Kazmos Kreationz

Graphic 45 Little Darlings

2012-02-18T18:20:00.000+11:00

Ruth & Karen came over last night & we just cropped.
Karen was doing a Zoology project & I was doing
Graphic 45 Little Darlings Wallet.
Ruth was advising us on our projects
I have a difficult time with "baby stuff" - pastel colours.
So her suggestions were very helpful.
I have used Lila's photos in the wallet. (Michael's grand daughter)
She is growing up so fast.
He would be so besotted with her.

Butterflies

2012-02-16T11:11:00.000+11:00

Wednesday Class (last night)we used the Butterflies page from the

New G45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Collection -

this whole collection is just incredible.

Graphic45 has just arrived !!!!!!!!!!!!

2012-02-14T11:47:00.001+11:00

New Graphic 45 is in the House !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Olde Curiosity Shoppe is totally amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Little Darlings is sweet !!!!!!

Just arrived .........

2012-02-13T18:32:00.002+11:00

Teresa Collins Embellishments from her new collections have just arrived.

Loving the Stamps & the Bling very nice .........

Blocks of the Month

2012-02-10T23:07:00.000+11:00

I am doing an online Quilting Block of the Month class with "Craftsy"
It is a free class & would be an excellent introduction to quilting for beginners,
& a great refresher class if you haven't quilted for a while like me.
These are the first 2 blocks.
They are called Slashing Blocks

7GYPSIES

2012-02-08T16:48:00.005+11:00

I CANNOT BREATHE !!
7 GYPSIES
LOOK HERE

Mixed Media 3 - "Lovely"

2012-02-06T23:15:00.001+11:00

As soon as I saw this project I knew I had to use the dress form.
The canvas is 8" x 10"
I have caught up with this class

Now need to do the 4 quilt sampler blocks yeah !!!

Mixed Media 2 - "Patches"

2012-02-05T19:50:00.001+11:00

Next Project - only have one more Collage to do then I am up to date.
Not exactly sure why I would sign up to 2 online classes that are
running at the same time !!!!!!!!!!!
Then I just have to catch up with the Quilting class - 4 blocks behind !!!!

Mixed Media

2012-02-05T00:07:00.000+11:00

I have just finished my first Multi Media project using fabric.
It is called "The Heart"

Not sure if I am on the right track or not but I guess it's ok

Prima Printery

2012-02-02T16:46:00.000+11:00

I know I must be sick - because I just whipped up a layout - go figure !!!
Anyone that knows me knows I have only ever done a handful of layouts,
could never understand 1 picture on a page - a book makes more sense (to me)
Anyway, I love these Prima Printery Papers, must do more with them...

CHA 2012

2012-02-02T11:14:00.000+11:00

All Pre orders for Jan Cha 2012 are being loaded to the store daily.
Check in CHA 2012 Jan Category
Already loaded are -
Prima Canvas
Graphic45 Collections
Teresa Collins Everyday Moments, Spring Fling
& Fabrication Linen,Canvas & Some Tim Holtz
As always with CHA pre orders arrival dates are
all over the place.
The approx delivery dates at the moment start
around mid February
However it is best to preorder so you will have your products
as soon as possible & it allows me to order in the correct amounts.
Use Promotional code CHA2012 & receive 15% off when
you place your Preorders.
CHA Preorders only
No other discounts apply
Min order $50 excluding Postage
valid till March 1st 2012
All CHA Preorders need to be placed
separately from in stock & non CHA preorder items.
Some classes have resumed already the rest will be starting back next
Don't forget - Late Night Shopping here
at the workshop every Thursday night 7.30 - 9.30pm

On a personal note -

I will participating in The Greatest Shave this year & shaving my head

on 17th March.

As many of you know I lost my partner, Michael, in 2010, he had Multiple Myeloma.

I just feel I need to do this & hopefully raise some money in Michael's name

& for the Leukaemia /Myeloma Foundation

If you would like to sponsor me you can do so by going to my page at the

Greatest Shave 2012

Thank you

Take care

Regards

Karen

Kazmos Kreationz

LaBlanche Trio

2012-01-29T23:45:00.000+11:00

This is my take on a project from the LaBlanche Blog

If you haven't seen this lady's work you need to, she is amazing.

I didn't have all the products that she used so I just made do with what I had at hand

It's not quite finished yet, needs a bit of tweaking.

The shape was cut from Tim Holtz Bigz Die Vintage Cabinet
Tim Holtz Texture fades Damask
TH Distress Inks Seasonal Winter
MOS Designs Frames
MOS Designs Fleur De Lis
LaBlanche Lady with Flower Stamp
LaBlanche Heart with Wings Stamp
7Gypsies Venice Stamps
RP Charms Cage with Bird
RP Charm Bronze Heart sml
Metallic Rub ons
Art Deco Kit available

January 2012 CHA

2012-01-27T16:01:00.004+11:00

Pre orders for Jan Cha 2012 are being loaded to the store
this weekend .
Check in CHA 2012 Jan Category
Already loaded are - Prima Canvas, Graphic45 Collections
As always with CHA pre orders arrival dates are
all over the place.
The approx dates at the moment are mid Febuary
However it is best to preorder so you will have your products
as soon as possible & it allows me to order in the correct amounts.

Jenni Bowlin CHA 2012

2012-01-26T12:32:00.004+11:00

Check out Jenni Bowlin on you tube previewing her new products

7Gypsies CHA 2012

2012-01-26T12:24:00.001+11:00

If you haven't already you need to go checkout 7Gypsies new releases for CHA 2012
I am breathless -
Trousseau - will be as big as Lille
Postal - well we all love ledgers & stuff
Too much to show but would also like to mention
2 new cards for our library drawers yeah !!

Late Night Shopping

2012-01-26T11:48:00.000+11:00

Australia Day
Thursday 26th Jan
Late Night Shopping
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Selected
Darkroom Door Stamp Sets
$15
Pre CHA Sale
Come have a browse
In store only specials
Eftpos/credit card facilities avail

Connor's first year Album

2012-01-23T19:25:00.001+11:00

I have finally finished Connor's Album & it is choc full of such beautiful photos.
His smile is so infectious.
I used Creative Imaginations IOD Lullaby Boy Collection (on special at the moment)
On the cover I have also used one of Ruth's Journal Bling called Tradesman
Assorted embellisments were also used from Teresa Collins Bebe Boy Collection

Tim Holtz CHA Release 4

2012-01-21T21:19:00.001+11:00

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Do I have to buy another die cutting machine ???????????????????????
Check this out

Travel Journal

2012-01-21T17:45:00.000+11:00

This little book has been created after oohing & aahing over Godelieve Tijskens sample she made for Darkroom Door using the London Stamp Sets & Accordian Album (without the tin).
I don't have the London set yet so just had to make do with all my other travel stamps.
I used -
Darkroom Door Prague 2
Darkroom Door Champs Elysee
Darkroom Door Venetian 1
7G Travel
Teresa Collins Travel set
Kaisercraft
7Gypsies Papers -
Lille
Global

Pre CHA Sale

2012-01-20T14:58:00.000+11:00

Pre CHA Sale on NOW !!

ALL

GRAPHIC45

TERESA COLLINS

DONNA SALAZAR

FROM 50c

Late Night Shopping Tonight

2012-01-19T16:41:00.002+11:00

Late night Shopping at the workshop tonight
Thursday night 7.30pm-9.30pm,

In store Specials on -
Graphic45
7Gypsies,
Glitz Designs,
Teresa Collins
MME Lost & Found
Bind it All $99.00
Making Memories
Darkroom Door Selected Stamp Sets $15.00

Olde Curiosity Shoppe

2012-01-19T16:28:00.002+11:00

Check Graphic45 Blog for more of the Olde Curiosity Shoppe

Collection 16

2012-01-19T16:11:00.000+11:00

Collection 16 is what I call this creation.
It is based on a project in the New LaBlanche Workshop Book.
What an amazing book.
You will need to preorder if want one selling as soon as they arrive.

This beautiful stamp is by LaBlanche - Lady with Flower
The Stamped image has been coloured with Cut n Dry Nibs & Tim Holtz Distress Inks

Little Darlings

2012-01-10T01:18:00.001+11:00

You need to check Graphic45 Blog
They are having sneak peaks of the new releases
First up is Little DarlingsIt is so beautiful ......

Beautiful Picture

2012-01-08T16:14:00.000+11:00

Just have to post this - I can't stop looking at it.

Connor & Lila in Queensland 2012

2012-01-05T00:39:00.001+11:00

Don't forget late night shopping tonightin the workshop7.30-9.30pmBig clearance - tons of papers from .50 cents - $1.00

Spot Special

2012-01-04T16:11:00.001+11:00

Spot Special

ALL DARKROOM DOOR STAMPS SETS

$20.00

no pre orders

only while stock lasts

Graphic45 Tropical Travelogue

2012-01-01T16:29:00.000+11:00

Just Arrived !!
G45 Tropical Travelogue
it is going to be perfect for my road trip album
it is gorgeous, as usual for the Graphic45 team

Road Trip Update

2012-01-01T16:11:00.000+11:00

Things didn't quite work out as I had hoped.
Tried to get accommodation in Kiama but to no avail.
I drove there yesterday from Campbelltown & had lunch
then went to my special beach & sat for a while.
Have you ever been there it is such a calming, relaxing town,
even with all the tourists.
I would sell my house in a second to live there.
So a bit upset I couldn't stay overnight I decided to drive home.
14 hours later - 2am I arrived home.
Lakes Entrance - the whole population of Australia holidays there I am sure of it.
I have never see so many people in my life.
Of course when I decided to drive home didn't think about it being NYE did I ?
Got stuck in Lakes Entrance for about an hour - they had blocked the highway off
& had to take detours, cars - couldn't believe all of those cars trying to get through this town
Masses of people walking on the roads to go to the fireworks
It was a nightmare.
I am so glad I took this trip.
I now know I can just jump in the car & go anywhere.
I don't feel so trapped.
Will post some pics later.

Road trip

2011-12-29T23:20:00.002+11:00

On Christmas day I drove to Bermagui in NSW to stay with my sister & her friends for a few days. I was a bit apprehensive at first but the drive was very calming & before I knew it I was there.

Today I drove from Bermagui to Campbelltown - hope to see Michael's son Josh & his wife Chloe. On Saturday I will be in Kiama for New Years Eve. Home probably Monday. I am pretty stoked I have been able to make this trip on my own - makes me feel empowered....

Have a Happy New Year Everyone...

Wishing You .....

2011-12-24T00:55:00.001+11:00

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
Thank you for all your support this year & I look forward to sharing projects & ideas with you in the new year.
Take care if you are traveling & have a fabulous break.

I will be away from Christmas day till 2nd Jan 2012.

Orders can still be placed & I will process them when I get back.

The next Thursday night shopping will be -

January 5th 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Karen xx

Christmas Cheer.....

2011-12-24T00:45:00.001+11:00

Had a great day - Amanda & Rhiannon went over & did the shopping for Chrissie Dinner tomorrow night.

Rhiannon started cooking tea, Amanda suggested I have a drink & sit down.

So made myself a White Russian, haven't had one for ages, an inch or so of vodka, inch or so of Frangellico, inch or so of Baileys & splash of milk.

Yum, yum felt a little strange when I finished it.

Thought I should lay down, when I woke -

Triffle made, Pavlova made, shortbread made. Way to go I reckon !!

Will try that again tomorrow I think !!!!

My Christmas Tags

2011-12-24T00:38:00.001+11:00

These are the tags I made for the girls in my classes for Christmas -

Friday night class -

Tuesday night class -

Forgot to take pics of Wednesday nights tags !!

Last Tuesday Night Class for 2011

2011-12-24T00:26:00.000+11:00

We made these cute little Christmas Trees on Tuesday Night.
Tim Holtz had a tutorial on his blog
They are a bit fiddly but it is worth it, they look great.

We have used -

MME Lost & Found Papers
Tim Holtz Muse Tokens Christmas

Late Night Shopping tonight

2011-12-22T20:39:00.001+11:00

Don't forget late night shopping tonight

Wednesday Night Class

2011-12-18T22:43:00.000+11:00

In Wednesday night's class we made a Christmas Mosaic Tag.

Assorted chipboard squares & covered with assorted papers & stamped with various stamps.
Darkroom Door Stamp Set -Yuletide Vol 2

12 Days of Tags - Days 7, 11 & 12

2011-12-18T22:31:00.000+11:00

Here are a couple of tags, I have one left to finish.

Day 11 & 12

Day 7

Hope some of you have been able to do Tim Holtz 12 days of Christmas Tags this year.
Love all the techniques he has used some oldies but goodies !!

Late night Shopping

2011-12-13T00:32:00.000+11:00

Late Night Shopping
Every Thursday Night
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Pre Christmas Sale
Come have a browse
In store only specials
Eftpos/credit card facilities avail
Contact me here for further details

Model

2011-12-12T11:16:00.001+11:00

Anyone out there able to be a model for my niece tomorrow ?
she needs someone for a leg and bikini wax and a brow and lash tint all FREE !!
let me know asap.
She has her final exam & she will fail if she doesn't have a model.

Day 10

2011-12-11T18:33:00.001+11:00

Day 10 tag - My fav - Love this transfer technique.
I have seen this technique before but thought it would be too messy & take too long.
Not at all, the paper comes off within a few seconds & the results are great.

Days 8 & 9

2011-12-10T21:04:00.001+11:00

Sorry the pic is a bit dark....
oh my loved doing these tags !!
Day 8 -
I didn't have the Candle die so just cut a piece off the On the Edge Die "On the Fence"
for the Candle & hand cut the base.
Especially Day 9 - Steampunk - love that stamp set !!!!
Lots in it but surprisingly it didn't take long to do.

Days 5 & 6

2011-12-10T20:56:00.001+11:00

These are my tags for Days 5 & 6.
Day 5 is not finished am waiting for my order to arrive to finish it.
Day 6 - I love it - Metal,Paint, Embossing, Yeah !!!
I hope you are all able to make at least a couple of Tim's Tags.

Wood Metal String

2011-12-10T19:52:00.001+11:00

It has been a long,long time since I have been acknowledged by a sales assistant let alone had a conversation with one. I was on my way to Lincraft in Frankston on Friday when I saw this awesome chair in a window. I wanted that chair !!! So I went into the shop. was just having a browse when I was approached by this guy, Fred, who was so friendly that within minutes I felt like I had known him for ages. Anyway then Diane put together an outfit for me that I loved. So I got a new outfit & was still smiling when I got to the car , Thanks so much for the laughs Fred !!!

Have any of you been to Wood Metal String in Frankston ? They have been open for a year now. You need to pop in & say Hi to Fred & Diane, they are so helpful. The clothes, Mesop is the brand name, are made here in Melbourne.

They have the most gorgeous bags, wallets, jewellery, candles, shoes & of course all the funky clothing. Pop over to their Facebook page

Day 4 Tag

2011-12-06T21:23:00.001+11:00

Loved doing this tag- the Rock candy crackle looks amazing.
Tim said in the directions to use a really heavy,heavy
coat of Rock Candy Crackle (glad we have the big jars now)

Late Night Shopping

2011-12-06T01:33:00.001+11:00

Late Night Shopping
Thursday 8th Dec
7.30pm - 10pm
Pre Christmas Sale
Come have a browse
In store only specials
Eftpos/credit card facilities avail
Contact me here for further details

Tim Holtz 12 Days of Christmas Tags

2011-12-03T22:41:00.001+11:00

Well here we are again 12 Days of tags from our Guru - Tim Holtz.
Hope you will be able to participate.
This year you can upload your samples to Tim's Blog, which should be exciting.
Here are my samples of Days 1 & 2

Wednesday Night Class

2011-12-01T15:56:00.001+11:00

In Wednesday nights class we used a new La Blanche stamp I have wanted to use for a while now.
It is called Woman & Flower.

We have used -

Darkroom Door Stamp Artist
7Gypsies Tissue Paper Paris
KK Tuille Red
Tim Holtz Distress Inks -
Gathered twigs
Crushed olive
Festive Berries
Rusty hinge
Wild Honey
Evergreen Bough
Rock Candy Crackle

Tuesday Night Class

2011-11-30T23:11:00.001+11:00

Tuesday nights class was a double one.
Two of the girls missed out on doing Alcohol ink class last time
so they did it tonight.
The others did the Christmas Bauble ATC

For this ATC we used-
Tim Holtz Movers & Shapers Die Carved Ornaments

MME Lost & Found Christmas Paper

Kaisercraft Stamps Belle Collection

Ranger Embossing Tinsel Snowflake

Graphic45 Decades Ink Pad Dark Cashmere

Christmas Traditions

2011-11-28T22:05:00.001+11:00

I am the one in my family that has kept up the Christmas traditions .
My star sign is Gemini so normally I would hate to do the same thing all the time.
But traditions need to be kept & passed down to the grand children & hopefully
they in turn will continue them.
I say grandchildren because unfortunately none of my children would do it.
Rhiannon & Shaemus will be the ones to carry on.
We didn't have Christmas last year as I couldn't face the day without Michael.
So we had no tree, no Christmas Lunch etc....
The word celebrate is no longer in my vocabulary.
This year I am going through the motions.
Our first tradition to start Christmas used to be taking the grandchildren to pick
out a tree from the Christmas tree farm.
Can't do that anymore without Michael, he loved looking for a tree as much as the boys did.
- so went a bought a fake tree.

Next tradition -
Rhiannon (18) decorates the tree, she has done since she was about 4 years old

As usual she has done an amazing job

Now I can wrap the presents & under the tree they go......

Vintage ATC's Album

2011-11-27T00:32:00.001+11:00

This is what I have been working on (instead of finishing all of the other unfinished projects)
I have used a Pink Paislee Aristan Canvas album to hold my favourite ATC's
The cover has been coloured with
Tim Holtz Distress Stains - Old Paper & Scattered Straw
Pink Paislee Artisan Elements
7Gypsies Big Ben Knob
Darkroom Door Love Letters Photochips

Inside I have used the New Prima Romantique A4 Paper Pad Collection.

Personal Note

2011-11-25T00:54:00.001+11:00

If I could have a lifetime wish
a dream that would come true
I'd pray to God with all my heart
for yesterday and you.
A thousand words can't bring you back
...I know because I've tried.
And neither will a million tears
I know because I've cried.
You left behind my broken heart
and happy memories too, but
I never wanted memories...
I only ever wanted you, Michael.

Thanksgiving Lunch

2011-11-24T23:23:00.001+11:00

I was lucky enough to be invited to Nancy's house for Thanksgiving Lunch today.
Nancy cooked up a storm.
I wish we celebrated this special day here.

Nancy's special Goose is dressed for the occasion

This is the entrance hall to Nancy's house

Cornbread - OMG it is soooo yummy

Nancy & Colin cutting the turkey

The table setting -

Special Coffee Nancy made me

Jenny, Colin & Kinese

It was a great day.
Thank you Nancy & Colin

Friday Night Class

2011-11-19T11:58:00.001+11:00

Friday nights class we made a Christmas Tag -

In this Tag we used -

DG Christmas Music Sheet

Tim Holtz Kraft Core Cardstock

Tim Holtz Rock Candy Crackle

7G Stamp Set Christmas Greeting

7G Paper Tape Christmas Wrap

Ranger Embossing Tinsel Gold

Wednesday Night Class Acrylic /Alcohol Inks

2011-11-17T11:30:00.001+11:00

Last nights class we used -
Darkroom Door Photochips "Love Letters"
Zutter Acrylic Covers 3x4
Alcohol Inks - Expresso & Metallic Gold
CT Metallic Rub ons Kit
Blending Solution
KK Muslin Coffee
Heart Buckle
Gold Paint Dabber

To create this -

Wednesday Class

2011-11-16T00:55:00.001+11:00

I have 2 spots left for tonights class

Tuesday Class

2011-11-15T13:18:00.001+11:00

Tonights Class -
Christmas ATC's

November Classes

2011-11-14T23:14:00.001+11:00

New Classes for November

MY Minds Eye

Mini Christmas Book Class

Mon 21st Nov 7pm

book your place Here

Postcards Class

Suitable for Beginners

Tuesday 22nd Nov

Book your place here

Alcohol Ink & Distress Tag

Wed 23rd Nov 7pm

book your place here

Le Cirque Album Class

Monday 28th Nov 7pm

book your place here

Christmas Albums

2011-11-13T15:12:00.001+11:00

Ruth called in yesterday & bought a couple of albums she had made.

This first one Ruth has used -
MME Lost & Found Christmas Collection
These papers are gorgeous.

The next album Ruth has used
Teresa Collins Noel Collection -

Annie & David's Wedding

2011-11-12T21:09:00.001+11:00

My friend Annie was married on Friday.
They have been together for 11 years & they
were married on 11/11/11
Everything was so very perfect -
A Dream Wedding.

The Cars -

The Chapel -

The Bride -

Annie & David's grandchildren -Bella, Blake & Emmison

David & his Sons

Annie's Daughters

The Cake (made by Annie's daughter, Jessica)

The Lolly Bar

Friends -

This is the card & envelope I made.

Everyone had a fabulous time, Thank you Annie & David xxxx

Accordion Guest Book

2011-11-10T23:17:00.000+11:00

Here is the Guest Book I have made for my friend Annie's wedding on Friday.

I have used -

Darkroom Door Accordion Book in a tin

Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden Papers

Surprise Email.......

2011-11-08T13:31:00.001+11:00

I just received this email -

Hi Karen
Congratulaions!
you won a prize on the Twiddleybitz ning for sharing your gorgeous ATC cupboard with us.
If you could reply to me with your postal address I will send your prize to you ASAP!
Thanks for sharing and looking forward to seeing more!!!
Regards
Sandra

How exciting, made my day !!!!

Hop over to the Twiddleybitz Ning site & take a look at the amazing creations.
Don't forget I have some Twiddleytbitz products but if there is something
you need that I don't have send me an email or comment here.
I will be placing an order Wednesday 9th Nov.

Productive Weekend - Sunday

2011-11-06T19:47:00.001+11:00

Today I decided to make these Postcards.
Tim Holtz made them last year, I think.
They would make a quick present for a teacher etc.

The other project I finished is called a 1 page mini pocket booklet.
Ruth showed us how to make it last week.
Another great project to use up all your little scraps.

I have used bits & pieces from -
Teresa Collins Crush , Bella Girl & Bebe Girl

Productive weekend - Saturday

2011-11-06T19:03:00.001+11:00

Had quite a productive weekend, about time I say.....

Yesterday I finished my 7G ATC's

Here are the 12 ATC's altogether -

Also finished a Guest Book I am making for my friend, Annie's wedding
Can only show a bit of it as she hasn't seen it yet -

Wednesday Class

2011-11-05T21:54:00.001+11:00

In Wednesday nights class we had a play with several different products.

to create the design on the left of the above samples we used -
Hero Arts Dandelion Stamp
Ranger Big n Bossy Embossing Pad
Ranger Black Embossing Powder
Clearsnap Smooch Inks Assorted Colours

On the right side -
Background blended with Tim Holtz Distress
Ink Pad Crushed Olive
Clearsnap Moulding Mat Crackle
Clearsnap Design Adhesive Scrollwork
Tim Holtz Seasonal Distress Ink Pad Gathered Twigs
Ranger Embossing Powder Copper

Tuesday night ATC class

2011-11-02T23:58:00.000+11:00

Tonights class made another ATC which will be going into their 7Gypsies Mini Notebooks
There are only two samples to show as the other 3 girls wanted to finish their at home.

This is Lynne's ATC which she has put into her notebook

Below is my sample -

In this ATC we have used -

7 Gypsies Off the Wall Paper Birds
7Gypsies Lille Paper tape
Tim Holtz Stamp Set Things to Say
Tim Holtz Rock Candy Crackle
Tim Holtz Gathered Twigs (from Seasonal Fall Set)

Cup Day Lunch

2011-11-02T00:20:00.000+11:00

I had a lovely day today with good friends, good food & a couple of
drinks.
Lisa was our "Bookie" she organized the Sweep.
I was lucky enough to win the Cup race.
Here are a couple of pics.

From the left - Rhiannon, Lisa, Jane, Me, Carmel & Sue.

Here are the Guys from left - Rodney, Jeff, Kendall & Peter.

Celebrate Scrap Album

2011-10-30T10:56:00.000+11:00

This another mini album I made with Teresa Collins Celebrate Collection
There are 10 pages in all, here are a few of them -

Products used -
MOS Designs Koverz 5x7 Tab Album Black
Teresa Collins Celebrate Kit
Teresa Collins Bling Ty's Stars
Tim Holtz On the Edge Dies

7Gypsies Advent ATC's Days 4,8 & 9

2011-10-29T23:14:00.000+11:00

I have caught up now -
Here are Days 4,8 & 9 ATC's

Products used -
RP Charms Crown & Crest
7Gypsies Lille Papers
KK Seam Binding White
( I have coloured ribbon with Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads
Spun Sugar & Pumice )
7Gypsies Dome Studs
Tim Holtz Gathered Twigs Distress Ink Pad
( from the new Seasonal Set )

Prima Class

2011-10-28T17:35:00.000+11:00

I booked 2 places for a class with American Prima Design Team Member
Carri Fennel & am unfortunatley unable to go.
If anyone is interested in taking our places please let me know.
Here is a link to Fat Cat Scrapbooking with all the information.

Tim Holtz District Market Just Arrived

2011-10-28T15:35:00.002+11:00

Tim Holtz District Market has just arrived.
Here's what is left from my first order
If you want any of this line you will need to order it
as it will be out of stock before you know it.
Take a look at website here

My favourite mmmmmmm let me think all of it !!
The Notebooks are awesome - kraft notepaper inside
Bags/Totes - Great size for shopping, carrying scrap goodies etc..
you know Christmas is nearly here so any of these would make a fab present.

"Feeling Peachie"

2011-10-27T23:11:00.000+11:00

Rhiannon is "Feeling Peachie" tonight after having her nails,eyebrows & legs done by Karly.

Karly is my friend, Sue's daughter.

Treatments available include -

Female & Male waxing, Spray Tans, Eyelash Tinting, Gel & Acrylic Nails
Manicures, Eyebrow Tinting & Pedicures.

You can contact Karly through her website Feeling Peachie
to make an appointment.

Don't forget Christmas is just around the corner

& a Beauty Treatment Voucher would be the
perfect gift for anyone

7Gypsies ATC Advent Tray Day 5, 6, 7

2011-10-25T19:45:00.000+11:00

Here's my Days 5,6,7 7Gypsies ATC's -
Hope you are all joining in.
I am really enjoying the different techniques.

( still waiting for No 4 ATC to dry)

Just arrived

2011-10-19T20:05:00.002+11:00

Simple Stories Paper Packs -
Destination
Christmas
Generations

MME Lost & Found Christmas

Heaps of New Charms

Tim Holtz District Market
Tissue Wraps
7Gypsies Collage Tapes &
Collage Tissue

Glitz Design Vintage Blue

Twiddleybitz

G45 ABC Primer Stamps 1,2 & 3
Papers now $1.50 ea
Christmas Emporium Stamps 1 & 2
Papers now $1.50 ea
Other G45 From $1.00 ea

Graphic 45 Material

2011-10-18T11:23:00.002+11:00

Graphic 45 making material now can you believe it .
Quilts a plenty coming up !!!
Click here

Red Balloon

2011-10-17T14:57:00.002+11:00

One of the Tuesday night girls, Lynne has a friend who is trying to win a photography competition.
Have a look at her picture & vote for her.
She is currently in 2nd place.
Click here to vote.

7Gypsies Artist Advent Tray

2011-10-16T22:45:00.004+11:00

I am doing the 7Gypsies Artist Advent Tray.
Every couple of days a new designer will do an ATC tutorial.
Check the 7Gypsies blog & join in it's fun.
These are my first 3 days of ATC's

2011-10-15T14:19:00.001+11:00

Spot Special

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Starting 15 OCT

until
16th OCT (MIDNIGHT)

20% off storewide

Orders over $50

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Friday Night Class

2011-10-15T13:50:00.000+11:00

It was just Ruth & I tonight.
Ruth made a Christmas Tags & I made an ATC .

Ruth's tag on the left is made using the resist technique
Products used -
Tim Holtz Stamp Set Festive Sounds
Tim Holtz Stamp Set Santa's Wish
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads -
Crushed Olive
Fired Brick
Spiced Marmalade
Vintage Photo
Ranger Big n Bossy Embossing Pad
Ranger Archival Jumbo Pad Jet Black

I have used the same colours in my ATC

Tim Holtz Stamp Set Mini Holidays
MOS Designs Snowflake
Glitz Stickles Champagne

Then we went on to do some more of the resist paper.

In this sample I have used
A4 Kraft coloured cardstock
Ranger Big n Bossy Embossing Pad
Fancy Pants Christmas Stamp Set (it is an old one)
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads
Broken China
Dusty Concord
Mustard Seed
Spiced Marmalade
Fired Brick
Peeled Paint

Spot Special

2011-10-08T22:39:00.000+11:00

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Starting 09th OCT

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20% off storewide

Orders over $50

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My first Twiddleybitz Sample

2011-10-08T19:07:00.003+11:00

I have just finished my first Twiddleybitz sample.
It is a new product - ATC Hinged Box

It was fun to make but gluing stuff together takes me a while.

Products used -

Twiddleybitz ATC Hinged Box

Inkss Crackle Accents

Tim Holtz Disress Stain Black Soot

Tim Holtz Hitch Fasteners

Tim Holtz Chain Tassels

Glitz Design Vintage Blue Paper Voile
RP Square Filagree Brass
MOS Designs Fleur De Lis Corner Small 2

Tuesday Night Class

2011-10-05T23:51:00.002+11:00

In Tuesday nights class we made our own Resist Paper.

Using kraft coloured cardstock we stamped several assorted size Butterflies
in Adirondack Jet Black ink.
Some of the stamps used were Jenni Bowlin, Darkroom Door & Tim Holtz
Then used different swirls, flourishes & net stamps with
Adirondack Big N Bossy Embossing Pad.

Art Journal Class 5th Oct

2011-10-05T23:35:00.001+11:00

Art Journal Class Wed 5th Oct 2011
Tonight we used 2 different types of the
Resist Technique.

Products used -
Claudine Hellmuth Sticky Back Canvas
Ranger SeaFoam Embossing Powder
Tim Holtz Distress Stains
Ranger Big n Bossy Embossing Ink Pad

Grand Final Special

2011-10-01T13:35:00.004+10:00

Grand Final Special

Starting 01/10/2011 until 03/10/2011

20% off storewide

Orders over $50

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Arrivng soon & just arrived

2011-09-30T16:43:00.000+10:00

Glitz Design Vintage Blue
ETA Wednesday 5th Oct
Twiddleybitz
ETA Monday 3rd Oct
G45 ABC Primer Stamps 3
Papers now $1.50 ea
Christmas Emporium Stamps 1 & 2
Papers now $1.50 ea
Other G45 From $1.00 ea
TERESA COLLINS
WORLD TRAVELLER
&
Christmas Home
7GYPSIES
GLOBAL PAPERS
& Off The Wall 12x12

Connor Michael O'Sullivan

2011-09-28T11:12:00.002+10:00

Saturday Rhiannon & I went over to visit Michael's eldest son, Rick, Lisa & the children.
It was very emotional for me as I hadn't seen Connor before, only photos.
I was not sure how I would react as he looks so much like Michael.
He wasn't quite sure at first but when he put his arms out for me to hold him,
I can't explain the feeling.

Lila is so gorgeous. She was making us all laugh while we were trying to get her to smile "normally"
by the time we got to the family picture I think she was over it !!
She can talk so well.
She took my hand & called me Nana Karen - I nearly lost it then !!
Precious, precious children.
Again Michael would be so proud.
I am so thrilled I was able to see the children & have pictures as well......
Thank you Rick & Lisa for fabulous afternoon.

Josh & Chloe - Married

2011-09-28T10:41:00.001+10:00

Rhiannon & I drove to Sydney last Thursday & stayed at the Chifley Hotel in Eastern Creek.
Michael's youngest son, Josh married Chloe on Friday morning.
They had a small Registry Office wedding & a party for family & friends on Friday night.
Will upload some pics of the wedding when Helen sends them.
They are off to Thailand for their honeymoon in 11 days.
Most of my pictures haven't turned out from the Party, too dark.
It was a great night especially when the karaoke started, the music was excellent.

Josh & Chloe with Chloe's Dad making his speech

Josh making his speech.
I know Michael would be so very very proud of his youngest son.
He has grown up soo much in the last 2 years.
I wish them both every happiness & a love like Michael & I had.

I have put this picture up cause I think it is so beautiful.
It was taken earlier this year when they went to the snow.

Another Job off the List

2011-09-19T23:52:00.001+10:00

Rhiannon & I finally finished the fence & shade mesh today.
It took about 2 1/2hours.

However the tee tree closest to the workshop is now on the ground !!
The storm just blew it down GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
Next jobs on the list replace Kitchen Tap & Toilet Seat - the bozo that did our Bathroom
renovation didn't put the seat on the toilet properly & the bolts came out.
I couldn't work out how to put them back on.
Thanks to Ruth who told me to go to Bunnings -the guy was really helpful
He opened up a new toilet so he could show me how replace the bolts.
He assured me that we could replace the tap.
So we will soon see tomorrow !!

Scrapbook Capital Retreat

2011-09-17T20:48:00.000+10:00

The owner of Scrapbook Capital, Lorrie, asked me to teach at her retreat this year.
The class went well & I think all the girls enjoyed making their
"At the Movies Tag & Folder"

Here are some pictures -
These are the girls that took the class.

Lorrie & me

The fabulous Lynne (Tuesday girl) who helped me with the class today

Not sure who this is ??

Girls Night In - Movie Night

2011-09-16T11:46:00.000+10:00

Every Year my friend, Sue's daughter, Karly has a

"Girls Night In"
This Year she is organizing a Movie Night.

Everyone is welcome to come.

Bring a girlfiend & have a night at the flicks & know you are

helping raise money for this dreadful disease

Feel free to contact me or Karly

How wonderful would it be to have 100 women all together in one spot

for the same reason whether we know each other or not,

but simply all for the same cause -

LET'S DO IT !!!!!!

Below are the details from Karly -

Well it’s that time of year again! Time to empty out the pockets and dig deep for women’s cancer awareness!

On behalf of the Cancer Council and the ‘Girls Night In’ campaign, I will be running a fundraiser in October at Village Cinemas – Glen Waverley. As something a little different from previous years, I have decided to go with a ‘movie’ themed night this time so you will all get the chance to sit back and relax and know that you are contributing to something bigger.

‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ is our movie of choice and follows the story of Cal (Steve Carell) and Emily (Julianne Moore) who have the perfect life together living the American dream... until Emily asks for a divorce. Now Cal, Mr Husband, has to navigate the single scene with a little help from his professional bachelor friend Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling). Make that a lot of help…

With a cast including the likes of Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, and Kevin Bacon, Im sure it will be a movie everyone can enjoy.

For a sneak peak: http://youtu.be/eK68Y3oMEk8

Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased through me. Please send me a note to say you are attending and I will send you further details on how to purchase. You can buy as many tickets as you like and for your $25 you will get to watch a fantastic movie with your girlfriends and every attendee will also go home with a ‘goodie bag’ jam packed full of fantastic offers, samples, and products etc. There will also be a raffle run on the night, so don’t forget to bring your small change.

This year I have been privileged enough to receive support from a great range of companies. Your ‘goodie bags’ will include items from brands such as; Swisse, Sweet-As, Libra, Biore, John Frieda, Botani, Temple Body and Soul, feeling peachie, and Scotch-Brite, to name just a few.

Items in the raffle will also include;

* A Fitness First membership valued at $500

* Pancake Parlour goodies

* Botani travel packs

* Airstream Café dining voucher

* Feeling Peachie beauty vouchers, to name just a few.

Event Details are:

* Thursday October 6th 2011

* Arrival time in the cinema foyer at 6:45pm

* Candy Bar items on the night are available as per normal.

* Once you have confirmed your attendance I will be in contact with how to purchase tickets. You will then be sent a confirmation of ticket purchase once the transaction has been completed.

I hope you can all join in on what will be a great night out with the girls where everyone goes home with a little something in their hand and a good feeling in the knowledge they have helped raise money for such a great organization.

If you are unable to attend however, you can still support Cancer Council's women's cancer research and support programs by making a secure online donation using your credit card. If you click on the link below, it will take you to my Girls Night In page where you can make a donation, or just post a message:

http://vic.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/personalPage.aspx?SID=427891&Lang=en-CA

"Passion" ATC

2011-09-13T23:51:00.000+10:00

Quick ATC -
Tim Holtz ATC Stamp Urban Tattoo
Distress Inks - Barn Door, Dusty Concord & Mustard Seed
Ranger Embossing Powder Black
RP Heart & Wings Charm
Alcohol Ink Red Pepper

Check this out !!!

2011-09-13T23:07:00.002+10:00

Nancy bought a plain trunk from her local $2 shop & created this -
To see this in real life - amazing !!!

Don't the cogs look amazing - Tim Holtz Gadget Gears Die

What can I say about the flowers ?????

The trunk will contain everything from her library drawer for 2011

assorted Graphic45 papers

Nancy made this drawer that clips onto the base of the trunk & holds one of her
7Gypsies mini notebooks

Are you ready to be overwhelmed ????

2011-09-10T17:55:00.000+10:00

Ruth bought this over last night.
I could hardly speak.
Of course my pics don't do it any justice !
Graphic45 ABC Primer Box Album. --

The book that comes in the Staples box is a small accordion but Ruth has made this album herself.

Those of you who have been to the workshop have seen Le Cirque Album

& this one has been made the same way.

Isn't she amazing ???

Ruth has designed the book to accommodate pictures for a child from Prep to Year 6

I will list all products used a bit later ( have to load them up to the website )

Graphic45 ATC & Tag

2011-09-10T00:31:00.000+10:00

Made ATC & Tag with Graphic45 new Paper Collection ABC Primer
It is sooo gorgeous.
(This picture is awful will take another in the morning)
this looks a bit better !!

ATC has been covered in Rock Candy Crackle
VJS Flower Brass Small

In the tag I have used Graphic45 Core'dinations Hermit Clocks Black
RP Clock Brass
Tim Holtz Rock Candy Crackle

Another couple ATC's

2011-09-09T12:09:00.002+10:00

I haven't made ATC's for ages.
have mixed feelings about making them
It is difficult for me to work on "small things"
I have no patience !!
When I am creating an ATC I have the
problem of when to stop adding stuff.
Also because they only take such a short time to make
it's like, is that it ???
Anyway here are another couple & am off to
make some more.
Got the bug now.

These 2 were made using -
Collections Elements Tissue Paper
Collections Elements Labels
Tim Holtz Distress Stains
Darkroom Door Filmstrip Paris
MOS Designs Federation Border 1
Muslin
AS Eiffel Tower

Tuesday Night Class - ATC - Venezia

2011-09-06T23:37:00.002+10:00

The girls will making ATC's for the next few weeks.
They are to put in their 7G Mini Notebooks.
Tonights class was called "Venizia - Explore"

For these ATC's we used -
Claudine Hellmuth ATC Canvas Natural
Darkroom Door Filmstrip Venetian
Darkroom Door Stamp Set Venetian Vol 1
Perfect Pearls Gold & Copper
Tim Holtz Distress Reinkers Spiced Marmalade & Fired Brick

Retreat

2011-09-05T10:36:00.000+10:00

It is strange seeing your name is in print on someone else's website.
I will be teaching at a Retreat for Scrapbook Capital on the weekend of 16th -18th September
Check out Lorrie's website.
Not sure if there are any places left but if your not doing anything that weekend call in.
Hope to see you there.

Butterflies

2011-09-03T20:57:00.000+10:00

I actually finished a project today
It was on the 7Gypsies site & is a project
by Vicki Boutin.
I have made a few changes to make it my own

The Butterflies are 7Gypsies new rubbings Butterflies
7Gypsies Off the Wall 8x8 paper pad
7Gypsies Tissue
Graphic45 Metal Buttons
Collection Elements Words
Muslin
Claudine Hellmuth Gesso
VJS Corners
MD Kraftboard
Darkroom Door Stamp Set Wild flowers

Ruth made this !!

2011-09-03T11:32:00.000+10:00

Yep I have outed ANONYMOUS - her name is Ruth.
How talented is she ?

You won't believe it when I tell you what this is made of -
TOILET ROLLS
Yep toilet rolls covered with scrap pieces of Christmas paper & have tags inside them
All the embellishments are from the $2 shop except the brass charms
(which you can't see atm because blogger is driving me nuts & won't let me upload
the rest of the pics)
Isn't it gorgeous !!
Great little present for teachers, neighbours etc
Good on you Ruth !!

New Friday night Class

2011-09-02T23:36:00.000+10:00

I had a couple of new girls, Lynne & Anna start classes tonight.
We made a fairly simple tag, they said it didn't look simple !
But once the girls had finished they realized it wasn't as difficult as it looks.
Thanks girls it was a great night !!
That is the key - once someone shows you how to use those inks,
that blending tool or whatever it is that keeps you from trying something
new, that you wish you hadn't waited so long.
So go ahead book a class & give it a try !!!!

For this tag we have used -
Coordinations Cardstock
Jenni Bowlin Haven Paper -
Mini Pattern Sheet
Album Sheet
Tim Holtz Bigz Die Tag & Bookplates
Coffee Seam Binding

ABC Primer

2011-09-02T18:37:00.000+10:00

G45 BC Primer, Christmas Emporium & New Staples are now in stock
Check the website

Kazmos Kreationz

Graphic 45 Little Darlings

Butterflies

Wednesday Class (last night)we used the Butterflies page from the

New G45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Collection -

this whole collection is just incredible.

Graphic45 has just arrived !!!!!!!!!!!!

Just arrived .........

Blocks of the Month

7GYPSIES

Mixed Media 3 - "Lovely"

Mixed Media 2 - "Patches"

Mixed Media

Prima Printery

CHA 2012

LaBlanche Trio

January 2012 CHA

Jenni Bowlin CHA 2012

7Gypsies CHA 2012

Late Night Shopping

Connor's first year Album

Tim Holtz CHA Release 4

Travel Journal

Pre CHA Sale

Late Night Shopping Tonight

Olde Curiosity Shoppe

Collection 16

Little Darlings

Beautiful Picture

Spot Special

Graphic45 Tropical Travelogue

Road Trip Update

Road trip

On Christmas day I drove to Bermagui in NSW to stay with my sister & her friends for a few days. I was a bit apprehensive at first but the drive was very calming & before I knew it I was there.

Today I drove from Bermagui to Campbelltown - hope to see Michael's son Josh & his wife Chloe. On Saturday I will be in Kiama for New Years Eve. Home probably Monday. I am pretty stoked I have been able to make this trip on my own - makes me feel empowered....

Have a Happy New Year Everyone...

Wishing You .....

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Thank you for all your support this year & I look forward to sharing projects & ideas with you in the new year. Take care if you are traveling & have a fabulous break.

I will be away from Christmas day till 2nd Jan 2012.

Orders can still be placed & I will process them when I get back.

The next Thursday night shopping will be -

January 5th 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Karen xx

Christmas Cheer.....

Had a great day - Amanda & Rhiannon went over & did the shopping for Chrissie Dinner tomorrow night.

Rhiannon started cooking tea, Amanda suggested I have a drink & sit down.

So made myself a White Russian, haven't had one for ages, an inch or so of vodka, inch or so of Frangellico, inch or so of Baileys & splash of milk.

Yum, yum felt a little strange when I finished it.

Thought I should lay down, when I woke -

Triffle made, Pavlova made, shortbread made. Way to go I reckon !!

Will try that again tomorrow I think !!!!

My Christmas Tags

Last Tuesday Night Class for 2011

Late Night Shopping tonight

Wednesday Night Class

12 Days of Tags - Days 7, 11 & 12

Late night Shopping

Model

Anyone out there able to be a model for my niece tomorrow ? she needs someone for a leg and bikini wax and a brow and lash tint all FREE !! let me know asap. She has her final exam & she will fail if she doesn't have a model.

Day 10

Days 8 & 9

Days 5 & 6

Wood Metal String

Have any of you been to Wood Metal String in Frankston ? They have been open for a year now. You need to pop in & say Hi to Fred & Diane, they are so helpful. The clothes, Mesop is the brand name, are made here in Melbourne.

They have the most gorgeous bags, wallets, jewellery, candles, shoes & of course all the funky clothing. Pop over to their Facebook page

Day 4 Tag

Late Night Shopping

Tim Holtz 12 Days of Christmas Tags

Wednesday Night Class

Tuesday Night Class

Christmas Traditions

Vintage ATC's Album

Personal Note

Thanksgiving Lunch

Friday Night Class

Wednesday Night Class Acrylic /Alcohol Inks

Wednesday Class

Tuesday Class

November Classes

Christmas Albums

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
Thank you for all your support this year & I look forward to sharing projects & ideas with you in the new year.
Take care if you are traveling & have a fabulous break.

Anyone out there able to be a model for my niece tomorrow ?
she needs someone for a leg and bikini wax and a brow and lash tint all FREE !!
let me know asap.
She has her final exam & she will fail if she doesn't have a model.