Stamp Club Gift

August saw the end of our Stamp club, though another one is starting in September.  For the final meeting in August I made all the girls a little handbag and put some bits and pieces & chocolates inside.  These bags are so cute, I think we will make these at the next technique class. I saw this idea made by Tina White a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

Here's the side view.

This is how i looks when you open it up.  I used velcro to fasten it.

I have been outside taking some photos, but when I came in to upload them my camera battery went flat.   So now I have to wait for that to recharge. I'll be back, but maybe not today, we will see.  I am suposed to be designing cards for the next stamp a stack!

Bye for now.

New IB&C Launch Nights

Hi everyone,

For those of you who didn't make it to one of my Launch Nights here are some pictures of what we made.

I really wish I took some photos of everyones bagalopes.  This is mine below, but everyone's looked different.  We all used the new DSP Just Add Cake'. There are so many different colours in this set they all ended up being very varied. The flowers were made with the "Blossom Party" originals die.  I love them, don't you?

This card below was made with Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla and a little bit of Peach Parfaitt card stock.  The ribbon is the new Scallop Dots Ribbon, the stamps are the butterfly from 'Summer Solstice' and the sentiment is from 'Happiest Birthday Wishes' (hostess set). The embossed border is the Tulip Border embossing folder and the bottom edge is decorated using the Eyelet Border Punch. A simple yet stunning card.

Finally this card I saw on SCS and thought it was a great way to not only show off the new stamp set Pennant Parade and the matching Petite Pennants Builder Punch, but also the gorgeous new In Colours.

I think everyone who came along had a good time and liked all the projects we made.  They also loved their new Idea Book and Catalogue.  It is a lovely catalogue and full of gorgeous things.  Thanks to everyone who did come along and to everyone who placed an order. I appreciate your support.

The card below is another card made using the 'Summer Solstice' set. I made this following a tutorial by Michelle Zindorf who is a fabulous artist, cardmaker & SU Demo in the USA. The card stock I used are Baja Breeze, Whisper White and Island Indigo. the DSP is the retired 'Newsprint'. This card makes me think I really need to do more colouring in.  It really is very satisfying and theraputic (sp?)  Especially when you have a master like Michelle Zindorf leading you every step of the way.

It's a beautiful afternoon here, I should get outside and take some more photos of sample cards I made using the pre order products I got from the new catalogue.  More goodies should be arriving next week, I can't wait for that, and I'm already working on another order.  I'm sooooo bad!!!

Hope you enjoyed seeing these things.  Leave a comment and let me know what you think. I might be back a little later with more photos.

Thanks,

Janice

$310 worth of Stampin' Up! products for Just $169 !!

Join for Just $169


During September, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $169! The limited-time mini Starter Kit-valued at over $310-comes with the high-quality products listed below:
$169 Mini Starter Kit

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• A4 Smooth Card Stock Assortment
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Notes Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies 
• All the above can be exchanged for items of equal or lesser value (except the business supplies).  ie the stamp sets can be changed for an alternate stamp set, the ink for other coloured ink and the ribbon for a different ribbon. As long as it costs the same or less than the ones on offer.

*New to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue
Or, if you want the full Starter Kit, you can get it 20 percent off during September only! That's over $610 worth of premium Stampin' Up! products and business supplies for just $231.20! See what's included in the full Starter Kit here.
Join Stampin' Up! in September and get brand-new products for just $169! Contact me to get started today.

Janice

Online Technique Class

I took part in my first online technique class yesterday. I've recently joined Crafters Anonymous and they hold regular classes there.  We did the shadow technique, you stamp your image in Whisper White ink and then with the help of a Stamp a majig restamp slightly off set with a darker colour.  This gives a shadow effect.  I found it quite hectic trying to create a card and follow the chat on the screen, plus add a bit to the chat too.  I ended up with the card below, it's quite basic but not bad for my first on line experience. Thank you to all the ladies over at Crafters Anonymous for making me feel so welcome.

The colours I used were Bravo Burgundy and Pear Pizazz with a little bit of Whisper White.  Ooohhhhhh!!!  did you notice that gorgeous bit at the bottom of the card?  That's a bit of a sneak peak of one of the new punches in the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up!Idea Book and Catalogue.  Isn't is fabulous, I love it! I'm sure that will be very popular.

Bye for now.

August Stamp a Stack Cards

I shouldn't be doing this I should be tidying up and getting ready for the ladies who are coming over tonight to make these cards.  Oh well, it will get done, eventually.  Hope you like the cards.  Five Christmas cards and five others, using patterned paper.  I'm always looking for ways to use up some of the Designer Series Paper that I have.  It seems to accumulate, and I really do have to make myself use it. These are all retired long ago, so I need to get rid of them so that I can make room for some of the lovely new papers in the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue - Starts on 1st September.  Contact me if you would like a copy of the catalogue.  There are some really gorgeous new things in there!!

This card is my favourite from the non Christmas ones. I really like the flower, it was made using the Big Shot and the Originals "Blossom Party" die.  The colours are Real Red and Pumpkin Pie. I have a spare pack due to a cancellation tonight so I might just make another of these cards and make it into a birthday card.

I'm not sure which of the Christmas cards is my favourite, but this one is nice (well they all are, aren't they?) I am a Green & Blue sort of girl. Not sure if you can tell from the photo but the JOY is cut out and  mounted up, on dimensionals.

I hope you are keeping warm whereever you are, it's been freezing here today.

Thanks for looking.

Embossing - Technique Class Cards

Last week the Technique of the Month class was embossing, we did heat embossing using a heat gun, plus dry embossing using embossing folders and the Big Shot.  I think everyone enjoyed the class and was impressed with the end results.  I always think that embossing is impressive. Dry embossing always adds class to a card, and heat embossing is just so magical.  I love watching as the powder turns to a glossy coating. Here are the two cards we made.  The girls at my Stamp Club made the brown card too.   I hope you like them.

Last night I finished designing the cards for the next Stamp a Stack.  So now I am thinking about what we will do at the NEW 'Idea Book & Catalogue' Launch Nights. 
It's so exciting!  I am expecting my pre order and copy of the catalogue to arrive early next week.  I have had a look at the catalogue on line, but it's never to same as holding that book in your hands and flicking through the pages.  I have to say I am very excited about all the gorgeous new things in there.  I really can't wait til 1st September when we can start ordering all of it.
If you would like to come along to the Launch Night email me or give me a call.  I am planning to hold it over two nights so if one date doesn't suit you, hopefully the other one will.  It will be on Monday 5th September and Tuesday 6th September at 7pm.  Everyone who comes along will receive a copy of the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue. Contact me if you would like more details.  If you can't make it to the launch but you would like a copy of the catalogue they sell for $12.95 + postage.  I will be selling them as a launch special from now until the end of September for Just $10.00 each. Contact me now to order your copy.
Hopefully by next weekend I can come back here and share a couple of things made with items from my pre-order, including the five new In Colours.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Janice

2010-2011 SU Catalogue Retirement List

How exciting! today Stampin' Up! has announced what products will be retiring at the end of this month.  There are six pages of items, so lots of things going. 

So, you know what that means!!!  Lots of new things coming!!  Before we get too excited thinking about the new catalogue, we need to think about what we need to get before it's gone.  The items on the list are only available until stock lasts, so get your order in Soon or you could miss out. Go here to see the list, it will be updated daily Mon. to Fri. if things run out or are getting low in stock.

Call or email me if you have any queries or would like to place an order.

Janice