Reason To Smile

Hi everyone,

Yes, I know two days in a row!!!

Thought I would pop by and show you the second set of cards that we are making in my Stamp A Stack class this month.

We are using the set Reason To Smile. Now this set is only available during June. You can get it for FREE if you place an order of $125 or over (not including shipping), or you can purchase it for $35.95 (WM) or $28.95 (CM). Don't hesitate to contact me to place an order for this lovely set and whilst you are at it why not book into one of my classes!!!

Here are the cards for my class.

Don't know about you but I do love white cards although I don't make many. I have used Confetti White as my base for these cards.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

Pedal Presents - meets Stamp A Stack

Hi everyone,

Well I think I have fully recovered from all my sewing and Convention. Last week I didn't want to do anything but sit quietly.

DD8 did her performance on Wednesday during the day and at night. Even if I do say so myself the costumes looked great. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a photo of all of the kids as it was just too difficult but here is one of DD8 and her best friend. Imagine 30 kids in Orange, Pink, Purple and Green striped costumes. Throw in Dorothy (blue gingham) , the Tin Man (silver two way stretch material), the Lion (gold two way stretch material), the Scarecrow (brown skirt with patches of colour all over) and the Witch (black striped material) and you have the Wizard of OZ. They did an awesome job and so did their teacher. I am one very proud mummy.

DD8 is the one in green.

Any way onto the purpose of my post. I have resumed classes this week starting with a Stamp A Stack. For those who don't know a Stamp A Stack is just that - stamp a stack of cards. Other people may call them card buffets. For my Stamp A Stacks I design 8 cards usually 4 using one set and the other 4 using another set. I cut all supplies required to make the cards exactly the way I have designed them. However if you want to change them you can using the supplies that are available. It is a great way to have some cards on hand for when you need them.

This month the first set of cards we are making is using the Hostess set from the current Autumn-Winter Mini - Pedal Presents. Now this wasn't a set I was going to get but when my order reached $300 and I was eligible for $50 worth of hostess dollars I thought why not. I am glad I have it as it is fun set to use. So many possibilities.

Now if you would like to make these cards why not contact me to book in. I have spaces available on Wednesday 13th June and Thursday 14th June (7.30pm start). I am also offering a day class on the 19th June (10.30am). Cost is $25 or $20 if you bring your own adhesive and includes all product, envelopes etc.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

Field Flowers - Convention 2012 Swap

Hi everyone,

Well I am packed and ready to start the drive down to Canberra. Before I leave in about 15 mins I thought I would pop on and show you my 2012 Convention Swap. Nothing like leaving it to the last minute. I only finished assembling them about 1 hour ago. I still have to put the recipe on the back but it is printed and ready to be cut which I will do tonight.

Anyway here is my swap well sort of. I have adjusted the bow a bit but otherwise it is essentially the same.

I won't be updating my blog whilst I am away - too difficult to take the laptop with me but I will be back on Monday with some highlights of my first convention.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

I am Backkkkkk!!!!!

Hi everyone,

Wow my last post was back on the 13th May and now it is nearly the end of May. What have I been doing I hope you are asking?

DD8 is in her school Y1-Y2 Dance Group. They have a performance on the 6th June and someone needed to make the costumes. You would have thought that out of 30 girls and boys more than one Mum could sew, surely!!! But apparently not. So for the past few weeks my formal lounge/dinning room has been turned into a sewing room.

Fact: Did you know that it takes approx 5-7 mins to overlock (serge) around a full circle skirt? This means that with two layers of tulle and the skirt itself that is 15 to 20 mins to overlock. No wonder each skirt took nearly 2 hours to complete!!!

Anyway here are some photos of my what I have been up to.

The dinning room table with overlocker and sewing machine. My sewing machine is 20 years old (DH bought it for me for my 21st). The overlocker was my Mum's and is probably closer to 25 years old. It's funny but during this process I could hear my Mum say "I wouldn't do it that way". "It would look better if you did it like this". Mum was an amazing sewer and even made my Dad's suits so she knew what she was doing. I wish I had paid more attention to her.

These are some of the small sizes. If you look you can see a blue checked dress. What do you think they may be performing?

These are the some of the mediums.

Another chair with some more on it. These are the some of the large ones. Yes there is a black stripped one. Does that help with you working out their dance?

A closer view of the skirts.

What the boys are wearing. I said to the teacher that next year I don't care what the dance is but they are all wearing shorts. These took about 40 mins to whip up!!!

Any way I am off to convention tomorrow. My first one YAY!!! So I need to go back and finish off my swaps. I plan to post my convention swap tomorrow. I am excited but a little stressed. Can't wait to meet Shelli and all the fabulous demo's that I have been stalking, I mean following in blog land.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette

Create a Cup Cake Meets Sunny Challenges and Creations

Hi everyone,

Happy Mothers Day to all you lovely Mummies out there. So far my day has been awesome. Breakfast in bed, presents and lots of hugs and kisses.

Despite today being Mothers Day, somehow I decided to make my card as guest designer for Sunny Challenges & Creations a birthday card. DD5 had a birthday party to go to yesterday so I made a card for the occasion.

This is the sketch for this week.

This is what I came up with.

I couldn't resist using the gorgeous Sweet Shop Specialty DSP that is currently available in our mini catalogue.

I really enjoyed working with this design so you may well see more cards like it.  Now don't hold back and please get your fingers inky and join us over at Sunny Challenges & Creations.

Thanks for looking.

'Til next time,

Juliette