Inspiration - Alana's Angel

I really should be tidying the house and getting organised for the day, but instead I'm still in my PJs and dressing gown (of which I've been hinting frequently is literally falling apart and a new one for Christmas would be fantastic) and blog hopping.  I had to share Alana's angel with you.  I've ummed and arrhed over this set many times and haven't taken the plunge to get it  -maybe now...

Alana is a very talented Aussie demo.  Check out her blog HERE.

Catherine's Christmas Challenge

Everyone's been busy getting organised for Christmas.  Catherine's made this cute as little box using the very popular Season of Joy set.  Check out Catherine's blog HERE.

Angela's Christmas Challenge

Angela has made these very cute boxes.  Just one question Angela, how do you get your bows looking so good?  Mine always come out lopsided.

Trudi's Christmas Challenge

Here's my entry - don't forget to leave a comment on my blog for some Blog Candy!

Dely's Christmas Challenge

I received these via email this morning and Dely's said I could choose either picture.  I love both, so I'm posting both.  Check out Dely's blog Little Scraps of Paper.

Also a big congrats to Delys for making the Elite Team for Up 2 Scrap - she'll be published in every issue!    Make sure you grab a copy!

Karen's Christmas Challenge

Karen was very fast at email me her entry for the challenge.  Karen is also wonderful at leaving comments on blogs.  Thank you Karen for all your encouragement.  Check out Karen's blog and I'm sure she'd love it if you left a comment for her.

It's Back....... Blog of the Week

Trudi and I have decided to bring back the blog of the week due to all the fantastic new demos and their blogs popping up around the country. So without further ado the first blog to recieve the huge honor of being the NZSU Bog of the Week is "Chloe Danz Independent Stampin'Up Demo". Chloe is from Wanganui and she has been a demo since August.

I have decided it would be kinda nice to get to know a little about out bloggers of the week so here is the first interview....

How Long have you been stamping? Since my daughter was born almost a year ago: I all of a sudden needed a zillion thank you cards; and I had a little time on my hands (strangely enough: she is a cruisy baby!) hence this little habit was born!

Who if anyone is an influence in your stamping? Really anyone with a 'clean and simple' style: Kritina Werner (http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/) and Dawn Mcvey (http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/) in particular.

What is your favourite stamping accessory? Mmm I'm a ribbon kinda gal, but I also can't live without my dimensionals!

What is you favourite SU colour line? Chocolate Chip, if I really had to choose one!! Also real red, and I'm loving Kraft lately too.

Chloe's cards are fantastic with clean lines and great design. Go and check out her blog!

Inspiration - Sparkly Christmas by Denise

I had a final blog hop before bed, and had to post this card.  Isn't it just soo pretty, it's yet another added to my desktop.  I found it on Karen's blog and was created by Denise Ibbett.  Check out more on Karen's Blog.

Trudi's Embossing Challenge Entry

I thought I'd better enter my own challenge - so better late than never...

For more details check out my blog Made By Me.

Traces Christmas Criss Cross

This is Tracy from over at Stamping Seasons criss cross card for the criss cross challenge.

I love festive favourites, and I think you have to agree Tracy's card is FABULOUS!

Karen's March Challenge 2 Entry

Here's another gorgeous entry from Karen 

I cased this card from stjogirl at SplitCoast Stampers for my upline's Christmas card

  Stamp Sets - Sleigh Full of Toys

Cardstock - Real Red, Old Olive, Very Vanilla

Ink - Old Olive, Real Red, Creamy Caramel, Certainly Celery

Accessories - Blender Pens, Brads, 1/2 inch circle punch, sponge, dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds