Compulsive Scrapbooker

New Stamps

I am lucky enough to of got a few new stamp sets in my collection at late and I thought it really was time I cracked them open and gave them a ink up.

With bubs only 12 weeks away now, I also thought it would be a good idea to make a stash of cards for the future.

The card below was inspired by this picture I found browsing the Adairs catalogue online and the Just add Ink challenge blog, this week being a birthday theme. Check out the details HERE.

 

And here is what I have come up with......

 
 
 
Ingredients Used:

Stamps: Notably Ornate, Extreme Elements, Curly Cute

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Melon Mambo

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Versamark

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Basic Rhinestones, 5/8" Satin Ribbon (Rich Razzleberry), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Beauitful Butterflies Big Shot Die, Linen Thread

Adhesive: Snail Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to come back tomorrow for a new Stamp-a-memory challenge.

Tanja

 

Kid's Scrapbooking

I think since the kids have seen me creating again, they have caught the bug. I get the nagging...."Mum, can I do scrapbooking".... to  me that is a dream come true. I love that I can share this passion with them and see how they put things together. I have taken photos of the layouts this time...oh boy was my oldest excited about the idea of his work being on Mum's scrapbooking blog lol...so here they are

Ashton, 6

 

Jasmine, 4

 

Looks like I need to be printing more doubles of photos at the rate they are asking to scrap.

I hope you too enjoy this awesome hobby with the ones you love

Thanks for stopping by

Tanja

Stampin' Up! Xmas Special

After a six month break my creating mojo has finally shown itself....

I haven't been myself without it. I have created a couple layouts for Stampamemory and a card for a dear friend.

(click images to view them in full)

 

and

 

Stampin' Up! has released a new promotion in time for Christmas. During this festive season, you can earn exclusive Stampin' Up! ribbon in two ways.

• Purchase a gift-giving bundle and receive one FREE spool of ribbon.
• Host a $550 workshop and receive a FREE spool of ribbon.

Christmas Gift Giving bundles:

Description	Wood-Mount Item	Wood-Mount Price	Clear-Mount Item	Clear-Mount Price
Gifted Bundle Gifted Set and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper	124041	$66.90	124042	$56.90
Welcome Christmas Bundle Welcome Christmas Set and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper	124045	$69.90	124046	$59.90
Season of Joy Bundle Season of Joy Set and So Swirly Stampin' Around Wheel	124043	$67.90	---	---
Delightful Decorations Bundle Delightful Decorations Set and Ornament Punch	124044	$72.90	---	---

*Bundles and ribbons available while supplies last but final day for ordering is November 30th.
Choices of free ribbon spools:

Description	Item	Retail Value
Mistletoe Ribbon Originals	116792	$21.95
Sleigh Bells Ribbon	116795	$15.95
Riding Hood Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon	113099	$19.95
Real Red 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon	115608	$19.95

I have made the following card using the FREE RED 3/4 POLKA-DOT GROSGRAIN RIBBON

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Friends Never Fade, Perfect Punches

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy

Ink: Night of Navy

Designer Series Paper: Paper Patterns Stack (Brights)

Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers, SPECIAL**REAL RED 3/4 POLKA-DOT GROSGRAIN RIBBON

Adhesives:Sticky Strip, Tombo Mono Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Tools: Stamp-ma-jig, Extra Large Oval Punch

 

 If you like to take advantage of this great special please feel free to contact me  at stampin_withtanja@iprimus.com.au

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by

Tanja

A new member of our family

I am very happy to welcome Harry as a new member of our family.

 

 
He is a 6 year old Labrador Cross and has the sweetest loving nature. The kids adore him and most importantly so does Rosie our Jack Russell.

Our dear Mutty died a few weeks ago at the ripe old age of 14... he is very missed by us all but especially by my husband. He was by his side everyday at work, so it has been like losing one of his children. I really hope Harry, even though a very different dog to our Mutt, can help heal Bryan in time. Miss you Mutt Dog xx

 

Tanja

Finally unpacked it....well mostly

My studio (lol sounds better than room) is done...well nearly. Still need to make a trip Ikea for more shelving and the room is still in under coat but that doesn't matter to me. So there will FINALLY be some creations coming this way.... stay tuned!

 

 

Tanja xo

Retired Stamps FOR SALE

After our big house move and a clean out, I have a bunch of retired Stampin' Up! stamps for sale.  Most are slightly marked but alot are in new condition.

 

CHECK OUT WHAT'S FOR SALE  HERE

Now that my scrap studio is nearly unpacked, I hope to have some layouts for you shortly.

Stay tuned......

Tanja

For a Friend xo

Occassionally I make a card, most of the time I am not happy with it but this one I made for a dear friend came up just how I planned.

I love this new stamp set Friends Never Fade, $31.95 Wood Mount/ $25.95 Clear Mount

 
Ingredients Used:

Stamps: Friends Never Fade

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Ink: Melon Mambo

Adhesives: Tombo Mono Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Accessories: Stampin'  Write Marker, Paper Piercing Tool

Thanks for stopping by.

Back soon with more creations :)

Tanja

S.A.M Challenge # 15

It's a fresh new month and that means a new challenge over at Stampamemory.

This month we are "scraplifting" off the Stampamemory site. To check out the details of the challenge, just click HERE.

I scraplifted my dear friend Ros. I love her clean cut lines in this layout. Here is a link to her original post

http://tanjawestwood.typepad.com/stampamemory/2010/01/adult-male-layout---movember.html

And here is my layout.

Close up of the stunning new pearls Stampin' Up! now sell....

 

Ingredients Used:

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts (page 18), Just Perfect Alphabet (page 113)

Cardstock: Crumb Cake (aka Kraft), Melon Mambo, Very Vanilla, Basic Black

Designer Series Paper: Love Letters

Ink: Melon Mambo, Basic Black

Punches: 1 1/4" Circle Large, 1" Circle Medium

Accessories: Stampin' Write Marker, Basic Pearls (page 140)

Tools: Stamp-ma-jig, Ruler, Trimmer

Adhesive:Snail Adhesive, Stampin Dimensionals

 

I can't wait to see who you scraplift this month :)

Thanks for stopping by

Tanja