April Host Code

Welcome to April and a very different world at the moment. Here is the April Host code. If you are wanting to purchase any products online. Please use this Host Code and you will receive a Thank you gift from me at the end of the month.

We all need to stay home and stay safe, so make the most of this time doing something that will make you happy.

Forever Blossoms cards

This class was so full on with all the leaves, flowers and buds, but the final cards made it all worthwhile. We used the Forever Blossoms Bundle

We used Flirty Flamingo card stock, a layer of Whisper White behind a patterned retired Flirty Flamingo DSP. The blossoms were coloured using Daffodil Delight and Old Olive. We finished off with a grouping of Pearls.

This card has no sentiment and is arranged in such a way that it can either be portrait of landscape.

We used Soft Suede card stock, the frame was made using the Stitched Nested Labels Dies. The blossoms this time were coloured using Granny Apple Green and Poppy Parade.

In this last card we used Sahara Sand card stock and some retired Christmas DSP. I love that this DSP can be used for something other than Christmas. The sentiment was stamped on to the oval from the Stitched Shapes dies. The flowers and leaves were then sponged with Sahara Sand and placed around the oval.

The pearls were embossed with Copper embossing powder.

I think you would agree, these cards are lovely and everyone loved making them.

Cherry Blossom class

This is such a pretty stamp set, you will love all the cards made with it and the dies. Would you like to come along to one of my classes?

Monday morning 16th March 10am - 12noon
Wednesday morning 18th March 10am - 12noon
Friday evening 20th March 7pm - 9pm

When: See dates above
Cost: $10
Where: Zena's Craft Studio in Wellington Point (email me for the address)

Please RSVP which class you wish to attend, so that I can prepare all the kits. Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes, tape runner/adhesive, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors.

 * If you are a beginner and do not have a kit, there will be kits available for sale.

Cards from the class using Under My Umbrella

Our latest class was all about techniques. I love sharing techniques with my ladies. They get so excited about learning something new. We used the new Under My Umbrella stamp set

We used 3 layers on this card. Crumb Cake for the base, then Bermuda Bay cut ever so slightly bigger than the Whisper White. I just wanted a little peek of Bermuda Bay.  Using the Aqua Painter and Coastal Cabana ink, we washed across the card, then stamped the sweet little rain drops randomly over the wash.. The umbrella was stamped on to a piece of DSP. The flowers and boots were stamped and then coloured with our Blends. We did a couple of layers of flowers to give a 3D look.   

This Bermuda Bay card had the oval window cut out and then stamped with the rain drops in Bermuda Bay ink. However the card below is what we actually made.

This is the card we finally made. It's one of my newest dies and I couldn't resist changing this from the Oval to the floral oval from the Petal Labels Die. To create the windows background, we used the Sponge brayer and various colours. These colours were Mint Macaron, Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy and Gorgeous Grape. Then with the Aqua Painter we flicked small droplets of water over the sponging. The sentiments were all chopped up and backed with Copper foil. 

 

Who would have thought all these colours would look ok together. Night of Navy as the base with a peek of Pineapple Punch behind this vibrant DSP. The umbrella and boots were stamped with the cute little flowers from this set. Lots of layers in this card.

So which one of these cards grabs you? I think my favourite is number one, or two or maybe three!

Father's Day card class

Did the man in your life have a special Father's Day today? We have been gearing up for his special day in our last few classes.

We split the Designer Series Paper on a diagonal and added a coordinating strip between. The Fathers Day stamp came from the Geared Up Garage stamp set, we used Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Smokey Slate card.

These two are the same but by just changing the Designer Series paper it gives a totally different look.  The two pieces of Burlap Ribbon was frayed behind the Best Guy Ever stamp from the retired Suite Sentiments stamp set.

I'm rather a fan of this Designer Series Paper. The night of Navy strip was embossed with the corrugated embossing folder, we used the Taylored Tag punch for the sentiment.

TAKE YOUR PICK DIE BRUSH TIP

Stampin’ Up! have so many intricately beautiful dies, and Stampin' Up! love incorporating them as much as possible! But what if you’re using a die and you can’t detach all the little pieces that make it so intricate? That’s why the Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip is a must-have! It easily removes small cut pieces from dies, and it fits into your Take Your Pick tool, so all you have to do is put the die-cut image on the foam pad, and run the brush over it to remove any excess paper from the die! Easy and done. Watch this video to see how it makes crafting so much simpler. If you want the tool either contact me or buy online, it is so handy.

FRAME IN THE SWEET SENTIMENTS

Have you ever looked at a tapestry? I mean, really looked at one? Usually they’re filled with textures and an assortment of colours, with each thread woven in and telling a story about how it too, contributed to the masterpiece of the tapestry.

That’s the story of the Woven Threads Suite, with each stamp carefully manufactured so you can reach out to everyone around you with words of comfort and encouragement. With the Heirloom Frames Dies and 3D Embossing Folder, you can create elegant embossed frames to perfectly encapsulate your sentiments, just as Stampin' Up! did in the Heartfelt Sympathy samples above.

And don’t forget about the Woven Threads Trim to create the perfect finish to each of the projects, just like in the above Thinking of You card.

WATERCOLOUR IN CRYSTALS

Looking for different ways to watercolour? There is nothing quite as unique and exciting as Pigment Sprinkles! There are so many ways to use these, but they’ll dazzle you no matter what techniques you try!

Coordinating with Stampin’ Up! colours, these watercolour crystals pair perfectly with the Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper for all of your watercolouring desires. And because their colour is highly concentrated, just a few colour crystals will go a long way. Just dab a few sprinkles onto the paper, spray with water in your Stampin’ Spritzer and watch as your project explodes with a beautiful watercolour effect! Check out the Waterfront Stamp Set or the Stargazing Stamp Set in the annual catalogue for more ideas on how to use this extraordinary product!

BEGINNER BROCHURE 2019 - 2020

Click on the image to scroll through the catalogue

If you are new to crafting, stamping can seem a little overwhelming—too many products with not enough help can keep you from deciding what you really need. So Stampin' Up! have created a brochure with products and kits designed especially for the beginner. Now, you can have an easier time deciding where to start!

The brochure aims to accomplish four things:

• Introduce you to the company, products and culture.
• Offer a simple ordering experience.
• Provide products that will give you, new stampers a successful stamping experience.
• And finally, after your successful stamping experience, we hope the brochure and my support will encourage you to continue creating.
  
  

If you would like a Beginner Brochure of your own, please email me and I will post one out to you.

Bonus Days

Stampin' Up! have brought back Bonus Days, and that means you start earning coupon codes to redeem in August! Here's how it works.

Bonus Days will run July through August and has two phases:

Earning Period (1–31 July)

During the month of July, every $90 you spend (before shipping and handling) earns a $9 Bonus Days coupon code, which you'll be able to redeem in August. There is no limit to how many coupons can be earned'

Redemption Period (1–31 August)

During the month of August, it's time for you to redeem those Bonus Days coupon codes! There's no limit to how many coupons codes can be redeemed, but remember that these codes will expire on 31 August.

Each time you place a $90 order you will be emailed a Coupon Code (please keep it safe, as Stampin' Up! can't reissue). So, if you want to make the most out of this promotion, save up your orders and spend $270 all in one go in July, then you will have $27 in rewards for placing your order as well as another $27 from the 3, $9 Bonus coupons for you to spend in August. All in all you'd be getting $64 in free product , how good is that.

So what are you waiting for? Shop online  or contact me
If you do Order Online please use the July Code (BHHXZ3GH) so you can receive an extra gift from me to say Thank You!

KEEPING WITH THE CLASSICS

Do you have someone in your life who plays with cars, watches cars, works on cars, dreams about cars, buys stuff for cars, has a favourite car or stops whatever he’s doing to watch a car coming down the road? Then Stampin' Up! have the perfect suite to get them all revved up! The Classic Garage suite is a brilliant way to cover lots of ground (pun intended).

 If you are a beginner stamper, maybe start off with the You're A Classic card, and see  how colouring can fix up any project. If you are are more casual,you could step things up a notch with some punches and some of those manly tool embellishments. Of course for those avid stampers, break out the dies and make the All Geared Up card.

No matter what type of crafter you are, you can give your significant car lover a homemade gift from the heart.


This isn't just a Father's Day set.....

It's for all classic car lovers in your life.

Hop on over to my Online shop and check out the set.

July Host Code

By shoping online with me and using the July Code (BHHXZ3GH) you will receive an extra gift from me as a Thank You for shopping online.

 *IF you spend over $250, please don't use the code, you can redeem your own host rewards.

STAMPING THROUGH THE SEASONS

There is a time and season for everything. But could there be a stamp set for every season? Yes!

The Painted Seasons Stamp Set is full of beautiful imagery perfect for every occasion throughout the year. And the textures add so much delicate charm to any project! Make sure you check it out, especially those avid stampers.

See this bundle before Sale-A-Bration is over. You will rave about it all year long!

March Host code - SXQRHXE2

You still have a few weeks left of Sale-A-Bration. You will have seen that there are even more Free items to choose from, I do hope you are making the most of it!

If you have anything that you need from either the Main Catalogue or the Occasions Catalogue, then head on over to my Online shop to order. Use the Host code and you will receive a Thank You gift from me for ordering online.

THE PERFECT PAIRING FOR LASTING LILY

Lasting Lily has been one of our more popular Sale-A-Bration items. Everyone has enjoyed the sophisticated Distinktive stamp imagery that can be stepped up in lots of ways.

And what could make it even better? 

Adding a set of Framelits! A Distinktive stamp set perfectly paired with coordinating Framelits can really wow a crowd. Check out the samples below. The simple elegance of this stamp set makes it easy for either a beginner or an avid crafters to create absolutely stunning projects. Believe me when I say, Lasting Lily’s availability isn’t going to last long! CHECK IT OUT ▸

SO HOPPY ABOUT THIS

Hop on over to the Sale a Bration page, and really look at what all the So Hoppy Together Stamp Set offers. You'll be so hoppy to see these adorable frogs, and you'll jump for joy when you begin using them for different card types.

The best part is by purchasin the Framelits that go with this Sale A Bration stamp set and then adding a few more items to bring it up to $90,gives you the co ordinating stamp set for free.

Limited release items that coordinate with our Sale a bration items.

I am excited to bring you this information. From today till the end of the month Stampin' Up! have released 6 brand new products. These items are for sale to co ordinate with the FREE Sale a Bration items.

Hello Cupcake, Lasting Lily, So Hoppy Together and Painted Seasons stamp sets now have Framelits which coordinate with them. So you could buy the Framelits and add a few more items that brings your order up to $90 and then you would earn the stamp set for free. There is also a new photopolymer stamp set and a new label punch called Storybook Label as well. 

Take a look below or view them all in my online store HERE.

They are available to purchase from today until the end of March.
Stay tuned for some of the gorgeous projects you can make with these new items. Don't forget these items are only available for the month of March. If you use my Hostess code in my Online shop you will also receive a Thank You gift from me.

2nd Release Sale-A-Bration items

I'm pretty happy with the choice from the second release of Sale-a-bration free items. Take a look and see what you think. I have my eye on the embossing folder.

More teaser as promised

Here we are, more gorgeous samples made with the coordinating dies. The little frog was cute enough on it's own but how about this for a cutie card.

Sneak peek

Did I say yesterday that the party just heated up. Well it is hot, hot, hot! Check out these dies that coordinate with the FREE stamp sets.

Here's a teaser for today, stay tuned and I'll show you more in the next few days of what these coordinating dies can be used for. Oh I'm so excited!!!