Wedding cards are so much fun!!

Hi All,

It's been a while since I last posted and since then things have changed.

This year I've decided to take some time off to concentrate on myself and my health, so with that being said I decided to take a step back from Stampin Up and resign as a Demonstrator.

I'm still a VERY big supporter of the Stampin Up (I couldn't leave I would be lost) so I still go to my up line Ann's Monthly stamp club, I think I'd be lost without the girls each month and our get together.

I started the year by being asked to make a wedding card this month for a great friend of mine Lisa. I had so much fun playing around with his card and loved the result I thought I'd share it with you.

I hope you all have a great crafting month...

 

Enjoy

 

 

Save up to 80% with the Clearance Rack now available...

Hi All,

Has the hubby or better half asked you what you want for Christmas yet? Well if they have now's the time to score a great deal!

Stampin Up have offered a great range of Clearance rack items with up to 80% off... yes you heard me right 80% off. Just click on the picture to see what's up for sale.

 

Speak to you soon...

By golly another card made...

Hi Everyone,

Well all I can say is "I'm on a card making run" this is my 4th card in 3 weeks and again for an 8 year olds Birthday party. Our son is so social it's costing us lots of money on presents, but at least the cards aren't costing a lot which makes the husband happy!

I've always wanted to make a Lego card, so sat down and created my very first. I had no idea on Lego block sizes so guessed. The card stock used is Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point and Garden Green. I LOVE those colours all mixed together, it's so playful and fun.

I have one more to do before the end of next week, so keep coming back and you might see something new.

Last card for the month

Hi All,

Well I created the third and final card for the three Birthdays this month and I cased it from
Keryn Campbell fantastic Betsy's Blossom stamp set (which I love) RRPNZ $48.95 Clear , $60.95 Wood.

As always I left it to the last minute for this one, however all up the card took less than 10 minutes to make, so a fantastic quick and striking card... thanks Keryn for the inspiration.

With October's Birthday's finished, I'm now onto November's ones, then in between some Christmas Cards, so keep popping in to see what new.

Have a great week...

Card number 3

Hi All,

Well I finally finished card number 3, just in time for my sons second Birthday Party of the day.

This time the 8 year old is into Minecraft, so I created this card with lots of 1x1cm card stock, clued them all together then ran it through the Big Shot. The one fantastic thing about over worked and scratched Big Shot plates are they create this fantastic texture on the top of the card stock, which is perfect for a boys card.

 

I just love making wacky cards and with one more to create before the month end, I better get my thinking cap on.

 

Enjoy

 

And the cards keep coming.

Hi All,

It's been a great month for crafting with 4 birthdays that I have had to make cards for.

The first and most important is my husbands, which was on the 3rd of this month. His Mother and I bought him an Xbox One, however because it's so new and hasn't been released yet, I decided to give him something to look at leading up to that date and created this (and I must say so myself) fantastic card...

 

 

The second card is for a Rugby mad! 8 year old. This was a little hard because I had to think outside the box and create something that looked close to a field. I think I pulled it off?

 

 

I've enjoyed creating cards this month, I have two more to create in the next week so come back soon and see my next blog post!

 

 

Stampin Up! World Cardmaking day!

Hi All,

I'm not sure if you've heard, but today is Stampin Up World card making day (@stampinup #wcmd2013) so I created a card for my 5 year olds Birthday and below is my entry.

I created this card using Whisper White, Silver, White Vellum and Bermuda Bay card stock. And utilising the stamp sets "Morning Post Number" RRP $40.95NZD (2013 Holiday Catalogue) and "You're My Hero" RRP W$41.95NZD C$33.95NZD (2013-2014 Annual Catalogue).
I embossed the "You're My Hero" with Stampin Up Clear embossing powder and coloured using the Stampin Up Markers. The punches used for this card were the Scallop Oval and Hexagon.

 
I hope you get time to make a card today...

Enjoy

Purple all the way...

Hi Crafters,

This is my second post in the last month yipee, getting things sorted now the little man is doing full days in kindy (which I'm LOVING!)

I had to create two cards within 30 minutes (as per normal leaving things to the last minute) for the same person yesterday who just loves the colour purple, so ask and I shall deliver...

 

Tools used:

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Naturals White and Perfect Plum, Dies: Blossom Party Originals, Embossing folder: Lacy Brocade (Holiday cat) Punches:1 1/4 scallop, Extra Large Oval Extras: 1.6cm Flower Trim, basic pearls, Silver shimmer paper and Brads. Stamp Set: Well Scripted (retired)
Ink Pads: Elegant Eggplant.

I did have fun playing however next time (and I say this every time) I'm going to give myself more time to play.

NZSU MDS Challenge #1

I thought seeing as I up keep the NZSU site, I should really create something for the challenge I’ve set.
 

MDS is the newest tool to the Stampin Up Market and has made us all very excited. Not only is the price of the programme only $27.95 NZ dollars through me but it's packed full of Stampin Up stamps, punches, embellishments, and this is only to name a few.

 
I have created the below card for the challenge and that was to create a page or card using the three colours combination, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise and Daffodil Delight. I thought these colours would look great as a baby card. And as I’d love to have a little girl in my VERY male household why not create a pink one this time!

 

Not only does it give you the option to play with all the Stampin Up product but keeps a log of the items used.

 

If you want to know more about MDS drop me a line.

 

 

New Seasonal Catalogue has arrived!

On the 1st February Stampin Up! released a new Annual catalogue and if you weren't excited before you will be now!!!

The 2013 Seasonal Catalogue is packed full of exciting new products for you to try. Click on the link to see all the new products.

Dates of availability 1st February 2013 - 30th June 2013

Playing with Lucky Limeade...

When I placed my order this month I over order the Lucky Limeade cardstock, but lucky for me it's one of my favourite colours, so I got to work this afternoon and created these cool kids cards.

Each one is using the stamp set "Dinoroar" pg 64 of the annual catalogue 

RRP $33.95 Clear / $40.95 Wood. 

I now have a few more cards for those just in case moments.

Don't miss out on the "Clearance Rack Blitz" discounted items

Stampin Up has done it again, just when you think the specials are coming to a close, they surprise you with more goodies!! Santa will be busy filling up mine and your stockings!.

Each week from the 14th December through to the 21st January Stampin Up will be bringing out limited retired items for you to purchase. With discounts up to 70% off retail-only while supplies last!

Week One is listed below, please feel free to contact me if you would like a PDF version of each weeksent to you.

Week One

Lollies anyone?

Each year for the past three years I've been helping my cousins make Christmas stockings filled with lollies for the children in our family. However each stocking had been hand cut out and with 40 to do it became quite a chore for my Aunty. 

But with the introduction of the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die I was able to cut out 41 stockings in less than half an hour, and with the help of my three year old; who loves playing with my Big Shot.

The Holiday Stocking Die is located on page 193 of our catalogue and retails at $67.95 NZ$.

I used the small chocolate's to stuff each stocking along with some hard and soft lollies. The mesh was only $6.30 for 2 meters and made 41 stockings.

Below is a picture of my three year old son having fun cutting out the stockings, plus the end results.

Two fantastic Specials all in the month of November... WOOW!!

Stampin up is bringing Christmas early to our fantastic Customers with the two below offers.
Combine both and your Christmas stocking will be filled early, not only do we offer these great specials, but this is ontop of our already great hostess benefits, when hosting a party.


First fantastic offer:
Purchase one of the new Festive Bundles and receive FREE a Festive Paper-Piercing pack.

Promotion dates: 1st November - 30th November 2012

Second fantastic offer:
Stampin Up always surprises me with fantastic specials and this one tops it all!!

Host a *qualified Stampin Up party and get a Free collect of ink pads, yes! you heard correctly a Free set!!! that's 10 ink pads FREE.

In addition to our other party benefits.

Promotion dates: 1st November - 16th December 2012

* view flyer for party qualification details

Free Ribbon Anyone?

Well all you need to do is place and order to the value of $70.00 and you get a free spool of of 3/8" (1cm) Stitch Satin Ribbon!
 Choose from one of the new 2012-2014 In Colours—or spend $350 to earn all five!

Christmas is early...

If you look on page 14 of the new Holiday Catalogue, you will see the Bigz Snow Flurry Die. Now you ask what can I do with that, well let me show you...

I created this great Christmas tree ornament using this Die Snow Flurry RRP $45.95. The Background Rosette is made using Pacific Point card stock and the snow flakes were made out of Silver Glimmer paper RRP $10.95  of the 2012-2013 catalogue (page 160).

The next creation was made out of the Bigz Die L Holiday Stocking RRP $67.95 within the 2012-2013 Catalogue (page 193).
Using the Glimmer paper I was able to stick them all together with the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets RRP $25.95 for 12 sheets (12x12 size). with the little stars around the rim coming from the Holiday collection Framelits Dies RRP $51.95 of the Holiday Catalogue (page 16).
If you would like to know how to make these please feel free to contact me.

They are finally here

Yes the wait is now over the new and exciting 2012-2013 catalogue has arrived. It's packed full of new and exciting stamps, accessories and even a few new surprises, one being the new in-colours.

But wait there's more, along with the new and exiting 2012-2013 Catalogue we have the NEW Holiday Catalogue and guess what... it goes from 1st September 2012 - 31st January 2013...WOOW.

If you want to see more click on the images to the right, then click on the contact me and I will come and show you what's new.

" The Open Sea"

On Sunday I had a friend Vanessa come over for an overdue Stampin Up play date. I had been asked by my Mother-in-Law to make a 70th Man's birthday card, and as you could imagine I said to myself "where do a start" But after looking through my stash of stamp sets I landed on"The Open Sea" stamp set and it all went forward from there.

I just love the way it turned out, the colours all blended beautifully and the stamp set worked perfectly for the occasion.

Then after that I decided I would try a nice sweet card with a 3'd flower. I had so much fun creating this card, it took some time for the flower to dry, but with the different shape of the card I thought fitted perfectly to the design.

I Dig You!

 

Well it's been some time since I've posted, but now with my youngest on his way to kindy I have a spare 2 and a half extra hours three days a week, child free. And guess what? I'm stamping.... wahooooo 

 For my latest card I thought I would stick with the basic colors you’d see at school, plus I wanted to make the set "I Dig You" ($51.95 clear mount and $64.95 wood mounted) pop so I stamped the image on white card stock, and I'm surprised by the results.

Plus we have an exciting month with the launch of the New Autumn-Winter mini Catalogue and I have to say its jam packed with some REALLY exciting new product. 

Also this month we are holding our very first Stamp Camp for our stamp club members which Ann and I have been working hard to create some exciting projects for over 2 days. If you are interested in attending please let me or Ann know.

Dinoroar all the way!!

I don't have much time now a days with 2 small children and a busy home life, so once again I have created a card within half an hour for a party my son went to today. I really need to sit down for half a day and create a whole lot of cards for these last minute moments.

This time I was inspired by Paula Dobsons wonderful card creations with her Sponging, masking techniques and her Sepia Silhouette card. I tried it with the stamp set Dinoroar (which I love) and started trying to make the sponging look like hills, but after a while got too excited with this technique and realised it looked like a mix of clouds and hills.

I found by sponging Lucky Limeade with Island Indigo it created this fantastic green that changed to various colors as I kept applying in different areas.

I then stamped the Dinoroar images (RRP $45.95 Clear or $57.95 wood mounted) directly on the card stock with Staz On, then onto a sheet of Confetti White card stock, water colored then cut them out, and lay them on with Dimensionals to give the 3-D effect.

Wedding cards

I had two cards to make today for the same wedding, the first I had time to create and then was given  half an hour to created the second (someone forgot to organise themselves better lol). The funny thing is I prefer the half hour rush job one better then the one I created in advance...

The first card was a little spin on the average wedding card, this Idea was given to my by a friend who lent me the "On The Line" stamp set, which unfortunately is a retired item. Why you say did I post it... because it looks cute!!

The Second card is the one I created with only half an hour to do it in version and because I don' have any wedding stamps (as yet) I created a simple yet I think elegant look...

The Third card I have is using the current stamp set "Dinoroar" RRP $45.95 clear and $57.95 Wood Mounted. This is the first time I've used this set and now I'm hocked loving every minute it's so much fun to create dinosaurs especially with two sons. I chose a slightly different sentiment " Heard from the Heart" RRP $37.95 Clear and $46.95 Wood to the one in the set and this was because it was for my teenage class...