Happy Little Stamper

In-Colours 2010

2010-09-02T00:28:00.000+08:00

New In-Colours are Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade and Concord Crush. The exciting news is they will be around for two years but there will also be 5 new in-colours added to these next year. Got to love that.

New Catalogue is Here

2010-09-01T23:41:00.000+08:00

It is here and it is beautiful. I can't stop picking it up to read it over and over again. Every time I do, I discover something new I didn't see the time before. I am loving the new colour renovation. I have bookmarked all the new things I have to have and there are so many lovely cards that just have to be CASED.

Colour Renovation

2010-08-17T00:14:00.000+08:00

The colour renovation will include 4 colour collections. We now have Brights, Subtles, Regals, Neutrals and In-colours. New colours include Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake (used to be Kraft), Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight and Marina Mist.

Retiring Colours

2010-08-16T23:58:00.000+08:00

Say goodbye to these colours. They are being retired!

Haitian Disaster Relief

2010-01-28T21:28:00.004+08:00

On 12 January, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, with devastating effects. You can help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this earthquake by purchasing, the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set.

Until 28 February 2010, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set bought to the American Red Cross' Haiti Reflief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

I {Heart} Hearts set (item # 117715) costs $42.95AUD.

Sale-a-bration is here.

2010-01-26T18:30:00.002+08:00

It's easy to earn free stamps with Sale-A-Bration.

You could place and order of $100 AUD and earn one free Sale-A-Bration set of your choice. There is no limit. (spend $200 get 2 sets etc.) The stamp sets are so nice you might feel the need to have more than one like me. LOL.

Host a workshop of at least $600 AUD and earn one free Sale-A-Bration set in addition to the usual hostess benefits.

If you join Stampin' Up! during Sale-A-Bration, you can choose a free stamp set from the Idea Book & Catalogue (valued up to $79.95 AUD).

Now that's a good reason to Sale-A-Bration. This offer is available from 25th January until the 31 March.

Summer Mini Catalogue

2009-12-01T18:46:00.000+08:00

The wait is over. The Summer Mini Catalogue is here so grab yourself a cuppa and browse through it.

June/ July Promotion

2009-06-01T14:08:00.000+08:00

Host a Stampin’ Up! workshop during the months of June and July and once your workshop total reaches $600, you will receive a further $40 in hostess rewards! That is a total of $110 to spend plus a hostess set as well as a great way to spend a morning or afternoon with friends.

May Promotions

2009-05-02T21:09:00.000+08:00

I wanted to let you know that there is a Stampin' Up! May promotion. Buy any three packs of the following selected Designer Series paper for the RRP of $16.95 each and get one FREE!

Item Number	Page	Description
112042	132	Urban Garden Designer Series paper
112470	132	Haiku Designer Series paper
113976	132	Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper
112468	132	Sweet Always Designer Series paper
113992	133	Tea Party Designer Series paper
113975	133	Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper
113966	134	Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series paper
112469	134	Holiday Treasures Designer Series paper
112041	134	Bella Rose Designer Series paper
113974	134	Bella Bleu Designer Series paper
113978	135	Urban Oasis Designer Series paper
112461	135	Washington Apple Designer Series paper
112039	135	Windsor Knot Designer Series paper
113980	135	Candy Lane Designer Series paper

There is also a terrific Scrapbooking Starter Kit promotion for those who are interested in joining Stampin' Up! without the normal outlay and want to start out with a stash of scrapbooking products. For $150, the kit contains:

Item Number	Description	Retail Value
112231	Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set	$77.95
113059	Simply Scrappin' Petal Party	$36.95
108697	Earth Elements Assorted 12" x 12" Textured CS	$21.95
105216	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad	$11.95
103179	Craft & Rubber Scissors	$37.95

Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items.

The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:

Getting Started DVD

Getting Started Guide

Guest Invitation Postcard (100)

Idea Book & Catalogue (8)

To My Hostess Envelope (10)

Project Sample Sheet

Recruit Brochures (20)

Hostess Brochure (20)

Hostess Benefits Form (10)

Customer Order Form (50)

2009-04-10T21:29:00.001+08:00

Recently I have had a couple of customers who have had issues with the binding of their catalogues. Stampin' Up are aware of this problem and will happily replace any catalogues that have these faults.

The problems seem to be in the section of pages 147-158. To amend this issue Stampin' Up! are testing the remaining catalogues and plan to remove those catalogues that fail the testing procedure. They also invite you to test your of catalogue.

To test the catalogue, follow this simple test:

Place your Idea Book & Catalogue on a flat surface.

Open to page 147.

Run your palm along the gutter between pages 146 and 147--as you would to prevent the pages from turning.

Pick up the entire catalogue by page 147.

If any of the pages in your catalogue fall out, please contact us."

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I have supplied you with a catalogue that is faulty. I will happily replace it.

2009-04-04T21:20:00.001+08:00

The following changes apply to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue.

Catalogue Corrections

Page	Item #	Product Name	Description
40	115944	Voilà a la Carte stamp set	The hot dog image and turkey image pictured with this set are incorrect. These two images should be a ham and a sandwich. In addition, the Bon Appétit sample card shows the incorrect turkey image.
48	115888	Thoughts & Prayers stamp set	This stamp set should be listed as double-mounted.
60	115912	Bugs & Kisses stamp set	The small ant image is missing from this stamp set pictured in the catalogue. This stamp set is actually a set of 11 stamps and not 10. The rubber and label for this set are correct.
68	115924	Just Netball stamp set	All the images pictured with this set are incorrect. The rubber and label for this set are correct.
80	115786	Dreams du Jour stamp set	This set was inadvertently labelled as a Two-Step Stampin' set. This set is not designed for use in Two-Step Stampin'.
98	115770	Cheep Talk stamp set	The small heart image pictured with the Good Friend stamp set actually belongs to this set. The number of stamps in this set should be 11. The rubber and label for this set are correct.
99	115816	Good Friend stamp set	The small heart image pictured with this set doesn't belong to the set. The Good Friend set is actually a set of 8 stamps and not 9. The rubber and label for this set are correct.
109	116430	Trés Chic background stamp	The item number listed for this background stamp is incorrect. The correct item number is 112298.
126	Various	In Color 5/8" striped grosgrain ribbon	The price listed for the 5/8" In Color ribbon is incorrect. The price should be $19.50 AUD. (The price listed for the ribbon is correct on page 150.)
130	Various	Linen Post Albums	The photo shown for the Naturals Linen album is incorrect. This photo shows a D-ring album, but it's only available as a post-bound album.
131	111882	Love Notes	The item number and item name listed are incorrect. They were inadvertently copied from the Fresh-Cut Notes above. The correct item number is 111861 and the item name is Love Notes.
142	116808	2U Card Elements & More	The Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Spot listed with this item is incorrect. The correct spot is Ruby Red.
145	Various	Sticky Cuts and Glitter assortments	In the description at the top of the page we incorrectly list that beads are included in the products on this page. Beads are not part of the Sticky Cuts and glitter assortments which we offer.
146	112084	On Board Loads of Letters	The item name listed is incorrect. It should be On Board Loads of Letters.
149	109108 and 109128	Build-A-Brad	The description incorrectly says to punch a 1.2 cm circle to build your own brad. The correct punch to use is a 1.3 cm punch.
151	Various	5/8" grosgrain ribbon	The length of the ribbon is listed incorrectly. It should be 13.7 m.
151	Various	Taffeta Ribbon	The width of the taffeta ribbon is listed incorrectly. The correct width is 1 cm.
151	105447	Clear Buttons	The size of the smallest clear button is listed incorrectly. The correct size is 1.9 cm.
152	107590	Designer Label punch	The price listed for this punch is incorrect. The price should be $30.95 AUD.
158	11258	Nursery Letters jumbo wheel	The item number listed is incorrect. The item number should be 111258.

Catalogue Write-ins

Item #	Item	Price
109047	3/16" (4.7 mm) Corner Rounder Punch	$12.95

2009-04-01T11:21:00.000+08:00

If you are keen to view Stampin' Up!s new 2009/2010 Idea book and catalogue, here it is.

Going, Going, Gone - Updated.

2009-03-09T22:04:00.003+09:00

I will keep you up to date with products as they become low in stock or unavailable. I have updated this on the 22th March 2009.

LOW STOCKS

ABC Images,

All I Have Seen,

Beautiful Life,

Classic Backgrounds,

Dad's Day,

Elegant Notes,

Everything Baby,

Fabulous Flowers,

Forever in My Heart,

Keep Christmas,

Linen,

Polka Dots and Petals,

Unfrogettable,

Birthday Wheel,

Rough Texture Wheel,

Speckled Wheel,

Star Studded Wheel,

Earth Elements Buttons,

Rich Regal buttons,

Aged Copper Hodgepodge,

Antique Brass Hodgepodge,

Blue Bayou A4 Card Stock,

Gift Sacks,

5-in-1 Card Cover Envelope Template,

Pockets & Pieces Office Accents,

Light Blue Gingham Ribbon,

Lifelong Notes Simply Sent.

UNAVAILABLE

Item Number	Product Description	Availability
108720	Ahoy, Matey	Unavailable
108740	Bareback	Unavailable
108746	Best Friends Alphabet Lower	Unavailable
108747	Best Friends Alphabet Upper	Unavailable
108748	Best Friends Numbers	Unavailable
110255	Bundle of Joy	Unavailable
108763	By Land	Unavailable
108765	Cheery Chat	Unavailable
108849	It's Your Birthday	Unavailable
108874	Mostly Flowers	Unavailable
112402	Short Order Numbers	Unavailable
108923	Stipple Rose	Unavailable
108929	Symbols of Solicitude	Unavailable
106610	Basics Outline Wheel	Unavailable
104156	Flitting By	Unavailable
107212	Matey's Map Wheel	Unavailable
106662	Daisy Field Wheel	Unavailable
104065	Fishy Wheel	Unavailable
107565	Flip Flops Wheel	Unavailable
107561	Garden Anuals Wheel	Unavailable
103195	Gifts Galore Wheel	Unavailable
104279	Leaf Prints Wheel	Unavailable
107482	Lily Pad Wheel	Unavailable
105320	Basic Eyelets	Unavailable
103981	Earth Elements & Neutrals Buttons	Unavailable
100381	Earth Elements Eyelets	Unavailable
105316	Rich Regals Eyelets	Unavailable
105445	Soft Subtles Buttons	Unavailable
100378	Soft Subtles 1 eyelets	Unavailable
105515	Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware	Unavailable
109018	Blue Bayou Classic Ink Refill	Unavailable
109019	Groovy Guava Classic Ink Refill	Unavailable
108638	In-Colour 12" x 12" Card stock	Unavailable
111852	Purely Pomegranate A4 card stock	Unavailable
109017	Purely Pomegranate Classic Ink Refill	Unavailable
111852	River rock A4 Card stock	Unavailable
109016	River Rock Classic Ink Refill	Unavailable
111851	Soft Sky A4 Card stock	Unavailable
109015	Soft Sky Classic Ink Refill	Unavailable
111850	Wild Wasabi A4 Card stock	Unavailable
109020	Wild Wasabi Classic Ink Refill	Unavailable
103280	Embossing Kit	Unavailable
101259	Black Hemp Twine	Unavailable
109185	Jersey Ribbon Originals	Unavailable
109186	Theater Ribbon Originals	Unavailable
109610	Confetti Simply Scrappin'	Unavailable

Retired List Is Here

2009-03-01T21:38:00.001+09:00

The retired list for 2009 is here and it is big. You can download a copy of it here.

If you would like to order any products from the Retired List I am happy to place an order for you. Just click the "Contact me" in the top right corner of this blog.

Albany Bushfire Stamping Fundraiser

2009-02-17T14:25:00.005+09:00

Here is a chance to help those affected by the Victorian Bushfire and to have fun. Another Albany demonstrator, Cathy Clark is organizing a Stamping Fundraiser for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

It is on Saturday 28th February 2009, 1.30pm-5pm at the Guide Hall in Parker Street (opposite B.C.F). For $20 per person you will receive kits for stamping and making 3 cards and 1 box. You also get a door prize ticket and afternoon tea is provided. There will also be a raffle and rubber stamps and items for sale.

Cathy will donate the entry fee and all other profits to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009.

All are welcome, so come on your own or bring a friend or more! No previous stamping experience is necessary. For bookings please RSVP Cathy Clark on 0408 272 642 or A/h 0898444665 by the 26th February (Bookings are essential for catering and card kits)

Please support those who need our help.

Stampin' Up! Bushfire Appeal

2009-02-15T14:45:00.000+09:00

Please join Stampin' Up to help those victims of the Victorian Bushfires.

From the 12 February until the 31st March 2009, when you purchase any of a select group of 10 stamp sets, Stampin' Up! will donate 50% of the sales of these sets to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfires 2009 Appeal. I will also donate any of my commissions relating to the sale of these sets to the Red Cross also.

*These sets will appear on the upcoming list of retiring products, so they will only be available for the Bushfire Appeal while stocks last.

**Available in the Summer Mini Catalogue.

Quick Card

2009-01-23T21:08:00.002+09:00

This is a quick card I whipped up for a friend's birthday. I used Soft Sky card stock and ribbon. I also Spring Silhouette Designer background papers. The layout for the card is from a card on Splitcoast Stampers. It is so easy. All you do is measure 21cm down one side of a A4 sheet and then do the same on the other side from the opposite end. You then fold the card into thirds in a zig zag and decorate it.

Onesie

2009-01-20T00:14:00.000+09:00

This card (pronounced one-see) is another card I taught at the "Inkers Arvo" run by another Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Cathy Clark. She is so good to us all and keeps us enthused about being a demonstrator. Colours are Whisper White and Bashful Blue. Stamp sets are Polka dot background stamp, and For a Friend (Hostess set). I also used the 1 3/8" circle punch and the scalloped circle punch. This type of card is really simple but effective.

Waterfall Commotion

2009-01-19T00:07:00.001+09:00

This waterfall card was a dilemma. After using a few different stamp sets I finally settled for Ocean Commotion and I really like the result. Colours I have used include Tempting Turquoise, Rose Red, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie and Certaily Celery. I taught a group of local Stampin' Up! demonstrators how to make the card at our "Inkers Arvo" so we might see a few more of them around Albany. Thanks for looking

So Jealous.

2009-01-18T22:29:00.005+09:00

While I was blog surfing I came across this NZ blogsite of Amy Fleming and when I came across this picture, I was so jealous. I love stamping, stationary and storage. I "need" this. Why not check out what I am drooling about here.

Sale-A-Bration 2009

2009-01-01T11:45:00.002+09:00

Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration time is here again! What does this mean? FREE products!!!

Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new recruits the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition stamp sets they'll enjoy for years to come.

Here's how Sale-A-Bration works:

Customers
When you spend $100 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit--for every $100 you spend, you can select another free Sale-A-Bration reward!

Hostesses
When you host a workshop of at least $600 (before tax and shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward--in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

Recruits
During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set--a value of up to $79.95--from our current Idea Book and Catalogue! A bonus on top of the already reduced demonstrator kit. There are all types of demonstrators---click here to see what type you would be!

The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts today (1 January) and runs through to 28 February 2009, so don't miss your chance to earn free products! Email me today to book your workshop or learn more about this promotion. You can view the full-colour Sale-A-Bration brochure online to see beautiful project ideas you can make using these limited-edition Sale-A-Bration sets

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2009-01-01T09:00:00.000+09:00

To all of my family, friends, fellow Stampin' Up demonstrators, Stampin' Up customers and any one else who is kind enough to visit my blog from time to time. Happy New Year! I hope 2009 is a great year for you all.

Kylie's Card

2008-12-24T13:44:00.000+09:00

This Christmas Card was the favourite choice of my children. Love the look of the Dashing Papers, and the Season of Joy Stamp set. I think Kylie got the card technique from SCS. Isn't it fantastic.

Tracey's Card

2008-12-23T14:15:00.000+09:00

Christmas Cards for Tracey is huge. She makes hundreds of cards every year and I think the card she made for our group is very simple and elegant. She admits it's a card that she was shown how to do from a friend so it's not an original, but it is very different to the cards Tracey usually makes and it is always refreshing to look at card making from another angle I think. Thanks Tracey.

Sarina's Card

2008-12-23T14:10:00.000+09:00

It is really nice to see the Holiday Thyme papers again. I was really surprised by this card because Sarina mentioned that she was going to do a really simple card and instead attempted the Criss Cross Card. This is great Sarina. Thanks.

Nancy's Card

2008-12-23T13:46:00.001+09:00

You can see that Nancy and I had similar ideas for our cards. She has used the Figgy Pudding papers and also the Season of Joy Stamp Set from Stampin' Up. Isn't it lovely. Thanks Nancy.

Linda's card.

2008-12-22T13:37:00.001+09:00

This card has plenty of Wow factor. I love a card with hand sewing! It is a tri-fold card. The inner fold has the nativity dry embossed on it and it is really lovely (sorry I didn't take a pic of it). Thanks Linda.

Renae's Christmas Card

2008-12-22T13:27:00.000+09:00

This is a card that I received from my friend Renae. I really don't know if the card is an original or not but don't you think it is lovely. Thanks Renae.

Figgy Christmas

2008-12-20T13:15:00.000+09:00

Here is a Christmas Card I made for my Scrapbooking friends. Every year we make 6 of the same card and then give them out so that we also recieve 6 different cards. The girls are quite talented. I will show you a few of these cards in the next posts.

In this card I have used Basic Grey Figgy Pudding papers. The stamp set is Solemn Stillness. I love the elegance of this Stampin' Up! stamp set.

Dashing Season

2008-12-11T21:28:00.004+09:00

This one is for you Peta. Here is another card using Season of Joy and Dashing double sided papers. Hope you like it.

Navy Season of Joy.

2008-12-05T21:05:00.004+09:00

This is the another card by Peta. I really like that she has used a non-traditional colour combination. It also make me realize how versatile the Season of Joy stamp set is. The poinsettia stamp was used here. The card is a variation of a card on SCS.

Wintergreen Joy

2008-12-04T20:51:00.003+09:00

Peta was inspired by a card on SCS for this card. It used Soft Sky, Sage Shadow and Whisper White cardstock. The stamp set used is Season of Joy which was in the Spring Mini Catalogue and sadly is no longer available. I love how the wintergreen papers co-ordinate with the card colours and the Soft Sky Double Stitched Ribbon.

Perfectly Peta

2008-12-02T20:47:00.002+09:00

My friend Peta has been nice enough to allow me to share some cards that she has made and I will post these over the next couple of days.

I love the layout of this card, and the lovely organza ribbon. Isn't it just lovely.
Thanks Peta.

Tying Up Christmas

2008-12-02T14:36:00.010+09:00

Let's start tying up Christmas the Stampin' Up! way. This month is you spend $20 on any product you wil get 20% off 12 selected products which will help you to tie up your Christmas activities. Click here

Products include Stamp sets, ribbons, calendars and tags.

Summer Mini Catalogue

2008-12-01T22:52:00.002+09:00

It's time to say goodbye to the Spring Mini Catalogue and a big hello to the Summer Mini Catalogue (AU/NZ). Why not have a peek

Merry Christmas.....Mate

2008-12-01T21:07:00.004+09:00

I have been inspired by Claire Daly's wonderful idea. She has been posting 12 days of Christmas cards which has been wonderful. Please use the link to her blog site"Art with Heart" on the right to be inspired. I thought I might give it a go and post my own 12 Cards of Christmas. Let's see if I can do it?

A couple of weekends ago, I went away for the weekend with my crafty friends and we had a great time. We spent the day making cards, and some other off the page projects. Lots of christmas cards were made and this is one of the cards I made. I made quite a few to send out to my family members. I really love water colouring at the moment and in this card I used the Happy Christmas Mate stamp set. The card is an adaptation of the card that is in this years Stampin' Up catalogue. Colours are Real Red, Old Olive and Whisper White. I also used Stampin' Write Markers, watercolouring paper, Old Olive designer series paper and Real Red grosgrain ribbon.

Wonderful Circles

2008-11-30T14:40:00.002+09:00

This card was made using the new Eastern Blooms stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalogue. I used the colours from one of Kristina Werner colour challengers. They are Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Rose Red and whisper white. I used the Wonderful Favourites stamp set as well. I think this stamp set is the best valued stamp set in the catalogue.

Bang, Crash, Boom

2008-11-26T21:59:00.004+09:00

Sorry but this isn't card related. My poor, poor car. Another car jumped out at mine and this is the result. My car is still at the panel beaters and I really miss it.

More Watercolouring...

2008-11-23T22:23:00.004+09:00

Here is a preview of another stamp set that is in the Summer Mini Catalogue. It is the For Father stamp set and I had to have it because I am still loving watercolouring. Card stock colours are Kraft, Wild Wasabi, Ruby Red and watercolouring paper. I also used Stampin' Write markers, Close to Cocoa ink pad and the Sanded background stamp.

Live your Dream

2008-11-23T22:16:00.005+09:00

One of my favourite products in the Summer Mini Catalogue is the Afternoon Tea Double Sided Designer Papers, especially the striped paper that I used on this card. The paper co-ordinates with Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip and Groovy Guava and Whisper White. I have also used the Live Your Dreams Stamp set and Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain ribbon.
(There are several cards like this on SCS so it is difficult to work out who should have design credits. I think credit should go to Kay Kalthoff but if you think you are the original designer please feel free to let me know and I can change it.)

Eastern Blooms

2008-11-23T21:30:00.005+09:00

I am really enjoying the Eastern Blooms stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalogue and I have used it to make this card. I apologize for using Chocolate Chip and blue yet again. It's the colours I use to get my mojo going again and as you can see from my lack of posts over the last few months, my mojo needed a boost.

I was inspired by a card by Dorothy Cate also known as Smart Blonde_2000 on Split Coast Stampers.

Cards coming soon

2008-11-12T23:37:00.002+09:00

The promotions for November are exciting but I know you must be wondering where my card examples have got to. I will post some in the next few days. We have had weeks of drizzle and overcast whether which isn't great for taking photos so I will get busy when the sun comes out. It doesn't feel like spring here at the bottom of the world at the moment.
Of course there are plenty of fantastic blogs listed to the right if you are looking for inspiration.

Stay tuned......

Being Single Never Looked So Good

2008-11-12T23:18:00.006+09:00

From the 10th - 30th November, you can purchase single Stampin' Write Markers for only $4.95. These dual end markers feature a fine tip for details and writing and also a blush tip for colouring, watercolouring and inking stamps. This is great for when you want to use several colours on the one stamp. These markers have never been sold separately before and it's great to be able to pick and choose the ones we want.

Click here for more details

Christmas Gift Guide.

2008-11-12T14:26:00.009+09:00

Well Christmas is fast approaching and Stampin' Up has a great range of gift ideas that will suit all budgets. Click here to see the Gift Guide If the hardest part is trying to decide, a gift voucher is a great option available to you. If I can assist you with gift selections, please contact me and I will be happy to help.

World Card Making Day

2008-10-02T10:46:00.010+08:00

The 4th October is World Card Making Day and Stampin' Up! is celebrating the creativity of handcrafted cards and the personal connections they forge between friends and family.

To help you enjoy this time Stampin' Up! is offering 20% off all of it's Simply Sent Card Kits from the 4th-11th of October. These sets can be seen in the 2008-2009 Idea Book and Catalogue on pages 12-14. These kits are fantastic for those new to card making or when you need to make a card in a hurry.

Happy Birthday Stampin' Up!

2008-10-01T21:06:00.031+08:00

It is Stampin' Up!s 20th birthday this October and they are celebrating by offering a great promotion. The It's Our Birthday promotion offers 20% of these selected stamp sets.

Item #	Page	Description	Usual Price	Aust 20% off Price
112594	37	Big Bold Birthday	$53.95	$43.16
108894	38	Pretty Princess	$45.95	$36.76
108753	51	Birthday Best	$25.95	$20.76
110246	55	Crab & Company	$52.95	$42.36
112318	118	Short & Sweet	$29.95	$23.96

This offer is available from the today until the 31st October.

Holiday Harmony Buckle

2008-09-30T11:18:00.000+08:00

This is my first attempt at a buckle card and I was surprised to discover that it is easier than it looks. I really love the Season of Joy stamp set and the Holiday Harmony double sided designer papers from the Spring Mini Catalogue. I also used the Merry Christmas stamp from the Occasional Greetings stamp set. The stamped image was made using the Rose Red and Always Artichoke Stamp Write Markers. It case you haven't guessed it the card colours are Always Artichoke, River Rock, Purely Pomegranate and Very Vanilla.

Bloomin' Again

2008-09-29T14:34:00.000+08:00

I'm still in love with the Bloomin' with Beauty stamp set. This card was made using Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Mellow Moss, Purely Pomegranate and the SU watercolour paper. Other stamp sets used were Circle of Friendship and En Francais. Accesories are Purely Pomegranate satin ribbon and Stampin' Write Markers. I used the corner rounder to make the scallop on the edge of the Very Vanilla card. Rumour has it that there is a scallop edged punch coming soon. We used one at Regionals and it is so easy to use and looks great.

Coach Thank You

2008-09-25T14:03:00.003+08:00

I made this card for one of my daughter's netball coaches to say thanks for the effort they had put in. You have to admire 14 year olds who dedicate their time to coach younger girls. They really did a great job.

I fell in love with a card that uses this layout by the very talented Kristina Werner. I have altered the colours, paper and message. The card is Pretty in Pink and uses retired papers from last years mini catalogue. There is no stamping involved! The 'T' is covered chip and the 'hanks' was printed on the vellum from the computer. Back to stamping next time!

Girly card

2008-09-21T21:44:00.004+08:00

This week it was my daughter's birthday. In fact it was the birthday of 5 of the girls in her group of friends at school. Three of which are on the same day, one is the next day and then another one two days later. It is a busy week!

This card I made for one of her friends. The card is a copy of card by Sarah Gough with a change of colours and a bit of cuttlebugging. I used the Garden Whimsy, Polka Dot background and Circle of Friendship stamp sets. Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose and Certainly Celery card and inks were also used with Whisper White card.

Thanks for looking.

Cuttlebug Folder Cover

2008-09-20T20:38:00.003+08:00

I made this!!!! I didn't cover something I bought. I actually made this folder. I covered it, mod podged and decorated it. As you can tell I am really quite happy that I finished it. I often struggle to finish most things that aren't cards so I was a little proud of myself. Inside this cover is my cuttlebug embossing folders.

Let me know if you are interested in seeing the inside and I will add a pic.

Another Girly Birthday card

2008-09-18T22:12:00.001+08:00

This is a card my daughter made for one of her school friends for her birthday. It is a direct copy of a card but I don't have the name of the original creator, I am sorry. So if this is yours please let me know. I just wanted to post it because I am proud of her efforts.

Got to love Regionals

2008-09-17T11:51:00.003+08:00

Last weekend I drove to Perth to attend the Stampin' Up! Regionals. It was very exciting to get to use products and stamp sets that aren't available in Australia yet. I will definately be getting the scalloped edge punch when it arrives. I really loved doing the card swaps and I will make sure that I make a lot more cards next time. It is great to have over 20 cards to inspire me though.

Above is a picture of the stamp set Live Your Dreams and the great things we made while we were at regionals. The top folder holds 3 small cards and matching envelopes. We also made 2 cards and a 6" x6" scrapbooking page. This is definately one of the perks of being a demonstrator. I love having these exclusive stamps.

We were also very lucky to have some very talented women talk to us. Makeesha Byl gave us another perspective of the catalogue layouts, Cathy Clark inspired us with new techniques using the Stampin' Around ink cartridges and Sarah Klass taught us how to make beautiful gift boxes. Makeesha has updated the information she provided onto her blog, so make yourself a cuppa and sit back and have a read.

Preppy Father's Day

2008-09-05T10:59:00.002+08:00

This card was made using East Coast Prep paper. I am sorry that I can't name the person who inspired this card but there are a few cards at SCS using these papers and colours together. Card colours are More Mustard, Real Red, Wild Wasabi and Tempting Turquoise. Stamps used are from the Occasional Greetings set and the sanded background stamp.

Thanks Peta

2008-09-04T14:15:00.005+08:00

Somedays you stare at a half finished card and don't know why it isn't right. This card sat on my desk for a week until I asked Peta what I should do next and after a couple of very clever suggestions.......I finished it. Hope you like it.

The colours are Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and River Rock. I used the Brocade Backgrounds paper yet again and the stamp sets used include, In the Spotlight, Think Happy Thoughts, Be Happy and the retired set Wishing you.

Free Wheelin' Promotion

2008-09-01T14:24:00.006+08:00

From the 1-30th September, when you buy a preselected stamp set you'll receive the co-ordinating Stampin' Around wheel absolutely free. .

Dad's Not Neglected

2008-08-31T14:15:00.001+08:00

I made this card for my dad for Father's Day on Sunday. The yacht is from Seaworthy set by stampin' Up. Do you think my Dad will like it?

Bloomin' Rose

2008-08-28T21:21:00.001+08:00

I was inspired by a card by NZ Stampin' Up Demonstrator Sarah Gough. I really love this rose stamp from the Bloomin' with Beauty set from the Spring Mini Catalogue. I also used the brocade backgrounds designer paper with Mellow Moss, Very Vanilla and Rose red card.

Sympathy Card

2008-08-25T17:13:00.003+08:00

When I made this card, I wanted it to be simple with no flowers and to be suitable for any gender. As you have probably noticed, Chocolate Chip and Soft Sky with Very Vanilla are one of my favourite colour combination. The Simply Sent Card Kit use is Simple Delights.

To help celebrate World Card Making Day, Stampin' Up! is offering the Simply Sent Card Kits at 20% off between the 4-11 October. With these kits, card making can't get any easier.

Christmas Card Swap

2008-08-21T17:10:00.001+08:00

Here is a card I made for a christmas card swap. I used the Dashing double sided papers. Real Red, Old Olive and Very Vanilla were the card colours. Stamp sets used include Many Merry Messages and Season Of Joy.

Craft Room

2008-08-15T22:22:00.001+08:00

This is a picture of some of my craft room. It rarely looks like this because it usually has card making stuff every where! That is why I took this picture. You have probably guessed that I have been shopping at Ikea.

Gift Certificates

2008-08-14T20:58:00.005+08:00

If you are searching for the perfect gift for a crafty friend or loved one and you don't know what to buy them, why not get them a Stampin' Up! gift certificate. I can arrange a certificate to the agreed value, presented in a hand crafted gift wallet.

Alternatively, if you have a special occasion coming up, why not let your loved ones know that they can give you a Stampin' Up! certificate. This saves them from wandering around the shops trying to decide what to buy and you also get exactly what you would like.

Bloom Card

2008-08-14T20:08:00.001+08:00

Sorry this card is a bit blurry. Tried to take this pic several times but it kept moving. LOL. It is another attempt at watercolouring. I love this Bloomin' with Beauty stamp set from the spring mini and I know I will have to stop using this stamp to give the others a turn.

Crafty Girls

2008-08-11T18:26:00.000+08:00

My daughter had some friends over for card making and this is one of the cards that they made. I made up packs for them to get them started on their first card and then let them free to be creative after that.

Tuesday's Tip

2008-08-08T09:28:00.000+08:00

I think our blender pens are the best and I use mine a lot so when the blender pen becomes empty, this is what you can do. Instead of buying a new set of blender pens, you can use this blender pen refill recipe.

Blender Pen Refill Recipe

2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons of glycerin

5 tablespoons of distilled water

1 teaspoon of rubbing alcohol

Put the ingredients in a small jar and just let the tip of the pen soak up the liquid for about half an hour. Then soak the other end of the pen.

Season Of Joy

2008-08-03T19:44:00.004+08:00

Now could be the "Season of Joy" after seeing the new Spring Mini Catalogue. This card was made using the "Dashing" double sided papers with Mellow Moss, Old Olive and Real Red card. It also has Mellow Moss and Old Olive inks. Using the large and small square punches makes this card simple. It is inspired by a card by "cardsandmore" on SCS.

2008-08-01T20:45:00.001+08:00

I made this card because I wanted to explore water colouring. Don't look too close, I am only a beginner. This card was made using the Bloomin' with Beauty stamp set. Night of Navy, Balley Blue and Almost Amethyst card was used.

Spring Mini Catalogue

2008-07-05T09:18:00.000+08:00

I got a sneak peek of the new Spring Catalogue which will be available from the 1st August. It really is impressive. I have already put in my pre order and can't wait until the new products arrive. I will be able to start making cards straight away because the stamp sets are all pre-cut. Yay!

I am really looking forward to sharing this with you. If you live in Albany and surrounding areas and would like a copy of the new mini catalogue. I am happy to deliver one to you at the beginning of August. If you would like to be the first of your friends to host a workshop using the new products from this Mini Catalogue, contact me and we can make plans.

Join Stampin' Up!?

2008-07-02T14:58:00.001+08:00

If you've ever thought of becoming a Stampin' Up demonstrator, now is a great time. From the 1 July through to the 15 August, you will receive $25 of the Starter Kit. This means that you will receive over $560 worth of fantastic Stampin' Up product for just $299. You will get a 20% discount off your product purchases (excluding supply items and shipping), with 30% of your first order. You will also get access to the demonstrator website which is full of great ideas and information, not to mention support from me of course.

If you would like to know more, please contact me for a free no obligations, information pack.

Three Becomes Thirty-Four

2008-06-25T10:05:00.001+08:00

Above is the level one hostess set, "So Many Sayings" but you probably have noticed that it isn't mounted on the 3 blocks that are part of the package. I recently purchase these blocks from another Stampin' Up! demonstrator whose husband is a carpenter. Having the stamps individually mounted allows me the versatility of being to pick and choose the stamps I want to use quickly and it is a little easier than highlighting the sentiment I want with a Stampin' Marker.

I think it is great value too. For $6.50(the cost of the blocks) I have 34 stamps instead of 3.

If you think you would like to do the same with this set, I am happy to pass on the details of where to get the blocks.

Dahlia Card

2008-06-25T10:00:00.005+08:00

My friend Peta was kind enough to show me how to do a Dahlia fold and this is one of the cards I made using the Berry Bliss double sided designer papers. Cardstock colours are Chocolate chip, Close to cocoa, Pretty in pink and Purely pomegranate. I also used the En Francais background stamp with Chocolate chip ink and sponged the edges of the card with Close to cocoa and Purely pomegranate ink. I hope you like it.

Sleepover

2008-06-17T21:47:00.004+08:00

My daughter had three friends sleep over on the weekend. My dh took the girls and my son for a hit of golf which they all really enjoyed. I tagged along and enjoyed the walk.

After dinner the girls decided to explore my craft room. Being creative kept them busy for hours and they continued with this in the morning. I was pretty sick with the dreaded lurgy so I didn't even think twice about the fact that there were four eleven year olds attacking my precious Stampin' Up products.

I am so glad that I let the girls go free in the craft room. There enthusiasm about creating was impressive and they were hinting for an invite to come back again next weekend to make cards and boxes again. Above is a photo of what they made.

Garden Whimsy

2008-06-05T11:08:00.001+08:00

I really like these three in-colours together. Although these colours have only been in Australia for a couple of months, I have really grown attached to Soft sky, Blue bayou and Groovy guava.

The stamp sets used are Garden Whimsy and Baroque Motifs. Ink colours are Soft sky, Blue bayou and Groovy Guava. The photo corner punch and spring bouquet punch was also used.

In the Bag

2008-06-04T10:46:00.001+08:00

Well on the bag actually. At a workshop, we all had a go at stamping on calico bags. It was amazing to watch ten creative people busy making their own designs. Stampin' Up's two step stamps were great for these.

I made this bag for my daughter, she chose the colours and the stamp set which is her favourite. I used Bold Butterflies and the Flitting By jumbo wheel. Colours are Tempting turquoise, Pixie pink, More mustard and certainly celery. I think I will add her name somewhere to make it more personal. Now that I have stamped my first calico bag, I think I might try another one, especially now that I have so many ideas from this clever group.

I blinked

2008-06-04T10:28:00.003+08:00

I blinked and missed it. How did it happen with out me noticing? My blog passed 1000 visitors! Thanks every one for coming to visit. I appreciate the support.

Popularity Contest

2008-06-04T09:33:00.001+08:00

If there was a popularity contest for cards. This card would be my winner at the moment. It is also the reason why I love the Boho Backgrounds stamp set. Three out of the four stamps in this set were used in this card. Card colours are Chocolate chip (how can anyone resist anything with chocolate in it's name), Soft sky and very vanilla. I used the scalloped circle punch to make the "starburst" shape and the Round tab punch to make the larger circle that the starburst sits in. The sentiment is using Occasional greetings. The scalloped edge is made using the corner rounder.
Thanks for looking.

Faux Silk Card

2008-06-03T14:09:00.005+08:00

We recently made this card in a workshop. It isn't colours I would usually use but the workshop hostess asked to use brighter colours and this is what I came up with. It uses the faux silk technique. Stamp sets are Occasional Greetings and Petal Prints. Colours are Purely pomegranate, Blue bayou and So saffron. Inks are Purely pomegranate, Blue bayou, More mustard and Wild wasabi. I used the So saffron and Rose red markers for the sentiment. Accessories included Blue bayou ribbon and tissue paper.
What do you think? Should I keep experimenting with colour or go back to my conservative ways?

EXTRA EXTRA Hostess Promotion

2008-06-02T12:12:00.001+08:00

If you have been considering hosting a workshop, now is a great time to do so.

Stampin' Up! is offering and EXTRA $50 in hostess rewards when you submit a $700 workshop between 1 June -15 July.

I have already had one hostess benefit from this promotion. She had the option of choosing a level one or level two stamp set and then instead of having $80 to spend on free products she had $130 to spend. I think she is still walking around with a big grin on her face.

If you would like to benefit from this great promotion by booking a workshop, please book me for a few hours of fun between the 1 June and 15 July. Gathering a order of $700 in this time would also work in your favour for this promotion.

eScape

2008-06-01T13:33:00.001+08:00

I once read that being sent a homemade card is like receiving a hug in the mail.

On 25 June 2008, Stampin’ Up! is taking the day to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. And we invite you to eScape with us throughout the month of June! Take advantage of the 25% discount on products in the eScape bundle to help you create that special message from the heart.

The eScape Bundle includes the Love notes assortment (p.132) $13.50, with the Circle of Friendship stamp set(p. 112) $33.95 and the 1-1/4 Circle punch(p.142) $30.95. These three products together normally cost $78.40 but will cost you $58.80 if you buy the three products together this month.

Please contact me if you are interested in this great promotion and I will happily order it for you.

All Quiet on the Western Front.

2008-06-01T10:43:00.003+08:00

Well if you know Albany you will know that although it is in Western Australia, it is more south than west. So I suppose it has been all quiet on the Great Southern front. LOL. I apologize for my absence. It has been a busy month, with workshops birthdays and the big scrapbooking weekend away( I will post these pages when I am feeling brave). I have made promises that on the long weekend that we have just had in WA, I would update this blog. This might have been the case if we had miserable weather of if the local swimming pool hadn't re-opened after months of refurbishment. But as they say it is better to be late than never.

To start with I want to inform you of all the exciting things that are happening at Stampin' Up this month. There is two promotions to get you excited. They are the eScape promotion and the Extra Extra Hostess Promotion. More details will be posted on the next posts.

Talented Tracey

2008-05-25T13:48:00.001+08:00

This pocket card was created by my scrapbooking friend who is also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.
It was made for other demonstrators to make copies of at our most recent gathering of Albany (and surrounds) Stampin' Up group. It was really exciting to come home with 11 cards from this day for my display folder.

Although Tracey's cards are inspiring (as you can see from this picture), it is her scrapbooking pages that take your breath away. So much time and detail goes into all of them but she is also the most productive scrapbooker I know.

This card was made using Outlaw double sided designer papers. Stamp sets included Finest Flourishes, Lexicon of Love, Party Punch(hostess) and Totally tabs. Card stock used were Naturals ivory, Really rust and Close to cocoa

Chalk Board Card

2008-04-30T10:30:00.001+08:00

I don't know where I got this card layout from. I have altered it to make the chalkboard flower as the feature and I am really sorry that I can't remember who inspired this card. I must admit it has been a popular card with my friends before we added the chalk effect and it was a lovely card for a workshop last week.

Stamp sets- Heartfelt Thanks, Occassional Greetings.
Cardstock- Whisper white, Mellow moss & Basic Black.
Ink- Basic Black
Accessories- Slit punch, gingham ribbon, Stampin' Pastels®.

For those of you who regularly visit Split Coast Stampers, Occasional Greetings is called All Holidays on this site.

Experimenting with the New

2008-04-29T19:42:00.001+08:00

Nancy was kind enough to make this card for me. It has so much new, new, new in it. Card colours like Soft Sky, River rock with Chocolate chip and Whisper white. Stamp sets are Tres Chic background stamp and Think Happy Thoughts. Oh and I still love that scallop circle punch. The Soft sky double stitch ribbon finishes it so nicely, don't you think. This card is simple yet effective.

Big Pieces & Little Pieces

2008-04-28T19:17:00.002+08:00

I suspect that you don't visit this site for my cheerful conversation and it's the pretty pictures that keep you coming back. So here's another sample to keep you smiling. This is a card that I made for a male birthday card using Big pieces stamp set. It started out as a Black & White card challenge using a beautiful piece of ribbon. As you can see I failed. I didn't use the ribbon and added red to the mix. The card has Basic black (ink and card), whisper white (card), and Real Red (card). I also used the It's Your Birthday stamp set (sorry I couldn't resist). This card is a simplified version of a card by scrapperaddict (Lisa) on SCS.

Thanks Mel

2008-04-27T18:57:00.004+08:00

I only delivered Mel's Stampin' Up order a couple of days ago and already she has sent me pics of a stack of cards she has made. This is just one using Wonderful Favourites and Boho Backgrounds. Both stamp sets are lovely and great value, especially Wonderful Favourites (page119, 2008/2009 catalogue) which has 23 stamps for just $39.95. Mel also used the scallop circle punch. Thanks Mel. With a bit of encouragement I'm sure Mel will happily show us more of her lovely cards.

Cowgirl's Cowboy Card.

2008-04-27T17:26:00.005+08:00

This is a card that my 11 year old daughter made with my new stamp set, Bronc Buster. She made this card for her cousin's birthday and I was impressed. This girl would rather be herding cows than card making usually. She would rather be doing anything else and often we get woken at 6pm with the question "Do you want to go for a run?" NO! is my usual response but she is persistant. I'm hoping netball season will be enough to focus her endless energy away from the early morning wake ups.

The card also used Outlaw Double sided designer papers, chocolate chip card and ink, with creamy caramel and really rust card. The happy birthday is from It's your Birthday set. This set I use more than any other set. Take a good look, it will probably be another year before she will make another card.

Polka Dot and Petals

2008-04-22T17:06:00.006+08:00

Thanks Cambria Turnbow for your inspiration with this one. I adapted this card to the smaller rectangle card so it will fit in my display book but I love the larger square version by Cambria. Click on to her site, she is amazing.

The card uses Card- basic black, Real Red and Whisper white. Inks- Basic Black, Real Red and Garden Green. Accessories- Black & white gingham.

Faux Tile Technique.

2008-04-22T16:28:00.005+08:00

I love the Baroque motifs stamp set from the new Idea Book and Catalogue. I received an order of new supplies and I have been very busy getting creative. My favourite In-Colours are Soft Sky and Blue Bayou. Here is a card we made at a workshop using the faux tile technique. Although my demo is a birthday card, several of the cards were made into Mother's Day Cards. We used the Occasional Greetings stamp set and the ice circle rhinestone which is also new to the catalogue. What a great time to have a workshop. You can have fun learning new techniques and you get to take home a lovely card to give your mum!

Kylie's Bud Basics

2008-04-21T17:52:00.002+08:00

I bullied Kylie into making a card for me to put in my sample file and she certainly pulled through for me. This card was cased from Sarah Gough on Split Coast Stampers. Isn't this Bud Basics stamp set so nice. Colours used are Certainly celery, Tempting turquoise, Pink passion, Orchid opulence, Pumpkin pie and Whisper White. Why not send a nice comment and Kylie might make me another one. LOL

Spring Flowers & Spring Showers Papers

2008-04-18T17:41:00.001+08:00

Some of you might have been disappointed to see that the Spring Flowers and Spring Showers papers were not brought into the new catalogue. Although they aren't listed they are still available for purchase. Even better is that they cost $11.95, like all of the other double sided designer papers in the catalogue. This is definately the bargain of the year. Last year all of these papers were $16.95. Now they cost less than $1 per page.

Changed Again

2008-04-03T13:24:00.002+08:00

Sorry, I couldn't help it. They say a change is as good as a holiday. I am getting braver and think that I should be able to add my own title image soon. This blog layout will give me more flexibility to add to it. Should it stay or should it go?

Ooops

2008-04-01T16:25:00.005+08:00

I love the new Stampin' Up catalogue. It is beautifully presented with lovely glossy pages, and it is jam packed with so many fantastic things. I should mention that there are a few small errors in it. These errors have been corrected on the website catalogue but not in the printed catalogues.

One error is that the image on page 132 of the Five-in-One Card Cover is incorrect. The above picture is the correct picture.

The Blossoms Abound Stamp set(108755) on page 79 is a two step stampin' set. The logo for this is missing.

There are 40 C6 envelopes in each pack on page 132 (106588 & 106589) not 20 as stated. Yes!

The Always Artichoke 1/4" grosgrain ribbon on page 146 is actually the same colour as Always Artichoke. The blue swatch is incorrect.

The punch at the bottom of page 88 is misnamed. The item code and price listed are for the 1" circle punch, not the the 1-3/8" circle punch.

Although this is not listed as an error, the stamp set Wonderful Favourites(page 119) is a bargain. 23 stamps for $39.95. Brilliant.

I hope this makes the catalogue clearer for you. Please send a comment if you have any queries about the new catalogue.

Link to New Catalogue

2008-04-01T12:38:00.008+08:00

If you can't wait to have the new Stampin' Up catalogue in your hands, here is a link to the catalogue on the customer website. Why not send me a comment about which products or stamp sets you like the best.

New Catalogues

2008-04-01T01:42:00.003+08:00

The 2008-2009 Idea book & Catalogue is now available! It is truly beautiful and I have a wish list that is 3 A4 sheets long. My family has been very neglected. There are so many lovely things to look at. New rhinestones, ribbons, rub-ons, patterned papers and my favourite new accessory is the textured 12 x 12 cardstock. Of course the catalogue has lots of new stamp sets and it has kept quite a few favourites from last year.

If you would like a copy of the new catalogue, please contact me. They are free if you host a workshop or alternatively, you can purchase one. They retail for $12.95 but I am selling them for $10.00 for the month of April (if you do not live in the Albany area P&H is additional).

I hope you love the new catalogue as much as I do.

Almost Goodbye Retired List

2008-03-31T11:32:00.008+08:00

Today is the last day to buy products from Stampin' Up!s Summer Mini Catalogue. It is also the last day of the retired list but there are 3 products that were missed from the list that SU! have published. This means that these three stamp sets can be ordered for another 15 days until the 15th April or while quantities last.

108721 All About U $53.95 Page 115

108761 Business Boosters $49.95 Page 108

108769 Aida Cloth $33.95 Page 105

Contact me if you would like me to order any of these stamps for you.

So Proud

2008-03-27T21:37:00.004+09:00

This is Sarina's card. I want to say thanks to Sarina for this lovely card. Our scrapbooking group has been corrupted into making cards and Sarina has been pressured to go with the flow. I am very proud of her and love this card.

PANIC

2008-03-26T14:17:00.006+09:00

There are only a few days to go until we can no longer order from the 2007/2008 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue. The Summer Mini Catalogue also comes to an end on the 31 March. None of the beautiful papers or ribbons in the mini will be available after this date. I am particularly sad to be seeing Stem Silhouettes going knowing it will not be in the new catalogue. French flair, Love Matters, Edgy Eloquence, Big Blooms, Long Time Friend, Easy Eloquence, Happy Thoughts and Best Bar Codes are now available for only a few days. If you love any of these sets from the mini catalogue or you are considering any items on the retired list, now is the time to order. Another item not listed on the retired list is Spring Flowers and Spring Showers designer papers, these papers don't seem to be available after March 31st.

Linda's card.

2008-03-25T19:23:00.006+09:00

Inside
Front
This card was by Linda. The large tag card was made using Stampin' Up! spring flowers paper. I love this card. The lovely embellishments, the personal touch of having my name on it, etc. It is fabulous and it is fascinating on the inside and outside. (The Spring flowers and Spring flowers paper was not listed in the retired list but it doesn't seem to be in the new catalogue coming out in April so if you love these papers you only have a few days to order it.)

Older not wiser

2008-03-25T17:40:00.005+09:00

Today is my birthday and I had such a relaxing day. The kids had the day off school as part of the Easter holidays so we spent the morning at the park with a big group of friends. Then a friend took my kids home for the afternoon. Thanks Linda! I have spent the free time re-arranging my craft room. I love the new shelves and draws I got for my birthday. I will post a photo when I am happy with the way it looks. Other presents included a new mobile phone, nestabilities and a subscription to a scrapbooking magazine. I am so spoilt. My hubby just rang to say he is heading home to cook tea. Can life be any nicer?

Of course you have to see the great cards that I received. Talk about wow factor. The card above was made by Nancy. I love the black, white and red theme.

Coach's card

2008-03-23T20:05:00.001+09:00

Here's a card I made for my daughter's basketball coach. I hope you like it. The card is actually round. It started out as a black & white challenge but I found this basketball paper and couldn't resist using it.

What a season the team had. They were undefeated all year with very convincing wins. The grand final was a nail biter and they lost by one point. There was so much tension, it took me a day to recover!