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It's nearly time for One on 1

Saturday at 1.00am - is the time all the posts go live - so see you sometime Saturday for the blog hop and update.

Happy Stampin.

Nikki

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More Extreme Elements

Here's another of those Extreme Elements cards - how cool is it?  Get out your Colour Coach and just stamp - it works a treat.

Happy Stampin!

Nikki

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Designer Series Papers Blog Hop

Well here it is .... this post is supposed to be part of a lovely blog hop dedicated to Stampin' Up! lovely Designer Series Papers but with the technical hitch this didn't happen.  If you'd like to have a peep at the hop (and you should because there are some super ideas and creations) start at the lovely Ros Davidson's blog 

Don't you just love how each pack coordinates so well - takes the hard bit out of creating a masterpiece.  

I was recently inspired by my lovely friend Sue Madex to 'interview' the kids and record their answers.  Traditionally I do try to do this for their birthdays but the end result doesn't often end up on a page.  So I sat down with both the kids on 12th of June, asked the same questions Sue asked her children and here's the end result.

This is Kieran's page (he's 13)  - yes I really did use Rose Red for my boy!  I just love the Sweet and Sour set - so bright and it has textured bits - and if you use the sheets without the flowers it isn't too girlie ... right?

See how the different sheets in the pack just work so well together.  I use up all the little scraps - just flick them over and you have a new design that coordinates perfectly- all Stampin' Up! papers are double sided with different and complimentary designs.

Here's Olivia's page (she is 15), Blueberry Crisp - must be one of my favourites because I struggled to actually make this page using the remnants of what was left from previous projects.

I think the best bit about the Stampin' Up! papers is that they take away the need to think - just pick a pack you like, chuck in a few coordinating sheets of card and away you go .... I used to stress that the blue wasn't quite the 'right' shade but really .... when you look back at the pages, do you notice this ... no of course not, its what's written and the photos, that's what counts and since I found Stampin' Up! I have started (and more importantly finished) so many more pages than ever before.

For those that want a closer look at the answers to those questions ... here's a close up.  Kieran's first and I should let you in a secret, I don't cook a meal without veggies ...

and then here's Olivia's ... bless her for wishing her Dad lived in Melbourne full time .... soon sweetheart .... he'll be home again very soon.

Hope you are having a lovely weekend - Melbourne is almost experiencing a heatwave ... during my walk today I had to take my jacket off :)

Happy scrapbooking

Nikki

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Did You Miss Me?

Sorry if you have been looking for updates and found nothing.  Both the hosting and the domain name expired and guess who had changed her email address and forgot to update the records .... ooops.

All good now!

Will be back with later today with a couple of scrapbooking layouts that were meant to be part of a blog hop.

Til then

Its good to be back :)

50th Birthday Card

I was recently asked to make a 50th brithday card by a work collegue to give to her friend.  It needed to be big she said - and that was it!

So I turned to my all time favourite pack of DSP, Love Letter and created this.  Its a A4 folded in half so lots of people can sign it ....and yes I have to confess I have used the retired small star punch (never understand how or why you would retire punches but there you go).  Some of the stars have been ran through the polka dot impressions folder for added texture.

A simple but effective design.  If you need a card for someone special just give me a shout - all my cards are $5 each including an envelope.  Call or email if I can help 0428 254 952.

Happy Stampin!

Nikki

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More Black Magic

Another example of Black Magic - such an effective technique.  By newsletter readers will have seen this sample already.  If you haven't tried this technique then I urge you to give it a go - its so easy.

Hope you are having a great day.

Happy Stampin!

Nikki

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Its Our Boy's Birthday

Oh my goodness me .... our boy is 13 today .... where has the time gone?

In 13 years he has gone from being 51 centimtres and 6lb 13 oz to a hulking 5ft 8" and goodness how heavy!   No wonder I have no food left in the cupboards!

I am in love with Extreme Elements.  I love love love this set and what a great card it made.  I actually made two and Olivia chose this one for Kieran.  Can't wait to make some girl versions - so super quick and super impressive - reckon this could be my next workshop Make and Take.

Happy Birthday KP - pressies included Turtle Beaches - very very expensive headphones for xBox 'Live' nuts .... thankfully we found them in the US so they were half the price, a special gift from dad - a new Manchester United soccer strip and a week of celebrations which started last Sunday as his dad can't be home with us today.

Happy birthday sweetheart.

Love Mum, Dad, Olivia, Max and Spencer

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Always

Well the US retired list came out last week and to my dismay this stamp set was on it.  

It was one of the first sets I purchased ... I love the heart ... and the little bird. Here I've used the marker to rubber technique to create a multicoloured image. 

Lets hope it isn't on the Aussie retired list which will be out in a month or so.  I'll be using it a few more times for sure before then.

Happy Stampin!

Nikki

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Happy Birthday Chloe

Its my niece's birthday today - Happy Birthday Chloe.

I've used the Create a Cupcake set from the new Autumn Winter mini to make a very girlie and very sparkly card.  

To create the sparkly  bit you just stamp your image as usual - then apply Versamark over the whole image.  Cover this with Heat and Stick Powder and warm with a heat gun.  The Heat and Stick power is a little like clear embossing powder - it 'turns' sticky with the heat.  Sprinkle Dazzling Diamonds over the top - tap off and reheat for a few seconds to set.

I've then punched all the pieces out using the new Build a Cupcake Punch - attached a piece of linen thread and some sparkles.

I love the sparkly bit - and I will be showing you more examples because I have made a start on some Christmas cards - theres lots and lots of Dazzling Diamonds :)

I hope you have a beautiful day Chloe.

Birthday hugs and kisses from Auntie Nikki, Uncle Paul, Olivia, Kieran, Max and still being very naughty Spencer!

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Stampamemory Scrapbooking

Hop on over to the  Stampamemory Scrapbooking site today .... there's a new page to see.  

Happy scrapbooking!

Nikki

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