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Shopping List Tutorial

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A quick and easy Tutorial to finish the month Two versions of a quick and easy shopping list which would make a great gift for Christmas. Any size canvas may be used for this project. Instructions Step1 : Using a 18cm x 13cm punch two holes approx 3.5cm from the bottom and 3.5cm from the sides of the canvas. Before punching the holes make sure that they clear the timber frame. Step 2: Cover the canvas with patterned paper of your choice Step3 : Cut a piece of heavy card 18cm x 15cm. Punch two holes to match the two on the canvas. They should be approx 1cm from the top of the board and cut pages from paper the same size as the board . Punch holes to match. Insert album rings into the holes. Step4 : Decorate the canvas as you wish. I have used Spellbinders Scalloped Rectangles, Bella alphas and chipboard kitchen embellishments which I have painted. If you prefer, the canvas can be turned to use the other or

Doodey Lock It Mini Books for Christmas

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These Mini Books would be suitable for Christmas gifts Bauble Mini Book Products used : Bauble mini book Bazzill patterned paper White linen card Doodey Christmas stickers StickerStore stickers Embossing folders Rhinestones Small piece gold card   Tree mini book Products used : Tree mini book Nellie Snellen Tree dies ( see note) Green linen card Doodey Christmas stickers Sticker Store stickers Note:     alternatively you can use the template that are suplied with the mini book

Doodey Lock It Mini Books

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Ideas for Lock It Mini Books These little books make an excellent gift. They can be decorated and given as a unique type of card or add your favourite photos for an instant mini scrapbook . Products used Heart mini book Red linen card Cream linen card Spellbinders nested hearts   ( see note) Embossing folder Stickers of choice from Sticker Store Note:     alternatively you can use the template that are suplied with the mini book Drop Mini Book Products used: Drop mini book Bazzill patterned paper Cream linen card Punched flowers Sticker Store stickers Doodey text label stickers Doodey Happy Birthday stickers Rhinestones

Doodey Poems and Verses

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                                                          Some more Doodey cards today Products used: White C6 card Grey linen card Bazzill patterned card Doodey All Occasion Stickers Self adhesive felt embellishment Products used : Shaped card Patterned paper Doodey All Occasion Stickers Punched flowers and leaves Butterfly braid 

Doodey Cards

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Some birthday Doodey Cards today. Don't forget to check out Blue Edge Crafts  for the full range Products used : C6 white card Black linen card Handbag and shoe embellishment pack Doodey Happy Birthday and Flowers sticker Punched corners Products used: White 5x7 card Patterned paper White card Edge punch Grosgrain ribbon Doodey Poems and Verses for Birthday stickers Doodey Text label stickers Enjoy your weekend. Thank you for visiting my blog. 

Doodey Cards

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Two more Doodey cards today using the Card and Verses stickers from Blue Edge Crafts.   Products used: White C6 card Black linen card White linen card Doodey Condolence Verses Silk flowers Punched leaves Products used: White 5x7 card White linen card Embossing folder Silver card Spellbinders Nested hearts Doodey Poems and Verses for cards Lace and buckle Silk flower

Doodey Poems and Verses stickers

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Blue Edge Crafts have a lovely new range of poem and verse stickers as well as lot sof other new items from Doodey Crafts. Ove rthe next few days I wouldlike to show you some ideas using these stickers. The first two cards are Anniverary cards Products used: C6 white card Yellow linen card Embossing folder Doodey poem and verses for Anniversaries Studio Light 3d image Anniversary 2 Products used: Spellbinders   Scalloped frame Doodey poem and verses for Anniversaries Acetate Butterfly Rhinestones

Twiddleybitz ATC Hinged Cupboard

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Another Twiddlebitz project finished this week. This time it is theTwiddleybitz ATC Hinged Cupboard which I have painted and decorated using Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe papers and all sorts of bits and pieces, jars, charms, beads from my stash.

Twiddlebitz Wishing Well

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I just love Twiddlebitz and have quite a stash of projects waiting to be made up. This is my wishing well which I finished recently .  

More 3D Cards

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Another 3d card. I have embossed teh background and used Sticker Store stickers around the edges. Enjoy your weekend. Thank you for visiting my blog.  

Cards for men

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                                                  Another in my series of men's cards  I have used 3d images from Blue EdgeCrafts  

Shaped cards and 3ds

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                        I always seem to have problems making cards for the men in my family. Here are a few ideas using 3d images and shaped cards from Blue Edge Crafts

Shaped cards and 3ds

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Another shaped card today with 3d image which I think would be really suitable for Mothers Day

Shaped cards and 3ds

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A change of pace today with some shaped cards and 3d images I have used a Studio Light 3d image and Spellbinders die and Sticker Store stickers.

Happy Mothers Day

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My post today is in memory of my Mum . Happy Mothers Day to all the Mums. Hope your day is extra special.

Happy Birthday Ron

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A very special Happy Birthday today to my Hubby Ron. Let the party begin. The card I made for Ron is a 3D card , just right for a handyman. 

Wedding Egg

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Today I would like to show you a Wedding egg which I made for a wedding gift. Thank you for looking this week . I hope you have enjoyed it. Have  a great weekend. 

Crocheted Doll

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This is the doll which I entered into the Royal Queensland  Show. It was my first attempt at crocheting for about 30 years. I was awarded 2nd prize for my effort.  

Bazzill Patterned Papers

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Jay Bird Street Patterned Papers Products used: White squarecard Linen card Bazzill Jay Bird Street Purple Floral   Patterned paper Spellbinders dies 3d image Sticker Store greetings Pearls 

Bazzill Patterned Papers

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Jay Bird Street Patterned Paper Products used: White C6card Linen card Bazzill Jay Bird Street Pink Floral Patterned paper Spellbinders dies Sticker Store greetings Studio Light 3d image Lace

Napkin Fold Card

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I made this napkin fold card recently for a family members birthday. Although it looks a little complicated it was really a very simple fold.

Monthly Swap at Craft Mad

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Our monthly swap at Craft Mad was to design and make a card then send a kit of all the elements of the card to our partner for them to make their version of our card . It was amazing to see all the different styles of cards using the same items. This is the kit I sent to my partner and the card I made. and this is the kit I received from my partner and the card I made with it. You can check out the cards here at Craft Mad

Create and Chat at Craft Mad

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For our April Create and Chat over at Craft Mad we made a tea dispenser box. A great idea for Mothers Day. Thank you for visiting my blog this week Have a good weekend.

Monthly Card Sketch Challenge at Craft Mad

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Another page for our album that we are building for our Monthly Card Sketch Challenge at Craft Mad. I have chosen my beautiful daughter Bel as the subject of my page for this month. 

Monthly Card Sketch Challenge at Craft Mad

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The theme for our Monthly Card Sketch Challenge at Craft Mad for May is Female/3D I have used the lovely Studio Light 3d images from Blue Edge Crafts on my card for this month. 

Christmas All Year Round Sketch Challenge at Craft Mad and Happy Birthday Therese

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Today I would like to say Happy Birthday to Therese. Hope your day is extra special. Time for the Christmas All Year Round Sketch Challenge for May at Craft Mad  This month  our theme is Rhinestones. This is the card I created as a sample.