Sunday, July 01, 2007

DCM weekly dare - Beady Eyed...

This week at Daring Cardmakers
it's our Saffa's turn to dare us all...
Its quite a simple challenge really. All I ask is that you make use of beads on your cards. They can be seed beads, big chunky beads or little sequins, whatever takes your fancy. We can't wait to see your designs....I hope you don't go all beady eyed by the end of the week!!
We have another new Guest Designer joining us for the next couple of weeks> We're thrilled to announce that the immensely talented
Sheila (manicstamper) has agreed to join in with our dares. Sheila is an inspirational stamper and regularly teaches and demonstrates cardmaking techniques - she's even appeared on TV -
so it's a real honour to have her on the team.
So the above card is my take on this weeks Dare
I used some scrummy Decoupage paper for this one, the Japanese lady and writting are from the sheet of paper, and I also used some Basic Grey PP, the bead is the gorgeous little hummingbird bead on the tassel, organza butterfly, Also used is my Stampin Up Delight in life stamp, and Fancy Pants Rub-on.
Alrighty then, I've been away from my computer for a couple of days,
I've been to Taree to teach a workshop at
Scrap A While
But I arrived the night before for the Midnight scrap
So I'll catch up this week with everyones blogs,
thankyou for all the lovely emails & comments on my blog
I've received while away

So I wanted to make the ladies who attended the workshop an ATC each
and here it is, thought you might like a little lookie
Now Kathy asked me to show what I bought while I was there

and Mel is always asking me to show some either some stash or my scrappin place...

So here are the goodies I bought... some oooooohhhhhh so scrummy Li'l Davis paper, chipboard borders, letters and some delightful little arrows.....I haven't quite finished the LO I've made with these goodies yet, will post it soon....
AND.....

Have a lookie at these STAMPS will ya!!!!!!!

ooooooohhhhh I can't wait to get them all inky!!!!

Well I'll be back soon with some picy's from the class...

I had such a fun time I felt like I was a grown up again...

Big Thankyou to Lauren from Scrap A While

and to all of the other Gorgeous girls who made it soooo much fun!!!

25 comments:

Jo Capper-Sandon said...

ooooooooooo I'm neeeeeeding those stamps lol...sounds like you had a great time.
Those atc's are really gorgeous Gillian. I love the stitching effect...you have that mastered really well now, oh queen of the sewing machine. :0)
The DCM is a stunning piece too...hopefully I'll get my act together and join you in that challenge.

Anonymous said...

Love your card and I love your ATC's, but then I always love everything you share on here. Yes, about time you shared some pics of your stash (lol) I want to see more now ofcourse! How yum are those products and the stamps...oooh ahhhh I'm nearly drooling here!
melx

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

What great ATC's. Very pretty.
The stamps you bought are divine -- who makes them?

Vintage Papers said...

gorgeous ATC's Gillian - love the swirl in the background and your new stamps are just sooooo yummy! have fun getting them all "inky" because I KNOW when you do it will lead to a "scrummy" creation! :)

stamp and scrape said...

Oooh- you've been having such fun! This card is so lovely, Gillian. If I say different to your usual style, don't take it the wrong way!;-)
Ros

Creative Treasures said...

Card is fab. I love those ATC's, they are gorgeous, it sounds like you had a fab time.
I definately need those stamps they are scrummy.

Tracy
x

Gillian said...

for Louise and anyone else who wants to know who makes the stamps....
www.stamp-it.com.au
I bought them from
www.scrapawhile.com.au

they are even better in real life... :O)

Alhambra Club said...

The cards are wonderful, and looks like you really scored, what great goodies

Julie Prichard said...

Wow- everything looks so great!!

Anonymous said...

lovely atc giftie you made the lucky ladies, glad you had a great time
regards
p.a.r.

Rika said...

Beautiful ATC's and wonderful goodies!

Gillian .... said...

wow what a busy few days you have had gillian.
your DCM is simply wonderful, love it,so delicate :)
Your atc's are just gorgeous, you are the queen of stitched atc's lol.
the stamps you have bought look yummy, glad you had such a ball :)

Megan said...

Gillian these are all so gorgeous....and those stamps and goodies look like so much fun!

Fabulous ATC's....I bet they were a hit!

Megan xx

Paula Whittaker said...

The DCM card is terrific...I didnt even notice it was Basic Grey paper till I read the description...I love the way youve given it such a different look.And those ATC's are wonderful,what lucky ladies!oohhhh and those stamps look yummy...cant wait to see what youll create using them.

Emma said...

The DCM Card is Gorgeous, I absolutely love those ATC's and I want those Stamps LOL :o)

Anonymous said...

Hi Gill
Sounds like you had fun! Really like your card and those ATCs - well you know I lurve those! I have to confess to having had all 3 of those stamp sets for a while and LOVE them - you will enjoy every minute of inking them up - mine get a good workout! Will try and get back into DCM this week too.

Angelnorth said...

The DCM card is beautiful Gillian and what a lovely thought to make ATCs for all the workshop ladies - I bet they were delighted with those, they're gorgeous!

Stacy said...

those atc cards are gorgeous!! and love the stash i got that paper to lol!!

Kathy said...

Oh wow! wish I'd never asked now - I've just turned a rather unflattering shade of green!
Gorgeous stash Gillian, you lucky girlie!

Lovely card and ATC too - even I've done some now, though I'm still not sure what the point is.....
Great to have you back - I missed you

Paula J Atkinson said...

Gorgeous card & I lurve those ATC's.
Been a bit poorly over the weekend but I will be in touch VERY soon.xx

mum-on-the-run said...

Beautiful ATC's Gillian, and the stash looks impressive too :)

Unknown said...

gorgeous card! even more gorgeous ATCs and oooo love those stamps.

Anonymous said...

Gillian...those atc's are simply gorgeous. I am so jealous of all those goodies you have shown. I know you will create some fabulous stuff with it all :o)

Kimberly White said...

Beautiful art Gil! And what fun to get some new stuff! Have a great day! Kim

Zuzu's Blog said...

Oh My Goodness Gillian .. I have been gone for only 2 weeks with the wedding etc and your pages are overflowing with yummyness.. I LOVE these ATCs .. and I LOVE the card.. its going to take me the rest of the night to drool over the rest of this blog :-) ..