Studio clean up

Didn't this year fly by? It is now time to relax and spend some special time with family and friends. I made a deal with myself that I could do that once I sorted out my Studio. So I set to work with the determination to clear out my storage room as well as the studio itself.

This was my table  in the Studio before I started. Oh my goodness, what a mess. This is what happens when you have classes and a few workshops with no time in between to put things away. 

So the air conditioner went on and the magic started.

 

 

Even the display shelf in the Studio got a face lift. All the samples created on my Envelope Punch Board are now proudly displayed. Gee I love that tool!!!!

 

Then came the store room. I am lucky enough to have a little room off the studio to store my stamps and all the other  items that a crafter "NEEDS" I even have a little display of retired stuff that I keep for inspiration or just because I like it.

I also keep a lot of cards so decided to organise them as well. Yep I did tell you I was determined to make some magic happen.

 

What is that, you are asking? 

Did I paint that lovely man? 

No I didn't, but my daughter did. She painted this when she was in high school and as she didn't want it I grabbed it. I love it.  

Finally both the studio and the storage area was done, phew. Then I looked outside and decided to tissy the entrance up.

Envelope Punch Board revisited

I am always excited when I pull out this little tool.

Of course playing with my favourite tool got me all inspired again. So I decided to see what happened if I used the same measurements with punching and scoring but use different size paper.

My first one I made using 12x12 paper.

I then went down an inch using 11x11

Then yet again using 10x10

Yet again using 9x9

Lastly using 8x8

Have you an Envelope Punch Board and haven't yet explored the possibilities? Hopefully I have inspired you a wee bit.

Envelope Punch Board class

My class that I offered for people that had purchased the Envelope Punch Board from me, as well as anyone wanting to see what more it could do was great fun. So many little projects were made and everyone went home with the instructions.

We made some cute tags and of course a box to pop them into.

We made a cute little bag from a sheet of 12x12 Designer Series paper. One of the ladies wanted to know how to make the fuffy flower, while the others made a bow, also from the Envelope Punch Board

 

Bon Bons are so easy to make with the board and of course they don't have to be for Christmas. They could be just a cute container to hold a piece of jewelry "yes please"

Weekly Deals 9 Dec - 15 Dec

It is getting closer and closer to Christmas. I hope you are ready for this "silly season" and if not then maybe your family needs an easy answer to gift giving. Ask them to check out this link and you will have one problem solved.

Righto now on to the Weekly Deals. Well what can I say, more great deals. Let me know if you want anything or order online and get them sent straight to your door in time for Christmas.

Bags are awesome

Our special in-home class featured one of my favourite tools.The Envelope Punch Board.This little cutie was made from the 12x12 inch Neutrals envelope paper. I love this paper for making envelopes for special occasions, it's stronger than regular paper and less bulky than cardstock. 

In keeping with the Awesomely Artistic theme which was the Stamp set of the day. We cut a circle using the Circle Framelits and used this as a mask. We sponged Blackberry Bliss (ooooh I love this colour) from the circle and then stamped over randomly the images. The Dragonfly was stamped once more once the mask was removed.

To hold the flap of the bag down the Build a Bow punch was used to make this cute bow. Stamping the bow and also stamping another Dragonfly to cut out. We sprinkled some Dazzling Diamonds on the wings. 

I just can't help myself every time I get started using my Envelope Punch Board I just can't put it down. So stay tuned you may see some more cute projects.

It is right now I would also again like to "Thank" a very generous Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in the UK that has made my life so easy for me to make all my boxes.  Her name is Joanne James and she has generously allowed people to use her Box Buster calculator. If you have an Envelop Punch Board and want to make a box head on over to the link above and see how easy it is.

Inspired by Awesomely Artistic stamp set

I have been asked to showcase the Awesomely Artistic stamp set at a special in-home class. In the process of coming up with some designs for cards and also incorporating the Envelope Punch Board.
I came up with some lovely Christmas cards that I had produced for my last class. As I said in a previous post, not everyone has a lot of Christmas images. They may have the words but nothing to go with them, so I decided to create Christmas cards out of regular stamp images.

By placing a scrap piece of paper circle as a mask and stamping around the edge you get a wreath.

 

Pop a Christmas greeting inside, add a bow and there you have a truly lovely card.

These type of cards I have made before, it is the Spotlight technique. Stamp the main image in Basic Black and then choose a colour for the spotlight, I chose Watermelon Wonder for the square spotlight and Real Red for the circle. I mounted the spotlight piece on coordinating card making it just a smidgen bigger.

 

I decided to show a square spotlight for those people that have not got circle punches. I like the circle spotlight better but if you don't have the tools, you don't have to miss out, just cut out a square. I think it works well, don't you?

Say Goodbye to the Holiday Catalogue

Sadly we're saying goodbye to retiring products from the Holiday Catalogue, but before we do, we're giving you an opportunity to order your favourites. Retiring products will only be available until 4 January, or while supplies last, so now's a great time to contact me and let me know what you would like to order before they're gone!

Click on the image above to take you to the list or click on this Retiring link.

These are some of the items that will no longer be around. I'm so pleased I haven't missed out, make sure you don't.

Hearth and Home Thinlits

Festive Fireplace Stamp set

 
Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies

Flurry Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set  (the Punch that coordinates with this is on Weekly Deals this week)

 

Weekly Deals 2nd Dec - 8th Dec

This weeks Weekly Deals still have a bit of focus on Christmas. The embellishments and Washi tape even though not Christmasy do lend themselves to creating a non traditional card. The Snow Flurry punch is great and coordinates with Flurry of Wishes Stamp Set.

Look at this beautiful card from fellow Demonstrator Mary Fish.

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So as you can see another lot of weekly deals and wouldn't those Blossoms look great on a special card for someone special!  Let me know if you want to order any of these great items before Wednesday or order online and get it delivered straight to you.

Don't forget there is still time to get the family to give you a special Gift of Stampin' Up! Products. Show them your Wish List or they can email me and I can make up a beautiful card with a Gift Coupon for them to give you.

All I want for Christmas...

I would like to make everyone's Christmas as special as mine is going to be this year, so I have come up with an idea for all you crafty people.

Who is tired of getting the usual pressies from the family, like body lotion or fancy soap or tins of bikkies? All very nice of course, BUT I know in my house I would rather have a new Stamp Set or a Punch I have had my eye on for a while.

Here is what I am thinking. Make a wish list from the Annual Catalogue and the Holiday Catalogue of the things you really,really want. Let your family and friends know that they can make your Christmas really special by choosing a gift from your wish list.
Ask them to contact me to order from your wish list and I will personally gift wrap the item and add a lovely gift card for them to write in.

 So get a crafty Christmas present that you actually want this year and I will make it look extra special for you.

Last class for the year - non traditional Christmas cards

The year is nearly at an end with Christmas just around the corner. I will be having my last lot of classes before the festive season kicks in.

Come along and see how you can make a beautiful Christmas card using no traditional Christmas stamps. Not everyone has a zillion Christmas images like me (smiling madly) so I have decided this last class will be dedicated to creating Christmas cards out of regular stamp images.

If you would like to attend please email me or RSVP on my official events page. I will need to know numbers as the kits must be prepared.

You will make 3 beautiful Christmas Cards just in time for Christmas.

When:
Wednesday 2nd Dec, 10am - 12.30pm
Wednesday 2nd Dec, 7pm - 10pm

Cost: $10

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.

Weekly Deals 25th Nov - 1st Dec 2015

This weeks Weekly Deals are all about Christmas. The Embellished Ornaments looks lovely on it's own or team it up with the matching Framelits and you get WOW! I love the Joyful Season stamp set too, it can also be used at any time not just for Christmas, great idea don't you think? The In Colour Write markers are perfect for colouring segments on the stamps.

This is a great lot of weekly deals and the Silver Satin Ribbon is the icing on the cake. Yep all very Christmassy!!  Let me know if you want to order any of these great items before Wednesday or order online and get it delivered straight to you.

Here are a few projects that Stampin Up have made out of these stamp sets.

Weekly Deals 18th Nov - 24th Nov

The week comes around really fast and now we have another lot of Weekly Deals. Gold is the word. Gold Glimmer Paper, Gold 1/8" Ribbon and sparkly Brights sequins. All these could make some great projects and then there is the two embossing folders, I love the stylish stripes one as it can be used with stamping as well.  Just recently at the Christmas Card Workshops a few of the cards had to be stamped with Ho Ho Ho several times across the card. Some of the ladies decided to use the Stylish stripes folder and then stamp the Ho Ho Ho in between the score lines, it worked a treat.

Along with the Weekly Deals this week, there are still a few days left to purchase some stamp sets for 20% discount. This deal ends on the 20th.

If you would like to order anything from the Weekly Deals or the 20% off stamps you can either do so online or email me and I can order for you.

20% off Selected stamps

Today is the first day to purchase select stamps at 20 percent off retail. It's a deal you don't want to miss! This sale ends in just a few days on 20th November, so make sure to place your orders in on time.

Just when you say to yourself  "I do not need another stamp set" Stampin' Up! tempts us with this 20% off deal that is hard to refuse. As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I already get 20% off all products and with this extra 20% how on earth am I going to be able to control myself?!!!

Look at these great stamp sets that Stampin Up is offering for a limited time. My favourite stamp set Gorgeous Grunge is among the group, just love that stamp set. So if you are keen to grab a bargain please let me know as soon as possible as I will put an order in on the last day of the deal.

Not sure what to make with these stamps? Check out the Pinterest Board,  Stmmpin' Up! has set up just for this purpose. Sooooo many great ideas.

Weekly Deals 4th November - 10th November

Another great week of specials and still on a Christmas theme with the Flurry of Wishes stamp set, team it with the Chevron Embossoing folder and some Old Olive Baker's Twine and you are on your way to making a gorgeous Christmas card. Let me know if you want to order any of these items as I am putting in an order this week.