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11 July, 2011 6 Comments

Oh my … I just checked and my last post was on 21st June!!  My apologies for being so tardy :/

We’ve had a rough week here with my Father in Law passing away early Sunday 3rd August and we had the funeral on Friday 8th July.  He was 96 years old and being the fanatical cricketer he was he would agree that he had ‘a good innings’!  Its always the good cricketers that are always out just before their 100 is it not? Being a veteran soldier he was given a lovely tribute by the local RSL and they also held the wake for him at no cost to the family which was very nice. It was a long emotional day but I do think Pop would have been proud. I must say though that “The Last Post” has not affected me they way it did Friday before and I dare say each Remembrance Day will be the same.

Onto a brighter note …

Here’s a card I made using the gorgeous Growing Green Stamp Set.  Sometimes it is hard to see uses for a stamp set full of flowers other than cards with flowers so wanted to share this idea with you ….

I originally  created this for a dude card however I’ve been informed that its not a dude card but a dudette card!

I’m thinking I might recreate this into a dude card using some Crumb Cake and replacing the twine bow with maybe some twine wrapped around the River Rock panel.

I just love this set as its images are just so lovely to water colour and as you can see it could be used for either male or female cards – regardless of what your kids say ;)

This is another of those queasy cards which are suitable for any occasion at all.

I do hope you like this card and would love to hear what Stampin Up! sets you like to use for both male & female cards.

Dont forget that when you spend $100 or more during July you will receive a gorgeous Ice Cream Parlour gift pack of ribbon and buttons absolutely free – thats over $30 worth for free!  So email or ring me with your orders today and grab your free ribbon & buttons.

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Because I Care

27 September, 2010 6 Comments

Its the first day of School Holidays here in Sydney, NSW and I sooo enjoyed my sleep in today. Although I do find if I sleep in then I feel tired and lethargic for the day … maybe I need to sleep in again tomorrow to be sure??  One has to research these things just so we can educate others ;)

With a new catalogue comes new stamps and I love remaking favourite styles of cards using new stamps and one of my favourite cards is the Easel Card.  They are a “Squeasy” card … now I’ve educated you on the new ‘Onie’ style of cards being the “Queasy” cards but now here is a new term for you – “Squeasy” which of course means Super Quick and Easy!

I love the Hydrangea in the Because I Care Hostess Stamp Set and couldn’t wait to use it. I had to team it up with En Francais for this elegant card …

crushvintageeasel

Recipe
Stamps: Because I Care, En Francais
Paper:   Concord Crush, Very Vanilla
Inks:     Crumb Cake, Concord Crush, Jet Black Stazon, Old Olive
Accessories:  Stampin Dimensionals, Stampin Sponges, Big Shot, Lots of Tags Sizzlits Pack

I love Hydrangeas and they always remind me of my mum and the numerous plants we had around the house when growing up.

Here are a couple of views of the card ….

Easel card Side View

Easel Card Side On

Close Up of Stand

These cards are great for any occasion and as you can see you can post them flat and the stopper is there so they can be stood up to display. I’ve just popped a heap of dimensionals under the Concord Crush frame to make it higher and therefore be used as the stopper.

Feel free to contact me for more information on how to make this card or one similar.

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A Little Bird told me …

17 September, 2010 3 Comments

A little bird told me that Stampin’ Up! have released a new Idea Book & Catalogue and that today Leonie is having a launch for the new catalogue!

How exciting is it to have the start of a new Idea Book & Catalogue??  All those new stamps, papers, colours, tools, accessories and bling! We have been waiting so long for this new Idea Book and Catalogue and I know that you wont be disappointed – there is something for everyone!  Actually there are lots of things for everyone!!

One of the new stamp sets in the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue is the Every Moment Stamp Set.  Its a gorgeous little set and if youre a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and attending this year’s regional training you get this set for free!

Here’s a sweet card I made last week …

bluebird

Recipe:
Stamps: Every Moment, Just Believe
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Inks: Jet Black Stazon, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzaz
Accessories:  Aqua Painter, Linen Thread

I love this little bird!  She is just so sweet.  This is another ‘queasy’ card and great for any occasion.

Now this is not one of the items the ladies will make at my launch and I do hope they like what they make and if you add chocolate to the mix you really cant go wrong hey??

Well I’d best be off and get this place and me ready for the ladies coming today.  If you cant make it today or tomorrow and would like to place an order please contact me – I’m offering some lovely bonuses for those who purchase, book a workshop or join my team so dont forget to ask about those when you order.

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Spring has Sprung!

13 September, 2010 5 Comments

Well it was a beautiful Spring day on Friday in Sydney and I flew down to Victoria yesterday to do some ‘family’ things that need doin.

I managed to spend the day yesterday with some lovely demonstrators I’ve been ‘networking’ with online for a while. It was great to finally meet Kim Conway, Kylie O’Brien, Mel Sharp and Jo Weedon.  We had a great time chatting and having coffee and a very big thank you to Kim and Kylie for coming and picking me up from Avalon Airport.

Now since its a lovely 25 degree (celcius) in Sydney today I thought I’d share this lovely spring card with you ….

fluttergrass

Recipe …
Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Cottage Garden, All a Flutter
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Inks: Bashful Blue, Jet Black Stazon, Old Olive, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: scrap paper, scallop circle punch, Pretty in Pink 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon, stampin dimensionals, big shot, lots of tags sizzlits.

How sweet is this card? This is another of my ‘queasy’ cards.  So quick and easy to do – you simply sponge your clouds, stamp on the grass, attach the ribbon and butterfly and layer and youre done! So So easy :)

This was one we did at a Stamp A Stack cards a couple of weeks ago and the ladies loved it. I just love showing people how to do those clouds!

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Elegant Embossing

10 September, 2010 11 Comments

Happy Friday!

I am on a group where we were given a challenge to do a technique that we havent tried before – to me that in itself is a challenge! So after thinking for a while I thought I’d try the Inked Embossing Technique – now I dont know if there is a correct term for this or not but thats what I’m calling it!

You simply ink up one side of a Textured Impressions Folder – you can swipe the ink pad all over till its covered or you can use your brayer to apply the ink. You then pop your cardstock in and run it through the Big Shot and awesome wowness :)

Here’s my card …

How nice did this turn out??

I inked up the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder with Elegant Eggplant classic ink and then ran it through with a piece of Perfect Plum cardstock. I just love it!

I’ve then finished off the card by adding some ribbon and the sentiment and gorgeous daisy from the Every Moment stamp set – new in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue. I just love this stamp set and have made a couple of cards with it over the past couple of days and will share them with you in time.

Makes a very ‘queasy’ card (quick and easy – a new Onie-ism)

You can see how this card was made by coming along to my 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue launch on 17th or 18th September – just let me know which date you wish to attend – the day is free and there will be door prizes, make n takes as well as lots of laughter and special purchasing & booking incentives on the day.

Cant make it on the day?? No worries -  you’ll still receive the booking and ordering incentives which are …

  • contact me to arrange your demonstration and you will receive a bonus free Classic Ink Pad
  • If you place an order with me from the new catalogue I will also give you free postage on your order – so the more you spend the more you save!

Remember you must contact me before 18th September to arrange your demonstration or place your order to take advantage of these extra specials from me.

Also, if you join my Stampin’ Up! team before the end of September you will not only receive the bonus In Colour pack from Stampin’ Up! but you will also receive a bonus gift to the value of $35 from the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue from me and my thank you to you.  There really is no better time to join that now!

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Live with Passion

8 September, 2010 3 Comments

I mentioned last week that I’d had a creat-a-fest with Inspired by Nature.  Inspired by Nature is one of those wonderful unisex sets that you can use for anything.

Here is a great ‘Clean and Simple’ card that takes just minutes to create.

simplepassion

Recipe
Stamps: Inspired by Nature
Paper: Whisper White
Inks: Soft Suede, Old Olive
Accessories: Old Olive grosgrain ribbon

See – even the recipe is clean & simple.

Again this is another of those ‘multi occasion’  cards which can be used for any purpose and so quick and easy to put together!

Thinkin I might make a new category of cards and call is Queasy – for Quick and Easy :)   gives a whole new meaning to the ‘queasy’ term does it not? It’s a bit like how kids these days use the terms “sick” and “wicked” dont ya think??

If you wanted to lift this card a little just use a Soft Suede card base and make the white a layer on top – still a ‘Queasy’ card ;)

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