BurnsINKlings

My blog is moving...

2011-10-08T01:26:00.004+10:30

Just dropping in to let you know that I have decided to use the Blog that is attached to my Stampin' Up website, making it easier to find all the information in one place.

So all posts after this one will now be posted to,

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/lauraburns/blog

So if you are a regular visitor of have my blog bookmarked you will need to update your link.

Happy Creating
Laura

Just letting you know I am still here...

2011-04-05T14:01:00.002+09:30

I was having a play a while back and this is what I came up with. Every time I look at it is grows on me.

Nursery Necessities, Its a boy card

2010-08-20T08:00:00.001+09:30

I love this little boat for baby cards, It will still be making an appearance on my cards even though this set will not be in the new catalogue. Sniff! I got the idea of using the words as the water from a very clever lady, Sharlene Meyer. I hope you like it to.

Rose is a Rose - One of my favorites is going.

2010-08-18T23:15:00.003+09:30

I have to say I am not big on roses but one of my favorites is this stamp set, so you can imagine my sadness when I saw that this set was retiring. So I thought I would show you a few of the cards I have used it on this year.

A Rose is a Rose is running low on stock so if you love it as much as I do and haven't got it yet, Time is running out, contact me to get yours...

July Promotion! Two-Step Stampin'

2010-07-05T00:32:00.006+09:30

Stampin' Up! have a great promotion for us in July. From 1-31 July, you will get 20% off select Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalogues--no limit, no minimum purchase required!
Choose from the following stamp sets:

*From 2010 Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue
**Retiring stamp sets!

If you need any assistance feel free to contact me to get these great specials.

Laura

Deals of the Week

2010-06-10T23:25:00.011+09:30

Throughout the month of June, we are bringing you a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue!

Week 4 Deals

This is the last week of the specials and it is all about embellisments this week, so make the most of getting some products at a great price to give your projects a little sparkle.

Week 3 Deals

Week 2 Deals

Be sure to check my web site http://burnsinklings.stampinup.net/ each Wednesday in June to see what new deals are up for grabs that week, then contact me to place your order.

Interactive Cards with the Fox and Friends set

2010-05-19T23:58:00.006+09:30

My friend and fellow demonstrator Kari has been having a bit of fun creating some interactive cards with the Fox and Friends set. It’s so much fun to create a card that has that extra appeal to it – for example watching someone tip a spinner card from side to side for 10 minutes, totally focussed on it! LOL!

Here are the viewfinder, spinner and spiral pop up cards closed ……

and then when they’ve popped, spun and turned ……

Kari and I are doing this as a joint class and If you’d like to come along to a class and make these three cards (all supplies provided) and you live in Adelaide, then you are in luck! We am holding a class at Kari's house on Saturday 22nd May at 2pm, cost is $20 and that includes all your supplies to make the 3 cards plus instructions so that you can re-create them at home …. and a cuppa and cake too! If you’d like to come please RSVP by Friday 21st May to me or, if you can’t make it then but would love to learn how to make these cards, please contact me and we can arrange another time for a class either at my house or your house (minimum 4 guests). "Information taken from Kari's blog post"

Colour Renovation is on its way...

2010-04-18T00:16:00.002+09:30

Wow there is an exciting change on its way, Stampin’ Up is having a Colour Renovation. What does that mean for you?

It means there are some new colours coming and that some of your favorites might be retiring, I am losing some of my favorites but love the new colours and returning in colours too.

This change will not take effect for quite some time so don’t worry – will have plenty of time to collect your favorite colours that may be retiring. If you have some favorites that you can’t live without then it is a great idea to purchase the ink refill bottle so that you ink pads can last longer and you might want to purchase a pack or 2 of the matching cardstock to see you through.

Personally I would recommend you start purchasing the ink refills and matching cardstock now rather than wait, I think it will be a case of ‘while stocks last’ as we get towards August.

‘The new colour palette is organized into four collections: Subtles, Brights, Regals, and Neutrals. You will see 25 of our current colours remaining, and ten past In Colors returning as core colours, and the addition of five new core colours. Check the colour charts to see what the new collections look like, and what colours will be retiring.’ Quoted from Stampin’ Up website.

‘New In Color Program
One part of our Colour Renovation that we're sure you're going to love is the new In Color program! Each year we will introduce five new In Colors, and they will remain for two years. This means that the 2010-2011 In Colors will be introduced this year, but will not be retired until the 2012-2013 colours are introduced. This year there will be only be five In Colors, but after that, we will always have ten (the previous year's plus the new).’ Quoted from Stampin’ Up website.

I hope that you will be as excited as I am about the new and exciting time, if you have any questions or would like to order some of the retiring products please contact me.

2010-04-06T23:22:00.005+09:30

Autumn - Winter Mini Catalogue Now Available!
I have to say this new mini is awesome there are so many new products that we have been waiting for. Stampin’ Up well and truly delivered on this one. The new product worth checking out are, the Big Shot & exclusive stampin’ up dies, New style punches and clear mount stamps & clear blocks. You can check out the new mini online or if you want your own copy just let me know and I will get one in the post for you.
http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/AUNZ_AutumnWinter2010.pdf
Carryover product from the previous mini catalogues.
We are lucky that head office has decided to spoil us with some excellent products still being available for purchase even though the mini catty’s have finished. So if you missed out the first time you can order them now!
http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/CarryOver_0410.pdf

Look what we have coming....Soon

2010-03-06T21:58:00.002+10:30

Some of you have been asking for it, others will like to stick to the original wooden blocks.

But for those of us with limited craft space this will make storage so much easier and allow us to buy more stamps...yeah!

The new clear-mount stamps will be available in the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue, 1 April - 31 August 2010. If you would like your own copy of the new mini feel free to contact me.

Sale-a-bration is here!!!

2010-01-29T00:08:00.003+10:30

It's Sale-A-Bration time again at Stampin' Up! Woohoo! We love this time of year.

Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition products they'll enjoy for years to come.

Here's the details:

Spend
When you spend $100 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit--for every $100 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!

Host
When you host a workshop of at least $600 (before tax and shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

Join
During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set--a value of up to $79.95--from our current Idea Book and Catalogue or Summer Mini Catalogue.

The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts on 25 January and runs through 31 March, so don't miss your chance to earn free products! Talk to Me today to book your workshop or learn more about this promotion. I have a full-colour Sale-A-Bration brochure full of beautiful project ideas you can make using these limited-edition Sale-A-Bration sets. You can have a copy of your own or you can also view the Sale-A-Bration brochure online.

Welcome to the New Year.

2010-01-20T23:04:00.004+10:30

Hi all, I am hoping that the new year is treating you well and that you have recovered from the festive season. I have been busy trying to get some cards made so that I can share them with you.

I decided to start with this cute little round baby girls card. This card is made using the New Circle Scissor Plus in the Summer Mini Catalogue. If you haven't seen the new summer mini yet and would like one please contact me, I will get one to you.

Materials (all Stampin' Up!)
Stamps - Wagon Full of Fun
Ink - Stazon Black, Barley Banana, Apricot Appeal & Pink Pirouette
Cardstock - Whisper White, Barley Banana & Pink Pirouette
Other - Circle Scissor Plus & Glass Mat, Blender Pens, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Snail Adhesive, Eyelet Border Punch

Inventory Clearance Sale

2010-01-03T01:16:00.003+10:30

Sale Dates: 15 December to 24 January, 2010

Until 24 January, 2010 you'll get amazing discounts on select, high-quality Stampin' Up! products with no minimum purchase, and no limits to how many you can purchase!

To check out the full list of sale items, click on the following link: -
http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/Inventory_Clearance_1209_AUNZ.pdf

If you have any queries or you would like to place an order, please don't hesitate to contact me... These specials are too good to pass up and are while stocks last, so don't miss out.

Look forward to hearing from you
Laura

Christmas Gift-Giving Guide Promotion & My new SU Website

2009-11-03T01:35:00.002+10:30

Christmas Gift-Giving Guide Promotion - Plus earn a Free Scallop Square Punch

Dates: 1 November-14 December 2009

You'll love the convenience of our Christmas Gift-Giving Guide! With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbours, and more, it's your one-stop shop for all your Christmas needs.

Plus, when you spend $85 on products in the guide, you'll get a FREE Scallop Square punch--a $30.95 value!

Email or call me if you'd like to order items from this list and get your free punch!

Here is an itemised list of all the qualifying products:
Simply Scrappin Kits :
Petal Party $36.95 113059 Pg 136
Rock-a-bye girl $36.95 112165 Pg 137
Rock-a-bye Boy $36.95 112172 Pg 137
Sweet Nothings $36.95 113925 Pg 138
Hoppy Memories $36.95 113936 Pg 138
I wish $36.95 112193 Pg 137
Ribbons:
Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon $14.95 109054 Pg 151
Riding hood red 5/8" striped grosgrain ribbon $19.50 111374 Pg 150
Dress Up Ribbon Originals $24.95 114317 Pg 150
Valet Ribbon Originals $24.95 114318 Pg 150
Pigtails Ribbon Originals $27.95 114316 Pg 150
Simply Sent Kits:
Thanks x 2 Simply Sent Card Elements and More Kit $48.95 116809 Pg 142
More Thoughts simply sent kit $83.95 116810 Pg 143
2U simply sent card elements and More Kit $48.95 116808 Pg 142
No one like you Simply Sent Kit $83.95 116811 Pg 143
Stamp Sets:
From the Kitchen of Stamp set $52.95 115810 Pg 93
Just Jawing Stamp set $45.95 115828 Pg 67
Punches and Tools:
Curly label punch bundle $65.95 112966 Pg 153
Cutter Kit $33.95 106958 Pg 155
Spiral Punch $20.95 108341 Pg 152
Buttons:
Button Latte Designer Buttons $15.50 114333 Pg 151
Button Bouquet Designer Buttons $15.50 112092 Pg 151
Cardstock:
Kiwi Kiss A4 cardstock $10.50 116204 Pg 126
Whisper White A4 cardstock $13.50 106549 Pg 127
Real Red 12 x 12 cardstock $14.50 106545 Pg 128
Bold Brights A4 assorted cardstock $14.50 106560 Pg128
Markers:
Real Red Stampin' Write marker $5.75 100052 Pg128
Brilliant Blue Stampin' Write Marker $5.75 100057 Pg128
Glorious Green Stampin' Write Marker $5.75 100047 Pg128
Other Items:
Small flat cellophane bags $7.50 103104 Pg 130
On Board 5 x 5 Art Journal $13.50 108495 Pg 147

I also wanted to share my New Stampin' Up! Website with you all, does lots of new things so bare with me while I play around a bit but for the most part it is up and running and even has a Event & Class Calendar on it so if you want to know what I have on pop by and check it out.

World Cardmaking Day Event & Promotion

2009-10-07T21:50:00.001+10:30

Wow can you believe it is October already. This is an exciting month for all cardmakers as it is World Card Making Day on the 3rd of October. This is the 4th year that Stampin' Up! has been involved with this world wide event. Thank goodness that Stampin' Up! thinks it should be a month long event instead of just a day. So our promotion will run for the whole month.

It also gives us plenty of time to hold our own event to go with this special time of year. My contribution will be a joint effort with my friend and fellow demonstrator Kari Hughes. It will be held on the 10th of October and we hope to get a great turn out, the more the merrier. So feel free to invite your friends. It is a great time to get them interested in our favorite hobby, Cardmaking.

World Cardmaking Day Event

Come along for the afternoon and create with Laura and Kari!

Saturday 10th October, 2pm-4:30pm

Akoura Community Centre
Roebling St, Modbury Heights
(behind the Woolworths on Ladywood Drive)

Cost: $20
Make two cards and two 3D projects while you enjoy afternoon tea and browse our displays of products and projects.

Plus order the Flower Power or Rock Star Card Elements Sets on the day with their co-ordinating Stamp Set

and receive an added saving of $5*!
When you combine this with the 20% off the Stamp set that Stampin' Up! is already offering,

that's a total saving of $10 for the two products!

Card Competition - Bring along a favourite card you made using only Stampin' Up! products and enter it into a competition for a

$1 donation to the Cancer Council. Votes will be collected during the afternoon and a prize awarded to the winner!

I look forward to seeing you there!
Please call 0419 811 596 or email burnsink@hotmail.com.au to reserve your
place now, as seating is limited.

*Please note: added saving only available through
Kari Hughes or Laura Burns at this event.

Laura Burns
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
30 Exhibition Drive, Modbury North, 5092

World Cardmaking Day Promotion

World Card Making Day is 3 October, but Stampin' Up! is celebrating all month long! From 1-31 October, when you purchase Rock Star or Flower Power Simply Sent Card Elements, you'll get 20 percent off the coordinating stamp set!

Buy a Simply Sent Card Elements kit:

112028 140 Flower Power Card Elements $30.95
112021 141 Rock Star Card Elements $30.95

Get one of the following stamp sets at 20 percent off:

                                                                        Regular Price    Discount Price
116779   140   Wow Flowers stamp set    $24.95      $19.96
116777 141 Starring You stamp set     $24.95      $19.96

I hope that the above information will inspire you to get creative. I hope you are all well and look forward to chatting or seeing you soon. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me anytime.

Sincerely,

Laura Burns

Pick a Petal Card

2009-08-30T23:33:00.002+09:30

This it the first of the 2 designs that I did with this pick a Petal card. I decided to do a simple version and then the next card I have stepped it up, I have started doing this with a lot of my cards. It is a great way to see how easy it is to take it to the next level, by adding a bit of ribbon.
Materials (all Stampin' Up!)
Stamps - Pick a Petal, Small Sayings
Ink - Ballet Blue, Brilliant Blue, Basic Grey & Night of Navy
Cardstock - Whisper White, Ballet Blue, Brilliant Blue, Basic Grey & Nigh of Navy
Other - Snail Adhesive, Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon

Helping Raise Money for Mattis' Quest for Sight

2009-08-07T23:19:00.004+09:30

I wanted to let you know that I am involved in a Fundraising Expo on Sunday the 9th August 09, I thought this was a very worthy cause and would love to play even a little part in helping this little boy to see. I would love it if any of you could make it, stop by and say hi. Take Care. Laura

Spring Mini Launch Event

2009-07-22T14:14:00.002+09:30

Would you like and extra $40 for free? It pays to have more fun...

2009-06-05T17:00:00.002+09:30

If you have a workshop during June or July which totals $600, You'll receive an extra $40 free... So that's at least a $110 shopping spree from the catalogue, plus a free level 1 or 2 Hostess Set too! What a Fantastic deal!

So if you have a loooong wishlist, why not get a bunch of friends together and learn some new stamping techniques, and then have fun choosing some freebies too.

I have a few openings in June and July so Email me now!

Laura

Two swaps I took to convention...

2009-06-01T07:00:00.001+09:30

If you are looking a my blog don't pass out, I finally posted some cards... here are 2 of the 3 cards fronts I took to convention with me to swap with other demonstrators. I hope you like them.

Products used in this card:- 2 Step Stampin'
Flower Fancy, Occasional Greetings & Polka Dot Stamps Sets
Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Sage Shadow, Certainly Celery & Very Vanilla Cardstock
Soft Subtles Stampin' Write Markers
Stamp-a-ma-jig, VersaMark Ink & Snail Adhesive

Products used on this card:-
Always Stamp Set & Always in Bloom Wheel
Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Not Quite Navy, Pretty in Pink & Whisper White Cardstock
Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Not Quite Navy & Pretty in Pink Classic Ink Pads
1/2", 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches
Snail Adhesive, 2 Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Glitter Dazzling Diamonds, Stamp-a-ma-jig & Stampin' Around Standard Wheel Handle.

Happy New Stampin' Up! year!!!

2009-04-01T00:47:00.002+10:30

It's Here, It's Here! The New Idea Book & Catalogue...

This Catty is filled with gorgeous new stamp sets, papers and embellishments. You will also love all of the wonderful ideas that will help get you creativity flowing.

If you would like your own copy to have a flick through over a cuppa, I have copies available for $10 if you pick it up from me. Email me

Alternatively, I have a direct link in the left margin. I will also put a link for the Stampin' Supplies list this year it has been taken out of the catalogue to make more room for products, which sounds good to me.

I am looking forward to sharing this exciting time with you...

Retired List - Updated 22/3/09

2009-03-22T22:06:00.002+10:30

Page	Item #	Description	Availability
		Stamp Sets
125	112229	ABC Images	Low
62	108720	Ahoy, Matey	Unavailable
75	108722	All I Have Seen	Low
40	108728	*All Through the Year
34	108992	*All-Year Fun
110	108734	*Alphabits
48	108738	*Artfully Asian
102	108742	*Background Sampler
53	111229	*Backyard BBQ
86	108740	Bareback	Unavailable
51	108744	***Be Happy
83	108998	Beautiful Life	Low
124	108746	Best Friends Alphabet Lower	Unavailable
124	108747	Best Friends Alphabet Upper	Unavailable
124	108748	Best Friends Numbers	Unavailable
88	110250	Big Pieces
51	108753	Birthday Best
79	108755	*Blossoms Abound
80	108756	***Bodacious Bouquet
81	108757	Bold Butterfly
101	112294	Brocade Basics
65	112376	*Bronc Buster
78	111232	*Bud Basics
58	110255	Bundle of Joy	Unavailable
63	108763	By Land	Unavailable
116	112326	Calendar Cues
108	108764	*Canvas
94	111234	Carte Postale
115	108765	Cheery Chat	Unavaiable
112	108767	Circle of Friendship
30	108768	City of David
102	112272	Classic Backgrounds	Low
55	110246	Crab & Company
28	108772	Crazy for Christmas
33	112253	*Dad's Day	Low
42	108781	*Eat Cake
106	112300	Elegant Notes	Low
116	108785	Everyday Flexible Phrases
58	112391	Everything Baby	Low
117	108786	*Expressive Flexible Phrases
79	112310	Fabulous Flowers	Low
27	108790	Festive Favorites
40	108805	Figures of Speech
108	108806	*Fine Lace
95	108807	*Finest Flourishes
67	108809	Fishy Friends
107	108811	*Floral
32	112316	Forever in My Heart	Low
108	112397	*Friendly
115	111973	***G'Day Mate
110	108820	Genuine Articles
68	111975	*Go Team
56	108828	*Greetings Galore
92	112306	*Happiness
28	108840	*Holiday Wishes
26	108842	*Hung Up on the Holidays
116	108847	It's a Date
112	112320	It's All Good
111	108849	It's Your Birthday	Low
97	108850	Itty Bitty Backgrounds
68	112330	*Just Golf
68	112332	*Just Tennis
31	112216	*Keep Christmas	Low
122	111989	*Kia Ora
96	112338	*Labelicious
113	108855	*Lexicon of Love
53	110254	*Like It a Latte
107	108857	Linen	Low
88	108860	Little Pieces
76	108864	***Looks Like Spring
29	112223	*Merry, Merry
77	108874	Mostly Flowers	Unavailable
118	108875	Much Appreciated
84	108877	Natural Beauty
90	110243	*Office Accoutrement
107	108884	*On the Spot
108	108887	*Paisley
31	108888	Peaceful Wishes
74	108890	Petal Prints
46	110247	***Polka Dots & Paisley
47	110248	Polka Dots & Petals	Low
38	108894	Pretty Princess
126	108904	*Rough Edges Mini Alphabets
83	108906	*Sassy Stems
32	112362	Sealed with a Kiss
122	112346	Seasonal Wishes
124	112402	Short Order Numbers	Unavailable
43	108913	Simple Somethings
29	110244	*Snow Flurries
27	108934	***Snowflake Spot, The
30	108918	*Solemn Stillness
122	112395	Spring Pictograms
91	108920	*Stamp of Authenticity
65	108921	Starstruck
74	108923	Stipple Rose	Unavailable
84	108924	Summer by the Sea
100	112284	*Sweet Sampler
93	108927	*Sweet Shapes
60	112290	*Sweet Thing
49	108929	Symbols of Solicitude	Unavailable
43	108930	Tag Time
38	110249	Tagger's Dozen
49	108931	Take Three
75	108937	Touch of Nature
54	108944	Unfrogettable	Low
108	108954	*Well-Worn Words
36	112336	Whale Wishes
72	108960	Wild Rose
49	108962	Wishing You the Best
120	108963	Wonderful Words

		Stampin' Around Wheels
29	109690	All about Christmas
78	106610	Basics Outline	Unavailable
42	107467	Birthday	Low
80	107466	Bodacious
81	104156	Flitting By	Unavailable
95	108423	Leaves à la Carte
62	107212	Matey's Map	Unavailable
47	108980	Petals
104	107464	Rough Texture	Low
91	107465	Speckled	Low
65	109672	Bronco
54	106662	Daisy Field	Unavailable
67	104065	Fishy	Unavailable
53	107565	Flip Flops	Unavailable
40	107561	Garden Annuals	Unavailable
28	103195	Gifts Galore	Unavailable
32	109678	Kisses
74	104279	Leaf Prints	Unavailable
54	107482	Lily Pad	Unavailable
125	109568	My ABCs
55	108978	Sandy Shells
28	101638	Star
154	104061	Star Studded	Low

		Hostess Sets
24	109812	All about Occasions Bundle
21	112393	Cause for Celebration
18	112261	For a Friend
18	112239	From the Garden
22	112340	In the Spotlight
21	112233	Infinite Goodness
19	112259	Little Bit of Happiness, A
17	112214	Oh, So Lovely
17	112243	Party Punch
19	112245	So Many Sayings
20	111127	Spring Solitude Bundle
23	112263	Time Well Spent

		Accessories
		Brads, Buttons, Eyelets
145	105320	Basic eyelets	Unavailable
147	103977	*Bold Brights buttons
145	100375	Bold Brights I eyelets
147	103981	*Earth Elements & Neutrals buttons	Low
147	103978	Earth Elements buttons	Low
145	100381	Earth Elements eyelets	Unavailable
145	105319	Metallic eyelets
147	105446	Rich Regals buttons	Low
145	105316	Rich Regals eyelets	Unavailable
147	105445	Soft Subtles buttons	Unavailable
145	100378	Soft Subtles I eyelets	Unavailable

		Designer Series Paper
135	110749	*Berry Bliss Designer Series paper
136	109174	*Brilliant Blue Prints Designer Series paper
134	109149	*Brocade Background Designer Series paper
136	109178	*Certainly Celery Prints Designer Series paper
136	109169	*Close to Cocoa Prints Designer Series paper
136	109150	*Dashing Designer Series paper
136	110699	*East Coast Prep Designer Series paper
134	109160	*Fall Flowers Designer Series paper
136	110479	Jersey Shore Designer Series paper
134	109151	*Le Jardin Designer Series paper
135	110748	*Notebook Designer Series paper
136	109176	*Old Olive Prints Designer Series paper
134	109148	*Outlaw Designer Series paper
135	108503	*Petals & Paisleys Designer Series paper
136	109170	*Pumpkin Pie Prints Designer Series paper	Low
136	109167	Rose Red Prints Designer Series paper
136	110698	*Spring Break Designer Series paper
135	110273	*Spring Fling Designer Series paper
NA	106686	**Spring Flowers Designer Series paper
NA	106685	**Spring Showers Designer Series paper
135	110271	*Spring Silhouettes Designer Series paper
135	109157	Wintergreen Designer Series paper

		Hodgepodge Hardware
144	105532	Aged Copper Hodgepodge Hardware	Low
144	105531	Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware	Low
144	105515	*Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware	Unavailable

		In Color
129	111860	Blue Bayou A4 card stock	Low
129	109018	Blue Bayou Classic Stampin' Ink refill	Unavailable
129	109013	*Blue Bayou Classic Stampin' Pad
146	109060	*Blue Bayou double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
129	111857	Groovy Guava A4 card stock
129	109019	Groovy Guava Classic Stampin' Ink refill	Unavailable
129	109012	*Groovy Guava Classic Stampin' Pad
146	109063	*Groovy Guava double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
129	108638	In Color 12" x 12" card stock	Unavailable
129	111856	*In Color A4 card stock
129	108694	*In Color textured 12 "x 12" card stock
129	111853	Purely Pomegranate A4 card stock	Unavailable
129	109011	*Purely Pomegranate Classic Stampin' Pad
146	109061	*Purely Pomegranate double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
129	109017	Purely Pomegranate Classic Stampin' Ink refill	Unavailable
129	111852	River Rock A4 card stock	Unavailable
129	109016	River Rock Classic Stampin' Ink refill	Unavailable
129	109010	*River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad
146	109062	River Rock double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
129	111851	Soft Sky A4 card stock	Unavailable
129	109015	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Ink refill	Unavailable
129	109009	*Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
146	109059	*Soft Sky double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
129	111850	Wild Wasabi A4 card stock	Unavailable
129	109020	Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Ink refill	Unavailable
129	109014	*Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad
146	109058	*Wild Wasabi double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
146	110716	*Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon

		Miscellaneous
133	103604	*Days-To-Remember 12" x 12" Wall Calendar
148	103280	Embossing kit	Unavailable
133	100900	Gift sacksGift sacks	Low
132	106523	Five-in-One Card Cover Envelope Template	Low
133	110730	*Pockets & Pieces Office Accents	Low

		On Board
140	107307	*On Board Accents
141	109181	*On Board Blossoms & Basics
141	109179	*On Board Ginormous Pieces
140	107306	*On Board Simon Lower

		Punches
142	104942	1/4" Circle punch
142	104943	*1/4" Square punch
143	104389	Double Circle punch
143	106522	*Spring Flower Bouquet punch
143	112670	Three for You Punch Box

		Ribbon
147	109189	*Beachfront Ribbon Originals
147	101259	Black hemp twine	Unavailable
146	104830	*Caramel gingham ribbon
147	109187	*District Ribbon Originals
147	109188	*Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals
147	109185	Jersey Ribbon Originals	Unavailable
146	104829	*Light Blue gingham ribbon	Low
146	104828	*Light Pink gingham ribbon
146	109037	More Mustard 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
146	104831	*Moss gingham ribbon
147	109184	Sherbet Ribbon Originals
147	109186	Theater Ribbon Originals	Unavailable

		Rub-Ons
141	110282	*Anchored Rub-Ons
141	110281	*Cherished Memories Rub-Ons
141	110285	*Urban West Rub-Ons

		Simply Scrappin'
138	109610	Confetti Simply Scrappin'	Unavailable
137	110572	*Crew Kids Boy Simply Scrappin'
138	110567	Crew Kids Girl Simply Scrappin'
139	109649	Round Up Simply Scrappin'
139	109635	Secret Garden Simply Scrappin'
138	109663	*Winter Bright Simply Scrappin'

		Simply Sent
13	112664	*Friendly Notes Simply Sent
12	112666	*Lifelong Notes Simply Sent	Low
13	112665	*Sending Happy Thoughts Simply Sent
14	112667	*Simple Delights Simply Sent
14	112668	*Three Thoughts Simply Sent

Here it is... The Retired List

2009-03-01T14:01:00.009+10:30

To go to the Retired list click on the above picture and it will take you to a page where you can choose to view the Retired List in either numerical or alphabetical order, which ever you prefer

If you would like to place an order please contact me. I would recommend that you get in early as Products tend to sell out quickly. I know I will be...

Look forward to hearing from you.

Happy New Year!!!

2009-01-17T10:56:00.003+10:30

Hi All,
I am hoping you and your family had a safe and happy Christmas, I had a wonderful time with my family. In the meantime the new year is upon us, how time fly's. I'm wishing you a creative and fulfilling 2009.

This is an exciting time of year with Stampin' Up! We have both Sale-A-Bration and the Summer Mini happening all at once. I have put the links down the left side of the page if you want to check them out.

Now is a great time to host a workshop or even consider becoming a demonstrator yourself, you get the best value for money with all the extra free products on offer. If you are interested in knowing more you can give me a quick call on 0419 811 596 or email me . I'd love to have a chat to you about it.

Card Ideas

2008-08-25T23:36:00.005+09:30

Hear are some cards that have basic stamping, I thought I'd do a bulk post of ideas. Enjoy

I left the top two without sentiment so that I can add it when I need a card for an occasion.

The Spring Mini starts today...

2008-08-01T13:49:00.003+09:30

This is the front cover of the new mini, it is fresh and bright.

you'll Love It, but that is nothing compared to what is on the inside . Check out the link under View Stampin' Up! Catalogues & Promotions Online and be prepared to fall in love with some of the products inside.

Let me know if there's anything you would like, and I can order it for you today.

If you would like me to have a copy of your very own let me know and I will get one out to you. Enjoy!

Oh, So lovely and Masking.

2008-07-04T23:52:00.002+09:30

I thought I’d have a play with masking and this is what I came up with.

Stamp Sets: Oh, So Lovely, En Français & Occasional Greetings
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Blush Blossom, Apricot Appeal & Basic Black
Paper & Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Blush Blossom, Apricot Appeal & Whisper White
Accessories: ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon Whisper White, 1-3/8” & 1-1/4” Circle Punch, Sponge Daubers, Post it Note & Ripped Paper for Masking Adhesives: SNAIL Adhesive®, Stampin’ Dimensionals®, Mini Glue Dots

Stamp Sets: Oh, So Lovely & Seeing Spots
Ink: Pink Passion, Lovely Lilac & Only Orange
Paper & Cardstock: Basic Gray, Pink Passion & Lovely Lilac
Accessories: 1-3/8”, 1-1/4” & ¾” Circle Punch, Silver Brads, Mat Pack, Pricker, Rhinestone Brad, Crystal Effects, Stampin’ Glitter – Dazzling Diamonds
Adhesives: SNAIL Adhesive®, Stampin’ Dimensionals®

Pick a Petal – Bright Bolds

2008-06-22T23:03:00.001+09:30

This is a tri fold card with the top layer stopping short so the line of glitter is showing, I also did it tri fold so that I could put the money I was giving inside with less fear of it falling out. So I did this card for my sister’s birthday and I wanted to do something bright and happy. I used pick a petal for this card. I stamped the yellow flower centre then covered it with 2-way glue pen and Dazzling Diamond glitter and heated it with a heat gun, It keeps the glitter on much better than if you don’t heat it. I then used Sticky Strip along the edge of the card and added DD glitter to it and then heated it as well.

Pick a Petal Stamp Set
YoYo Yellow, Pink Passion & Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink Pads
YoYo Yellow, Pink Passion, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore & Whisper White Cardstock
Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon
2-way Glue Pen
Sticky Strip
Stampin’ Glitter – Dazzling Diamonds
Heat Gun
SNAIL Adhesive®

Bundle of Joy for a Girl!

2008-05-28T15:29:00.000+09:30

So the next baby was a girl and I made this card for her. How can you go wrong with this set? Don’t go thinking this will be the last baby card either, as I have lots more friends pregnant at the moment and trying to be so I am going to have to change thing around for the next one.

Bundle of Joy & Big Deal Alphabet Stamp Sets
Pretty in Pink & Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pads
Whisper White Textured, Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White Cardstock
Blender pens
Scallop Punch
Pretties Kit Brad
Bella Paper Flower
Silver Cord
SNAIL Adhesive®
Stampin’ Dimensionals®
Paper Snips

Happy Mother’s Day!

2008-05-11T22:15:00.000+09:30

Hope all of you that are mums had a lovely day.

Now I know I have used a stamp that is currently not available but I love it and some of you were lucky enough to order one of the French Flair background while they were available. I used this over the weekend to make my mum a card and I got my love of purple from my mum so it is easy to come up with a card for her. Thank goodness she loved it. Hope you do to.

Occasional Greetings Stamp Set & French Flair Background Stamp
Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant & Brushed Metallic (Silver) Cardstock
VersaMark®
Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Stampin’ Emboss Silver Powder
Heat Gun
SNAIL Adhesive®
Mini Glue Dots (hold ribbon in place)
Clear Crystals (non SU – Kaiser Craft)

Bundle of Joy - Baby Boy

2008-04-09T21:52:00.000+09:30

I made this card for a close friend who had a beautiful baby boy just before Easter and thought I’d share it with you all. I love this set and was so excited that it was back in the new catalogue.

Bundle of Joy, Big Deal Alphabet & Tagger’s Dozen Stamp Sets
Canvas background Stamp
Whisper White Textured, Barely Banana, Bashful Blue and Whisper White Cardstock
Soft Subtles Stampin’ Write Makers
StazOn Black Ink Pad
Clear Button
Gingham Ribbon
Silver Cord

New Idea Book & Catalogue 2008/2009

2008-04-07T23:58:00.002+09:30

Well it is that time of year the new Idea Book & Catalogue 2008/2009 started on the 1st of April.

Lucky me I have my copies here in my hot little hand. I have plenty, and am selling them for $11. Drop me a line if you are interested!

There are some gorgeous new sets in there that are tempting me already and I am hanging out to place my order. My first set is going have to be Nursery Necessities; I have so many friends having babies so it will get plenty of use. Second favorite is Baroque Motifs, yes I said favorite already.

Then there are the new accessories I had a list in the first 5 minutes of looking through. New punches, Crop-A-Dile, Pretties Kit, Rhinestone Brads, Ribbons and the new Simply Sent kits are stunning.

Not to mention the new hostess benefit sets are quite lovely. Have my eye on a few already (shocking isn’t it) and also there are 6 new In Color to spice up your color combo’s.

I hope all my bragging about the new products has tempted you to want to have a look. So you can either buy a copy of the catty from me or if you would like it for FREE, book a workshop and I can bring some of my new items to show you.

Looking forward to sharing this exciting time with you.

One last reminder that the Summer Mini and the Retired List are finished on the 31st of March and these products will not be available after this date except for the couple of sets from the mini that made it into the new IB&C

Retired List 2008

2008-03-29T23:30:00.000+10:30

Hi Everyone,
Well it is that time of year again time for the retirement list ready for the new catalogue in April. Some old favorites are going which is sad but make the anticipation for the new catty all the more exciting.

Remember if there is something on there that you really want get in quick and give me a call or email me so you don't miss out...

THE LISTS
Retired stamps, wheels, and accessories are available while supplies last, so make sure you place your orders no later than 31 March. Items listed in YELLOW have a limited quantity and may run out soon. Items listed in RED are no longer available. Last updated 29 March 2008 at 11.30 PM (AET)

Item #
Product Description
Catalogue Sets
108715 A LITTLE LOVE
108717 A NEW LITTLE SOMEONE
108718 A TO Z ACCENTS
108723 ALL IN A ROW
108724 ALL MIXED UP
108725 ALL NATURAL
108727 ALL THE BEST
108729 ALL WRAPPED UP
108730 ALL WRAPPED UP ACCESSORIES
108731 ALL-YEAR CHEER I
108732 ALL-YEAR CHEER II
108737 ALPHADOT NUMBERS
108735 ALPHADOTS
108736 ANCIENT ASIA
108739 ARTIFACTS
108741 BABY FIRSTS
108745 BECAUSE OF YOU
108749 BEST OF CLUCK
108750 BEYOND THE BASICS
108752 BIRTHDAY BEAUTY
108759 BUGGIES & BOOTIES
108762 BY DEFINITION
108766 CHEESECLOTH
109073 CLASSIC ALPHABET
109074 CLASSIC NUMBERS
108770 COLLAGE ALPHABET
108771 COLLAGE NUMBERS
108773 CROSSHATCH
108775 CUTE AS A BUG
108776 DAY-TO-DAY FLEXIBLE PHRASES
108777 DO THE HULA
108778 DOTTED
108779 DOWN TO BUSINESS
108780 DREAM COME TRUE
108782 ECLECTIC BACKGROUNDS
108783 EPHEMERA
108784 ESPRESSOLY FOR YOU
108788 FARM FEVER
108789 FAVORITE TEDDY BEAR
108808 FINIALS & FRAMES
108810 FLANNEL PLAID
108812 FLOWER FEST
108813 FLOWER FILLED
108815 FONTASTIC
108816 FRENCH SCRIPT
108817 FRESH FILLERS
108818 FRIENDSHIP FLOWERS
108819 FUN FILLED
108821 GIFTS OF JOY
108823 GLAD TIDINGS
108824 GLAM GIRL
108826 GOOD THINGS GROW
108827 GORGEOUS GRAPEVINE
108829 HANDLE WITH CARE
108830 HAPPILY EVER AFTER
108832 HAPPY HEARTS
108833 HEADLINE ALPHABET
108834 HEADLINE NUMBERS
108836 HEBREW HOLIDAYS
108837 HOLIDAY PRINT
108838 HOLIDAY SPIRIT
108843 I DID IT
108845 IN FULL BLOOM
108846 IN THE WILD
108848 IT'S SNOW TIME
108851 KANJI
108852 LABEL CLASSICS
108853 LETTERPRESS ALPHABET
108854 LETTERPRESS NUMBERS
108856 LIFE'S SPECIAL MOMENTS
108858 LITTLE HELLOS
108859 LITTLE HOLIDAY WISHES
108861 LIVELY LEAVES
108867 LOVING HEARTS
108868 MADONNA AND CHILD
108870 MERRY MINIS
108871 MIXED BOUQUET
108872 MON AMI
108873 MONKEY BUSINESS
108876 MUCH LOVE
108878 NEVER-ENDING JOY
108879 NEWSPRINT ALPHABET
108880 NEWSPRINT NUMBERS
108881 NICE & EASY NOTES
108882 NICE & NARROW
108883 OLIVE YOU
108885 ON WALKABOUT
108886 OPEN FOR TRADE
108889 PERENNIAL FAVORITES
108891 PETAL PUSHERS
108892 PLAY BALL
108893 POCKET FUN
108895 PRINT PATTERN
108896 PURE & SIMPLE ALPHABET LOWER
108897 PURE & SIMPLE ALPHABET UPPER
108898 PURE & SIMPLE NUMBERS
108899 QUICK THINKING
108901 RENAISSANCE ANGELS
108903 ROSES IN WINTER
108907 SEASIDE SKETCHES
108908 SEASON BY SEASON
108910 SET SAIL
108911 SIMPLE SAYINGS II
108912 SIMPLE SKETCHES
108914 SIMPLY CIRCLES
108917 SLEIGH FULL OF TOYS
109072 STAMPED FROM THE HEART
108922 STIPPLE CELEBRATIONS
109022 STIPPLE SHELLS
108925 SUPERSIZE SYMBOLS
108926 SWEET & SASSY
108928 SWEET TALK
108933 TERRIFIC TULIPS
108935 TIDY ALPHABET
108936 TIDY NUMBERS
108938 TRADING COLLECTION
108939 TREAT YOURSELF
108940 TRIMTASTIC
108941 TYPESET ALPHABET LOWER
108942 TYPESET ALPHABET UPPER
108943 TYPESET NUMBERS
108947 WATERCOLOR MINIS
108952 WELL-WORN ALPHABET
108953 WELL-WORN NUMBERS
108955 WHIMSICAL ALPHABET LOWER
108956 WHIMSICAL ALPHABET UPPER
108957 WHIMSICAL NUMBERS
108959 WILD HEARTS
108961 WINGED THINGS
108964 WONDERFUL WORDS II
108965 WORD BY WORD
108966 WORLD TOUR
108968 ULE BITS & BORDERS
Hostess Sets
108714 IS FOR ADORABLE
108743 BASKET FULL OF FUN
108754 BLOOMING WITH HAPPINESS
108758 B0TH WAY BLOSSOMS
108814 FLOWERS FOR A FRIEND
108844 IN ANY EVENT
108865 LOVE IT
108900 REASON TO SMILE
108902 RIVETING
108919 SPRINGTIME STEMS
108932 TERRIFIC TAGS
108946 WARMEST REGARDS
Stampin' Around Wheels
101420 BABY TIME
104070 BLOOMIN'
105951 BOLD SNOWFLAKES*
105750 BOUQUET*
106749 BRIGHT BULBS
105518 BUILDER BITS
107481 BUTTERFLIES & BLOSSOMS
103094 BY THE SEA
103296 CANDY CANE CHRISTMAS
104312 HOT TO DOT
107463 LEAF FEST*
106062 LEAVES AWASH*
102254 LOVE SWIRLS
103543 ONLY ORNAMENTS
101090 PAW TRACKS
107476 ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES*
105448 SIZE IT UP
104160 SQUARE PEGS*
107480 TRUE HEARTS
104893 TWINKLE
103749 WASH DAY*
105033 WINGS & THINGS
* Stampin' Around Jumbo wheels

Retiring Accessories
Item #
Product Description
105094 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 4
105093 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 5
105092 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 6
105091 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 7
105101 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 4
105100 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 5
105099 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 6
105098 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 7
106581 BOXES & TAGS PETAL CARD BOLD BRIGHTS & EARTH ELEMENTS
105074 BOXES & TAGS PETAL CARD WHISPER WHITE & VERY VANILLA
105067 BOXES & TAGS POCKETS & PIECES ASST I
105068 BOXES & TAGS POCKETS & PIECES ASST II
108632 BOXES & TAGS TINY TAKEOUT BOLD BRIGHTS & EARTH ELEMENTS
107245 BOXES & TAGS TINY TAKEOUT CONFETTI WHITE & KRAFT
104583 BRADS VINTAGE
108624 CARD STOCK BUCKAROO BLUE A4
108625 CARD STOCK COOL CARIBBEAN A4
108628 CARD STOCK CRANBERRY CRISP
106562 CARD STOCK GOING GRAY A4
106683 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12X12
108629 CARD STOCK IN COLOR A4
108627 CARD STOCK MARIGOLD MORNING A4
106531 CARD STOCK SAHARA SAND 12X12
108626 CARD STOCK TRUE THYME A4
108623 CARD STOCK VINTAGE VIOLET A4
107231 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL BUCKAROO BLUE
107228 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL CRANBERRY CRISP
107230 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL COOL CARIBBEAN
107227 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL MARIGOLD MORNING
107229 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL TRUE THYME
107232 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL VINTAGE VIOLET
107225 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD BUCKAROO BLUE
107222 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD CRANBERRY CRISP
107224 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD COOL CARIBBEAN
107221 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD MARIGOLD MORNING
107223 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD TRUE THYME
107226 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD VINTAGE VIOLET
104302 CORD COPPER
104303 CORD GOLD
104304 CORD SILVER
104328 CRAFT STAMPIN' INK REFILL VERY VANILLA
104308 CRAFT STAMPIN' PAD VERY VANILLA
107405 DESIGNER SERIES FOUR SEASONS
105366 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CAMBRIDGE 12X12
105365 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER OXFORD
104136 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER POOL PARTY
107295 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RECOLLECTIONS
107062 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SARAH
107308 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
104135 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SLUMBER PARTY
107406 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER TREEHOUSE
103280 EMBOSSING KIT
104281 ENCORE INK REFILL COPPER
104280 ENCORE PAD COPPER
105317 EYELETS BOLD BRIGHTS II
105315 EYELETS SOFT SUBTLES II
100395 FANCY FIBERS BRIGHTS
100396 FANCY FIBERS EARTHS
100397 FANCY FIBRS NEUTRALS
100393 FANCY FIBERS REGALS
100394 FANCY FIBERS SUBTLES
103321 GIFT SACKS OATMEAL
103890 METAL EDGE TAGS BRASS WHITE CIRCLE
103888 METAL EDGE TAGS BRASS WHITE SQUARE
103894 METAL EDGE TAGS COPPER WHITE CIRCLE
103892 METAL EDGE TAGS COPPER WHITE SQUARE
104184 POST EXTENDERS
103378 PUNCH CORNER ROUNDER SMALL
102686 PUNCH HANDHELD RECTANGLE
104407 PUNCH NOTCHED CORNER
104406 PUNCH PAPER PIECING
104405 PUNCH SQUARE CONVEX
101637 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" APPLE GREEN
102712 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" BLACK
100538 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" BLUEBIRD
105372 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" BURGUNDY
105373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" CELERY
105374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" CHOCOLATE
100455 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" CREAM
101666 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" LIGHT ORCHID
101926 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" LIGHT PINK
105378 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" NAVY
102682 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" RED
103064 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" TANGERINE
101156 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" TAUPE
102119 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" TURQUOISE
102819 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" WHITE
104257 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW GOLD
100589 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW IVORY
103019 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW LIGHT PINK
104256 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW NAVY
104258 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW OLIVE
104253 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW SILVER
101613 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW WHITE
104260 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW WINE
106807 RIBBON ORIGINALS PREP SCHOOL
106809 RIBBON ORIGINALS RUSTIC RETREAT
106806 RIBBON ORIGINALS SEASIDE
106808 RIBBON ORIGINALS SWEET SHOP
107453 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' ALL THE TRIMMINGS
107456 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' AT HOME
107454 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' OUT & ABOUT
107457 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' PARTY PIECES
107455 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' TICKETS & TOKENS
107460 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' TODAY & ALWAYS
108509 SIMPLY SENT A WISH FOR YOU
108511 SIMPLY SENT FRIENDSHIP SHAPES
108512 SIMPLY SENT GOOD THINGS
108510 SIMPLY SENT REMEMBERING YOU
105580 SPECTRUM PAD BLUE FROST
101492 SPECTRUM PAD CELEBRATION
105579 SPECTRUM PAD COTTON CANDY
101336 SPECTRUM PAD PUMPKIN PATCH
103953 STAMP-A-MA-JIG IMAGING SHEETS
101460 STAMPIN' AROUND CARTRIDGE & REFILL WHISPER WHITE
103017 STAMPIN' AROUND INK REFILL WHISPER WHITE
101040 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER BLACK DETAIL
100442 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER CLASSY COPPER
101428 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER CLEAR DETAIL
103342 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER GOLD DETAIL
101781 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER SILVER DETAIL
100963 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER WHITE DETAIL
103174 STAMPIN' PASTELS APPLICATOR REFILL
105543 STAMPIN' PASTELS BOLD BRIGHTS
105544 STAMPIN' PASTELS EARTH ELEMENTS
105547 STAMPIN' PASTELS NEUTRALS
105545 STAMPIN' PASTELS RICH REGALS
105546 STAMPIN' PASTELS SOFT SUBTLES
103648 STAMPIN' STACK
107239 TAG SHEETS CONFETTI WHITE & VERY VANILLA
107240 TAG SHEETS KRAFT
105369 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER HEIRLOOM
105368 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER RUSTIC
105367 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER WEATHERED
105395 WIRE WORKS METALLICS
105812 WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL I

Friendship Blooms - SAB

2008-02-11T23:19:00.000+10:30

This card started out going in a whole different direction, but ended up as a cut flowery gift card. It is pretty straightforward stamp, colour, put together and lastly add the bling. You can use Crystal Effects, Glue Dots or Stampin’ Dimensionals with dazzling diamonds.

Friendship Blooms Stamp Set
Tempting Turquoise, Brilliant Blue, Lovely Lilac & Whisper White Cardstock
StazOn Black & Tempting Turquoise Ink Pad
Vellum Paper
Bright Bold Watercolor Wonders Crayons
Crystal Effects
Glue Dots
Dazzling Diamonds.
SNAIL Adhesive®
Stampin’ Dimensionals®

Birthday Whimsy SAB, Play Time

2008-01-26T11:10:00.000+10:30

I’ve been having a bit of a play with birthday whimsy from the SAB catalogue and this is what I have come up with so far.

This first one is folded at the top and the ribbon goes through the centre of the card and ties in a double not at the front

Birthday Whimsy and Friendship Blooms Stamp Sets
Lavender Lace, Pretty in Pink & Certainly Celery Cardstock
Soft Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers
Tag Punch
White Grosgrain Ribbon
Soft Subtles Brad (Pretty in Pink)
SNAIL Adhesive®
Stampin’ Dimensionals®

I used the crystal effects and dazzling diamonds on the dots and the flames of the cake. It’s a little hard to see. The balloons are done with the VersaMark to give the a softer look.

Birthday Whimsy Stamp Set
Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Apricot Appeal, Almost Amethyst &
Whisper White Cardstock
Soft Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers
Paper Snips
Dazzling Diamonds
Crystal Effects
Tag Punch
VersaMark® Pad
SNAIL Adhesive®
Stampin’ Dimensionals®

This card would be an easy one to change to a male theme card by changing the pink to blue or green and taking off the flower. Cutting off the round ends of the punched flower has changed the look. Fiddly, but worth it. The white pen has been used to fill in the dots in the cake and to put a line to the one side of the flames, you may need to go over it twice as it can soak in the first time leaving it a little transparent. The happy birthday has been stamped in chocolate chip but could also be done in whisper white craft pad to make it more obvious.

Birthday Whimsy Stamp Set
Chocolate Chip, So Saffron & Pretty in Pink Cardstock
Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker
Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon
White Uni-ball® Signo Gel Pen
Paper Snips
Soft Subtles Brad (Pretty in Pink)
Spring Bouquet Flower Punch
SNAIL Adhesive®
Stampin’ Dimensionals®

Card for Brother In Law

2008-01-16T09:35:00.000+10:30

I felt like doing a bright card for my brother in law for his birthday. I decided to keep it pretty simple so the colour could make the impact.

For the base of the card I used the basic black which folds at the top, then I cut the 4 colour squares and applied VersaMark to stamp on them. I used the stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the stamp in the tag to get it centered and used Tempting Turquoise stampin’ pad. For the happy birthday I got the B/Black marker and inked the happy and the birthday leaving out the joyful in the middle, then sponged Green Galore ink over the top. Trimmed some Stampin’ Dimensionals to fit and attached. Lastly used Silver Encore pad to stamp celebrate.

Seeing spots, Small Sayings & Wonderful Words Stamp Sets
Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Silver Encore & VersaMark Stampin’ Pads
Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange & Tempting Turquoise Cardstock
Metal Edge Tags Aluminum White Square
Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker
Stamp-a-ma-jig
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Snail Adhesive

Handmade Christmas Present

2008-01-04T09:01:00.000+10:30

I decided to make a gift for my Nan as part of her Christmas present this year. She loved it so I thought I'd start by sharing these creations with you. This is what she received in her little Card Tote. I kept them as simple as I didn't have a lot of time to do them. I worked mainly with the Rich Regals colour family and the neutrals. This is the finished product with all the below cards inside.

Mixed Bouquet Stamp Sets

Rich Regals Stampin' Spots

Very Vanilla & Regal Rose Cardstock

SNAIL Adhesive^®

Ivory Organdy Ribbon

Silver Brads

French Flair Background Stamp

Wonderful Words Stamp Set

Elegant Eggplant & Very Vanilla Cardstock

Elegant Eggplant Ink Pad

Tag Punch

Ivory Organdy Ribbon

SNAIL Adhesive^®

Stampin' Dimensionals^®

The patterned part of these two cards were parts of a whole sheet of cardstock that I had stamped I had used the rest on other things and this is what I had left. I thought they turned out pretty good for leftovers.

Mixed Bouquet & Warmest Regards Stamp Sets

Rich Regals Stampin' Spots

So Saffron, Rose Red & Regal Rose Cardstock

SNAIL Adhesive^®

Ivory Organdy Ribbon

Mixed Bouquet & Warmest Regards Stamp Sets

Rich Regals Stampin' Spots

So Saffron, Rose Red, Regal Rose & Ballet Blue Cardstock

SNAIL Adhesive^®

This one looked a little flat so I added the VersaMark with a sponge after the fact and gave it the lift it needed. I only used the happy birthday part of the stamp in VersaMark, I didn't want it to be overbearing.

Carte Postale & Birthday Best Stamp Sets

Bravo Burgundy Ink Pad

VersaMark^®Pad

Bravo Burgundy, Always Artichoke, Night Of Navy & Very Vanilla Cardstock

SNAIL Adhesive^®

Stamping Sponges

Mixed Bouquet Stamp Set

Elegant Eggplant & Always Artichoke Ink Pad

Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke & Very Vanilla Cardstock

Copper Cord

SNAIL Adhesive^®

Slit & 1/8-inch Circle Punch

Mixed Bouquet Stamp & Wonderful Words Stamp Sets

Rose Red & Always Artichoke Ink Pad

VersaMark^®Pad

Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Regal Rose & Very Vanilla Cardstock

SNAIL Adhesive^®

Carte Postale & Wonderful Words Stamp Sets

VersaMark^®Pad

Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, Ballet Blue & Taken With Teal Cardstock

Silver Cord

SNAIL Adhesive^®

Carte Postale & Warmest Regards Stamp Sets

Handsome Hunter Ink Pad

Handsome Hunter, Night of Navy & Very Vanilla Cardstock

SNAIL Adhesive^®

I tried to do a mix of both male and female cards, which I think I succeeded. As I have put so many in this post I have kept the write up simple. If you'd like to ask any questions about these cards or anything to do with the products, please feel free to email me

Welcome, more about me and what I do.

2007-12-30T09:03:00.000+10:30

I started card making a few years ago when I got frustrated with the quality of the cards I was buying and the price I was paying for them. I kept thinking “I could do better than that myself”. So I became a paper craft lover (I was always a bit obsessed with stationary any way. Natural progression I’d say.), then this year I found Stampin’ Up!®.

I became a Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator in July 2007. I enjoy getting out and meeting new people, and also teaching from home.

I’m a stay at home mum that wanted to expand my hobby. I was teaching card making a small craft store and found that it was taking to much time away from my son and husband. That’s when I went to my first Stampin’ Up! workshop and was hooked.
Now I share my love of paper craft and rubber-stamping with like-minded people.

This brings me to my first ever blog; I thought this would be a great way to share my new found love of stamping and Stampin’ Up! Products. I am hoping to update you regularly with what is happening with me and Stampin’ Up! You will be able to access new designs and ideas as I do them. I will also let you know when Stampin’ Up! specials are running, as there is always something going on. I will ad links to the catalogue when they become available (so keep an eye out).

I will also inform you of what I am up to, with details on classes I am running and any other surprises I decide to throw in at any time.

So if you’re interested in knowing more about what I do, are considering hosting a workshop or joining my team by becoming a demonstrator, E-mail or call me I’d love to help you out.

Thanks for checking out my new blog; this should be a fun and interesting ride.