Thursday, January 14, 2010

Hatches, Matches and Dispatches

Hey ho all! We got back from Queensland late Tuesday night - well, actually, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Do you remember a childhood story about a small train who used to say "I think I can, I think I can" to get up a hill? Well, that was us! Our XPT train had engine trouble and we couldn't make it up the hill! We ended up having to get towed up by extra engines and, long story short, were 3 hours late arriving back in Sydney! Then it was over an hour's drive home, so it was the wee small hours when we got home - after a 5 am start! Yes, we were tired little bunnies yesterday. But we had a lovely time visiting my brother, niece and nephew and also caught up with my aunt and cousin, so it was a great few days.

Now, of course, it's back to work with a vengeance with classes to organise, so today I have some cards to share. These are the cards we are making at my Simply Sweet class this month and I've dubbed it "Hatches, Matches and Dispatches".

Firstly, a card suitable to welcome a new baby, use for a christening or even baby's first birthday. (Excuse the photos, I'm out of practice and the light is poor!)

  • stamps used - Nursery Letters jumbo wheel, Wild About You, Best Yet, Nursery Necessities
  • colours used - Barely Banana, Whisper White, Certainly Celery

This next one can be used for a wedding or anniversary.

  • stamps used - Together Forever
  • colours used - Basic Grey, Very Vanilla, Purely Pomegranate

And lastly a sympathy card.

  • stamps used - Thoughts & Prayers, Baroque Motifs
  • colours used - Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand

If you are interested in the Simply Sweet class, email or phone me for details. Enjoy your day!

Cheers

Kez

2 comments:

Cheryl said...

Beautiful,love the clean and simple look,I try but keep going overboard....lol.....I must get my Wild About You set out and make a few quick kids cards,thanks for inspiring me!!!
xx

Lynda said...

Firstly Kez, great name for a class!! Luv it. Bubba card is too cute. I luv the WAY set and is a MUST as a standby for kiddy cards. U have also used a great colour combo with it too. V v jealous of ur even, fine boarders in the 2nd card!! V elegant tho. I love the feel of the sympathy card.Again great colour conbo for the occasion. Awesome effort darl. Glad you all made it back safe and sound. ooxx