Just a reminder...

Hi everyone...just a quick reminder that you have to be a follower to enter the giveaway, not just comment. I've had a few people tell me that they can't find how to follow without making a new email account. If you tick on the 'follow' button there's a section down the bottom that says 'Don't have any of these?'...click on that and that should lead you to a page that can sign you up without making another email account.

Hope that makes sense!!

Til next time...

A BIG thank you!!

Hi there! Just a quick post to say two BIG thank yous...

Callum (my brother-in-law) decided yesterday to design a LOGO for my blog and I LOVE it!! He even put it up for me (I'm so blonde when it come to computers). Thank you so much Callum!

The other BIG thank you goes to Deb Palmer (who is a teacher that works with my husband). She donated ALL her stamp collection from when she was into crafting. I couldn't believe my eyes when Josh (my husband) came home with a big grin on his face, carrying a large bag full of stamps. Hundreds of dollars worth!! THANK YOU DEB!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway and spread the word. Thanks so everyone who has and welcome to all my new 'followers'.

Til next time...

GIVEAWAY!

Ok...it's now time to reveal my giveaway! I'm very excited about this because the PRIZE is a bit different from my last.

To enter my giveaway all you need to do is...

-Be a follower and comment on this post!
-Become a follower and comment on this post!
-Share this post on facebook or your blog and leave a comment saying you did so.

THAT'S IT!

So, what's the 'prize'???

It's a wall/name plaque of your choice. You choose the colours, theme and of course the NAME. Here are a few as examples of what a wall/name plaque is. These are only examples...They already have owners so you get to help design yours if you win!



This giveaway ends in 1 week, the 28th May. The winner will receive there 'prize' via Australia Post or personally delivered if you live in Brisbane/Ipswich once it's made. Sorry no overseas entries unless you'd like to contribute to the postage! :)

Have a great weekend!

Til next time...

Getting back into the swing of things.

It's been a very long time since I've blogged. Sorry about that. We have had all 3 boys sick in our family for the last 3 weeks and even a 3 night stay in the hospital with our youngest, who had pneumonia. I'm slowing getting back into my room and creating. My lovely parents are having ALL 3 of my boys this weekend for a sleepover so I'm planning on being in my room for the afternoon! It needs a massive clean out though so I'll have to get onto that soon!

I've had an order of 2 girlie name plaques that I've been working on and finally finished. Because I haven't sent them to the buyer, I can't put up a full view photo of them but here's a sneak peek...
I have an announcement to make...I'm having another giveaway in the near future...so keep checking my blog to see when it starts.

Til next time...

Busy, busy, busy!!

Morning!

Well, it's only few days away til my next card party! I'm all ready for it, with lots of new designs, especially for Mother's day. I'm so excited!

I'm also starting to get ready for the next card party that's being held at Acacia Ridge Presbyterian Church for their ladies craft night. They meet every 2nd Thursday to work on all different kinds of crafts and they have asked me to host a card making night, making Mother's day cards. I love seeing the different ways ladies design their cards and the different colours they use.

My beautiful sister-in-law Jasmine has asked me to make invitations for her sister's hens day. I LOVE making invitations!!! The theme was vintage, purple, green and butterflies. I'm half way through cutting out 72 butterflies... Here is a sneak peak at them...


Here are a few of my new 'fun cards'.



Til next time...

Card Party update!!

Afternoon everyone...

Wow...what a wonderful day Saturday was! I woke up at 6am (like most days) and started to think about what I should do first. I wanted to take up with me a large bunch of flowers from my garden to decorate the table so I went and picked them.


It was a very relaxed morning getting ready. By 11am myself and my good friend Angie got in the car and started our journey up the coast. I love the drive up the Sunshine Coast and it was great to have company in the car. When we arrived the beautiful host Jodi was ready to go so we got set up and were done by the time the first guest arrived. Everyone was so welcoming and the party got off like any party does with women...lots of chatting. It was so lovely to sit, watch and chat with these women. Jodi had put together a fantastic afternoon tea for her guest, which was nibbled on as the ladies talked and looked through all the cards. After all the guests left we packed up and started to make our way back home. Angie and I had lots of time to review the day and decided it was a BIG SUCCESS!!

I'd like to take this time to say THANK YOU to Jodi for hosting my first card party. I tried not to have expectations of how the party would go but I have to say it set the bar high. I'll be making my way back to the Maroochydore next month for another party, which I'm so thrilled about!!

I actually didn't take many photos of the party which is a shame, and the only photo I took of my display was blurry. Sorry...

Til next time...

CARD PARTY HERE WE COME!!

Hi everyone...

I'm so excited about my first card party happening at the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore on Saturday afternoon. My lovely friend Jodi has generously offered to host a card party and I couldn't be more thrilled!

I have been busy in 'Kate's Corner' working on a lot of new designs and hope they'll go down well.

Josh (my husband) and I have put together a 'card party pack' which involves a letter with all the details of how a party would run, 2 brochures for you to show your family and friends the sort of cards, tags and gift bags I make, 10 invitations for you to hand out (more if you need) and order forms for people who can't make it but would like to purchase items.

If you're interested in hosting a party please email me with your details and I'll send you a 'pack'.

I'll blog after my card party to let you know how it went!

Til next time....

And the winner is.............................

This afternoon, after school, Ethan helped me pick my giveaway winner!!!

This is how it played out......

I wrote all the names down of all the entries...


I put them in a hat and Ethan dug in...


And pulled out the winners name...


Congratulations go to ROZ NIVEN!

Your package of cards and tags will be on their way to your home in the next few days!

Thanks to everyone who took part in this giveaway....there will be more to come!!

My Hydrangea Range!

Hi...

I wanted to share with you a new 'range' of cards I make...The Hydrangea Range. Hydrangeas are probably my FAVOURITE plant! I have planted a garden of hydrangeas in my front yard and can't wait til they bloom in Spring. I thought it would be fun to try to copy their flowers onto a card and here are my results...


Don't forget to enter my giveaway which is ending on Tuesday next week!

Til next time...

My GIVEAWAY!!!

Here it is everyone...my GIVEAWAY!!

There are a few ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment below...
2. Become a follower of my blog...if you already are a follower you get an instant entry!
3. Blog or facebook about this giveaway and leave a comment saying you have...
4. Get a friend to become a follower of my blog and let me know that you did...
5. Book a CARD PARTY! If you book a card party you get 3 entries into this giveaway!!

So there are 5 ways you can be apart of this giveaway. I will randomly select a winner by placing all names into a hat and getting my eldest son to pick one.

Here is what you could WIN!

-10 gift tags
-3 small cards
-4 large cards




I'll post anywhere in Australia. This giveaway ends on the 2nd March.

-Have fun!!

The Expo and my giveaway...

Hello!

The Handmade Expo has come and gone now. It was a pretty good day but had some rain on and off, which kept mum and I on our toes. Thankfully nothing got damaged.

Thanks to everyone who visited my stall, especially to the first-timers who read my blog and decided to come! Was so good to see you there!

(sorry about the picture below..was my only decent photo)



Ok...I thought I'd let you know that my giveaway will be happening this afternoon...I'm very excited about it and hopefully you'll take part!

I'll be back soon.........

February Handmade Markets

HELLO!

Well, it's market time again...the first one for 2010! The Handmade Expo will be held at the Ipswich Turf Club in Bundamba this Saturday (20th Feb) from 8am til 2pm. Entry is FREE and as of this market, the Swanbank Steam Train will be taking long and short trips from the Turf Club...what a great day out!!

I thought I would show you some of my gift bags I've made for the market. I've been very busy in my corner getting ready for saturday! It would be great to see you there!

There's just one other thing I'd like to let you in on....in the next few weeks I'll be having a
GIVE AWAY!! So keep checking this space....

Til next time,

Kate

Getting ready for 2010!!

HI! Here are a few a my favourite new cards I've made. I'm LOVING making owl cards. My 4 year old son helped pick the colours to make the large blue owl card.

I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to the new year!

Next year....

Hi everyone...

Exciting news...

In January next year I will be starting in a new direction with my cards. I have had many suggestions of how to expand my 'hobby' and have decided to start 'Card Parties'. This involves me traveling to peoples houses/work venues, taking all my cards and also everything I need for people to make their own cards. I already have 5-6 parties in the making, which is very exciting! If any of you are interested in having a party let me know. I don't mind how far away you live...including the sunshine coast (Jodi!).

Also, just like Tupperwear parties, I also have host incentives and offers!!

It's a great excuse to have a girlie night/afternoon too.

Just send me an email to katescorner1@gmail.com or leave me a comment on this post if you're interested.


Kate

Finally...

Hi...

I have finally been able to take a few photos of 3 of my Christmas cards that I have made for the coming Handmade Expo is weekend! The market is at the Bundamba Turf club and starts at 8am AND the entry is now FREE!! I will be bringing all my usual cards PLUS over 150 Christmas cards. It would be great to see you there....

Kate

CHRISTMAS...

Hi!

It's been a very long time since I've posted anything, especially any photos of my cards. Sorry. have been busy making my Christmas cards, getting ready to sell them at my card workshop, the next Handmade Expo on 21st November, schools and to family and friends.

Josh, the boys and I have also been living in my parents home, in 'limbo land' waiting for settlement to happen on our home but once we move in I hope to be able to show you my Christmas cards before the markets.


Kate

HELLO!

Wow, it's been a very long time since I've come on and posted any cards or messages. Sorry. Life has been very busy with sick children. I think we are out of the woods now so I can get back into making cards and getting ready for the next Handmade Expo. This expo has changed venue so here are the details....It will be on Saturday 26th September from 8am-2pm at the Ipswich Turf Club which on Brisbane Road, Bundamba. I'm very excited to see how the outdoor market goes! I'll let you know.

Well, that's all for now. Hopefully I'll have time to post some of my new cards soon!

Kate

Looking ahead...

Hi there..well the Warwick Handmade Expo has come and gone. It was a great experience, though VERY COLD! I'm now starting to look ahead towards Christmas because that is my busiest time.

I'm looking at running a Card Making Workshop in the month of september, so if you are interested in attending please let me know. I already have ladies interested, I'm just needing to put a date to it. I'm thinking it will be Christmas focused. I know that it is early to be thinking of Christmas, but I thought that it would give you enough time to then make more of your own.

Well on that note, I'll leave you.

Til next time.

CARDS

I have been making cards ALL DAY! Lots of FUN! Here are just 5 of my new cards...

Getting busy...

After a very successful stall at the Handmade Expo in Ipswich I have under 2 weeks to get my stocks back up so life in the Mansfield house is all about cards! Even Josh is getting in to improve my work space by bringing home another desk and shelves! It's funny how my things have already filled up the new space and I'm still looking for places to put things.

ANYWAY...the next market I'm attending is The Handmade Expo in WARWICK for the Jumpers and Jazz Festival on the 18th July. Should be loads of fun!

I'll hopefully post some new cards that I'll be selling, in the next few days....