R.A.K

Welcome back crafty people :)

Please note that due to school holidays here in Tasmania my posts will be a bit fewer for the next 2 weeks. I want to spend as much time as possible with my children during this time. 

But, right now 

I have something I want to share with you!

It is something close to my heart and gives me my dose of feel good too!

Random Acts Of Kindness....

I am part of a group that sends out cards made from current catalogue products to randomly selected people from a list of participating people that are also part of this fabulous group...Sound interesting??

Then you can take a look and perhaps even join HERE

This wonderful group was founded by Kylie Bertucci, who is still part of the group and an active member, as am I, plus around 500 others!!!

To be part of the group you do need to have access to Stampin' Up!'s current product, but you do not need to be a demonstrator! You could be a customer who just loves Stampin'Up! and sending smiles all around the world. There is no set limit to how many you send...It can be 1 card or 50 cards the choice is yours!

This picture below is of recent cards that I have received from all over the world over the last couple of months..

Each one has bought a a wealth of happiness and filled my heart. And also my head with fab ideas too!

#Imbringingrakcardsback #RAK #Sendingsmiles #Snailmailisthebestmail #Nobillsmorelove

The next shots are some cards that I have made and sent or are sending soon to people within the group.

#Imbringingrakcardsback #RAK #Sendingsmiles #Snailmailisthebestmail #Nobillsmorelove

I select names randomly from the month it is (example this month April) there is a list of people who have said they are be participating ... Select some names, find their address on the list and send your envelope of smiles to them

#Imbringingrakcardsback #RAK #Sendingsmiles #Snailmailisthebestmail #Nobillsmorelove

This was my last lot, sent for the month of April..
You have until a certain set date (normally close to the end of the month) to send your RAK cards.

#Imbringingrakcardsback #RAK #Sendingsmiles #Snailmailisthebestmail #Nobillsmorelove

Just a reminder, if you would like to participate then you must have access to Stampin' Up!'s current items and be willing to send cards for free just because you love the idea of making someone happy.

To Join you our group can click HERE

 I hope you enjoyed this post and the idea of the group.
Perhaps it's something you can think about starting within your own community? It doesn't have to be based around Stampin' Up, it can be just people sharing card making ideas...

Or even try a craft swap?? Share crafty ideas and smiles with other people..The possibilites are endless!

On that note I will now leave you, as I am heading out with my family. We are off to the movies to see the Smurfs  The Lost Village :)

Bye for now and look after each other xx

Crazy Crafter's Blog Hop with Billie Moan

 Welcome back crafty people :)

Today the Crazy Crafter's are hopping with the talented Billie Moan

We are all choosing a project of Billie's to CASE, Copy And Selective Edit.
I have chosen this card of Billies  to CASE.

Here is my card. I apologise for the light quality...The photo's were taken after dark, so the light is a bit harsh, very sorry.

For You

#Touchesoftexture #Bloomsandwishes #KOCreationscards #Watercolourpencils #Imbringingrakcardsback #Giftofgiving #Bees #Inspiredbynature

I chose a similar style of layout and used the same colouring tools as Billie did for her card.

I used Touches Of Texture for the images, where as Billie used Penned and Painted for hers..

I love with the whole stamp set, but the cornflower is my go to flower in a pinch and I was so very happy to learn that this was going to be a carry over set.

You can use this set in so many ways. you can water colour with it even without painting or brushes...Just by using the two step stamps and spritzing stamping and spritzing again!

It has it's very own spritz stamp for the control freaks among us (me!) who like an even spritzed effect lol. And...a cute bee plus dragon fly!!!!

And look it even has a lace effect stamp!!

Inside View

#Touchesoftexture #Bloomsandwishes #KOCreationscards #Watercolourpencils #Imbringingrakcardsback #Giftofgiving #Bees #Inspiredbynature

For the colours I chose to use the gorgeous Water Colour pencils..

Don't they have such vibrant colour!!! And you know what, you can layer those colour on top of each other!!!

The water colour pencil layers in the flowers are 

• Pacific Point 
• Bermuda Bay
• Rich Razzleberry
• Basic Grey
• Whisper White

The stems and leaves were coloured with

• Old Olive and
• Daffodil delight

And the bee's with

• Pumkin Pie
• Daffodil Delight and
• Early Esspresso
• plus Clear Wink of Stella

While I was colouring in my hubby took the children for a motor bike ride :) so I did a quick little FB Live video while I was colouring...You can see that HERE

Front View

#Touchesoftexture #Bloomsandwishes #KOCreationscards #Watercolourpencils #Imbringingrakcardsback #Giftofgiving #Bees #Inspiredbynature

The sentiment for my card is from the Blooms and Wishes Stamp set.

I added a couple of the cute little bees to help finish this card and then painted them with Clear Wink of Stella..

Thank you for stopping by my blog during this hop...Please keep moving through the hop to see even more gorgeous projects all inspired by Billie Moan unless of course I am the lucky last...In that case I hope you have enjoyed all of our creative efforts xx

If you would like a full list of the items I used to create my project then please check out the carousel below.

Don't forget to use the Hostess code for April when purchasing!
7CEYPST2 

The new catty has been released (PDF form) to us (demonstrators). 

Unfortunatley at this stage I can only show you the front of the catalogue, sorry.

But here it is

Your sneak peek of the front of the new 2017-2018 catalogue ;)

Looks pretty doesn't it :)

I can't wait for you to be able to see the goodies inside! I was just blown away by some of the new products...But I must stop or I might share something I shouldn't!

If you want to see whats inside or get your hands on some of the new products you can always join up!

If you  Join Now you can purchase the Eastern Palace suite in your starter kit straight away PLUS you get to see the new catalogue too!!!

JOIN MY TEAM

You can also purchase items from the new catalogue from the 1st of May when you join as a demonstrator.

You pay $169.00 and get $235.00 worth of products! (bundles and kits excluded)

Or just Join for the discounts and sneak peeks! lol I did :)


Lastly

If you would like to purchase anything you can find my shop here

The Hostess code for April is 7CEYPST2 

If you use this code for the month of April for any purchase you will go into the draw to win the Pretty Pocket Card Kit

BUT if you place an order to the value of $50 or more you will enter the draw to win the Nailed It Bundle!!!

But remember to be entered you must use the HOSTESS CODE 7CEYPST2 when at checkout stage of your purchases.You must RESIDE IN AUSTRALIA and you MUST enter your CONTACT DETAILS.

Thank you so very much for stopping by today, I will see you all again soon xx