HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!!
I hope all the Aussies out there had a great day and threw a few snags on the barbie!
It’s about time I popped my head up right?
I know I know… drops head in shame. I’ll catch up with you further down this post!
Being an Aussie myself I decided it would be a great day to finally release an Australian themed collection of digi stamps.
Many of you just LOVE the elements sets so I thought, why not take the road ‘Outback’, drive on past an old Windmill, a few Gum Trees, some Australian Animals too – catch up with an Aussie Sheila and I guess we can’t forget the ‘Dunny’ stops too!
There are a bunch of new fabulous digi stamps so you can create your own Outback story!
LAST STOP ON THE HOP
With thanks to the gorgeous girls on my team, a few of us threw together some creations to inspire you and we’re having a hop!!
I just so happen to be the last on the hop but if you wanted to make your way to the beginning you can drop by to say G’Day to AJ.
I’m giving away an AUSSIE Souvenir along every stop!
So make sure you leave comments along the way for a chance to win!!
I haven’t had a chance to make a card (I’m not in the mood to put myself through all the fussing I do!!) but I can introduce you to
She is a little red hair curly top girl with freckles of course!!
She is wearing a sweet little outfit decorated with gumnuts and gum leaves from our Australian Eucalyptus Trees!
The little skirt resembles gumnut flowers!! I think she is just so adorable.
COPIC COLOUR LIST
Skin: E000, E01, E11, E13
Hair: Y38, YR18, E13, E17, E19
Dress: YG06, G14, G17, G29, Y11, Y13, Y18, R30, R32
Gumnuts: W1, W3, W5, E44
Gum Leaves: G94, YG97
ENJOY 20% OFF Storewide until January 28th!
20% OFF sale has now ended
Visit the Make it Crafty Store
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GRAND FINALE BLOG HOP PRIZE!
How would you like to win the Australian Outback Collection of digi stamps worth $55?!?!!
Simply comment below before the end of January 31st and you’re in with a chance!!
I’ll announce the winner of the Grand Prize along with all the winners from the blog hop who will receive an Aussie Souvernir on February 1st!!
In case you got lost on your way through the hop, here is the list of ladies sharing in the Aussie Spirit!
AJ
Barbara
Debbie
Jane
Jenn D
Jen J
Maria
Ruby
and Me!!!
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OK what’s next??
Oh yeah…. Where have I been???
For those of you keeping tabs on me… haha I thought I would attempt to explain.
Before Christmas, I promised myself that I needed to take a couple of weeks break from running the store. And I DID!!
But I had had all these plans that I was going to colour and make cards and be all creative, but you know what happened?
It seems that as soon as I gave myself permission to take a break, I needed a break from it all. I stumbled across my old little Nintendo DS from years ago and found myself curled up on a chair playing games, sitting back watching movies, hanging out with the family and so on… And I must say it was terrific. I really really really needed that break away.
But then that was over with a flash and I came back to work with so much I wanted to do. I had all this new energy and ideas and had to run with it!!
I have released some fabulous new chipboard designs that you can co-ordinate with Spellbinder dies.
I have also been working on MORE chipboard designs which is a surprise for next month! woohoo
Plus all the organising of this release, the next release, Magnolia Magazine tutorials, manufacturing, rubber stamps and more! The list goes on!
It turned out that I had not coloured a single image for 3 weeks!!!
I threw my hands in the air and said enough is enough and coloured up the sweet and delightful Gumnut Curly Top you see above. :)
I was relieved to find I could still hold a copic marker! haha
So that’s my story. I hope you can understand my lack of sharing!
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CANDY TIME!!!!
So…. I am hoping to make it up to you with some yummy candy!
I have been wanting to wish all my gorgeous followers a wonderful New Year and want to thank you for ALL your fabulous support throughout 2011.
I hope 2012 has started with a punch and that you have great dreams and aspirations for the year ahead.
Let’s get cracking with some yummy candy!!!
I have THREE candies to give away.
All you have to do is….
1. Be a follower (join top right of this page)
2. Enter your name in the linky form below
3. Add the blinkie code to your blog
If you don’t have a blog don’t worry!!
Here is what you could win!
A selection of Make it Crafty Chipboard!
A selection of Make it Crafty red rubber stamps
Petals & Palings, Geeky Love, Mushroom House, Aussie Chrissie Tree and Aussie Santa
Make it Crafty soon to be released Flower Fairies Collection and Elven Collection rubber stamps
Plus the Whimsical Mushroom and Whimsical Log to create a scene for your new fairies!
So if you would like to have a chance at winning one of these three candies simply follow the deets above the images, add the code below to your blog and then drop back and enter your name in the linky below.
The Candy will end FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17th!!
BLOG CANDY CODE
ENTER CANDY GIVEAWAY HERE
Enter your name and email address so I can contact you if you win!
GOOD LUCK!
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WOW, now that was a HUGE post.
If you made it to the end, here’s a quick run through as there was just so much info!
1. Happy Australia Day!
2. Don’t forget to comment below for a chance to win the Big Hop Prize
3. 20% off everything Store wide at Make it Crafty (Now Ended sorry!)
4. Thank you for your support throughout 2011! I’m sorry I have been absent so far this year!
5. Candy Candy Candy. Yup 3 of them. Enter the Inlinkz for a chance to win one!
6. SENDING YOU MY BIG AUSSIE SQUEEZES!!
Zoe xxoo
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Fun card using new character Violet
Wow… love the new aussie release.. Might be bias seeing as I am an Aussie but I really do love it!! Good for you taking some time out to spend with your family and yourself!! YOu deserve it!! Love the candy… thanks for the chance to win!! Look forward to seeing more releases and creations this year!! Hugsxx
P.S Followed your colouring pleats tutorial the other week. it was fabulous!! I still need a lot of practice but it was easy to follow!! Thank you!!
if you’ve got time to have a look here is my first attempt at colouring pleats!!
http://lilodesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-attempt.html