Look!! I STAMPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, after a mega dry spell do to a massive overload of Uni work I have finally stamped!! I am on a few days break between exams and 4 weeks of prac and decided to join the girls on the Elite Stampers forum for a Cyberstamp. One of the girls hosted (thanks Jayne!) and set challenges for us to complete. A great way to get the mind moving and the creative juices flowing!!

So here are the cards I did for the 3 challenges. Don't love them all but hey, they might appeal to someone out there!! I will try to put up the details for the stamp sets etc tomorrow but if I forget and you would like to know, please email me

This challenge was a colour and theme challenge. It was to be a birthday card using Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla & Chocolate Chip. Not in love with this one but it fit the bill!

This challenge was to CASE a card from the IB&C (picking a random page number) and to use a set from the US retirement list. I used a hostess set called Birthday Bakery which will obviously retire, but I love it :) Don't love the card as I don't think it 'works' but again, someone might like it!

Last challenge card.......

Now this one I do quite like :) This card was made with a little girl in mind, Miss Keely is turning one soon and I wanted a sweet birthday card for a sweet little girl :) The challenge was to use at least 3 embellishments with the only stamping being a sentiment. I used patterned paper, buttons and ribbon. This cupcake punch is going to get a workout methinks!!

Ok, while I am here a couple more cards to show you.

This one was made for the second challenge but I got my stamp sets mixed up and used a set that wasn't retiring! Ooops, well I have another card to give to someone so its all good!

Last but not least, this is the card that I made my daughter for her 4th birthday last month. My first play with the cupcake punch and I LOVED it!!

Bling and cupcakes, a match made in heaven ;D

Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone!!

Deals of the Week are BACK!!!

Hi Everyone!
Yes, I am still alive! Its been a LOOONG time between posts thanks to uni but I just had to come and let you know about the May Deals of the Week! Up to 40% off  selected products!

Week 1 is a doozy so stay tuned for them next 3, Week 2 starts next Wednesday and then each Wednesday after that until the end of May. Details for Week 1 below.....

Contact me to place your order :)

Let's Sale-A-Brate

Hi Everyone!

It’s finally here!! Our most popular promotion of the year starts today!

Here is a little peek at the stamp sets you can choose from......

Click HERE for more details

Aren’t they gorgeous!!

Just a reminder at how you can earn these sets for FREE......

Spend
You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you spend $100 on Stampin' Up! merchandise (net sales before shipping and handling). There's no limit-for every $100 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!


Host
You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you host a workshop of at least $600 (net sales before shipping and handling)-this is in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!


Join
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!

Don’t forget that until the end of Jan, I am donating my entire profit to the Queensland Flood Appeal so you can earn FREE sets AND help the flood victims.

Happy Stamping

Stampin' Up! Pitches in to Help the Flood Victims

"Stampin' Up! demonstrators have a long history of making a difference in the lives of others--especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest. Nearly two years ago, we watched another tragedy unfold in Australia. Our hearts were touched as demonstrators, customers and friends joined together in support of the Bushfire Appeal. We've done it before and we can certainly do it again!

To help the victims of the floods that have devastated over three quarters of Queensland, join with us in supporting the Australia Flood Appeal. Stampin' Up! will donate $2 AUD of the retail value of sales from any stamp set (with a retail value of $30 or more) sold in Australia and New Zealand from 15 January through 15 February to the State Emergency Services in Queensland. "

This donation is in addition to the personal donation (refer last post) I will make on your behalf for all orders placed by the end on January, so shop now to help the flood victims :)

Helping the Flood Victims......

I'm sure you are all aware of the terrible floods that are happening in Qld and Northern NSW. I am sure many of you are like me and have donated as much as you can manage but want to do more. So I have decided to do the following....

From now until end of January I will donate all my profits from any orders I receive to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal.

Please EMAIL me your orders or phone me on 0414 944 815. You can check out the current catalogues HERE

If you would like to donate direct to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal you can do so HERE

My prayers and heart are with all the people who are affected by this awful natural disaster :(

Valentine's Sweetheart Promotion

Happy New Year everyone!! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and I hope 2011 is an exciting one for you!! I am starting my NEW life this year and heading back to Uni to do my Graduate Diploma in Education. After 12 years of Banking & Finance I am completely changing directions!! I can thank Stampin Up for that as I have really enjoyed the planning and teaching aspect of my workshops!


ANYWAY..........................

We have a new promotion this month just in time for Valentines Day!

Get a FREE package of Heart Treat Cups (valued at $6.50) when you purchase the Sweetheart Stamp Set or Full Heart Punch!!! That should take care of those Valentine Cards!! You can click on the pic above or the pic on my sidebar for more information.

The promotion ends 24 January so it takes us right through to Sale-A-Bration!!!!!!!

For those of you who don’t know what Sale-A-Bration is, brace yourself!!! It is our most exciting promotion of the year!!!!!!!! There are 3 ways to earn FREE stamp sets during Sale-A-Bration.

1. SPEND $100 and choose 1 FREE SAB Set - For every $100 spent, receive 1 FREE set!! So for example, spend $300 and get 3 free sets PLUS all the hostess benefits!!

2. HOST a Workshop of at least $600 (before shipping) and choose a FREE SAB Set – This is in addition to any stamp sets you get for spending!!!!

3. JOIN Stampin Up – Join my team during SAB and choose a FREE Stamp Set valued up to $79.95 from the Ideas Book & Catalogue!! This in addition to the fantastic savings on the Starter Kit!!

So if you would like to SPEND, HOST or JOIN during Sale-A-Bration, be sure to let me know early so I can fit you in. I am only going to be hosting 1-2 workshops a month this year as I will be very busy with uni

I have some of the SAB brochures here, if you would like me to post you one please contact me.

Enjoy your long weekend!!

A Cute Handmade Share.....

Hi Everyone

Hope everyone had a nice Christmas. I really enjoyed the few days break I had with my family :)

I hope to be able to post a bit more in the New Year, but I am taking a break at the moment. I am a bit burnt out after all the fairs and markets I had this year!!

I wanted to share a recent purchase with you all as it is so cute and I do like to support Local crafters.

This is a gorgeous reversible dress I bought for my 3 year old daughter from a lovely lady called Wendy, from Artisinat. She has a stall at the Hillarys Markets in WA but also does custom orders so I am sure any interstate people could arrange an order with her.

This is one side and both sides have coordinating buttons to match the outer fabric. Isn't the owl adorable!!

I absolutely LOVE the second side, isn't the fabric gorgeous!!

 And a close up of the gorgeous little owl....

Plus, a matching Lucky Owl just for fun!!

Wendy's dresses are beautifully made and no two are the same. My daughter loves her one of a kind creation!!

Wendy also makes hand dyed silk scarves, baby feeding covers, baby carriers, appliqué cushions and paper crafts.

Email Wendy to order your Artisinat Creation :)

Happy New Year!!