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Hi all.... a sketch for all your last minute Easter cards....
Here is my example:
Yes I know it says Happy Birthday but I really needed a Birthday card and wanted to use that bunny stamp. ;)
I used Fiskars Crimper (available from all Stampin Up! reps) and Fiskars XL Scallop Circle punch (Sealed with approval).
Stamp is a Peter Rabbit one I got from Warehouse Stationery.
I decorated it with Flowersoft sprinkles (sand and shamrock green)
Thanks so much for looking!
Debbie Buckland
I popped by my LSS (FernGully Stamps )yesterday to finalise a few things for my Workshop this weekend and spotted Marlene trimming her cardstock with the Fiskars Trimmer so just had to take a quick pic with my Point and Shoot camera......thanks Marls!!!
With over 250 people expected for the Demo Dayz fun craft weekend the Fiskars Trimmers sure make cutting out multiples much quicker.....I'll be doing the same thing with my trimmer today.....and also giving my Scoring blade a good workout!!
Here's a few more sneak peeks at what you can find in-store
OOH LA LA...................
I even spotted some Stamp Block Sets....
OMG......you should see the fabulous range of FISKARS TOOLS now in-store....including trimmers,eyelets setters,scissors.....punches galore.....we are going to be having sooooooooooo much fun Punching up a storm in my Fiskars Workshop!!
I believe spots are filling up very quickly in fact if you intend coming and haven't booked in then make sure you ring the store asap............see number below!!! It's going to be such a fun weekend!!!
I'm packing my trolley later today once I finish work at the WATERGARDEN....it's the last day for the Season...................yeh!!!!
xoxo
Lyn Dwyer
Just sharing a few more pics I have taken in this last week of my Photography Course...these were both taken in Manual Mode.....I have submitted these for my final photo critique in this last week.... Do you know what this next pic is of?
I'm going to miss the interaction of my Group...it's been a HUGE learning curve for me to finally get OFF AUTO MODE on my SLR camera.....but hey.............I did IT!!!
Now I just need to keep practising what I have learnt to make sure it sinks in......LOL!
xoxo
Lyn
Hi all.
Remember back at the Applique sketch I said I'd show you the finished quilt?
Well here is the Applique square....
and here is the over all quilt finished...
I used Fiskars 12" square quilt ruler and Fiskars Rotary Cutter for this to cut the fabric.
Now the one thing about making baby quilts its snapped up by my hubby at this stage.... the only thing wrong working in a woman dominated profession (He is a nurse) is that his work colleges get pregnant. ***warning here.... there must be something in the water here in Christchurch as there is alot of this going on lately*** You'd think with all the boiling of water it would stop this type of thing happening but no.
All the best everyone, happy crafting!
I'm looking forward to working again at FernGully Stamps Demo Dayz coming up on April 1-3rd.
I'll be there demoing Fiskars Tools and offering a fun Make'n'take Workshop using the fabulous FISKARS PUNCHES and Trimmers!!
Everywhere Punches
Lever Punches
Border Punches
Also attending shall be Leone Em....lovely lady! Leone is retiring shortly so she is providing some goodies to give away on the weekend.....and she shall be writing some books in the future!
More details soon...............bookings are now being taken...so ring Kerry and Maurie to make sure you don't miss out......
.....this is such a fabulous weekend of crafting fun...sharing of ideas and techniques,specials, door prizes,goody bags.....and so much more!!
The number to ring is: 97398707
The cost is only $15.00 for 3 and a half hours of fun!! Each participant shall complete 5 different projects,be given a goody bag on leaving and be in the draw for some fabulous door prizes......thanks to my good friends at FISKARS for providing some fabulous Door Prizes!!
There are 5 Sessions running over the weekend....one on Friday April 1st commencing at 6pm....then 2 on Saturday April 2nd and 2 on Sunday April 3rd !!
....to see what we got up to last time you can go here
*** edited at 5:45pm March 29th.......I spoke with the store owner today....Kerry tells me they shall be offering some SPECIAL PRICES on Fiskars Punches......yeh.....so just had to share with you all
xoxo
Lyn Dwyer
Have you seen all the super cool Fiskars Tools that Abi's Craft have in stock at the moment?
Check them out at http://www.abiscraft.com/shop/Tools-Glues-and-More-Cutting-Tools/ some super cool prices.....and just in time for EASTER!.....
xoxo
Lyn
Did you know that FISKARS make Left handed Scissors? I just found some for $17.78 over at
I love visiting my local Officeworks store for our Retail Business....and I always check the shelves to see what Fiskars Tools they have.............there are heaps of Fiskars Scissors for all the family....ranging from Pre-School Scissors to Adult Scissors!!
xoxo
Lyn
Gosh....it's been ages since I have crafted.....nearly 3 months in fact...other than birthday cards....I have been too busy working at my brother's Blue Lotus Watergarden here in Yarra Junction. But on Thursday night I sat down and played with some of my Fiskars Punches!!
Using the following Fiskars Punches I created these fun little EASTER projects!
* Fiskars Everywhere Punch - square
* Fiskars Corner Lever Punch - Heart
* Fiskars Border Punch - Threading Water
* Fiskars Lever Punch - Butterfly
I wanted to give Sam(grandson) something little for EASTER ....something that would hold a little chick and a small Easter Egg.......what do you think? Brendan and Sally have asked that we only give Sam a little chocolate.....so I came up with the idea of giving him clothing and this little EASTER FAVOUR BOX!
Do you make your own EASTER projects? If so.....what do you make? Feel free to email through any pics that we can share with our readers to
fiskarscraft@yahoo.com.au
*** Just a reminder for those looking for a quick way to SEARCH our Blog for EASTER projects.....just type in EASTER in the Google Search bar up the top lefthand side of this Blog!!
Happy Crafting!!
xoxo
Lyn
Hi all here is a 12x12 layout for you all....
Bit rough this time though....
and my sample layout for this sketch...
closeup:
Had to do some scrapbook therapy I think. Photos are from the first quake that hit Christchurch, NZ. Second quake didn't do as much damage at my place as everything is anchored to the wall with L brackets and other stuff, like vases and ornaments, with blue tack.
The tools I used are shown above.
Fiskars Boarder punch - diamonds
Fiskars 12" trimmer
Fiskars heart 1" lever corner punch
Thanks so much for looking.
If you do a layout using this sketch we would love to see it.
email us: fiskarscraft@yahoo.com.au
Debbie Buckland
Hi everyone,
Have you seen the fabulous classes that are on offer at PAPERIFIC EXPO coming up in Melbourne in a few weeks time? It's so good to see these Workshop Classes back again as well as all the FREE Make'n'takes.....YES.....there are 17 Stands offering Make'n'takes............WOWIE.....that makes for a fabulius,fun crafty weekend from April 1-3rd at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds.....
Please note the change of PAVILION this year......not near the noisy cars revving their motors this time........LOL!!
Here are the list of classes:
Class Room 1: Scraptacular
Friday April 1st from 10.30am to 11.30am
Saturday April 2nd from 10.30am to 11.30am
Sunday April 3rd from 10:30-11:30am
Shabby Vintage” Layout designed by Lexia
In this class you will create a beautiful single page layout using papers from the Pink Paislee range “Sweetness”which has been perfectly matched with lovely Prima flowers, pearls, lace, pins & ribbon.A provision for a 4”x6” portrait style photo has been made which can easily be added later.
All materials & tools will be provided in class so you do not need to bring anything with you. Bookings are essential and full payment of $20 is required at time of booking.
You can make your booking on-line at our website here is the link http://scraptacular.com.au/shop-by-class.html
Or contact Julie sales@scraptacular.com.au or phone 03 9584 5000
Class Room 2: Copic for Beginners
April 1-3, 10.30am-12.30pm
Come and learn how to colour and blend using Copic Markers. With over 300 colours to choose from these unique and refillable alcohol based markers enable you to enhance your projects with professional colour . Make a Tag using the new La-La Land Craft stamps, learn basic blending techniques, understand the Copic system and more.
Cost $40
All materials will be provided.
You will also receive a kit to take away containing: 2 Copic Ciao Markers and 1 Copic multiliner!!
To book for this class please:
Register online at: www.copicmarker.com.au/events or email: Sascha@xpressgraphx.com.au
Please include your name, surname and mobile number so we can contact you for payment.
Places are strictly limited and will only be confirmed once payment is made.
Class Room 1: Happy Scrappy Cards with Teresa from Little Bits
April 1-3 from 1pm to 3pm
$35 includes all tools and materials.We’ll make a number of bright, happy cards in this fun class. Suitable for everyone, from beginners to advanced. You’ll received a 6×6 pad of patterned paper, some Twiddleybitz chipboard, and lots of other bits and pieces in your kit.
To book for this class please call Lesley at Little Bits phone 03 9798 4122 or littlebitscards@hotmail.com www.littlebits.com.au
Class Room 2: Copic Colouring Part 2
April 1-3, 1.30am-3.30pm
For those familiar with the use of Copic Markers come along and improve your colouring whilst making a gorgeous bookmark using the new La-La Land Craft stamps. Expand your Copic skills to include feather blending, adding texture and more.
Cost: $40
All materials will be provided.
You will also receive a kit to take away containing: 2 Copic Ciao Markers and 1 Spica glitter pen!!
To book for this class please:
Register online at: www.copicmarker.com.au/events or email: Sascha@xpressgraphx.com.au
Please include your name, surname and mobile number so we can contact you for payment.
Places are strictly limited and will only be confirmed once payment is made.
xoxo
Lyn
Hi everyone, Just popping in to say how much I have been enjoying my on-line Photography Course the past 7 weeks.....I have one week to go.....I have learnt so much more about my SLR Nikon D40 Camera.....and have enjoyed taking more pics of Sam(grandson) using Manual Mode.
I even managed to get the Catch Lights in Sam's eyes in the pic above....
Manual Mode allows me to have more creative control over my pics.............and I love that!!
I am so glad I decided to learn how to use my camera OFF Auto Mode....it's been a HUGE learning Curve for me......but a great Journey!!! Can't wait to try out my NEW Camera Skills when we head overseas in July/August!!!
This has been my challenge for 2011.....to improve my Photography Skills.....do you have something that you would like to challenge yourself to learn for this year? Leave a comment below here telling us all......maybe it's to learn to sew,knit,crochet,make cards,embroidery,journaling,etc,etc.
Please share with us!!
xoxo
Lyn Dwyer
For further info on the upcoming CRAFT EXPO in Brisbane you can click on
Sale starts tomorrow in Spotlight Stores......Wednesday March 23rd....20% off FISKARS TOOLS!!!
Today here on the blog we have a very special lady celebrating her birthday....
Lyn Dwyer, Our Lead Ambassador
Singing in our loudest voices....
"Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Lyn..
Happy Birthday to you !"
Many happy wishes.
Hope that you have a magical day from your fellow Fiskars friends. xxx
Hi everyone... those who know me - know that I usually use my tools diferently than they are designed for. Oh I still punch paper/cardstock but I look at the shapes wondering if I can alter them somehow.
I have used the Fiskars Balloon Leaver punch for this card. I positioned the punch to get rid of the balloon tie on the punch and ended up with egg shapes - Perfect for the below card.
I also used the following Fiskars tools:
Another thing to note here is I used an old Fiskars ink pad - chestnut brown to ink up the texture on the basket and also used the Fiskars packaging for the Leaf it to me squeeze punch. (fence, grassy, flower background)
The bees were from a Peter Rabbit clear stamp set I've reciently bought.
all the best for this Easter.
Debbie Buckland
Want to see what I have been up to with a little bit of help from Fiskars and Helmar ??
Then head over to the Helmar Design Team blog to check out the full layout. Love what you can do with the right tools and adhesives.
TFL, Michelle
Just a reminder that the FISKATEER STAMP OUT has started over at Fiskateers so pop on over FISKATEERS...and get Inky with Tami .
She has set some fun challenges....and she has several sets of the NEW Fiskars Simple Stick Stamp Sets to giveaway......ooh la la.....wouldn't mind some of these little beauties myself....LOL!
So why not grab your stamps and get creating......FUN !! FUN!! FUN!!
Our Simple Stick™ Repositionable Rubber Stamps make creating crisp, creative stamp patterns easier than ever. They feature hard rubber shapes that allow excellent ink application, and they can be rearranged in a wide variety of combinations to meet the needs of any project, no matter what you’re trying to express. Our repositionable stamps stick firmly to stamp blocks or plates and can be used again and again without falling off the block.
xoxo
Lyn Dwyer
REMEMBER last year when Dawn Stan started the Calendar Challenge....well Robyn Wilkinson has sent in her October Calendar Challenge Layout .....don't you love how Robyn has included so many pics from the month of October 2010.....
Robyn has also designed the Blog Banner that we have up the top of our Blog for this month......cute hey!
xoxo
Lyn
Remember the post earlier showcasing the layouts I made with the lovely ladies here in Adelaide during the last crop...
Well.. last Friday I asked you all to guess which Fiskars Punches I used on these layout...
Firstly a big "Thank you" to everyone that replied.
Secondly... as promised I am drawing the winner.
The Fiskars Punches I used were:
1. Threading Water Border Punch
2. Round 'n Round Squeeze Punch
3. Seal of Approval Squeeze Punch
4. Corner Squeeze Punch 1/2
5. Scalloped Sentiments Border Punch
And the winner is.
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TRACY M...
her first guess got the first four punches then she added the last one..
Tracy M, Can you please email me your contact details and I will get your Cloud 9 stamps and a Crop card kit in the post to mlwallace@internode.on.net
Once again, thanks you to all that played along.
Can the other ladies that entered please email me their details too and I will pop a little something (crop card kit) in the mail for you too, just for playing along.
Thanks again everyone and happy scrapping.
Cheers, Michelle :)
