NEW BLOG

Recently I rebranded ... there is a brand new website (CLICK HERE) and a brand new blog called Cake & Enemy (CLICK HERE).

Want to buy copic markers in Australia at a great price ... I am now an authorised copic stockist!  You can find copic goodies in the shop (CLICK HERE) (just use the drop down menu where it says 'categories' under the word 'SHOP'.

I had the loveliest day with my FDAA painting friends at our end of year meeting! Our activity today was making a gingerbread house from a kit. I found myself wandering the supermarket aisles last night, seeking lollies that would give me a Pintrest worthy gingerbread house. After all ... there was a prize up for grabs!

So, I decided on a pink & white theme, packed my piping kit (that hasn't seen the light of day for over 5 years!), and tackled my kit with gusto! At first I wondered why anyone would do this, but about 1 hour in, I was really enjoying it! I will definately make one again, and I've already started planning days for my girls to invite friends over to make gingerbread houses as well :D

I was very humbled, and excited to receive first prize for my house. Wow!

For some reason I can't upload a photo to Blogger today, so you can see it by clicking here!

Hello Dollies giveaway!

I'm very excited o be having my first ever giveaway on Hello Dollies. To enter, it's really easy ... just go over to the Hello Dollies website and click on the 'giveaway' tab. You can click here for a shortcut ;)

Open to Australian residents only.
Entries close 2 November 2011.
See details on how to enter on the website.

Facebook is the new word of mouth!

So, I've been spending a LOT of time on Facebook lately. No ... I am not playing Farmville, Mafia Wars or some other kind of 'ville' game. I am connecting with some other lovely mums, aunts and grandmothers who fancy owning a dolly or two, constructed by me. It's like going to the markets without having to pack up all my gear, unpack, set up, stand around, pack up, cart home and unpack again! Loving it!

Normally I would show some lovely dolly photos, but blogger isn't playing nice tonight. Instead you can go check out the action here ... Facebook/Hello Dollies.

Kenny K Krafty Girlz Challenge #50

This week's theme is CHECKS ... use checks in some form on your card! The other bonus is to use a Kenny K stamp and be in the winning for a $15 gift certificate from Michelle's scrapbooking store. There are also 5 digital Kenny K stamps up for grabs!

Now, if you're feeling a bit poor (like my good self), why not rifle through your scraps and use up some of those leftovers before cutting into a new piece or card or paper!

Here are my ingredients:
Kenny K stamp - Club Kid
Greeting stamp - Darkroom door 'All Occassions'
Background motif stamp - Kaisercraft
Inks - Stampin' Up
Pattern Paper - K & Co
Ribbon - Autumn Leaves
Gem - Kaisercraft
Copic markers - Hair E13, E15, E17, E19, Face E50, E51, E53, YR02, Belt C9, 100, Eyes YG63, YG67, B0000, B00, Pants YG63, G94, G99, Shirt/shoes Y21, Y23, Y26, E13, Tie/jacket/shoes YR00, YR02, YR04, YR07, clear spica, sand spica

So, get on over to the Kenny K shop, nab yourself this month's freebie and pick up a fave or two while you're there. Then get on over to the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz blog and enjoy the rest of the amazing cards the DT has for you!

Also, this is my final post as a Kenny K Krafty Girl. Sadly I have had to step down from the DT as I have a whole bunch of 'stuff' going on at home that take up a lot of my time. Doesn't leave me much time for colouring I'm afraid :( I have really enjoyed being KKKG, and a great big thanks goes out to all the girls on the DT who have made me feel so welcome :)

I'm also entering this card in the Mad 4 Markers challenge - brown hair.

Hello Dollies is taking unlimited custom orders!

If you are seeking a beautiful handmade doll that will stand up to enthusiastic play by your little one, then you are definately in the right place! It's all happening over at the Hello Dollies Facebook page, where I am taking unlimited custom orders this week! Sure, I will be taking custom orders right through to November, but if you have a birthday or christening to buy for, just drop me an email at dlewis71@aapt.net.au and give me some details. You can get to the Facebook page via the button in the right column, or via my website www.HelloDollies.weebly.com

Here are some of the lovely dolls I make from Bit of Whimsy Dolls patterns.
And some made from my own patterns.

Kenny K Krafty Girlz Challenge #48

I LOVE sketches ... and card sketches are no exception! For those times when you just want someone else to tell you how to throw it all together quickly, or desire a challenge of interpreting a sketch in your own unique way ... they're gold! This week's Kenny K's Krafty Girlz challenge is no exception to that rule! The lovely Donna presented the DT with this sketch, and I found this card incredibly quick to put together. PLUS, this is one of the gorgeous new release stamps

Our challenge to you ... use a Kenny K stamp (digi or rubber) and see what you make of Donna's sketch! Why? Because there are lovely prizes up for grabs, and you gotta be in in to win it!
There are 2 digital kids from Bearly Mine Designs, and 5 digi images of your choice from the Kenny K shop! Why wouldn't you want all that digi goodness????

So ... first things first ... get over to the KKKG blog and check out the rest of the DT's amazing interpretations of this sketch. Next, grab yourself a Kenny K stamp from the shop (if you haven't already) and get going!

Lastly ... here's my list of ingredients:
Stamp - Kenny K's 'Wedding Garter'
Greeting stamp - Darkroom Door 'All Occassions'
Navy Ink - Stampin' Up
Flowers - Prima
Brad, ribbon, doily, gem - stash
Lt blue dot paper - unknown
Dk blue dot / stripe paper - My Minds Eye
Copic Markers - Skin E50, E51, E53, Hair Y11, Y21, Y23, Y26, E13, Lips R00, R02, R05, Eyes G21, G24, Dress & Garter B0000, B00, B02, B05, Tiara Gold Spica
Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass