Just a little reminder that the sale-a-bration ends soon, you only have until the end of March to take advantage of receiving one exclusive free stamp set when you spend $100. There are 4 different sets to choose from & you wont be able to get them again after March 31st.
Contact me if you would like to place an order or if you have any questions.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Kitchen Tea Gifts
My friend Bek is getting married this month & for her kitchen tea gift I made her a couple of fun little things-
Whenever I have workshops I usually make cupcakes & brownies & Bek loves them so I thought Id give her my recipe!! I saw something similar to this on Becky Roberts blog but changed it to fit the brownie mix & cook book as well as the spoon for mixing!!
For her wedding day I made her a little "just in case" purse! I purchased the original pattern from Becky Roberts & have been wanting to make this bag for a while- the first one I made was to small to hold everything, so I had to increase the size. Inside I've put tissues, lip balm, hand cream, deodorant, tic tacs & a sewing kit.
For her card I stamped the images from the "growing green" set in black staz on onto watercolour paper & used my aqua painter to colour in.
Supplies for brownie box:
Stamp set: "Greetings Eight" (retired)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Rich Razzelberry, Orchid Opulence (retired), Cottage garden DSP (retired)
Accessories: Rich Razzelberry polka dot grosgrain ribbon (retired)
Supplies for purse:
Paper: Metallic cream card (not SU)
Accessories: White gel pen, filigree brad, silver brads, corner rounder punch, velcro dots
Supplies for card:
Stamp sets: "Growing Green" pg 78 IBC, "Teeny Tiny Sentiments" pg 105 IBC
Ink: Regal Rose, Pear Pizazz
Paper: Whisper White, Pear Pizazz, Regal Rose, watercolour paper
Accessories: Aqua pen, dimensionals
Supplies for brownie box:
Stamp set: "Greetings Eight" (retired)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Rich Razzelberry, Orchid Opulence (retired), Cottage garden DSP (retired)
Accessories: Rich Razzelberry polka dot grosgrain ribbon (retired)
Supplies for purse:
Paper: Metallic cream card (not SU)
Accessories: White gel pen, filigree brad, silver brads, corner rounder punch, velcro dots
Supplies for card:
Stamp sets: "Growing Green" pg 78 IBC, "Teeny Tiny Sentiments" pg 105 IBC
Ink: Regal Rose, Pear Pizazz
Paper: Whisper White, Pear Pizazz, Regal Rose, watercolour paper
Accessories: Aqua pen, dimensionals
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Easter Blossoms
I just love getting a box of goodies in the mail from SU! I couldn't wait until Wednesday for the post man so I went in on Tuesday & there it was! Most of it was for my valentines day workshop (there are still some places left if anyone is interested) but one of the stamp sets was this one. I thought I'd have a bit of a play - neither one came out how I wanted them too but I think they are still OK- what do you think?
Stamp Set: Easter Blossoms w $44.95 121771, c $35.95 122057
Ink: Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake
Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Colour Spritzer Tool, Blender Pen, Early Espresso 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, distressing tool, pewter hodgepodge hardware (retired)
As I said this didn't turn out like I wanted- I stamped the image in Early Espresso ink & went to colour the flowers in with Daffodil Delight with the blender pen & the ink bled & that is how I ended up with the pinky flowers- I really like the colour- I might have to try that again but it probably wont work like that again!! I coloured the stem in with Crumb Cake & using the spritzer tool (first time I've used it & I've had it for almost a year!!) with a Crumb Cake stampin' write marker.
I distressed the edges of the Whisper White & Early Espresso card & with the Crumb Cake card I used the faux suede technique on it & finally attached the hardware & ribbon.
Ink: Bashful Blue, Wild wasabi, Basic Black, Whisper White
Paper: Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Trim & Scallop Border punches, brayer
I first tried this one with a sunrise brayered background & it just didn't turn out so I thought I'd try a blue sky with clouds & green grass- not quite how it turned out!
I didn't clean the brayer properly before using the bashful blue after using perfect plum previously & that is how I ended up with a mauve sky & my first row of clouds ended up like a mountain top & that's how I ended up with distant mountains!
Don't forget that the sale-a-bration is on at the moment- for every $100 spent you get to choose 1 of 4 limited edition stamp sets. I'll be posting a few card designs in the next day or so using some of the stamps.
Ink: Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake
Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Colour Spritzer Tool, Blender Pen, Early Espresso 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, distressing tool, pewter hodgepodge hardware (retired)
As I said this didn't turn out like I wanted- I stamped the image in Early Espresso ink & went to colour the flowers in with Daffodil Delight with the blender pen & the ink bled & that is how I ended up with the pinky flowers- I really like the colour- I might have to try that again but it probably wont work like that again!! I coloured the stem in with Crumb Cake & using the spritzer tool (first time I've used it & I've had it for almost a year!!) with a Crumb Cake stampin' write marker.
I distressed the edges of the Whisper White & Early Espresso card & with the Crumb Cake card I used the faux suede technique on it & finally attached the hardware & ribbon.
Paper: Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Trim & Scallop Border punches, brayer
I first tried this one with a sunrise brayered background & it just didn't turn out so I thought I'd try a blue sky with clouds & green grass- not quite how it turned out!
I didn't clean the brayer properly before using the bashful blue after using perfect plum previously & that is how I ended up with a mauve sky & my first row of clouds ended up like a mountain top & that's how I ended up with distant mountains!
Don't forget that the sale-a-bration is on at the moment- for every $100 spent you get to choose 1 of 4 limited edition stamp sets. I'll be posting a few card designs in the next day or so using some of the stamps.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The sale-a-bration is on!
The sale-a-bration is now on, from 25 January - 31 March 2011. There are three ways for you to earn free stamp sets:
•Spend. For every $100 you spend (net sales before tax and shipping), you can choose one Sale-A-Bration set.
•Host. For every $600 in workshop sales (product sales before tax and shipping), a hostess can choose an exclusive Sale-A-Bration set. This is in addition to the already fabulous hostess rewards!
•Join. New recruits can choose any stamp set from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue (valued up to $79.95) when they become a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration.
•All Sale-A-Bration products are exclusive to this promotion and will never be offered again.
This year we've got four great Sale-A-Bration sets for you to choose from:
So Happy for You
wood-mount item -123284, clear-mount item 123220
Punch Bunch
wood-mount item 123288, clear-mount item 123211
Sweet Summer
wood-mount item 123286, clear-mount item 123214
Bliss
wood-mount item 123282, clear-mount item 123217
If you would like to see what these stamps are like, to place an order or host a party please contact me as I am happy to answer any questions.
•Spend. For every $100 you spend (net sales before tax and shipping), you can choose one Sale-A-Bration set.
•Host. For every $600 in workshop sales (product sales before tax and shipping), a hostess can choose an exclusive Sale-A-Bration set. This is in addition to the already fabulous hostess rewards!
•Join. New recruits can choose any stamp set from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue (valued up to $79.95) when they become a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration.
•All Sale-A-Bration products are exclusive to this promotion and will never be offered again.
This year we've got four great Sale-A-Bration sets for you to choose from:
So Happy for You
wood-mount item -123284, clear-mount item 123220
Punch Bunch
wood-mount item 123288, clear-mount item 123211
Sweet Summer
wood-mount item 123286, clear-mount item 123214
Bliss
wood-mount item 123282, clear-mount item 123217
If you would like to see what these stamps are like, to place an order or host a party please contact me as I am happy to answer any questions.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Valentines Day Workshop
I've finally set a date for the first workshop of the year!
You will be making a card & a 3D treat box including goodies!
The card is suitable for your sweetie pie or for a special friend!
It will be on Sunday 13th February from 2pm, please arrive between 1:30-1:45pm so we can start at 2pm.
It will be at my home, & the cost will be $15, I will supply afternoon tea & supplies. Please RSVP by 6th February.
If you have any questions or directions please contact me.
Don't forget there are only a few days left for the "Treats for your Sweets" promotion- it ends on Monday 24th & the Sale-a-bration starts on Tuesday! For every $100 you spend between January 25th & March 31st you will get to choose from 4 limited edition stamp sets. Don't forget to host a party where you can have a fun & relaxed time with friends stamping & the sale-a-bration is the perfect time to have a party!
You will be making a card & a 3D treat box including goodies!
The card is suitable for your sweetie pie or for a special friend!
It will be on Sunday 13th February from 2pm, please arrive between 1:30-1:45pm so we can start at 2pm.
It will be at my home, & the cost will be $15, I will supply afternoon tea & supplies. Please RSVP by 6th February.
If you have any questions or directions please contact me.
Don't forget there are only a few days left for the "Treats for your Sweets" promotion- it ends on Monday 24th & the Sale-a-bration starts on Tuesday! For every $100 you spend between January 25th & March 31st you will get to choose from 4 limited edition stamp sets. Don't forget to host a party where you can have a fun & relaxed time with friends stamping & the sale-a-bration is the perfect time to have a party!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Australia Flood Appeal
As flood waters continue to inundate Australia in what has been described as the worst flooding in 37 years, we express our deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones and homes and to those whose lives have been changed forever. We, like so many of you, feel a compelling need to lend support to all those who have been affected.
Please join with us by supporting the Australia Flood Appeal--a cause in which Stampin' Up! will donate $2 AUD of the retail value of sales from any stamp set (with a retail value of $30 or more) sold in Australia and New Zealand from 15 January through 15 February to the State Emergency Services in Queensland.
Please join with us by supporting the Australia Flood Appeal--a cause in which Stampin' Up! will donate $2 AUD of the retail value of sales from any stamp set (with a retail value of $30 or more) sold in Australia and New Zealand from 15 January through 15 February to the State Emergency Services in Queensland.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Treats for your Sweets
At the moment, Stampin' Up! have a great valentines special on, 
Promotion dates: 30 December 2010 - 24 January 2011
Details: You and your customers will get a FREE package of Heart Treat Cups--a $6.50 value--when you purchase the Sweetheart Stamp Set or Full Heart Punch.
Purchase any of the items below:
Item Page Description Price
121576 38 Sweetheart Wood-Mount Stamp Set $38.95
120780 38 Sweetheart Clear-Mount Stamp Set $29.95
119883 147 Full Heart Punch $33.95
Get a free package of Heart Treat Cups:
Item Page Description Retail Value
120435 122 Heart Treat Cups $6.50
Contact me today to book a workshop for you & your friends or if you would like to place an order.
I cant believe it- I finally got the picture up!!! Its only taken me about 10 attempts to get it!! Lets hope I can do it again :o)
Promotion dates: 30 December 2010 - 24 January 2011
Details: You and your customers will get a FREE package of Heart Treat Cups--a $6.50 value--when you purchase the Sweetheart Stamp Set or Full Heart Punch.
Purchase any of the items below:
Item Page Description Price
121576 38 Sweetheart Wood-Mount Stamp Set $38.95
120780 38 Sweetheart Clear-Mount Stamp Set $29.95
119883 147 Full Heart Punch $33.95
Get a free package of Heart Treat Cups:
Item Page Description Retail Value
120435 122 Heart Treat Cups $6.50
Contact me today to book a workshop for you & your friends or if you would like to place an order.
I cant believe it- I finally got the picture up!!! Its only taken me about 10 attempts to get it!! Lets hope I can do it again :o)
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