Come join us!

During a charity event last weekend put on by The Paper Angels to assist Quota International of Carindale in raising funds for North Queensland Rural Family Support Services, one of the ladies at my table suggested that we should get together and make cards for the North Queensland Rural Family Support Services, as this was possibly another way we could help.
We decided to run with this idea and I have added to my calendar a few days and evenings planned for these events. If you are keen to make some cards, then get in touch with me.

You don't have to be creative, as you will be guided every step of the way.
Come join us!!

Thank you for your support

Stampin' Up! which I am an Independent Demonstrator for, has been committed to giving back and making a difference since it began, and in 2003, they officially launched their Making a Difference program. Some of the ways they do this is to..

• Support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) through annual financial donations. 
• Encourage demonstrators to make and donate cards to local RMHC Houses. 
• Raise funds to help people affected by natural and other disasters.

For the last few years I have been going once a month to Ronald McDonald House in Herston, Brisbane and teaching cards to any of the residents that need a break from the daily hospital visits or the long waiting times for babies to arrive or grow big enough to take home. On these card making days I always take a huge box of cards with me to donate. Some of these cards have been donated by other demonstrators and passed on to me. One very generous demonstrator Debbie Blake, who lives in Darwin posted me 3 boxes of cards last year. Isn't that wonderful.

The ladies in the office have these cards on hand for anyone that needs them, residents don't always have time to think of a birthday or anniversary, when there are more pressing things happening right now.So these cards are gratefully received.

Also Stampin' Up! received a letter from the Auckland branch of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and I would like to share it with you where they express thanks for what New Zealand demonstrators have done to contribute.

Over the last few weeks I have been concentrating my efforts on making cards for North Queensland Rural Family Services and I want to send out a huge thank you to everyone that attended my card making days and helping make many gorgeous cards. Thank you, thank you, thank you... You have made a difference.

There will be more of these card making days, both for NQ and for Ronald McDonald House so if you want to come along and help, all you need to do is let me know.

Morning card class tomorrow

Washi Tape, versamark, punches and cupcakes is what this class tomorrow is all about. Come join us and take home some cutie cards.

The cost of this class is $10.
I will need to know numbers, so that I can cut up the kits.

Wednesday 17th May 10am

Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes a paper trimmer, tape runner, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors. If you do not have a kit, there will be kits available for sale.

Class details

Technology got the better of me this week. I have lost my camera and have had to resort to a Nokia phone so please excuse the lateness and the quality of the images.

Come play in my studio tomorrow, the class should be a fun one. I am using baloons, leaves and flowers, to make 3 lovely cards. Can't come Tomorrow! then I have spare places on Friday night.

 

The cost of this class is $10.

• Wednesday 11th May 10am 
• Friday 13th May 7pm 

Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes a paper trimmer, tape runner, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors. If you do not have a kit, there will be kits available for sale.

Class details

Monday and Wednesday classes

Come and create some Simple cards with a touch of colour. It's not all about layers. There are a few different techniques in this class.

You will create 3 gorgeous cards to take home.


I will need to know numbers, so that I can cut up the kits.

Monday 11th April 10am
Wednesday 13th April 10am

Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes a paper trimmer, tape runner, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors. If you do not have a kit, there will be  kits available for sale.

"The time has come," the Walrus said,

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things...

 It is coming to the end of another catalogue year with Stampin' Up! So soon, the 2014-2016 In Colours will be gone.

 On April 18, 2016 Stampin’ Up! will release the retiring product list that lets us know which items will not appear in the NEW Stampin’ Up! Catalogue that debuts on June 1, 2016.  Of course we are always sad to see our favourites go away, however this can also be a great time to grab the products from the retiring list that might still be on your Wish Lists!

Now at the top of the list, we know that the 2014-2016 In Colours will be gone, gone gone.   So if you love any of these colours and would like more card stock, ribbon or an ink refill to coordinate, then do not wait or believe me you will MISS out!

Because as soon as the list is released, these products will be available ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST.

And last year, in some cases it was only a matter of hours. Yes I am not kidding. It is at this time that everyone realises that if they do not grab the Ink refills to match their Stamp pads that they will be out of luck. So there is a panic buying spree.


Don’t say I didn’t warn you – be sure to order your retiring In Colour supplies of card stock, ink, refills and the coordinating ribbon today.

The Clearance Rack has been updated

Yay! Bargains galore from extra Weekly Deals and now I just noticed that the Clearance Rack has been updated with heaps more goodies. I suppose it is getting closer to the new Catalogue coming out in June so they have to make way for other new yummy things. Sooooo if you want anything from the Clearance Rack and grab products at up to 60% off then now is the time.

I recon the best bargain is the Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit, at only $20.78 you can quickly create 20 beautiful cards for almost any occasion. The kit includes cardstock and envelopes for 20 cards, twine, buttons & clips, precut paper embellishments, Stampin Ink Spots, a 7-piece Occasions Stamp Set & clear stamp block. As well as a full-colour Tips & Tricks brochure for making the cards.

So once you make those 20 cards, you still have the inks and stamps set to make even more. Pretty cool ey! 

This is the stamp set you get to keep. It has some great words, that you would use for all occasions.

So many more bargains but this one really excites me. Email me if you would like this kit or anything else from the Clearance Rack or the Weekly Deals.

Weekly Deals leaving with a Big Bang!

It looks like Stampin' Up! is sending the Weekly Deals off with a Big Bang! They have discounted for us 15 products, so take advantage of these great deals before they are gone for good. This is the second last week eek!!

Looky, looky, the Blossom Bunch Punch, love it!

How pretty is the Remarkable You stamp set. It would also make a lovely sympathy card.

Have you got the Stars Framelits? Get em while  you can!

Oh and those Vintage Leaves, I love mine.

Please don't leave it too long if you want any of these, as I think there may be a rush on to make the most of the last 2 weeks of Weekly Deals. Email me if you want to put in an order or order online and get it shipped straight to your door.

Sad news - Weekly Deals is ending

Stampin' Up! introduced the Weekly Deals to help reduce overstocked inventory, and how exciting that was for all of us. I loved waking on Wednesday and checking out what I could get at a discounted price.

As Stampin' Up! reduced the excess inventory, the variety of products available for Weekly Deals has decreased, making the deals less exciting, so they're replacing Weekly Deals with a less frequent but better promotion called Special Offers. These Special Offers will occur every few months as inventory allows (the goal is still to reduce overstocked inventory) with more products and discount tiers than Weekly Deals. Sadly the last lot of  Weekly Deals will be tomorrow the 6th and then next week. So if you have enjoyed the Weekly Deals like me, then wipe away the tears and get excited about these new Special Offers, as they are bound to be fantastic! In the meantime don't forget to check out the last few Weekly Deals.