Farewell Nikki

One of the girls I work with finished working with us this week to move on to bigger and brighter things. So I made a little present and card for her on her last day.

I used the circle circus stamp set and some inspiration well actually a direct copy from Claire Daly for the card her blog can be found here http://www.clairedaly.typepad.com/

The cylinder was demonstrated at convention by Shelli and I just modified it a little and added a rub on greeting. There seems to be a trick for the top and bottom too. Perfect for a demonstation if anyone wants to gather some friends together :)

Random Acts of Kindness

What a wonderful surprise was waiting for me tonight on the end of my bed (thats where the maid leaves my mail) when I arrived home from a busy day working with a labouring client at the hospital but some snail mail from Sue F who is one of my downline. It was such a pleasure to have just this instead of another house bill. Thanks so much Sue :) The card is wonderful with its matching envelope. If you wish to see more of Sue's creativity you can see her blog here http://purpleheavensue.blogspot.com/

Convention make and take 4

Now this one is my favourite probably because its red and in this picture looks like my beloved purely pomegranate but alas no its robinhood red (dont you love the names)

I would love to show you how to make any of these cards just drop me an email dunstan@internode.on.net or call me on 0411495710

Convention Make and Take 3

This is a cute card which has the potential for so many uses. The greeting I used was thinking of you but the sentiments are endless. There is also bling and extra goodies on this card if you look close. I am loving the buttons in the new catalogue and have found a million uses for the pretties kit so prepare yourself to see more of these products on my creations :) I love the envelope decorated too. I would like to see one like that waiting for me in the mailbox other than a bill

Convention Make and Take 2

This is make and take number two



Its four cute little card that are a little hard to see in the picture but each has a different greeting and different tree



There is a little clear bag which they all fit into.



Very cute and chic I think



I could also do this as a class if you with



Look out for more make and takes over the next few days

In Color Ribbon Swap

In Color 2009 Ribbon ShareWhat is a ribbon share?

A Ribbon share is where a number of people sign up for the share and then get 2 metres of each color ribbon in the range (2m of Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss) I thought that we would start with the new colors and see how we go. I already have a few people interested in signing up for this share. The cost for the share is $24 which is much better than the $120 it would cost you to buy each of the five rolls.

This share is open to anyone in Australia including fellow SU demonstrators

To join the share email me dunstan@internode.on.net

Dont miss out on Double Sided Papers Special

You are running out of time to take advantage of Stampin' Up!s May Specials.

You can see the specials here http://www.stampinup.com.au/

When you buy 3 packs of paper, you can get a 4th pack FREE, and you can join Stampin' Up! for only $150!

Orders can be emailed to me dunstan@internode.on.net by 31st of May

There is never a better time to join with the special currently. Especially if you are are scrapbooker and thinking mmm i really want to get the discount on products just for me. You dont need to be a seller and do demonstrations. Ask me more about the different types of demonstrators that exist. I am more than happy to answer your questions

Convention make and take 1

As you know I have been inspired to get scrapping and stamping since returning from Canberra.

This is one of the make and takes that we made and I really enjoyed making this one. My scrapbooking friends know that I am great at making pages but I suck at adding pictures so this is a real masterpiece for me.

I also noticed that Cheryl my upline also had a similar idea on what pics to add.

Hope that you enjoy and I will be adding more pics over the next few days

If you are interested in learning how to make this why not book a workshop? Gather a group of friends together and we will have some "me" time making it :)

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Convention Canberra 2009

Well its back home and back to reality after a fabulous time in Canberra for the Stampin Up Convention. It was great to catch up with uplines and other SU Friends. Great to see Chris again and to say hello to Gail and Felicity :) Everyone is friendly and thats one of the things that makes being a demonstrator so much a pleasure.

Dont You Just Love My I am in Awe of this woman Smile?

I along with Jodie (my downline), Cheryl (my upline), Donna (Cheryl's Upline) and Sue (Cheryl's friend) all got the chance to meet ShellI Gardner CEO of Stampin Up who was out the from states for the Convention. She was lovely as we had imagined and showed us how to make the most interesting cards. She has some stamp sets and items in the new Catalogue that she personally endorses. The cards she made were on the Rustic, Vintage side. I was going to give you all a sneak peek but I love them that much that I want to make them myself first!!.

There are some great specials announced for the month of May. There are specials on Double Sided Paper and an even greater special for scrapbookers. Be sure to keep your eyes on your inboxes for the newsletter or email me for further information.

For you

I think these cards turned out very elegant. I think by turning the ribbon it makes such a difference. I stamped En Francais with choc chip I think then added clear embossing over the top.

I really like these ones

Card:Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Stamps: En Francais, Say it with Scallops

Inks: Purely Pomegranate, Choc Chip

Access: Clear EP, Purely Pom Satin Ribbon, square scallop punch

Black and White Cherish

This is another card stamped when Cher was here to visit

Card : Basic Black, Whisper White, Sahara Sand

Stamps : En Francais, Illuminations

Inks : Basic Black, Versamark

Access: Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear EP, Matt Pack

Inspired by Christy S. Her card can be found here http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1148410?si=illuminations

Blogger Meltdown

Blogger is not coping with me adding all these cards tonight. I have worked out though it helps to make your images smaller.

This is the last card I have to show you that I have used the Yummy set on.

I dont particularily like the spritzing at the bottom would prefer something else there but I was doing a technique class at the time. I did the rock and roll technique on the motif on textured cardstock. I think it looks impressive

Card: Soft Sky, Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Bali Breeze DSP

Stamps: Yummy, Baroque Motifs

Ink:Taken with Teal, Purely Pomegranate, Always artichoke

Access: Antique brass brad, Spritzer, Scallop Punch

Yummy - Sale A Bration Freebie!

The Swirl is from one of the stamps in the Yummy set which you can get FREE if you place an order over $100 till the end of Feb. It just shows that you might think you dont like a certain stamp but there is some way to use it

Card: Groovy Guava, Whisper White, Soft Sky

Stamps: Yummy, Live your dream, So many Sayings

Inks: Pretty in Pink, Sage Shadow, Brocade Blue

Access : Markers, Large oval Punch, Word Window Punch

Mum's Birthday

This is the card I made for my Mums Birthday yesterday

The happy birthday is a little hard to see but it is embossed in silver. There is also dazzling diamonds on the points of the image on the pumpkin pie square.I used the marker to outline the stamp from Yummy to create the border.

Card:Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie & Whisper White

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Sincere Salutations & Yummy

Inks: Purely Pomegranate, Taken with Teal Marker, Versamark

Access: Dazzling Diamonds & Corner Rounder

Stamping with Cher

Cher is the friend who introduced me to stampin up. She lives hours away but came up the other weekend to spend some quality time doing brunches and stamping. This is one of our creations.

Card: Basic Black, Whisper White & Sahara Sand

Stamps: En Francais, Illuminations

Inks : Basic Black, Versamark

Access: Black Grossgrain Ribbon, Clear EP, Matt Pack

Cards Cards and More Cards

Birthday Wishes
Card: Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White, Choc Chip & Pixie Pink
Stamps: So Swirly & Priceless
Inks: Versamark, Choc Chip & Pretty in Pink
Access: Purely Pom Satin Ribbon, White pen & Clear embossing powder (EP)

Vintage Card

Well A few of you have said that I havent blogged much lately and thats cos I have been busy stamping. I am going to upload what I have been doing and if you want any further info please drop me a line. I am also willing to show you how to make these cards, why not gather some friends together and I can teach you all how :)

It is a cased of Teneale. Her blog can be found www.tenealewilliams.com.au.She does such nice things. Thanks Teneale

Vintage thanks


Card:Choc Chip & Old Olive
Stamps: Illuminations
Inks: Choc Chip
Access: Choc Chip Stain Ribbon, Sponge, Distresser and Brocade Background DSP(Double Sided Paper)

Lady Bug Thanks Instructions

Over the Christmas break I was able to get some time away with my friends and we headed down to Phillip Island. I dragged (but with pleasure and excitement) my stamping and scrapbooking things with me. Jodie (my downline) and I managed to spend a bit of time playing so over the new few posts I will try and show you what we got up to!.

I got this idea and stole it from the regional training in melbourne. I have no idea who had created it and if anyone knows please let me know so that I can acknowledge them.

Instructions:

Cut a piece of real red card 4cm x 17cm

Score on the lengthways edge (long edge) at 6cm, 8cm, and 14cms

Fold up as pictured. Dont glue at this stage

Stamp your image onto the desired panel

Cut a 4cm x3cm piece of basic black and place one of the 4cm sides into the scollap punch and punch one edge

Attach to red card with snail

Attach chocolate to inside of card

Seal top

Color sections of ladybug with markers and stamp onto whisper white

Use tag punch to cut out

Attach to folded card with ribbon or Floss

Supplies

Card: Real Red, Basic Black and Whisper White.

Stamp Sets: Live your Dream, Garden Whimsy

Ink: Basic Black for thankyou and real red and black markers to stamp lady bug

Access: Tag Punch, Scollap punch, Gold String or Ribbon to attach label

Misc Ladybug chocolates available at selected chocolate shops or if you have a cheap as chips close you can get a bag for $1

Look What I have been up to!!!

I found this Ink Pad holder whilst blog searching before christmas and couldn't wait to make one of my own!. It took me a while to work out what Foam Core board is but I found it in Riot (Craft store) whilst down in melbourne. Apparently you can get it elsewhere though as people use it for mounting. I bought two pieces of A1 for the project and I had a few bits left over but I am happy that I made it myself and it only cost me about $20

It fits each color family in the slots (60 Pads) and has room for your other bits and pieces on top.

The other photo also shows what I have been storing my card in the drawers are from Office Works but I am finding with the more card I am buying the more sets of draws I need!!

If you would like the instructions you can access them from Stacey Kings blog http://rebelinker.blogspot.com/ Thanks Stacey Great instructions!!!

Sale-A-Bration Time!!!!

SALE-A-BRATION

Join the Sale-A-Bration!

It’s Sale-A-Bration time again at Stampin’ Up! and free product is what it’s all about!

Every year Stampin’ Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new recruits the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition stamp sets they’ll enjoy for years to come.

Here’s how Sale-A-Bration works:

Customers
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!

Hostesses
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!

Recruits
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!

The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts on 1 January and runs through 28 February, so don’t miss your chance to earn free products

For further information you can take a look at the free stamp sets here http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/SAB09_AUS_NZ.pdf