ADDINKTIVE DESIGNS

I'm so glad this week is over as it was one of the busiest that I can recall.  Last weekend I was enjoying South Pacific Convention with friends and we were given so many new toys to play with, but there was no time for me to have any crafting fun since returning home as I was busy preparing for the School Registration Board Review Visit.   Thankfully, that was a really positive experience and today I have been chillaxing and trying out a new digital download and my Calypso Coral Blendabilities Markers (Sneak Peek). FMS 138 I created an ombre effect on the background piece of Whisper White Card Stock by colouring with the Dark , then Medium , then Light Calypso Coral Blendabilities .  The Happy Birthday sentiment is a digital download (a Sneak Peek from the Best Birthday Yet Digital Ensemble ) and was e-cut using my Silhouette Cameo .   The latest sketch at Freshly Made Sketches was perfect for what I wanted to do today.   Blendabilities ar...

SUO Challenges have a delicious theme this fortnight, Something Yummy   A few of us on the DT must really like our coffee as we opted to use the super cute Perfect Blend Stamp Set! SUO 97 - Something Yummy (A Coffee Bag and Gift Card Holder) Lately, I've been enjoying making some cards using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch to form the closure.  This time around I flipped it to create a landscape card and added a pouch insert to hold a coffee bag and a gift voucher inside. Aren't those little leaves the cutest?  They are from the Warm Weather Woodcuts (Digital Punch - MDS) and have been e-cut and stamped with the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set. The little flowers and leaves were  sitting on my craft desk left over from the production line of Convention Swaps and I'm so glad I added them to the card at the last minute as they really make it 'pop'. Here's My Project Recipe: Stamp Sets:  Perfect Blend, Petite Petals, Gorgeous Grunge Card S...

Hi.  Today I have my very first card in a box to share with you.  It was made for my son to give to his girlfriend for her 21st birthday.  She had a Masquerade Themed Party!    Masquerade Card in a Box   The card in a box and mask shapes are all Silhouette cutting files made from the beautiful Modern Medley DSP and SU card stock . I would have loved to have added some stamped party balloons etc to the layers in the box but my son's instructions were "not to make it too tizzy", so I had to comply :)  I know the birthday girl loved her special card. The following photo shows the card and box set that we gave Toni for her birthday.  It was based on this card that I made almost a month ago. This time the leaves were e-cut using a digital punch from the very cute Warm Weather Woodcuts Digital Download (MDS) - Here's a few snap shots of the birthday girl and some of our family all dressed up in Venetian Masks -  Toni ...

Hi lovers of punch art and all things cute and 'owly'.  As promised, here's a tutorial for the little Top Note (Pointy Eared) Owl Gift Bag Holder .  Happy Mother's Day! TUTORIAL   Card Stock:   Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Sky, Basic Black, Neutrals DSP (Crumb Cake) Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie  + Envelope Punch Board, Stamping Sponges 1.  Prepare punched pieces and die cuts 2.  Optional:  Sponge around front pieces with matching ink. 3.  Make a little gift bag/box with a 6X6 piece of DSP.  I made one with the Envelope Punch Board and followed this tutorial by Monica Gale (UK) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB4wWaIJAnc&list=UUZu_PHXe5NPHlUKodtyxwYw (I folded down the top flap so the gift bag will fit neatly inside the Top Note section) Now you're ready to make this little guy -   I hope the pictures are fairly self explanatory. 4.  Score the first Top No...

Hi and welcome to my blog.  Today I have a butterfly easel card to share with you.  It was made using Beautiful Butterfly Shapes ' digital punches from Stampin' Up's My Digital Studio and cut out using an electronic cutter (Silhouette Cameo).  Did you know that you can trial MDS for FREE for 30 days!       Once you're familiar with MDS and e-cutters, you're bound to want to know how to make your very own Butterfly Easel Card like the Marina Mist one that I have shared with you today! ... or maybe you don't have a clue about where to start in this 'digital world' because it's all just a bit high tech???  No problem!  I've written a tutorial that will show you, step by step, how you can download digital punches to make fun shaped cards -   Tutorial BJE 8 SUO Challenges also have a Birds, Bees and Butterflies Theme happening at the moment, so hop on over and join in the fun! Thanks so much for stopping by, ...

Have you seen the latest card kit called Hip Hip Hooray ?  It has the cutest selection of trendy note cards that you can assemble in a flash and everything (*) is provided to get you started! The only 'challenge' for me was to decide which design I would do first.  Here's the one I chose to share with you - Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit - Sample Card The Kit Here's what Stampin' Up!® have to say - "Why get your cards at the store? You’ve got 20 cards at your fingertips. They’re thoughtful, they’re beautiful, they’re handmade, and they take just minutes to make! The Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit contains everything you need * (minus scissors) to create 20 beautiful cards for a variety of occasions. The kit is excellent for people who are just getting started as papercrafters, and also makes a great gift!" The Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit includes: * Cardstock and envelopes for 20 cards * Twine, clips, and adhesive die-cut embellishments * Three-p...