Make It Monday #22

Hi

So sorry I am running late with today's Make It Monday.

I have to admit I have been very distracted by the looming Cyclone Yasi which looks set to cross the coast here on Wednesday or Thursday.

But better late than never hey, so here I am with this weeks Make It Monday featured blogger as chosen by random.org which is.......................

Sandy from Sandy's Space

with this amazing altered tin

Check out the detail on this tin!!! So much creative genius at work here.

You so have to go check out Sandy's blog, the way that she can combine colours and textures is just incredible.  So many gorgeous creations in one place. Make sure you take your time and have a good look around, just when you think you have seen the best of her creations, the next thing to pop up on the screen will make your eyes pop!!

The Make It Monday linky party is open again (see top of my blog).

Its a great way to show case your favourite card or project to new people. You can even revive an old post. So come along link up and check out the other submissions and remember is all about just sharing the creativity and you may even find yourself making some new blog buddies.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #30 - Your Favourite Things and NEW RELEASE

Hey Kenny K fans, News Flash - Kenny has a  NEW RELEASE you are just gonna LOVE!! Head on over to Kenny's store to see the NEW GLAM GIRLZ. Seriously, they are  AWESOME!!

There is also a new challenge starting today over at the Kenny K Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog. Team A are on the job and have created some truly inspirational and gorgeous cards featuring the all new Glam Girlz. This week the team want to see you use - Your Favourite Things.

As always I can't help playing along with the challenges when It's Team A's turn.

For my card I have used a combination of my favourite things like a pink and brown colour combo, copics to colour ( a Kenny K image of course) and flowers.

Don't look too closely at my dodgy stitching, I'm still practicing. Even did a little stitching on the inside of the card too.

Sponsor for this challenge is Whimsy Stamps

prize offered is a Kenny K Rubber Stamp (chosen by Denise)

in addition to Kenny offering 5 Digi Images of the winner's choice.

So, go on, head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge blog and check out Team A's incredible cards. I bet once you see those gorgeous new Glam Girlz you are just going to have to pick yourself up a couple.

Thanks for stopping by today

Michelle :-)



Mad For Markers - Yellow and Green

Hi there all you Copic lovers!!

It's Thursday so it is my day to show you another creation for the current challenge over at Mad For Markers. There are still a couple of days remaining for this challenge so get out your Red, White and Blue or Yellow and Green and get your creation linked up for us to see.

I think I am finally starting to feel a little better today, after Monday's trench digging. I have been soooo sore this week, every muscle!! My fore arms were really sore so colouring was really difficult but by far the worst by was my backside and my legs. I don't know what I was thinking spending two hours shovelling slimy mud?!

But today I have managed to whip up a little something for you, not a card but a note book.

I have used a Kenny K image for this note book and the Copics used were:

Skin - E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair and Shoes E29, E25 and E53

Clothes - Y21, Y26, YG91, YG93, YG95 and YG97

Head on over to the Mad For Markers Challenge Blog to get your daily dose of inspiration and to link up your creation. I can't wait to see it!!

For all your Copic and related supplies head on over to Mad For Markers online store.

Mad For Markers post to Australia and New Zealand and stock a large range of Copic Markers, Blending Card, Masking Paper etc.

You can also check out the store blog and challenge blog for tips, tutorials and inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

Michelle :-)

Make It Monday #21

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Hi

Well, first day of school is over and done! I'm so proud of my boys they took it all their stride. For those of you that do not know, My eldest son has Aspergers Syndrome and the youngest has High Functioning Autism. So for them it was a huge achievement.  I am happy that they all have great teachers and that they have some familiar kids in their classes.

And the biggest bravery award goes to.................ME!! I didn't even cry. Of course it really helped that Hubby was there to hold my hand, lol. We came straight home and spent two hours digging a trench and then got cleaned up and when out for our "lunch date". It was so nice. Just the drive in the car was surreal, we have not been alone in so long, it was strange to be able to actually talk as we drove along instead of listening to the fighting and whinging going on in the back seat.

But I am sorry that I am running late with this Make It Monday post.

This weeks featured blogger as chosen by random.org is.....................................

Janie Printz from Janies Creative Corner

with this sweet card

Check out those gorgeous flowers and Janie's colouring is just fabulous.

Now Janie has a beautiful blogged filled with tonnes of stunning cards like this. If you browse around for a while you will find many inspriational projects to get your creative gears cranking.

Thank you to all of you who linked up your gorgeous creations last week. I do hope you will play along again.

The Make It Monday linky party is open again (see top of my blog).

Its a great way to show case your favourite card or project to new people. You can even revive an old post. So come along link up and check out the other submissions and remember is all about just sharing the creativity and you may even find yourself making some new blog buddies.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K Krafty Girlz Challenge #29 - Sketch

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Hi there everyone, hope you are all having a fabulous weekend.

It's been a pretty wet one here and the last thing Queensland needs is anymore rain. But I have to be honest, it is great crafting weather :-).

I've been trying to keep myself busy to stop myself from thinking about tomorrow. I get all teary just thinking about my little guy heading off to school. Sniff. But my wonderful Hubby has decided to take the day off, he has manged to come to each of our boy's first day of school and tomorrow he is going to take me out to lunch. Isn't he sweet!! It will be our first "Date" in years! It's actually the lunch he had planned on taking me on for my 40th birthday last June, time together really doesn't happen easily for us. So at least I have something to look forward tomorrow :-).

But enough about me, here's something for you, a new challenge over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog. This week is Team A are on the job and they have a Sketch challenge for you.

For my card I have used Kenny's image "Kitty Katastrophe"

Now I thought I remembered the sketch but it turns out I should of checked as I am a little bit off but it's close enough. (I hope).

Here's how the actual sketch looks

Sponsor for this challenge is Bizzy Bec's

Prize is a $25 Gift Certificate to her store

As well as 5 digis of the winner's choice from Kenny K Downloads.com

 

Remember, you need to use one of Kenny's images to be in the running to win these fabulous prizes.

 

Head on over to the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog now and get an eyeful of Team A's awesome cards. Then get busy and show us what you've got by linking up your fabulous creation this week.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

Michelle :-)

Mad For Markers - Australia Day Colours

No Way!! Thursday again?! And its the third week of January already!

This is not good news for me, only 4 more sleeps until my youngest starts big school. Oh I am so not ready for this!

Moving right along, before I have to break out the tissues, lol. I have a card to share with you today for the current Mad For Markers challenge, which is a colour combo to use either Red White and Blue or Green and Gold.

For my card I have used Kenny K's digi image "Skateboard".

I really wanted this image to be 3D and pop off the page so I printed it twice and cut out the boy and the skateboard separately and stuck them on the the first image with some 3D tape. I tried to take a photo of it for you but it's a bit hard to see.

I even managed to decorate the inside of the card this time too.

Copics used to colour this image were:

Skin - E00, E000, E1 ,R20 and R22

Clothes, helmet and skate board - B21, B24, B26, B28, R24, R27,R29, C1, C3, C5, N0, N1 and N3

I used my red Spica pen to colour the red star on the front and the ones inside of the card.

You still have time to submit your project to our current challenge so come on, show us what you got!!

Head on over to the Mad For Markers Challenge Blog to get your daily dose of inspiration and to link up your creation. I can't wait to see it!!

For all your Copic and related supplies head on over to Mad For Markers online store.

Mad For Markers post to Australia and New Zealand and stock a large range of Copic Markers, Blending Card, Masking Paper etc.

You can also check out the store blog and challenge blog for tips, tutorials and inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

Michelle :-)

I'm being featured!

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Hi

Thought I would pop in quickly this morning and just let you all know that I am being featured today over at  Creating My Way To Success.

This is my friend Jill's blog and well worth a look.

Jill is an incredibly creative lady and has a love for all things upcycled. She is also very inspirational and motivational.

Being a wife and mother is a big job as we all know but Jill can add DIY home renovator, budding author and business entrenepaur to her resume. And in her spare time, lol, she throws in a bit of sewing for her home and family as well as custom orders and just for good measure each year she runs the Great Pyramid Race.

Head on over to Creating My Way To Success and have a browse around.

have a great day!

Michelle :-)

Make It Monday #20

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Hi

Sorry I am running a bit late with this post today. My youngest son had his operation this morning to remove his Adenoids. All went well, but I didn't like watching him go under anesthetic. We were home by early afternoon and he is resting comfortably with his two older brothers at his beck and call to bring toys, change DVD's etc. Doctors orders are to keep him quiet and not let him run around for two weeks!! Obviously this Dr does not have or does not remember what it is like to have little boys!! LOL.

Now, on to this week's Make It Monday featured blogger as chosen by random.org .....................

This week it is Holly from Hog Wild About Stamping

with this incredibly creative gift



Holly is new to the Make It Monday linky party but I am so glad that she linked up this amusing and very creative gift idea and I was quite please when it was chosen to be featured this week.

When a daughter of Holly's friend went in to have breast reduction surgery she decided that this little book would be the perfect gift and I have to agree with her. It is filled with hillarious little corny rhymes and she even came up with her own "appropraite" wrapping for this gift too.

Hop on over to Hog Wild About Stamping to get all the details. While you are there have a good browse around her blog, it is filled with squillions of fabulous card ideas to inspire you.

The Make It Monday linky party is open again (see top of my blog).
Its a great way to show case your favourite card or project to new people. You can even revive an old post. So come along link up and check out the other submissions and remember is all about just sharing the creativity and you may even find yourself making some new blog buddies.
Thanks for stopping by today.
Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #27 - Colour Combo

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Hi

I hope everyone is enjoying a fabulous weekend!

I am heading in to my last week of school holidays now :-(. My youngest is off to hospital tomorrow morning to have his Adnoids out and his sinuses cleared. Yeuk! Hopefully recovery is pretty quick and we will still be able to make the most of this last week.

I have a card for you today which I made for this weeks challenge over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz. It's a colour combo this week of Blue, White and Silver.

Now this was a challenge for me as this is a real winter colour combo and it is stinking hot and humid here at the moment so I really couldnt get my mojo working in that direction. So here is what I came up with.

I used Kenny's "Movie Star".

The prizes up for grab this week are a stamp set from CRAFTY EMMA'S STORE called "Paws Fur A Moment"

as well as 5 digi images of the winners choice from Kenny K Downloads.

Head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog now and check out the rest of Team B's awesome cards for some inspiration and then get your cards linked up to be in the running to win these fabulous prizes. (Remember of course to be in the running to win you must use a Kenny K image.)

Thanks for stopping by today

Michelle :-)

Mad For Markers New Challenge - Australia Day Colours

Hi

I feel like I have been glued to the TV or radio these last few days. The stories that are coming out about the floods in Queensland (and now NSW and Vic) are just incredible.

It is times like these though that I am incredibly proud to be Australian.  I know that we Australians are quite often knocked for our casual "She'll be right Mate" attitude but today we are showing the world that we are actually a nation of strong, proud and resilient individuals that instinctively pull together in times of need. Today it wasn't so much case of "She'll be right Mate" that I saw on the news, but rather a "Do you need a hand Mate" that made my chest swell with pride. There was footage of people in waste deep water working together to salvage what little they could before the expected flood peak in Brisbane. There were friends, neighbours and strangers all working together. So many tragic stories of devastation and loss are coming to light and I ask you all to spare a thought for the thousands of families affected and that are still enduring this slow motion distaster that is weaving it's way down our east coast.

You can donate to the relief efforts online at the Qld Premier's Flood Relief Appeal (International donations are also welcome)

Moving on now to the current challenge over at Mad For Markers which is quite timely really as Australia day is celebrated here on January 26th. We would love to see your creations in our national colours of RED,WHITE and BLUE or Green and Gold.

For my card today I have used a Kenny K image "Honey Sparks"

Here is the list of Copics used to colour this image

Skin - E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair, Sunglasses and Boots - C1, C3, C5, C7, C9 and 100

Clothes - R22, R24, R27, R29, R46 and R59

Head on over to the Mad For Markers Challenge Blog to get your daily dose of inspiration and to link up your creation. I can't wait to see it!!

For all your Copic and related supplies head on over to Mad For Markers online store.

Mad For Markers post to Australia and New Zealand and stock a large range of Copic Markers, Blending Card, Masking Paper etc.

You can also check out the store blog and challenge blog for tips, tutorials and inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

Michelle :-)

Finally

Hi

I have been saying for ages now that I really should get my sewing machine down and dust it off and try to learn how to use it. I see so many beautiful cards out there with real stitching and I just love the way they look.

Well, finally I have managed to give it a go.

Now be kind, this is my first attempt. Well, when I say first attempt, this is the first finished card. I did like a million practice runs on scraps of cardstock before I finally figured it out and got the tension right etc. It took quite a while and I'm proud to say I did it without teaching my boys any "bad words" to take to school in a couple of weeks, lol.

I used the "Whimsical Garden" set from Stampin' Up! and the Papers are SU as well.

I'm really happy with how this card turned out.

Thanks for stopping by to take a look today.

Michelle :-)

Make It Monday #19

Hi

Well, the sun is out today, and the ground is drying up a little so that makes for a nice change around here.

I hope the same can be said for those of you further south  here in Queensland.

It's Make It Monday time again and I am thrilled that so many of you joined in the fun last week. I really enjoy popping over to your blogs and getting inspiration from all your fabulous creations.

This weeks featured blogger as chosen by random.org is........................

Pinky from Pinky's World

with this super cute set

How adorable is this little set comprising of a fabulous card and little gift card/money holder?!

Now, here is a super busy lady who manages to create the most stunning cards. Pinky is on numerous design teams and this means that there is an abundance of inspiration to be found on her beautiful blog.

And if you are in need of some inspiration to make a card for the Male members of your family then look no further, Pinky has around 75 masculine cards that you can browse through right here. You wont be stuck for ideas I assure you!!

The Make It Monday linky party is open again (see top of my blog).

Its a great way to show case your favourite card or project to new people. You can even revive an old post. So come along link up and check out the other submissions and remember is all about just sharing the creativity and you may even find yourself making some new blog buddies.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #26 - LOVE

Well, that's the first week of 2011 done and dusted!!  Only two more weeks of school holidays, no way! I'm so not ready for my baby to start school, sob. :-(

And the worry too is that I wont have my boys school book lists filled in time either. The place where I took the lists to be filled still has not recieved their supplies due to the floods down south. Not that I am in any hurry to start covering the books, for all the things I do well, using contact to cover books is definitely not one of them.

Ok, I'm going to try real hard not to think too much about that yet. Let's move on to something way brighter like the new challenge over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz challenge blog. This week Team A are on the job and the theme is LOVE.

As usual I couldn't help playing along with the challenge this week and I have used one of Kenny's new images "Sundae".

Kenny has a whole range of new image available in his store now just perfect for valentines cards.

Crafty Ribbons is sponsering the challenge this week with a selection of swiss dot ribbons up for grabs for the winner

along with five digis of the winners choice from Kenny K.

So hop on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog now and check out the Krafty Girlz inspirational cards and pick yourself up one of Kenny's images (have to use a Kenny K image to be in the running to win the prizes). There is a super cute freebie available here.

I look forward to seeing what you create.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

A little Petal Pizzaz

Hi there!

Gee, I don't think I have posted this many days in a row............ever!

My mojo must be running hot, lol.

For my card today I have used the Stampin' Up! set Petal Pizzaz to create this pretty 3D flower.

I really love how this flower turned out. I can see me making more of these for sure.

I gave the flower a spritz of glimmer mist and nearly ruined it as the ink started to bleed a little.

Thanks for stopping by today to take a look.

Michelle :-)

Another Masculine Card!

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Well, it doesn't happen too often, and now it's been twice in one week!

I'm talking about me making masculine cards of course!

I like it when I actually manage to work outside my comfort zone.

Although I wasn't overly happy with this card at the end. I think the twine is a bit off, should have perhaps had the two strings closer together............

Still, it's good to have another masculine card to add to the stash.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Mad For Markers Anything Goes

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How are you all? I hope the flood waters are starting to recede for some of you living in Central and Southern Qld.

It's Thursday and that means it's my turn to post a little something to inspire all you copic lovers out there.

The current challenge (ending soon) over at Mad For Markers is Anything Goes. We have so many amazing submissions. It has been so much fun checking them all out. If you havent already had a browse through them all, you really should. there is endless inspiration there.

I have created a card this week using an image from the amazingly talented Mo Manning called "Tea Party".

Copics used to colour this image are:

Skin - E000, E00, E11 and R20

Clothes, hat and flower - R81, R83 and R85

Background - YR61, YR65 and Y11

Leaves on hat - B93 and Y13

Hair - E25, E29 and E53

You still have time to submit your project to our current challenge so come on, show us what you got!!

Head on over to the Mad For Markers Challenge Blog to get your daily dose of inspiration and to link up your creation. I can't wait to see it!!

For all your Copic and related supplies head on over to Mad For Markers online store.

Mad For Markers post to Australia and New Zealand and stock a large range of Copic Markers, Blending Card, Masking Paper etc.

You can also check out the store blog and challenge blog for tips, tutorials and inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

Michelle :-)

I'm back!!

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And I bet you never even missed me, lol!

Gosh a whole 24 hours with no internet connection and I was beside myself. What does that say about me?? Sad I know.

But I am seriously glad to have it back now. Although I'm not sure how long before I'm cut off again. We are changing to wireless connection and they (internet provider) have already stuffed up by cutting off the old connection before sending out the modem for the wireless connection ( a few phone calls with my grumpy voice on soon got them reconnecting us). I'm expecting more stuff ups when it comes time to set us up with the new one.

But on a much happier note I have a card to share to share with you today that is a little different from my usual, in that it is for a guy.

Very simple layout and no colouring so it was a pretty quick make. I tried to "dirty" it up a little. I'm pretty happy with how it came up but I think I missed the look I was going for with the staples. It's the first time I have tried using them on a card.

I decorated the inside of the card simply with some of the left over DP.

I'm linking this card up to

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge - Anything Goes

Crazy 4 Challenges - Celebrate Something

Southern Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today.

I 'll be around to check out all your wonderful blogs very soon to see what I missed in the last 24hrs lol.

Michelle :-)

Make It Monday #18

Hi

Oh boy, I'm losing track of days here! Three weeks in to the school holidays and I can't remember what day it is!!

Well, I'm told it's Monday so that means it must be time for the weekly Make It Monday linky party.

Thank you to all of you who took the time to link up this past week, I know how busy you all get with the the whole Christmas/New Years thing so I really appreciate it.

This weeks feature blogger as chosen by random.org is.........

Becky at Sweet Bee Hollow

with this fantastic creation

OH my goodness, how brilliant is this idea!!

From a discarded book to this framed master piece.

Becky has even provided a step by step tutorial on how she created it. Thanks Becky!

While you are over at Sweet Bee Hollow have a browse around. This is one creative lady we are talking about here. She doesn't limit herself to just paper, she dabbles in fabric and DIY as well.

Pop on over and say HI!!

The Make It Monday linky party is open again (see top of my blog).

Its a great way to show case your favourite card or project to new people. You can even revive an old post. So come along link up and check out the other submissions and remember is all about just sharing the creativity and you may even find yourself making some new blog buddies.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #26 - Hearts, Hearts and more Hearts

Hi

Well whoo hoo, my first post for 2011!

Oh boy, I'm going to have to get used to writing the date all over again,lol.

I am now officially in to my second year of blogging, wow I can hardly believe it. Sadly I missed my first blogging aniversary (26th Dec) with all the hustle and bustle of Christmas.

I just want to say a big thank you to all my followers. Some of you have been with me from the very beginning and I think of you more of friends now than just followers.  To all of you who stop by and leave comments and play along with Make It Monday each week I just want to say I really appreciate it. Your comments always make my day!

I might just have to put together a little blog candy soon..............shhh

here we are with the first Kenny K challenge for 2011.

Not only do we have a fresh new challenge for you today but also a NEW RELEASE  from Kenny K as well. Some absolutey fantastic images that you are just going to LOVE. They will inspire you to create a romantic card for your special someone.

We also have some new ladies joining our team today, welcome aboard ladies I'm really looking forward to working with you!!

For this weeks challenge we want to see hearts, hearts and more hearts!!

For my card I have used "Bench Couple"

Perhaps if  I write a little sentiment in it and get my oh so NOT romantic hubby to sign it and I might actually get a Valentines day card this year, LOL.

On top of the new challenge and new images this week we also have some new prizes!!

What a way to kick of the new year!!

The winner of this weeks challenge will receive  -

5 Kenny K Digi images of their choice

2 Digi Sets of their choice from Bearly Mine Designs

So what are you waiting for???

Head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog and check out Team B's spectacular cards and grab yourself some of Kenny's new images. (Remember, only those submissions using one of Kenny's images will be eligible to win).

Check out the new ladies on the team and leave them a little blogging love to make them feel welcome while you are at it.

I'll be over to check out your wonderful little works of art soon!!

Thanks for stopping by today

Michelle :-)