Chocolate Gifts & Workshops

For every Christmas themed class, I give all of my customers a special chocolate gift with their kits.

This was the little one I gave to everyone at our Christmas Stamp-a-stack. I used the Confetti & Stitched Stockings stamp sets, Big Shot, pillow box die, stocking punch, decorative label punch, 1/8" real red taffeta ribbon. I've filled them with red & green m&ms. These were the cards that we made

Its a bit hard to tell but the red has been spritzed with shimmer paint!
Welcome Christmas (this one is currently 1/2 price this month!!), Stiched Stockings, Petite Pairs, Season of Joy stamp sets
Whisper White, Real Red, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Garden Green, Wild Wasabi & Candy Cane fabric. The Christmas tree was embossed in the new iridescent ice embossing powder from the new summer mini.

This one held 2 Ferreo Rochers inside. I've also spritzed them all over with shimmer paint to give a sparkle (I love a little bling!). I used the Big Shot & the two tags die & petals a plenty embossing folder to make these.
I had everything set up for my Thursday class & while I wasn't looking Cooper decided that he would destroy 3 of these by eating/ unwrapping the chocolates so those 3 were replaced at the last minute with Lindt chocolates- they didn't sit as well- they kept rolling out!
These were for my "Gift Card Workshop"

Five different holders.
Beautiful Season, Sweets for the Sweet, Tags till Christmas, Snow Swirled, Sparkling roller, Confetti stamp sets.
Whisper White, Real Red, Concord Crush, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze, Silver & Red glitter paper (from the summer mini- this is so sparkly & pretty!), candy cane fabric.
Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Versa Mark ink pads
Big Shot, top note die, decorative label punch, scallop circle punch, 3/4", 1", 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punches, ornament punch, word window punch, clear embossing powder, heat gun, filigree brads, 1/8' red & olive taffeta ribbon, cherry/ white bakers twine, velcro dots

The last one was for the mini magazine holder workshop

Just a simple matchbook holder stlye with a little mint chocolate inside!
Tags till Christmas, Sparkling roller, Concord Crush, Platinum shimmer paint,

Teacher Gifts

Since this was Erika's first year at Pre-School & Pre-Kindy I thought I'd make something special for all of her wonderful teachers.
-Mini Magazine Holders!

 I was making these when I thought these would make a great workshop for others that need a last minute gift idea & so I came up with this design...

 These are the other designs that I made:

Erika helped me pop them into bags & tie the twine around & she had the job then of deciding which teacher got which one!

Down-line Christmas Card Swap

Last night I had some of my Down line ladies over for our first Christmas party. We had it at very short notice (a week!) but we had time to make some last minute swaps! I was waiting on my parcels to arrive in the post to make up mine but even tho I was stalking the postie since Friday it didn't arrive until Sunday morning so in between the timer on the oven I made up my cards but not my first idea- I just didn't have time for that but today I was able to finish my idea to show everyone!

Its hard to tell but in the sweet treat cups there is some glitter to look like snow! What do you think?
In my rush yesterday I totally forgot to take a picture of the ones I ended up making- I'll make up another & post it soon.
Since all of my workshops have ended for the rest of the year I am going to try to catch up with my posts- its been a bit lame lately.... new years resolution is to post things regularly!!

Summer Mini Catalogue

The new Summer Mini Catalogue is here! It starts today and is on until March 31st. To view the catalogue click here.
It has some beautiful stamp sets inside as well as the cutest new Candy Wrapper die for the Big Shot not to mention the glimmer paper- its so sparkly!
If you would like to order any of the products or to get your own copy of the catalogue please contact me today

December Frenzy

Get great Stampin' Up! products up to 50 percent off during our December Frenzy sale--1-31 December only!

Item       Page   Description                                       Retail $       Sale $      Discount
120597  22      Welcome Christmas Clear-Mount Set      $39.95         $19.98        50%

121584  22      Welcome Christmas Wood-Mount Set    $49.95          $24.98        50%

117715  28      I {Heart} Hearts Wood-Mount Set         $42.95          $25.77        40%

121528  35      Got Treats Wood-Mount Set                  $40.95          $24.57        40%

117699  42      Something Sweet Wood-Mount Set        $44.95          $26.97        40%

116686  46      For Everything Wood-Mount Set            $47.95          $28.77        40%

119163  67      Cottage Garden Wood-Mount Set          $32.95          $16.48        50%

121508  72      Every Moment Wood-Mount Set            $31.95         $19.17         40%

121480  74     Awash with Flowers Wood-Mount Set     $71.95        $43.17         40%

121522  75     Friends Never Fade Wood-Mount Set      $31.95       $15.98         50%

120618  75     Friends Never Fade Clear-Mount Set       $25.95        $15.57        40%

121600  75     Ornate Blossom Wood-Mount Set            $19.95       $11.97         40%

123551  88     Clearly For You Wood-Mount Set            $47.95       $28.77         40%

123848  96     Chloe Stampin' Around Builder Wheel       $9.95         $5.97           40%

116911  126    Padded Envelopes (3)                              $6.50         $3.90           40%

119263  138   Poppy Parade 1/2'' Stitched-Poly Ribbon  $16.95       $11.87         30%

119267  138   Blushing Bride 1/2'' Stitched-Poly Ribbon  $16.95       $11.87         30%

119731  143   Regals Flower Brads                                 $16.95       $11.87         30%

119730  143   Neutrals Flower Brads                              $16.95       $11.87         30%

118762  146   Distressing Essentials                                 $37.95       $26.57         30%

103179  149   Craft & Rubber Scissors                           $37.95        $26.57        30%

112531  149   Circle Scissor Plus Glass Mat                    $37.95        $26.57        30%

Page numbers refer to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue

Contact me today to take advantage of these never-before-seen prices!

A Sale to "Die" For!!

During November, get 10 percent off select Big Shot dies. Use these exclusive dies to create fabulous shapes, embossing, and more!

Page        Item        Description                                                                       Retail Price     10% Off Price


156         117332   Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die                             $21.95            $19.75
156         114515   Flower Burst Embosslits Die                                                 $21.95            $19.75
157         114517   Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder  $14.95             $13.45
157         116824   Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder       $14.95             $13.45
157         119277   Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder          $14.95             $13.45
158         113440   Buttons #5 Sizzlits® Die                                                       $9.95               $8.95
159         113466   Pillow Box BigzT Die                                                           $36.95             $33.25
159         114507   Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die                                                 $39.95             $35.95
159         120903   Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die                                               $39.95             $35.95
160         115953   Mover & Shapers Punch Windows                                      $54.95             $49.45
160         120893   Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die                                                    $69.95             $62.95
160         121810   Petal Cone Bigz L Die                                                          $59.95             $53.95


Don't have a Big Shot? Get 10% off our exclusive Big Shot Bundle! The Big Shot Bundle (item 128944) includes the following:

Page   Description                                                                         Retail Value  10% Off Price     Item
155     Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine                                            $186.85         $168.16            128944
156     Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die
157     Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Contact me today and take advantage of this limited-time sale!

Simply Stockings Promotion

During the month of October, you are able to purchase the Stitched Stocking Stamp Set and Stocking Tag Punch early--before the debut of the 2011 Summer Mini Catalogue!

Or host a $450 workshop, and receive the Stitched Stocking Stamp Set and Stocking Tag Punch for FREE (How great is that???).

Item         Description                                          Price

125798     Stitched Stocking Wood-Mount Set      $53.95

123784     Stitched Stocking Clear-Mount Set        $42.95

124095     Stocking Tag Punch                               $33.95

The Hostess may choose either the wood-mount or clear-mount set. (Clear blocks are not included in the clear-mount set)

See the stamp set and punch here.

Just let me know when you would like to book a workshop! And of course if you have any questions!!

Christmas Shaker Card

Here is the first shaker card I've done in a couple of years!

I pulled out this set (Holiday Lineup) with the aim to work out my November Stamp-a-Stack cards & ended up making this shaker card instead!

I stamped the snowmen in black staz on ink & coloured them in with watercolour pencils with a blender pen. I then masked them off & brayered baja breeze, island indigo & not quite navy ink for the background & used the matching card stock for the layers! I added a bit too much glitter- its hard to judge how much to use, because once you seal it all up you cant reopen it!

Door Prizes!

For my catalogue launch last week I had made up the mini milk cartons for my major door prize. As my ladies came in they chose one carton along with their kit & if they were the lucky one to have the odd chocolate (either a lindt ball or a ferrero rocher) they won a stamp set from the new catalogue. Congratulations to Gail for Thursday & Coral for Sunday who both received the "Kindness Matters" stamp set.

I made them all with the new In Colours. I used a mixture of the subtles, regals & brights DSP. Each box was held together with one of the mini library clips (I just love them!) with a tag stamped in the matching ink. The original idea came from the new catalogue.

Here's a close up of the pool party box! I used the "Bliss" & "Teeny Tiny Sentiments" stamp sets. The tag is from the "Lots of Tags" sizzlit dies with the Big Shot

Don't forget about the excellent specials at the moment on the Starter Kits- the full starter kit (which is pictured on the inside back cover of the catalogue) is on special for only $231.20. That is an amazing deal- it is valued at over $610. It has everything you need to get started & you are able to change some of the items in it suit your tastes. If you already have some items the mini starter kit may be just what you need- its only $169 & again you can change items to suit your taste. If you would like any more info or to join up click here & it will take you straight through to my Stampin' Up! site! These deals end this month- September 30.

It's Here!

What a way to start off the first day of spring! The new Idea Book & Catalogue is here! It is full of beautiful products- so many to choose from!

During September, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $169! The limited-time mini Starter Kit-valued at over $310-comes with the high-quality products listed below:
$169 Mini Starter Kit

•Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*

•Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*

•Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad

•Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

•Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

•Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

•A4 Smooth Card Stock Assortment

•Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*

•Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*

•Notes Cards (20)

•Clear-Mount Block C

•Blender Pen (1)

•SNAIL Adhesive

•Business supplies

*New to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue


Or, if you want the full Starter Kit, you can get it 20 percent off during September only! That's over $610 worth of premium Stampin' Up! products and business supplies for just $231.20!
For more information please contact me

I'm having my catalogue launch day on Thursday 15th at 10am & Sunday 18th at 2pm.
We will be making 5 projects using items from the new catalogue. If you are interested please contact me for more info.

More Cards

Here is what I had been making when Erika saw me & wanted to try it herself! The original design is from Teneale Williams.

Stamp sets: "Growing Green"
Ink: Black staz on, pear pizazz, pretty in pink, rose red
Paper: pear pizazz, pretty in pink, watercolour paper

Little goodie bag using the scallop circle die.

Stamp sets: "A Flower for all Seasons" this set is on the retired list so you had better be quick if you want it!!
Ink: Black staz on
Paper: Cajun craze, more mustard, confetti white
Accessories: watercolour pencils,blender pen, Big Shot, vintage wallpaper embossing folder

I'm really liking this colour combo at the moment- cajun craze, more mustard, chocolate chip & crumb cake.
Stamp sets; "Medallion", "Sincere Salutations"
Ink: crumb cake, chocolate chip
Paper: crumb cake, confetti white, more mustard, cajun craze, chocolate chip
Accessories: Big Shot, vintage wallpaper embossing folder, lots of tags sizzlit die, flower fusion sizzlit die, colour spritzer, scallop edge punch



Stamp sets: "Love & Care", So happy for you"

Ink: Peach parfait, soft suede, old olive, calypso coral

Paper: peach parfait, soft suede, confetti white

Accessories: colour spritzer, linen thread

More water colouring for you!

Stamp sets: "Lovely as a tree", "Tiny Tags"

Ink: Black staz on, marina mist, bashful blue, baja breeze, always artichoke, chocolate chip, old olive, wild wasabi, certainly celery

Paper: watercolour paper, chocolate chip, always artichoke, confetti white



The original idea came from Michelle Zindorf it was a direct to paper technique using stampin spots, since I didn't have those colours I used a sponge. I then stamped over the top with the "French Foliage set & early espresso ink.
Stamp sets: "Lovely as a tree", "French Foliage"
Ink: marina mist, perfect plum, more mustard, pretty in pink, early espresso, I cant remember the other (it was a pink!)
Paper: whisper white, always artichoke, early espresso

Stamp sets: "Love & Care", "French Foliage", "Afterthoughts"
Ink: daffodil delight, old olive, early espresso
Paper: daffodil delight, old olive, early espresso, whisper white

I am so glad that "French Foliage" is going to be in the next catalogue because I just love it! If you make a mistake you can almost cover it up with the ink blogs stamp!!!



Erika's card

I spent yesterday making cards for the Stitches in Time Craft Expo that's on here in Narromine this coming Sunday & Erika wanted to make her own after seeing me water colouring some roses.
I helped her ink the stamp & open the stamp pads for her but Erika chose the colours she wanted to use & coloured the rose in petal by petal!
I think she did a excellent job- she is only 4!

She wanted to add a second colour

Here is just a short little video of Erika colouring in the rose!

Here is the finished card, Erika chose the card & the ribbon & I tied it around the card. She even ran the card stock through the Big Shot (she often does that for me!!) Please leave a comment, Erika would love to hear what you think of her card!

Craft Room

When we moved house at the end of June, the house we moved into is a LOT smaller than our old house so we weren't able to use the shelves or drawer of my desk anymore. My hubby had built my desk to suit all of my craft things, complete with a pull out drawer to hold all of my "Carl" punches. Because the room we are now using has lower ceilings & is smaller we had to butt Doug's desk up with mine so we left the drawer out otherwise things would get put in there & we wouldn't be able to get them out!
I have been waiting all this time for Doug to build me some new shelves so my stamps had still been packed away in boxes & it was so frustrating not having easy access to them....until now!

I found the white drawers the other week on special & I got 1 as I wasn't sure if it would fit under the desk & without the wheels it just did so I went back & got the last 2. Now I have everything but my punches in them! The only problem is my little "helper" can open them & loves pulling out everything especially the ribbons!



My little "helper"



Bliss

As promised here is another card for you that I made last week.

I made this for Kara who is one of the lovely ladies from my Thursday groups. After I made it I thought Id better make another since it turned out really well so I made another 2!

For the main image I "rocked & rolled" the stamp in so saffron & peach parfait inks. We had our rock & roll techniques class last week so I was on a roll!
Stamp set: "Bliss" (sale a bration set)
Inks: So Saffron, Peach Parfait
Paper: So Saffron, Peach Parfait, Whisper White
Accessories: crochet trim ribbon, pearls, dimensionals

Tart & Tangy Stationary Set

Here is the stationary set I made for Erin. I used the Tart & Tangy stamp set which is on the retired list at the moment with 25% off so if you would like to add it to your collection call me now to order it before its gone!

I used the summer picnic DSP that originally came out to match the set a couple of years ago now. I decorated a gift bag with some die cut flowers too. The pattern for the stationary box came from Becky Roberts. The colours used are real red, pumpkin pie, bashful blue & old olive.

Retiring Products List

Here it is! These products wont last long- you have until the 31st August unless they sell out so be quick! To view the list click here.
I am sorry it has taken me all day to post this, I looked at it at midnight & it was 2am before I got to bed & this morning I was just about to hit publish & the computer froze so here I am now!!!
I'll have a few cards to post over the next day or two!

Christmas in July Stamp-a-Stack

I am so sorry its been so long since my last post. As some of you know we have moved house & we are now settled in our little home, I'm still waiting on my hubby to build me some shelves so I can un-pack my stamps- it is so frustrating- since I cant easily access them I haven't been doing as much as I would want.
I have had time to organise the Christmas in July Stamp-a-Stack for last week on Thursday & Sunday.
Here are the cards that we made

Its a little hard to tell in the picture but we sprayed the front of the card with shimmer paint to give it a bit of a sparkle!

Stamp sets: "Tree Trimmings"& "Contempo Christmas"

Ink: Versa Mark

Paper: Concord Crush, silver metallic (non SU)

Accessories: silver embossing powder, dimensionals

A few people had asked how to make clear cards so I thought what better way than this!

Stamp sets: "Snow Swirled"

Ink: White Staz on, Baja Breeze

Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, clear

Accessories: pearls, rhinestones

I gave everyone the choice of these two designs- either 2 each or all the same- the measurements were the same for both cards.

Stamp sets: "Contempo Christmas" & "Snow Swirled"

Ink: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, White Staz on

Paper: same as above

Accessories: Kindyglitz (non SU) (on the Christmas tree)

If anyone is interested I could run this workshop again, just let me know!

Just a little reminder, the "Gift with Purchase" promotion ends this weekend! If you would like some cute little buttons & ribbon all you have to do is place an order for $100 with me & you will receive the buttons & ribbon for free!

Gift with Purchase

 For the month of July if you spend $100 you will receive an exclusive product bundle for free--a $31.95 value!
Bundle includes:
•White 1/4" (6 mm) grosgrain ribbon with repeating flower designs. Approximately 13,7 m.
•48 flower buttons. 16 each in 3 colours (Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Pacific Point). Approximately 1/2" (1,3 cm).
Hurry, offer ends 31st July. Contact me today to place your order!

Deals of the Week 4

This week's deals:

Item     Page    Description                                        Regular        Sale

113838  62     Right on Track Stampin' Around Wheel  $11.95          $8.37

115619  68     Retro Remix Stampin Around Wheel      $11.95          $8.37

119975  134   Vintage Type Rub-Ons                          $15.95          $11.17

118760  134    Play Date Rub-Ons                               $16.95         $11.87


There are no limits to the number of Deals of the Week you can purchase and no minimum purchase is required. Now is your time to stock up on your favourite products!
Be sure to hurry and purchase each week's deals early on so you don't miss out! This is the final week, you only have unti midnight Tuesday!

Some more cards...finally!

It seems like ages since I've put up cards to show! I made a heap to sell at the WOW function-

Here's a selection of my faves!

These two roses were some of my demo roses from my water-coloured roses techniques class. Originally the date was going to be before mothers day so I did up a few different mothers day cards & didn't need them in the end.
Stamp sets: "Fifth Avenue Floral", "Occasional Greetings" & "Wonderful Favourites"
Ink: Basic Black, Regal rose ink pads. Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Pretty in Pink & Regal Rose re-inkers.
Paper: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Regal Rose & Shimmery White.
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note die, Manhattan Flower embossing folder, Aqua Painter, Whisper White organza ribbon.

I love brayering sunsets!
Stamp sets: "On Your Birthday", "Autumn Days"
Ink: Summer Sun (retired), Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso
Paper: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Accessories: Brayer, 1-3/4"circle punch, 1/4" Early Espresso grosgrain ribbon, sponge, post it note

 I really like this level 2 hostess stamp set- you can get this set for free just by hosting a party where the sales reach $600, contact me to book your party today!
Stamp sets:  "Love & Care"
Ink: Peach Parfait, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, More Mustard, So Saffron stampin' write markers
Paper: Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, scallop oval & oval punches

I only got this set a couple of months ago & I cant believe it took me so long to get it!
Stamp sets: "Crazy for cupcakes", "A Word for You"
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray, Black Staz-on
Paper: Pretty in Pink. Chocolate chip, Whisper White
Accessories: Crystal effects, dazzling diamonds glitter, 2 way glue pen, blender pen, chocolate chip ribbon (retired), button, & crochet thread (I thought I would try a "Teneale Williams" bow on this- you don't want to put this through the post!!)

I've seen these all over the internet so I don't know who first came up with the idea.
Stamp sets: "Birthday Bakery" level 1 hostess
Ink: black staz-on, pretty in pink, crumb cake, basic gray, rose red, so saffron, soft suede, certainly celery, wild wasabi
Paper: Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Soft Suede
Accessories: Big Shot, Lattice embossing folder, word window, scallop oval, oval & scallop border punches, blender pen

Stamp set: "Pun Fun"

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Pacific Point, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Brights DSP

Accessories: Watercolour pencils, blender pen, Stamp-a-ma-jig, scallop border punch

Stamp set: "Totally Tools"
Ink: Black staz-on, Basic Gray, More Mustard, Riding Hood Red, Soft Suede
Paper: Real Red, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Diamond plate embossing folder- non SU, blender pen

Stamp set: "Baby Tees" roller

Ink: Basic Black, Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Marina Mist, Basic Gray, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink

Paper: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White

Accessories: Roller handle, scallop border punch, blender pen