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.
I chose the top horizontal line of Birthday, Watercolour background and Masculine. I created a scene with the Stampin Up ‘Snow front’ stamp set and inks in Pretty peacock, Mossy meadow and Smoky slate. The sentiment is from PTI ‘Stylish sentiments birthday’.
I made a background that looked like the ocean with my Stampin Up Pretty peacock ink and added puffy paint to look like white caps on the waves the die cut windsurfer is riding upon. The sentiment is from Stampin Up ‘Pedal to the metal’.
I decided to follow the stripes theme (plaid is a form of stripes right?). I used the Best Plaid Builder from Stampin Up with Smoky Slate, Basic Gray and So Saffron papers. The dog is from SU Pampered Pets which I coloured with my Stampin Blends.
That’s it for today – I’ve got chores to do! Thanks for looking and enjoy the rest of your day.
Can’t believe that we’re nearing the end of July – where has the year gone? With the resurgence of COVID-19 we’re back in ISO so nothing better to do than craft.
I decided to follow the winter aspect and went with a sponged panel in SU Pool Party ink which feels cool and wintery to me. I added a SU stamp ‘Beautifully braided’ over the panel then did a little bit of thin mounting and my card was done.
I stamped my image along the edge, coloured with my Stampin Blends, then fussy cut around the image and mounted it over a bit of glittery white cardstock. I decided not to include a sentiment so that the focus remains on the characters.
I love using paper scraps and cut up some SU DSP from the Prized Peony suite. I also used the die set to make the flower from a water coloured piece of card in Petal Pink ink.
My favourite food during summer is an ice-cream. I used the SU ‘Cool treats’ stamp set and coloured in the cute cone images and added them to a popped up sentiment banner with a little bit of gold thread behind.
I created an alcohol ink background with some gold flakes which I placed behind a circle die cut and added my sentiment over the top with a few die cut leaves from SU Forever Fern.
Well that’s it for today. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Hello there, it’s time for another Fusion Challenge and do we have a great sketch and inspirational photo for you!
I decided to only use the sketch this time around, along with a trio of goats from Stampin Up’s ‘Way to Goat’ stamp set coloured with my Stampin Blends.
I love these cheeky guys.
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, 5th August at 7pm Melbourne Time or Tuesday 4th August 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 used a stamp set from Stampin Up ‘Summer Days’ which I coloured with my Stampin Blends.
Come join in the fun and make a card for an occasion of your choice. 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, 28th July at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 27th July 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.
Yesterday I got got crafty with some of my favourite challenges and a couple that are new to me too.
Today I’m going to virtually craft with my friend Michelle. Pre-COVID we used to craft together monthly in person but with COVID we’ve not been able to; so we’ve decided to give it a go virtually. Usually when we get together it’s more talking than crafty so we shall see what gets made!
Twofer requires you make 2 cards with different designs for different occasions using the same stamps. I have a cool butterfly and text stamp in my stash that I inked up twice and did some ink smooshed on 1 image and marker colouring on the other. I then cut a circle from the 2nd to fit the different design requirement. Sentiments are from the Ton and are for a thinking of you and birthday themes.
I love these colours together and knew it would look fabulous with the new Stampin Up Many Layered Blossoms Dies. I die cut the base flowers from the Pretty Peacock cardstock, then the top flowers from the Pool Party cardstock, then I sponged behind with the Smoky Slate ink to fill in some of the flowers.
As you can see, I positioned the dies cuts over 2 card fronts and then separated them to make 2 cards.
Next is a pair of cards for 2 challenges with similar themes with stripes:
I used a die from Neat & Tangled ‘stripes coverplate’ for both cards to look like zebra stripes and the tee-shirt. I then added the zebra from Katzelkraft ‘les jungles’ on one card and a vellum peony from Stampin Up ‘Prized peony’ on the other. Sentiments are from Create a Smile ‘Shit happens’ and the Ton ‘Birthday strips’.
I don’t usually combine that many challenges, but in this case they just fitted together!
I ink smooshed a background with my Kaleidacolor ‘Denim’ ink pad and created a stencil with a fishing die and sponged that stencil with my black ink. Who doesn’t find fishing peaceful and a great activity to do during my favourite season of Summer. I love getting into the outdoors and fishing at either sunrise or dusk is such a peaceful experience.
Thanks for stopping by and looking. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Kath is our host with a masculine challenge this week!
I made a card for a teenage boy who loves to play guitar.
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, 21st July at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 20th July 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.
Well I’m back to work tomorrow, so I’ve been busy making the most of my time to create. As per usual, I’ve been playing along with some of my favourite challenges.
I created a sponged background that looks like the inside of a wave and added a die cut windsurfer. I added a little bit of puffy paint to emulate the white caps on the waves.
I used a stamp set from Stampin Up called ‘Embrace Each Moment’. I stamped the image over the shaped elements of the sketch and coloured it with my Stampin Blends.
I was inspired by the colours of the inspiration photo and created a floral card with the Stampin Up ‘Blossoms in bloom’ stamp set on top of a watercolour wash background.
I love the night sky of the book cover and recreated it with my Stampin Up ‘Sending Sunshine’ stamp set. I sponged Stampin Up inks in Pacific Point, Blueberry Bushel, Misty Moonlight, Crushed Curry and Basic Black. I added a few water droplets to look like the stars in the sky.
I decided to play along with the optional twist at AAA Cards and N for no fuss from ABC Christmas. I die cut the merry letters from some green card stock and added it to a white panel which is popped up over some Christmas poinsettia DSP.
I used a floral die for my card; did a bit of die piecing and added a sentiment from the Ton ‘Easy Expressions: Birthday’ inked up in Pacific Point.
Lastly is a card for another colour challenge, this time over at TGIF Challenges #271.
I decided to make an accordion style card for one of Miss K’s friend’s who is turning 14. The party has been put on hold during this new lock down period but we thought we’d drop her card and gift off so she could enjoy it on the day. I used cardstock and DSP from Stampin Up and a stamp set from Lawn Fawn ‘Really High Five’.
The card folded up.
The card unfolded.
Well that’s it for today. Enjoy the rest of your day and stay safe.
Hello there, it’s time for another Fusion Challenge and do we have a great sketch and inspirational photo for you!
I played along with the sketch and the floral aspect of the photo. I stamped the main Altenew ‘Paint-a-Flower Iris’ on a piece of cardstock and coloured it with my Stampin Blends. I then cut that piece into 12 3×3 squares and popped them up on my white card base. I added the sentiment from Altenew ‘Label love’ set.
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, 22nd July at 7pm Melbourne Time or Tuesday 21st July 12pm US Pacific Time to link up your project.
Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Helen is our host with an All About Occasions challenge this week!
I made a double Z fold card using some lovey Magnolia Lane DSP from Stampin Up . I made a 3D magnolia for the front and the sentiment is from CAS-ual Fridays ‘Breath’. I have a plain white panel on the back to be able to write my greeting. I’m not sure what occasion I’ll use this card for but I think it will fit many.
The front of the card with the 3D magnolia.
This is the middle.
This is looking down from the top at the double Z fold.
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, 14th July at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 13th July 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.
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