Lauras sketch 43 - Moo La La

Gosh it has been a while since I have made a card based on a sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You. I have slipped back into the craft room quite comfortably since our return from cycling (although I shouldn't get too comfy as we are off again in another 3 weeks!) and I am working on heaps of birthday cards for the family as it is a busy time of the year for birthdays in my family.
This one is based on Lauras sketch and is for my nephew who turns 18 on Valentines Day so I am getting in early this year!
The front part of the card lifts up to reveal 'happy 18th birthday'

here is a side on view of the card.

Thanks for taking the time to look at my card and have a great week.

it has been soooo long!

It really has been a looooooooooooong time since I created something to display on my blog! After pedalling around Victoria, Australia, for 2 months with my partner and our dog (yes pedalling on our pushbikes!) and also without any craft supplies in tow!
So I have reentered my craft room just before xmas and made a series of xmas cards and then tried to do normal cards but alas I think I had lost my craft mojo after a 2 month break. But after a few failures I finally got my crafty hands back and I managed to create this card for my sister based on the criteria set over at Bizzy Becs Creatalicious Challenge Blog
The criteria was 'something old, something new, something torn and something blue'. I assumed that something old was something that has been in your stash for a while ... well I found plenty and this challenge was a great way to use those products that you tend to ignore! namely Basic Grey Lily Kate collection papers, shrinky dink plastic (just for you title) and some Maya Road velvet ric rac, the something new was a new butterfly stamp by Grant Archival that I found the other day when I was in Spotlight, the something torn was nearly every piece of paper and cardboard used! (I love tearing paper!) and something blue includes the paper, card and kaiser paper flowers.

Below are 2 photos that show the card close up

I am quite happy with the resulting card and I am sure my sister will like it!

Thanks for looking!

Inkurable stampers box, bag or envelope challenge

I haven't participated in Inkurable stampers challenges over the past couple of months! somehow I could never get my head around the criteria! but I popped over last week and I thought the challenge was a great one and instantly knew that I was going to make a handbag!
So below is a handbag that I have made out of Bazzill cardstock using my own template, I covered it with Prima wash paper and the used my latin background stamp (brand unknown) with timber brown stazon ink to stamp the background and I inked the edges with a combination of brown and orange inks to give it a bit of an aged look, the swirls are Autumn Leaves and the 'just for you' is from Garden greetings stamp collection. I have also used my spellbinders scalloped circle dies to create a little embellishment on the front of the flap. The handle is from 7 gypsies and it is made out of material. Below is a photo of the bag itself.


I then decided that I would make it into a gift set and made 4 little cards decorated similar to the handbag. I also made the envelopes to go with the cards!

I adore making bags and boxes and I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with, in fact I hope to try out many more of these bags, boxes and envelopes!
Thanks for looking!

Kazans sketch #36

Wow what a fabulous sketch from 2 sketches 4 You this week.

Here is my example for this week - I have used Bohemia pprs from Kaiser as well as paper flowers and a little metal ornament that I picked up somewhere!

Unfortunately this will be my last card for a while and I would like to thank Kazan and Laura for a wonderful and inspirational blog. Kazan, Laura and the past and current DT's have done such an excellent job with sketches and examples that I am really going to miss doing my weekly cards based on their sketches.

Neil and I (and Kouta) head off next week for a 2 month cycle around parts of Victoria and alas the scraproom cannot come with me!!! I thank you all for your kind words and comments that you have posted in the past ... I shall return mid december to take up the card sketch challenges again. Until then take care everyone!

Lauras sketch #35

Here is the first of my christmas cards using Lauras sketch from 2 sketches 4 You and Bo Bunny papers. I love these papers and the colours are just so vibrant. I am rather fond of this shade of aqua blue for christmas and I love it even more when it is used with the traditional christmas colours of red and blue.

Thanks for looking at my work and I hope you all have a good weekend!

Kazan sketch #35

I loved the sketch from over at 2 sketches 4 you. Kazan and the DT have done an excellent job with some awe inspiring cards.

I have made this apron card for my bosses at work (I work in an industrial kitchen so I thought the apron was quite tongue in cheek so to speak!) ... next week is my last week at work and after 11 years I am rather sad to go ... but it is time to travel!!!

I have made this apron card using cardstock and Sassafras Lass papers, Kaiser flowers and rub ons, Carolee Creations alpha stickers, ribbon, Francheville eyelets and a black pen for the fake stitching!

Thanks for looking and have a great week!

lauras sketch #34

Wow what a week here in Melbourne! my favourite football team, Geelong, have made it through to the preliminary finals ... and hopefully they will make it to the Grand final for the 3rd year straight!!! And only 2 weeks until Neil and I finish work and start out on our little adventure with our sweet little dog Kouta cycling around Victoria and eventually the rest of Australia ... woo hoo I can't wait!

Meanwhile I have used Lauras sketch from 2 sketches 4 you to make a birthday card for Neils sister.

I have used American crafts cardstock, Bella papers, ribbon and diecut, my favourite embossing folder from Cuttlebug and Carolee Creations alphabet stickers.

Well I hope everyone has a great week!