My passion for scrapping, photography and life!!!

Anniversary card

2012-02-15T22:22:00.000+10:00

Well, my day was a bit out of sinc today as I had Taylah home sick from school. 3rd week and loads of kids are coming down with colds and sore throats. I did manage to finally finish a card I've been working on for my parents 25th Wedding Anniversary coming up soon! I used all Kaszazz products, except for the chipboard numbers, which are Bella Chipz, which i did emboss with Kaszazz silver embossing powder. I used the Ezy Press die cutting and embossing machine to cut my scallops, and lace border, and tried a different technique, but simple one for flowers, by cutting strips of card stock and winding them around my tweezers. I used Glossy Accents to secure them at the back onto a small punched out circle of card and to secure the end of the swirl. Hope you like. For inspiration, I can't take all the credit, as i saw a card i loved in an issue of Papercrafts magazine, by Designer Betsy Veldman. As usual, I put my own spin on a few things!

Tania

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

2012-02-14T11:52:00.001+10:00

WELL, FEELING THE LOVE IN OUR HOUSEHOLD THIS MORNING. I MADE HUBBY A CARD, AS I WOULD!!, AND HAVE A COUPLE OF CARDS READY FOR THE KIDS TO COME HOME FROM SCHOOL TO WITH A LITTLE CHOCKIE EACH! WHEN I GOT OUT OF BED, I WALKED SMACK BANG INTO A WONDERFUL BIG, "I LOVE YOU", BANNER, MADE BY MY HUBBY. I HAVE ONLY JUST NOTICED THE CUTE LITTLE MATCHING HEARTS ON THE FRIDEG WHEN I WAS EDITING THE PICS.
MY INSPIRATION FOR THE CARDS CAME FROM CARDMAKING, STAMPING & PAPERCRAFT MAG VOL 17 NO.12. THANKS TO THERESE CALVIRD, AND SUE SMITH. I OF COURSE DID MY OWN TAKE ON THE MALE ONE, USING ALL KASZAZZ PRODUCTS. HAVE BEEN HAVING FUN WITH PUNCHES, STAMPS, GLOSSY ACCENTS & GLITTER. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE!

Tags and Mud Crabs

2012-02-11T15:57:00.001+10:00

How are the two related you may ask??? Well, I had the camera out to take pics of What's on my desk this week! (just finished some tags I've been working on!) Got the images, and then Hubby walks through the door with a big bag and a big grin. he's been out in the tinny with a friend and they had a very eventful evening and morning with the crab pots! he's loving getting a bit of fishing and crabbing acrtion in here in Darwin! So of course, I had to take multiple pics of the catch, and let me tell you there was the biggest Muddie I've ever seen among that lot! We even managed to get Jack to have a hold and a brag. So without further ado, I will put the crab pics up first so I can give you a lengthier explanation about the tags!

As far as my tags go, here are the details. All products are Kaszazz products. Ready made tags, played with the brand new striped ribbons, love the way you can work these into a fancy knot or bow! I also had a play with the Tim Holtz distress stains, distress inks, and stamped some images with Ancient Page Flannel Grey aswell as Coal black. I used parts of some stamps, and stamped partially on the tags. There was some masking techniques thrown in, and I've highlighted the clock stamp with some of the New, Crackle Accents, which is awesome, it gives a stamped image a real 3D effect! My glittery Eiffel Tower was embellished with some Fairy Dust, in Pralines & Cream.
I am very happy with my results, and hope my Team members will be too, as some of them will be receiving these as pressies in their mail soon :)
If you would like any more information on Products and techniques used in this project, please contact me, I would love to inspire you! tan.dave@bigpond.com

Kaszazz Masterclass Workshops

2012-02-07T12:43:00.000+10:00

Wow, the projects from Kaszazz and Consultants just keep getting better, have a look at this great workshop I just completed, using the new Ezy Press 12” dies. (All can be viewed in the January new products flyer in a previous post here! ) The funky flowers are made using the new fringing die and the photo frame, using the new lace border die. The workshop is MC006- DREAM, LOVE stand 12 x 12”, and was loads of fun to do, many techniques used and lots of lovely Tim Holtz products. Let me know if you would like any further info. On this project or any others, and products. Have a great week.

Tania

Just got january under control and it's February already.

2012-02-03T17:47:00.004+10:00

Gosh, this has been a busy few weeks, got the kids off to their new school, which wasn't all at easy, with a little grade '1'er,not happy, tears for three days, and they changed his classroom on the 2nd day which didn't help.
But,all seems good now on the 4th day. I feel a little shell shocked, so nothing like some more kaszazz news to keep me grounded. The Feb Promotions are upon us already, check them out and give me a hoy if you have any queries regarding products, promotions, workshops, to view the catalogue or placing an order. E: tan.dave@bigpond.com

Have a great Feb everyone.

January Promotions

2012-01-19T22:57:00.009+10:00

Well, while I am sorting through a mountain of scrapping gear, tools papers, card and accessories and wondering where they are all going to go, thought i would take a break and share with you all the fabulous Kaszazz promotions for this month. There are customer specials, host rewards, if you host a demo/workshop and a fab. joining offer, the new cupcake die for the Ezy press machine. Check them out and feel free to contact me if you would like more info on how you can earn some of these great rewards. Email: tan.dave@bigpond.com And did you know that if you join the Kaszazz team, you will receive 20% off all your orders aswell as opportunities to qualify for many rewards, vouchers and FREEBIES- Kaszazz love giving away FREEBIES.Not to mention bonus commission on personal sales and commission from your downline. A great opportunity to run your own business, your way, or simply join to reap the benefits of discounted products delivered to your door. The Kaszazz catalogue has everything you need, in one place! I would love to welcome new members to my team!!!

Kaszazz new product release and our news!

2012-01-15T23:34:00.000+10:00

Well, it has been 2 months since my last post, time goes too quickly. So much has happened! We left Port Douglas on the 22nd December with camper trailer in tow, to make the trek from Port Douglas to Darwin. After 8 days, Christmas and a birthday, and loads of adventure and things to scrapbook about, we made it safely into Darwin on the 30th December, just in time to see in the New Year, with fireworks down at the Waterfront. We have a lovely apartment right on the esplenade, great walking tracks, overlooking the ocean, and right near the city. So far, weather has been kind, lots of thunder storms but not much rain).
Another birthday was celebrated yesterday, as taylah turned 9. (jack was 6 on Christmas day. The kids will be starting a new school at the end of the month.
Today, I was lucky enough to attend the KASZAZZ TEAM TRAINING DAY, with some lovely ladies in Palmerston. They were very welcoming, I had a great day, and sooo, loved the projects we created.........DRUMROLL......... Just check out all these new products, they have added to the previous foundations range of papers and have many new stamps and yet MORE.... of Tim holts' wonderful distress products. The new distress crackle glaze is so cool and very user friendly.
If you would like any info on the new products or anything from the Kaszazz range, please contact me. I am happy to post ladies!!!!Happy Browsing!!! And HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Prima Roadshow!!!

2011-11-13T22:12:00.000+10:00

Wow, what a fantastic day I had down in Cairns on Thursday last week, at the Prima Roadshow! Thanks Scrap therapy, www.scraptherapy.com.au for bringing out the fabulous Prima teachers!
I'm pictured here with Sharon Laakkonen, whose work I was quite familiar with. She was our teacher for the day, and she is the Design Team Coordinator for Prima Marketing, www.primamarketinginc.com
We made mini albums using canvas pages. We coloured them with distress inks and spritzes, & I learned how to use the beautiful Prima flower ranges to their full potential. The gorgeous papers we used are the Prima Pixie Glen range, I am so in love with them, I made a layout with some of the leftovers! I loved it!!! Will definately have to incorporate a few ideas into my Kaszazz projects!

And here is the lovely album we made!!! Just have to decorate with pics now!

Card and a Half extra challenge # 5

2011-10-29T09:22:00.000+10:00

Well, have just snuck this entry in for the extra challenge this month over at Card and a Half. Click on my title to go straight to the challenge info.
We were asked to make 2 Christmas cards using the same papers, but with two different looks! I have used mainly Kaszazz products, with the exception of a flower and brad.

New papers & Kaszazz clock stamps.

2011-10-17T17:11:00.000+10:00

Here's a layout I loved doing with some fussy cutting of some new no name brand papers, and a few clock stamps from Kaszazz!

More Kaszazz workshop projects

2011-10-17T17:09:00.000+10:00

I have been busy over the last month doing up some more projects to run as workshops:

Discover Flourish layout, the 2nd page has a hinge so you can hide some more photos and journalling underneath!!!
2H592 Funky Friends collage

Contact me to find out how you can attend a workshop or about the products used in these layouts!

Awesome October Kaszazz specials!!!!

2011-10-15T09:10:00.000+10:00

Wow, I have just received the October newsletter from Kaszazz, and it is jam-packed with great things!

The 1st being a fantastic new release of more TIM Holtz products- RANGER INK DISTRESS STAINS! You may have seen these already advertised in the magazines. They come in the form of a dabber bottle and can be used in a variety of ways. More to follow for info on these, they will be released before Christmas!

The best bit……. For the rest of October, starting from Today, Kaszazz have released a huge list of products, 50 in total that you can double up on for FREE! Buy one get one FREE! There are some large ticket items in here, such as the Black Share and Tell albums, D-ring style! (We always need these!) The Funky rub ons and alphabets and numerals, and if any of you have the EZY Press machine, there are some dies on the list too. (Why not confer with your friends and go halves, these are big ticket items you may have been putting off!)

I will be placing an order next week, prob. Early in the week, so don’t miss out ladies, grab your catalogue and check out these items. Don’t forget the price of distress inks and refills are now down, $7.95 for an ink pad, is so good!

Code Description Price
2567 Brads - Antique Gems (16) - Pearls $4.95
2925 Brads - Mini Round (100) - Pewter $4.95
1099 Card Essentials - Christmas - A5 216gsm (30) - Asst. $12.95
1307 Card Essentials - Primary - A5 216gsm (30) - Asst. $12.95
9407 Chipboard - Hang-it - 6x6 (10) $12.50
6547 Chipboard - Scallop Circle Drilled - 150mm (10) $10.95
71350 ColorBox Fluid Chalk Refill - Blackbird $8.85
71308 ColorBox Fluid Chalk Refill - Blue Lagoon $8.85
10140 Design Adhesive - Butterfly Swirl $8.95
5054 Die - 2-in-1 Cut and Emboss - Romantic Curve $20.00
2916 Die - 2-in-1 Cut and Emboss - Tags # 4 $44.95
5045 Die - Standard Paper - Box #2 $49.95
2904 Die - Thick Paper - Box # 6 $174.95
2903 Die - Thick Paper - Envelope # 1 $174.95
2570 Embellishment - Charms - Baby $5.95
4875 Embellishment - Charms - Girls Things $5.95
2569 Embellishment - Ribbon Charms (4) - Family $3.95
4736 Embellishment Kit - Antique Gold $19.95
2572 Embellishment Kit - Pewter $19.95
4908 Eyelets - 3mm (50) - Pink $3.95
4696 Flowers - Daisies 4cm (100) - Multi $19.95
4843 Punch - Small - Folk Heart $6.95
2506 Ribbon 2m - 1/4" Organdy - Chocolate $1.25
2988 Ribbon 2m 1/4" Sheer Satin Edges - White $1.95
1696 Rub-ons - Adorable $7.50
4426 Rub-ons - Alphabet and Numbers (30) - Black $27.95
2936 Rub-ons - Funky Forest Borders $7.50
2937 Rub-ons - Funky Forest Frames $7.50
2557 Rub-ons - Once Upon a Time $7.50
4880 Rub-ons - World Traveller $6.95
70200 SB Album - Share and Tell - Black $49.95
4460 SB Bazzill Basics 12x12 - Swimming Pool (CC) $1.10
4617 SB Bazzill Basics 12x12 - Whirlpool $1.10
4230 SB Bazzill Basics 12x12 - Yam $1.10
4446 SB Cut Outs - Castaway 12x12 - Tags and Borders $3.95
4762 SB Cut Outs - Gelati 12x12 - Circle-it! $3.95
4761 SB Cut Outs - Gelati A4 - Tags 'n' More $2.20
1051 SB Essentials 12x12 - Cranberry $0.95
1091 SB Essentials 12x12 - Grass $0.95
1339 SB Essentials Bling 12x12 - Aqua $1.10
1348 SB Essentials Bling 12x12 - Black $1.10
1333 SB Essentials Bling 12x12 - Mandarin $1.10
1335 SB Essentials Bling 12x12 - Orchid $1.10
1349 SB Essentials Bling 12x12 - White $1.10
4662 SB Vellum - Mum $1.95
4658 Stickers - Alphamega - Arial $5.95
4657 Stickers - Alphamega - Weird $5.95
4660 Stickers - Alphamidi - Arial $3.95
1368 Sticky Bling Words - Cherish $3.50
4901 Tools - Punch 'n' Set $24.95

CARD AND A HALF CHALLENGE

2011-09-26T09:51:00.001+10:00

Well, I have been missing in action for the last few challenges over at Card and a Half, but hopefully this challenge will get me back on track! Here is my entry and a pic of where my colours came from for my inspiration...I bought a pressie for a friend while we were away in Mission Beach last week, and loved the colours the shopkeeper wrapped it in, so made my card to match, thanks for the sketch! All products used are from Kaszazz!

Brand new products- September release!!!

2011-09-26T09:46:00.000+10:00

You can order all of these lovely products through me now!!! Let me know if you would like to place an order. tan.dave@bigpond.com

TTD pics

2011-09-26T09:30:00.000+10:00

A few piccies the lovely Laura took on the day of Team Training Day!

Team Training Day!

2011-09-26T09:02:00.002+10:00

Well Dave came home last Saturday- which coincided with me running my first ever Team Training Day for Kaszazz! He took the kids off to stay a night at the New Ramada (previously Treetops), in town. My TTD went well, but it was a very long day!!!I had 7 ladies attend, I think they all had a great day! I met up with my family at around 6.30pm and we had a great night!Here is one of the new projects we created at TTD, using the brand new September released products which you can view here shortly!It's workshop no 2H972 TIMELESS PAGE AND POCKET PIECES. It was a great excuse for me to scrap my Mum and Dad and my brother and I when we were very young!So glad to get these memories down!There's also another workshop page I created recently, the 2H729, Romance and funky blooms layout! Let me know if you would like any info on how to create these pages or attend a workshop..
tan.dave@bigpond.com

On the countdown!! Scrapping every now and then!

2011-09-08T20:40:00.000+10:00

Well, we have just over a week to go before we see Dave! It's been 3 long weeks. The kids have started to really notice his absence, thanks goodness for skype though! So with me being the sole parent in the house for the last few months, I have noticed an absence of time for my craft. I do fit little bits in here and there, but it's always around other things like work, dinner, readers, homework, stories, frightened little ones in the night, and the list goes on!!! Not to mention: mowing the lawns, looking after the swimming pool and gardens, umm!!!! I'm sure there is more.....So my blogging has slowed down a little too. But here I am to show you a couple of things I have managed to fit in! These are a couple of the Kaszazz workshops I have done up, ready to teach! Girly stuff again, Poor Jack is going to start feeling a little rejected if I don't get some boy projects happening soon!!!

The first one is a page and card workshop, 2H844- You can look these up on the Kaszazz website in the workshop catalogue by the way!!!
The 2nd one is the Cheeky rub on page and pockets piece!
On the countdown now, only 8 more days till TTD, (Kaszazz Team Training Day!!!)

Big Picture Classes

2011-08-21T09:23:00.000+10:00

I am doing yet, another on line class over at Big Picture Scrapbooking, http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/
Go and check out the FREE, Summer Festival class, doing a small layout a day, using a word a day. It's fun, inspiring and motivating! Here are my first few layouts and album cover!

More New things from Kaszazz!!!

2011-08-16T06:39:00.000+10:00

Wow, Kaszazz have already Pre-Released a lovely range of things from the September New Release, and here's a little more to tempt you! There are some great stamps, including christmas themed and Father's Day. Please contact me if you would like anything you see, or anything from the Kaszazz catalogue! And have you heard about the new Kaszazz Creative Club??? It's totally FREE to join! You can be first to hear about some great specials and promos, new products and projects, earn some FREEBIES, You will get great product tips and techniques, and occasionally go into a draw to win some fabulous prizes! What are you waiting for, click on the Kaszazz link to the right, and fill in your details! Or go here to http://www.kaszazz.com/

And.... Team Training Days are being held around the country in September. I am lucky enough to be running one on the 17th Sept. If you are in the North Queensland area and looking for one near you, contact me to find out more. Team Training Days are such good fun and great value. Only $40, gets you a whole fun-filled day of crafting. 2 workshops and a make and take, see demonstrations, get to use the brand new products before their release, a FREE, thanks for coming gift, and lots more! Contact me for details: tan.dave@bigpond.com

THINKING OF A DEAR FRIEND

2011-08-14T21:27:00.000+10:00

This week has been a very sad week in our community and here in our blog/crafting community. Myself and many, many others are sharing in your grief Helen. I'm so glad I got to see you yesterday and give you a big hug! Thinking of you every day!

Challenge #3 at Card and a Half

2011-07-30T19:54:00.002+10:00

Well, I have so many cards to make this week, so thanks to Helen at Card and a Half challenge blog, I had a great sketch to make this one for my niece. (Here is my card):

I have used an MME 6 x 6" paper stack which I love, some Kaszazz card, chalk inks, string, Kaszazz button and some left over lace I had in my ribbon jar! I love the colours in this one!
Here is the sketch!:

Now I can share...

2011-07-25T08:55:00.000+10:00

Last night, we had a Skype call with my sister in London, along with my parents who had just arrived there from Adelaide. Rachel & Garret's wedding is in less than 2 weeks now. She opened her gift from me while we were Skyping and I think she was pretty happy with it! They are having a village fete style wedding with loads of cool things and I made her this guest book to tie in with her theme! (And a card to match!)

I covered the book in material and sewed a piece of paper on for my title and flowers and bunting to sit on. I hand coloured some white flowers with smooch accent ink. Used some thickers for the title and hand cut my little pieces of bunting from material and papers.

Inside, I made my title page with stamps and distress embossing powder. I also used some rub on stithing to tie in with the theme!

At least now, she will have a little part of me there with her on her special day!!!

Altered School days page and card workshop

2011-07-18T21:10:00.001+10:00

Wow, I am so happy with this new project! This is the workshop I will be teaching at home this Wednesday. 2H921- Altered School Days Page and Card. Using the School days paper in a new way, with lots of Smooch Spritz & masking techniques, gorgeous double layered daisies and butterlies , finished off with a lovely smothering of Sticky Bling flourishes!!! And... as you can see, flowers really are ok for boy pages!!!
I love this pic of my little man, taken at a friends house a few months ago. His little mate wanted to make his own cowboy movie, so they dressed up with guns and siblings in tow, and the story involved one thief stealing jewels from the bankman, two cowboys capturing her and tyeing her up to a tree, lots of shooting with big toy guns, and much laughter from all of us ! If you would like any info on products and how this page is made, please contact me at tan.dave@bigpond.com
And..the very talented lady who created the original project for this page, was Saskia Charsley, great work Saskia!

More price reductions!!!

2011-07-17T22:11:00.000+10:00

Wow, not very often a company announces they are bringing prices down, but Kaszazz have done it again. With the recent announcement of yet more price reductions on Ranger products!! Check our the list below, and feel free to contact me if you would like to purchase any of these great bargains. Don't forget that distress inks are now only $7.95!!! tan.dave@bigpond.com

Code Description Was$ Now$

4208 Glossy Accents 12.95 8.95

4016 Ice Stickles 30ml - Crystal Ice 6.95 4.95

IBT23616 Ink Blending Tool 10.95 9.95

IBT23623 Ink Blending Tool - Replacement

Foams 10.95 7.50

MIS22701 Mini Mister 3-Pack 10.95 8.95

IMB25139 Mini Mister Organiser 24.95 18.95

4090 Perfect Medium Pens (2) 12.95 9.95

2384 Perfect Medium Re-inker 8.95 7.25

2383 Perfect Medium Stamp Pad 8.95 7.95

2379 Perfect Pearls Kit - Jewels 34.95 24.95

2382 Perfect Pearls Kit - Pastels 34.95 24.95

Something for the boys

2011-07-15T20:20:00.001+10:00

Well after doing a bit of blog hopping the other day, I came across Erika O'Keefe, who is a fellow Kaszazz consultant. I was inspired by one of her layouts, called PLAY! You can see the original layout here: http://erikas-scrap-space.blogspot.com/ Thanks Erika for the inspiration, and here is what I came up with!

I used some retired papers from Kaszazz which I love, and everything else is from Kaszazz except the Chipboard alphas! I am loving my new Alphabet- Eclectic stamp which I used for the word: DAD'S.

Yummy new projects!

2011-07-15T10:07:00.001+10:00

I have managed to accomplish a few things during the school holidays, thought you would like to see this gorgeous new Demonstration Project from Kaszazz The Asian Spring Gift Bag! Created using the fantastic Ezy Press machine, the New Asian spring paper, some coloured card, gorgeous satin and organza ribbons and the Antique gemstones. (These look great with lollies in them for a quick gift or a Host Gift!) If you would like any info on these products, just email me @ tan.dave@bigpond.com

Don't forget the new Kaszazz vouchers! You can now purchase a gift voucher for family and friends to the value of either $100, $50 or $20, and they can choose what they like from the Kaszazz catalogue to the chosen value!!! Ask me more...

Drumroll please...............And the winner is....

2011-07-10T22:02:00.000+10:00

So I got my two little cherubs to help me out with this, so I didn't have any hand in it, Taylah wrote out the names and folded them and put them in a jar and got her brother Jack to draw the winner and without further ado...... CONGRATULATIONS TO HELEN!!! WELL DONE CHICKIE !!! You have won a big prize pack filled with goodies, there are some Kaszazz products in there along with some items from my Etsy store and more!!!! So I will be in touch with you soon!!

Thank you cards and blog candy comp. now closed!

2011-07-07T14:31:00.000+10:00

Hi all, well yep this is now my 151st post which means I will have to go and put all the names in a hat for my blog candy giveaway! There are only 5 of you entered so odds are good! Stay tuned.. Winner will be announced next post!

Here are some thank you cards I have had on the back burner, since I hosted my BIGGEST MORNING TEA in May! For the ladies who donated prizes, I made them each a card and lolly bag to match! Have given out two already and one to go! Think they went down well! So now I am on to a few new projects.... A guest book for my sister's wedding which is in London on the 6th August. Sadly I will not be able to be there so wanted to give her something special. I got very inspired by looking at all of her wedding blogs and favourite wedding things. She is having a village fete style wedding and so lots of bunting and flowers and stripes! I am almost finished the book, but can't let you see until she receives it!!! Keep a look out next month!

150 Yay!!!!! Something Pink and New Card and a Half challenge!

2011-07-01T22:38:00.002+10:00

Hi all, I made it to my 150th post so if you haven't left me a comment telling me you are a follower of my blog, you will miss out on a chance at a huge prize pack I am giving away! This is your last chance before I post my 151st Post!! See older posts for more details! Then make sure you head over to Helen's blog at Card and a Half and check out the extra challenge this month! I am sponsoring a prize pack for this one and my card sample to get your creative inspiration happening is this:

And it seems that I must be in PINK mode this last few weeks, and here are a few Kaszazz projects to share with you all!

This is a workshop 2H812, French Provincial Frame, and is simply stunning. Using a chipboard frame kit and some Foundations papers and coloured card, and the fantastic Ezy Press die cutting and embossing machine, a few stamps and inks and great techniques! Ask me how you can create this gorgeous free standing frame!

And here is another gorgeous layout workshop 2H756 Emily Rose chalked roses. This one uses the gorgeous Foundations papers, coloured card, rub ons, distress inks and Pearlescent chalks, just perfect for those baby photos!

If you would like any info on products use in these projects,you are welcome to email me at tan.dave@bigpond.com.

September Pre-Release

2011-06-30T20:52:00.000+10:00

WOW!!! Just check out all the latest goodies Kaszazz have in store! Here in detail are images and a list of all the fantastic products that come in the new Baby Album kit! All the hard work is done for you, all you need to do is add photos and check out the inspiration sheet for hints and images.....If that's not enough, what about the cool new stamps and cardstock colours!!!
There are also new Kaszazz gift vouchers which are such a great idea for family and friends. Make sure you let everyone close to you know so you can request a voucher for your next celebration!
I will be placing an order in the next couple of weeks, if you would like anything please contact me! Oh and joining Kaszazz is so easy and the rewards are fantastic, ask me homw you can become a consultant for as low as $99.

New sketch challenge at Card and a half

2011-06-17T14:42:00.002+10:00

Well, that month came around quickly, but was glad once again for the inspiration. Thanks Helen, from

Card and a Half for this brand new sketch.
and now for my interpretation using mostly Kaszazz products!

Products-Kaszazz- A5 white card, Pinecone card, Bella SB paper, Fancy Flourish bling, Leafy flourish stamp, Fluid chalks- Chestnut Roan & Orchid Pastel, Cherish ribbon charm, Bellish Ezy Press die cut tag, Antique gem pearl, gel pen & white paint dabber.

Other supplies- Embossed vellum.

Remember ladies, just 2 more posts to go, so make sure you are in the running for the giveaway!

Giant blog candy giveaway

2011-06-16T16:33:00.000+10:00

Well I said I would put a pic up of my 1st big blog candy giveaway for my 150th post! So here it is.....

If you are the lucky winner, you will receive these Kaszazz bits:
LIFE'S A BEACH white rub ons
Catalogue & new products fliers                                                                                                                                                                                               Quick quotes Christmas
Alphamega arial stickers                                                                                                                                                                                                Ezy Press die cut & embossed tags
Ribbon                                                                                                                                                                                               Journal spot
Small tagswhite                                                                                                                                                                                                Butterfly embellies, made with Kaszazz punch

Other items
old book pages
Digital download- Sun
Craft Affair birthday tiles
Handmade tags
Brads & eyelets
MMe journal spot
Asstd. embellishment pack
Buttons

Items from my ETSY store (Check out the link to my store over on the right!!!)

Punched flowers
Happy Birthday tags

So...To be in the running to win this big pack of goodies, refer to previous post or leave me a comment telling me you are a follower of my blog. If you are already a follower, don't forget to leave a comment! I will draw prize after my 151st post!

And...if anyone is wanting any Kaszazz bits, I will be placing an order at the weekend. Check out the Customer promotions on the fliers below, if you spend $80 this month, you get to pick from a selection of FREEBIES!!!
And.....some fantastic news for all you TIM HOLTZ fans! DISTRESS INKS HAVE BEEN REDUCED!!!! That's right, wait for this Distress Inkpads was $11.95 now $7.95

                                     Distress Ink Refills was $9.50 now $6.50
I will be adding to my wish list that's for sure, I just love using these inks! If you would like to know more about them, please contact me!!!! tan.dave@bigpond.com

How time flies!!!

2011-06-12T21:10:00.000+10:00

Well, I have been doing a bit of blog homework on my very own blog, and I can't believe that I started my blogging journey over 3 years ago. I haven't even really celebrated any major milestones like that here, time just gets away!!! Soooooo.... I have decided that I must celebrate this achievement by having a BIG, BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY, to co-incide with my 150th post! I will head off to get some lovely bits together, that will include some yummy Kaszazz bits, and put together a prize!! I will put up the photo with my next post!
What you need to do to be in the running for the prize, is to leave me a comment before I post my 151st post, (that's 5 more posts from me!) In your post, you need to let me know you have become a follower of my blog! It's that simple. Everyone who has commented and has become a follower will be in the running, and your names will all go in a hat, from which I will get one of my kids to pick from! For those who are already following, thank you for being part of my scrapping & blogging journey!

Card and a half extra challenge

2011-06-10T13:52:00.002+10:00

So here is a little extra challenge from the Card and a half blog! http://cardandahalf.blogspot.com/We had to do a male card, which I don't do alot of, but have used all my lovely Kaszazz bits and come up with this!!!

Product list- Card and paper- Kaszazz Heritage Pearls card making kit
Ezy Press machine- Round dance embossing folder & 2 in 1, cut & emboss tags #4
Stamps- Oliver & Oscar owl
Kaszazz buttons, gel pen, & paper piercer
Magic mount- Glossy Accents and brads.
Fluid chalks and sponge

This is a little something i thought I could send to hubby who has just started work in Darwin, and we are going to see him only once a month! :(

Fantastic June promotions and September sneak preview!!!

2011-06-02T14:37:00.000+10:00

Wow, Kaszazz just keep outdoing themselves at every turn, I can hardly keep up with all the glorious new products, here are some more to whet our appetites! Have a look at the wonderful customer promotions aswell as great bonuses for becoming a consultant-remember you can join for as little as $99 and earn some great discount off the products! They have also let us in on a few of the New Products which are not officially launched until September! (Yes they are available right now!) Please contact me if you would like any more info or would like to place an order! email is: tan.dave@bigpond.com

Catching up

2011-05-30T11:53:00.001+10:00

Well, I have been wanting to scrap this photo for a long time, after all, Jack is nearly half way through his 1st year at school. I have used Kaszazz cardstock, painted the chipboard swirls with paint dabbers and then sprayed them with vanilla shimmer Smooch. The rest of the layout is made up of some bits and pieces and papers in my stash!

My card and a half sketch challenge- 1st entry

2011-05-19T22:30:00.003+10:00

Wow, I was so excited to be a part of this blog that I went all out and created up a storm with all my lovely Kaszazz products! I am chuffed with the result and gave this card to my lovely girlfriend for her birthday today! Find out more about the blog here. This is the sketch!

New Products!!!

2011-05-16T08:24:00.000+10:00

Get a load of all this yumminess! If you would like to purchase any of these products or find out more about workshops or becoming a consultant, please contact me!!! These new products are available today!!

New 3CE Project on-line

2011-05-14T08:56:00.002+10:00

I am very excited to say, that one of my projects has just made it to the 3 customer events 2 hour workshops on the Kaszazz website. It is 2H888- All Boy aged copper 12 x 12" layout. And I have just realised that I already posted an image back late last year so will put a link here to that post! (If you click on the title of this post it will take you straight to the previous post with image!)
Thanks for looking. This will be my 4th project on the Kaszazz website now, so very excited!!!

New Card Challenge blog- Check it out!!!

2011-05-12T15:47:00.000+10:00

Hey all, I am excited to be a part of this brand new challenge blog as a sponsor! A lovely lady I know has started this up, and I can't wait to see it all happen. I will be offering Kaszazz prize packs every now and then, so if you want freebies, and some card making fun, save the link and check it out! Card and a half challenge blog

Mothers day cards

2011-05-11T06:34:00.001+10:00

I was a little behind the 8-ball with getting these cards out, but I have to say, I did put a lot of love and distressing into them. I have been so busy since starting work 3 days a week, and having little holidays away in our camper trailer, that time is really getting away. Anyway, the 2 cards are much the same, I just changed the lighter colour slightly. I have used the Bella ever after papers and embellishments with some cute little flowers I have had in my stash forever. (I changed the colour of them by inking them with distress ink.) Some Kaiser pearl strands & some lovely little chipboard manequin bodices I received for a Craft Queen challenge at SBM. (Scrapbooking Memories Magazine). I covered those with paterned paper, stamped them and clear embossed them to give them some glitz. The pins are from Making Memories vintage findings!

My new embossing die!!

2011-04-28T22:58:00.001+10:00

Well, I have just realised, that I am really into the pinks and blues, and pastels at the moment. I created this card to say thanks to a host! I don't often do these colours, and I love the result. I embossed the card with the new ROUND DANCE die, then coloured parts of the design in with my chalks-jewel tones. I die cut a scallop and placed a Kaszazz flower and button on top. It then needed a sentiment, and of course a little bling and ribbon. It would make a nice baby card too I thought. If you would like any more info on the products used or technique, let me know!

Tim Holtz dies

2011-04-19T16:10:00.000+10:00

Well I scored a couple of awesome dies when I subscribed to Scrapbook Creations Mag. I was only able to use the woodgrain one in my Ezy Press embossing machine. I teamed it up with some distress inki of course, and yet another vellum flower, and I am pretty happy with the result! This was a thank you card to one of my Hosts!

On my desk this week....

2011-04-19T15:44:00.002+10:00

More lovely distressed projects. I have a few new Tim Holtz distress colours!MMMM. A friend gave me a lovely card blank with an embossed inpression and this is what I did with it! I ran the inkpads directly over the embossed design, then used the blending tool with 2 colours around the edges.I sprayed my Kaszazz flowers with Smooch spritz-vanilla, and popped some of the new buttons in the middle and a few on the card front. I then smeared some ice stickles over the embossed design and finished off with a sentiment and a little string!

I have also been reminded that Easter is nearly here so I have made a little tag, and will make a few more which I will attatch to small bags with eggs for the kids & friends!

LIST OF FOURS

2011-04-15T22:48:00.000+10:00

I'm so thankful to the lovely Lynette who tagged me in the List of Fours and invited me to play too. Interesting!!!

Here are a few things you may not know ...

Four Shows you Watch!
1. Neighbours
2. Big Bang Theory
3. Friends
4. Everybody loves Raymond

Four things you are Passionate about!
1. My Family & friends
2. My Kaszazz Business
3. Crafting and Photography
4. Life

Four words/phrases you say alot!
1. Let's go guys, we're running late
2. Settle down
3. Where did the time go?
4. I'm tired!

Four things you have learnt about the past!
1. IT became the past very quickly!
2. I wouldn't change a thing
3. Life just makes you stronger
4. It's all part of the journey! Make it count!

Four places you would like to go!
1. Cape York
2. London for my Sister's Wedding
3. Canada
4. New Zealand

Four things you did yesterday!
1. Rang my new boss on my 3rd day of work to say I couldn't come in due to sick child.
2. Made a birthday card
3. Spoke to a client
4. Tried to have a nap with sick child-it didn't happen!

Four things you are looking forward to!
1. Holiday with our new camper trailer
2. Cooler weather
3. No more rain
4. Growing my Kaszazz business

Four things you love about spring!
1. Birds chirping
2. sunshine
3. Baby animals
4. Less humidity

Now 4 people to tag along!

Helen- although we don't see much of each other, we were destined to cross paths, and thankfully we manage to keep in touch through blogs, and craft!

Liss-My blog friend who I haven't visited for awhile, but is one very inspiring photographer & amazing Mum!

Dannielle- who's you tube videos have also been an inpiration to me and I'm sure many other consultants, great stuff Dannielle!

and Fiona another lovely Kaszazz consultant, who's blog is very eye catching & whom I may have to ask for a few blog tips!

Please go and check out all these talented and lovely ladies and share the blog land lovin!!!

My blog award!!!

2011-04-14T21:27:00.000+10:00

I was so excited to find this wonderful award waiting for me when I checked my blog yesterday. It's from a fellow Kaszazz consultant, Kelly at http://kelskaszazzkaleidoscope.blogspot.com/ Thanks Kelly, you made my day!!!

This award was created for bloggers who have fewer than 300 followers, but who put a lot of love and heart into their work. It's a great way to share blogs that might not otherwise be seen or ones you want to share with others.

As a recipient of this award I must share the love and pay it forward by:
1. Creating a post where you blog about the Liebster award and reveal your 3 - 5 blog picks.
2. Let those people know you have chosen them.
3. Copy and paste the blog award onto your blog.
4. Have faith that your followers will rally and show their crafty love back out to those you awarded.
5. Finally - Have Fun!!!!!!

Choosing only 3 - 5 worthy blogs isn't as easy it is should be - but I have finally choosen:

My wonderful Team Leader, Karen at www.werkaszazzled.blogspot.com

Karen has just had some lovely projects accepted by Kaszazz..

The very talented Simone at www.simonekaszazzconsultant.blogspot.com Check out Somone's fantastic you tube videos, I have been very inspired by them...

And Rachel at www.rachelskaszazz.blogspot.com Rachels blog is looking great, go and check it out!

Go on and check them all out, very inspiring, thanks ladies to all of you for your inspiration!

Ezy Press and distressing

2011-04-14T20:41:00.000+10:00

Well, this project has been a work in progress for the last few months and finally I got them finished a little while ago. I call them my EZY PRESS DISTRESSED & EMBOSSED MY GIRL TAGS.
I have used white card, the Ezy Press Miss you die, the Frame it circle & scallop dies, My Girl rub ons, Funky Blooms papers, punches,music stamp, plastic sheets & of course good old Tim Holtz distress inks. I die embossed the card first, then rubbed the Perfect medium ink pad over the embossed design & sprinkled with silver embossing powder. Using a small paint brush, I dusted off parts of the powder, but wanted a real shabby design. I am really happy with the end result! It all began from having a few of the pre-cut lace border pieces hanging around on my desk. I have submitted these, so fingers crossed!

Playing with distress inks again!!

2011-04-13T22:34:00.001+10:00

Copyright Tania Ballestrin 2011

I am soo in love with my distress inks, blending tool and those gorgeous little vellum flowers I told you about a few posts ago. Look what I have come up with this time. I started with a blue card, Milled lavendar, Tea dye and Dried Marigold inks. I blended the edges and did some stamping with the Reasons, Seasons stamp and the tree fern stamp around the edges, in milled lavendar. Then, Idecided to get out the design adhesives and Designer foils. I am so happy with this result, I will be submitting this one! (Did I say how addicted I am to those little vellum flowers??? So easy to make!)

Frame it- Quick kits!

2011-04-02T15:29:00.008+10:00

Check out the NEW Funky Forest Frame it kits from Kaszazz. Each kit gives you all the bits you need to make these two adorable frames.Plus, there's enough leftovers in there to create more beautiful projects.If you would like any more info. or to purchase something from the Kaszazz catalogue, please email me at tan.dave@bigpond.com

PLAYING!!!

2011-03-30T13:30:00.008+10:00

Well it seems my ONE little word has come back with a vengeance. Even though I have'nt finished my March assignment over at Big Picture www.bigpicturescrapbooking.com my word is showing up all around.Yesterday I held my first official Team meeting with my Kaszazz Port Douglas team. Sadly one is a little far away, but hope she was there in spirit! We played with some vellum and Tim Holtz distress inks, as I had seen some gorgeous flowers on a fellow Kaszazz consultant's blog.www.cheryldevlin.typepad.com There are a few pics here to show you what we have created. My team members were chuffed to have a play with the shrinky dinks and make a little shrinky tag, lots of fun! I have also incuded photos of a new maken'take, using the adorable rollagraph wheel, some magic mount and chalks, just gorgeous. The other is a lovely demo, the blended butterfly vine and card, just love the distress inks and blending technique. If you are keen to find out more, why not email me tan.dave@bigpond.com and Find out how you can receive a brochure from me with all the lovely new products

New kits from Kaszazz

2011-03-25T14:32:00.002+10:00

I have been busy playing with one of the new quick kits from Kaszazz. It's called the Magic Moments kit and uses the gorgeous new rub ons and rub on frames!There are some great specials on this month too. Customer freebies for spending $50 or more, 2-for-1 deals and a great button up pack for a bargain price.Please contact me for more info.
We've had such a miserable, wet and depressing start to the year,I hope everyone is getting back on track. For those affected by the floods, my heart goes out to them. We didn't get alot of damage from cyclone Yasi, but the build up and uncertainty has left us all quite scarred up here in the Far North.Thank goodness I have my crafting to turn to!

Sharing the love

2011-02-14T21:00:00.003+10:00

Just wanting to share the love around the Etsian community, (That's Etsy.com). I've joined a few teams to try and reach the greater Etsy community and spread my shop around a bit more.The link here is to some lovely hand made jewellery which I have just discovered and this lovely lady has a free, share your passion page on her web site. If you haven't ever checked out Etsy, you really are missing something special. I just wish I had more time in the day to create and expand my shop faster!!! (Just click on the title of this post to take you directly to janewearjewelry...)

Scrapping mojo is back

2011-01-22T21:59:00.003+10:00

I'm in love with this layout, as It's one of my favourite photos of me and the kids, and....I used some new papers I have had sitting under a pile of old papers. My inspiration came from some little butterflies I made for my etsy store, and a piece of cardstock I used as a backdrop for photographing them. It's called A Hundred Hearts...(would be too few to carry all my love for you!)

Getting my mojo back

2011-01-21T19:57:00.003+10:00

Loved this photo of Taylah and just went for it with the water colour crayons, smooch spritz and a little patterned paper. I even drew the journal lines with crayon for something quick and carefree.

Design adhesives

2011-01-21T19:45:00.002+10:00

For all you scrappers out there who think embossing is too hard or messy, (I have had my fights with it,) if you haven't tried Design Adhesives, you must give them a go. You just peel and stick your design down, throw some embossing powder on and get out your heat gun and your done. You can use them with glitter or flocking awell. Check out this card I made with the Branches and Blooms design adhesive. They are available from kaszazz, and you can order them from me if you wanted to try them. They also work well with the Designer foils.

OLW projects so far

2011-01-18T14:12:00.003+10:00

This is what I have done so far in my One Little Word classes at Big Picture. It's been fun playing. I have really got my mojo back and have scrapped a few layouts since this class which I will post soon! Kids are back at school on Monday and I am frantically busy organising demos and workshops. I'm teaching at the Library tomorrow, my last kids workshop for the holidays!

One little word!

2011-01-04T21:21:00.002+10:00

Wow, am feeling very motivated, and uplifted by a new workshop I have signed up for with Ali Edwards on Big Picture Scrapbooking www.bigpicturescrapbooking.com
It's something I hadn't intended on doing, but found out about it on another blog, it was meant to be! If you are looking for some wonderful new inspiration this year, check it out, there are many classes and workshops ans some of them are free. BTW, my word for this year is: PLAY!

Holidays and scrapping

2010-12-31T16:23:00.004+10:00

WE enjoyed a very quiet Christmas this year, and a very quiet holiday so far. Lots of sw3imming in our pool, a little shopping! (Taylah and Jack spent some of their Christmas money, on a Ripstik and a skateboard), so lots of practicing over at the park. Taylah is mastering the art of ripstiking verry quickly, as is her Dad! We had a lovely visit from Dave's younger sister a few days ago, a great afternoon with them. We have friends coming over to celebrated the new year this evening, should be good! I have managed to get a bit of crafting in among the long days! I have been seriously playing with my new Bellish Ezy Press die cut and embossing machine from Kaszazz. Also, the Funky Blooms range of papers, stamps and matching cut outs. This is what I have come up with. For the Funky Bloons cards, i was inspired by some work in Scrapbooking Memories mag by Jodie Dolbel, then I went off on a tangent! My layout derived from a sketch, and I cut strips of the Funky blooms ribbons in half for my borders. I used all products by Kaszazz, made some embossed card with the Ezy Press and the Miss You die. Sponged the edges with Fluid Chalk Berrylicious,and added some ribbon, bling and cut outs.
If you would like any info on the Ezy Press machine or any of the Kaszazz products, please contact me, the new catalogue is beautiful and bursting at the seams with yummy stash!

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year everyone!

2010-12-31T16:20:00.002+10:00