Simple tri-fold Christmas card

Hi all, I don't know about you but when it comes to making Christmas cards for me its all about keeping it as simple as i can especially if you are making bulk. The original concept of this tri-fold card is not my idea, it comes from Meg at Lovenstamps.com pop over and check hers out! So I decided a simple Christmas version of this would look great, you could try many different dies with this same idea. For a special Christmas card try using one of the die shapes to cut a photo out of your family!

an inside view of the cardBlessings to you

and a last thought

“Set your mind and heart to seek

(inquire of and require as your vital necessity) the Lord your God...”
(1 Chronicles 22:19 AMP)

3 new ideas using your heart Nestabilities dies

Hi all, its been a busy few weeks here with almost 3 weeks of school holidays and eater long weekend all wrapped up together! it's been so good to have the kids home from Uni as well, all home together is very special now :) to enjoy family time together hence the reason for me being so quiet, i like to guard our family time and take every moment in to enjoy while we can. Thank you to those who left me lovely emails wondering where i was I appreciate each one :)
You will love these easy projects to get more out of your heart Nestabilities die! done in a similar way to the Easter carrot pouch i made earlier
Excuse my croaky voice in the video Ive had a cold....you will find all the details in the video and pattern sheet below.... Ive been working today and need to relax a little so just a short post. Madaleine has gone back to school now but the older two are still here till Sunday. Anyhow i hope you will enjoy !

Blessings to you

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Making those cute carrot boxes using your largest heart Nestie die!

Hi all, We all like to save a few dollars where we can so today I wanted to show you how to make those cute carrot gift boxes using the largest heart Nestibilities die instead of the expensive petal cone die. I will say though this makes a smaller box and pouch but hey it's a great alternative especially when all the kids are really interested in is whats inside! You could use the pouch to hold some money for the older kids in your life ;) and smaller is sometimes better when it come to sweets! all the details will be below and I hope you will enjoy!
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These instructions are in pdf format that are delivered via download. After completing payment, you will receive an email from Fast Wagon with a link to download your purchase. If you don't receive the email, check your spam box. Contact me with any questions or issues woodyrey3@yahoo.com.au Non Australian buyers Please Pay Pal ONLY. If you are within Australia and don't have pay pal please email or phone me for bank details.If you are interested in these for workshops purposes please contact me for group rates! I know you will enjoy making these.

Thank you for your purchase.

and a last thought

“I will answer them before they even call to Me...”
(Isaiah 65:24)

I love this text and had it proven to me just lately.... as the last 2 and 1/2 years of battling panic attacks I have not driven myself more than a 15 minuet drive from home or been to a dentist appointment by myself ever! (I still don't like the dentist) When i was faced with doing both these things last week i started to melt down wondering how I could do this....God answered before i even called and gave me a such peace that everything would be OK and the day was great! Such an achievement that most people would take for granted but I know God gave me the strength to reclaim back these simple things I need to do. Remember, you are very special to God, and He hears you and answers you. Reclaim parts of your life and know that He always has your best interest at heart. He is working things out for your good, and He will always answer — sometimes before you even call!
Blessings to you

2 step Owl punch rose

Hi all, Its been sooooo hot here! even with the aircon on.... so while enjoying the cooler temperature inside i decided to play :) We all love to use our punches for more ideas than it was intended for, I think it makes us feel like weve got our money's worth out of it or maybe justified us buying it in the first place! So every new idea is a bonus to me. Today I want to show you how to make this gorgeous rose using the 2 step owl punch, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch and a 1 1/4" circle.

Very easy to make and you will love the results! This one I covered the whole thing leaves and all in crystal effects with a little red glitter on the flower and added a safety pin to the back and wore it to a workshop, it came out so pretty.


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These instructions are in pdf format that are delivered via download. After completing payment, you will receive an email from Fast Wagon with a link to download your purchase. If you don't receive the email, check your spam box. Contact me with any questions or issues woodyrey3@yahoo.com.au Non Australian buyers Please Pay Pal ONLY. If you are within Australia and don't have pay pal please email or phone me for bank details.If you are interested in these for workshops purposes please contact me for group rates! I know you will enjoy making these.

Thank you for your purchase.

Blessings to you

and a last thought

Only in returning to me and
waiting for me will you be saved;
In quietness and confidence is your strength.
Isiah 30:15

Valentine heart box made with Nestabilities dies

Hi all, Ive seen some great heart box dies out there but you know me if i don't own it I'll see how I could make something similar with what i do have. So this is what I have done..... you will need your scallop and plain heart die set from Nestabilities and I used the largest dies from these sets. To create the insert to make this into a box please see the instructions below. The punch art lock and key are made with these punches from stampin up: (key)modern label, word window, heart to heart. (lock)Large and small oval, 1 3/8" circle and the jewelry tag. Stamps used are from this years sale.a.bration so don't forget to check out those great deals with stampin up

Lastly please pray for the people in Queensland from Port Douglas to Townville as they are just about to be hit with a category 5 cyclone, the biggest we've ever had in Australia. Your prayers are needed! all other details on this project you will find below...enjoy
Blessings to you

and a last thought

He caused the storm to be still,
So that the waves of the sea were hushed.
psalm 107:29

Check out these great hearts made by Chris of Calla Lily Studio they are great!



Valentine Heart Box Made With Nest Abilities Dies

christmas spinner card

Hi all sorry Ive not posted here for a while, crazy busy stuff goes on at this time of the year including our sons year 12 formal which was a great night to end his schooling and he scrubbed up pretty good too :) so proud of you Ben! we pray now that he will find direction for his future plans.


this is the card I made for him :) some of my corner folding techniques

ive been playing with my ornament dies from nestabilities and have this video tutorial for you to check out.... i feel like im just popping in and out but ill be back soon
Blessings to you

and a last thought

For I know the plans I have for you,"
declares the LORD,
"plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11

Free form flower lattice card

Hi all today is the most glorious spring day after Weeks of rain here.....an early morning walk in the sun dose wonders..... please keep praying for my husband hes has had some interviews which were really positive and our some has applied for some apprenticeships for next year. Our youngest daughter is looking at her options of whether to go on to yr 11 & 12 or start to do child care studies all of these will have big impacts on our family in lots of ways. Grannies house across the road is now occupied by new tenants which is so strange after so many years of knowing there is family close by but at the same time its a good feeling to see life again buzzing around her house.

Ok so i wanted to show you this free form lattice card ... this is first what i originally wanted to show you but got side stacked on the others. I found this video here which inspired this card in the first place and all the other ideas flowed from then. This card was embossed with the new folder from stampin up called Elegant lines Using the Labels 4 set from spellbinders nestibilities for the window(second largest die). Punches used were the 5 petal flower and the spring bouquet from stampin up with Bashful Blue ink sponged around the window and on all the flowers petals. The small flowers have tiny half pearls and larger ones have a blue button with larger half pearls in the center. You can purchase these stampin up products here.

Enjoy the video...Blessings to you

and a last thought from Gwenn(thankyou)

God is with me now, closer than breathing
and nearer than hands and feet. God
has made me for Himself. I come from God,
I belong to God, I go to God.
God knows me, loves me and has
a use for me now and forever.

Another Christmas free form Lattice card

Another lattice card this time done with the Nestibilies Blossom Two set, the flowers are from the stampin up spring bouquet punch which is a retired punch but you could use another similar flower punch. Holly leaves are from Martha Stewart. You can see I placed a different colored insert in one of them which will give you a different look again and added some diamonds around the outside.

A few people have asked me how I would write in these cards..... well you could add an incert that could be taken out, add a flap insert which Marit mentioned, or you could just get creative and write round the shapes like mine.... You can just see the pencil marks i made to guide me and after i wrote the message i rubbed them out.


this is a card Yvonne sent me that she made and said i could share on my blog...love it!! :)


Find more details on my video...I hope you enjoy...
Blessings to you

and a last thought

I've blotted out your sins;
they are gone like morning mist
at noon! Oh return to me, for I
have paid the price to set you free.
Isiah 44: 22

Book Lattice card front!

AAhhhhh help i cant stop..... well i had another idea that's all :) this one is done with the labels 7 nestabilies dies which everyone seems to struggle with finding ideas for. The card stock is a retired colour called Ballet blue (another one to use up) any way all the details are on the video......enjoy! :)

and another last thought :)

Yet there is one ray of hope
His compassion never ends
it is only the Lords mercy that has kept
us from complete destruction.
Lamentations 3: 21,22

Blessings to you

More Lattice card fronts !

Hi all wow 2 posts in 2 days its has to be a record! lol... I couldn't help but have more of a play with these lattice card ideas so here are 2 more Ive come up with that you can try. The rolled rose video can be found here which ive placed in the center. The flowers are from the Boho blossoms punch, leaves from the 2 step bird punch. Colours used were very vanilla card stock, Pretty in pink, melon mumbo, edged in rich razzleberry, cernainly celery leaves inked with melon mumbo and glittered.

This one looks a bit like looking through a garden wall..... close to coco card stock (retired) but needs using :) lavender lace flowers (retired) edged in concord crush ink. Old olive leaves from the sizzix die edged in old olive ink.


Really the ideas are only limited to the dies and your imagination :) have fun with them and watch the video for all the details..... Valita

and a last thought

Great is His faithfulness
His loving kindness
begins afresh each day.
Lamentations 3:23

thanks Vicky ;)

Blessings to you

Lattice Christmas card front and many thanks

Hi all, Thank you all for your encouraging emails, Ive read each one to my husband so he knows that people all over the world care too and are praying for him to find work. Things have pretty much been all over the place here though, there's no routine to the day and that in its self has left me battling with panic attacks as i don't cope with change that good. We've had some crazy days where plans to line up appointments and courses got all screwed around at no fault of our own leaving us annoyed and confused and have had to stop ourselves and remember God has had a plan since the beginning of time and just keep moving in that direction. In Gods eyes our future is looking extremely good. We've been reading a book called "Its your time" by Joel Osteen full of positive thoughts and attitudes toward changes in life. So we will take each day as it comes, God only gives us enough energy to get through today so I thank you all again for your love concern and prayers :) ....Gail just left me a message and said I hope you are enjoying your husband and not stressing too much.... that really hit me.... I love having him around....thank you Gail for writing this i needed to hear it and take the time to enjoy him :) thanks.
We've loved watching these puppies grow, they have had many cuddles.... almost 3 weeks now and are just opening their eyes.

How cute are they :) they remind us each day how good God is! We have also had our daughter home form Uni for a week break which is always great! she is doing really well.

Ok so back to the paper crafting.... Ive been playing with an idea i seen on utube making lattice effect card fronts. This one is a non traditional looking lattice

I used the label eight nestabilities dies from spellbinders to create the opening on the card front and then latticed it in with the 5 petal punch, Boho blossoms , branch and butterfly die from stampin up. I wasn't totally happy with the end result but I think Ill keep playing with the abstract idea. So I then went on to make the more traditional lattice front (card above) and I really liked how it turned out and decided to make them into Christmas cards. I used the second largest die from the labels five set nestabilities and each of the lattice strips of card are approx 1/8" wide.

This one I rolled a so swirly background and added just the one full flower. Below is a close up of the flowers done the same way as my hydrangeas found here. The only difference is that the largest flower has a double bottom layer and each of the flowers has a small flower from the Boho blossoms punch added to the center. The ink colours I used were so saffron, real red and rich razzleberry on the tips. The holly leaves are a Martha Stewart punch sponged with old olive ink.

It felt really good to get back into some paper craft creations and I hope you too enjoy this idea to try..... sit back and enjoy the video :) thanks heaps everyone ...Valita

and a last thought

No mere man has ever seen heard
or even imagined what wonderful
things God has ready for those
who love the Lord.
1 Corinthians 2:9

Blessings to you

Scallop Circle Easel Card /video

Hi All, between now and mothers day we've had two birthdays! our youngest daughter turned 15 on Monday and my father turned 80, so its been a busy time preparing for parties and having family around... always a good thing! which left me thinking of a card i could make quickly!!

I made the scallop circle card up before all this and have left it till after all the hype to post it to you all. I first seen this tutorial done on Lynne's blog, pop over and check hers out! A great way to use all those nestabilities shapes not just the circles!
Stampin up products used for this card were:

Very Vanilla & more mustard card stock
DP paper from Windsor knot
Stamps were ... Inspired by nature, sincere salutations, flight of the butterfly.
Inks, close to coco, choc chip, basic black
Punches, BoHo blossoms, Butterfly, large and wide oval, 1,3/8' circle

I hope you enjoy this idea, i don't take credit for it, just enjoyed playing with this concept.
Blessings to you

and a last thought

You can not add any time to your
life by worrying about it.
Matthew 6:27