tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86055126763407774352024-02-07T17:22:00.729+11:00Sticky Cutty StampyNikki Holmes, Stampin Up! Independent DemonstratorNikki Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434044545181278769noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605512676340777435.post-66209374614358793702009-07-20T20:30:00.005+10:002009-07-20T20:42:08.389+10:00Cards from my Sister<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDcgv8sKuuLOzORgmKdyDOyY1YMpGdf7ryN7tHUeAIWwQsTPKbZyu-Z1HAaV6RIHimFgIS0EtXHowHiO7eVeu19ZEwHRR0oz3e6TK3atpdjZgcRhkT0-xtUElnrhx3d_WbRTZRINnyr0/s1600-h/Cupcake08.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDcgv8sKuuLOzORgmKdyDOyY1YMpGdf7ryN7tHUeAIWwQsTPKbZyu-Z1HAaV6RIHimFgIS0EtXHowHiO7eVeu19ZEwHRR0oz3e6TK3atpdjZgcRhkT0-xtUElnrhx3d_WbRTZRINnyr0/s200/Cupcake08.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360490443581551714" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtn_qZWC2KQhn4WFB5ZXXpRcsM5MeSVU5VcecaxmdpZ9jvwzbwp2ksfmTFrA3nZVvdAJIPOdzhPd7qu5sqOcSk6hat0dcC68gfC3mi6r41VxyyAK1MlQll44c1c96IurpYJDGhXEmRpAU/s1600-h/Watermelon08.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtn_qZWC2KQhn4WFB5ZXXpRcsM5MeSVU5VcecaxmdpZ9jvwzbwp2ksfmTFrA3nZVvdAJIPOdzhPd7qu5sqOcSk6hat0dcC68gfC3mi6r41VxyyAK1MlQll44c1c96IurpYJDGhXEmRpAU/s200/Watermelon08.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360490302436720066" /></a><br /><br /><br />These are two cards my sister, Ali made a while ago which I think are really cute stuff. I love the use of the ants.Nikki Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434044545181278769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605512676340777435.post-82085439280364160712009-07-20T19:56:00.007+10:002009-07-20T20:22:57.393+10:00July Workshop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJaLdWQpHoMJRrJt2R7tc9-1jRbuGOYsrO3fC5J-RWhgO-rybCacf87Aqtakk4mk62ywHwABh4kGwUuxd_Tpr_xFLPa1-ypdXKJuRny48IC3pstr2_XHl2I7-j333CtO0y_bBQwiKSyk/s1600-h/Cards+May09+004.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJaLdWQpHoMJRrJt2R7tc9-1jRbuGOYsrO3fC5J-RWhgO-rybCacf87Aqtakk4mk62ywHwABh4kGwUuxd_Tpr_xFLPa1-ypdXKJuRny48IC3pstr2_XHl2I7-j333CtO0y_bBQwiKSyk/s200/Cards+May09+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360480767736657458" /></a><br />These are the cards from the July workshop. The first one is a tri-fold shutter card, which looks tricky but is actually quite simple. Cut a piece of cardstock 5"x12", then score at 2",4",8"&10". Measure in 1 1/2" from each long edge & cut between the 2"&10" score lines. If you cut your DSP for each section slighly smaller this will ensure it doesnt buckle when folded. <br /><br />The next two cards are using and same layout style (from the Clean&Simple blog which has some fantastic simple card ideas). The first uses the scallop punch & cutting to the centre to make the flower petals. I've rolled the edges of each petal with a skinny skewer to give the petals some depth. The second card is a masculine card using the circle & star punches. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglStPfXdGnXe3flSQ1xc_IWALnH40itA26aT6js8hobipVOChiFB-klw_IcbggWVXQmchYebRCn-oNyjVt4rN4CF5qew0XOnL9RLAYchyphenhyphenWh8KR4q997kQE5Pl337y6VH0mFZYjlFf2VsY/s1600-h/thank+you+card.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglStPfXdGnXe3flSQ1xc_IWALnH40itA26aT6js8hobipVOChiFB-klw_IcbggWVXQmchYebRCn-oNyjVt4rN4CF5qew0XOnL9RLAYchyphenhyphenWh8KR4q997kQE5Pl337y6VH0mFZYjlFf2VsY/s200/thank+you+card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360485347658667698" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TBMckgmWmBUykQTZtpTCsNZC-VoNV3yA24Ea2wXrvXb31g1PJO36fdnEUluhLd9Lv2h2x5jcXe14T7wtNuctOxvotGwBf09ROiJGqUXa6iUFdUX-vjZkyLHyFzMQYKYrgc1Etx6WiQI/s1600-h/Male+RedStar.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TBMckgmWmBUykQTZtpTCsNZC-VoNV3yA24Ea2wXrvXb31g1PJO36fdnEUluhLd9Lv2h2x5jcXe14T7wtNuctOxvotGwBf09ROiJGqUXa6iUFdUX-vjZkyLHyFzMQYKYrgc1Etx6WiQI/s200/Male+RedStar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360484468367977938" /></a>Nikki Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434044545181278769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605512676340777435.post-29490915880686220662009-06-02T13:17:00.007+10:002009-06-02T13:31:34.555+10:00It's Been a While....I've been out of action for a while - and this little pic is the reason - Miss Poppy Jemima Hale born 29 Jan 2009. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTe86Ko4oZKANGfhCEnopcgA6GM6R3U83nbMi08X1TOX2DN0UymquUV4NHgjGhiycn1aFfRui9jv8baUKmypbYf93jJWNLqzA_839M73eRORWUkrGs6Qv3JjK2kXdmeKOZ0ks3nQkB0c/s1600-h/Melbourne+April+09+004.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTe86Ko4oZKANGfhCEnopcgA6GM6R3U83nbMi08X1TOX2DN0UymquUV4NHgjGhiycn1aFfRui9jv8baUKmypbYf93jJWNLqzA_839M73eRORWUkrGs6Qv3JjK2kXdmeKOZ0ks3nQkB0c/s200/Melbourne+April+09+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342564824320735362" /></a><br /><br />Latest cards from my monthly workshops below. Really missing Melissa and her ideas!! The first one is using the Flower for All Seasons stamp and the Eyelet Boarder Punch. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofif4gFfItvRTzY7Qhj48cha5KfIo7Xo-gVkUiKh5AsQVkvVEG5qd947H6vJ6rlaywPXEmz2mhZWF4i7NO-qWxBoR9cQeqIhIaVIjaFZevNu-WW5vRJoUFxWl1vCAk9k3DSXkr7IZ7-I/s1600-h/Flower+for+all+Seasons.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 145px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofif4gFfItvRTzY7Qhj48cha5KfIo7Xo-gVkUiKh5AsQVkvVEG5qd947H6vJ6rlaywPXEmz2mhZWF4i7NO-qWxBoR9cQeqIhIaVIjaFZevNu-WW5vRJoUFxWl1vCAk9k3DSXkr7IZ7-I/s200/Flower+for+all+Seasons.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342565462053685522" /></a><br /><br />This cute little flower pot idea came from a US SU Demonstrator. Quick and easy with the Die Cut Flowers. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwQM1ER72Unq9xL5blio_o2BSBTmcjI7WXfBkg8tw2gnzdGQ7L2WoiIv4_Kmfxly9UqGhhhb7YNK1l-bJk-bPqjSMqm3UjNjDERDkrv4fYGp2bQIqf01bB0M6uFhwPZq4t1h-f6wc3WT4/s1600-h/FlowerPot.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 144px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwQM1ER72Unq9xL5blio_o2BSBTmcjI7WXfBkg8tw2gnzdGQ7L2WoiIv4_Kmfxly9UqGhhhb7YNK1l-bJk-bPqjSMqm3UjNjDERDkrv4fYGp2bQIqf01bB0M6uFhwPZq4t1h-f6wc3WT4/s200/FlowerPot.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342566265921404770" /></a><br /><br />The third card is using the Upsy Daisy Stamp. Stamping in one colour and then stamping over the top of the image in another colour - offsetting it slightly to creat a silhouette. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0sT_MS5OFAlLK15gMTiV_vJqYakx1JDjnurNUbsEsRMAe8RtSz6-Ez3vDlrQMZcqEnE-8NxhmSoXFxswYDa4OcCJVRfdRru2zgjGNfIVUwqROeo_PJoifg-XSZu51yFVZc5IackkJZVo/s1600-h/Silhouette+UpsyDaisy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0sT_MS5OFAlLK15gMTiV_vJqYakx1JDjnurNUbsEsRMAe8RtSz6-Ez3vDlrQMZcqEnE-8NxhmSoXFxswYDa4OcCJVRfdRru2zgjGNfIVUwqROeo_PJoifg-XSZu51yFVZc5IackkJZVo/s200/Silhouette+UpsyDaisy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342567027000845650" /></a>Nikki Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434044545181278769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605512676340777435.post-85696042185614759922008-10-30T19:04:00.005+11:002008-10-30T19:15:30.477+11:00Back in the Land of the LivingWell it's been a while since I've managed to update my blog!! Here a a few of the card ideas from Mel & my workshops. The first is a mini treat bag - someone from Brisbane Convention did this as a swap. I've added a bean handle instead of a ribbon handle. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhGimA6cgoKIUbHdfMC6X7B5AiDDzPHs5zq7NHjbYgcafjakHHdqohEIs4EoqA8NuFuTIW_S4oyw7lEosnh3MVvYGkt1iLNWm5gG23cnziirt86iCnIm82e288EB-t44QhRaTSOBuhKA/s1600-h/Mini+Handbag+Sept08.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhGimA6cgoKIUbHdfMC6X7B5AiDDzPHs5zq7NHjbYgcafjakHHdqohEIs4EoqA8NuFuTIW_S4oyw7lEosnh3MVvYGkt1iLNWm5gG23cnziirt86iCnIm82e288EB-t44QhRaTSOBuhKA/s200/Mini+Handbag+Sept08.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262856022329463682" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwuRInZldjfO-EfL8DUyq8klq91IXe7FrwHiw6hN1Ep_wT2oRHNCU-EUmqajRoQRAh7KhMsckO2SzWt4jQ78bRUy5jP3LmZ73IvMMoXiddFrFWXsMERLcoao4xmgaP-4rQ3_SBFDXDM4/s1600-h/grey+black+pink.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwuRInZldjfO-EfL8DUyq8klq91IXe7FrwHiw6hN1Ep_wT2oRHNCU-EUmqajRoQRAh7KhMsckO2SzWt4jQ78bRUy5jP3LmZ73IvMMoXiddFrFWXsMERLcoao4xmgaP-4rQ3_SBFDXDM4/s200/grey+black+pink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262856658027890610" /></a> I always like the look of black embossing on grey.Nikki Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434044545181278769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605512676340777435.post-42544054066709681982008-05-05T20:31:00.012+10:002008-05-05T21:13:14.270+10:00Convention Creations<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRu8v9of4Aevs0AMoVlopmG4qKU_SA2-qfCvVBZkYISiY4fhey-cdfII96jGaRDdesIuGVTArwr1qmDO82jnDe2xZqdfmnfSI8szJaCyJPoTmfDwF0RyUhpfL1lijZvHYmIF2NoB1_-Dk/s1600-h/SeasideSavvy+AlisaT.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRu8v9of4Aevs0AMoVlopmG4qKU_SA2-qfCvVBZkYISiY4fhey-cdfII96jGaRDdesIuGVTArwr1qmDO82jnDe2xZqdfmnfSI8szJaCyJPoTmfDwF0RyUhpfL1lijZvHYmIF2NoB1_-Dk/s200/SeasideSavvy+AlisaT.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196849092517428434" /></a><br />Finally I've uploaded my pics of the great creations at Convention. The trouble is there are so many beautiful cards it's difficult to put all of them on the website. Here are just a few. The first one uses the Bud Basics set - this is really becoming one of my favourites - it's so versatile. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcT4ph10IAmLnHkdNrzinZ5oBNL5bjFIRMWipEdGyVomUaPz-NqUqaF-hM9mjJ2mwW1D-I3sAiscVbEiu39GD5eFbBsvGiC1wOvp1ru4Gj5LafE2wke4Xir6uKnf0Iqr0rUbaWRJmU1J0/s1600-h/BudBasicsHotPink.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcT4ph10IAmLnHkdNrzinZ5oBNL5bjFIRMWipEdGyVomUaPz-NqUqaF-hM9mjJ2mwW1D-I3sAiscVbEiu39GD5eFbBsvGiC1wOvp1ru4Gj5LafE2wke4Xir6uKnf0Iqr0rUbaWRJmU1J0/s200/BudBasicsHotPink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196844475427585154" /></a> The water colour cards using Seaside (p85) and Natural Beauty (p84) are from Alisa Tilsner - an SU Demonstrator from South Australia. Her watercolour cards are simply stunning. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcwTNgtCpPYUJ0w5-kncYDKhvOP50V-6d37SynMlok3rWXXkZUthlCkLdBeUAcGYkrcPDAyNAZgeScsw42T2jLcQP2yNlZoLRBgdly60rcNIpZArWWlXnLpWryoR5jcdF4GqXcoB8DGI/s1600-h/Butterflies+AlisaT.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcwTNgtCpPYUJ0w5-kncYDKhvOP50V-6d37SynMlok3rWXXkZUthlCkLdBeUAcGYkrcPDAyNAZgeScsw42T2jLcQP2yNlZoLRBgdly60rcNIpZArWWlXnLpWryoR5jcdF4GqXcoB8DGI/s200/Butterflies+AlisaT.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196846296493718674" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3sCplXI2Wk7ais6AbzecpI7sSBNM-u68zXbCkjTY9KAJJOsawyXATShkMWt19bpmckljYAg0UNkSq603wOuxjoefri3q0seepA_Vr9X-pEUtyWT8TfrdJewy80obbzpsX5fGN_QFDH0/s1600-h/CrabbieHello.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3sCplXI2Wk7ais6AbzecpI7sSBNM-u68zXbCkjTY9KAJJOsawyXATShkMWt19bpmckljYAg0UNkSq603wOuxjoefri3q0seepA_Vr9X-pEUtyWT8TfrdJewy80obbzpsX5fGN_QFDH0/s200/CrabbieHello.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196847894221552834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuQ4cRdaQtZAQpwymqzQ_pDyszs3OEBxI8txM3nV0N_lgYnGy_kdUgV0dmCVGhqUYPWr7Kc4Ud0ubFa6A_hJodj5kiZ9xHWp0h0NdQDJ43bOKZIqJM66a6D4n4ayM834XQyNPY-QuY_s/s1600-h/Flowerstitches.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuQ4cRdaQtZAQpwymqzQ_pDyszs3OEBxI8txM3nV0N_lgYnGy_kdUgV0dmCVGhqUYPWr7Kc4Ud0ubFa6A_hJodj5kiZ9xHWp0h0NdQDJ43bOKZIqJM66a6D4n4ayM834XQyNPY-QuY_s/s200/Flowerstitches.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196847705242991794" /></a> The Hello card is using the Crab and Company (p55) - the net on this card is a great effect. Lastly - use of the white gel pen for stitching on the flowers - very cute. There are loads more. I think I'll add a few each month instead of uploading them all.Nikki Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434044545181278769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605512676340777435.post-56479484899212994742008-04-27T21:59:00.005+10:002008-04-27T22:22:11.469+10:00Technique Workshop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh222_dD0gyPKHkTc3nS33FZAxUHiGTA1SdZL4E7EZ5bUNTuJtpbxjGRpL1DY9zODhWt_4FDzkafrZwAGupEjgJkDK4zVxiBjob1rHvQLhCUiWc7FPUGk33p_DUeWka9nwd8-qTEQMHdRw/s1600-h/2-5-7-10+box.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh222_dD0gyPKHkTc3nS33FZAxUHiGTA1SdZL4E7EZ5bUNTuJtpbxjGRpL1DY9zODhWt_4FDzkafrZwAGupEjgJkDK4zVxiBjob1rHvQLhCUiWc7FPUGk33p_DUeWka9nwd8-qTEQMHdRw/s200/2-5-7-10+box.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193899098525138018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2H8IlPF9S56V2nklfpj79aNJKKMTKvJCtAtQNNXdnuK0iCJeAgnAsvJ6Zp8vCuCdWLC0XDOaLSAFydbv-laDus9W9ppy0g8qwZUz_Mty0CgLS9tnahsWsTwntq6fduJ7qUNPWuSGRH4/s1600-h/door+prize+apr08.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2H8IlPF9S56V2nklfpj79aNJKKMTKvJCtAtQNNXdnuK0iCJeAgnAsvJ6Zp8vCuCdWLC0XDOaLSAFydbv-laDus9W9ppy0g8qwZUz_Mty0CgLS9tnahsWsTwntq6fduJ7qUNPWuSGRH4/s200/door+prize+apr08.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193894086298303570" /></a><br />Check out this cute door prize idea Mel & I used for our technique workshop last week. This is a Thanks Box and the pattern can be printed straight on to any colour card stock. We also made 2-5-7-10 Boxes which are great for presents for Mothers Day. The pattern for these can be found on the Split Coast Stampers website.Nikki Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434044545181278769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605512676340777435.post-78731063264355728682008-04-22T20:56:00.010+10:002008-04-22T21:26:29.330+10:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNPY3TB5ddQkDDQld-RzS7gEzRq-69klVK_H8FiFg562_8hapCKl3VtxJkbBYFGSCV7z5_wS1FgT466jFXlZVDfld5F8BxVWNrjE8dcT4Gy75LhGJmhWuJoIPVH2cHIY2WcWrEaNtzRE/s1600-h/bud+basics.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNPY3TB5ddQkDDQld-RzS7gEzRq-69klVK_H8FiFg562_8hapCKl3VtxJkbBYFGSCV7z5_wS1FgT466jFXlZVDfld5F8BxVWNrjE8dcT4Gy75LhGJmhWuJoIPVH2cHIY2WcWrEaNtzRE/s200/bud+basics.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192028043267275826" /></a> Whilst I was having a tidy up I decided I needed to use up some of the bits and pieces I have collected. The first was an experiment with wet-paper watercolouring using Bud Basics (p78) - a technique demonstrated at Brisbane Convention. Also tested out my new Crop-a-dile (brilliant) and the jumbo eyelets and also the 1.6cm Grosgrain ribbon. Not a bad effort for a few scraps.<br /><br />Next I was wanting to try out my new scallop punch - as the girls from convention will testify - gotta love this punch. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJCvxqycgWEZnipyfboB7a7067ZVXjHgVAc5RZ5KrYR8mHW_gbk7La6fb5K_HdDUCmxTSe791M_d9NkEGWCZSTDfYIKepUaFTx-06HwfGPlZnb6bXsIcj17ig_rkjcnDofkdGSpeIIfI/s1600-h/scallop+punch.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJCvxqycgWEZnipyfboB7a7067ZVXjHgVAc5RZ5KrYR8mHW_gbk7La6fb5K_HdDUCmxTSe791M_d9NkEGWCZSTDfYIKepUaFTx-06HwfGPlZnb6bXsIcj17ig_rkjcnDofkdGSpeIIfI/s200/scallop+punch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192028520008645698" /></a> This card is the result of a couple of extra pieces leftover from another convention make-and-take - Forever in My Heart set (p32) and the flower from Baroque Motifs (p98).Nikki Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434044545181278769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605512676340777435.post-28761195311238542712008-03-28T21:20:00.010+11:002008-03-28T21:42:28.829+11:002008-2009 Ideas Book - Out 1 April 2008<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aw57PRZojT5cJ4Y7FYTk-slvbf-PQwzUms-5lfqlykxtWSKzS75M3_kpjUPRAPEUOBYwRqIm0j1x8CdW790Suqd4y-E5gPxb58roqxqy-YDvBQqWHIcU3oV8l7uVyuM5L78TnZFwEgI/s1600-h/08-09+SU+Catalogue.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182736765900204722" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aw57PRZojT5cJ4Y7FYTk-slvbf-PQwzUms-5lfqlykxtWSKzS75M3_kpjUPRAPEUOBYwRqIm0j1x8CdW790Suqd4y-E5gPxb58roqxqy-YDvBQqWHIcU3oV8l7uVyuM5L78TnZFwEgI/s320/08-09+SU+Catalogue.jpg" border="0" /></a>Well finally the new ideas book has arrived. Orders are able to be placed on 1 April 2008.<br /><br /><div><div>There are some beautiful new stamps in the catalogue as well as some fantastic card and scrap-booking ideas. <br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Also included are several new colour ranges to compliment the existing sets of fabulous colours. With colours like Groovy Guava, Wild Wasabi & Purely Pomegranate you will be able to create lovely colour combinations for your projects.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>If you would like to book a workshop for a group of friends to view the new catalogue and take the opportunity to use some of the new stamps, please send me an email. There are great Hostess benefits available to you when you book a workshop.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Or - if you're interested in becoming a demonstrator to get discounts on the range of catalogue products, feel free to email me at - <a href="mailto:nikkles01@yahoo.com.au">nikkles01@yahoo.com.au</a>. </div></div>Nikki Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434044545181278769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605512676340777435.post-29516034197999842652008-03-21T21:43:00.000+11:002008-03-21T21:59:41.422+11:00Melbourne Paperific - 28-30 March 2008Remember to visit us at Melbourne Paperific Craft Expo at Caulfield Race Course on 28-30 March 2008.<br /><br />We're having free make & take demonstrations at the stand. You will get to see & use the products and keep the card you produce. <br /><br />The Stampin' Up! girls will be demonstrating different tecniques every hour throughout the day. So drop by the stand to see how to create fabulous cards with the following techniques: Embossing; Two Step Stampin'; Watercolour Crayons; Versamark Resist; Rock & Roll & many others.<br /><br />We'll also be having a make and take of our Bag-A-Lopes. These are a great gift bag idea for presents as an alternative to wrapping paper. So come and take a look how they are made and take the opportunity to use our wheels.<br /><br />I'll be there Saturday & Sunday - so make sure you come along - and say Hi.<br /><br />Cheers<br />NikkiNikki Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434044545181278769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605512676340777435.post-42656906711037887402008-03-21T20:46:00.000+11:002008-03-21T20:51:34.765+11:00Stitches & Craft Show - Melbourne March 2008Hi All<br /><br />Well I have to say I did enjoy the Stitches & Craft Show - more for the craft than the stitches I must admit. Thanks to all the girls on the Stampin' Up! stand for their company and the great card ideas. It's always great to get together and share ideas and pick up great hints, tips and guidance.<br /><br />Thanks too to everyone who visited our stand and had a chat. It's encouraging to see there's plenty of crazy stampers out there!! I've uploaded some pics from the stand courtesy of Melissa (thanks!) so hope you enjoy checking out the creative ideas of the fabulous team of Stampin' Up girls.<br /><br />Talk soon<br />NikkiNikki Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434044545181278769noreply@blogger.com0