Tuesday, December 1, 2009

"Something Sweet"





Yahoo - the new mini starts today - and i got my pre-order delivered today too - so what better way to spend the night than to stamp, and as i needed a birthday card for tomorrow i just had to use the new set called "something sweet" - this is a very cool set, i think i will use this one lots.

I have been slack with my posts of late - but will endeavour to improve ( i think i said that in my last post hehehehe), but tis the silly season after all....... Hope everyone has a fab week, until next time..........

thanks for stopping by

Holly

Monday, November 9, 2009

Makeesha's colour challenge #15

Hi, thought it was about time i did a challenge - it has been a while!!! I liked the colours this week, so took advantage of my Forest Friends stamp set that is about to retire and this is the first time i have used it........ i guess at least it has seen SOME ink...lol. This card seemed to take forever, i knew exactly what i wanted to do - but came together slowly - however - it's done and dusted now. I hope everyone has had a good Monday, hopefully i will be back during the week sometime.
Thanks for stopping by..........
Holly

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

I'M BACK :0)


Well it is been a looooong time - but i have finally got my butt into gear to blog, i haven't been doing much creating lately - life has just got in the way - as it does!!!!! On Monday night i went to Tracey's stamp club and we made this cool handbag - i actually gave it to my Mum today and filled it with choccy's for her as she hasn't been very well lately - She absolutely loved it!!!!

Anyway - i have to go and get organised my big boy is turning 8 tomorrow - where does the time go!!!!


Thanks for visiting..... be back soon

Holly

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Makeesha's Sketch Challenge #14





Hi there, I know it's been a while but i am now back with Makeesha's sketch this week- i enjoyed doing this one - it came together quickly and easy!!! (love it when that happens). I have used sweet slumber specialty with so saffron and riding hood red c/s, good friend and short and sweet stamps, and so saffron ribbon from the free ribbon bundles last month!!!!
YAY school goes back tomorrow - reality check - that means i go back to work - no more sleep ins and cruisy mornings for another 10 weeks, small price to pay i guess for a bit of normality again!!!! Hopefully i will be back during the week - i have a busy 2 weeks coming up so will see what i can fit in..... Thanks for stopping by and i hope everyone has a good week.
Holly

Friday, September 25, 2009

Swaps from Canada






I was lucky enough to recieve these gorgeous swaps from Penny Hanuszak - my swap sister through UStamp who lives in Canada - aren't they stunning, i absolutely love them - and love the xmas theme - she has really inspired me to get creating for xmas!!!!
So Penny if you are reading this - thankyou soooo much for being the bestest swap sister!!!!!
Hope to blog over the weekend so stay tuned.....
Thanks for stopping by
Holly

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Tracey's Purse



This is another fantastic creation from UStamp again - it is Tracey Old's invention - i love it. I have made this for my Aunty's birthday tomorrow and have filled it up with choccies for her!!!

I have used Sweet slumber dsp, riding hood red and baja breeze c/s and r h red taffeta ribbon, i really enjoyed making this - it was heaps of fun!!!!!

It has been a fantastic weekend her in the naki - we got lots of jobs done around the house - so roll on summer i say. I hope everyone has a fantastic week.

Thanks for visiting

Holly

Monday, September 14, 2009

Long time - No stamping!!!!!



Well it has been a while!!!!!! But i am back - the next round of UStamp has started and it has got some fantastic projects - this being one of them - it's called a Notes and Treats box - you can put treats in the top and cards in the bottom drawer - i have made this for my younger boys school teacher as he is going into another class next term, i hope she likes it!!!!!
Well i had better fly and fold washing and put it away and do all the motherly and fatherly duties - hubby is away tonight so i am flying solo!!!!!
Thanks for stopping by - catch you again soon
Holly

Friday, August 21, 2009

Mojo Monday #100 day 4



Well this was my second attempt at this sketch, i thought it was about time i went out of my comfort zone - colour wise and change things up a little!!!! I used Bella Rose dsp with corresponding c/s and brushed the dust off some felt flowers and button!!! hehehe!!!
Hope everyone has a good weekend - lets hope the weather is good to us in the Naki!!!!
Thanks for visiting....
Holly

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Mojo Monday #100 day 3


What do you know - i got day 3 done too..... only because my little dude Jack is sick again today!!!! I don't like this card but like they say it is now done and dusted - tomorrow is another stampin day lol!!! I really liked yesterday's card so maybe it will be good card, bad card hehehe.
Right now the stampin is done for the day it is time to read my 'New Moon" book from Twilight series - i know i am a bit slow - im only up to the second book - good things take time hehehe.
Anyway thanks for stopping by.....
Holly

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Mojo Monday turns 100 day 2


Can't believe mojo monday is 100, so i missed yesterday's 1st sketch but i have done today and will endeavour to do the rest of the week - time permitting!!!! I just had to use Parisian dsp and the colours to match of course, quite enjoyed doing this sketch -although it took longer than planned - good therapy for the brain i say!!!!! Hope everyone is having a good week, fingers crossed i will be back tomorrow :0) Cheers for stopping by
Holly

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Makeesha's Inkspiration #11





Hello, i have been majorly M.I.A for the last couple of weeks, have had no time to stamp and haven't been in the mood!!!! But now i am back and will hopefully make up for lost time - anyway thought i would start with Makeesha's challenge, to me the colours looked grey and white so i have gone with whisper white and basic grey, using urban garden dsp and hostess dsp with petal pizzaz and best yet stamp sets!!! i tried sooo many times to ink up the big flower properly but it just would not play the game today so i had to make do with the best of a bad bunch. Well i had better fly - i have a huge basket of ironing waiting for me - i wish the ironing fairy would come and do it.... wishful thinking, thanks for stopping by.....
Holly

Monday, July 27, 2009

Me n Mi Stamps Monday project #1.




I loved Amy's project last monday, i had to go straight to the warehouse to see if she had left any pails there for me!!!! hehehe. It was good timing as i have just got a new nephew and wanted to do something different for his gift, as you can see he is called Sam, i went to pumpkin patch to get him some goodies (as ya do!!!) and they happened to fit in a middle size pail - i have used urban garden dsp and the cool choo choo stamp set and put a letter of his name in each carriage of the train, and on the top of the pail i have used All in the Family stamp set (thanks Trace).
I absolutely loved this project - thanks Amy - you have some fantastic ideas - you rock!!!!!
Be sure to check out Amy's blog each monday, thanks for the inspiration Amy :).
Thanks for stopping by
Holly


Saturday, July 25, 2009

Makeesha's Inspiration Challenge #10





Hi, i am back in blogging world tonight.... it has been a while!!! Loved the inspiration photo this week and inspiration it gave me, this is what i came up with. I LOVE this new stamp set CHOO CHOO out of the new mini so i could not resist but to use it.... i have used basic grey, so saffron c/s with retired dsp with taffeta ribbon and the new yummy corduroy buttons and new oval punch, the 'for you' is out of a great friend set also from the new mini - so as you can see most things on this card are NEW NEW NEW!!!!! - can you tell i got a package from the courier yesterday - lol!!!! Right now it is time to go and clean up my mess and hit the hay i think -
thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
Holly

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Mojo Monday #95



Yes - shock horror - 2 posts in one day - unheard of for me - normally struggle to do 2 posts in one week!!! lol!!! Decided to tackle mojo monday as my boys are having some chill time in front of the tv!!!! I don't like this card - something is not quite right.... I have used kiwi kiss and choc chip c/s and ink, good morning sunshine dsp, pocket silhouettes and lovely labels stamp sets, i think it is now time to clean up my mess - i have taken over the dining table as it is too cold and yuck to go down to my stamping dungeon in the shed .. brrr brrr!!!!
Thanks for stopping by...again....
Holly

Tracey's Birthday Box



I joined U-Stamp last week and i am having a great time creating all of the really neat stuff on the site - this is a birthday box that my extremely talented up-line Tracey created - she is the NZ representative for U-Stamp!!! It is great fun chatting to new people on- line and seeing all the wonderful creations!!!

It is such a horrible cold wet day in the Naki - good day for creating!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by....

Holly

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Mojo Monday #94





It's been a while, but i finally got some stamping done today - went with mojo monday - really like this sketch. I used baja breeze and kiwi kiss c/s - love love these colours together!!!! and have used urban garden dsp, petal pizzaz and lovely labels stamp sets.
Hope everyone is enjoying the school holidays - the weather is not that cool - but i guess it is July after all!!! Enjoy your week and thanks for stopping by......
Holly

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Zoe's Scrapbook











I know this is a huge post but anyhow, i have made this for my Goddaughters 1st birthday, i really enjoyed making this, mostly because its GIRLY!!!! Had better fly- another sick boy at home today - thanks for stopping by.
Holly




Monday, June 22, 2009

Makeesha's Sketch #9



While i was at Tracey's on Saturday night i got this challenge done too, i have turned the sketch on its side because i wanted to use the bird out of "always" set, have used regal rose, choc chip and whisper white c/s, sweet always DSP and some yummy buttons out if Button Latte! I like this card, i haven't really used regal rose before - i am not really a pink person so decided to branch out of my comfort zone!!! Well it's monday and i have my boys and hubby home from school and work with colds and high temps - oh the joys of winter - any how i will get back to the sick ones, thanks for stopping by.
Holly

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Kwerner Challenge #55




As soon as i saw these colours i knew i had to use the wild about you set and this is what i came up with. I have never used more mustard or really rust before as i don' t have the stamp pads in those colours - so i went to Tracey's last night and had a creative evening using her supplies - thanks Trace it was fun. Well the sun is shining here in the Naki so i will make the most of it and hang out the washing, thanks for visiting - have a great Sunday.
Holly

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Mojo Monday #91


Hi, i managed to do some stamping tonight, i needed to do a birthday card for my god-daughter's 1st birthday next week so thought i would use mojo monday for the sketch.
I have used pink pirouette and choc chip c/s with Sweet always dsp with pumpkin pie ink an pump pie and choc chip ribbon, and priceless and sprinkles stamp sets, i love doing girly cards as my life is all BOYS!!!!! Yay tomorrow is Friday, hope everyone has had a good week - until next time thanks for visiting......
Holly

Monday, June 15, 2009

Inpiration Challenge #8




Short and sweet post tonight, shock horror have finally got a challenge done!!! I have used sahara sand and kiwi kiss c/s and Urban garden dsp with pocket silhouettes stamps (lovin this set). Had better fly as i have a stamp class tonight in about 5mins so i will say nite nite.
thanks for stopping by.
Holly

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

YUMMY YUMMY!!!!!



YAY - All my new yummy goodies arrived today, lots of new dsp and lots and lots of embellishments - YUM!!!! So i had to use my new stuff straight away (as ya do) i needed to make some thankyou gifts so this was a great excuse!!!! Have used Not quite Navy, and so saffron ink and cardstock with bella blue dsp and the yummy so saffron striped ribbon!!! Sorry the photo's are quite bad today -but you get the idea. Might do some more creating tonight!!!
Thanks for stopping by......
Holly