Hey there! I’m a card-making enthusiast with a passion for creativity that knows no bounds. Currently, I’m fortunate to be a part of four fantastic international card design teams, where I get to explore my craft and connect with fellow artists from all corners of the globe. It’s amazing how the world of card making can bring people together, and I’m constantly inspired by the diversity of styles and ideas that come my way.
Beyond my card-making adventures, I lead a pretty busy life in the learning and development field, where I work full time as a Learning Lead. I thrive on helping others grow and reach their full potential, and it’s a role that keeps me on my toes and constantly learning. When I’m not immersed in the world of work or crafting, you can find me on the netball court, coaching and sharing my love for the game with a bunch of amazing individuals.
So, whether I’m crafting, guiding professional development, or coaching on the court, I’m all about embracing lifes colorful and creative possibilities! Thanks for stopping by my corner of the web, and I hope you enjoy exploring my card creations and more.
Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Marsha is our host with a special 3 week challenge which is Anything Goes!
I decided to make a Christmas ornament for my tree using the Stampin Up ‘Dove of Hope’ dies.
Come join in the fun and make a card or project of your choosing. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Tuesday, 5th January 2021 at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 4th January 2021 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.
Even though I’ve sent my cards this year, I like to have some extras for those I might have forgotten and not anticipated getting a card from. I did have a few left over, but Miss K pinched them for her school friends, so I’m glad there are still lots of challenges with Christmas card themes to inspire me.
I used the Stampin Up Signs of Santa stamp set coloured with my Stampin Blends and some ‘Tis the Season DSP. Can’t get more traditional than Santa checking his list!
I used the Stampin Up Freezin’ Fun stamp set coloured with my Stampin Blends. I sponged the sky and snow and added some puffy paintto the tress and snow.
I love the film ‘Elf’, which also matches the Mix it up photo inspiration and Im partial to banners on my cards. I used a stamp set from Essentials by Ellen called Elf’d by Julie Ebersole.
I used one of my favourite tree stamps from Altenew called Sketched Evergreen that I inked up in 3 shades of Catherine Pooler Design blue inks. I decided to add a gold glitter bow on top rather than the star.
A reindeer is a magical creature right? I used a reindeer stamp from Woodware Craft Collection called Reindeer Bells coloured with my Stampin Blends and a sentiment from Picket Fences called Santa’s Sleigh Ride. This was a super quick card to make and I love that faux stitched die.
Well, that’s it for today. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Dawn is our host with an all about occasions challenge this week!
I decided to make a 2×2 box to hold a little Christmas gift I bought my daughter. I used some DSP and a stamp set from Stampin Up ‘ Warm Hugs’.
Come join in the fun and make a card for an occasion of your choosing. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Tuesday, 15th December at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 14th December 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.
Well, this month we have another challenge over at Christmas Craft Creations challenge blog and our theme is all about Winter Blues.
I made a fancy fold card with some glittery blue paper and some cute emus from Uniquely Creative ‘Aussie Christmas’ that I coloured with myh Stampin Blends and then fussy cut out.
Come join in our fun and add to your Christmas card stash. Visit the challenge blog to check out the inspiration the other CCCettes have made. Link up your card by 3am 12th January 2021 (Melbourne time) or 6pm 12th January 2021 (UK time).
It’s been a hectic past week; decorating the house, shopping and wrapping presents, catching up with friends after 6 months of being locked down plus working full time! I’ve taken the chance to do a bit of crafting to reset my mind.
I slightly modified the sketch and stamped the Stampin Up ‘Celebrate Sunflowers’ stamp and coloured it with Christmas red and green and added a sentiment from Uniquely Creative.
I used the Don’t Stop Believin’ Stampin Up stamp set, coloured with my Stampin Blends. I then cut a few tag layers, added some ribbon and tinsel and the sentiment along the base.
I can totally relate to this tabgled elf!
Well that’s it for today. Thanks for stopping by for a look.
For my card I used a dress form die, added some sequins for the dress bodice, pearls for a necklace and coloured some netting for the skirt.
Come join in the fun and make a feminine card. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Tuesday, 7th December at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 6th December 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.
Hello there, it’s time for another Fusion Challenge and do we have a great sketch and inspirational photo for you!
I followed the sketch and borrowed the banner and gnome from the photo. I used a snow flake embossing folder, a die gnome, a little banner and some scraps of paper. I love it when a card comes together with left over bits and bobs.
Come join in the fun and make a card based on the sketch, inspiration photo or both! Check out the projects that the other artists at Fusion have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Wednesday, 9th December at 7pm Melbourne Time or Tuesday 8th December 12pm US Pacific Time to link up your project.
Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Heidi is our host with an all about occasions challenge this week!
I found a super cute die set awhile ago that makes a card that looks like mittens on arms. I used some Stampin Up DSP and some puffy paint to look like mitten fur and some sequins around the edge for that bit of bling.
Come join in the fun and make a card for an occasion of your choosing.. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Tuesday, 30th NovemberX at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 29th November 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.
Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Kath is our host with a masculine challenge this week!
I decided to make a slimline card with my Stampin Up ‘Mountain Air’ stamp set.
Come join in the fun and make a masculine card. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Tuesday, 23rd November at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 22nd November 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.
Hello there, it’s time for another Fusion Challenge and do we have a great sketch and inspirational photo for you!
I decided to play along with the sketch and the flowers from the photo. I used the peony die set from Stampun Up which I die cut in vellum and lightly inked the edges. The sentiment is from the Ton.
Come join in the fun and make a card based on the sketch, inspiration photo or both! Check out the projects that the other artists at Fusion have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Wednesday, 25th November at 7pm Melbourne Time or Tuesday 24th November 12pm US Pacific Time to link up your project.
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