Sisters

Even though there is a 3 year gap between my girls, most days they play together really well. I have 2 sisters myself and I'm so happy my girls get to experience the joy of having a sister around.

I saw this gorgeous frame in a mag's layout and wanted to try something similar. Sorry if I'm not giving the glory, I simply don't know where I saw it. 

Got lots of photos? Cut them into hearts:

 Punched layered flowers are so quick and easy:

And the good old cotton doily. Thanks, op shop!

Cork boards as Christmas pressies

Wendy from WOW had put up some awesome cork boards she made for her kids' teachers here and I wanted to do something like it for my teachers too. It'd be a good last minute Christmas present too, if you're looking for ideas.

I couldn't find the right sized cork board, so I made my own. At a cheap shop I bought 3 document frames, about A4 ($2.50 each) and 6 sheets of cork ($2.50 for 2). I took off the glass, glued 2 cork sheets on the backing cardstock and glued on all papers and decorations with Helmar glue. I used the vintage school paper from Graphics45, available at My2Angels. The vintage look goes so great with the cork.

 

The papers I used are:

Games and Playtime

One Two Buckle my Shoe

Jumping Joan

Calico Kids and 

School Days

Here are some details:

book charm and ruler charm with green baker's twine 

(I love this stuff!!!):

a handmade flower with a skeleton leaf:

some orchids:

another handmade flower:

sweet little apple charm:

and yet another handmade flower (I was on a roll) 

with leaves and a felt heart:

So, if you are still looking for some Christmas pressies to make, try some cork boards!

our card day

We had a lot of fun on Saturday, making Christmas cards all day. Literally, all day. Thanks girls for making it a great time! Here are some photos of the cards we made:

and the ladies who were there: 

Be merry

I saw this awesome sketch on the October Afternoon blog. I love using sketches when I'm stuck for ideas and I needed something for my class next week.

It's got a pretty poinsettia (make yours red if you prefer):

and some super cute stockings:

If you wanna do some Christmas scrapping, come along! There are only a few classes left before next year.

Geli

card day sneak preview

 Hi everyone who is coming for my Christmas card day  on Dec. 10. We are fully booked and it's gonna be a fun day. Here is a little sneak preview of the cards we'll be making:

They glitter...

...swivel...

...open in the middle... 

...pop up... 

...and are tweet... 

There's going to be one more card, to be revealed on the day (in other words, I haven't had time to do it yet)

Almost a Christmas baby

Here's some fun for the WOW blog post today.

A few (not too many) years ago there was an empty little cot under the Christmas tree. I was due on Christmas Day, but thankfully I was 2 weeks late. So I am "almost a Christmas baby".

The photo is really sweet and soft and the beautiful filigree chipboard tree matched perfectly. 

A pretty little chippie like this doesn't need too much embellishing or it'll get overpowered. I simply mounted it on some paper, covered it in white crackle paint and added a few highlights with Perfect Pearls: 

The star got the glamour treatment with red glitter all over it. A charm sits on top: 

The "Funky Christmas" title suits that 70ies feel just fine (yes, I am thatold): 

I painted it white, inked the edges and outlined it roughly with a pen:

 And finished it off with some bootie charms: 

I have loved Christmas ever since!

Geli

More Christmas cards

I know, it's not even Christmas time yet, but what would you do if you got some of that cute Christmas chipboard from WOW?! Have a looksie what I did:

The boots's been painted white and then in blue. I smudged it a bit cause I am impatient. The solution: Keep smudging till it looks intentional...

I think these little mini Christmas trees are just the best. They come in a row of 6.

I painted them white first and then added some green Smooch and pink straight from the reinker bottle:

The same with these ones:

Well, that's enough Christmas stuff for now. 

What?! Christmas cards already!

Yes, already. I made up 2 quick cards for Tracey from My2Angels. 

  

You don’t always have to use Christmas papers for Christmas cards when you have gorgeous embellishments! I used some scraps in Christmas colours and the new chain embellishment with a felt heart (just stapled on):

and a bit of twine and a little sleigh charm. Done!

  

Here is the other one:

Red glitter ribbon, a Christmas bauble, 

some star flowers and a snowman charm is all it takes to make this look Christmassy!

On the 10th of December I am running an all-day Christmas card class and as of today there are 4 spots left. We'll be making 6 cards, please let me know if you are interested. Cost is $40, incl all materials and lunch.

Cheers, Geli