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Monday 15 September 2014

So This Is Why Exercise Is Bad For You …

My Mom and I recently decided to take up walking twice a week, for our own health.
Our first day was last Tuesday, as soon as I put my Asics running shoes on, I could feel them rubbing.
We walked to the Mall {ran some errands} and back, and I knew before taking off my shoes, I would have a couple of juicy blisters.
Our next walk was on Friday, and as my feet were still sore, I wore Ballet Flats.
We walked to the Mall again to run errands, then added an xtra bit to our walk {of course we had to stop at the Dairy on the way back for a Magnum!}.


By the time I got home, my feet were now weeping!
Yesterday {Sunday} I had a good friend who is also a nurse bandage my foot, and just now taking the bandage off, this is how bad it Is now looking  …


 I tell ya… so this is why exercise is bad for you!

Sunday 14 September 2014

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 11th September 2014


Soooo how many chocolate biscuits does it take to create a Class?
I munched through half a pack during the night, and finished the Class prep at 4am!!


At this weeks “Create With Kathe” Class, we had an xtra special guest Margaret, so Class numbers on Thursday swelled to 7 for the afternoon Class!
This week we made a cute FlowerPot Card, + a card featuring the new “Little Letters” Thinlits that spelt out the word “BIRTHDAY” …



Project 1 FlowerPot Card


The card Base Is Crumb Cake, and the Pot is embossed with the “Decorative Dots” and “Fancy Fan” Embossing Folders.
The Cardstock and Silky Taffeta Ribbon is in an accent colour of Lost Lagoon, which is a nice contrast against the Crumb Cake.
The words “thankful for you” are from the “Good Greetings” stamp set, and are embossed in White.   The sentiment banner is cut using the “Project Life Cards and Labels” Framelits, with 2 rows of Pearls added, which frames the sentiment nicely.
The Card Insert slides out of the Pot, and is Whisper White, backed on to Crumb Cake.


The flowers are from the “Flower Shop” stamp set, and are stamped with Versamark on to Pool Party, and then embossed in White, they are then hand coloured using the Aqua Painters with Coastal Cabana and Tempting Turquoise Inks.   Finally they are punched using the Pansy Punch, and then 4 small Pearls added to the centre of each flower.
Leaves in Garden Green are cut using the Flower Frenzy Bigz die, and adhered to the back of the card insert, with the flowers arranged to overlap on to the Pot.
On the card Insert, the background stamp from the “For All Things” stamp set, is in a wash of colour with Coastal Cabana.   The sentiment “for someone who makes others so happy!” is from the “Petite Pairs” stamp set and stamped in Tempting Turquoise.
A Crystal Effect Dot coloured in Coastal Cabana in the final touch, and anchors the project.

Wah-lah … FlowerPot Card done!

Project 2 “BIRTHDAY” Card


I have been wanting to try this technique out since I saw it on {photos from} the display boards from the Stampin’ Up! Convention.
The card base for this card is Soft Suede, and the word “BIRTHDAY” {from the “Little Letters” Thinlits} is lined up and Washi Tape used to adhere it to the card base. The Big Shot is used to cut the letters, but not all the way to the base, the words then pop up … such fun!
The word “DAY” is cut from scraps of Blushing Bride cardstock, and adhered to the card, to make the word “BIRTHDAY” really pop!
The card base is then embossed with the “Large Polka Dot” Embossing Folder.
Venetian Crochet Trim is then added to the centre of the card, and wrapped around the front panel of the card, and adhered under the Labels.
The “Labels Collection” Framelits are used to cut labels in graduating sizes, in Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride and Naturals White.
The word ”Celebrate You!” is from the “Cupcake Party” stamp set, and is stamped in Early Espresso.
A Cupcake from the same stamp set, is stamped in Early Espresso and Strawberry Slush, on Blushing Bride cardstock, and then punched with the ”Cupcake Builder” Punch.
The top of the Cupcake has been adhered with a Dimensional.
Stampin’ Glitter in Dazzling Diamonds is added to the top of the Cupcake.
A Crystal Effects Dot in Strawberry Slush is adhered with a Glue Dot, and is on the bottom right-hand corner, and anchors the project.
For the Card Insert, Naturals White cardstock has had the corners rounded with the “Project Life Corner” Punch.


The sentiment “Today calls for something pink with sprinkles on top!” is from the “Remembering Your Birthday” stamp set, and is coloured with the Early Espresso and Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Markers.
Another Cupcake from the “Cupcake Party” stamp set is stamped on Blushing Bride cardstock, with Early Espresso and Strawberry Slush Inks.
The final touch being the Stampin’ Glitter in Dazzling Diamonds, on the top of the Cupcake.
Bev's Interpretation ....


Wah-lah … BIRTHDAY Card done! 

Mmmmmm … my mind is swirling with ideas for next weeks Class, which I will be running 1pm>3pm and again 7pm>9pm, and taking bookings now!



“Cupcake Party” Stamp Set


“Flower Shop” Stamp Set


"For All Things” Stamp Set


“Good Greetings” Hostess Stamp Set


“Petite Pairs” Stamp Set


“Remembering Your Birthday” Stamp Set


“Flower Frenzy Bigz” Die


“Labels Collection” Framelits


“Little Letters” Thinlits


“Project Life Cards and Labels” Framelits

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets : “Cupcake Party”, “Flower Shop”, “For All Things”, “Good Greetings”, “Petite Pairs”, “Remembering Your Birthday”
Ink : Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Strawberry Slush, Tempting Turquoise, Versamark
Blendabilities : Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush
Stampin’ Markers : Early Espresso, Strawberry Slush
Cardstock : Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Naturals White, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Punches : Cupcake Builder, Pansy, Project Life Corner and for Bev's Word Window
Framelits/Dies/Thinlits : “Flower Frenzy Bigz” die, “Labels Collection” Framelits, “Little Letters” Thinlits, “Project Life Cards and Labels” Framelits,
Embossing Folders : “Decorative Dots”, “Fancy Fan”, “Large Polka Dot”
Xtras : Aqua Painters, Crystal Effect Dots, Embossing Powder in White, Glue Dots, Pearl Basic Jewels, in Lost Lagoon, Silky Taffeta Ribbon Stampin’ Glitter in Dazzling Diamonds, Venetian Crochet Trim, Washi Tape

Special Tools : Big Shot, Heat Tool, Magnetic Platform, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer

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Saturday 13 September 2014

Necklace + Bracelet + Earrings For Under $30 … Done!

I picked up this gorgeous Resin Bracelet for $13, and after wearing it for a day {and getting so many favourable comments}, went back for a second that I could alter …


First up I snipped the elasticised band that held the strands together.
Then I made this cute pair of Earrings and a matching Necklace.




Soooo … Necklace + Bracelet + Earrings for under $30 … done!

Wednesday 10 September 2014

Weekly Deals: For 10th September 2014


Wednesday 10.09.2014 this weeks “WeeklyDeals” start …
At tomorrow’s “Create With Kathe” Class, I may just have to break the Punches out!
- have I wet your appetite?!!!


Tuesday 9 September 2014

Vintage Love …

I had to break out some of my Vintage Stampin’ Up! products, as I had a very special card to make ...



I love to shop at Jacqui e, as they have beautiful garments at really good prices, so when my favourite “V Neck Ruffle Cardi” came up on special, in my fav colour Chartreuse, I just had to buy a “Back Up” Cardi!
EVERY time I wear this gorgeous colour, I get so many favourable comments.
My local store had sold out of my size, but the Dunedin store had one in my size, as well as one in Black, so I ordered both.
I made “Thank You” cards for both shop Managers, as they went out of their way to help me ship the Cardi’s back to sunny Nelson.
I love the message "Thank You For Your Kindness" from the "Wetlands" stamp set, as it is perfect for this card + this sentiment fits perfectly within a "Feathers" Framelits.


AND I also found some vintage dress patterned paper, which I made envelopes from ..


Wah-lah ... Vintage Dress Up Thank You Card done!


"Four Feathers" Stamp Set and matching "Feathers" Framelits


{Vintage} “It’s A Girl Thing” Stamp Set 


“Summer Silhouettes” Stamp Set


"Wetlands” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets : "Four Feathers", {Vintage} “It’s A Girl Thing”, “Summer Silhouettes”, "Wetlands”
Ink : Black StazOn, Versamark
Cardstock : Blushing Bride, Naturals White, Strawberry Slush, Soft Suede, {Vintage} Designer Series Paper “Beau Chateau”, Designer Series Paper Stack All Abloom, Vellum,
Punches : Scalloped Tag Topper
Framelits: {Vintage} Dress Up, Feathers
Xtras : Candy Dots, Embossing Powder in White, Pearl Basic Jewels, Taffeta Ribbon 1/8" in Melon Mambo, Venetian Crochet Trim,

Special Tools : Big Shot, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer


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