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Hi, I'm Debbie and welcome to my blog. I'm a mom to two amazing kids, and wife to a wonderful Husband. I thrive on being creative - thanks to my incredible Mom. She is talented in so many areas; she taught me to sew, enjoy baking and creating from experiences. I enjoy many forms of creativity: Graphic design (my newest venture), sewing, paper crafting and even cake decorating. I am constantly evolving and thus, an avid Pinner! The world and its array of wonderful people, will forever be inspiration. I hope you find something here that will inspire you to find your inner creativity. I love to learn new things and hear about my readers. Please leave a comment if a post has inspired you or just made you smile.

Wednesday 29 August 2012

Card making - Baby cards

We seem to be welcoming so many precious, new babies into this world at the moment. Our little angel in Jan, 1 in April, 2 in June and 1 in July and another friend expecting September. 

I had to make some very quick cards. Here are two I made - same theme, different colours.

 
 
 
The people die is from My Favourite things and the scalloped circle is my bestest Stampin Up punch. The sentiment is from stampin up. I have no idea where the paper is from though - collect it over the years and often cut to square and A6 as soon as I buy it.
 
The photo's are not the greatest - need to sort out a proper light studio. Perhaps when we are finally settled in the UK, my dream craft room will be a reality??
 
Have a great day.....
 
 
 

Thursday 23 August 2012

Card Making - Tucker and toad stool

It's Micaela's 2nd birthday this week and I have just received my Purple onion designs stamps that I had ordered. They arrived very quickly for SA standards - 9 days from posting in the US to my post office. Was very happy  - patience is not my virtue.
 I bought the Sunny Blooms, Toad stool and Tucker. They are Stacey Yacula's designs....


I used a large postal tag and sprayed it with 3 colours of Ranger Dylusions - Lemon Zest, Bubblegum Pink and Fresh Lime. The toad stool and Tucker snail were stamped with brilliance graphite black. I folded the tag a little so it would fit on the A5 card and used bright pink staples to secure. The sentiment is from My Favourite Things - you take the cake.

A card would not be complete without stickles and 3 diamond blings.
Thanks for stopping by....

Monday 20 August 2012

Wash day blues ...

The weather here in Cape Town has been rather cold and wet. Getting the washing dried is always a headache, and I am often forced to use the tumble drier. Whilst browsing through some photo's this weekend (Oliver's favourite - he sits on my lap and comments on each photo), I came across these......




The blue skies and tiny pink clothes, just give me such a warm feeling. V has outgrown all the clothes already, but for a brief instant, I can remember the teeny-tiny little outfits and the first time I held her in my arms.


Sigh.....time is certainly flying. V is 7 months old already and in 8 months time we will be packing up and heading to the UK - guess I will be firm friends with my tumble drier there - LOL!

Will post some more cards - I have had a little time, so could be creative!!
Have a great day