H is for Hatches, Matches & Dispatches

Last week, I was very surprised to learn that I had been crowned

Queen of Snark 

Quite an honour, indeed!

This week Edna and her friends have set a new challenge,

H is for Hatches, Matches & Dispatches

so I looked at various stamps, wondering what snarkyness I could conjure up, hehehe!!

 

What do you think?  Is is snarky enough?

I must admit to having a bit of a giggle when I realised that dear Mr Bunny 

thought the flowers were for eating - oops!!  Poor Miss Mouse!

(or perhaps, it's Miss Bunny and Mr Mouse?)

Oh well, with a bit of quirkyness and crazyness they should get on just fine!

Stamps

Impression Obsession, Inc - G17071

Stampendous - Hoppy Moments SSCM5001

   You can find all the details to join in the fun at

www.snarkystampers.blogspot.com.au

and you never know, you TOO could be crowned Queen of Snark!

Happy Crafting!

 

I've been published!

I've been PUBLISHED!!!

I almost can't believe it - I have to keep looking at the magazine to make sure I'm not dreaming!

It all started a few months ago when I happened to see a FB post 

that Creative Papercraft magazine was looking for contributors with the theme being 'love and sun'.

So I emailed the editor with photos of the cards and was asked if I could submit them, which I did.  However, much to my dismay, the envelope arrived at the publishers torn and minus the cards.  

I am so glad that I had photos of the cards, which made replicating them that much easier.  

Not trusting the post a second time, I hand delivered the replacement set.

Until today, I wasn't sure whether they had been accepted or rejected, 

as the cards, instructions and covering letter had been returned to me,

however, there was no indication as to whether they were suitable or not.

I knew the new issue was due out shortly, and when I went into the newsagents today,
there was one copy on the shelf.
 I couldn't wait to buy it, rip off the plastic and see if my cards were in it.

I am feeling so chuffed and excited to see them published.

I feel like after years of making cards, I have finally achieved a goal!

After I float back down to earth, I'll be back at my desk doing what I love

- making cards!

 Happy Crafting!

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a very

MERRY CHRISTMAS

May you find peace & happiness as you celebrate

the birth of our Lord & Saviour

and find in Him true joy!

Happy Crafting!

 

Alice in Wonderland

I always think a special person deserves an equally special card on the occasion of their birthday, so with this in mind, I made a Never-Ending card.

I haven't made one for a while, and it got me thinking about what images to use

as each of the panels aren't particularly big.  

I had decided I wanted to go with an "Alice in Wonderland" theme

and I found some digi stamps at Vera Lane Studio, 

that way I could resize the images for a perfect fit.

I also used stamps from other sources that fitted in with the theme.

Card front

After resizing the images I printed them onto cardstock and began the task of working out which image would go on which panel.  

First flip

For those of you who know how a never-ending card works, 

you will understand my 'first flip' caption.

Second flip

The images on the tiny panels are not digi but from various stamps.

Back of card

The top panel has been left blank for a birthday message to be written.

Stamps

Vera Lane Studio - 'Alice & Rabbit'
Vera Lane Studio - Quirky Queen of Hearts
Vera Lane Studio - 'Mad Hatter'

Stampendous - 'Birthday Wishes'

Stampendous - 'Whisper Friends'

Dylusions - 'Clearly Borders'

Stampotique - 'Catepillar'

Obsession Expression - B11030C

Lavinia Stamps - 'Hanging Lanterns'

Prima - Creating in Faith #980702

Visible Image - 'Cheshire Cat'

Gosh, I didn't realise how many different stamp companies contributed to the making of this card.  If you wish to know where a specific image comes from, please leave a message and I'll try to get back to you.

Happy Birthday, Gorgeous Girl!

Happy Crafting!