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Perfectly Plum for Mum

20 March, 2011 6 Comments

With just 11 days left of March Sale•A•Bration I thought it was a good opportunity to share a card I cased from the lovely LeeAnn Gref - she makes some very lovely cards.

As soon as I saw this card I knew I had to case it. One of the ladies attending my sister’s Stamp A Stack tomorrow asked for a Mother’s Day card so I thought this was just perfect ….

Now what’s not to love about this card??

  • I love doing the ruffled/gathered ribbon
  • I love the patterns in the DSP Paper Stacks
  • I love purple/plum/eggplant
  • I love free stamps during Sale•A•Bration

The set used in this card is the Sweet Summer from the Sale•A•Bration catalogue – its just so useful and really all you have to do is change the sentiment and this card would fit any occasion at all!

If you would like this set – or any of the other Sale•A•Bration stamp set then be sure to get your order to me as soon as possible and dont forget I’m giving a 10% discount on all order from now till the end of March.

I am also offering a special bonus to anyone booking a Demonstration in April & May – I have a bonus free stamp set to the first four to contact me and book in a date.

So if you want more free stamps then please be sure to email or ring me to book your Demonstration in – but remember the free stamps only go to the first four!

Well I hope the ladies tomorrow like this card as much as I do!

I’ve cut up all the kits for tomorrow so now I’m off for a little siesta – well it is Sunday and therefore a day of rest!

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Take a moment

19 February, 2011 10 Comments

Good Morning and welcome to another Utah Divas Sketch Challenge!

I have a busy weekend with a Demonstration today and tomorrow. Thankfully they are both doing the same Make n Takes so I dont have to unpack tonite and repack again tomorrow.

Here is this week’s sketch ..

This past week I heard that the father of a demonstrator friend is rather sick in hospital so I wanted to create a card for him to let him know that people are thinking of him and praying for him.

Here’s the card I created …

I wanted this week’s card to be of a male/masculine theme and thing I’ve achieved that.

The background on the base card is done with a wheel called Sandy Speckles and I just love it! I’ve also used it on the piece with the sentiment on it.

I do hope you like my card and now you can skip along to Ruthie B’s blog and check out her lovely creation. Now just in case someone has a broken link or doesnt have their project up as yet here’s a list of all the Utah Divas International Sketch Challenge Team ..

Adriana
Alisa
Barbara
Becky
Elizabeth
Jeannette
Leonie
Ruthie
Tammy
Carol

Have a great weekend!

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Just Neutrals

2 February, 2011 2 Comments

Well its been so so hot here the last few days I’ve tried to do as little as possible. It was so hot last night that I decided to pull out the sofa bed and sleep in the lounge room in the air conditioning and think I’ll be doing the same tonight!  I hate heat like this but its nothing compared to what is unfolding in North Queensland – they have a cyclone approaching and its now been upgraded to a Category 5 – I dont think we’ve ever had one this severe in Australia. The worst I can remember here is Cyclone Tracey in Darwin in 1974 and that was a category 4 so I am asking if you will join me in praying for the Queensland people yet again – as if the recent flooding up there wasnt enough.

Today I wanted to share with you a card I made for the Stamp A Stack I did at my Aunt’s last month. I wanted to show the versatility of a stamp set to show that you can use the Just Believe for a masculine card as well.

Recipe
Stamps: Just Believe
Paper: Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Naturals Ivory, Woodland Walk DSP
Ink: Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake

I truly love the versatility of the Just Believe stamp set and think this card would make a great card for both male and female.

This is also one of those ‘queasy’ cards so perfect if you need a card in a hurry and for any occasion.

Now I was about to do some stamping however Miss Misty has other plans ….

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Vintage Wings

4 October, 2010 6 Comments

Its been a very very wet long weekend here – we’ve had lots of rain so its kept us inside but that’s OK cos I got new cupboards to put in so we’ve been reshuffling the house all weekend. I am glad to report that we are nearly back to normal and we’ve recycled what we can, donated a couple of items to friends and thrown out a lot of rubbish!

The cupboards look great and so happy with them – just have to wait for two more doors to attach as they didnt come in the delivery.

Last Friday I did a workshop for a lovely friend and she asked if the make n take could be something using the embossing folders and butterfly dies. So what’s a girl to do??  then the perfect card popped onto my head – and it wasnt even painful!

Here is what we made ….

vintagebutterflies

Recipe
Stamps: Occasional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess set)
Inks: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede
Paper: Soft Suede, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink, Vellum Cardstock
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Stampin Sponges

I just loved making this card and sharing it with the girls on Friday night and I hope they all liked it as much as I did.

Would you like to make this card? then why not contact me to book your workshop in? they are lots of fun and I do all the work – you just need to provide the table and chairs and invite your friends. So easy – and you can earn free stamps too!

Dont forget there are just two weeks left of the Recruiting Bonus – when you join my Stampin’ Up! team you will receive a bonus ‘In Colour Pack’ worth over $80 which includes cardstock, markers and classic ink pads – now that’s an absolute bargain!  You’ll also receive a bonus gift voucher from me as my thank you for joining my team. Email or ring me today if you’d like more information about joining my Stampin’ Up! Team.

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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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Filed Under: Because I Care, Big Shot, birthday, cardmaking, Classes, Creativity, Demonstrations, En Francais, Get Well, Gifts, Occasions, RAKs, Stamp Club, Stamp Sets, Stampin' Up!®, stamping, Sympathy, Techniques Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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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Inspired by …

4 September, 2010 4 Comments

As you know yesterday I was on a mission to make some ‘male’ themed cards and so after making yesterdays “So Autumn” card I pulled out my Inspired by Nature set as the grass stamp in this set is so good for ‘male’ cards.  I also pulled out Baja Breeze & Not Quite Navy inks and cardstock cos well blue tones are boy tones right?

This is what I came up with …

nqnbirthday

Recipe
Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Occasional Quotes
Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Inks: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Large oval punch, Stampin’ Sponges

So what’s the verdict?  is it male? female? or is it both?

This is another one of those ‘multi use’ cards that if you changed the sentiment it could be used for any occasion.

I did create a few more cards with my Inspired by Nature yesterday so stay tuned as I’ll be showing them on my blog over the next few days. Inspired by Nature is a great set for any occasion and I’m happy to have it continue in the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue and I really should use it more!

Hope you have a great Saturday despite the rain – but we do need it. If you are in one of the areas thats been affected by flooding then please stay safe.

Now if you happen to pray please pray for those in New Zealand who have been affected by that Earthquake early this morning.  Praying all my New Zealand friends are safe.

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Super quick & easy cards

8 June, 2010 4 Comments

By now I’m sure you are aware of how much I love my job and how much I love Stampin’ Up!® and their products.

I had a Workshop on Saturday night and I wanted to show these ladies how you can make lovely cards quickly and easily. These ladies are all young mums so I know how precious their time is and how the budget doesnt always extend to paying $7 or $8 for one greeting card when purchasing them from a shop.

Last year at Sydney Regional Training for Stampin’ Up! we had a lovely lady visit from the home office in Utah, USA and she was telling us how good the Stampin’ Up! notecards are and you’ve seen me share projects using the Notecards since then.  Well here are three very quick and easy cards using the notecards, Thoughts and Prayers stamp set and 2 punches.

How sweet are these cards?

They are so easy – it was just a matter of stamping the tree from Thoughts and Prayers onto the notecard and then using the trio flower punch to punch out the flowers. I then inserted the brads and attached them to the card using glue dots.  The sentiment is stamped onto a scrap piece of whisper white and then punched out using the large over punch.  I’ve then popped that onto a scalloped oval punch out and stuck it on my card with Stampin Dimensionals. Add the ribbon and its done!  How easy?  Now with these lovely cards you could pop on any sentiment you wanted to as they’d suit birthdays or anything.

The beauty of these Notecards is that you get 20 cards and envelopes in a pack for just $9.50 – thats less than 50 cents a card!

Now dont forget that today is the last day for the Punch Deal of the Week where you can purchase any of the following punches at 30% off!

So ring or email me now so you don’t miss out on this great bargain – this deal finishes at 11pm tonight and I’ll have a brand new deal for you tomorrow!

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Pretty Pansies

5 May, 2010 7 Comments

Good Morning … its another fresh morning here and definitely a sign that winter is on its way!

I have wanted to make this card for a while but just hadnt had the time so I made some time last week and am very happy with how it turned out.

How cool are these pansies??

Recipe:
Stamps: Heard from the Heart
Paper: Pale Plum, Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant
Inks: Elegant Eggplant classic ink pad, Elegant Eggplant ReInker, Pumpkin Pie ReInker
Accessories:  Water Spritzer, Silver Brads, Aqua Painter

This is such a neat way on how to use your Butterfly Punch and I followed the tutorial on Mary Jo Price-Williams blog.  They use the ‘floating reinker’ technique are very easy to make and the card is a quick and simple card but you do need to leave the ‘pansies’ to dry which can take a while but I do think the results are totally worth it!

If you would like to learn how to make these Pansies I would love to show you how so ring or email me today to book in your workshop or demonstration.

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Fun and Fast Cards

26 April, 2010 3 Comments

You may remember the cute little Easter Cards I made for a Stamp A Stack well I thought they were so much fun that I’d make some more!

Get Well Wishes

I’ve used the same layout and design as the Easter cards and just changed the stamps and the sentiments.

Birthday Wishes

You may notice the ‘shadows’ on these cards. This is instead of stamping the image direct onto the white circle layer I’ve actually cut the images out after colouring and then popped them on with Stampin Dimensionals to give them more depth.  This one little step makes the world of difference to the cards.

Baby Blessing

Would you like to make these cards?

Then contact me today to book your Stamp A Stack in and for just $20 you make 3 each of the above designs.

I am holding a Stamp A Stack at my house on 16th May and as places are limited you will need to ring and reserve your chair.

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Thinking of You ….

16 February, 2010 5 Comments

 

One of the men involved with our Church has recently hurt his back and as he does so much for the Church and the community centre I wanted to send him a card to let him know he is in our thoughts and prayers.

I loved making this card!

Making cards for men is not always easy for me and I really love how this one turned out. I do love the soft muted edges that daubering gives.

TrendyBrocadeMale

Recipe:

Stamps: Sanded Background, Trendy Trees
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Brocade Blue, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla
Inks: Brocade Blue, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel.
Accessories: Photo Corner Punch, Silver Brads, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig

I do hope you like this card as much as I do and maybe you’d like to hold a demonstration and see how this card is made as well as many others and have the opportunity to earn free stamps while SaleABration is still happening – if so contact me today to book in your demonstration.

Thanks for stoppin by ….

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