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FEELING A BIT UNDER THE WEATHER – A BIT OF A COUGH, A SCRATCHY THROAT AND A SNIFFLY NOSE

There are very few times that I feel under the weather. Yesterday I started feeling a bit miserable.

Based on my very mild symptoms, I really hoped that I was not sufforing from anything serious.

So – I used the nose probe to collect the required samples and followed the test instructions.

WOO HOO – I am COVID negative.

I might still feel a bit ordinary but the test says that I am fine!

UPDATE

A lot can happen in 24 hours.

This morning I have tested positive to COVID and will isolate in my craft room, when I am not resting.

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TIME FOR TECHNIQUE THIS TUESDAY

I have shared projects that I have made using masks before but today’s is a little different.

This time I used the lattice die from the Organic Beauty Dies as my mask/stencil. As you can see I taped down the die onto a piece of Basic White card and then used one of my Blending Brushes to blend Granny Apple Green across the card.

After I finished colouring the card stock, I removed the masking tape and trimmed it for the card front.

The flowers were stamped on Basic White card and White Vellum then heat embossed using white embossing powder. The flowers and leaves were then die cut and arranged on the front of the card.

The greeting was also hear embossed before being cut. The Banner Pick a Punch was ideal for finishing this element.

I added some Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels to give the card some bling.

I cut two lengths of white twine, from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, and pulled them apart into single strands. Then I tied them into a bow before securing it with a Mini Glue Dot.

Now I need to go and look at the rest of my dies to see which ones I can use in the same way.

Tomorrow is Wednesday and time to share some challenge projects.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Heat Tool
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Paper Snips
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WHERE DID THE LAST WEEK GO?

This time last week I ‘should’ have had one or two posts scheduled for you! That didn’t happen, nor did my Thursday through to Sunday posts. I wasn’t away on holidays or sitting on a beach relaxing. I was caught up busily getting ready for Sunday’s 2022 Annual Catalogue Launch.

The launch was cohosted by myself and Robyn Lawton, a fellow demonstrator. We spent a few weeks planinng, organising and creating for the day. Twelve lovely ladies joined us for 4 hours of creating, chatting and having fun.

We were able to use this amazing space at Lazer Unicorn. A huge thank you to Robyn’s daughter, Alex, for this opportunity.

Robyn and I spent Saturday afternoon setting up.

We set up four work stations – one for each of the projects we designed for the ladies to make.

There were two Product Playground stations where we had more new products for everyone to play with.

A table displaying other new products – it’s always better to see products in person. I made up DSP swatches – between the two of us, we had all the new DSP and specialty papers.

The lovely Narelle using the new In Colours to stamp a bookmark for her catalogue.

Karen gives the new Cracker & Treat Box Die a run.

Alene and Judy checking out some new products from the catalogue.

The first display table. We wanted to share lots of ideas for ways to use some of the new products.

Display table number 2.

The four projects and items that were in the goodies bags.

Gaye working her way through the catalogue for the Treasure Hunt.

Robyn stops by Table 4 to see how Emily, Olivia, Natalie and Meg are going with their project.

We had loads of give-aways. Every time a project was finsihed, we handed out raffle tickets. Throughout the day we drew tickets out and the winners were able to choose a product from the prizes box.

The winner of the Treasure Hunt received a spiral bound copy of the catalogue.

The lucky door proze was the Amazing Year Stamp Set, a pack of Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels and a roll of Rose Gold & White Striped Ribbon.

Sunday’s launch event was fantastic. I look forward to working with Robyn more in the future.

Now it’s time to clean up the aftermath and pack everything back to where it belongs.

I will back on Saturday to start a fresh week of crafting with you.

Until then, happy stamping.