It’s time for the Hornsby Craft Fair again!!

Ok I know I have been planning this for ages and was really looking forward to going….but I have a HUGE headache just thinking about it.  I WILL be there!!

But with us moving to Hornsby Heights in 2 weeks I haven’t organised my craft things as well as I should have.   Which will mean finally I will have a craft area to teach and showcase all my goodies!!

So come along and bag a bargain there will be heaps of things on SALE!!

1. All patterned Papers $1.00 each

2. All Unity Stamp Sets $30.00 or below

3. All single stamps $7.50

4. Sketch Copic Markers $9.00

Cheap!!  Cheap!! Cheap!!

I ‘ll  see you there!!

Hornsby Craft Fair

Inside the Hornsby RSL Club

1pm till 8pm

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.

Stamped Tile Coasters

This is a super easy and very effective way of making some stamped tile coasters.  I picked up the tiles from the local tile shop for FREE!!

I did a bit of experimenting  to get it right and wasted one tile,   But here they are.  I thought they would make great end of year gifts for all Hugo’s Preschool teachers.

I used Stazon Inks in saddle brown and teal blue.  If you use any contrasting colour the result will look spectacular.  I would of like to use a red as well,  maybe I’ll try that for my next lot.

The stamp set was a Unity Stamp Co – The Artist in You by Donna Downey.

On the back I used some felt cut into a large square, this helped seal the unsightly tile as well as a good surface protector for the coaster.

How to Stamp on Tiles:

• Practice on a piece of paper to get the correct positioning of the tile.
• Sponge around the edges using  the Stazon inks,  I used Stazon Saddle Brown, make sure you sponge the side of the tiles as well.
• Stamp the images of choice I used a set from Unity Stamp Co – The Artist in You.
• Make sure you apply nice even pressure as the tiles are rough and porous the images will not stamp as it did on paper.
• Give the ink time to set as the tile is porous it may look blurry to start with.  Once the ink sets it will loose the blurriness (not all as it is a rough surface)
• I sealed my tiles with Jo Sonja’s Silk Varnish and used 2 coats.  Make sure there are no bubbles as when it dries it will peal the entire image off ( I learnt the hard way )
• The varnish it cost $11.95 a bottle and I coated 7 tiles in 2 coats and I still have heaps left so you might want to try baking the tiles instead ( I have hard this works but I haven’t tried it myself.
• The back I covered with a piece of felt which works as protective layer as well as hide all the nasty tile rough lines and edges.  You could use rubber or cork as well.

Now in stock – I-Rock tool and Suzi Blu Stamps

Yes finally my order for the i-rock tool and Suzi Blu stamps have arrived. Visit the shoppe to place your order. Be quick as they are selling out super fast!!

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.

Unity Stamp Co – Suzi Blu Stamps

Unity Stamp Co and Suzi Blu have teamed up and created 10 amazing unmounted red rubber  stamps that you are going to love.

To order any of the Suzi Blu stamps click here! The stamps are have now arrived and ready to mail!!

Suzi Blu is known for her quirky videos and down to earth style, Suzi Blu is a leader in teaching art to women all over the world through her online school Les Petit Academy. She lives in a gypsy wagon with her best friend Gigi and encourages everyone to be an artist.

I have ordered the entire collection of these stamps, they are so quirky and initially I thought I wouldn’t like them, but I am SOLD and have even decided to take part in the online course in September that Suzi Blu runs.  I can’t wait to do the course.  I am really wanting to try different mediums and I think this would be the best opportunity as you don’t even have to leave home to do it… or as Suzi puts it you can be in your knickers at 3am and it wouldn’t matter!!

Here is an example using the new Suzi Blu stamp “Broke my Heart”. This adorable card was made by Maren Benedict, Unity DT member.

Super Easy Baby Cards with BLING!

These cards were made super fast and super easy.  I added blue glitter to the boy card and Flowersoft Ultra fine – Raspberry Fizz to the girl card. The best thing was the patterned paper I used was Pink on one side and Blue on the other.

stamps:  Unity Stamp KOM Where ever you go – , Accessories:  Stampin Up! Ultrafine glitter blue, Flowersoft Ultra Fine Raspberry Fizz, American Crafts Ribbon.  Cardstock:  pink pirouette, bright blue, whisper white and  Pink Flamingo dp. Ink:  Stazon Jet Black.

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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