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Merry Xmas

joannafyma — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:58:54 +0000

Merry Christmas everybody. I hope everyone got their cards and presents out on time, unluck me!! We have finally moved and Christmas was a bit of a mish mash this year, but it’s great to be in a new home and a new start.
Now I will finally have sometime to update my shoppe and also add lots of new goodies and start holding cardmaking classes at long last.
So watch this space and hopefully I will see you all next year (wink wink).
Jo

Die-namics Dies – making flowers EASY!!!

joannafyma — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:27:58 +0000

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

joannafyma — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:51:06 +0000

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.

Vintage or Modern Your Choice!

joannafyma — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:38:17 +0000

I have been playing with the different Memento colour inks this week. I used rich cocoa and tuxedo black to see what the outcome would be.
So here I used the same colour set of Copic Sketch Markers on both the Gertie’s and the result was quite dramatic.

You can see by using the Rich Cocoa ink as the base turns Gertie very vintage and when used with Tuxedo Black as the base it has a more sharp modern look about her.

I am still new to the Copic markers so the colour is a little flat and needs more highlighting but I guess the more practice the better you become. I am loving the Copic markers the detailing and how you can blend colour together is absolutely amazing.

Here I have used a stamp from Stamping Bella’s Lulu Collection which isn’t available for sale online. But if your interested in purchasing from this collection please send me an email.

Thanks for stopping by.

Memento in Tuxedo Black & Rich Cocoa, Copic Sketch Markers, 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds, Stamping Bella’s Lulu Collection – Gertie, x-press Grapic blending paper.

It’s here my scrapbooking goodies have FINALLY arrived!!

joannafyma — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:28:28 +0000

After a rough start to the week with a move on the weekend, my notebook crashing then my goodies being held up in customs… finally some GOOD news the packages have arrived. YEAH!!!! So now I need to load all the new products to the my scrapbooking shoppe for you to enjoy as well.

I am so….. excited there some gorgeous papers from Echo Park and Pink Paislee, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists and Screens, Stampavie Clear Stamps, great tools such as sponge daubers, clear mats and stamp scrubbers.

And remember if you are looking for something in particular let me know if you can’t find it on the website as there are always products coming in!!

Little Birdie Thanks

joannafyma — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:34:05 +0000

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

joannafyma — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:25:33 +0000

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.

Super Easy Baby Cards with BLING!

joannafyma — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:19:50 +0000

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.

It’s a Celebration

joannafyma — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:23:11 +0000

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.

All Smiles for the Love of Copic Markers

joannafyma — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:34:51 +0000

A very good friend of mine has been raving about copic markers. At first I thought yeah there a “nice to have item” but… I could live without them. BUT I was wrong I absolutely NEED them and can’t live without them.

I initially ordered my first set of from an overseas sight and was really excited that I could find a supplier. To my dismay they were OUT OF STOCK!!! and when they finally had them back in stock I was no longer allowed to purchase the product as you now ONLY can purchase them in the country you live in!!

Today was a good day, I have finally hooked up with a local supplier and have placed my 1st order with them today....YEAH!!!

So the good news is I now able to sell copic markers to all those that also “NEED” these awesome products.