Teneale Williams

Please don’t fall off your seat in shock that I have updated my blog twice in less then 24 hours {shocking I know} but I have actually made a second card using Makeesha’s sketch. This time around it’s a more masculine Birthday card and I totally love this one. I have used SO many stamp sets in this card and my craft desk looks like a bomb has hit it, so I better go clean that up because it is driving me crazy looking at it.

Here is the sketch again just to remind you:

And here is my card….

When you open the card Shooting Stars come at you and I was able to get a better photo of the inside this time around.

Materials used: All Stampin’ Up!
Stamps: Happy, Happy Birthday Jumbo Wheel, Starring You, A Little Birthday Cheer, A Good Egg and Spotlight on Christmas
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss
Papers: Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss
Other: 35mm Circle Punch, Large Star, Small Star, 32mm Square Punch, Corner Rounder, Mat Pack and Silver Brads

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Like this card? Well come to my class, here are the details:
When:
Tuesday 9th March at 7:30pm ETA Now full aswell
Friday 12th March at 7:30pm ETA{ well that only took 1 hour to fill}

Cost:
$17 for 2 cards. All Materials included

Where:
My home is Old Mt Druitt

Please note both classes are almost full so book in fast OR get a group of 6 friends and I will come to you?

Contact: Teneale on 0416 000 955
or email: mail@tenealewilliams.com.au

I am so busy my head is spinning, I have SO much work on at the moment but I am making sure I pop in to my blog and share a little creative love. I have had a million birthdays {………well it feels like it anyway} in the past 2 weeks, when I give a card and a gift I always try to coordinate the card and packaging. It does not take much and it creates a real wow.

I think Party Hearty is such a fabulous set, I have used it so much for birthdays because I can create male, female and kids cards all from one set {LOVE THAT}.

Stamps: Party Hearty and On your Birthday
Ink: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Grey, Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss
Other: Kiwi Kiss Ribbon, SU Buttons, Tag Punches, thread, Word Window Punch and Urban Oasis DSP

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to share a little comment love…… if you want

I am sticking with my Blue Bird theme on this card, I have not watercoloured for a while and I had never inked up this bird stamp and thought it was about time… I must admit I have LOTS of stamps that have never been used but I still buy more and more…. I am sure I am not alone on that one…. I also have this problem with printed papers….. Please tell me I am not alone!

This is one of my cards for this weeks card classes, If you like it and want to make it yourself while picking up a few watercolouring tips here are the details:

Dates and Times:
Friday 5th Feb at 7:30pm {that class was postponed until Friday 12th because I was sick}

Cost:
$15, All materials included to make Blue Bird 2 cards

Location:
My home in Old Mt Druitt, Address given after you book in

Places limited, To book:
Email: mail@tenealewilliams.com.au
Phone: 0416 000 955

I have been asked by a few Stampin’ Up! demo’s if they are welcome to attend my classes? The answer is yes BUT please let me know you are a demo at the point of booking in for the class.

Materials:
Stamps: Spring Song and Sanded Background
Paper: Bordering Blue, Watercolour, Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip
Ink: Going Grey, Bordering Blue, StazOn, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Cameral, Chocolate Chip and Mellow Moss
Other: Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Daubers, Blender Pen and Spellbinders Die

I have kept this card very simple in design and colours, I have used Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose and Whisper White. I have stamped the flower flourish image in each corner of the Pretty in Pink cardstock using VersaMark then clear imaged the background. For the main image I have stamped the flower flourish in Pretty in Pink in the centre of the Whisper White Square then over stamped with a Verse in Regal Rose Ink, the Verse is SO lovely and is from the “Friendly Words” jumbo wheel which I took off the wheel and cut up {for more info on this click HERE}.

Inside I have layered Regal Rose Cardstock under Pretty in Pink cardstock and stamped the image in Pretty in Pink Ink. I will use a white gel pen to write note and then I am keeping to my colour combo.

Materials used:
Stamps: Razzle Dazzle from Summer Mini
Ink: VersaMark, Pretty in Pink and Rose Red
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink and Rose Red
Other: Clear Embossing Powder and Spellbinder Dies.
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I can going coastal!!!
If you live on or around the NSW Central Coast? I am teaching at a crop this weekend at the North Lakes Function Centre in WYONG. We are making gorgeous hanging ‘Dates to Remember’ calendar with lots of little frames for adding your own photos or personal touches. There will also be plenty of time for independent scrapping, sharing ideas and inspiration.

Here are the details:
When: Sunday 24th January 2010
Time: You can arrive from 9:30am and grab a cuppa before the class starts at 10am.
Cost: $50.00, This includes Class with all products PLUS Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Coffee and Tea.

Limited Spots and you must BOOK Please contact
Louisa on 0414 384 541 or email: aljkenny@optusnet.com.au

I have some friends and family that I normally just give cash to at Christmas because they love to shop and I know they would enjoy shopping for themselves at the post Christmas sales but this year I wanted to make a cash wallet that was a little more fancy…. So I made a slider wallet, it is total fun you just pull the ribbon and out slides the cash pocket. This is also one of my projects in this weeks class which we are making a cash wallet {this is it}, a gift card wallet and a CD pouch.

Here are the details if your interested:

Dates and Times:
Tuesday 1st at 11am and 7:30pm
Friday 4th at 7:30pm

Cost:
$20, All materials included to make 3 projects

Location:
Old Mt Druitt, Address given after you book in

Places limited, To book:
Email: mail@tenealewilliams.com.au
Phone: 0416 000 955

When you pull the ribbon the cash is revealed ….

Materials used:
Stamps: Winter Post and Occasional Greetings
Ink: Ruby Red, Choc Chip and Riding Hood Red
Paper: Very Vanilla Choc Chip and Riding Hood Red
Other: Choc Chip Double Stitched and Cotton.

This card has a little sneak peak to one of the sets in the up-coming Summer Mini Catalogue from Stampin’ Up! that starts on Dec 1st, it is the cutest butterfly set with the most lovely verse which I have used in this card, the set is called “Butterfly Prints“ and will retail for only $25.95. I think this set matches the Parisian Breeze Papers from the current Spring Mini Catalogue really well, so I could not resist using them together and also getting a chance to use the Baja Breeze Corduroy Buttons also from the current Spring Mini.

It’s great news that we have a new Mini Catalogue coming out but that means we need to farewell the current Spring Mini Catalogue, and I must say the current Mini Catalogue has some great products that you may regret not buying like Parisian Breeze and Ski Slope printed papers, The scallop oval punch, Tree Trimmings and Great Friend stamp set…. Just to name a few.

You can view the current Spring Mini Catalogue online here, I will have a link up on Dec 1st for you to view the Summer Mini online, If you would like a “real” copy email me and I will pop one in the post to you.

The verse reads:
Love is like a butterfly…. It goes where it pleases & pleases where it goes.

Materials used:
Stamps: Butterfly Prints from Summer Mini
Ink: Brown StazOn and Baja Breeze
Paper: Whisper White, Choc Chip and Parisian Breeze from Spring Mini
Other: Choc Chip Ribbon and Baja Breeze Corduroy Buttons

I don’t make many Christmas cards that have a Winter and cold feel, because in Australia it is certainly not cold here at Christmas time but I really wanted to make a card using a brayered sky and I am still in love with my little Reindeer from Winter Post. I remember seeing this great card by Claire Daly and I used it as my inspration for my card and added a few more details. This is one of the cards in this weeks technique class, I have already had some of the classes but I still have a few spots left in other classes this week:

Here are the details if your interested:

Dates and Times:
Thursday 26th at 11am
Friday 27th at 7:30pm {2 spots left}

Cost:
$15, All materials included to make 2 cards the other card is a genreal greeting card

Location:
Old Mt Druitt, Address given after you book in

Places limited, To book:
Email: mail@tenealewilliams.com.au
Phone: 0416 000 955

To show you what it looks like with falling “snow”.

For the inside I have stamped snowflakes from “Snow Swirled” in tones of Boarding Blue and Night of Navy, I added a little sparkle to the snowflake with Dazzling Diamonds. The sentiment is also from “Snow Swirled” which I have stamped on brayered cardstock and punched out with the wide oval punch.

Materials Used:
Stamps: Snow Swirled, Winter Post and Le Jardin Botanique
Ink: White StazOn, Black StazOn, Boarding Blue and Night of Navy
Cardstock: Wispher White, Boarding Blue and Night of Navy
Other: Chunky Glitter, Dazzling Diamonds, Two Way Glue, Brayer, Wide Oval Punch and Acetate

Another week has just escaped me and now the weekend is over, I had a massive week and needed to do some major catch up this weekend which I am happy to say has worked and I am back on track. One of the tasks on my to do list this weekend was to take photos of all my Christmas cards I have been making, But when I look at them all I realised they are all so plain, I have not used more then 3 tones on each card, I can’t even say colours because two of the tones are Whisper White or Very Vanilla with Choc Chip or Black. So I have called this blog entry “plain” frame because I am so boring with my colour combos.

Having said that about this card being plain, I do love how simple and elegant it is. This card is also one of my Stamp-A-Stack cards for this week, So if you need to make a few more Christmas Cards and happy to make “plain” cards {lol} I still have spots in the following classes:

Dates and Times:
Tuesday 17th at 7:30pm
Thursday 19th at 11am
Friday 20th at 7:30pm

Cost:
$20, All materials included to make 8 cards { 4 cards of 2 designs}

Location:
Old Mt Druitt, Address given after you book in

Places limited, To book:
Email: mail@tenealewilliams.com.au
Phone: 0416 000 955

Materials Used:
Stamps: Winter Post, Frames with a Flourish and Many Merry Messages
Ink: Ruby Red and Choc Chip
Paper: Very Vanilla and Ruby Red

Come back tomorrow and I will have a stepped up version of this card that will make you go…..WOW….{well that’s the hope}.

I am hooked on acetate at the moment and have used it for a few projects the past weekend. I have just left the acetate clear on this card deciding not to stamp on it with StazOn. I like the clear line I have along the top of the card and at the bottom when the card is closed you can see the scallop boarder which is attached to the back of the card.

My tips for working with acetate are: every layer on the card needs a front and back so you can cover up any tape or Stampin’ Dimensionals, if your backing is larger then the front layer be mindful when applying tape that you do not apply it to the “edge” of the largest piece as it will show. Also when you fold the acetate it is best to use a bone folder so you do get a really crisp fold. Lastly my “acetate” that I use is book binding covers that I just cut down to size and purchased from Officeworks, I used to use over head sheets but they are a little to thin and my card did not stand well, I have never had a problem with the covers.

Inside the card:

Materials Used:
Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers and On Your Birthday
Ink: Choc Chip and Kiwi Kiss
Marker: Real Red and Rose Red
Paper: Bella Rose, Riding Hood Red and Whisper White
Other: RHRed Taffeta and Scallop edge

Click on image to view set larger.

Thoughts and Prayers. Double Mounted Set of 8 images {4 blocks}. $45.95

On Your Birthday. Set of 12. $58.95

One of my favourite colour combination is Whisper White and Sahara Sand, They work so well together and always create such an elegant Christmas card. Snow Swirled is hands down one of my favourite sets this Christmas, It is a great value set because it has greetings, backgrounds and an elegant tree image for only $45.95, I have used it on the card here and I have a few more projects coming using this set. Stay tuned.

To create this card I have stamped the background with snowflakes in VersaMark and White Craft ink, The tree was stamped in Sahara Sand off centre with the greeting down the side, I have clear embossed the large snowflake on Sahara Sand cardstock and attached a small strip along the bottom of the main panel, Then tied White taffeta ribbon around the join and layered on a lager piece of Whisper White Cardstock then attached this to the card front. Simple but lovely.

“Project by POST” Stamp-A-Stack. {Sand Swirls}

I have made a bunch of these for Christmas and I am offering you the chance to as well, For the first time and after lots of requests I am offering a “Project by POST” Stamp-A-Stack.
What do you receive:

Option ONE, Totally DIY for BULK Cardmaking. Make 60 cards.

Snow Swirled Stamp set
Sahara Sand ink pad
White Craft ink pad
Packet of Whisper White Cardstock
Packet of Sahara Sand Cardstock
2 rolls of white Taffeta Ribbon
A sample card that I have made to help you reproduce
A Cut sheet and steps to make this card.

For $130 delivered straight to your door.

Option TWO, Pre-cut for QUICK Cardmaking. Make 10 cards

Snow Swirled Stamp set
Sahara Sand ink pad
White Craft ink pad
A sample card that I have made to help you reproduce
All the pre-cut Cardstock and Ribbon to make 10 cards

For $95, Extra kits can be ordered. $15 for 10 cards

Options Three, QUICK Cardmaking without ordering the stamp and ink pads. Make 10 cards.

A sample card that I have made to help you reproduce
All the pre-cut Cardstock and ribbon to make 10 cards

For $22, delivered straight to your door and you can order extra kits. $15 for 10 cards.

Here is the Snow Swirled Set of 6. Click on image to view larger.

If you would like to purchase this “Project by POST”, just email me with your order, address and payment method. I accept payment by direct deposit, credit card, or cheque. You can also call me on 0416 000 955.

This offer ends Sunday 22nd November 2009.

I can’t believe it’s the weekend again, I have NO idea where this week went? AND further more I can’t believe its under 50 days until Christmas OMG, I have made lots of Christmas cards so I am covered in that department but I still have not really started shopping and thinking about all the gifts I need to give, One project I have designed for Christmas is this stocking box which is part of my “Sweet Treats” class that I am having this week. I think it is totally cute and fast to make, I have just put some “milk bottle” lollies in a cello bag inside the box and it is a prefect gift to give a co-worker, neighbour, kids teacher or anyone that you just want to give a little something to. If you are interested in more cute packaging ideas for sweet or small treat gift giving this Christmas here are my dates for this week, Or if have a group of friends interested I can bring this class to you at your home {min of 6 people}.

Dates and Times:
Tuesday 10th at 7:30pm
Thursday 12th at 11am
Friday 13th at 7:30pm {full}

Cost:
$20, All materials included to make three projects

Location:
Old Mt Druitt, Address given after you book in

Materials Used from Stampin’ Up!:
Stamps: Season of Joy and Best Yet {level one hostess set}
Ink: Ruby Red, Old Olive and Choc Chip
Paper: Very Vanilla, Ruby Red, Choc Chip and Holiday Treasures
Other: Old Olive Ribbon, Designer Button, Cello Bag and Horizontal Punch

Season of Joy. Set of 8. $51.95

Click here for more classes
Click here to email me your order or question about classes and ordering. You can also call me on 0416 000 955.

Christmas is coming and I am happy to report my classes are getting back in full swing just in time to help with your end of year Cardmaking. Most of my cards have a Christmas theme in November starting with this card, In this class we are creating “Clear Cards” starting with the Stylish Christmas card below and the second card will be a general greeting card. If you live in Sydney and are interested in coming to one of my classes here are the details:

Dates and Times for November 2009:
Tuesday 3rd at 7:30pm
Thursday 5th at 11am
Friday 6th at 7:30pm

Cost:
$15, All materials included to make 2 cards

Location:
Old Mt Druitt, Address given after you book in

Places limited, To book:
Email: mail@tenealewilliams.com.au
Phone: 0416 000 955

Materials used:
Stamps: Snow Swirled {see below for full set}
Ink: White StazOn from Spring Mini, Basic Grey and Baja Breeze
Paper: Whisper White and Baja Breeze DSP and Cardstock
Other: White Taffeta ribbon, Scallop edge, Clear sheet and Pearls.

Here is the set I have used:
Snow Swirled. set of 6. $45.95

Interested in more of my November classes? Click HERE.

Christmas is coming, I am going to be prepared this year and not feel overwhelmed like I normally do with making last minute Christmas cards and wrapping gifts. I am really looking forward to this Christmas for many reasons but to mains reasons are we will have a new baby in the family and my three year old niece {Bailey} is at that age were she is really excited for Santa to come and understands what Christmas is about for the first year. Baileys excitement is rubbing off on me today she lead me in singing Christmas Carols, I got a little lost singing “Santa Clause is Coming to Town” but I have googled the words now and I will be fine in our next Carols session {lol}.

I have used Christ is Born for this project, I am pretty boring with my colour combos lately and this card is not different I have used Riding Hood Red, Choc Chip and Very Vanilla with a little kraft. This card is very simple but I like it. I have added detail to the card base by scoring lines down the Riding Hood Red creating dry embossed strips, I have stamped the Poinsettia image by Inking it up on the Riding Hood Red ink pad them Choc Chip Maker in the centre, The greeting is the same thing using the RDR ink pad then CC Maker and punch out with the oval punch and placed on the scallop oval from the Spring Mini {Can I just say I LOVE this punch}.

Here is inside my card:

I love wrapping my gifts to match my card, So I have stamped the poinsettia on Vanilla cardstock then attached to Kraft gift bag and made a quick tag using left overs and tied a big bow with ribbon from the Spring Mini…. I wish we had more colours in this ribbon because I totally LOVE it.

Materials used: All Stampin’ Up! besides the gift bag
Stamps: Christ is Born, Taking care of Business and Best Yet
Ink: Riding Hood Red and Choc Chip
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red and Choc Chip
Other: Giltter, Bone Folder, Cutter, Vanilla Ribbon, Striped RHR ribbon from Spring Mini, Oval Large, Oval Scallop and Scallop edge Punches.

Christ is Born. Set of 3. $35.95

Today I have a cute Friendship card to show using a set I LOVE from the Spring Mini called “Great Friend” It has so many images that appeal to me, To start off with I love, love, love Butterflies my love of Butterflies started when I was a little girl and my Dear little Grandma gave my a glittery Brooch in a Butterfly shape and I remember how much I loved it and in fact I still have it is my treasure box with other items that mean a lot to me, Grandma kept the Butterfly thing going once she realised how much I treasured the Brooch she gave me by getting me magnets and stickers as little gifts. Its funny the small highlights we remember from our childhood because I am sure Grandma had no idea that small gift would form into such a strong memory for me. … Anyway Moving on…. {focus Teneale}

I have also used the leaf image in this set for the background stamping it in VersaMark, It’s great how Stampin’ Up! Co-ordinate images within a set for example the leaf I have used on the background is also in the Butterfly wing detail {love that} AND I really love having Co-ordinating Printed Papers…. I have used the Printed Papers on the scallop. To create the scallop I punched out a bunch of Circles using my 1” circle punch and attached them along the outside of a larger circle making a lovely scallop circle.

As you can see this card has a little secret pocket by pulling the little bow in the top corner, a special message is revealed…. I love designing cards with a little surprise. The stamp I have used for the “True Friend” is from the Friendly Words wheel that I took off the wheel and cut up to make a Fabulous Friendship Greeting set, To see how I did that scroll down to the next post of click here.

Materials Used:
Stamps: Great Friend From the Spring Mini and Friendly Words wheel {See both sets below}
Ink: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze and Cameo Coral
Paper: Walk in the Park, Basic Gray, Baja Breeze and Whisper White
Other: 1″ Circle Punch, Sanding Block, Coffee cup {to get the large circle}, White Eyelet, thread, Two Way Glue and DD Glitter

Great Friend. Set of 5. $31.95. This set is from the Spring Mini, Click here to view.