And a quick reminder to email me by 9pm Friday (that's tomorrow!) if you'd like to get $20 in Stampin' Up! goodies for FREE, plus a 1 in 6 chance to earn a Level 2 Hostess set. Find out how HERE
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Mini Mail Out!
And a quick reminder to email me by 9pm Friday (that's tomorrow!) if you'd like to get $20 in Stampin' Up! goodies for FREE, plus a 1 in 6 chance to earn a Level 2 Hostess set. Find out how HERE
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Twin update!

Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Last Chance Virtual Workshop!
Would you like to to advantage of this month's Hostess Promotion, but don't have time to host a workshop?
Why not join in my Virtual Workshop? It's easy! All you have to do is email me your order of $100 or more by this Friday 31st July with "Virtual Workshop" in the subject line. Once I get 6 orders, I will combine them and all 6 of you share in the Hostess goodies! This means that for every $100 you spend, you get to choose $20 in freebies! And what's more, I will put the 6 names in a draw to win a Level 1 or Level 2 Hostess Set!
So just email me your order of $100 worth of goodies from the catalogue, and make sure you choose an extra $20 in freebies, and I'll let you know if you're the lucky winner of a Hostess set!
The orders will be sent to me (shipping and handling charge of 5% applies), and I can either deliver it to you if you live nearby or mail it if you are further away (I will cover the cost of mailing it to you).
Email me now to join in the fun!
Elite Challenges
Monday, July 27, 2009
2 Guest Bloggers!
There are some great "twisted" creations. Here are 2 more from some blog-less team members of mine. The first is by Di Cruise, and it is sooo cute:

The second one is by Cheryl. She has been really clever and used a non-Christmas stamp set AND non-traditional colours:
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Back in Action!
My Launch Party is happening this Sunday (2nd August). I have only a couple of places left, so email me now if you would like to come! There's an afternoon session (2-4pm) and an evening session (7-9pm). You can pick up your copy of the Spring Mini Catalogue, plus there will be 2 make-and-takes, Special Offers, and a little treat box to take home! Not to mention champas and nibblies!
If you can't make it on the day, I'll be sending out a special Spring Mini Newsletter to all my subscribers, so stay tuned for that. It will have a couple of Special Offers, plus you can sign up for Ribbon and Embellishment Shares. Make sure you are subscribed to my newsletter! (just enter your email address in the box over there ------->)
Friday, July 17, 2009
Wingardium!
I actually have been getting some stamping done, I just haven't taken any pics yet...so I'm digging an old, old one out to show you today.
This is using one of my favourite sets, Priceless, in a pretty, girly colour combination:

Now, Harry Potter beckons...Wingardium Leviosa!
Materials (all Stampin' Up!)
stamps: Priceless, So Many sSyings (retired)
ink: So Saffron, Regal Rose, Rose Red
card: So Saffron, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Whisper White
other: Word Window Punch, Rhinestone Brad, Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Pocket Silhouettes

I've used In Colors along with Sahara Sand (the colour that goes with everything!) and Chocolate Chip (that also goes with everything!).
Quick and simple little cards, with LOTS of punches!
Materials (all Stampin' Up!)
stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Sanded background, Short and Sweet
ink: Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Sahara sand, Chocolate Chip
card: Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Sahara sand, Chocolate Chip
punches: Word Window, 1 3/8" circle, Scallop Circle, Tag, Small tag, 1 1/4" Square, Scallop Square, 1 3/8" Square, 1 1/4" Circle, Scallop Edge
other: Chocolate Chip Double-Stitched Ribbon, White Grosgrain ribbon, Linen Thread, Cutter Kit
Monday, July 06, 2009
Faux Tiles

TIP: When you want to completely cover a piece of cardstock with embossing powder, take a second piece of cardstock exactly the same size as your first. Adhere the 2 layers of cardstock together, but don't apply the adhesive to the entire piece. Leave part of it open, so you can hold it with a pair of tweezers. This gives you something to hold on to while you apply embossing powder and heat it. Then when you are done, stick the open part down. Not only does it make it easier to emboss (without burning your fingers or getting tweezer marks), but the 2 layers make it sturdier too :o)
I embellished the card with some Vintage brads and some wide Baja Breeze Stitched ribbon. I used a strip of Baja Breeze Patterns DSP for the lower part of the card, and stamped my greeting on top. The greeting is also from Friends 24-7, It says "Here for You" but I used a Chocolate Chip marker to just ink the words "for you".
Materials (all Stampin' Up!)
stamps: Friends 24-7
ink: Baja Breeze, Close to Cocoa, Versamark, Sage Shadow
card: Sage Shadow, Close to Cocoa, Glossy White, Whisper White
other: Wide Oval punch, Vintage Brads, Wide Baja Breeze Stitched ribbon, Baja Breeze patterns DSP, Trimmer with scoring Blade, Blender pen, Dimensionals, Clear Embossing Powder
Friday, July 03, 2009
Faux Silk


To finish off the card, I stamped the grass in a lighter shade of green (Mellow Moss) to give it more depth. The rest of the card is just layering and sponging. The background on the base card is the Friendly Jumbo wheel, and the sentiment comes from the wheel too. After wheeling the background, I left my wheel inky and just used a Chocolate Chip marker to ink the words that I wanted, and then wheeled onto scrap cardstock and punched it out. I also decorated the inside to make it extra-special:

Our other technique was Faux Tiles, and I'll show you that next time :o)
stamps: Inspired by Nature, Friendly Jumbo Wheel
ink: Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss, Pale Plum marker, Perfect Plum marker, Always Artichoke marker, Chocolate Chip marker
card: Close to Cocoa, Pale Plum, Mellow Moss, Perfect Plum, Whisper White
other: Large Oval punch, Designer Label Punch, Wide Oval punch, Chocolate Chip Wide Grosgrain, SU! glue stick, sponge dauber
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Challenge #3 - Christmas in July
I love the challenge of using a non-Christmas set to make Christmas cards. You can see some of my past efforts HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE .... I told you I love the challenge! There are even more, but that will give you the idea!
This is a card I designed for next month's Christmas Stamp-a-Stacks:
I've stamped the branch from the "Kindred Spirits" set in Old Olive ink on Sahara Sand cardstock. Then I coloured in the berries with a Ruby Red marker. A dot of Crystal Effects makes then nice and shiny.... Easy Peasy!
This month's Christmas Stamp-a-Stacks start tonight. I'm running 3 classes over the next 2 days and they filled up really quickly. I think everyone loves the idea of having all their cards made before the Silly Season hits! I'm running the classes (with 2 new designs every month) at the beginning of each month until December. I can also run the class for a group of your friends in your home, at a time of your choosing. Email me to book in!
I'm going to use Mr Linky again this month, but please also leave a link to your cards in the comments section of this post.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you all come up with! I'll pick my favourite at the end of the month, and the winner will receive a sample pack of Stampin' Up! embellishments from the New Spring Mini!
Materials (all Stampin' Up!)
stamps: Kindred Spirits, Best Yet (Hostess set)
ink: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
card: Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip
other: Crystal effects, Ruby Red marker, sponge dauber, Large Oval punch, Designer Label punch, Wide Oval punch, Eyelet Border Punch
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Virtual Workshop!
Why not join in my Virtual Workshop? It's easy! All you have to do is email me your order of $100 or more by this Friday 3rd July with "Virtual Workshop" in the subject line. Once I get 6 orders, I will combine them and all 6 of you share in the Hostess goodies! This means that for every $100 you spend, you get to choose $20 in freebies! And what's more, I will put the 6 names in a draw to win a Level 1 or Level 2 Hostess Set!
I can run another one later on in the month if there is enough interest.
The orders will be sent to me (shipping and handling charge of 5% applies), and I can either deliver it to you if you live nearby or mail it if you are further away (I will cover the cost of mailing it to you).
Email me now to join in the fun!