Oh Boy....

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BOY, n:  1.  Noise with dirt on it....My two youngest boy's fit this description to a T, lol.

.....One of the lovely ladies in my Monday Madness Card Class, asked if we could do 'boy cards', hence the  title.  I love a challenge, and designed two boy cards for my card class tomorrow - pictures are near the end of this post :)


....My last post 'Frantic February and Finicky Frocks' has carried on true to form - I have been busy with Census work, made a couple more variations of the origami dress (finicky frock) cards and last Monday Madness class we worked on Finicky Flowers (miniature origami roses).  Once again, I am very proud of the ladies, they all had a go at making miniature origami roses - sterling effort ladies!  The finished product was absolutely stunning, well worth the effort.

Origami Rose Cards

This card was inspired by a fabulous card I spotted on Pinterest designed by Doris Kroh. I made a few changes, very happy with the results.  I used Stampin' Up!'s large label punch to give the table a 'Queen Anne' design look and with the cut-out, I re-inserted it through the top-side of the label punch to make the bottom look the same as the top - flipped it over, 'voile' a wonderful picture frame :)

You could go to town embellishing the table top - trinkets, tiny photo frame, mirror, flowers, etc...I love it!!!

Stamp - Petite Pairs

Ink - Basic Black

Card - Whisper White, Garden Green, Kaisercraft: Base Coat - Weathered (both sides), Kaisercraft: Miss Match - Odd, Vellum, Red/pink Printer Copy Paper

Accessories - Hand-made Miniature Origami Roses, Bird Builder Punch, Large Label Punch, Oval Punch, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Rhinestones, Dimensionals.

Cottage Window

A simple beautiful card.  The window frame die used on this card - OMG! Endless possibilities of fabulous creativeness, love it!!!

Card - Whisper White, Garden Green, Kaisercraft:  Base Coat - Weatherboard, Kaisercraft:  Marigold - Citrus, Red/pink Printer Copy Paper

Accessories - Hand-made Miniature Origami Roses, Bird Builder Punch, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Die D-Lites:  Window Two

First sample card, didn't make the cut - not enough background paper and silver brads for the class.

A Couple More Finicky Frocks

Oh Boy

....Tomorrow's Monday Madness Class is in for some boyish fun!  Two cards - my goal was to create a card for a younger boy and one for an older boy - I think (hope) it was achieved, as my mum would say...'The proof is in the pudding'.

Monster Truck

I designed this card for my last baby - Bronson, my monster truck loving boy, he turned four years old on Friday.  Absolutely enjoyed making this because I knew how much he would love having a 'monster truck' card, and the look on his face when he received it was priceless, reinforces my love of card-making :)

Stamp - Delightful Dozen, Loads of Love

Ink - Basic Black

Card - Basil White, Basic Grey, Basic Black, Real Red, Foil Mirror Silver Card

Accessories - Scallop Circle Punch, Triple Bouquet Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Chevron Textured Embossing Folder, Dimensionals.

Skateboard

Ink - Stampin Marker Basic Black

Card - Basil White, Basil Navy, Basic Black, Real Red, Basic Grey, Kaisercraft:  Base Coat - Corrugated Iron, Kaisercraft:  Base Coat - Weatherboard.

Accessories - 1" Circle Punch, Dimensionals.

Thank you for having a look, would love it if you left a comment.  Till the next post....

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BCH Stampin

Frantic February and Finicky Frocks!...

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...It's only the beginning of this month and I find myself saying a lot of  'F-words', lol. In my infinite wisdom, I have convinced myself to sign up for a free course in Small Business Management - on top of that, I am in the midst of studying and preparing for the delivery and collection of NZ Census + planning and making cards for the Monday Madness Card Class + making bespoke cards for customers...what have I got my big curly hair self into?  Yes it is a full-on month, oh well  :)

I mentioned 'Finicky Frocks'...let me tell you - the ladies that came to my most recent Monday Madness Card Class, did me proud!  We worked on two lovely cards featuring origami dresses, hence the name 'finicky frocks'.

Origami Dress Cards

Stamps - Elements of Style, Apothecary Art

Ink - Rich Razzleberry, Versamark

Card - Plumeria: Velvet Bloom (double-sided), Basil White, Silver

Accessories - Framelits Labels Collection, Fleur-de-lis Die, 5mm Corner Punch, Silver Embossing Powder, Printer Copy Paper, Rhinestones, Dimensionals.

Stamp - SU Greeting (don't know the name of the set it comes from)

Ink - Versamark

Card - Basil White

Accessories - 5mm Corner Punch, Large Dot Embossing Folder, Silver Embossing Powder, Pink Rhinestones, Ribbons, 1mm Galvanised Wire Miniature Coat Hanger (made by moi!), Dimensionals, Pink soft textured fibrous paper (will edit this when I find the correct name of the pink paper used). 

My next post will feature next week's Monday Madness class cards - Flowers (yes another 'F-word', for February, lol).

Thanks for having a look :)  Please leave a comment.

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BCH Stampin

Monday Madness...

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...Just a quick one.
I taught my first card-making class today.  It was awesome, had a fantastic time with the ladies - I can't wait for my next  'Monday Madness' card class (which is next Monday, lol).  We made three love cards, focusing on 'wet and dry' embossing.

Love Cards

                        

Have a great week everyone...would love to get your comments.  Please join me again :)

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BCH Stampin

Hello - New Seasonal Catalogue

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....I'm really excited about this catalogue - there is so many 'OMG, I've got to have that!' products in there, I couldn't wait to share it with you.  The new Seasonal Catalogue  runs from 1st February - 30th June 2013, items are available for purchase, starting today! Click on the Seasonal Catalogue picture below, see our wonderful new range.  You may find you might have a few 'OMG, got to have that' moments - have your wishlist ready :)

Seasonal Catalogue

See anything you like? Contact me to find out how you can get it for free + get free Sale-A-Bration items as well!!!

....Monday Madness

Well, it's been a busy week...Got the part-time job I applied for - Census Collector for Statistics New Zealand, this is great news, now I will be able to convert our garage into a card-making/scrapbooking haven aka my studio!  I have been preparing for my Monday Madness Card Class, we will be making Love Cards - focusing on embossing (wet and dry).  If you would like to come along, please contact Linda - details listed below.

Monday Madness Card Class

Love Cards - Embossing

Monday, 4th February

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

at:  The Paper Peacock

shop 3, 51 Main North Rd, Woodend, New Zealand 7610

phone:  03 310 0431

....I always make time to design and create paper crafts, it is my passion, and to see the finished product, is so rewarding, the pleasure it brings - just has to be shared :)

Teeny Tiny - Bloomin' Marvelous

I designed this teeny tiny card to go with the orders for the wonderful customers from Zoe's workshop.

Stamps - Bloomin' Marvelous (sale-a-bration)

Ink - Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Pool Party

Card - Whisper White, Sycamore Street DSP (sale-a-bration): Rich Razzleberry

Accessories - Blossom Punch, Sycamore Street Button (sale-a-bration):  Pool Party.

Gift Box

Really enjoy making this, it's so easy, you only use A4 size card, such a fantastic way to use your DSP and there is INFINITESIMAL ways to decorate/embellish this fab gift box!  Pop in a little Stampin' Up! something, voila...a great hostess gift and a wonderful 'lucky door' prize.

Here is the link to the tutorial I followed:  Gift Box  (this tutorial is in German, I followed her actions).

Stamp - Bloomin' Marvelous (sale-a-bration)

Ink - Blushing Bride (2010 - 2012 In Colour)

Card - Patterns DSP (2010 - 2012 In Colour): Blushing Bride

Accessories - Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (retired), 1" Circle Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Large Rhinestones, Bitty Buttons, Double sided tape (red), Dimensionals.

Bloomin' Marvelous Tile Card

My attempt at a masculine card design.  Showcases - Sale-A-Bration items, a fabulous new stamp set from the Seasonal Catalogue - Beyond Plaid, and silver accents for Stampin' Up!'s 25 years Silver Anniversary.

Stamps - Bloomin' Marvelous (sale-a-bration), Beyond Plaid (Seasonal Catalogue)

Ink - Island Indigo, Summer Starfruit, Versamark

Card - Whisper White, Sycamore Street DSP (sale-a-bration):  Rich Razzleberry

Accessories - Vine Street Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (sale-a-bration), Square Punch 1-1/4", Sycamore Street Ribbon (sale-a-bration):  Indigo Island, Silver Embossing Powder, Silver Brads.

....That is all for this week.  Thank you for having a looksie, please leave a comment, I would love to hear from you :)  Join me next time for more BCH Stampin antics and Stampin' Up! updates...

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