Not Sure If...

...I am late with this post or not. But with the time difference I am not completely sure. But I thought that I would join in anyway. Any excuse to make a card.

Nicole Heady at Papertrey Ink is holding a challenge daily on her blog celebrating the third anniversary of Papertrey Ink.

This challenge is Paint by Numbers. My user name on Papertrey Ink is ScrapperNZ, so the above palette is the one I have use, and it is based on the above sketch.

I have crossmatched Nichole's colours with the Bazzill Basics Cardstock.

But to save confusion will place the colours as Nicole has.

1: Scarlet Jewel

2: Sweet Blush

3: Kraft

4: Vintage Cream

5: Smokey Shadow. (Ribbon)

I Thought It Time...

...to update my blog. It has just been too hot to do very much here, although the weather on the 6 o'clock news doesn't say that it is THAT hot here.

I have a few things to share today.

I have been through my stash of cards today, and found a shortage of a few, so I have decided to make these cards to fill the gaps. Interestingly I am short of bay girl, male birthday, with sympathy and wedding cards. So I have made a pact with myself to make these cards only until I am satisfied with the number I have.

So the two cards above are the start of my 'card organisation project' I couldn't resist making another baby boy card though.

I have used Basic Grey papers from Sugared and Urban Prairie, stamps from Inkadinkado Baby Boy and Girl range, and Bazzill Basics Cardstock.

I sell my cards at the local Foxhill Community Market which is on each third Saturday in the month. I also took them to the Washbourne Gardens market on Nelson Anniversary Day. I had a lot of fun there with Fiona helping her out as well.

It is nice to not have the ties of a store, but still like to help out when I can, thanks for the opportunity Fiona.

Well I will try not to leave you all hanging between posts next time round. I have downloaded a few more designs from the Silhouette shop that I am wanting to try too. So hopefully will have a few more projects to post in the next couple of days.

For Those of You...

....who live outside the Nelson Area, but are interested in any of my classes. I will have a kit available to through an ordering system. I will not be making kits up to sell, but rather make them up as and when they are required. To make it fair on those that are taking part in the classes, kits will not be made available any earlier than the week of that class.
So to recap what classes/kits are available here is the schedule:

16th/18th Feb Matchbook Mini Album

Remember the old matchbooks?

Here we will use this concept to create a mini album.

23rd/25th Feb Mini Canvas on a Stand.

Create a small canvas on a stand as a home décor item.

2nd/4th March Photo-less Layout.

Scrapbook layouts don’t need to include photos. I’ll show you how to create a layout without using photos.

9th/11th March Envelope Mini Book.

Make a mini pocket book using the trusty envelope.

16th/18th March Boxes Bags and Tags.

First impressions count, right? We will make some simple gift packaging.

23rd/25th March Star Mini Album.

Create an album that when it is opened looks like a star.

30th March/ 1st April Colours of the World.

Create 5 cards inspired by countries from around the world, (Japan, Mexico, India, Pacific Islands and USA)

Kit prices will be the same price as the class, a cost of $15-00 per class kit. I will ship anywhere in New Zealand for a flat rate of $7-00 (New Zealand Post Tracked)

If you wish to make the first item please refer to the post-->HERE

This kit will be available from the week of the 15th Feb 2010, and all kits will be supplied with full instructions.

Please email me at JPRyder@xtra.co.nz if you are interested in the class kits.

I know I haven't shared much in the last little while, but it has just been too darn hot to do anything.

You Will Find...

.. Fiona from Scrap Box NZ at the Washbourne Gardens Market in Richmond on Nelson Anniversary Monday from 9:30am to 3pm. Have a look at what is available, you never know you may just find a bargain. I will be along at some stage during the day to help her out. She will also have some of my class lists available for the first term too. So do go check it out!!

Hope you are having a great week:)

PS: I have been busy crafting away (slowly) in this heat but have yet to take some photos of the finished creations. Be sure to check back regularly for what I have been up to.

Gettin' Scrappy with Scraps...

...Just a couple of quick things to share. As it is nearly 5pm so will need to get started on round 3 in the food department.

I love using my scraps, so here are a couple of examples of what you can do with them. All you need for the first example is some stamps, ink, scraps of cardstock and papers, flowers and punches.

This second one is scraps of patterned paper I used for this project. Five minutes is all you need for this one. And you have a great card for any occasion.

Have a great weekend:)

Class One, Term One...

...sneak peek.

Here is the front of the completed matchbook mini album you will be making for the first class of the term. It will include 6 pages that you can add photos and journaling to on it's own. Or stick it to the front of an interactive layout. Here I have used the lovely rich tones from the Prairie Lane range from KaiserCRAFT This particular paper I have used is Maple Meadows I have created this little album to hold photos of a short break we took as a family in Christchurch a couple of weeks ago. You will be able to put those special family photos of moments that you have enjoyed over the summer break into it.

I look forward to sharing this class with you, and remember you have until the 29th Jan to book your classes.

Hope you are having a great week, cooler here today with some drizzle. Just great for the dry conditions we have at the moment.

For those of you who are interested in what you will be making for my paper crafting classes. Here is the class list for Term 1. Please email me if you are interested in any or all of these classes to JPRyder@xtra.co.nz

Keeping Memories Alive Classes
Term 1
Classes held Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10am
Cost: 15-00 per class

16th/18th Feb Matchbook Mini Album
Remember the old matchbooks? Here we will use this concept to create a mini album.

23rd/25th Feb Mini Canvas on a Stand
Create a small canvas on a stand as a home décor item.

2nd/4th March Photo-less Layout
Scrapbook layouts don’t need to include photos. I’ll show you how to create a layout without using photos.

9th/11th March Envelope Mini Book
Make a mini pocket book using the trusty envelope.

16th/18th March Boxes Bags and Tags
First impressions count, right? We will make some simple gift packaging.

23rd/25th March Star Mini Album
Create an album that when it is opened looks like a star.

30th March/ 1st April Colours of the World
Create 5 cards inspired by countries from around the world, (Japan, Mexico, India, Pacific Islands and USA)

I will have a sample up on my blog for the first class in a few days. I just need to add finishing touches, and it will all be complete!!

On a personal level...I am going HERE for a girls weekend next month. I am leaving hubby and the kids at home!! I haven't had a girls weekend since..Hmm SENZ 08

The city of the MCG...Melbourne!!! I will be flying to Christchurch to meet my Aunty, then we are both off, bound for Melbourne for her sister's 50th. Yippee.

Have a great week.