Special Workshop

The planned World Cardmaking Day & Girl's Night In will be held on Saturday 31st October 2009 and will commence at 10 am.

The cost for the workshop is only $50 (for about 9 projects). A deposit of $25 will need to be paid by Saturday 19th September 2009 and the final payment will be due not later than Saturday 10th October 2009.

As this is a fundraiser for Breast Cancer I will be donating 5% from the projects and 15% from any orders on the day.

There will be prizes up for grabs.

For more information on the Special Workshop please me by either email or phone (49441406).

See you there.

Stampin' Up! Monthly Special

This month Stampin' Up! is giving away Ribbon Bundles (bundle includes 9.1 meters each Certainly Celery 5/8" poly-twill ribbon and So Saffron 5/8" grosgrain Ribbon).

This special runs from 1-30 September and all you have to do to quailify is:

1. Spend $100 on any Stampin' Up! products or

2. Host a $600 workshop

To take advantage of this great offer order now as it is for a limited time only.

Mini Spring Catalogue

Hello everyone.

Yes, I'm still around but have been very slack about blogging over the last few month but hopefully now everything on the home front is back to normal again.

As you can see Stampin' Up! has a new Mini Catalogue out which started on 1st August 2009 and will finish on 30th November 2009.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue you can email me for your copy.

A Few Of Photo's From Convention

Here are a few photo's that were taken at Convention.

Debbie M (my sister-in-law & fellow demonstrator) and I were lucky enough to get a photo with Shellie after the last session on Saturday afternoon. Thank you very much to the person who took the photo for us.

Debbie M and I all dressed up ready for the Awards and Recognition Banquet on Saturday night.

Beth (NZ demonstrator that I met last year at convention) and myself on Saturday night.

Here we are altogether, thank you so much Keesha for taking the photo for us.

Here is a photo of our Team who attended the convention.

Easter Card & Gifts

These Goodie Bag Wraps that I made for everyone for Easter. I found them on Makeesha Byl blog and they were so quick and easy to make, thanks Keesha.

Sorry about the photo's but we had a lot of rain around this time and had to take the photo inside.

I used: Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, Purely Pomegranate card stock (Retired); Bunny Hugs stamp set (Retired); Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, Purely Pomegranate ink (Retired); 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (Very Vanilla); Cellophane Bags (Medium).

This card made in my April workshop for a very good friend of mine who needed some cheering up for Easter. She loved the card.

For what I used on this card you will find in the April Workshop entry. The stamp that I used on the envelope is the same as I used on the Goodies Bag Wraps.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary

My Parents-in -Law celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary back in April.

Here is the card that I made for them.

I used: Sage Shadow, Handsome Hunter, Brushed Copper card stock; Fun & Fast Notes stamp set; StazOn, Stampin' Write Markers (Sage Shadow, Handsome Hunter, Green Galore, Real Red), Scallop Edge Punch, Watercolour Paper.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

Happy Birthday

This card was made for a 15 year old boy who is into Black and Red, so that is the colour scheme that I used for this card and it only took me about 15 minutes to make.

I used: Real Red card stock; Seeing Spots stamp set; Real Red ink; Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss Powder (Black, Clear).

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

April Workshop

Yes, I'm finally showing what we made at my April workshop. Better late than never. LOL

This workshop was all about using punches and here are the cards that we made.

This card was inspired by a swap card that I received from Karen Robinson

(here is her blog but there is no photo of her swap card as I went and had a look)

These next two (2) cards were inspired by the demonstrators monthly "Impressions" in the February 2009 edition.

I used: Whisper White, Real Red, Only Orange, Yoyo Yellow, Gable Green, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Ruby Red, Pale Plum; Scribble This, Occasional Greetings, Sprinkles, Sincere Salutations stamp sets; Green Galore, Real Red, Only Orange, Bashful Blue ink; Punches (Tag, 1/2" Circle, Scallop Circle, Small Oval, Large Oval, Word Window), Brads (Silver), Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper-Piercing (Tool, Mat), VersaMark.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

21 Again....Oh, I Wish

It was a friend Son's 21st Birthday a couple of months ago and here is the card that I made for him.

I used: Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, Basic Black card stock; Motor Bike stamp (Non Stampin' Up!); Watercolour Paper, Stampin' Write Markers (Real Red, Yoyo Yellow), StazOn Ink Pad, Heat Tool, Stampin' Emboss Powder (Gold), On Board Numbers (Non Stampin' Up!).

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

Back From Convention

Happy Mother's Day to all of you Mother's out there.

I had a great time again this year at convention and my Sister-in-law (also a demo) came along with me this year. We had a ball, well I know that I did. Caught up with friends I met last year and made new friends this year.

My Sister-in-law and I were lucky enough to get a photo with Shellie, I will post these photo's later.

Well I'm off now to spend time with my family.

I'm Back Again

Sorry about no postings this month but I was hoping that this month was going to be different from last month, I did not count on getting a bad eye infection and then getting behind doing my swaps for Convention next week.

Now that everything is back to normal I am hoping that my postings will follow suit, so please come and check them out.

Start Of A New Stampin' Up! Year

The Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue starts today.

If you would like a copy, please contact me for your copy.

April Workshop Sneek Peak

The workshops for April are:

Friday 3rd - 10 am
Saturday 4th - 10 am
Saturday 4th - 1 pm

Here is a peak of the cards we will be making using punches.

For only $10.00 you will be making 4 items to take home with you, so hurry and book your place so you don't' miss out.

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Too Many 40th Birthday's

Too many 40th Birthday's last month.

Not only did I have 3 cards to make, there was also the presents to organise and the parties to attend. One of the parties we missed out on because of cyclone Hamish.

Did I mention that 2 of these birthday's were for both of my Sister-in-laws who have their Birthday's only 2 days apart. Lucky for the family they decided to combine their parties together and what a night.

I can't remember what colours that I used for these cards as it has been a while since I have seen them. If you want to know what I have used please contact me and I will track down the cards so that I am able to let you know.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

A Quick Reminder

Just a quick reminder to let you know that the current 2008-2009 Idea's Catalogue, Summer Mini and the Retirement List all ends on Tuesday 31st March 2009.

If you would like to order any products from catalogue's or list, please contact me before Tuesday 31st March by 5 pm.

Layout Swap

Mel Hanlon had a monthly swap which ran through February. The critria for the swap was that you had to use the layout of the middle card on page 85 of the Ideas Book and Catalogue. It was the layout only so the colours and stamp sets, etc where up to you.

Here are the results.

My entry

Sharon Walsh, Sharon Williams, Natasha Murray

Karen Robinson, Kylie Hogan, Melissa Hanlon

Sorry about the photo's as my camera was doing weird things.

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Happy 9th Birthday

I was my Nephew's Birthday a couple of weeks ago and I thought I would make him a solar system card because he is into the Solar System.

Now this card has no stamping what so ever on it.

The card stock and glue spots that I used were from Stampin' Up!

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March Workshop

Yes, I'm finally showing what we made at my March workshop. Better late than never. LOL

I was inspired by the following people for the following items:

Birthday Card - Jenn Balcer from Split Coast Stampers

Gift - Vicki Were

Mystery Gift - Debbie M

Envelope Bag

Birthday Card

Gift

Mystery Item

I used: Cameo Coral, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White card stock; Groovy Guava, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Cameo Coral ink; Priceless, Sincere Salutations stamp sets; So Swirly Jumbo Wheel; Jumbo Wheel Handle, Crafters' Tool Kit (Paper-piercing Tool, Paper-piercing Mat), Cutters Kit, Corner Rounder Punch, Crop-a-dile, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (Certainly Celery), Word Window Punch, Slit Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch; Keyring (Non Stampin' Up).

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

Another Award

I was very surprised to receive this award from Kirsty Brown back on the 3rd February, sorry it has taken me so long Kirsty and thank you very much for this award.

This award came with a couple of rules and they are:

Link the one who awarded you, post the award and nominate 7 people who deserves it.

1. Leigh

2. Leonie

3. Kylie

4. Mel

5. Karen

6. Makeesha

7. Jean

Still Here

Sorry, I know I have been very, very slack. It has just been one of those months, I don't know where it went.

Please come back and check as I will have some new entries for you.

Retirement List

Sadly our current Catalogue finishes at the end of this month and some of our Stamp Sets, Designer Papers, etc will not be making it into the BRAND NEW Catalogue which comes out in April.

Stampin' Up! has released a list of the Stamp Sets, Designer Papers, etc that will no longer be available to make room for some new and exciting products. If you would like a copy of the Retirement List please contact me and I can forward this list onto you but hurry as stocks are limited.

February Workshop

Here are the cards that we have made for during February's Workshops. We made 2 of each style as it was a Stamp-a-Stack, so you ended up with 6 cards in total.

Bugs & Kisses Waterfall Card

Ocean Commotion

For Father

We used the following:

Bugs & Kisses Waterfall Card - Really Rustic, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Garden Green card stock; Really Rustic, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Garden Green ink; Bugs & Kisses stamp set; VersaMark, Eyelets (Earthly Elements - Really Rustic), Crop-A-Dial, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (Whisper White).

Ocean Commotion - Rose Red, Taken With Teal, Mellow Moss, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla card stock; Rose Red, Taken With Teal, Mellow Moss, Pumpkin Pie inks; Ocean Commotion, Occasional Greetings stamp sets; Scallop Edge Punch, Crafters' Tool Kit (Paper-piercing tool &

Mat Pack), 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (Very Vanilla), Stampin' Dimensionals.

For Father - Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Mellow Moss Very Vanilla card stock; Mellow Moss ink; For Father, Sincere Salutations stamp set; Designer Series Paper (Le Jardin).

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

March Workshop Sneak Peek

The workshops for March are:

Friday 6th - 10 am

Saturday 7th - 10 am

Saturday 7th - 1 pm

Here is a peak of the card, gift and envelope bag that we are going to be making.

There is also a mystery item.

For only $10.00 you will be making 4 items to take home with you, so hurry and book your place so you don't' miss out.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

Be My Valentine Workshop

It has taken me a while to show you the full picture of the Valentine Card that I gave you a sneak peek back in January.

I used: Old Olive, Rose Red, Not Quite Navy, So Saffron card stock; Old Olive, Rose Red, Not Quite Navy ink; Boatloads of Love, Loads of Love stamp sets; Stampin' Write Marker (Black), Bender Pen, StazOn, Watercolour Paper, Stamp-a-ma-jig.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

Happy Birthday

I have been very slack over the last few weeks but will be improving so keep visiting.

Here is a card that I made a while ago for one of Kristina's challenges.

One of my fellow team had a birthday a couple of weeks ago and I sent her this card.

I used: Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White card stock;Pumpkin Pie ink; Petal Prints, Sincere Salutations stamp sets; Heat Tool, Stampin' Emboss Powder (Clear), Heat & Stick Powder, Stampin' Glitter, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (Whisper White), Double Rectangle Punch.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

Bushfire Appeal

Stampin' Up! have put together a selection of stamp sets that you can purchase from 12th February through 31 March 2009, and Stampin' Up! will donate 50% of the sales of these sets to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfires 2009 Appeal.

You can help the bushfire appeal by purchasing any of the Bushfire Appeal sets:

Looks Like Spring* $58.95
The Snowflake* $39.95

Bodacious Bouquet* $58.95

Polka Dots & Paisley* $35.95

G'Day Mate* $35.95

Be Happy* $39.95

Priceless $48.95

Seeing Spots $29.95

Baroque Motifs $39.95

Live Your Dream** $55.95

Help by purchasing your sets today by contacting me by either email or mobile (0407740036)

*These sets will appear on the upcoming list of retiring products, so they'll only be available while supplies last.

**From the Summer Mini Catalogue

February Stamp-A-Stack Workshops

There is now a workshop on a Friday morning, please go and check out the workshops times and cost (top left hand corner).

Here is a peak of the cards that we are going to be making.

Looking forward to catching up with you.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

Happy 3rd Birthday

I made this Step Fold Card more for my friend than her 3 year old son birthday and she loved the card. He was more interested in the present than his card.

I used: Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla card stock; Ahoy, Matey stamp set; StazOn, Stampin' Write Markers (Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Basic Black, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa), Stampin' Dimensionals, Blender Pens.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

Happy Birthday To You

It was my Nephew's birthday yesterday and this is the card that I made for him.

I used: Basic Black, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Brilliant Blue card stock; Basic Black ink; Ahoy, Matey stamp set; Stampin' Write Markers (Summer Sun, Brilliant Blue, Sahara Sand, Real Red, Basic Black, Barely Banana, Creamy Caramel, Bordering Blue, Glorious Green), Heat Tool , VersaMark, Stampin' Emboss Powder (Clear), Stampin' Dimensionals, Brads (Silver), Blender Pens.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! 1990-2009

Be My Valentine

Valentines Day is only just round the corner.

How would you like to impress your partner on Valentine's Day with a card that you created?

Just come along and have a cuppa on Saturday 31 January at 1 pm while we make the card.

All you need to do is to Email me to reserve your seat.

You just need to bring yourself and $5.00 (this covers the refreshments and card materials).

Here is a peak of the card that we are going to make.

Looking forward to meeting you.

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