It's a Blog Hop!!

Good Morning Everyone!!

Welcome to my very first ESAD Blog Hop!! I am so excited as I have hopped on a lot of these but never been involved in one myself!! Better go and grab yourself a cuppa as this could take a while! You would have just enjoyed Linda Craven's creations but there is lots more in store for you!!

What is ESAD you say?? ESAD stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators and it is an online group for Australian and new Zealand Demonstrators of Stampin' Up!

We so love what we do and not only do we share what we love with our customers, friends and wonderful blog visitors but we share our love of what we do with each other as Demonstraotrs. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know how and Cyberstamps and are always there to help and support each other when it's needed.

So if you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand then please feel free to click here here to join our wonderful group

And now, on with the show!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you like my projects using 2 of the 3 new In Colours from the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue and my new favourite stamp set Vintage Vogue :)

This was my first attempt at stamping with the new Clear Mount stamps and I will say I LOVED IT!!! I have used acrylic stamps for years and this doesn't compare. Easy to get on and off, holds while cleaning, allows easier placement and the block is fabulous!! So much easier than other clear blocks I have used! I won't say I am a complete convert but the space saving is another nudge in the right direction!

Here are two cards that just created themselves as soon as I got this set in my hot little hands!!


Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Melon mambo, Very Vanilla
Inks: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestone Brads (from Pretties Kit)

Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum, Very Vanilla
Inks: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Crystal BRad and Vanilla half pearls (both from Pretties Kit)

Another exciting thing about the new mini catalogue is the arrival of the Big Shot!!! I am absolutely loving mine and one of my favourite dies would have to be the Top Note Die which I have used on the next card.....

Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue, Occassional Greetings
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla
Ink: Rich Razzleberrry
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot grosgrain Ribbon, Top Note Die for Big Shot

Well that's it from me but we are again offering Blog Candy for our Blog Hop. What you need to do is complete the Blog Hop until you get back to me. Once you've visited and commented on every blog then you will need to email Sharlene at stampwithsharlene@hotmail.com who will then put your name in the draw for the Blog Candy. There will be one winner from New Zealand and one winner from Australia. Please note Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are not eligible to win the Blog Candy.

So start hopping by visiting the next blog which is the lovely Lisa Ryder :)

Enjoy!!

Lisa
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