Would you like a FREE Scallop Square punch

Update: Offer now gives you the CHOICE of two punches – Scallop Square OR Boho Blossoms!

I know I would because I havent got one in my collection yet. I will be putting my order in on Thursday to get mine, this promotion runs from today to Dec 14th so time is short DONT MISS OUT!

I was really excited by the Christmas Gift Giving Guide promotion It has some core products such as A4 Whisper White cardstock, some Christmas supplies such as Riding Hood Red 5/8″ striped grosgrain ribbon and a things you might not have tried yet like the cutter kit. I know that is on my list to get!

To view the PDF version of this  Guide click on the picture in the right hand side bar. Contact me today to place your Christmas order or for further information.   Text list version of the Pdf blogged on November 6th

Back to some punch art tomorrow

Ka Kite

You can never have enough!

I will be doing an Embellishment Share with all the new pretties in the Summer Mini Catalogue.

Each Share will include:

Designer Buttons – 1 of each colour and design of both Playground and Sherbert ranges

Fluerettes 1 of each flower

Ribbon – 3 m each of 3/4″ Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain and 1 1/4″ Pink Pirouette Grosgrain

Designer hardware – Small, 5 of each colour & 1 of each colour Large

Cost per Share: $42.20

Why take part in a share?

• It is the cheapest and easiest way to sample all of the new embellishment products on offer.
• To be able to try something out if your not sure if you would use it or not.
• To get lots of different embellishments all at once
• Great for budget buyers

Sample the two new Designer Series Papers in two easy ways  too

1X 6″ square of each doubles sided paper of both the Kaleidoscope and Tall Tales DSP either

• FREE with any order over $80
• or as an added bonus for holding a workshop – in home or catalogue in DECEMBER or  JANUARY

Email me! with your order or to reserve your share spot

Have you remembered to RSVP for one of the Mini Launch Open days on Saturday and Sunday??

Boho Butterfly

Those ladies were so right the 2nd new punch in the Summer Mini is a BUTTERFLY I havent got the new butterfly stamp set yet so to show its versatility I have used it with trusty favourite Boho Backgrounds.

Butterfly detail – I stamped on WW cardstock with Taken with Teal and Boho Backgrounds image then punched out the butterfly before inking the edges to give it definition.

This design works well with strong colours. I stamped all the strips with the same background stamp as the butterfly in the coordinating ink.

Right Im off to finish prepping for my workshop tomorrow and then off to bed. Did you spot the 1 3/4″ circle punch too?

Ka Kite Ano

Wipe those tears away the SUMMER mini is here!

As sad as I was to see the Spring Mini go Im thrilled to introduce the NEW!! SUMMER MINI catalogue. From the 1st December 2009 to 31st March 2010 you can buy these new Stamp Sets, punches, embellishments, papers and tools from the new Summer Mini Catalogue.

Click here to see the catalogue online or Email me to be sent one in the mail.

I’ve been having a wee play over the past month (as a demonstrator I have early access to the products) and I will be holding my Summer Mini Launch over two days with the first session being Saturday the 5th 7-9pm and then Sunday the 6th 1-5pm so you can have a play too Email me to RSVP

One of the coolest (and most anticipated) things to be introduced are the Sweet Treats Cups – they’re good value at just $7.95 for a pack of 12. Stampin’ Up! is know for their coordinating ranges so naturally there’s a punch AND a stamp set to match! I have so many ideas on how to use these things both with the matching stamp set, and with existing sets or punch art which I will share with you over the coming weeks.
I had a little problem fixed today so Im not feeling too flash but if you are lucky I will post a card using some of the new supplies later on today.

So what can you do now? Grab a cuppa and take a look at the new Summer mini and make your wish list!
Special bonus
First person to Contact me to place an order from the summer mini will get a free pack of Sweet Treat cups!

Check in tomorrow for Bonus number two and news on an Embellishment share of the new products.

Ka Kite

Last class for the year!

Thursday the 3rd marks my last class for the year. We will be making this cute handbag style tote with 4 cards made with a set from the NEW Summer Mini Catalogue due to be released December 1st. Be in quick to book your spot!

Going going GONE!!!

You all know what Im going to say! Last orders for the Spring mini close tonight I will be putting the order through at  8am Monday Morning Dont Miss Out!

Farewell to the lovley scallop oval punch; Just Beachy, Great Friend, Forest Friends, Seasons Surfin’ Stamp sets; Ski slopes DSP and much more.

Poop can make you happy!

Well of course it can if its made of MARSHMALLOW. This is a cute idea I have seen around a lot. I have used a wee poem I found on the net and the same template we used at the Kidstamp class last weekend to make the Peek  Boo Treat holder.

Cardstock:  Handsome Hunter, Riding Hood Red and Whisper White

Ink: Baja Breeze

DSP: Ski Slopes from Spring Mini (retires on NOVEMBER 30th)

Stamp Sets: Winter Post and Short & Sweet

Accessories: Circle punches, Scallop Circle punch

I also have a huge apology to make to my Newsletter readers, you will have noticed that Week 4 of my Christmas Ideas has not made it to your inbox this week. I have had a couple of Crisis this week with my children which have meant I havent been able to work on the Stampin Stuff. Im just trying to catch up now and it should be out tonight.

 

Im so excited, I cant wait to play!

My preorder from the Summer Mini arrived this morning and I can’t wait to play. The dishes are done, the washing is out, Ive finished babysitting and I have a couple of hours before tea time. Oh yeah and all the Chrisco arrived and Ive put that away too. What a great day! Heres a bit of a sneak peek. I have deliberately not shown really good views of the new stuff. Cant ruin your surprise before the official release date.

TWO new punches though a big circle and another large punch. Can you guess what shape it might be?? Leave your guess in the comments section to be in to win a little surprise from me!  Now due to the fact all you demo’s reading all ready know you arent eligible for this one. No sneaking! I shall now skip away to my crafting table and grin madly to myself as I unwrap my goodies

Get ya glad rags ready!

Ive seen cards like this on the web and I dont really have anything blatantly weddingy so I had a go at this. The skirt of the dress is stamped with versamark and Boho Backgrounds flower pattern. The Dazzling Diamonds on hem and top added that special touch.

As we regrettfully get ready to farewell the wonderful Spring Mini catalogue in  just 7 days time its also time to start thinking about the release of the Summer Mini catalogue with a whole new selection of lovely goodies!

So here is your invitation

Come to my Open House

It’s fun you will see.

There are door prizes,

New products and gifts made by me.

We’ll laugh,  stamp and play.

You choose the hour.

We will make a pretty  project

and stamp with a flower.

See the new catalog with

new sets galore! You’ll

start a new wish list –

that is for sure!!!

Place an order of $50 or more

From the IB&C or the gorgeous new mini

But only on these special days

For your chance to win the special draw!

This is an event you won’t want to miss!

So go to your hubby and give him a kiss.

And tell him the truth with a flash of a smile,

I promise… “I’ll just go for a while”.

Please call for directions or any old thing.

Find a friend who’s keen

There is nothing to bring.

And always room for one more!

So don’t forget to RSVP

Saturday 5^th or Sunday 6th

Mark your calendars now.

Which date will it be?

Please note I did adapt this poem from one I found on the net but as usual I cant remember where. Ka Kite

Kidstamp, Checkerbox Card and Rudolf Spares

I had my second Kidstamp Session today with 4 very happy little girls stamping a wee Peek a boo treat holder which held a Spare nose for Rudolf and a checkerbox card. What is that?  you  may ask. I found a tutorial for it HERE!

Here’s what we made

Can you tell which one is mine and which is my 4 years olds?

Here it is opened up

And from the back

The other thing we made was a Peek a boo Treat holder which we put in some yummy chocolate “Rudolf Noses” that I got from the Warehouse.

I bet those chocolates didnt last long after class!

Sets used were Winter Post, Short and Sweet and of course Forest Friends from the Spring Mini

Ka Kite

Are you a Christmas Traditionalist?

I have to admit I usuallly am! I love the gorgeous lighted  tree, all the presents wrapped and carols playing. My man on the other hand….Hmm Well the nicest thing he can say about Christmas is Bahh Humbug! Although he is prticularly partial to my Christmas Fruit cake which is a lovely old fashioned dark heavy cake with as much  fruit in it as I can shove in.

I did a demonstration for a local womens group last Thursday and  showed them a Z card done in traditional colours of Green, Red and  White. Earlier I had made up a slightly more advanced version in alternative colours namely Blue and Purple with some added touches to snazz it up a little.

The traditional one is done in Riding Hood Red, Handsome Hunter and Whisper White. The ornaments are stamped in Certainly Celery and Ruby Red using the Tree Trimmings Set and you know it! its only available for another 9 days so dont miss out. This also applies to the wonderful Scallop Oval Punch. It is so useful Im really glad I got one. The sentiment is from Best Yet which is a Level One Hostess Set which you can earn for FREE by having a workshop with over $350 in sales.

The  jazzed up card is done in Baja Breeze, Lovely Lilac and Whisper White. I used DSP from Ski Slopes, also in the Spring Mini.  The long ornaments I stamped out in blue on the white card and cut out. Next the strings were stamped on the background and then the long ornaments glued in place. The middle ornament I stamped out 3 times, scored down the middle, folded  and mounted back to back and then on to the card. I glittered this ornament with Dazzling Diamonds before I mounted it too.

So which are you ? Traditional or Contemporary