Handmade Cards, Kids Cards, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Irresistible Crocodile

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Dear Crafters,

With less than a week to go, make sure you place your order before Sale-a-bration ends to receive your free product!

The Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Paper has been so popular and today I use it again.

I have sponged it with Lost Lagoon ink and wiped off the excess from the embossed areas.

Irresistibly Yours

See how I have cut the card on an angle? Well this is something that goes against my OCD!!!

I had to try it, as I have seen so many cards that look awesome. I have to say, I am not totally happy with this card, but I have had so many wonderful comments from people that they love it!

and check out the cute little crocodile, with his tail over the edge of the circle. To create that effect, I roughly cut around his tail to about half way and then placed it in the circle punch (lifting the tail out) so it wouldn’t be cut off.

Irresistibly Yours  Irresistibly Yours

I also stamped the inside of the card!

Irresistibly Yours

Sale-a-bration, 6th January – 31st March 2015

Be sure to place your online order today and for every $90 that you spend, you can choose 1 Sale-a-bration item FREE. So if you spend $180, you choose 2 items for FREE, etc.

All Catalogues, Clearance Rack & Weekly Deals are available online here! They are full of amazing new products and wonderful inspiration. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

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Happy Stamping,

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Farewell, feminine, Handmade Cards

Flower Power

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Dear Crafters,

I am using the 2013-2015 In Colours which will retire in a couple of months when the new Annual Catalogue is released and I will be very sad to see them go. I just love these colours!

I have used a Bundle from the Occasions Catalogue and with each bundle you can save an extra 15%.

The bundle is Petal Potpourri stamp set and the coordinating Flower Medallion punch.

Petal Potpourri

The base card is Strawberry Slush with a layer of 2013-2015 In Colours Designer Series Paper.

The flowers are stamped in Crisp Cantaloupe ink on the coordinating card stock and punched out using the coordinating Flower Medallion Punch. I used dimensionals to add the flowers to the card, slightly overlapping them.

Petal Potpourri

Be sure to decorate the inside panel of your card and even the envelope!

Petal Potpourri

I would love you to comment below with your thoughts on this card.

 

Sale-a-bration, 6th January – 31st March 2015

Be sure to place your online order today and for every $90 that you spend, you can choose 1 Sale-a-bration item FREE. So if you spend $180, you choose 2 items for FREE, etc.

All Catalogues, Clearance Rack & Weekly Deals are available online here! They are full of amazing new products and wonderful inspiration. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

Shop Online 24/7 for products

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and join my Newsletter Subscription for all the latest news and specials!

Happy Stamping,

Name Banner

feminine, Handmade Cards, Masculine, Sympathy

Sympathy with Sheltering Tree

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Dear Crafters,

Today I share some more sympathy cards following my recent posts earlier this month, where I said I would make some in advance to make it easier for when the time comes to send one out to a loved one during their difficult time.

But, this time I have done a more masculine card. You don’t want to be sending a pretty pink one to a male friend, but I will include one of those too!

Sheltering Tree   Sheltering Tree

Sheltering Tree   Sheltering Tree

Be sure to decorate the inside panel of your card and even the envelope!

Sheltering Tree   Sheltering Tree

I would love you to comment below with your thoughts on this creation.

 

Sale-a-bration, 6th January – 31st March 2015

Be sure to place your online order today and for every $90 that you spend, you can choose 1 Sale-a-bration item FREE. So if you spend $180, you choose 2 items for FREE, etc.

All Catalogues, Clearance Rack & Weekly Deals are available online here! They are full of amazing new products and wonderful inspiration. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

Shop Online 24/7 for products

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and join my Newsletter Subscription for all the latest news and specials!

Happy Stamping,

Name Banner

 

Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB), Weekly Deals

New Sale-a-bration product freebies!

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Dear Crafters,

With the sad news about the Blendabilities being discontinued, Stampin’ Up! have kindly added another 11 products to choose from for every $90 you spend during Sale-a-bration. I love the embossing folders.

Flyer_SABadditional_demo_Mar1715_SP

These weekly deals are on sale between 17 – 24 March and there are some great embossing folders on sale this week! Be sure to check them out. Click on the picture to take you directly to my online store!

Happy stamping,

Name Banner

feminine, Handmade Cards

Painted Petals

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Dear Crafters,

On Monday, I shared a couple of cards using the Painted Petals stamp set in blues and yellows. Today, I share some more cards using this set, but with some different colours; Blackberry Bliss

I made 2 cards, so here is the first:

Painted Petals

I have used Blackberry Bliss, Daffodil Delight & Wild Wasabi ink pads.

Painted Petals

I even added some coordinating Daffodil Delight ribbon.

I stamped the inside of the card as well, something that is a must in all my cards, as you know!

Painted Petals

and the second card I made using these same colours is below.

Painted Petals

Aren’t they just stunning colours together?!!

There is under 2 weeks left of Sale-a-bration, so if you want your free gifts, be sure to add them to your order of $90+.

Have a wonderful day!

Sale-a-bration, 6th January – 31st March 2015

Be sure to place your online order today and for every $90 that you spend, you can choose 1 Sale-a-bration item FREE. So if you spend $180, you choose 2 items for FREE, etc.

All Catalogues, Clearance Rack & Weekly Deals are available online here! They are full of amazing new products and wonderful inspiration. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

Shop Online 24/7 for products

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and join my Newsletter Subscription for all the latest news and specials!

Happy Stamping,

Name Banner

 

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Join the Fun, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB), Stampin' Up!

Save more than 20% on Stampin’ Up!

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Dear Crafters,
Did you know you can save at least 20% on your Stampin’ Up! goodies just by joining for yourself as a Hobby Demonstrator? You get to enjoy all the great benefits of being a Demonstrator. but there’s no pressure to do classes or parties if that’s not your thing. We have a lovely group of hobby demonstrators on our Australia wide team.
Of course if you want a way to earn some extra cash working from home, Stampin’ Up! is perfect for that too.
Right now the deal is AMAZING, whatever the reason is you want to join. Plus it’s risk free so there are no exit charges, and no ongoing fees. It’s just $169 to join and for that you get to choose whatever you want up to the value of $235 (a 28% saving to start with). Join by 31st March and you also get EXTRA FREEBIES! Choose from the following:
Click HERE to read more about the great demonstrator benefits, the support I can offer and how easy it is to join online and get started straight away.
Got extra questions? I’m happy to answer any questions, obligation free of course. Phone/text  me on 0419 702 702  or Email Me.
If you don’t think this is for you, perhaps you know someone who is looking for a family friendly way to earn some cash working from home. I’d love for you to let them know about this great opportunity.
Happy Stamping,
Name Banner
feminine, Handmade Cards

Blues & Yellows

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Dear Crafters,

Today I have a couple of cards using the Painted Petals stamp set. I love the colour blue, and when I opened the Painted Blooms DSP, I saw this blue floral pattern and had to play!

I made 2 cards switching the card base colours, so here they are:

Painted Petals  Painted Petals

I embossed the background of the yellow card with the Spring Flowers TIEF. I wasn’t sure if it was too much, so I left the blue card plain. What do you prefer?

I love how this set gives that water colour effect when you stamp it.

Painted Petals  Painted Petals

I even coloured the pearls with the Daffodil Delight Blendabilities (on the first card)!

I stamped the inside of the card as well, something that is a must in my cards, as well as stamping the envelope. I can’t bare to send a card in a naked envelope!

Painted Petals Painted Petals

Have a wonderful day!

Sale-a-bration, 6th January – 31st March 2015

Be sure to place your online order today and for every $90 that you spend, you can choose 1 Sale-a-bration item FREE. So if you spend $180, you choose 2 items for FREE, etc.

All Catalogues, Clearance Rack & Weekly Deals are available online here! They are full of amazing new products and wonderful inspiration. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

Shop Online 24/7 for products

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and join my Newsletter Subscription for all the latest news and specials!

Happy Stamping,

Name Banner

 

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Butterflies, Challenges, JAI, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Sheer Perfection

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Hello Crafters,

Today I enter a challenge at Just Add Ink. The challenge this week is a colour challenge JAI#254.

I have to admit when I saw these earthy tones, it wasn’t something that really appealed to me. I prefer the brighter colours, but this is what challenges are all about, challenging ourselves to try new things!

I was in need of a thank you card for one of the prep mums who called yesterday to say that my youngest had left her lunchbox at school. We were already on our way to Kids Club and I wasn’t able to go back to get it, so this lovely mum wanted to drop it to our home. I was so thankful to her for even suggesting to do that for us, so I felt the need to make her this card!

Sheer Perfection Butterfly

I have just received this gorgeous Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack which is one of the four new Sale-a-bration freebies released this month. For every $90 you spend on Stampin’ Up! products you can choose from a range of bonus product and this stack is one of them!

Sheer Perfection Butterfly

The butterfly is die cut in Baked Brown Sugar and Tangelo Twist card together in the one layer.

The vellum is coloured from behind with the Stampin’ Write Markers in all four of the colours and adhered to the card with the coloured side down. I used the White Stampin’ Chalk Marker to to the stitching around the edge.

Sheer Perfection Butterfly

Be sure tho decorate the inside panel of your card and even the envelope helps tie it all together!

Sheer Perfection Butterfly

Please leave a comment below, if you think my card met this challenge.

Why don’t you give a challenge a go, they are so much fun. Head across to the Just Add Ink page for more inspiration and see how the designers interpreted this challenge.

 

Sale-a-bration, 6th January – 31st March 2015

Be sure to place your online order today and for every $90 that you spend, you can choose 1 Sale-a-bration item FREE. So if you spend $180, you choose 2 items for FREE, etc.

All Catalogues, Clearance Rack & Weekly Deals are available online here! They are full of amazing new products and wonderful inspiration. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

Shop Online 24/7 for products

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and join my Newsletter Subscription for all the latest news and specials!

Happy Stamping,

Name Banner

feminine, Free Product, Handmade Cards, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB), Mother's Day

Love is Mother’s Day

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Dear Crafters,

It’s only another week and half until Sale-a-bration ends for another year 😦

Today, I share a card using the Love is Kindness stamp in some of my favourite colours; Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon and Sahara Sand.

Love is Kindness

The base card is Sahara Sand with another layer stamped with the Dictionary background stamp in coordinating ink and sponged edges.

I then added a layer of the Sahara Sand Lace Trim from the Occasions Catalogue. The next layer is Crisp Cantaloupe with Lost Lagoon and the top layer is Whisper White. On this top layer I stamped the Love is Kindness image in Black ink and coloured the stems with Lost Lagoon and the blooms with the Calyspo Coral Blendabilities. The wrap around the flowers was stamped again onto Sahara Sand card and fussy cut before adding to the white card.

I added some Crisp Cantaloupe sequins to the bottom with glue dots!

Love is Kindness

I even added a coordinating Calyspo Coral ribbon bow.

I stamped the inside of the card as well with the Dictionary background stamp, something that is a must in all my cards, as you know, along with the envelope!

Love is Kindness  Love is Kindness

Aren’t they just stunning colours together?!!

Blendabilities Update

I am VERY sad to share this news with you that the Blendabilties alcohol markers have been discontinued, as some have arrived dry to our customers. In a nutshell, the manufacturer is unable to correct the problem and provide Stampin’ Up! with a solution. Therefore the product line has been discontinued. The good news is that Stampin’ Up! is committed to ONLY selling the BEST products available, so rather than ship a defective product and continue to send replacements, they have made this decision.

The Memento Black Ink pad and refill will still be available (and that’s great news because it’s an awesome black inkpad!)

What should you do?

If you currently have a pack of Blendabilities on backorder that you purchased, do nothing, you will receive a refund from Stampin’ Up! within the next month.

If you feel you have a defective package of Blendabilities, please contact Stampin’ Up! Demo Support at 1 800 787 867.

If you need ideas for colouring your images, we still have our great Stampin’ Write Markers, our Blender Pens, and our AquaPainters to use with your Stampin’ Up! ink pads.

Note: due to the unavailability of the Blendabilities as part of the advertised Sale-a-bration offering, some of the other Sale-a-bration products MAY run out. Stamp sets will be available through to 31st March, but the other items MAY risk selling out.

There is under 3 weeks left of Sale-a-bration, so if you want your free gifts, be sure to add them to your order of $90+.

Have a wonderful day!

Sale-a-bration, 6th January – 31st March 2015

Be sure to place your online order today and for every $90 that you spend, you can choose 1 Sale-a-bration item FREE. So if you spend $180, you choose 2 items for FREE, etc.

All Catalogues, Clearance Rack & Weekly Deals are available online here! They are full of amazing new products and wonderful inspiration. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

Shop Online 24/7 for products

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and join my Newsletter Subscription for all the latest news and specials!

Happy Stamping,

Name Banner

 

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