Painted Petals Box set

I saw a card set by the very clever Jackie Bolhuis and filed it away for future reference. It makes a really cute box and set of cards, and only uses 1 A4 sheet of cardstock, 2 C6 envelopes and an 8" x 8" sheet of paper/cardstock for the box. It uses the Gift Box Punch Board, and instructions are on Jackie's blog.
Here's a look at the (very simple!) cards inside:

and this is how you cut an envelope in half to make 2 mini envelopes (with a piece of DSP for the flap):

The Painted Petals stamp set is so pretty. You get an amazing watercolour look, no paints or brushes required. Check out the video:

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Butterfly Basics Stamp-a-Stack

This is the second set of cards we are making this week. We're using the lovely Butterfly Basics Bundle. Check it out in the video:

My colour scheme is Lost Lagoon, Baked Brown Sugar, Naturals White and Ivory, and Old Olive. I've also used Vellum for my butterflies.

 
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Lotus Blossom Stamp-a-Stack

My classes resume this week, and I am so looking forward to stamping with my lovely ladies again! This is one of the sets of cards we will be making:

I just couldn't go past the Lotus Blossom as my first Sale-a-Bration pick. It's just so pretty and quite different from all the other flower stamps I own. It's a 3-step stamp, in photopolymer, and the stamps are helpfully marked 1, 2 and 3. Check out the video:

On my cards, I've also used the Something Borrowed DSP, Stacked with Love Washi Tape and Simply Wonderful Sale-a-Bration stamp set. The colours I've used are Sahara Sand, Blackberry Bliss, Black and Mossy Meadow.


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A Little Teapot

I always like to make a little thank you gift for everyone who comes along to my Open House events. I saw a little teapot similar to this one on Pinterest a while ago and filed it away for future use.
It's made using the Oval Accent Die. Place a folded piece of cardstock in the die (the fold is at the bottom of the teapot. Cut the 'lid' off one side, and use it to form the spout. The handle is made using the Large Oval and Circle punches.
I made mine in shades of purple (Elegant Eggplant and Wisteria Wonder) to go with the Twinings Traditional Afternoon teabag and Cadbury choccie. I glued the sides together to form a pocket, but you could leave it open to make a card, or even make a small box to sandwich in the middle.
I decorated it using the new Spring Flowers Embossing Folder and Simply Wonderful Sale-a-Bration set (coloured with Wisteria Wonder Blendabilities)


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Big Day Make-and-take

I used one of my favourite Sale-a-Bration sets for the other make-and-take at my Open House:

I went with some bright (well, bright for me!) colours - Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango and Night of Navy.
Another quick and easy card, by necessity. The Confetti Stars punch gives it a little bit of 'wow'.


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Sheltering Tree Make-and-Take

I thought it was about time I blew the dust off the old blog, and got back to regular blogging! Even though I've been quiet on here, I've been working away feverishly at my stamp desk - all of my class designs are done for February and March, plus I had an Open House yesterday and I managed to get lots of samples made for that too. Mind you, having lots of new product to play with made 'working' at my Craft desk a breeze!

This was one of the make-and-takes from my Open House yesterday. I had 30 lovely ladies pop over for some afternoon tea, catalogue drooling, stamping and crafty inspiration.
Sheltering Tree is one of my favourite sets from the Occasions Catalogue. It's so much fun to create a scene with this tree (and photopolymer makes it really easy to place all the different elements).
I've used Wild Wasabi, Baked Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake and Pistachio Pudding for my colour combination.
I'll be back soon with the other make-and-take!


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Irresistibly Yours

Did you know that Stampin' Up! have their own YouTube channel? If you are a visual leaner (or a craft video junkie!) it's a great place to check out new products and techniques. Here's one of my favourites, the Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper:

This paper really comes to life when you add ink to it!
Check out the rest of the videos HERE


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Sale-a-Bration 2015

It's here! Everybody's favourite time in the Stampin' Up! Calendar. Until the end of March, for every $90 you spend, you can choose a free gift.
There are lots to choose from (10 items, plus Blendabilities) and the selection is awesome. There are 6 stamp sets, 2 sets of Designer Series Paper, Embellishments, and Project Life cards!

A $90 purchase gets you 1 free item, $180 gets you two, and so on. If your order total reaches $300, you also qualify for Stampin' Rewards ($50 in freebies of your choice, from any current catalogue).

But here's the true 'sweet spot' - If your individual or group order reaches $400, you qualify for 4 Sale-a-Bration items, PLUS $100 in freebies of your choice! It's the perfect time to host a crafty get-together with your friends, or stock up on some supplies. Check out the Sale-a-Bration Brochure:

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New Occasions Catalogue

Woo Hoo! The new Occasions Catalogue is here, and it's full to the brim with beautiful new products and inspiration:

Click HERE to download the PDF.

If you'd like a copy to keep by your bedside/read in the bath/show off to your friends just email me with your address, and I'll pop a free copy in the mail for you (Australian residents only please)


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Occasions Catalogue Shares

If you would like to get your hands on a sampling of all of the beautiful papers, ribbons and embellishments in the Occasions Catalogue, then you might like to join one of my Share Bundles.

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SHARE (48 pieces) $16
You will receive a 6x6 piece of each of the 6 sheets in each pack. So this is a total of 24 6x6 pieces: Birthday Bash, Painted Blooms, Sweet Dreams, Something Borrowed. You will also receive 12 sheets of the Stacked with Love Stack and 12 sheets of the Adventure Bond Stack (1 of each design) 11.4 x 16.5cm

EMBELLISHMENT SHARE (31 pieces) $32
4 Washi Sheets (6"x6"), Pompom Trim (1.15m), Sequin Trim (2.3m), 2 sheets Chalkboard Paper (6"x6"), 6 Epoxy Stickers, Cotton Twine (2.3m ea in 3 colours), 8 Sweet Dreams Buttons, Hello Honey Quilted Ribbon (1.15m), 3 Something Borrowed Embellishments, White Jute Ribbon (1.15m), Sahara Sand Lace (1.15m)

OR BUY THE LOT - $48
and receive a FREE GIFT of a Sale-a-Bration Paper and Embellishment Share!
Free Gift includes 21 ELEMENTS: 6"x6" Best Year Ever DSP - 6 pieces Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana Ribbon (1.1m ea) Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana Designer Buttons - 6 buttons 6"x6" Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP - 6 pieces

Email me if you would like to join the Share. I accept payment by Cash, Direct Deposit or cheque. Stampin' Up!'s 5% Shipping & Handling Charge is included in the Share price, but if you need your shares mailed out to you, postage will be $8, anywhere in Australia.

The Closing Date for Shares is 13th February, 2015


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Last Chance Offers!

Just popping in with a quick reminder that today is the LAST DAY to order from the Holiday Catalogue:

The Holiday Supplement:

and the Year-End Close-out Sale:

Don't miss out!
Note: a few products will be 'carrying over' from the Holiday Catalogue into the Occasions Catalogue. If you would like to find out whether your favourites are staying, just contact me, and I'll be happy to answer your questions.


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Shiny new Catalogues!

Look what I have, all ready to be mailed out! The Occasions Catalogue and Sale-a-Bration brochure begin on January 6, and they will be available to view online then. They are chock-full of gorgeous new products and inspirational ideas.

Would you like a copy to keep by your bed?
Here's how:
1. If you live locally, you are welcome to pop around and pick one up
2. Come along to my Open House on February 1st (if you subscribe to my newsletter you will be receiving more details about this soon!)
3. Send me an email with your address details, and I'll pop a copy in the mail for you (Australian residents only please)


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Happy New Year!

...and what better way to welcome in the New Year than with a Christmas Card, right?! Well, not exactly, but I just realised that I didn't blog my 2014 Christmas Card. I made 280 of these, hence its simplicity!

I used the Santa Sleigh image from Holiday Home and greeting from Endless Wishes. Both of these sets are still available to order, but for 2 more days only! The Holiday Catalogue finishes on January 5. Then we welcome in a brand new Occasions Catalogue and Sale-a-Bration brochure on the 6th January.
I'll be back with more about that, and how you can get your hands on a copy very soon.


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Bargain Alert!

Quick! Quick! Amazing Bargains to be had in the Online Store....but only while stocks last. Don't miss out!


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Tree Card Display

It's been a little quiet on the blog front lately, but there's plenty going on over on my facebook page at the moment. I'm feeling very spoilt, and very blessed....some of my gorgeous team members have been at it again and I've been getting a little Curvy Keepsake treat every day. I'll be sharing each one daily on my facebook page... be sure to "like" the page to stay updated!
And just so the blog doesn't feel too neglected, here's the Christmas Card Tree I've got displayed at the moment:

I found the Wire Tree frame from Bunnings in the outdoor section when I was buying mulch for the garden, and couldn't resist it. It's actually designed to hang outside and isn't intended for cards at all. For $20, I thought it was worth buying to see if I could make it work for cards. At the register, it scanned at $10, so that was a nice surprise....and even better, it works perfectly for cards (I built a little stand for it so it can sit on a tabletop).


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