embossed butterflies

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

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

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

'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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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!