakers around the world are waiting for the big day, World Card Making Day, which is on this Saturday, October 3, where people all over the world will unite in the joy and celebration of the fantastic art of card making and card giving. Why not spend the time waiting with a world wide countdown blog hop with several chances of winning fabulous prizes over the next 5 days?

These prizes are amazing, I would love to win some. All you have to do is leave me a comment, and to increase your chances leave comments on the other blogs too, Comments need to be left by Sunday 4th to be elidgible. The hop started today in Europe and hits Aussie shores tomorrow. So to all of my Aussie friends, and to the international guests, I truly welcome you, thanks so much for stopping by. I have been looking at the other blogs this morning and all I can say is the talent of the participants is amazing. It is an absoloute honor to be asked to participate in this even, with all of the incredibly talented girls.

(YOU CAN CLICK ON THIS CARD FOR A CLOSER LOOK)
I made this card especially for all of you guys, just for today, but thought I would also make it for an occassion that was upcoming. So this card is for a very special friend who is turning 30. It features Bazzill basic card, Stampin' Up! designer series paper, punch's and ribbon. There is a zig zag stitch around the Bazzill and the chipboard bird (brand unknown sorry) is inked with brilliance ink and covered with dimensional magic. The numbers are Basic Grey and covered with Kindy Glitz. Simple in design, but that is my style..

So pop over here, where you will find more information and you can get lots of ideas on how to celebrate. You can can upload the cards you create to the WCMD gallery to share in the worldwide celebration and you can win a prize on both the Paper Crafts Connection blog and the Moxie Fab World blog. Prize winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 6.You have a chance to be published in the March/April 2010 issue of Paper Crafts magazine. The categories for this contest include birthday, Christmas/season’s greetings, hello/thinking of you, love, and thank you. Take a look to the WCMD Blog Tour in which you can not only see 25 more cards made specifically for WCMD, but you can also get a coupon code for 25% off your entire purchase on our online store. Anyone who is going to be doing something special on their own blog to celebrate World Card Making Day can add their blog URL to the WCMD website using the Mr. Linky widget.

Thanks again, and enjoy the tour..

Regards Karen