Kate Tobeck Paper Craft Tutor

Double Door cards

2011-09-05T11:01:00.000+12:00

After making one of these at our New Product Day last weekend I had to have a go at making another. Just love them!

This is the one designed by somebody at Stampin' Up!

And here's my version:

Did I mention I'm loving this super cute stamp set?!

xx Kate

Off to the circus

2011-08-30T13:45:00.000+12:00

Ask anyone who know's me, bright colours and Cutesy themed stamps are not my thing.

I must be evolving because I just love Stampin' Ups new product suite Under the Big Top. It was the first thing that stood out when I opened the new catalogue. Since receiving the Under the Big Top stamp set on Saturday, I've played with nothing else and I can't wait to order some of the other co-ordinating products like the designer paper and Stripes embossing folder. Bring on September 1st!

I saw this card on the inspiration board on Saturday and loved it so much I had to make my own!

This was one of the make 'n' take packs we received. Loved it! Changed the cards a little so they weren't all Elephants =)

Hope you're having a great Tuesday afternoon, I'm off to play with more Circus friends while my little boy sleeps away.

xx Kate

Swaps from the Stampin' Up! new product day.

2011-08-28T13:37:00.000+12:00

I had such a lovely time yesterday catching up with friends and meeting new ones at our day out in Henderson.

Here are the swaps I made. Sorry if I didn't get to swap with you, I hadn't made many and then missed the boat a bit when I decided to eat my lunch first instead of swap straight away. I was hungry! Whoops =(

Anyway here are the card fronts I created. I tried to use all the new In Colours where I could. I really do love them.

So glad this set Aviary is in the new catalogue!

My absolute favourite set Forever Young! New colours Pool Party and Lucky Limeade with Basic Black.

Forever Young in Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Lucky Limeade.

The Pennant Punch and stamp set makes a great Ice-cream cone when combined with the Cupcake set. Used all the new colours here with a Soft Suede base.

This month's cards

2011-08-10T13:05:00.001+12:00

What a beautiful winters day!

Here's some photo's of cards I've made for various classes and things over the past few weeks.

Enjoy!

If you have any questions about the cards above or would like to organise a class with me please feel free to flick me an email or send me a message through my facebook page.

xx Kate

This weeks cards

2011-07-16T16:23:00.001+12:00

I'll admit it.. I'm not a good blogger. I like to share photos but not life stories.. I am much better on Facebook though and post daily so come and be a fan! This is my FB page here
So with that said here are some photos of some cards I've made and taught at classes over the last week.
I have been inspired/and or have CASED Renee Van Stralen, Carrie Gaskin, Nichole Heady and Teneale Williams.
Enjoy! xx Kate

The week in cards

2011-06-17T13:33:00.000+12:00

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

More Mother's day cards!

2011-05-09T10:10:00.000+12:00

Monday again! The week just rolls around so fast =)
Here's a few more cards, the first two were from just playing around after watching some of Kristina Werner's videos where she was adding punched windows to her cards. The third one we made on Friday at the Connections craft group. I cased it from the demo Impressions magazine that we get monthly only I don't have the Strength and Hope set that they used.

Hope your week is getting off to as good a start as mine! xx Kate

Cracked glass panel

2011-05-06T12:00:00.000+12:00

We made this card at a class I taught last week. I love this technique, it's so effective and easy once you know how.

Mother's Day Flower

2011-05-04T16:20:00.000+12:00

Made this one today for a class tomorrow night and thought I'd enter it in this weeks Just Add ink challenge #66 which is to just add a flower.

Great stress relief scrunching and pulling apart the layers for this flower!

x Kate

March and April Catch up in photo's =)

2011-04-18T21:27:00.000+12:00

phew! I've been busy - lots of classes here and out and about, my 30th Birthday and card making for friends and family. It's been great! xx Kate

Birthday card class at Sovereign

2011-03-02T13:12:00.000+13:00

I taught a wonderful group of ladies last night at Sovereign in Takapuna. My friend Nova works there and thought it would be a lovely way to get her work mates together for something fun!
She thought birthday cards would go down well (and they did) so we made both a girly card and a male one.
I tried to keep it pretty simple with not to many layers or difficult techniques. I wasn't sure who out of the group of 10 had done any cardmaking before. As it was they all did very well!

Here is the girl card - nice for a girlfriend or your mum!

The black and Yellow together is so striking and I also had a sample in Grey and Pink which two of the girls decided to replicate. I'll take a photo and add it here soon.

Supplies: Stamps -Artistic Etchings, All a Flutter, On Your Birthday. Cardstock - Whisper White and Daffodil Delight. DSP - Neutrals paper stack. Ink - Basic Black and a Versamarker pen for the sentiment. Ribbon - Daffodil Delight. Other - Black Embossing Powder, Heat tool, 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds.

Card number 2 was a great one for the boys. I think they liked making this one best - there was no bow tying!

Supplies: Stamps - Grunge Rock. Cardstock - Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Confetti White. Ink - Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Soft Suede. Other - Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, basic Rhinestones.

I observed my 2 minutes silence for Christchurch yesterday and are still thinking of how powerless we all are when Nature decides to strike. There are lots of ways to help, money being the most in demand and there are several auction sites running where you can buy handmade items that have been donated to support Christchurch. One is Foxes and the other is Handmade for Christchurch. There are plenty more and if you want to give a shout out to any you know of please do so in the comments.

xx Kate

Weekend Creativity

2011-02-28T10:54:00.000+13:00

Gosh the weeks are flying by. I mean to post something new on here everyday but it seems that before I know it the day is over!
I have been making things...and teaching.. so have a bit to share over the next few posts.

Friday night was a fun evening at Jo's. Crafting for her and her mum Gillian's birthday. I taught them a birthday card with a detachable bookmark. I'm all about cards with bookmarks at the moment, must be all the reading I've been doing! I've just finished the Hunger Games series - truly brilliant, I loved every moment!

Anyway here's the card I taught at Jo's:

I took the colours and basic idea from page 8 of the Summer Mini Catalogue and adapted it to use the Friends 24/7 stamp set.

Hope you like it! xx Kate

Supplies used:
Stamp Sets: Friends 24/7 and On Your Birthday
Colours: Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, So Saffron, Confetti White.
Other: Scallop Edge Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Butterfly Sizzlit Die, Aqua Painter, clips assortment.

Don't miss Extravaganza! sneak peak

2011-02-18T13:56:00.001+13:00

What could possibly be better than an afternoon full of gorgeous crafting where all the preparation and hard work has been done for you? Your only job is to turn up and enjoy yourself, doesn't that sound like bliss!

Here is a little peak at the project I have designed:

Here are the details:
Saturday March 12th
1-5pm
Balmoral Community Centre, Dominion Road, Auckland.
Just bring scissors and glue or your basic craft tool kit.
It's $45 for 5 beautiful and useful projects, afternoon tea, beverages, vouchers and door prizes.
Email me katetobeck@gmail.com to book your seat - we have a limited number of tickets each to sell for this so get in quick.

If you can't make it...don't let your friends miss out! Be sure to pass this on and let them know it's happening. Here is a link to the event page on Facebook.
See you there!
xx Kate

More Birthday Rock

2011-02-15T17:09:00.000+13:00

A friend on Facebook commented that it's always great to see ideas for male cards because that is where a lot of people get stuck. Since I still had Grunge Rock out from yesterdays card, I thought I'd have another play.
So Nicola this one is for you!

All my favourite techniques on this card - tons of distressing, inking, background stamping, knot tying, fussy cutting, pop dotting goodness! Phew it was fun!
Colours are Confetti White, Pear Pizazz, Marina Mist, Chocolate Chip.

Right must go make dinner!
Kate xx

Grunge Rock Birthday

2011-02-14T14:20:00.000+13:00

Hi All,

Just popping in very quickly with a new card I made on the weekend. Today has gone so fast and I need to head up to School shortly!

After the Owl card last week I decided to try another Clean and Simple card using stamps from the same set (Grunge Rock) to create a layered look . I really like this effect and it takes next to no time!

I've heat embossed half the Versamark background (on the left) with clear embossing powder, stamped the No.1 and rock crown in Sahara Sand, Happy Birthday in Soft Suede and the guitar twice in Real Red. Once on the card and once on a scrap piece cutting it out and popping it up on top of the other guitar. Add a Rock and Roll Rhinestone and call it done!

This morning I made a little banner for our front door to surprise Dave when he gets home from work. I didn't want Valentines Day to go unnoticed again this year!

Happy Valentines to all you out there too!

xx Kate

Little Owl

2011-02-10T14:07:00.000+13:00

I was trawling through the masses of blog posts in my Google reader 30 minutes ago when one card in particular stopped me dead in my tracks. I just had to pull out my stamps and recreate the little cutie immediately. This never happens to me but I was at a standstill creatively so I am super glad it did!

The card was originally created by Maile Belles and the only thing I changed was the stamp set!

It's a clean and simple 4 x 4 inch one layer card that took next to no time with the help of my trusty stamp-a-majig stamp position-er. LOVE it! I do realize that Owls don't really belong in bird cages but hey.. I figure if it's good enough for Harry Potter than it's good enough for me!

Supplies: All from Stampin' Up!
Cardstock: Very Vanilla
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight
Stamps: Aviary, Apple Blossoms

I am really keen to get back into the swing of things for the year so if you or someone you know would like to host a class or workshop in the Auckland area please get in touch! I'll be GIVING away a free stamp set to anyone who books with me in the next two weeks. Thanks!
xx Kate

A belated birthday card

2011-02-09T13:02:00.000+13:00

Hi, I'm not feeling quite so perky today - must need to pull out that Yoga mat and get stretching! It certainly gave me more energy yesterday.

I did however finish a card this morning!

It was a good friends birthday last Friday and since I'll be seeing her tomorrow night at Stamp Club I thought I better get cracking on a belated birthday card!

Woah right, Orange?? Not my usual colour choice here but I'm pushing some personal boundaries. I was looking at the card on the cover of the Sale-a-bration catalogue and decided to use Elements of Style instead of Bliss and the In Colours Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzazz. I really love the way this has come out.
Any thoughts?

Kate x

Cutie cards

2011-02-08T12:37:00.001+13:00

Hi and happy Tuesday!

Oh am I ever in a good mood today! It's so lovely to have the girls back at school and the little fella down for his nap. I thought it was a good time to pop in at the old blog and show you a couple of new cards.

These are super tiny 3x3's. The perfect size for popping on a present, in a gift bag or just to say hi!

I'm doing exactly that with the first little one, I'll be sending it to school with Sophia to thank her teacher for a great first day back at School. She is such a warm and wonderful lady who has made Sophia feel right at home.

I've CASED this card from the Sale-a-bration catalogue. Some great ideas in there and some fabulous freebie stamp sets too!
Supplies:
Cardstock: Rose Red, Whisper White and a smidgen of Old Olive and Daffodil Delight.
Paper: Sweet ans Sour DSP
Ink: Soft Suede, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight.
Stamp sets: Sweet Summer (sale-a-bration) and Tiny Tags.
Other: White Gel Pen and Cropodile to make notebook holes.

This cute little birthday number also uses a Sale-a-bration set - my favourite one Bliss.
Supplies:
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Paper: Pear Pizzazz from the In Colours paper stack.
Ink: Concord Crush, Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso
Punches: 2 3/8 scallop, 1 3/4 circle, 3/4 circle and Word window.
Other: Floral Fusion die in the Big Shot.

I would love to know what you think!

Kate x

Perfect Plum Birthday

2011-02-06T12:35:00.000+13:00

I love purple but I've always found it a difficult colour to use creatively. So I set myself a little challenge to use a Perfect Plum Ink pad that had been sitting in my drawer untouched for too long!
Here's the result:

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Grey,.
Patterned Paper: Subtles Paper Stack, Newsprint DSP
Stamps: Apple Blossoms (Hostess), On your Birthday
Ink: Perfect Plum, Wild Wasabi, Basic Grey.
Punches: Word Window, Scallop Square
Other: WW 1/4 inch grograin ribbon, Rhinestone, Dimensional dots.

Hope you are having a great weekend!

xx Kate

Baja notecard

2011-02-05T13:14:00.000+13:00

I've been wanting to try monogrammed note cards for a while. I think a set of them would make a really nice little gift for someone. So when Cameron received a package in the mail for his birthday I figured it was a great time to give it a try!

I found a new challenge site through Danielle Daws blog called jac-inks Papercraft Challenges.
I used their neutral colour scheme to get started on my note card.

I took the photo at night so it's not the best unfortunately. But I am very pleased with how the card came out and I'll be making more in future for sure!

Supplies:

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Baja Breeze

Patterned paper: Love Letter
Stamp Sets: Notes and Details, Apple Blossoms, Broadsheet Alphabet, Tiny Tags.
Ink: Basic Black, Baja Breeze
Punches: Scallop Circle, 13/8 circle, jewelry tag.
Hemp Twine.

Here's the challenge info if you'd like to have a go:

You can use as many neutrals as you like plus 1 other colour.

It's our wedding anniversary today so I need to get a move on and get the kids stuff packed so we can drop them off at my parents for the night. Yipppeeee!!!

Love Love Love

2011-02-04T10:35:00.000+13:00

Have you heard that catchy new song on the radio and TV 2 ads by New Zealand band Avalanche City?
I can't seem to get it out of my head! You have to check out the video (just click on the link) it totally appeals to paper crafters - see if you can figure out why!

So here are some more love inspired cards for you today:

This card was a stamp club project by the delightful Bron Heslop . I couldn't make to January stamp club as we were away camping that week but Bron put together a little take-out kit for me so that I could complete the projects later. I didn't have the Valentine Defined stamp set that she used on her card so I pulled out a new arrival - Bliss - one of the gorgeous new Sale-a-bration sets. Oh how I LOVE this set, it is just my style!

I changed the card up - stamping a background pattern in Versamark ink, sponging and distressing edges to 'age' it up a bit. It came together very quickly as Bron had pre-cut all the pieces for me. I stamped one of the heart images from the Sweethearts set with Cherry Cobbler, punched with the heart punch and inserted a treat cup. I finished it off by stamping 'Bliss' in the right hand corner using Early Espresso ink. Yum!

This little pink number is the same basic design as yesterdays card. I've just swapped the reds for pinks, changed the ribbon to Very Vanilla satin and used a heart punch out for my love you sentiment. So simple.

I just loved the polka dot patterned paper from the little box we made in class so I had to try it out on a basic card. This looks beautiful as part of a set with the chocolate box. That Real Red ribbon ties such lovely firm bows. Stamp sets are Sweethearts and Teeny Tiny sentiments and the paper comes from the Love Letter pack.

If you have any questions at all about any of the cards on my blog or would like to set a date to make some yourself please get in touch - I love getting emails!

Thanks so much to the girls who commented on my first post back - I thought for sure that nobody would be reading anymore as it's been such a long time between drinks!

I'll be back tomorrow - this time with a new challenge blog entry. Boy it's been a while since I did one of those =)

Happy Friday!

xx Kate

I'm back!

2011-02-03T11:34:00.000+13:00

** Warning bumper catch up post ahead! Scroll down if you are only here for photos. **

Hi and welcome to the start of my blogging year!

I've had some amazing time off with my family as we enjoyed a fabulous 6 week break from School and Stamping! I did lots of other things but nothing in the way of card making I'm afraid!

I read about 10 books - indulging in my increasing love for anything involving Vampires. That non-human lifesyle is just so fascinating!

I did one of those gigantic thousand piece puzzles where you have no idea what the picture is - just a little clue. That was fun and quite addictive actually!

I started a Hairy Maclary Cross Stitch that Mum bought me for Christmas and I intend to put that up in Cams room once it's done. I had forgotten just how long the smallest bit of Cross Stitch takes! Card making is definitely quicker and more immediately satisfying!!

We camped for a week at Ahipara - at the bottom end of 90 Mile Beach. It went much better than expected. We had no rain the whole week, didn't lose Cameron once and nobody got sun burnt even though we spent a lot of time outdoors!

We purchased a key to the School pool and although we haven't used it much in the last few weeks we have still been up there a lot. This has been brilliant for both cooling off on hot days and improving all the Childrens water confidence.

Last week I kicked the stamping year off with a Valentines themed class. Oh it was fun! It really revitalized my love for both Teaching and Stamping! I hope to run two classes a month here at home this year as well as classes and workshops in other peoples homes and workplaces! I'll also be doing more local markets, selling items online through my Facebook page and really trying to get myself out there so that I don't have to go back to work!

Also, surprisingly and unexpectedly the last two months have seen two wonderful ladies join my little Stampin' Up! family. Cathy and Jo had both been coming to my classes for a while, had become hooked on Stampin' Up! products and decided that it was worthwhile getting the demonstrator discount to set themselves up properly with everything they needed! The starter kit is incredibly good value for money and is almost completely customizable. So I now have two hobby demonstrators under my wings who I am very much looking forward to getting to know better.

Anyway enough about me! I bet you'd really like to see what we made at last weeks class right?

We made the gorgeous little box first to ease the girls in for the night! I got the basic box template from Carla Brasher (The Southern Stamper) and it's just the perfect size for a 3 pack of Ferrero Rocher chocolates!

Supplies (which can all be ordered through me) -

Cardstock: Crumb Cake and Real Red

Patterned Paper: Love Letter

Punches used: Scallop circle, 13/8 circle, small heart.

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink: Early Espresso

Ribbon: Real Red Grosgrain

Rhinestones and window sheet.

Then we made this little beauty using the same colours as the box above but a few extra supplies!
Stamp Set: Sweetheart, Teeny Tiny Sentiments.
Ink: Real Red and Early Espresso
Punches: Full Heart, Word window, Scallop square (cut down to frame Word window), mini heart.
Other Supplies -
1/2 inch Chantilly crochet trim, mini vintage tags and vintage trinkets ( all from the Summer Mini Catalogue).
Heart Treat cups, pearls.

I'll be back soon with more love inspired projects! I LOVE love (such a romantic) and any reason to celebrate it is good enough for me!

Kate xx

Treats for your sweet or wonderful people you meet!

2010-12-31T15:21:00.001+13:00

Stampin’ Up! have a new promotion to help you get ready for Valentines.

Get a FREE package of Heart Treat Cups ($7.95 value) when you purchase the Sweetheart Stamp Set or the Full Heart Punch— make it twice as sweet when you buy both and get two free packages of Heart Treat Cups!

Contact me at katetobeck@gmail.com for more information or to order.

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-22T13:45:00.000+13:00

Phew it's been a hectic month - I'm looking forward to a holiday away soon because as much as I love Christmas the build up to it is always stressful.

I do have time today for a quick share though. :)

I re-purposed a frame that my sister no longer wanted and turned it into a quick and easy home decor item for my Mum. She loves to decorate for Christmas and I knew she'd appreciate having something stamped to put on the wall. This took next to no time to complete and I was so pleased with how it came out that I'll be making similar frames in the future.

The matting was already in the frame - I simply removed the picture and added a piece of Very Vanilla card stamped with all of the words from Four the Holidays. I added some glittery stars from a packet of Alphabet stickers and the little birds and tree are from the Merry details Sizzlet die. Ink colours used were Marina mist, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Early Espresso.

What do you think?

Kate xx

December Frenzy and a new Mini catalogue!!

2010-12-01T12:45:00.001+13:00

It's all happening from today!!

The December Frenzy sale runs from 1st Dec - 29th and the Mini from 1st Dec until the 31st March.

Check it all out and email me if you'd like to place an order =) I know there are a few things I'll be ticking off my wish list for Christmas!!

View mini online here!

xx Kate

Christmas Wreath

2010-11-26T12:00:00.001+13:00

I'm loving anything with a wreath on it at the moment. I think I'll have to get cracking and make one for my front door!

xx Kate

Catching up...

2010-11-25T14:00:00.001+13:00

Hi All,

It's been a crazily busy couple of weeks so I thought I'd better quickly catch you all up so we can start back with what's currently happening around here!

I've taught 3 Christmas classes and a Christmas Workshop, made a bunch of stuff to donate for the Kindy Gala, and switched back to my old laptop after Dad needed his computer back. This is what has held me back from blogging for so long. I've had to reboot windows and reinstall all the programs I use plus transfer and organise all my photographs. This plus a flat camera battery has not helped take photos for my blog!

So, you are up to speed. Now I can show you some of the things I've been making over the last few weeks.

You saw the Red ribbon dasher card in my last post from my Christmas Stamp-a-stack classes so here are the other 3 we made:

I'll be back with more tomorrow!

xx Kate

Just Add Christmas

2010-11-12T20:56:00.000+13:00

It's challenge time over at Just Add Ink and seeing as Christmas is my absolute favourite time to craft, I had to join in.

This is one of the cards from my class on Wednesday night, it was a great evening with some lovely ladies! Can't wait to do it all again next week.

Kate x

Sponged Sky

2010-11-08T13:39:00.001+13:00

I cased this card from the lovely Paula Dobson who is a master with a sponge and a brayer I've heard!

I love how it looks complicated but actually comes together really quickly once you have the masks made.

Happy Monday Everyone!

Kate xx

Winter Post

2010-11-04T22:40:00.000+13:00

I got so much use out of this set last Christmas and will continue to do so this year as well. I just love it!!

Busy busy here prepping for the extravaganza on Saturday, I'm almost done just need to pop bits into bags and make a door prize. Any suggestions anyone? I'm thinking some kind of box with chocolates. Everyone likes chocolate right??

Kate xx

Card recipe:
Stamps: Winter Post, Music Notes Wheel
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Chocolate Chip
Sleigh Bells Ribbon from the Christmas Promotion
1 1/4 inch square and scallop square punches.

Christmas Extravaganza

2010-10-31T14:15:00.000+13:00

Is this not adorable?? This is just one of the 5 projects we will be making on the 6th of November in Balmoral.

We still have some seats available so if you would like to attend please flick me an email at katetobeck@gmail.com

Here are the details:
Saturday 6th November 1-5 pm
At the Balmoral Community Centre on Dominion Road
$45 for 5 projects, afternoon refreshments, door prizes and a $10 voucher to spend.

xx Kate

Sparkly Dasher

2010-10-30T22:06:00.000+13:00

Isn't he beautiful! I'm so glad I got this stamp -loved glittering up his antlers and popping a pearl nose on him.

Recipe:
Stamps: Dasher, Four the Holidays
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Ink: Early Espresso, Real Red
Ribbon: Real Red stripe and Hemp Twine.
Other: Vintage Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Dazzling Diamonds, Pearls.

Kate xx

Marina Mist Christmas Stockings

2010-10-29T16:30:00.000+13:00

I'm not usually a big fan of Christmas cards in non-traditional colours but Marina Mist is a beautiful blue and I have to admit I love the bright cheeryness (is that a word?) of it and those cute little stockings! Colouring with markers is what brings this stamped image to life.

What do you think?

Kate xx

Card recipe:
Stamps: Gifted, Many Merry Messages
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Whisper White
Paper: Real Red dotty from the Brights patterned paper stack
Markers: Marina Mist, Old Olive, Real Red, Chocolate Chip

Tree Trimmings

2010-10-28T09:40:00.001+13:00

I love how simple yet effective this card is! So much so that it is a slightly different variation of a card I made last Christmas! It was a real winner at the class I taught last night.

Card recipe:

Cardstock: Whisper White
Paper: Jolly Holiday
Stamps: Tree Trimmings, Christmas Greetings
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red.
Extra toppings: Real Red 1/4 inch Grosgrain ribbon, stick on pearls.

Kate xx

Engagement thank you cards

2010-10-26T15:38:00.000+13:00

I'm designing my Sister-in-laws wedding stationary and seeing as we were spending the weekend together at her parents house I thought it was a good time to get on and do some thank-you cards for her upcoming engagement Party. I have a very busy November booked with Christmas classes, extravaganzas and workshops so it was great to get these organised.

There are a few different designs based around the same 3 colours - Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz and Concord Crush but these were the two that I photographed.

Simple but elegant. Melissa loved them!

Here are my 3 darlings in their Grandparents garden. We had such a wonderful long weekend, it was bliss!

Kate xx

Christmas Duo

2010-10-22T20:47:00.000+13:00

Just playing around with some ideas the other night and came up with these. I'm busy designing samples for classes at the moment and don't have much I can show you right now - but I promise to share soon!!

Kate xx

Isabella turns 8!

2010-10-22T09:48:00.000+13:00

This post is nearly a week old so I thought I'd best get it up here!

My eldest child turned 8 on the 16th and we had what felt like an entire weekend of celebrating.

She wanted a craft party so we invited her 3 best mates over and made a gorgeous little treat bag with a hot air balloon sweet treat cup on the front. The whole thing was filled with lollies and they absolutely loved making them. But do you think I remembered to take a photo??!! Nevermind, you'll have to use your imagination.

I did get the cake, the birthday girl and her siblings and Dave got a picture of me showing them what to do.

xx Kate

Dress up Christmas Promotion

2010-10-16T15:49:00.001+13:00

Wow! This is a great promotion. From today until 30 November 2010, when you have a workshop/place an order of $600 or more, AND/OR if you order one of four fabulous gift bundles, you can choose some free Christmas ribbon. Here are the bundle details:

Description	Wood-Mount Item	Wood-Mount Price	Clear-Mount Item	Clear-Mount Price
Gifted Bundle Gifted Set and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper	124041	$80.45	124042	$68.45
Welcome Christmas Bundle Welcome Christmas Set and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper	124045	$83.90	124046	$71.90
Season of Joy Bundle Season of Joy Set and So Swirly Stampin’ Around Wheel	124043	$81.45	—	—
Delightful Decorations Bundle Delightful Decorations Set and Ornament Punch	124044	$88.45	—	—

*Bundles and ribbons available while supplies last
Choose from these ribbons:

Description	Item	Retail Value
Mistletoe Ribbon Originals	116792	$26.95
Sleigh Bells Ribbon	116795	$19.50
Riding Hood Red 1-1/4” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon	113099	$24.50
Real Red 3/4” Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon	115608	$24.50

To see the ribbon, click on the flyer on the right. Then contact me, to place your order! Merry Christmas, from Stampin’ Up!

For tonights Christmas class

2010-10-15T16:49:00.000+13:00

A card:

A gift box and tags:

And a door prize:

I'm nervous as anything! 10 ladies I've never met, wish me luck!!

Kate xx

Happy thoughts

2010-10-13T22:33:00.000+13:00

It's been a few days since I posted, believe me I haven't been too busy stamping to get on here! It's been a hectic few days trying to get back into the school routine and also trying to get organised for a class I'm teaching on Friday. Everytime I get the urge to make something I feel guilty that I haven't finished prepping for my class!

So hopefully in the next few days I will have something new to show you but in the meantime here is a card I made while the kids were away in the holidays. Apple Blossoms again!! It's late so I'll post all the details tomorrow xx Kate

Retro Flowers

2010-10-09T15:20:00.000+13:00

The colours I've used plus the fringed ribbon really make me feel like I've time warped back to the 70's. Not that I was around then, I was just a twinkle in my daddy's eye!

Also the lovely Paula gave me this blog award:

I would like to pass it on to these inspiring ladies-

Bron
Renee
Danielle
Gretchen
Kirsty

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Kate =)

Back to Christmas again

2010-10-06T14:36:00.000+13:00

You knew I couldn't stay away from all things Christmas for long!

Playing around with some new bits and pieces, I really like how this turned out.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Four the holidays, Punch Pals, Welcome Christmas, Winter Post, Wedding Sweet. (Yes I used 5 sets LOL)
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Old Olive.
Paper: Jolly Holiday
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, White Craft ink.
Other: Clear embossing powder(on snowflakes), Scallop edge punch, Circles 2 die, Crystal Effects, blender pen.

An apple blossom rainbow card

2010-10-05T14:11:00.000+13:00

I told you I was loving this set right?

I'm going to post this one to a friend who has just come home from hospital with a long awaited baby girl. I hope it brightens her day after all those sleep-deprived nights!

I've used all the in-colours and am loving them more and more everytime I get them out.

Kate xx

Supplies:
Stamps: Apple Blossoms hostess set
Ink: Versamark, Basic Black
Cardstock: Crumb Cake for the base, Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Concord Crush.
Other: Scallop edge punch, jewel.

Paris by night

2010-10-04T14:59:00.000+13:00

I've never been to Paris, or anywhere in Europe actually but doesn't this Eiffel Tower image make you just want to pack your bags and go?! One day... maybe when the kids have left home, Dave and I will have a European adventure. Until then I will have to stick with the cardmaking variety.

I pinched this idea from the lovely Julia Leece who was working on something similar when I was round there last week. This is my first time sponging like this though so I am not the seasoned professional that Julia is!

Another beautiful Auckland day - I'm off to enjoy the rest of it!

xx Kate

Supplies:
Stamps: Artistic Etchings
Cardstock: Black, Very Vanilla.
Ink: Sahara Sand, Marina Mist, Not quite Navy, Night of Navy, Black.
Other: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Vintage Wallpaer embossing folder, Vintage brad, Marina Mist ribbon.

Apple blossoms and butterflies

2010-10-03T16:01:00.001+13:00

I LOVE this stamp set, you can expect to see plenty more with it from me!

It's been a beautiful sunny day here today, we took the kids to the beach this morning and they dug holes to their hearts content. They've spent the afternoon outside swinging, jumping and playing pole tennis. I could get used to this, bring on Summer!!

xx Kate

Supplies:
Stamps: Apple Blossoms Level 2 Hostess set,On your Birthday.
Ink: Pear Pizazz, Blushing Bride, Chocolate Chip.
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz.
Big Shot: Vintage wallpaer embossing folder, Butterflies Embossilt Die.
Accessories: Certanly celery ribbon, Pearls, Sponge.

Peace on Earth

2010-10-02T17:34:00.001+13:00

Just home from picking the kids up from Hamilton Zoo and am about to start dinner. We are having the first BBQ of the season tonight! The kids have had a lovely few days with their Grandparents and we've had a fabulous break too. I feel refreshed and ready to start the final week of the school holidays.

Here's a Christmas card I made yesterday using the new Love Letter Designer paper. Yum, I love the patterns!

See you tomorrow!

xx Kate

Supplies:
Stamps: Notably ornate, Four the Holidays.
Ink: Basic Black.
Cardstock: Black, Very Vanilla.
Paper: Love Letter
Accessories: Vintage Brad, Very Vanilla satin ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Eyelet Edge punch.

While the kids are away...

2010-10-01T17:44:00.000+13:00

Kate gets to play!!

I am having the best couple of days just trying out new things. My fingers are all inky, I'm covered in glitter and stick on pearls but boy am I happy!

The best news is that now I'll have lots of fab cards to share with you over the coming days when the kids are home and I probably won't get a lot of chances to craft.

So.. this is what he does with his free time:

And this is what I do:

I cased this card from Cindy Beach -she's a bit clever =) I just changed up a few details like the flower placement, ribbon colour, patterned paper and I added jewels to my flower centres.

Hopefully Dave will wake up in time to take me out for dinner,this will be our third night running, MAN it's great not having to cook.

Have a happy weekend!

xx Kate

Notably Ornate Tag

2010-09-28T15:26:00.000+13:00

The new idea book and catalogue is full to the brim with inspiring samples and is a great way to kickstart your creativity.

I've recreated the tag on page 85 using the Notably Ornate stamp set. It was so simple, I will definitely be doing this again especially with Christmas coming up.

I've tried a new technique with the shimmer paint, sponging it directly onto my cut out bird image. It looks amazingly shimmery in real life.

Supplies used:
Stamps: Notably Ornate
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Concord Crush.
Paper: Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Hemp Twine, Hole Punch, Small Heart Punch, Curly Label Punch, Shimmer Mist.

Kate x

Butterfly case

2010-09-27T13:51:00.000+13:00

It's the first day of the school holidays and we actually have some sunshine! I can't believe it but I've actually been able to make a card while my littlest was asleep and the older two colour and play outside.

I saved this card to my case folder a few days ago knowing that I would HAVE to recreate it at some point. It's a card by Jo Eades who is on the Just add ink design team. I made a few subtle changes to mine to substitute products that I didn't have.

Where she used Newsprint DSP, I used the music wheel which is fast becoming a firm favourite of mine.
I also think my base might be a different colour - I've used Crumb Cake and stamped it in Versamark with a script background stamp.

Back tomorrow with some more to share!

Kate x

Wow, where do the days go?

2010-09-25T12:23:00.000+12:00

I was hoping to blog everyday but since my class on Wednesday night, I've been going flat tack!

The class went really well, everyone loved the cards and there were orders placed that night and the following day plus 3 of the ladies are keen to host their own classes!

The last couple of days I have spent organising my sister -in-law's engagement party invitations as she and some girlfreinds are coming over tonight to assemble them. I will share a picture of those in the next few days but in the meantime I'll show you the cards Mum got for her birthday. Dad chose to give her the red one and we gave the purple. I just love that baroque pattern from Friends 24/7.

Have a great weekend everyone and I'll be back Monday!

Kate xx

For tonights Christmas class

2010-09-22T14:00:00.000+12:00

I have my first class tonight since becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. At first it was 5 ladies but has gradually increased and is now 9! I'm so nervous but excited at the same time.

This is what I'm teaching:

One of my vintage style Christmas cards:

And a contempory design using the new in colours:

Christmas cards are my favourite type to make and teach so I hope these go down ok!

Birthday Cupcakes

2010-09-20T16:11:00.000+12:00

For my mums birthday =)

Kate Tobeck Paper Craft Tutor

Double Door cards

Off to the circus

Swaps from the Stampin' Up! new product day.

This month's cards

This weeks cards

The week in cards

More Mother's day cards!

Cracked glass panel

Mother's Day Flower

March and April Catch up in photo's =)

Birthday card class at Sovereign

Weekend Creativity

Don't miss Extravaganza! *sneak peak*

More Birthday Rock

Grunge Rock Birthday

Little Owl

A belated birthday card

Cutie cards

Perfect Plum Birthday

Baja notecard

Love Love Love

I'm back!

Treats for your sweet or wonderful people you meet!

Merry Christmas!

December Frenzy and a new Mini catalogue!!

Christmas Wreath

Catching up...

Just Add Christmas

Sponged Sky

Winter Post

Christmas Extravaganza

Sparkly Dasher

Marina Mist Christmas Stockings

Tree Trimmings

Engagement thank you cards

Christmas Duo

Isabella turns 8!

Dress up Christmas Promotion

For tonights Christmas class

Happy thoughts

Retro Flowers

Back to Christmas again

An apple blossom rainbow card

Paris by night

Apple blossoms and butterflies

Peace on Earth

While the kids are away...

Notably Ornate Tag

Butterfly case

Wow, where do the days go?

For tonights Christmas class

Birthday Cupcakes

Don't miss Extravaganza! sneak peak