In This life.......

Australian Cardmaking Stamping and Papercraft Magazine Volume 16 No 6

Some published work to share

A project generously sponsored by Kaszazz.

 Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful weekend .

Annette :0)
  
 
  
  

 

Cards for all Occasions

Hi there, hope everyone is settling back into the new term with ease :0)

We had a wonderful couple of weeks at the beach and although VERY wet, we none the less had a fabulous time. Its back to work with a vengence this week so to be perfectly honest I haven't had time to get creative, I do however have some cards that I would love to share with you that were published in the latest issue of SCRAPBOOK CREATIONS NO. 76 (Vol 9 No 1).

For obvious reasons I can't give you instructions, but I can tell you LOTS of my fantastic  Fiskars tools were put to good use as well as Heidi Grace Stamps.....

 

 

So if any of these take your fancy pop out and grab a copy, lots of inspiration to be found - Scrapbook Creations No. 76.

Thanks for stopping by.

;0) A 

 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Happy Easter Card and egg dyeing

A quick share of a card i have published in the latest edition of Scrapbook Creations Vol 9 No 1.

 

I had hoped to get this into a layout but not to be before easter, definately after.

Egg blowing and dyeing has been in full swing in our house this week and the rocky road easter eggs are made, just waiting to be rolled in hundreds and thousands....yum!!

We must remember to leave the eggs out of the fridge next year, to make them easier to blow empty and I have no doubt that Maddison will refrain from sucking in raw egg by accident instead of blowing it out next time ;0) Thats what the yukky face is all about, LOL! 

We are off to the beach tomorrow.

Happy Easter :0)

Annette

 

I am finally crawling out of my hole!!!

 
Yes i know it has been a while, thankyou all for your emails and concern, all is well as a whole, just ridiculously busy, you know how it is right? Gina, M.Kate, Brigitte and The Tully girls, I will catch up with you all soon, sorry I have been slack!! Lee, your comment last night made me finally pull out my finger ;0)x

So I am engrossed in the winter olympics, love seeing people be the best they can at something and man these guys and girls are GOOD, no they are GREAT!!! We spoilt ourself on the weekend with a nice new 106cm plasma screen, which after watching TV on a little tiny portable is really quite a thrill for us!! So I can sit at the table and play with paper and watch and see everything at the same time - even better, everyone else has fallen asleep on the lounge, so i can channel surf at the same time and even better than that - I can eat my chocolate without having to share ;0)!! (well one block of chocky doesn't go far between six people!!)

On a creative front, I have just finished a project for Stamping and Papercraft and it is in the mail today - a huge relief for me, it was proving to be a struggle, but in the end i was very happy with it, unfortunately I can't share yet.

I created a layout last night and just finished it, will photograph tomorrow and share with you over the weekend, it was nice to do something for me and I didn't use any photos, just wanted to have a play.

Next is on to creating my class for Jamiks Photography & Scrapbooking Studio in Tully. In fact I might just pull that all out for a little look tonight to get the creative juices flowing.

If you a in the area we would love to see you for a class, just give Karyn a ring to book your seat, the next class will be on Saturday 20th March 2010.

I have been lucky to have quite a bit of work published of late and will share some with you...

 This card was one in a set I taught at Paper Possibilites last year and was published in Scrapbook Creations, just recently.

and this one was for Ngaires Top Ten in Scrapbook Creations, you were to gain inspiration from your favourite artist or style of art, so I chose grafitti or street art, whichever way you like to look at it. Had fun doing this, lots of paint and ink on the credit card to smear it on and a favourite photo of our eldest son Nick and his mates Steven and Ross, they were born 10 days apart and have been great mates throughout their lives.

 
 

I might call it a night, i have more to share but you are probably all falling asleep by now ;0)

Have a great weekend everyone and thanks again for taking the time to stop by, for those of you who blog, I promise i will stop by real soon and say hi.

Ax :0)
 

Back from the Craft and Quilt Fair

Had a wonderful time :0)

Believe it or not i took NO photos!! Working all day on the Fiskars stand didn't leave much time to take any pics (not complaining mind you :0) Half an hour for lunch, in which you have to eat, wee AND look at everything the show has to offer, goes VERY quickly!!

I was amazed at hour many Cairns girls i saw down there, maybe one day we will have some sort of craft show up our way, maybe...

 This lovely lady and her delightful family generously put up with me for the week, for which i was very grateful :0) Brisbane was a bit of an eyeopener for me, although originally from Sydney, i have lived up in FNQ for 21 years and realised more than ever that i really have adapted to the slower way of life up here. Not that there is anything wrong with life down there, just alot faster and busier, cars and buses like i have never seen before, LOL!!

So back on Monday ready for a relaxing week to finish some magazine work, deadlines looming (next week)was quickly thrown out the window with some unexpected work at the kids school. The admin lady has taken ill so i am filling in, all good... just not planned.

 

A little tiny sneak at what i am working on, will share when i can:0)

Some published work this month in Australian Cardmaking Stamping and Papercraft Magazine Volume 15 No 6.

 

and a closeup

Sorry its sideways and i can't budge it!! 

and if you would like to win the current issue of this mag go Here and leave a comment to go into the RAK draw :0)

Okay bed is calling, lots of blogs to catch up on... soon as i get a minute....soon ;0) 

Nearly the last day of the week, enjoy.

A :0)

Some published work of late :0)

Hello!!

Thought i would share some bits and pieces that have been keeping me busy over the past few months, now that they are out i can share :0)

A technique corner for FISKARS CRAFT over on the SCRAPBOOKING MEMORIES site using border punches, squeeze punches and the Heidi Grace Forever Love range, you can check it out RIGHT HERE. (sorry i can't post the pic.

The latest issue of CARDMAKING STAMPING AND PAPERCRAFT VOLUME 15 No 4,

 I took part in a Stampers'Challenge featuring a silhouette image from Kaszazz, this is the stamp...

this is the first card....

and the second....

Always enjoy using the stamps for something other than the obvious.

Lots more example in the mag, great for inspiration :0)

Then this card, inspired by song lyrics....

and a project in the Spotlight catalogue for Fiskars...

thanks for stopping by.

A ;0)

Fiskars Colour me happy - blue day 3 and 4

Big catchup on blue, working yesterday so a day away from the computer.

Day 3......

 

Well i probably would be happy if i had a swig on this, lol!!

Not my drink preference but a very important ingredient for the garlic prawns my hubby likes to cook!!

Day 4...........

My last blue pic is this one.....

 

such a lovely colour blue, i was sitting in the car in a carpark making sure no one was around before i took the pic!! I couldn't get the whole car, cause i was too close, and i WASN'T getting out in broad daylight to take it, lol!!

For more blue inspiration go Check out the Fiskars ANZ blog.

FINAL BLUE PHOTOS OR LINKS (SHOOT ME AN EMAIL) HAVE TO BE IN BY 8.30 TONIGHT CAUSE ITS COLLAGE NIGHT AND A NEW COLOUR TOMORROW.

and some published work for me this week :0)

Seeing as we are looking at BLUE I thought i would share a card that was published in Australian Cardmaking Stamping and Papercraft, Volume 15 No 3 which is the current issue out.

I have used the rubons, stickers and alphas to tell a little story on the front of the card.

 

 

This extra big card (A4) size uses the Lil Davis "Away we go" range of papers and epoxy stickers, and rubon, also in this range is some gorgeous diecut paper papers, you can see the little aeroplane cutouts on the white card.

Okay i am off to post my shadow shot, better late than never!!

Hope you are enjoying your Sunday.

Ax

 

 

Well i probably would be happy if i had a swig on this, lol!!

Not my drink preference but a very important ingredient for the garlic prawns my hubby likes to cook!!

Day 4...........

My last blue pic is this one.....

 

such a lovely colour blue, i was sitting in the car in a carpark making sure no one was around before i took the pic!! I couldn't get the whole car, cause i was too close, and i WASN'T getting out in broad daylight to take it, lol!!

For more blue inspiration go Check out the Fiskars ANZ blog.

FINAL BLUE PHOTOS OR LINKS (SHOOT ME AN EMAIL) HAVE TO BE IN BY 8.30 TONIGHT CAUSE ITS COLLAGE NIGHT AND A NEW COLOUR TOMORROW.

and some published work for me this week :0)

Seeing as we are looking at BLUE I thought i would share a card that was published in Australian Cardmaking Stamping and Papercraft, Volume 15 No 3 which is the current issue out.

I have used the rubons, stickers and alphas to tell a little story on the front of the card.

 

 

This extra big card (A4) size uses the Lil Davis "Away we go" range of papers and epoxy stickers, and rubon, also in this range is some gorgeous diecut paper papers, you can see the little aeroplane cutouts on the white card.

Okay i am off to post my shadow shot, better late than never!!

Hope you are enjoying your Sunday.

Ax

 

Oodles of Doodles stamp set and a RAK

hello!! Well i haven't got any photos of my Wedding Card Class that i taught at Paper Possibilities this morning, ahh, that might have something to do with the fact that i finished it at a late hour last night and ran out of time before the class this morning to photograph it!! It was received well and the girls as usual did a fabulous job of their creations. 

Now, I thought i would let you guys in on a RAK that i have going over on the FISKARS ANZ BLOG at the moment, it ends tomorrow night, if you like making cards there is a AUSTRALIAN STAMPING AND PAPERCRAFT MAGAZINE up for grabs, just leave a comment to be in the draw!!

This is the post below as it reads on the Fiskars Blog, just click on the link to leave a comment if you wish :0) Oh and if you already have - thanks ;0) 

 

       Oodles of Doodles stamp set......and a RAK :0)

Hi, Annette here dropping by to share some cards.

I was thrilled when Australian Cardmaking Stamping and Papercraft arrived on the doorstep and one of my cards was on the front cover :0)

Thats it on the bottom right hand corner.

 

  

 

It was a set i did where i used some Fiskars stamps from the "Oodles of Doodles" set.

You might remember the squiggly frame i used on some school book labels for the kids.  It would also make a good journalling block don't you think?

 

these were the stamps used

 

And the team at Stamping and Papercraft always do a fabulous job of photographing and making our cards look the part!!

 

  

 

Now it just so happens that the next edition of Stamping and Papercraft arrived today (volume 15 no 1) and for some reason, not sure why, they have sent me 2 copies!! ;0)

 

 

 

So if you would like some card inspiration, leave a comment RIGHT HERE ON THE FISKARS ANZ BLOG, and i will randomly pick a winner, on .............. lets say Sunday night, and this SPECIAL EDITION - CARDMAKING FOR ANY OCCASION, will be heading your way.

thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy your day

Annette

:0)

 

P.S. good luck :0)

 

 

Hi, Annette here dropping by to share some cards.

I was thrilled when Australian Cardmaking Stamping and Papercraft arrived on the doorstep and one of my cards was on the front cover :0)

Thats it on the bottom right hand corner.

 

  

 

It was a set i did where i used some Fiskars stamps from the "Oodles of Doodles" set.

You might remember the squiggly frame i used on some school book labels for the kids.  It would also make a good journalling block don't you think?

 

these were the stamps used

 

And the team at Stamping and Papercraft always do a fabulous job of photographing and making our cards look the part!!

 

  

 

Now it just so happens that the next edition of Stamping and Papercraft arrived today (volume 15 no 1) and for some reason, not sure why, they have sent me 2 copies!! ;0)

 

 

 

So if you would like some card inspiration, leave a comment RIGHT HERE ON THE FISKARS ANZ BLOG, and i will randomly pick a winner, on .............. lets say Sunday night, and this SPECIAL EDITION - CARDMAKING FOR ANY OCCASION, will be heading your way.

thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy your day

Annette

:0)

 

P.S. good luck :0)

 

 

Upcoming in Scrapbook Creations....

Hello!!

Hope this Saturday night finds you all well :0)

I have been looking through some photos and thought i would share a few sneak peeks of some upcoming work i have done for Ngaire Bartlams Scrapbook Creations Top 10. 

Now i can't tell you any details, but i can say this one will be in Scrapbook Creations Issue 65.

 

And these 2 will be in Scrapbook Creations Issue 69...

  

  

My first ever time published in Scrapbook Creations so i am a wee bit excited :0)))

I had a delightful class this morning in at Paper Possibilities, with some lovely regulars; some visiting crafters from Brisbane and i caught up with a lady that did one of my classes years ago, when i started teaching at Platypus Creek Stamping and Papercraft. We made this set for mothers day

  

And i just can't resist adding here (cause i know she stops by here for a visit)- I hope the 2 very responsible adult ladies that were late to class this morning, for reasons i can't disclose, lol!!, managed to make it home without having to stop and fertilise a tree this time, thank goodness young Max was there to be the responsible driver!! Sleep well girls ;0)

Enjoy the rest of your weekend all.

Thanks for stopping by, its lovely to read all your comments and visit you too!!

Annette :0)

Oh before i go i have to say i am absolutely intrigued with this talented girl , make sure you check out her you-tube videos, amazingly inspiring.

See ya ;0) 

 

Been having a good play with paper today......

this......which i can share at the end of the month, don't the colours look pretty? :0)

 

and i have been gazing at these, love the colours...

 

and yes an idea is starting to form with what i can do with them;0)

 

This month you will find a card a day for the month of March over on the Fiskars ANZ blog, be sure to check out all the different contributions from the ambassadors, a good way to get your cards done for the year!! 

I have a couple of contributions, with a few more to come you can see them HERE and HERE some cards that were published last year in Australian Cardmaking Stamping and Papercraft Magazine.

Thanks for stopping by.

Annette 

:0)