Hi there,
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but hey, what’s new?! I have lots of stamping stuff to share with you, but that will have to wait, because first I want you to head over to Kellie Winnell’s blog at the link below
http://www.kelliewinnell.com.au/?p=1502
Kellie has fantastic blog candy up for grabs, but you you have to leave a comment and place a link on your own blog by 18th April to have a chance at winning. Good luck!
I have just re-read my last post and realised… I do have a baby to welcome, it should have read “no baby girls”. Some of our very good friends, Sheldon and Anna had a beautiful baby boy on 22nd Feb, and named him “Fletcher Mace Middleton”. So my apologies Fletcher… and welcome!!
Here he is at 3 days old. What a cutie!! Congratulations guys. We think Fletcher is just gorgeous.
Through the month of November, purchase single Stampin’ Write™ markers for only $4.95 aud/$5.95 nzd. Stampin’ Up!’s® versatile, dual-tip markers have never been offered individually before, so be sure to take advantage of this special, limited-time offer. Contact me any time to place an order.
Come along to my calendar class and make your very own calendar for 2009. This would make a great Christmas present, or you might like it so much you’ll want to keep it for yourself.
Cost: $30 (to be pre-paid)
Includes all materials, as well as a yummy supper
This project will use products from the NEW Summer Mini Catalogue! You can have a sneak peak at the new mini, and put in your order ready for the catalogue release on December 1st. This will also be your last chance to order anything from the Spring Mini catalogue.
As soon as my pre-order arrives I’ll whip up a sample calendar and pop some photos on here so you can see what we’ll be making.
Please RSVP by Mon 24th Nov so I can prepare all the materials. Hope to see you there!
Come along for an evening of stamping and good company and get your Christmas cards made at the same time!
Make 8 cards (4 each of 2 designs) for $15 or $18 with envelopes. (cards pictured below)
Bring a friend who’s new to stamping, and you’ll receive a special gift!
Please RSVP by Sunday 23rd Nov
Now is a great time to get some stamping supplies. Why, you ask? Because Stampin’ Up! has two current promotions running that you can use in conjunction with each other. Here are the details:
Hi there. As usual I’ve been a slack blogger! I’ve seen all of these “blog awards” getting around lately. I think I should get my own special award…. “The Slackest Blogger Award”. Yep, that sounds like me.
Anyway, I have returned to share with you some invitations I made recently for a friend who is turning 30. She is having a masquerade party which should be lots of fun. I went with basic black, lavendar lace, certainly celery and whisper white, to coordinate with her room decorations. You’ll notice the design is similar to the pocket tag invitations that I made for my son’s birthday invitations which I showed you a while back. Fiona liked this design so we decided to use that, and dress it up with the “Priceless” stamp set, brads, DSP, scallop punch and some dazzling diamonds. I also embossed the swirly image. I tried to use the whisper white craft ink, but it just didn’t look as good as the embossing, so 52 invitations later, I can safely say I’m over embossing for the moment! The inside tag had black grosgrain ribbon attached to pull the tag out, and I added the details of the party using the invitation stamp from the “Eat Cake” stamp set. I haven’t taken a photo of the tag, so you will have to be happy with what I’ve got!
Overall I was very happy with these, and Fiona says she is too so that’s the main thing! I hope you like them too.
Here are some photos of the wedding invitations and placecards I made for my friend Carol recently. Nigel and Carol have been together for 18 years and finally decided to get married. Carol wore a stunning black Carla Zampatti dress, so I made the invitations using black and Very Vanilla, which I think are very striking together. The first photo shows the outside pocket which the envelope sits in. Carol and Nigel wanted to include the photo somewhere on the invite. This was a bit of a challenge to incorporate the photo, but I was quite happy with the outcome (and more importantly so were Nigel and Carol). I stamped the swirly image from the “Baroque Motifs” stamp set using Stazon ink for a nice even coverage. I filled in any patchy spots with my black journalling pen.
The second photo shows the invitation insert and the placecards. Once again stamped in Stazon. And for the finishing touch- some half back pearls in the centre of each flower.
I’d love to hear what you think of these so please leave me a comment! Thanks for looking.
Hi everyone. Just thought I’d show you the projects we will be making at the “Spring Mini Catalogue Launch” next Friday night, 22nd August at 7:30pm at the Uniting Church Hall on Stenner Street. The cost is $15 to make the three projects below. Supper will be provided and there will be several prizes up for grabs. There are still several spots available, so if you love these projects and want to come along please let me know or email me for more info.
I do apologise for the bad photos. For some reason I couldn’t get a clear shot… I’ll say it was the camera’s fault but we all know it’s more likely to be the person operating it! Anyway, as you can see we will be making 2 cards and a very cute fold-up photo wallet. All of these projects use products from the Spring Mini, including three new stamp sets: Always, One of a Kind and Season of Joy. Come and check it out on the night and make these to take home. Thanks for looking.
It’s official… I know longer have to keep it to myself. The Spring Mini Catalogue is full of gorgeous new stamp sets and accessories like die cut flowers, satin ribbon and silver hodgepodge hardware. I will be posting photos of projects created with the new supplies over the coming weeks so you’ll be able to see some of the lovely new things for yourself. You can also check out the mini catalogue online at http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=shopmain&fsid=24d126b1-66b9-48b3-a73b-8aabddf2aa49&storeid=1039381&circularid=13693. Or if you’d like your own copy let me know and I’ll get one out to you. Also, don’t forget about our launch of the new catalogue on August 22nd where you can have a play with some of the new stamps firsthand. If you want to come along please let me know ASAP to secure your spot.
