Not normally a set I would have seen myself buying, but……. I saw some cards made by Yvette who has a gallery at Splitcoaststamper, and I was hooked. [photopress:IMG_2785.JPG,full,pp_empty] For these cards, I’ve used watercolour paper and stamped with Stazon.  One of the great things I love about Stampin’ Up! inkpads is that they are… Read More

I had to have a chuckle today, Jenni Oliver sent me a belated birthday card.[photopress:IMG_2784.JPG,full,pp_empty] Jenni’s card is on the right and the card on the left is the one I made this weekend to teach at Linc’n’Learn We must shop at the same store *wink*  

I attended a Stamping and Scrapbooking Fair this month as a stall holder for Stampin’ Up!.  On the table I placed the magazine that I had been published in which showed Crayon Resist, it generated alot of interest, so I thought I would put another card with the same technique here. [photopress:IMG_2783.JPG,full,pp_empty] On Gloss card… Read More

Who wants to win a Stampin Up Level 1 Hostess set?? All you have to do is leave a comment under this post, on the 18th of November, I’ll randomly select a name from the comments that have been left, and you will win this Stampin Up set. The set is called Wee Watercolours and consists of 6 stamps.  They are… Read More

I’ve seen alot of 3×3 cards lately, one sketch challenge over at SplitcoastStampers, and another on AmyR’s blog, so I decided to give on a go too.  Are they small or what???!!  AmyR showed how she mounted her card onto a normal sized card base, so that’s what I’ve done with this card [photopress:IMG_2683.JPG,full,pp_empty] [photopress:IMG_2684.JPG,full,pp_empty]… Read More

Copy and Share Everything And that’s what I’ve done this week.  I’ve got so much on at the moment that sometimes it’s easier to base cards on what others have done 🙂 [photopress:IMG_2682.JPG,full,pp_empty] This card was on a blog I read daily, AmyR (blog owner) received a heap of cards and one similar to this… Read More

that when you find a layout that works you tend to flog it to death?  I do. 🙂 The two cards here are the same but with a slightly different colour scheme, and different stamp.  Nice quick and easy cards. [photopress:IMG_2676.JPG,full,pp_empty] This one is an engagement card for my sons’ school teacher Stampin’ Up! products… Read More

I havent attended a cyberstamp for some time now, and it was great to do one again.  This one was held over at www.thescrappersstash.com.au  There were 4 challenges set and I’ve managed to complete 3 so far. Challenge 2 was to make a card using a Triad colour scheme which is basically picking 3 colours at… Read More

Okay, I have to admit, I did case this one.  I cant remember where I saw it, but I loved it. [photopress:Mixed_Bouquet_2.jpg,full,pp_empty] Images Copyright 1990-2006 Stampin Up For the colouring I’ve used Stampin Up Watercolour Pencils and Blender Pens.  Simply outline one area in red, the other side in yellow and use the blender pen… Read More

I’ve had an interview over at Aussie Crafts, check it out 🙂

Gee this set is great to colour with crayons. Just a bit of playing around, nothing too flash. [photopress:IMG_2657.JPG,full,pp_empty] I’ve used the colour coach on this one.  The colours are Not Quiet Navy, Creamy Caramel and Bashful Blue.  I’ve also used the Itty Bitty Background set, and the Print Backbround Stamp.  Where the diamonds meet… Read More

Woohoo!  It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for.   🙂  The mini is now online for you to view.  You can see it here [photopress:mini.jpg,full,pp_empty] Jam packed with great new stamps, scrapbooking paper, the new Cutter Kit, punches, accessories. If there is something that you NEED 😉 simply email me at alisacraig@westnet.com.au

I have a new set of Stampin’ Up! Markers to play with now  :). The following card is actually from a sketch challenge.  I’ve used the colour wheel to select colours again.  That wheel is soooo handy, it takes all the guess work out. I’ve used the markers directly on the rubber, then huffed on… Read More

For every $50 that you spend on your Stampin’ Up! order, your name and phone number will be placed in a lucky square.  Once the 50 squares are full, I will draw one number at random.  That lucky winner will have $50 to spend as they please on Stampin’ Up! products.  🙂 The promotion will start… Read More

I’ve been feeling a bit despondant for the last week or so about the standard of my cards.  I think I’ve been looking at too many other blogs where the cards are AMAZING!  So I’ve felt the need to get back to what I love doing and that is colouring in.  🙂  I would so love… Read More