Lots of fun at Paper Angels event

Thanks to two of our fabulous team (Anna and Bec) I attended a fun-tastic day of team building, business talks and crafting last weekend 😀 I can't wait for the next one...

Christmas card club for April

We had a lot of fun this month making our two sets of cards in readiness for Christmas (you can never have enough cards!)
Sylvia and Judi show us the two designs:

The two sets we used were kindly lent by the two lovely ladies in the photo, who wished to use them in a different way; how many times have we made things and then become bored by the stamps and not been able to see beyond the first ideas we had?

Card stock: real red, Old Olive, Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, Crushed Curry, whisper white
Embossing folders:Needlepoint border, Northern Flurry (retired)
Die: Oval Accent Bigz Clear, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL
Stamp sets: Snow Much Fun (retired),
Inks: Stazon black, Real Red, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, (Stampin' Write Markers) In Colour Stampin' Write Marker collection 2013-15,
Ribbon: Pumpkin Pie Chevron ribbon

Wow, been a long time!

Why hello again!

It's been a long time since I posted on here, and to be honest I was losing myself on Facebook instead! But it's about time I set aside some hours to post my stamping news and ideas etc.
I recently had the privilege of promoting to Manager with Stampin' Up!, and I'm really looking forward to going to the Leadership day at Convention. I'd like to thank my small team of ladies for helping me get there xxx it's always fun catching up with you all and crafting.

I've just finished the last Friday of the month Christmas Card Club with two new girls, Anne and Jill, they had a good time making these two cards with me (we made four of each), so much so that they're coming back next month! Glad you had a good time ladies! The card on the left was CASEd from Angie Leach - Too Cool Stamping, thanks for the inspiration Angie. The other design was also spotted on SplitCoast - what a wonderful resource that is. I've got some more clubbers coming tonight so I'm off to do some more cutting, but I'll be back sooner than last time lol!

Christmas ornament decoration class

Today I had a great time with some lovely ladies making the Christmas ornament from the cover of the mini catalogue. I really had no idea how long the class would take so we arranged to make a day of it and had morning tea and lunch as well. Then the unexpected happened and my order for all the products didn't arrive in time, I was devastated as I had planned this for ages and everyone had been able to come on the same day; the thought of re-arranging it didn't thrill me. Fortunately I have a lovely upline, and she lent me her 'Ornament Keepsakes Bundle', along with some tulle ribbon. A couple of the guests also had the set from a previous order, and so thankfully we were able to muddle through the day - I couldn't have done it without you girls!
As it turned out it really only took a couple of hours, but it was kind of essential that we had a few Big Shot machines, and more than one 'Holiday Ornaments' Framelits set.
Thanks for an excellent day everyone, and I know you'll enjoy making some more of these delightful decorations when our order finally arrives! (Just to clarify, it is the delivery contractor who has delayed us getting the order, not Stampin' Up!)

Merry Christmas banner

I love my new Pennants Bigz die, and this is my latest creation with it. I've made a couple of these before with the Paper Angels, but this was the first one I made from my own ideas. I've still got to make the 'Christmas' part, hopefully before the big day itself, but we all know how time ticks away from us and we end of getting nothing done so... Must think positive!!

Perfect time to join me and get creative!

Don't you just love this? It was designed by Liz Collett from our Paper Angels team. I love the little windows that can be filled with all sorts of images or photos or embellishments. You can make one of these yourself with the FREE Printer Tray kit that comes when you join up with me and become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator during October. Valued at $60, it will be a lovely addition to your starter kit which you can buy for $169 and begin your papercraft hobby or business with. Only 12 days left to get your Christmas Printer Tray, so don't just think about it, contact me and be a part of it! (This promotion is being run by Liz Collett only and is not something SU" are promoting)

 

Paper Angels annual Christmas card workshops

We have received so many enquiries already about this year’s Christmas Card Workshops and are incredibly excited to formally announce that bookings are now officially open. I will be attending the Redland Bay and Wellington Point venues, and Coorapooroo if required, so you have a choice!
If you click on the above brochure, you will be able to read all the details clearly! Note we have kept the cost at the same price for the past 5 years, being $65 for an entire day (10am till 4pm) of fun, friends and creativity. This is great value! Some venues you will be able to purchase lunch, and because they are generously waiving the room hire fee it is requested that you do not bring your own lunch but eat at the venue.
We have provided an opportunity for you to choose a wood rather than the supplied clear mount stamp, for an extra $7; as well as the opportunity to buy the coordinating ‘Framelits Die Cutting System’ for the included stamp set for an additional $32, rather than the separate price later of $42.95. You do not need to choose either of these options, they are simply there for your convenience/choice.
We are very grateful to Stampin' Up! Australia for providing us with donations of SU products to raffle at each event, please bring some extra cash for tickets for what will be a fantastic array of products to win! There will also be the usual Christmas card competition, so get creative!
Payment is required at the time of booking so that your stamp set, papers, sanding system and kit may be ordered.
Please book with me by email or phone 0446 519 915. Places are limited and some venues will book out quickly, so please do book in promptly to avoid disappointment.

Third Thursday Christmas card club

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

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.

Happy new year! craft classes for 2012

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!

Paper Angels meeting

Before November's Paper Angels get together, we were challenged to create a project using punch art, well that was great as we had just made some of those bottle tags at craft class, so I entered those and also a little card using the new Sweet Treat Cups from the Summer mini catalogue. This was inspired by Julia Bettencourt, and it uses the scallop oval punch for the leaves and elements from the I Wish Simply Scrappin' kit. I won second prize which was lovely as I won a Bright Delights Rub-ons pack (and now I don't feel jealous of the winner of the combo pack who will be announced at the end of this month!). This is one of the many reasons I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, especially as a member of the Paper Angels team, as we get to meet regularly and share ideas and provide support for one another. If you would like information on becoming a member of this fabulous team, please contact me.

November stamp club

At stamp club this month guests were invited to create swaps for the group, and we also judged them in a competition. The winning entry was by Justine for her Santa face card, using only punches to create the effect. Well done Justine, who won a mini stamp and ribbon samples. Thanks to everyone who took part, we had great evening making other projects, and sharing ideas and stamps with each other. If you would like to come to stamp club in the new year, it is held the last Saturday of the month from 7.30 pm until I kick you out (!) and costs $5. Booking essential.

Sharks charity Christmas card event

Here are some photos from the Sharks event on the 11th October. We raised $220 from raffle ticket sales and card competition entries, which will go towards the Mater Mothers' Bereavement Programme, so thanks to everyone who took entered. I still have spaces at the Redlands Sporting Club on the 1st November, but places are filling fast now people have heard what a great time everyone had at the Sharks and Springwood. Call or e-mail me to book your place NOW!

All the prizes that were up for grabs, over $1000 of Stampin' Up! products donated from head office in Sydney, thanks Stampin' Up!

Entries for the card competition, what talented guests we had.

Some of the displays that inspired us

My table hard at work creating our eight projects

The youngest attendee by far was gorgeous little Nikaya

Leonie's table

Kate's table, plus Jacqui who demo-ed a few of the cards for us too.

Sylvia and Elisa pulling their crackers...

But it was Ros who won the Flower Fusion Too tin with her lucky cracker.

Afternoon tea was really scrumptious, the Sharks did us proud

Our winners - Sue won two prizes (it wasn't fixed, but it was her birthday after all!)

Christmas choccies

I put these yummy choccies in my customers' bags for the Christmas Card Workshops that the Paper Angels are running this year. I used Ski Slope DSP, (only available until the end of November from Stampin' Up!'s mini catalogue) which is an absolute favourite of mine at the moment, and the Spotlight on Christmas stamp set, combined with stitched Chocolate Chip ribbon. You could decorate little chocolate bars for childrens parties or for teachers' gifts too.

Christmas in July event

If you cannot attend this event, why not make a date with me to do it at your house at a time that's more convenient? Get your friends together and start preparing for Christmas, you know it won't be long until it's here!