Let's create by stamping

Baby on the way

2012-02-16T09:36:00.001+10:00

The lovely Bec in my team is expecting another bundle of joy very shortly and so the Paper Angels team of demonstrators thought it would be nice to make her a card from all of us. This is what I came up with, using So Saffron and some Perfect Plum patterns DSP. It also uses the gorgeous 'Cheerful treat' DSP that is one of the hostess-only products from the catalogue. I used the 'Heard from the Heart' greetings set, stamped in Elegant Eggplant.
All the best with the new baby!

A card for my loving husband

2012-02-16T09:20:00.003+10:00

I made this beautiful card for my DH for Valentine's Day, wasn't he lucky?! Actually he benefitted from a couple of classes I ran so I had some spare ones, lol!
I tinted the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder with white craft ink before running it through the Big Shot, it gives a really nice subtle effect. I then stamped 'Love' from the Tiny Tags stamp set around the 2.5" circle. This was easy to do when you start at the top ('north') and then go 'south', 'east' and 'west'. You can then stamp in between those points to get an even spread.
I punched out the heart from our new glimmer paper ($8.95 for two 12" sheets) and stamped 'Amour' from the Artisitic Etchings stamp set with the white craft ink again. Finish the card off with some white organza ribbon ($11.95 for 13.7 m).
In return I got a bottle of Kahlua and some roses, so I think I did very well too!

Valentines Day

2012-02-10T21:40:00.000+10:00

Well, we all love getting something from our loved ones on Valentines Day don't we? How about this year we get something we can really use, and enjoy... get your special man to buy you a Lets Create By Stamping gift voucher. You can buy them in any amount, and if you just e-mail me I can get it to you before Tuesday if you're local!

craft class returns

2012-01-24T21:54:00.001+10:00

What a lovely time we had making these male oriented cards this morning. Thanks ladies for joining me, it was good to see you again after the Christmas break to get back into the swing of things. We made three cards, the Island Indigo and black one was inspired by a Paper Angels swap with Carolyn Lindenmeyer *thanks Carolyn!*
The bottom left card has some of the new Cherry Cobbler embossing powder on the Medallion background stamp. I love the way this looks on a darker card stock, it really lifts the image.
The next class will be on the 1st Tuesday in February at 9.30, at the I Love Coffee shop at Red Edge, please let me know if you can come so that I have enough material cut for you. Seeing as it will be nearly valentines day we will probably make a project for the special people in our lives.

It's Sale-a-bration time!

2012-01-24T21:28:00.000+10:00

Its the most fun time of the Stampin' Up! year everybody's been waiting for!

Third Thursday Christmas card club

2012-01-07T11:45:00.000+10:00

Happy Christmas!
How often have you said to yourself that you are going to make all your Christmas cards and have them ready before the postal deadline? If you're like me, then you struggle to get them all done in time and sometimes never make any at all, so this year I'm going to try and do something about it.
Come and join the Third Thursday Christmas card club!
Every third Thursday at 9.45 am starting on the 19th January come and make ten Christmas cards with me, five each of two designs. I will provide the list of materials you'll need to bring, e.g. card stock, brads etc. and I'll supply punches, inks, stamps, and so on. If you don't have certain items you can order them from me in advance, or substitute them for another item/colour etc.
Cost will be $5 per class as you will be mainly using your own supplies.
Please let me know if you would like to join me in making Christmas 2012 a little more special by sending those you love a hand-made Christmas card.
See you in 2012!

Stocking Builder Punch

2012-01-07T11:20:00.002+10:00

This taken from the Stampin' Up! web site:
"...we have decided not to carry over the Stocking Builder Punch (item 124095) from the 2011-2012 Summer Mini Catalogue into the next Idea Book & Catalogue. Instead we will offer other great designs in its place...
"Once the current inventory of this punch has been depleted, it will no longer be available for purchase. We hope many Stampin' Up! stockings will adorn cards and brighten holiday projects this season and look forward to seeing what you create with the next seasonal design."
So if you would like to get this great, versatile punch, please order it before the end of March, although please check first for availability.
Thanks to Dee at the Paper Art Studio for this fabulous card.

Paper Angels Christmas card event

2012-01-07T10:40:00.000+10:00

Back in October I hosted one of the Paper Angels Christmas charity events, yes I know its been ages since then! I wanted to let you know how well we did and to thank the lovely people at Pelican's Nautical Treasures for helping us raise $237 for the Mater Mothers Footprints programme that we support. In this photo are some of the winners of prizes from the raffle that we ran. All the products were donated from Stampin' Up!, they are such a lovely company, I am privileged to be a Demonstrator.

Happy new year! craft classes for 2012

2012-01-07T09:30:00.003+10:00

Hello there, just a quick note to let you know that craft class will resume on Tuesday 24th January at 9.45 at my place, $10 as usual. After this date they will run as normal on the first and third Tuesday of the month. I am also starting the First Monday evening class also at my place, at 7.30. This will be for those of you who cannot make day times, but will generally be the same project as the first Tuesday class.
I am currently working on a Christmas mini scrap album, hopefully I will be ready to run this class for you in January too, so we can scrap our favourite Christmas photos before we forget about them altogether! It will use scraps of the Letters to Santa DSP and matching card stock, so let me know if you need to buy any more before the time comes.
There will also be an opportunity to make Christmas cards throughout the year so there isn't that mad effort in December to get them done. I'm thinking probably one or two simple designs each month, maybe five of each card. I will provide a list of items needed and then you can bring your own supplies and/or buy extras through me. Just think, you'll have up to 100 cards to send next Christmas!
Thanks for checking out my blog, my resolution is to keep my blog up to date this year!

Favourite teacher scrapbook canvas

2012-01-07T08:31:00.001+10:00

We have a fantastic music teacher at our school, Tegan always thrives in her lessons, and she has really developed her confidence these last few years. This year Tegan got to perform with the choir and sing solo in front of a large crowd at our performing arts awards night, and also at the opening of the new Performing Arts Centre, and she wouldn't have had that chance without Mrs Van's help. As a thank you I decided to make a scrap canvas, and yes, it's black and red!!

I used a retired piece of DSP for the background and then added some red glimmer paper with stars punched out. I liked the negative of the punched image so used a Top Note die cut frame to highlight a photo too. Spinner Wheel from 'Take Spin' stamp set worked really well as it describes everything that we love about her teacher! A mini vintage tag finishes the project off.

This is a really simple project to create using any size canvas from an arts supply shop, this one was about 8 inches big. If you would like to create something like this you can buy the other items mentioned from the Stampin' Up!® Idea Book and Catalogue, contact me to find out how you can get extra FREE items with your order during Sale-a-Bration...

Happy birthday Mum

2011-12-30T22:42:00.002+10:00

It's my Mum's 75th birthday in a couple of weeks and I've been working on a present for her using these letters I found in a stationery store down the Gold Coast. I had great fun cutting out the letters with my Sizzlits dies, and using up some sparkly paper I had for the girls' Christmas craft as well as Stampin' Up!'s Glimmer paper in bright red. around the edge of each letter I spelt out a word to describe her, my BF helped me to choose the words and we ended up with Radiant, Indispensable, Treasured and Adored. Anyway, I thought they came out nice, especially the stamped Stazon on the glossy white 't'
You can tell I like black and red at the moment!

Black and red

2011-12-30T21:34:00.003+10:00

DH asked me to make a card for his aunt's 70th birthday yesterday. Shes the type of woman who wears her age well but definitely would not like to be reminded of it! I really wanted to use my Glimmer Paper ($8.95 for 2 x 12" sheets), as it is so glamorous and sparkly, and Liz Collett's scrapbook project inspired me to create this card. I used retired newsprint DSP, the Glimmer paper from the new Summer mini catalogue , Full heart and Heart-to-heart punches, the Medium Sizzlits and Simple Letters Alphabet dies for the Big Shot, Riding Hood red ink, Victoria Crochet trim ribbon, Creative Elements and Happiest Birthday Wishes stamp sets. I cut around the heart after I had punched it to create the thin outline frame.

I then decided to make her a present instead of the usual gift card, and took the theme from the card through to a decorated shadow-box frame, I used the letter 'i' from the already cut-out initial that was left over, and the heart from the punch that wasn't used. I also used the Elements of Style stamp set for the sentiment in the frame, and some bling using the Basic Rhinestone Jewels.

Happy birthday Ingrid, we hope you have a great birthday!

Here's a card I recently made for a friend, based on the same theme:

Slack old me

2011-12-24T16:23:00.004+10:00

Hello there bloggers, its been such a long time since posting on here, I'd nearly forgotten how to! My new year resolution is to not let that happen again, so here's a little pic of my two beautiful girls at a recent event getting ready for Christmas. Have a lovely time this Christmas all of you fans out there! xxx

1st Tuesday craft class

2011-09-06T22:07:00.004+10:00

This Tuesday was 1st Tuesday craft class again, and we had a good time at I Love Coffee at Red Edge (thanks to the lovely staff there).
The girls and I made Tri-fold cards in Elegant Eggplant and Rose Red, with the "Butterfly prints" and "Creative Elements" stamp sets. We used the pale Plum patterned paper from the Subtles pattern stack of DSP. We masked the background image with an oval cut using the large oval punch, then stamped the greeting in the space created. Next time girls, you can have a try at cutting the card elements yourself! Lol.
This is a great card to make once you know how, it always looks harder than it actually is. Thanks for coming today ladies, see you at the third Tuesday craft class at my place this time.
If you would like to come and make something yourself at this small and friendly group, please contact me for more details.

My little Rainbow Puppy

2011-09-06T22:02:00.005+10:00

My youngest wanted to be a rainbow dog when she was asked by the Face Painter what she would like to be. I thought this was such a cute photo, and was made to be scrapbooked! I love the new hostess-only Designer Series Paper "Cheerful Treat", and was lucky enough to pre-order some (another benefit of being a Demonstrator!). You can get your own pack by hosting a +$300 workshop or placing an order of your own to the same value, and still have dollars left to buy more gorgeous products!

Paper Angels charity Christmas event

2011-09-01T21:43:00.001+10:00

Join Stampin’ Up! Australia for $169

2011-09-01T14:16:00.005+10:00

During September, you can join the Stampin’ Up! family as a demonstrator for only $169! Normally $289, this limited-time Mini Starter Kit is the perfect option for those who already love Stampin’ Up! and already own many of Stampin’ Up!’s high-quality products. The mini starter kit enables you to start ordering brand new catalogue items at 20% off, which, if you are anything like me, your wish list will be miles long!

Plus when you join with me as a demonstrator, you are joining the Paper Angels Team, who are friendly and supportive, conducting meetings and sharing projects and ideas electronically if you cannot be with us in person. If you choose to, you can be involved in our charitable endeavors, using our papercraft to help others, such as we do with the Mater Footprints Program.

The limited-time mini Starter Kit-valued at over $310-comes with the high-quality products listed below – you can also ‘design your own’ mini starter kit, by choosing alternate stamp sets, ink colours, cardstock colours and DSP of equal or lesser value. How neat is that! Business supplies are also included with your Mimi-kit, the same as the normal Starter Kit.

$169 Mini Starter Kit

* Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
* Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
* Basic Black Classic Stampin’ Pad
* Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
* Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad
* Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
* A4 Smooth Card Stock Assortment
* Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
* Chocolate Chip 1/2″ Scallop Dots Ribbon*
* Notes Cards (20)
* Clear-Mount Block C
* Blender Pen (1)
* SNAIL Adhesive
* Business supplies

*New to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue

Or, if you want the full Starter Kit, you can get it 20 percent off during September only! That’s over $610 worth of premium Stampin’ Up! products and business supplies for just $231.20! See what’s included in the full Starter Kit here.

Imagine all the benefits!

You can join online now by going to my website, or you can email me at flickandmick@aapt.net.au

The fantastic new catalogue is here!

2011-09-01T14:07:00.004+10:00

I can't wait to show you all the fabulous new things in this latest catalogue! There are new stamp sets, new Designer Series Papers, new punches, new colours and more. You can have one of these lovely 169 page glossy catalogue for FREE by hosting a workshop in your own home, or if you don't have a table to seat your guests at, you can always come to mine. Contact me for more details.

New hostess benefits programme

2011-09-01T14:05:00.003+10:00

I’m really excited to share with you, Stampin’ Up!s NEW ‘hostess’ benefits. What many people don’t realise is, that if you place a customer order over $300, you will be eligible for these very same benefits. Likewise, when as a demonstrator, I place a $300 order, I also receive the benefits. Sounds very fair doesn’t it BUT WAIT, it gets even better! Stampin’ Up! have recognised that people want more choice, and as such, they have INCREASED the amount of dollars you have to spend when placing a $300+ order/workshop. Full details are in the table below, but as an example, if you place a $300 order, you receive your choice of $50 of product from anywhere in the catalogue! You can choose discounted hostess product featured on pages 8-12 of the NEW Idea Book & Catalogue and/or from the main body of the catalogue.

My favourite way of Sharing Stampin’ Up! is to conduct a FREE workshop for you, because that way I can share ideas and inspiration on how to use the product that you buy! I am not interested in selling product that you do not use – I hope that I can inspire you to enjoy and use your products creatively in a social atmosphere.

Having said that, I do know that some of my customers are unable to host or attend workshops, and in that case, I welcome orders outside of workshops and will do my best to support your purchases with creative ideas on my blog and galleries. I want you to know that if you order $300 of product, you too will receive the ‘hostess benefits’.

Please don't hesitate to contact me about the above, I would love to hear from you!

Stampin' Up! retiring products evening

2011-07-14T20:44:00.003+10:00

Well it's nearly that time of year again where we say goodbye to some favourite stamp sets from the Idea Book and Catalogue. This year I'd like to invite my local crafters to my house for the evening to see what stamp sets and other products will not be appearing next year's catty. Bring some cash to buy some of my personal stash of stamps, and you will also be able to order your favourites on the night too.
When: Friday 5th August
Time: 7 until 10 pm
RSVP for more details of venue

Hostess gift?!!

2011-07-06T16:21:00.003+10:00

I think this is Layla investigating my latest customer order box, she obviously has good taste!

Gift with Purchase

2011-07-06T16:08:00.004+10:00

Here is the latest fabulous promo from Stampin' Up! This month only, you can get a spool of pretty ribbon and a packet of matching buttons for free when you spend $100. I'm pleased to say that mine is on its way, after I broke my Stampin' Scrub and needed to purchase a few other 'essentials'(!) Contact me if there are items you need this month, and you could be getting this pack for free too.

Extra, Extra!

2011-05-23T22:58:00.003+10:00

Fabulous new promotion due to start THIS WEEK!

2011-05-18T21:02:00.001+10:00

Stampin' Up! Convention 2011

2011-05-16T23:14:00.004+10:00

Day 1: listened to inspirational speakers and saw amazing demonstrations today. Also spent a fun time swapping cards with other demos and spending money in memento mall. I bought a gorgeous tote bag to carry all my craft supplies, the design on the outside is from the Greenhouse Gala DSP. We were also given a very bright shoulder bag, useful size and certainly eye-catching! Perfect for Melbourne weather as it has a waterproof coating! Went out for dinner because it was my birthday at an Italian restaurant called Cervo, and it was very nice. Thanks to all the Paper Angels who made it a special day.

Day 2: had a hilarious morning in the general session with some of the presenters getting their make and takes wrong and turned it into a comedy show! (Don't think Emma will be ironing anything for a while!) Got myself a prize on prize patrol of Nature Walk stamp set and co-ordinating DSP. Legged it in my lunch break to the MCG and Rod Laver Arena for a look and to get Mike some souvenirs. Got motivated in speaker sessions in the afternoon, then stamped all evening with our team making swaps.

Day 3: Had seminars in the morning, then had the last general session in the afternoon, where Emma and Aaron arrived on stage on camels to announce that incentive trip will be in Broome next year! Saw some gorgeous works of (stamping) art, and was inspired and motivated by the speakers again – so enthusiastic about getting back to building my business now. And we got some amazing free stuff, can't tell you what yet, we've been sworn to secrecy, but it's lovely. Last day blues, still the awards night will be fab with a lovely dinner and friends for company...

Awards night: Bit chilly walking back to the convention centre (I'm not going to miss that hike) in our glad rags, but tables looked lovely and the food was delicious. It took ages to serve everyone, and we had to swig our coffees to go into the auditorium for the awards session but good fun none the less. They began with the $20k awards, and I got to walk on stage for the first time (even though I got this award last year we were away in England). Thanks Anna for taking the photo. Then watched everyone else get their deserved awards before news that Ursula, one of our Paper Angels team, won the Heart of Stampin' Up! award! Well done Ursula, you deserved it.

Craft retreat projects

2011-05-04T20:27:00.002+10:00

Sharon's

Elisa's

Neda's

Rachelle's

Sylvia's

Craft retreat 2011 part 2

2011-05-04T14:10:00.006+10:00

As you can see we had lots of fun on Saturday doing what we all love best - paper crafting! Most of us brought shoe box swaps for others to do, and that was pretty successful. I must admit though that I didn't get an awful lot else done as the swaps were so lovely I had to make them all!

Meegan was happy she got to make loads of cards for all the men in her life,

Sharon was just happy to have completed something, lol!

I don't know if Teresa was about to hit Neda with that Stamping Around Wheel, or if she was just giving it to her...

Neda, Elaine and Elisa all hard at work.

The obligatory group photo, thanks girls for a fab weekend.

Craft retreat 2011

2011-04-09T21:47:00.011+10:00

Well we had a fantastic time, and I can't believe it's been a week already since we were away down the coast at Coolangatta for a weekend of paper-crafting. I loaded the XL-7 to the brim with all my stuff, and just had room for Sylvia, who said "never mind, some of this won't be returning so we'll have more space on the return journey". We arrived just after 11am on Friday, missing our turning because we were talking so much, and had to double back through Twin Towns. We re-arranged the tables and had two cups of tea before we were satisfied that everyone had enough space to craft in! Next to arrive was Elaine but not until later in the day, closely followed by Teresa and Sharon. Elisa, Rachelle and Neda got there just before dark, luckily Rachelle knew the way.

We decided to go out for dinner along the main drag in Cooly. We went to the Ruby Thai restaurant, and had a nice meal there. Mine was a bit too spicy and I ended up forgetting what the dish contained because all I could taste was chili. But it was fun to get together with everyone.

I had arranged a couple of competitions for a bit of fun, and so that evening when we got back we had a memory game where you had to look at things on a tray and then remember what they were after they were covered up. Meegan did very well, closely followed by Sylvia and Sharon I think (sorry if my memory isn't that great - I would have failed miserably at that game!) Meegan won a stamp set and the others won scrapping goodies.

Saturday was a glorious day compared to Friday's rainy clouds. Meegan and I got up for some exercise on the beach at 6am, and after a leisurely breakfast we got into some crafting. Most of the girls had made a project kit for others to make, and so there were six projects to choose from (I'll post pictures when Blogger stops mucking me around!)

More to follow...

Olivia's birthday

2011-02-27T20:55:00.004+10:00

I had to pull my finger our and get her invitations done as time was ticking, so I came up with this really simple card design - I had seen this type of thing done at convention, but I tweeked it with her photo in the owl's nest, and text added from the computer. I used the 'Woodgrain' and "fox and Friends' stamp sets, with the large scallop circle and large circle punches. The toppers for the party bags were along the same lines, but I used the owl from the Sale-a-Bration set 'Punch Bunch' instead.

spend/host/join

2011-02-04T21:02:00.004+10:00

Why not earn some FREE stamp sets this month and through to the end of March by spending $100 on products from the Idea Book and Catalogue (IB&C) or the Summer mini catalogue?

or host your own workshop and also get FREE stamp sets with qualifying sales levels?

or you could join my team and earn a FREE stamp set from the IB&C up to $79.95 from Stampin' Up!. Get 20% off your own purchases and 20% commission from sales you make as a demonstrator, this could fund your craft hobby or build a successful, fun business. You can choose how far to take your love of paper craft.

ADDED VALUE!
Not only will you get to choose your FREE stamp set up to $79.95 from Stampin' Up!, but I will also give you a FREE punch of your choice up to the value of $33.95 when you sign up during Sale-a-Bration!

valentines day card and gift box

2011-02-04T17:50:00.004+10:00

This little gift box and card were made at last Tuesday's craft class, and went down a treat! I love the envelope for the card, made using a C6 envelope that is cut and then corrugated to create a pouch. The box is made from Riding Hood Red card stock, and contains a coffee sachet wrapped in ribbon. The sentiment reads, "Love you a Latte" from the Pun Fun stamp set. I decorated the box and envelope/card with "Hello Again" stamp set and "Retro Remix standard wheel. The DSP is some left over from last year, the "Washington Apple" pack. Hope Mike likes it on the 14th!

embossed butterflies

2011-02-04T12:57:00.006+10:00

I've been meaning to scrap this photo for the last four years!! It was at Liv's first birthday. That's what I love about scrapbooking, you don't have to be obsessive about it, just wait until the right papers and images come along that match your photo. I love this DSP from Stampin' Up!, its called "Blueberry Crisp" and blends well with Marina Mist card stock. The butterflies are cut from the exclusive Big Shot die "Beautiful Butterflies", and the stamped butterfly image is from the new Sale-a-bration set "Bliss". I stamped the flower image from "RazzleDazzle" in Whisper White, and embossed it with a mixture of white embossing powder and turquoise glitter, which is a bit hard to see but looks really pretty. You can get a FREE sale-a-bration set by spending $100, and if you have a qualifying workshop too you can get extra free sets. Check out the link to my web page to find out more.

Pretty Punched Posie

2011-02-04T12:39:00.004+10:00

Here is my gorgeous girl posing with the Punched Posie hostess stamp set! This set is designed to co ordinate with a variety of punches from the Idea Book and Catalogue, and also includes a butterfly stamp (not shown). I used Poppy Parade, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Marina Mist card stock with the matching ink pads to create this simple 8" scrap page. I still have to add a title to the page, but I'm still thinking about that! The centre of the yellow flower is created by stamping in a different colour and punching with the larger flower from the triple flower punch. If you host a workshop and have over $600 in sales, this set can be yours for FREE.

Feeling summery in all this rain

2011-01-06T13:38:00.002+10:00

Had a great time with my ladies at craft class on Tuesday making this box and matching gift cards. The DSP is the new Island Oasis from the Summer mini catalogue, isn't it bright and sunny? Just what we needed with all the rain lately! If you'd like to learn how to make these cards or a similar project, why not book your own workshop? It's free and is a chance to get together with friends and get creative. You could get money to spend in the 2010/11 catalogue (and the Summer mini catalogue too), and get free stamp sets only available to hostesses! Please contact me for more information at flickandmick@aapt.net.au

Treats for your Sweets

2011-01-06T08:42:00.004+10:00

'Sweet treat cups' make any card look extra fabulous, and now you can get the heart shaped ones FREE with any qualifying purchase of the Sweetheart stamp set and/or the Full heart punch! You can make your valentine cards with an extra sweet something this year, and heart shapes are a winner on many types of cards as there will always be a reason to send love to someone, no matter what the occasion. But be quick this offer only lasts until January 24th! Contact me here and follow the links to the 'promotions' or 'contact me' pages to place your order...

NEW Summer mini catalogue!

2010-12-01T22:28:00.006+10:00

Have a look at the new Summer mini catalogue from Stampin' Up! As usual they have excelled themselves by giving us a variety of products to inspire us creatively. I love the new punches, especially the big scallop circle as it layers beautifully with the large circle punch and works well with the sweet treat cups. I also love the Smooch Spritz, that gives a delicate spattering of gold or silver ink on your projects. Have a look yourself, and then contact me to place your order!

Christmas frenzy!

2010-11-24T17:35:00.004+10:00

As well as being able to order from the new Summer mini catalogue, From December 1st you can also take advantage of these fantastic items at up to 50% off catalogue price! Contact me to place your order, and get some great stocking fillers!

2010-11-03T22:09:00.002+10:00

I had a great day last week with my girls, making five Christmas cards at Pelican's Nautical treasures in Redland Bay. It was the perfect place to be creative, overlooking the water and watching the boats go by. The day was a big success, and I hope to be able to run some more classes from there soon, watch this space for more details!

Dress Up for Christmas!

2010-10-21T17:15:00.005+10:00

Stampin' Up! is offering 4 bundles and you can find the full details on my Stampin' Up! website www.letscreatebystamping.stampinup.net
The one I love most is the 'Welcome Christmas' Bundle, as I have been meaning to buy this stamp set for ages, and now I get FREE paper too! The specialty DSP is not available separately, so it is quite exclusive. Below is a clearer snapshot of this DSP, which includes 2 flocked designs - how gorgeous! Please e-mail me to place your order, and 'Dress Up for Christmas'!

Get set for Christmas

2010-10-06T20:28:00.003+10:00

Get set for Christmas and make 5 beautiful cards at Pelican’s Nautical Treasures

Cost $50
Tuesday 26th October
10 am until 2 pm
Come and join me at Pelican’s Nautical Treasures for a half day of fun and friendship and get started on your Christmas card making – it will be only 8 weeks until Christmas!
Included in price:
“Dasher” stamp (valued at $15),
two Stampin’ Write® marker pens (Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive, valued at $12),
jewels and pearls,
ribbon,
card stock,
patterned paper,
envelopes
and full tuition to make 5 cards.
What you need to bring: scissors, double-sided tape adhesive or similar
(you may borrow a Snail® tape runner for $5 extra on the day)
Booking essential!
Book at Pelican’s Nautical Treasures, 293 Esplanade, Redland Bay
Or call 0466 519915 to arrange payment
$50 payment required at time of booking, last bookings by Saturday 16th October

New Stampin' Up! catalogue launch

2010-09-05T16:32:00.005+10:00

Many thanks to all my lovely friends who came to last week's launch, I had a fabulous time with you all, and enjoyed showing off the new catalogue. There is still time to book your first workshop of the new stamping year, I have some dates left in October now, so get in quick! You'll get a FREE catalogue of your own by hosting the workshop, and the chance to earn products through sales so it's well worth having one.
$59 was raised for the Mater Mothers' from the sale of raffle tickets to win a Simply Sent kit, and the lucky winner was Rachael, so congratulations!

'Sunny Days' Simply Scrappin' class

2010-08-24T22:40:00.004+10:00

Thanks to all who came and made these beaut pages from the Sunny Days Simply Scrappin' Kit at my class today, special thanks go to Rachelle who baked jam drops, cookies and muffins for everyone! They were yummy (don't tell my personal trainer!)

New Stampin' Up! catalogue launch

2010-08-17T21:05:00.004+10:00

It's that time of year! I am so excited about showing you the new catalogue, it has some great new stamp sets and fantastic new items for your Big Shot, not to mention the new colours and so much more besides. Please come and share my excitement at my place (contact me for exact address) on Wednesday 1st September between 10am and 2pm, or between 8pm and 10pm. You can come and make a complimentary card, have a cuppa or glass of wine, and take in all that is new in the Stampin' Up! world! I will also be raffling a "Simple Delights" Simply Sent card kit (worth $80), with proceeds going to the Mater Mothers Bereavement Fund. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. You can purchase them before the event if you cannot attend, or just bring some change with you on the day. To get yourself a catalogue, either book a workshop, place an order over $125 on the day (in person or via e-mail), or purchase one for $12.95. Please RSVP if you can come, thanks.

'Sunny Days' Simply Scrappin' class

2010-07-10T15:59:00.006+10:00

Do you love scrapbooking and are keen to create some more pages for your album? Have you wanted to try it for ages but weren't sure where to start? Then come to this class and pick up some tips, while creating three 12" pages and a mini accordion booklet. Places limited to 6 per class, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Scrapbooking your own way

2010-07-01T21:02:00.004+10:00

I recently demonstrated a simple 8" scrapbook page at a workshop and was amazed at the number of ways that page could be put together! Especially from those who said they weren't creative! Being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator means I can get creative ideas from our demonstrator web site, our monthly newsletter and from other team members, so you don't have to worry about coming up with your own ideas all the time! Check out my customers' pages:

FINAL - June deals of the week no.4!

2010-06-23T12:19:00.005+10:00

Save up to almost 50% in the last week of Stampin' Up's Deal of the Week. In this fourth and final week, specials include selected rhinestone brads and grosgrain ribbon. Imagine the difference a little bling or some gorgeous ribbon will make to your project.
The fourth deals of the week are from 23 June, 12:01 AM (AET) through 30 June, 11:50 PM (AET).

109113 page 149 Square Ice Rhinestone brads WAS $19.95, NOW $11.97

109111 page 149 Circle Ice Rhinestone brads WAS $19.95 NOW $11.97

109112 page 149 Square Fire Rhinestone brads WAS $19.95 NOW $11.97

111848 page 150 Bashful Blue 1” double-stitched grosgrain ribbon WAS $19.95, NOW $10.97

109050 page 151 Certainly Celery 5/8” grosgrain ribbon WAS $14.95 NOW $8.97

June deals of the week no.3!

2010-06-16T19:18:00.005+10:00

What great value for these five lovely stamp sets, (see below)! Don't forget you
could get 20% of ALL your purchases by joining my team of Independent
Demonstrators, and until the end of July you can join for 20% less than
the normal price of the starter kit!
The third 'deals of the week' are from 16 June, 12:01 AM (AET) through 22 June, 11:50 PM (AET).
114263 p34 - A Happy Heart stamp set, WAS $41.95, NOW $20.98
115792 p57 - Greetings Eight stamp set, WAS $49.95, NOW $24.98
116330 p78 - Bella's Bloom stamp set, WAS $24.95, NOW $14.97
113009 p97 - Enjoy Every Moment stamp set, ...WAS $53.95, NOW $26.98
114283 p105 - All Scallops stamp set, WAS $55.95, NOW $27.98

colour renovation IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2010-06-15T22:59:00.003+10:00

News just on the Stampin' Up! web site:
"With our recent Colour Renovation announcement, we have experienced an increase in demand for some of our retiring colours. We need to clarify that beginning now, all retiring colour products are available only while supplies last."
If you need to stock up on any of your favourite colours then now is the time to do so! Get your papers, inks and refills to last you in to the future NOW!

JUNE DEALS OF THE WEEK NUMBER 2!!

2010-06-09T04:52:00.001+10:00

The second deals of the week are from 9 June, 12:01 AM (AET) through 15 June, 11:50 PM (AET).
Haiku DSP, was $16.95, now $10.17.
Pink Flamingo DSP, was $16.95, now $11.02.
Tea Party DSP was $16.95, now $10.17.
Raspberry Tart DSP was $16.95, now $11.02.
Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP was $22.95, now $14.92.
Don't be late in ordering these beautiful Designer Series Papers, please contact me via e-mail to place your order ASAP. I can't wait to get some more Sweet Slumber!

Christmas in July Annual Charity Event

2010-06-07T21:36:00.005+10:00

Imagine spending a day getting a jump start
on your Christmas Preparations...
The Paper Angels are getting in early this year with our ever popular Christmas Card Charity Events.
Heaps of Prizes, Card Competition and Wonderful Projects to make!
This year we are holding our events in July.
Please click on the flyer below for full of info
such as dates and venues etc.

I will only be demonstrating at the Coorparoo, Victoria Point and Wellington Point venues, so please book with me early to secure your place
Bookings are essential and payment is required to secure your place.
Feel free to come by yourself and meet some fellow paper craft enthusiasts or invite all your friends to come along too and join in the fun - group tables can be arranged!

Congratulations to all the winners

2010-04-30T22:41:00.002+10:00

A big thank you to all who attended the Redland Bay State School Ladies' Night, we all had a great time showing you our wares, and some of you made a free card with me too. We had a display of Zumba dancing, lots of drinks and nibbles to keep us going, and the raffle prize draws! The winners were: Lisa Martin, Ana Oliveira, Rachelle Hersey, Rachael Usmar, Michelle Kostner, Sylvia Beamish, Sylvia Williams and Di Forno. So far we have raised over $800, but we are still counting the party plan contributions.
It's going to be bigger and better next year, so if you didn't make it, please come next time.

Ladies Night fundraiser

2010-04-13T22:56:00.002+10:00

You are invited to a Ladies night at Redland Bay State School. $10 entry includes glass of wine and nibbles. Come and browse your favourite local businesses and help raise funds for the P&C. I will be selling card kits, and offering a free make and take card for Mothers' Day. Stampin' Up! have provided over $1000 in prizes, and all proceeds from the raffles will go directly to the school, thanks SU! What a great company to be a part of.