Sneak Peek #2

As you all know, l'm a packaging nut, so this new little box tool was a bit of excitement for me and as we got the opportunity to create one, l thought l'd add some bits and share..:0)

It also showcases the lovely "Bohemian" dsp, it's such a lovely patterned paper and the colours are just gorgeous!

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A Sneak Peek!...

Finally after unpacking and putting everything in order, l found some time to take a few pics of some of the goodies we got to play with at Convention.

Both of these were created using a couple of panel samples we got to stamp during a "Product Playground" session, so l thought l would put them to good use so l had something to share with you..:0)

I have a few more posts coming up, using some of the other new products we got to sample, so if you'd like some more sneak peeks, keep an eye out for those.

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Just Add Ink #261....Inspiration!

So it's back to normal programming this week and we have a stunning colour palette from Trish. I have renewed my love of Lost Lagoon with this one and teamed with Sahara Sand it's such a calming, soft combination.

The DT have used Lot's of combinations of these colours and the result is some pretty fab inspiration, which you can find over at the Just Add Ink challenge blog!

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JAI Inspire-Create-Share Swaps!

As we always do, the "Just Add Ink" girls had an organised swap. This is another highlight of  Stampin Up events for me, l love and admire these creative girls and bringing home a little piece of art from each of them, just makes me smile every time l look at them.

Here's what l came up with this year, totally not what l was planning to make when l started, but I'm happy with them just the same..:0)

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Inspire-Create-Share Gifts!

Hello from the Gold Coast..:0) I am at present, enjoying all the fun that is Stampin Ups "Inspire-Create-Share" event! Having an absolute ball with the gorgeous Just Add Ink girls...I love spending time with this lot, there is always Lot's of laughs and an abundance of "HAPPY"..:0)

There are a few of us sharing an amazing house on one of the canals, it has a gazillion bedrooms and bathrooms (always handy with a group of girls) a pool and is totally lux...Loving the life!

Another fun tradition of this event, is sharing swaps and small pillow gifts, so l thought l would share mine with you...:0)

Once again, I've gone with the cute "Mini Treat Bag" die. I used simple copy paper, stamped with the dictionary background stamp (retiring soon) and even though it's no longer available, l used the sweet sentiment from the "Simply Wonderful" SAB set, l just love this sentiment and don't really own anything else like it, that was appropriate.

Another joy in my life, is making soy candles and melts, so that's what l popped inside and some chocolate for when an energy boost is needed...That's my excuse anyway..:0)
My suitcase smelt pretty amazing..

Don't forget to pop back in for my swaps post..:0)

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Stippled Blossoms...

As l had this set out for this weeks Just Add Ink challenge, l decided to play a bit more, l had forgotten just how lovely this set is.
This one is being hand delivered while l'm on the Gold Coast, to a special lady for her birthday. xx

It may be a little quiet here for the next few days, but do pop in, as l will be sharing a few Convention bit's and hopefully if l'm not to busy having fun, some pics of the team doing just that!

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Just Add Ink #260....Sketch!

Yay!....Only 4 more sleeps before l head off to Convention on the Gold Coast and enjoy some crafty fun with the team from Just Add Ink. It really is a highlight and something we all look forward to each year. As we all live far and wide, it's a great opportunity to catch up face to face, share the excitement of a "New" catty and I'm sure, as always, many laughs and hugs...:0)

Narelle has given us a great sketch to play with this week and l really enjoyed digging out my recently unloved "Stippled Blossoms"  & "Summer Silhouettes"sets to play with. I was a little sad to see the "Stippled Blossoms" set pop up on the retirement list, as it's one of my faves, so l won't be parting with it anytime soon..:0)

I stamped the roses with Blackberry Bliss, stamping off for the first image and full strength for the detail.

Don't forget to pop over and see the rest of the design team samples and hopefully you can join us and play along......You do get 2 weeks to create for this one!

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Butterfly Basics Packaging!

I just realised l hadn't yet shared these sweet Butterfly Basics packaging ideas from some recent workshops with you yet...So here they are!.

 I kept to a very subtle colour palette of Lost Lagoon and a hint of Silver Glimmer on Naturals White Cardstock and was inspired by Erica Cerwins use of the Butterfly with the Curvy Keepsake Box and the Mini Treat bag was just a continuation of the theme..:0) They were both very calming projects to make, l think it's the colours.

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