HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!!
I hope all the Aussies out there had a great day and threw a few snags on the barbie!
It’s about time I popped my head up right?
I know I know… drops head in shame. I’ll catch up with you further down this post!
Being an Aussie myself I decided it would be a great day to finally release an Australian themed collection of digi stamps.
Many of you just LOVE the elements sets so I thought, why not take the road ‘Outback’, drive on past an old Windmill, a few Gum Trees, some Australian Animals too – catch up with an Aussie Sheila and I guess we can’t forget the ‘Dunny’ stops too!
There are a bunch of new fabulous digi stamps so you can create your own Outback story!
LAST STOP ON THE HOP
With thanks to the gorgeous girls on my team, a few of us threw together some creations to inspire you and we’re having a hop!!
I just so happen to be the last on the hop but if you wanted to make your way to the beginning you can drop by to say G’Day to AJ.
I’m giving away an AUSSIE Souvenir along every stop!
So make sure you leave comments along the way for a chance to win!!
I haven’t had a chance to make a card (I’m not in the mood to put myself through all the fussing I do!!) but I can introduce you to
She is a little red hair curly top girl with freckles of course!!
She is wearing a sweet little outfit decorated with gumnuts and gum leaves from our Australian Eucalyptus Trees!
The little skirt resembles gumnut flowers!! I think she is just so adorable.
COPIC COLOUR LIST
Skin: E000, E01, E11, E13
Hair: Y38, YR18, E13, E17, E19
Dress: YG06, G14, G17, G29, Y11, Y13, Y18, R30, R32
Gumnuts: W1, W3, W5, E44
Gum Leaves: G94, YG97
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GRAND FINALE BLOG HOP PRIZE!
How would you like to win the Australian Outback Collection of digi stamps worth $55?!?!!
Simply comment below before the end of January 31st and you’re in with a chance!!
I’ll announce the winner of the Grand Prize along with all the winners from the blog hop who will receive an Aussie Souvernir on February 1st!!
In case you got lost on your way through the hop, here is the list of ladies sharing in the Aussie Spirit!
AJ
Barbara
Debbie
Jane
Jenn D
Jen J
Maria
Ruby
and Me!!!
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OK what’s next??
Oh yeah…. Where have I been???
For those of you keeping tabs on me… haha I thought I would attempt to explain.
Before Christmas, I promised myself that I needed to take a couple of weeks break from running the store. And I DID!!
But I had had all these plans that I was going to colour and make cards and be all creative, but you know what happened?
It seems that as soon as I gave myself permission to take a break, I needed a break from it all. I stumbled across my old little Nintendo DS from years ago and found myself curled up on a chair playing games, sitting back watching movies, hanging out with the family and so on… And I must say it was terrific. I really really really needed that break away.
But then that was over with a flash and I came back to work with so much I wanted to do. I had all this new energy and ideas and had to run with it!!
I have released some fabulous new chipboard designs that you can co-ordinate with Spellbinder dies.
I have also been working on MORE chipboard designs which is a surprise for next month! woohoo
Plus all the organising of this release, the next release, Magnolia Magazine tutorials, manufacturing, rubber stamps and more! The list goes on!
It turned out that I had not coloured a single image for 3 weeks!!!
I threw my hands in the air and said enough is enough and coloured up the sweet and delightful Gumnut Curly Top you see above. 
I was relieved to find I could still hold a copic marker! haha
So that’s my story. I hope you can understand my lack of sharing!
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CANDY TIME!!!!
So…. I am hoping to make it up to you with some yummy candy!
I have been wanting to wish all my gorgeous followers a wonderful New Year and want to thank you for ALL your fabulous support throughout 2011.
I hope 2012 has started with a punch and that you have great dreams and aspirations for the year ahead.
Let’s get cracking with some yummy candy!!!
I have THREE candies to give away.
All you have to do is….
1. Be a follower (join top right of this page)
2. Enter your name in the linky form below
3. Add the blinkie code to your blog
If you don’t have a blog don’t worry!!
Here is what you could win!
A selection of Make it Crafty Chipboard!
A selection of Make it Crafty red rubber stamps
Petals & Palings, Geeky Love, Mushroom House, Aussie Chrissie Tree and Aussie Santa
Make it Crafty soon to be released Flower Fairies Collection and Elven Collection rubber stamps
Plus the Whimsical Mushroom and Whimsical Log to create a scene for your new fairies!
So if you would like to have a chance at winning one of these three candies simply follow the deets above the images, add the code below to your blog and then drop back and enter your name in the linky below.
The Candy will end FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17th!!
BLOG CANDY CODE
ENTER CANDY GIVEAWAY HERE
Enter your name and email address so I can contact you if you win!
GOOD LUCK!
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WOW, now that was a HUGE post.
If you made it to the end, here’s a quick run through as there was just so much info!
1. Happy Australia Day!
2. Don’t forget to comment below for a chance to win the Big Hop Prize
3. 20% off everything Store wide at Make it Crafty (Now Ended sorry!)
4. Thank you for your support throughout 2011! I’m sorry I have been absent so far this year!
5. Candy Candy Candy. Yup 3 of them. Enter the Inlinkz for a chance to win one!
6. SENDING YOU MY BIG AUSSIE SQUEEZES!!
Zoe xxoo
Wow… love the new aussie release.. Might be bias seeing as I am an Aussie but I really do love it!! Good for you taking some time out to spend with your family and yourself!! YOu deserve it!! Love the candy… thanks for the chance to win!! Look forward to seeing more releases and creations this year!! Hugsxx
P.S Followed your colouring pleats tutorial the other week. it was fabulous!! I still need a lot of practice but it was easy to follow!! Thank you!!
if you’ve got time to have a look here is my first attempt at colouring pleats!!
http://lilodesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-attempt.html
I just finished the Australia-Day blog hop and I loved it too.
What wonderful cards have I seen and I’ll go back to all the ladies-blogs again to see some more than just the blog hop.
I’m not an Aussie I’m a ‘Dutchie’ from the Netherlands.
But I like your Koala’s, Kangaroos and lots more of your country. Hope to visit it one day..!
Hi Zoe, I have just done the hop (singing now lol) The new digi’s are just fabulous roll on pay day.
Shell xx
As you know I’ve been hanging out for this release – Aussie stamps are way overdue in the stamping world and these are AWESOME! And as always your colouring is beyond fabulous! Go Aussie Go Aussie Go Aussie
xXx
ok I am a biased Aussie too :$ But this stamp set release is just spectacular! All the images are classic every day Aussie things (ok most of us have done away with the out door thunder box with the red back on the seat) but the dunny is still so typically Australian lol The DT have all done magnificent jobs showcasing these and I think they have all really touched the Aussie spirit. Happy Australia Day Mate! Oi Oi Oi!
Absolutely love the new Aussie Designs Zoe, I know I am going to have a blast using them.
Hugs
Jane
Welcome back from your break! I love all the new images!! Your card is gorgeous! Glad you didn’t lose your colouring mojo
I hope you had a fantastic Australia Day!
The DT girls did an AWESOME job for the blog hop .. I loved every card! WOW!
Thanks for the chance to win some goodies ….. xoxoxo Carly
Happy Australia Day!
Many thanks for the chance to win!! )
The girls from the Design Team made a huge job! Great projects!!
Happy Australia Day, I hope you have a wonderful celebration. I am loving all these amazing new stamps. Don’t think my bank manager would agree, but hey ho it’s only money. lol
Hugs
Suzi x
happy australia day!!!! and what a fab new collection!!! =)
thanks so much for the chance to win yummy candy!! =)
hugs, SannaS
My word Zoe what an amazing set you have just released just love them and what a fabulous DT team they have done some fabulous designs which are all so inspirational! Glad you have had some me time its what we all need every now and again but its essential when you are such a creative person! Thanks for the Blog Hop loved it and Thanks for the chance to win your awesome candy you really are a generous lady!
Take care Chanelle xxx
Oh, Thanks for this nice blog hop) I enfoy to watch all these wonderful cards made by DT!
Thanks for the candy. I linked about in sidebar.
So lovely candy ! Thanks for the chance to win !
Happy australia day !!!!
xxx
OMG I love that RED HEAD
I love to colour redheads my favs!! and what a delicious yummie lowfat Candy!! thanks for the chances 
the fairies are awesome!!
hugss and Happy Australia day
Ria
Happy Australia Day!! hugs Sandra
Happy Australia Day Zoe!
Its good to have you back and glad you have rested. The new images are FABULOUS! xx
I am so in love with all the new images. And your little gumnut girl is too sweet, I love that little kicky skirt and I want a pair of those shoes lol. Thanks for the chance to win your images and the candy. Totally makes up for you being gone lol.
This colouring is STUNNING, the image is fab you really have brought it to life, lovin all the new releases, and thank you for the chance to win some yummy candy, Hugs May, loved the hop x x
Hope you have a wonderful Australia day! Thanks for the chance to win some fabulous candy goodness! Hugs, Hanneke
G’day Zoe and happy Australia Day! Loved the blog hop, your ladies are so talented and they’ve made some gorgeous cards and pictures with their wonderful talent at colouring! Great inspiration!
Hope you enjoyed your break, I think you deserved it and welcome back.
Thanks for the chance to take part in your candy as well.
hugs
Michelle
xx
Woohoo!! Happy Australia Day Zoe!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Hugs
Hazel xx
Happy Australia Day! Thanks for the chance to win. Great hop and candys. And such cute images, to fall in love!
Hey Zoe!! WOW, you’ve really been missed Hun! Welcome back woohooo! Thanks for the wonderful opportunity to win some awesome candy and Happy Australia day to you. Will be doing the hop in a minute. As always your colouring is awesome on the new girl. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx
Wow! wqhat a gorgeous collection, would definitely love these in my collection. Happy Australia Day
Happy Australia Day
and wow a gorgeous collection and fabulous candy and a wonderful Blog Hop
Hugs Dianne xx
Thanks for a chance at some goodies. That new carrot top is adorable. And the link didn’t work for me, so I just added one of the candies.
happy Australia Day! thanks for the candy!!!
So good to see you back in full swing again Zoe, and with such a cool collection of new images. Why didn’t anyone use the gorgeous little platypus though?? He would have been my first choice! lol!. Great DT work and I am looking forward to seeing what this year brings us all. Happy Australia Day! Now off to add the Candy link to my blog….. thanks for all the chances of winning something xx
Happy Aussie Day Zoe and to the rest of your DT! Great new release and great coloring! Thx for the chance to win some Aussie stamps.
Happy Australia day!!!
The new images are awesome, so fun
Thanks for the chance with the candy, it looks really yummy…
What a cute girl! Your coloring is truly amazing!!
Zoe Zoe Zoe….. AWESOME release. I love Miss Gumnut………… I just love her….
Happy Australia Day!!!
She is super cute, as is all the other, you know i love them all, you have been so busy!! Glad you got a break, but also glad you are back………:))
Sure hope some of them will be heading my way, lol, love those new flower fairies, arghhhh love it all,lol
lotsa luv
Hi Zoe,
great to hear from you dear.
Such an amazing new release.
Look so awesome.
Thanks for the giveaway!
WOW I am loving the new images! The koals has always been one of my favorite animals! Thank you for adding them to your new line! Thank you for the oportunity to win a fabulous prize! HUGS!!!
Had to come back and tell you what an absolute amazing hop this was, the talent and inspiration were so stunning, so much so that i am following them all now, just so that i can keep getting this inspiration!! Thanks Zoe for doing this, once again seeing your creations brightens my day……..:))
lotsa luv
Happy Australia Day Zoe, gorgeous image as alwsy. Great candy, thanks for the chance to win, will hop later x
Happy Australia Day!! I just love how you’ve colored the image. I hope you get in some more creative time. I’m glad you enjoyed your break. Thanks so much for a chance to win some yummy goodies.
Welcome back! Your coloring of that fun image is gorgeous! and the hop was fun!
Fabulous! LOve your colouring! Adore this image!
Happy Aussie Day!!
Chrissyxx
Sounds as though you’ve had a good rest and are ready to go!!!
Thank you for the fabulous hop and so many chances to win! Happy Aussie Day! Lovely coloring!
xx Star
hiya sweetie
thank you and the team for the great blog hop
i really had fun, and what a gorgeous creations they made
thank you zo much for the chance to win sweetie
i coulden’d take a copie of the blinky
but i’ve linked the one i like to win the most, LOL
and that’s the fairys and elves collection, there so stunning hunni
hugs angelique
Glad you had the chance to put your feet up we all need a little RNR to recharge the batteries. What fabulous candy and a Miss gumnut is way cute looks like she is off to the country races.
HUGS back atcha! Your images and your coloring are so terrific! I hope, with a few more Copics lessons, i can make those images look half as good as you do! Loved the hop, and have posted the blinkie and linked above. Going to try again to FOLLOW but laptop is being stupid. I did already sign up for your newsletters! I truly look forward to 2012 and all the cool ideas Make It Crafty throws out here! Wishing you tons of success! Happy, happy Australia Day!
Wow Wow What a Gorgeous Card love everything about it
Amazing
Happy Australia Day enjoy
Inagh
Happy Australia Day, Zoe! Just finished the fabulous hop! Love the new stamps and the gorgeous creations from the team! Awesome coloring of Miss Gumnut Curly Top! Glad you had a nice break! Thanks for all the chances to win fun stuff!
Wow, Zoe, that really is very kind and generous of you, your a totally amazing and very talented designer and very kind in how you share your knowledge with everyone, i am always blown away with your new releases every single time, i always think, “Can this girl get any better”, and YES you do, your designs are never boring, there up to date,versatile and lots of fun..
Sorry for waffling, but i had to let you know how much we appreciate the talented designers out there, cuz without your hardwork, we would not be producing the fantastic cards that everyone does..
Thanks again for your candy and huge hugz
Kenzie xx
Hello and happy Australia day!!!!!
Great new gollegtion!!
Greetings from Finland.
G’day sweetie hope your having a wonderful day and what can i say wow this is awesome you are so kind to be offering so many gorgeous prizes thankyou for the chance of winning xx
oops forgot to add that the hop was fab and your ladies sure have heaps of talent thanks again xx
What a sassy girl! Love her redhair. All the elements come together for a truly unique, Aussie card. So impressed:D I really enjoyed the hop. Each one was so different but they were all so terrific!
Good for you, taking time to re-charge and spend with your family! Great new release. I’m a tennis fan, so I’ve been spending lots of TV time in Melbourne lately watching the Assie Open. They showed part of the fireworks celebration for Australia Day. Hope that you had a great day. Thanks for the chance at some very yummy looking candy.
R/
Hi Zoe, Wow the new aussie stamps look fantastic!!! and everyone needs a break at some stage, I am glad you have had time to relax and come back so refreshed. Thanks for the chance to win some candy, they are all gorgeous.
Hugs Cheryl
Happy Australia Day! Oh my what wonderful images and oh these are just fantastic, oh to color like you :O) I’m going now to ad blog candy to my sidebar…big Hugs! Leah Ann
Happy Australia Day! We had an awesome day with friends and family… gorgeous weather here in the Adelaide Hills… a barbie followed by Pavlova and lamingtons… Perfect!! I’m loving these great Aussie images and your beautiful creations – thanks for a fabulous Hop! Hugs, Shannah xox
GREAT HOP! What fun! Happy Ausie Day! Loved it all – all teh cards were so different & fun!
Sandy S
sandysom@shaw.ca
I just discovered your blog and designs and am utterly in love! The Aussie Day collection is gorgeous – and the wealth of information here is going to be inspiring me for weeks on end.
Glad you had some lovely time off, but even more so you came back with plenty of creative ideas!!
Gorgeous set of digi, and humorous too! Certainly worth the wait after a little taste. Well done!!
hugs
Zahreen
xxx
She is so super cute! I am going to have to have her!! You have done a fantastic job on her as have all the ladies on the hop! I am nutts over your digis and this new line is no different. Thank you and your team and keep em coming!!
Lovely hop and I must say I’m (gum)nuts about your new release! LOL. I know I’ve said it before on the facebook group but I REALLY REALLY love how you colored her legs! Wish I could get such a nice tan and glow on mine! Instead I get burnt to a crisp, cant shave and then peel like crazy(I’m pulling off skin as I’m typing this!) Off to enter for the candy! HUGzzzz
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!!!! Wow Zoe, what a terrific grand prize!!! Love these new stamps!!Thanks for offfering as a prize. Hugs, Sharon
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wow happy australia day …. wow what a huge goodie prize ur giving away… thank u for the chance xxx
Zoe, so glad that you are back to blogging, Missed you! Your hop was so much fun, everyone’s projects were just wonderful!
Thank you for the chance to win from the hop as well as your AMAZING candy! YOur new release is wonderful!
What a Fun Hop and Taking a vacation can be so much fun to bring your Mojo back up with fresh ideas and the new stamps look amazing I love your hop very inspiring!!!! I love how you color your images so vibrant
hugs Nikki
I am loving your site. Have purchased some of your digis and am loving the thrill of coloring them. Thank you for being so Awesome..
I just can’t get over how cute she looks!! Great shading and her red hair is perfect!! I love the bright colors and her knees are perfect – you really discovered the trick! Can’t wait to see her on a project. ;D *Hugs
Thanks so much for a chance to win Aussie stamps–would go great with my Tilda holding her koala—great card love the design
Oh Zoe I love the new stamps coming out they are all fab just finished the blog hop the girls did an amazing job on all their cards just going to post candy on blog now Hope u had a fab Australia Day hugs Mandy xxxx
Oh my you have been so busy and I love her Miss Gumnut Curly Top reminds me of my hubby’s red hair… Glad you had some time off and I so love your stamps they are brilliant!!!
Flippin heck – just did the blog hop and your images are unbelievable – you have done one hell of a brilliant job I am dumbstruck Such great aussie icon…Love it you need to rest more often if you are going to come up with such amazing images!
Your new Aussie stamps are gorgeous Zoe! The Dunny is too cute and I LOVE Gumnut Flower Girl! Great Blog hop and a chance to win something too. Can it get any better, lol!
She is so beautiful, Zoe! I love, love, LOVE her cute little face, and the colouring is WOW, as always!!! Fantastic colours too, she doesn’t need a card to be on, she is perfect on her own!!! Thank you for your visit too and adorable comments, it really made my day to see you there:-) Have a lovely Sunday! BIG hugs Delphine xx
What a great blog hop with so many different images across so many countries! well done to all the ladies. and i do so love these new images you have released. this image is so cute as her dress does look like gumnuts..lol
thanks for the wonderful image.
Sally R
xxxx
Glad you had a nice break.
Thanks for a chance at your latest candy. You are always so generous.
Hi Zoe, am a big fan of your images. Love the versatiity of the Aussie backgounds. I had fun looking at everyone;s creations on the bloghop. I don’t normally do bloghops, but yours inspired me. Blessings Hilde
You have my very favor-ist digis in all of the cyber world. I love Make it Crafty!
Your stamps are awesome, I Love them!!! Thanks for the chance! I came across your blog today through SCS & saw your video on digital images (how to size them etc.) great video, I learned alot thanks to you!
Great Aussie stamps!!!! I’ll be yelling… YOU BEAUTY…. if I win!
Trish Munro
Gold Coast,Australia
Wow this was some awsome bloghop. Love all of the new digis. Now I am just hoping for some luck to make it come my way;) Thanks for the hop. Love your colouring too:) Bettina xx
AWESOME! and I sooo adore the red head thanks for the inspiration and I love the stamps!!
your new digi’s are AMAZING as always.. I have been coloring them and having a Blast! Can’t thank you enough
Hugs, from Ohio
wow Zoe! Firstly, Happy New Year! I hope you had a reat Australia Day too, even though we had all that rain…
Your Aussie collection is fabulous! I really love Miss Gumnut Curly Top, she very cute!
Thanks for the great opportunity for candy too!
Heres to a fabulously crafty 2012.
Carmel xxoo
wow zoe…awesome new aussie images!! hugz ash
Well Zoe, I’ve said it before but you can never say it enough, the backgrounds you have are versatile, great to color and easy to purchase at great prices! You products with the Three Company has been wonderful and I really appreciate the terrific offer too! You’re just the best! Thanks
Tammy Louise
Hi Zoe and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Glad you had some time off. I had time off this blog world for way too long and now that I’ve come back, I’ve been catching up on your blog and find so many exciting things are happening for Make it Crafty…like awesome new products released and teaming up with two other companies, your new videos to watch (which I’ve done so already) hehe.
I’m actually looking through the blog hop even though it’s finished and am so grateful for the inspiration!
Thank you too for the chance to win this fantastic candy
Blessings,
Adriana XX
I love your images!
From Sticker Store and More Class. Awesome work.