Love Struck

I am LOVING the new Blossom Punch in the current autumn-winter mini! I think it would have to be my favorite floral punch yet! My six year old daughter is pretty keen on it too (not sure if this is a good or bad thing?). I'm also in love the coordinating Stamp set Mixed Bunch. Below is a card I did as an example at my Mini Launch Party.

I like the wow factor this card has for little effort, the flower has just been layered and gently squished inwards, I've seen this technique many times before with the Scallop Circle Punch. Give it a try they're fun and easy!

Materials (All Stampin' Up!)

Stamps: Tiny Tags

Inks:Early Espresso, Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant, River Rock

Other: Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (wanted to use melon Mambo but didn't have any), Hemp Twine, Jewelery Tag Punch, Blossom Punch, Mini Brads silver

La La like it?

Just though I'd show you an activity I'm working on for an upcoming party I'm running. The little girl likes LaLaLoopsy. I wanted to make one using punches, so I went to my trusty Google images searching for ideas but nope! No one had ventured here yet, I was to go it alone, from scratch! Here's what I've come up with so far!

  

Can you guess which one she is?

autumn-winter mini catalogue

Yes I know, I'm a bit late But family comes first, another reason why I love my job, because family CAN come first! Anyway enough about me, wait till you see what this beauty holds....

There are some fantastic new tools like the Simply Scored™, Framelits™, Edgelets™, ooh and how could I forget........Scented embossing powder! (takes me back to my childhood with scratch and sniff stickers LOL). Not to mention all the new stamps, ribbons and papers; too much to mention so click on the picture above and have a browse. If you'd like one in the flesh send me an email with your address and I will post one out to you :)

ENJOY

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Going Going GONE!

Just a quick update to let you know the following retired items are already sold out!

112356 Sanded
115812 Full Calendar [wood-mount]
119973 Bashful Blue 12" x 12" Card Stock
119691 Early Espresso 12" x 12" Card Stock
108431 Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets
105319 Metallic Eyelets
108432 Pewter Jumbo Eyelets
119863 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Punch
119878 Photo Corners Punch
119872 Spiral Punch
119875 Star Punch

Don't forget you can view the retirement list HERE if there is anything you've got your eye on, get in quick befor it too is GONE!

Carolyn

A Fond Farewell!

Get your favourite retiring products before they're gone forever....

It's that time of year again! Stampin' Up! say goodbye to the retiring products to make room for the new goodies that will arrive Thursday 1st September! This is your last chance to purchase these items befor they are gone forever.

The good news is some items are discounted by up to 40%!

WHAT? WHERE? HOW? I hear you asking. You can view the retirement list HERE, but you'll have to be quick, because these items are only available while stocks last! Email me to place your order.

Carolyn

Strength and Hope Birthday!

Sorry it took a while I have been busy with holiday classes but finally here is the card I was telling you about that I made for my niece's birthday, I am a big fan of Black and White cards I think I'm about to become a fan of Black, White and Rich Razzleberry!

Materials (All Stampin Up!)

Stamps: Strength and Hope, Tiny Tags

Inks: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Whisper White

Other: Rich Razzleberry (1.6cm) Grosgrain Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Jewlery Tag Punch

No longer a teenager

This Friday was my eldest daughter's 20th Birthday and this is the card I made for her. I was inspired by my talented upline's Strength and Hope stamp a stack, I just loved the colour combination. I also used the same stamp set; Strength and Hope. Not only is this a beautiful and versitile stamp set but till 31 July 2011, Stampin' Up! will donate $2* from the sale of each Strength & Hope Set to BCRF.
As I mentioned befor this stamp set is very versitile

• you may have notice that I changed the butterfly by snipping it through the middle then snipping a little more befor rejoining the wings.
• I have also used the fillagre stamp to create a circle like frame.
• I also sniped the hope from the bottom of the "H" and used it for my Happy Birthday Greeting (got that idea from Marelle too!)
• The versamark has come out stronger in the photo than it was in real life :(

I was chuffed with the results of this card, I hope you like it too! Tomorrow I will show you the card I made for my niece's Birthday using the same stamp set.


*Stampin' Up! is donating $2 from this purchase to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and translational research worldwide. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org.


Materials (all Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Strength and Hope
Inks: Versamark, Not Quite Navy, Rich Razzleberry, Always Artichoke
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke

July Gift with Purchase

For the month of July when you place and order of $100 you'll receive an exclusive ribbon and buttons bundle valued at $31.95 absolutely FREE!

Bundle Includes:
•White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon with repeating flower designs.

•48 flower buttons. Approx 1.3cm (1/2"). 16 each in 3 colours.

(Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Pacific Point).

To take advantage of this exclusive offer email me now with your order!

Approx 13.7m.

Deals of the Week 4

For the month of May, Stampin' Up! have been offering Deals of the Week. But like all good things it must come to an end. This is the last week so be sure to place your order by Tuesday evening to take advantage of this final week's offers!

*There is no limit to the number of Deals of the Week items you may purchase. However, if we run low on product we will return the product to full price before the end of the week. If this happens it will be announced on the Stampin' Up! website's homepage.

On another note!

I recently entered my little man in a photo comp, I absolutely love this pic I took of him down at our local park!

If you like it we'd love your vote!

Deals of the Week 3

For the month of May, Stampin' Up! will be offering Deals of the Week. These will change each Wednesday, so be sure to place your order by Tuesday evening to take advantage of the current weeks offers! This week save 30% on these beautiful ribbons and brads!

 
*There is no limit to the number of Deals of the Week items you may purchase. However, if we run low on product we will return the product to full price before the end of the week. If this happens it will be announced on the Stampin' Up! website's homepage.

Deals of the Week 2

 

For the month of May, Stampin' Up! will be offering Deals of the Week.
These will change each Wednesday, so be sure to place your order by Tuesday evening to take advantage of the current weeks offers!

*There is no limit to the number of Deals of the Week items you may purchase. However, if we run low on product we will return the product to full price before the end of the week. If this happens it will be announced on the Stampin' Up! website's homepage.

Mother's Day Stall

My Daughter's school is holding a Mother's Day Stall tomorrow. It has been a rushed event this year with only one week back at school after the easter holidays to pull it all together. At last minute (yesterday) I thought I'd quickly make a few cards to go with the bigger baskets that just needed a little something for the finishing touch. This is how they started off.

But then I came to my senses now was not the time for three layers!

So I resorted to simple stamp only cards. I varied the colours to complement the gift packs the above was for the PINKS or ORANGES the wonderful mums that spent their time arranging the gifts did a fantastic job colour co-ordinating,

This was for the BLUES or GREENS

and then there was the PURPLES

and finally one for the RED or BLACKS

and last but not least a photo of some piled together

They were quick and simple but still effective, what do you think?

Materials (All Stampin' Up!)

Stamps: Occasional Greetings, Cottage Garden

Inks: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delighht, Pumpkin Pie

        Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery

        Rich Razzleberry Concord Crush

        Basic Black, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo

While you're waiting.....

For those of you who havn't given up on me and havn't already drooled over the

new Autum-Winter Mini here it is!

Jam packed with lots of new goodies to keep you busy over the cooler months.

 



Click to view online



Want a copy of your own? email me your name and address and I'll pop one in the post FREE!



UNDER MAINTENANCE... AGAIN

After a crazy year (2010) with family illnesses and a new baby I finally have the time (sort of!) to focus on my stamping! Well at least that's the plan! Watch this space :)

Summer Treat

Today also marks the start of the Summer Mini Catalouge,
Go on........treat yourself!

To Celebrate its arrival come along to my Summer Mini Launch Party this Saturday

• Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly and some nibblies
• Join in a Make-and-Take using products from the new mini
• Maybe even win a lucky door prize!
• Drop in any time between 2-4pm (Epping Area)
• email me for an invite



Christmas has come Early!

Today is the start of the Stampin' Up! DECEMBER FRENZY Promotion

With some products up to 50% off! one couldn't be blamed for thinking Christmas had come Early!

Click HERE to see the flyer and email me to place your order.

I'm Back... NO really I am!

OK so six months! your saying? I know that wasn't really back, I'll try better this time!
The card I have to show you today is using the stamp set Party Hearty! I always find masculine cards to be a little extra challenge that was until I discovered this colour combo, I have to say I love it! What do you think?
This card is part of my Stamp-a-Stack this month so if you like it, why not come along!

Artwork by Carolyn Booty Images ©1990-2010 Stampin’ Up! ®

Materials (all Stampin Up!)

Stamps: Party Hearty, Circle Circus

Inks: Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point & Chocolate Chip

Card stock: Kiwi Kiss,Whisper White, and Pacific Point

Punches: 1 3/4" Circle, 3/4" Circle and Word Window
Other: Silver Brads, Snail adhesive and Stampin' Dimensionals

I'm back........

...that's if anyone still visits after my LOOOOOOOOONG absence!
Wow what a busy year I've had, so many events and it's not over yet! I think I choose the wrong year to start a blog, hopelfully next year I will be more fruitful in the blogging department!
Today I'm going to show you a card from which I was inspired by the card on page 18 of the 2009-2010 idea book & catalouge. I kept the colours the same with a different pattern paper, and changed the layout ever so slightly, the main difference was instead of using the heart punch (still on my wish list) I went for a patchwork effect and used my tag punch and then folded the pieces with a fold I learnt in my lovely upline's (Marelle) technique class this month where we used it to make a flower.
The ribbon I used was Whisper White grosgrain which I coloured Apricot Appeal using a sponge dauber. I used the stamp from the hostess set Best Yet, using my marker to ink up the word friends only; the DSP was also a level one Hostess product........time for a workshop anyone? LOL

Materials (all Stampin' Up!)

Stamps: Best Yet (level 1 hostess)
Inks: Rose Red Marker, Apricot Appeal
Cardstocks: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Basic Grey, Whisper White
Punches: Lg Tag Punch
Other: DSP Patterns Pack II (level 1 hostess), Matt Pack, Snail adhesive, 2 way glue, Stampin' Dimensionals™, Whisper White Grosgrain

UNDER MAINTENANCE

Pleases excuse the mess!

Convention Swaps

OK now, lets just pretend it's yesterday. Below are my swaps I was telling you about, as I said I wasn't totally happy with them but I didn't have time to be too fussy. I still like the layered flower idea on it's own on the little 3 x 3 inch love notes, you be the judge.

Materials (all Stampin Up!)
Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Polka Dot
Inks: Versamark, Kiwi Kiss & Apricot Appeal, Pacific Point & Brocade Blue, Kiwi Kiss & So Saffron
Card stock:Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss
Punches: 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, 3/4" Circle, Scallop Edge
Other: Snail adhesive

There has NEVER been a BETTER time.......

Do you love Stampin Up! products?
Do you like saving money?
Would you like to save at least 20% on all your Stampin Up! products?
Did you answer yes to these 3 questions?....
YES! then there has never been a better time to take up this wonderful opportunity. For this month only YOU can join Stampin Up! and begin reaping all the benefits.
You will receive a stamp set of your choice (to the value of $77.95) a Simply Scrappin' Kit, Assorted 12x12 Textured cardstock, an inkpad and Craft and Rubber Scissors. A total value of $180 but for this month only $150.
On top of this you also get some business supplies to get you started: Idea Book & Catalogue (8), Getting Started DVD, Getting Started Guide, Guest Invitation Postcard (100), To My Hostess Envelope (10), Project Sample Sheet, Recruit Brochures (20), Hostess Brochure (20), Hostess Benefits Form (10), Customer Order Form (50).
If you decide you no longer want to be a member, you get to keep everything, and simply go back to being a customer. You don't have to meet any sales requirements until the end of September, and then it's a very manageable $550 (incl. GST) per quarter.

One last but important fact is you do not need to be a demonstrator to take advntage of this offer! There are plenty of Stampin Up! members who purely join Stampin Up to enjoy the discounts and rewards!

So what are you waiting for? This offer is too good to miss!
Send me an email now! I'd love to help you join my team.

Convention

Firstly my apologies for my blogging slackness I have serious issues with time management LOL!
I have just returned from a fantastic weekend in Canberra at the Stampin Up! Annual Convention, a fun packed weekend attending classes and workshops, meeting fellow demonstrators and building new friendships! A big congratulations to all those demos who received awards especially my wonderful upline Marelle Taylor.
I was going to show you my very few swaps for the weekend ( I ran short on time for these also!) but firstly I wanted to show you my inspiration for these.

These little numbers are 3x3 inch cards you could use Stampin Up! Love Notes and have matching envelopes. I actually like these better than my swaps but I thought I might look a little stingy swapping 3 inch cards for bigger ones? I love these because they are quick and simple but very effective the hardest part being picking your favourite colour! They would make a lovely gift compile as a set an presented in co ordinating box. Tomorrow I will show you my swaps.

Materials (all Stampin Up!)

• Stamps: Eastern Blooms
• Inks: Pink Passion, Pretty in Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi (Discontinued), Certainly Celery
• Card stock:Whisper White, Pink Passion, Tempting Turquoise, Wild Wasabi (Discontinued)
• Punches: 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, 3/4" Circle
• Other: Snail adhesive

Holidays....What Holidays?

Wow where do the days go? Unfortunately my computer contracted a nasty virus of some sort which totally disabled it. Now I have that fixed I am back and hopefully will be posting more than once LOL! Friday night I ran a 'Stamp a Stack' at a Friends house (Thank you Robyn), Below is one of the cards we made.

This a nice simple card to make. The background was stamped randomly onto Whisper White card using the butterflies from the 'Sprinkles' Stamp Set in Pale Plum Ink. On top of this I layered a strip of Pale Plum, then a narrower strip of chocolate chip card stock. The three flowers where stamped using the large flower from the 'Eastern Blooms' Stamp Set in Pale Plum, Perfect Plum and Kiwi Kiss Ink and cut out leaving a small white border. Best of all you can choose if you want your card portrait orientation as above or landscape like this.



If you are interested in coming to any of my classes or hosting one in your own home please email me for more details, they are great fun and a great way to stock up on cards. I will eventually be advertising them here on my blog soon but it's still a work in progress.


Materials (all Stampin Up!)

• Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Sprinkles
• Inks: Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip
• Card stock: Whisper White, Pale Plum, Chocolate Chip
• Other: Snail Adhesive

Welcome

Wow I never knew I could be so nervous about starting a blog, but it's an excited nervous. It has been a long time coming and is still a work in progress but it's finally off to a start... and I hope you enjoy it!

I have not had much time for stamping in the last week or two so I thought I'd show you one of my favourite cards I made for my eldest daughter's Birthday last year. I'm not as happy with the dimensions and positioning second time round but I could not place my hands on the original (try finding anything in a 17yr old girl's room!). I'm so glad that these sets are not retiring as they are two of my favourites...... is there a limit to how many favourites a person can have? I'm really going to miss the In Colour Purely Pomegranate, but I'm also looking forward to lots of fun with the in colours!

This is quite a simple card with the black and white contrast doing all the hard work. The only tricky bit is cutting out the butterfly whilst trying not to bend it's antennae and deciding how to arrange the flower petals.

Materials: (all Stampin Up!)

Stamp Sets : Garden Whimsy, Pick a Petal, Birthday Whimsy(retired)

Inks: Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate and Whisper White (craft).
Card: Basic Black and Whisper White

Other: Purely Pomegranate Double-stitched ribbon, Large Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals™, SNAIL Adhesive™