Monster Love

Hi all, This past weekend had us on the gold coast of Queensland  enjoying my nieces wedding and I just wanted to show you in a quick post the card I made for them. Monster inspired by Dean Murray and his awesome art work  

I also made them this crochet doily.........

Congrats Emily and Blake :) xxx

I made these two birthday cards ..... one for my daughters friends 18th

 Blessings to you

and a last thought

 “A man doesn’t own his marriage;

 he is only the steward of his wife’s love.”  ~

 Edwin Louis Cole (Ed Cole)

Motorbike punch art

 Hi all, its good to get back in a have a play with some paper craft after making quite a few puppets! I finally finished 10 indigenous puppets all going to a school in Victoria, check them out over at my puppet blog, VR puppet builds .

So for a while now Ive had the idea of a part motorbike punch art and at last Ive put it together.
I used mainly circle punches for this one, card stock, black and white ink, sponge dauber, glitter, glue, foam dots, emboss folder called sun rays, washi tape flags and a stamp saying.... see below pic for details. Please keep reading.......

One thing I would like to mention is if you enjoy this and or my other projects don't take advantage of my designs free or for sale.....please link me back and give some credit. We should all do this to encourage each others talents or they just get lost out in cyberspace and no one knows who's made what. A lot of time and effort goes into making these and  truly this only take a few minuets to do a quick search as to who has made things. I have always done this! I have also had quiet a few stampin up demonstrators redo my designs on video and blogs and give no links or credits back, one even put instruction on her site which is one of my designs that's for sale here! she has never answered my emails. This is very disappointing and gives your company a bad name! just proves how cut throat and tramp over the paper craft business has become and the need to put up new ideas even if there NOT your own.... come on do the right thing guys! use some paper-craft etiquette.

 Blessings to you

and a last though

 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

 to which indeed you were called in one body.

 And be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

Daft punk card

 Hi all, My son gave me the idea to make my version of a daft punk helmet card. Daft punk is a music band. So I took on the challenge and the above pic was the result.....
Over this last Christmas break gone he was mad on making his own helmet, first from a paper cut out glued together and then he epoxy glued it inside and out, fiber glassed the inside then bogged the outside. Since this pic he has sanded it all back and its looking great! I think he eventually wants cut out the visor and add led lights.

you can purchase the basic pattern here...
Daft punk pattern $3.95

Not this is only the front pattern as a guide and shape for your card. You will need to cut a back base card with some tabs added as shown in the video. I hope you enjoy this idea for the men in your life!


Blessings to you

and a last thought

How can a young man keep his way pure? 

By guarding it according to your word.

Psalms 119:9

Doodle punch art Birthday and a Happy Mothers day

Hi all, Ive been having some fun with what I'm calling Doodle punch art.... a combination of flat punch art using designer papers and free hand doodle drawing. I usually have everyone freaking out wondering how to post my huge 3 dimensional cards that stick out to billio but this one is totally flat ... LOL. I made this card for our youngest daughters 18th Birthday..... I know it looks like a boys card but who cares that's what she wanted ;)
  For these doodle cards I love to use a natural coloured background. For the punched pieces I chose scraps of designer papers in the colours I needed. Punches/dies used were a 3 and 1/2" circle from one of my nestebility dies for the large moon, two different size star punches, the small tag punch with a little trimming for the rocket body, 3 large hearts from the heart to heart punch for the rocket fins (two cut in half), a 1/2" circle for the port hole and the second largest petal from the blossom petals punch for the rocket flames (trimmed). Punches used were mostly from stampin up.Then I use a fine tip sharpie marker and go to town with your own doodling..... basically edging your punched pieces and then adding in a few little hand doodled stars, dots, moon craters and a little message. This is what will personalize your card. I also did some bunting doodling on the inside to tie it all in using the points of a star punch as the flags.

 I found for me this was really fun to do. We also had fun making some buntings and other decorations for her star grazing party. It rained all that morning but praise God the heavens opened up the stars came out just in time to put up the decorations and get the party started! We were overwhelmed at the love and care of Madaleine's friends especially her new friends from our new church, such a breath of fresh air to be around loving caring and encouraging people, just what we need ! It was a great night and weekend together enjoying Mothers day at the same time!

  I hope you enjoy this technique and give it a go!
Blessings to you

and a last thought

 You are my lamp, O LORD; 

the LORD turns my darkness into light.

 2 Samuel 22:29

Chloe Stem punch art

 

Hi all, I have loved the look of the Chloe stem die from memory box but at the same time I knew this would be so easy to make with my punches. So today lets give this a go!
For the Chloe stem in the video tutorial I used a 2 and 1/2" circle punch and two different size hole punches. The smaller flower head was made using a 1 and 3/4" circle punch. Some glue and glitter to match you card stock colour. Here's a close up....

For my card I sponged a cloud background, mounted the two flowers onto the same size circles I used to make them and had a bit of fun with some doodle drawing with a fine marker. I made a chevron stencil using my square punch and sponged some colours using the stencil. Stamped my saying and added a strip of ric rac trim. So sit back and enjoy the video :)
Blessings to you

and a last thought

 A man who is kind benefits himself,

 but a cruel man hurts himself. 

Proverbs 11:17

A star grazing party

Hi all, the youngest of our children ( Madaleine) is turning 18  in a couple of weeks ! ...... where dose time go. Raising our children has been a great journey for us and we couldn't be more prouder parents!
we wanted to do some quick simple invites to her star grazing party.... it had to have stars glitter and a bit of fun..... I thinks we covered all three requirements ;)
I used A4 sheets of card stock and cut them into 4 to make small size cards. rolled a star background, punched a heap of label punch outs inked the edges and stamped my message. More punch outs with stars attached to the label with a foam dot and lots of glitter, To make this an efficient proses when doing anything in bulk do each step on everything then move to the next step, believe me it is quicker! so Ive covered the stars, glitter and now for the fun bit. Each star label is on a home made action wobble....

I used some wire form the cheap shops, not sure what the gauge is and two 3/4" circle punch outs. Wrap a length of wire around a pencil giving yourself at least 3-4 full turns to create a spring. Hot glue each end to two circle punch outs and that's all there is to it.... I then added it to the back of each of the labels then onto the card front. Keep in mind the thinner the gauge wire the more it will wobble.... mine was a little stiff. While you've got all the gear out make a heap and stash then away for quick creating on the next project.

Our cheeky young lady! LOL ..... I hope you have enjoyed this, sit back and watch the video.
Blessings to you

and a last thought

And those who are wise -the people of God-shall 

shine as brightly as the suns brilliance, 

and those who turn many to 

right doing will glitter like stars forever. 

Daniel 12:3

Magnolia paper art and my craft room update

 Hi all, introducing to you my new Magnolia punch art ......
Everyone loves the stunning artistry of the Magnolia flower, It's bare branches exploding with white, pink and burgundy beauty. You will love this Magnolia punch art spray made with only two punches this card will impress..... a Mothers day success !! Please remember if you have any questions about the instructions email me before you buy I'm happy to chat.

UPDATE: please note, Stampin up no longer sells the bolssom petals punch used for this project so to get around this problem and continue for you to enjoy my projects I have designed some replacement petals which are very similar and will allow you to make the same projects. This will be included with your purchase download.... the up side is you don't need to buy an expensive punch! You can refer to my instruction video as to how to use my template, thank you for your ongoing support. Valita

Magnolia punch art Introductions $5.95

We had a great Easter weekend spending time with our kids and extended family at the Sydney Royal Easter show then on to Katoomba to visit Dave's older brother.... we had this Cartoon drawing done of Dave and I while at the show... I think he really captured the looks here ;)

And in the mean time Ive been once again cleaning out my craft room.... so sit back and enjoy the video
 Blessings to you

and a last thought

 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves,

 and the truth is not in us

1 John 1:8

Easter cards using the space left from Cutouts

Hi again.... wow two posts in two days it would have to be a record lately :P  just another quick Easter card idea using the space left from cutouts. I first seen the bird card on pinterest but the link was broken so i cant give credit to who came up with this idea but thank you anyway! the bunting card was all hand drawn and I cut the triangle flags with a craft knife. Anyway sit back and enjoy the video. Happy Easter!
Blessings to you

 and a last thought

When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave

 me renewed hope and cheer.

 Psalm 94:19

 

Easter Bunny face card

Hi all, Finally getting a card up after working out all the hassles with my email address and dealing with some very ugly problems here.... changing churches..... it all hasn't been easy but we are working through it. Mum's 80th was such a lovely time together..... the first time in ages with all my seven siblings in the one place! missing them all already.

 Ive also stayed busy with other bits and pieces.... Madaleine and I have had a go at some bobbin lace making, my Dad made us both the boxes and we made some book marks with a basic stitch. I taught myself to make YUM! Pad Thai, Made some Easter decorations, Made a huge whale out of foam for a skit Madaleine is in and Dave bought me home a vintage Koala ....like i had as a kid. We praise God for having His family in many different places not just our home church of 40 odd years...

 I had also been cleaning out my craft room and trying to get rid of some clutter and it too is coming along nicely.

so I know it a bit late but if you are interested in the bunny face card you can purchase the template here and watch how i made it on my you tube channel :)  enjoy!
Bunny Face Template $3.95

Blessings to you

and a last thought 

( a message from our daughter)

"When people write you off... God's got a bigger pen! And He writes in the graceful, most powerful blood of His Son."Where to from there?"I'm a little pencil in the hand of a writing God, who is sending a love letter to the world."

Love sick Birdy

Hi all, How about a little love sick birdy for Valentines day ! here is a list of the punches and die use to make this cute project ..... sit back and enjoy the video and Happy Valentines day!! Don't forget to subscribe and link me back ;)

 Blessings to you

and a last thought

For where your treasure is, 

there will your heart be also.

Mathew 6:21