Only a few more days

As it is almost the end of May it means you only have a few more days to take advantage of the wonderful May special. Buy 3 Designer Series Papers and receive a 4th one free.

Now I just have a few cards to show today.

The first one I made to play with the circle circus stamp set and then I gave it to my niece for her birthday.
Stamp Set: Circle Circus
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss
Card stock: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze DSP.
Accessories: Baja Breeze striped ribbon

This second one was designed for a workshop and then given to Mum for Mother's Day.
Stamp Set: Pocket Silhouettes
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze and Urban Garden DSP
Accessories: Baja Breeze striped ribbon, scallop edge punch, earth elements brads

The last one I designed for a male birthday card.
Stamp Sets: Trendy Trees, Short and Sweet
Ink: Baja Breeze, Basic Black
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Urban Oasis DSP

I guess it is clear now that Baja Breeze has become a favourite colour. It wasn't until I was typing this that I realised I had used it in all three of these cards.

Hostess Appreciation Day

Yesterday I held my first hostess appreciation day. During my first 12 months as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I had 17 hostesses, with some of them having more than 1 workshop, so I wanted to thank them for kick starting my Stampin' Up! adventure.

We made 2 make and takes (I will post photos of them later), I had my retired stock for sale at bargain prices and we had a lovely relaxing afternoon stamping.

As a thank you each person who attended received a goodie bag pictured below. The stamp sets used are circle circus and pocket silhouettes.
I also had some door prizes with first prize including all you see below. It was my first attempt at stamping on a candle and I was thrilled with how easy it was, therefore I will be doing a workshop on it some time soon. The stamp set used on the candle is Embrace Life and on the book I have used A Flower for all Seasons.
This is a photo of the goodie bags grouped together.

The table was set up with all the bargains I had for sale.
After a busy morning cleaning the house this is me setting up.
Thanks again to all my wonderful hostesses. I had a great day and am planning to make it an annual event. So if you would like to be a part of it next time all you need to do is have a workshop with me over the coming 12 months.

Turning 40!!!

No not me!!! My big sister turned 40 last week and this is the card I made for her.
As she is a keen quilter I tried to do a faux quilt card. I was quite pleased with the result and it really wasn't that difficult.

The only stamps used are the numbers from the retired set Best Friends Numbers.
Card stock: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip and Raspberry Tart DSP
Accessories: Build A Brad, Kiwi Kiss satin ribbon.

Below are examples of the post it note holders we made at the monthly workshop last Monday.


Stamp Set: Trendy Trees
Card stock: Old Olive, Tangerine Tango and Haiku DSP
Ink: Tangerine Tango and Chocolate Chip.
Accessories: 1 3/8 circle punch and striped so saffron ribbon.


Finally I am able to show you the card I made for my friend Lisa's new baby boy, as I delivered the present over the weekend. Unfortunately they weren't home so I am yet to see baby Jack.
Stamp Sets: Wild About You and Short and Sweet
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Not Quite Navy and Baja Breeze Prints DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery and Not Quite Navy.

I have my hostess appreciation day coming up this weekend so I am busy this week preparing and will post some of the projects next week.

Buy 3 get 1 free!

Everyone loves the word free!! This month there are 2 fantastic promotions from Stampin' Up!

We are celebrating scrapbooking month, but the first promotion is not limited to scrapbookers, if you have ever used patterned paper for any project then you will love this special. The Designer Series Papers in the current catalogue are just beautiful and this month when you buy 3 you get 1 free.

Here are the details

Buy three packs of select Designer Series paper ($16.95 each), and get one FREE! See selections below:
Item Page Description
112042 132 Urban Garden Designer Series paper
112470 132 Haiku Designer Series paper
113976 132 Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper
112468 132 Sweet Always Designer Series paper
113992 133 Tea Party Designer Series paper
113975 133 Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper
113966 134 Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series paper
112469 134 Holiday Treasures Designer Series paper
112041 134 Bella Rose Designer Series paper
113974 134 Bella Bleu Designer Series paper
113978 135 Urban Oasis Designer Series paper
112461 135 Washington Apple Designer Series paper
112039 135 Windsor Knot Designer Series paper
113980 135 Candy Lane Designer Series paper

The second promotion is a special Scrapbooking Starter Kit for only $150. Yes that's right you can join Stampin' Up! this month only for the low price of $150. This is ideal for any scrapbooker considering joining the Stampin' Up! team. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit includes the following items
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
It also includes the business kit normally reveived with the standard starter kit.

So if you have ever thought about joining Stampin' Up! as a career or as a hobby, this month is a fantastic time to do so.

Now I thought I would also share a couple of cards I made at a workshop in April.

Stamp Sets: Good Friend, Say it with Scallops
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss and Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink: Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Kiwi Kiss


Stamp Set: Fresh Cuts
Cardstock: Fresh Cut Notes, Not Quite Navy
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy marker
Technique: Thumping