Christmas Giveaways

Hi Crafty Friends,

Wow! It sure is shaping up to be a big week. Last night my daughter had her end of year dance concert and as always, It was a fantastic afternoon of beautiful girls and their amazing teachers putting on an amazing performance.  Today she had her end of year presentation assembly at school where she received a major award for academic excellence. I am so proud of her with or without the awards. Every day she reminds me of how blessed I am to be her Mum.  


On another note, I've decided to have an end of year giveaway. Simply let me know what your favourite project has been and I will randomly pick 5 winners and they will receive that project. (exception of my puppy album but I will give a similar album).  This is one of the giveaways. Big Shot cover.So just leave a comment on what your fav is and I will draw the names by Christmas. 

Stay Crafty,
XO Tan

ESAD Occasions Catalogue and Sale A Bration Blog Hop

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to my creative space. If you have come hopping to me, I hope you are enjoying yourself so far and finding lots of creative ideas ready for the new Occasions Catalogue.

Today I have made a few projects for you. Firstly, I've made  one layer card in 2 colour schemes using the Lift Me Up stamp set and the co-ordinating dies, Up & Away.
the first one has a base of Rich Razzleberry with Island Indigo and Calypso Coral. I've stamped using the masking technique to create layers of stamping to give the image some depth.  I've also added some highlights with a white gel pen. This really makes the card pop! Finally, a strip of Sale A Bration Carried Away DSP and a stamped sentiment from the stamp set and you're finished. I've done exactly the same for the other card, however, I've used Rose Red, Crumb Cake & Island Indigo as my colour scheme. I can't pick a favourite. Can you?

 

For my next card, I've used the stunning High Tide stamp set.  Because the image is so beautiful I didn't want to do much embellishing.  I've taken a panel of Whisper White and stamped with Versamark and embossed with Clear embossing powder.  Then using Dapper Denim, I've sponged around the image and then lightly brushed over the whole image with my Aqua Painter.  I've done some stamping using Dapper Denim to add the water and birds. The card is finished off by matting on Whisper White and placed onto a card base of Delightful Dijon using Dimensionals.  To embellish, I've tied a bow of Smokey Slate 1/8" ribbon and a few Basic Jewels onto the lighthouse.

 My second card using High Tide was made using exactly the same technique as before, however, Ive sponged with Smokey Slate and done my stamping in Smokey Slate.  I've cut my focal image using the Lots of Labels Framelits and stamped a sentiment onto a tag from the Tags & Labels Framelits. My matt layer is Watermelon Wonder and I've stamped a background in Versamark and let dry.  The ribbon is the 3/8" Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack from the upcoming Sale A Bration catalogue.

 My final card is stamped using Tasty Trucks and Hey, Chick. Both are from the Sale A Bration catalogue.  I've masked as I did in my first card using post it notes. This allowed me to combine the awesome chick into the food truck. He really is my favourite chick, so darn cute.  The clouds are from Lift Me Up in the Occasions Catalogue.  All colouring is done with my ink pads and Blender Pens.  My colour scheme is Flirty Flamingo, Dapper Denim, Peekaboo Peach and Sweet Sugarplum.

I hope you have enjoyed what I've made for you today. Please follow along and check out Nerida Carter and what she has made.  Thank you for joining me today.

XO Tan

BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS:

1. Libby Dyson

2. Samantha White

3. Nicole Wilson

4. Kelly Kent

5. Lou Kitzelman

6. Rose Desmond

7. Andrea Buckland

8. Narelle Fasulo

9. Cathy Pinchbeck

10. Rebecca Jacovou

11. Courtenay Heuston

12. Leonie Schroder

13. Carly Middleton

14. Megan Lenske

15. Monique Fielder

16. Josie Dean

17. Tanya DeRoy

18. Nerida Carter

19. Rachael Lewsley

20. Cheryl O'Bree

21. Cheryl Algie

22. Maree McIntosh

23. Rebekah Crisp

Quickie Card Class

Hi Crafty Friends,
How's everyones week gong? I've been flat out finding the right families for my beautiful Cavalier King Charles puppies. So many people want one but as I love them so much I'ts important to me that the go to a home where they will be loved as much as they give the love.  I have met some amazing people who, like me, are completely hooked on the breed.  Now I'm just getting as many cuddles before they go to their new forever home.

Mum is so very happy! 6 Beautiful & healthy puppies

Back to crafty business......
Here is what we will be making on Monday's Quickie Card Class. I've used the stunning and versatile Love & Affection stamp set and co-ordinating DSP to create these gorgeous note cards. We will also be making a box to store them all.
The cost is just $10 and everything is supplied.  If you live in Coffs Harbour, NSW region please drop me a line and come along.  We would love to have you join our amazing group of crafters.
The start time for Monday's classes is normally 10 am however, Next week we will be starting at 12 as my  beautiful daughter is receiving a special award at the end of year presentation assembly.
I am so proud of the young lady she is becoming. And.....she totally gets my addiction to craft!! Woohoo!

Santa Photos

Hi crafty friends,

Today has been a busy puppy day.  All of our little fur babies have had their first needles and Microchipping. They all have a clean health record and I'm getting ready for their forever homes.  On the weekend we all visited Santa and had Santa photos. That was awesome. The look on everyones faces when we kept pulling out gorgeous little Cavies one after another. Priceless!  I'm getting excited for my big blog hop with Pootles in the UK. I must admit I'm a little starstruck but i've got an extra special project to share with you. That's on Sunday evening the 4th December. I still have lots more on this week as well as our super duper card class on this Friday. So, If you're in Coffs Harbour, come along and I guarantee you will have a great time.
Till next time,
Stay Crafty

XO Tan