Summer Mini Catalogue

Wow what a day!!

Not only do we have the awesome December Frenzy starting today we also have a gorgeous new Mini Catalogue to celebrate!

click to view the Catalogue online

2011 Summer Mini Catalogue

Please feel free to contact me if you’d like your own copy to be posted to you and I’ll include a special offer just for you!

Now if you’d like some ideas for using all the gorgeous new products in the Summer Mini Catalogue we arranged an ESAD Summer Mini Catalogue Blog hop to inspire and motivate you – just click on the button below to start you on your motivational hop!

click here to start hopping!

Contact me to place your order and if you mention you did the Blog Hop you’ll get free postage on your order!

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Mocha Frames

Today I’m sharing a gorgeous project that was demonstrated by Melissa at Stampin’ Up! Regional Training in Canberra.  I loved it so much I just had to make one of my own and share it with my lovely customers :)

This is one of the projects we made at my first Monday Make-It Class this week.

Top Note Frame

This frame uses the flocked paper from the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper Pack and its so lovely and elegant.  You need the Top Note Die, Beautiful Wings embosslit and Beautiful Butterflies Die and the Creative Elements stamp set.

You could either pop a stand on the back as I have done or a magnet to stick it on your Refrigerator.

Just add a photo, 2012 Calendar or a stamped saying and it would make a beautiful Christmas Gift.

Dont forget today is the last day for the ‘Sale to Die for’ and get those special dies and folders at 10% off – click on the image below to view what  dies and folders are on sale.

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What a weekend!!

Good Morning!

How are you enjoying all this gorgeous Spring weather?? I love Spring when everything becomes new and the buds come out and all the flowers start to bloom – just love it!!

With Spring we also have something new to love too – the New Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalogue!!  Its started on 1st September and if you dont already have a copy please contact me to arrange your copy today! Being September it also means lots of birthdays for my family and that of my dear friend Lisa.  Since joining Stampin’ Up! I’ve met the nicest people and Lisa has become one of my closest and dearest friends.

Lisa and I had our 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue launch this past Saturday and the weeks beforehand were spent making a tonne of samples so at least I should have some pretties to share with you over the next few weeks!  We had a great day and I hope all the ladies who attended had a great time too.  We had door prizes, mystery hostess and a ‘vote to win’ prize as well. Its was also a little bit of a birthday bash as we both have our birthdays in September and had the yummiest Caramel Torte to celebrate!

Here are the make n takes for the day ….

Pennant Parade Make n Takes

Pennant Parade make n takes

We thought it would be best to highlight something that shows how well Stampin Up! coordinate their products so we went with the Pennant Parade Stamp Set and Pennant Punch.

Lisa created the box for her make n take.

It uses the Box #2 die  with the Big Shot and she’s also used the Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper, the Pennant Punch and some Linen Thread – how cute is this box? It does look small but you’d be amazed at what you could fit inside. Its a great idea for giving little treasures, gift cards, chocolates or jewellry.

If you have a close look at the Big Shot and dies in the new Catalogue you will be pleasantly surprised to see most of them have been reduced in price!  How sweet is that??

For my make n take I wanted to show just how versatile the Pennant Parade Stamp Set and punch is so wanted to make something other than a ‘pennant’ card.

I love the Pennant Parade stamp set as you can make just about anything with it as it has 6 greetings in the set which cover just about everything – Christmas, Birthday, Baby, Love and Thank You! There’s even a little ‘hello’ stamp which would cover everything else!! I am sure you will see many more creations using this set and punch in the future!

This is a very easy card to make – you simply stamp three pennants, fold them in half and stick them together and then pop them onto the card so you have a 3D tree! The pot & star are also in this stamp set as well as 4 pennants so you really have lots to choose from!

I’ve used the Polka Dot embossing folder on the Pear Pizzaz layer – I find using the embossing folders on a layer like this just lift a card so much. The Real Red frame is a Sizzlits die from the Lots a Tags set and the greeting (from Snow Swirled) is stamped on Whisper White and punched out with the Wide Oval Punch. Its all just too easy!!

I do hope you like our little projects and I do hope the girls liked making them.

Dont forget we have the Limited Time Mini Kit available for just $169 but this offer finishes on 30th September so if you were considering purchasing this kit please contact me as soon as possible and dont forget about my bonus “Super Stamper Offer”  which is good for just 9 more days!  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at all

Also, I’ll be travelling to Canberra on 29th October for Regional Training and youre more than welcome to come along with me to that – ask me about all the details if youre interested.

 

 

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Time to say goodbye …

Its that time of the year again and its time to say good bye to some well loved stamp sets, papers and accessories.

The items in the retired items list are available as long as stocks last so its a first in best stamped basis!

Now as a special treat for my customers I’m offering free postage/shipping on all orders till 8th August, 2011. Have a good look at the list as some items are discounted!

Just click on the button below to download the list!

click here to download the 2011 Retired Items list

Dont forget these items are only available until 31st August unless sold out earlier

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So So easy Sketch

Welcome to another Saturday and a Utah Divas Sketch Challenge.  Today I had my first ‘home’ Stamp A Stack for 2011 and we had a ball! The ladies loved the cards I made for them and they even paid me for all the fun! Gotta love that :)   If you are local to me (Campbelltown, New South Wales) and would like to come to my monthly Stamp A Stack or join my Stamp Club then drop me a line for more details.

Now onto this week’s sketch …

Now I did take a peek at the sketch earlier in the week and was trying to work out what to do – then I unpacked an order where I received my free Sale•A•Bration stamp sets and I knew what I wanted to do! I’d also ordered the Subtles Collection Designer Series Paper Stack and then realised this morning what a perfect pair they make!

This is what I made …

As soon as I finished this card I was in love! Not only with the new Designer Series Paper Stacks but also with the Punch Bunch Sale•A•Bration stamp set.  So so easy to use and just perfect every time and all the stamps are designed to go with one of the Stampin’ Up!® Punches – you gotta love that!

Now I loved the Perfect Plum card and thought a Rose Red one would be nice …

Oh boy was I right or what??  but wait … there’s more!!

I just couldnt stop so I made these ….

How sweet is this little set?  Such a quick and easy and cute card :)   Now how do you get to make these cards?? Well you can either book a workshop with me or you can place an order for all you’ll need for this set and get the Punch Bunch Sale•A•Bration stamp set for free!

You will need ….

  • Subtles Collection Cardstock
  • Subtles Collection Designer Series Paper Stack
  • Whisper White Cardstock
  • Scallop Circle Punch
  • 1 3/8″ Circle Punch
  • 1/4″ White Grosgrain Ribbon
  • Stampin Write Markers – Rose Red, Old Olive, More Mustard, Perfect Plum, Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink and So Saffron

If you’d like to order all you need and get the Punch Bunch Sale•A•Bration stamp set for free then ring or email me today.

Now its time to skip along to the next designing Diva being the lovely RuthieB!

Here’s the complete list of all the Sketchy Utah Divas in case someone doesnt have their link up or it doesnt work – now dont forget to leave some comment love for us all!

Adriana
Alisa
Barbara
Becky
Elizabeth
Jeannette
Leonie •you are here•
Ruthie
Tammy
Carol

Have a wonderful Saturday!

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OOO Pretty Tree!

I thought I’d pop in today and share a card made using another couple of challenges …

Firstly this week’s Utah Divas Colour Challenge ….

Combined with this week’s Cards & Things Sketch Challenge

Now I am expecting a gigle when my lovely friend Lisa reads this post!

The tree on my card reminds me of our ‘road trip’ to the Stampin Up! Convention in 2009 in Canberra. As we were driving into Canberra Lisa was sitting behind me going ‘Ohhh purty trees’ and was getting a wee bit excited …. or maybe it was because it was her first time away from all three children and hubby in some time?

Here’s my card …

Purty Tree

Recipe:
Stamps
: Lovely as a Tree
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Regals Paper Stack
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard
Accessories: Stampin Write Markers, Stampin Sponges, 1/4″ Grosgrain ribbon

This is another ‘queasy’ card to put together and really is suitable for any occasion and for both males and females.

Now dont forget we still have the Flood Relief Appeal going – when you purchase stamp sets to the value of $30 or more Stampin Up! will donate $2 to the Queensland Flood Relief Appeal. You have until 15th February to get your orders in to help with that.

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Sweet Birthday Sketch

There is nothing like school holidays for the days to mingle together and you end up forgetting what day it is and wonder where that last week has gone!

Its hard to believe that the girls return to school next week and we’ve just had 6 weeks of holidays – where did all that time go? Mind you I think these holidays have been the most productive and we did the Christmas thing, then went to Victoria for a week to visit family and since coming home we’ve decluttered the kitchen, Linen Cupboard and both the girls’ rooms! Whew no wonder I’m tired!

Well its Saturday – I know this cos my Outlook tells me it is – so that means its time for another Utah Divas Sketch Challenge and here is this week’s sketch …

Now since last week I didnt rotate the sketch or anything I decided I had to do something to it this week so I’ve turned it upsidedown ….

I just love the Every Moment set – maybe due to those lovely Daisies and I love Daisies :) It is such a clean crisp image set.

I also love the Sweet and Sour Designer Series Papers – not sure if you can see it in the picture but the Rose Red paper layer is actually embossed! There are a few papers in this pack that are embossed and they are divine!

I also love the Stampin’ Up! Watercolor paper. I’ve tried other Watercolour paper but nothing comes close to the Stampin’ Up! paper.  The colours just blend so well on it and I’ve just used my Aqua Painter and the ink from my classic ink pads to colour the image.

I do hope you like what I’ve done today as I really enjoyed colouring this one and putting it all together.

Now its time to skip over to the lovely RuthieB‘s blog and check out her lovely creation for this sketch and here’s the full list of all the Utah Divas Sketch Design team …

Adriana
Alisa
Barbara
Becky
Elizabeth
Leonie
Ruthie
Tammy
Carol.

Dont forget to leave them some comment love ;)

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A Sweet Treat for You

Now that Christmas is done for another year and I do hope you were totally blessed with presents from family and friends. If you felt you deserved more (and who doesnt?) we have a ‘sweet’ promotion for you to warm your hearts!

From now until 24th January when you purchase the Sweetheart Stamp set or the Full Heart Punch you will receive a pack of the Heart Treat cups absolutely free – now doesnt that warm your fuzzy little heart?

Purchase any of the following:

Item Page Description Price
121576 38 Sweetheart Wood-Mount Set $38.95
120780 38 Sweetheart Clear-Mount Set $29.95
119883 146 Full Heart Punch $33.95

Get free Heart Treat Cups:

Item Page Description Retail Value
120435 122 Heart Treat Cups (12) $6.50

But wait there’s more …. (and yes I did have to say that!!)

When you purchase the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart Punch you will receive – not one – but two packs of the Heart treat cups! How sweet is that??

So what are you waiting for??

Now I am currently on holidays in Victoria visiting family and spending time with Mum so for anyone who purchases through me while I’m away I will post direct to you pay the shipping/freight for you – see now its even sweeter!

You can contact me by email or mobile to place your order.

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Surprise Christmas

As you know I have been involved with tutorials for the We Stamp for Lara fundraiser – now if you havent joined yet you still can! Its not too late – you will still receive all 30 tutorials and there are bonus few as well. You will also go in the running for the major prize drawing of the Big Shot machine – and who wouldnt want to win one of those!! Just contact me for details as to how to pay as there’s been a huge problem with PayPal and I’ll arrange an invitation to the online community.

Today I’m sharing a card that I made and is actually today’s tutorial on We Stamp for Lara.

surprisepullchristmas I just love these cards and when you make and give them for Christmas it just brings delight to the receiver – mind you it does wonders for your self esteem too!

I love the Jolly Holiday DSP which I’ve used on this card and when you use Artichoke with the Cherry Cobbler in the design it makes a lovely deep rich card.

The Contempo Christmas set is also a great set for you Christmas cards as you can make so many different cards using it and its a bargain at just $26.95 in the wood mount or $21.95 in clear mount.

So where’s the surprise??

Well when you pull on the ribbon it pulls up a section of the front to reveal a hidden message like so ….

Here is a side on view so you can see how it all slides up …

Its a very cool card to make and give and remember if you want the tutorial for this and 29 other tutorials just come and join us at We Stamp for Lara today!

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Christmas in July Blog Hop

Welcome to the ESAD Christmas in July Blog hop!!

I do hope you’ve come prepared for a wonderful ‘Christmas’ journey so if you havent got your cuppa and some biscuits you’d better go get some now … I’ll wait till you get back to continue.

What is ESAD?

ESAD stands for Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators and it is an online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrators for Stampin’ Up!®

We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends, and wonderful blog visitors but we share our love for what we do with each other as Demonstrators. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know how and cyberstamps and we are always there to help and support each other when its needed. There is also the online chat networking that is available whenever youre online.

So if you are a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.

You should have come here from Clare’s blog but if you havent dont worry … just keep hopping until you get back to me.

Now, like all good bloggers, we all LOVE comments so please be sure to leave us a comment as we just thrive on them!

I have had one of these Simply Scrappin’ “I Wish” kits for eons – maybe even last Christmas and I hadnt pulled it out to use so I thought I’d better take this opportunity and use it before its retired.

Here is what I created ….

iwishchristmasinjuly

We have ….

  • A Christmas planner
  • A Gift box with toffees inside
  • A Gift Bag
  • 6 Christmas Cards with matching Envelopes
  • 8 Christmas Tags

Now all of these things I made with just half of one of the kits – oh and I had quite a bit left over that I didnt use including adhesive die cuts, cardstock and patterned paper.

So I could still make a bundle more cards, tags and even a scrapbook layout if I wanted to – or I might even dress up a canvas for the Grannies for Christmas.  So just imagine how much you could make with a full kit!

The Christmas Planner

iwishplanner

I love the idea of these planners so when I was making projects for this blog hop I thought I’d love to make one of these so I went looking online for ideas and maybe a tutorial.

After spending half a day (I kid you not!) of looking and not really finding what I wanted I sat down and decided to design one myself!  So I did and I love how it turned out!

The Planner takes one sheet of 12×12 cardstock to create then I’ve just added pieces of the Designer Series Paper and adhesive die cuts from the kit to decorate it.  Easy!

Here are a couple of shots inside the planner ….

Then we have the cards ….

iwishcardsenv2

These cards were actually made using the Stampin’ Up!® Notecards.  Using the Notecards made them so quick and easy to put together and they come with envelopes so I just stamped some snowflakes from the Snow Swirled Stamp Set and I was done! Easy!

A Box for the special someone with the sweet tooth!

iwishtoffees

How cute is this box?  These Acetate boxes are so easy to make and you can put anything in them from toffees to candles!  Oh if you are buying someone a gift card you could pop that inside and then fill it up with toffees or Werther’s Caramel Chocolates – now I did buy a bag of those but they umm disappeared … well one does have to do quality control do they not?? I do know that hubby took two of them – the hide of some people!

A Gift bag …..

iwishbag

How nice is this little bag?  Now you could put just about anything in here too … a CD, stamp set, punch, set of car keys, toy car even (being a replica of the new one in the drive-way maybe? please Santa???)

Not forgetting … the gift tags ….

iwishtags

Now these were fun to make and I will probably make a few more – but how cute is that Penguin??  I do so love Penguins ;)   I’ve been eyeing off this Punch Pals set for a couple of years now and thought why not?? My customers need new stamps for their Christmas Stamp A Stacks!

Wow .. .I apologise this post is so long!  I didnt mean for it to be so if you’ve got this far I thank you from the bottom of my Christmas heart!  It does happen to be my favourite holiday and its a shame its all over so quickly.

Now before I go I do have to tell you that if you do happen to see those Werther’s Caramels to grab one bag for you and one bag for me cos they are D-I-V-I-N-E!

Now that you have got this far its time to hop onto the next ESAD Blogger in the Blog hop being the gorgeous Gardenia Pepworth

Now dont forget to leave everyone a comment :)

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Happy New Financial Year diary

With my business I like to have a Financial year diary each year so its easier to file with my Taxation records. Now being a crafter I like my ‘tools’  to be nice and bright and cheery.

If you have ever looked for a Financial Year diary have you ever noticed just how drab and boring they are? Well I suppose there is such a big choice – you can have black, black or umm black!

I always go to Big W and look there first as they are just so affordable and looking at the ones they had last week we worked out (yes I was shopping with hubby) that we could remove the insert and I could then undo the binding, make a new cover and then re-do the binding.

Once I pulled the diary out it I wondered if our spiral punch would fit the binding.

Lo and behold it did!!

So now instead of having to undo the binding, make a new cover and then redoing the binding all I have done is cut a piece of Designer Series Paper the size of the pages in the diary and use the spiral punch down one side.

To give it a little more protection I added a sheet of Acetate over the piece of Designer Series Paper again by cutting it to the size of the pages of the diary and using the Spiral punch and slotting it into the binding.

Now since uploading this post I’ve found out about the latest Challenge over at Just Add Ink. Just Add Ink is a blog run by a couple of fellow Aussie demonstrators with a new challenge each week and this week’s challenge is to ‘Just Add Patterned Paper’ and think my diary fits the challenge.

Now when I need a change or the Designer Series paper becomes a little tatty or retired I can just slot in a new piece of DSP and its just like having a new diary!

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Share a sketch

Diva Sketch Challenge 88Its Saturday so its time for another Utah Diva’s Sketch Challenge from the lovely Carol.

Today’s is a little different as I’ve combined another challenge in the same card – a colour challenge from Inkspirations4U!

So I thought the title for today’s post is fitting as not only am I sharing two challenges in one card but I’m also using the very cute ‘Share A Cup’ a la carte stamp from the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue.

Here’s the colour challenge from Inkspirations4U

My card was inspired by some gorgeous little cards that the lovely Bonnie Thurber (the Stamp Whisperer herself!) demonstrated.

Here is my card ….

Share a Cup (and a sketch)I wasnt sure about the colours at first but then when I put them together I really like them!  I think they’d be great for boy birthdays too :)

I love this little stamp – it was so nice of Stampin Up! to make a stamp just for me dont you think? and then to make an actual mug with the image on it just so I could get one at the Manager’s Reception before Convention this year. So very thoughtful!

I hope you like this card as I did enjoy making it – well after I got those cups to sit right!

One definitely needs the Stamp-a-majig and a post it note for this card!

Now its time for you to skip along to the next Diva in the Saturday Sketch Design Team being the very lovely Maxine Conrad and see what she’s done with Carol’s sketch.

Have a great ‘rest’ of the Weekend!

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