Web counter

Some of you may have noticed I now have a web counter, which basically gives me an idea how many people come onto my blog. I've only had it for a few days and it is already over the 50 mark. That is over 50 visitors checking out my blog. Quite amazing!!!

Easter Break

Just wanted to share with you a few photo's from today. This is a little park just around the corner from our house. Renae and I walked there with the kids to let them have a little play. She came past to say 'goodbye' as she was leaving to go back to Perth.

TYSON
AMBER
ADAM & KYLE
LIAM

Well, we did have a nice Easter time. Craig & Renae came down from Perth to spend a week at their holiday home. We spent time at the beach, had nice dinner's and lots of time just chatting. The boys went out fishing on Saturday morning and Warren came home with a nice Dhu fish. Yummy!! Kyle, especially loved seeing his cousin Adam. They can spend hours together, playing lego, colouring-in, talking and just hanging out together. We can't wait to see them again.

Cards using the Cuttlebug

Finally as promised, I've uploaded a few cards using the Cuttlebug. It's a lot of fun using it on cards and I'm finding it adds a 'special touch' to the cardstock. Am waiting for a few more embossing folders so I can keep playing.
Card Recipe - Stamp set: Fishy Friends
Stamped on Watercolour paper and coloured in with Watercolour pencils. One of my favourite things to do at the moment. Also did the masking technique for the starfish which I've only just tried out. That will be another favourite of mine.

Card Recipe: Stamp Set: Looks like Spring with co-ordinating Spring Showers DP. The scallop square is a die from the Cuttlebug.
Card Recipe: Stamp Set - Looks like Spring. Used the Cuttlebug Swirl on the Handsome Hunter cardstock and swiped it with Whisper White ink to make it stand out. Have used the 'rock-n-roll' technique on the flower.
Card Recipe: Stamp set - Birthday best (had this stamp set for a while now but have only just started playing with it) Used the masking technique for the cupcakes - so much fun. Love this background for the Cuttlebug as well.

I've more to upload for you soon. Keep watching. Am waiting for my new SU supplies which should be arriving any day now so I will be trying out some stamp sets from the new Catalogue. Very exciting and can't wait.

Scrapbook page

I've recently started three small 8x8 scrapbook albums for each of my boys, using only SU products so that I can use as samples for my SU demonstrations. These are two layouts I've made using some great photo's of Liam which I took very recently. I knew straight away when I saw these photo's that I wanted to use the 'Stipple Shells' stamp set. And I also found some 'Going Grey' cardstock in my stash which I've never used before. I love these colours and was very pleased with the end result. Simple, with the main focus being on the photo!!

Note: The journalling on the first layout was inspired by a comment on my blog about these photo's. Thank you so much Lisa!!



(All images Copyright Stampin'Up 1990-2007)
Stamp Sets: Stipple Shells, Expressive Flexible Phrases, By the Sea (roller)
Cardstock: Not quite Navy, Going Grey, Sage Shadow, Confetti White
Ink: Not quite Navy, Bordering Blue
Accessories: Window Punch, Brads, Twine, Hodgepodge Hardware

Will be sharing some more layouts soon.

One sheet wonder

I got inspired yesterday to try this out. I've used the 'Simply Said' stamp set to create a background paper, using some very bright, summery colours. This will remind me of the fantastic summer days we have had, as we head into cooler days. (great for stamping) Using one A4 sheet of background paper, I've created four cards, with even some cardstock to spare. This was a lot of fun to do and is a quick and easy way to make a batch of co-ordinating cards - great for gift idea's.





All images Copyright Stampin'Up 1990-2007
Stamp set: Simply Said, All Year Cheer (congratulations sentiment)
Cardstock: Lovely Lilac, Certain Celery, Apricot Appeal, Tempting Turquise, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black and same as cardstock
Accessories: Slit punch, Brads, Eyelet, Ribbon (gingham & grosgrain) White gel pen

New Stampin'Up Catalogue

The new '2007/2008 Idea Book and Catalogue' has arrived. Packed full of new stamps, colours and accessories. You won't want to miss out seeing this one. For more information please email me: chuizeng@bigpond.net.au

Some more beach photo's

Yesterday, we went for a walk along the beach. The weather was gorgeous and the boys needed to get rid of some energy. I find the beach is the perfect place to do that. And I always take my camera with me!!! Even I got a picture of me and Kyle this time. Enjoy!