3 Cards for my 3 Nieces

Hello. I just wanted to do a quick post to share three Some Odd Girls cards I have created for my nieces. We are going to visit them in Joburg soon, and I wanted to make them something special to take with. Kayla always makes us something when she visits us, so I thought I would surprise her this time around.

These adorable images can be purchased at the Some Odd Girl shop HERE.

Thanks for stopping by :)

A simple card with the SEPTEMBER DT kit from SCRAPBOOK STUDIO!!

Hello, I am back today with my last tutorial for SCRAPBOOK STUDIO, and this time it is a card!!!

STEP 1:

I use a piece of white cardstock included in the kit and my Martha Stewart Score Pad to score a line down the centre of the card.

STEP 2:

I cut strips of paper using the various different patterned papers included in the kit.

STEP 3:

I trim them in varying lengths and adhere them to the white base in a bit of a staggered pattern.

STEP 4:

I cut a 4cm strip of blue paper, and keep it at a length of 30cm. I score a line at every ¼”. 

STEP 5:

I fold along every score line in a zig-zag pattern. 

STEP 6:

I then manipulate the paper into a rosette shape. The paper tends to jump around a bit, but just be firm with it!!

STEP 7:

Stick the two ends together with some double sided tape.

STEP 8:

I use a large glue dot to secure the centre of the rosette.

I added some punched stars, and a little bit of machine stitching. I also punched two different sized circles to add to the centre of the rosette. I finished it off with the “hello” sentiment and some green ink around the edges.

There were so many yummy goodies included in this kit, if you would like to order it (or more info on the kit), email Scrapbook Studio at this address: sales@scrapbookstudio.co.za with September DT kit in the Subject Line.

SCRAPBOOK STUDIO is really my fave place to shop, I am not just saying that because I am on their DT, but it's because they stock a wide range of lovely goodies at great prices, and they give awesome service. Please take the time to stop by the shop HERE.

Challenge #47 - Oh Baby Baby at Southern Girls

Another fortnight has passed, and that means it's time for Lou's team to host the latest challenge over at Southern Girls. As my title would indicate, it's a nice and easy one this time around!! We can't wait to see all your Baby themed projects. Look at all the lovely sponsors for this challenge!!!

International sponsor

New Zealand Australia Sponsors

Here is the project I created for this challenge. I used the image "Little Sock Monkey" from Meljen's Designs. He's such a cutie!!

The red dotted paper is by Fabscraps (a lovely South African company), the red & white paper by Basic Grey and the sentiment by AnnaBelle Stamps.

So what are you waiting for??? I know we are going to have loads of entries for this challenge, I can't wait to see what you come up with. Please pop on over to the Southern Girls Challenge blog to see all the other lovely creations put together by our girls. That's also where you need to link your card!!

I'll be back later with the latest Scrap Africa challenge!! :)

My first challenge at Southern Girls: Challenge #43 - Get Your Girly On

The newest challenge is up and running at Southern Girls, so exciting to be a part of a new team!!!

 I had so much fun putting my card together for this challenge, the only time I REALLY get to play with nice girly stuff is when I am making cards!!

 There are some lovely prizes up for grabs for this challenge, if you check out the SOUTHERN GIRLS challenge blog you can find all the details there, please do go and check it out!!!

Isn't this the cutest image ever?!? She reminds me of my niece Kayla, I sent her this card for her birthday and she loved it! The image is called "laranpup", and you can purchase here HERE!

I know there are LOADS of you who create nice pretty girly cards, so this really is a great challenge for you to link up to!!! You have 2 weeks to put together your creation, I can't wait to see what you come up with, I know I am going to be blown away!!

 Our long weekend starts at 12:30 today, happy happy me!! :)

Crafting for All Seasons Card

I haven't created a card in months, but my Copics have been calling me, they have been getting lonely sitting on the shelves, doing nothing!! So.... today I decided to pull out a few and create a card.

I had to play along with the latest challenge over at Crafting for All Seasons, I used to be on the DT there, and it really was the nicest DT to be on. Hi ladies!!!!! Their latest challenge is "LOVE IS IN THE AIR", so I decided to make a card for hubby for Valentines Day. He never visits my blog, my luck, he will this time. LOL!!

Here is my card:



PRODUCTS I USED ON MY CARD:
~ Stamp - A kiss for Chloe by Sarah Kay ~ Sentiment - Ali Edwards ~ Border stamp - AnnaBelle Stamps ~ Punch - Donut Ring by EK Success ~ P.P. - Melody Collection by Prima ~

My card is based on a sketch from "The Deconstructed Sketch" a newly discovered site which appears to have some lovely sketches, they also have a great DT!! Here is the sketch (I made it by the skin of my teeth before the cut-off time!).


I am also entering my card in the following challenges:
~ DYSU - Anything Goes
~ Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
~ Digistamps4Joy - Do it for love

I am also linking up with my friend Dawn's Creative Monday's, check it out and go and link up your something creative!!!

I hope you enjoyed your little visit to my blog. See you soon :)

The latest card sketch is up at Let's Scrap

The latest card sketch is up at Let's Scrap and it was another fabby one to work with, Debby really does know how to put a card sketch together I tell ya.

Check it out!!


For my card I decided I HAD to use one of the Magnolia stamps I got for my birthday, she is gorgeous, and I think is called Tilda with Straw Hat. I love her to bits. The patterned paper I used on my card was a gift from my very special on-line friend Sharon :)

Here is my card -




I was super pleased with the way this one turned out :)

THE REST OF THE PRODUCT I USED:
~ Nestablilities dies by Spellbinders
~ Martha Stewart Border Punch
~ Fancy Floss by WeRMemory Keepers
~ Sentiment - Hero Arts
~ Flowers - Prima and others
~ Lace
~ COPICS (LOVE!!!!)

So why don't you hop on over to Let's Scrap, become a member, and create a card based on the fun sketch!! One randomly selected participant will win this gorgeous prize!!!


I am entering my card in the following challenges:

~Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Flowers
~ Just Magnolia - Holiday Fun
~ Stamp Something - Dog Days of Summer Somethings

Thanks so much for stopping by again today, and thank-you for taking the time to leave a comment, it REALLY makes my day!!! :)

Look at this gorgeous card I received!!!

I had a lovely post day yesterday, I received an early birthday card from Paola, and boy did it make my day!!!! Check it out:


The attention to detail, and colouring on this card are exquisite!! One day when I grow up I want to colour like Paola.

Thanks so much for the lovely card Paola, it is truly inspiring!!

New Card Sketch @ Let's Scrap

The latest card sketch is up at Let's Scrap, and Debby did another fab job with this one. I am so enjoying that as part of my DT requirements I get to make one card a month. This one is a little different to those that I usually make, because there was no colouring done on this one!!


And here is my card:




THE INGREDIENTS I USED ON MY CARD ARE:
Stamps - Hero Arts
P.P - Sassafras
Leaves cut with a Cuttlebug Die
Flowers - Prima
Pearls - Kaisercraft
Sentiment - AnnaBelle Stamps
Twine & Ribbon
Smooch Spritz in the colour Limolicious

Let's Scrap has now reached 3000 members and it really is an awesome site, friendly, welcoming and inspiring. Why don't you check it out HERE!!!

AnnaBelle Sketch Challenge

I haven't been making cards much since my DT term with AnnaBelle Stamps came to an end (which I was so sad about!), but as you can see the stamping bug has bitten again, so I decided to take part in the latest AnnaBelle Sketch challenge. I miss being a part of this team!

Here is Andrea's lovely sketch which I rotated for my card.


And here is my card, I will list the ingredients below:




Products I used on my card:

Image & Sentiment - Lil Monster Gone Fishing by AnnaBelle Stamps
Border Punch - EK Success
P.P. - Basic Grey
Glossy Accents for his eyes
Image coloured with my Copics

I am also linking up to the following challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
Craft your Days Away - Fathers Day / Special Man
Charisma Cardz Challenges - Boy oh Boy
Joyful Stamper - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by. If you would like to take part in this challenge check out the AnnaBelle Blog and link your card there!!

Another card...I am on a roll!

Morning all. WOWOW it was cold here this morning. My hands were like ice for hours. Luckily it has warmed up nicely now.

Just wanted to share a card I made yesterday. I have been in the mood to play with my Copics and enjoyed colouring this Magnolia image. This card is based on another sketch by Debby over at Let's Scrap.




Products I used on my card:
Image - Magnolia Rubber Stamps
Sentiment - AnnaBelle Stamps
Patterned Paper - Basic Grey
Border Punch - Fiskars
Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug
Pearls - Kaisercraft
Copic Markers

Thanks so very much for stopping by again today. Hope you have a lovely crafty weekend :)