Another one sheet wonder...

Just another OSW. For this one I've used a combination of stamps to make my background paper:
* Stampin'Round Wheel - Watercolour Joy
* Small Plum flower - Simply Said
* Flower stem - Flowers Filled.
The three colours are Rose Red, Pale Plum and Mellow Moss.

I've combined lots of stamp sets and techniques to create this set of four cards. Let me know if you would like any info.




















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I will have one more post for you tommorow. I've been busy working on a special gift for my mum's 50th birthday. As she is leaving for Bali tommorow, I will wait until then to post; then I can be sure she won't see it. So make sure you come back for a little look.

Wow, two more sleeps, I can't wait. Suitcases are packed, my house is clean and we are all just about ready.

Kyle

As promised, here is a photo of Kyle, all ready for school this morning, complete with spiky hair. This is usually how he has his hair now. I can't believe in two months (1st Aug), he will be 8 years old. The years just go by so quickly and they grow up fast. He's a cute boy and always has a great smile and gives his mum lots of hugs and kisses. And I know this little boys is super excited about going on a special holiday!!

Another one sheet wonder...

A little while ago, I did a post on 'one sheet wonders'. Well today I'm posting another. They are so much fun and really inspiring, when making a bunch of cards.

So I've stamped up an A4 sheet of Whisper White cardstock from SU. I chose the Seeing Spots stamp set and four colours - Cranberry Crisp, Marigold Morning, Choc Chip and Creamy Caramel. It's like creating your own sheet of patterned paper.

From there, I've chosen a few other stamp sets to create these four cards. Some of the cardstock has been run thru the Cuttlebug and I've even used a Bella Stamp on one card. For any information, please ask me and I will be happy to share.

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Tyson & Liam's haircut

I gave the boys a buzz cut today, getting ready for holidays. Short hair is great - no combing and styling. Liam is in the green shirt and Tyson is in the grey shirt. Tyson didn't really want a photo but did comply after a while. He is looking a bit teary. Then they wanted a picture with the suitcases. They are so excited to be going on an aeroplane.

Before we go, I must post of photo of Kyle; as it's not often he's on here. Then you will see his latest hairstyle. He is into being creative with his hair. Sometimes I never know how it will look each morning when he gets ready for school.

Holiday time!!!!!

In one week, we will be leaving to go on a two week holiday, with the boys, to Bali. We are so excited!!!! We have had this planned for quite some time now, as we will be celebrating my mum's 50th birthday over there. We are staying at a beautiful hotel, which caters especially for children. The boys are looking forward to lots of swimming and going to the Waterbom park and of course going in an aeroplane. We hope to do some day tours as well, Elephant rides, Monkey Forest and lots of other things Bali has to offer. So I will definately be taking lots of pictures and sharing when we get back. It will be so nice going to a warm place as we are heading into Winter. I'm looking forward to relaxing and spending time with the boys.

To Stamping now: I've made three cards using the different Bella Stamps that I have. Aren't they just so cool? I love them. That's going to be me soon - the Beachabella!!! (well maybe I won't look that cool - but I will be wearing relaxing by the pool)

1. Cosmo Bella - Image has been water coloured using pencils. I've sparked her top using Dazzling Diamonds glitter. The Certain Celery has been run thru the Cuttlebug for added texture. I've finished off the card with some Prima's and a brad.
2. Beachabella - I've coloured in the image as per previous card. Then I've used the Be Happy stamp set from SU to make the tag embellishment. The Elegant Eggplant has been run thru the Cuttlebug using the swirl embossing folder.
3. Gardenbella - Coloured in the same way as other cards. The patterned paper is LILYKATE from Basic Grey and goes well with the flower theme. I've done paper piercing on top and bottom and stamped happiness sentiment from Warm Words Stamp set by SU.
I'm send these three cards to a stamping buddy of mine and I hope she will be pleased with them. I have to learn to mass produce my cards, as lately I'm giving them all away. I do have a photo copy so I guess I can go back to that. But the question is: Will I? Maybe after Bali.

The Bella's

I'm back after a wonderful two days spending time with family and friends, back in Armadale. The boys and I had a great time and enjoyed seeing everyone again. Time always goes by very quickly when you're having fun. Thanks to all for your great company, nice chats and yummy food (thanks Craig). We surely did appreciate it. And thanks Makeesha for your Stampin' night; I certainly brought alot of new idea's back home with me. It was very inspirational.

To the stamping side of life; I've finally recieved my Bella stamps which I ordered from the US from Stamping Bella. I got three of these cool stamps and this is the first card I've made using the 'Cosmobella'.

I've stamped the image in Stazon black ink and coloured in using Watercolour pencils. Then matted onto Pretty in Pink cardstock and patterned paper by BasicGrey. The Elegant Eggplant cardstock has been run thru the Cuttlebug. The little tag is from 'Terrific Tag' set by SU and I've used the co-ordinating punch. It's been finished of with some brads and ribbon.

I was happy with the result and can't wait to make some more. I didn't get to keep this card as I made it for my sister-in-laws birthday and she loved it.

Card Recipe:

Stamp set: Cosmo Bella by Stamping Bella, Terrific Tag by Stampin'Up

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Elegant Eggplant, Pretty in Pink, Certain Celery,

Patterned paper by BasicGrey

Ink: Stazon, Certain Celery

Accessories: Brad, Ribbon, Water colour pencils.

Bugs & Kisses

These cards have been made using a delightful set from SU called Bugs & Kisses. It is sooo cute!! I've also limited myself to three colours: Elegant Eggplant, Certain Celery and Pretty in Pink. The neutral cardstock is Very Vanilla.
The reason I've used these colours is because I needed to design a card for the SU group I'm in, from my upline. So one of these cards is going to be for that challenge. I hope they will enjoy making it!!

The idea to use the 'X' and 'O' from Well Worn Alphabet was CASED (unfortunately I cannot remember where from). I thought it was just a great idea; especially going with the bugs and kisses sentiment. For further details, please let me know and I will be happy to share.




I will not be posting until the weekend. Tommorow I'm going to visit family for a few days. I'm taking Tyson & Liam so we are going to have a great time, catching up with our family and friends. I'm really looking forward to it!!

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