So I took the plunge and I registered with Brave Girls Club http://bravegirlsclub.com/ for their Soul Restoration Online course. It starts 1 April - yep april fools day but I intend on finding my truth and becoming a better ME, these ladies are inspirational and keen to share. Go to the website get their daily emails and share in some of the hope and encouragement from brave girls everywhere around the world.
Love n hugs to all. Peace - Tan x
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Copic giveaway
You know when you were little you loved to colour in, sure crayons were fun, and pencils too, but markers was where it was at... moving on to 2011 and the Copic Marker is no. 1 for artists as they are extremely versatile, enivro friendly (refillable), massive colour range, high quality and long lasting.
Why choose COPIC?
• Refillable ink and replaceable nibs
• 334 colors
• Guaranteed to not dry out for three years
• Copic Markers are Non-toxic
• Alcohol-based ink dries acid-free (perfect for us scrapbookers)
• Our Airbrush System works with COPIC markers
• Guaranteed color consistency
Giveaway from Copic Oz - http://www.facebook.com/copicmarkeraustralia?v=app_7146470109
Today I have to clean up and clear out my scrapping room, well one of them, it's disorganised and I need to get a move on as in exactly 12 sleeps I am off on retreat... but who's counting down? he he.
Check out some fun inspiration from T!M using alcohol inks
http://www.timholtz.com/vid_aiair.htm
He's such a creative dude - love him.
Better get back to my messy scrap room x ciao
Why choose COPIC?
• Refillable ink and replaceable nibs
• 334 colors
• Guaranteed to not dry out for three years
• Copic Markers are Non-toxic
• Alcohol-based ink dries acid-free (perfect for us scrapbookers)
• Our Airbrush System works with COPIC markers
• Guaranteed color consistency
Giveaway from Copic Oz - http://www.facebook.com/copicmarkeraustralia?v=app_7146470109
Today I have to clean up and clear out my scrapping room, well one of them, it's disorganised and I need to get a move on as in exactly 12 sleeps I am off on retreat... but who's counting down? he he.
Check out some fun inspiration from T!M using alcohol inks
http://www.timholtz.com/vid_aiair.htm
He's such a creative dude - love him.
Better get back to my messy scrap room x ciao
Monday, January 31, 2011
time out in Clyde
Hey all
had a lovely time hanging with Paula, her two cats, two dogs and daughter. We scrapped some, we ate some and relaxed heaps. I even watched foxtel!
Life is a changin' this year for me, my son, my smallest babe is starting school in 7 days, I am going to cry, through my tears I shall be snapping piccies but I will cry. Hubby just does not get that he has to be there too on Nate's first day of Prep.
I have been scrapping but lost alot of mojo which will come back when I go on retreat which is only 20 days away - yehar, same old place, same old faces - loads of fun and creativity.
It's hot here in Melbourne, this is finally summer, and our air conditioner is broken in one half of our house, so this is why I am awake and blogging! LOL
Sale-A-Bration has started with Stampin' Up! so orders will go in this week, and if you wanna snag a freebie stamp set just let me know.
Have a wonderful Monday x
had a lovely time hanging with Paula, her two cats, two dogs and daughter. We scrapped some, we ate some and relaxed heaps. I even watched foxtel!
Life is a changin' this year for me, my son, my smallest babe is starting school in 7 days, I am going to cry, through my tears I shall be snapping piccies but I will cry. Hubby just does not get that he has to be there too on Nate's first day of Prep.
I have been scrapping but lost alot of mojo which will come back when I go on retreat which is only 20 days away - yehar, same old place, same old faces - loads of fun and creativity.
It's hot here in Melbourne, this is finally summer, and our air conditioner is broken in one half of our house, so this is why I am awake and blogging! LOL
Sale-A-Bration has started with Stampin' Up! so orders will go in this week, and if you wanna snag a freebie stamp set just let me know.
Have a wonderful Monday x
Monday, December 27, 2010
Merry Crafting christmas
Hi all - long time no visit... for me..
Christmas has come and gone.. wow it was such a build up and such a stress.
Lots has happened this year, I have been totally lucky to go on 6 retreats this past year and am booked in with very special friends for 5 more next year.
My scrap room is absolutely trashed so not so conducive to actually crafting :(
On good news - a wonderful huge blog candy is here http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/2010/12/most-wonderful-time-of-year.html thanks to Erika for her kind giveaways :)
I am off scrapbooking down the road on wed so hoping to get heaps done, plus the usual wine and talkies with friends.
On the bargain front Lincraft has 30% off till wed I think... so get in quick!
I am starting a stampin' up! ribbon club next year (Jan - July) for those of you who are interested. It will be a commitment of $50 per month, but you will get heaps of ribbon and cardstock to match. Details to follow.
Take care this silly season.
Hugs Tanya
Christmas has come and gone.. wow it was such a build up and such a stress.
Lots has happened this year, I have been totally lucky to go on 6 retreats this past year and am booked in with very special friends for 5 more next year.
My scrap room is absolutely trashed so not so conducive to actually crafting :(
On good news - a wonderful huge blog candy is here http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/2010/12/most-wonderful-time-of-year.html thanks to Erika for her kind giveaways :)
I am off scrapbooking down the road on wed so hoping to get heaps done, plus the usual wine and talkies with friends.
On the bargain front Lincraft has 30% off till wed I think... so get in quick!
I am starting a stampin' up! ribbon club next year (Jan - July) for those of you who are interested. It will be a commitment of $50 per month, but you will get heaps of ribbon and cardstock to match. Details to follow.
Take care this silly season.
Hugs Tanya
Sunday, September 5, 2010
new Stampin Up catalogue
Hi all
I am posting today about a groovy new set that Stampin' Up! is selling, and yep I can order it. Most of my friends know I absolutely love Tim Holtz and distressing is my thing, well we now sell a tool kit for inking and distressing, it has 4 unreleased colours - go ahead check out the blurb and let me know what you think.
Distressing Essentials
Features & Benefits:
Helps you create an aged, vintage look on card stock, paper, and more
Includes a variety of distressing tools Sanding tools 1 sanding block: approximate size 7.6 x 2 x 3.8 cm 1 two-sided emery board: approximate size 10 x 2 cm 3 precision files: approximate length each 14 cm
Inking tools 4 distressing ink spots, 1 each of Charcoal, Mahogany, Navy, and Tea Stain: approximate size 2.5 x 2.5 cm
Flat stamp for applying ink: approximate size 2.5 x 3.8 cm
Sanding block and emery board have Stampin’ Up! design Precision files fit inside areas that are too small for sanding blocks, such as the inside areas of On Board letters Sanding block, emery board, and precision files are great for smoothing edges of card stock or Designer Series Paper that has been adhered to On Board chipboard Distressing ink is water-based and blendable Distressing ink contains alcohol; do not use in scrapbooks Comes in soft plastic case
FYI:
To get an aged look with the distressing ink, you’ll need to mist the ink with water either before or after you apply it to your project. The water will cause the ink to dilute and bleed, resulting in a vintage appearance.
To get a subtle ink stain look, use the flat stamp to apply the vintage ink to your projects. (If you apply the ink directly from the spot to the paper, the ink will look too concentrated.) Dab the ink pad on the flat stamp and rub it over your paper. You can mist the ink while it’s on the stamp and then apply it to your project, or you can apply it to your project and then mist the ink.
You can also use an Aqua Painter to apply the ink directly to a stamped image (be sure to use a waterproof ink like StazOn on your stamped image before colouring it with distressing ink).
The inks work best on paper that has been crinkled or embossed. Crumple card stock or paper into a ball, and then smooth it out. Dab the ink on your stamp and rub it over the card stock. The ink will be thicker on the creases in the paper, resulting in an aged, distressed look. To intensify the distressed look, lightly mist your card stock with water so the ink bleeds. After the card stock dries, you can sand the edges to distress your project even more.
Enjoy the process, there are no mistakes.
Tan :)
I am posting today about a groovy new set that Stampin' Up! is selling, and yep I can order it. Most of my friends know I absolutely love Tim Holtz and distressing is my thing, well we now sell a tool kit for inking and distressing, it has 4 unreleased colours - go ahead check out the blurb and let me know what you think.
Distressing Essentials
Features & Benefits:
Helps you create an aged, vintage look on card stock, paper, and more
Includes a variety of distressing tools Sanding tools 1 sanding block: approximate size 7.6 x 2 x 3.8 cm 1 two-sided emery board: approximate size 10 x 2 cm 3 precision files: approximate length each 14 cm
Inking tools 4 distressing ink spots, 1 each of Charcoal, Mahogany, Navy, and Tea Stain: approximate size 2.5 x 2.5 cm
Flat stamp for applying ink: approximate size 2.5 x 3.8 cm
Sanding block and emery board have Stampin’ Up! design Precision files fit inside areas that are too small for sanding blocks, such as the inside areas of On Board letters Sanding block, emery board, and precision files are great for smoothing edges of card stock or Designer Series Paper that has been adhered to On Board chipboard Distressing ink is water-based and blendable Distressing ink contains alcohol; do not use in scrapbooks Comes in soft plastic case
FYI:
To get an aged look with the distressing ink, you’ll need to mist the ink with water either before or after you apply it to your project. The water will cause the ink to dilute and bleed, resulting in a vintage appearance.
To get a subtle ink stain look, use the flat stamp to apply the vintage ink to your projects. (If you apply the ink directly from the spot to the paper, the ink will look too concentrated.) Dab the ink pad on the flat stamp and rub it over your paper. You can mist the ink while it’s on the stamp and then apply it to your project, or you can apply it to your project and then mist the ink.
You can also use an Aqua Painter to apply the ink directly to a stamped image (be sure to use a waterproof ink like StazOn on your stamped image before colouring it with distressing ink).
The inks work best on paper that has been crinkled or embossed. Crumple card stock or paper into a ball, and then smooth it out. Dab the ink on your stamp and rub it over the card stock. The ink will be thicker on the creases in the paper, resulting in an aged, distressed look. To intensify the distressed look, lightly mist your card stock with water so the ink bleeds. After the card stock dries, you can sand the edges to distress your project even more.
Enjoy the process, there are no mistakes.
Tan :)
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
bargain fabric - thrifting
Hi all
I got the best bargain today in the St John of God Op Shop - fabric samples - the ones that hang in stores... for next to nothing, now I have heaps of different fabrics to play with on my layouts. I also got Indy her very first leather skirt, it was so tincy, not sure what size it is, but it sure looked small! I was skinny at 16 but doubt I would have even fitted this skirt. I will get her to try it on and then I can post some cute piccys.. I know leather and cute don't go together.. but hey I am a leather girl from wayyyy back.
I bought some yummy buttons today handmade by Nellie G and they will arrive on my doorstep in next couple of days - yeahhhhh.
Important stuff - like the new catalogue released by stampin' up! - it's very exciting and I love the new colours and products.
I have been scrapbooking doing crops at Scrappers Delite (fabo store) and also my girlfriends Jo's house where she has a monthly workshop! all good fun, and I even enticed my best and oldest friend to pop along, now she is NO scrapbooker but we had sooo many laughs, it was great.
I need to get ready for my next retreat which is creeping up - cannot wait, for all of us scrap sistas to get together and do our thang! love each and every one of them :)
Here is a link to Nellie G's made it shop http://www.madeit.com.au/storecatalog.asp?userid=11014
Go visit before she sells out.
Love n hugs - happy scrapping all - Tan
I got the best bargain today in the St John of God Op Shop - fabric samples - the ones that hang in stores... for next to nothing, now I have heaps of different fabrics to play with on my layouts. I also got Indy her very first leather skirt, it was so tincy, not sure what size it is, but it sure looked small! I was skinny at 16 but doubt I would have even fitted this skirt. I will get her to try it on and then I can post some cute piccys.. I know leather and cute don't go together.. but hey I am a leather girl from wayyyy back.
I bought some yummy buttons today handmade by Nellie G and they will arrive on my doorstep in next couple of days - yeahhhhh.
Important stuff - like the new catalogue released by stampin' up! - it's very exciting and I love the new colours and products.
I have been scrapbooking doing crops at Scrappers Delite (fabo store) and also my girlfriends Jo's house where she has a monthly workshop! all good fun, and I even enticed my best and oldest friend to pop along, now she is NO scrapbooker but we had sooo many laughs, it was great.
I need to get ready for my next retreat which is creeping up - cannot wait, for all of us scrap sistas to get together and do our thang! love each and every one of them :)
Here is a link to Nellie G's made it shop http://www.madeit.com.au/storecatalog.asp?userid=11014
Go visit before she sells out.
Love n hugs - happy scrapping all - Tan
Monday, July 19, 2010
Nate turns 5 and a giveaway
Well my little boy turned 5 this week, so it's been huge, well huge for me because I got OTT with themes... he had a little mad hatters tea party to celebrate with his cousins and a couple of friends. I try to keep numbers down so the little people and me don't get overwhelmed :) plus I am sooooo disorganised! Thanks to my neighbour Maria (everyone should have a Maria) my gorgeous mummy, my sweet daughter and a new friend.
I have to post pics later because my computer is still dead - something about replacing the power supply - and I cannot think how to get the photos on via hubby's pc. I know I could do it, but bahhhhh too tired to think right now.
Have been loving watching Heidi Swapp on her live webcast, she is so much fun.... Go here if you are interested. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8281793
Giveaway!! Sherry's Creations - gorgeous layout just add photo prize - http://networkedblogs.com/5WB3h Go here and enter today entries close 31st July. Share the love!
I am putting in an order for stampin' up! at month end (jul 31) so please let me know if you want to take advantage of our 2 step stampin promo at the moment - 20% of certain sets.
Item | Page | Description | Regular Price | Sale Price |
116386 | 39 | Loads of Love | $39.95 | $31.96 |
116342 | 42 | Big Bold Birthday** | $53.95 | $43.16 |
115860 | 78 | A Rose is a Rose** | $66.95 | $53.56 |
116332 | 86 | Playful Petals** | $52.95 | $42.36 |
115770 | 98 | Cheep Talk | $47.95 | $38.36 |
115946 | 115 | Wonderful Favourites | $39.95 | $31.96 |
119187 | 14* | Tiny Tags (wood-mount) | $38.95 | $31.16 |
118592 | 14* | Tiny Tags (clear-mount) | $28.95 | $23.16 |
119163 | 31* | Cottage Garden (wood-mount | $32.95 | $26.36 |
120003 | 31* | Cottage Garden (clear-mount) | $24.95 | $19.96 |
Anyhoo back to the grind, I have work most of this week, so better go do, you know, STUFF!
ciao from Artsy Fartsy Mumma x
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