Colour Challenge

Wow, two posts in one day. Go me!!

I decided to have a last minute bash at the colour challenge set on the ESAD (Extra Special Australian Demonstrators) Yahoo group that I have just joined.
Here are the colours......

and here is my card........

I was not over the moon about it when I made it, but it is slowly growing on me! I especially like the little ric rac squiggles which are my latest fascination. Be prepared to learn them if you do a workshop with me in the near future!!

Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Ridinghood Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Bashful Blue Ink, Pumpkin Pie Ink, Old Olive Ink, Ridinghood Red Ink, Scallop Edge Punch, Flower Fusion felt flowers, Clear Rhinestone Brads from Pretties Kit

Well my big boy starts kindy tomorrow so off to do a last minute check on everything!
Happy Stamping Everyone :)
Lisa
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I have been busy!!

I have been busy this week! Made 3 going away gifts and 10 cards for a charity event. All over 2 nights - phew!!

Now the first one I have to show you uses retired product but can easily be reproduced using whatever you have at home. I have been thinking of running this as a class so let me know if you are interested :)

So, its a chocolate wallet with individually wrapped chocolate sticks covered in matching DSP. I have also done these with ribbon holding them closed but for these ones I used velcro dots.




Stamp Set: Oval All (retired)
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, A Walk in the Park DSP (retired)
Accessories: Baja Breeze Ink, Not Quite Navy Ink, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch

The next one was for a going away present for one of the girls at work. We work in a bank so I figured Post-its would come in handy. I wanted a large block and decided the colourful ones would be nice, so needed colourful paper to match! Luckily I had just bought the Pink Flamingo DSP in the Inventory Clearance Sale!!




And these next few cards are some I made for a charity event being held by my fellow demo Madonna Dunn (www.madonnadunn.com)





Both of these cards use the same supplies
Stamp Sets: Vintage Labels (SAB Set)
Cardstock: Baka Breeze, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Parisian Breeze DSP (retired)
Accessories: Baja Breeze Ink, Chocolate Chip Ink, Baja Breeze Striped Grosgrain ribbon, 1-1/4" square punch,scallop edge punch

The next two use the Rock and Roll technique on the sentiment which is quite subtle so hard to see in the picture.



Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Haiku DSP
Accessories: Old Olive Ink, Tangerine Tango Ink, Tangerine Tango striped grosgrain ribbon, scallop edge punch, gold brads

The last one is a variation on a swap I received at Perth Regionals. The original was made by Jeanne Orr, I can't find a blog to link for Jeanne but thank her for the inspiration!


Stamp Sets: On Your Birthday, Sprinkles
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral, Very Vanilla, Walk in the Park DSP (retired)
Accessories: Baja Breeze Ink, Cameo Coral Ink, Basic Grey Ink, Baja Breeze striped grosgrain ribbon, 1-1/4" square punch, scallop edge punch, slot punch

Ok, thats it for me now BUT I am plannign on giving away some blog candy just to see if anybody is actually reading!! So check back soon to see what I come up with!
Lisa
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Haiti Disaster Relief Promotion and Sale-A-Bration!!

Lots to tell you today!!

Firstly, Sale-A-Bration starts tomorrow YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check out the brochure and the details by clicking on the pic over here ------------->

Next, Stampin' Up! is proving again that they are a company with a big heart. To help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake "Stampin' Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate that money to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief 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."

The I {Heart} Hearts set is a gorgeous set (pictured below) that co-ordinates with the Heart punches for a quick an easy card. If you would like to order this set to help the Haiti victims and get a free SAB set if your order is over $100 (before postage), let me know by phone or email :)



Happy Stamping Everyone!!

Happy 2010!!

Apologies for my lack of posting. Had a bit of a break over Christmas & New Year, but I am back to business now!

Haven't got much to show you but here is what I have done :)

I am really enjoying using the Simply Scrappin' Kits at the moment. They are a great, easy way to scrap and you can step them up to suit your tastes :)

Here is a page I did using the 'I Wish' Simply Scrappin' Kit


Supplies: 'I Wish' Simply Scrappin' Kit, Frames with a Flourish stamp set, Short Order Alphabet stamp set, Simple Serif Mini Alphabet stamp set, Scallop Edge punch, On Board Loads of Letters chipboard, Ridinghood Red Classic Stampin Pad, Whisper White Craft Stampin Pad, Encore Gold Ink Pad, Stampin Write Markers
I am a member of the Elite Stampers which is a wonderful team full of ladies that offer support, suggestions and inspiration :) This year, I participated in a Secret Santa on the forum. My lovely secret santa bought me an On Board Art Journal and the gorgeous new Designer Series Paper from the Summer Mini. It's called Kaleidoscope and it is just beautiful. So much better in person than it looks in the catalogue!

Anyway! I made myself a Memory Book using the journal and the DSP so I can record all the funny/cute/memorable things my kids say or do. There is 50 sheets in the journal so I figure I have plenty of room for both kids in the same book. One side has Alannah and then you flip it over and it becomes Ryan's book :) I have used the Spiral punch to help fit the papers easily over the cover.

Here is the cover of Alannah's side of the book


It uses the pink, girly papers from the Kaleidoscope pack and some felt thickers I had lying about. Simple, the papers are so lovely they didn't need much to enhance them :)

Then the inside of Alannah's side....


Ryan's side uses the more boyish papers in Kaleidoscope. It is a very unisex set, has a bit for everyone :) Then it also has the same felt thickers as Alannah's side.


And the inside.....


Thanks for looking, stay tuned for the details of Sale-A-Bration which starts on 25 Jan and don't forget about the Inventory Clearance Sale that ends on 24th January. Most stock is still available, Jumbo Outline Alphabet, Just Riding and Wild West Alphabet have sold out so far.

Enjoy the rest of your week!
Lisa
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Marker Club

Have you had your eye on the full set of Stampin’ Write Markers with Storage Case??
Join my marker club and you can purchase the full set over 4 months and earn some free Stampin’ Up! product too!



For $75 per month (due to me by 10th of each month or charged to your credit card) you get....

• 12 markers (full set of either Rich Regals, Earth Elements, Soft Subtles or Bold Brights)
• 1 pack of mixed cardstock (either Rich Regals, Earth Elements, Soft Subtles or Bold Brights)
• A little gift from me 

Each member takes a turn to be the hostess of the month, during this month you will receive

All of the above PLUS
• Storage Case
• Set of Neutrals markers
• Level 1 Hostess Set
• $30 worth of Stampin’ Up! product

If you choose to gather outside orders or hold a workshop during your month as hostess you can earn even more FREE product!!

Since the marker club will run through Sale-A-Bration you will also get a FREE Sale-A-Bration set of your choice (during Sale-A-Bration) and a 1 in 4 chance to win a second set!!
Please contact me if you are interested in signing up. If we get more than 4 people I will consider starting a second club.
Order of hostess will be determined by the order of signing up, so contact me now!!
ljansen@westnet.com.au or 0414944815

Inventory Clearance Sale!!

Exciting news!! Stampin’ Up! is having an Inventory Clearance Sale! There is up to 50% off some items!! Stamps, Ribbons, Designer Series Paper, Glitter, Embellishments...... have a look at the list below for more details. Click on the picture for a larger version



Just a few points from Stampin’ Up! on the sale .......

• Inventory Clearance Sale products are only available at their discounted price during the promotion period (15 December – 24 January 2009).
• There is no minimum purchase required to receive the discount.
• There is no limit to the number of Inventory Clearance Sale items customers can purchase.
• All items are products featured in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue.
• All stamp sets included in the Inventory Clearance Sale are square cut.
• While we anticipate that we have adequate inventory to support the sale, Inventory Clearance Sale items are only available at the sale price while supplies last.

Did you hear that?? While supplies last!!! So if you like the sound of these prices, phone or email me through your order. Or better yet, host a workshop so all of your friends can take advantage of the specials!!

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone 
Lisa

It's here!!!!!!!

The Summer Mini is live!!! Click on the pic over here ----------> to check it all out!

Don't forget that I am having my Mini Catalogue Launch on Sunday 6th December from 10am. Come along and check out some of the Summer Mini items in person. There will be a couple of make and takes so please RSVP to allow me to have enough kits :)

If you would like to order anything from the Summer Mini or have any questions, please let me know on ljansen@westnet.com.au

Have a great week!
Lisa
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