ADDINKTIVE DESIGNS

Here's a Gorjuss image called Winter Friend which I coloured especially for the latest Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge . Winter Friend Karen has made some changes this year with her sketches as they will now last 2 weeks and she will offer a guest DT spot for the winner. Plus, for the current sketch, you have a chance to win a couple of stamps from Sparkle Creations. Here's the sketch - Here's What I Used: Stamps: Winter Friend (Gorjuss) Ink: Memento Black Cardstock: Whisper White, Marina Mist (SU) Pencils: Prisma and SU's Watercolour Accessories: Birch Pom Pom Trim, Sweet Owl Premium (First Edition Paper), Snowballs embossing folder from Winter Set (Sizzix) Thanks for stopping by,

Asian Artistry Butterfly I was inspired to ink up a retired SU set called Asian Artistry after visiting my cousin's gorgeous garden and hot house, full of beautiful bonsai trees and an awesome water feature. The house has some stunning Japanese art works as well. I used Riding Hood Red Ink on Blushing Bride card stock to make another 'larger' butterfly easel card using the Beautiful Butterflies Die . The images were coloured with SU Watercolour pencils but without the 'water'. Embossed Pool Party Butterfly Here's another which uses the beautiful Pool Party card stock and Finial Press embossing folder. Both these were commissioned cards. I'm happy to announce that two local businesses will be stocking my cards very soon and I will have details about that later on. Thanks for stopping by,

Here's a round up of my personal favourites for 2011. I've decided this year to include my favourite card/project, as well as my favourite easel card for each month. January February March April May June July August September October November December 2011 UStamp with Dawn and Friends ... JAI Team Member ... give me a die and I'll make an easel card with it ... Workshop Wow Demonstration ... exploring fabric ... playing around with Copics ... leaving SU and then JAI ... sums up 2011! I am so thankful for the opportunities that came my way with DT work and in 2012 I'm looking forward to exploring the local market , experimenting with different colouring techniques, attempting to get 'published', going back to some old craft loves - knitting, crochet, teddy bear making, jewellery making etc. Thank you to all those lovely people that left comments on my posts, sent emails and came and said 'hi' at SU events. I am so blessed to have met so many wonder...

Bluebird's Proposal I thought the card that I made on Christmas Eve would have been the last for the year but here I am blogging again for a Mojo Monday Challenge . There's nothing like some new stamps, colouring pencils and accessories to get me back into the craft room. Here's What I Used - Stamp: Bluebird's Proposal (Gorjuss) Card Stock: Whisper White, Crumb Cake (SU) Colouring: Derwent Artists Pencils, Zest It Pencil Blend, Paper Stump Accessories: Sweet Owl Premium Paper (First Edition Paper), Fiskars Embossing Border Punch - Eyelet Lace, Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Snowballs from Winter Set, frilly ribbon, Romantique Vintage Button (Prima), Dimensionals (SU) Thanks for stopping by. I hope you pop back tomorrow night to see a round up of my favourite projects for 2011.

Just thought I'd share with you the goodies I received from my JAI Secret Santa . Here they are all wrapped up. I couldn't wait to take all the beautiful little gifts out and explore a bit more. A box full of ornaments which are hanging on our Christmas Tree ... some Victoria Lace Crochet Trim (my absolutely favourite ribbon) ... a container full of buttons, brads and other embellishments ... a card holder made from a gorgeous rosette, ribbon and clips which proudly displays my hand made Christmas cards that I received. Check out this amazing punch art Santa with his lolly legs. I was told that it took 3 packets of M&M's to get enough red and green ones for this project. I wonder what happened to the rest? ;) + the beautiful Christmas card which helped me guess who my Secret Santa was. Up until that point, I didn't have a clue. I'll finish off with my favourite project from all the hand made goodies, Christmas tea light holders made from the Ornament Punc...

I've turned the cupcake die (PTI) into a Christmas Pudding to make my mum a special card for Christmas. Christmas Puddings - Challenge #36 at the Lollipop Ladies Bizzy Becs Store Blog Challenge - Christmas To finish off blogging for 2011 (except for a round up of my favourites to see the year out), I've entered my very last Christmas Card in a challenge over at the Lollipop Ladies . The theme is Christmas Puddings . Seeing my mum makes a great Plum Pudding, I thought I'd 'make' her one too! I have also entered this in the Bizzy Becs Store Blog Challenge and the theme is Christmas. I haven't included a project recipe as I've really got to dash and start making the traditional cherry jelly and choc mint cheesecake for tomorrow, peel all the vegies and do a few little treats in preparation for Christmas Day. If you've got any questions about the card, just shoot me an email. Have a wonderful Christmas Eve. PS: Thanks to Andrea and th...

I used a combination of SU star and circle punches, Martha Stewart butterfly punches, Spellbinders Nestabilities Dies (Flower Pot), SU Stamp Set, Aviary for #2 and some Basic Rhinestones to quickly whip up these last minute Christmas Cards. Colour palette: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Old Olive Have a lovely Christmas Eve. I'm about to go and start the food preparation for tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by,