Another 2 weeks....

Well so much for not leaving it so long between posts. It has been a busy 2 weeks, both at work and at home, but it is now school holidays (hooray!!!) and hopefully the next 2 weeks will involve some down time.

On Monday 22nd June I held a Christmas Stamp-a-stack. These are the 2 card designs and everyone made 5 of each.
The first one we used the glitter background technique. It was lots of fun and we ended up with glitter everywhere.

Stamp Sets: Snow Swirled, So Swirly Jumbo Wheel
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Certainly Celery and Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Old Olive and Riding Hood Red.
Accessories: Heat and Stick Powder, Fine Glitter and Rhinestone Brads
The second one I designed for a demonstrator swap. The rules were non traditional Christmas either non traditional colours or a non Christmas stamp set or a combination of both.

Stamp Sets: Circle Circus, Many Merry Messages
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze and Whisper White
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Ruby Red and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Spritzer, Scallop Edge Punch, Circle Punch, Striped Ribbon (Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze and Riding Hood Red).

Below is a card I made for a 2 year old boy using the sketch challenge from Splitcoast Stampers
Stamp Sets: Wild About You, Occasional Greetings and Best Friends Numbers (retired)
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Ruby Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White and Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP.
Ink: Baja Breeze and Ruby Red
Accessories: Button Bouquet.

I actually made a few more cards over the past 2 weeks, one for Mum's Birthday and two congratulations cards for Mum and Dad. Wednesday 24th June was Mum's Birthday and also a special night for both Mum and Dad at their Rotary Changover. Mum received a Paul Harris Fellow and Dad received a Paul Harris Sapphire Pin. The awards were a suprise to both of them as was my sister, brother-in-law, Aunty and her husband, my husband and myself arriving at the dinner. But in the rush to get to Bendigo (2 hour drive) I forgot to take photos of the cards. I will try to remember to get photos of them next time I am in Bendigo and then I can post them here for you to see.

What's Happening in June

Where does the time go?? I am sorry I haven't been a very good blogger lately I really have no excuse except everyday life is taking priority (and right now I should be folding washing as my husband is cooking tea!!! - don't tell him where I am).

So what is happening in June.
Well I have held one workshop where we made these carousel note photo purses.
Also for June and July any hostess with sales over $600 will receive an extra $40 of free product. This is in addition to the other wonderful hostess benefits.
So if you were thinking of hosting a workshop for a few friends now is a great time so contact me to book a date.

The second workshop I am holding in June is a Christmas Stamp a Stack. Yes I know it is June, but every year I intend to start early with my Christmas cards and next thing I know it is December, so I decided if I am holding Christmas workshops it forces me to start my own Christmas cards. It must be a good idea as the workshop is booking out fast so if you are interested please contact me ASAP.

Date: Mon 22nd June
Time: 7:30pm
Location: My house Lara.
Class: 10 Christmas cards for $15

Be warned I have just designed the 2 cards and 1 of them is very non traditional. I joined a demonstrator swap this week for non traditional Christmas cards and as anyone who knows me well will appreciate what a challenge this is for me.

I will try to be a better blogger and not leave so long between posts next time.