Die-namics Dies – making flowers EASY!!!

I went to Paperific last month and did a class and they showed us how to make a rolled flower to use as an embellishment.  The end result simply stunning, BUT it made me wonder how in the world did she cut out so many spirals ready for us to use in class….THE ANSWER was DIE-NAMICS ROLLED FLOWER DIE!! what are godsend, this die saves you so much time and if you like me I am always time poor (such as now when I am suppose to be cleaning and hanging the clothes since it is a very nice day outside….ooops!)

Pictured above is the rolled flower I made at the class and the other is another way you could use this die as a pop up for the inside of a card.  I chose butterflies as I am obsessed with them must be a girl thing I guess.

Below is a video tutorial by Rolled Flowers by Joanne Basile from Splitcoast Stampers on how to make paper rolled flowers, but if you buy the die you can skip the drawing and scissors part.

A simple paper pierced card

Hi All,

My apologies for the Unity Stamp Co images on my website, as my images where linked to the Unity website (I know my own doing) and when they updated their website I lost all my images.  So I now have the tedious task of reloading each and every image.  (I have heaps of stamps images to load **sigh*** but I do love the Unity stamps they are so varied you will find one to suit your needs for sure).

I just had another friend who has had a little baby boy.  Babies are so cute, I wish they could stay that way forever.    So I decided to make a card using the paper piercing technique.  It certainly saves on colouring the image and with so many patterned papers to choose it was so much fun or you can use some of your off cuts as they are so tiny it really is a cost effective way of making a card.   I decided to use the “bouncy blue” stamp from Unity Stamp Co for this card and of course blue papers!!

Stamps:  Bouncy Blue – Unity Stamp Co, Nursery Necessities – Stampin Up! Paper/Cardstock:  Stampin Up! pacific point designer paper, pacific point smooth cardstock A4, Stamp Pads:  Classic Stamp pad – Pacific Point & Basic Black.  Other:  Basic Grey doily ribbons, royal blue grossgrain ribbon, Classic Circles Large die – Nestabilities.

Quick Update

Hi All,

I have been very very busy.  I attended Paperific for the first time.  Got lots of useful tips and tricks as well meant so good ol Aussie companies stocking some really cool things.  I am definitely going to order some.

I also completed my copic certification… yes it’s official I am a copic certified!! whoo hooo!!

There was so much information to take it, but best tip if you are starting out and have a hard time understanding light source, get  a piece of acetate and draw in the sun and the direction it hits on you stamped image.  Awesome it certainly helped me.

Now if you haven’t tried airbrushing with copics — YOU NEED TO it is awesome and it also saves your ink to colour large areas and not saturate but gives a nice even flow!!

Last but not least the Studio Calico Scrapbooking kit is due to arrive by the end of the week.  This kit is sooooooooo beautiful you will love it.  I will post more images of the kit in the next day or so.  But in the mean time check out the sneak peek in the store!

I have heaps more product to load and the I-rock is due any day now….yippeee finally!!

Have a great day and will keep you posted!!

A Father’s Day Card with the Kids

Today I went into my son’s preschool and helped the kids make a father’s day card.  I was amazed at how well they did in putting all the different pieces together, and Hugo was as proud as punch to have mummy at preschool today.  I heard him say to one of the little boys – You go make a card with MY mummy and then you can come over here and help me paint my lollipop!! LOL it was quite funny.  He became my little helper and even let me know that I had forgot to close one of the inkpads and it might dry out!!

Here is the amazing work of the Preschool Kids I am sure their Dads will love their little creations.  I kept it as simple and only brang 1 stamp and 1 inkpad and all the other bits were pre-cut so all they had to do was stick it down.

Unity’s FWF37 – Yeah I made it!!!

I am so excited for this was the first time I entered the Friends With Flair and was showcased on Unity’s Blog site!!  YIPPEEE!!!

Want to be the next to have your card showcased…then why not try FWF38.   See below to see how you can have your card showcased on Unity’s Blog site!! Let’s make 2 Aussies in a row.

Here is the card made.  The card was made for a fabulous friend who is expecting their 1st baby.

It’s always exciting when something you made gets recognised.  I am so happy.  It was very hard to part with this card as it was so pretty, but the person I made it for will sure enjoy it too!!

This is another variation of the card that I made for another friend.  So many people I know are having  babies.  I love babies,  I’d love to have another but my husband does not share the same view…. I just have to keep dreaming for now.

Here how you can enter Unity Stamp Co FWF38:

1. Look at the incredible cards above (you can see more details about her projects and leave her some love HERE.)
2. Create an art piece inspired by it (there are no rules when it comes to inspiration so just go with it!)
3. Upload to SCS with the keyword FWF38.
4. Watch for next week’s FWF post here and your card may just show up here too!

Unity Stamp & Store Kits so versatile

Here are some samples of what I have made using the one of the stamp and store kits (SSK) from Unity Stamp Co.

I have made a mini album as well as a few more cards that I didn’t photograph (silly me) before I gave them away!! But I just love how versatile these stamps are AND I am still using the kit to make things!! They are just amazing.

Little Birdie Thanks

This is another one of the cards we have made this term for Crowies Craft.  The little birdie is super cute!

I love the simplicity of this card, yet it has so much impact!  I used copic markers to colour the birds with Xpress IT blending paper.

I did try and colour this card with normal whisper white cardstock and really noticed the difference.  The colours don’t blend as well and the colour doesn’t show up as rich as it does on special designed cardstock.

The lined notepaper came from a special Stampin Up! designer paper serious but I got the students to use a white piece of cardstock and rule lines on it which gave the same impact.

Cardstock/Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Summer Picnic Designer Paper, Xpress it blending card paper.  Stamps: For Everything Stampin Up!   Inks/Markers:  Copic sketch markers, memento ink tuxedo black. Other:  Scallop Square Punch, Spiral Punch

Jillibean Soup – Cards on Monday

Here are some great cards made by the design team at Jillibean Soup!  It sure is inspiring to see what these talented people create every week!

Hello Card by Juliana Michaels – I love the pop up effect on this card – cute and sassy.

Supplies: Jillibean Soup Patterned Paper: Chicken Noodle/Chopped Lemon Grass, Chicken Bouillon; Soup Staples on Kraft/Brown Pea Pod,Bean Stalks: Green/Brown Ribbon, Clear Stamps: Sentiments, Other: All Adhesive by Helmar/Zap Dots, Quick Fix Permanent Adhesive Runner, 450 Quick Dry Adhesive; Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger and Stampin’ Up!;  Circle Scallop Punch by Marvy Uchida

Butterfly card by Kim Arnold – This card has so much style, I have a soft spot for butterflies.

Supplies: Jillibean Soup, Kraft Card base, Patterned Paper: Old World Cabbage Stew / brown rice / red peppers, Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Old World Cabbage Stew
Canvas Flowers: Red polkas, Clear Stamps: Butterflies, Cool Beans: green, Other: Versamark ink, twine, staples

Love card by Karen Nuce – What a great yet simple card.  One that would work for all occasions!

Supplies: Jillibean Soup, Kraft Card,  Patterned Paper: Lentil Soup on White/Ground Corriander, Vegetable Broth (both sides), Other:  EK success double heart punch; Fiskars border punch; creative memories square punch; Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Stampin’ Up Red Ink and stamp

I hope this weeks cards from Jillibean’s DT inspire you!  Happy cardmaking.

Words from the heart

A friend of mine posted this on her facebook status which inspired her and really inspired me

“Everything starts with me (us), everything starts from NOW.”

As soon as I read it, it inspired me to think hard about my own life and what do I really want out of it….more time to do crafty things!!

And YES!  It’s Friends with Flair 29.  My my how the weeks just fly by!

Let’s start with this CHARMING card from FWF28.TheCraftyNomad nailed it!

Would you like to see your card featured  on the Unity blog as well as here at Papercraft Magic?

1. Look at the amazing card below (you can see more details about her project and leave her some love HERE.)

2. Create an art piece inspired by it (there are no rules when it comes to inspiration so just go with it!)
3. Upload to SCS with the keyword FWF29. Watch for next week’s FWF post here and your card may just show up here too!

It’s a Celebration

So here is a card I made for Crowies Craft. I thought I’d do some kids theme cards.

I love this monkey, it’s so so cheeky it reminds me of my son. In fact he saw the card and I asked if it was for his birthday (which is in October) he thinks that all his friends is getting one.

stamps:  Unity Stamp Co – Retro BBQ & OCT09 KOM Wherever you go, Stampin Up! Nursery Letters, Nusery Necessities, stars (unknown name), sweet birthday.  Inkpads: SU! Classic Stamp Pads – whisper white, real red, basic grey.  Cardstock/paper:  real red, basic grey, whisper white, SU! design paper.

I started with a card, but I loved this monkey so much I decided to make some gift tags to go with it.  So I will update this post again once I complete the thank you cards which is in the making.

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