The other two Launch projects..

I love this new set Artistic Etchings!...



and the set Friends Never Fade!



I will be back soon to post some more recent creations....I promise it will not be as long in between posts as previously...

It's been so long!

Hi Everyone, well it has been so long between posts, I am now finally getting back on track now, so I would like to share with you my recent creations I made for my New Idea Book and Catalogue Launch night last Wednesday...We all had a fantastic night, thanks to the girls that made it a great night for me!

We made 3 projects throughout the night....

Fifth Avenue Floral!..One of my favourite sets...

Fifth Avenue Floral is one of my favourite Stampin' Up! sets, as I believe it is very versatile and can be used in so many ways. I have created two cards for you this post using this very feminine set.


Project Recipe: (All Stampin' Up! products)
Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral
Inks: Kiwi Kiss and Baja Breeze
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Night of Navy
Other: Baja Breeze Ribbon, Dimensionals, Crimper, Fine Supernova glitter, 1/16"Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, and Blender pens



Project Recipe: (All Stampin' Up! Products)
Stamp Sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, and Hostess set Best Yet
Inks: Basic Grey
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, and Pretty In Pink
Other: Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbon, Sponge daubers, chalks, Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/16" Circle punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle punches, DSP Paper Urban Oasis

Hope you enjoy!

Happy 1st Birthday!

My very best friend Jodie, has a little boy named "Joshua" who had his "1st Birthday" a few weeks ago, and this was the card I created for him...very simple card to create, and the red and blue for a little boy is such perfect colours I think!...

Project Recipe: (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamp Sets: Nursery Necessities and Big Deal Alphabet.
Ink: Real Red, Pacific Point and Baja Breeze.
Card: Pacific Point, Real Red, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White
Other: Pacific Point ribbon, Eyelet border punch and sponge daubers.

Something other than cards..

A little while ago I made some off the page projects I would like to share with you.

My dear friend Gemma's birthday was a few month's ago and I made her a canvas with her initial "G" on it, and a matching little purse/box. This project was created from our Simply Scrappin kit "Sweet Nothings" which I love very much as it is so pretty and elegant. These Scrappin kits make any project or card making so easy as the kit is created to all co-ordinate with each other, and they include all the papers and self adhesive die cuts you could possibly need...


(Sorry it is a shocking photo taken of it!!...lol)

One of my favourite Stampin' Up! designer series papers this year happens to be the "Raspberry Tart" collection, which the next two projects have been used with. The first project is a simple soup tin turned into a pretty tin for my pens/scissors to sit in on my desk.

and the next one is a box (not to sure what to put in it yet!) made to personalise me, as it has my initial on the front of it, and I used chipboard for the letter "B" and covered it with the DSP. These two projects sit next to each other on my craft table and look great together, as this paper range to me is bright and happy!.

Hope you like my creations above...sorry about the quality of the photos but that is not my strong point photography!!!

Well, another post in a few days, not doing to too bad so far...I am trying to make up for lost time...lol...

Thankyou!

As you can see this is my first post in such a long time!!.

I really have no excuse as to why I have not been around, as I am still an active Demonstrator and love it still more than ever, but I just wanted to say a BIG thank you to all my customers, friends, and Stampin' Up! demonstrators/friends who have supported me since my blog has been created. Even though I have not posted on here in a while I have still had so many visitors stop by, so I am forever grateful you have not given up on me!. I want to say a BIG "thanks" and "hello" to a couple of people in particular who have always given me the encouragement and inspiration needed to keep on going and they are "Karen Robinson", "Pam Godfrey" and most of all my upline "Melissa Garland" who is always there for us when we need her. I came away last night from our Team Meeting feeling inspired to update my blog and to get back into the swing of things, and to not be so slack in the future!

I hear alot of you saying now, OMG she has finally updated it after so long, so please leave me some comments along the way to keep me going on, and to give me a reason to update!...lol.....Thanks again everyone...Mwah!!

After that big long post above, I will leave you with a card that I recently created for my brother in laws birthday, just to get the ball rolling again with my creations and regular updates....


Project Recipe: (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamp Sets: Short & Sweet, & Uncharted Territory.
Inks: Chocolate Chip.
Card: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Kraft and Whisper White.
Other: Hemp Twine natural, Kraft Taffeta ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Word Window Punch and DSP Parisian Breeze (Textured Card)

I'm Finally Back!.. and Stampin' Up's! current promotions are...

In celebration of World Card Making Day, Stampin' Up! is offering the following promotion throughout the entire month of October: Buy a Simply Sent Card Elements kit and get 20 percent off the co-ordinating stamp set - No Limit!
Buy a Simply Sent Card Elements kit: 1-31st October 2009 for $30.95
Sets available for promotion are:
Flower Power Card Elements (P.140 IB&C)
Rock Star Card Elements (P.141 IB&C)
ALSO get one of the following stamp sets at 20 percent off!
Wow Flowers and Starring You. (RRP $24.95, now only $19.96 during October)

Becoming a Demonstrator...
For over 20 years Stampin' Up! has helped women make a difference in the lives of others by simply doing what they love to do - Sharing creativity. Become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator between 7th October and 31st December and start making a difference! For every person who joins, Stampin' Up! will donate $5 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (AU) or the New Zealand Cancer foundation.

Plus, until 31 December 2009, we'll also give you a FREE pack of Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper and a Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' pad to help you get started!.
Wow how good is that deal!....Contact me today, to find out about joining this great company and my Stampin' Up! team...

Summer Mini Catalogue!....It's Time

Yes!!...The Summer Mini Catalogue has arrived and is available to all on the 1st of December...be sure to view my blog for the link online...

I am having a Summer Mini Catalogue Launch night this Friday the 5th December, where I have a few spots still remaining, so if you are wanting to join in the fun please contact me asap to reserve your spot. More details of the night over on the right hand side.

Hope you can join me for a great night and to make some great projects using the new Summer Mini products.

However, if you are unable to make this night, and would love to get your hands on a copy of the New Summer Mini, please email me and I will get one out to you...

Last Chance....

Here is a creation I did a while back and suddenly realised that if I don't post it tonight I will not be able to show....lol....as it has been used with my favourite set from the Spring mini " Season of Joy"....I have so many other cards I have created lately using sets and products from this mini that I have not got around to posting, which is sad, as I would have loved to have shared with you all, but I simply ran out of time....


I hope you enjoyed this mini as much as I have, as it has been by far my favourite mini yet!....although the Summer mini is just as good.....I hope you enjoy the new one with me to....check it out tomorrow...1st December it is officially released....

Notes Anyone!

Here is a note pad I have created that has a magnet on it to stick to your fridge, or to just hang anywhere!...I have mine stuck up on my wall in my Stamp room.

I have used our Simply Scrappin Kit - Secret Garden. These scrap kits are great as all of the papers/stickers and colours co-ordinate with each other perfectly and makes your creating side of things a breeze!

Some Scrapbooking!

6x6 Scrapbook pages are a great way to show off your favourite photo's, and small enough to have on display on little stands, rather than having them tucked away in an album that no one see's!...Here are two layouts I have recently created...one a Christmas theme and one basically for any any occasion...
The layout on the right has been created using our Simply Scrapbooking kit - Confetti...these are a great way to get everything co-ordinated as the kits have so much to choose from, it makes it all so easy...I have also used some of our gorgeous rubs-on's for cute words...and if you are like me and dont like your hand writing on your pages, then these are just prefect to finish them off...
The Christmas layout uses our Jumbo roller - All About Christmas, and I have used yet again..Season of Joy. To add some colour to the rolled image, I then cut out a stamped "Joy" in always artichoke, and layered it on the rolled image for dimension. I just love the Black & White photo also, as it just contrasts nicely...
Oh, by the way the "Star" of the photo's is my gorgeous little daughter "Charlotte" who is almost 3 years old soon...

More Christmas cards...

I have been creating so many Christmas cards lately, but I guess it is that time of year...lol...I just need to start making my own personal ones as I am not very organised it seems this year!

Sorry about the quality of the actual photo as it is slightly out of focus, but if you knew just how hard it was for me to even get this far with a photo, you would understand...believe me I have never loaded photo's before, as my hubby has always done it for me :), but I had my first crash coarse only days ago...lol

In the 3 cards I have used yet again the "Season of Joy" stamp set and DSP Holiday Harmony and Dashing. I have cased the card with the Holiday Harmony paper from out of the current Spring Mini catalogue, and the card with the "Sparkle" effect created with our dazzling diamonds and crystal effects has been cased by the very popular demonstrator Yvonne Campbell...who I totally admire her work!, although both cards have been changed to suit...They are all very quick and easy cards to make...Hope you like!...Let me know what you think?

"Tart and Tangy" will be missed!

This cute little set is from our current Spring Mini Catalogue, but soon to run out at the end of this month...I just love this set and have created a little collection of things to show you just how versatile it is....and it is only $21.95

I have totally cased some of these creations from my dear friend Gemma, check out her site here: gemhall.com.au she has some fab ideas.
I have used our Stampin' Write markers for these creations to get the two toned look, and have added some dazzling diamonds with our two way glue pen for some bling!
The Love notes wallet has 3 little cards, great for any occasion, and the popsicle cards are great for a cute card for someone or for an invite to a party!....I just think they are so cute. Thanks Gem also for the loan of your stamp set...

Holiday Harmony paper runs out soon!

Here are two cute little tins I have recently created for my desk to hold all my pens and paper snips/rubber scissors in. I have created them out of our Holiday Harmony paper from our Spring Mini catalogue,which runs out on the 30th of November..

This gorgeous packet of Desiger series paper is only $11.95 for 12 sheets - 2 each of 6 designs. If you are still in the middle of creating your Christmas cards or gifts for that special someone, well this beautiful paper would be perfect!

November Promotions...

Stampin' Up! have two fabulous Specials this month from the 10th - 30th November. The 1st promotion is you can purchase SINGLE Stampin write markers for only $4.95 each.

Stampin' Up!'s versatile, dual-tip markers have never been offered individually before, so be sure to take advantage of this special limited-time offer...
The 2nd November promotion is with our Amazing Rub-Ons.

Get 20% off all Rub-Ons when you spend $20 on Stampin' Up! products. For only $15.96 per package, you get any of Stampin' Up!'s fun and unique Rub-Ons that can be used on cards, scrapbook pages, crafting projects, and more!
If you would like to know more, or want to get your hands on some, please contact me via email or phone to place your orders!!!

It's A Girl...

I love making more than anything, cards for new little bubies...I find them easy as Stampin' Up! have so many great stamp sets for these occasions....This card I have created is for my girlfriend Kristyn's little girl "Lucinda"...it is very pretty and girlie just like her...

Stamp Sets: Nursery Necessities. (I would have to say this is one of my fav sets!)
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Certainly celery, So Saffron, Whisper White.
DSP: Loves Me (Retired)..I just could not resist the dots!...
Certainly Celery ribbon, Scallop punch.

What do you think!...Cute?

Happy Birthday!

This is a card I made for my dear friend Nicola's birthday...It is a really girlie card in all the girlie pink colours etc...

This card does not involve a whole lot of stamping and is really quick to make.
Stamp sets: True Friend and Occasional Greetings.
Cardstock: Pixie Pink, So Saffron and Whisper White, DSP Petals & Paisleys.
Rhinestones - Fire Circles, Round Tab punch - this punch has been used for the petals of the flower.

Hope you like it!...let me know what you think..

Something Pretty!

I am really into covering Journals lately, as I believe they are such a nice gift to receive, as they can be made to be so personal...This journal was made for my friend Mel who is a Stamp Club member and a great friend...



This Journal has a page marker that is tied to the ring binder with some Pretty in Pink Tafeta ribbon, and some beads from the Pretties kit. These journals can be alot of fun to create, well I think so anyway....I hope you liked it Mel!

Christmas DVD Gift Box

Sorry everyone who views my blog for my lack of posting lately....busy times....lol

Here I have created a Christmas DVD box, a great pressy idea for Christmas just around the corner. This little project and idea was inspired and cased by my SU friend Penny...Hi Pen!



I have used my favourite Christmas set (like everyone else it seems...) Season of Joy to create. Also DSP Dashing, Red, Old Olive and Very Vanilla cardstock. You will notice also that the red band around the DVD box has been crimped for added texture, although the picture does not really show this...Also used is the Real Red 1/4" ribbon and the Horizontal slot punch.

Hope you like, and they are really easy to whip up!

Something a little different from Me - Scrapbooking!

Here is a Scrapbook page I have created for a workshop I have tomorrow...Hi Barb and June!
I have chosen a "Friends" theme as you cant live without your friends, and the colours are bright and happy, just like my friends are. My very dear friends in the photo are Kate, Lia, Nicola, and Elisha.....Hi girls!
I love to scrapbook, but I find it a bit hard to create a page for a workshop as we all have so many different styles and tastes...I hope it is ok and you like it!..
SU products used to create:
Real Red 12x12, Blue Bayou, River Rock, Old Olive cardstock.
DSP Summer Picnic and a piece of paper out of Simply Scrappin kit - Confetti.
Old Olive ribbon, and Die cuts from the Spring mini.....I LOVE these so much!!!
True Friend, Simply Said, Live Your Dream and Baroque Motifs Stamp sets, and Rhinestones and brads...