Stamp Me Silly

Look!! I STAMPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-06-12T08:58:00.000+08:00

Wow, after a mega dry spell do to a massive overload of Uni work I have finally stamped!! I am on a few days break between exams and 4 weeks of prac and decided to join the girls on the Elite Stampers forum for a Cyberstamp. One of the girls hosted (thanks Jayne!) and set challenges for us to complete. A great way to get the mind moving and the creative juices flowing!!

So here are the cards I did for the 3 challenges. Don't love them all but hey, they might appeal to someone out there!! I will try to put up the details for the stamp sets etc tomorrow but if I forget and you would like to know, please email me

This challenge was a colour and theme challenge. It was to be a birthday card using Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla & Chocolate Chip. Not in love with this one but it fit the bill!

This challenge was to CASE a card from the IB&C (picking a random page number) and to use a set from the US retirement list. I used a hostess set called Birthday Bakery which will obviously retire, but I love it :) Don't love the card as I don't think it 'works' but again, someone might like it!

Last challenge card.......

Now this one I do quite like :) This card was made with a little girl in mind, Miss Keely is turning one soon and I wanted a sweet birthday card for a sweet little girl :) The challenge was to use at least 3 embellishments with the only stamping being a sentiment. I used patterned paper, buttons and ribbon. This cupcake punch is going to get a workout methinks!!

Ok, while I am here a couple more cards to show you.

This one was made for the second challenge but I got my stamp sets mixed up and used a set that wasn't retiring! Ooops, well I have another card to give to someone so its all good!

Last but not least, this is the card that I made my daughter for her 4th birthday last month. My first play with the cupcake punch and I LOVED it!!

Bling and cupcakes, a match made in heaven ;D

Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone!!

Deals of the Week are BACK!!!

2011-05-01T16:15:00.002+08:00

Hi Everyone!
Yes, I am still alive! Its been a LOOONG time between posts thanks to uni but I just had to come and let you know about the May Deals of the Week! Up to 40% off selected products!

Week 1 is a doozy so stay tuned for them next 3, Week 2 starts next Wednesday and then each Wednesday after that until the end of May. Details for Week 1 below.....

Contact me to place your order :)

Let's Sale-A-Brate

2011-01-25T16:36:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone!

It’s finally here!! Our most popular promotion of the year starts today!

Here is a little peek at the stamp sets you can choose from......

Click HERE for more details

Aren’t they gorgeous!!

Just a reminder at how you can earn these sets for FREE......

Spend
You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you spend $100 on Stampin' Up! merchandise (net sales before shipping and handling). There's no limit-for every $100 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!

Host
You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you host a workshop of at least $600 (net sales before shipping and handling)-this is in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

Join
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!

Don’t forget that until the end of Jan, I am donating my entire profit to the Queensland Flood Appeal so you can earn FREE sets AND help the flood victims.

Happy Stamping

Stampin' Up! Pitches in to Help the Flood Victims

2011-01-14T20:29:00.001+08:00

"Stampin' Up! demonstrators have a long history of making a difference in the lives of others--especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest. Nearly two years ago, we watched another tragedy unfold in Australia. Our hearts were touched as demonstrators, customers and friends joined together in support of the Bushfire Appeal. We've done it before and we can certainly do it again!

To help the victims of the floods that have devastated over three quarters of Queensland, join with us in supporting the Australia Flood Appeal. Stampin' Up! will donate $2 AUD of the retail value of sales from any stamp set (with a retail value of $30 or more) sold in Australia and New Zealand from 15 January through 15 February to the State Emergency Services in Queensland. "

This donation is in addition to the personal donation (refer last post) I will make on your behalf for all orders placed by the end on January, so shop now to help the flood victims :)

Helping the Flood Victims......

2011-01-12T14:12:00.000+08:00

I'm sure you are all aware of the terrible floods that are happening in Qld and Northern NSW. I am sure many of you are like me and have donated as much as you can manage but want to do more. So I have decided to do the following....

From now until end of January I will donate all my profits from any orders I receive to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal.

Please EMAIL me your orders or phone me on 0414 944 815. You can check out the current catalogues HERE

If you would like to donate direct to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal you can do so HERE

My prayers and heart are with all the people who are affected by this awful natural disaster :(

Valentine's Sweetheart Promotion

2011-01-02T14:45:00.000+08:00

Happy New Year everyone!! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and I hope 2011 is an exciting one for you!! I am starting my NEW life this year and heading back to Uni to do my Graduate Diploma in Education. After 12 years of Banking & Finance I am completely changing directions!! I can thank Stampin Up for that as I have really enjoyed the planning and teaching aspect of my workshops!

ANYWAY..........................

We have a new promotion this month just in time for Valentines Day!

Get a FREE package of Heart Treat Cups (valued at $6.50) when you purchase the Sweetheart Stamp Set or Full Heart Punch!!! That should take care of those Valentine Cards!! You can click on the pic above or the pic on my sidebar for more information.

The promotion ends 24 January so it takes us right through to Sale-A-Bration!!!!!!!

For those of you who don’t know what Sale-A-Bration is, brace yourself!!! It is our most exciting promotion of the year!!!!!!!! There are 3 ways to earn FREE stamp sets during Sale-A-Bration.

1. SPEND $100 and choose 1 FREE SAB Set - For every $100 spent, receive 1 FREE set!! So for example, spend $300 and get 3 free sets PLUS all the hostess benefits!!

2. HOST a Workshop of at least $600 (before shipping) and choose a FREE SAB Set – This is in addition to any stamp sets you get for spending!!!!

3. JOIN Stampin Up – Join my team during SAB and choose a FREE Stamp Set valued up to $79.95 from the Ideas Book & Catalogue!! This in addition to the fantastic savings on the Starter Kit!!

So if you would like to SPEND, HOST or JOIN during Sale-A-Bration, be sure to let me know early so I can fit you in. I am only going to be hosting 1-2 workshops a month this year as I will be very busy with uni

I have some of the SAB brochures here, if you would like me to post you one please contact me.

Enjoy your long weekend!!

A Cute Handmade Share.....

2010-12-30T07:00:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone

Hope everyone had a nice Christmas. I really enjoyed the few days break I had with my family :)

I hope to be able to post a bit more in the New Year, but I am taking a break at the moment. I am a bit burnt out after all the fairs and markets I had this year!!

I wanted to share a recent purchase with you all as it is so cute and I do like to support Local crafters.

This is a gorgeous reversible dress I bought for my 3 year old daughter from a lovely lady called Wendy, from Artisinat. She has a stall at the Hillarys Markets in WA but also does custom orders so I am sure any interstate people could arrange an order with her.

This is one side and both sides have coordinating buttons to match the outer fabric. Isn't the owl adorable!!

I absolutely LOVE the second side, isn't the fabric gorgeous!!

And a close up of the gorgeous little owl....

Plus, a matching Lucky Owl just for fun!!

Wendy's dresses are beautifully made and no two are the same. My daughter loves her one of a kind creation!!

Wendy also makes hand dyed silk scarves, baby feeding covers, baby carriers, appliqué cushions and paper crafts.

Email Wendy to order your Artisinat Creation :)

Happy New Year!!

My Etsy Shop is NOW OPEN!!

2010-12-03T07:00:00.002+08:00

Happy Friday Everyone!

As you may know, I have been doing quite a few markets and fairs this last month and I love that my creations have appealed to so many! I have been thinking about setting up an Etsy shop for a while and have finally decided to bite the bullet!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/stamparama

My Shop is called Stamparama, which is actually the name of my Stampin' Up! team so it all ties in nicely together :)

I hope to upload some of my cards in the next week or so but I have placed quite a few of my gift items on there.

If you like anything you see in the Etsy Shop and would like to order, please contact me or buy through the shop. Quantities in the shop are low to save on fees, so don't be concerned if you want more than it says are there. I am looking at branching into invitations and party.wedding favours so if you are after something in particular please let me know :)

Anyway, enjoy your weekend!!

December Frenzy & A New Mini Catalogue!!

2010-12-01T23:02:00.000+08:00

Lots of fun stuff today! Not only do we have a fantastic new promotion with over 20 items up to 50% off, we have a New Mini Catalogue with new toys to play with!!!

Click Here to see all the fun new goodies in the Summer Mini Catalogue. You can also click on the pic on my sidebar.

Now for the great December Promotion, presenting...............

Click Here to see which products are discounted.

If you haven't finished your Christmas Shopping yet, why not think about a Stampin' Up! Gift Voucher. I can provide vouchers for any amount, complete with a lovely voucher holder. Contact me for more information.

Any questions or orders you can email me

I'm Sorry!!!

2010-11-15T11:33:00.000+08:00

I am so ashamed that it has been so long since I posted!!! Sorry everyone!!

I have been so busy dong school and craft fairs this month that I haven't had a chance to post anything. It will get better soon, I promise!!

In the meantime, here is a card I did for the Weekly Challenge over at We Stamp for Lara

Enjoy your week everyone!

Helping a Special Little Girl......

2010-10-19T10:43:00.006+08:00

One of the things I love about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is the capacity of the Stampin' Up! community to all pull together to help another. Now we are all pulling together to help a special little girl called Lara May. Lara is the daughter of a fellow Elite demonstrator Madonna Dunn. You can read Lara's story HERE

To help raise money for the specialised equipment Lara needs, we are running a stamping event called We Stamp for Lara. The details are below.......

If you would like to join in, the Paypal button is above. You will be emailed the invitation for the forum closer to the date. If you aren't able to participate but would still like to donate, there is also a donate button under the blinkie in my sidebar

Thanks in advance and hope to see you there!!

Dress Up for Christmas - New Promotion!!

2010-10-17T21:30:00.000+08:00

Yay!! Another promotion and one with EXCLUSIVE product even!! From now until 30 November you can get FREE ribbon (choose from 4 designs) when you purchase a Christmas Bundle or host a $550 (before shipping) workshop!! There is even an EXCLUSIVE Designer Series Paper pack that cannot be purchased separately!

Check out the bundles and details below. To see the ribbons and get more details click here or click on the flyer over on the side ----------->

The Fine Print
•There is no limit to the number of bundles a customer can purchase. For every bundle purchased, the customer may choose another spool of ribbon.

•Bundles and free exclusive ribbon are only available while supplies last. If any of the components of a bundle run out of inventory, the bundle will not be available to order. If any of the free ribbons run out of inventory, customers may choose another free ribbon.

Contact me today to order your bundles or book your workshop!!

Birthday Invitation Share.....

2010-10-11T12:08:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone

Long time, no blog!! Sorry, about that. Been a busy time here and I just haven't been able to keep up with everything. I have been making wedding invitations, birthday invitations and goodies to sell at the 4 fairs in 4 weeks I am doing in November!! So you can see why I have been busy :)

I thought I would share the invitations I did for my Dad's 60th birthday which is coming up next month. I needed something simple as I had so much on, but I also wanted it to be effective. I like the colour combination for a classy male invitation :)

So here it is......

It was a pocket card with the party details printed on the insert (as below)

Stamp Sets: None!!!

Cardstock: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Love Letter Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Big Shot, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits, 5/8" Black Satin Ribbon, Round Tab Punch, gold brads

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone, I am busy packing for a much-awaited scrap weekend this weekend. Can't wait!!

Jingle Bells!!

2010-09-19T18:43:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone!

I am in the midst of making cards to sell at some fairs I have coming up in November and I have started on Christmas Cards - Only 3 months to go!!

My mission is to use up all my retired bits and pieces so this seemed like a good way to get rid of some ribbon, lol! You can use any ribbon really, which makes it a great design (it was inspired by a card by Ann Craig). I really like the colour combo too so you may see a few more cards in these colours!

Stamp Sets: Delightful Decorations, Season of Joy

Carstock & Inks: Riding Hood Red Cardstock, Old Olive Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock,

Riding Hood Red Ink, Baja Breeze Ink, Old Olive Ink

Accessories: Retired Ribbon, Star Brad

Enjoy your week :)

Regionals Swap

2010-09-19T10:00:00.002+08:00

I promised several people at Perth Regionals that I would post my swap and how I did it, I am sorry it took me so long but better late than never!!

This is the card I gave out as my swaps for Regionals, you may recognise it as being similar to a previous card I posted. It was inspired by that card, but I changed a few things......

So, the technique I used was Faux Embossing. To do this, all I did was stamp the Medallion on my Baja Breeze cardstock in White Craft Ink. I then lined up the image with my Stamp-a-majig and moved it slightly down and to the right and stamped the image again in Baja Breeze ink. Easy!!

The ribbon was done by putting a line of sticky strip accross the bottom of the card and then ruffling the taffeta ribbon accross it. The finished ribbon made me think of a wedding garter, hence the card being a wedding card!!

For the sentiment, I made my own Modern Label by cutting the top and bottom off a scallop oval.

Hope you like it, I am quite fond of this one - even after making 25 of them!!

Just Add Ink #35

2010-09-19T05:00:00.001+08:00

Its been a while since I have done a Just Add Ink Challenge, I have been so busy! Tonight I felt in need of some direction, so I headed to JAI to see what the Challenge was. This week it is a Theme Challenge...... Just Add Sympathy. I haven't made one of these for a while (which in this case is a good thing!) so I struggled with where to start. I decided to use a set from the New Catalogue called 'Just Believe'

Its a really lovely set which could fit many themes.

When I stamped the main image I decided to try a shadow effect. I stamped the main image and then straight after lifting the stamp moved it very slightly to the left and stamped again. Its hard to see in the photo but it gives it a lovely shadow.

I have also used some of the New In Colours! Expect to see more of these colours, they are YUMMY!!

Stamp Sets: Just Believe, Occassional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess Set)

Cardstock & Ink: Concord Crush Cardstock, Pear Pizzazz Cardstock, Bashful Blue Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Concord Crush Ink

Accessories: Scallop Trim Punch, Wide Oval Punch

Enjoy your Sunday :)

Hoot Hoot Hooray!!

2010-09-18T18:35:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone!!
So I finally got my goodies this week and spent all day today playing with them! I am completely in love with the Two Step Owl Punch. There are so many different ways you can use it, not just owls! I will do some more playing and come back another day with more examples.

Today, I made a card for a set of twins who are turning 1. It is their party tomorrow and I thought it would be a great excuse to get out the Owls! It also uses two more lots of goodies from the New Catalogue, the Scallop Trim Punch and the Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack. The DSP Stack is particularly good value, 40 sheets of excellent quality double-sided paper for $37.95!!

Stamp Sets: Tiny Tags

Cardstock & Ink: Bashful Blue Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Chocolate Chip Carstock,

Whisper White Cardstock, Real Red Cardstock, Pear Pizzazz Ink

Accessories: Two-Step Owl Punch, Jewellery Tag Punch, Scallop Trim Punch,

Dazzling Diamonds, White Gel Pen, Linen Thread

Hope you like it!

Catalogue Launches

2010-09-12T18:07:00.002+08:00

Hi Everyone

Yesterday was our Stampin' Up! Regionals in Perth and it was FANTASTIC!! Had such a great time, as usual!! I was asked to do a presentation at Regionals this year on Catalgue Launches which was very nervewracking but all in all a good experience :)

I was asked by several people if I could post the photos that I showed in my presentation, so here they are :)

This is my Pick-a-Prize pot and was inspired by a similar pot made by Marelle Taylor. Each flower opens up to reveal a prize. Guests get to pick a flower if they book a workshop or place an order over $100. The prize is redeemable at their workshop (for bookings) or on their next order over $50 (on sales)

My Book to Look scratchies are just done up on my computer, the scratchie parts are stickers which I got from Ebay.

These are Sweet Treat Flowers which were also inspired by Marelle, but I changed them a bit to include a prize. As you can see, the prize is revealed once the lollies are removed (and eaten!!)

This is the Book to Look Cake which was inspired by Sharon Davis. Customers get to choose a piece of cake if they book a workshop. Inside each slice is a gift such as ribbons, embellishments or a gift to be redeemed at their workshop.

I had a few people ask me what sorts of gifts I use in my pots/scratchies/flowers/cakes. I tend to make the gifts between $5-$10, most of the prizes being of the lower value with a few of the higher value prizes.

As there aren't that many items priced between $5-$10 in the catalogue, I will break items up to make them a lower value. Some examples of prizes are Stampin' Write Markers, Pack of Dimensionals, 20 Whisper White Envelopes, Mixed Pack of A5 Cardstock (20 sheets), 5m of Assorted Ribbon, Pot of Dazzling Diamonds or a Roll of 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (top prize)

Ok, next were the gifts I gave when purchasing the catalogue at the IB&C launches.

First was the New Catalogue Survival Kit which was shared with me by Rhonda Statham. This held all sorts of little items along with the new catalogue such as a pen, post its, tabs for the sections of the catalogue, chocolate, coffee sachet etc...

This was the incentive I used at my latest launch for customers who bought the IB&C. I got the idea from Nicole Heady of PapertreyInk. Very easy and all the customers loved them :)

Next, was food!!

How cute are these cupcakes!! I am addicted to these cupcake toppers right now, I have made them for just about every occassion that called for cupcakes!!

Lastly were these cute covered Kit Kats that I saw on Dawn Griffith's website. I thought they were a cute addition to the goodies I served at my launch :)

I hope some of you found my presentation helpful yesterday. I had quite a few lovely people stop me and tell me they enjoyed it which was really lovely as I am sure you can all imagine how nervous I felt at standing up there!! Looking forward to next year as I am sure I am off the hook for a while now!

I will be back in the next couple of days to share the swap I did for Regionals with you, until then enjoy your week

IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-09-01T06:00:00.002+08:00

DRUMROLL PLEASE................................

The NEW Catalogue is now LIVE!!!!

LOL, I am excited - can you tell??!!!

Trust me, once you see it you will be excited too!! Check it out HERE or click on the pic of the catalogue over here ------------------------------------>

Since I am so excited, I am having a SUPER SEPTEMBER SPECIAL!! For every workshop held in September, the hostess will receive $10 to spend on goodies at her workshop!! So email me now to book your workshop. Limited dates are available so be quick!!

Ok, I am SUPER busy at the moment preparing for Ryan's 5th Birthday Party on Saturday. Can you believe I have 50 kids coming???? Before you ask, YES I AM CRAZY!!!!

Enjoy the new catty everyone!!

The Last Hurrah.....

2010-08-21T16:23:00.000+08:00

Well everyone, as fun as it has been, today is the last day of the Helping Hudson event. Thanks to everyone who supported Hudson. It has been such a fun things to be involved with :)

I decided to quickly knock out the last two cards for the Challenges today, which sounds easier than it was! I just could not get them right! Eventually I came up with two cards that I like.

Here they are....

The first one is for the Helping Hudson Colour Challenge. The Challenge being to choose one colour (can use varying shades of that particular colour) and one neutral. I have a Wedding Party to go to tonight so I decided to make a card for them under the Challenge.

I really like the finished card. To get the mottled effect on the Medallion, I inked the stamp up in Baja Breeze ink and then used a sponge dauber to dab Not Quite Navy ink in parts. The layering on the tag is done using the scallop oval punch and trimming off the top and bottom scallops/

Stamp Sets: Medallion, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Cardstock & Inks: Not Quite Navy Cardstock, Baja Breeze Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock. Not Quite Navy Ink, Baja Breeze Ink

Accessories: Ice Crystal Brads, Scallop Oval Punch, Word Window Punch, Very Vanilla Tafetta Ribbon

The next one is a Notecard inspired but a card from Marelle Taylor. This card is for the Helping Hudson Sketch Challenge as well as the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge.

I used a new Hostess Set from the New Catalogue being released in just 11 days!!! It is called Playful Pieces and has my head swimming with possibilities!! The base of the cupcake was a rectangle, but I trimmed it down to look like a cupcake base. The top of the cupcake is half a scallop circle punch. The background is using Real Red ink that I have stamped off so it is a bit more subtle.

Stamp Sets: Playful Pieces, Tiny Tags

Cardstock & Inks: Kraft Cardstock, Real Red Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Chocolate Chip Cardstock, Real Red Ink, Versamark

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Tafetta Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Tafetta Ribbon, Linen Thread, Scallop Circle Punch, Small Jewellery Tag Punch, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds

Ok lovely people, I have to be getting ready to go out. Tomorrow I plan to get a start on my swaps for Regionals. Wish me luck!!

Technique Challenge

2010-08-18T22:44:00.002+08:00

Evening All

I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to manage the Helping Hudson challenges this week but had an idea for the Technique Challenge and decided to give it a go!

So, the technique this week is 'Embossing & Sponging' - two of my favourite techniques :)

I decided to break out another set from the new catalogue. This one will be a best seller, I am sure!!

The set is called Artistic Etchings and I specifically wanted to use the Eiffel Tower image as it felt whimsical and romantic. The colour scheme that comes to mind for me when I think of France is Black, Red & White so I went with that!!

I decided to make a Swing Card, which is a bit of a trip down memory lane for me. My wedding invitations were Swing Cards (try making 70 of these!!) so its no wonder its been 5 1/2 years before I made another one!! I used clear embossing on the background and the masking technique on the main panel. I will admit, I wasn't too sure of it at first but it is definately growing on me :)

So here it is.......

and the middle of the card......

Stamp Sets: Artistic Etchings

Cardstock & Ink: Basic Black Carstock, Riding hood Red Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Basic Black Ink, Riding hood Red Ink, Versamark

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Hope you like it :)

By the Skin of my Teeth!!!

2010-08-14T21:46:00.004+08:00

Did I make it??!!! Desperately trying to get my card for the last Helping Hudson Challenge done before midnight EST!! I think I made it by 2 minutes, lol!!

There was more I would have liked to have done to this card but time wasn't on my side! Will probably tweak it a bit after I post this, once the pressure is off!! This card is for a special lady, my auntie, who lost a very good friend of hers last night. Just to let her know I am thinking of her.

Here is the Challenge Sketch...........

and here is my take on it..............

Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue

Cardstock & Ink: Kraft Cardstock, Rich Razzleberry Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Orchid Opulence Cardstock, Rich Razzleberry Ink

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Spotted Grosgrain, Circle Scissors, Circles #2 (Big Shot Die), Half Pearls (from the Pretties kit)

Hope you like it :)

More Sneak Peeking!!

2010-08-14T00:12:00.004+08:00

I'm a bit late this week with the Helping Hudson Challenge so I decided to combine it with the Just Add Ink Challenge again :)

This week's Just Add Ink Challenge is Just Add Wheels (in honour of the Helping Hudson Event) and the Helping Hudson Challenge is a Colour Challenge using the following colours.......

Since the JAI Challenge is Wheels, I decided to use the new Jumbo Wheel I got with my preorder. Its called Baby Tees and is very cute!! Very versatile too, you can use it as a wheel or cut the images out and mount them individually. My card is actually a combination of both!

Stamp Sets: Tiny Tags, Baby Tees (Wheel)

Cardstock & Ink: Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Medium Jewellery Tag , Blender Pens, Rhinestone Brad (Pretties Kit), Linen Thread

Hope you like it :)

Please help a Special Little Girl.....

2010-08-11T15:02:00.004+08:00

One of the things I love about Stampin' Up! is that the demonstrators all have really BIG hearts. They are so generous with their time, resources, money when it comes to helping people.

I am a part of a wonderful group of ladies called the Elite Stampers and one of our beloved Elite girls, Madonna Dunn, has a beautiful little girl with a myriad of health issues. Lara May is nearly 2 years old and in desperate need of a special chair that will help her mobility and join in family activities. At $6,000 this chair is out of the reach of most people, Lara's family included.

So we are launching an appeal to help Lara get her chair :) You can donate using the button over here ---------------> or you can keep your eye out for the event we will be holding in November to coincide with Lara's 2nd Birthday.

Here is Lara' story taken from Madonna's blog http://www.madonnadunn.com.au/

Lara’s Story

Lara May Dunn, my fourth child, was born on the 5th of November 2008. The first sign that something was not right were Lara’s feet which were twisted and turned. At 6 weeks she was back in hospital for failing to thrive. A gamut of testing was started to try to find out what was going on…blood tests, x-rays and even an MRI. Her head hadn’t grown – Microcephaly was diagnosed. Nothing could be detected. There were no answers to be found in the genetic testing.

At 5 months Lara was back in hospital. This time the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane for laser surgery on her floppy voice box. Another gamut of tests and a diagnosis of severe reflux and Cerebral Palsy. This time they put a nasal gastric tube in and all her feeds were directed through there. By October of 2009 the NG tube had been replaced with a “button”, which is a direct line into her tummy for feeds. She will never eat a meal with our family conventionally or “normally”.

Over the last {almost} two years, Lara has been in and out of hospital with many different complex medical issues. She is so fragile and yet has a core of steel and is such a fighter!! She has grown so much!
With her growth has come a need for more specialised equipment. One of which is a Leckey Hi Low chair. A specialised seating system that can be adjusted to fit Lara perfectly. It’s on a wheel base which means she can be more a part of our family. She is able to be moved to where we are. She is not limited to where we can take her in and around our house. She can be exactly where the action is at any given time!

We are trying to fundraise the money to purchase one of these wonderful chairs – how much money?? They are upwards of $6000. We are trying to get funding for some of it but I am working with other stampers and dear friends to find ways to get the rest.
I don’t want to limit where Lara is able to go in our house. She will never walk or run or play with her siblings in any conventional way and yet she can still be present as they do those things. Your help in our efforts is very much appreciated.

Please help this beautiful little girl in any way you can.

Helping Hudson Challenge

2010-08-10T15:58:00.011+08:00

Hi Everyone

I am having another go at the challenges over at Helping Hudson and this week, one of them is a Template Challenge! I haven't done one of these types of Challenges before and I really enjoyed it! Here is the template, designed by the lovely Johanna Sherry

I decided to think outside the square a little and made a Tealight Holder to house a battery operated candle. So, I cut the template in half lengthways and added a strip of Vellum Cardstock stamped with Cottage Garden stamps in Baja Breeze. It is a very subtle effect that is hard to capture on film. The stamped images show up much more in person :). The candle is sitting on a platform inside the box and I also made a lid out of Urban Garden DSP to enclose the light.

Another one of those ribbon flowers I like so much......

with the candle on.......

and the inside......

Stamp Sets: Cottage Garden

Cardstock & Inks: Baja Breeze Cardstock, Vellum Cardstock, Urban Garden DSP, Baja Breeze Ink

Accessories: Baja Breeze Double Stitched Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Butotn Bouquet

Thanks for looking :)

Multitasking....

2010-08-09T16:06:00.009+08:00

Hi everyone

Had a busy weekend putting together a Flip Flop Album for a very special friend of the family. I hope they like it!

I wasn't sure if I was going to have time to do the Just Add Ink Challenge this week as I had the album to complete and a class to prepare for. So in the end I decided to combine the Challenge with one of my Gift Card Class projects, Multitasking at its best!!

The Challenge was a Colour Challenge this week, here are the colours......

I am really enjoying these Colour Challenges as they are generally colours I wouldn't use together as a rule and sadly, I don't think I have ever used Always Artichoke!!

So here is my entry, it is a Top Note Gift Card Holder...

and the inside........

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Cardstock & Ink: Kraft Cardstock, Rose Red Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Always Artichoke Cardstock, Raspberry Tart DSP, Rose Red Ink

Accessories: 2 Step Bird Punch, Top Note Die (Big Shot), Circles Die (Big Shot), 3/4" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch

TFL!!

Week One, Done & Dusted!!

2010-08-02T20:40:00.004+08:00

Well, this has been my week for Challenges! I have finished the third Challenge for Helping Hudson. The last one was a Technique Challenge, the technique being Rock & Roll. This is a favourite technique of mine so you will probably have seen quite a few other cards using the technique. All you do is ink up the stamp in a light colour and then tap (or roll) the edges of the stamp on a darker co-ordinating stamp pad.

I have also made some little rosettes using Tania Gould's Rolled Rose technique. I used the 1-3/8" circle punch though as I only wanted little ones.

Stamp Sets: On Your Birthday

Cardstock & Inks: Rose Red Cardstock, Pretty in Pink Cardstock, Brushed Gold Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Pretty in Pink Ink, Rose Red Ink
Accessories: So Swirly Wheel, Corner Rounder, Rose Red Satin Ribbon (retired), Pretty in Pink Tafetta Ribbon

To be honest, I am not sure the card works but I got tired of rearranging cardstock and ribbon and decided to just stick it down, lol! Hopefully someone out there likes it!!

Another Helping Hudson Challenge :)

2010-08-02T16:47:00.004+08:00

2 down, 1 to go! Helping Hudson Challenges that is :) This one is a Colour Challenge and I will admit I struggled with it as it is not a Colour Combination I would have thought of myself..... of course that is what Challenges are all about!!

So here is the colour scheme.......

and here is my card......

It is a take on a card I did a while ago and I tweaked it a bit to suit the colours. Oh and there is that 'sneak peek' stamp again ;D

Stamp Sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, Perfect Punches

Cardstock & Ink: Rose Red Cardstock, Pretty in Pink Cardstock, Not Quite Navy Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock Rose Red Ink, Pretty in Pink Ink, Not Quite Navy Ink

Accessories: Mat Pack, White Gel Pen, Wide Oval Punch, Pretty in Pink Ribbon

I hope you like it, I hope to be back with the last challenge card tonight.

A Challenge or Two.....plus a Sneak Peek!

2010-08-01T21:59:00.005+08:00

I am in full Challenge mode right now! With the Helping Hudson event Challenges beginning tonight, I decided to have a go but combined it with the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge!

I am quite happy with how this turned out actually considering it started off very simply.
I like hemp twine on male cards but decided a little braiding might add a bit of a different touch :)

Plus, if you are observant you will notice I have used a set that isn't in the current catalogue........ a Sneak Peek perhaps????!!

Stamp Set: Perfect Punches (Sneak Peek)
Cardstock & Ink: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Kraft, Baja Breeze Patterns DSP, Chocolate Chip Ink
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Double Stitched Wide Grosgrain, Scallop Edge Punch, Hemp Twine, Lots of Tags (Sizzix Die), Wide Oval Punch

Hope you like it, I am hoping to complete the other two Helping Hudson Challenges tomorrow so keep an eye out :)

Helping Hudson - A Wheely Great Cause!!!

2010-08-01T06:00:00.002+08:00

Morning Everyone

Today is a special day for 2 reasons!! One reason is that the Last Chance List has been released (see link to the right) and the second reason is that it is the start of the 'Helping Hudson' Fundraising Event. This event has been organised by a very special group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators to help out a special little boy. Check out the Helping Hudson Blog

Here is Hudson's Story...........

It’s true when they say that a little goes a long way, and I’m here to tell you about how a simple purchase of some fun -filled paper craft tutorials can give freedom to a little boy!
Hudson is 2 ½ but unlike most children his age, he has had a tough little life! Doctors realised he had an incomplete brain before he was born and as a newborn he was discovered to be legally blind. Hudson has recently been diagnosed with both Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy! His mobility has been hindered severely by his disabilities, however his family and friends wish nothing more than to give him the chance to get moving on his own. Hudson needs a special Wheelchair/Walker, called a Kid Walker. This device will help get him mobile, allow him to play with his brother and sister, interact with other children his own age and give him independence in his day to day life!

This is where the stamping world really comes into play! When a group of Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators are asked for help they come to the rescue, ink and paper in hand, to work miracles. This is what has happened around Hudson over the last few months. First with his mum’s direct team, and then spreading out across Australia and New Zealand and over in to the US, the UK and Canada! His story has touched so many people so its time to share it with you all!

There is a HUGE online stamping event taking place, called Helping Hudson -A Wheely Great Cause! The organisers have been working really hard, securing support, tutorials and donations to get this event underway. There are going to be three weeks of stamping fun for you to join in – come back as often as you can, there will always be lots more to see, do and learn. It kicks off on the 1st August and will run right through until the 22nd. You’ll find it at http://helpinghudson.blogspot.com/

When you come on over to the blog you’ll find out all about Hudson, his family and his cause! But, more importantly, you can DO SOMETHING TO HELP HUDSON, at the same time as helping yourself learn how to make some great new paper craft projects. How? By purchasing bundles of tutorials kindly donated by Stampin’ Up! demonstrators the world over. Each bundle has 10 fun-filled tutorials for just AU$10! And there are six themes to choose from: Bags & Boxes, Christmas, Kids’ Birthdays, Projects for Men & Boys, Punch Art & Scrapbooking. There’s even a FREE bonus bundle if you buy four or more. WOW how exciting! All proceeds go directly to help Hudson.

(Just for Aussie Demos....... (The Helping Hudson Crew will also be posting some awesome challenges throughout the three weeks. For a small donation you can join in and be in the running for some FANTASTIC Stampin’Up! Prize packs, kindly donated by Stampin’ Up! Australia (Aussie participants only) Also keep your eyes peeled for challenges over at Just Add Ink and Stamp A Memory too)

And we would love you to help spread the word too. Check out the ‘Spreading The Word’ page at the site for all you need to know to get the word out to as many people as you can.
C’MON LETS GET HUDSON MOVING!!!!!

Please help out if you can :)

Just Call me Organised!!!!

2010-07-26T12:59:00.005+08:00

I have been talking to a few friends and we are all convinced that there is 'something in the air' at the moment!! We are all being far too productive and organised which is NOT like us as a general rule!!

Take ME for example, not only have I completed a card for the Just Add Ink Challenge this week. I have also completed a SECOND card!!! Not only that, I have finished all the craft preparations for my son's 5th birthday that is 6 weeks away!!!! I am usually lucky to get things done 6 miniutes before!!

So, this post is a share AND a brag!!

Here is the second card I made for the JAI Sketch Challenge (see previous post for sketch) which will probably become my son's birthday card being that these are all his favourite colours :)

Stamp Sets: Fox & Friends, On Your Birthday, Simple Serif Mini Alphabet & Numbers

Cardstock & Inks: Rich Razzleberry Cardstock & Ink, Melon Mambo Cardstock & Ink, Tempting Turquoise Cardstock & Ink, Kiwi Kiss, Cardstock & Ink, Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: 1-3/8" Square Punch, Scallop Square Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain ribbon

Nice and bright isn't it??!!

While we are on the topic of me being organised, here is what I have been working on for Ryan's birthday. Can you believe I made 36 of these??!! I am sure the kindy mums will think I am a complete freak!!

and a close up..........

Ok, back to being organised!!

Enjoy your week

Just Add Ink #27

2010-07-25T01:19:00.006+08:00

Hi Everyone

Hope you are having a great weekend. I wasn't sure I was going to have time to do the challenge this week, but decided to have a crack at it at 1am so please excuse my effort!!

Not entirely sure I like it but you never know, it may grow on me like all the others!!

This week's challenge is a sketch challenge. I have flipped the sketch , but otherwise I have followed it pretty closely.

So here is my entry.....

Stamp Sets: Medallion, Best Yet

Cardstock & Inks: Rich Razzleberry Cardstock, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Rich Razzleberry Ink, Melon Mambo Ink, Very Vanilla Cardstock

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Melon Mambo Grosgrain Ribbon, Mat Pack

For this one, I decided to go bright and use one of my favourite colour combos. First I inked up the Medallion stamp in Melon Mambo and then used a sponge to dab Rich Razzleberry in spots to give it a different look. I quite like how it turned out :) Not sure how it works on the card overall, but it certainly IS different!! I also used the scraps of the stamped image to cut the scallop oval.

Ok, I think its bed time for this little chicken.

Night all!

Just Add Embossing :)

2010-07-18T18:35:00.004+08:00

Its that time again! Time for another Just Add Ink Challenge. I like having a reason to get out my craft stuff, especially if I don't have a workshop.

For this challenge I decided to step RIGHT outside my comfort zone and go a little Vintage! I had a picture in my head and wanted to see if I could put it onto paper.

I used the Emboss Resist Technique for this card and although it is not my 'usual' style, I am finding it growing on me :)

Stamp Sets: En Fraincais, Friends 24-7, Vintage Vogue
Cardstock & Inks: Baja Breeze Cardstock, Not Quite Navy Cardstock, Basic Grey Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Baja Breeze Ink, Not Quite Navy Ink
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stamp-A-Majig, Baja Breeze Ribbon, (Pearl from Pretties Kit), Mat Pack, Word Window Punch.

So, first I stamped the En Francais background stamp in Baja Breeze and then I stamped over the top with the motif from Friends 24-7 in Versamark. After each stamp, I clear embossed the image. I had to use my trusty Stamp-a-Majig to line them up, seriously what did I do before I had one of these??!!! After all that (it took quite a while, lol!) I went over the lot with my brayer in Not Quite Navy Ink. I had A LOT of trouble finishing this card off as I didn't want to take away from the background, but in the end I went simple and just used the word 'Friends' from Vintage Vogue. I isolated the sentiment from the stamp with my marker.

So what do you think ?? The background reminds me a bit of wallpaper, lol!

Just Add Ink #25

2010-07-11T00:38:00.003+08:00

Hi Everyone!

Had a lovely evening catching up with some friends. Stamping, scrapping, chatting and chocolate. What more could you ask for!!

I had another go at the Just Add Ink Challenge. Having a ball doing these. The girls come up with some really gorgeous colour combos that really stick in my head!

This week's Colour Challenge is below.....

and here is what I came up with. Played around with MANY different ideas and am really happy with the end result. I have been wanting to use a ribbon rosette on a card for ages and have been tring to get a more layered effect with it. I think it looks pretty good. I didn't have a button in the right colour so I turned one of the SU buttons over to the rough side and sponged ink on it!!

Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs, Occassional Greetings

Cardstock & Inks: Elegant Eggplant, Soft Suede, Rose Red

Accessories: Rose Red Wide Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Button Bouquet, Scallop Edge Punch, Mat Pack

Ben 10 Punch Art

2010-07-05T06:00:00.001+08:00

Anyone who has a young son will know all about Ben 10 and is probably as tired as I am hearing about him!! Ryan is turning 5 in September and of course wants a Ben 10 birthday. So the plan was to make the invites with the Omnitrix (this is the watch Ben 10 wears) but after spending hours making this one, I think we will be rethinking that one!!!

I really am pretty proud with how it turned out, although I was told by my 4 year old that it is missing all the buttons???? Still, its pretty close, lol!

Enjoy your week

Happy Baby Shower Stace!!

2010-07-04T16:58:00.000+08:00

I had a child free day on Friday (Yay!) and spent the day in front of the TV making baby shower invites for a good friend :) It was quite relaxing really!!

I made the baby onsie card, which I have seen in many places but I think I originally saw it on Lauren Meader's blog

I kept this one pretty simple. I have been known to do these with handmade buttons on the crotch and faux (or real) stitching all over! I had to make 20 of these though, so I kept it low key and I really like the way it turned out :) I got to play with the Tiny Tags set (20% OFF THIS MONTH!!!) for the first time and I LOVE IT!!!

Stamp Set: Tiny Tags

Cardstock & Inks: Whisper White cardstock, Pretty in Pink Cardstock, Sweet Always DSP, Pretty in Pink Ink

Accessories: Medium Jewellery Tag punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Heart from Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Dies (Big Shot)

Hope you enjoyed your weekend :)

Just Add Ink #24

2010-07-03T09:56:00.008+08:00

I am really enjoying doing the Just Add Ink Challenges. 3 weeks in a row, I must be!!

This week's challenge is a sketch challenge (see below). It's a very simple sketch and up to you how you interpret it. I made one card and didn't like it, so made another and ended up going back to the first one again!! The first one just seemed to grow on me :)

So for both of the cards I did, I decided to use the Masking Technique.

So this is the card I am submitting to the challenge. I really wasn't sure about it at first, but now I quite like it. It's simple but effective I think.

Stamp Sets: A Happy Heart
Cardstock & Inks: Ridinghood Red cardstock, Pretty in Pink Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Ridinghood Red Ink, Pretty in Pink Ink (and markers)
Accessories: Ridnghood Red taffeta ribbon, stapler

This is the second one I made. I had a lot of trouble with it as I think it looks 'messy' but thought I would post it anyway :)

Stamp Sets: Party Hearty, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, A Happy Heart, Scribble This

Cardstock & Ink: Rich Razzleberry Cardstock, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Rich Razzleberry Ink, Melon Mambo Ink, Pretty in Pink Ink

Accessories: Melon Mambo Ribbon, Build a Brad

I hope you like my cards. I will be back tomorrow with the invites I made for a friend's baby shower.

Have a great weekeknd :)

OMG!!! How Excitement!!

2010-07-01T12:00:00.004+08:00

Hi everyone, Happy Toy Sale Day!!

GUESS WHAT??? I am sure I am unusually excited about this, but hey who cares!!! I AM EXCITED!!! LOL

I was a Top Pick in this week's Just Add Ink Challenge!!!!!!!!!!!! Now can you see why I am excited!!

I get to put this fancy little badge on my blog too, so here it is......

Isn't it purty??!!

Anyway back to the Toy Sales ;D

Two Step Stamping Promotion

2010-06-30T23:31:00.003+08:00

As usual, we have another great promotion for you this month! Stampin' Up! sure knows how to keep our excitement levels up!

So, this month's deal is 20% off the Two Step Stamping Sets listed below.....

There is no limit to how many of these sets you can buy and no minimum purchase to qualify for these sets, so GO NUTS!!! Email me with your order or book a workshop and use this promotion to boost the free product you can earn!! I am also offering an extra FREE GIFT for all workshops booked in July & August, so contact me today!

Just Add Patterned Paper!!

2010-06-29T09:07:00.003+08:00

Wow, 2 posts in a day!! I am on fire! Don't forget to check out my tutorial for my Convention swap, my Colour Me Card, in the post below.

Anyway!! I am pleased to say I have another entry to a Just Add Ink challenge. Go me!!

I am completely in love with this layout, it uses one of my favourite photos of my baby girl. She is very good at the intense look ;D

Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs
Cardstock & Inks: Pretty In Pink Textured Cardstock, Whisper White Craft Ink
Accessoried & Tools: Circle Scissors, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Sticky Cuts
Non Stampin' Up Patterned Paper and alphabet

When I was doing this layout, I decided that my sewing machine needed a workout. Its hard to see in the pic, but each of the matting shapes (including the hand cut scallop square :O) have a couple of rows of random stitching around the inside edges.

The circle in the bottom right is actually jersey fabric from an old t-shirt of Alannah's. I adhered and stitched it to a cardstock circle and then stamped the flourish from Baroque Motifs onto it with White Craft Ink.

The photo has White Craft Ink sponged around the edge too. I also used a Sticky Cut for the title, love those Sticky Cuts!!

Anyway, that's it for me.

Happy Tuesday!

Colour Me Card Tutorial - Donated to Charity!!

2010-06-29T06:00:00.002+08:00

Hi everyone

I have become involved in a great fundraising event called "Helping Hudson". This event is to raise money to help the son of a fellow Stampin' Up! Deomonstrator, buy a wheelchair. It's a really great cause, so I have decided to remove this tutorial and donate it to the cause.

The fabulous girls organising the event are going to be selling bundles of tutorials (10 for $10 - BARGAIN!!) and this will be one of them. SO if you still want the tutorial, keep on eye on my blog for the details of how to buy it. The event will run from 1st - 22nd August

Enjoy the rest of your week :)

LAST CHANCE for Deals of the Week!!!

2010-06-22T22:12:00.005+08:00

Hi everyone!

The final Deal of the Week is up and it's BLING!!! I LOVE these Rhinestone brads and at this price it is a complete BARGAIN!!

I will be placing the order for this deal on Wednesday 30 June, so make sure you get you email me with your order ASAP!!

Enjoy the rest of your week

Just Add Ink Challenge Entry

2010-06-20T14:51:00.004+08:00

Well I have finally done it!! I have been meaning to do a Just Add Ink challenge for ages and I have finally done it! I am completely in love with this colour combination so look forward to seeing some more with this combo soon!

So here is what I came up with. I couldn't decide if I liked it with the sentiment so I decided to post it with AND without. You can decide which way you like it the best :)

Without the Sentiment.........

With the Sentiment.......

Stamp Sets: Occassional Greetings (for Sentiment)

Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Cottage Garden DSP, Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin Kit DSP

Accessories: Heart to Heart Punch, Rich Razzleberry Polkadot Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Large Oval Punch (for Sentiment), Small Oval Punch (for sentiment)

I hope you like it!

2010-06-19T21:18:00.003+08:00

Hi everyone

Sorry I am a bit late in posting this but if you are on my email list you will already know about the great deal on this week :) Up to 50% off selected stamp sets!!! Discounted stamps can never be a bad thing!!!

So here’s the details.......

Item Page Description Regular Price Sale Price
114263 34 A Happy Heart $41.95 $20.98
115792 57 Greetings Eight $49.95 $24.98
116330 78 Bella's Bloom $24.95 $14.97
113009 97 Enjoy Every Moment $53.95 $26.98
114283 105 All Scallops $55.95 $27.98

Apologies for the info being misaligned, I have yet to work out how to insert a table onto blogger!

You will need to look up the stamp sets if youare not familiar with them (or email me and I will send you the pics) but it will be worth the effort. These sets are a BARGAIN!! So email me with your order before Tuesday.

I will be back next week with the new and LAST Deal of the Week!!
Enjoy your weekend

Next Deal of the Week!!

2010-06-08T20:43:00.003+08:00

The next Deal of the Week has been released!! This time it is selected ranges of the YUMMY Designer Series Paper that are discounted by up to 40%!!!!!!!

Here are the details................

Haiku Designer Series paper WAS $16.95 SALE PRICE $10.17
Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper WAS $16.95 SALE PRICE $11.02
Tea Party Designer Series paper WAS $16.95 SALE PRICE $10.17
Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper WAS $16.95 SALE PRICE $11.02
Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series paper WAS $22.95 SALE PRICE $14.92
Don’t forget, this offer ends on Tuesday 15th June so if you would like to take advantage of this amazing special contact me ASAP!!!

Enjoy the rest of your week!
Lisa
x

1st Deal of the Week!!

2010-05-31T20:50:00.004+08:00

Throughout the month of June, we are bringing you a new deal every week!

With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue!

This week's deals:

Scallop Square punch RRP $30.95 SALE PRICE $20.12

Trio Flower punch RRP $30.95 SALE PRICE $20.12

Boho Blossoms punch RRP $30.95 SALE PRICE $20.12

Scallop Oval punch* RRP $30.95 SALE PRICE $20.12

*From Carryover flyer

Be sure to check here or www.lisajansen.stampinup.net Wednesday in June to see what new deals are up for grabs that week, then contact me on ljansen@westnet.com.au to place your order.

Mini Scrapbook Class

2010-05-31T17:25:00.005+08:00

Well, I kept my promise! I stayed up until 2am this morning to finish this so I would have something to show you!

This is what we will be making at my Mini Scrapbook Class on Tuesday 8th June, isn't it cute!! I have 2 spots left so contact me ASAP if you would like to attend (Perth NOR)

Enjoy your week everyone!
Lisa
x

Beautiful Blogger Award!!

2010-05-30T11:03:00.011+08:00

I am so chuffed!! I came home late last night and found a Beautiful Blogger Award waiting for me from Michelle !! Thanks Michelle, you made my day/night/week!!

So this is a fun award that comes with a few rules, share 10 things about yourself and pass it on to other Beautiful Bloggers.

So, here is 10 things about me (it's really hard to think of 10 things people might actually want to know!!) ........

1. I have been a Stampin' Up! Demo since October 2008, I joined the same week I started my job at ANZ bank as prior to that I didn't have the flexibility to do anything like this.

2. I have two beautiful children, Ryan is 4 1/2 and Alannah is 3, I work 2 days a week but get to spend the rest of my time with them :) I have been happily married for 5 years to my husband Andre.

3. I joined SU thinking that I would do a few workshops to pay for my kit and a few more things that I wanted and then just be a hobbyist. Well, fast forward 20 months and I am now a Manager with a team of 12!!

4. I have been stamping for 17 years and scrapbooking for nearly 5 years. I have done almost every kind of craft you can think of but keep coming back to stamping :)

5. I have a Bachelor of Business (majoring in Accounting and Finance) but next year I am going to go back to uni and do my Graduate Diploma in Education to become a teacher! Stampin' Up has woken up the creative side of my brain!!

6. I have a lovely group of friends who all get together twice a year and hire a house so we can

scrapbook and stamp all weekend long. Can't wait for the next one!!

7. I am a Coke-a-holic. I don't drink coffee so it is my caffeine fix

8. I had gastric banding surgery 2 years ago and lost 25 kgs. Imagine how much I could have lost if I gave up the Coke!!

9. As a teenager, I was a member of the Western Australian State Girls Chorale and sang at the Sydney Opera House!

10. My sister came on my honeymoon! My husband has his own business and one of his biggest jobs scheduled a week into our honeymoon to Singapore. So instead of cancelling the whole thing, my husband flew home early and my sister flew out to spend another week with me! It was the best of both worlds really!

Phew! That was hard! The next bit is harder though! I have to pick a few people to send it on to! I admire MANY bloggers so this is just a small selection. I went through my Convention swaps to find the ones that appealed to me most and also tried to give it to people who haven't

received it before :)

I hereby award the Beautiful Blogger Award to.......

1. Michelle Dyson

2. Jennifer Adnitt

3. Vicki Were

4. Michelle Le Breton

5. Nicki Turner

6. Belinda Greenhalgh

7. Katie Ridden

8. Alisa Tilsner

Ok, thats all I can manage! It took me all day to come up with these ones as there are SOOO many gorgeous blogs out there!!

Will be back in a day or so to post the cards from this month's workshops :)

Lisa

Convention Swaps

2010-05-21T10:00:00.000+08:00

Well, I am now in Sydney having a blast at Stampin' Up! Convention. Can't wait to share lots of news and pics with you when I get back. In the meantime, I wanted to share pictures of the swaps I did for Convention. Swaps are where demonstrators make a bunch of the same card to swap with other demonstrators. It's a great way to get ideas and inspiration.

I was looking to do something a little different and this is what I came up with. It's called a Colour Me Card and it is a card to give to kids that they can colour in themselves! How cool is that??!!

Stamps: Pony Party, Occassional Greetings
Cardstock: Kraft, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Perfect Plum, Whisper White
Inks & Accessories: Basic Black Ink, Cutter Kit, Brads, Word Window Punch, ¾” Circle Punch, Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbon

I have done a little flip chart with 3 pictures so the kids have more to colour in :)

I have used a gorgeous stamp from the new Autumn-Winter Mini called Pony Party. It has a heap of little accessories as you can see from the next picture

These pictures show what is in the flip chart. Aren't the accessories cute!! I can see myself making MANY cute little girls cards with this set!!

And, to top it off.................

A pack of pencils inside the card :) I made a box to measure for the pencils. To stop it from sliding out when you hold the card up I tied some ribbon and threaded it through the window. I have attached the box to the card using Dotto which is a repositional adhesive so you can remove the pencils if you like.

So what do you think?? I was pretty proud of myself for this card. I really hope the other demos like it as much as I do!

I made 50 of these as they were quite labour intensive. I wanted to take 100 swaps to Convention though, so I decided to do a different idea for my second 50.

This is what I came up with :)

If you haven't seen these before they are a bookmark made from a giant paperclip. Very cute! I made these flowers by punching out 7 or 8 of the 5 petal flower punch in designer series papers and then screwing them up and then unscrewing them. I have then attached them to a flower punch in green for the leaves and secured them with a brad. Then you just arrange them to suit the way you want them to look. You can also do these with the scallop circle and the butterfly punch, they all give a slightly different looking flower :)

Here is the box of finished bookmarks done in all different colours :)

Supplies: Assorted DSP, Brad, Kiwi Kiss/Old Olive Cardstock, 1" circles in assorted coloured Cardstock to attach to the paperclip with dimensionals.
Tools: 5 petal flower punch

Ok, that's it from me. I will be back in a few days all pumped up from Convention so watch this space!!!

Lisa

A Creative Weekend....

2010-05-13T06:00:00.002+08:00

I promised to share with you some of the things I made on my recent weekend away with friends. So here we are! I am really pleased with everything I did! It's amazing what you can do when there are no kids or husbands around to bug us!!

I made a few of each card so I could build up my stash of cards! A busy birthday time coming up!

This card is my FAVOURITE of all the cards I did this weekend. It was inspired by a card made by a friend Anita. Thanks Anita!

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Grey, Baja Breeze

Inks: Not quite Navy, Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch, Word Window Punch, White Gel Pen

Isn't it gorgeous! I think I like it better without the eyes on the birds

Stamp Sets: Medallion, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Very Vintage Wheel
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive Very Vanilla
Inks & Accessories:Chocolate Chip, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, Top Note Die,Lots of Tags Sizzlits, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Chocolate Chip 1/4" inch grosgrain ribbon, hemp twine

I CASEd this card from my friend (and downline) Zara. Hopefully one day she will start a blog as she does some gorgeous work :)

Stamp Sets: Fox & Friends, Curvy Verses

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Perfect Plum,Melon Mambo, Kraft, Pink Pirouette

Inks & Accessories: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Crimper, Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbon

Another CASE from Zara, isn't she clever! She made the one in the boy colours and I made the one in the girls colours then we swapped one! The best bit about this card was that I was able to precut the squares to the right size and, using the clear blocks, stamp in the right spot! Made it much easier.

The next card is just a little one, using one of the Notecards. Great for little gift tags.

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Cardstock: Orchid Opulence, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White, Cottage Garden DSP

Inks & Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Ink, Extra Large Two-step Bird, Word Window Punch, Lots of Tags Sizzlet, brad

Lastly, I did a scrapbook page of my angel (who will be 3 tomorrow, can you believe it!!) using the new Sunny Days Simply Scrappin Kit. All the elements, except the alphabet, are from the kit. Look how easy it is to put together a bright and happy page!

Supplies: Sunny Days Simply Scrappin Kit, Alphabet Dies, Whisper White Cardstock

Ok, that's it from me. I am getting really excited about Convention! Only 8 sleeps to go! I have scheduled a post to show you Convention swaps while I am at Convention so come back and see what I made :)

Happy stamping!

Lisa

Some more cards to share...

2010-05-04T21:39:00.010+08:00

After my scrap weekend with my friends last weekend I have HEAPS to show you but haven't managed to photograph it all yet. I will soon I promise!!

In the meantime, here is some other new cards to keep you going :)

This first card was the one I made for my wonderful hubby for our 5 year wedding anniversary :)

Stamps: Pendant Park, Occassions for all (Hostess Set), Occassional Greetings
Cardstock: Kraft, Ridinghood Red, Whisper White
Inks & Accessories: Chocolate Chip Ink, Old Olive Ink, Ridinghood Red Ink, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Top Note Die (Big Shot)

The next one was inspired by a card I saw on Splitcoast Stampers which I can't find now!! So thankyou to whoever it was!

I LOVE this card, I think it is perfect for a male card and could be lovely if you change the colours to make it more feminine :) I have made multiple copies of this card and changed the sentiment on each one - so easy to do with Teeny Tiny Sentiments!!

Oh and if you look closely you can see that the medallion stamp has been clear embossed which just gives it a bit more oomph!!

Stamp Set: Medallion Stamp, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White

Inks & Accessories: Not Quite Navy Ink, Baja Breeze Ink, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, Top Note Die (Big Shot), Lots of Tags Sizzlets (Big Shot), Silver Brads, Word Window Punch

Last one, this was another card I thought would be good as a masculine card.

Stamp Sets: Pendant Park, Best Yet (Hostess Set)

Cardstock: Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Ink & Accessories: Sage Shadow Ink, Chocolate Chip Ink, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (Big Shot), 1-3/8" Circle Punch , Circles #2 Orginals Die (Big Shot)

Ok, thats it for me for now. I will try to come back with some more stuff soon.
Oh and please excuse my strange looking blog, I am in the middle of renovating :)

Enjoy the rest of your week
Lisa
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It's Mother's Day Hop-Hop Hooray!!!

2010-04-23T06:00:00.005+08:00

Sorry for the corny title but it's late when I am doing this post!! Couldn't help myself!!
Yes, another Blog Hop! I had so much fun with the last one I decided to join in on another!

This is another Blog Hop through ESAD. For those who don't know ESAD stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators and it is an online group for Australian and new Zealand Demonstrators of Stampin' Up!

We so love what we do and not only do we share what we love with our customers, friends and wonderful blog visitors but we share our love of what we do with each other as Demonstraotrs. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know how and Cyberstamps and are always there to help and support each other when it's needed.

So if you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group .

You should have just come from Angela Purdie's blog. Weren't her creations lovely?

Now, to show you the things I created for this Mother's Day theme. We focused on the Big Shot and let me say that the Big Shot is definately something worth focusing on!! I am having a ball creating things with my Big Shot!!

So, the first thing I decided to to do is a card using the Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die. This is a great die that cuts out an entire card and has a curly label that you can move around and put it wherever you like on the front of the card. Oh and in true Stampin' Up! fashion it co-ordinates with the curly label punch from the catalogue. I also used the great new set from the mini called Teeny Tiny Sentiments. Loving this one, its so versatile!

The pink Curly Label is actually inside the card and you can view it through the window created by the Big Shot die. Cool, huh?!

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Cardstock: Rose Red, Gold, Pretty in Pink, Bella Rose DSP
Inks: Rose Red
Accessories: Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die, Gold Brads

Next is a card using the Top Note Die and the new In Colours. I am loving the quilted cards right now, so simple but I think they look so effective.

Stamp Set: Occassional Greetings
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Cottage Wall DSP
Inks: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: White gel pen, 1 1/4" square punch, top note die

This cute little box was made using the Pillow Box Die and a sheet of acetate. Doesn't it look cute!! It has been embellished with the Vintage Vogue stamp set which you will know from my last blog hop is my new FAVOURITE stamp set!!

Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue
Cardstock: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Cottage Wall DSP
Inks: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Half Pearl (Pretties Kit), acetate sheets, Pillow Box die

Last but not least is a basket I made using the scallop envelope die. All you do is cut out 4 scallop envelopes and join them together!! Another versatile die!! I have filled it with items I thought would be appropriate for Mother's Day but you could fill it with anything you like :)

Stamp Set: None
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Cottage Wall DSP
Inks: None
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Spotted Grosgrain, Brads

Now if you do make it around all of the blogs and leave comments on all of them you are then in the running for some Blog Candy! Yes we have blog candy! There will be two winners – one from New Zealand and one from Australia. All you have to do is to visit and comment on each of the blogs in todays blog hop and then send an email to the lovely Sharlene and advise that you have commented on all the blogs and give her your name, email and tell her whether you are from Australia or New Zealand.

Well that's it from me, next up is Nicki Turner. Go and check out what Nicki has created here

Enjoy your weekend and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
Lisa
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New Ribbon & Embellishment Shares - CLOSES 30 APRIL

2010-04-14T00:27:00.002+08:00

Ok everyone, as promised I am organising another ribbon and embellishment share as the last one filled up so fast and a few people missed out. This one is BIGGER and BETTER!!! Lots more shares to choose from :)

Rules are the same as last time, the group will be closed as soon as it is full. If I have enough interest I will open a second group, similarly if a group does not fill I reserve the right to cancel it. Shares will close on 30 April, money will be required by this date to enable me to order. As a special offer I will give FREE SHIPPING to ribbon share participants so please let me know if you would like to add anything to the order. Please respond to me with the groups you would like to participate in

So here are the Share details.......................

Group 1 – 5/8” Striped Grosgrain - $29.95 per share – ¼ roll of each – 4 per group
5/8” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Pacific Point (pg 150)
5/8” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Baja Breeze (pg 150)
5/8” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Kiwi Kiss (pg 150)
5/8” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Tangerine Tango (pg 150)
5/8” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Riding Hood Red (pg 150)
5/8” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Pink Pirouette (pg 150)

Group 2 – ½” Striped Grosgrain - $22.45 per share – ¼ roll of each – 4 per group
½” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Old Olive (pg 151)
½” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Pretty in Pink (pg 151)
½” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in So Saffron (pg 151)
½” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Bashful Blue (pg 151)
½” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Pumpkin Pie (pg 151)
½” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Real Red (pg 151)

Group 3 – ¼” Grosgrain Mix 1 - $16.45 per share – ¼ roll of each – 4 per group
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Basic Black (pg 151)
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Whisper White (pg 151)
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Very Vanilla (pg 151)
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Pretty in Pink (pg 151)
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Elegant Eggplant (pg 151)
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Tempting Turquoise (pg 151)

Group 4 – ¼” Grosgrain Mix 2 - $16.45 per share – ¼ roll of each – 4 per group
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Real Red (pg 151)
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Night of Navy (pg 151)
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Bashful Blue (pg 151)
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Certainly Celery (pg 151)
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Old Olive (pg 151)
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon in Chocolate Chip (pg 151)

Group 5 – Taffeta/Satin Ribbon - $26.55 per share – ¼ roll of each – 4 per group
Taffeta Ribbon in Whisper White (pg 151)
Taffeta Ribbon in Very Vanilla (pg 151)
Taffeta Ribbon in Kraft (pg 151)
Taffeta Ribbon in Chocolate Chip (pg 151)
Taffeta Ribbon in Bashful Blue (pg 151)
Taffeta Ribbon in Pretty in Pink (pg 151)
Taffeta Ribbon in Riding Hood Red with Vanilla Trim (pg 151)
Satin Ribbon in Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla (pg 151)

Group 6 - In Colour ½” Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon - $14.65 per share – ¼ roll of each – 4 per group
½” Polka-Dot Grosgrain in Melon Mambo
½” Polka-Dot Grosgrain in Soft Suede
½” Polka-Dot Grosgrain in Rich Razzleberry

Group 7 – In Colour Cardstock Share - $7.90 per share – 6 sheets of each – 4 per group
A4 Cardstock in Melon Mambo
A4 Cardstock in Soft Suede
A4 Cardstock in Rich Razzleberry

Group 8 – Hodgepodge Hardware in Styled Silver Share - $14.50 per share* - 4 per group
You will receive a ¼ share of a styled silver Hodgepodge Kit (pg 149) which is approx 25 embellishments
*Please note the container is not included in the share.

Group 9 – Pretties Kit Share - $14 per share* - 4 per group
You will receive a ¼ share of the pretties kit (pg 149). Kit contains approx 400 embellishments so you will receive approx 100 embellishments
*Please note the container is not included in the share.

Any questions just give me a yell :)
Lisa
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Stampin' Up! Colour Renovation!!!

2010-04-09T21:27:00.006+08:00

The HUGE news from Stampin' Up! thsi week is that they are revamping all of their colour families for the new catalogue in September!! The 4 current colour families and the neutrals will be condensed and reorganised to make 4 new colour families. The bad news is we will lose quite a few of our current colours, but the good news is that we will be gaining some even more lvoely colours including some past/present In Colours!!

Click on this link to see the colours that will be retiring at the end of August.
http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/Fond_Farewell_Colors_AU_NZ_0410.pdf

So stock up on your favourite colours of cardstock, inkpads, reinkers, markers, ribbons and embellishments. Dont' wait until the last minute as I am sure they will run the stock down in the lead up to their retirement.

So, without further ado here are the new Colour Families!!!

Click here for the pdf if you would like a better view :)
http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/New_Colors_AU_NZ_0410.pdf

So start thinking about which of your favourite colours you would like to stock up on and start planning all the projects you will do with those new yummy colours!!

Enjoy your weekend everyone
Lisa
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It's a Blog Hop!!

2010-04-07T06:00:00.004+08:00

Good Morning Everyone!!

Welcome to my very first ESAD Blog Hop!! I am so excited as I have hopped on a lot of these but never been involved in one myself!! Better go and grab yourself a cuppa as this could take a while! You would have just enjoyed Linda Craven's creations but there is lots more in store for you!!

What is ESAD you say?? ESAD stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators and it is an online group for Australian and new Zealand Demonstrators of Stampin' Up!

We so love what we do and not only do we share what we love with our customers, friends and wonderful blog visitors but we share our love of what we do with each other as Demonstraotrs. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know how and Cyberstamps and are always there to help and support each other when it's needed.

So if you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand then please feel free to click here here to join our wonderful group

And now, on with the show!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you like my projects using 2 of the 3 new In Colours from the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue and my new favourite stamp set Vintage Vogue :)

This was my first attempt at stamping with the new Clear Mount stamps and I will say I LOVED IT!!! I have used acrylic stamps for years and this doesn't compare. Easy to get on and off, holds while cleaning, allows easier placement and the block is fabulous!! So much easier than other clear blocks I have used! I won't say I am a complete convert but the space saving is another nudge in the right direction!

Here are two cards that just created themselves as soon as I got this set in my hot little hands!!

Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Melon mambo, Very Vanilla
Inks: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestone Brads (from Pretties Kit)

Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum, Very Vanilla
Inks: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Crystal BRad and Vanilla half pearls (both from Pretties Kit)

Another exciting thing about the new mini catalogue is the arrival of the Big Shot!!! I am absolutely loving mine and one of my favourite dies would have to be the Top Note Die which I have used on the next card.....

Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue, Occassional Greetings
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla
Ink: Rich Razzleberrry
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot grosgrain Ribbon, Top Note Die for Big Shot

Well that's it from me but we are again offering Blog Candy for our Blog Hop. What you need to do is complete the Blog Hop until you get back to me. Once you've visited and commented on every blog then you will need to email Sharlene at stampwithsharlene@hotmail.com who will then put your name in the draw for the Blog Candy. There will be one winner from New Zealand and one winner from Australia. Please note Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are not eligible to win the Blog Candy.

So start hopping by visiting the next blog which is the lovely Lisa Ryder :)

Enjoy!!

Lisa
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It's here!! Check out the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue!

2010-04-01T00:01:00.002+08:00

I am excited!! Are you excited??? The new Autumn-Winter Mini catalogue is live and with it all the new exciting products!!

Like the Big Shot *EEEK*!! Trust me, everybody needs a Big Shot!!

Isn't it lovely!! You should see all the things it can do and all the dies you can get for it!! I can come and show you all of this and more, so email me or phone me to organise your Big Shot Workshop :)

Then we also have the gorgeous new Clear Mount Stamps with the slim & trim new storage cases!! The same size as a regular DVD case, cool huh?!
The clear blocks are the same shape and design as the regular Stampin' Up! wooden blocks so give you a lovely grip to help place your stamps. PLUS once you have the blocks you can save yourself money on your sets as the Clear Mount sets are a fair bit cheaper! Don't worry though if you like the wooden blocks, you will have the option of either for most of the stamps in this catalogue :)

BUT WAIT....THERE'S MORE!!!

New Punch Designs!!

The new slimline designs of the punches make them much easier to store. Do you see the theme??? Storage solutions to make room for your new Big Shot ;D

So check out the new catalogue (especially the new In Colours and Brand New Hostess Sets!) and I hope to be back soon with some card ideas using product from the new catalogue. Provided my camera co-operates!

Dont' forget about the ESAD Blog hop either, there is one today starting with Andrea Buckland and another starting on 7th April in which I will be involved. So come and check it out!!

Happy Easter everyone!!

Lisa

Only 2 more sleeps!!! And a Correction!

2010-03-30T21:20:00.002+08:00

Only 2 more sleeps until the new Autumn-Winter Mini is released!! It will be worth the wait, so keep your eye on my blog for when I put the link to the catalogue up!
I will be taking part in a Blog Hop on 7th April with lots of ideas for the new mini products so come and see me then for all the details.

Of course, this means there is only 2 more sleeps until Sale-A-Bration is over for another year :(
This is definitely my favourite promotion and if you haven't had a chance to earn your free stamp sets yet and still want to CALL ME NOW!!

Just a correction also, my Card Organiser Class is actuall on Tuesday 13th April, apologies for the mistake. Things are a bit mixed up without my laptop :(

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone and I look forward to seeing you on the ESAD Blog Hop on 7th April!!

Card Organiser Class 12th April

2010-03-18T18:20:00.005+08:00

Here are the pics for the Card Organiser we will be making at April's Project Class. Please note the decorations/papers/embellishments might vary.

and the inside........If you would like to register for this class (costs $25), please contact me ASAP. Registrations close 30 March.

This Month's Workshop Cards

2010-03-17T17:35:00.009+08:00

Hi Everyone

Just before I get into the cards I have to show you today, I just wanted to tell you that the Papercraft Roadshow in Perth has been cancelled :( Hopefully it will happen next year and we will get the chance to be involved again :)

Ok, now for some cards. I have had a busy month for workshops this month and consequently I have done the same cards for all the workshops. I do have one workshop to go this month but hopefully the attendees won't mind me spoiling the surprise if they happen to pop in here :)

So the first one is one that I intended to be a masculine card as I get a lot of requests for these.

It does use a floral set but I think with the colours I have used it can still be used for a male.

Stamp Sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, Vintage Labels (SAB Set)

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White

Accessories: Pacific Point Ink, Baja Breeze Ink, Kiwi Kiss Ink, Whisper White Ink, Pacific Point 5/8" Striped Grosgrain, Scallop Circle Punch, 3/4 " circle punch

The next card is so simple, using a set that I use a lot but still really appeals to me. It is a Gatefold Card and with a change of colour scheme could easily pass for any age or gender.

Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs, Big Bold Birthday, Whimsical Words (SAB Set)

Cardstock: Kraft, Ridinghood Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Accessories: Ridinghood Red Ink, Pretty in Pink Ink, Ridinghood Red Taffeta, Wide Oval Punch

Here is another picture which shows you how the Gatefold opens

That's it for me for now. I will be back in the next week or so with some sneak peeks of some of the goodies in the new catalogue. Only 15 days to go!!!!

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone
Lisa
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Check this out!!

2010-03-10T18:46:00.003+08:00

I just had to come on and show you the gorgeous card my very talented Sister-in-Law, Wendy made for my birthday! It took me a while to realise that the shoes weren't stamps and that she had actually hand drawn them!! Even the decorations around the words are hand drawn!! How clever is that??!!! I love it!

Back and Refreshed!!

2010-03-03T16:11:00.002+08:00

Well sort of!! Had a lovely child freeweek in Bali, just got back last night. Had a wonderful time, though I missed the kids terribly. Of course now we are home and back into the family routine I am exhausted all over again!!
This month is REALLY busy for me so I can't promise many new cards but I will do my best to touch base every now and again.

Just rolled out today, I have a new blog on my Stampin Up Webpage www.lisajansen.stampinup.net All the posts from this blog will feed to there so you can go to either to read what is going on !
Oh and don't forget that the countdown is on to the launch of the Autumn/Winter Mini.

Enjoy the rest of your week :)

Lisa
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Last chance to help the Haiti Earthquake Victims! Plus a couple of new cards....

2010-02-22T13:25:00.005+08:00

Hi Everybody!

Stampin' Up!s fundraiser to help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake ends on 28 Feb.

If you purchase the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalogue, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to the American Red Cross' Haiti Reflief and Development Fund.

It is a gorgeous stamp set that co-ordinates with 2 of the Stampin'Up! punches!

I am going away on Thursday so my last order will be going in on 24th February 2010. Please email me on ljansen@westnet.com.au or phone me on 0414 944 815 if you would like to place an order before I go :)

Don't forget there is only a month to go to take advantage of the Sale-A-Bration special, spend $100 (before shipping) and receive a free stamp set. Check out the link over here --------> to see what stamp sets you can choose from!

Ok, a couple of new cards before I go

This is a variation of a card I posted previously. This was one of the cards we did in my Gift Card Class. We made 12 cards (in assorted sizes from the catalogue) for $20.

Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Ink, Close to Cocoa Ink, Pretty in Pink Ink, Scallop Edge Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Chocolate Chip Double Stitched Wide Grosgrain Ribbon

Stamp Set: Thanks for Everything
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Basic Grey, Perfect Plum, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Notes II, Pretty in Pink Marker, Perfect Plum marker, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon

Ok, thats it for me for now
Happy Stamping!
Lisa
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Perth Papercrafts Roadshow

2010-02-12T07:28:00.002+08:00

I am excited to announce that I will be at the Papercrafts Roadshow in Perth on Sunday 28th March. The Roadshow is a new kind of craft fair that will have live demonstrations and be televised on TV!!

I will be manning a stall along with two of my fellow demonstrators, so come and say hello!

Check out http://www.papercraftsroadshow.com/ for more information

The Perfect Career!

2010-02-11T07:44:00.002+08:00

I found this yesterday and thought it was a great description of what it is like to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!!

A woman walked into the office of the personnel manager of a large company and said:
“I’ve decided to come and work for your company, but there are a few things I feel you should be aware of before I start. First of all, I will only be working a couple of days a week and when I do come in, it’ll only be for about three hours at a time.”
“If I want to make plans to go somewhere with my family during such times as Christmas, New Year, Easter or school holidays I will do so without anyone asking me questions about it and if some family difficulty arises, I will arrange for postponement of my work until I can get back to it.”
“As a salesperson for this company, I will do the best job I can, but I expect the company to provide all the incentives and awards needed to encourage my customers to buy our products. Please be sure the incentives and awards are changed on a regular basis to keep up the interest and motivation.”
“With regards to compensation, I would like a percentage of everything I sell. Let’s say $30 or more per hour, plus bonuses if I do a better than average job. I also expect you to offer me a variety of awards such as gifts and prizes just for doing my job.”
“Oh, and by the way; if I decide to become a manager with your company, I will expect additional bonuses paid to me on my personal sales and the sales of all people connected to me.”
By now the personnel manager was in convulsions of laughter but managed to say, “I don’t know where you are from lady, but there is no such job in the world as the one you’ve just described!”
“Well, I beg to differ”, the woman said, “my friend has just joined party plan and that is exactly the kind of job she has!”

If you would like to learn more about 'The Perfect Career' as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator email me on ljansen@westnet.com.au

Enjoy the rest of your week!!

I have a new address!!!

2010-02-09T15:16:00.002+08:00

Just letting you know that I have a new web address!! Hopefully it will be nice and easy to remember ;D

www.lisajansen.com.au

You will still be able to get here with the old address but now you won't have to remember it!!

Have a great night
Lisa
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Renovating my Blog!

2010-02-05T20:59:00.005+08:00

I have been doing some changes to my blog!! It's got a very different look, I was a bit tired of the black!! There are also tabs accross the top of the page with lots of info including my class schedule.

What do you think?? Do you like it?? Would love to hear what you think :)

Hopefully I will have a pretty new header soon, once I work out how to do it!!

I am also busy working on the cards for my Gift Card Class on Tuesday night. I have 2 more spots for this class. If you would like to come and make 12 gift cards for $20, please contact me on ljansen@westnet.com.au or phone me on 0414 944 815.

Colour Challenge

2010-01-31T19:28:00.006+08:00

Wow, two posts in one day. Go me!!

I decided to have a last minute bash at the colour challenge set on the ESAD (Extra Special Australian Demonstrators) Yahoo group that I have just joined.
Here are the colours......

and here is my card........

I was not over the moon about it when I made it, but it is slowly growing on me! I especially like the little ric rac squiggles which are my latest fascination. Be prepared to learn them if you do a workshop with me in the near future!!

Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Ridinghood Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Bashful Blue Ink, Pumpkin Pie Ink, Old Olive Ink, Ridinghood Red Ink, Scallop Edge Punch, Flower Fusion felt flowers, Clear Rhinestone Brads from Pretties Kit

Well my big boy starts kindy tomorrow so off to do a last minute check on everything!
Happy Stamping Everyone :)
Lisa
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I have been busy!!

2010-01-31T11:09:00.007+08:00

I have been busy this week! Made 3 going away gifts and 10 cards for a charity event. All over 2 nights - phew!!

Now the first one I have to show you uses retired product but can easily be reproduced using whatever you have at home. I have been thinking of running this as a class so let me know if you are interested :)

So, its a chocolate wallet with individually wrapped chocolate sticks covered in matching DSP. I have also done these with ribbon holding them closed but for these ones I used velcro dots.

Stamp Set: Oval All (retired)
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, A Walk in the Park DSP (retired)
Accessories: Baja Breeze Ink, Not Quite Navy Ink, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch

The next one was for a going away present for one of the girls at work. We work in a bank so I figured Post-its would come in handy. I wanted a large block and decided the colourful ones would be nice, so needed colourful paper to match! Luckily I had just bought the Pink Flamingo DSP in the Inventory Clearance Sale!!

And these next few cards are some I made for a charity event being held by my fellow demo Madonna Dunn (www.madonnadunn.com)

Both of these cards use the same supplies
Stamp Sets: Vintage Labels (SAB Set)
Cardstock: Baka Breeze, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Parisian Breeze DSP (retired)
Accessories: Baja Breeze Ink, Chocolate Chip Ink, Baja Breeze Striped Grosgrain ribbon, 1-1/4" square punch,scallop edge punch

The next two use the Rock and Roll technique on the sentiment which is quite subtle so hard to see in the picture.

Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Haiku DSP
Accessories: Old Olive Ink, Tangerine Tango Ink, Tangerine Tango striped grosgrain ribbon, scallop edge punch, gold brads

The last one is a variation on a swap I received at Perth Regionals. The original was made by Jeanne Orr, I can't find a blog to link for Jeanne but thank her for the inspiration!

Stamp Sets: On Your Birthday, Sprinkles
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral, Very Vanilla, Walk in the Park DSP (retired)
Accessories: Baja Breeze Ink, Cameo Coral Ink, Basic Grey Ink, Baja Breeze striped grosgrain ribbon, 1-1/4" square punch, scallop edge punch, slot punch

Ok, thats it for me now BUT I am plannign on giving away some blog candy just to see if anybody is actually reading!! So check back soon to see what I come up with!
Lisa
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Haiti Disaster Relief Promotion and Sale-A-Bration!!

2010-01-24T21:40:00.005+08:00

Lots to tell you today!!

Firstly, Sale-A-Bration starts tomorrow YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check out the brochure and the details by clicking on the pic over here ------------->

Next, Stampin' Up! is proving again that they are a company with a big heart. To help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake "Stampin' Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate that money to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need."

The I {Heart} Hearts set is a gorgeous set (pictured below) that co-ordinates with the Heart punches for a quick an easy card. If you would like to order this set to help the Haiti victims and get a free SAB set if your order is over $100 (before postage), let me know by phone or email :)

Happy Stamping Everyone!!

Happy 2010!!

2010-01-20T14:05:00.009+08:00

Apologies for my lack of posting. Had a bit of a break over Christmas & New Year, but I am back to business now!

Haven't got much to show you but here is what I have done :)

I am really enjoying using the Simply Scrappin' Kits at the moment. They are a great, easy way to scrap and you can step them up to suit your tastes :)

Here is a page I did using the 'I Wish' Simply Scrappin' Kit

Supplies: 'I Wish' Simply Scrappin' Kit, Frames with a Flourish stamp set, Short Order Alphabet stamp set, Simple Serif Mini Alphabet stamp set, Scallop Edge punch, On Board Loads of Letters chipboard, Ridinghood Red Classic Stampin Pad, Whisper White Craft Stampin Pad, Encore Gold Ink Pad, Stampin Write Markers
I am a member of the Elite Stampers which is a wonderful team full of ladies that offer support, suggestions and inspiration :) This year, I participated in a Secret Santa on the forum. My lovely secret santa bought me an On Board Art Journal and the gorgeous new Designer Series Paper from the Summer Mini. It's called Kaleidoscope and it is just beautiful. So much better in person than it looks in the catalogue!

Anyway! I made myself a Memory Book using the journal and the DSP so I can record all the funny/cute/memorable things my kids say or do. There is 50 sheets in the journal so I figure I have plenty of room for both kids in the same book. One side has Alannah and then you flip it over and it becomes Ryan's book :) I have used the Spiral punch to help fit the papers easily over the cover.

Here is the cover of Alannah's side of the book

It uses the pink, girly papers from the Kaleidoscope pack and some felt thickers I had lying about. Simple, the papers are so lovely they didn't need much to enhance them :)

Then the inside of Alannah's side....

Ryan's side uses the more boyish papers in Kaleidoscope. It is a very unisex set, has a bit for everyone :) Then it also has the same felt thickers as Alannah's side.

And the inside.....

Thanks for looking, stay tuned for the details of Sale-A-Bration which starts on 25 Jan and don't forget about the Inventory Clearance Sale that ends on 24th January. Most stock is still available, Jumbo Outline Alphabet, Just Riding and Wild West Alphabet have sold out so far.

Enjoy the rest of your week!
Lisa
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Marker Club

2009-12-16T21:55:00.006+08:00

Have you had your eye on the full set of Stampin’ Write Markers with Storage Case??
Join my marker club and you can purchase the full set over 4 months and earn some free Stampin’ Up! product too!

For $75 per month (due to me by 10th of each month or charged to your credit card) you get....

• 12 markers (full set of either Rich Regals, Earth Elements, Soft Subtles or Bold Brights)
• 1 pack of mixed cardstock (either Rich Regals, Earth Elements, Soft Subtles or Bold Brights)
• A little gift from me 

Each member takes a turn to be the hostess of the month, during this month you will receive

All of the above PLUS
• Storage Case
• Set of Neutrals markers
• Level 1 Hostess Set
• $30 worth of Stampin’ Up! product

If you choose to gather outside orders or hold a workshop during your month as hostess you can earn even more FREE product!!

Since the marker club will run through Sale-A-Bration you will also get a FREE Sale-A-Bration set of your choice (during Sale-A-Bration) and a 1 in 4 chance to win a second set!!
Please contact me if you are interested in signing up. If we get more than 4 people I will consider starting a second club.
Order of hostess will be determined by the order of signing up, so contact me now!!
ljansen@westnet.com.au or 0414944815

Inventory Clearance Sale!!

2009-12-15T08:15:00.004+08:00

Exciting news!! Stampin’ Up! is having an Inventory Clearance Sale! There is up to 50% off some items!! Stamps, Ribbons, Designer Series Paper, Glitter, Embellishments...... have a look at the list below for more details. Click on the picture for a larger version

Just a few points from Stampin’ Up! on the sale .......

• Inventory Clearance Sale products are only available at their discounted price during the promotion period (15 December – 24 January 2009).
• There is no minimum purchase required to receive the discount.
• There is no limit to the number of Inventory Clearance Sale items customers can purchase.
• All items are products featured in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue.
• All stamp sets included in the Inventory Clearance Sale are square cut.
• While we anticipate that we have adequate inventory to support the sale, Inventory Clearance Sale items are only available at the sale price while supplies last.

Did you hear that?? While supplies last!!! So if you like the sound of these prices, phone or email me through your order. Or better yet, host a workshop so all of your friends can take advantage of the specials!!

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone 
Lisa

It's here!!!!!!!

2009-11-30T22:06:00.003+08:00

The Summer Mini is live!!! Click on the pic over here ----------> to check it all out!

Don't forget that I am having my Mini Catalogue Launch on Sunday 6th December from 10am. Come along and check out some of the Summer Mini items in person. There will be a couple of make and takes so please RSVP to allow me to have enough kits :)

If you would like to order anything from the Summer Mini or have any questions, please let me know on ljansen@westnet.com.au

Have a great week!
Lisa
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The end of Spring..... here comes Summer!!

2009-11-29T08:33:00.003+08:00

So the Spring Mini Catalogue ends tomorrow *sob* and the Summer Mini Catalogue begins *YAY*!!

I am really going to miss some of the Spring Mini Catalogue items. I will definately miss Great Friends and the Walk in the Park and Ski Slope DSPs. A lot of the products contain In Colours so we know for sure they won't end up in the IB&C next year. So if there is anything you really love, don't wait to get it. You might miss out!!

I am offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed by 30 November, so email me on ljansen@westnet.com.au by 9pm tomorrow to take advantage of this offer.

To celebrate the release of all the yummy new products in the Summer Mini, I am having a launch at my house on 6 December. There will be Make & Takes using the new products in the mini and lots of goodies to see. RSVP is essential so email me on ljansen@westnet.com.au to RSVP and for details.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend
Lisa
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Here is the rest...

2009-11-19T18:04:00.015+08:00

Ok, I promised to come back today and post the rest of my photos and HERE I AM!!

This is a CASE of a swap from Regionals. The creator of this card was Susan Joyce, you can check out her Blog here.. www.catsinkcorporated.blogspot.com
This is my favourite male card right now. So simple and easy to do in bulk!

Stamp Sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, Oval All (Spring Mini)
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Urban Oasis DSP
Inks & Accessories: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Baja Breeze 5/8" striped grosgrain

This next one is a favourite of mine and always draws a second look. Unfortunately it uses the Great Friends set and A Walk in the Park DSP both from the soon to be finished Spring mini, but I am sure it could be recreated in many different styles with many different papers.
Its a bit hard to see in thsi pic but what I have done is stamped the butterfly image on the DSP and embossed it with White Embossing Powder. Then I have sponged around the image with Baja Breeze ink so it defines the image and lifts it off the page a bit. Really easy to do and quite effective :)

Stamp Set: Great Friends (Spring Mini)
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Inks & Accessories: Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral, Versamark, White Embossing Powder, sponge, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/4" White Grosgrain

Same stamp Set, same paper, different card!!

Stamp Set: Great Friends (Spring Mini), Occasional Greetings
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Basic Grey, Cameo Coral, Whisper White
Inks & Accessories: Baja Breeze, Basic Grey, Cameo Coral, Scallop Edge Punch

Here is a pic of the 'Year of Cards' Card Organiser that I will be running as a class early next year. Each page has pockets to store your cards for the birthdays of that month, plus a little calendar to mark whose birthday it is!

And here is the inside.....

Hmmm, not sure why it won't let me rotate this pic but you get the idea :)

Stamp Sets: Fifth Avenue Florals, One of a Kind, Short Order Alphabet
Cardstock: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Baja Breeze Patterns DSP
Inks & Accessories: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy, On Board Loads of Letters Chipboard, Crystal Effects,Boho Blossoms Punch, Corner Rounder, Dimensionals

And now for some scrap pages.....

This one is using the Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin Kit and I love it! I think the colours all work beautifully together. I have never been a fan of stickers on scrap pages, but these are much thicker than stickers so feel much more like embellishments. I have also put Crystal Effects over them before with great effect, so I don't think they fall into the 'sticker' category. What do you think??

Supplies: Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin Kit
Inks & Accessories: Large Star punch, Small Star punch

This next one is another favourite of mine. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this picture of my daughter and really wanted to do a page using it. I think I did pretty well!!

Stamp Sets: Great Friends (Spring Mini), Schoolbook Serif Alphabet, Frames with a Flourish
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Basic Grey, Whisper White, A Walk in the Park DSP
Inks & Accessories: Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Versamark, Stamp-A-Majig, Dazzling Diamonds, Pretty In Pink Stampin Write Marker

Phew, that brings us to the end of our marathon show!! Hope you like it all and it can inspire you to do some crafting!!!

Enjoy your weekend everyone
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Finally, some new photos!!!!

2009-11-18T19:20:00.014+08:00

Ok, as promised I have come back to post some photos. I have a HEAP more to show you but will start with the ones I already have on my computer!

BUT, before I do that just a gentle reminder that the current Spring Mini ends on 30 November. SO if there was something you were umming and ahhing about getting, decide quick!! There is no guarantee that any of the product in the current mini catalogue will end up in the main catty next year so don't take the chance!!

On a bright note, the Summer Mini starts on 1 December and it is BEAUTIFUL!!! You will definately not want to miss this one. I am having a Summer Mini launch at my house on Sunday 6th December from 10am. There will be lots of yummy stuff from the catalogue to see and a make and take for you to try it out!

If you can't make it to the launch (or can't wait to get your hands on a catalogue!) just contact me and I will send you out a copy.

Ok, back to the pics!! I will start with my Christmas cards to give you some inspiration to complete your own cards :)

This first one was my swap for the Perth Regionals this year. I made 50 of this card in 24 hours, so it can be done in bulk (although I would recommend stretching it out over a longer period of time!!)

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled, Best Yet (Hostess Set)
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Silver Brushed Metallic
Ink & Accessories: Silver Encore, Not Quite Navy, Versamark, Silver Embossing Powder, Sponge Daubers, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Dimensionals

These next two cards were from my Christmas Stamp-A-Stack so may look familiar to those that attended :)

Stamp Set: Season of Joy
Cardstock: Ridinghood Red, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Ink & Accessories: Versamark, Chocolate Chip Stampin Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin Write Marker, Real Red Stampin Write Marker, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, White Gel Pen, Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon

This one uses the Rock and Roll technique which I am a big fan of right now! Adds a bit of interest to solid stamps.

Stamp Set: Season of Joy
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Night of Navy, Whisper White, Ski Slope DSP
Inks & Accessories: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Crimper, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Sponges.

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled
Cardstock: Ridinghood Red, Whisper White, Kraft, Ski Slope DSP
Inks & Accessories: Ridinghood Red, Encore Gold, Scallop Edge Punch, Wide Oval Punch Stamp-a-Majig, Very Vanilla 5/8" ribbon

Can you tell I like this stamp set??!! The background on this one is done using sponging and a mask. I quite like it :)

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled, Best Yet (Hosess Set)
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Lovely Lilac, Brushed Silver Metallic, Whisper White
Inks & Accessories: Silver Encore, Bashful Blue, Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, Silver Embossing Powder, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Crimper

I am a big fan of trying to use non-Christmas stamps for Christmas cards, these next few are my attempts!

Stamp Sets: Scribble This, Best Yet (Hostess Set), Season of Joy (sentiment), So Swirly Jumbo Roller Wheel
Cardstock: Ridinghood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Watercolour Paper
Inks & Accessories: Ridinghood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Ridinghood Red Ribbon, , Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch

Stamp Sets: Party Hearty, Best Yet (Hostess Set), So Swirly Jumbo Wheel
Cardstock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Ridinghood Red
Inks & Accessories: Versamark, Old Olive Stampin Write Marker, Real Red Stampin Write Marker, Crimper, Dimensionals

This next one is a CASE from a Regionals swap. I didn't receive one so I don't have the details of who did it. If you knwo who it was, please let me know so I can pay credit where credit is DEFINATELY due!!

This card uses masking to create the baubles. Really easy to do but so effective!

Stamp Sets: So Swirly Jumbo Wheel, Christmas Classics (Sentiment)
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Brushed Silver Metallic, Whisper White
Inks & Accessories: Bashful Blue, Pacific Point, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Bashful Blue Stampin Write Marker, Sponge Daubers, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch

Ok, the last Christmas card uses the Christmas Classics star which coordinates with the large Star punch. I love not having to cut them out!!

Stamp Sets: Christmas Classics, Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Kraft, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Inks & Accessories: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White Craft Ink, White Embossing Powder, Large Star Punch, Mat Pack, Paper piercer.

Now onto the cards for other occasions. I am spoiling you with pics tonight but lets face it, it may be a while before I post again!!

This was the card I made for Fathers Day this year

Stamp Set: Occassional Greetings
Cardstock: Kraft, Not Quite Navy, Urban Garden DSP
Inks & Accessories: Not Quite Navy, Large Star Punch, Small Star Punch,

This was an engagement card I made for a couple of friends, it was inspired by something I saw on a blog somewhere but can't remember where it was. Again, if you know who please let me know :)

Stamp Set: Always, Sweet Little Sentiments (Hostess Set)
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Silver Brushed Metallic, Whisper White, Bella Bleu DSP
Inks & Accessories: Silver Encore Ink, Not Quite Navy, Eyelet Border Punch, Silver Embossing Powder, Small Oval Punch

This was another engagement card. It turned out a bit too over the top for me but I think if I tone the colours down it would be nice.

Stamp Sets: Great Friends, Life Definitions, Frames with a Flourish, So Swirly Jumbo Wheel
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Gold Brushed Metallic
Inks & Accessories: Gold Encore Ink, Basic Black, Gold Embossing Powder

A general card, could be Birthday, could be Thankyou, could be anything!!

Stamp Sets: Eastern Blooms, Occasional Greetings
Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, Gold Brushed Metallic,Whisper White
Inks & Accessories: Gold Encore, Elegant Egglant Stampin Write Marker, Perfect Plum Stampin Write Marker, Elegant Eggplant 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

This is a great card using the Obe of a Kind stamp set and coordinating punch Boho Blossoms. This punch is one of the freebies in the Christmas promotion (check it out on the right hand side of the page)

Stamp Set: One of a Kind, Occassional Greetings
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Kraft
Inks & Accessories: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Boho Blossoms punch, 1/2" circle punch, scallop edge punch.

Ok that will have to do for now. My eyes are blurring! I still have more to show you, including a couple of scrapbook pages but that will haev to wait until tomorrow.

Happy stamping everyone :)
Lisa
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Naughty Lisa!!!

2009-11-11T23:24:00.004+08:00

I am embarassed at how long it has been since I posted!! Not to mention that I am a couple of weeks late in announcing the Christmas promotion!! I am sorry!!!!!!!!!!! Life has been more than a little hectic. During the last two months I have been pretty much husband-less and cannot wait until the end of this month when I will get him back!! The pitfalls of owning a seasonal business!!

I have so many cards to share with you, just need a day or so to upload the photos!! So check back in soon, hopefully there will be a super long post with LOTS of card/scrapping ideas for you!

So, back to the Christmas Promotion!!
Stampin' Up! has put together a Gift Buying Guide to help you with your Christmas Shopping. For every $85 you spend on items from this Guide, you can choose between the Scallop Square Punch or the Boho Blossom Punch (both valued at $30.95 each). The best part is that if you spend $170 on these items, you can get BOTH punches!!

So to clarify the items on the guide are

I Wish Simply Scrappin’ Kit
Real Red 12″ x 12″ cardstock
Old Olive 5/8″ Grosgrain ribbon
Small cellophane bags
Curly Label Punch Bundle
Kiwi Kiss A4 cardstock
Whisper White A4 cardstock
Riding Hood Red 5/8″ striped grosgrain ribbon
From the Kitchen of stamp set
Thanks x 2 Simply Sent Card Elements & More Kit
More Thoughts Simply Sent Kit2U Simply Sent Card Elements & More Kit
No One Like You Simply Sent Kit
Dress Up Ribbon Originals
Valet Ribbon Originals
Cutter Kit
Button Latte Designer Buttons
Button Bouquet Designer Buttons
Pigtails Ribbon Originals
Petal Party Simply Scrappin’ Kit
Rock-a-bye Boy Simply Scrappin’ Kit
Sweet Nothings Simply Scrappin’ Kit
Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin’ Kit
Just Jawing stamp set
Bold Brights A4 assorted cardstock
Real Red Stampin’ Write marker
Brilliant Blue Stampin’ Write marker
Glorious Green Stampin’ Write marker
On Board 5″ x 5″ Art Journal
Spiral Punch

Check out the flyer posted to the right and write up your wishlist! Get it to me before 14 December on ljansen@westnet.com.au to take advantage of this offer!!

Happy Stamping all!!
Lisa
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2 New Promotions!!

2009-10-07T20:44:00.004+08:00

First let me apologise for the lack of posting! Life has been nuts here!! Plus I have been super busy stampin all my swaps for the Perth Regionals this month. I am so excited as it will be my first regionals and I get to go with 4 people from my team!! Should be a heap of fun!

Anyway, I have LOTS of new cards to share with you but it will have to wait for next week as my camera battery is dead :(

To make up for it, here are the new promotions from Stampin Up this month!!

For this month only if you purchase either of the Simply Sent Card Element Kits you will get 20% off the matching stamp set!! This promo is great if you have ever thought about buying the Simply Sent Card Elements. Great for a stack of quick cards!!

Secondly Stampin' Up! is supporting Breast Cancer research and for every person who signs up between 7 October and 31 December they will donate $5 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation!! PLUS, you will receive a FREE pack of the Raspberry Tart Designer Paper and a FREE Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin Pad!!!!! That's in addition to the huge savings on the starter kit!!!

If you are interested in either of these offers, please contact me for further information on ljansen@westnet.com.au

I will be back soon with some pics for you :)

Until then, happy stamping!
Lisa
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New Promotion!

2009-09-01T21:48:00.004+08:00

We have another exciting promotion this month!!

To show appreciation to all our customers and hostesses, we're offering an exclusive ribbon bundle FREE with a qualifying purchase or workshop!
From 1-30 September, get a FREE bundle of ribbon when you

1. Spend $100 on any Stampin' Up! products.

OR

2. Host a $600 workshop.

That's it! Free ribbon with a minimal purchase or workshop!
The ribbon bundle includes 9.1 metres each Certainly Celery 5/8" poly-twill ribbon and So Saffron 5/8" grosgrain ribbon. Neither of these ribbons are available for purchase in our catalogues so get your hands on them while you can!!!

Please email me on ljansen@westnet.com.au if you would like to place an order or hold a workshop :)

I will be back later with details on my Open Day / Christmas Stamp-a-Stack :)
Lisa
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Time Flies......

2009-08-01T20:33:00.003+08:00

Ok, I am thoroughly ashamed at how long it has been since my last post!! It really didn't seem that long! Well the June/July hostess promotion made both months very busy for me! I have done a few new cards and pages though so will try and upload photos this week.

BUT......... I come bearing fantastic news!!! The spring mini has been launched today and it is packed full of GORGEOUS new goodies!! Plus, all the stamp sets are very reasonable priced we even have 4 individual stamps!!! A great cheap option to get into stamping!

Have a look at it by clicking on the link over here -------------------> or if you woudl like a hard copy please email me on ljansen@westnet.com.au and I will post one out to you :)

Ok, have a great weekend everyone and HAPPY STAMPING!
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Scrap Happy

2009-06-07T17:01:00.006+08:00

Haven't done much in the way of cardmaking but I did go to a friend's house to scrap last night and did a layout (scraplifted from one she had done!) and then another today!! That's huge for me!! Usually takes me 2 weeks to complete 1 layout. I am learning to be more of a minimalist though, lol!

So this is the first one I did and I am quite fond of it. Particularly the photo. This was my kids' daycare photo and I LOVE how it turned out!

I have used the Always stamp set and the Always Designer Series Paper. The cardstock is Whisper White 12 x 12 and the bird is inked in Regal Rose and then clear embossed. The sentiment is stamped in Chocolate Chip. The date has been attached to the side of the photo using Totally Tabs stamp set punched out with the Round Tab punch. I have also used a Filagree brad in the corner of the photo. These brads are just gorgeous!! Pretty simple really :)

This next layout was for a sketch challenge on www.blackmagicsketches.blogspot.com which is run by my friend Donna (Hi Donna!!)

There was a sketch to follow as well as a colour scheme (Red, Green, Light Yellow, Teal & Black) and a technique which was stitching.
I have used Kiwi Kiss as the base cardstock, as well as Taken with Teal,Barely Banana and Candy Lane Designer Series Paper. I have done faux stitching around the circle (too lazy to do real stitching, lol!) I have stamped the Taken with Teal cardstock in whisper white with the flower from the Always stamp set and sponged the edges in white also. The flowers are made using the scallop circle punch, just snip about 1/3 of the way in where each scallop meets. I have then layered the 3/4" and circle and another of the Always flowers punched out with the 1/2" circle punch. I have then journalled on the metal edged circle tags.
The chipboard letters are from the Loads of Letters chipboard alphabet,I have then inked the letters in Basic Grey ink and rubbed white flourish rubons from a retired set of rubons. Then I have applied Crystal Effects for dimension. I am really happy with them, I did see this idea from one of my friend Donn'as layouts so thanks again Donna!!

Ok, thats enough for now. If anyone is reading, I would love you to leave a comment. Not sure if anybody actually reads this!!!!

Happy stampin
Lisa
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Woohoo FREE stamps!!!!!

2009-05-31T21:37:00.010+08:00

Stampin Up! has the BEST promotions!! This one is no exception. Host a workshop in June or July and if the total sales (before postage) reaches $600, not only will you get a free Level 1 or 2 stamp set but you will also get AT LEAST $110 in free product!!!! That's an extra $40 of hostess dollars!! How cool is that!!

The flyer is over here ------------------> click to go to the website for more info. Please call me or email if you would like to hold a workshop in June and take advantage of this fantastic offer!!

Happy Stamping!

First Stamp A Stack and more to share

2009-05-23T19:17:00.007+08:00

Ok, I know I promised these pictures ages ago but life has been a bit nuts lately. My 2 year old daughter split her forehead last week and has reopened the wound twice more since involving numerous trips to Emergency and the GP!!

So here are the pics of the cards we did/are doing for this month's Stamp A Stack (SAS)

These cards are using the new In Colours Tangerine Tango and Kiwi Kiss, Haiku Designer Series Paper and the Garden Whimsey Stamp set along with the Best Yet (level 1 hostess set) stamp set.

So after doing my first SAS, I will be making a few changes for the next one. I won't be doing as many cards as 4 designs was just a bit too much. Took too long and the novelty wore off after the third I think!! So next time will most likely be 6 cards (3 designs x 2) for $12.

I have made another couple of cards too that I thought I would share. I mentioned in a previous post that I earned 12 free stamp sets and $200 in free product just by doing what I love, being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Well, I got my goodies this week but didn't have a chance to use them until today. I had a few fellow demonstrators over to play with our toys :D

This is what I came up with.....

Ok so the main stamp set used here is Fifth Avenue Florals, then the sentiment uses On Your Birthday and Frames with a Flourish. The cardstock I used on this card was Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White. Inks were Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss & Baja Breeze. I used the eyelet border punch (a new toy!) and the ribbon is Very Vanilla 1/4" grosgrain.

Fifth Avenue Florals has got to be one of the most gorgeous sets in the new catalogue. It is so versatile. I will have another couple of cards done with this set shortly done using a special watercolour technique that is all the rage at the moment, so stay tuned!!

This next card is for a christening I am going to tomorrow but could be adapted to fit most occasions I think.

The stamps are from Always and On Your Birthday. Cardstock & Ink colours are Lovely Lilac and Pale Plum. Ribbon is lovely lilac which is unfortunately retired. The hearts have been stamped in lovey lilac ink and then stamped again with Versamark (using the Stamp A Majig) and then I used Heat & Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds to bling it up a bit. I have also used a Cuttlebug embossing folder in the background.

Ok, that's it for me for now. I have a week off work so hoping to have LOTS to show you next week :)

Happy Stamping!

A New Business for only $150!!!!!!!

2009-04-30T19:20:00.004+08:00

In honour of National Scrapbooking Month Stampin’ Up! has a brand new promotion.

Firstly, you can purchase 3 packs of Designer Series Paper (selected styles) and get 1 free (selected styles)! Click on the flyer over here ----------> for more information.

Now the second and most exciting part to the promotion is that you can start your own Stampin' Up! business for only $150!! This is such a flexible business and can be fit in around your life and family. A Stampin' Up! business can be run any way you want, from a hobby (to take advantage of those fabulous discounts!) or a full-time job! You get to choose!

For May only, you can purchase the Scrapbooking Starter Kit for only $150. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:

Item Code Description Retail Value
112231 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $77.95
113059 Simply Scrappin’ Petal Party $36.95
108697 Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12″ x 12″) $21.95
105216 Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad $11.95
103179 Craft & Rubber Scissors $37.95

*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $77.95 value.

Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items.

The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:

Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcards
Idea Book & Catalogues
Project Sample Sheet
Customer Order Forms
and other brochures

Email me now on ljansen@westnet.com.au and I can mail you out a free information pack.

New stuff to share.....

2009-04-26T13:28:00.009+08:00

Sorry I haven't been in to share anything lately but I have had a HUGE Stampin' Up! month. This month I have earned 12 free stamp sets and $200 worth of free product!! You can do this too, so if you would like more information or would like to join my team send me an email :)

Ok, so I am finally getting back in to the scrapbooking frame of mind and I have some pages to share with you.

This was my first attempt at scrapbooking using stamps only. I am not a minimalist scrapper so it was hard!!

So for this page I have used the Garden Whimsey set and used Heat and Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds over coloured ink (Taken with Teal, Lovely Lilac and Pretty in Pink) to get the glittery butterflies. I have also used the glitter for the Schoolbook Serif Alphabet with Pretty in Pink Ink. The base cardstock was Pretty in Pink textured Cardstock, the patterned paper was Non-SU.

This next page I had aimed to use a piece of my Styled Silver Hodgepodge which I have been admiring for 6 months and not used!! Mind you it is much easier to use them with the right punches!

The base card is from the new In Colour range, Pacific Point. The patterned papers are from the Good Morning Sunshine set. I have then used the Heat and Stick powder with the Dazzling Diamonds and the Schoolbook Serif alphabet and the Pacific Point ink.

This next layout is a personal achievement for me. I scrapped the photos on the same day I took them!!!!!!!! Never before, and probably never again!!
This page was scraplifted from Sarah Klass

I am in love with my spiral punch which is how I did the filmstrip. I just layered the photos on white card then on a strip of black card then used the spiral punch all the way down the side. Then I layered it on white card again to lift it off the page. I am quite pleased with how this turned out too.

The base card is textured cardstock in Kiwi Kiss and the patterned papers are from the Good Morning Sunshine set. I have also used the Sans Serif alphabet in Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point and Baja Breeze Inks, the ribbon is the Pacific Point 5/8" Striped Grosgrain and I have used the Frames with a Flourish stamp set to do the journalling box and the flourish in the corner (with Whisper White craft ink).

The next two are 6x6 layouts I did for a few workshops I had this month. They both use the same sketch which I scraplifted from a US demo named Michelle. I can't seem to find her blog right now but I will update this post with the details when I do :)

The first one is using the Baja Breeze textured cardstock and the Pacific Point cardstock for matting the photo and the Good Morning Sushine DSP (using this one to death aren't I?!!)The stamp sets I used are two of my favourites at the moment. The Life Definitions set is DIVINE. Great for cards and scrapping. The Frames with a Flourish set is the same, great for scrapping and cardmaking. I have also used the 1-3/8" circle punch and the scallop circle punch and the ribbon is white taffeta. I have also used the Designer Label punch to make the date tab.

This page is using the same sketch as above with different papers. The base cardstock is Kiwi Kiss textured cardstock and the mattign cardstock is Regal Rose. The papers are from the delectable Raspberry Tart range and could well be my favourite of this year's papers! Again I have used the Life Definaitions & Frames with a Floursih Stamp Sets and the 1-3/8" circle punch with the scallop circle punch. The ribbon is again white taffeta.

This card is using the Garden Whimsey Set with the Rock & Roll Technique. I have stamped the image up in Baja Breeze ink and then rolled the edges of the stamp around on the Pacific Point inkpad. I have then used the 2-way glue pen and the Dazzling Diamonds to 'bling it up' a little. I have used the crimper on Pacific Point cardstock and layered it on silver cardstock edged with the scallop border punch. The ribbon is 1/4" white grosgrain with a ribbon slide from the Hodgepodge Kit. The sentiment is from the Garden Whimsey set also and I have layered it on punches from the 1/4" round punch and designer tab punch in silver cardstock and Pacific Point.

Now for a couple of Mother's Day Cards. Lets hope my mum and mum-in-law don't suddenly learn how to blogsurf, lol!!

This first one I used the Heartfelt Thanks 2-step stamping set. The colour scheme was Brocade Blue, Night of Navy and the patterned paper is from the Level 1 Hostess set of 6x6 Patterns in Brocade Blue. The journalling box (from Frames with a Flourish of course!) is stamped in Whisper White Craft ink on Night of Navy and the sticker are non SU (Carolee, I think). The ribbon is 1/4" grosgrain in Night of Navy and I have used the scallop edge punch along the edge of the flower.

The second one is inspired by the colour scheme from the Flower Power Simply Sent Card Elements - Rose Red, Old Olive & Perfect Plum
The most exciting part about this card is that I got to use my Build a Brad set!!! This is a nifty little set that lets you make your own 1/2" brads with a stamped image or patterened papers so that everthing matches!!
I have used the crimper on Rose Red cardstock with the 5/8" grosgrain ribbon in Very Vanilla layered and the brad in the middle. I have used a non-SU alphabet set (couldn't wait for my Simple Serif Mini Alphabet - very similar to this - to arrive!!) using Whisper White craft ink on Old Olive cardstock. I have also added a scallop trim in Old Olive on the bottom of the crimped cardstock.

I am loving the look of the Whisper White ink on dark coloured cardstock at the moment, can you tell!!

Ok, I think that should keep me covered for a while! Hopefully I will be soon with the cards we will be making for my first Stamp-A-Stack next month!

Remember if you would like to come to the SAS, it is on 27 May at 7pm. For $15 you will make 8 cards, 2 eachof 4 different designs. Places are limited so contact me to reserve your spot now!

Happy Stamping Everyone!

New stuff to share

2009-04-26T09:40:00.004+08:00

The New Catalogue is here!!!!!!!!!

2009-04-03T20:57:00.004+08:00

Ok, before I get to the excitement of the new catalogue, I have other good news to share!! Our Victorian Bushfire Appeal figure has been announced! We raised $77,889.63!!! How great is that?!! Thanks to everyone who purchased stamps as part of the appeal :)

NOW, if you haven't already seen the new catalogue do yourself a favour and click on the link over here -------------------------------->
There is so much new stuff and sooo many new ideas!!

Don't forget I have a special on for April. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $50!

If you would like to order something or have a workshop, please contact me on ljansen@westnet.com.au

Happy Stampin!!

I'm Back!!!! With lots of news and secrets!!

2009-03-22T14:08:00.011+09:00

Ok, this will be my 3rd try at posting in the last 3 weeks. Twice now, I have typed up a lovely long post complete with pictures of all the cards from my Open Day and beyond(plus recipes!) and TWICE now I have lost the lot!

So I am going to be a little more cautious and just post a little bit. Then maybe I will come back and try again!

Well, the retiring list has certainly spiced things up this month! Seems there are many people like me who can't walk past a bargain! There are some things sold out but HEAPS of bargains left for the taking so if you are considering making a purchase from the retirement list DON'T DELAY!! After 31 March, you will no longer be able to order these items!

Next month will be even MORE exciting!! The new catalogue is being launched officially on 1 April. I have a copy in my hot little hands and let me tell you, IT IS WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!

I am having a launch at my house on 5 April from 1 -5pm. Cost is $10 and for that you get a copy of the catalogue to take home PLUS a New Catalogue Survival Kit!! There will be door prizes and some sweet things to nibble on. I will also have some samples of the new catalogue items and some make-and-takes if you can tear yourself away from the catalogue long enough!!

Seating is strictly limited so if you would like to attend, please RSVP by 1 April to me on ljansen@westnet.com.au

Ok, now I will try to post some card pics and PRAY that this post doesn't get lost!!

Ok, this card was from Impressions Magazine which is a publication Stampin' Up! sends to all demonstrators and is PACKED full of ideas like this one!
I used Chocolate Chip and Pretty in Pink cardstock along with Berry Bliss DSP (retiring this month so hurry if you want some!!). The large tag punch was used to create the flower and the Double stitched chocolate chip ribbon, Jumbo Eyelets and Crystal Brads complete the picture :)

Next we have a card that was inspired by a card Sharon Davis had on her blog (www.sharondavis.wordpress.com )
It uses Blue Bayou and Soft Sky cardstock (both retiring 31 March) and the Big Bold Birthday set, which is one of my ABSOLUTE favourite sets. It also uses silver embossing powder and Blue Bayou Double Stitched Ribbon (also retiring)
his card is great in so many different colour combinations so can be adapted for male or female!

Now I have 2 cards that were both inspired by Karen Oliver ( www.kareninks.com ) Thanks Karen!!

This is one of my absolute favourites and although it is a little time consuming, I think the effort is well worth it. Love the colour combos and love the white gel pen!!

It uses Chocolate Chip, Taken with Teal and Whisper White Cardstock. The stamp is from Lexicon of Love (retiring this month) and it is inked up using the Choc Chip, Taken with Teal and Tempting Turquoise Markers. I have also used the scallop edge punch, white taffeta ribbon and white gel pen.

This one has got to be the easiest card ever! In this case I have used Rose Red Cardstock and Berry Bliss DSP, but you can use any colour combination and patterned paper! Then I have used the scallop edge punch and the scallop square punch with the Say it With Scallops stamp set. Finished off with some Purely Pomegranate ribbon.
Give this one a go at home.

Last but not least is my standard baby card at the moment! So easy and so effective. I am loving my punches right now which you will see if you check out the new additions to my craft room!

I first saw this card here at Lauren Meaders blog (http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/ ) but have seen many variations around the web.
All you do is cut your A4 cardstock longways and then use your 1 3/8" circle punch and scallop circle punch to punch out the arms and trim. I have also used the mat pack and paper piercer to put some faux stitching. The sentiment here is from teh For A Friend Hostess Set (retiring 31 March) but you could use pretty much anything baby related.

So, hope you enjoyed my pics. I hope to have some more for you soon using the new stamps and accessories from the new catalogue. Just need to find the time to have a play!!

Oh and before I forget (and well done if you got this far!), I have a special on for April. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $50! So if you see something you like in the new catalogue, please email me or phone and we can put through an order :)

Happy Stamping Everyone!!
Lisa
x

While Stocks Last.....

2009-03-01T17:28:00.003+09:00

UPDATED 2/3

Unbelievably, we already have a list of retiring product that has sold out! So you really DO have to be quick!!

107565 Flip Flops SOLD OUT
109020 Wild Wasabi Classic Ink Refill SOLD OUT
109015 Soft Sky Classic Stamin' Ink Refill SOLD OUT
109016 River Rock Classic Stampin' Ink Refill SOLD OUT
109017 Purely Pomegranite Classic Stampin' Ink Refill SOLD OUT100381 Earth Elements Eyelets SOLD OUT
100378 Soft Subtle Eyelets SOLD OUT
109019 Groovy Guava Classic Stampin' Ink Refill SOLD OUT
108748 Best Friend Numbers SOLD OUT
107212 Mateys Map SOLD OUT
105320 Basic Eyelets SOLD OUT
103195 Gifts Galore SOLD OUT
107561 Garden Annuals SOLD OUT
109610 Confetti Simply Scrappin' SOLD OUT
104279 Leaf Prints SOLD OUT

So if you were planning on ordering it might pay to HURRY!! I will keep this list updated :)

The Retired List has been released and its HUGE!!!

2009-03-01T11:51:00.004+09:00

Well, Sale-A-Bration may be over, but here is where the real fun begins!!

The retired list has been released detailing all of the stamps & accessories that are going to be discontinued when the new catalogue is released 1 April. The list is HUGE, so if you were considering purchasing any of the stamps from the current catalogue, I would do it NOW as chance are it won’t make it into the new catalogue. Check out the link over there to see the full list in order of how they appear in the catalogue ----------->

There is a HUGE selection of stamps and accessories which are discounted by 25% so grab yourself a bargain while you are at it!! The stamps & accessories which are 25% off are marked with a single asterisk (*) on the retiring list. Don’t forget, it’s while stocks last so don’t wait until the last minute either!!

Don’t forget about the In colour range either, the ink pads have been discounted but if you already have the ink pad it may be worth buying the re-inker so the ink pad lasts ‘forever’ :)
The new In colour range is a gorgeous selection of bright colours so keep an eye out for 1 April to see the new range.

A little tip too, the new catalogue will see some price rises including the Classic Ink Pads and the Patterned Paper Packs. The Patterned Paper packs will be different designs but will be substantially more expensive than this year (as some people know, the $11.95 price was a misprint and should have been $16-$17) so if you liked any of this years’ designs its worth grabbing them now!

If anybody would like to place an order you can phone me or email me. Payment options include cash, credit card or bank transfer. Don’t forget to add the cost of postage to your order ($5.95 or 5% whichever is more)

Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions :)
Keep your eye on your email as I will be having a launch of the new catalogue in early April and considering how many stamps are being retired it should be chock full of new stamps!!

Happy stamping :)

Stampin' Up! supports the VIC Bushfire Appeal

2009-02-12T12:22:00.006+09:00

Stampin' Up! is doing what they can to help out the victims of the Victorian Bushfires.

From 12 Feb - 31 March 2009 Stampin' Up! will donate 50% of the retail price of the stamps listed below to the Australia Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009.

Priceless (Item # 112312) page 105, $48.95 AUD/57.95 NZD
Seeing Spots (Item # 108909 ) page 89, $29.95 AUD /35.95 NZD
Baroque Motifs (Item # 112380 ) page 98, $39.95 AUD /46.95 NZD
Live Your Dream** (Item # 114261 ) page 3**, $55.95 AUD /66/95 NZD
Looks Like Spring* (Item # 108864 ) page 76, $58.95 AUD /68.95 NZD
The Snowflake Spot* (Item #108934) page 27, $39.95 AUD /46.95 NZD
Bodacious Bouquet* (Item # 108756) page 80, $58.95 AUD /68.95 NZD
Polka Dots & Paisley* (Item # 110247 ) page 46, $35.95 AUD /42.95 NZD
G'day Mate* (Item # 111973 ) page 115 , $35.95 AUD /42.95 NZD
Be Happy* (Item # 108744 ) page 51, $39.95 AUD /46.95 NZD

*These sets will appear on the upcoming list of retiring products, so they will only be available for the Bushfire Appeal--while supplies last.
**In the Summer Mini Catalogue.

Check out the link to the website here

So if you would like to help out the victims of the Bushfires at the same time as getting yourself some new stamp sets, just phone me or email me :)

Open Day Card Teaser Pics!!

2009-02-10T21:45:00.004+09:00

Ok, I promised (and better late than never!) some teaser pics on some of the cards you can make from the $2 kits next Sunday at my Open Day. I have been working hard and have 8 new designs so you could be busy for a while if you wanted to!

These photos are just some of the cards you can do, not to mention the memo cube class or even just the social aspect :)

So don't forget to register for the class if you would like to do it and come and see me on 22nd from 9:30- 4pm! If you would like to come and need my address please email me on ljansen@westnet.com.au or phone me on 0414944815.

See you there!!

Come Stamp with Me.........

2009-01-15T21:28:00.010+09:00

Stamping Open Day!

You are invited to my Open Day on 22nd February 2009 from 9:30am – 4pm.

Bring your own projects to work on, or come and make some cards from my kits!

Kits will be $2 each and will include all the materials you need to make a card, plus an envelope and the use of my stamps, inks, adhesives and tools.

We will have games and prizes and every one who attends will have the opportunity to win a ‘Sale-A-Bration’ Set!!

If you place an order on the day you will get an extra entry into the draw.

Don’t forget, Sale-A-Bration ends 28 February so the Open Day may be your last chance to earn some free stamp sets! For every $100 you spend you receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set.

I will also be offering some on the spot specials and special offers for anybody who books a workshop on the day.

I will be holding a class from 9:30am for the Memo Cube (see pic below). The cost of this will be $10 which will include all materials, written instructions (with photos) and morning tea.

Please register for this class so I can make sure I have enough kits and advise what tools you will need to bring.

If you are interested in joining me for this fun day, let me know by email ljansen@westnet.com.au or by phone 0414944815 and I will let you know the ‘where’ and ‘what to bring’!

Feel free to bring a friend or two!!

See you there!!

It's Sale-A-Bration Time!!

2009-01-01T15:43:00.004+09:00

This is my first Sale-A-Bration so excuse my excitement!!!! I love a bargain and there is nothing better than free stamps!!

From 1 January - 28 February 2009, you can earn free stamp sets with every $100 you spend!!

Here's how it works.....

Customers
Spend $100 on Stampin' Up! merchandise and you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set. There is no limit to how many sets you can earn!! For every $100 you spend, you can choose a SAB set!!

Hostesses
Host a workshop with sales of at least $600 (before tax and shipping) and you will receive a free Sale-A-Bration set!! This is in addition to the fantastic hostess benefits you regularly get!!

Recruits
Thinking of joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator??? Anyone who joins as a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration can choose any stamp set from our current Idea Book & Catalogue up to the value of $79.95!!

There is a link to the SAB catalogue --------------------------------> over there, but if you would like a hard copy, let me know and I will post one out to you.

So now that you are fully informed, let me know if you would like to make an order, hold a workshop or join my team :)

Happy stamping :)
Lisa
x

Summer Mini Starts today!!!!!!!! AND, a New Fantastic Promotion!!!!

2008-12-01T08:34:00.006+09:00

It's finally here!! Feels like we have been talking about it forever!!

The new Summer mini is full of lots of YUMMY stuff!! I have the Eastern Blooms set and the Say it with Scallops set and they are DIVINE!!! My favourites, though, would have to be the punches! The Scallop Border punch is super easy to use and so versatile! You can do scquares, rectangles, frames and so much more with it! Oh, and the Scallop Square Punch teamed with the Say it With Scallops set makes knocking up a quick card so easy!!

I hope to have some new samples using the new stamp sets up here soon, but in the meantime have a look at the catty for yourself (link is over there --------->)
If you would like a copy of the Summer Mini Catalogue, let me know and I will pop one in the post for you.

NOW, drumroll please............................................

The new December promotion is;

Promotion Details: Spend $20 in catalogue merchandise and qualify to purchase select items at 20 percent off regular price.

Pg 27 Festive Favorites stamp set RRP $45.95 NOW $36.76
Pg 28 Crazy for Christmas stamp set RRP $39.95 NOW $31.96
Pg 29 Snow Flurries stamp set RRP $20.95 NOW $16.76
Pg 43 Tag Time stamp set RRP $53.95 NOW $43.16
Pg 111 Many Merry Messages stamp set RRP $64.95 NOW $51.96
Pg 133 12" x 12" Days-to-Remember Calendar RRP $20.95 NOW $16.76
Pg 133 6" x 6" Days-to-Remember Calendar RRP $18.95 NOW $15.16
Pg 138 Winter Bright Simply Scrappin' Kit RRP $36.95 NOW $29.56
Pg 143 Three for You Punch Box RRP $85.95 NOW $68.76
Pg 146 Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon RRP $14.95 NOW $11.96
Pg 146 Certainly Celery 5/8" grosgrain ribbon RRP $14.95 NOW $11.96
Pg 147 White Square Aluminum Metal Edge tags RRP $7.50 NOW $6.00

So, there's a bit of everything there! Definately some bargains to be had :)

Remember, once you have spent $20 on regular priced items from the catalogues you can get as many of there as you like for 20% off!!

This offer is only available from 1-31 December so if you would like to take advantage of the discounts give me a buzz to place an order. Remember postage is $5.95 or 5% whichever is greater and I can ship it directly to you if you prefer :)

DON'T FORGET THE MARKER PROMO HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 14 DECEMBER

Ok, I will leave you all to digest these fantastic Stampin' Up! products and offers and I will be back soon to show you what you can do with the yummy products from the Summer Mini :)

Ciao
Lisa
x

Blog Name Change

2008-11-27T20:47:00.000+09:00

Ok, sorry to confuse everyone! I have had to change my blog name so this is the new address!! Hope you all found it ok ;D

Don't forget, I will be back next week with the details of the new Summer mini and the new December promotion - definately worth a look!

Promotions, Classes, Mini Catalogues and MORE Promotions!!

2008-11-26T20:54:00.001+09:00

Hello lovely stamping friends!!

Just updating you on a few things stamping related :)

Firstly........................

THE INDIVIDUAL MARKER PROMOTION HAS BEEN EXTENDED – WOOHOO!!!!

There has been such a fantastic response to this promotion that Stampin' Up! has decided to extend it for another 2 weeks to 14 December. So if you were considering purchasing some and thought you might miss out, don’t wait!! The flyer is ---------> so you can check out the colours and you just need to send me an email or give me a call to order. This is a fantastic offer that may never be repeated so don’t miss out.

Secondly..... The new Summer Mini catalogue is due to be released on 1 December and there is so many yummy things in it!! If you would like to receive a copy of the catalogue when it is launched, please let me know and I will post it to you. We also have a new special for December, the details of which I will release on 1 December so stay tuned!!

Last, but definitely not least............ its almost Sale-A-Bration time!!! For those of you who don’t know, Sale-A-Bration (SAB) is an AWESOME promotion that runs through January and February where you get a free SAB stamp set for every $100 you spend. As a workshop hostess you can earn even more free goodies during Sal-A-Bration. PLUS, if you were thinking of joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator this is a great time. All new recruits get a free stamp set from the catalogue, ANY SET!!

Can you tell I am excited, lol!! I love my job :D

I will also be running my first class in the new year. It will be a Make and Take of the Memo block that I have been giving as my hostess gifts. For those of you who haven’t seen it, look DOWN, there is a pic in an earlier post. At this stage it will be in mid Jan or Feb (I am going away at the end of Jan) and will be around $10 which will include all the materials you will need to make one memo cube and some written instructions so you can make your own at home.

I will also be holding an Open Day at my house for all those people who want to stamp but can’t get motivated. Bring your own stuff and craft for free (you can even use my stamp sets!) or come along and I can give you a couple of projects to do for a few dollars each.

Let me know if you are interested in either of these days so I can gauge interest :)

Ok, so I will be back to update you on the December promotion next week. Don’t forget to let me know if you want to be posted a Summer catalogue!!

Happy Stamping everyone!

2008-11-26T20:52:00.001+09:00

Hello lovely stamping friends!!

Just updating you on a few things stamping related

Firstly........................

THE INDIVIDUAL MARKER PROMOTION HAS BEEN EXTENDED – WOOHOO!!!!

There has been such a fantastic response to this promotion that Stampin' Up! has decided to extend it for another 2 weeks to 14 December. So if you were considering purchasing some and thought you might miss out, don’t wait!! The link to the flyer is to the right of this post ------> so you can check out the colours and you just need to send me an email or give me a call to order. This is a fantastic offer that may never be repeated so don’t miss out.

Secondly..... The new Summer Mini catalogue is due to be released on 1 December and there is so many yummy things in it!! If you would like to receive a copy of the catalogue when it is launched, please let me know and I will post it to you. We also have a new special for December, the details of which I will release on 1 December so stay tuned!!

Last, but definitely not least............ its almost Sale-A-Bration time!!! For those of you who don’t know, Sale-A-Bration (SAB) is an AWESOME promotion that runs through January and February where you get a free SAB stamp set for every $100 you spend. As a workshop hostess you can earn even more free goodies during Sal-A-Bration. PLUS, if you were thinking of joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator this is a great time. All new recruits get a free stamp set from the catalogue, ANY SET!!

Can you tell I am excited, lol!! I love my job :D

I will also be running my first class in the new year. It will be a Make and Take of the Memo block that I have been giving as my hostess gifts. For those of you who haven’t seen it, check out my blog www.stampinupanddown.blogspot.com At this stage it will be in mid Jan or Feb (I am going away at the end of Jan) and will be around $10 which will include all the materials you will need to make one memo cube and some written instructions so you can make your own at home.

I will also be holding an Open Day at my house for all those people who want to stamp but can’t get motivated. Bring your own stuff and craft for free (you can even use my stamp sets!) or come along and I can give you a couple of projects to do for a few dollars each.

Let me know if you are interested in either of these days so I can gauge interest J

Ok, so I will be back to update you on the December promotion next week. Don’t forget to let me know if you want to be posted a Summer catalogue!!

Happy Stamping everyone!

Lisa

I'm in love!!!!!!!!!!

2008-11-04T19:32:00.001+09:00

I just bought some of the Stampin' Write Markers and I AM IN LOVE!!!!!!!!!! I love the versatility and the flexibility it gives to my stamps. Lucky for all of you my new obsession ties into Stampin' Up!'s latest promotion!!

From 10 - 30 November you can buy any of the Stampin' Write Markers individually!! This has never been offered before so take advantage and buy all your favourite colours for only $4.95 each! You can use the markers for so many things. Ink your stamps in different colours, use it to colour your neutral ribbons, colour your images, ink the edges of your cards with ease.......... the list goes on!! Check out the link to the right -----------> for more information.

Oh and stay tuned as there is also another promotion on for the same period but I am unable to share any details right now :(

I have made a couple of cards today using the markers. I am quite in love with this colour combo right now!

This Christmas card is not exactly in traditional colours, but who says they have to be red and green! Cardstock used here is Taken with Teal, Elegant Eggplant and the image is stamped on Whisper White. I used the Stampin' Write markers to ink the Seasons of Joy stamp in Taken with Teal, Bravo Burgundy and Elegant Eggplant. Then I used the Stampa-majig to stamp the same image over the top in Versamark and clear embossed it. I have used my favourite stamp (again, lol!) from Baroque Motifs on the Elegant Eggplant cardstock in Versamark. The ribbon is from the Ribbon Originals set 'Theater'

My favourite colour scheme again, lol! Cardstock is Taken with Teal and Elegant Eggplant. Image is stamped on Whisper White. I have used the Stampin' Write Markers in Taken with Teal, Elegant Eggplant and Bravo Burgundy to colour the image in the Lexicons of Love stamp set. The Taken with Teal card has been stamped with the Love Swirls Wheel in Versamark. The ribbons are Taken with Teal and Elegant Eggplant 1/4" grosgrain.

I have also been busy restocking my 'goodie' basket for a couple of workshops I have this week.

This is a memo cube which is a gift for my hostess. I have used the Prints Designer Series Paper in Close to Cocoa. This paper series is DIVINE!! The cardstock is Close to Cocoa and the ribbon is Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain. The image is an 'Urban West' rubon in white on Close to Cocoa cardstock.

These are some of the covered notepads I have done using the Secret Garden Simply Scrappin Kit. I can't believe how far this kit has been stretching! The ribbons are all 1/4" grosgrain in Very Vanilla, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue and Pretty in Pink.

This is another variation on the memo cube. Its actually a memo box made of cardstock with loose sheets of paper. This also uses the Secret Garden Scrappin Kit and Certainly Celery 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.

If any of these 'goodies' look good to you, feel free to contact me to book a workshop!

Well that's it for now folks! Hope to be back with more very soon.

Lisa xxx

The countdown is on!

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The countdown is on until the new Summer Mini catalogue is released. So don't forget that you can only order from the Spring Mini until the end of November. There is some gorgeous stuff in there and there is no guarantee it will end up in the next Idea Book and Catalogue - so don't miss out!! Contact me to order.

If anybody would like me to post them a copy of the new Summer Mini when it is released, please email me.

We have some fantastic specials coming up in November to celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 20th Birthday. I will post details shortly, but contact me if you would like more details. November workshop dates are booking fast with people who have seen these great sepcials!!

Have a great day everyone
Lisa
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