Just CASED the catalogue

CASED - Copy and Share Everything. I love that we all do that and I have just had the most wonderful few days at a Stampin' Up! event called OnStage Live. We CASED many cards and had so many ideas planted in our heads. It has been an absolutely mad world wind of events as I still needed to hold my classes and visit Bluecare. So to ease the burden, what better way than to CASE the catalogue.

Go see if you can find them in the catalogue and let me know what page you found them on.

These were such easy cards to create and the best part was that this last card ended up being changed at one of the classes. My friend needed a 40th birthday card and this last stamp set just so happens to have the large numbers. So after a little bit of umming and aahing we came up with this one.

The Number of Years stamp set is such a versatile stamp set. What do you think of this whipped up version.

Mum do you have a fascinator

Melbourne Cup is here again and that means dressing up and of course wearing a hat/fascinator. My daughter came down to my studio all dressed up for the days events, asking if I had a fascinator.  Um, looking around my studio I spied a decorated box among my Envelope Punch Board samples. (did I tell you I love that tool?)

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I removed the flower and spritzed it with some Bermuda Bay, to match her dress. Then spritzed with Smokey Slate, added a pearl. Stapled the Jute on the back, held together with a bobby pin.

There ya go. Mum do you have a Fascinator?
Yes darl, just whipped it up for you. I love my job!!

Casing the Catty Class

Tomorrow my class will be CASing the catalogue. Sometimes we wrack our brains trying to think of lovely new designs to make. When all the while they are right under our noses in the Stampin' Up! Catalogues. CASE means, Copy and Share Everything - isn't that a lovely idea.

Class details: Wednesday 2nd November 10am
Friday 11 th November 7pm
Cost: $10
You will make 3 beautiful  cards

Please RSVP with the class you wish to attend so I have enough kits prepared.

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.

Hi I'm back and heading for ALASKA

What a busy few weeks I have had. Hopefully I am now on track for ALASKA!!!

What!... Alaska, you are asking?! Let me explain.

At our last Stampin' Up! convention it was announced that the 2018 Incentive trip was to be a 7 day Alaskan Cruise!!! Yep Alaska, one of the great perks of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is the chance to earn a fabulous all-expenses paid trip for 2 each year.  I have always been just a hobby demonstrator, having classes in my lovely studio that my wonderful husband built for me and doing the occasional workshop. However when I heard about this trip, I decided that I had to try for it.

My husband and I have talked about going on river cruises and also the Alaskan cruise, so  I have decided that this trip to Alaska is going to happen. I want to be able to take my husband on this holiday of a lifetime. I want to be able to say "Thank you" for all the things he does for me, the support he gives me.  I am putting it out to the universe. So as well as the support from my husband, I would like to say a big "Thank You" in advance to the support of my team who are always providing me with encouragement. Also a big "Thank You" in advance to my stamping and non stamping friends, who want to see me succeed, who come along to my classes and hold workshops and have events. I couldn't do this without you all.

Oh and in case you want to make the trip as well...

It’s not too late for you to earn the Alaskan Cruise yourself! Join Stampin’ Up! with me and we can work towards being on that ship together. Contact me today and we can make this happen.

Another deal from World Card Making Day

What’s better than giving a handmade card? Having a tin of handmade cards ready to give! This is another one of those deals for World Card Making Day.

 Make a stack of all-purpose cards using precut, color-coordinated paper and accessories, then store them in a pretty tin until you need them. See for yourself how easy creativity can be!

Let's try Fast Fuse

During World Card Making Day Fast Fuse can be purchased with a FREE refill. This is great BUT please watch the video as it is very, very sticky which means once you stick it down you can't readjust. It is great for 3D projects but please take the time to watch the video and see how to use it.

Designer Series Paper Sale

Between 1-31 October, you can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free!
That’s great news since everyone can use more Designer Series Paper. This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual catalogue and the recently released holiday catalogue (not including Specialty Designer Series Paper or Designer Series Paper Stacks).

Download the flyer below to see which papers are part of this promotion.

World Card Making Day celebrations

Do you remember the last time you received a card in the mail? In a sea of junk mail and bills, a card is a simple thing that really stands out to the person who receives it. Sending a card is a small gesture that shows just how much you care about that special someone in your life.
With World Card Making Day coming up on 1 October, celebrate by making and sending a handmade card to someone who could use a little recognition, love, or just a boost (which is anyone, really!). It’s also the perfect time to inspire you to send cards on 1 October too! And in celebration of World Card Making Day, from 1-5 October, you can save up to 25% on cardmaking essentials that can be used to share your love all year long! Check out my tips on making the most of this World Card Making Day promotion, download the flyer so you can quickly see which items are included in this promotion.  Guess What! The Envelope Punch Board is on this list, yipee!!!

Christmas class

As we are getting closer to Christmas I thought it might be the right time to start incorporating some Christmas cards into my classes. So this net class will be all Christmas themed. To make it even more fun I have added a few fun folds.

Class details:
Wednesday 21st September 10am
Friday 23rd September  7pm
Cost: $10
You will make 3 beautiful Christmas cards

Please RSVP with the class you wish to attend so I have enough kits prepared.
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.

How to Make a Tassel Using Baker's Twine

Got some baker's Twine? Yep! Then you are all set to make some cute little tassels.
Donna Griffith is a Stampin' Up! trainer and she shows how to create an adorable tassel using Baker's Twine.

Here’s to Cheers & Cheerful Tags Framelits Dies

Here’s to Cheers & Cheerful Tags Framelits Dies
Create custom tags for gift giving using the Here’s to Cheers Stamp Set. Combine it with the Cheerful Tags Thinlits Dies for simple crafting! Learn how you can combine these products for quick tags.

Looking back

I had to find some photos for a friend of mine and that led to digging up a lot of happy memories and finding things I had forgotten about. I thought I would share this project with you all again. I did post it several years ago, but it is such a happy memory I feel the need to share it again.

Our very dear friends had invited us to their 50th wedding anniversary. We were thrilled to be going and I wanted to give them something special even though it was stipulated "no presents".

The invitation had a photograph of them on their wedding day, so I decided that I would make them Thank You cards using this photo. One of our Paper Angels Anna Wheaton had created a box and I am very partial to boxes, so, I rejigged it to make it fit the cards.

I scanned the invitation photo and then did a bit of playing around on the computer to get it to sit just so. I then printed the pieces out on Sahara Sand Card. The Thank You cards were made using Sahara Sand card. The sentiment was stamped then punched out with the little Curly Label punch. They loved them. Such a fond memory.

Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
This embossing folder is designed to impress—really impress. It creates a deeper, showier impression. See how she spritzes it with water. Watch and see how to add easy depth to your crafting.

Special Offers week 2

Another week of Special Offers. What do you think of these little beauties. Remember these will be gone after the 14th.

This is the second last week of Special Offers so don't miss out.

All these items can be purchased from my Online store or directly from me.

Designer Series Paper Sale

Stampin' Up! have done it again. They are giving us FREE Designer Series Paper.

We can all use more Designer Series Paper, so I'm confident that you are going to love this news: Between 1 and 31 October, you can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free! I've even got the names of the papers that will be included in this promotion so you can prepare your wish list.

So if you are wanting more paper, DON'T buy it now! WAIT until Ocober 1st

Here is the list of the DSP

Item #      Product Name
141663      Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper
141645      Moroccan Designer Series Paper
141660      Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper
141654      Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper
141630      Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper
141640      By the Shore Designer Series Paper
141986      Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper
141981       Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper