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A day at the Races

2012-02-13T20:35:00.000+10:00

Today's card was made for January's Secret Stamper challenge on the Australian Boomerang Stampers List. I can just imagine seeing this outfit for a day at the races. I paper pieced the dress and the hat band with designer paper.

I have even done the inside of this card as so many people seem to be doing these day.

Supplies:

Stamps: Unmounted Rubber stamp Rubbernecker (I think)

Paper: Designer paper, brown, white and blue card

Other: mft daisy die-namic, brads, nestabilities, pearls, border punch, copic pens

Thanks for looking
Maryann

Cupcake Moment

2012-02-04T19:14:00.000+10:00

Today's card is a easel card they look because they stand up like a photo on display and are very easy to make with just a few score line and the fold is done.

I have used La la Land's Sugar n' Spice Marci, isn't she just so cute, check out others in the range at

La la Land Crafts

Supplies:

Stamps: La La Land Sugar n' Spice Marci, Text - Gina K

Paper: Blue, Chocolate and Pink card, DP Imaginisce

Other: MFT Die-namics daisy & scallop border, Nestabilities lace ovals, Couture Creations victorian rectangle, fleur de frame, copics, ribbon, brads, gems.

Thanks for looking
Maryann

Spring Blooms

2012-01-24T21:50:00.000+10:00

Something to brighten a dreary wet day.
I just love Penny Black stamps they are just so cute and very easy to work with. The green panel was embossed and sanded to show off the white core.

Stamps: Penny Black

Paper: DCWV citrus DP stack & citrus Card stack

Other: spellbinders lacey circle & circle nestabitities, copic pens, cuttlebug embossing folder, daisy ribbon.

Take care
Maryann

Thanks

2012-01-21T12:06:00.000+10:00

Todays card is a clean and simple one made as a thank you card, my daughter was giving this card to a friend from interstate when she went there for a holiday. The two of them met while working at Disney World Florida a couple of years ago.

Stamps: Disney Ariel, Paper Pretties text

Paper: white and purple card stock and scrap designer paper.

Other: Nestabilities dies, ribbon, word window punch, copic pens.

Take Care

Maryann

21st thankyous

2012-01-09T07:37:00.002+10:00

Just some quick thankyou cards for my Daughter's 21st in her favourite colours.

hero arts snowman

2012-01-08T19:31:00.000+10:00

Just a couple of cards using the hero arts stamps and sizzix die combo set. These are great for some Clean and simple cards. Stamp the image add a bit of colour and use the die to cut it out mount it and it is all done.

Supplies:

Hero Arts & Sizzix, cuttlebug embossing folder and Martha Stewart punches.

Hugs

Maryann

Memories from the past

2012-01-03T21:14:00.009+10:00

I am still recovering from surgery, although I am slowly getting better I haven't been able to get any new cards made. I have managed some time at the computer tiding up some files, I came across this card that I created several years ago. Let see if I can remember how I made it as it was created well before I kept any record other than photos and I certainly didn't have a blog.

If you have been stamping for some time you will remember when the photo stamps were all the rage plus that fact just about every card had threads or fibres on it.

Ok to start with the background, we didn't use designer paper then it was all hand created. I started with stamping the seashells with embossing ink on white card and clear embossed them. Then added colours with ink and a shaving brush. Then added the black text, polishing the card with a tissue as I went. The three beauties were stamped on cream card with adirondack raisen ink, the images were then traced from a shipping tag cut out and matted ( no dies or die cutting machine for us) The fibres were then added before attaching them to the card with dimensional tape. I then added dimensional magic around the tags and added shell beads and micro beads. The stamps are unmounted rubber a large set called bathing beauties but I can't at this time remember the company.

Thanks for looking

Maryann

Admendment: Oh I just recieved an email from a friend, the stamp set is from Oxford Impressions Bathing Beauties, it doesn't look like they have this set anymore but the still have lots of nice sets.

I knew I should have called a friend, they always have the right answers thanks Gai.

Welcome to 2012

2012-01-01T20:13:00.000+10:00

Happy New year to everyone. I hope you had fun at your New year Celebrations and best wishes for a safe and Happy 2012.

I thought I would start this year with a look at last years top 5 cards, they are in no particular order.

I created this one in October, tired sponging with my nestabilites dies in place.

I made this one for my great Niece's Christening, this cute image is from The Greeting Farm.

I made this just last month for my Daughter's 21st birthday.

This image is from Stamp it Australia, sponging is great for a aged effect.

I couldn't go pass a Penny Black image and I live the bright colours for this spring card.

Thanks to Debby from A Scrap journey for the inspiration to look at my past cards. I had a fun and it makes me enjoy my art work just that little bit longer although it can be difficult to choose just the five.

Take care

Maryann

My Favourite Five Christmas cards for 2011

2011-12-26T11:27:00.003+10:00

Choosing my top Favourite five Christmas cards this year wasn't a difficult task seeing as I only made 7 different designs. I had to keep it simple as I had busy last few months and then had surgery two weeks ago, I have just managed to sit at the computer for a short time and have yet to be able to get any stamping done. Perhaps this week.

The oval gate fold I love this design and it only takes alittle more effort that a usual folded card for a stunning look.

This card was my first venture with sewing machine on my card.

My first use of the hero arts stamp and die sets works perfectly with Paper Pretties image

Gotta love those stampabilites bunnies

Certainly can't go pass Penny Black critters for a favoutie card.

I think cute cards were definitely the theme for 2011

I hope each and everyone of you had a wonderful Christmas

Hugs

Maryann

Oval Gate fold

2011-12-14T09:09:00.002+10:00

I had so much fun creating this card after watching the video tutorial on Dawns Stamping Studio

The front stamp is from Magenta. I made the flower using the spellbinders poinsetta die, I placed pearls in the centre and on the bottom corner.

The ovals were cutout using nestabilites oval dies.

the stamp inside is from papermania.

Maryann

Happy 21st Kait

2011-12-13T03:47:00.001+10:00

Today's card is for my Darling Baby girl who turns 21 today, Kait put in her request a pop up card, so I had to put on my thinking cap. While I was thinking my Friend Frances posted a waving pop up on her blog and the timing was just perfect.

I thought this MFT stamp would work just great, stamped the image and paper pieced the dress using copics for the shading. Since I wasn't posting this card I wanted to add flowers and I guess I went alittle crazy it just kept growing.

As you can see the flowers on the inside is the reason for the ones on the front. It is great the way they just pop up when you open the card. This Mft stamp set was the one I was going to originally use, I was gald to be able to put it in there too. I coloured the image and cut it out and then used plaid glass finish on the wine glass.

This is another veiw of the opened card with the waving flowers.

Supplies:

Stamps: My Favorite things " A'la mode sets"

Paper: black, white, red card, DP- DCWV La creme stack & glitter stack

Other: MFT mini rolled roses die-namic, oval and scallop punch, leaf punch,sizzix swirls die, ribbon flowers pearls, acetate, nestabilities, Plaid glass finish,

Maryann

Graduation Time

2011-12-11T21:02:00.000+10:00

It is graduation time here and my daughters have friends who they wanted to give cards to.

For this card I stamped onto white card and matted it onto the fleur de lis nestabilities, the cap was popped out with foam dots and finished it with ribbon and black gems.

In side I added the die cut the word graduation and the you did it stamp.

This card was a combination of Birthday and graduation. The Hero Arts Poppies were stamped with black ink and embossed with stardust embossing powder.

and inside I once again use the fleur de lis die and along with the fleur de lis border die and the sizzix graduation die. The stamps are from studio G.

Have a great day
Maryann

Penny Black Christmas

2011-12-05T08:45:00.004+10:00

This card was made using two different penny black images to create a scene and the text is from paper pretties.I coloured it with copic pens, matted, sponged and destressed the edges for a shabby chic look. The snowflakes were made using a Martha stewart punch.

I have enterd this card into the Bommerang Stampers List COTM

hugs
Maryann

Bundle of Joy

2011-12-04T16:53:00.000+10:00

A Clean and Simple neutral baby card using fiskars stamps, nestabilities, mft die-namic border die and designer paper.

Maryann

New house

2011-12-03T16:47:00.000+10:00

Todays card is something different from xmas cards for a change, but I really need to get back to Christmas cards as I am so far behind. This card was requested by my daughter for a friend who has moved into a new house.

I just love these cute critters from Penny Black, they seem to suit any occasion. My sketch layout out is from splitcoast stampers SCS361. The text was computer generated and that along with the image were cut out with nestabilities, the edges were then sponged for a softer effect. Pearls and gems were added for some bling.

Fairy Inspiration

2011-12-01T10:16:00.001+10:00

Isn't this Fairy so cute, she can be found at La la Land crafts and the colours I have used came from Inspiration Friday Mauve, silver and white combo

Maryann

Gliding By

2011-11-30T09:59:00.004+10:00

I made this card for my friends daughter who is having her first white Christmas overseas. The Paper Pretties image was cut out and matted using some nestabilities dies and the snowflakes surrounding the girl were made using the hero arts and sizzix stamp and die set. I also used the martha stewart border punch, snowflake stickers and gems for the centre of some snowflakes.

Card inspiration Paper Pretties PWC180 non traditional christmas colours

Maryann

Fa la la la la

2011-11-29T09:49:00.005+10:00

This is a quick and simple card using a housemouse stamp, it make me want to sing Fa la la la la.

Layout Inspiration - Sweet sunday sketch challenge SSSC143
Maryann

Snow buddies

2011-11-28T21:47:00.000+10:00

Hi there, For todays card I have used this cute stampavie stamp that I purchased last christmas, the spellbinders poinsetta die is this years purchase, I am loving it. Expect to see it several more time over the next month.

Layout inspiration Mojo Monday - Mojo 214

Maryann

Happy 21st Adam

2011-11-10T04:24:00.002+10:00

Just catching up with some posts today this card was made for my daughters boyfriend who turned 21 on the weekend. The request was for a red ferrai this is the closest I could come to giving him one. Layout inspiration is from Sweet Sunday Sketch sssc139 I used Karen Foster designer paper, copic pens and also the Martha Stewart border punch

TFL Maryann

Happy Birthday Imogen

2011-11-09T16:23:00.000+10:00

On the 7th my great niece turned one this is the card that I created for her. The stamp is from Kanban such a cute stamp and suitable for a girl or boy. I wanted a bright page this designer paper is just perfect, I coloured the balloons to match the extra balloon and presents on the left were highlighted with dimensional magic. The ribbon and thread were white, I coloured them with my copics, this is great for matching ribbon to any designer paper.

Supplies:

Stamps:Kanban Birthday Simba

Paper: DCWV Blossoms & Butterflies, citrus cardstock stacks, SU whisper white, melon mambo

Other: copics, dimensional magic, foam tape, ribbon, button, thread, ms punch.

The layout inspiration cute card thursday CCT188

Hugs
Maryann

Out of this world

2011-10-25T21:33:00.000+10:00

This card was made for my brother in laws 50th birthday, we gave him a gift voucher for 5 laps in a V8 race car.

The layout for this card depended on the designer paper, I wanted the words out of this world as a focal point. I wanted to add some embellishments, but didn't have any in a motor car theme, so I made my own.

I started out with a piece of black card and ran it through the cuttlebug clockworks embossing folder. I chose a few focal points and cut them out. The car is from Papermania Nostalgia classic car set, I have coloured it with copic pens. Along the top I cut out a strip of designer paper, I just loved the words very suitable if you are thinking of doing an extreme thing.

Trust that little voice in your head that says

" Wouldn't it be interesting if..." and then do it

Hugs
Maryann

Bookmark swap

2011-10-16T16:38:00.006+10:00

My daughter and I love reading, if fact every birthday I give her a new bookmark, so when I saw this swap on one of my online groups I just had to join. Making 20 for 20 was a huge task, if fact I ran out of copic ink colouring in the dressing gown but it will be great to have 20 new bookmarks to use.
Stamps: rubber romance, paper pretties

Paper: chocolate chip, dcwv garden party stack
Other: copics,ms border punch,ribbon, hole punch
Maryann

Time for cake

2011-10-07T14:07:00.002+10:00

Hi there, I have a few birthdays coming up and it is always great to have cake for your birthday, but some of us are alway watching the waist line so a cupcake card is great instead. I came across this site called Cute card Thursday and the challenge theme "was time for cake" so here is my card. I have used Mojo Monday mojo209 for my layout.
Supplies:
Stamps: Stampnavie, inkadinkado
Paper: chocolate, pink, white card, Cre8tiv Designer paper
Other: copics,ribbon,button,black & brown ink,hot glue, MS cupcake punch, nestabilities labels one & spiral blossom two

Maryann

Happy 21st Matthew

2011-10-06T18:57:00.002+10:00

I made this card for my friend's sons 21st birthday, what boy doesn't want a Ferrari F50 even if it is just a picture. I used Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge sssc137 for my layout. The 21st embellishment was one of those bits that you use as confetti it was gold and I just coloured it black using a copic pen.

Supplies:
Stamps: Papermania Nostalgia classic cars
Paper: Red,white, black card, Rosie's designer paper
Other: brads, MS Punch,copics,21st embellishment
Maryann

A touch of Elegance

2011-10-04T16:51:00.002+10:00

For this card I wanted to create a soft effect using distress ink and sponging. I inked up the flower with two colours, once stamped I used nestabilities oval die to cut out the image. While the die was in place I sponged the edges, I did the same with the verse. They were then matted using the scalloped die and chocolate card. I used the mini rolled rose die-namics and attached pearls in the centre with hot glue. The roses were made with the same designer paper that I used for the background.
Supplies:
Stamps: Lucy's stamps from Kazazz
Paper: Designer paper, cream and chocolate card.
Other: distress ink- tea dye,brushed corduroy,antique linen, milled lavender, MFT mini rolled rose die-namics, pearls, marianne leaf die, nestabilities, lace, sponge, hot glue.
Maryann

Sending you a smile

2011-09-12T08:34:00.006+10:00

For todays card I thought I would try a clean & simple card with no layers, not an easy feat. While I am happy with the way it turned out I keep thinking it needs a bit more. It took me ages to get the colour of the circle to a shade I was happy, I had to use several different colours. The card is gloss which is great for blending die inks on but you have to be careful when stamping as it is easy for the stamp to move.
Layout Inspiration from Clean & Simple blog
Stamps: Basic grey, paper pretties
Other: Gloss card, adirondack & brillance inks, circle punch mask

Maryann

Super Cupcake

2011-09-10T18:03:00.004+10:00

Happy Birthday Sky. My Nephew's girlfriend is having a fancy dress 18th birthday party. I am looking forward to seeing the photos of all the costumes. Now I wanted to make a card in the same theme and thought is was about time I christened this La-La land Marci stamp. To start I coloured the image with copics but I must have used the wrong card and they did bleed a bit but that was ok as I had planned to cut the image out anyway. I used My favorite things sketch mftwsc36 for my layout inspiration and the colours were inspired by the Marci stamp packaging but since Sky is blond I changed the hair colour. I hope that she does like the pink and purple colours.
I found this sheer ribbon that match very well and I went with the button embellishment, actually it is two button I had a small silver button that fitted perfectly inside the larger purple button. The colours didn't photograph very well but they are purple and silver.

For something different I did the inside of this card using the Martha Stewart border punch some scrap card and a stampin up stamp and punch.
Supplies:

Stamps: La-La Land, stampin up

Paper: white, black, rich razzelberry, DP DCWV glitter stack

Other: copics, ribbon, buttons, thread, MS border punch , SU scallop punch, foam dots

Hugs

Maryann

Spring Flowers

2011-09-07T01:09:00.004+10:00

Today I am sharing a card with you that I made for the Boomerang Stampers List COTM Spring theme, I showed you my other entry yesterday. I was in total shock when I recieved an email to say that I had won, my card now graces the home page for the month of September.
I used the Penny Black stamp and coloured it with copics adding twinklette pen to the flower centres, then framed the image using spellbinders nestabilities. The flower was made with mft die-namics upsy-daisy die and finished with a button brad. The swirls are decorative swirls 3 from sizzix and the Designer paper is DCWV Citrus. I also used flower ribbon and paper piercing tool and mat around the top edges.

Hugs

Maryann

For my special bud

2011-09-06T02:11:00.002+10:00

Well can you see it down on the left hand side the daisy that caused me so much stress, admittedly it is the one that I had to finish by hand cutting the felt but it looks so beautiful. I created this card for the boomerang stampers list COTM theme "spring" and used Sweet Sunday Sketch 131 for the
layout.
The girl and verse is from stamping bella, I have coloured her with copics. The designer paper is sugar & spice 6x6 stack from dovecraft. I have also used a Martha Stewart border punch and spellbinders nestabilities. And used some sponging with distress ink antique linen around the edges.

Hugs

Maryann

What a mess

2011-09-04T13:40:00.005+10:00

I recently purchased the MFT daisy die-namics, I really liked the look that I have seen on several other blogs. I have used die-namics before but usually just the layering type. It seemed pretty simple just run the die through your die cut machine, I had used it with paper and didn't have any problems as you can see in the photo on the left. But I wanted to use felt for a softer look but this is where my problems began. After several attemps I was wasting too much felt, now I had tried to put extra shim layers to get an even pressure on the die but nothing worked. Then I thought because I am using a very old sizzix machine I had better pull out my brand new big shot that I had yet to christen. As you can see in the next photo it still did not do the job and cut all the way through in the centre and I had to hand cut the last of the petals.

I also had a simular story with the rolled rose die it did not cut all the way through and when I tried to unwind the cut felt it just fell apart and I created some pretty deformed roses. Again I have used this die with card and am very happy with the results although it is a bit fiddly getting the roll just the way you want it. I did a search and found several tutorials on these dies and have a better understanding on how to use them, but I can say I don't think I will be using them with felt too often.

TFL

Maryann

Celebrate the season

2011-08-31T02:37:00.001+10:00

I had this image stamped and coloured for some time, it is a rather large image and needed the right sketch to make a reasonable sized card. I made the medallion with 6 punched scallops and I folded them teabag style to give the dimension. For my layout I used Sweet Sunday Sketch SSSC132.Supplies:
Stamps: Stampabilities, Stampin up
Paper: White, blue card, DP
Other: scallop punch, brad, copics
Hugs
Maryann

Graduation Dreams

2011-08-30T01:25:00.002+10:00

I created this card using Paper Pretties stamp set. It has a some really nice verses that you could use for any occasion. I stamped the boy and coloured him with copics, cut him out fee hand and sponged the edges for a softer effect. The panel to the left was punched with the ticket punch both were then layered onto black card. The medalion was created with a 5cm x 5cm square with punched corners the corners were then flipped out to show the edges, it was then topped with the the punched circle again I softened the edges with ink. The designer paper was a bit left over in my scrap pile, brads were then added to complete the card.

Inspiration for this card

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C102

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge SSSC130

Paper Pretties PWC167

CCEE Stampers CCEE1134

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Pretties

Paper: cream,brown,black card, Dp

Other: copics, brush gold brads,ink black & antique linen, stampin up ticket punch, EK Sucess corner & circle punches, sponge.
Hugs

Maryann

Chef Marci

2011-08-29T07:57:00.006+10:00

Today I inked up La la Land stamps Chef Marci, they have just the cutiest range of stamps. This is the first time I have used the mini rolled rose die from MFT, I love the look but it is a bit fiddly getting the roll right, I think a bit more practise is needed.

I used Taylored Expressions sketch challenge TESC145

and Our Creative Corner Colour challenge for my inspiration.

Supplies:

Stamps: La La Land Stamps Chef Marci, sentiment - Paper Pretties

Paper: Basic balck, basic gray, real red, green &white card, DP Rosies wedding stack

Other: black ink, copics, MFT mini rolled rose die-namics, leaf punch, hot glue gun,foam tape,MS border punch.

Have a great day

Maryann

Special Delivery

2011-08-28T13:58:00.001+10:00

I had this image coloured and sitting on my desk, just waiting for the right moment to use it. It was a bit of a long time to wait for Easter card. So I it would make a rather cute baby card you never know when you will need one of those. I had the brown and blue card still out from the other day they match so well together.
Supplies:
Stamps: Mouse Mouse, sentiment paper pretties.
Paper: scrap DS, white brown and blue card
Other: ribbon, button, thread, copics, corner punch, ms border punch

Hugs
Maryann

It's a boy

2011-08-27T14:17:00.001+10:00

A Clean and simple baby boy card with this cute designer paper and lovely ribbon.
Supplies:
Stamps: Hero Arts
Paper: cream and blue card, Designer Paper
Other: copics, nestabilities, ribbon

Maryann

Lily and friend

2011-08-27T08:32:00.004+10:00

This lovely Stamp is from a get well set from Kanban, I haven't added a sentiment because I am not sure if I will use it as a get well or a birthday card. I have coloured the white flowers & ribbon with my copics to match the colours I have used for the dress.

Supplies:
Stamps: Kanban
Paper: brown and white card, DP Dovecraft Sugar and Spice Stack
Other: copics, brad, ribbon, paper flowers, MS border punch

TFL
Maryann

Have a great day

2011-08-26T04:16:00.005+10:00

Today card is clean and simple, some days you just need a quick card. Winter is nearly over but over the past week we have felt the strong windy days and today I just needed some bright colours, roll on spring.

Supplies:
Stamps: Stampin Up - delight in life
Paper: Orange, cream & Pink card
Other: punches martha stewart and stampin up, ribbon, gems,thread, button, adirondack inks red pepper, mountain rose, latte.

Maryann

Cracked Glass

2011-08-25T14:42:00.003+10:00

The idea for this card came last month when I had to choose a theme for the COTM on
Boomerang Stampers List. I found this tutorial link for cracked glass on splitcoast stampers Beate does the most amazing tutorials. I did this technique many years ago so it was great to refresh my memmory. I don't use my embossing folders often enough and never with ink, but I really like the effect so I just have to try it again.
Supplies:
Stamps: Grace Taylor - Bird Blossum
Paper: Cream, pink and brown card.
Other: adirondack ink - coffee bean,raisin, current, embossing powder, sponge, heat tool, pearls, brads, copics, ribbon, MFT die-namics, leafy branch embossing folder, word window punch.

TFL
Maryann

Bringing gifts

2011-08-24T11:15:00.004+10:00

It is a cold and cloudy day today and feeling every inch a winters day. A perfect day to make a winter card. This is my first Christmas card for this year,( I usually make my cards at the last minute and very clean and simple), even though it is hot here at Christmas time snowflakes are still a great decoration to use. I have combined Mojo Monday mojo205 and Paper Pretties PPMC05 Challenges. I stamped my image with black brillance ink and coloured it with copics, I am getting the hang of colouring with these pens. I then used the nestabilites oval die and sponged the edges. I wanted to add some pleated ribbon but it wouldn't stay down with just tape so out came the sewing machine. I can tell I had to dust off the cobwebs as I have not used it for years, but it worked perfectly. I love chocolate and blue colour theme and would never have thought to use it in a Christmas card, I usually stick with more traditional colours.
Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Pretties
Paper: 3 bugs in a rug, white,brown and blue card
Other: Martha stewart punches, nestabilities, cuttlebug snowflake die, brad, sewing machine, copics, sponge, ribbon.

Hugs
Maryann

Mosiac Tile

2011-08-23T15:21:00.001+10:00

This card was for July COTM theme techniques on BSL. I have used a stencil to create the faux mosaic tile. Dry emboss some card and while the stencil frame is held in place, stamp and colour your image, then using a versamark ink pad and thick embossing powder, emboss it and once it has cooled take off the stencil and walla a beautiful faux tile for you card.
Supplies:
Stamps: My Stamps orential lady, unmounted fan
Paper: pink, yellow and white card
Other: brilliance ink, flower, threads,embossing powder, stencil,heat tool.

Maryann

Holiday projects

2011-08-22T14:22:00.004+10:00

I have totally lost my mojo over the last month, but lately I have been working on some things. So I thought I would forget about the month a do a bit of catching up. Last month I met up with my husband for some R & R at the beach, he had his fishing rods so he was all set. I hastily packed my stuff after work and thought this is great while he is fishing I would get some images done for later projects. There is only so much room in the caravan, so I can't take a lot of craft items, so I had planned to use a few stamp sets and do lots of colouring. I was totally shocked to find I had left my bag of copic pens on the craft table, so all I had to work with was the stamps , a whole week of stamping the same images was not that inspiring.
But stashed away in the cupboards were some 3D sheets that I had picked up from crafts stores just in case it was raining. So it was a week of a bit of stamping, lots of cutting and layering but no colouring. In the end I have some lovely Accents to put on handmade cards for the occasions I need a card for some-one who is not a stamper.

Hugs

Maryann

Without Wings

2011-07-08T18:19:00.000+10:00

Today I have another card for the Boomerang Stampers COTM theme things with wings. The technique I have used on this card was something that I did at the craft show last month.

I stamped the image in black in and using the circle die I cut it out. I then proceeded to sponge on different shades of distress ink until I was happy. The Fleur de lis die and Designer paper was also sponged. The sketch I have used is MFTWSC22 and I have also added string for C4C92 twine/string challenge and finished it off with a gold button.Oh the last final touches a spritz with smooch ink and some gem stones around the die.
Supplies:
Stamps: Stamp it Australia - hummingbird wings
Paper: cream, chocolate & black card, Dp scraps
Other: smooch spritz, distress ink black soot, tea dye, vintage photo, Fleur de Lis nestabilities motifs & Accents,gems, button, sponging block.

Have a great day
Maryann

Fairy Flora

2011-07-07T17:24:00.001+10:00

Hi there,
Here is another cute Mo Manning image to share. I used the SFyttJune11 sketch for the layout
this card is alo an entry into the Boomerang Stampers List COTM things with wings theme. I love her in purples and I think I will keep trying different colours just to see which one I like the best.
I have watched a few tutorials on how to colour with copics, I must say for a person that usually just colours the whole thing, trying to create shading and shadows has been quite a challenge.

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampavie - Baby Fairy Flora, Impression Obsession Butterfly Wishes

Paper: Purple & Cream card, DP - Bo Bunny

Other: Butterfly charm, thread, copics,nestabilities, EB folder, black & gold ink

Hugs

Maryann

Raining flowers

2011-07-03T16:35:00.005+10:00

Today's card I have combined Crazy 4 challenges C4C93 and Paper Pretties PWC160.
It is a cool cloudy day here so it was nice bright colours.

Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Black

Paper: red, orange, yellow and cream card, DP- cosmo cricket

Other: Nestabilities, copics,embossing folders craft concepts - venus & funky flowers, brads

Hugs

Maryann

Pink Fairy Lee

2011-06-30T21:41:00.005+10:00

Hello there,
I started colouring this image last week for the CCEE stampers pink challenge 1125, but it has taken me until tonight to finish it, well better late than never I say.
The sketch I have used is from Taylored Expressions TESC141 and last week I also came across the paper flower tutorial at Amazing Paper Grace, Becca used tissue paper but I had this light coloured vellum that worked really great.
I have been collecting a few of these great Mo Manning stamps that are just so cute and easy to colour.Supplies:
Stamps: Stampavie - MM012 Birthday Fairy Lee
Paper: pink & white card, green scrap card, DP- DCWV sweet stack
Other: MFT die-namics perfect petal trio, MS boarder punch, fern punch, brads, copics, nestabilities

Hugs
Maryann

Happy Anniversary

2011-06-23T16:40:00.003+10:00

Today is our 27th Wedding Anniversary and no I didn't make my Hubby a card as we decided not to do gifts we would just celebrate with a nice dinner date together. But I thought I would share with you this lovely card made by my friends Gai, isn't the elephant so cute, I have this set so I know the elephant is from a sullivans clear stamp set.
Thanks Gai for thinking of us.

Take Care
Maryann

Make & Take

2011-06-12T20:33:00.004+10:00

Today I went to the craft show with my sister, the weather was cold and miserable so it was nice to go somewhere where it was warm and dry. There was lots to see and it was great to see stamp shops from all over the country. I must say the purse was alittle lighter than it was when I went in. I thought I would share with you a couple of make and & take that I made today.
This first one was made using stamp it australia stamps, destressed inks and sponging blocks.

This next one was made at the Kaszazz stand using their stamps and ink pads. The small tree on the left is a rubon.

TFL

Maryann

Two cute

2011-06-03T16:24:00.002+10:00

Todays card was made with the neighbours Two year old in mind. I start with the Paper Pretties Wednesday challenge PWC156 however I was creating from memory and left the bottom layer out and then got carried away with embellishments. I die cut the stars from felt for texutre and added a layer of dimentional magic for the water.

Supplies
Stamps: Paper Pretties
Paper: DP - DCWV, blue, cream & green card
Other: copics, felt, thread, nestabilities, brads, dimentional magic

TFL
Maryann

Where it all began

2011-05-17T20:34:00.007+10:00

I have been creating cards for 12 years and have seen many changes to the industry in that time. Craft Shops were scarce and buying things over the Internet was rare, for some even a computer was rare. I didn't have one and borrowed a friends email to belong to an online group, supplies were purchased at craft shows which ran for several days and for some that was a serious shopping adventure. All stamps were wood mounted and stalls were not allowed to sell ones that weren't, this made the suitcases very heavy for the trip home.

We utilized household items for creations, the cost was then added to the grocery bill.

Craft ideas came from magazines and for me it came from a snail mail group call the rubber stamp book club(RSBC), where books were for a member and then sent out for other members to create a page and then to pass it on. Later I then joined the advance rubber stamp book club(TARSBC), this was a little different as each book was create in a particular theme.

Here are some pages that I have created. The first one is for a pink & green theme. I only seem to put green and & pink for flowers but this time I went for a different look.

Supplies:

Stamps: Alota

Paper: pink green and white card

Other: paper clip, copics, sponge, brillance pearlescent sky blue ink, ribbon, punches

The next one was for a pink & brown theme. I used cuttlebug floral fantasy for the back ground and the martha stewart punch for the ruffles.

Supplies:

Stamps: MFT

Paper: white chocolate and burgandy card. DP - stampin up

Other: copics, flowers, brad nestabilities oval, cuttlebug embossing folder.

Hugs

Maryann

Shelled napkin fold

2011-05-16T21:15:00.004+10:00

Hi there,
I thought I would just share what I have been working on.
I saw this napkin fold card some time ago and knew that I just had to make it some day. We have had quite a few public holidays of late so I finally found time to create.
I saw this idea on stampartic blog the instructions are really great.

I started with my Martha Stewart punches and decided to keep the shell theme. It is the first time I have sucessfully used my border and corners punches together.

After creating all the folds I masked areas, then sponged and stamped them. I also added colour to the edges. I was really thinking of using designer paper, but couldn't find one that really matched the theme at the time.

Inside I stamped the verse and sponged and stamped the edges and layered onto another panel with border made with punches. The belly band was sponged and stamped also and the main image was coloured with watercolour pencils.

Supplies:

Stamps: stampin up, stamp world, stamp it.

Paper: white and mahogany card

Other: Distress ink - antique linen, scattered straw, aged mahogany, watercolour pencils, Ms shell punch, sponge, masking paper, ds tape.

Have a great day

Maryann

All aboard

2011-05-07T17:06:00.001+10:00

Still suffering allergies so I will keep this post short, Please excuse any typing errors.
I made this card for my great nephew who recently turned 4. He was more interested in the present than in the card, but then that is boys for you.
The card also covered several challenges from last month PWC151 - paper piercing and Boomerang Stampers List COTM - button and ribbon embellisments.

Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Pretties - Engineer Cooper
Paper: Cream & blue card, DP - DCWV citrus stack
Other: Paper Piercing tool, buttons, brads, threads, watercolour pencils, nestabilities

TFL
Maryann

Make a wish

2011-05-06T19:08:00.004+10:00

I am trying hard to post this card but I am suffering from allergies and can hardly keep my eyes open. This card was for my great niece who turned 6 and she just loves fairies and princesses. I used my new stamp set, I had purchased from the craft shop it is made by Kanban a UK company but it reminds me alot of Lily of the Valley another UK company which I just adore. I used water colour pencils on the image, the red hair is just the same as Tayissa's.
This card is also entered into the Boomerang Stampers List COTM button and ribbon embellishments. To make the flower I used MFT Die-namics and sponged the edges. I have used Mojo Monday sketch mojo188 for the layout.

Supplies:
Stamps: Kanban Crafts - Lucy, words -Papercraft clear cling
Paper: Cream & blue card, DP - Karen Foster Princess wishes
Other: MS punch, nestabilities, watercolour pencils, glitter pen.

TFL
Maryann

Twins turn one

2011-04-16T18:49:00.007+10:00

Today my Twin great - nephews turn one. It is hard to believe that they have gone from this tiny to the happy and healty boys they are now.

Beacause the boys are identical my niece like to keep them in certain colours just so you can tell them apart. Kobe Bryce is the one on the left and this is his card. My first attempt at a round easel card, it wasn't as difficult as I first thought. I stamped my image and coloured it with copics. I then used Plaid dimensional glass finish tint over the star to make it pop. Then used nestabilities to cut out the shapes and then just assembled them. You can find some instruction on splitcoast stampers resource files I made this z fold card for Dylan Blake, I stamped the image and coloured it with copics and used dimensional tint on the ribbon and spots on the present. You can find insrtuctions for the zigzag fold card by following a link that I posted last month

Easel card supplies:

Stamps: Fizzy Moon - wish upon

Paper: DP - DCWV, blue & cream card

Other: nestabilities, brads, copics, foam & ds tape, dimensional tint

Z Fold card supplies:

Stamps: Stampavie - Ruffles & Present HC064 Paper: Green and cream card, Designer Paper

Other: Plaid dimensional tint, nestabilities, ribbon, button, thread, copics

TFL

Maryann

Just the two of us

2011-04-04T20:28:00.004+10:00

In February I entered a card into the Card of the Month competition on Boomerang Stampers List a yahoo group for stampers from Australia and New Zealand. I got the biggest shock of my life when they announced my card had won. This is my card the theme was animals, the prize was the knowledge that when put to the vote other people did enjoy my cards. Plus my card would grace the web page for the following month plus then I chose the theme for the next cotm challenge.

There seemed to be some interest with constuction cards and several posts had links, so my theme for march was fun folds. You are allowed to post 2 cards each so I made 2 different one a easel card and a zigzag card.

This card was made for my sister's birthday and I had posted it previously on her birthday.

Stamps: Stampavie, Papermania

Paper: blue, white chocolate, DP

Other: flowers, nestabilities - labels 9 & Lacy Squares & squares,copics, brad, corner rounder punch, chocolate ink

TFL

Maryann

Flowers for you

2011-03-30T06:15:00.001+10:00

Ok for today's project I used 2 new items and 1 that I have only used once. I picked up this cute stamp and Designer paper last week when I went craft supply shopping with the girls from club. They must to be fairly new to Australia this is the first time I have seen them, they are from the a UK company Trimcraft the Fizzy Moon Celebrations range, they are so cute and I am looking forward to using the rest of the range. The nestabilities die is great for framing an image, I also used giltter on the flower centres to make them pop. This card is called a zigzag card and instructions can be found on Stampowl's Studio

Supplies:

Stamps: Fizzy Moon - thanks a bunch

Paper: DP- Fizzy Moon Celebrations, chocolate & cream card.

Other: ribbon, flower brad - artsy licious, ds tape, foam tape,glitter, glue pen, copics, spellbinder nestabilities lacy square and square dies, oval & scallop oval punch

TFL

Maryann

Is it Friday yet?

2011-03-28T22:01:00.003+10:00

Have you ever had a week when all you can think of is it friday yet? I know I have and that was certainly last week. I wished I could have just stayed in my PJs all day. I stamped my paper pretties image, coloured it with copics and paper pierced the dressing gown. Cut it out using nestabilities label and sponged the edges for the layered effect. The circle love heart die is also from spellbinders and the scallop border die is from MFT. The stamps used for the background are from Hero Arts.

TFL

Maryann

Tea & Love

2011-03-27T22:09:00.003+10:00

When I was at club the other day Frances gave us a shoe box challenge, this it to show that I did my my homework and had a lots of fun. I have been looking at the rose flower on MFT and now I may just buy it not just have it on the wish list. Thanks Frances I am not sure where all the supplies come from but I think the stamp is from the Cat's Pajamas, there are some nestabilities, MFT mini rolled rose, punched leaves.

TFL

Maryann

Cherish

2011-03-23T12:51:00.003+10:00

This card was made for My Favorite things wednesday challenge MFTWSC11
The image was coloured with copics and paper pierced. I cut the top die in two different colours and added it for the layered effect. The accents were then added to complete the sketch.
Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - pure innocence
Paper: chocolate, cream and pink card, Dp - spots papercraft stack, floral - berry bliss stampin up
Other: copics, nestabilities, heidi grace - printed accents, spellbinders boarderabilities - ric rac Diamond border, MFT Faux crochet die
TFL
Maryann

It's your day

2011-03-22T20:30:00.003+10:00

Today's card was inspired after watching a Hero Arts tutorial, I haven't used any of the supplies used in the tutorial but have adapted my own.
I coloured the cat with watercolour pencils and a water brush. Used nestabilities to cut through several layers of card for the window and used a border punch .Supplies:
Stamps: Penny Black - Bubbly
Paper: blue,white & Pink card, DP - Papercraft stack
Other: watercolour pencils, water brush, thread, foam tape, nestabilities circle, Martha Stewart punch

TFL
Maryann

Do You Remember

2011-03-15T20:58:00.003+10:00

When I saw this stamp, I just fell in love with it. It just takes me back, what mother doesn't remember their two year old throwing tantrums. This stamp is designed by Mo Manning and aptly named "Toby is two". I watercoloured the image and used punches for the background squares.Supplies:
Stamps: Mo Manning M0104
Paper: blue, white & chocolate card, DP - Dovecraft 6x6 masculine DP pack
Other: chocolate ribbon, water colour pencils, water brush, EK success punches
Take care
Maryann

Here's to you

2011-03-09T19:19:00.004+10:00

Hello,
Todays card was made for my friend's daughter, who is leaving Australia to live in London. I have used My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch challenge MFTWSC9 for this layout.
I started by stamping the A'la Modes Image, coloured her and cut it out with nestibilities and sponged it while it was still in the die. To add some bling to the dress, wine glass and shoes, I used a glue pen and glitter.
Supplies:
Stamps: MFT A"la Modes - Cheers
Paper: Shades of pink & white card, DP - Papermania
Other: Ribbon, brad, scallop & oval punch, sponge, glitter, glue pen, copics, adirondak ink - watermelon, brilliance ink - pearlescent coral, black ink, nestabilities - Label 10.

Have a great day
Hugs
Maryann

Time to Celebrate

2011-03-02T21:07:00.003+10:00

I thought it was about time I share this card, I made it in January and I was sure I used a sketch but for the life of I can't find which one it was.Supplies:
Stamps: MFT : A'la Mode "Time to celebrate"
Paper: cream pearl, blue, white card, Designer paper
Other: button, thread, ribbon, copics,nestabilities, label die,brads, embossing folder.

TFL
Maryann

Gone fishing

2011-02-27T20:45:00.004+10:00

This like like a blast from the past, I had seen this sketch somewhere in my files and when I looked up the link it was from Taylored Expressions back in April 2009.

I made this for my Brother in Law who is always off fishing, sometimes in dams where the only thing you can see is dead trees and water, relying on a gps to get him back home. I used the embossing folder to give the feeling of sticks all around. I hope he manages to catch something and have lots of fun.

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampavie

Paper: Designer paper, green, tan and light blue card

Other: embossing folder, copic,nestabilities, paper piercer and mat, brads

Hugs

Maryann

Engagement congratulations

2011-02-24T20:13:00.006+10:00

This Saturday I am going to an engagement party, it is themed black and white. I used MFT Wednesday sketch for my layout inspiration, and flipped it on its side. I coloured the "a'la mode" image with copics and cut it out with nestabilities. The designer paper was matted with black on white and then black on white base card, with a little bling on the corners. After assembling the card I used kindy glitz to add bling to the diamond.
I also used the mft die to make the scallops at the base.

supplies:

Stamps: MFT - "Ala Mode" It must be love

Paper: Designer paper - Cre8tiv Silhouette stack, white & black card

Other: francheville ribbon, flower, nestabilities oval & scallop, rhinestone brad, small rhinestones , kindy glitz

MFT die- namics open scallop border die

TFL

Maryann

Remember this moment

2011-02-20T20:29:00.003+10:00

Today was my great Niece's Christening, this is the card that I made for her. I started with The Greeting Farm's HG - Snuggle, I cut her out with nestabities and coloured her with copics. The dress was paper pieced. The verse was stamped before embossed.
Supplies:
Stamps: TGF, Kaisercraft
Paper: cream, red card, DCWV sticker paper, papercraft paper pad.
Other: Lace, sizzix - decorative swirls die, flowers, red ink, pearls, nestabilities - label 4

Hugs
Maryann

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T21:29:00.004+10:00

Happy Valentine's day to all, I hope you shared the day with someone you love. Today I thought I would share a card I made for a challenge a few weeks ago, but this is the first chance I have had to upload it.
This cute stamp comes from stampavie and the designer paper is from Cre8tiv purchased from Kmart.
the verse inside is from Kaiser

Supplies

Stamps: stampavie Pen08, verse Kaiser

Paper: Dp Cre8tiv romance series, white, red card

Other: red & white ribbon, felt heart, button, thread, copics, nestabilities, ds tape

TFL

Maryann

Blogoversary

2011-01-20T20:14:00.002+10:00

Wow Today is my 2nd Blogoversary, where have those two years gone. I would like to thank everyone who has looked at my blog and those who have made a comment. I love looking at other blogs and I realise mine is very basic, but I am learning all the time. I have a goal for this year and that is to make more time for cardmaking as I noticed that the number I made last year is quite a few less than the previous year. I don't even have a card to share with you so that is not really a good start for the year, but today I received a parcel from MFT so I will play with them soon.
Take Care and thanks for looking
Maryann

QLD Flood

2011-01-18T21:21:00.003+10:00

Happy New Year and it is not happy for some.
I have made a few cards and will post them at a later date, but I have had other things happening on around here.
The start of 2001 has been a very went one. At the start of the year most of the State of Queensland Australia has been covered in flood water. Devestating floods have been in the north, central, west and now the south east. I have been very lucky not to be caught in the flood area, but friends have and I have been helping them clean up. I thought I would share some photos of my home town with you.
Looking down the main street towards the central business district
Looking from the other side of the main street out of town

Somewhere under all that water is the bridge to the west side of town

The water has now receded and an army of volunteers from all over the country have turned up lend a hand, it has just been amazing.

Take care

Maryann

Top 5 cards

2010-12-31T17:33:00.007+10:00

Well here goes, it seems that as this is the last day of 2010 it is time to reflect the past year of creativeness. I have managed to list my top five favourites and it was very difficult even though I only had 53 posts for the year I had to be ruthless to get to 5, 10 would have been an easier number.
I love this lotus pendant die the results are amazing

A cute little guy from Paper Pretties

I used this image twice this year one in pink and one in blue as my two nieces had babies, I love the vibrant pink ink.

These two cards made with the same Penny Black sets are just the cutest. I love water colouring these images.

Tinkerbell is a favourite no matter what age.

Enjoy your New Year celebrations and be safe.

Thanks to all you have looked at my blog throughout the 2010

Take care

Maryann

Rock around the clock

2010-12-27T01:39:00.000+10:00

It is raining here yet again, actually it is heavier than yesterday, so it is once again I'm in the stamping room. Today I decided to make a monochromic card, I have seen some really nice ones out there but I think I really need lots more practise. I used Mojo Monday sketch mojo170 for my layout this card and used Paper pretties challenge PW133 for inspiration I thought this card could be used as a birthday card for an aged rocker male or female. This set reminds me of the Happy days tv series it certainly was a favourite.
Supplies:
Stamps: Paperpretties
Paper: Kaiser DP - Grunge, close to cocoa, chocolate chip, very vanilla
Other: Coffee Archival ink, Latte Adirondack ink, copics, foam dots, sponging block, brads, ribbon, thread, button, nestabilities.

TFL
Maryann

Pretty Little Pixie

2010-12-26T16:57:00.003+10:00

Hello All,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I had a very quite Christmas here, I had a phone call from my daughter in China, lunch with my Husband, Mother in law and my other daughter and her boyfriend. It drizzled rain all day so it was rather nice having a roast dinner, than sweltering in the heat but we still ate outside in the undercover patio. Just Ian and I were left after lunch, so while he did some relaxing I did some stamping.
Time for me to make a card that I will need next week my Great Niece is 2, she reminds me of a little pixie. I started with Mercy's tuesday sketch MTSC105 and go a bit carried away but if you turn the sketch you can still see it there.
Supplies:
Stamps: EK Sucess disney stamps Tink
Paper: DP- Sandylion Disney - Fairydreams, Blue Ballet, White & glitter card, phrase - Disney tinkerbell DP
Other: Nestabilities - Mega oval and mega scallop oval, glitter buttons, thread, flowers, starlite black ink copics, cuttlebug - Star embossing folder, foam tape, corner rounder punch, stardust embossing powder, heat gun

TFL
Maryann

singing angel

2010-12-24T17:12:00.000+10:00

Today I decided to make a non- traditional christmas coloured card. I used some new christmas presents from friends. You can't really see it but I punched a strip of dcwv sweet stack embossed page with the martha stewart punch.
Supplies:
Stamps: stampavie - nativity 3
Paper: dp- dovecraft- christmas fancy, white & pink cs, dcwv sweet stack
Other: copics, ms punch - linked trim deep edger border punch, MFT - doiley die, ribbon, foam dots

TFLMaryann

Chirpy Reindeer

2010-12-23T15:38:00.003+10:00

I just love this Designer paper it is called Chirpy from Kaiser. I have used Mojo169 from Mojo Monday sketch blog for my layout.

supplies:

Stamps: Papermania - Joyeux Noel

Paper: DP - Kaisercraft- Chirpy, Stampin up - Candy lane, chocolate chip and very vanilla card

Other: brads, ribbon, nestabilities, circle and scallop cirlce, foam tape, brilliance coffee bean ink.

TFL

Maryann

more Christmas cards

2010-12-22T16:29:00.001+10:00

Just sharing some more Christmas cards the other day I purchased a card pack that had a coloured and die cut edge, the 20 cards in four different designs were also scored for the perfect fold.

I just inked up some snowflakes in red ink for the background and layered on the stampavie images.

Supplies:
Stamps: Stampavie - LAU09 - polar present & PEN28 snowy & Rudolph, unknown clear snowflakes Paper: Rosies's studio - die cut cardmaking pad, red and white card
Other: Copics, nestabilities, rocket red gold ink
TFL
Maryann

Polar Present with gold button

2010-12-21T16:22:00.000+10:00

I purchased some Stampavie stamps the other day, great for a clean and simple christmas card.

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampavie - LAU09 Polar Present

Paper: Green and white card and designer paper

Other: nestabilities, copics, ribbon, thread and gold button

TFL

Maryann

More Christmas cheer

2010-12-20T15:07:00.000+10:00

Don't you just love it when you find some nice designer paper and only show one side on your cards. Well I couldn't resist this paper and since it was on the table from the other day, I made this simple card using both sides.

Stamps: Papermania - joyeux noel
Paper: stampin up - Ridindghood red and very vanilla, DP dashing
Other: Brilliance - Rocket red gold & starlite black ink, nestabilities, foam dots, ribbon

TFL
Maryann

swinging z fold

2010-12-19T11:57:00.000+10:00

Today my niece is 30 and it has always been a challenge to create cards for her, she is a card maker and likes everything so I try to make a special construction one. The other day I saw this tutorial from Beate on Splitcoast stampers. Beate does great tutorials written and also with a video for the visual learner, you can find the tutorial here.

I start with the die cut shape in very vanilla and sponged the edges with antique linen for an aged look, I also sponged the flowers to match. I used a stamp positioner to place my sentiment. Something I don't use very often I usually just eyeball it.
The left side of this designer paper is raised felt giving it a great texture and I just dressed up the right side with the mft die and bling.

Supplies: Grace Taylor design clear stamps, Autumn leaves - elegant flourishes, stampin up - Whimsical words.

Paper: Black and very vanilla card, DP - DCWV La Creme stack

Other: assorted flowers, brads, nestabilities labels 4 die, MFT - Faux crochet die,Tim Holtz - antique linen ink, sponging block, brillance - starlite black and pearlescent beige ink, rhinestones, stamp positioner

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Maryann

Christmas cheer

2010-12-18T12:48:00.003+10:00

A clean and simple card using sketch sss96, I am rather behind in making my christmas cards, so I will be making a few clean and simple cards.
I stamped the image and verse and cut it out with my rectangle nestability while I had the die there I drew around the inside avoiding the image for the border.
Stamps: Papermania - joyeux noel
Paper: stampin up - Ridinghood red, very vanilla, DP - dashing
Other: starlite black & rocket red gold ink, martha stewart border punch, ribbon, nestabilities

TFL

Maryann

gold framed tree

2010-12-14T20:27:00.002+10:00

The other day a watched a tutorial on Gina K designs stamp tv, it looked like so much fun, so here is my first attempt.
How to create a metallic embellishment.

The sketch I have used is from Mercy's tuesday challenge MTSC103
You can't really see it but the green designer paper has a raised felt feel to it.
Supplies:
Stamps: Stampin Up- lovely as a tree
Paper: Kaiser craft - belle collections 6x6 stack, green, Burgandy, white card
Other: gold embossing powder, versamark ink pad, starlite black ink, watercolour pencils, nestabilities oval and fancy tags.

Hugs
Maryann

Make a wish

2010-12-13T15:15:00.009+10:00

Today my baby girl is Twenty.

Happy birthday Kait.

I love this penny black image just like my girl loves her cupcakes. LOL

Todays card was made using my new dies' from My favorite things, these dies' are wafer thin, light and very easy to use for fantastic results. The sketch I have used is sssc94 from Sweet Sunday sketch challenge

Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Black - Critter Party

Paper: white, regal rose, DCWV - DP sweet stack
Other: watercolour crayons, My favorite things - Faux crochet border & doily die, satin ribbon, nestabilities circle
Have a great day

Hugs

Maryann

white with colour

2010-12-12T13:55:00.003+10:00

I found this rubber stamp in a container of unmounted rubber stamps. I stamps the image in black and sponged blue around the edges, for a softer effect.
Supplies:
Stamps: unknown - unmounted rubber
Paper: white & DCWV Latte cardstock
Other: Embossing folder, blue ink, martha stewart punch
TFL
Maryann

walking in a winter wonderland

2010-12-11T17:27:00.002+10:00

Today's card was made using Paper Pretties sketch from December 1st PWC130 .
This designer paper was found in a 12x 12 card stack, it was printed on the top and bottom of the page, I felt that this sketch suited it very well, I also liked the way that the ink matched.
supplies:
Stamps: Penny Black - Christmas critters, Penelope & Percy - sentiment
Paper: DP - Hunter leisure christmas cardstock, rose red, cream
Other: pearlescent poppy, starlite black, watercolour pencils, brads, nestabilities, ek sucess punch

TFL
Maryann

Let it snow

2010-12-03T16:48:00.003+10:00

Hello,
We have been having the strangest weather of late usually it is very hot and we are in the pool every day, but as the years go by it is getting cooler and cooler. I hope that one year we may just have a white Christmas but I have a feeling I may have to travel over seas for that to happen.
So I thought I would share this card with you, recently I purchase this sizzix embossing folder, it reminded me of dripping snow and this little snowman is so cute. The challenge for CCEE this week is to use a snowman on your card CCEE1048.
Supplies:
Stamps: hero arts - cm006 christmas, Penelope & Percy christmas greeting
Paper: blue & very vanilla, blue glitter card
Other: ek success square punch, ms punch, sizzix embossing folders, ribbon, starlite black ink
TFL
Maryann

Happy holidays

2010-11-22T20:47:00.003+10:00

Well Christmas is nearly here, I have only made 4 Christmas cards, I hope to get some more done once I start my holidays.
Todays card was inspired by several challenges, mojo164, C4C63, CCEE1046.
I picked up a small pack of designer paper the other day and they really go well together. I coloured the image with water colour crayons. I didn't have any grosgrain ribbon that matched, so I used my copics to colour the ribbon and thread that attaches the button.
Supplies:
Stamps: Penny Black - christmas critters
Paper: Kaisercraft DP - dear santa collection, DCWV brights mat stack.
Other: Grosgrain ribbon, embroidery thread, staples,copic violet, watercolour crayons,button, nestabilities, ds tape, black ink
TFLMaryann

Xmas Challenge

2010-11-10T21:00:00.003+10:00

Last month I was given a project/shoe box by a friend, it was part of the challenge at her club. Inside the box was all the items needed to create 2 cards along with instructions & photos of the cards that she had made. Even though every thing is the same as her cards I have altered the layout placements and landscaped the cards for a different twist.This was fun and a great idea for like minded people to use for a different kind of challenge.Supplies: Brads, designer paper, punched shapes, ribbons, card, stamped image, foam tape, embossed card.

The only thing that I needed to add was the glue/tape and also some glitter in the shaker card.

Thanks for looking

Hugs
Maryann

Just living

2010-11-09T17:15:00.007+10:00

I created this card so time ago but I have only just taken the photo, the challenge on CCEE was to used wood,CCEE1041. The sketch was from splitcoast stampers SSSC71. I used the sizzix embossing folder designed by Tim Holtz called Woodgrain and used a sponge block to add colour. The flower and dragonfly was stamped with adirondack ink and the words over stamped with black ink, it was then cut out with nestabilities circle, I then sponged the edges andused a destresser tool on the edges. I am not totally sure this technique is for me. A large brad was used for the centre of the fabric flowers.
Supplies:

Stamps:Lucy's stamps flower set 1942LQ

Paper: close to cocoa, pumpkin, cream

Other: nestabilities, tim holtz destresser tool, sizzix embossing folder, sponging block, adrondack inks - Latte, peach bellini, mountain rose, butterscotch, terracotta, black, ribbon, brad, flowers

Thanks for looking

Have a great day.

Soccer Crazy

2010-11-08T21:05:00.005+10:00

Hello,
Today I needed a birthday card rather quickly so I made this simple card. On Crazy 4 Challenges blog the challenge was to make a square card C4C62, which is really easy to do, as I love square cards but they are a pain to post, luckly this was hand delivered.
This card was made for my daughters boyfriend, yes I now he is 20 and the image is a bit young but he is a keen soccer player and has been playing for a while, and his team colours are black and green.

The soccer balls were punched out from some designer paper and the image is from stampavie, I live there images they have very crisp lines and clear images. I have used copics on the image.
supplies:
Stamps: stampavie - gillian roberts - GR011 soccer crazy
Paper: black, green, cream and dp
Other: copics, 11/4 & 1 3/4 punches, ds tape
TFL
Maryann

Pink Baby Shower

2010-10-08T20:21:00.009+10:00

This weekend my Niece is having a baby shower, as you may have guess she will be welcoming a little girl to her family.
I have used the september sketch supplied by boomerang stampers list, I love this stampin up set although I never thought I would use this particular image as much as I have. I also like this flourish set, it is so easy to add some bling to it which is Crazy 4 Challenges C4C56 a few weeks ago.

I was looking at some card tutorials on you tube and came across a few on nappy/diaper cakes, they looked like so much fun, this is the the one that I made.

I have hidden several surprises in the cake. Two Baby bottles filled with milk bottle lollies( treats for the siblings and maybe Mum), socks rolled into rose flowers, two outfits, 2 bibs, a rubber duckie and a balloon. All these items are held together with rubbers bands, ribbon and curling ribbon to look like frosting.
Card supplies:

Stamps: Stampin up - She's all that, Autumn leaves - flourishes elegant

Paper: cream & pink card

Other: Adirondack - watermelon ink, paper flowers, brads, rhinestones, nestibilities circle die

TFL

Maryann

T Slider sample

2010-09-29T18:18:00.005+10:00

For club this month we had planned to make a t slider card, but it had been months since we had all gotten together that we just chatted and made a quick shopping trip to the craft store, that ran out of time so the challenge was to make one for homework. This is my sample, you can find a tutorial on splitcoast stampers, I found this very useful and watched it several times as I had some trouble converting the inch instruction to centimeters.
I made the card to match the image and had no idea on what size my slider pieces should have measured so it took a lot of fiddling to get it right. I coloured the house mouse image with watercolour crayons and layered it onto a nestabilities die cut frame. The verse was punched out with the stampin up scallop punch.

Some nice examples can been seen on Frances's blog Stampowl's studio.
Supplies:
Stamps: Housemouse, Stampin up
Paper: Kaiser paper, red and white cs
Other: Tab punch, scallop punch, nestabilities die,water colour crayons,ds tape, adirondack watermelon ink.
TFL

Maryann

Christening bunnies

2010-09-19T19:51:00.005+10:00

Some stamping time at last, I left this rather late, I needed a christening card for my great nephews for this morning, I sat up until midnight making it last night. I knew the christening was happening but didn't have a religious stamp, especially one for babies or for that matter twin boys so I kept putting it off.

I just knew I wanted two of something and I thought of the zig zag card that I had seen on StampOwls blog and when I saw this sketch from Taylored Expressions I thought it would be perfect.

I had this cute Peter Rabbit set from Beatrix Potter that I purchased from spotlight earlier this year. Since I needed two rabbits I stamped one, masked it and then stamped another one overlapping the first. I coloured one bunny in green and the other in blue, the boys are identical and my niece like to use these colours to keep them separate. I didn't have a religious embossing folder so I chose the star one, well they are up in heaven..

I also wanted to try ribbon pleating it was quite fun and easy to do, so you may see a few of my cards done with this ribbon. I also like the way this design is able to stand up for displaying.

Supplies:

Stamps: Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
Paper: White and blue card

Other: cuttlebug embossing folder,ribbon, copics, nestabilities oval and oval scallop

TFLMaryann

Golfing Thankyou

2010-08-24T15:22:00.003+10:00

I have had a wonderful time golfing this month and have managed to come home with prizes every time I have played. Of course on sponsored days it is rather nice to send special thanks for the trophy.
I have used this weeks sketch from Taylored expressions sketch challenge TESC125
I used my nestabilities to cut ou the circles and the cuttlebug embossing folder tiny bubbles to make them look like golf balls.
It is rather hard to find golf stamps for ladies as it is reconized as a male sport, I even googled women golf stamps and only came up with one image that was more suited to a comedy card , not excatly what I was after. So I have used this little golf ball hiding its eyes and coloured the tee pink as the sponsor was female.
I like how it turned out a quick and simple card and by changing the colour of the tee it will also be suitable for a male card.
Supplies:
Stamps: Clearstamps www.sullivan.com
Paper: designer paper: white & green card
Other: brads, copics, ds & foam tape ,cuttlebug eb, neastabilities circle

TFL
Maryann

Orential Flowers

2010-08-21T18:25:00.001+10:00

Today's card is just something that I made some time ago,I think I was on holidays. I really can't remember if it was made from a sketch or just my layout idea. I do know it was my first attempt to make background card that was wider than the usual size for the cuttlebug embossing folder. The ribbon is in the middle to hide the join.
Supplies:
Stamps: onyxxpressions - floral centrepiece
Paper: orange, grey and white card
Other: brads, copics, cuttlebug embossing folder, ribbon
TFLMaryann

Sharing in your sorrow

2010-08-20T21:28:00.003+10:00

Today I attended a family funeral this is the card I made, I used sketch OCCSC29 from our creative corner weekly sketch challenge. I inked up the tree with oregano ink and the over stamped the leaves with meadow, this gave the tree a two toned look. I am not over impressed with my stamp positioning of the verse, I think I will cut the image out before stamping in the text if I happen to use this stamp again.
Supplies:
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers
Paper: white, always artichoke, dp- wintergreen
Other: nestabilities labels 5, ribbon, flower, adirondack ink oregano & meadow, black ink , ds tape, foam tape.

TFLMaryann

Born to shop

2010-08-16T20:05:00.005+10:00

Welcome,
I have had a busy week but I managed to make this card, which is a bonus for me to get into the craft room.
Today's card is made using Sweet Sunday Sketch SSSC81. I actually made this card on a sunday, yeahh.
I started with stamping the heart in the light coloured ink and over stamped it with the coffee bean, then black for the verse.
I very rarely do the inside of the card as I like to put a printed sentiment inside, but this verse came free with the current Creativity Magazine.

Supplies:

Stamps: Grace Taylor; docrafts bubbles - born to shop

Paper: Chocolate chip, very vanilla,old olive, DP - afternoon tea

Other: flowers, brads,ribbon,brillance pearlescent orange and coffee bean, Memento black
TFLMaryann

As pretty as a Rose

2010-08-13T20:55:00.003+10:00

I picked up this stamp from a craft show, you can see other Morehead stamps here, isn't she really cute. I think I will keep my eyes open for others in this range of stamps they are so nice. For those in Australia you can order them from the stamp shak.
The sketch I have used is from Sweet Sunday sketch challenge SSSC75, which was posted a few weeks ago on the sweetest thing. I dug out my favourite stampin up designer paper Bella Rose.
Stamps: Morehead Inc - you & me 0301
Paper: Pink, Red, Cream card, DP - Bella Rose
Others: Ribbon,copics,ms punch,circle punch
TFLMaryann

Just for you

2010-08-08T19:59:00.005+10:00

The card I have made today is for a double challenge Taylored Expressions TESC123 and Our Creative Corner "It's embossable".

I was asked to make a 21st card and I wanted to add a charm. This charm is actually a charm used on your wine class, so you don't forget which is yours. I still have a bit of the wrapping paper left from the card that I made last month, I like to recycle when I can.

I purchased some empty envelopes in various sizes from the local newsagent, sometimes I create cards and I just don't have an envelope to match, this time I measured the envelope and made the card to match.

I tied the ribbon and charm with black thread and added beads, they look like olives in the top of the glass, unfortunately it is a bit hard to see in this photo.

Supplies:

Stamps: Rubber Romance Verse - Grace Taylor stamps

Paper: Green,Blue,Cream, Black, DP-wrapping paper

Other: MS Punch,beads,ribbon,charm,thread,copics,nestabilities,black ink, cuttlebug embossing folder

Thanks for looking

Maryann

Your'e too kind

2010-07-31T21:36:00.002+10:00

Todays card was made using Mercy's Tuesday sketch MTSC82 from a few weeks ago. I made this card as a thankyou card for the sponsor of a golf day, the club colours are green & white. The argyle embossing folder is great to use with golf themed cards.

Supplies:

Stamps: Clear stamps: www.sullivan.com, Stampin Up - Whimsical words

Paper: Green & White, Dp - Windsor Knot

Other: Nestabilities, cuttlebug embossing folder, argyle & ting bubbles, copics, black ink

TFL

Maryann

Ride the wave

2010-07-30T16:29:00.003+10:00

I made todays card for the CCEE Stampers sketch CCEE1030, somewhere in my notes I forgot to write the floral theme. I needed a card for a young male birthday and it was a bit hard to put flowers on it. I guess I will probably be like Tosh and get buzzed for the missing flowers, so I will have to try and make another one soon, it is a great sketch.
Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Pretties
Paper: black,blue,white, DP - SU Jersey Shore
Other: Nestabilities, cuttlebug embossing folder - distress stripes, copics

You light the way

2010-07-27T15:31:00.002+10:00

I volunteer for Red Cross in the kiosk at the local hospital, this card was made for our convener. Happy Birthday Neil. I love this image ( I use it quite a lot for male cards) it is so easy to use watercolours. This time I have use water colour crayons instead of my pencils, I think they give the image a softer effect. The I have used is TESC117.

Supplies:
Stamps: PSX , Verse - Penny Black
Paper: Chocolate,blue,white card
Other: Ms arch border punch,brads,water colour crayons,water pen, nestabilites die

TFL
Maryann