Woohoo FREE stamps!!!!!

Stampin Up! has the BEST promotions!! This one is no exception. Host a workshop in June or July and if the total sales (before postage) reaches $600, not only will you get a free Level 1 or 2 stamp set but you will also get AT LEAST $110 in free product!!!! That's an extra $40 of hostess dollars!! How cool is that!!

The flyer is over here ------------------> click to go to the website for more info. Please call me or email if you would like to hold a workshop in June and take advantage of this fantastic offer!!

Happy Stamping!

First Stamp A Stack and more to share

Ok, I know I promised these pictures ages ago but life has been a bit nuts lately. My 2 year old daughter split her forehead last week and has reopened the wound twice more since involving numerous trips to Emergency and the GP!!

So here are the pics of the cards we did/are doing for this month's Stamp A Stack (SAS)



These cards are using the new In Colours Tangerine Tango and Kiwi Kiss, Haiku Designer Series Paper and the Garden Whimsey Stamp set along with the Best Yet (level 1 hostess set) stamp set.

So after doing my first SAS, I will be making a few changes for the next one. I won't be doing as many cards as 4 designs was just a bit too much. Took too long and the novelty wore off after the third I think!! So next time will most likely be 6 cards (3 designs x 2) for $12.

I have made another couple of cards too that I thought I would share. I mentioned in a previous post that I earned 12 free stamp sets and $200 in free product just by doing what I love, being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Well, I got my goodies this week but didn't have a chance to use them until today. I had a few fellow demonstrators over to play with our toys :D

This is what I came up with.....



Ok so the main stamp set used here is Fifth Avenue Florals, then the sentiment uses On Your Birthday and Frames with a Flourish. The cardstock I used on this card was Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White. Inks were Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss & Baja Breeze. I used the eyelet border punch (a new toy!) and the ribbon is Very Vanilla 1/4" grosgrain.

Fifth Avenue Florals has got to be one of the most gorgeous sets in the new catalogue. It is so versatile. I will have another couple of cards done with this set shortly done using a special watercolour technique that is all the rage at the moment, so stay tuned!!

This next card is for a christening I am going to tomorrow but could be adapted to fit most occasions I think.



The stamps are from Always and On Your Birthday. Cardstock & Ink colours are Lovely Lilac and Pale Plum. Ribbon is lovely lilac which is unfortunately retired. The hearts have been stamped in lovey lilac ink and then stamped again with Versamark (using the Stamp A Majig) and then I used Heat & Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds to bling it up a bit. I have also used a Cuttlebug embossing folder in the background.

Ok, that's it for me for now. I have a week off work so hoping to have LOTS to show you next week :)

Happy Stamping!

A New Business for only $150!!!!!!!

In honour of National Scrapbooking Month Stampin’ Up! has a brand new promotion.

Firstly, you can purchase 3 packs of Designer Series Paper (selected styles) and get 1 free (selected styles)! Click on the flyer over here ----------> for more information.

Now the second and most exciting part to the promotion is that you can start your own Stampin' Up! business for only $150!! This is such a flexible business and can be fit in around your life and family. A Stampin' Up! business can be run any way you want, from a hobby (to take advantage of those fabulous discounts!) or a full-time job! You get to choose!

For May only, you can purchase the Scrapbooking Starter Kit for only $150. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:

Item Code Description Retail Value
112231 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $77.95
113059 Simply Scrappin’ Petal Party $36.95
108697 Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12″ x 12″) $21.95
105216 Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad $11.95
103179 Craft & Rubber Scissors $37.95

*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $77.95 value.

Please note: 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 Postcards
Idea Book & Catalogues
Project Sample Sheet
Customer Order Forms
and other brochures


Email me now on ljansen@westnet.com.au and I can mail you out a free information pack.

New stuff to share.....

Sorry I haven't been in to share anything lately but I have had a HUGE Stampin' Up! month. This month I have earned 12 free stamp sets and $200 worth of free product!! You can do this too, so if you would like more information or would like to join my team send me an email :)

Ok, so I am finally getting back in to the scrapbooking frame of mind and I have some pages to share with you.


This was my first attempt at scrapbooking using stamps only. I am not a minimalist scrapper so it was hard!!

So for this page I have used the Garden Whimsey set and used Heat and Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds over coloured ink (Taken with Teal, Lovely Lilac and Pretty in Pink) to get the glittery butterflies. I have also used the glitter for the Schoolbook Serif Alphabet with Pretty in Pink Ink. The base cardstock was Pretty in Pink textured Cardstock, the patterned paper was Non-SU.

This next page I had aimed to use a piece of my Styled Silver Hodgepodge which I have been admiring for 6 months and not used!! Mind you it is much easier to use them with the right punches!



The base card is from the new In Colour range, Pacific Point. The patterned papers are from the Good Morning Sunshine set. I have then used the Heat and Stick powder with the Dazzling Diamonds and the Schoolbook Serif alphabet and the Pacific Point ink.



This next layout is a personal achievement for me. I scrapped the photos on the same day I took them!!!!!!!! Never before, and probably never again!!
This page was scraplifted from Sarah Klass

I am in love with my spiral punch which is how I did the filmstrip. I just layered the photos on white card then on a strip of black card then used the spiral punch all the way down the side. Then I layered it on white card again to lift it off the page. I am quite pleased with how this turned out too.

The base card is textured cardstock in Kiwi Kiss and the patterned papers are from the Good Morning Sunshine set. I have also used the Sans Serif alphabet in Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point and Baja Breeze Inks, the ribbon is the Pacific Point 5/8" Striped Grosgrain and I have used the Frames with a Flourish stamp set to do the journalling box and the flourish in the corner (with Whisper White craft ink).

The next two are 6x6 layouts I did for a few workshops I had this month. They both use the same sketch which I scraplifted from a US demo named Michelle. I can't seem to find her blog right now but I will update this post with the details when I do :)



The first one is using the Baja Breeze textured cardstock and the Pacific Point cardstock for matting the photo and the Good Morning Sushine DSP (using this one to death aren't I?!!)The stamp sets I used are two of my favourites at the moment. The Life Definitions set is DIVINE. Great for cards and scrapping. The Frames with a Flourish set is the same, great for scrapping and cardmaking. I have also used the 1-3/8" circle punch and the scallop circle punch and the ribbon is white taffeta. I have also used the Designer Label punch to make the date tab.



This page is using the same sketch as above with different papers. The base cardstock is Kiwi Kiss textured cardstock and the mattign cardstock is Regal Rose. The papers are from the delectable Raspberry Tart range and could well be my favourite of this year's papers! Again I have used the Life Definaitions & Frames with a Floursih Stamp Sets and the 1-3/8" circle punch with the scallop circle punch. The ribbon is again white taffeta.


This card is using the Garden Whimsey Set with the Rock & Roll Technique. I have stamped the image up in Baja Breeze ink and then rolled the edges of the stamp around on the Pacific Point inkpad. I have then used the 2-way glue pen and the Dazzling Diamonds to 'bling it up' a little. I have used the crimper on Pacific Point cardstock and layered it on silver cardstock edged with the scallop border punch. The ribbon is 1/4" white grosgrain with a ribbon slide from the Hodgepodge Kit. The sentiment is from the Garden Whimsey set also and I have layered it on punches from the 1/4" round punch and designer tab punch in silver cardstock and Pacific Point.

Now for a couple of Mother's Day Cards. Lets hope my mum and mum-in-law don't suddenly learn how to blogsurf, lol!!


This first one I used the Heartfelt Thanks 2-step stamping set. The colour scheme was Brocade Blue, Night of Navy and the patterned paper is from the Level 1 Hostess set of 6x6 Patterns in Brocade Blue. The journalling box (from Frames with a Flourish of course!) is stamped in Whisper White Craft ink on Night of Navy and the sticker are non SU (Carolee, I think). The ribbon is 1/4" grosgrain in Night of Navy and I have used the scallop edge punch along the edge of the flower.


The second one is inspired by the colour scheme from the Flower Power Simply Sent Card Elements - Rose Red, Old Olive & Perfect Plum
The most exciting part about this card is that I got to use my Build a Brad set!!! This is a nifty little set that lets you make your own 1/2" brads with a stamped image or patterened papers so that everthing matches!!
I have used the crimper on Rose Red cardstock with the 5/8" grosgrain ribbon in Very Vanilla layered and the brad in the middle. I have used a non-SU alphabet set (couldn't wait for my Simple Serif Mini Alphabet - very similar to this - to arrive!!) using Whisper White craft ink on Old Olive cardstock. I have also added a scallop trim in Old Olive on the bottom of the crimped cardstock.

I am loving the look of the Whisper White ink on dark coloured cardstock at the moment, can you tell!!

Ok, I think that should keep me covered for a while! Hopefully I will be soon with the cards we will be making for my first Stamp-A-Stack next month!

Remember if you would like to come to the SAS, it is on 27 May at 7pm. For $15 you will make 8 cards, 2 eachof 4 different designs. Places are limited so contact me to reserve your spot now!

Happy Stamping Everyone!

New stuff to share

Sorry I haven't been in to share anything lately but I have had a HUGE Stampin' Up! month. This month I have earned 12 free stamp sets and $200 worth of free product!! You can do this too, so if you would like more information or would like to join my team send me an email :)

Ok, so I am finally getting back in to the scrapbooking frame of mind and I have some pages to share with you.

This was my first attempt at scrapbooking using stamps only. I am not a minimalist scrapper so it was hard!!



So for this page I have used the Garden Whimsey set and used Heat and Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds over coloured ink (Taken with Teal, Lovely Lilac & Prety in Pink) to get the glittery butterflies. I have also used the glitter for the Sans Serif Alphabet with Prett in Pink Ink. The base cardstock was Pretty in Pink textured Cardstock, the patterned paper was Non-SU.

This next page I had aimed to use a piece of my Hodgepodge which I have been admiring for 6 months and not used!! Mind you it is much easier to use them with the right punches!



The base card is from the new In Colour range, Pacific Point. The patterned papers are from the Good Morning Sunshine set. I have then used the Heat & Stick powder with the Dazzling Diamonds and the Sans Serif alphabet and

The New Catalogue is here!!!!!!!!!

Ok, before I get to the excitement of the new catalogue, I have other good news to share!! Our Victorian Bushfire Appeal figure has been announced! We raised $77,889.63!!! How great is that?!! Thanks to everyone who purchased stamps as part of the appeal :)

NOW, if you haven't already seen the new catalogue do yourself a favour and click on the link over here -------------------------------->
There is so much new stuff and sooo many new ideas!!

Don't forget I have a special on for April. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $50!

If you would like to order something or have a workshop, please contact me on ljansen@westnet.com.au

Happy Stampin!!

I'm Back!!!! With lots of news and secrets!!

Ok, this will be my 3rd try at posting in the last 3 weeks. Twice now, I have typed up a lovely long post complete with pictures of all the cards from my Open Day and beyond(plus recipes!) and TWICE now I have lost the lot!

So I am going to be a little more cautious and just post a little bit. Then maybe I will come back and try again!

Well, the retiring list has certainly spiced things up this month! Seems there are many people like me who can't walk past a bargain! There are some things sold out but HEAPS of bargains left for the taking so if you are considering making a purchase from the retirement list DON'T DELAY!! After 31 March, you will no longer be able to order these items!

Next month will be even MORE exciting!! The new catalogue is being launched officially on 1 April. I have a copy in my hot little hands and let me tell you, IT IS WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!

I am having a launch at my house on 5 April from 1 -5pm. Cost is $10 and for that you get a copy of the catalogue to take home PLUS a New Catalogue Survival Kit!! There will be door prizes and some sweet things to nibble on. I will also have some samples of the new catalogue items and some make-and-takes if you can tear yourself away from the catalogue long enough!!

Seating is strictly limited so if you would like to attend, please RSVP by 1 April to me on ljansen@westnet.com.au

Ok, now I will try to post some card pics and PRAY that this post doesn't get lost!!



Ok, this card was from Impressions Magazine which is a publication Stampin' Up! sends to all demonstrators and is PACKED full of ideas like this one!
I used Chocolate Chip and Pretty in Pink cardstock along with Berry Bliss DSP (retiring this month so hurry if you want some!!). The large tag punch was used to create the flower and the Double stitched chocolate chip ribbon, Jumbo Eyelets and Crystal Brads complete the picture :)



Next we have a card that was inspired by a card Sharon Davis had on her blog (www.sharondavis.wordpress.com )
It uses Blue Bayou and Soft Sky cardstock (both retiring 31 March) and the Big Bold Birthday set, which is one of my ABSOLUTE favourite sets. It also uses silver embossing powder and Blue Bayou Double Stitched Ribbon (also retiring)
his card is great in so many different colour combinations so can be adapted for male or female!

Now I have 2 cards that were both inspired by Karen Oliver ( www.kareninks.com ) Thanks Karen!!

This is one of my absolute favourites and although it is a little time consuming, I think the effort is well worth it. Love the colour combos and love the white gel pen!!



It uses Chocolate Chip, Taken with Teal and Whisper White Cardstock. The stamp is from Lexicon of Love (retiring this month) and it is inked up using the Choc Chip, Taken with Teal and Tempting Turquoise Markers. I have also used the scallop edge punch, white taffeta ribbon and white gel pen.



This one has got to be the easiest card ever! In this case I have used Rose Red Cardstock and Berry Bliss DSP, but you can use any colour combination and patterned paper! Then I have used the scallop edge punch and the scallop square punch with the Say it With Scallops stamp set. Finished off with some Purely Pomegranate ribbon.
Give this one a go at home.

Last but not least is my standard baby card at the moment! So easy and so effective. I am loving my punches right now which you will see if you check out the new additions to my craft room!



I first saw this card here at Lauren Meaders blog (http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/ ) but have seen many variations around the web.
All you do is cut your A4 cardstock longways and then use your 1 3/8" circle punch and scallop circle punch to punch out the arms and trim. I have also used the mat pack and paper piercer to put some faux stitching. The sentiment here is from teh For A Friend Hostess Set (retiring 31 March) but you could use pretty much anything baby related.

So, hope you enjoyed my pics. I hope to have some more for you soon using the new stamps and accessories from the new catalogue. Just need to find the time to have a play!!

Oh and before I forget (and well done if you got this far!), I have a special on for April. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $50! So if you see something you like in the new catalogue, please email me or phone and we can put through an order :)

Happy Stamping Everyone!!
Lisa
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