Fun in the studio

Last Saturday morning, the children had fun making cards at my Children's Holiday Card Class. Years ago I made an owl card with the children and when I was deciding what to make for this class, I asked my grand daughter if there was any cards that she might enjoy making. She reminded me of the owl card from years ago. So I took her advice and it certainly was a great success once again.

We made 3 projects, of course one was the popular owl card.

The daisy punch was also very popular, every child loves a punch

Then of course, who doesn't like just plopping bubbles over a card.

Look at these lovely kiddies with their projects.

These children's classes are held every school holidays. If you would like to know more about them or to put your name down for the next event, please email me.

March card classes

Time has flown and it is now March, are you ready for Easter?

The March class is about Easter and we will look at using the Scallop Circle punch in a few innovative ways. You will also learn how to make a Tri Shutter card, looks tricky but don't worry I have instructions for you to follow and take home.

When:
Wednesday 6th March 7pm start
Friday 8th March 7pm start

Where:
My studio at Wellington Point

Cost: $ 10

What to bring:

Bring your own basic tool kit, adhesives and dimentionals If you do not have any adhesives or dimentionals they can be purchased from me on the night if you wish.

Please confirm if you are coming so I have enough kits prepared.

Card#5

Oops sorry I thought I had posted this.

Well this is the last of my top 5 favourites from the new catalogue. There were so many to choose from and of course I don't have them all yet. My wish list gets longer by the day. Why not organise a workshop with a few friends and I can show you all the great projects I have been working on so far.

This card was made from the new Coordinations cardstock. It has a different coloured core, so on sanding it back you get a different coloured layer. Using it with the new Woodgrain embossing folder it gives a really life like look of tree bark.

This is a cute little card as it is folded in an uneven gate fold and the Owl sits over the opening and is held together with a scallop oval. Gee I didn't explain that very well. Sorry!! I hope the picture below shows it better than I described it.

I sponged the Pacific Point circle to make it look like the sky behind him.

I hope you enjoyed my top five. 

Stay tuned as I am going to be holding a couple of childrens workshops over the school holidays, so if you are interested email me or phone to book in.

ALSO don't forget if you want to take part in the Paper Angels Christmas Card Workshop you will need to book in soon as some of the venues are already full.

Cardstock: Coordinations Early Expresso, So Safron, Pacific Point, Crumb Cake,Early Expresso, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Pacific Point
Stamp sets: Little friends
Punches: Build a bird, Owl punch,13/4" scallop circle, 11/4"circle, word window, decorative label
Accessories: Woodgrain embossing folder

More little ladies

Liz Collett had made some cute wall frames using the Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper (DSP). the paper is so lovely it doesn't really need anything else BUT as I am in this crazy little lady faze, I suggested they could look nice with a little lady on them. She asked me if I could do that for her. So this is what I came up with.
The hair was cut from the Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper DSP as well. It was just a matter of finding the right piece that looked like curls. The dark haired girls were cut from Early Expresso card. The blue flower was cut using the scallop circle and then used the faux suede technique.
The pleats on the red skirt was created using the crimper, spritzing with water and then shaping it. I had to add the sliver of Early Expresso to make the bodice stand out.

The face and skin uses First Edition Specialty DSP. The dress was  Attic Boutique DSP from the Autumn Winter Mini Catalogue

From excited to exhausted.....

and loving it.

What a great night. Everyone went home with a lovely card and with lots of ideas swimming around in their heads, as well as a few Tim Tams to sustain them for their drive home. This is what they made. Isn't it sweet?

Thank you ladies for making my first workshop so enjoyable and being so enthusiastic.

The morning after, minus the empty TIM Tam packet.

Sweet friend

As well as a nice bunch of flowers from my husband for Valentines Day I also got this cute little woven heart from Liz.

 She wove these two lovely papers together and popped a yummy chocky inside. It was very clever how she made the ribbon. She snipped down the middle and then ripped it apart. This caused it to fray. Doesn't it look sweet.