Hawaiian Notebook

I recently made up a little notebook for guests at a friend's bridal shower to write encouraging words in. Since I didn't have any notebooks to cover I did this one from scratch! It was a bit of a challenge having never done any tropical-themed creations before but I had a lot of fun.

The flowers are stamped on watercolour paper and coloured in with Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight and a touch of Early Espresso. Blender pens make a novice look like a pro don't you think! Ahh, so deceptive! I also added some shimmer paint to give it a bit of glow.

I didn't photograph the inside but the pages are made of Naturals Ivory cardstock with a layer of stamped Calypso Coral at the front and back. And apologies for not-so-good photos taken inside at night...

Needless to say I had wonderful feedback from the bride-to-be and the book (well, the words in it really) has already become something very special to her. In a little while I'll be able to post some of the photos of decorations I've been doing for her wedding. In case you're wondering about my lack of posts, there are many celebrations coming up and you'll get to see everything before Christmas! Hmm, Christmas, just 10 weeks away.

Just Add Ink #83

With my husband away over much of the weekend, I took the opportunity to do a little scrapping and thoroughly enjoyed it! Bron at Just Add Ink has challenged us with a sketch this week which I especially wanted to see if I could do in a layout. Here is the result:

The fabric yo-yo below is the one that Penny is wearing on her clip in the photos. It was made by a friend of mine and I have dressed it up with an antique brad.

Perhaps my favourite part of the layout is this: a peekaboo feature that lies behind the journalling...

...which turned into a great game when I showed the layout to Felix. Twins!

Oh, and if you're wondering, the striped background is straight inkpad to textured cardstock. 
'Til next time
x

Sneak Peek Butterfly

Can someone please tell me how it has been an entire month since my last post? Life sure has been busy with sick kiddies and starting to plan for several events for the coming season...
(Children all better now, in case you're concerned!)

With the coming of Spring, Stampin' Up! is releasing their new Idea Book & Catalogue and, naturally, I'm very excited!!! While new products aren't for sale until September 1st, I am allowed to give you sneak peeks of things I have been making so here goes...

These little butterfly cards have been doing the rounds lately (and for good reason!) but doesn't it look exquisite in one of the new 2011-2013 In Colours? I might just have to feature these at my daughter's first birthday in November. They're just perfect for Spring and Summer parties. I'm sure warmer weather has been on the minds of many in the middle of this cold snap.

Want to learn how to make these? Book a workshop with me from September and start collecting some really great Hostess Rewards from the new catalogue.