Everyday Hero for our son's Super 6th Birthday

Having a little boy, I just had to buy Everyday Hero to add to my shelves ... so to prepare for his 6th Birthday, it only seemed right and fitting to use it. 

Being short on time, I decided to look at the catalogue for inspiration. I have found myself amazed recently that he was on the verge of turning six and many friends have literally said "WOW 6? Where has the time gone"?, so again, the sentiments to the front fell into place. Having been born some 10 weeks prematurely, he really is our little Super Hero to have fought on. 

I really wanted the little Super Hero to fly, so a card that allowed him to be suspended was a must. You can just about see that through the aperture, you can see the street scene that he's flying over.

I then went on to make him not only the chocolate cupcakes that he'd asked for, but some fabulous little cupcake toppers.I just loved working with the bright primary colours with this set. 

Needless to say ... the card and cake toppers were well received and a real hit with our son. 

Can you think of someone Super in your life that this set would be suitable for? ...

For every qualifying £45 Sale-a-Bration order this month, I will issue you with a copy of the Tutorial Bundle for this month. 

Playful Pals for a Birthday Girl

I hope you've enjoyed a relaxing weekend and are feeling all refreshed. Today I have a quick child's card to share with you using the Playful Pals Stamp Set and a Sale-a-Bration Stamp set that I'm sorry has now left us. 

A cute little grey mouse, that's super quick to make and easily adapted for a boy or girl. 

I used a strip of Designer Series paper here from the Cherry on Top Paper Stack. I can't believe how long that stack has lasted me. 

I hope you like this friendly little chap. 

Mikaela x

Having some fun with a few Playful Pals

I've been having fun with some Playful Pals and I can tell you …. you can't help but smile when you're creating with this stamp set. 

These little 3" square cards are just a perfect little size for the occasional thank you from our son. He is always in need of a sending a Thank you card for one reason or another.

He has stamped some of these cheerful chaps himself, but these were all stamped by me … and enjoyed by me too.

You would not believe the endless possibilities there are with this set and I hope to create some more using it. 

I hope you these have made you smile. 

Mikaela x

Friends & Flowers for a fishy Birthday

At the weekend I hosted my first Children's class using the Friends & Flowers Stamp Set and coordinating punch to create an Easter Themed Class, which I shared with you yesterday. Today I share another creation made using this stamp set. 

This is a card CASED from the current Spring/Summer Catalogue and what fun it was to create too. 

You can't really see them here, but I have added some punched clouds out of whisper white cardstock, using the Builder Tree Punch. 

This card was made for a boy's Birthday, but if it had been for a girl, I would have added a Wink of Stella to the fish to give them some shimmer. 

A fun little card with lots of colour. 

Hoping you like it. 

Mikaela x

Easter Creations with Friends & Flowers

This weekend saw my first ever class tailored for Children … and what fun we all had!

The class had an Easter Theme and made use of the Friends & Flowers Stamp Set and co ordinating Festive Flower Builder Punch. It was all about treats and the Easter Bunny. 

I had five lovely little crafters, who all did a sterling job in re-creating these projects. The Sour Cream Container Carrot housed three chocolate wrapped mini eggs, whilst the flower stem was made from crispy M&Ms … and surprisingly, they all made it home without being eaten. We did enjoy a little egg each during class mind. It wouldn't have been right not to.

The cotton paper in Cucumber Crush made for perfect carrot tops. 

We couldn't be without an Easter Bunny popping up somewhere, so he stood centre stage on the card they made, with his cheeky character coming out. 

The girls, their mums and I, all had a great time. A lovely way for a parent and child to spend 90 minuets of time together. 

Here's to planning the next one … as I feel sure there will be another. 

Hoping you enjoyed your weekend. 

Mikaela x