katy's cards and scrapbooking

July Two-Step Stamping Special

2010-07-02T05:56:00.000-07:00

Okay, once again I have been very slack in my postings. Lots going on as usual. Awaiting the arrival of a new kitchen (will post photo's when it is complete) and when I get spare time lately during the daytime it is nothing but weeding, weeding and more weeding! It is rewarding though and the garden here is starting to look a picture with the bulbs coming through and everything being green. The cats are loving bounding around outside and climbing trees for the first time in their life! The chook shed is currently being constructed so hopefully, chickens will be here soon! Can't wait for fresh eggs!

Enough of my country life stories - here is the July Special...

Until July 31, you can receive the following stamp sets at 20% off:

Item Page Description Regular Price Sale Price
116386 39 Loads of Love $39.95 $31.96
116342 42 Big Bold Birthday $53.95 $43.16
115860 78 A Rose is a Rose $66.95 $53.56
116332 86 Playful Petals $52.95 $42.36
115770 98 Cheep Talk $47.95 $38.36
115946 115 Wonderful Favourites $39.95 $31.96
119187 14 Tiny Tags (wood mount) $38.95 $31.96
118592 14 Tiny Tags (clear mount) $28.95 $23.16
119163 31 Cottage Garden (wood mt) $32.95 $26.36
120003 31 Cottage Garden (clear mt) $24.95 $19.96

June Deals of the Week - Week 2

2010-06-09T16:29:00.000-07:00

This weeks deal is a focus on Designer Series Paper.
Item Description Reg Price Sale Price
112470 Haiku DSP $16.95 $10.17
113976 Pink Flamingo DSP $16.95 $11.02
113992 Tea Party DSP $16.95 $10.17
113975 Raspberry Tart DSP $16.95 $11.02
114037 Sweet Slumber Party $22.95 $14.92

As you all know, Stampin' Up! paper is of a great quality and is double sided, in each pack there are 2 sheets of each design.
Contact me if you would like to place an order.

Starter Kit Special Offer

2010-06-05T22:50:00.000-07:00

Now is a great time to purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit! Until 31st July 2010, you can join SU! for only $259 (usual price is $324), that's a saving of 20%! Purchasing the Starter Kit enables you to get further discounts on your stamping supplies plus the opportunity to earn additional income. Please contact me for further details regarding this great discount!

'Deals of the Week' June Promo - Week 1 Deal

2010-05-31T16:49:00.000-07:00

Every week in June, Stampin' Up! are offering 'Deals of the Week'. Each week there were be certain products on special but only available at the sale price for that week only. Deals for Week 1 are:

112081 Scallop Square Punch $30.95 Sale Price $20.12

109183 Trio Flower Punch $30.95 Sale Price $20.12

110711 Boho Blossoms Punch $30.95 Sale Price $20.12

114889 Scallop Oval Punch $30.95 Sale Price $20.12

This Week 1 Deal closes on Tuesday 8th June so please let me know ASAP if you would like to take advantage of this offer and keep watching each week during the month of June for the weekly specials!

Pretty Vintage Labels

2010-05-30T15:53:00.000-07:00

For any of you that have the Vintage Labels stamp set here is a very simple yet pretty card to make. The colours I have used are the Pink Pirouette Textured Card Stock, Mellow Moss and Very Vanilla and as you can see, they go beautifully together. The ribbon is the Mellow Moss Taffeta ribbon which finishes it off nicely.

Love the new In Colours!

2010-05-24T00:20:00.000-07:00

I hope you all have had a chance to play with you new In Colours that some of you received in the recent Sample Packs. I couldn't resist purchasing the Extra-Large Two Step Bird punch ($30.95, Pg 15 Mini Cat)and here is a sample of how I have used it on a Birthday Card in conjunction with Cottage Wall DSP.

Living the Dream!

2010-05-21T03:22:00.000-07:00

Well it has been four weeks now since we have relocated to the beautiful Barossa Valley. I must say it has been one of the most empowering experiences for me to move to town where I knew no-one and discovering places like shops, cafes etc. At this point, we are loving it, I have met some lovely people and the change in our daughter has been unbelievable! Her previous best friend 'TV' has been ditched for spending time in the garden and helping me bake and cook in our country kitchen! The home and garden are everything I could have dreamed of as well as having my craft room all set up with a beautiful view to the garden and I just need to find time to create more things!
In a few months time, once the kitchen is renovated, I would like to hold a special day of 'Cupcakes and Craft'. I will keep you posted on the date so you can book it in you diary and rule yourselves out for the day!

New In Colours from Autumn / Winter Mini Catalogue Sample pack‏

2010-04-16T15:15:00.000-07:00

I am currently offering you a chance to buy a sample of the 3 new In Colours from the new Autumn / Winter Mini catalogue. The sample pack includes:

4 x Smooth Card Stock A4 sheets of each new In Colour (Melon Mambo, Soft Suede and Rich Razzleberry)
2 metres of Polka Dot Grosgrain ribbon of each new In Colour (Melon Mambo, Soft Suede and Rich Razzleberry)

Total cost is $15 including postage. If you would like to order a stamp pad, I will simply add that on to the order plus obviously anything else you may like from the catalogue! This is a great chance to purchase a sample of the product and have a play with these gorgeous new colours!

New Autumn / Winter Mini Catalogue

2010-04-04T17:58:00.000-07:00

The new Autumn / Winter Mini Catalogue was released on April 1st with some great new products and 3 new colours! Stampin' Up! have released the 'Big Shot' which is an embossing tool and I'm very keen to get my hands on it (have been a bit slack in ordering due to the move and such!). They have released clear stamp blocks making it easier to stamp with new punches, new hostess gifts and the new colours of Melon Mambo, Soft Suede and Rich Razzleberry with ink pads, refills, A4 Card Stock and Polka dot Grosgrain Ribbon being released in these colours. In the next few weeks I will sample some products on my blog but please be patient because I am in between houses! There is lots to share so please let me know if you would like a copy and I will send one to you.

For Everything

2010-03-26T03:12:00.000-07:00

With less than a week left of the Summer Mini Catalogue, I thought I better share this card we have been making at recent Stamp-a-Stacks using the 'For Everything' Stamp Set ($47.95). This is a cute stamp set with butterflies, flowers, birds and scrolls and a great one to use with Stampin' Write Markers and Aqua Painters.

Last Week for Sale-A-Bration

2010-03-21T22:33:00.001-07:00

There is only one more week left of Sale-a-Bration! You have until Wednesday 31st March to receive your free Sale-a-Bration stamp sets if you spend over $100 from any current Stampin' Up! catalogue. Let me know by Monday 29th March if you would like to place an order to qualify for the freebie!

Back in the game..

2010-03-08T02:38:00.000-08:00

Well it's been a while since I have added any pictures and this is due to a few factors...scanner not working, packing up the house ready to sell and not having ready access to my craft supplies! So I have finally got my act together and added some photo's of some of my creations of late.

The red 'Happy Birthday' card is using the 'Happy Moments' stamp set from the current Sale-a-Bration catalogue. The polka dot ribbon is from the current Summer Mini Catalogue. A very easy card to make by stamping the image with Stazon Jet Black and colouring in with Stampin' Write Markers.

I made this card for my husband so it is a 'special one'! Using the Kraft Card stock I have used the Friendly Words roller wheel as a base for the background. I embossed the image from the 'Friends 24-7' stamp set using the heat gun and the words are from an old stamp set called 'Sense of Time'. The ribbon is the Kraft Taffeta and the paper is from the Bella Blue range.

Now is the time to join Stampin' Up!

2010-03-04T01:13:00.001-08:00

If any of you have been thinking about joining Stampin' Up! well now is the time to do so. During Sale-a-Bration, if you join SU! by purchasing the Starter Kit, not only would you receive 3 free Stamp Sets from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue but you would also be entitled to choose a free stamp set from the Idea Book and Catalogue (valued up to $79.95). Of course, the ongoing benefits are the discounts and commissions received to help fund your 'habit' of stamping and craft!

As a demonstrator, you'll keep 20 percent of the personal net sales you earn through workshops and customer sales. This 20% discount also applies for your personal SU! purchases which was the main reason why I joined. Another great benefit of joining is that your first order placed as a demonstrator over $300, will entitle you to a 30% discount or if it is a workshop order, 30% instant income. With the Autumn / Winter Mini catalogue being released on April 1st, this is great timing as there are some great products coming along which I know you will all love and like me, will find very hard to resist!!
The great thing about Stampin' Up! is that there is no pressure for workshop bookings, all you need to achieve is to keep your personal quarterly sales at $500 min and you will remain as a demonstrator. Believe me, this isn't hard! If you only did one workshop in the quarter with your friends and family as well as your own purchases from your wish list, you will keep it ticking along!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or require further information.

Lot's happening!

2010-02-28T02:17:00.000-08:00

Well, over the month of February, a lot has been happening in my life! Besides just going to Sydney to see George Michael in concert (a lifelong dream now ticked off the list!), my husband and I have bought a house in the Barossa Valley and have sold our current home. It hasn't been an easy decision because I do love our home but sometimes, life just dangles carrots that you find impossible to resist and basically, if we didn't do it now, we would never do it! The house we have bought is an old return verandah villa on a nice size block with a big shed and a lovely garden with a variety of fruit trees. We just can't wait to get there. So...due to this, my craft 'gear' has been all packed away neatly (I know that's hard to believe) and I haven't been able to do anything to show and share with you! I am hoping to get this all out again in the next few weeks so keep watching and I promise to be more consistent!

Stampin' Pastels

2010-02-07T12:45:00.000-08:00

The above card is one that is a nice effect and very easy. Using Whisper White Kraft stamp pad, I have stamped the flowers and then used Stampin Pastels with cotton wool and rubbed the pastel colour into the flower. It also looks good just with one colour and alternately leaving the flower white. The sample I have made uses Rose Red, Elegant Egglplant and So Saffron. The Stamp set is Asian Bloomss and Short and Sweet.

Sale-a-Bration Starts Today

2010-01-25T02:42:00.000-08:00

Sale-a-Bration starts today! This is a great time where you earn a free stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue when you spend over $100. Remember, it is a free Sale-a-Bration set for every $100 spent. Other ways to earn more free stamp sets are to join Stampin' Up! or host a workshop where sales reach over $600. Further details are listed below in my previous post. As I predicted, my scanning device on my printer isn't co-operating so I haven't yet been able to scan the brochure so if you would like a copy of the brochure, please contact me and I will send one out to you. Alternatively, log on to www.stampinup.com.au to check out the PDF of the catalogue under the 'specials' tab.

Animal Stories

2010-01-23T03:07:00.000-08:00

Here is a sample of a Birthday Card using the Giraffe stamp from the 'Animal Stories' ($24.95) stamp set from the Summer Mini. I have also used a sample of the Tall Tales DSP which has some great animal prints. The technique I have used is 'rock'n'roll' where I have stamped the Giraffe in So Saffron then rock 'n' rolled it on Chocolate Chip ink.

Upcoming Sale-a-Bration Promo and other info...

2010-01-16T18:26:00.000-08:00

Sale-A-Bration

This is a great promotion that runs from January 25 to March 31 2010. Basically, there are 3 easy ways to earn free Stamp Sets from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue:
1. Spend
Spend $100 with Stampin' Up! and you earn one free Sale-A-Bration Set of your choice (choice of 4). Remember, there is no limit, so for every $100 you spend, you earn a free stamp set!

2. Host
Host a Workshop of at least $600 and earn one free Sale-A-Bration Set in addition to the generous Hostess Benefits.

3. Join
Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-A-Bration and receive a free Stamp Set from the Idea Book and Catalogue (up to $79.95).

The stamp sets from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue are lovely and I will try to upload them from January 25.

Please contact me if you would like to book a Workshop during Sale-A-Bration so you and your friends can make the most of this promotion or if you simply have your own Wishlist that you would like to order from, I can arrange for your order to be sent directly to you.

Stamp Club

I am looking to run another 'Stamp Club' again this year. Basically, there are 6 members who each take a turn in being a hostess without hosting a workshop. To ensure we meet the $300 hostess benefits criteria, each member spends $50 per month and if it is your turn at being a hostess that month, you get the free hostess money (at least $30) and a Hostess Stamp Set of your choice. This is a great way of building up your collection on a gradual basis and receiving the hostess benefits without hosting an actual workshop. If I have enough members (I require 6), I will start in the last week of January, that way you receive 3 opportunities to receive a Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set if you spend over $100 so please let me know ASAP if you wish to join or have any questions regarding the stamp club.

Happy New Year!!

2010-01-09T21:41:00.000-08:00

Okay so I know this is all a bit belated but Happy New Year to you all! We have been down at West Beach since Boxing Day and only arrived home today. Not having a computer made for a nice break from technology but frustrating too, it's amazing how much our lives rely on it these days! It was strange to not have any craft projects to do but it was nice to just sit and relax and it is now very hard to get motivated to do anything! As I have nothing to show in the way of craft for my holiday period, here is one I prepared earlier...Thank you to all of you who helped make 2009 a successful and fun year for me and I look forward to catching up with you all again soon..

Sale-a-Bration is coming so keep watching for more info and don't forget the Stampin' Up! Sale that is currently on, details of items on sale are listed in my previous post.

Stampin' Up! Inventory Clearance Sale...Great Specials on offer!

2009-12-14T14:48:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to announce that Stampin' Up! have released some great stamp sets for sale at a discounted price with no minimum purchase and no limits to how many you buy! There are great stamps sets on sale, some even at 50% off as well as accessories, ribbons and Hodgepodge Hardware discounted at a great price.
The stock listed on special is included in the flyer below, you will also note great specials on some of the Alphabet stamp sets making it a great time to add to your collection.
This offer is available from December 15 to January 24, 2010 so please contact me anytime via email or mobile to place an order and I will arrange delivery to you.

ITEM Pg # ITEM NAME REG PRICE SALE PRICE
115918 26 Happy Christmas Mate $37.95 $28.46
115934 30 Occasionally $69.95 $34.98
115944 40 Voila a la Carte $29.95 $22.46
116432 40 Voila $45.95 $34.46
116368 56 Great Grads $45.95 $22.98
115916 62 Family Favourites $33.95 $25.46
116380 64 Life's a Breeze $56.95 $42.71
115924 68 Just Netball $24.95 $18.71
115926 68 Just Rugby $24.95 $18.71
115922 68 Just Cricket $24.95 $18.71
116442 68 Just Riding $24.95 $18.71
116418 92 Sprinkles $24.94 $18.71
116420 96 Stem Sayings $39.95 $19.98
111255 97 Daisy Dash Jumbo wheel $15.95 $11.96
116408 100 Seeing Spots $29.95 $22.46
115920 106 It's Maori Mate $45.95 $22.98
116434 107 Wanted $43.95 $32.96
116346 107 Boho Backgrounds $29.95 $22.46
116436 114 Warm Words $39.95 $29.96
115946 115 Wonderful Favourites $39.96 $29.96
116382 120 A Little Birthday Cheer $26.95 $20.21
116344 121 Big Deal Alphabet Set $77.95 $38.98
116376 121 Jumbo Outline Alphabet $77.95 $38.98
116440 122 Wild West Alphabet $77.95 $38.98
115928 123 Life Definitions $90.95 $68.21
113976 132 Pink Flamingo DSP $16.95 $12.71
111376 144 Blooms die cuts $16.50 $12.38
111343 145 Chunky Sprinkles glitter $31.95 $23.96
111325 149 S/Silver Hodgepodge Hardware $57.95 $43.46
111846 150 Rose Red 1" Double stitched ribbon $19.95 $14.96
111849 150 Choc Chip 1 " Double stitched ribbon $19.95 $14.96

Hello Again

2009-12-11T15:36:00.000-08:00

One of the lovely stamp sets from the new Summer Mini is the Hello Again set, for $21.95 you get some lovely stamps including flowers, butterflies and a loveheart. Stampin' Write Markers work well with this set when marking out the flower stem and colouring in the flower. Here is one card that I have made with this set, which has been made by recent
Stampastackers.

First Summer Mini Sample..Butterflies, Butterflies!

2009-12-03T03:47:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I know I should be busy making my Christmas Cards but here is a sample of a Birthday Card using the lovely Butterfly punch and the co-ordinating Butterfly Prints Stamp set featured in the Summer Mini. I have also used a crocheted Fleurette which are so pretty and feminine and the ribbon is the Pink Pirouette 1 1/4 inch complementing the fleurette perfectly (in my opinion anyway!).

Summer Mini Catalogue now available!

2009-11-30T13:03:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it is the first day of Summer and officially the beginning of the Christmas season, even if I have been making Christmas Cards with many of you since September!
The 1st of December also marks the date for the release of the new Summer Mini Catalogue. Once again, there are beautiful stamps, embellishments and papers for us all to add to our ever growing supplies! One item that I know many of you will like is the Butterfly Punch co-ordinating with the Butterfly Prints Stamp set. There is also a gorgeous Red and White Polka-dot Grosgrain Ribbon that is very cute and I absolutely love the Handmade Crocheted Fleurettes. I will be adding samples of cards I have made from some of the items from this catalogue over the next few weeks so keep watching....

Ribbon Club

2009-11-23T19:48:00.001-08:00

I am having a different type of 'Ribbon Club'! On offer is 1 metre of each colour of the 1/4 inch Grosgrain Ribbons, all for $15.00! What a great way to have all 17 colours in the range without buying the whole reel. With 12 places available, I only have 6 spots left so if you would like to join in, please let me know ASAP by emailing me on katy.catford@hotmail.com.

Sorry, I know this image is a bit average (again!) but it at least gives you an idea of the colours on offer. Alternatively, if you have the Idea Book and Catalogue, check out Page 151.

Seasons of Joy with Stampin' Write Markers

2009-11-21T14:44:00.000-08:00

Here is a sample of a card being made by Christmas Stampastackers at the moment...

Using Stampin' Write Markers (Real Red, Always Artichoke and Choc Chip) I have inked up the different words of the stamp from the Seasons of Joy Stamp Set. Using Versamark I have stamped the flower star on the Kraft cardstock to bring out the natural colour of the Kraft. Markers are so versatile and obviously great when you want to use different colours on a stamp at $5.75 each or $57.95 for the pack of 12.

Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper

2009-11-18T22:39:00.000-08:00

Here is another way how the Textured Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper from the current Spring Mini catalogue can be used. As it has a good thickness to it, I have used it as a tab to hold together this bag with the sauces in. I have simply stapled it to the bag and used the 'Horizontal Slot' punch ($11.50) to pull the Choc Chip 5/8 Grosgrain Ribbon and finishing it off with the Curly Label Punch Bundle ($65.95) and 'For you' stamp from the Great Friend stamp set ($31.95). Remember the Parisian Breeze paper and the Great Friend stamp set are from the Spring Mini catalogue which ends on November 30.

Spring Mini finishes soon...

2009-11-14T20:10:00.001-08:00

You have only 2 weeks left to order items from the Spring Mini Catalogue! If there are Christmas Stamp Sets such as Tree Trimmings ($24.95),

Good Cheer ($39.95) that you have been delaying the purchase of, time is ticking so please let me know by Sunday 29th November if you would like to place an order from the Spring Mini. Don't forget too, the Scallop Oval Punch which is only available in this Spring Mini! These items will not be available after November 30. A reminder of samples of Stamp Sets from the Spring Mini are below... I have used the 'Great Friend' $31.95 and Oval All ($29.95) which is complemented by the Scallop Oval punch ($30.95).

Next Christmas Card Stampastack

2009-11-10T03:24:00.000-08:00

The next Christmas Card Stampastack is scheduled for Monday 23rd November at 7.30pm. This time, we will make 6 cards and 2 Christmas Themed Boxes, all for $20. If you would like to attend, please let me know ASAP as places are limited.

Don't worry, India won't be leading the workshop, I just thought this was a cute photo of her stamping!

Christmas Gift-Giving Guide

2009-11-02T02:34:00.000-08:00

The current special is promoting Christmas Gift Giving and supplies you need to make your Christmas Projects. If you spend $85 on the products listed below, you receive a free Scallop Square punch valued at $30.95. The special runs from 1st November to 14th December and as always, please contact me to place an order.
So grab out your wish list and if the products listed below are on your list of items to purchase over time, now is the time to do so. Products included in the special are:

I Wish Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 112193, $36.95, P. 137
Petal Party Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 113059, $36.95, P.136
Rock-a-bye Girl Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 112165, $36.95, P. 137
Rock-a-bye Boy Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 112172, $36.95, P. 137
Sweet Nothings Simply Scrappin' Kit, Item 113925, $36.95, P. 138
Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit, Item 113936, $36.95, P. 138
Real Red 12" x 12" Card Stock, Item 106545, $14.50, P.128
Kiwi Kiss A4 Card Stock, Item 116204, $13.50, P.126
Whisper White A4 Card Stock, Item 106549, $13.50, P.127
Bold Brights A4 Assorted Card Stock, Item 106560, $14.50, P.128
Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Item 109054, $14.95, P 151
Riding Hood Red 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Item 111374, $19.50, P150
Real Red Stampin Write Marker, Item 100052, $5.75, Pg 128
Brilliant Blue Stampin Write Marker, Item 100057, $5.75, Pg 128
Glorious Green Stampin Write Marker, Item 100047, $5.75, Pg 128
Dress Up Ribbon Originals, Item 114317, $24.95,P. 150
Valet Ribbon Originals, Item 114318, $24.95, P.150
Pigtails Ribbon Originals, Item 114316, $27.95, P. 150
Button Latte Designer Buttons, Item 114333, $15.50, Pg 151
Button Bouquet Designer Buttons, Item 112092, $15.50, Pg 151
Cutter Kit, Item 106958, $33.95, Pg 155
Curly Label Punch Bundle, Item 112966, $65.95, P. 153
Small Flat Cellophane Bags, Item 103104, $7.50, P. 130
From the Kitchen Stamp Set, Item 115810, $52.95, P.93
Just Jawing Stamp Set, Item 115828, $45.95, Pg. 67
On Board 5" x 5" Art Journal, Item 108495, $13.50, Pg 147
Spiral Punch, Item 108341, $20.95, Pg 152
Thanks x 2 Simply Sent Card Elements & More Kit, Item 116809, $48.95, Pg 142
More Thoughts Simply Sent Kit, Item 116810, $83.95, Pg. 143
2U Simply Sent Card Elements & More Kit, Item 116808, $48.95, Pg 142
No One Like You Simply Sent Kit, Item 116811, $83.95, Pg 143

Stamp Club has ended!!

2009-10-26T15:05:00.000-07:00

I can't believe where the last 6 months have gone! Since April, six lovely ladies have been part of a 'Stamp Club' where each month they spend $50 on Stampin' Up! products and each take a turn in being a hostess in order to qualify for a free Hostess Set and $30 to spend from the catalogue. Thank you to you all for participating in my first Stamp Club and if anyone is interested in joining another one, let me know as it is a great way to earn free Stampin' Up products without hosting a Workshop.
Particularly if your wish list is as long as your arm!!!

A Red and Black Tree Trimmings Christmas?

2009-10-25T14:30:00.000-07:00

The Tree Trimmings set from the Spring Mini is proving very popular and at $24.95, it is great value and such a beautiful set. Here I have used it with Real Red and Basic Black for a more modern Christmas theme but I think it is very striking! Once again, the Stampamajig has been the key with this card to ensure the baubles are hung nicely!

Back to Christmas Cards

2009-10-19T15:14:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I know I said I would next post a 'Mellow Moss' Christmas Card and whilst I have made a few, I have been a bit slack in taking the photo's to upload on to the computer! So, back to the In Colours for this post! Once again I have used the Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip together. This was inspired to coordinate with the pattern on the Ski Slope Designer Series Paper (Pg 20, Spring Mini Catalogue). I have used a few different stamp sets, Tree Trimmings, Spotlight on Christmas and Snow Swirled and the 'Merry Christmas' greeting stamp is from the Season of Joy set.
Another very easy card!

Baby Boy Card

2009-10-10T03:48:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd change the subject for this post to a Baby Boy Card. Here is a card I have made using what seems to be my favourite colour at the moment, Mellow Moss. I have used it in conjunction with Bashful Blue and it came up beautifully for a Baby Boy Card. The stamp I have used is from the 'Punches Three' Hostess Set with the Mellow Moss Ribbon to finish the card off. I apologise for the photo being a bit skewiff (if that is a word!).

Mellow Moss will also be featuring in some Christmas Cards I will be posting soon, I hope you like them too!

'Good Cheer' Christmas Stamp Set

2009-10-03T02:10:00.000-07:00

As soon as I saw the 'Good Cheer' Stamp Set in the Spring Mini, I fell in love with it. I have found the best way to ink the stamp is by using a Brayer. In using the brayer, I roll it onto the stamp pad to ink it up and then roll this onto the stamp to ensure coverage all over the stamp. Previously when I was inking this stamp pad I was missing parts of it and the image would not be complete causing major frustration as you can imagine! So now, the stamp inks up without fail!

Supplies I have used are the Confetti Cream, Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgandy, Whisper White Card Stock, Bravo Burgandy ink, Bravo Burgandy Ribbon, Good Cheer Stamp Set and Soft Holly Roller Wheel.

This is a card I will be making in Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stacks so if you would like to make it, let me know.

World Card Making Day 2009

2009-09-30T23:20:00.000-07:00

World Card Making Day is October 3rd, but Stampin' Up! are celebrating all month long! From 1-31 October, when you purchase Rock Star or Flower Power Simply Sent Elements, you'll get 20% off the coordinating stamp set!

Order one of these two kits:

Flower Power Card Elements 112028 (Pg 140) $30.95
Rock Star Card Elements 112021 (Pg 141) $30.95

And get the coordinating stamp set for 20 percent off:

Wow Flowers 116779 (Pg 140) now $19.96

Starring You 116777 (Pg 141) now $19.96

Buying these kits enables you to have the design set out for you and all you need to do is create the cards!

I know I will be ordering the Wow Flowers Kit, I just love the Rose Red, Old Olive and Perfect Plum colours together. I will upload the pics once I have made them!

First Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack

2009-09-28T23:33:00.001-07:00

Last night was the first Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack of the season! Thanks to the lovely 8 ladies who attended and made their first Christmas Cards of the season. Here they are in action...

...and this is a sample of one of the cards they made using the Tree Trimmings' set from the Spring Mini Catalogue. The cardstock is Kraft, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze and Whisper White. Inks we used we Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red and Kraft for the greeting and the bows. I have also used Kraft Taffeta ribbon, I am finding this to be a nice alternative to using gold. We used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to give us perfect placement everytime!

My next Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack will be held on Monday 26th October, let me know if you would to join us!

'Sense of Time' Christmas Card

2009-09-19T17:12:00.000-07:00

Here is a sample of another way to use the beautiful 'Sense of Time' stamp set in conjunction with the 'Good Cheer' set from the current Spring Mini Catalogue. The colours I have used in this card are Bravo Burgandy, Always Artichoke and Very Vanilla. The ribbon is Bravo Burgandy 5/8 inch Grosgrain Ribbon and I have used the Eyelet Border Punch to 'trim' the bottom edge of the card.

Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack

2009-09-09T05:05:00.000-07:00

I have set the date for the first Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack of the season...Monday 28th September, 7.30pm. You will make 8 Christmas Cards (3 designs) for $20 including envelopes.
Please contact me if you would like to join us as places are limited and feel free to bring a friend!

Christmas Card Designs

2009-09-05T18:19:00.000-07:00

Here is sneak peak of some Christmas Cards I have started on.and another one..

Gift with Purchase - Free Ribbon Bundle

2009-08-31T06:36:00.000-07:00

During the month of September, Stampin' Up! is giving you a free Ribbon Bundle when you:

1. Spend $100 on any Stampin' Up! products
OR
2. Host a $600 Workshop during the month of September.

The Ribbon Bundle includes 9.1 metres each of Certainly Celery 5/8" Poly Twill Ribbon and 5/8" So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon.

Contact me to place your order or book a workshop so you don't miss out on this great offer!

Father's Day Card

2009-08-25T21:52:00.000-07:00

Father's Day is just around the corner and here is a sample of a classic Father's Day card design. I love using the striped Designer Series Paper for male cards, colours used are So Saffron and Choc Chip.

'Sense of Time' Stamp Set

2009-08-16T03:45:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the lovely ladies today who joined my Cupcakes and Craft Session. For those of you who were unable to attend, here is a sample of one of the items we made using the 'Sense of Time' stamp set. To make this card we have used is the Baja Breeze, Choc Chip, Kraft and Very Vanilla cardstock. I have used the Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper as a background for the clock. The ribbon is Chocolate Chip and I have used staples to secure it in place instead of tying.

Great Friend Stamp Set

2009-08-15T04:19:00.000-07:00

The 'Great Friend' Stamp Set is truly delighful I feel. The butterfly makes a lovely cut out to add on any feminine card and also scattered over a scrapbook page. Here is a sample of a card I made using the Regal Rose, Rose Red along with Pink Pirouette:

Oval All and Scallop Oval Punch

2009-08-10T23:55:00.000-07:00

Here are two samples using the Oval All Set and Scallop Oval Punch from the Spring Mini Catalogue.

Fabulous Friend: Pink Piroutte Textured Card Stock,
Raspberry Tart DSP, Riding Hood Red Card Stock, Kiwi Kiss Card Stock and Kiwi Kiss Striped Grossgrain Ribbon, Oval All Set, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Kiwi Kiss Ink, Scallop Edge Punch.

Just For You:Pink Piroutte Textured Card Stock, Raspberry Tart, Great Friend Stamp Set, Baja Breeze Ink, Oval All stamp set, Scallop Oval Punch, White 1/4 inch Grosgrain Ribbon, Baja Breeze Card Stock.

Choo Choo Stamp Set

2009-08-07T03:56:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow we will be celebrating our nephew's 1st Birthday - what a perfect card this is for a little birthday boy! Using the 'Choo Choo Train' Stamp Set and the 'Right on Track' Roller Wheel, I know I will be getting a lot of use out of this stamp set.

Spring Mini Catalogue has arrived

2009-08-01T19:43:00.000-07:00

The Spring Mini Catalogue is now available! If you would like a copy and can't attend 'Cupcakes and Craft' on Sunday 16th August, let me know and I will post one to you. Keep watching for product samples...

Cupcakes and Craft - Introducing the Spring Mini Catalogue

2009-07-29T05:49:00.000-07:00

Join me for another lovely afternoon of 'Cupcakes and Craft' on Sunday 16th August from 2pm.
Come along, make 2 projects with products from the new Spring Mini Catalogue and enjoy a cuppa and a cupcake! You will also receive the new Mini Catalogue to take home with you.

Places are limited so please RSVP via email as soon as possible to reserve your spot!

New Spring Mini Catalogue

2009-07-27T20:53:00.000-07:00

On Saturday 1st of August, the new Spring Mini Catalogue will be released! There are some beautiful stamps, a gorgeous Oval Scallop Punch and once again, the Designer Series Papers won't disappoint! I will be posting some designs over the coming weeks that can be used at Stampastacks and workshops over the next few months. I am also working on some Christmas Card designs with some of the beautiful Christmas stamps from the Spring Mini which I will upload soon so keep checking the blog!

If you would like a copy of the Spring Mini Catalogue, let me know and I will hold one aside for you before I run out!

Here is one of the designs using the Oval Scallop Punch. Using it in conjunction with the 3 hole scallop punch creates a very feminine look.

Butter Dish

2009-07-27T20:41:00.000-07:00

Last week I celebrated my birthday, one thing I have been wanting for ages is a butter dish and my mother found the perfect one for me - isn't it just lovely!

Friendship Card

2009-07-19T17:50:00.000-07:00

Last weekend my husband was lucky enough to go away and stay with a beautiful friend of ours in Sydney. I was lucky enough to stay home with India and have a lovely weekend of cardmaking without feeling guilty for locking myself away in my craft room!

I made this card for Analee for Kim to say 'thank you' for the positive outlook on life her and Jay infect us with! I'm glad I took a photo of it before he left because apparently when he went to write on it a huge 'blob' of ink leaked from his pen onto the card!! Here is how it should have looked Analee!

Monday Night's StampaStack

2009-07-07T16:57:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the lovely ladies who joined the StampaStack on Monday night! In my 'cosy' craft room we all gathered together with the open fire keeping us warm from the chill of the winter air. Here is a sample of one of the cards they made, using Rose Red, Basic Black, Very Vanilla cardstock with the Baroque Motifs stamp, Bella's Border roller wheel, Eyelet Border punch with Rose Red ink. It is such a lovely, feminine card which is very simple to make.

'So Glad We're Friends' 6 x 6 Scrapbook Page

2009-07-05T21:25:00.001-07:00

At a Workshop yesterday, I demonstrated this 6 x 6 Scrapbook Page. Using the Pink Pirioutte Textured Cardstock, Raspberry Tart DSP, Riding Hood Red Textured Cardstock, Bella's Border roller wheel, Riding Hood Red Ink, Pink Piroutte Double Striped Ribbon and the
Best Yet Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set. I have also used the 1 1/4 inch Square and 1 3/8 Square Punches. It is just a lovely way to combine the 3 colours. I must say I am looking forward to using the Kiwi Kiss and Riding Hood Red together with Christmas Card Designs.

2009-06-29T05:10:00.000-07:00

Sorry for my lack of posts over the last few weeks, I have become a little bit time poor but hopefully I now gain more hours in the day to do more craft!
I have been playing around with the Designer Series Paper once again and have transferred my love of patchwork quilting into card making. By using the Hostess 'Patterns Pack II Designer Series Paper, I have made a 'patchwork' like card. I hope you like it, once again it just shows the versatility of the Designer Series Paper - I just love using them and coordinating the different patterns with the associated colours.

Designer Series Paper Scraps

2009-06-13T17:49:00.000-07:00

I have been having a bit of a clean out of my drawers (not that you can tell!) and found some scrap pieces of Designer Series Paper which I have put to good use on some cards and I even covered a little note book.

Here are some samples of what you can do with your leftover bits of DSP...

With the notebook, I have utilised the Scallop Circle Punch, the 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch circle punches and raised them with Stampin Dimensionals to give a 3 D effect. Colours are Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla and Rose Red for the Flower in the middle. The Stamp set is 'Think Happy Thoughts' which is a great set to use with the Circle Punches.

With the card, I used a 4inchxinch piece and cut it

on the diagonal, hiding the join with the black grosgrain ribbon.

I used the 'Short and Sweet' stamp set and the 1 1/4 inch

and 1 3/8 inch square punches for the mounting.

Hostess Promotion

2009-06-01T18:55:00.000-07:00

During the months of June and July, if you host a Workshop in your home for you and your friends and your workshops sales reach over $600, you receive an extra $40 in Hostess Free Dollars! This means you would have at least $110 to spend within the catalogue!! What a great way to either start your collection of stamps, tools and accessories or add to your current supplies!! Even if you have previously held a workshop and some of your invited guests were unable to attend, this may be a good way to invite all your friends together again to have a lovely craft afternoon or evening and earn some great rewards at the same time!!

Please contact me if you would like to book a workshop to take advantage of this offer and we can set a date before the end of July.

Designer Series Paper Flowers

2009-05-18T03:54:00.001-07:00

Here is a card that I made using Designer Series Paper and the 1/4 inch circle punch. All I did was punch out 6 circles and stick them around each other using sticky strip. The colours I have used are Regal Rose, Whisper White and the paper is 'Sweet Always'. I have also used the flower stamp from the 'Short and Sweet' stamp set.

Want to earn free products without hosting a Workshop??

2009-05-13T06:59:00.000-07:00

How is the possible you may ask? Well, you can do this by joining the 'Stamp Club'. This is a way to receive Hostess Benefits without actually hosting a Workshop. Basically, six members form the club and pay $50 a month for 6 consecutive months. They they take a turn in receiving the Hostess Benefits of a Stamp Set and $30 to spend within the catalogue. How?...because the 'Club' sales achieve the $300 threshold required to qualify for the Hostess Benefits. So, if you know you could commit to spending $50 for 6 consecutive months (which isn't hard if you have a huge wish list anyway!), please let me know ASAP if you would like to be part of this 'exclusive' Club!!

Mother's Day

2009-05-01T16:03:00.001-07:00

Here is a sample of the Mother's Day card we have been making at workshops over the last week! Don't forget if I also have Gift Vouchers available for your loved ones to purchase if you have craft items on your Mother's Day wish list!

Scrapbooking Kit Offer

2009-05-01T15:45:00.001-07:00

If you have been thinking about becoming a Demonstrator, this month you can join as Demonstrator for only $150.00 with the limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. This is a great offer as it allows you to join Stampin' UP and receive all the demonstrator benefits available from the normal Starter Kit which is $324.00. Items available in the Scrapbooking Starter Kit are listed below and you also receive all the business supplies in the Standard Starter Kit such as Catalogues, Order Forms, Invitations etc. Don't forget the best part too, in joining Stampin' Up!, you receive 20% discount on all your orders and if your wish list was as long as mine, this is a great way to buy the products! The items included in the Kit are listed below but each of the products can be substituted for like items. If you have any questions regarding this offer or joining Stampin' UP!, please contact me.

Item Code Description Retail Value
112231 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $77.95
113059 Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $36.95
108697 Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") $21.95
105216 Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad $11.95
103179 Craft & Rubber Scissors $37.95
*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $77.95 value.

Designer Series Paper Specials

2009-05-01T03:45:00.001-07:00

If you have been checking out the Designer Series Papers in the new catalogue and loving them as much as I do then now is the time to purchase! In the month of May, for every 3 packs of Designer Series Paper you buy, you get one extra free! I use the Designer Series Paper for Scrapbooking, cards and also to make boxes. They are all $16.95, double sided and of excellent quality.
Check out the list below for the Papers included in this offer and contact me if you would like to place an order before 31st May.

Item Page Description
112042 132 Urban Garden Designer Series paper
112470 132 Haiku Designer Series paper
113976 132 Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper
112468 132 Sweet Always Designer Series paper
113992 133 Tea Party Designer Series paper
113975 133 Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper
113966 134 Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series paper
112469 134 Holiday Treasures Designer Series paper
112041 134 Bella Rose Designer Series paper
113974 134 Bella Bleu Designer Series paper
113978 135 Urban Oasis Designer Series paper
112461 135 Washington Apple Designer Series paper
112039 135 Windsor Knot Designer Series paper
113980 135 Candy Lane Designer Series paper

Some new creations!

2009-04-26T04:49:00.000-07:00

I have been lucky enough this week to have a bit more time in the evenings to get creative. Makes such a difference when India goes to bed at a reasonable hour these days! Sometimes after a bit of playing around, the final inspiration doesn't hit until 10.30pm but here are a few of the designs I have come up with this week which will be used at the next month's upcoming Stampastacks. Hope you like them...

Cupcakes and Craft!

2009-04-18T05:03:00.000-07:00

Today I held a 'Cupcakes and Craft' afternoon where 13 lovely ladies came to see the new Idea Book and Catalogue and make 2 projects - a 'cupcake' card and a 5cm Box (photo's will be coming soon!). They enjoyed an pleasant afternoon of creating, sticking, stamping plus a cuppa and a cupcake!! I am planning on holding another one of these events on Monday 11th May at 7.30 so if you would like to attend, please let me know as soon as possible because places are limited!

New 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalogue

2009-04-03T05:59:00.000-07:00

The new 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalogue was released this week!! I have enjoyed sitting down with a coffee, pen and wishlist as I have gone from front cover to back cover trying to decide what to order first! I must say that my favourite items are the Designer Series Paper prints and there are so many beautiful ones to choose from that it was very hard to hold back!
There is also gorgeous 'Cupcake' roller wheel with a coordinating stamp set which I also can't wait to start playing around with! So many embellishments and some new punches to add to your collections too!
I have attached a link for you to be able to peruse the catalogue on line but if you would like have a closer look and order a catalogue please contact me.

Stampin' Up!® - Online Catalog - circfacing

2009-04-03T05:57:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Up!® - Online Catalog - circfacing

Welcome to new viewers!

2009-03-27T05:23:00.000-07:00

Can I just say how much I am enjoying sharing ‘Stampin’ Up!’ and my cards with you all! I am meeting so many beautiful people and getting such pleasure out of seeing you all have fun at the ‘StampaStacks’ held over the last few months. I love the creativity that flows when people have a bit of a play around with the designs and go ‘outside the square’. I am definitely a much more structured, simple card maker but I love to see people ‘cut loose’ so to speak!
As I have mentioned in my 'About Me' box, I only joined Stampin’ Up! For the discount, I now can’t believe I have my own client base and a blog page!!
I decided to include ‘scrapbooking’ in the title because I joined Stampin’ Up! mainly for scrapbooking and I do hope to continue in this line more one day! When I get the time!
I have posted some of the cards we make at the StampaStacks and as I make more cards, I will add them on so hopefully it will be an evolving page!!

Thank you for taking the time to visit my site!

Out with the Old and in with the New

2009-03-24T05:19:00.000-07:00

The end of March signifies many things, the end of Daylight Saving, possibly the end of warm weather and the end of the 2008/2009 Idea Book and Catalogue. If you have seen the list of retiring products, you will see that many of our favourites are disappearing ready to make way for new and exciting products. I have already had a sneak peak and I can’t wait to get my hands on some of them. The new editions of the Designer Series Paper are just beautiful and many of you will be pleased to see some of the stamp sets from last years’ Mini Catalogues included in this new one. I know some of you were disappointed last year when you missed out on ordering some of the Christmas stamps but you are now in luck!
Don’t forget you have until Tuesday 31st March to order products from the current catalogue that appear on the retiring list (that’s if they are still available). Also be aware that the stamp pads will be increasing in price from $9.95 to $11.95 as will the ink refills, $4.95 to $5.95. If you would like to order any of these products, please let me know by Tuesday morning 31st March as I only have until 5.00pm to place the orders! I have perused the new catalogue and all other prices seem to remain the same.

Weekend Away

2009-03-15T02:58:00.001-07:00

I have just had the most beautiful weekend away with my girlfriends. We hired a house on The Esplanade at Henley Beach and we were fortunate enough to have the perfect Autumn weather. The windy rainy weather was conjusive to staying indoors and do nothing but watch DVD's, read magazines and sit around chatting having lovely cups of tea and coffee. The perfect weekend! None of us took any craft but we should have because it was the perfect time without children to focus on the task at hand. Next time I will definately pack all my craft gear to make the most of the opportunity! What I did get to do though was read some lovely magazines which inspired me with some patterns and colour combo's so I might play around with that in the next week or so.
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Cards Uploaded

2009-03-09T03:47:00.000-07:00

I have finally uploaded photo's of some of my cards. The photo quality didn't come up as well as I had hoped but maybe I need to have a bit more of a play around!
My design style is more of a classic, structured style. I prefer to think of it as 'Less is more'.
What I do love however, that in some of my workshops, the girls will have a play around and create their own designs. That is what this is all about, finding your style and coming up with something you are happy with.

I've done all I can for the night!

2009-03-07T04:38:00.000-08:00

Well, it didn't take long to add a few more things to it. What I do need to do is add more photo's, these will come tomorrow as they are currently on my camera, ready to be downloaded to the computer. I can see how this could be addictive.

Welcome

2009-03-07T03:20:00.000-08:00

How easy was that to create my blog! Well, all I have done is sign up and I am now entering information so we'll see how many hours it takes me to 'pretty' it up now!