Joy Fold for Just Add Ink Challenge

Morning,
 As I said, I made a few cards the other day and I have always wanted to make the joy fold and this was the perfect opportunity to make one.  I just got some new stamp sets and play toys, so much fun!  One of my new sets is the cupcake and punch and I had to try it straight away.

How much fun is this stamp set and I am really loving bright colours!  Not normally me......... but it is at the moment.
Stamp set:  Create a Cupcake
Card:  Not quite navy, baja breeze, whisper white
Ink:  Chocolate chip
Tools:  Cupcake punch, my new favourite toy
thanks for stopping by.....

Surprise, Surprise....

Hello,
  I know I have only just posted but like I say, I have been busy.  Just Add Ink have a challenge on their site for fancy card folds and seeing I was going to Connie's, I thought, great, we can do some fun cards down there.  But guess what, she did none and I made three different ones.  I didn't think about joining the challenge at the time but that is exactly what I am going to do now.  This card I am going to show you is going to be used as a photo album, which is why there is so much blank space.  It is such a gorgeous card but it is more than a card.  Wait and see what I mean:

So this is my card, nice and manly.  I will put my son's photos of his holiday in here.

With the ribbon off and ready to open:

See what I mean, so much space for photos...

And my favourite part, a place to journal.  How cool is this card.  I will be making more, actually I have made another but made a couple of mistakes, I'll show you that tomorrow after I finish doing the finishing touches.
Stamp set:  Sense of time
Card:  Night of navy, baja breeze, chocolate chip, whisper white and dsp - soft subtles
Ink:  Chocolate chip, night of navy and baja breeze
Acc:  Retired chocolate chip ribbon and dimensionals
Tools:  11/4" punch, unusual for me but I still managed to slip in at least one punch.
Thanks for stopping by.....

More Tea Bag Holders

Morning,
  Been busy catching up with friends and crafting but at least you know I have a lot to show you.

You know I love Tea bag holders and here is another different one I found on Chic 'n Scratch.  Sorry I forgot to put some white card on the opposite side to write a little note, but I'm sure you get the idea.
Some quick instructions for you:
8" x 3 5/8" card scored 1 3/4" and 4 7/8".  Sponge edges and fold score lines, taping the small pocket down.  Punch hole with crop-a-dial to tie ribbon through.   6"  ribbon
Decorate as desired.
Stamp set:  Hello again and cottage garden
Card:  Bravo burgendy and whisper white
Ink:  Brava burgendy
Acc:  Ribbon and gold brads
Tools:  Boho blossom punch and crop-a-dial
have a lovely day....

Gift With Purchase Promotion

Hi everyone,
Another fabulous deal going on this month and this is a great one for anyone interested in getting that little something extra.  Spend $100 and receive an exclusive product bundle for free -- $31.95 value!  Bundle includes 1/4" white grosgrain ribbon with repeating flower designs approx 1371.6m.  AND 48 flower buttons. 16ea in 3 colours (daffodil delight, melon mambo and pacific point) approx 1/2".  What a deal!!!

Pocket of Cards

Hi everyone,
 I have been trying to post all day yesterday and blogger was playing up, so I'll do another post this afternoon as well.  My last thing to show you from Tuesday with the girls.  Sonja and her chocolate tester (husband) made a template for this gorgeous pocket.  You could work it out yourself but always nice having it done for you.

This is mine

This is Sonja's and now I'll show you the two together:

And I have four different cards to show you that go into my box:

So that is all the cards in the box.  I didn't have any in-colour dsp, only the subtles, but I think the cards would have looked better with the right dsp.
have a lovely day....

Pedestal for Cupcakes

Hi,
  Thought I would give you all a surprise and show you another make and take we made yesterday.  Sonja had these especially cut and we just put them together but I will be seeing what I can come up with to give you instructions!!!  Could be hard so we'll have to wait and see:

Aren't they just so cute.  Sonja even put a punch on the table and it held, very stable.  I did have cup cakes there but wanted to take a picture too quickly and missed putting them in but you get the general drift.
have a lovely night....

Tueday Play Date

Morning,
  Yesterday a couple of friends came over and we had a play, it was so much fun.  I love crafting on my own, but love it even more when someone else is here to talk to!  Tracey had us make a butterfly card, that are starting to pop up on quite a few blogs at the moment.  It is using the Beautiful butterflies die cut, only just ordered mine at the beginning of the week, can't wait to get it.  Tracey and her Mum, Judy, left early so I can only show you Sonja's and mine.  Tracey thought it would be nice all in white and I agree with her, she did emboss them with vintage wallpaper which have come up really well, you be the judge though:

Mine (love it, love it, love it)

Sonja's, she put some shimmer paint on hers.  She only got it that morning so I think she was very excited and wanted to use it straight away..

The two together, though you really can't see the shimmer mist because of the shadows!
Now I also said I would post my other picture of my spinner card from yesterday.  I made this one for a child's birthday, can never have enough of those!

Love the spinner cards,
have a lovely day....