Spring Mini

The wonderful Spring Mini Catalogue starts today!!!
It is full of great new stamp sets and accessories that are only available for a limited time.
You can view the catalogue on line or if you would like a free copy contact me and I will send one to you.

August workshop - Spring Mini Catalogue Launch.

Date: Monday 10th August 2009

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: $5

We will be making three cards using new products. Two of the cards will be masculine cards, which would be great for Father's Day (which is coming up soon).

I thought I would share a couple of Christmas Cards with you. A hostess chose to do a Christmas stamp - a - stack workshop last month and these are the 2 designs they made (5 of each).

Both of these were designed from inspiration I got with the Christmas Swap I participated in recently.
Stamps: So Swirly wheel, Circle Circus and Many Merry Messages
Cardstock: Kraft, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red and Very Vanilla
Ink: Rising Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss and Old Olive
Accessories: Circle scallop punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, brads, very vanilla ribbon.

Stamps: Snow swirled
Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red
Ink: White Craft ink, Real Red
Accessories: Spritzer with Going Grey marker, 1/2" circle punch and brads.

Catching up with Friends

Last night I went out for a wonderful dinner with four friends. We all did our nursing training together and have remained good friends. We had planned to have a dinner catch up every three months, but over the years the space between dinner dates has kept getting longer and it is actually over 12 months since our last. So there was lots of catching up to be done. It is amazing how good friends never change and we seemed to just take off from last time as though it was last week.
As it had been so long between drinks (so to speak) I took a little gift for each of them. I had bought them an envirosax (designer reusable bags) each and wanted to put them in something nice. Therefore I came up with these little purses. I was really pleased with how they turned out and really simple to make.
Judging by the comments the girls really liked them too.




The tags were the same as some Christmas ones I made last year and I just love how simple they are.
My next workshop is Stamping on Candles and we will also make these tags to match. It would make a really lovely gift so if you haven't booked in yet contact me for details.

And yes I have changed the look, needed a change from the green what do you think?

Kids Cards

Last night I held a kids card workshop. We made 4 cards (2 girl and 2 boy).

The first two we used All in the family for both a girl and a boy card. For the clothes on the little people we stamped onto Designer Series Paper and cut out the dress of the girl and the top and shorts of the boy.
Stamp Sets: All in the family, Short and Sweet
Cardstock: Whisper White, Going Grey, Tempting turquoise and Pink Flamingo DSP
Ink: Basic Grey and markers for colouring.
Accessories: Tag punches, circle punches, jumbo eyelets and Real Red striped ribbon

Stamp Sets: All in the family, Family accessories and Occasions for all.
Cardstock: So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White and Washington Apple DSP
Ink: Basic Grey, markers for colouring

The second 2 cards we used Bugs and Kisses to make a boy and a girl card.
Stamp Set: Bugs and Kisses and Seeing Spots
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White and Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip and Summer Sun
Accessories: Build-A-Brad, silver brads, circle punches, sponge

Stamp Set: Bugs and Kisses
Cardstock: Pumpkin pie, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White and Sweet Always DSP
Ink: Regal Rose and Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds, Flower Fusion, Rhinestone brad, Square punch and Spiral punch.

Also on the weekend was my niece's 7th Birthday so I thought while I was showing kids cards I could include this card I made for her. It was a fun card to make.
Stamp Set: Cheep Talk
Cardstock:Rose Red, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Good Morning Sunshine DSP and Bella Rose DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Rose Red and Versamark.
Accessories: On Board So Tweet and Timeless Type, Scallop Punch, Flower Designer Brads, Fine Supernova Glitter and Heat and Stick Powder

School Holidays

It is coming to the end of the school holidays here in Victoria. I always seem to have mixed feelings at this time as I am looking forward to getting back into routine, but at the same time have enjoyed spending time with the kids (without constantly nagging them to get ready for school).
This week we had a short break in Echuca. We were very lucky with the weather and enjoyed a lovely sunny day on the paddlesteamer and exploring the Echuca Port.










I also have a couple of cards to show you. These are the congratulations cards I made for Mum and Dad a couple of weeks ago. Since I was in Bendigo during the week I quickly snapped these photos (as I forgot to take photos before giving the cards). As I mentioned in an earlier post Mum and Dad received Paul Harris Fellow awards at Rotary and so I decided to make 2 cards the same only in different colours.

Stamp Sets: Trendy trees and Say it with Scallops.
The first one is using Washington Apple Designer Series Paper and co-ordinating colours.
The second one is using Urban Oasis and co-ordinating colours.



Also last week I received my pre order for the upcoming Spring Mini. So keep an eye out for some sneak peeks. The Spring Mini starts on 1st August.

First week down

Well the first week of the school holidays has flown by. I have managed to spend some time with the kids. We have been bowling, shopping and today we went into the city to Disney On Ice Princess Wishes. Both of them loved it, although I think Hamish may have enjoyed the train and tram ride just as much as the show.

Earlier this week I sent off my first swap. The picture below is the completed swaps ready to be sent. It has meant that each day I have been receiving a few cards in the letterbox in return and I have really enjoyed seeing what everyone else came up with (there are some very talented and creative demonstrators).
On Sunday it was a friend's birthday so I dropped this card in her letterbox. It is hard to see in the picture, but there is a little bit of dazzling diamonds on the dragonflies, which made them very pretty

StampSets: Organic Grace (level 1 hostess set), Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Whisper White and Hand Drawn DSP (from level 3 hostess set).
Ink: Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze and Old Olive
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware, Baja Breeze Ribbon, Designer Label Punch and Dazzling Diamonds.

July Workshops

Again there will be 2 workshops at my house in Lara this month.

Kids Cards (Make 4 kids cards 2 girl and 2 boy)

Date: Tuesday 14^th July

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: $6

Stamping on Candles (Learn how to stamp on a candle and make a matching gift card)

Date: Thursday 30^th July

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: $6

Bookings are essential for both workshops

Also I know some people have tried to leave comments on my blog lately, but have been unable to. I am pleased to say I have found a setting that had mysteriously changed and I have now hopefully corrected it, so please feel free to leave a comment. If you are still experiencing problems please e-mail me so I can fix it.

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.