Floral Essence class cards

So pretty, these 3 cards. All made using the Floral Essence stamp set. Floral stamps are some of the most popular. Flowers, petals, leaves and stalks, sentiments for weddings, birthdays and loved ones, this stamp set has it all. Also it has a coordinating punch, the Perennial Flower Punch. I love this bundle and I think my ladies enjoyed making these cards.

We used Blushing Bride card stock and ink. We sponged an area on the Whisper White card, stamped the spots from the Perennial Birthday stamp set  in Blushing Bride.  The leaves were stamped in Blushing Bride and one set in Tuxedo Black ink. We then punched them out using the Leaf punch,. The main flower was stamped twice and fussy cut to make two layers. 

We used Whisper White and Daffodil Delight for this card. The flowers were placed on a Stitched Shapes Die layer.. The leaves were inked in Pear Pizzazz. The Happy Birthday was fussy cut and popped on with our Mini Glue Dots.

Who would have thought Soft Suede could look so lovely. This is my favourite card of the day. The Whisper White layer was embossed with the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder. Everything was stamped in Soft Suede and then fussy cut.

The Floral Essence Bundle includes the Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Perennial Flower Punch.

Valentine for their Valentine

I had a lovely morning this morning helping the men from Birkdale Men's Shed create a Valentines day card for their valentine.

To make the class go smoothly and not so much waiting, there were three card colour choices. Sweet Sugar Plum, Mint Macaron and Peekaboo Peach. There was also 3 different stamp sets used.
The first layer was stamped randomly with coordinating ink colour. This was then attached to the base card.

The ribbon behind the sentiment layer, was actually 2 strips of Mossy Meadow card stock that had been screwed up, rolled around and scrunched, this softened the fibres and amazed the men!

The sentiment of Happy Valentines day was stamped inside the card, some of the men had no partner so they opted for Happy Birthday to give to family or friend.

The front of card sentiment was made up from the Path of Petals dies as the first layer and then the Love sentiment from a very old retired stamp set called You are Loved was stamped and then punched out, this was used for the oval. A little silver and white twine bow finished the card off.

I think there are going to be some very surprised spouses on Valentines day. Are you going to make something special for your Valentine?

Clearance Rack

A little reminder about the Clearance Rack. We get so excited about Sale a Bration that we forget about the Clearance Rack, so I thought I would give you a little reminder.

The good thing about the Clearance Rack is the discounted products and if you spend $90 you still get a Sale a Bration reward.

These are just a few. So many more. I recon the Large Letters Framelits Dies are a bargain and you would qualify for a FREE Sale  Bration reward. If you want anything from the Rack you can email me or order online and get it delivered straight to your door.

Special Children's class projects

The school holidays are a fun time, not only for the children but also for me. I love having the children for classes. They are so open to trying anything new. For this class they all made the cutest Teddy and a card resembling a block of chocolate.

Below are two of my teddies, a feminine one and a masculine one. So cute!

The teddy came as a kit, the children picked out 12 x 12 sheets of Designer Series Paper. They traced all the parts on to the paper and then cut them out.

The chocolate bar card was also a great success. The tin foil just topped it off making it look like an open bar of chocolate.

HOPING FOR THE BEST

Hope is the power that makes all things possible, and with the Power of Hope Stamp Set, you have the opportunity to bring that hope into so many lives. With sentiments of encouragement and beautiful imagery, this stamp set is the perfect way to give a friend or loved one a touch of inspiration.

You can get the Power of Hope Bundle, which includes the gorgeous stamp set and the Stone 3D Embossing Folder, giving all of your projects a subtle texture that can work with any occasion. And you can get a Power of Hope Bundle for free with a purchase of $180 or more!

Classes for February

Classes for 2020 are finally starting. I've missed everyone so much. It is always nice to have a break and catch up on sorting out my studio, but it's good to start back.

Wednesday 5th February will be my first class. We will be creating layers, using the same stamp in different ways. Also we will  take a look through the new Occasionals Catalogue and Sale a Bration freebies.

These are the class dates for February, please let me know if you would like to attend one of these dates.

Wednesday 5th February 10am - 12noon
Friday 7th February 7pm -9pm

Monday 10th February 10am - 12noon
Wednesday 12th February 10am - 12noon
Friday 14th February 7pm -9pm

Monday 17th February 10am - 12noon
Wednesday 19th February 10am - 12noon
Friday 21st February 7pm -9pm

Monday 24th February 10am - 12noon
Wednesday 26th February 10am - 12noon
Friday 28th February 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.

MAKE YOUR FLOWERS POP!

Who loves punches? Me! I love them, they are my weakness. Now I am in love with the Small Bloom Punch. Why? Because it’s cute, fun, and it helps bring my cards to life!
It makes creativity simple, so by using this punch with the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set I can create thoughtful sentiments that can make any occasion a little bit brighter. This would be a perfect for any new demonstrator or a beginner stamper.

The Small Bloom Punch will leave you “blooming” with ideas, and if you spend $180, you get this punch for FREE! Now there’s something worth Sale-A-Brating.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year Everyone!! I can't believe we are now into 2020. My New Years resolution was to blog more often. Well I think I have failed already, as it is now the 21st of January and this is my first for the year. Let's hope I can stay true to my resolution from now on.

Can you believe this is the best time of the year for Stampin’ Up! customers. I have  my Sale a Bration and Occasions Catalogue by my bed and it has become my bedtime reading.

If you are new to Sale a Bration, then let me explain why this is such a great time of year. There are 3 options during Sale a Bration.

SHOP! HOST! JOIN!

SHOP 

You can earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration productS every time you spend $90. Basically if you spend $270 you can choose 3 FREE items.

HOST

If you would like to host a Workshop, then now is the best time. If your orders from your workshop reach the qualifying amount you can receive the exclusive Little Ladybug Stamp Set (item 152384). Below are the qualifying amounts and rewards.

JOIN

If you join Stampin’ Up! as an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator between 3 January–31 March 2020 will receive the Mini Paper Cutter, 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper sampler and your choice of stamp set*.

*Host stamp sets and Sale-A-Bration stamp sets not included.

• The 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper Sampler in the Join offering has samples from the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration brochure), Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (January-June 2020 mini catalogue), Country Club Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 mini catalogue), Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 mini catalogue), Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 mini catalogue), Best Dressed 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 mini catalogue).
• 12 double-sided designs (two double-sided sheets from six different designer series paper packs) QTY: 48 sheets total (four each of 12 designs)
• Mini Paper Cutter Dimensions: 7-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-1/4" (19.3 x 13.7 x 3.2 cm)

Phew! I think I'll stop now, this is a lot to take in.

Stay tuned for more blog posts and details of my upcoming classes.


I do hope 2020 will be the best year for you all.

'TIS THE SEASON FOR PLAID

This stamp set was the one we used for our annual Christmas Card Workshop. It was a great day and I have been looking for more and more projects for this lovely stamp set



The perfect way to make your Christmas season merry and bright is by adding a little bit of plaid and a whole lot of cheer! You can do both with the Wrapped in Plaid Suite, and you’ll love the amount of charm it can add to your projects. But you get a lot more than plaid in this suite, and all of our samples above feature what comes with it. Whether it’s the cute bell embellishments, or the Gold Mini Pizza Boxes, or even the pages and pages of our specialty designer series paper (which features more patterns than plaid!), you will love everything that makes this suite ready to help you bring in Christmas. And the Pine Tree Punch is perfect for any season, so it’s a must-have for any collection. Christmas is just around the corner, so start getting those Christmas cards made

Here is the link to the suite in my Online Shop

UP, UP AND AWAY!

Do you ever look up at the clouds and think to yourself, “Wouldn’t those be beautiful in stamps?” We do, too! Just add in a balloon punch and some uplifting phrases, and you’ve got yourself the Above the Clouds Bundle.
This bundle is fun and encouraging, and perfect for practising new stamping techniques. At a class, show everyone how to do two-step stamping as we did with our pizza box sample, or try your hand at no-line watercolouring, just like the Hi, Friend sample. If you would like to make the banner, break out the Stampin’ Blends and the Stampin’ Spritzer, and blend and spritz to your heart’s desire! But the best part is that the sky is the limit with this bundle, look at these beautiful samples and see if you can resist this bundle.

Link to my Online Shop

Brian from Stampin' Up's! head office has made this video below. Pretty cute, don't you think?

PEACEFUL BOUGHS

Deck your projects with pretty pine cones and beautiful boughs. The images in the Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set are so realistic you can almost smell the fresh pine in the air! And the best part? You can use this all year!
Stampin' Up! took the Peaceful Boughs Bundle and paired it with the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper to prove that you can use this wonderful stamp set no matter the time of year! And don’t forget the Perfect Parcel dies in the 2019–2020 annual catalogue to tie it all together, just as Stampin' Up! did in the Season’s Greetings sample. You’ll love how versatile it is, not to mention how handy it will be in the coming months (*cough cough* Christmas).
But no matter how you give it to your freinds and family, we hope it instills a feeling of peace and beauty to all who receive it.

BE A DIFFERENCE MAKER

At Stampin’ Up!, they do their best to look out for one another any way they can. That’s what makes the Nature’s Beauty Stamp Set so unique. Stampin' Up! donate a portion of each sale of the Nature’s Beauty Stamp Set to mental health organisations in your area. So this year, make a difference in the lives of others in your area, and help donate to a cause that can change this Christmas season for so many.

Whew where did this year go to? I am sorry the usual write ups have been few and far between. I seem to be chasing my tail lately and when I finally sit down my poor little brain is too tired to write something.

The classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday have been going along well and we have covered some great techniques.

Here are some of the cards we have been making.

If you would like to attend any of these classes please email me:
When:
Every Monday 10am -12 noon
Every Wednesday 10am - 12 Noon
Every Friday 7pm -9pm
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 a paper trimmer, tape runner, 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.

Are you a beginner crafter?

Are you a new crafter? Then the beginner brochure can help you. Take a look at Celebrate with Cake by Stampin' Up! in the new Beginner Brochure.  If you are new to stamping or creating cards this video is for you. With custom note cards and envelopes, you cannot lose when creating these cards for yourself or others.


Ask me for the brochure, if you don't already have one. This video about how easy and fun the projects in the beginner brochure are, will be just what you need!  And with a stamp set like the Celebrate with Cake Stamp Set, you're going to love it.

ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA

Get ready for three days of savings with the Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza! 

20–22 November 2019

For three days only, you can get these deals:

15% off Ink pads and Cardstock in:

Neutrals Collection
Regals Collection
2018–2020 In Colors
2019–2021 In Colors (except Purple Posy)

Take Additional 5% off the original 10% discount:

8 bundles
Neutrals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
Regals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
2018–2020 In Colors Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment

Open the PDF below and see what you can get from 20 - 22 November