Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Spider Webs & Bat Wings

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I love Halloween and I'm so glad Aussies are really
beginning to get behind this 'scarey' celebration.
I'm really enjoying sharing these cards with my friends
and getting them into the Halloween spirit.
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For this card I've used the cutest little bat you've ever
seen, together with the Spooky moon background and little
cauldron, all from the new Halloween Collection, and if
you're as mad about Magnolia's as I am then you'll want
to get every single one of the gorgeous Designer Papers
that Magnolia are releasing with all of their new stamp
collections.
I've purchased all my papers from Crafts U Love. The
service is brilliant and the shipping time from the UK
to Australia is under a week.
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If you're a follower of my blog then you'll know that I'm
a big fan of combining challenges and this week is no
exception.
I came up with four different challenges for this card.
The wonderful sketch is from Sunday Sketches. I only
came across this particular blog recently, but already
I'm a big fan - great sketches.
The distressing idea comes from the ladies at
Magnolia Down Under - gotta love a challenge blog
from my own country.
Next up from the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog is the task
of scraplifting/taking inspiration from one of the great
DT cards and my last challenge comes from the team
of talented ladies at Stamp Something - this week they're
asking for a Halloween theme on your card.
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Ingredients:
Magnolia Stamps
Magnolia Design Paper
Cardstock
Tim Holz Distress Inks
Cuttlebug
Glimmer Mist
Diamanties
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~ Peta ~

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Devilish Magnolia

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There's a little bit of devil in all of us, but let's face it,
some are just so much cuter than others.
Who could possibly resist giving this adorable little
devil the entire container of Trick or Treat goodies.
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I love it when I get to combine challenges and I've found
some great ones for this card.
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First up for a little bit of bling head over to
Stamp Something. They want to see anything that sparkles,
shimmers, glimmers, or shines.
From the tip of Tilda's little horns to the bottom of her
devil tale I've got that challenge covered.
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The next challenge I've chosen to participate is from
Sunday Sketches. This weeks sketch is fantastic and
the Design Team have some gorgeous cards there for
inspiration.
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And if that's not enough challenges for you, our
very own Roses on Paper have a Halloween themed
challenge for you to play along with. If I wasn't on
the DT I'd enter this challenge myself!!!!!
And last, but by now means least, Magnolia Downunder
are also running a Halloween themed challenge this
week. I've already posted a card for this challenge,
but I'm loving these adorable little Halloween Magnolia
stamps so much I just had to make another card.
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Ingredients
Magnolia Stamps
Red Cardstock
Grey Bazzil
Design Paper (brand unknown)
Copic Markers
White Marker Pen
Chalk (cheeks)
Glitter
Flowers
Red Diamanties
Martha Steward Punch
EK Success Punch
Cuttlebug
Nesties
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~ Peta ~

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Boo!!!!!!!!

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It's funny how we don't miss something until it's gone.
Due to family and work commitments I've taken a break
from all things crafty for the last month and I must say
I've missed it immensley.
And now what better way to throw myself back into my
much loved past time than with a Roses on Paper Challenge.
Summer has many new stamps and accessories in store
right now, including brand new Prima Flowers and Basic
Grey Paper Pads, so head on over and maybe start your
Christmas Wish List.
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My very, very talented co DT friend Iris, has given us a
scarey challenge this week - Halloween - make a card,
invitation or gift card with a creepy Halloween theme.
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I love to combine challenges and this week is no exception.
I got my sketch layout from Just Magnolia and I'm able
to join in the Magnolia Down Under challenge too, as
they are also calling for a Halloween theme.
It's great to see some fellow Aussies getting into
Halloween spirit.
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I absolutely love my Magnolia stamps, and I am thrilled
every time Magnolia release a new set, however I must
say they have released so many adorable sets this year
that I'm having trouble creating enough cards to use
them all.
I must admit I do have quite a few of my precious
Magnolia's that have yet to see an ink pad, however I
know they can be used at any time during the year, this
Spooky Halloween Collection on the other hand only has
a small window of time to be used during the year.
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Ingredients
Magnolia Stamps
Basic Grey Eerie Paper Pad
Black & Purple Bazzil
Copic Markers
White Marker Pen
Diamanties
Punches
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~ Peta ~

After a Loooooong Break .....

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Very slowly, after a loooooong break away from my
craft desk, I'm making my way through the big list
of cards that I need to make over the next few weeks.
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First up was a wedding card and matching envelope made
for my cousins friend.
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I love the elegance of the black, gold
and white, and the inside poem is a
favourite of mine for wedding cards.
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A sheer black ribbon and hand-made
hat pin completed my card.
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Ingredients
Alota Church Stamp
Metallic Cardstock
Glitter
Border Punch
Ribbon
Hand-Made Hat Pin
Computer Typed Poem
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Next up is my daughter Maddie's 14th birthday card.
This 3D Pixie proved a big hit. 14 is that awkward age
of being past a child, but not quite an adult. This Pixie
is quite magical and mystical - something very appealing
for young teenage girls.
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I haven't made a paper tole card for such a
long time, I forgot how much fun they are to
make, very time consuming, but the end result
is so worth the effort.
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Ingredients
Caron Vinson 3D Paper Tole Kit
Metallic Cardstock
Purple Bazzil
3D Pop Dots
Diamanties
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And finally, a First Holy Communion
card for Marks niece.
I didn't put as much effort into this
card as I would have like to, however
time wasn't on my side for this one, so
the end result is not what I originally
planned.
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Ingredients
Elisabeth Bell Willow Stamp
Cardstock
Cuttlebug
Nesties
Diamanties
Copic Markers
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~ Peta ~

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