Welcome Christmas

This is one of the Christmas cards we made at my Christmas Card class yesterday.  It's a case from the talented Judy May, who is a demo in Australia. I love Judy's work and you can view her blog here.  We made three cards and this one was the favourite by far. Such an innovative way to use your circle punches, don't you agree!

Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Silver and Red Glimmer Paper
Stamp Set: Heard from the Heart (retired), Pennant Parade
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Tools: 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1/8" Circle Punch (from Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack), Owl Punch (small heart), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

I'm repeating this class on Tuesday night and there are two spaces available, if you want to join in the fun. 

Have a wonderful week everyone!

Happy 20th Birthday - for the third time!

My daughters' dad turns 20 years old for the third time today. What a milestone! And, to celebrate, he's bungy jumping off the Auckland City Sky Tower. You wouldn't get me doing anything quite as adventurous as that.  I hope you have a fabulous year with everything you wish for Kel!

This was the card that I made which was cased from Sue Madex, a very talented  Australian demonstrator. You can't quite see the sparkle from the Brushed Silver cardstock - but trust me, it looks very effective! 

Card Stock: Basic Grey, Basic Black, Brushed Silver 
Designer Paper: Urban Oasis (retired)
Accessories: Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Large Star punch, Small Star punch (both retired), Crimper (retired), Big Shot, Timeless Type Alphabet Dies (retired)

Have a great weekend!

Two Promotions for November!!

It's not often we get TWO promotions during one month!  

Christmas Gift with Purchase Promotion!

Dates: 1-30 November 2012

Promotion Details: It’s only November, but Stampin’ Claus is coming to town! Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Speciality Designer Series Paper Bundle. The bundles are also discounted 15% and the cost of the Festive Paper-Piercing Pack is not included in the retail price. Choose from the following options:

Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Price
132260	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$117.85	$100.90
132261	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$102.85	$85.90
132262	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$150.85	$133.90
132263	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$137.85	$120.90

INK-redible!! Earn FREE ink!

The FREE ink bundles for hostesses promotion does not have to be a workshop - ANY order over $750 will qualify!

Dates: 1 November- 16 December, 2012

Promotion Details: Hostesses who hold a minimum $750 party during the promotion period will receive a FREE collection of Classic Stampin Pads*—they can choose from Brights, Subtles, or Regals.  Plus, the free ink is in addition to the regular hostess benefits—INK-credible!

Contact me to place your order or book a class or demonstration today!

Greeting Card Kids

This is the card that I demonstrated earlier today at our Team Stamp-a-Stack event and Monster Garage sale. The card uses the stamp set Greeting Card Kids and I think it's quite a cutie and is ideal for a little person in your life.  I've cased this from page 14 of the Annual Catalogue. I really like the message on the card which comes from the More Merry Messages stamp set. There are lots of different messages in this set and they use some very cool fonts. 

Thanks to everyone who came along today to make it the success it was - I hope you enjoyed yourselves and managed to nab yourself a bargain or two!

Card Stock: Ridinghood Red, Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Naturals White
Stamp Set: Greeting Card Kids, More Merry Messages
Ink: Black Staz On, Ridinghood Red, Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones
Tools: Boho Blossoms Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Big Shot, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder

Enjoy your weekend!

Two Tags Box

This is one of the Make 'n Takes I made last month when I attended the Stampin' Up! Heartfelt event. I hate to admit it, but it is also the only project that I've actually finished. However, I do plan to rectify that very soon ~ so watch this space! 

It's a little box made from the Two Tags Bigz Die. Very innovative don't you think? Inside the box are five little note cards. I love these colours together. 

Stamp set: Clockworks, One in a Million
Card Stock: Calypso Coral, Whisper White, 
Ink: Calypso Coral, Gumball Green
Designer Paper: First Edition Designer Paper
Accessories: Gumball Green Dahlia
Tools: Fancy Flower Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig

It's a beautiful day here in Auckland today and I'm just about to walk my dog Oscar so I'll get to enjoy some of the sunshine. I've got the day off work to catch up on some domestics and also prepare for our Monster Garage Sale and Stamp-a-Stack team event we're holding tomorrow.  Hope you have a GREAT day!

Tea-riffic!

I had a play date on Sunday afternoon with two lovely ladies {waving at you Rhonda and Linda} and this was one of the cards that we made. I am also embarrassed to admit this was the first time that I've used this set. I've had it for over 18 months, so it was good to get it inky. I've cased this card from Kelly Rose, a demonstrator from Nebraska. She has some lovely work if you want to pop over to look at her blog here. 

Stamp Set: Morning Cup
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler.
Designer Paper: Love Letters (retired)
Ink: Staz On Black, Cherry Cobbler. 
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon, Linen Thread
Tools: Jewellery Tag, Eyelet Border Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Piercing Tool, Blender pen, Sponge, Crimper (retired). 

Have you checked out the special Stampin' Up! has for the month of October?  You know that lovely new Stitched S atin 5/8" 2012-14 In-Colour ribbon that Stampin' Up! have introduced in this years Annual Catalogue? Well how would you like a free roll of ribbon worth $19.25 for FREE? That's what you get with every $70 you spend! There are five colours to choose from and you'll find them on page 172 (#4) of the main catalogue.  Email me here if you want to take advantage of this promo. 

Have a wonderful week!!

It's Spool time - FREE ribbon with a $70 order!

Have you got your eye on some craft products from our two gorgeous new catalogues?  During October you'll get a bonus - a free roll of ribbon with every $70 purchase. 

Choose from our 5 new in colour stitched ribbons (listed as number 4 on page 172 in our annual catalogue).

$140 purchase = TWO rolls of ribbon, $210 purchase = THREE rolls of ribbon ..... and so on

Spend $350 and you'll get FIVE free rolls of ribbon, PLUS you'll also get $55 to spend on regular products or hostess products. 

ORDERING INFO

Order by phone or email. Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard or direct deposit.  Delivery to anywhere in New Zealand. And, don't forget to let me know which ribbon you'd like. I look forward to hearing from you soon!