Something Saturday - Natures Paintings Kit

 Hi there Creators,

I was excited to receive this Natures Paintings kit, it's kind of like getting a colouring in book, but using watercolour instead😍

So for the video I picked out one of the designs to colour in and showed off 4 ways to use the watercolour pencils, and water painter that come with the kit. 

The 4 ways are:

• using the pencils direct to paper, then using the water painter to move the colour around
• using the water painter to "lick" the colour off the tip of the pencil and colour with it
• colouring a block onto a scrap bit of paper, and using that as a dry paint block, ie add water and use that to colour with
• then lastly and my preferred way, is to add a drop of water to a clear block, then scribble the pencil into the drop until it colours it, then paint with this.

I can't show you specifically where I used which technique as they kind of end up looking the same, however as I mentioned in the video I did think I could split the piece into 3 for 3 cards, and voila........

the first one uses the Sweetly Scripted Stamp set in the background, and some of the Adhesive backed dragonflies & birds.

these next 2 use this lovely saying from Layers of Beauty Stamp set.

I'm really happy with the way it cut up so easily to create the 3 cards, the last card uses pieces from both sides of the design, whereas the other 2 use the top section and the bottom section individually.

If you missed the video, here it is:

I hope this inspires you to have a go too, don't forget to use the links above to check out the products😉

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Twisted Star Ornament

 Hi there Creators

I saw this cool star ornament in another video, and had a bit of a play around with it, ending up with this.... (with a retired Designer Series Paper)

Then I ended up making this one (somewhat puffier 🤣) in the video with the current Natures Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper 

Ok, to make this you'll need 16 strips of 15cm x 1cm Designer Paper & glue (I used tombow)

Use 8 of the pieces for each side of the star, you twist them like a Breast Cancer ribbon, but with a small "head section" and have a gap of around 4cm at the free end, and around 4cm of the 2 free arms (if that makes sense, it should if you've seen the video!)

you then glue 8 of the "heads" together to make the middle of the star

then the tails glue together to form the points.

once you've made up 2 of these, you then glue them back to back, adding a piece of twine into the last point

If you missed the video here it is: 

I hope this inspires you to create one too!

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Origami Star Box

 Hi There Creators

Today I thought I'd share this Origami Star box I discovered this origami star box when one of my friends from church mentioned she'd found it in a kids book, and thought it would be fun to do with the kids for Christmas.  Of course, me being me I had to have a go at it straight away, bit of trial and error and I had it (or so I thought until the video....)  But my mistakes are your gain, as I think it probably clarifies how to create it properly (sometimes it's better to see someone else's mis"steaks"🤣 and you realise what not to do)

Anyway these are the boxes:

As I mentioned in the video, there's no way I can do "written" instructions for this, so please watch the video if you haven't!

And here are the boxes I created:

If you missed the video here it is:

I hope this inspires you to have a go (let's look on the bright side, it you probably won't make the same mistake as me🤣)

God Bless love

Heather xox

Textured Floral & Templates

 Hi There Creators, 

today I thought I'd show off this Textured Floral Stamp set (it's sooo pretty), and then in the catalogue there is a page that has a few template designs on it (or card sketches), so figured I could have a go at those designs to give you an idea of how to use them😃  This is the first 6 designs in the book:

However, first off I created a piece of customer Designer Paper using the stamp set, and colours: Soft Sea Foam for my green, then Petunia Pop, Fresh Freesia, Bubble Bath for my pinks, and Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight and Lemon Lolly for my yellows

This first "smile" card is the one I created in the video, then I moved onwards to the next 6 designs getting them all out of this one sheet of A4 cardstock (and adding some plain colour card for the backing bits), I've also used some of the Petunia Pop Ribbon cut in 1/2 lengthways so it's wasn't so bulky, and also the Labelled with Love Punch.

Then I was left with 2 bits of my patterned cardstock, so this card came into being (I just couldn't leave - or throw out the last 2 pieces 🤣)  I had to get my stamps back out to create a bit more of a background for it, but Oh my goodness what a pretty set, I'm definitely happy that I bought this one!

If you missed the video here it is:

I hope this inspires you to create your own Designer Paper and have a go at some of the templates in the catalogue.

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Christmas Wishes Kit

Hi There Creators,

Today I thought I'd show off this new kit I brought the other day, oooo it has gold foiling in it, ummmm💖😍 Christmas Wishes Kit, it contains a stamp set, mini ink pad and stampin' block as well as the cardstock to create 8 cards, although, having said 8 truly if you are economical and prepared to do a spot of cutting and adding more cardstock, then you can double it, as the base cards are the same pattern on each side (woo hoo!)

The official 2 cards it makes are these 2: the one saying Merry, Merry, Christmas was actually meant to have 3 "Merry"s on it but in my typical way I changed it 😃

I did discover that inside the cards is this rather lovely gold square frame with leaf, which I thought would look lovely on the front of a card (plus it takes opening up the card before you start to make sure it's on the correct side and the right way up - and I didn't 🤣)  So this card came into being, using some of bits I cut off the edges to create 3 strips down the bottom of the card:

Then lastly I felt a need to use the other 1/2 of the above card - and just happened to have this circle hanging around in my scraps pile (very convenient), I have stamped the leaves from the set onto the circle lightly as a background.

If you missed the video here it is:

If you do fancy purchasing this kit there is a kits discount this month so it's only $36.90 and not $41 for the month of October (woo hoo!)

I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Cards for November Classes

 Hi There Creators

Well we're getting closer to November so thought I'd better share the cards we'll be creating at classes on Tues 5th 1.30pm in Laanecoorie, Thursday 7th 7pm Laanecoorie and Saturday 9th 10.30am Maryborough😃 In the class you'll create all 4 cards for $24 (and have a fabulous social time!)

So, here goes, as it's November we're up to 3 Christmas Cards.

This is the only Non-Christmassy one, Oh my goodness how gorgeous is this paper?! This is the Regal Winter Designer Series Paper, which goes so beautifully with this Blackberry Bliss & Gold Ribbon, and the Spotlight on Nature Dies, which are possibly the most useful dies I have

Now we're onto a clear run of Christmas Cards.  I love this look, where it looks like you're looking up in the middle of a forest, I've used a stamp from the fabulous Christmas Wishes Kit, for the saying and the trees are from Peaceful Evergreens.

Next up is this rather cute tree from the Decorative Tree Dies, and the cool Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder background

Last but not least is this card using the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper, I wasn't sure I'd actually like this paper, but there you go it makes a great card!  I've paired it up with the Citrus Blooms Dies and the Peaceful Season Bundle for the saying and die cut square, and the Basics 3D embossing folder.

And that's it folks!

Don't forget to let me know if you're planning on coming to any of the above classes, or if you have any questions, get in touch!

If you can't make it to any of the classes I hope these inspire you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Christmas Wreath Special Class

 Hi There Creators,

Well it's that time of year again where I do a something slightly different type of class🤣

This year it's a wreath with 4 Christmas Cards using the Sweetest Star Bundle, Season of Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Glimmer Paper, cherry cobbler & gold ribbon, and more.

Here is the wreath:

But wait, there's more, I've made up some cards to use some of the extra materials (and display the stamp set a bit more), and here they are.....

If you'd like to join in this workshop you'll need to book by 29th October (not long now) 

there are 2 dates either Saturday 16th Nov or Tues 19th Nov, venue my classroom in Laanecoorie. (or you can order it by mail, check with me for postage costs)

Cost will be:

• Either $90 this includes (yours to keep) the Sweetest Star Bundle (punch and stamp set) plus an 1/8 pack of Season of Elegance Designer Paper, 1/8 pack of Festive Glimmer Paper, 1/2 spool of Cherry Cobbler & Gold Ribbon, and more. 
• Or $35 if you're happy to share the Stamp & Punch bundle with a friend (or you already have it)
• Or if you're part of my CreateAbles Team the cost would be $30 (BYO bundle)

the wreath also looks good with a photo in it

And that's it for now, hope you can come to the class or would like it as a postal kit, if not I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox