Weekly deals for 23rd - 29th of April

Another lot of Weekly deals out now. Oh and this is the last week.
If you would like to purchase any of these Weekly Deals or any of our other fabulous products, you can purchase them from my online store.

I love the Christmas Ornament Punch. Do you? If so here it is on discount.

 

132152 Christmas Ornament Punch was $27.95 now $20.96 

 

121812 Fun Flowers Bigz L Die was $55.95 now $41.96 

130138 I Am Me Designer Series Paper was $18.95 now $14.91

130938 In Colour Boutique Details was $15.95 now $11.96

 

126926 Modern Medley Designer Series Paper was $18.95 now $14.21

130034 Stampin’ Write Marker New Colour Kit was $49.95 now $37.46 

 

130861 Afternoon Daydream Kit – Digital Download was $10.95 now $6.57

I think I might be stocking up on a few of these items myself. It has been a great month to stock up. Sadly it is coming to an end. So if you want any of these products hop on over to my Online Store and get in quick before we say goodbye to all the Weekly Deals.

Big NEWS! Project Life is coming.....

Today, I have a very exciting announcement to share with you!  If you're a scrapbooker, then you may know Becky Higgins and Project Life.  Well, Stampin' Up! have just announced that they are teaming up with Becky to begin offering a complete line of Project Life products featuring exclusive colours and designs from Stampin' Up!  How awesome is that!?

I have been mainly focusing on cards and 3D projects, but I am rather excited about this announcement. I think for me this will be an easy way to do some memory keeping!  I can't wait to get my hands on this new lot of products.

Please watch the official Project Life announcement video from Stampin' Up and Becky Higgins and watch this space to see when you can purchase your Project Life items.

Weekly deals for 16th to 22nd

Another lot of Weekly deals out now.
If you would like to purchase any of these Weekly Deals or any of our other fabulous products, you can purchase them from my online store.

Here they are......

 

127554 Naturals Designer Buttons rrp $8.95 sale $6.71

 

130814 This and That Epic Day Designer Series Paper rrp $18.95 sale $14.21

 

120995 Silver Glass Glitter rrp $6.95 sale $5.21

 

127885 Champagne Glimmer Paper rrp $8.95 sale $6.71

 

126882 Merry Minis Punch Pack rrp $29.95 sale $22.46

 

129717 Timber Stampin' Around Wheel rrp $10.95 sale $8.21

Embossed techniques from April card class

Have you all thought that embossing was just sprinkling embossing powder on a stamped image and then using a heat gun to set it. It can be much more than that. My class had a ball trying a few of the methods I had prepared.

Usually they only make 3 cards but I wanted them to get a good taste of the techniques, so this is what we came up with.

First off the rank was a tag, we stamped an image and then masked it. Then stamped an image in Versamark and sprinkled it with Early Espresso Embossing Powder. Finally we sponged over the embossing in three different colours. So basically going over other techniques, sponging and masking.

 

Here are a few that we tried with other colours.

Then we did some double embossing. All the ladies chose different coloured ribbon and flowers, so each one looked unique.

Using Water colour paper we spread Hot glue over it to create a design. Then some sprinkled fine glitter over the glue and then reheated with a heat gun to set. The others daubered Accore Gold on the glue with a sponge dauber, also setting with a heat gun. Finally they spritzed the card with water and using ink refills they coloured it in. They all looked so good and so different I wish I had taken photos of them all. Click on the images to enlarge.

I made a few samples for them to choose from and glitter seemed to win hands down.

Lastly we did this little cutie. There is something about a 3x3 card that makes it sooooo cute. We stamped the design in versamark and then sprinkled over with black embossing powder. Then added the finishing layers.

I just love this little sweetie of a card.

Everyone loved the hot glue method as it was so different. After they all left I then got to thinking what it would look like if an image was stamped on the card first and then the glue was traced over the image. So I stamped the lovely swirls from Elegant Elenor and traced the glue over the image. Then I sprinkled Pool Party embossing powder over the glue and set with the heat gun. This image is only a first attempt but I think it could work so I am going to play with it. What do you think?

April card classes

Have you ever embossed a card?
If you’ve embossed before, you know what fun it is to see the powder melt into a smooth, shimmery, image right before your eyes! If not, you are in for a real treat! Embossing gives a gleaming, finished look to any stamp project.

BUT wait there's more, we will be doing other types of embossing so get ready to have fun and take home some lovely cards.

Classes are $10
Please bring your basic tools and adhesives.

• Wednesday 9th April morning 10am -12.30pm
• Wednesday 9th April evening 7pm - 10pm
• Friday 11th April evening 7pm - 10pm

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

Weekly deals for the month of April

Starting 2 April, Stampin' Up! is offering us new deals every week in April!

You will be able to check out each week's deals in my Online Store or on my Stampin' Up! website. Take a look tomorrow to get all of the details. Please note: we will continue to offer new deals after April; however, Stampin Up have not yet determined how often so stay tuned.

If you don't want to shop online then take a look at my Website, check out the deals and then email me or telephone me and I can take your order.

Sale a bration is nearing it's end

Oh no, that time just flew by. Did you remember to place an order for $90 and receive Free product?

 

Now there are only a few more days and Sale a bration will be over for another year. If you are still wanting to grab some of these FREE products then get in quick. I have been having a ball with all my new goodies. I adore the Banner Blast set and punch and just finished some beautiful wedding invitations using the stamps and punch. Stay tuned for some pics.

Don't forget you can order online, so easy and it gets delivered to your door.

Faux Silk Class done and dusted

This was such a popular technique class and so easy to create beautiful cards.
This first card used DSP as the background for the silk. Glue was run over the DSP and then the tissue was crinkled up and then spread out over it. A very quick and easy way of making a very pretty card.

This card was created by first stamping on the card and then glue was run over the card. The tissue was then crinkled up and spread over the card. I then ran it through the Big Shot.

 

Finally we did this beautiful card. The top layer was stamped with Stazon, on to the tissue and then with the Aqua painter the flowers were filled in. Glue was run over the card. Then the tissue was crinkled up and spread over the card.

The bottom layer was created by stamping with Stazon directly on to the card and then filled in with the Aqua painter. Glue was run over this card. Then the tissue was crinkled up and spread over the card.

Charity Card Making Day

Come join the Paper Angels, Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrators and Quota International of Carindale to raise funds for the  Disaster Relief Programme in the Philippines.  We are organising two charity events, one on the northside of Brisbane and one on the southside.

There will be two events, 6 April at Pine Rivers Bowls Club (Northside) and 13 April at Carina Leagues Club (Southside) 10am to 4pm.  The cost of this day is $40 and you make 20 cards. I will be attending both events. If you would like to have a fun day contact me by phone or email me.

Hip Hip Hooray......

Are you just getting started at paper crafting? Maybe you are not confident in creating a card from scratch. Maybe you just don't have the time. Maybe you have a friend who would appreciate a beautiful card kit. Well look no further, this is the the kit for you.

This kit has everything you need to make 20 cards.

• Cardstock and envelopes for 20 cards
• Twine, clips, and adhesive die-cut embellishments
• Three-piece Hip Hip Hooray Stamp Set & clear stamp block
• Stampin Dimensionals
• Basic Gray Stampin’ Spot (a mini ink pad)
• Full-colour instructional brochure!

For just $34.95 you get a whole lot of fun and get a new stamp set into the bargain!

If you are interested in ordering this kit you can head to my online store or phone or email me.

Faux Silk Class

Another month has flown by and it is class time again. We will be making 3 lovely cards using the Faux Silk technique. If you would like to attend one of these classes please email or phone to reserve your place.

Where: 13 Rosella St Wellington Point
Cost : $10
When:

• Wednesday 12th -10am
• Wednesday 12th -7pm
• Friday 14th 7pm

Please make sure you bring along your usual supplies of adhesives and dimentionals. If you don't have any or have run out and need to purchase them, I have plenty in stock.

Please confirm if you are coming so I have enough kits prepared. 

What is the Box Buster?

Stampin' Ups! mission statement, is called the Statement of the Heart, and reads: To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments . . . in this we make a difference. 

This is so true of many of our demonstrators all around the world. I have just found one such demonstrator in the UK that has created the Box Buster.  Joanne James has generously shared this with us demonstrators and given permission for us to share it around.

What is the Box Buster?

It is a tool that takes the hard work out of creating any size box using our Stampin' Up! Envelope Punch Board and this free tool.

Put in the measurement of the box you wish to make and then hit the "Calculate" button and you will be given the paper size and the score lines needed to make your box. Head on over to The Crafty Owl website and check it out for yourself. If you still haven't got an Envelope Punch Board then head on over to my Online shop or email me and become addicted like me.

Baby Wipe class

 Oops I thought I had already posted this but I had left it in draft.......

I love doing something a bit creative and sharing it with my friends. The Baby Wipe class was a fun class and everyone loved all the cards they made. Because one of the classes was before Valentines day I offered my ladies the option of making a Valentines card as well.

This is it, I recon it could be used for any occasion. All you need to do is change the sentiment.

Here are the rest of the cards we made. I quite like the fussy cutting of the flowers.

 

This last one was created by placing a piece of Whisper White on the baby wipe. It makes such a great background, don't you think.

I'm looking forward to my next lot of classes. We will be doing Faux Silk. I love that technique and have a few ideas on some yummy cards. Here are the class details.

Classes start this week

After having a break over Christmas it is good to get back to classes this week. I have some great techniques planned for this year starting with the Baby Wipe technique. You may already have seen this technique, but I have put a slight twist on it. Why not come along and make a few cards using this great technique.

As Valentines day is coming up this Friday, the Wednesday classes will have the option to make one of their cards as a Valentines card to give to their sweet heart. Unfortunately Fridays class won't have the Valentines option but you will make some terrific cards.

Here's a sneak peek.

The first class this year is this Wednesday morning the 12th at 10am.

Class details:
Wednesday 12 February 10am $10
Wednesday 12 February 7pm $10
Friday 14 February 7pm $10
Please BYO Basic tool Kits and Adhesives to all classes

Please let me know if you would like to attend so that I can make sure I cut enough kits.

Occasions catalogue and Sale a bration launch

What a great time of year, a new Occasions catalogue and Sale a bration all roled into one.  My launch on Saturday focused on making projects out of the Catalogue and the free goodies from Sale e bration.
We had a great day, created beautiful cards and tags. Everyone had a goodies bag, we played games and wiled away the day in creativity.

These tags I made to pop into the goodies bag. I used the new Fringe Scissors to make the cute fringing.

Also made some cute triangle shaped gift boxes edged in Washi tape as prizes for our games.

First we made made this georgous card, embossing the background with the Free embossing folder and using the new Texture Boutique Embossing Machine.

Next we made this tag using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, another new product.  Love it.

 

Finally we finished with a cute little gift card using another free stamps set and matching free punch. I love it when you have a punch that coordinates with a stamp set.

How do you get the free products? Well during Sale a bration with every $90 you spend you will receive a free gift. Check out some of the FREE gifts.