ADDINKTIVE DESIGNS

Just Add Ink have a Sketch Challenge this week and seeing it was my last sketch design as a DT Member, I thought I'd join in for old times' sake. Everyday Daisy JAI 106 - the Sketch As you can see, I flipped the sketch on its side and kept pretty close to the layout. I used a colour palette inspired by the gorgeous Everyday Enchantment DSP (SU) of Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Soft Suede. Crumb Cake was used as a base and Confetti White for the fence and sentiment. The beautiful daisy cut outs were part of an awesome package of goodies from Helen as a thanks for letting her loose in my craft room a few weeks ago. Thanks again :) Just a little note to let you know that I won't be blogging for the month of March as I've decided to have a little break. I'll still be creating, gathering ideas on Pinterest and visiting blogs but I need to see if I can cut back my time on the Internet. I'm not sure if you'll get bombarded with posts in Ap...

A tutorial is now available for your Valentine and Easter Projects Vintage Valentine Chocolate Holders Tutorial For the very reasonable price of $3.00 (AUD) , I will email you a three page pdf document with easy to follow step by step instructions and photos. It is for personal use and may not be redistributed or sold, however, I would ask that if it is used for Stamp Clubs, Workshops or similar events, that you would direct your customers back here for their own personal copy. To purchase this tutorial, please click on the section entitled, My Tutorials for Sale at the top of my blog. Because this is not an instant download, as I will be personally emailing your copies, please be mindful of International time differences. On receipt of payment, I will send the files as soon as possible. I hope you enjoy making them. Thanks for your support. Happy crafting! :) Kind regards,

Vintage Valentine Chocolate Holders Here's a little peek at my Valentine project that I have been working on today. I'll be back later with a tutorial as it is way past my bedtime and I'm officially due back at work in the morning after a very long Summer Break. I've edited all the photos but have to work on all the boring written stuff so it can be released before the 14th February rocks around! See you soon. A tutorial is now available for purchase - http://addinktivedesigns.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/vintage-valentine-chocolate-holders.html

Here's another idea from day 2 of CAS Card Making Online Classes. It was all about making one layer cards. This technique is from Jennifer McGuire and you can see the original inspiration, HERE . The background polka dots have been white embossed and each image has been coloured in with my new Prisma pencils. This is my first attempt at colouring onto Kraft card stock (Crumb Cake). I think I prefer blending on white. What do you think? Any tips for the novice? Fabulous Florets (SU) Bird Cage (Kaiser Stamps), Butterfly from Clearly for You (SU) PS: Thanks to the ladies at Splitcoast for naming this card as one of their CAS Favourites for the Week. Lil Molly's Flowers (Annabelle Stamps) (Not exactly a perfectly flat card as I mucked up the sentiment) Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your comments and often repay the visit.

It was inevitable that after unwrapping a new die ( Perfect Pennants ) from my second pre-order which finally arrived (no Brownie points for Australia Post), that I would have an easel card made within the week! Stamp Set - Clearly for You DSP - Beau Chateau (Sneak Peak) Bigz Die - Perfect Pennants This was made from one of the circle shapes on the die which has heaps of potential and I'm not even thinking 'pennants'! I spent most of yesterday at my craft desk as I have a lot to do before SU Regionals in Hobart. I also needed to keep busy as a lifelong friend lost his battle with prostate cancer on Thursday. We grew up in the same town, went to the same church, highschool and Youth Group and we even 'went out' for two years. I'm glad that we remained good friends over the years and hubby and I got to see him when his family were holidaying in Tassie over the Christmas Break. I'm feeling a bit sad right now but know he's in a...

JAI 69 - Fussy Cutting This week's challenge at Just Add Ink is to add some Fussy Cutting . So why don't you get out the paper snips and see what intricate detail you can add to your paper craft project. The team have gone all out to provide some amazing inspiration so I hope you can find the time to play along. My 'Vintage Style' Frame was made for our DD who just recently turned 18. She thought that I had actually bought it like this, so I guess I'll take that as a compliment ... I think? Here are the details: Stamp Sets: Clearly for You, Artistic Etchings, Easter Blossoms, Aviary Ink: Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Basic Black Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Naturals Ivory Accessories: Regals DSP (Cajun Craze), Newsprint DSP (18), Victoria Crochet Trim, Vintage Trinkets, Antique Brad, Dimensionals Non SU: Oval and Tag Nesties, Crochet Flower (hand made by yours truly) Happy crafting,