On the weekend

I went to stamp camp with Tracey and oh what fun we had.

In reality it was at my house and we watched numerous videos and presentations on the big TV via YouTube that was part of Papertrey Inks first ever online Stamp-A-Faire. As it was a camp theme it was suggested we make S'mores and as we can't get the proper crackers I made peanut butter cookies for my sandwich .



Can't say they were my cup of tea, but someone else loved them.

Our first project was a make and take



This was made with the stamp set that was designed especially for summer camp.

Next up was ribbon techniques



So many different techniques with ribbon, we opted for this one that involved a candle and you should see Tracey's it's divine.
Next up mini albums, again heaps of videos and lots of different styled mini albums. We chose this type









Just had to show you these as I bought a little mini instax camera and film just for this event so we made our albums with the little photos in mind. The badges you see we're from the tote bag I purchased from PTI especially for camp. This was the friendship badge.

And last but no means least because it's my absolute favourite was the card set videos. This is what we chose to make






How could you not love this. Thanks Tracey for thinking outside the square (me not much good at that) and coming up with this design.

So to wrap it up, I had an awesome day, loved every minute of it, there are still a ton of videos that we didn't get too-anyone can watch them, thank you Tracey it was a blast and i really hope PTI do this again next year.

If they do, Want to come to my house, you're very welcome.
Xx
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Perfect

Hmmm if you have been following me for a while or if you know me then you'll know that when it comes to quilting/sewing PERFECT is not a word that I am familiar with. My favourite words would be 'near enough is good enough' NOT in this case though, my quilting on these mugs mats is PERFECT

Have a look



Can you see, here's another one



And another



If you hadn't gathered I am very pleased with myself. I have made six mug mats in all and they are made with the off cut triangles from the table runner I made when the " the Three of Us" got together for a LabelCrew project.

Oh yeah here's another look






Thanks for looking.
Enjoy your night.
Xx
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Location:Bennett Springs Dr,Beechboro,Australia

Gift Sack

Hi there, hope you're enjoying the weekend.

At work we have a lovely student that helps us serve every recess and lunch, as it's term holidays we thought we would give her some movie tickets and a candy bar voucher to say thanks and to let her know how much we appreciate her help.

Here's how I packaged her gift.



And a close up



Love how it turned out and our student loved her gift.

I am still working on my list and making some progress yay.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Xx
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Stitches

Hi there
It's school Holidays here and that means I'm on holidays as well. Yippee.
On the weekend I caught up with Susan and Tracey for a little sewing play date.
Our project of choice was sewing machine covers and oh oh oh I love heart love mine.



The pattern is called "Beyond Measure" by Roslyn Mirrington. I have used Mama Said Sew by Sweetwater fabrics and calico.



Here's another angle with a wonky "h" which gives it some character, don't you think? Oh the girls where aghast that I didn't unpick it. I also added a name label that was leftover from one of my Labelcrew projects.



Here it is in all it's glory backlit with morning sunshine. Oh how I love it and can't stop looking at it.

As per usual the three covers turned out so different, not surprising really as Susan went for her favourite love of bright colours and although Tracey and I used the same fabrics Tracey is making ties instead of side panels.
I love these get togethers so much fun, teasing and laughter and yes sewing. Thanks ladies.

My to do list is very long these holidays, if I get thru half of the list I'll be happy.

One of those things is more posts so hopefully I'll be back tomorrow with another post.
Xx

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Cakewalk, Project Life and LO's

Yay I'm excited, Cakewalk by October Afternoon has finally been released and made its way to Australia and I have some in my hot little hands. I first saw it at one of the CHA sneaks and have been waiting for its release since then.

I used it straight away in my week 24 Project Life which is all about Joe and as I had so many photos there's a few LO's as well.



See that cake bottom left, it's a hard life when you have to taste creations like this that your son makes at TAFE.
I used one of my new flair buttons that I purchased from Leena they are wonderful I really don't want to use them, just looking at them is fun. I recommend you check them out.



Here I have used a different sized page protector, each pocket is 6x6.
I even created a text box in word and typed my journaling.



Oops I forgot to delete the text box.



I like these 6x6 I can treat them as a mini LO
Here's another one



Now on to the big LO's which I will also put in my PL album.



The funny thing with this LO is I stamped and adhered most of the hexagons in one go then I went and cooked dinner when I came back to the LO I thought it needed more so I stamped some more hmmm "which colour ink did I use" I have three that are all a bit terracotta oops I used the wrong one, hence the top hexagons are a bit darker than the others.



Gosh I feel short in this photo and trust me I am not, 6 foot in bare feet, that just shows you how tall the guys in my family are.

Phew that was a long post
You have made it to the end
Thanks for stopping by.
Xxx
Linda

18

My baby turned 18 last weekend



Gosh time sure goes by so quick. We celebrated at a restaurant but that's another post on its own.

Here's the card I made with inspiration from Tracey.



Was very happy with the way it turned out.

The postie was a frequent visitor to my house last week, one of the arrivals was my first block in the Fat Quarter Shop mystery block of the month and of corse I had to make a little home for it



and here is the first block all finished


and I'm so so happy with the way it turned out.

Finally here's a card I made after watching Papertrey Inks "make it Monday" video



and yes again...I am happy with how this turned out.

I hope you all had a great weekend and that you all have a good week.

Linda
Xx

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Hi there

I am practising shooting photos in full manual mode, I know one is a bit blurry so prepare your eyes for a work out.

I had a few minutes to spare so I played with my last PTI delivery. The card below was inspired by this card by Debbie Olsen.
Originally I had planned to use my water colour pencils but when one opened her desk drawer said pencils were not there. Hmmm I wonder what child borrowed them but never put them back. Alas I used my distress inks instead.






I am so happy with how it turned out, I even drew some little birds. My card is upside down from Debbie's, I wonder if that's because we come from the land down under! Expect a few of these cards with flip flops I love the dies and stamp set-so so cute.



With this card I just wanted to play with this cute telephone die and stamp set.

Yesterday afternoon I had a spare half an hour so I whipped up these label stickers to use on my Project Life. I normally buy October Afternoon stickers but these were fun, quick and easy to make plus I can make them in any colour.



And here's another photo coz I am practising after all



Ok here's the blurry one
Our sweet treat for after dinner. It was TAFE day so Joe came home with this strawberry gateau that he had made.



It was delicious.
Thanks for making it to the end.
Xx
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Location:Practising