Project Life

Memory keeping is a lot like exercise: we all want to see results, but it’s a challenge putting in the time and effort. However, while there’s still no magic pill to give us that perfect body, there is a great solution to make memory keeping much simpler...Project Life!

 Project Life is a great memory-keeping solution that makes it easy to record everything from simple everyday activities to once-in-a-lifetime experiences all year long. All you need to get started is an album, photo pocket pages, a card collection—and some photos, of course!

There are no complicated layouts to design, just slip your pictures into photo pocket pages and add cards from a card collection to quickly create fun, colourful layouts. If you’ve never tried Project Life, you’re missing a great opportunity for easily capturing your memories.

If you need an introduction, then get started with some basics. The Memories in the Making Project Life Card Collection (140573) and Accessory Pack (140574) are a perfect way. I encourage you to get started, since they work well for any season.

Want to do a class? 

Come see how Project Life is the easiest way to preserve your memories. All you need are your photos, an album, page protectors and a card collection. ’ I encourage you to finally do something with all those pictures you have stuck on your smart phone or laptop or tucked away in shoe boxes.

Thank You - Boxes of Cards

I spent the day today going through my stash of cards and choosing packs of cards to give to some very kind people. My husband underwent an operation which was very unexpected. Instead of flying to Canada and spending a wonderful Christmas with all the family, we have now had to change our plans. Because of this, Flight Centre at Capalaba Park was visited on several occasions to sort out all the tickets and cancellations etc. I cannot thank them enough for sorting out all the ticketing and insurances. The customer service we have received from them was phenomenal.  It is very comforting to know that there are still businesses that will go the extra mile.

I have made up 4 boxes of cards using my favourite tool, the Envelope Punch Board and as well as Flight Centre I will be handing out these to other very caring people that have gone out of their way to make our lives a bit easier right now.

 

I hope they will like them. I am just so grateful to so many people for their kindess.

My contribution to Faded Feathers

Life can sometimes be fantastic and sometimes be very trying. It is the trying times that we all need to know that there is someone out there that cares.

A friend in my Paper Angels group has asked for donations of Birthday Cards for her Faded Feathers . Please check out the link to see what Faded Feathers is all about. In a very short sentence it is for the local Respite Centres for Alzheimer's/Dementia clients to give to Carers.

I was having a big clean up the other day and decided to remake some of my cards into Birthday cards for this purpose.

In the New Year I plan to have some days set aside to make some more Birthday Cards and would be thrilled if anyone would like to join me in my studio and help with this project. Either bring your own card stock or I am happy to supply. Let me know if you would like to participate.

Daily Video - Gift Bag Punch Board

Instead of buying bags for small treats and gifts, make your own. The Gift Bag Punch Board makes it super simple to create gift bags in varying sizes. All you have to do is punch, score, and adhere. Watch and see how you can make custom gift bags in minutes.
Buy it now at http://www.stampinup.com/store.

Product of the week before

Is she losing her mind? What is this Product of the week before title? Well I got a little behind, I've been so busy with classes and special projects that I forgot to post the Product of the Week from last week, oops.

So here is the Product of the previous Week.
Well actually it is Products... The Big Day Stamp Set  and Stampin' Blendabilities Markers .

Make a big birthday splash with the Big Day Stamp Set. Create professional-looking cards for special birthday recipients through the magic of a stamp and our easy-to-use Stampin' Blendabilities Markers. For an especially trendy look, use the Big Day Stamp Set with some Chalkboard Paper and chalk ink. The possibilities are endless!

Stampin' Blendabilities Markers make coloring and blending easy-you won't spend hours, but it'll look like you did! Each alcohol ink assortment includes three markers: a light, medium, and dark shade for perfect blending and shading. With 12 assortments to choose from, the only hard part about Stampin' Blendabilities is choosing which ones to use!

The artwork below is by Lynsay Mahon and Janet Wakeland

Product of the Week

The product of the Week is great for scrapbookers and card makers. It is the "This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection"

Are you a Project Life devotee? Then you will love the new This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection from the Sale-A-Bration brochure of Project Life card collections. It's another darling card set you can use in your memory keeping.

If you are new to Project Life then this will give you a big enough taste of Project Life that you won't want to stop.

Then for the Card Makers, This Day is perfect for capturing the airy essence of summer and includes fresh spring and summer designs, as well as great everyday artwork in Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, and Tangerine Tango. Check out below, a couple of cards created from this collection.

The collection includes 30 double-sided cards: 20 7.6 x 10.2 cm and 10 10.2 x 15.2 cm.
So whatever way you craft this little collection could be just right for you. If you want to know more please email me and I will be happy to help.

The projects below were created by Sharlene Meyer and Sabine Tinkwalter to show just what we can do with Project Life

Weekly deals 11th February - 17th February

Another great lot of Weekly Deals. Is there anything there that you fancy?  Maybe the delicately vintage Venetian trim. Did you know you can dye it with Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills to coordinate with your colours.

Chalkboard Banner Simply Created Kit - 133795

Sale: $26.21

Price: $34.95

Darling Doily Thinlits Die - 133736

Sale: $32.21

Price: $42.95

Floral Frames Framelits Die - 127012

Sale: $34.46

Price: $45.95

Gold 1/8" Ribbon - 134583

Sale: $6.71

Price: $8.95

Label This Kitchen Designer Template - Digital Download - 133022

Sale: $5.37

Price: $8.95

Silver Foil Sheets - 132178

Sale: $5.21

Price: $6.95

Striped Scallop Thinlits Die - 133734

Sale: $32.21

Price: $42.95

Venetian Crochet Trim - 134581

Sale: $8.96

Price: $11.95

Supply List

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I love the Floral Frames Framelits, you can cut your stamped images, create layers and frames! There are 5 layering dies. The largest is 5-1/4" x 5-1/4". These dies also coordinate with the Daydream Medallions Stamp Set.

There is also the Foil sheets, cut with punches or Big Shot for metallic accents. 2 single-sided sheets: ea. 12" x 12". 


You can purchase from my Online Store or call me and let me know what you need. I am often putting in an order and the postage can be shared.

Irresistibly Yours resist technique

I can't resist our Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper. This is FREE with any order of $90, just another of our lovely products that are free during Sale-a-bration.
It's perfect for the resist technique. Try the resist technique using the gorgeous Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper, you will love it.

What technique do you prefer?

What projects have you created with this paper? Leave me a comment I would love to hear what others have done. There are so many fun things to do with the Paper. Which technique do you want to learn at my next class?

I love sponging and brayering and this paper lends itself to this type of technique very well. Check out these lovely ideas from Stampin  Up!

Grab a bargain for Christmas 80% off...

Stampin' Up! has just released a heap of products on sale.  Many are from the current catalogue. So if you had something on your wish list maybe it is now reduced for Christmas.

I am loving this End of Year Closeout and even though I promised myself I would wait for Sale-e-bration (yes Sale-e-bration is nearly here, yay!) I just can't resist some of the great bargains.

Come take a look at the End of Year Closeout bargains and if you are keen on purchasing any of them I have set up a hostess code in my online shop, the code is JKR2VXZY. Use the hostess code and the item will be shipped to your door or wherever you nominate.  Be quick as it is, only while supplies last.

If the hostess code is too complicated for you I am happy to take your order and put it through for you.

Make up class for Christmas in July - Stamp a stack

I can't believe that my Christmas in July class was nearly a month ago. So much seems to have happened since I came back from Greece. Several people could not make the Christmas in July, Stamp a stack and have been asking me to make another day. Sooooo I have decided to yield to the demands and have another one planned for Sunday afternoon August 17th.

If you missed out and would like to attend please let me know so that I have enough kits prepared.

Time : 2pm
Cost: $25, you will make 12 Christmas cards (4 of 3 designs)
Tools: Cutter (if you have one), adhesives, dimentionals, glue dots, scissors.

Also my regular monthly class is on next week. This technique class will be all about tearing/ripping. Dates are Wednesday 6th August 10am and 7pm as well as Friday 8th 7pm. Class cost is $10.
Check back for a sneak peek.

Holiday Carryover list

Did you know that our Holiday Carryover list is still available till the end of August. There are some beautiful Christmas stamps on this list as well as some great bundles. So if you had been thinking of starting on your Christmas cards early and wanting some new stamps, now is the time. These are just a few of the stamps still available. Email me if you would like me to send you the list

Weekly deals and clearance rack

Just because I am away doesn't mean you have to miss out on the Weekly Deals and the Clearance rack. All you need to do is click on the links and they will take you through to my Stampin Up website shop. Grab the butterfly punch this week it is only $20.96 instead of $27.95, pretty cool.

Check out the Clearance rack and pick up some products that are up to 80% off.

Did you know the new catalogue is out now. Yep 1st July and I have to wait till I get home. I have had a sneak peek of course but I can't wait to get stuck in and see what will be my must have's. If you would like to check it out for yourself before I get home then take a peek and see what you think.

Reminder of the Christmas in July stamp a stack class

My holiday only has a few days to run and then I will be back in town and ready with my Christmas in July Stamp a Stack classes.

Because I arrive back on the 7th July and the first classes are on the 9th, I would appreciate that if you are planning on that date either morning or evening, can you please let me know.

I have a couple of spots already taken on Friday the 11th so don't leave it too late to book. My Christmas in July Stamp a Stack is going to be rather exciting as I will be incorporating one of the new stamp sets that I received at Convention and if you like it, you too can purchase it from the New Catalogue that came out on the 1st July. If you want to take a look at what is in the catalogue, then hop on to the Stampin' Up! Australia website and do a little tour, it is looking quite exciting.

As I am away, I have not taken photos of all the cards we will be doing, however here is a sneak peek of one of them.

For this Christmas in July Stamp a Stack class you will be making 12 cards. There will be 4 designs and you will make 3 each of those.

The cost of this class is $25.

I will need to know numbers, so that I can cut up the kits as soon as I get home.

Please BYO basic tool kits and adhesives

If you need dimensionals, glue dots or snail refills I have plenty for you to purchase.

There will be 3 session times to choose from.

Wednesday 9th - 10am
Wednesday 9th - 7pm
Friday 11th - 7pm

Christmas in July Stamp a Stack

Greetings from Greece. Yes I am enjoying a wonderful holiday and for those that don't mind being bored with heaps of photos I have many to show you.

My holiday will be over soon and it will be back to another thing I love doing and that is My Classes. The month of July is always fun as I like to get everyone ready for Christmas. Well card wise that is.

My Christmas in July Stamp a Stack is going to be rather exciting as I will be incorporating one of the new stamp sets that I received at Convention and if you like it, you too can purchase it from the New Catalogue coming out on the 1st July. If you want to take a look at what is coming up, then hop on to the Stampin' Up! Australia website and do a little tour, it is looking quite exciting.

As I am away, I have not taken photos of all the cards we will be doing, however here is a sneak peek of one of them.

For this Christmas in July Stamp a Stack class you will be making 12 cards. There will be 4 designs and you will make 3 each of those.

The cost of this class is $25.

I will need to know numbers, so that I can cut up the kits as soon as I get home.

Please BYO basic tool kits and adhesives

If you need dimensionals, glue dots or snail refills I have plenty for you to purchase.

There will be 3 session times to choose from.

Wednesday 9th - 10am
Wednesday 9th - 7pm
Friday 11th - 7pm

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Exciting news! Tag a Bag Bundle offer – exclusive offer from Stampin’ Up! Convention

I have just come back from another fabulous Stampin’ Up! convention in Melbourne and all I can say is "the new Catalogue is fantastic" I will be having a Catalogue launch in July so check back often to see when.

However, today I have some exciting news to share with you. This exclusive offer that is only available to Stampin’ Up! convention attendees and their customers for a few short days (ends Wednesday!).

During convention we learnt how to make the gorgeous Tag a Bag project that you see here. Isn’t it lovely? And here’s the best part: from 24–29 May, you can purchase the exclusive Convention Tag a Bag Bundle for 15 percent off! 

The bundle includes

• Chevron Tag a Bag Gift Bags (item 131370) $6.95
• Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum (item 133363) $18.95
• Watercolour Wonder Designer Washi Tape (item 133000) $8.95
• Sassy Salutations Stamp Set (item 132070 W item 126707 C); W $41.95 or C $33.95

Wood-Mount Bundle (item 138102): $65.25
Clear-Mount Bundle (item 138103): $58.48

This offer lasts for FIVE DAYS ONLY, so don’t delay. Contact me today or go to my 24/7 online store to order your special bundle!

Weekly deals 21st - 27th May

I always wanted the Fancy Flower Punch and never got round to getting. Well now I am going for it as it is now only $22.46. Check out the rest of them below or follow the link to the weeks deals page. Don't forget you can go to my Online store and get them delivered straight to your door.

 

 

118073 Fancy Flower Punch     Was  $29.95 now $22.46

Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension, and colour to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. You can glue punched shapes directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of card stock that has been punched over a coordinating card stock for a reverse effect. The large cutting surface of our punches gives you better punching leverage and cutting precision, and the sleeker body makes it easy to store.

121006 Brights Glimmer Brads Was $8.95 now $6.71

What do you get when you combine the glitz of glitter with the versatility of brads? Quick and easy bling for your projects using our Glimmer Brads! Give your holiday projects an irresistible sparkle with minimal effort by adding lustrous details and accents using these captivating embellishments.

126844 Primrose-Petals-3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon  Was $15.95 now $11.96

Four rows of stitches through touchable satin. 2012–2014 In Colours. 10 yds.

129324 Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels Was $8.95 now $6.71

Some of your prettiest projects just beg for some sparkle! Half-backed. Adhesive-backed. 40 total: ea. 8 mm.

   129004 Made From Scratch Recipes Designer Template Digital Download Was $19.50 now $11.70

Download includes:
* 26-page 5-1/2" x 6-1/2" recipe template
* 25-piece stamp brush set
* 5 Designer Series Paper patterns
* 57 embellishments
* One-page 8-1/2" x 11" designer template

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* Just add photos and recipes for a quick giftable easel recipe book.
* Create in software as an easel calendar project.
* Use our traditional Spiral Border Punch to add additional recipes.
* Contents work well to create recipe books, cards, or any cooking-themed projects.
* Bonus 8-1/2" x 11" designer template includes category tabs to print and adhere to recipe book. Also includes extra pieces to create a cute tag to gift the recipe book, or design additional pieces.

131528 Note Card Envelopes  Was $9.50 now $7.13

40 Crumb Cake envelopes,  5-1/8" x 3-5/8"

123128 Stripes textured impressions Embossing Folder Die  Was $13.95 now $10.46

The Big Shot is for more than cutting shapes—use it with this plastic folder to add embossing to your projects. Creates a strong, embossed image on single layers of card stock and Designer Series Paper.

Weekly deals for 14th - 20th May

The weekly deals for this week have some lovely ribbons. Do you think I should get them? Yes of course, who wouldn't want the beautiful 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim.  So here are this weeks deals. Don't forget you can go to my Online store and get them delivered straight to your door.

 

 

130863 Bbq Blitz Ensemble - Digital Download     was $13.95 now $8.37 

The download includes a 10-page designer template (8-1/2" x 11), 1-page designer template (12" x 12"),  13-piece stamp brush set, 18 Designer Series Papers and 34 embellishments
 

 

130137 2012-2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack was $37.95 now $28.46

40 sheets per package, 4 each of 2 double-sided designs of 12" x 12" in 5 colours

 

130024 Coastal Cabana 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim was $15.95 now  $11.96

3/8" wide, Flirty, stretchy, fun! One edge has ruffles, the other has stretchy elastic.

 

130020 Pistachio Pudding 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim was $15.95 now $11.96

3/8" wide, Flirty, stretchy, fun! One edge has ruffles, the other has stretchy elastic.

 

129314  Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape was $8.95 now $6.71

Warning: Washi tape is addicting. Once you start using it, you might not be able to stop!

 

129310 Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper was $18.95 now $14.21

Your projects will bloom and grow with this paper assortment.

 

 130129 Etcetera Designer Series Paper  was $18.95 now $14.21

12 sheets, 2 each of 6 double-sided designs, The variety of patterns ensures you have all the bits and pieces you need.

Ombre technique class cards

This weeks technique class was the Ombre Technique. I really love this technique and can see so much potential in it. Here are the cards we made. Of course as usual we got a bit carried away so everyone decided to do different colours and punches. Unfortunately I didn't get to take photos of all the lovely creations.

 

This looked lovely in the pinks and purples as well. We used the paint daubers and masked with scrap paper all the way down. Very arty, love it.

These 2 cards were only some of the punches and stamps we used.

 

 

The butterfly was very popular and I loved the green tones that one of the girls used. It turned out so pretty.

This tag used the white glossy card that we no longer have. (Sad) We sponged 3 different colours down the tag. Then embossed, then sponged over the tag again. Looked stunning. Got lots of oohs and aahs.

This last one used strips of water colour paper and then each strip was coloured using the Aqua painters filled with the ink refill colour.