Cuttlebug patterned paper and sanded

Using patterned cardstock and sanding. Flowers are from Cropworks and cardstock and patterned paper.

Cuttlebug corrugated card

I Cuttlebugged some corrugated card and then used Tim Holtz crackle paint in the centre of the flower. I also used a stencil from The Crafters Workshop to do the edge that I cut out.

Cuttlebug layouts

This layout was also based on a Pagemap design from the September range. I didn't have 4 photos so only did 3. I also used the Kaiser stamp for the circle and The Crafter's Workshop stencil for the border. I Cuttlebugged the photo in the centre with the border embossing folders.

Cuttlebug layouts with photos

This is a Pagemap design from September. I love these designs. I based this layout on this map. As you can see I have Cuttlebugged some of the photos and used the ones shown in previous posts.

Cuttlebug photos plain and sanded

One of the Cuttlebug borders was just what I wanted to say it all. Jessica loves her little sister.By sanding the one on the left I got the raised bit as white and it stands out. I didn't sand the one on the right and it blends in with the photo. Sometimes you don't want the words to be obvious.

Cuttlebug positive and negative borders on photos

I really like this border. You will notice I did the raised and the indented on the borders. When I sanded the raised border I got white on the raised part. When I sanded the indented border I got white around it and the indented part still stayed the original colour. Once again some orange came into it when I sanded it.

Cuttlebug whole photo but sand around the background

This is Cooper and I embossed the whole photo but only sanded away from his face. This technique is good if you have a slightly blurred photo but still want to use and keep it. Once again by sanding it I got orange in the photo which matched in with Cooper's shirt.

Cuttlebug part of photo with border and sanded.

Me with Chloe again. Like the previous photo I used the boarder Cuttlebug folders to do the embellishments on my photo. I then sanded it. By sanding away at the colour and not going all the way through it leaves another colour. if I sanded more I would have got white. I like this effect as it brings in other colours.

Cuttlebug photo with borders, sanded and inked

I've been playing with the Cuttlebug again. This time trying to be creative. I know this technique will not be for everyone but I had fun with it and I have since used some of the photos in a layout which I will share soon. One side is Raised and the other inverted. I sanded the edges of the photo and the embossed part also. I then shaded with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in orange and green.

Not a good photo of me so embossing it takes away from me. I am nursing Chloe.

Cuttlebug metallic cardstocka nd sand

Just an easy put together using SALT Metallic cardstock through the Cuttlebug and slightly sanded.Finishingtouch ribbon that Cropworks sells and scraps. Plus Kindy Glitz.

Cuttlebug painted paper close up

Some close ups of the same card.

Around the edge of the card i used 3D Kindy Glitz.

Cuttlebug creditcard painting technique and metallic dragonflies

I love this card. Firstly I did the background using 2 Kaiser paints and using the creditcard paint technique. Then when it was dry I put it through the Cuttlebug. I used a Gold Dabber I got from Cropworks and highlighted the raised bits. The "with Love" was embossed using the Cuttlebug borders and inked in Versa Gold. The dragonflies were punched from SALT Metallic cardstock and lightly sanded. I used Kaiser pearls to highlight the dragonflies.

I love Dragonflies.

Cuttlebug close up of Christmas serviette

This is a close up of the same card showing how the serviette fits snuggly over the embossed card underneath.

Cuttlebug Christmas serviette technique

Here is a Christmas card I did the same way as the previous 2 posts but with a different Cuttlebug folder. This time the Holly.

I inked over the card with red Versa Ink and then gold. The ribbon is from Cropworks and the stamp is Kaiser Christmas Stamps.

Cuttlebug rose serviette technique

I like this one especially since roses are my favourite flower and red ones at that.

Here is how I did the card below and the one that will appear above soon.

1. I put a piece of cardstock through the Cuttlebug.
2. I Gel Mediumed it to the card.
3. I pulled the bottom 2 layers from a serviette and Gel Mediumed it to the textured card.
4. I then used a Versa Cube to swipe ink over the raised parks that are under the serviette.
5. Then decorated it.

Cuttlebug serviette and inking technique

This is a technique I played with last night while watching Packed to the Rafters. One of the few shows on TV I enjoy.

Chloe's first time with chocolate and she loved it. The chicken wanted some too. Melanie, Jessica, Chloe and I sat int he backyard each day in the sun and had either afternoon tea or morning tea or lunch. It was so relaxing. The chicken hung around all the time.

The girls both loved the swings. Jessica is being a great big sister by pushing her little sister. I had a lot of fun with the 2 girls at the park and it was delightful to see them enjoying themselves.

I took Jessica and Chloe to the park on the 2 days I was at their place. Jessica and Chloe loved the park. Our little poser.

After swimming lessons we went to feed the ducks. This photo of Jess is also well posed by her and it looks like the fountain is spraying out of her arm.Pink is Jessica's favourite colour.

Jessica at the pool while Chloe was having swimming lessons. Jessica knows how to pose for the camera.

Here he goes again. Cooper lining his cars up in order and all facing the same way.We had to dry off our campervan in the backyard and Cooper never misses an oportunity to play with whatever he can. How cute is he witht he screwed up nose.

Cuttlebug using colorcordinations and metallic words

This card was done using 2 folders. The background was the holy Folder done on Codinations cardstock and sanded to show the pink through. The silver was done on metallic cardstock from SALT and the words were cut out and PEACE was popped up.

Cuttlebug and cordinations sanded

This card was done using the Christmas folder and colorcore cardstock by Cordinations. When you sand this cardstock another colour comes through and in this case it was a pinkish colour. I used the Kaiser Stamps for the words.

This card was done with the heart folder and then inked using the Versa Cubes one row at a time. I just swiped the inks over the row of hearts and each row it didn't matter if the colours overlapped in parts. It adds interest to the layers. The indented hearts were kindy glitzed with Crystallina and the big hearts were popped up. This was a fun one to do and my 5 year old grandaughter was intrigued with it and wanted to know how I did it.

Cuttlebug inked and cut out outlines

Cuttlebug Challenge. This one was done using the Holly Folder and inked in silver. I cut the raised shape out and gel mediumed it to the card. I put Kindy Glitz on the berries. The Merry and Christmas was stamped in silver using the kaiser Christmas stamps. All products came from Cropworks.

Another view of our land from the back looking downwards. We see hills and farmland and dams etc from all aspects of the land. I can hardly wait to build and go and live up there now. It will be like going home to me as I come from Newcastle and my first 3 years of teaching was in Cessnock.

Look what we have bought it Cessnock. This is where Brian and I want to retire in a few years. The block is just over an acre and on the high side of the road.We are now waiting for the transaction to go through. One step closer to retirement.

I have had a lovely day today with my girls Melanie, Jessica and Chloe.We went to swimming lessons and saw Chloe learning to swim. Then we came home and Jessica and I made some cards. Then I took Jessica and Chloe to the park. We had a lovely dinner together with Gavin. I feel very tired now.

I am here another day and night and will go home Friday.

Cuttlebug words and christmas boubles cut out.

Libby what have you done to me? LOL. I just want to create all day.

This card was made from 2 Christmas Embossing folders. The ornaments I inked with gold after it was embossed and then cut them out and popped them up.

So many possibilities!!!!!!!

Libby Dyson has inspired me with her Cuttlebug Techniques to do more with my Cuttlebug.I have been so enthused and inspired by her beautiful work using this machine that I am wanting to do more.So looks like I will be playing the rest of the school holidays and I hope I can come up with something different.
Please have a look at Libby's blog, it is in the left column and you will be inspired also.

Cuttlebug words and cuttlebug cut out stars

A simple card made from an embossing folder and a die using the Cuttlebug.

I embossed on Quick Quotes Paper which has a white backing and slightly sanded the raised words. I used the die to cut the nest of stars and using my favourite Gel Medium stuck everything down. I also inked around the edges.

This card took minutes to make and so simple.

I will have some more photos of my grandaughters to share tomorrow as I am going to spend a few days with them this week. I am hoping to do some craft with Jessica.

Like Grandfather like Grandson. They are so much alike. Both anal and both pay attention to fine detail. Cooper always lines his cars up and they have to face the right way and if

they don't then they are changed or he gets cranky. He is like this with clothes and is a creature of habit. Clothes have to match. One night we thought we would leave his clean T shirt on with his pyjama pants. No he kicked up a stink and we had to put his matching pyjama top on.

He is only two and half. imagine what he is going to be like when he gets older. I know "like his grandfather" -poor Amanda and I.

How gorgeous is our Cooper in his new t shirt his "MONEY" bought him. Cooper calls Amanda Money instead of Mummy. How cute. He has grown so much. Blue is his colour.

These 2 very simple cards were made by Melanie for Father's Day(left) and my birthday( right). She used the paper that Basic Grey have as an advertisement in their packs. "Waste not want not". You could also add some words etc but Melanie is pressed for time with 2 young girls. The cards are very nice.

Melanie made this card for Amanda for her 21st. Pink is Amanda's favourite colour.

These are 2 handmade cards that my dear friends Libby(pink) and Debbie(mauve) made me for my birthday. I love handmade cards and these helped to make my day.

This was taken at Tanilba Bay. We went to see the historic house but it wasn't opened

on the Tuesday. Something the tourist bureau didn't tell us. Not to worry, we still had a good day looking around.

Me on the Stockton Sand Dunes. I love this area.

Brian had to rescue a man and his son who were bogged in the sand.

Me on the rocks at Boat Harbour. I love the coastal areas and love the rock formations. I used to come up here when I was a girl with my parents. We would often go for a drive up here and being there last week brought back many memories.

I have been on holidays with Brian up at Nelson Bay. We left last Sunday and stayed there until Friday morning and then drove to Cessnock. We had a look at some land and then made our way to Milbrodale to the 4x4 Club Birthday Weekend. I was in charge of the Kids Activities and they went well. We did get some rain and Brian and I packed up today in the rain and got rather wet.

What did we do in Nelson Bay-we walked and walked and I saw so much by doing that. One day we went swimming, another we climbed the hill near Shoal Bay and viewed the spectacular scenery of the area. We also went 4x4 driving on Stockton beach and had a great time doing that. We also went for several drives and had dinner at an Indian restaurant in Nelson Bay one night. It was delicious. We stayed at Halifax Camping grounds and I highly recommend this place. The amenities are so clean.

Here is an easy card I made recently for a lesson I was doing at Pecky's. I drew a basic butterfly pattern and then using the photocopier reduced it to 2 other sizes. I traced around each onto cardstock and patterned paper then glued the biggest one onto the card. The next 2 were folded slightly in half and glued down the fold line onto the previous layer. I made a centre piece and the then put Kaiser Pearls down the centre and also for it's antena. I liked how it turned out.