Birthday Chupa Chups

Posted on September 16, 2019 by sharon

It was my youngest daughter’s 10th birthday this week and it is encouraged to take something to school to share with the class. I used to make cupcakes for the class but changed it up a few years ago as I knew I was going to be very time poor just before their birthdays so I started making a little something for them to hand out to the class.

This year I used some chupa chups and made these cute little lollypop holders. I found the idea on pinterest and found this gorgeous idea, however it was in italian so had to use some tech skills to translate some of the measurements and I was then able to figure it out.
I finished off the edge of card stock with the story label punch.
I have used a retired punch for this as it was just perfect. I used a retired hand held punch to make a hole in the top and then tied some twine to hold it on and used a dimensional to hold it in place.

You can purchase any of these products, apart from the retired items, from my online store by clicking on any of the links below.

Product List

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] $13.00	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138] $13.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $13.00	Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock [108601] $15.25	Blueberry Bushel A4 Cardstock [146991] $15.25
Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] $15.25	Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686] $15.25	Night Of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker's Twine [149483] $7.00	Story Label Punch [150076] $31.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00

Team Blog Hop #9

Posted on August 14, 2019 by sharon

Welcome to this months Team Blog Hop #9. You may have joined me from Olivia’s blog. Please feel free to take a look around. This month we had a colour challenge using up to 5 colours. I chose to use 4 colours and hoping that using whisper white is allowed.

I chose to use the High Tide stamp set along with some patterned paper from the Come Sail Away DSP.

I used some Balmy Blue layered under the striped patterned paper and then with the Mint Macaron I used the Subtle 3D embossing folder to add some texture.

I stamped the sentiment onto a Sahara Sand Circle using the Layering Circle Dies and then using the same circle cut out a Balmy Blue circle to layer off centre.

You can continue to hop along with our team by clicking on the “Next Blog” button or click on any of the names below.

Product List

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117] $13.00	Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock [121695] $15.25	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $13.00	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] $15.25
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $13.00	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock [121689] $15.25	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [147106] $13.00	Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock [138344] $15.25
Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $17.00	Layering Circles Dies [141705] $58.00	Clear Block C [118486] $12.00
Clear Block H [118490] $14.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $14.00	High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set [143006] $45.00	Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper [149481] $20.00

Family Fun Fair

Posted on August 6, 2019 by sharon

This Sunday my youngest daughter’s school is holding their Biennial fair and I will be having a stall there. I am really looking forward to being in the community and raising some funds for our primary school. It is always a fabulous day with lots of community spirit with all the families pitching in and helping on their children’s class stalls.

My daughters class stall is the Hair Spray, nails & tattoo stall. As I will have my own stall to run I have enlisted my eldest daughters help and a friend of hers to help in my stead. Both girls are looking forward to helping out and I’m very encouraged by their willingness to help.

Below is how I set up my stall 2 years ago which I felt worked well. I am changing it up again so I can see how it goes with a different layout and display.

I will have some class flyers to hand out to anyone that is interested and have some of the projects on display for people to see. I will also have some catalogues and a simple make and take.

If you are around on Sunday, pop in and say hi.

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Team Blog Hop #8

Posted on July 14, 2019 by sharon

Thanks for hopping along on another month of our Team Blog Hop #8. If you have just come from Kristy’s blog then Welcome to my blog and please make yourself at home and write a comment if you feel inspired.

This month’s hop is a layout challenge. I had a few false starts on this challenge but am quite happy once I finished. I kept changing my mind about which stamp set I wanted to use but finally settled on the Crackled stamp but then had to work out which stamp set to go with it and I pulled out the Daisy Lane stamp set. Once I had these two sets I was good to go. I love love love the Pretty Peacock In Color. That may feature in a few of my cards throughout the next two years.

I used the fern in the Daisy Lane stamp set and stamped a second time without reinking. I also stamped the fern on the inside of the card on vanilla card stock.

You can follow along on our blog hop by clicking on any of the names below which will take you to their blog. You can also click on the Previous button or the Next button to take you forward or backward on the hop.

The next blog you’ll be going to is Elizabeth Yager. Enjoy the rest of your hopping day.

Product List

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $17.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock [121695] $15.25
Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117] $13.00	Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock [150886] $15.25	Pretty Peacock 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon [149751] $14.00	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $13.00
Crackle Paint Cling Stamp Set [148752] $28.00	Daisy Lane Bundle [151118] $61.00	Daisy Lane Cling Stamp Set [149325] $40.00	Daisy Punch [143713] $31.00
Story Label Punch [150076] $31.00	Medium Daisy Punch [149517] $28.00	Very Vanilla C6 Envelopes [106589] $13.00

Ride With Me Bundle

Posted on June 27, 2019 by sharon

This bundle is so cute. You can make up your own little trucks for a display or for your child’s birthday. You could even use the trucks a party favour.

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock [121694] $14.75	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $13.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $20.00
Ride With Me Bundle [151106] $90.75	Ride With Me Photopolymer Stamp Set [149312] $37.00	Truck Ride Dies [149626] $64.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $7.00
Starburst Punch [143717] $31.00	Granny Apple Green 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon [146920] $13.00	So Saffron A4 Card Stock [108611] $14.75	Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $14.75
Pacific Point A4 Card Stock [116202] $14.75	Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry [131288] $14.75	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302] $14.75	Classic Garage Metal Elements [148485] $12.25

Tropical Chic Step it Up

Posted on June 20, 2019 by sharon

Start simple. Create a project with the basics – stamp, ink and paper – then add layers and embellishments to step it up.

The Tropical Chic stamp set is a versatile set that you will love. Get yours today by clicking on one of the links below.

Product List

Tropical Chic Cling Stamp Set [148226] $38.00	Tropical Thinlits Dies [146831] $47.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302] $14.75
Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $7.00	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock [121694] $14.75	Gray Granite A4 Cardstock [147008] $14.75	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $13.00
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $13.00	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $13.00	Pretty Peacock 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon [149751] $14.00	Silver Metallic Thread [138402] $6.00
Sprig Punch [148012] $31.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $20.00

Stampers Anonymous Team Blog Hop #7

Posted on June 14, 2019 by sharon

Welcome to this months Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #7.

This month our challenge was to use 3 of the new In Colors that have only just been released. These are gorgeous colours to play with especially the deep rich Pretty Peacock.
I also decided to showcase one of our new Stamp sets with matching punch in the Above the Clouds Bundle.

It was hard at first knowing how I was going to use these colours but then I picked up the Above the Clouds stamp set and the card came together. I used a layer of Seaside spray to break up the vanilla and added some black birds in the sky and the sentiment.

This is a two step stamp set so I used the outline of the balloons in full strength and then stamped off for the Hot air balloon.

We have some amazingly talented women in our team and you can check out all of their projects by clicking on their names below or clicking on either of the big buttons. If you get lost along the way, just pop back here and you can keep travelling through the Blog Hop.

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $17.00	Seaside Spray A4 Cardstock [150889] $15.25	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad [150085] $13.00	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $13.00
Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad [150080] $13.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Above The Clouds Photopolymer Stamp Set [149404] $38.00	Above The Clouds Bundle [151135] $62.00
Hot Air Balloon Punch [149520] $31.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $10.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $7.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $6.00	Clear Block D [118485] $14.00	Clear Block A [118487] $7.00	Clear Block C [118486] $12.00
Clear Block Bundle [118491] $120.50