Paretei Lodge – Craft Retreat

 Last weekend I was very grateful to be invited to a craft retreat weekend at Paretei Lodge, in the Lee Valley.

I met some amazing women, who all had their own special crafty talents.

On the Saturday morning, we did a make and take, as each one of us was asked to prepare a project to demonstrate one-on-one.

My project was a card {colours inspired by a scrapbook layout by Jacque Williams} I had taught the previous week at my "Create With Kathe" Craft Class ...

We were then paired up with another crafty lady, we shared our craft, and they made the project, we then swapped over and made their project.

Gill's original card on the left, my attempt on the right!

I learnt a gorgeous new way of card-making, with watercolour paint and Indian Ink {see above piccies}.

One of the make and takes, was a Flax Flower, Maori customs say that the first is Flax Flower made is to be given away, and I was very fortunate to receive it.

Jill taught how to make flowers from egg cartons, and we all had a go!

After a shared lunch, I taught two Classes, the first was the Braided Card, and the second card was the Flower Pot Card.

Theses are some of the cards made by the ladies ...

And here are my versions ...

I couldn't believe it when I started demonstrating, and realised I had forgotten my Black StazOn Ink Pad, my Stampin’ Scrub, and enough Pearl Basic Jewels {the Flower Pot Card took 30!!!}, along with my “Project Life Cards and Labels” Framelits!!!.

We improvised with Night Of Navy ink, a borrowed Stampin’ Scrub, and rationed out the Pearls, and we found had an Extra Large Oval Punch on hand to punch the sentiment on the Flower Pot card!

We finished around 5pm, then we all drove down the Valley to the local pub, where we had a yummy dinner surrounded by all our new friends.

Some of the ladies went back to the Lodge, to stay a 2^nd night {some ladies stayed Friday night too}, and they had gorgeous Feijoa Crumble for dessert … envy much!!!

I got home at about 9pm, and was shattered, but loved the day so much, and can’t wait till we have our next retreat.

If you are interested in hiring Paretai Lodge, or have any enquiries regarding this amazing camping retreat, please contact Margaret on email marob@xnet.co.nz or phone 03 54 75036  

Happy Mother’s Day …

The 2^nd Sunday in May, we always celebrate Mother’s day here in New Zealand.

I am fortunate to have two Mothers in my life, my Mom Dale, and Mom-in-Law Nola, I call her “my Nola”.

This is the card I made for these xtra special ladies ...

This year I gave my Mom a scarf from Portmans. As this morning my Mom and Dad departed for their life-long dream of seeing Alaska, and for my Nola, I gave her this gorgeous “Vintage Teapot” Scentsy Warmer and the “Zen Garden” Scentsy Bar ...

To view more Scentsy goodies, please head on over to Jen's Scentsy website.

I was tickled pink when my beautiful eleven year old daughter JorjaRose gave me this handmade card and matching gift bag that she had made ...

She had filled it with tissues, chocolates, a bath bomb and a poem.

Thanks sweet pea, “I love you to the moon and back”.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Crazy About You”, “Petite Pairs”, “Something Lacy", "Your Perfect Day”

Ink Pads : Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede

Cardstock :  Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand, Whisper White

Framelits/Dies : “Deco Labels Collection”, “Hello You”

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : Spring Flowers

Punches :  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

Ribbon : Sahara Sand Lace Trim

Xtras : C6 Envelopes, Glue Dots, Pearl Basic Jewels,  Stampin’ Dimensionals

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

Creative Inkers Blog Hop: Retired List May 2015

The theme for this Blog Hop is “Retired Stampin’ Up! Products”, so I decided to make a circle spinning card.

My creation for this Blog Hop is totally out of character for me, as I tend to favour the collection Subtles colours, and I love to go shabby chic/vintage!

As a number of Stampin’ Up! ladies around the world are on the Stampin’ Up! Grand Vacation 2015 in Hawaii, I decided to pay homage to their achievements with my colour scheme {Strawberry Slush and Daffodil Delight}, and choice of flowers {“Flower Shop” and “Mixed Bunch” stamp sets}.

My son Reilly helped me with the video, so bear with ... 

  

And here is my masterpiece ...

To check out my other spinning cards, please click here.

The retired {or soon to be retired – do get your orders in quick} Stampin’ Up! Products I featured are:

• Designer Series Paper Stack “All Abloom”
• Cardstock A4 “Strawberry Slush”
• Cardstock A4 “Naturals White”
• Classic Stampin’ Ink Pad “Strawberry Slush”
• Stamp Set Clear Mount “From My Heart”
• Stamp Set Clear Mount “Mixed Bunch”
• Punch “Blossom”

Creative Inkers Blog Hop Participants are:

1. Lisa Bullock - Daffyscrapper 
2. Sally Robertson 
3. Kathryn Tyrrell 
4: Delys Cram
5. Alicia Yap 
6. Jackie Noble
7. Ria Kaire 

8. Kathe Oldham 

To head on over to Lisa's Blog and see her gorgeous creation, please click on the “Next” Button

To go back a step and revisit with Ria, and see her masterpiece, please click on the “Back” Button.

We would love your feedback, so please leave a comment.

 

 

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Flower Shop”, “From My Heart”, “Mixed Bunch”, “Papillion Potpourri”

Ink Pads : Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Slush

Cardstock :  Daffodil Delight, Kraft, Naturals White, Strawberry Slush, Designer Series paper Stack “All Abloom”

Framelits/Dies : “Circles Collection”

Punches :  7/8 “ Scallop Circle, Bitty Butterfly, Blossom, Elegant Butterfly, Extra Large Oval

Xtras : 2x 10c coins {real $}, Antique Brads, Glue Dots, Linen Thread, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin;’ Emboss Powder in White

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

RE# "Create With Kathe" for Wednesday 29th April 2015

At this weeks “Create With Kathe” Craft Class we made a “Thank You” card, using the gorgeous and versatile “Painted Petals” stamp set, and featuring the Baby Wipe Technique, and also a Baby card featuring the cute and gorgeous “Zoo Babies” stamp, along with “Something Lacy” and “B.Y.O.P.” stamp sets…

To view the construction details for the Parisian themed card, please click here

To view the construction details for the birthday cupcake card, please click here

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

"Create With Kathe" For Thursday 23rd April 2015

At this weeks “Create With Kathe” Craft Class we made a “Thank You” card, using the gorgeous and versatile “Painted Petals” stamp set, and featuring the Baby Wipe Technique, and also a Baby card featuring the cute and gorgeous “Zoo Babies” stamp, along with “Something Lacy” and “B.Y.O.P.” stamp sets…

Project 1 “Painted Petals” Baby Wipe Style “Thank You” Card

For the Baby Wipe Technique, I used Island Indigo, Elegant Eggplant and Rose Red Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills ...

 

I would highly recommend you use a glass cutting board under the baby wipe, and I know from past experience that the ink stains the counter top!

This card is inspired by one created by Jacque Williams 

The cardbase is Garden Green, layered with Rose Red and Whisper White cardstock.

What with the “Petite Purse” die being on the Retired List, we just had to make a wee purse to match.

The cardstock for the purse is Whisper White, which has been stamped with the “Petite Petals” stamp set and using the Baby Wipe Technique.

Love how this card turned out!

Of course Jen changed hers up a tad and added Pearls …

Project 2 “Zoo Babies” Baby Card

The cardbase for this card is Soft Suede layered with my new favourite colour Rose Red, and Blushing Bride.

Love all the layers and textures on this card!

Of course Jen changed hers up a tad ...

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

 

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “B.Y.O.P.”, “Painted Petals”, “Something Lacy”,  “Zoo Babies”

Ink Pads : Blushing Bride, Garden Green, Marina Mist, Night Of Navy, Soft Sky, Strawberry Slush

Cardstock :  Blushing Bride, Garden Green, Marina Mist, Naturals White, Rose Red, Soft Sky, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Glimmer Paper in Dazzling Diamonds, Vellum

Framelits/Dies : “Hello You”, “Petite Purse”, “Perfect Print Alphabet”

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : “Delicate Designs”, Large Polka Dot”

Punches :  1, 3/8” Circle, 2, ½ “ Circle, 1, ¾ “ Scallop Circle, Elegant Butterfly, Hearts Border Punch, Petite Petals

Ribbon : Thick Bakers Twine in Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush, White Jute Ribbon

Xtras : Baby Wipes, Glue Dots, In Colour Sequins, Mini Brads, Pearl Basic Jewels, Safety Pins, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Glitter in Dazzling Diamonds, “Sweet Sadie” Washi Tape

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