Stamps Ahead

Bodacious = a combination of bold and audacious; curvy; or cool. I think these words say it all about this Bodacious Bouquet Stamp Set (108756) and Bodacious Jumbo Wheel (107466) I love it and use it often - I love it in the colours of Cranberry Crisp for the flowers and Mellow Moss for the leaves. Remember if you see any stamp sets that you would like for your collection or to start your rubber stamping journey just email me. All images © 1990 - 2007 Stampin' Up! ® All artwork by Margaret L Crawford unless otherwise noted

It is my brothers birthday tomorrow, here is the card I have made for him. Happy Birthday. All images © 1990 - 2007 Stampin' Up! ® All artwork by Margaret L Crawford unless otherwise noted Stamp Sets: Artfully Asian (108738) & Everyday Flexible Phrases (108785) Cardstock: Marigold Morning, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla Ink: Basic Brown Other: Watercolor Wonder Crayons (to colour leaves), Mini Glue Dots (to attach leaves)

Another of my cards that uses the Stampin' Write markers to colour an image. Stamp sets used were Heartfelt Thanks (108835) and Expressive Flexible Phrases (108786). I originally made this card, in Bashful Blue ink, for a swap with The INKlings group. The Lavender Lace ink looks just as delicate. All images © 1990 - 2007 Stampin' Up! ® All artwork by Margaret L Crawford unless otherwise noted

Simply Said (108915) stamp set is a favourite with many. All product is from Stampin' Up! ® and I have used the paper distressing tool from Cutter Kit around the edges of central designs - I just love this tool. I have coloured in the flowers with stampin' write markers. Second photograph shows some of the card detail close up. All Images © 1990 - 2007 Stampin' Up! ® All artwork by Margaret L Crawford unless otherwise noted

This year why not consider making your own Christmas Cards? Start early and be prepared. I call this card - A Country Christmas - as I have not used the traditional red and green but used earthy colours, that give it a country feel. Images © 1990 - 2007 Stampin' Up! Artwork by Margaret L Crawford Hung Up on the Holidays & All-Year Cheer 1 stamp sets

Here are 2 cards that I made as part of a swap with The INKlings group. Images © 1990 - 2007 Stampin' Up! Artwork by Margaret L Crawford Left - Wild Rose Set & saying from Artfully Asian Set Right - Artfully Asian Set & background is Rough Texture Jumbo Wheel

I am just back from the inaugural Stampin'Up! convention held in Sydney on 4th and 5th May. It was a great opportunity to learn and to meet other Stampin'Up! friends from around Australia. I personally came back with several goals - one of them was to write a blog! Through this blog I will share with you my papercrafting creations and thoughts throughout the year. This is an example of a card you and your guests can have fun making if you book a workshop with me. I supply everything that you need to make the card. I can tailor the workshop to your needs - in a favourite colour, or make a card for Mother's Day, Christmas or birthday, simply email me to organise a time and date that suits you. As a host you are entitled to a complimentary Idea Book & Catalogue , worth $12.95. You could also earn free stamp sets and dollars to spend on whatever you like in the catalogue, based on the total amount of orders from your workshop. Images © 1990 - 2007 Stampin' Up! Artwork ...