Simple First Frost

I love using the Gold and Silver Foil-edged cards and envelopes to make simple card designs. That foil edge gives them a touch of elegance (but requires no extra effort!). In fact, I even used them to make my Christmas cards this year!

This card is VERY simple....almost a one-layer card. I decided to pop up one flower to add just a bit of interest. This is the First Frost set in the Holiday Catalogue. It's just so soft and pretty.
The colours I've used are Grapefruit Grove, Soft Sea Foam, Gray Granite and Mango Melody. The sentiment is from Southern Serenade.

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Product List

Silver Foil-Edged Cards & Envelopes [147900] $16.50

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle [149943] $85.50

Southern Serenade Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145921] $37.00

NEW Clearance Rack Items!

Bargain Alert!! Stampin' Up! have just added new items to the Clearance Rack!

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Wishing You Well Stamp-a-Stack

I used the Wishing You Well stamp set for one of my last Stamp-a-Stack classes of the year. The colours I chose are Mossy Meadow, Fresh Fig and Blackberry Bliss - a very elegant combination. I also used a few different embossing folders and lots of Champagne Shimmer Paint.

Since this is such a versatile set, we made these cards for all occasions....even Christmas!


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Product List

Wishing You Well Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147864] $33.00	Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint [147044] $14.00	Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147906] $17.00	Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146335] $16.00
Climbing Vine Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147187] $15.00	Fresh Fig 1/8" Sheer Ribbon [144174] $10.50

Stamp Camp 2019

Have you ever wanted to escape for a weekend and just craft? Silly question!

Well, you might be interested in attending my lovely team member Sharon's Stamp Camp. Whether it be scrapbooking, card making, stamping or 3D items, you're all welcome to come and join us. There will be Shoe Box swaps to complete and maybe a few challenges. BYO all craft supplies.

Sharon's Stamp Camp is on Friday April 12, 2019 (6pm) – Sunday Apr 14, 2019 (2pm) at Kiah Ridge Christian Conference Centre Tahmoor, NSW. Come along and finish off those projects you haven’t had time to finish, get inspired, meet some friends and have a relaxed craft filled weekend. All meals, accommodation & shoe box swaps are included in the price. The cost is $285 per person (BYO linen or hire from the venue at your own cost)

Contact Sharon Wilson shaz@argyle.com.au  if you are interested, or go to the facebook link to see more details or ask any questions. https://www.facebook.com/events/241865419793172/


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Come and Hop with Us!

Welcome once again to the Stampers Anonymous Team Blog Hop! On this hop you will see projects made with either the ‘Amazing Life’ or ‘Incredible Like You’ stamp set that we received at a recent Demonstrator Training Event. These sets are featured in the upcoming Occasions Catalogue (live on January 3!). You can make the complete circuit and see all the lovely creations by following the links at the end of each post.

There's a couple of sneak peaks on this card, and a returning product too. The star of the show is that beautiful flower from the Incredible Like You set. It's a 2-step stamp set, so there's lots of depth and dimension. And it's photopolymer, so it's easy to line up (and a bargain price too!). There's also a kit that goes with it, for those times when inspiration isn't striking. I love the sentiment in this set too. I made this card for a very dear friend and those words are exactly what I wish for her.

The background paper is a Sale-a-Bration sneak peak. It's called Botanical Butterfly and I know I'm going to use it to death over the next few months. One side of all the prints is black and white...be still my beating heart!! You'll be able to earn this paper for FREE (with a $90 order) from January 3.

My colour scheme is Lemon Lime Twist and Highland Heather, with a splash of silver. I embossed the sentiment in silver, used Silver & White twine and also some of the Frosted Epoxy droplets (yes, these are hanging around! Hooray!).

Well, that’s all from me. Thanks for stopping by! Click on the button below to move to the next stop:

If you happen to lose your way here’s a list of all the participants:

1. Nikki Stalker
2. Elizabeth Yager
3. Marelle Taylor (You are here!)
4. Melissa Gifford 
5. Meighan Wheller
6. Sharon Wilson
7. Kylie Page 
8. Kristy Davy

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CCMC540 Christmas Purples

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
This week is a sketch challenge, and this is the sketch we had to work with:

 

I love playing with non-traditional colours for Christmas. Here I've used Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape, two beautiful shades of purple. I've also used a Retiring bundle, called Beautiful Baubles. The Detailed Baubles thinlits are just stunning. I cut them out of just Whisper White cardstock and then used a sponge brayer to apply Ombre shading.

 

I've also used some of my other favourite products on this card - the Swirls and Curls embossing folder (sponged with Frost White Shimmer Paint to really make it pop), the Subtle embossing folder, Stitched Shapes framelits and Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon (attached with a glue dot). 

 

The sentiment is from the Hung With Care Hostess stamp set.

I hope you like my card. Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page!

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Frosted Floral Suite

This card turned out a little busy for my liking. However, I thought I'd put it out there anyway, since we are all different and like different things! I think it would look a lot better if I'd kept the background plainer, but that's just me. What do you think?

I've used products from the Frosted Floral Suite. The whole card has a subtle shimmer, thanks to the Frosted Floral Specialty Designer Series Paper. The First Frost stamp set is just stunning - grab the bundle by January 2. After this, it will no longer be available at the bundle price.

Thanks for visiting! Have a great week.


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Product List

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle [149943] $85.50

Frosted Floral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [147800] $24.25

Tranquil Tide 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Velvet Ribbon [147802] $14.00

Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801] $15.75

Accented Blooms in Purple

Accented Blooms is one of my go-to sets for quick cards. It's a lovely image to colour, but as I've shown here, it also works well left uncoloured. Actually I've very lightly shaded with a Blender Pen here, just to add a hint of colour.
My colour scheme here is Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape...a match made in heaven!


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Product List

Accented Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146681] $35.00

Tailored Tag Punch [145667] $31.00

Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146964] $19.25

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912] $13.00

Coming Soon - NEW Cling Stamps

At our recent Demonstrator Training event, Stampin' Up! made a very exciting announcement. Going forward in all new catalogues, wood mount stamps will no longer be offered. Instead, all red rubber stamps will be Cling Stamps. If you've ever been frustrated with stamps not sticking to your blocks, then you're going to love these new stamps. They come with a tacky sticker, and trust me, there's no way these will ever fall off your blocks. I've had a play with them, and I love them already.

You'll be able to try them for yourself in January - all of the red rubber stamps in the Occasions Catalogue and Sale-a-Bration brochure will be Cling stamps (some sets will still be offered in photopolymer).

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Reserve your Copies!

Would you like a copy of the new Occasions Catalogue and Sale-a-Bration brochure? These are both LIVE on January 3, and I will be mailing these out over the next couple of weeks. Here is how you can reserve your FREE copies:

1. If you are a customer of mine, and have placed an order in the past 6 months, you will automatically be sent copies of both the Occasions Catalogue & the Sale-a-bration Brochure. There is no need to request one, but please let me know if your details have changed.               If you haven't placed an order recently, but would still like a copy of the catalogues, please email me with your address details and I will be more than happy to send them to you.


2. If you are a new customer to me, and have not yet placed an order – you still have time!  Simply place an order with me this month and I will mail you copies of the new catalogues, along with a free product sample.


3. If you don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator who you work with, or are just interested in finding out more about the products I would still love to send you the catalogues. Just email me to request one.

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CCMC539 Country Charm

 

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com. This week is a colour challenge, and these are the colours we had to work with:

No surprises that I've gone with a  Christmas card with these colours. I've used the Ready for Christmas stamp set and the Christmas Staircase thinlets, from the Annual Catalogue. I've also used the Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper (both the check and woodgrain patterns), from the Holiday Catalogue. I also used the Cable Knit embossing folder on one of the banners. The string and bow are hand-drawn with a Gray Granite marker.

 

This is a pretty simple card, but I like the country charm.

 

I hope you like my card! Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page

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December Promotion

Stampin' Up! have done a stocktake and are clearing some inventory - so this is your opportunity to take advantage of special year-end deals on retiring and surplus items.

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Remember: Some items are heavily discounted (up to 50%), but only available while supplies last!
You can view and print out the full list HERE

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The Stamparatus Bag is Here!

It's the perfect Christmas gift - for yourself! It's available now, and it's just what you need to carry and store your Stamparatus, and other bits and bobs.

I have mine (Christmas came early at my house!) and I love it. It keeps everything in one place and the quality is amazing. It's going to keep me (and my Stamparatus!) happy for years to come :)
See it HERE


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Dandelion Wishes in Fresh Fig

Dandelion Wishes was a must-have set for me from the moment I first saw it in the Annual Catalogue. I've used it to make get well cards, but also birthdays and thank yous. I made this card in several different colours, but this Fresh Fig one was my favourite. I added some sparkle to my dandelions with Fine tip glue and Dazzling Diamonds glitter.

I hope you like my card. Thanks for visiting!


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Product List

Dandelion Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146747] $35.00	Stitched All Around Clear-Mount Bundle [148374] $81.00	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751] $8.75	In Color 2017–2019 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146962] $19.25
Fresh Fig 1/8" Sheer Ribbon [144174] $10.50	1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch [146139] $28.00	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $12.00