I finally found a few minutes to sneak into my craft room to make a card for a dear friend who has recently lost her dear friend. Big hugs to you Lyn x
Stamp Set: Simply Soft (Hostess set), Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla
Ink: Black Staz on, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon (Autumn Winter mini), Basic Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelits Die, Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
How's your week been? Are you as happy as I am, that tomorrow is Friday? My brain has been on overload this past week and it's been a bit of a struggle not to curl up and have a nana nap each day when I get home from work. I'm sure I'll get use to it but for the time being, I'm exhausted and am in bed before 10pm each night. For those of you who know me, would know that this is unheard of, because I'm usually such a night owl.
It's Queen's Birthday this weekend, so we've got Monday off. Yay - bring on a sleep in or two, I say! Hope you have a good one!
Just thought I'd post a wee reminder about the New Starter Kit and the special Paper Promo running this month. You are probably aware that the price to sign up to become a demonstrator has dropped down to $189! And the best thing, is now you can choose whatever you want for your kit up to $285 in value. You also receive $90 in business products free, such as order forms, and catalogues etc.
If you decide to join during May (just 2 days left!), you qualify for the Paper Party promotion, which means you get a free pack of Designer Series Paper (valued at $22.95) each month from June through to December! (Rules are they have to be redeemed on a Demonstrator Order and you have to remain an active demonstrator).
Another bonus of signing up is that you also get to enjoy an extra 10% off of your first order placed during the first 45 days. PLUS enjoy the benefits on Stampin’ Start – an incentive programme just for new demonstrators where you earn have the opportunity to earn FREE stamp sets and the chance to be awarded $320 cash – more than enough to pay for your starter kit! Minimum sales are $450 plus GST per quarter (lowered from the last five years), which is the average sales at one workshop. New demonstrator applications must be received by Wednesday May 30th to qualify for the Paper Party - so what are you waiting for?
Click HERE for more information about becoming a demonstrator.
Even if you don't want to sign up, you can still
take advantage of this months Paper Promotion! Until 30 May, you will get a
FREE pack of Designer Series Paper (excluding Speciality Designer Series Paper) which is valued at $22.95, when you buy three! No
limits! Choose from a wide variety of designs and colours available in the Idea
Book & Catalogue and Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue.
If you want to sign up, book a workshop, place an order or have any questions, contact me HERE.
For those of you who follow my blog - you will know that I have returned to full time employment and yesterday was my first day back in the Airforce (after an 11 year absence). It went really well and I was being a silly goose, getting all nervous. There are still quite a few familiar faces from when I served the first time, so that made everything easier. I know that I'm going to love it, once I'm back into the the swing of things.
Have a GREAT day!!
I had two very enjoyable classes recently with my lovely ladies, making two cards using the Faux Petina technique. It's amazing how different each card looked even though we used the same technique. That's the beauty of hand made cards - each one is as individual as the person making them.
Supplies used to make this card:
Stamp Set: En Francais, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Ink: Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Perfect Plum, Chocolate Chip, Versamark
Accessories: Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Brad, Linen Thread,
Tools: Heat Tool, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, Sponges.
I'd be delighted to order any of these supplies for you and I can have them delivered to your address anywhere in New Zealand. I'm committed to providing excellent customer service and am always happy to offer help and advice. To place your order, just email me here or call me on (09) 416 7476.
It's my first day in my new (but old) job today. I'll be the new (but old) girl starting back in the Airforce, after 11 years. I must admit that I'm feeling a tad nervous but am sure I'll be fine once I get the first day over with.
Have a wonderful week and I'll see you soon.
As promised, here's a sneak peak at what we'll be doing at class tonight (and a repeat class on Sunday at 2pm). We're creating the Faux Patina technique to create a beautiful background for two projects.
According to the Urban Dictionary, Patina is the term that antique collectors and appraisers use to describe rust or age on an old object, to try to increase its value.
Email me HERE if you want to come along, as there are still some spaces available.
Here's another card we made at my last class that was part of the Natures Walk boxed set. Remember, I told you that I purchased the tutorial from the wonderfully talented Jenny Moors, so this is totally cased from her collection. There was nothing difficult about this card, but I think there is enough detail to make it interesting and I love the muted Autumn colours.
Stamp Set: Nature Walk, Curly Cute
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Old Olive
Designer Paper: Botanical (retired)
Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive, Stampin' Markers
Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, 3.2cm Square Punch (to make flags on message)
Pop back tomorrow and I'll show you a sneak peak at what we're making at my Technique class tomorrow night. There is still time to come along too, if you're interested. Email me HERE.
I hope you are enjoying your day and creating something fantastic!
This was the gorgeous card we made at Jacque's training on Saturday. We stamped the flower from the Just Believe stamp set onto the butterflies with Versamark then heat embossed it with white embossing powder. It gives the butterflies extra depth and is a great look. We also sponged over the area where the card was embossed with Elegant Bouquet embossing folder.
You will notice that my message is crooked and my embossing isn't as deep as it should be because I didn't have the correct tab when I ran it through the Big Shot. That's what happens when you are too chatty and not paying attention to what you should be doing. Anyway, it's my sample card so is allowed to be a bit wonky and out of sorts.
Stamp Set: Loving Thoughts (Autumn Winter mini catalogue), Just Believe
Card Stock: Tangerine Tango, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Designer Paper: Paisley Petals
Ink: Soft Suede,Versamark
Accessories: Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, Chantilly Crochet Trim, Basic Pearls, White Embossing Powder
Tools: Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Sponge, Heal Tool, Embossing Buddy
I haven't had lunch yet and can't ignore the rumbling in my stomach any longer. I hope your Monday is going well!
A lovely lady I know, turned 70 years young today! Happy birthday Joan - I hope you're having a fabulous day and are being spoilt. I know that you had a special luncheon put on for you on Friday which unfortunately I was unable to make, but I'm sure you had a wonderful time with your friends.
To create this card, I used:
Stamp set: Simply Soft (Hostess set), Petite Pairs
Card Stock: Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush, Whisper White,
Ink: Black Staz On, Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Marker
Accessories: Whisper White Organza Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Blender Pen, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Big Shot.
Don't forget you can shop any time (even in your PJ's) and order these supplies from me. Contact me HERE.
I'll be back tomorrow to show you a lovely card we made at training yesterday. I hope you can join me :)
