More Candle Gifts

Stamping on candles looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to do. I've made quite a few of these over the years and recently ran a class, by popular demand.
We stamped on a plain white pillar candle:

and presented it in a disposable plastic wine glass, decorated with some ribbon and a Frosted Finishes embellishment.
Actually it only looks like the candle has been stamped on. To get the effect, you stamp on tissue paper and gently melt it into the candle. I use wax paper to hold it in place while I'm melting it.

We also decorated a small gift bag and tag to match:

I'm sure anyone receiving this would feel pretty special (and it only costs a couple of dollars!)


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Candle Gifts

Candles make a practical and inexpensive gift, and when you personalise them by wrapping them in Washi Tape and presenting them in a hand-made box, they become something a bit more special.
This is what we made in my Project Class. Here's the box (sized to fit 3 tealight candles):

It has a see-through window, and the belly-band gift tag slides off to reveal:

Here's a closer look at the decorated tealights (they smell yummy too - apple scented, from IKEA)

Just a simple piece of Christmas washi Tape to jazz them up - couldn't be easier!


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Tape It Stamp-a-Stack

Here's the second set of cards we made in this month's Stamp-a-stack. I'm loving the Washi Tape look, and the "Tape It" stamp set is the next best thing....or actually maybe it's a better thing. Tape runs out, but the stamp set doesn't. Plus, you can make the "tape" any colour you like. It looks so real on the cards, that it begs you to run your finger over it to test whether it's actual tape.

The colours I've used are Crushed Curry, Gumball Green and Midnight Muse (great "boy" colour combo!)
There's also a dash of Gorgeous Grunge in Sahara Sand ink.


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Undefined - Stamp Carving

Have you ever wanted a stamp but couldn't find the perfect image? Maybe you have a special family logo or a sketch you'd like to have as a stamp. Well now you can! Undefined is Stampin' Up!'s new stamp carving product line. You define the rubber stamp any way you want.
When you carve your very own stamp, you will have an entirely new and different creative experience. And when you're finished, you will have created a one-of-a-kind stamp!

How exactly do you carve a stamp? Watch the video:



Here are the details:

Item #	Description	Price
133402	Undefined Stamp Carving Kit	$34.95 AUD /$39.95 NZD
134808	Undefined Refill Kit	$16.95 AUD/$19.95 NZD
124236	Clear-Mount Cling Foam*	$18.95 AUD/$22.95 NZD

*Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps. Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

Included in the Stamp Carving Kit:

• 2 carving tools
• 7.6 x 10.2 cm rubber
• 7.6 x 10.2 cm foam
• 4 wood blocks (various sizes)
• 1 Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker
• 3 postcards
• Instruction sheet
• Stamp image templates

Included in the Refill Kit:

• 7.6 x 10.2 cm rubber
• 7.6 x 10.2 cm foam
• 4 wood blocks (various sizes)
• Instruction sheet

Check out the amazing creations on the Undefined Pinterest board!



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Simply Sketched Stamp-a-Stack

Sorry for the quiet week on the blog front.... It's been anything but quiet on the home front! It doesn't look like easing up anytime soon, but that's what happens at this time of year, isn't it?
I'm about to head off to Melbourne for my cousin's wedding, but I thought I'd pop in with a quick post to show you what we made at my Stamp-a-Stack classes this week:

I pulled this colour combo straight off the Color Coach - it's my go-to tool for colour inspiration. The colours are Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding and Crisp Cantaloupe, along with Naturals White. The stamp set is a Hostess set "Simply Sketched". It's a really pretty set to watercolour, with lovely words too. You can't buy it, but you can earn it free by hosting a qualifying Party or by placing a $300 order.
I'd better go...the bags aren't packed yet (but at least the wedding card is made!) Priorities, right?!


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30% off Select Seasonal Downloads

It's the most wonderful time of the year--30% off select seasonal downloads! Just in time for all your Holiday Projects

There's a variety of festive downloads to help you get a head start this busy season. Check them out HERE


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Best of 25 Years Stamps - Best of Sale-a-Bration

The "Best of" set for November is here - the Best of Sale-a-Bration:

Here are the details about this Monthly Promotion:
All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $25.95.

• While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until April 2014, while stocks last
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.
• The stamp images may be sized differently from the original stamp sets.

You can see other "Best of" sets HERE


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November Promotion - Holiday Tag It Bundles

Just in time for Christmas! Our 2 Tag It Bundles include the tags, the ribbon, and the boxes to make your own pretty packages.

Item	Description	Price	Includes
135811	Holiday Tag It Decorative Box Bundle	$34.95	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Decorative Window Gift Boxes (6 boxes)
135812	Holiday Tag It Extra-Large Box Bundle	$32.95	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Extra-Large Gift Boxes (3 boxes)

You'll save 20% when you buy these bundles, but hurry - these two Holiday Tag It Bundles are only available until 30 November 2013

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Magnificent Maple meets Baby Wipe

First, let me just say... I love a leaf stamp! They are so versatile, for any age, gender or occasion. We used "Magnificent Maple" (from the Holiday Catalogue) in this month's Stamp-a-Stack Class:

I wanted a mottled, autumn-toned leaf, so I made my own temporary "inkpad", using a folded baby wipe. I just dotted it with ink refills in Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip and Sahara Sand, and then used it to ink up my stamp. The colours start off quite intense and then soften as you stamp more images (the top right card was my first stamping).
I've used "Sweater Weather" DSP on these, and a dash of Gorgeous Grunge in the background, and punched the leaves out with the 2-1/2" Circle Punch.

....I think these are my favourite Stamp-a-Stacks of this year.


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Introducing.....The Envelope Punch Board!

Say hello to a fabulous new tool! It creates totally customisable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes(not to mention a million different colour and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create! 

It's super easy to use, it's small and lightweight, very portable and easy to store.  It even has a clever scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.  It's easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don't have lots of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won't lose them!). And it's a bargain - only $31.95 and available to order NOW.
Check out the video:




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Only 1 day left!

Our stamps aren't on sale very often, so make sure you don't miss out on this promotion! The sale ends tonight!

You'll get 25% off 25 stamp sets for  1 week only (22-28 October).

You can click HERE to view the flyer, but the best place to view them (with pictures!) is the ONLINE STORE


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Thinlits Card Dies

I'm a little slow in getting this on my blog...I've been too busy playing with the thinlits to actually blog about them! I bought both sets (because choosing was just too hard!) and I'm loving them! So far I've made flip cards, a gift pouch and a gift card holder. It's such an easy way to make a 'wow' card with very minimal effort. Come along to my November Technique Class and I'll show you how.
These are available to order NOW!

If you're not sure how these work, check out the video:





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Faux Silk Christmas Dove

At our monthly Team Meetings, we always explore a stamping technique. For some, it's a chance to learn something new, and for others, it's a chance to revisit a technique that they may not have played with for a while.

Last month, it was the "Faux Silk" Technique - a simple technique that doesn't require any fancy supplies, so it's perfect for beginner stampers too. You stamp on tissue paper to get the effect of crushed silk. Here's the card I demonstrated:

I've used the gorgeous Calm Christmas stamp set in Island Indigo, and Festive Flurry snowflakes in Pool Party.

Here's some step by step instructions, in case you'd like to try this for yourself:
1. Stamp an image onto tissue paper. You can stamp an outline and gently watercolour it, or stamp a bold image.
2. Scrunch your stamped tissue paper into a ball, and then gently open it up again (be careful not to tear it)
3. Use a glue stick to completely cover a piece of cardstock slightly smaller than your piece of tissue paper.
4. Attach the tissue paper to the cardstock, and tuck the edges and corners under neatly.


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25% off 25 Stamp Sets - 1 week only!

We've been celebrating all year, and the celebrations just keep coming!

The 25th October is the official day - Stampin' Up! turns 25.  So what better way to celebrate than a sale on the very products that started it all: stamps!

You'll get 25% off 25 stamp sets for  1 week only (22-28 October).

You can click HERE to view the flyer, but the best place to view them (with pictures!) is the ONLINE STORE


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Christmas Star Framed Art

Just in case you missed the bulletin, don't forget that today is the LAST DAY to join for $25.

Here's a little teaser in case you needed another reason to join...This is what we'll be making at our team meeting next month:

It's a framed Christmas artwork. All supplies are provided (apart from the frame), and I can mail out a kit and instructions to those who live too far away to attend.
So, what are you waiting for? Wouldn't this look lovely in your house this Christmas?
All you need to do is join my team and you can join in the fun!

Here's the whole frame:

I've borrowed the design from the Stampin' Up! Corporate Blog. Love this blog, make sure you check it out!


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