Stampin' With Richelle - Independant Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Perth Australia

Don't miss out!

2010-12-02T16:32:00.000+08:00

Please make sure you pop over to my new blog to see all my recent work and also find out about the fabulous Stampin' Up! specials that started 1st December 2010.

Simply go to http://stampingwithrichelle.blogspot.com/

And don't forget you can become a follower of my new site and never worry about this retired site again :)

Thanks for looking,

2010-09-30T20:10:00.000+08:00

Due to circumstances beyond my control I've had to make a slight change to my blog address.

Please visit my NEW blog: http://stampingwithrichelle.blogspot.com

In time, I will set up for this blog to automatically redirect to the new blog, but I wanted to make you aware of the change so you can save my new blog address and please remember there will be a new 'follow' button and a new link to subscribe to my blog.

Thanks for looking,

I'm back with stomping elephants!

2010-09-29T23:12:00.000+08:00

Hi All,

I have made it back into my crafting room, semi-re-discovered my desk and I've done some stamping! Yay! It seems like ages but really only a week since I've posted anything on my blog.

Last week was a long week as both my kids were sick and we stayed home the entire week. Thankfully they are better now but not quite back into their normal routine - miss 3 has lain awake til 9.30pm last night and 10pm tonight. But at least she's stayed in her room, singing her baby (a toy mouse) to sleep and rearranging her bed.

Well, I've said I've been stamping so here's what I've been up to... For some reason, when I haven't been stamping for a bit and feel I'm lacking some mojo, I often revert to making kids cards and this time I created some baby cards.

I've used the Animal Stories stamp set which I was happy to see in the new Idea book - it was a mini catalogue set. The last card has the word "baby" stamped randomly over the top and bottom which is from the Tiny Tags stamp set. The "hello" sentiment on the middle card is also from the Ting Tags set and has been punched out with the co-ordinating tiny tag punch.

Colours:
Elegant Eggplant
Wild Wasabi
Pink Pirouette
Whisper White

Thanks for looking,

My view of the Perth Regionals

2010-09-22T09:39:00.000+08:00

Hi All,

The world has taken on a brighter, faster and better view since I purchased my new computer - its only basic model but it's so much better than the old one (which had reached the ripe old age of 8 or maybe 9 years old). So I think I've installed and set up everything almost to where I was before the old one died... There's probably a few email addy's I've missed, but hopefully I can finish that off soon.

Anyway, I'm sure you didn't come hear to read about computer stuff!! On 11th September, I attended the Perth Regional Stampin' Up! Training. This was the 2nd official SU function I've attended and I was so exhausted when I got home that night. But the exhaustion was well worth it, I learnt a lot of new techniques to show you all and the bonding with other WA demonstrators is fantastic! SU demos are so nice and friendly and always willing to share an idea or have a chat. You could hear everyone laughing and chatting in the foyer before I even made it around the corner at 8.30am - everyone was excited!!

Now, in case you are wondering what half the excitement was about, it was everyone swapping cards or projects with all the other demos. As an attendee, you have the choice to make a card or project to swap with another attendee at any SU function. I made about 60 cards (which are pictured below) and received some gorgeous creations back.

This is my swap:

And this is one of the variations I made:

I've actually still got a few left so if you would like one, please email me your postal address and I'll post one out to you. They were hiding down the bottom of my basket underneath all the swaps I received.

One of the presenters was Donna Griffiths from Stampin' Up in the USA and during one of her presentations she gave all of us a little pressie - I can't show you yet as there are still Regionals taking place around Australia, but it received a big cheer from everyone!!!!

The other thing I can't show are the make and take projects from Regionals but I will post the photos when I can - they are super cute!!

I loved going Regionals (I wasn't anywhere near as nervous this year as last!). And to have the swaps, make and take projects and the yummy lunch that was provided, it was a great social combined work day out! Did I tell you I ate potato salad? I don't normally like it, but the one served was delicious!! I wish I knew what was in it so I could attempt to make it at home. Now, if you would like to share the excitement next year, why not join Stampin Up!? If you join before October 15th, you'll receive a great bonus outlined here.

Thanks for looking,

Come see my project for the ESAD New Idea Book Blog Hop

2010-09-18T07:58:00.023+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to another ESAD Blog Hop - this one is focussed on the release of the new 2010-11 Idea Book and the marvellous addition of the Sizziz Big Shot with all its accessories.

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.

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. (Otherwise, you'll have to become a Demonstrator and then join ESAD - it's all great fun! hehehe)

Ok, so my projects are these super cute little bags that I have embossed with different textured embossing dies.

1) Polka Dot Embossing

2) Vintage Wallpaper Embossing plus Ink pad

This piece of cardstock was originally white all over... Did you know you can apply your inkpad directly onto the plastic dies and the ink will transfer to the card whilst you are embossing through the Big Shot. If you would like to know more about this, I'd be happy to demonstrate at a workshop.

Each of these dies are just $15.95

And here's a quick tutorial on how to make your own bag:

Take a piece of card or designer series paper (DSP) measuring 15x15cm, and score at 3cm along the top and bottom 2 edges and 6cm along the other 2 edges

Fold all the score lines

Fold 1 edge down from the centre of the bag to make a triangle shaped crease - this makes the bag fold nicely together. A bone folder comes in handy to get a crisp foldline.

Repeat 3 times and you get a piece of card looking like this

Optional: Run the card/dsp through the Big Shot with your chosen Embossing Die (in this case I've used the Polka Dot). Dont worry about the parts that have been missed - they go inside the bag.

Apply your adhesive to the inside of your bag as shown below and fold the sides in

You should have something looking like this pic now

In a co-ordinating card cut 2 strips the length of the top of your bag and 2cm wide. Score at 1cm along the length of your card strips. Cut 2 pieces of ribbon to make the handles. I've used my Crop-a-dile to punch the holes in my card strips as I can punch 2 pieces of card easily to ensure the handles will match on each side of the bag.

Add some adhesive and thread your ribbon through the holes - 1 piece of ribbon per card strip

Adhere your card strips with ribbon to the top of your bag. You can also add some velcro inside your bag to close it.

These bags are very versatile - I made a large one from some 12" DSP for a friend's b'day and filled it with jewellery - it was a big hit with everyone who saw it! Oh, I must add that I was originally shown how to make these bags with some Designer Series Paper by my sideline Andrea. If you have any queries please ask! :)

Now please continue the blog hop and visit Shirley McAvoy's Blog by clicking here

Or if you're are a little lost, here's all the links:
Nikki Sadler - http://www.inkyart.com.au/
Angela Purdie - http://www.kintakards.webs.com/
Richelle Fletcher - You are here right now! lol :)
Shirley McAvoy - http://stampingelephants.wordpress.com/
Carole Stedman - http://www.carolestamping.com/
Carol-Ann Torrie - http://queen-of-scraps.blogspot.com/
Sherylee Tutt - www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/sherylee/blog
Clare Mcilhatton - http://www.crafty-cow.com/
Andrea Buckland - http://creatingcardswithandrea.blogspot.com/
Susan Joyce - http://www.catsinkcorporated.blogspot.com/
Ann Gerlach - http://www.discover-ink.blogspot.com/
Dani Fender - http://danifender.blogspot.com/
Bron Heslop - http://www.bronheslop.wordpress.com/
Charmaine Black - http://www.l-ink-edtopaper.blogspot.com/
Pauline Bennetts - http://stampinovation.blogspot.com/
Bev Watt - http://stampinovation.blogspot.com/
Vicki Were - http://www.stampinvickistyle.blogspot.com/
Jo Weedon - http://www.scrapandstampin.blogspot.com/
Kim Conway - http://kimconwaycards.blogspot.com/
Jane Norrish - http://www.janenorrish.com/
Jacinta Argent - http://jacintascreations.blogspot.com/
Monique Fielder - http://stamping-with-moni-q.blogspot.com/
Jan McAnulty - http://cardcaperswithjan.wordpress.com/

Happy browsing!! and if you leave a comment on everyone's blog, you need to email Leonie and you will go into the draw for our blog candy giveaway!! And if you do try one of these bags, please pop back and let me know and add a pic if you can! I'd love to see what you've made too!!

Thanks for looking,

I'm saved!

2010-09-17T15:15:00.001+08:00

Hi All,

I bought a new laptop today which is brilliant!! It's so much faster than the recently deceased one and I can't wait to have it all set up and running. So far I've tested it on some basic emails and of course facebook... I haven't gone for an ipad although I was tempted, budget restraints were in place lol

Well, I'm off to set up more of my new computer, make sure you pop by again tomorrow for the ESAD New Catalogue Big Shot Blog Hop (how's that for a mouthful!!)

See you soon

Thanks for looking,

2010-09-16T08:45:00.004+08:00

Hi Everyone,

This week I've had a quick play with a challenge on the ESAD site to make some Kusadama Flowers. They aren't as hard as I thought when you start with a 10cm square piece of paper... It's when you try and be clever and make one from a 5cm square that it gets trickier!

Anyway, here's 2 photos of my Kusadama Flower that was made from the 5cm square piece of paper and I'm still working out what to do with the larger one....

It's a great way to use up some of my stash of papers!!

Thanks for looking,

ps: sorry about the photos - I still don't have my own laptop and thus no photo editing or watermarks on anything for a while.... I'm working on getting a new one but these things take time in my household :P

Join today and receive the "In Color" Collection for FREE

2010-09-14T16:53:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone,

I'm still limited with my computer access, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to tell you about the recruiting promotion this month - "Join the In Crowd And get FREE In Colors!"

Join Stampin' Up! from now until 15 October and get a complete set of In Colors--that's Classic Stampin' Pads, Stampin' Write Markers, and an assortment of card stock - completely FREE along with your demonstrator Starter Kit. The Starter Kit has over $515 worth of stamping and business supplies and is always a great deal at only $289. Add the value of the free In Colors ($84.90), and there is no better time to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!

Talk to me today to learn more about this exciting offer!

And don't forget, there's another ESAD blog hop on this Saturday! I'm taking part in this one and it's all about the Big Shot! Now fingers crossed, I have a computer back with photo editing capabilities! lol :)

Thanks for looking,

ps: if anyone noticed the spelling of 'in color' its because its an American based trademarked/copyrighted product name - I do know that its 'colour' not 'color' in Australia

Computer Issues

2010-09-09T19:58:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

My laptop died yesterday and until I arrange a replacement, I have very limited computer access so I don't know when I will be back to show you any pics or anything at all... If you need me for anything pls call 0407 262 452

Hopefully it won't be too long before I'm back up and running properly :)

Thanks for looking,

Extra Father's Day Cards

2010-09-07T08:31:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Wow, I didn't realise I hadn't posted anything new for nearly a week! Oops! Guess I was too excited about the new Idea Book release last week and preparing for my Launch last Friday night.

Anyway, I have 2 cards to show that I made with Father's Day in mind... Didn't end up using them as used some other cards I showed you here.

Well, this week I'm busy making as many cards as I can to swap with other Demonstrators this Saturday at the Stampin' Up! Regional Conference!! It will be the 2nd time I've attended and whilst I'm excited, I'm not as nervous as I was last year lol :)

Look for me in my "Stampin' With Richelle" t-shirt (if it's warm enough)...

Thanks for looking,

ESAD New Catalogue Blog Hop #1

2010-09-01T09:00:00.000+08:00

Hi All,

Me again... I just thought I'd let you know about the ESAD New Catalogue blog hop which is 25 different Australian and New Zealander demonstrators showing off a heap of new products from the 2010-11 Idea Book and Catalogue

You can start the hop here with Leonie Schroder and just follow the links all around the blogs... Happy viewing!!

And if you are a demonstrator, you can join ESAD (Extremely Special Australasian Demonstrators) here...

I'll be taking part in the 2nd part of the blog hop on 18th September and that will be all about the Big Shot! So make sure you write that in your calendar and come back to see what I create.

Thanks for looking,

2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogue is now HERE!

2010-09-01T08:52:00.002+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Its here, it's arrived!! Yay!! The new 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogue is now online ready for your viewing!! Full of lots of new stamps, accessories and the new In-Color collection (and yes I know I've spelt it the American way but that's the trademarked name so I have to).

So you can view the new catty online here or book a workshop and receive a hardcopy for FREE!! And the online catty is in a new format which is pretty speccy!!

One word of warning - don't drool too much, it's not a good look lol!!

Thanks for looking,

Some creating...

2010-08-29T22:32:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Well, it ended up being a really busy week and weekend - sick kids, a migraine and just playing catch up all week really tired me out! Any downtime I've have I've flopped in front the tv and vegged out rather than made any cards (that I'm happy enough to show anyone)... That said, I did manage this card after being inspired with a Just Add Ink Challenge here to use my wheels again.

I've used the Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel again and did manage to make a few other cards but you'll have to wait until after Father's Day to see them.

Hope you find lots of time for stamping this week!! Only a couple of 3sleeps until the new Idea Book is released!! Yay!

Thanks for looking,

Additional Last Chance List Discounts!!!

2010-08-26T13:50:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

There's less than a week until the new 2010-11 Idea Book is released and Stampin' Up have announced some extra discounts of selected Last Chance List Products.

These are:

Item #116342      pg 42    Big Bold Birthday NOW $26.98

Item #116408    pg 100     Seeing Spots NOW $ 14.98

Item #116344     pg 121      Big Deal Alphabet NOW $ 38.98

Item #116208      pg 126   In Color card stock (A4) NOW $ 7.25

Item #105538     pg 127    Bold Brights Stampin' Write markers NOW $ 43.46

Item #105537     pg 127     Soft Subtles Stampin' Write markers NOW $ 43.46

Item #105540     pg 127     Rich Regals Stampin' Write markers NOW $ 43.46

Item #105541     pg 127     Many Marvelous Markers NOW $ 175.46

Item #105550     pg 128     Bold Brights Classic Stampin' Spots NOW $ 31.46

Item #105551    pg  128     Earth Elements Classic Stampin' Spots NOW $ 31.46

Item #105539     pg 128     Earth Elements Stampin' Write markers NOW $ 43.46

Item #105552     pg 129     Rich Regals Classic Stampin' Spots NOW $ 31.46

Item #112042     pg 132     Urban Garden Designer Series paper NOW $ 8.48

Item #112041     pg 134     Bella Rose Designer Series paper NOW $ 8.48

Item #107305     pg 152     Oval Large punch NOW $ 15.48

Item #113692     pg 152     Eyelet border punch NOW$ 15.48

Item #109043     pg 152     Scallop Circle punch NOW $ 15.48

Item #113694     pg 152     Heart to Heart punch NOW $ 15.48

Item #112082     pg 152     Wide Oval punch NOW $ 15.48

Item #112091      pg 152     Scallop Edge punch NOW $ 15.48

Item #113693      pg 152     Full Heart punch NOW $ 15.48

Item #104310     pg 155     Crafters' Tool Kit NOW $ 58.46

Item #112004     Autumn Mini pg28   1-3/4" Circle punch NOW $ 15.48

Item #116629     Carry over flyer    Butterfly punch NOW $ 15.48

If you would like to order anything from the Last Chance List, please email me your order by 31st August (which is the final day for the Autumn Mini catty too).

Thanks for looking,

Stamp {Day} Camp

2010-08-23T09:30:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Over the weekend, Andrea had her annual stamp camp. Once again I was only able to attend for the day, but what a day it was! Thank you to Andrea and everyone else there! My mum came with me and we decided that we wouldn't take anything extra with us to do as last year we filled the entire day by making all the Shoebox Swaps.

For those that don't know what a Shoebox Swap is, its when you design a card and provide everything needed to make the card on the day (so basically what I do for anyone who attends my classes/workshops). The idea is to make everyone's card and then you have a gorgeous collection to add to your stash. We had about 18 to make and got 14 of those done. Mum and I didn't worry about making one another's cards as we decided we could do that any time and had 2 left to complete after tea but a phone call came through from my hubby about Miss 3 being sick so we had to race off home.

Anyway, this is my card for the Shoebox Swap and I'll photograph the ones we made and post that another day...

Materials Used:
Big Shot & Top Note Die
Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Only Orange & Handsome Hunter (Only Orange and Handsome Hunter are both retiring at the end of the month)
Red Gingham Ribbon (retiring)
1" Circle, 1/2" Circle, Heart to Heart & Oval Punches
White Gel Pen

In amongst the card making, we also had morning & arvo tea, lunch and a 2 page quiz! Even as a demonstrator, I didn't get all the questions right... It was a marvellous day,only dampened by having to leave early and the trememdous amount of rain we had in the afternoon - there was massive puddles to drive through on the way home across parts of the road. And Miss 3 is fine, just a tummy bug, but she was back to herself by breakfast time - kids are amazing how quickly they bounce back from being sick!!

Oh and I did see this card somewhere out in blog land, I just can't find the right person to credit the idea... I'll keep searching through my notes and if I find it, I'll update my post.

Have a great day everyone!

Thanks for looking,

Happy B'day Lee-Anne

2010-08-20T14:41:00.006+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Today I thought I'd show you a card I made for a dear stamping friend Lee-Anne... It was her b'day last week and whilst I was a little late posting her card, she should have it by now and I hopefully won't be spoiling the surprise by showing you all a photo...

This was the first time I've used any of the flowers from the little bundle sent by Fiona Platzer, my secret sister earlier this year.... I think I'll have to get some more of these flowers as they are such a 'wow' :)

Thanks for looking,

New 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogue Launch Night

2010-08-19T15:58:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Please join me for my

Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalogue 2010-2011 Launch Night

on Friday 3rd September

Location: Canning Vale, WA (full address will be provided via email)

No charge - just come along to view the new IBC and make a card

Any new workshops booked at the launch will receive a bonus gift as well as many other great hostess rewards.

Please RSVP by 31st August

Thanks for looking,

Last week for Helping Hudson Challenges

2010-08-18T13:43:00.000+08:00

Hi... I'm back.....

This is the last week for the Helping Hudson Challenges and I've actually managed to do all three last night...

Ok, Challenge #7 was to use this sketch:

And this is my card:

Challenge #8 was to use sponging and embossing, so this is the card:

I've used my Big Shot and Manhattan Embossing Folder for the focus point, and I've even tried stamping my sentiment in Versamark and then using white embossing powder. The flower is also layered on some rich razzleberry but I didn't realise it isn't really showing in the pic until now.... Oh well, you'll just have to take me word for it :)

And the final Challenge #9 was to use 1 colour and 1 neutral (but different shades are ok)....

I've used White as my neutral and then different shades of black through to light grey as my colour....Now I know there's always debate as to whether black and white are even colours but hey, I was really happy with this card and my aqua painting so I'm entering it!! lol :) Oh and the sentiment meant says "miss you so much".

Now if you'd like to take part in these challenges, pop over to the Helping Hudson website, you have until the weekend to join in. And if you'd like any info on my cards, please ask.

Thanks for looking,

Just Add Ink - Just Add Wheels

2010-08-18T10:51:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Here's a super quick but really effective card using one of the Jumbo wheels and a little bit of ink...

The challenge this week at Just Add Ink was to use a wheel somehow on your card... I decided I would use an actual Stampin' Up wheel, in this card its the Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel. I've inked my wheel with Black Staz-on ink, rolled onto a strip of white glossy card then sponged So Saffron and Riding Hood Red all over it. Add a little bit of ribbon and some card punched with the eyelet punch and voila, an easy card ready to go.

Ok, I'll be back with more later on today (hopefully! the girls are a little restless on this wintery day here in Perth).

Thanks for looking,

Another of Makeesha's Challenges

2010-08-16T20:34:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Well it finally came together... This card was one that just didn't want to work for me... I had so many bits of cards and different centre images it was getting crazy!!! Anyway, this is what I came up with for Makeesha's Sketch Challenge #34

And this was the sketch I was using:

In the end, I'm happy with the result - now to work out what to do with all the leftovers... Can I take the easy option and just pop them into my daughters's craft box? hehhehhe

Thanks for looking,

Big Shot Information Page

2010-08-16T10:21:00.002+08:00

Hi Everyone,

I've just added in a page dedicated to the Big Shot explaining everything about it!!!

You can find the page here
Hope you find it interesting and if you have any questions, please ask!!

Thanks for looking,

Helping Hudson Challenge #5

2010-08-14T22:07:00.000+08:00

Hi All,

I made this card during the week and almost forgot to post it before the midnight closure of the Helping Hudson Challenge #5....

Here's the sketch:

And here's my card....

This challenge is a perfect example of why the Circle Scissors are on my wish list!!! lol :)

Thanks for looking,

Stamp and Stack Fathers Day Class

2010-08-13T21:10:00.000+08:00

Hi All,

Just a quick post today, to show what we made on the weekend at my Father's Day Class.

I designed the card for the Helping Hudson Challenge #1 last week, so you probably saw it here. However, I have to tell you about this box. It's so easy to make, I followed the tutorial on Marelle Taylor's blog,and 'blokeyfied' it by using Close to Cocoa Designer Series Paper and Card. My guests all had the choice of stamping several images over the box before adhering it but I choose to leave all mine plain.

A tutorial for the bow on the top of the box can be found here, they are a little fiddly but once you've done a couple, I think they become easier and easier - and you'll never need to buy a bow again! lol

Materials Used
Stamp Set: Loads of Love, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Weathered
Close to Cocoa Designer Series Paper
Very Vanilla & Close to Cocoa Cardstock
Black Ink
Close to Cocoa Ink
Button from my stash
Blender Pen
Close to Cocoa & Mellow Moss Stampin' Write Markers

Thanks for looking,

Helping Hudson Challenge #4

2010-08-11T21:42:00.002+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Ever had one of those days were you have a million ideas and things to do but don't really get many of them done, well at least not as man as you'd hoped. Today was one of those days.... I thought with a kid-free afternoon I'd be able to get heaps done! Ah, ummm nup! Instead, I've been in a bit of a fog after a shocking headache yesterday and I had to sort out a new fridge as our one semi-died earlier this week. Wondering about the "semi-died" part, well our fridge is working like an esky instead of a fridge. It's cold but not as cold as a fridge should be... Anyway, enough of my babble...

With my foggy brain, I did manage to do up a couple of cards including one for this week's for the Helping Hudson site is a colour challenge using these colours:

And this is my card:

I'm not too happy with ribbon but a bow or knot was too chunky and the old foggy brain wasn't working so I left it (for now lol).

Thanks for looking,

My JAI #29 entry

2010-08-09T13:49:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Over the weekend, I managed to get some card making done... I gave one card away before I photographed it -oops! but I did take a picture of my Just Add Ink entry for this week's challenge.

Challenge #29 is to use these colours:

And this is my entry:

Now I didn't mean to have my badge over this card twice, but somehow it is, I think my computer is simply getting too old and kept freezing when I use my photo editing program. And I'm too impatient! lol :P

I held my father's day class on Saturday, so I'll post some pics of what we made later on too.

Thanks for looking,

Last Chance List Update

2010-08-06T08:42:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

The last chance list under way and some things are already running low! Don't freak out though, I can tell you what they are....

So the items running low are:

Stamp Sets:

A Rose is a Rose $66.95
Playful Petals $39.71 (this is the sale price, its 25% off)
Totally Tabs $ 29.95
Short Order Alphabet $77.95

Cardstock

Basic Black 12x12" and A4
Basic Grey A4
Sahara Sand A4
Kraft A4

Other

Real Red Stampin' Around Cartridge
Pop-up Glue Dots

And these items have already sold out:

Cardstock

Close to Cocoa A4

Other

Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series paper

Don't miss out if you "need" any of this items, order them today!! You can view the entire Last Chance List here

Thanks for looking,

I'm back with JAI #28 this time!

2010-08-03T21:09:00.000+08:00

Hi again,

I also had a go at this week's Just Add Ink Challenge to use these colours and create a man's card:

And this is my card:

Hope you like both my cards tonight... I was happy to get some stamping done in amongst the housework...

Thanks for looking,

Mojo Monday & Makeesha's Challenge #34

2010-08-03T20:58:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

This is the first of 2 quick posts tonight. I had an enjoyable afternoon to myself - a rare event with 2 little kids and a hubby that used to time his early finishes very poorly and interrupt my free time! Sometimes I really do agree that having a husband is like having 3 kids... At least this one is big enough to help cook and clean sometimes.

So, this afternoon, I created this card using the colour challenge set by Makeesha Byl and the sketch layout from Mojo Monday (I don't remember the last time I took part in a mojo monday challenge before it closed.

And this is my card...

Looking at it tonight, there's a couple of things I'd change but I'm not really telling you that as there are no mistakes only a unique touch when it comes to card making! LOL!!

Thanks for looking,

Helping Hudson - Week 1 - Challenge #1

2010-08-02T17:15:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Are you all drooling over my last post with the last chance list? What a bonus is the discounted stuff available and there's a whole month for you to order!

Anyway, I'm here today to show a card I made this arvo which will also be doubling as the card for my Father's Day Class this coming Saturday.

I started off by using the Sketch Challenge from the Helping Hudson site (you can read all about it on my blog here or go to the Helping Hudson site here

The sketch to follow is:

And this is my card:

This panelling effect of 1 image is something I've been meaning to try for ages and I'm pretty pleased with the results. The truck and trees have been stamped with my black Staz-on ink and coloured with my Close to Cocoa and Mellow Moss Markers (these are 2 of the colours soon to retire). I've sponged and then distressed the edges of each piece of card and adhered the image panels on dimensionals.

Materials Used:

Stamp Sets: Loads of Love, Teeny Tiny Sentiments & Weathered

Cardstock: Close to Cocoa & Very Vanilla

Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa & Mellow Moss Stampin' Write Markers

Close to Cocoa Ink

Black Staz-on Ink

Dimensionals

Button from my stash

Blender Pen

White Gel Pen

If you are interested in the class on Saturday its at 2pm in Canning Vale,WA; the cost is $20 and we will be making 2 cards and 2 gifts. Please email me and I will provide the actual address and any other info you need. The details are also on my facebook page, which you can find by clicking here, but again the address will be sent to those who rsvp only.

Thanks for looking,

Last Chance List is HERE!

2010-08-01T08:54:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to August and the release of the

"Last Chance List"

There's 8 pages of retiring items from the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalogue. Some of these items are being reconfirgured (like the punches to the new shape) and some will be gone forever.

Place your order soon to avoid missing out! As some items like the Close to Cocoa A4 card, Sweet Slumber Paper have already run out!

Thanks for looking,

2010-07-31T17:57:00.003+08:00

WOW!! Stampin' Up!'s Starter Kit

is available for just $259

That's a saving of 20%!!

Contact me today to find out more on 0407 262 452 or email me

(Or click here for more info)

Please scroll down for all my recent blog posts as this promotional post is sitting up the top until 31st July.

Helping Hudson A Wheely Good Cause

2010-07-30T08:47:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

This is an awesome display of just how the Stampin' Up Community pitches in to help out!! It's part the reason why I love being a demonstrator!!

It’s true when they say that a little goes a long way, and I’m here to tell you about how a simple purchase of some fun -filled paper craft tutorials can give freedom to a little boy!

Hudson is 2 ½ but unlike most children his age, he has had a tough little life! Doctors realised he had an incomplete brain before he was born and as a newborn he was discovered to be legally blind. Hudson has recently been diagnosed with both Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy! His mobility has been hindered severely by his disabilities, however his family and friends wish nothing more than to give him the chance to get moving on his own. Hudson needs a special Wheelchair/Walker, called a Kid Walker. This device will help get him mobile, allow him to play with his brother and sister, interact with other children his own age and give him independence in his day to day life!

This is where the stamping world really comes into play! When a group of Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators are asked for help they come to the rescue, ink and paper in hand, to work miracles. This is what has happened around Hudson over the last few months. First with his mum’s direct team, and then spreading out across Australia and New Zealand and over in to the US, the UK and Canada! His story has touched so many people so its time to share it with you all!

There is a HUGE online stamping event taking place, called Helping Hudson -A Wheely Great Cause! The organisers have been working really hard, securing support, tutorials and donations to get this event underway. There are going to be three weeks of stamping fun for you to join in – come back as often as you can, there will always be lots more to see, do and learn. It kicks off on the 1st August and will run right through until the 22nd. You’ll find it at http://helpinghudson.blogspot.com/

When you come on over to the blog you’ll find out all about Hudson, his family and his cause! But, more importantly, you can DO SOMETHING TO HELP HUDSON, at the same time as helping yourself learn how to make some great new paper craft projects. How? By purchasing bundles of tutorials kindly donated by Stampin’ Up! demonstrators the world over. Each bundle has 10 fun-filled tutorials for just AU$10! And there are six themes to choose from: Bags & Boxes, Christmas, Kids’ Birthdays, Projects for Men & Boys, Punch Art & Scrapbooking. There’s even a FREE bonus bundle if you buy four or more. WOW how exciting! All proceeds go directly to help Hudson.

The Helping Hudson Crew will also be posting some awesome challenges throughout the three weeks. For a small donation you can join in and be in the running for some FANTASTIC Stampin’Up! Prize packs, kindly donated by Stampin’ Up! Australia (Aussie participants only) Also keep your eyes peeled for challenges over at Just Add Ink and Stamp A Memory too)

And we would love you to help spread the word too. Check out the ‘Spreading The Word’ page at the site for all you need to know to get the word out to as many people as you can.

C’MON LETS GET HUDSON MOVING!!!!!

Thanks for looking,

Stampin' Up Song

2010-07-29T08:07:00.000+08:00

Hi All,

I've come across this link this morning....

http://www.welikedemonstrators.com/

Haha I think I'm loving Stampin' Up cos I'd like a copy to keep

Thanks for looking,

Casing the Autumn Mini

2010-07-28T10:56:00.003+08:00

Hi Everyone,

I made this card for my friend Andrea, one of my sideline Stampin' Up demos... She's a constant source of inspiration and knowledge and I was lucky enough to spend a couple of hours catching up just over a week ago whilst my girls were being babysat and I had some 'me' time.

So I whipped up this card by casing the layout and design directly from our Autumn mini catty. However, I did change the sentiment, and the colours are totally different too.

Materials Used:
Stamp: Medallion, Sweet little sentiments
Card / Ink Colours: Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Choc Chip grosgrain ribbon
Rhinestone Brad

Thanks for looking,

Last days...

2010-07-28T08:22:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Just a friendly reminder that the 2-step stamping and discounted starter kits promotions end on 31st July.... That's this wkend!!

To find out more please click HERE or contact me.

Hopefully I'll be back later on today with some recent cards I've made..

Thanks for looking,

ESAD Wk 23 3D Challenge

2010-07-27T13:10:00.000+08:00

Hi All,

Last week the challenge was set for the ESAD members to follow Tania Gould's tutorial to make some gorgeous rolled roses...

Here was my clean and simple entry... However I did tick off 2 extra things from my 'to try' list in this project so it made me a happy stamper!

The other new things were the Top Note Box, using the Big Shot Die and also some heat embossing. Admittedly it's only 1 word and a little on the rose, but still, I had a go and that's what it's all about! I encourage everyone to have a go at the rolled roses - they are pretty simple! And I've just jazzed mine up with the leaves from the 2 step bird punch adhered with my new love - Tombow glue! MY GOSH this stuff is amazing! If you make anything 3D you need to get some of this glue! (and it smells pretty nice too).

Thanks for looking,

Stamp and Stack July Projects

2010-07-26T21:25:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Here's a super quick post to show you the 2 cards we made on Friday night at my July Stamp and Stack.

We made 5 of each of these cards and as it was only a small class, we actually finished on time! That's a bit of a record for my classes, we often tend to chatter and laugh a little too much.

Thank you to those who attended - you know who you are!

If you were unable to attend, I'd be happy to show you and a couple of friends how we did these or any other cards. Just leave me a comment or send an email.

Thanks for looking,

ESAD Christmas in July Blog Hop

2010-07-24T07:58:00.003+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the ESAD Christmas in July Blog Hop!! If you come directly to my blog, you can continue the hop by following the link later in this post... Otherwise, if you're already hopping, you will have come from Genelle Little's blog so thank you for hopping along to me.

For those that don't know - 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.

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.

Ok, onto my project, I've made a stationery set complete with a box, card, notecards, and even stamp and a pen! Now I've started by using the "I wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit and (this is what happens when you tidy and sort things out), I cannot find the "I wish" embellishments (I know there's some somewhere but I've searched for 2 days and had no luck in finding them! grrr not happy!!) Thankfully my project turned out ok with the use of the Christmas Classics Stamp Set - phewwww!

The Box

Opened...

The cards

A couple of gift tags

The notecards

Materials Used:
Christmas Classics Stamp Set
"I wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit
Ink / Stampin' Write Markers: Chocolate Chip, Real Red &Old Olive
Dimensionals
Eyelet Border Punch
Hemp Twine
Tombow adhesive - OMG this stuff is amazing!! I've been having a ball with it this week and have more things to show you another day!
Snail Adhesive
Blender Pen

So, now you've seen what I made... If you would like to have a go, here's the link to the splitcoast stampers tutorial. And my plan is to make more cards, tags and notecards ready for Christmas this year to fill the box and when the time comes to wrap presents I will be set with loads of everything needed.

Please continue the blog hop by having a look at Angela Purdie's blog next and she will have the link onto the next blog so you'll do a loop and arrive back here at the end.

Thanks for looking,

Oh no! but at the same time Yay!

2010-07-23T13:40:00.001+08:00

Hi All,

I'm in the process of updating my blog background... Please be patient with me as I'm hoping to keep the same one, I just need the site (the cutest blog on the block) to be working as it has crashed due to all the traffic they are experiencing.... Don't worry I'm not going to stop blogging :)

So, I'll either have the same blog background back in place soon or a fresh new one for you all REALLY SOON!

:)

Thanks for looking,

Scrunchie Scalloped Flowers

2010-07-22T13:38:00.003+08:00

Hi All,

I think I've shown you a card or 2 with the Scrunchie Scallop Flowers but I made this one the other day and just had to share as I was very proud of it.

My photo is a little wonky but I'd already started to edit it and I'm being lazy and not taking another lol!!

Now, has anyone realised that my 'rich razzleberry' polka dot card isn't actually rich razzelberry card at all? Its a piece of very vanilla! How did I get the polka dots vanilla and the rest of the piece razzelberry? Well, I inked my polka dot embossing folder with my rich razzleberry inkpad (just by rubbing them together), layed on my very vanilla cardstock and ran it all through the Big Shot. Cool hey! Give it a go, its easy and very effective in real life! My photo today really doesn't do the card any justice! I'm going to do more of this polka dots in different colours so stay tuned this week for more.

Materials Used:
Cardstock / Ink: Confetti Cream, Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry, Kiwi Kiss
Big Shot & Polka Dot Embossing Folder
Very Vanilla Ribbon
Scallop Circle Punch
2 Step Bird Punch (for the leaves)
Rhinestone Brad
Stamp Set: Heard from the Heart

Thanks for looking,

Christmas Cards...

2010-07-21T22:46:00.000+08:00

Hi All,

With my Christmas In July rescheduled for this Friday night, I've been playing with my Christmas stamps sets again... And yes, I've changed my mind on one of the cards we will be making - that's what happens when I have extra time to plan the class lol

Well, this was one of the "maybe" class cards but I just wasn't happy enough with it...

Nope, still not happy enough even when I changed the colours....

Materials Used:
Stamp Set: Season of Joy
Colours: Close to Cocoa, So Saffron, Regal Rose and Very Vanilla
Stampin' Up Antique Brads

Don't worry though, I have different cards ready for the class and I'm heaps happier with them!! If you live in the Perth Metro area and are interested in coming - please email me by Thursday 8pm.

Thanks for looking,

Scribble this...

2010-07-18T10:32:00.000+08:00

Hi All,

Back to my purple and pink obsession - I found a card I hadn't shared yet!

All the card stock colour bar the whisper white are retiring on 31st August so if you love pink and purple, order your stockpile today!! You'll need to order: Pink Passion, Orchid Opulence & Lovely Lilac!

And the ribbon is the melon mambo polka dot from the Autumn mini catty which also finishes 31st August.

Thanks for looking,

Baby Shower Gift Set

2010-07-17T13:27:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Last night I went to a friend's baby shower... The new arrival will be here soon and I was a little stumped as to what to buy or make for her as we don't know whether to expect a boy or a girl. So I thought back to when I had my 2 girls (2006 & 2008) and decided some little cards would be handy as birth announcements or thank you cards.

So I made a set of 10 cards, co-ordinating envelopes and a box for it all to go in. This is the card:

It was based on a card from my sideline Andrea, however I changed it around a bit to suit the stamps I have. The box looked the same as the card but just a little bigger.

Materials Used:
Stamp Set: Forest Friends (retired) & Sweet Little Sentiments (Hostess Level 1 set)
Cardstock/ Ink Colours: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Brocade Blue (soon to retire!)
White Taffeta Ribbon
Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Word Window, Scallop Square & 1 1/4" punches
Big Shot & Polka Dot Embossing Folder
Brocade Blue (soon to retire) Stampin' Write Marker - used to ink up the sentiment stamp as there's actually more words in this stamp.

Thanks for looking,

Recent Workshop Results

2010-07-16T07:56:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Well, this time it's the cards from my Mum's workshop back in May.

Everyone made 2 cards and this is one of them...

It was a great card to make and didn't take very long.

Materials Used:
Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Sentiments & Fifth Ave Floral
Colours: Kiwi Kiss, Glossy White, Cameo Coral
Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon
Rounded Tab Punch

One day, I'll show you the first card we made (which was a little more time consuming) but I haven't photographed it yet.

Thanks for looking,

Top 10 Stamp Sets

2010-07-15T08:46:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

At Convention 2010, many of you expressed interest in what stamp sets were selling the best. We recently asked ourselves, why have that kind of fun only once a year? Want to know what's hot right now? Here are the top ten stamp sets for June 2010:

•113009: Enjoy Every Moment (wood-mount)

•115792: Greetings Eight (wood-mount)

•114283: All Scallops (wood-mount)

•114263: A Happy Heart (wood-mount)

•117693: Very Vintage Stampin' Around Jumbo Wheel

•120003: Cottage Garden (clear-mount)

•118598: Vintage Vogue (clear-mount)

•116330: Bella's Bloom(wood-mount)

•118565: Fox & Friends (clear-mount)

•119194: All A Flutter (wood-mount)

I think it's funny as I haven't even sold one of some of these sets - ever! But at the same time I love that you, my customers, like something a little different and it's all the choices and styles of stamps that makes Stampin' Up! is so great!!! Now the countdown is on to see what will make it to the next Idea Book in September.....

If you would like any of these sets, please contact me to place your order. And don't forget about the discounted stamps on the 2 Step Stampin' promo
Thanks for looking,

Rescheduled Stamp 'n' Stack and a sneak peek

2010-07-13T09:23:00.002+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Friday night's Christmas in July Stamp 'n' Stack ended up being postponed as several people couldn't make it... Soooo its now going to be 23rd July @ 7.30pm.

Here's a sneak peek of one of the cards:

Please email me if you would like to join in the fun.

Thanks for looking,

JAI Challenge #25 - 2nd entry

2010-07-12T14:17:00.000+08:00

Me again.... Wow this is 3 posts now today! Amazing the little extras you can get done when the kids are distracted by dad being home from work on holidays.

Ok, this card I started using the sketch challenge from Makeesha Byl and the colour challenge from Just Add Ink as well (see my previous post for the colour challenge details or pop over and see it at the JAI site)

Now I don't know if it really qualifies, I've ended up with an extra stripe but still wanted to show it to you.

So this is the card:

I've run the card pieces through the crimper (some horizontally and some vertically), then distressed each piece and popped in a few brads. The robot (from Lots of Bots from the autumn mini catty) has been coloured with my aqua painter and soft suede, rose red and elegant eggplant ink pads.

Thanks for looking,

Back with a challenge entry

2010-07-12T14:04:00.002+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Well, I have been waiting all morning for a dry and non-windy spell to take some photos of my cards outside but alas no such luck.... So this photo has been taken near my big sliding door which lets in loads of natural light...

This week's Just Add Ink challenge #25 is to use this colour combo....

I wasn't sure about this, I really don't use soft suede very much at all.....

So, this was one of 2 cards I made on the weekend...

Now, you've seen the card, I'll let you in on a secret - I chopped it down to a smaller size as I just couldn't pick a sentiment to go with it, everything seemed to overpower the detail of the tree.... So the final size of the card is roughly 10x11cm.

The tree is from the Forest Friends set from a past mini catty and I've coloured it with my ink pads and aqua painter.

And I'll be back soon with my second entry.

Thanks for looking,

A Star is Born

2010-07-12T10:24:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone,

For anyone in Perth this weekend, I hope you all managed to stay safe and dry! What a wet weekend we had! My plan was to spend a lot of time (and I mean a lot) cleaning up my stamping room and joining in some challenges. Well, that didn't really happen.... But in the short time I did spend in my stamping room, I managed to make a few cards that I'll show you over the next couple of days.

Here's one I made with one of my favourite colour combos (I'm such a girly girl sometimes! lol)

Materials Used:
Stamp Set: Pony Party & Picture This (level 1 hostess from autumn mini catty)
Big Shot & Polka Dot embossing folder
Melon Mambo Ribbon
Cardstock: Lovely Lilac, Orchid Opulence, Pink Passion, Whisper White
Stampin' Write Markers
Aqua Painter
Black Stazon Ink
White Gel Pen
Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punch

Thanks for looking,

Butterfly Pansy

2010-07-09T09:52:00.001+08:00

Hi All,

In some recent blog surfing, I have seen a few flowers (pansies generally) made out of the butterfly punch. Sooo one thing lead to another and finally I've had a go...

I've teamed the butterfly punch with the leaf from the 2 step bird punch and there you have it, a pansy with a stem and leaf. I just trimmed the leaf off the stem and turned it into a stalk for my flower and added the leaf in a different position. The glue pen works perfectly for adhering my stem and lead to the card - no visible glue on my page so that's excellent!

I'm still feeling yuck from this cold so that's it from me today. If you would like any more info about the products/ techniques used, please contact me.

Thanks for looking,

Final Secret Sister Gift Sent

2010-07-08T20:50:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Well I think this will be the last post about the ESAD Secret Sister gifts... For this round anyway... I've been fighting a cold this week, courtesy of my girls (wasn't that kind of them to share their bugs! NOT!!), so that's why I've been a little quiet on the 'creating' front.

These final pics are of the May gift I sent to Chantell Randall.

The card:

It's DL size - like a business envelope, rather than a standard A6 card

A close up of the card detail

The main gift:

The photo doesn't show it too well, but each letter was stamped, cut out and covered in crystal effects and dazzling diamonds.

A little extra - these parcels are made with the pillow box die and I filled them with dried lavender to smell really nice for Chantell's draw or shelf. (Definately making more of these so beware those I send gifts too lol)

And I also included the "Manhattan Flower" Embossing Folder which was on Chantell's wishlist.

Materials Used:
Big Shot & Pillow Box Die
Tea Party Designer Series Paper
White Grosgrain Ribbon
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Dazzling Diamonds
Boho Blossoms, 1 1/4" square, large oval, scalloped square & butterfly punches
Rhinestone Brads
Black Ink

I'm off to bed for another early night so take care everyone and I'll be back over the weekend.

Thanks for looking,

SOLD OUT!!

2010-07-06T08:39:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Another update on the Colours that are retiring at 31st August as some are already running out...

These items are no longer available at all:

Close to Cocoa A4

Mellow Moss A4

Creamy Caramel A4

Sweet Slumber Designer Papers

Contact me today if there's other retiring colours you would like to order and get in before anything else runs out...

Thanks for looking,

Quick Tutorial - Mounting your Clear Mount Stamps

2010-07-05T12:37:00.007+08:00

Hi All,

I thought I'd pop a quick tutorial on my blog about the clear mount stamps and what to do when you first receive them.... It may be something you already know, but hopefully I will have a tip or 2 to help you with your new stamps.

Ok, when you first receive your new clear mount stamp, the most obvious difference is the pack... Its slim! At basically the same size as a dvd case, it makes for easy storage on your shelf or even in a draw! The front cover has a picture of all the stamps enclosed and there's also thumbnail images of the stamps along the spine (like the title would be on an actual dvd case). Whilst Stampin' Up! will continue the wooden block stamps, the new clear mount stamps are proving to be very popular!! I even know some people that have removed old stamps from their wooden blocks - I don't know if I'm that patient and I still like my wooden blocks (especially at big workshops or when my assistants (read -> dear daughters 3.5yo & and daughter 2yo) want to stamp too!

The rubber stamp itself is made of the same high quality rubber and foam as the wood mounted stamps. They are still die-cut and have an optional label to stick onto the stamp. The clear blocks are purchased seperately and come in a range of sizes.

Below is a photo of my "Picture this" (hostess level 1 set in the mini catty) with the labels stuck onto some of the stamps. I'm going to show a couple of tips for attaching your labels to the back of the stamps especially the small ones.

With the small stamps like the "Picture this" set, its handy to attach all the labels to your stamps whilst they are still in their die-cut form. So, all you need to do is peel off the white backing from the stamp.....

Peel off your label from the backing sheet....

Stick it onto your stamp... With the stamp still being in its die-cut form, its easier to line up the label and attach it correctly. The labels are sticky but this will not effect the foam or rubber.

See - nice & easy!

Then, just pop your stamp out of the excess rubber and you are ready to stamp! Well, you have to attach it to your clear block first....

..... Are you wondering how to attach the stamp to the clear block when there's nothing sticky?? Well, I guess it works a little like static electricity and they just hold firmly together with no glue!

You need to ensure both the back of the stamp and the clear are clean. You can clean them both with a little Stampin' Mist. I've found that the stamp and the block attach best when you press the stamp and the clear block together between your hands firmly for 10sec or there abouts. You can see when all the air bubbles are gone through the clear block and that will mean your stamp is attached and ready to go.

Once you've stamped, you can clean the ink off with your stampin' mist & scrub (best accessory ever!!) and then seperate the stamp and the block. They just peel apart - no mess, no fuss.

You do need to make sure you have the right sized block for the stamp. Its better to have a bigger block than a bigger stamp otherwise your image won't stamp in full.

If you are having issues with the stamp staying on the clear block, you can use some dotto, which is a repositionable adhesive in a dispenser and this will help. Some people say that the small stamps don't stick very well, but I've been ok with mine so far.

Oh and don't forget to put your stamp back into its slim case!! You don't want to lose it!! Its sticks neatly inside the case the same way.

I know it wasn't exactly a quick tutorial afterall, but I hope this helps anyone who is about to embark on the journey with clear mount stamps. If you have any queries, please ask!! Otherwise - Happy Stamping!!

Thanks for looking,

3rd and final Secret Sister Gift Received

2010-07-04T09:00:00.001+08:00

Hi all,

May was the last month to send the ESAD Secret Sister gift... And we found out who had been sending us all the happy mail for the past 3 months!! Now like a lot of us, Fiona and I were both late posting our gifts to our Secret Sisters, and then I've taken a while to actually edit and post the photos of my gifts!

This is my final gift & card:

A close up of the card

And the contents of the gift box (from the back right corner)

My girls were super excited as the items with "C" and "E" on them were a tube of mini m&m's each! Plus they also received a parcel each from my mum who's been in England on holiday since May. And the other parcel with the "R" was a pack of malteasers - one of my absolute fav choccies!!

And my Secret Sister was Fiona Platzer... Here's a link to her blog, she makes some wonderful things so go have a looksie when you can!

Thanks for looking,

Yay Christmas Stamping... Already??

2010-07-03T20:52:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone,

As promised I'm baaaaccck! 2 posts in 1 day doesn't happen too often. Well, last night I sat down to work out the projects for next Friday night's Christmas in July class. I managed to make 3 different Christmas cards but I'm only using one of them for the class... I thought I'd show you one of the other cards tonight but as for the third you'll have to wait until after August 21-22nd as its going to be my shoebox swap card at Andrea's Stamp Camp! Aren't I a meanie teasing you like that! lol

Okie dokie, here's the first card -another gateway fold with a panel...

Materials Used
Stamp Set - Christmas Classics
Big Shot & Polka Dot embossing folder
Cardstock Colours: Ruby Red, Handsome Hunter and Whisper White
Black Stazon Ink
White Taffeta Ribbon
Real Red Stampin' Write Marker
Aqua Painter
Handsome Hunter Classic Inkpad

And I'd better let you know that the Ruby Red and Handsome Hunter are 2 of the colours leaving us at the end of August! Ohhhh, I know, the best Christmas green is going..... And if you read my update earlier today, you'll know there's already 2 products that have sold out! Close to Cocoa A4 card and Sweet Slumber Designer Series Paper... Please order any cardstock/ink in your fav retiring colours soon so you don't miss out!!!

To find out what the other 2 cards are, you'll just have to come along next Friday night!! For $20, you can make 10 Christmas cards! Email me or find me on facebook for more details!

Thanks for looking,

Some Stock has already sold out!!!

2010-07-03T12:12:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Stampin' Up has advised that the following products have already sold out!!

108600: Close to Cocoa Card Stock (A4)
114037: Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series Paper

Yikes!! The recent promotion for the paper totally overwhelmed the Head Office and they totally ran out!!

There's also several other colours that will be retiring as part of the Colour Renovation that are on backorder. If you wish to stock up on any of the retiring colours, I suggest you get in quick so you don't miss out! To place an order, please call or email me.

Bye for now, I'm planning to be back posting some recent cards soon! :)

Thanks for looking,

More patchwork cards

2010-07-01T10:11:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

As I promised yesterday, here's another 2 patchwork cards....

I just can't get over how easy and effective these cards are to make!! I think they will have to be incorporated into one of my Stamp 'n' Stacks really soon!!

Materials Used
Card 1:
Urban Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP)
White Taffeta Ribbon
Sentiment: Heard from the heart - mini catty pg 32
Whisper White and Night of Navy cardstock

Card 2:
Pink Flamingo DSP
Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon
Scallop Oval, Large oval and word window punches
Dimensionals
Regal Rose & Tempting Turquoise Cardstock

Thanks for looking,

20% off these "2 Step" Stamping Sets

2010-07-01T07:59:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Looking for an easy wow for your card making or scrapbooking? Have you tried 2 step stamping?

Stampin' Up are offering 20% off these stamp sets for the entire month. Click on the flyer below to gain a larger view

Or click on this link http://www3.stampinup.com/au/ena/7636.asp

If you have any queries, please contact me.

Thanks for looking,

A little bit of patchwork...

2010-06-30T14:09:00.001+08:00

Hi Again,

I'm back with another JAI entry and I've made my first ever patchwork card with my Big Shot and the Top note die.

What do you think? This card was remarkably easy to make.. In fact taking the photo outside was probably harder than making the card as it kept blowing over!! But the clarity of the photo is so much better than taking it inside! I've kept the card clean and simple as I really wanted the patchwork to be the focus point of the card.

I've got another couple to finish off and I'll post the pics later in the week.

Materials Used
Big Shot & Top Note Die
1 1/4" square punch
Word Window Punch
Small circle punch
Hemp Twine
Paper - Urban Garden Designer Series Paper
Sentiment: Sweet Little Sentiments Hostess Set

Thanks for looking,

JAI Challenge #23 - First Entry

2010-06-30T13:57:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone,

I've been quiet here for a couple of days, I think, no make that I know I've been exhausted and everyone in our house is fighting off a cold - yuck!

Anyway, I've had a go at this week's Just Add Ink Challenge #23, which was to "Just Add Patterned Paper"

I've made this page and used an 11x14" silver frame from a local 'el cheapo' shop. I will have to get busy with the camera now and take some new pics of my girls.. I couldn't find one that suited the frame to my liking...

Materials Used
Petal Party Scrappin' Kit
On Board 'So Tweet' (covered with old olive paper for the branch and coloured the bird with my pink passion stampin' spot and the black marker)
Wing from 2-step bird punch for the bird's wing and the leaves

Thanks for looking,

Secret Sister April Gifts

2010-06-28T11:00:00.000+08:00

Hi All,

Just some quick pics today of the cards and gifts I sent to Chantell Randall during April for the ESAD Secret Sister Swap....

Don't fall off your seat - I've done somepaper piercing in the top left corner for this card... As well as some colouring - I think I started to colour with my aqua painter then added detail with my stampin' write markers and white gel pen.

Brayering... Chantell was interested in seeing some cards with brayering.. mmm think some more practice is needed but loved the challenge

My first paper bead necklace...

It was boxed inside the baja breeze box in the background of the top pic.

The long skinny kraft package had a block of choccie inside - yum!!!

Please contact me if you'd like to know any of the materials used.
Thanks for looking,

ESAD Secret Sister from March

2010-06-26T08:53:00.002+08:00

Hi Everyone,

During March to May, I took part in the ESAD Secret Sister Swap. Now regular readers will remember some of the photos of gifts I have received and now finally I can start showing you what I sent to Chantell Randall who was my secret sister for the past 3 months.

It's been great fun sending and receiving happy mail! Anyway, I can now show you the cards and gifts I sent way back in March.

Photos of the April and May cards and gifts will be added soon...

If you would like any details of the products used for these gifts, please contact me or leave a comment below.

Thanks for looking,

ps: ESAD stands for Extremely Special Australasian Demonstrators and its a fab group for Stampin' Up demos to help each other out and learn lots of new things! I love it!!

Christmas in July Class

2010-06-25T09:16:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to make a special mention of my upcoming:

Christmas in July Stamp 'n' Stack

To be held on Friday 9th July @ 7.30pm in Canning Vale.

The cost will be $20 and we will be making 10 cards in total. It will be 5 cards of 2 different designs.

To reserve your place, please email me and/ or join my facebook group. Don't forget, if you join my facebook group you will receive an invitation to each of my classes each month plus special offers and previews of Stampin' Up promotions.

Now, this workshop is going to be the first of several Christmas workshops and if you attend them all, you will receive a free gift from me!

Please note: The exact address details will be privately emailed to anyone attending with the confirmation of your place.

Thanks for looking,

Emily's Birthday Invites & Card

2010-06-24T22:09:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday was my youngest daughter Emily's 2nd b'day and I thought I'd show you the invites that were sent out for her party.

Materials Used:
Stamp Set: Pony Party & On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Whisper White, Green Galore, Pink Passion
Stampin' Write Markers: Orchid Opulence, Pink Passion, Green Galore & Yoyo Yellow
Ink: Black Staz-on & Pink Passion
Big Shot & Top Note die

And this is the card I made for her... I picked the colours from the Just Add Ink Challenge last week, but then but I missed the deadline as I was dead on my feet last night after having a party and then the clean up so I needed an early night and forgot to post the pic... Silly me! Fancy washing dishes instead of stamping and blogging!

The JAI Challenge was to use these colours:

I created the background by punching a couple of scallop circles and temporarily adhereing them to my Whisper White card with my SNAIL adhesive. I also tore wavy line on a piece of scrap paper, this created a mask so I could create a more defined edge between the sky and the grass. I then sponged Tempting Turquoise ink over the top third of the card. After removing all the scallop circles and rubbing away any left over adhesive with my adhesive remover (just $3.95), I flipped the scrap paper 'hill' over to cover the sky and sponged the remaining white card with my Kiwi Kiss ink.

The Pony has been coloured with my Aqua Painter and the mane, tail and wings have been covered in Dazzling Diamonds.

Materials Used:
Card/ Inks: Colours as above
Aqua Painter
Tempting Turquoise & Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon
Dimensionals
Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punch
Scallop Circle Punch
Glue Pen
Dazzling Diamonds

If you would like to create birthday cards or invites, please contact me and I will be happy to assist any way I can. I can even design and produce them for you if you'd prefer!

Thanks for looking,

Coming soon...

2010-06-24T21:25:00.000+08:00

Coming soon is the ESAD Christmas in July Blog Hop...

Stay tuned for a sneak peek in the coming weeks and then it all happens on 24th July... There will be 25 blogs to hop to and check out some fab Christmas ideas. How exciting!

Thanks for looking,

Deals of the Week - Week 4

2010-06-22T22:46:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the fourth and final deal of the week.

This week its all about the DISCOUNTED bling!! And this is what's been discounted:

From page 149, we have the lovely:

Square Ice Rhinestone brads (Product #109113)
Square Fire Rhinestone brads (Product # 109112)
Circle Ice Rhinestone brads (Product # 109111)

All normally $19.95, this week they can be yours to own for just $11.97

Joining the sparkly bling, we also have the more sedate bling from the ribbon collection on page 150:

Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon (Product # 111848)

Normally $19.95, Now $10.97

And last but not least, another member of the ribbon collection, this time from page 151

Certainly Celery 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (Product # 109050)

Normally $14.95, now $8.97

Absolutely fabulous darling, now what to do? Just how much bling can a lady have? Never enough I say! So email or call me before 9pm on Tuesday 29th June to order.

Thanks for looking,

Lots of Bots

2010-06-21T09:15:00.003+08:00

Hi All,

Another new stamp set, this time its "Lots of Bots"... Ahhh there is nothing quite like playing with a new stamp set for the first time... Fellow Stampin' Up demos will agree, many others will simply think I'm nuts!!

Anyway, this is my first ever "Lots of Bots" card for one of my husband's mate's b'days...

Materials Used
Stamp Set: Lots of Bots & On your Birthday
Cardstock: Brocade Blue, Real Red, Whisper White, White Glossy
Stampin' Write Markers - Bashful Blue, Bordering Blue, Real Red, Not Quite Navy, Brocade Blue
Versamark
Staz-on Ink
Dimensionals
Red Gingham Ribbon

If you'd like any other details, just leave a comment or email me.

Thanks for looking,

"Always" First Ink

2010-06-19T16:09:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

So last night I inked up my new "Always" Stamp set... Its a very pretty set and one I've been umming and ahhing about for ages!!! So my Mum bought it for my b'day and this is the first chance I've had to play with it...

This is a quick card I made using the bird from the set and simply stamping onto some designer series paper...

And can you notice anything different about my photo.... I've made blurry edges to attempt to make it a little more 'artistic'... I had a play around on my photo editing program and worked it out with the help of Tania Gould's Photoshop Tutorial (I use a free download of "Gimp" which is kind of like Photoshop).

Materials Used

Stamp Set: Bird: Always, Sentiment: Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Cardstock: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie

Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon

Scallop Oval Punch

Large Oval Punch

Well, I'm sure loads more cards will be on the way with this set, its just a matter of when... Why is there never enough hours in the day to stamp and also play farmville.... LOL!!

Thanks for looking,

Clean and simply birthday

2010-06-18T08:46:00.001+08:00

Hi All,

Here's another card using the Birthday Block stamp, but this is for the boys or men...

Please excuse the photography.. Its been very wet here in Perth and I've been unable to take any photos outside in the daylight.

I've kept this card really clean and simple and only added a little colouring with my markers directly onto the stamped image - I've coloured 4 words and the candle to match the cardstock.

Materials Used:

Stamp Set: Birthday Block

Cardstock: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise and Garden Green

Stampin' Write Markers: Garden Green & Tempting Turquoise

Tempting Turquoise Ribbon

Basic Black Ink pad

Well off for some birthday present shopping today and then to play with another stamp set tonight, mmm which to choose? You'll have to come back and see tomorrow.

Thanks for looking,

New stamp - Birthday Block

2010-06-17T15:46:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

I've started playing with some of the new stamps I received for my birthday last month... I've started with the Bithday Block. Its a super cute little stamp and its only $13.95 in the Autumn Mini Catty..

So here's my first couple of cards...

These cards are folded with what some papercrafters call a 'gateway' fold, although I wasn't actually following any tutorials or sketches when I started. A 'gateway' fold means there are 2 score lines and the card has 2 panels that open like a gate. Then I've added the layers of coloured card and pink flamingo paper and and extra panel with the 'birthday block' stamped in cameo coral.

And the gateway cards are a great way to use up some little bits and pieces from your scrapbox - Yay! I'm slowly getting through it! (emphasis on 'slowly' lol).

Materials Used:
Stamp Set: Birthday Block $13.95
Cardstock: Whisper White, Cameo Coral, Tempting Turquoise
Pink Flamingo Paper (from last week's deal of the week)
Tempting Turquoise Ribbon
Scallop Edge Punch
Ink: Cameo Coral

Thanks for looking,

Deals of the Week - Week 3

2010-06-16T06:20:00.003+08:00

Hi everyone,

Time for the Week 3 Deal and its a beauty!!!!

Until 9pm next Tuesday night you can order these discounted stamp sets:

A Happy Heart stamp set

(Product # 114263, Page 34)

Normally $41.95 -> Now $20.98

Greetings Eight stamp set

(Product # 115792, Page 57)

Normally $49.95 -> Now $24.98

Bella's Bloom stamp set

(Product # 116330, Page 78)

Normally $24.95 ->Now $14.97

Enjoy Every Moment stamp set

(Product # 113009, Page 97)

Normally $53.95 -> Now $26.98

All Scallops stamp set

(Product # 114283, Page 105)

Normally $55.95 -> Now $27.98

Click here to browse the 2009 -10 Idea Book and Catalogue online

There's no limit and no minimum spend... However, I'm offering free shipping for orders over $50 anywhere in Australia as part of my celebration of blogging for 3years which includes any of the stamps on this week's deal! See this post for my reminiscing...

Thanks for looking,

ESAD Wk 18 3D Challenge

2010-06-15T14:56:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

This week I've participated in the ESAD 3D challenge to make this cute little handbag... We were provided with the template (originally designed by Makeesha Byl, a recently retired SU demo) and could make it with any papers we wanted and then embellish.

This is the first time I've made a 'handbag' from papers but it was good fun and I'll have to try some other tutorials I've been eyeing off now... The bags are perfect for a pack of choccies or some notecards so just quietly can you guess what some of my friends will be receiving for presents over the next month or so.

And just a quick reminder, the Week 2 deal of the week ends tonight at 9pm, its for the Designer Series Papers, so click here for more info or email me.

Thanks for looking,

3 years ago....

2010-06-15T08:00:00.013+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Its 3 years ago today that I started my blog... Wow hey! I sometimes find it hard to believe that so much time has passed and so many things have happened.

When I joined Stampin' Up! in February, 2007, I never thought that I would have my own blog. In fact I'm pretty sure I didn't even know what a blog was! (Trivia: did you know that blog is the shortened form of 'web log'* and the term only started being used in the late 1990's). Well, it took me a few months but I joined the blogging world and love adding to my blog and the inspiration I've gained from checking out everyone else's blogs too.

Anyway, since I started stamping and demonstrating with Stampin' Up, I have met some great people including other demonstrators all around Australia and New Zealand. Ok, so there's 3 special people I'd like to thank and they are...

Lee-Anne as it was her beautiful work that inspired me to join SU and she still inspires me with her cards even though she's retired from SU :(
Andrea, who's always ready to show me something new
Courtney, a former SU demo, who is always popping onto my pages with encouraging comments.

Without my blog, I would be lacking many online friends too and so a big thank you goes out to the members of my facebook page and frequent readers of my blog.

So to celebrate my 3 years of blogging, here's a slideshow of my work right from my very first post... Apologies for the double ups, sideways pics and any profile pics, being a blogger has been a big learning curve for me and I'm still learning... Like I've had to read about how to make a slideshow for today's post, so fingers crossed this works!! If nothing else, it should give you a laugh!

And my big thank you present is FREE shipping for any customer orders over $50 placed over the next week. So, yes that does include the Deals of the Week 3 (when they are announed tomorrow), but it is limited to people in Australia only.

If you are interested in becoming a SU Demo, don't forget the discounted Starter kit is still available!! Please contact me if you are interested.

Thanks for looking,

*Definition sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog

Finally a JAI challenge....

2010-06-14T09:02:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone,

This is my first JAI challenge for close to a month I think... Despite my intentions of completing the challenge each week, it hasn't happened...

The challenge was to use this sketch:

This is my card for Just Add Ink's 21st challenge, and it perfectly suited a 2nd b'day party we went to yesterday.

Materials Used

Pony Party Stamp Set
Card: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink
Melon Mambo Polka-dot ribbon
Stampin' Write Markers - Pretty in Pink, Pink Passion, Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery
Black Staz-on Ink
Big Shot & Scallop Circle Die

You can see I've simplified the sketch a bit, it looked a little too overwhelming with all the layers you could do with this challenge.
I loved this sketch, so hopefully I will have a chance to finish another card or scrapbook page before the challenge closes.

Thanks for looking,

Stamp 'n' Stack June Projects

2010-06-12T19:44:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

These are the 3 cards we made for the June Stamp 'n' Stack (SAS) last night. It was all about the kids! And thanks to the ladies that came, it was a night full of chattering, laughs and giggles!

I cased myself here... I originally posted this card here but thought it was perfect for a boys or girls card.

For this card we used the "Pony Party" Stamp set from the Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue. I chose this stamp set as a reward from Stampin' Up! from my Sale-a-bration sales earlier this year... I've also used my new Top Note die and Big Shot (sooooo LOVING my Big Shot at the mo!)

And the last card used a retired stamp set "Pocket Fun" but I thought it would be great for boys! What boy wouldn't love a frog in his pocket! Thankfully this is a lot more easy care than a real frog!

If you are interested in making any of these cards, simply arrange a time, invite a few friends and voila, you will have a handful of kids' cards at the ready!

Thanks for looking,

Deals of the Week - Week 2

2010-06-09T06:28:00.011+08:00

Hi Everyone,

It's time for a new deal of the week, are you ready?

Ok, for the next week you can purchase

DISCOUNTED SCRAPBOOKING PAPER

These are the 5 packs on sale:

Item # 112470 Haiku Designer Series paper

normally $16.95 now $10.17

Item # 113976 Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper

normally $16.95 now $11.02

Item # 113992 Tea Party Designer Series paper

normally $16.95 now $10.17

Item # 113975 Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper

normally $16.95 now $11.02

Item # 114037 Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series paper

normally $22.95 now $14.92

All these can be found on pages 132-133 of the

2009-10 Idea Book and Catalogue.

There's no minimum spend, no maximum quantities so contact me today to place your order and let's get those scrapbooks happening. Of course, lots of my papers go on my cards too so its win-win really!

Thanks for looking,

Edited 11/6/10 - Pictures of the papers added for your convenience

Unconvention Secret Sister Gifts

2010-06-07T15:37:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone,

I thought I'd pop in to show you the gifts I received and sent for the ESAD Unconvention.

These were the gifts I received from Mae Collins

A clever little bag with a lovely scented soap inside

A keyring

A clear embossed pillow box containing a hanky

My birthday card

Aren't they all just beautiful!! Thank you very much Mae!! :)

And this is what I sent to my secret sister Lorelle in QLD, who I don't think has a blog.

A Card Holder with 2 cards and I even squeezed in some choccie - yumm!

And the card I wrote in to reveal my name

Being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator and a member of ESAD is great fun! Everyone is so king and sharing... If you would like to join in the fun and make a little extra cash as well, why not join before July 31st as there's 20% off the Starter Kit. Click here for more information or give me a call on 0407 262 452.

Thanks for looking,

What do you think?

2010-06-05T13:35:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone,

I've been undecided about whether I like these cards or not this week... Actually I've been undecided about a lot of things this week and as a result not much has been done! Anyway, I'll just put it down to having a little less sleep than usual and not much stamping time.

So here's my 2 cards:

This one uses the Boho blossoms punch which is available until Tuesday for $20.12 as part of the deals of the week promotion running throughout June.

And I've watercoloured 2 roses from Fifth Ave Floral for this card with Pink Passion ink.

Well that's it from me today.... Off to play with my girls and then hopefully my brand spanking new Bigshot that arrived during the week - its very good fun so far and I'll have something finished to show you in the next few days!!

Thanks for looking,

UnConvention Swaps I received...

2010-06-02T08:18:00.005+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Don't worry, I'm running out of UnConvention stories for you.... However, I do want to show the lovely bundle of cards that arrived in my letterbox since UnConvention.

I took part in a card swap where I needed to send 6 identical cards off to be divvied up and then I would receive 6 cards made by 6 other demonstrators in return. I have no idea who received my swap cards, so if it was you, please feel free to leave a comment...

This was my swap card (as previously posted here)

Ok so my cards I received are:

By Julie Fettes

By Christine Healey (I don't think she has a blog, but if I find it I will add the link)

By Gardenia Pepworth

Closed Card

Open Card

This clever card is from Liam Pucher - I will try and case this at some stage!

By Paula Fuller

By Melissa Antolovic

Aren't they all fabulous! Thanks heaps for the inspiration you have given me ladies!!

Thanks for looking,

Baby Gift Set

2010-06-01T09:00:00.003+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Here's a quick photo of a matching card and box that I recently made for a friend who's just had her second baby...

Inside the box is a cute little pj outfit that I hope will fit next summer. I know I bought way in advance, but as a mum, I've found that sometimes you are given a heaps of clothes for right now and not much for the future or especially those days/nights where the little tike has suddenly grown out of all their clothes! Seriously readers without kids, it truly happens -the little anklebiters grow overnight!! Besides the pj's were just soo cute!!

Thanks for looking,

Deals of the Week - Week 1!!

2010-06-01T06:01:00.005+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Stampin' Up! have released their first "Deals of the Week"

Throughout the month of June, we are bringing you a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue!

This week's deals:

Scallop Square Punch (Item #112081) found on page 152 of the 2009-10 Idea book

Trio Flower Punch (Item #109183) page 153

Boho Blossoms (Item #110711) page 153

Scallop Oval Punch (Item #114889) (on carry over flyer)

Normally these punches are $30.95

Now just $20.12
That's 30% off!!

*This offer is only for a limited time, it ends 8 June 2010 at 9pm (Western Australia time)

*No limits or minimum purchase required
*Available Australia-wide

If you would like to place an order, please email me or leave a comment with your contact details.

Thanks for looking,

New Class Timetable Released

2010-05-31T08:05:00.002+08:00

Hi Everyone,

Here's my NEW class timetable:

And for future reference, details can also be found in the right hand column about half way down my homepage.

To receive your personal invite each month, please join my facebook group

Hope to see you at a class soon...

Thanks for looking,

Yay I won!

2010-05-29T20:20:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone,

You're probably sick of me talking about Unconvention by now but I do have a couple more projects to show you and also to share my happy news that I won a couple of the challenges...

So, without further ado, here's my winning entries:

Michelle's Colour Challenge - I did post a pic of this card the other day but didn't know I'd won... See this previous post for more info.

I received a special mention for this Gift bag challenge set by Caroline Colgan. Caroline provided us with the tutorial to make this gorgeous giftbag with a pocket for the co-ordinating card.

And I won the 3D Project Challenge set by Christine Healey with this entry:

The idea is to then slip 2 cards and envelopes inside the holder to make a gorgeous little gift.... I've made another one of these with the matching cards, but in totally different colours... The only catch is I just can't show you yet as its on its way to someone special.... So check back in a couple of days to see what it looks like.

There were more challenges than I had time to complete over the weekend, but I am determined to try them all so I will post any new creations here for you to see.

Unconvention has given me a major boost of self-confidence... I set one of the challenges which had a great response on ESAD (not so good here on my blog unfortunately), and then completed several other challenges... To win 2 and receive a special mention, makes me realise that my work is probably better than I give myself credit for and that makes me more confident and gave me a silly smile to wear on my face over the past week lol

I also took part in 1 of 4 scavenger hunts held by ESAD and I won that too... This was a total surprise and considering I had miss 3 on my lap and still managed to flick through our Stampin' Up! Catties to find the answers, I was super stoked to have answered any of the questions.

I still have a couple of Unconvention projects to show you so keep popping back to see them...

And, if you live in the Perth metro area and are interested in making any of these projects or cards, please let me know as I would love to show you and a couple of your friends how!

Thanks for looking,

National Scrapbooking Month is nearly over...

2010-05-28T07:02:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

National Scrapbooking month is nearly over... But don't be sad as I have 1 last late b'day special for you.... If you place an order with me for any Simply Scrappin' Kit or Designer Series Paper Pack from the Idea Book & Catty or from the Autumn Mini, you can receive 15% off the original price!

Check out the Designer Series Paper packs and Simply Scrappin' Kits online here
Simply scroll along to pages 132-138

This offer is available Australia-wide until 31st May only through me.

Thanks for looking,

Another Unconvention Project....

2010-05-26T10:10:00.004+08:00

Hi Everyone,

As promised, I'm back with more of my Unconvention projects from the weekend.

This scrapbooking page is based on a sketch layout provided by Kelly Slattery... And its the first one I've done for my eldest daughter (who is now 3 1/2yrs old)... So that means I've got a lot of catching up to do and then there's also a whole other album for my youngest daughter as well... Better get scrappin'!

This is the layout:

And this is my page:

With a close up pic of the glittery letters

Thanks for looking,