Todays card is such a simple one… The paper is Websters Pages, from the Garden gala range( I think – correct me if I’m wrong) and a picket fence punched with a Martha Stewart punch. A very unfussy card from me today. It is the last day of my holidays, and back to work tomorrow – where did the time go? I have spent today decorating a couple of wooden jewellery boxes that I have had for a while, and I will put them on my market stall on Sunday to see how they go. They were great fun to do, and I will be looking for more of them! Til tomorrow…..
Trendsetter 3 …
I have jumped about a bit recently on my blog, so I will try and get back into some sort of  order today. These 2 cards were made with Websters Pages trendsetter papers, and Stampin Up Melon Mambo cardstock. I have had a lovely couple of days cardmaking, so after I have posted this I am going to tidy up my craft room and sit and watch a bit of T.V. Til tomorrow…..
Scrapbook layout done with Trisha Ladouceur
An early post today, and a bit different too. Below my rambling there will be a video showing my scrapbook page. the reason we made a video is because there are so many moveable parts and pockets to this page , photos wouldn’t have done it justice. Now for some statistics – The class at Paper flourish was taken by a visiting Prima Educator . her name was Trisha Ladouceur. The class was titled Trinkets and treasures interactive wall Art class, and the final result was certainly all that! We used Prima marketings new paper collection called Romantic, and lots of co-ordinating flowers, leaves, chipboard and bling. As I am not a scrapbooker, I was a bit worried about keeping up with the fast paced nature of the class, but all went smoothly and I am more than pleased with my efforts.I urge anyone who has a chance to go to one of these classes or something similar to go for it – I had great fun and it was the perfect Birthday present from my boys!Tomorrow we will be back to cardmaking Til then…..
xmas stockings
Here is a brilliant way to use up those srips of leftover paper. The paper used here is scraps I had leftover from a Kaisercraft range from last year. The cardstock is Poppy parade by stampin Up and the stockings were punched from a Stampin Up punch. A must have in your xmas box! today I have been sorting through photos to put in the scrapbook layout I did last night over at Paper flourish with a visiting Prima demonstrater from canada. It was a great night, and I truly learnt a lot, but I think it would be easier to pick out your photos and build your page around them – The page we did was full of gorgeous products, but I have 2 boys, and 5 nephews ( Only 1 niece)Â so its a challenge to match photos, but I got there in the end and look forward to tonight when I will put it all together.. Til tomorrow…..
Cock a Doodle Doo….2
Using my new kaisercraft cock a doodle doo papers and collectables I created this cute card. The cardstock is Stampin Up wild wasabi and thats all the product on this one. Tonight i am off to Paper flourish to take a class by a visiting overseas teacher, so not a long blog today! Til tomorrow….
Cock a doodle doo…
I have a lot of photos in my file still to show from recent makes, but I have skipped ahead to show you one I made last night after making my purchases yesterday. I bought the new kaisercraft range of Madame Boutique, and I waasn’t going to get any of the other release – Cock a doodle doo… but on an impulse picked up the 6″ pad and the sheet with all the animals printed on it as well as the bag of collectibles. Have you seen those? This is something new Kaisercraft are bringing out with their monthly ranges ad they are great. A bag full of printed cardstock cut outs – absolutely perfect for cardmaking. Anyway I got distracted… I bought these on a whim, and when I got home I did make a card with the Madame Boutique, but I made 6 with the cock a doodle doo and had to force myself to go to bed . I still have a lot of ideas in my head for this paper its such great fun! Nathans camera is still away being fixed, but he has borrowed Kays for the weekend as he has a wrestling show to photo, so we used it today to take photos of my latest cards. He was just making sure the settings were right for him!Til tomorrow…..
Uncommon….
I have shown a couple of cards made from this collection – Authentique Uncommon – but this card is a little different. The chipboard is Kaisercraft which I coloured with an ink pad, and the brad and cardstock ( early espresso) are from Stampin Up. Assorted ribbon, lace and bling, and a Sizzix floral die for  the flower. The flower is interesting as it was a very old paper dress pattern. I found a bag from my late grans stash when my wardrobe exploded ( long story – but short version – wardrobe was too full) and thought Oh I know what I am doing with these, so cut into this one but my boys have banned me from using any more cos they think they can sell them on e – bay! Had fun up at Paper Flourish today setting up my December class, and spending my Birthday money! Til tomorrow….
Prima Romantique no. 2
When I had the se papers out for yesterdays card I made this quick card as well. The rest of the papers have been put away waitng for the matching chipboard to arrive. The papers are Prima Romantique, and the acetate frome and birds are by kaisercraft. A quick , easy card today!Til tomorrow….
Prima Romantique
Todays card is made using Prima Romantique papers, beautiful papers, I have ordered the matching chipboard, so will have more to show when I receive it. The frame is a kaisercraft acetate frame, and I just used a little gold liquid pearls and flower and ribbon. I have spent most of today washing all my holiday clothes, and sorting through my craft room. I must use up some more of my paper collections so I think that will be this weeks goal! Til tomorrow…..
Baby card with cuttlebug
I have arrived home after a lovely few days on holidays down the coast of south australia, at a little fishing town called Robe. It is Lobster season so one night we had a lovely lobster meal, and I spent a lot of time walking the beach and relaxing…. lovely! Today’s card was made using my cuttlebug machine to make the embellishments. I used my swiss dots folder, a pram die ( brand unknown.. sorry) a cuttlebug Baby die , some Bazzil cardstock scraps ,gingham and plain blue ribbon, and buttons. the cardstock is Stampin Up Bashful Blue and Whisper white. It’s my Birthday today, so I am now going to see what surprise my family have planned for my dinner.. (if any!) til tomorrow…..
Helens Card Designs 
