Kookaburra Crafts

I had this card in my head for a long time before it actually hit my desk. I thought the birds 3D design would be perfect for the bird cage and also matched the papers really well. The papers are from Graphic 45’s A Ladies Diary collection. The branch is from Marianne Designs and I added some dark brown seam binding, plus ivory and brown roses to embellish the card.   Supplies: Bazzill Brown Cardstock Graphic 45  - Ladies Diary Collection - “ Delicate Detail ” Marieke’s Design 3D Sheet 2268 Marianne Designs Bird Cage – LR0147 Marianne Designs Bird on branch- LR0138 Spellbinders Fancy Framed Tags Two Justrite Stamps – Ever After Antique Labels One Vintage Photo & Antique Linen Distress Ink Roses from Green Tara

Another quick and easy gift idea for Christmas or a birthday in the New Year – a desk calendar. Made from one sheet of A4 cardstock, some Bazzill Basics cardstock and some scrapbooking paper, with just a few embellishments to decorate. The A4 cardstock has just a few folds in it to create the desktop calendar. Cut some cardstock and paper to glue/tape to the front. I used the corners from the Spellbinders Antique Frames and Accents die set behind the calendar. The flourishes are from Marianne Creatables Anja’s Flowers. I embellished with some roses and cherry blossoms from Green Tara.   Supplies: Mini Calendar Spellbinders Antique Frame & Accents Creatables LR0250

I made one of these boxes for Christmas and it was very popular, so after Christmas we made one in class. I changed the sentiment to Happy Birthday and I changed the flourishes as the others weren’t suitable. On the original box I used the Marianne Creatables Holly Flourish, this one uses another Marianne Creatables Flourish from the LR0116 Frame Die Set. It makes a great gift for someone when you just want to give them something small. I made the measurements specific to the Ferrero Rocher 3pk of chocolates, but you could adjust it to fit other size packs. Thanks for looking. Pion Designs 12” Sheet of B & W Images Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Rectangles Marianne Creatables – LR0116 (Swirls) Nellie Snellen Floral Punch - Rose Leaf JustRite Stampers – Large Fancy Sentiments

For something just that little bit different we made this triangle box card and it was a bit of a challenge. Once you have the gist of how it works though it's quite easy.  Made with Kaisercraft's "Choir" paper but it could be made in any designer paper and for any occasion. The sleigh is from Marianne Creatables and is LR0178. As you can see the strip across the middle slides off to allow you to open the box. Inside you can put money, or a gift card or something small like a hanky for Grandma. A cute novel way to give someone something small. To decorate the centrepiece I've used Labels 4 from Spellbinders and the sleigh. Roses from Green Tara and some seam binding for the bow. Plus of course my favourite punch Martha Stewart's Lace Doiley for the sides of the box. Diagonal Double Pocket Card In the same class we also made this Triangle pocket card. This design was shown to me by one of my customers Mavis. I thought it was qui...

Jenelle designed this card which was a favourite amongst many of our ladies. There was a LOT of embossing and die cutting in it, but well worth the effort. The white layer was embossed with Cuttlebug folders D'vine Swirl and Roses.  We used Nellie Snellen's Multiframe die MFD005 and Spellbinders standard circles for the centrepiece and Marianne Creatables Butterfly LR0113 layered onto that. The punched border is Martha Stewart Layered Arches and Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder. For the flowers we used Joy Crafts 0024 & 0025 and a Carl Fern Punch for the leaves. Finally the tag is Marianne Creatables LR0154. We've made this card in several colours now and they all look great. It's so versatile.

I have two cards to show you this time. This first one is a cute little card using Parisian Motifs & Parisian Accents dies from Spellbinders. These were fairly new dies when we made this card in class. I have also used Spellbinders Ribbon Banners die for the sentiment with a Kaisercraft stamp. The image in the centre is from Yvonne's Creations 3D Sheet CD10155 and the designer paper is from Girl's Paperie. It is the reverse side of "Cottage Vine". The second card I have to show you is a gorgeous design from Jenelle. It's a side step card and uses the beautiful papers from Kaisercraft called "Chapter One". The colours and designs in this range are so nice! This is the side view of the card. The flowers were made again using the Chapter One paper and the Marianne Creatables Rolled Rose die LR0162 - available for $17.50. I do like these rolled roses! They are so easy to make and look great.

Hi everyone, I have had a bunch of new products arrive this week. Typical all my orders came at the same time! From Cheery Lynn Designs  Lattic Die - $27.95 French Lattice - $27.95  Exotic Butterflies Small #2 - $13.95  Exotic Butteflies Small $11.95 Angel Wings for Butterflies Small - $5.95 Small #2 - $6.95  Cuttlehug Metal Adapter Plate - $13.95  Fanciful Flourish - $11.95 Large Rose - $15.95 Medium Rose - $13.95 Cuties 1 & 2 - $11.95 Other Items   Hobbyjournaal #84 - $3.00 Dimensions - Wings - $2.50 Hobbydols #73 Poster - $4.00  Hobbydols #73 - $4.50 Nellie Snellen Floral Punch Set - Rose Small - $11.95 Medium - $16.95  Nellie Snellen Floral Punch Set - Flower Small - $11.95 Medium - $16.95 Large - $21.95 Marianne Creatables LR0116 - $16.35 Marianne Creatables LR0141 - $32.95 ...

Here are a few more cards that we've made. This first one is an anniversary card. The paper is from Pink Paislee and the inspiration for this one was the Nellie Snellen heart die. The 3D is from Le Suh and again I've used a Grommet Tag from Spellbinders. The stamp is from JustRite Stamps. I've inked the card with Versamagic Tea Leaves ink. This one was inspired by two cards that I saw using the (then) new Marianne's Designables. I took both ideas and combined them into my own design. I just LOVE these embossing folders - the designs are gorgeous and they look so elegant. This one is a simple black and white card made on pearl cardstock. The ladies head is a Marianne's Creatables die cut in white and then cut out of black card. I've added black and silver rhinestons to finish it off. Another one inspired by the Marianne's Designables and one of my favourite 3D's - Miniature ladies from Le Suh. This one is just on plain white cardstock ...

This is still one of my favourite cards of the year, although the photo isn't the best I'm sorry. I designed this card around the Marianne's Creatables dies of the bird cage and bird. The DP is from Mellissa Frances and it's just gorgeous. The bird is cut out on white cardstock and inked with Brilliance Pearlescent Beige ink.  I've also used the same ink around the tag.  The tag is a Spellbinders from the Grommet Tags set and the sage flower is a Kaisercraft Blossom. The rhinestone flourish is also from Kaisercraft. I added some white fringing ribbon  around the flowers.