Retro Flowers

The colours I've used plus the fringed ribbon really make me feel like I've time warped back to the 70's. Not that I was around then, I was just a twinkle in my daddy's eye!

Also the lovely Paula gave me this blog award:

I would like to pass it on to these inspiring ladies-

Bron
Renee
Danielle
Gretchen
Kirsty

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Kate =)

Back to Christmas again

You knew I couldn't stay away from all things Christmas for long!

Playing around with some new bits and pieces, I really like how this turned out.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Four the holidays, Punch Pals, Welcome Christmas, Winter Post, Wedding Sweet. (Yes I used 5 sets LOL)
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Old Olive.
Paper: Jolly Holiday
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, White Craft ink.
Other: Clear embossing powder(on snowflakes), Scallop edge punch, Circles 2 die, Crystal Effects, blender pen.

An apple blossom rainbow card

I told you I was loving this set right?

I'm going to post this one to a friend who has just come home from hospital with a long awaited baby girl. I hope it brightens her day after all those sleep-deprived nights!

I've used all the in-colours and am loving them more and more everytime I get them out.

Kate xx

Supplies:
Stamps: Apple Blossoms hostess set
Ink: Versamark, Basic Black
Cardstock: Crumb Cake for the base, Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Concord Crush.
Other: Scallop edge punch, jewel.

Paris by night

I've never been to Paris, or anywhere in Europe actually but doesn't this Eiffel Tower image make you just want to pack your bags and go?! One day... maybe when the kids have left home, Dave and I will have a European adventure. Until then I will have to stick with the cardmaking variety.

I pinched this idea from the lovely Julia Leece who was working on something similar when I was round there last week. This is my first time sponging like this though so I am not the seasoned professional that Julia is!

Another beautiful Auckland day - I'm off to enjoy the rest of it!

xx Kate

Supplies:
Stamps: Artistic Etchings
Cardstock: Black, Very Vanilla.
Ink: Sahara Sand, Marina Mist, Not quite Navy, Night of Navy, Black.
Other: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Vintage Wallpaer embossing folder, Vintage brad, Marina Mist ribbon.

Apple blossoms and butterflies

I LOVE this stamp set, you can expect to see plenty more with it from me!

It's been a beautiful sunny day here today, we took the kids to the beach this morning and they dug holes to their hearts content. They've spent the afternoon outside swinging, jumping and playing pole tennis. I could get used to this, bring on Summer!!

xx Kate

Supplies:
Stamps: Apple Blossoms Level 2 Hostess set,On your Birthday.
Ink: Pear Pizazz, Blushing Bride, Chocolate Chip.
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz.
Big Shot: Vintage wallpaer embossing folder, Butterflies Embossilt Die.
Accessories: Certanly celery ribbon, Pearls, Sponge.

Peace on Earth

Just home from picking the kids up from Hamilton Zoo and am about to start dinner. We are having the first BBQ of the season tonight! The kids have had a lovely few days with their Grandparents and we've had a fabulous break too. I feel refreshed and ready to start the final week of the school holidays.

Here's a Christmas card I made yesterday using the new Love Letter Designer paper. Yum, I love the patterns!

See you tomorrow!

xx Kate

Supplies:
Stamps: Notably ornate, Four the Holidays.
Ink: Basic Black.
Cardstock: Black, Very Vanilla.
Paper: Love Letter
Accessories: Vintage Brad, Very Vanilla satin ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Eyelet Edge punch.

While the kids are away...

Kate gets to play!!

I am having the best couple of days just trying out new things. My fingers are all inky, I'm covered in glitter and stick on pearls but boy am I happy!

The best news is that now I'll have lots of fab cards to share with you over the coming days when the kids are home and I probably won't get a lot of chances to craft.

So.. this is what he does with his free time:

And this is what I do:

I cased this card from Cindy Beach -she's a bit clever =) I just changed up a few details like the flower placement, ribbon colour, patterned paper and I added jewels to my flower centres.

Hopefully Dave will wake up in time to take me out for dinner,this will be our third night running, MAN it's great not having to cook.

Have a happy weekend!

xx Kate