Super Stamper

All Stitched Up

2011-10-09T15:09:00.001+13:00

I am by no means a sewer, in fact the only thing I have sewed in the last 20 years is a teddy bear, so I am quite pleased with my completed stocking!

I just love Stampin’ Up!s new fabric range. The pattern for this stocking comes with the Deck the Halls Fabric Pack. It was so simple & is even fully lined. I do need to put one more brad on the band at the top as I ran out. I did change a couple of things from the original pattern. I layered Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon under the Victoria Lace Crochet Trim.

For the heal & toe of the stocking, The 2 different fabrics are cut out on the Big Shot using the Top Note Die. I thought I might have a bit of trouble sewing around those edges so before I cut them out, I ironed some of the Big Shot Adhesive Roll onto the back of each piece of fabric & then ironed them onto the stocking. I must say the adhesive roll is fantastic! It sticks way better than any other ones I have tried & certainly makes crafting easier.

Now I just have to hope that Santa has lots of goodies to fill it up for me!

Happy Stamping

Ann

Stocking Spectacular

2011-10-03T16:08:00.001+13:00

What an awesome special we have for this month! Host a workshop with a minimum of $500 sales & not only will you be able to choose at least $70 in Free Product, but you will also receive the Build-a-Stocking bundle for Free!

Click on the Picture below to see the stamp set & punch. You can choose either clear or wood mount. The bundle is valued at over $100!

Now, you may be thinking, very nice, but what do I do with it for the rest of the year? The answer is use your imagination. I had a little play last night & came up with the following cards.

This was my first attempt using the Build-a-Stocking set to make a baby card. I thought the booties looked a bit long so I have shortened them for the baby boy card.

Now for a bit more fun – I love punch art & I had seen a few cards where the stocking punch has been used to use a hobby horse. I haven’t tried that yet, but here is what I came up with last night.

Off to play again now.

Happy Stamping

Ann

New In-Colours

2011-09-08T18:57:00.001+12:00

Along with our new Idea Book & Catalogue, we have five fantastic new In-Colours. Last years In-Colours will remain with us for another year & this years will be available for two years.

I made these cute little bird houses featuring the new In-Colours using the Milk Carton Die & the Big Shot for my catalogue launch party.

From left to right the colours are:
Island Indigo
Calypso Coral
Pool Party
Wisteria Wonder
lucky limeade

Of course these colours look much better int "real life", so if you haven't seen them yet, contact me to book a time to view them.

Super Starter Promotion!

2011-09-08T17:16:00.001+12:00

Click on the Specials link at the top of this page to discover the amazing Starter Kit Offers Stampin' Up! has for September!
Take advantage of the $189 Mini Starter Kit or get 20% offf the full kit!

2011-2012 Catalogue

2011-09-08T16:39:00.002+12:00

Welcome to our fabulour new Idea Book & Catalogue!
If you would a copy of your own, just email me & I will pop one in the post for you.
Be sure to check out our great new fabric range & keep looking for upcoming projects featuring fabric

Vintage Natures Walk

2011-04-30T19:15:00.001+12:00

Stampin’ Up! has some fantastic products if you like the Vintage look that is very popular at the moment. The Natures Walk stamp Set & Botanical Gazette DSP are just perfect for this look. I think I have nearly worn this stamp set out, I just love its versatility.

I’m not sure how well the detail shows in these photos, but I have used Champaign Mist Shimmer Paint over the eggs & the bees wings to add some subtle bling.

This one is slightly outside my comfort zone as I don’t use blue a lot.

The last card is a sympathy card that I made for my dear friend Jane who last her Father recently.

Be sure to check my blog regularly over May. We are having weekly specials released each Wednesday.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

Sweet & Sour

2011-04-21T17:03:00.001+12:00

I am a terrible hoarder of Designer Series Paper (DSP). It is just so pretty I don’t want to cut it up! I set myself a goal this week to cut into my stash, so here goes.

The following 2 cards feature the Sweet & Sour Specialty Paper which I just love. It features Pumpkin Pie & Rose Red making a dynamic colour combination. I also has gloss detailing on one side.

For this first card I have used the Birthday Bakery Hostess Stamp Set. You will also notice 2 new fantastic products from the Autumn-Winter Mini.

The wide pink wave was cut out using the new Tasteful Trim Die. This die gives you 4 different trim styles that will fit perfectly on a 12x12” Scrapbook page or you can shorten them to use on cards. Not only that but as you can cut fabric with these dies, you can make your own rik-rac etc.

The orange bobbles are our new Pom Pom trim which I have attached with our new Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sheets – so easy, just press the trim onto the adhesive sheet, pull it up & you are ready to attach it where you want!

The second card is one I was going to teach my Stamp Club except I had a few complications (mainly because I don’t know how to use a ruler ) so I might leave it for a while until I have perfected it!

The stamp set I have used for this card is Cottage Garden & I have used stick on Pearls to highlight the flowers & butterfly.

Happy Stamping

Ann

Inset Technique

2011-04-13T18:10:00.001+12:00

I’m not sure that this is the correct name for this technique, but it makes sense to me . This technique is so simple, yet it turns a basic card into a WOW! All you do is glue whatever shapes you choose onto your card & run it through the Big Shot using my new favourite Embossing folder, the Square Lattice. I love how this folder adds extra dimension & texture to your projects.

This first card is my first attempt at “quilting” with paper. A fantastic way to use up left-overs! I have used Baja Breeze card stock & Elegant Soiree DSP. I’ve added Chantilly Lace & Antique Brad & Pearl to enhance the vintage look of the card.

This is a card I made for my Up-line Julia Leece’s birthday. It uses the same technique as above but I have used our awesome new Create a Cupcake stamp set & the Build a Cupcake Punch. Got to love this punch, no more cutting out fiddly bits!

The colour combination is Concord Crush & Pear Pizzazz from our current in-colours & I have use Crystal Effects on the cherries to give them more dimension.

This last card is what my Stamp Club will be making this week, although they will have a colour choice! I actually cased this idea off Lisa Bullock who is a very clever member of our team.

This is such a yummy colour combination – Mariner Mist, Rich Razzelberry, Blushing Bride & Perfect Plum. Below is what it looks like when you open the card.

That’s all for today folks, so until next time

Happy Stamping

Ann

French Foliage

2011-04-08T15:31:00.000+12:00

I just love the new French Foliage set. You can do so much with it. Not only does it have beautiful Autumn leaves, but it also has a French Script background stamp with it. Priced at just $47.95 for wood mount or $37.95 for clear mount it is great value for a 6 piece set as well.

The Cajun Craze card stock works so well with the Autumn theme & I love the rustic look that the Textured Impressions embossing folder from the carry over list gives this card too. Note the little ladybird on one of the leaves - It is from the Clearly for You set from the new mini. It is a bit hard to see in the photo, but I covered it in Crystal Effects to give it a 3 dimensional look.

Happy Stamping
Ann

The Autumn - Winter Mini is Here!

2011-04-08T15:05:00.001+12:00

The Autumn-Winter Mini has arrived & along with it, my missing Mojo! There are so many awesome stamp sets & accessories that I just had to get my fingers inky.

With nights starting to get colder & the rain setting in, what better way to entertain yourself than getting together with a group of stamping addicts for a fun night in - give me a call & book in your night at my place or yours. Your friends will love it & you will get the Hostess Benefits on qualifying sales.

Why not click on the image below to have a look at the new Mini or if you would like a copy of your own Contact Me

We also have a carry over list of popular items from the Summer Mini.

Click Here to view

Ruff Ruff

2011-01-17T15:55:00.001+13:00

Happy New Year my stamping friends! 2011 is going to be a fantastic year for all of us, I can just feel it in my “inky pinkies”!

It was my nephew’s 9th birthday last week & he is quite a Stampin’ Up! addict. When ever my sister has been to one of my classes, he always wants to see what she has made, so I thought I had better put a bit of effort in create something he hasn’t seen before. He loves punch art & I happened to come across a really cool puppy dog card made by Monika Davis. Please go & look at her site for instructions & some fantastic project ideas.

Mine look slightly different to Monika’s as I am not so good at following instructions & of course I had to add more bling! I made 2 versions, 1 with a Pacific Point background & 1 with a Cherry Cobbler background.

The dogs heads are set on jumbo brads to they wobble around.

Happy Stamping

Ann

Dashing Away

2010-12-01T16:04:00.000+13:00

I just love our a la Carte Dasher Stamp & at only $18.50 he is a bargain! Here a couple of projects we have made in recent classes featuring Dasher.

This is quite a simple card using Concord Crush & Basic Grey Card Stock. The back panels have been stamped with the new Sassy Sparkles Jumbo Wheel. I cut the 2 circles with Circle Scissors (which are on special for only $40.77). Dasher was stamped in Versamark, coated with a mixture I made up of Clear Embossing Powder & Silver Stampin' Glitter & then heat set. For the finishing touches I used our fantastic stick on Rhinestones ($11.50 for 150!) & the lovely Whisper White Organza Ribbon.

I love this Dasher gift bag featuring the reflection technique & sponging. The card stock I have used is Marina Mist, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black & Glossy White. I have also used the Gifted stamp set to make the label. Reflection cards are so easy to make yet look so amazing that everyone thinks you are really clever! If you would like to learn how to make them please Contact Me

Happy Stamping

Ann

December Frenzy

2010-12-01T00:23:00.001+13:00

Wow - have you ever seen a more amazing sale! I sure hope Santa reads this list & checks it twice! That would make me one very happy stamping addict.

Get great Stampin’ Up! products up to 50 percent off during our December Frenzy sale–1-29 December only! I have highlighted the specials that are 50% off in red.

Item        Pg   Description                                                  RetailPrice         Sale Price

119181   39   A Little Treat Wood-Mount Stamp Set                    $26.95         $13.48
120018 39   A Little Treat Clear-Mount Stamp Set                    $21.95          $10.98
119189   40   Tote-Ally Tess Wood-Mount Stamp Set                  $45.95          $32.17

111255   43   Daisy Dash Jumbo Stampin’ Around Wheel             $19.50          $11.70

121482   56 Baby Bundle Wood-Mount Stamp Set                      $59.95          $41.95

119161   72 Autumn Days Wood-Mount Stamp Set                    $46.95          $23.48

120012   77 Pendant Park Clear-Mount Stamp Set                      $36.95          $18.48

113031   88   Tart & Tangy Wood-Mount Stamp Set                  $26.95          $18.87

115806   91   Fresh Cuts Wood-Mount Stamp Set                        $46.95          $32.87

115946   102   Wonderful Favorites Wood-Mount Stamp Set        $47.95         $28.77

119167   104 Heard from the Heart Wood-Mount Stamp Set       $46.95         $28.17

119185 105   Teeny Tiny Sentiments Wood-Mount Stamp Set      $75.95          $37.98

105115   118   Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Marker                        $6.95             $4.17

105106   119   Certainly Celery Stampin’ Write Marker                   $6.95             $4.17

100045   119   Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Write Marker                       $6.95             $4.17

105114   119   So Saffron Stampin’ Write Marker                         $6.95             $4.17

105111   119 Bashful Blue Stampin’ Write Marker                         $6.95            $4.17

105108   119 Regal Rose Stampin’ Write Marker                          $6.95             $4.17

105109 120 Bravo Burgundy Stampin’ Write Marker                   $6.95             $4.17

100069   120   Night of Navy Stampin’ Write Marker                      $6.95              $4.17

100082   121   Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker                          $6.95             $4.17

103104   122   Small Cello Bags                                                    $9.25              $5.55

111325   140   Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware                        $70.50            $35.25

112530   140 Circle Scissor Plus                                                  $67.95            $40.70

116681   161 Kind Heart Wood-Mount Stamp Set                        $14.50            $7.25

Click Here to download a printable copy

Page numbers refer to the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue

Summer Mini - Catalogue

2010-11-30T23:26:00.000+13:00

Wow - It's here! Welcome to the new Summer Mini-Catalogue. Not only are there amazing new products, but we even have some new Hostess Sets! You can purchase from the Summer Mini from 1 December 2010 - 31 March 2011.

Click on the picture below to view an on-line copy or Contact Me to receive your own personal copy for free.

Meet the Team

2010-10-30T18:19:00.000+13:00

Hi everyone, I thought it was about time you met some of the team (Plus our fabulous overall Team Leader Jacquelyn Pederson set us a challenge to link 5 Team Members on our blog!). If you click on the names, you will go straight to that persons blog - so have fun surfing for new ideas!

We had a full team training at Jacque's today & my swap won the WOW prize! As you know I really love bling & you can't get much more bling than this card!

This card was actually quite simple to make. The colours are Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso & Very Vanilla. Firstly I inked up one side of the Petals-a-plenty folder with Versamark & ran it through the Big Shot. Next I sprinkled the card with Heat & Stick Powder, heated it, added Champagne Stampin' Glitter & heated it again. Before layering, I added the Whisper White ribbon. The embelishment uses the Punch Pal stamp set, Gold Embossing Powder & the Merry Details Sizzlet.

I have just been promoted to Senior Supervisor & knowing my love of bling, my lovely upline Julia Leece gave me this cool hand wash pump - only trouble is, my friend Vivian also loves bling & it has her name on it!

The above pictures are of one of my new Down-Lines Callena & myself at our local Herald Island Market. Callena has made a really cool felt book for small children using the Big Shot, make sure you go have a look.

I have 2 other Down-Lines as well. Barbara is a very creative crafter, particularly with off the page projects. She also runs stamping birthday parties for kids, so if you have children or grandchildren with birthdays coming up, keep her in mind!

My newest Down-Line is Stephanie. She doesn't have a blog yet, but she is also very creative & I'm sure you will seem some great creations from her soon.

I also need to mention our super cleaver computer expert Karen. Not only does she produce amazing craft work, but she slays dragons & rescues us when we muck up our blogs! Thanks Karen

To finish off, I have included a few of the items I made to sell at the market. If you would like more details on them, please Email Me.

The bookmarks are made using the new Owl Punch

Happy Stamping

Ann

2010-10-18T11:29:00.000+13:00

Wow, can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner?
Stampin' Up! has just released this fantastic Christmas bundle special. All items are on a "while stocks last" basis - so get in quick!

Buy one of these bundles or hold a workshop with sales over $600 and you get to choose one of the exclusive ribbons below for FREE!

The Cocoa Designer Specialty paper is exclusive to this promotion. It is really lovely with flocking & metalic features. At the moment we can order it separately for $23.50 + 5% shipping, but this may be a bug, so if you would like to order just the paper, contact me ASAP!

The colours in the paper are: Real Red & Soft Suede

Description	Wood-Mount Item	Wood-Mount Price	Clear-Mount Item	Clear-Mount Price
Gifted Bundle Gifted Set p21 and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper p 126	124041	$80.45	124042	$68.45
Welcome Christmas Bundle Welcome Christmas Set p26 and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper	124045	$83.90	124046	$71.90
Season of Joy Bundle Season of Joy Set p126 and So Swirly Stampin’ Around Wheel	124043	$81.45	---	---
Delightful Decorations Bundle Delightful Decorations Set p 25 and Ornament Punch p147	124044	$88.45	---	---

*Bundles and ribbons available while supplies last

Choose from these ribbons:

Description	Item	Retail Value
Mistletoe Ribbon Originals	116792	$26.95
Sleigh Bells Ribbon	116795	$19.50
Riding Hood Red 1-1/4” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon	113099	$24.50
Real Red 3/4” Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon	115608	$24.50

This picture shows you the Sleigh Bells ribbon at the top & the other 2 are the Mistletoe Ribbon Originals.
You can see the Polka-Dot ribbon on the photo at the top of this page & the Riding Hood Red ribbon is the same style as the 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain on p137.
For further details click here
Or Contact Me

Bad Kitty

2010-10-13T19:22:00.001+13:00

It was my sister Debbie’s 40th Birthday a couple of weeks ago & we had an Eighties Theme with compulsory fancy dress. We had an absolute ball with 80’s music, food & no “adult” supervision!

Debbie was really into pink & grey in the 80’s, so I chose those colours to make her card. She also loves cats & wine, so I think this was rather appropriate! I did get the original idea for the cat from a US Demonstrator, unfortunately I can’t find the link again to give her credit.

Debbie also likes bling, so Stampin’ Up!s new self adhesive Jewels ($11.95 for 150) were perfect for kitties collar. The pink card is our new Blushing Bride & I have also used Basic Grey & Concord Crush. The Designer Series Paper is one of my favourites Lap of Luxury.

Taking my creative streak a bit further, I decided to make the cake as well. Now I am not a baker & certainly have had no experience icing cakes! Sticking with the 80’s theme, I decided to try making a Pac-Man cake, after all it is only a round cake with a wedge cut out for a mouth, what could possibly go wrong?! The cake itself was perfect, but nobody told me that adding food colouring to white chocolate will make it go hard & lumpy! With much perseverance & food colouring all over my kitchen, here is the result.

I made the ghosts by covering polystyrene balls with royal icing.

I guess you want to know what “we” looked like! The picture below shows me (excuse my wonky face, I’m not drunk it is just from the remainder of my Bells Palsy) In the middle is my other sister Rose & Debbie is on the end.

It was lots of fun back combing our hair & using heaps of hairspray like when we were 20, shame the mini skirts didn’t quite look as good!

Until next time

Happy Stamping

Ann

Elements of Style

2010-09-13T23:32:00.001+12:00

Elements of Style ($39.95 clear mount, $59.95 wood mount) is my new “favourite” stamp set! I love water colouring & this set is just perfect for it. It also has a really adorable hummingbird.

I stamped the flower image on Water Colour Paper using Black Staz-On & then added “splashes” of colour using Tangerine Tango & Poppy Parade Stamp ‘n’ Write Markers. Next I blended the colours using an Aquapainter. The flower centres are coloured with Daffodil Delight & the leaves with Wild Wasabi & Pear Pizzazz.

Haven’t Stampin’ Up! come up with some fantastic names for our new colours?! My favourite colour at the moment is Poppy Parade which I have used for the card base. The finishing touch is some gorgeous new Whisper White Organza Ribbon.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

A Fluttering By…

2010-08-31T22:57:00.001+12:00

This card is made using 2 stamps from the Autumn mini that are carrying over to the new catalogue. I did CASE this idea from a lovely US Demonstrator, but have changed it slightly. Unfortunately I can’t find the link to her blog now, so my apologies for not linking your blog to mine.

I have only used Whisper White & Basic Black because it gives the card more impact. The stamps used are the Medallion ($40.95) & the All a Flutter butterfly stamp from the a la Carte selection. Naturally I had to add some Dazzling Diamonds to the wings! The slightly crooked greeting (that’s what happens when you stamp while watching TV) is from the very versatile Teeny Tiny Sentiments ($75.95 wood mount or $60.95 clear mount for 24 stamps).

To finish the card off, I stamped a pair of butterflies on the inside. Keep reading my blog for more projects using the All a Flutter stamp coming soon.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

Oh La La!

2010-08-30T22:50:00.001+12:00

I just love this new Artistic Etchings Stamp Set. It is so versatile – you can use it for backgrounds, scrapbooking, travel, vintage – just let your imagination go wild! This 6 piece set is priced at just $40.95 or wood mount or $32.95 for clear mount.

This card uses only 3 colours – Very Vanilla, Real Red & Basic Black. The background texture is created using the new Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder ($19.50) & the Top Note Die ($52.50). {please excuse the reflection, I had already bagged this card before I remembered to take a photo!}

This card features a really effective but simple masking technique. Firstly I stamped the images in Black Staz-On. I then masked each image & sponged from the edge of the mask inwards. Finally I embossed the whole layer using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

Hello Baby!

2010-08-29T23:12:00.001+12:00

I don’t normally buy the baby stamp sets – I make my sister buy them instead because she has a new & used baby gear shop (Potential Unlimited in Northcote Point) – but when I saw the new Baby Bundle Stamp Set and the Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel, I just had to have them!

I made the card itself using the Movers & Shapers Die in the Big Shot – This die not only cuts out the perfect size card, but you can also change the window shape & move the window to where ever you want it on the card. Don’t you just love the wee baby peeping out the window!

Open the card & there you find the invite details.

Baby Bundle is available in the new catalogue from 1 Sep. It is a 16 piece set (including a teddy bear!) and is priced at $59.95 for wood mount or $47.95 fro clear mount (that’s only $3 per stamp, what a bargain!)

The next card features the Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel ($19.50). I used the Top Note Die in the Big Shot to make the “frame” & the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder to create the textured background. I then used the wheel to stamp the base image. I then rolled the wheel on another piece of Whisper White Card Stock, coloured the images using a blender pen, cut them out & used Stampin’ Dimensionals to make them “pop”. The finishing touch is a drop or two of Crystal Effects & of course some Dazzling Diamonds.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

I'm Back!

2010-08-25T17:33:00.001+12:00

Hi Everyone.

Sorry for the long absence. I recently split up with my Husband & I lost my creative ability & motivation for a while. Don't worry it is back now! Not only that, but now I can make papercraft projects at any time of the day or night without worrying about disturbing anyone - fantastic!
There have been so many exciting developments at Stampin' Up! since the last time I blogged, it is going to take me a while to catch up.

The most significant change is our Colour Renovation. One of the things I have always loved about Stampin' Up! is their colour families. It makes crafting so much easier when you know that your inks, cardstock, designer paper, ribbons & accessories are all going to match perfectly.

With the Colour Renovation, the colour families are being completely re-designed and modernised. Unfortunately that means that we will be losing a number of colours, but don't worry as they are being replaced by exciting new colours.

We will now have 40 base colours in the 4 new families - Brights, Subtles, Regals & Neutrals. Each year, 5 In-Colours will be released to keep the palette fresh & they will stay in the collection for 2 years. This means that by 2011, we will have 10 In-Colours.

Any way, enough chatter, click on the links above to see the new colours. These will be available for purchase once the new catalogue is released on September the 1st

Out With The Old, In With The New

2010-03-26T17:33:00.001+13:00

Can you believe that the time to order from the Summer Mini Catalogue has just about come to an end?! You only have until 31 March to place your orders for anything you would like from this catalogue. Remember, if you spend $120 or more before 31 March you will also qualify to choose a FREE Sale-a-Bration stamp set! Some of the products from this catalogue may go into the next main catalogue due out in September, but I can’t guarantee it, so if you have fallen in love with something ………. order it now!

Of course with the Summer Mini ending, you will soon be able to view the new Autumn/Winter Mini – and boy is it exciting! I had to buy just about everything (woops!) We finally have the long awaited Big Shot and I have to tell you it is awesome. I have used other die-cut machines, but nothing compares to the Big Shot – it is so quick & easy.

We have new In-Colours (Razzleberry, Melon Mambo & Soft Suede) and of course lots of new stamps and accessories. You can now also purchase your stamps in either wood mount OR clear mount – stay tuned for more.

I will be giving you some sneak peaks over the next few days. If you would like a copy of the new catalogue please Contact Me.

Isn’t this gift box just adorable? I made it using the new Fancy Favour Die. It only takes a couple of seconds to run it through the Big Shot & it is all cut out & scored, ready for you to decorate. You will notice a new colour, this is Razzleberry – my new favourite. I have also used a new stamp set Cottage Garden & a new Jumbo Wheel, Very Vintage.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

It’s Magic!

2010-03-26T17:02:00.001+13:00

For those of you who didn’t manage to attend our Team Extravaganza the other week, I have posted the tutorial for the Magic Card I designed & taught. It is a lot easier than it looks and you can let your imagination run wild with your choice of stamp sets.

This is the Card closed

And Here is the Magic!

Now how do you do that I hear you ask?

Here’s the tutorial

Magic Card

Designed by Ann Wills

Instructed by Ann Wills & Julia Leece

Stamps

· Friends 24-7

· Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel

Supplies

Baja Breeze CS (1/2 an A4 cut lengthways + Scrap for Tab) Whisper White CS (20cm x 13 & 13¾ x 9½ cm)

Acetate Window Sheet (12½ x 7 ¼ cm) Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (30 cm)

Watercolour Paper (2cm strip cut from side) Water Colour Wonder Crayons (Bold Brights & Earth Elements)

Sticky Strip Mini Glue Dots

Staz-On Black Ink Pad Chocolate Chip Ink Pad

Chocolate Chip Jumbo Cartridge Baja Breeze Ink Refill

Tools

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig (SAMJ) Stamping sponge

Stampin’ Around Wheel Guide & Jumbo Handle Aqua Painters & Blender Pens

Curly Label, 1” Circle, Round Tab & Corner Rounder Punches Crop-A-Dile

Crimper Heat Gun

Handy towels & plastic plate

Instructions

1. Use Wheel guide & Jumbo Friendly Words Wheel to cover 1 side of the large piece of Baja Breeze (BB) with Chocolate Chip (CC). Fold in ½ on score line.

2. Using the Curly Label Punch, push it as far as it reaches from the bottom of the front of the card & punch hole. Line punch up from bottom again so that it joins the 1^st hole & punch again. Repeat from the top of the card. You should end up with a large hole in the shape of the Curly Label Punch.

3. Sponge all outside edges of BB card with CC.

4. Ink up the bird from Friends 24-7 in Staz-On black & stamp in the middle of the Watercolour paper.

5. Stamp bird on SAMJ sheet. Place acetate over Watercolour paper, then place SAMJ sheet over this. Line up the 2 birds & place SAMJ handle. Remove SAMJ sheet & stamp bird on the acetate (be careful not to rock the stamp or it will smudge).

6. Colour in the bird on the paper using Water Colour Crayons & Blender Pens (you need to make the colours quite bright).

7. Using an Aqua Painter, pick up some BB ink off a palette. You can vary the colour by adding more water. “Wash” around the outside of the bird. Add more ink to make it darker if you wish. If it is too wet, wick up water with a handy towel. Speed up drying with a Heat Gun.

8. Crimp scrap of Watercolour paper & cut to width of card. Tie knot in ribbon & adhere to crimped paper using glue dots. Adhere this to front of card with ribbon ends adhered to inside front of card

9. Fold the larger piece of Whisper White (WW) in ½ & use a piece of Sticky Strip to adhere together down long side as close to the edge as possible to make a pocket. Adhere Sticky Strip to both long sides on one side of the pocket. Adhere to inside front of card over ribbon ends.

10. Use 1” Circle to punch ½ circle in front of card where the pull tag will go.

11. Use Corner Rounder Punch on all corners of the other piece of WW. Stamp greeting in the middle & sponge edges in CC if desired. Adhere to inside of card using SNAIL.

12. Align the 2 bird images & adhere together with folded Round Tab & Sticky Strip. Punch hole in Tab with Crop-a-dile & thread through ribbon.

13. Slide acetate between the pocket & card front & the watercoloured image in the pocket. Pull it out – Magic!

Happy Stamping!

Ann Wills

Crazy For Cup-Cakes

2010-02-25T16:04:00.001+13:00

Cup-cakes are so “trendy” right now – & what’s not to love about them, they look good & taste even better!

This month at my Stamp Club meeting, we made a card featuring our fabulous “Crazy for Cupcakes” Stamp Set. I got the idea from a class I went to at Jacquelyn Pederson's but I mad a few alterations.

The insert with the tab at the top has an Emergency Chocolate Cake recipe. I also played around with this as the original recipe was a bit dry & hard.

Of course we had to “ice” the cup-cakes with Dazzling Diamonds & the cherries were made to “pop” using Crystal Effects.

Emergency Chocolate Cake

4 Tbsp Flour

1/2 tsp Baking Powder

4 Tbsp Sugar

2 Tbsp Cocoa

1 Small Egg

3 Tbsp Milk

3 Tbsp Oil

Splash of Vanilla

3 Tbsp Chocolate Chips

Mix all dry ingredients in a large mug. Pour in all wet ingredients and mix well. Add Choc Chips & mix again. Microwave for 2 1/2 –3 mins.

This is a cool card that my fabulous Up-Line Julia Leece made for my birthday. Aren’t the colours great? She has used the Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper that is in our current Mini-Catalogue.

Happy Valentine’s Day

2010-02-14T17:09:00.001+13:00

I hope you all had a great day & that some of your partners remembered! Mine didn’t, but at least he remembered my birthday this year! This is the card I made my husband for Valentine’s day.

I used Basic Black, Riding Hood Red and Vellum card stock & also Riding Hood Red Designer series paper. I had lots of fun with this card. I stamped the triple heart image from the I{Heart}Heart Stamp Set in black on red CS & in red on vellum and cut them out using the Heart to Heart Punch. I also used the Full Heart Punch – so much easier than cutting them out by hand! The sentiments and the swirls are rub-ons from Laughter & Love & Chit Chat.

Making the inside was the fun part. I used the 1-3/4” Punch to punch a black circle & then cut it into a spiral (a bit like the spirals we used to make with Minties wrappers). The outside of the spiral is attached to the bottom of the card with a glue dot, I then put a glue dot on the top of the middle of the spiral & closed the card. When you open the card you then have a “spring” to attach all of your other hearts to & the recipient gets a nice surprise when they open the card.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

It Must Be Love

2010-02-01T15:55:00.001+13:00

This weeks challenge on Just Add Ink was to make a project using hearts. I decided it was about time I did a scrap-book page as I have been a bit slack with them lately.

I was going to add another page to my wedding album, but I didn’t have any large photos & my printer was out of ink, so I used this one of My Step-Daughter Megan and her Husband Hamish – yes that is a beer bottle in his hand!

I wanted to keep it simple to focus on the photo, but I love the elegant effect the flourish from Baroque Motifs gives when it is embossed in silver.

I’m not a person that likes a lot of journaling on my pages, so I added their name & the date with White Gel Pen the “friend” stamp from the I{Heart}Heart stamp set, which I think says it all.

The heart border along the photo was made using the Heart to Heart punch and the large silver heart was cut out using the Full Heart punch.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

Bloomin’ Lovely

2010-01-30T17:02:00.001+13:00

Wow it is hot! I have just been to the Warehouse to buy a tiny desk so I could put my computer in my bedroom as it has an air-conditioner so I can actually do some work. It’s not really big enough for crafting, but we’ll see.

Today's card was inspired by a wonderful Dunedin Demonstrator, Megan McDonald. If you would like to try making these flowers, Megan has created a brilliant Tutorial.

I was really pleased with the way the flowers came out and although a bit fiddly, they are quite easy. The dark flower is made from Rose Red Card Stock & the 2 pink ones are made using Very Vanilla CS that I have coloured with Regal Rose ink, sponges & sponge daubers. I have concentrated the colour in the centre of the lightest one & on the outside of the darkest one. They were all sprayed with water, as it definitely gives them a better appearance. I used the Crimper and 5-Petal Flower Punch to make the leaves.

The card itself is made from Very Vanilla & Always Artichoke CS. The background is stamp with the script stamp from the Rustic Rooster Hostess Set. I have also used Sincere Salutations, Frames with a Flourish, Very Vanilla Ribbon, Large Grommets & Rhinestone Brads.

You couldn’t post this card unless you made a box for it to go in, but it is lovely card to give someone for a special occasion.

Happy Stamping!

Ann Wills

Gone Fishin’

2010-01-29T12:24:00.002+13:00

One of my fantastic fellow demonstrators, Patrice Halliday-Larsen has got us all excited about making Circle Cards. Have a look at her sample on her blog Create With Stamps. The original idea came from Jackie Topa, one of my favourite US demonstrators. Have a look at her Tutorial on how to make these cards.

This is my first attempt, so it is not exactly as I envisioned it, but it is still quite cute. I have used the C is For Cat, Pocket Silhouettes & Bird on a Branch Stamp Sets.

This is such a fun card to make & one we will be doing in up coming classes.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

Just Add Ink Challenge

2010-01-25T18:17:00.001+13:00

Just add Ink is a fantastic new challenge site run by a group of Australian & New Zealand Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators, with challenges open only to Kiwis & Australians.

Be sure to have a look at there blog and why not challenge yourself and enter!

The first challenge is a colour challenge using the following colours:

Now these are not normally colours I would choose to use together, but that is what a challenge is all about – to get you out of your comfort zone & to start thinking creatively.

Here is my entry, it is an Easel Card. We will be using this fold technique to make a card in classes later this year.

The Stamp sets I used are Pun Fun ($68.95) & Starring You ($28.95). I also used the following punches: Star ($24.95), Wide & Scallop Oval ($35.95).

Of course nothing says stars like Dazzling Diamonds!

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

I {Heart} Hearts for Haiti

2010-01-22T21:50:00.001+13:00

One thing that really makes me proud to be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, is how they always help out with good causes. Last year we raised funds for the bush fires in Australia and for breast cancer, now we are raising funds for American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund.

If you have a look at our Founder Shelli's Blog, you will see that SU! in the USA have already made up and distributed 5,000 Hygiene Kits.

It is so sad watching the news every night and seeing all Haitians who’s lives have been disrupted or taken due magnitude 7.0 earthquake that devastated Haiti on 12 January, 2010.

If you would like to lend a helping hand, here’s what you can do:

From now until 28 February 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you sell will be donated 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.

I love this set. I haven’t had a play with it yet, but when I do, I will put up some samples. The great thing is, that it co-ordinates with the Full Heart and Heart to Heart Punches ($35.95 each).

If you would like to purchase this set and help out with Haiti Disaster Relief, please Contact Me.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

Fresh-Cut Frenzy!

2010-01-22T16:38:00.001+13:00

This month for Stamp Club we used the Fresh-Cuts Stamp Set ($45.95) and Fresh-Cut Notes ($20.95). The note cards are such fun to play with. You can just let your imagination run wild – you don’t even have to use the Fresh-Cuts stamp set if don’t want to. They are a great idea to make up as a gift, in fact as each pack comes with 15 note cards and 15 matching envelopes, you could make a few gifts sets from each pack!

Each card has a die-cut flower in the middle with little petals that you can push out. It also matches the 5-Petal Flower Punch ($35.95) so you can have lots of fun embellishing them. We also decorated the inside of the cards and the envelopes too. Below are some of the samples I made.

In this black and white example, I have used the punched out petals and a black 5-Petal Flower punch-out to make the spiral flower on the card. Black & white is always so effective.

This card was a bit of fun. I used the colours from the Tall Tales DSP ($19.95/pack) for inspiration and the giraffe stamp from the matching Animal Stories Stamp Set ($28.95). I used Crystal Effects ($13.95) to “pop” the spots on the giraffe and the centres of the flowers. I also punched a giraffe head from the DSP and used it in the Build-a-Brad ($22.95/pack) in the centre of the flower.

The following are some examples made by my club girls – didn’t they do a great job!

Barbara

Sha

Julia Sha’s Sister

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

A Rescued Disaster!

2010-01-11T19:26:00.001+13:00

Don’t you just hate it when things don’t go according to the plan you had in your head. I thought I had really mucked this card up. I was planning on embossing the feather in clear and then brayering over the top, however I forgot to put the Versamark on the stamp before I coloured it in!

This is one of the lovely new stamps from Nature’s Nest. I used Stampin’ Write Markers to colour the feather in in a variety of blues, greens & yellows. I then VERY carefully sponged over the feather in Barely Banana trying not to smudge the feather as it wasn’t embossed. I then lightly sponged around the banana in Tempting Turquoise.

The stamped image was then mounted on Silver, So Saffron & Taken With Teal. Finally I embellished the card with a strip of Silver card stock, Turquoise Square Ice Rhinestone Brads & of course Dazzling Diamonds.

Thanks For Looking

Ann Wills

Birthday Drive-By

2010-01-06T21:52:00.002+13:00

I just can’t get enough of Water Colour Paper! Stampin’ Up!’s water colour paper is made from 100% cold pressed cotton & you just can’t get the same result with cheaper products – I’ve tried!

This paper gives you plenty of time for blending & you can just add some more water to spread out or lighten your colours. I’ve also found that if you make a big boo boo, you can saturate it & mop it up with a paper towel. It is great for your creativity as you never know what the end result will be. On the card below, I have only used one colour for the hills – Always Artichoke – but as it has spread & I’ve added water to some areas & more ink to others, the colour has separated & I’ve ended up with some browns in there too.

I used Blender Pens for the truck and Aqua Painters for the rest. Highlighting has been done with my trusty White Gel Pen & of course some Dazzling Diamonds. I’ve added the final touch with a frame from our Hodgepodge Hardware Kit.

Thanks for Looking

Ann Wills

Oh Lovely Pussycat, How Lovely am I?

2010-01-06T18:13:00.001+13:00

My C is For Cat stamp set has had a bit of a work out lately. It is great for reflection stamping on Glossy Cardstock.

I’ve used Elegant Eggplant for the border and then mounted the card on So Saffron CS. I’ve also added some black ribbon for the cat to sit on like a wharf. The background has all been sponged with multiple colours and then a White Gel Pen has been used to add highlights.

I have had a number of requests about how I make these reflection cards, so I will be putting a tutorial together over the next week – stay tuned!

This is a birthday card I made for a friend. I’ve also used the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set and Chit Chat Rub-Ons from the Summer Mini.

Thanks for Looking

Ann Wills

It’s a Man Thing!

2010-01-04T19:22:00.001+13:00

I always find it harder to make cards for men, however with the Totally Tools set, it is simple. I’ve stamped the tools twice with Black Staz-on – once on silver card & once on Summer Sun cardstock. The background is Chocolate Chip cardstock which has been stamped with the Weathered background stamp & then run through the Crimper for texture. I’ve used a Sweet Treat Cup to put the nuts & bolts in.

I made this card for a friends birthday and one the same but with the stamp “Love beyond measure” on the front for my Husband’s birthday.

Thanks for Looking!

Ann

Another New Technique!

2009-12-22T15:34:00.000+13:00

You all know how much I love reflection stamping & sponging, well I've discovered another cool technique. This one uses Stampin' Up! Ink Refils and an Aqua Painter.

You will need plenty of paper towels on hand as it can get a bit messy (that's probably why I like it!) Place a piece of Watercolour Paper on your paper towels & an assortment of coloured inks on a plastic plate - you only need a drop of each one.
Have some spare paper towels that you can use to squeeze your brush on to check the depth of colour.
Start with your lightest colour - if it is too dark, just squeeze some water from your Aqua Painter into it & mix it first - & "wash" it over the part of the paper you wish to colour. You can add more colour to make it darker, or more water to make it lighter.
Keep adding colours until you get your desired result & blend out all the edges. It is important to use Watercolour Paper as it allows you time to blend the colours.
Dry with a heat gun then stamp!

I have used the Bird on a Branch Stamp Set in these examples.

Santa's Come Early!

2009-12-15T22:54:00.000+13:00

Wow - I can't believe it, I went away for 2 days and came back to find out that Stampin' Up! is offering an amazing Inventory Clearance Sale! The sale starts today and runs until 24 January 2010!
Just when I thought I had finished my SU! shopping for the year, they come out with sale which is just too good to miss ............ what's a girl to do?!!!
Products in the sale are discounted by 25% - 50% and it includes a number of alphabet sets which are just perfect for scrapbooking. There is no minimum purchase and no limits, so why not go crazy!
The sale is on a "while stocks last" basis, so order now to make sure you don't miss out on these super bargains.
The reason the stamp sets are on clearance is because they are the older square-cut style. You may have noticed that most of our stamps are now die-cut. The only difference is that with the square-cut, you need to trim around the stamps before mounting them - but don't worry, I am happy to mount them for you if you are not sure how.
Click here to find out what is on sale!
If you would like to place an order, please Contact Me

Fantastic SU! News!

2009-12-07T19:49:00.004+13:00

SU! just announced that they will be continuing a number of your favourite products from the Spring-Mini Catalogue! The following items are available now and will continue into the next main Idea Book and Catalogue that will be released in September 2010!

112534 Jumbo brads 5/16" Neutrals Assortment $18.50
112533 Jumbo brads 5/8" Neutrals Assortment $16.25
114889 Scallop Oval punch $35.95
106960 StazOn ink pad (White pad and refill) $26.95
109196 StazOn Cleaner $11.75

This is great news! White Staz-On has been super popular close to Christmas as it stamps particularly well on accetate and other non-porous surfaces.
Everyone loves the Scallop Oval Punch - you can never have too many punches! This one makes a really nice border for a stamped sentiment when used with the Large Oval Punch.

Sweet Tweets!

I just love the Cheep Talk stamp set ($56.95, p 98). This is a very versatile set that you can use for both males and females depending on your choice of colours.

It was just "tweeting" to me to be used with the Sweet Treat Cups!

I didn't have any birdseed so I used mustard seeds, lentils and black sesame seeds.

More Reflections

Another reflection card for my fans! This one uses the super versatile Lovely as a Tree stamp set ($57.95, p87). Just so you know how simple this card is, I taught this card to a class a couple of months ago and one of my clients bought her son who was about 9. He made one of these cards and it was the best one of the group!

Happy Stamping Everyone

Ann

I'm Back!

2009-12-05T23:50:00.002+13:00

I know I've been AWOL for some time now - but I'm back! How could I possibly remain in bed with all the new toys Stampin' Up! has released in the Summer Mini Catalogue! That's one thing I love about Stampin' Up!, they are always bringing out new and inovative products (my Husband doesn't love that part so much).

One sure hit in the new mini are the Sweet Treat Cups and at just $7.75 for 12, they are an absolute bargain. To make life easier, there is also a matching 1-3/4" Punch for $35.95, matching padded envelopes (3 for $7.75) and a fantastic matching stamp set called Something Sweet for $52.95. All of these can be found on pp 8-9.

This is my very first attempt using the Sweet Treat Cups. When I first saw the Something Sweet stamp set, I thought one of the stamps was a magnifying glass - turns out it's meant to be a baby rattle! Anyway, I decided to go with my original thoughts and used the ant from Bugs and Kisses and the grass from Inspired by Nature. I have embossed the handle with silver embossing powder and filled the cup with Chunky Sprinkles.

Something to Brighten Your Day.
The flower petals around the edge of the cup are from the Something Sweet set. The cup is filled with Jaffas (lucky you don't need too many lollies to fill the cups so there are plenty to provide crafting energy!)
I have also used two other new products: Chit Chat Rub-Ons (p.5) $23.50 for 2 sheets and 3/4" Real Red Polka-Dot Ribbon $23.50 for 9.1m (p.15)

This is the card that my Stamp Club made last week - in between mouthfulls of Pebbles and Jaffas! It features Baroque Motifs and the Curly Label Punch Bundle stamp sets.

Being a Zoologist, I love the new set Natures Nest (p 17, $46.95). Not only does it have this cool Tortise, but also a Dragon Fly, Scallop Shell, Peacock Feather and a Nest full of Eggs.

This card features one of my favourite techniques - Reflection Stamping and simple Sponging.

If you would like to learn this technique, please Contact Me.

Circle Scissor Plus

I was so excited when SU! released the Circle Scissor Plus. Circles are really in for Scrapbooking and Card Making at the moment, but all the circles I cut by hand (after drawing around cups & plates) come out all wonky.

Problem solved! The Circle Scissors has to be one of the easiest tools to use ever invented! You can cut circles or rings from 2" up to 6". It also comes with an attachment that allows you to draw circles. (p 22, Circle Scissor Plus $65.50, Glass Mat $44.95)

Below is a Scrapbook page I made featuring circles, the I Wish Simply Scrappin' Kit and the C is for Cat stamp set. Increadibly all three photos were taken of different kittens in different years - I hate to tell you how many times I have come home to find the tree on the ground!

Happy Stamping

Ann

BRAYERING

2009-09-04T13:03:00.000+12:00

No, it is not the sound a donkey makes, it is my new favourite toy!

This weeks class will be focusing on how to use a brayer. There are just so many techniques that you can do with this wonderful tool. It is also fantastic for inking up large stamps. Stampin' Up! sells Speedball rubber brayers which are of an excellent quality and cost just $28.50, a lot less than in most retail stores.

This first picture is a card I made last night. It uses the C is for Cat stamp set ($30.95) and Pocket Sihouettes ($39.95). I had a great time with many different colour inks and used the White Gel Pen ($8.95) to add highlights.

The next photo is an example of what we will be making in class this week. You will use the brayer to make a background sheet and then a Stampin' Around Wheel. Then you will make a set of gift cards and

envelopes.

If you would like more inspiration and ideas on using a brayer, have a look at this fantastic site!

http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Punches Part I

2009-08-16T15:20:00.004+12:00

Hi Everyone
This week in our technique classes we will be discovering some of the cool things that you can do with punches. We will make samples of a few basic objects such as handbags and cupcakes (got to make sure you girls have your bling fix!) and then we will make the 2 cards show below. The first one is the frog. This is the basic card, but we will jazz it up a bit more.

Then the one I know many of you have been wanting to try, with a dress and a handbag. Just wait until I show you some of the cards I have made for our more advanced punch classes, you will be hooked on punches as well as stamps!

Below is one of the cards from last weeks watercolour class. This card uses 5th Avenue, Oval All and the Inspired by Nature stamp sets. I've also used the crimper to add extra texture to the background. We had a great time with this technique. All you do is emboss your image, spray it with water and then drop ink onto it. The ink will spread out in the water giving you some amazing results.

An Update on Classes

2009-08-10T23:34:00.003+12:00

Below is a photo of my Mother's cat Cleo. She is sleeping in what was my Door Prize Draw bag. I now have to make a new one as it is well beyond repair even with sticky strip!

Here's a peek at what we have been doing in our recent classes. Tomorrow we are going to be trying all types of watercolouring techniques. Below is my first atempt at watercolouring on actual watercolour paper rather than cardstock. It is fabulous to use and makes blending so much easier. I am certainly hooked!

Last week we learnt the Spotlighting and Reverse Spotlighting techniques that you can see in the 3 cards below.

Time to Catch Up Again!

2009-08-10T23:19:00.005+12:00

Hi there - I know I said I'd put up more photos from the Spring Mini in a couple of days, but as usual, I got too busy!
I just love the Great Friends set that I have used below. This card was lots of fun to make & pretty heavy by the time I had added all the layers. I've used Kiwi Kiss, Basic Grey, Whisper White & Basic Black. I also used the Fresh Cuts stamp set to make the strip of script under the ribbon.

Guess what? It's the Great Friends set again, along with some of the gorgeous Walk in the Park designer series papers.

This super cute card is made with using the Forest Freinds set. Notice the new flower brad too.

A Few Samples From Our New Spring Mini Catalogue

2009-08-01T14:44:00.006+12:00

I've had a great time playing with all the new stamps and accessories and they were certainly a hit at my launch party yesterday. Here are a few samples that I have made. If you would like to know how to make any of them, please feel free to Contact Me

I have more that I need to photograph, so keep checking over the next few days.

This is the card that we made at my launch party. It uses the new Great Friend set, which is so versatile and very well priced at just $37.95!

Sense of Time ($46.95) is a fantastic set for scrapbooking and for more masculine cards, which can sometimes be challenging.

I love the simplicity of this card using the Tree Trimmings set ($28.95).

Mini-Catalogue Launch Party

2009-07-20T15:07:00.002+12:00

Hi everyone

I will be holding a launch part for the new Spring Mini-Catalogue at my home on Friday the 31st of July.

You will get to see all of the new products and try some of them out with a make and take.
Everyone will recieve a free goodies bag which will include a copy of the new catalogue.

You can choose between two times, 1pm or 7pm, but bookings are essential!

The new mini is really exciting with lots of new stamps and accessories - I just know you will love it as much as I do.

I look forward to seeing you.

Regards

Ann

Crocodile Handbag

2009-07-20T14:40:00.002+12:00

In this weeks class we are making crocodile handbags. There are still a few spaces available if you would like to come, but please let me know.

Busy, Busy, Busy

2009-07-20T14:23:00.004+12:00

Hi Everyone
Wow, what a busy week, what with classes, the SENZ papercraft show and of course lots of stamping, my poor husband has hardly seen me!
I have made lots of new samples to show you though.

These 2 cards have been made using the 5th Avenue stamp set. I have stamped the image on vellum card stock and then embossed it in white. I then coloured the back of the image using Stampin' Markers and finally covered the front of the image in Dazzling Diamonds.

This card, using the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set, I copied from our demonstrator newletter. I love the colour combination of Chococlate Chip, Pumpkin Pie and Pixie Pink.

Yes, another Rustic Rooster! I double embossed this image to get multiple layers of colour on his tail. The background had been sponged with multiple colours.

C is for Cat and P is for Paws, this was one of my "just got to have" stamp sets!

Bling It Up

2009-07-13T14:38:00.006+12:00

Hi Everyone

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I've had a bad cold. Last weeks handbag class was cancelled, but if you look at the class schedule, you will see that I am now holding it on the 21st of July.

This week, we are doing all things "bling"!

To start with we will look at different techniques to make glitter stick, including Heat and Stick powder. We will then be making spinner cards.

Bookings are essential - just phone or email me.

Do you Like my Handbag?

2009-07-02T23:15:00.003+12:00

Isn't this just so cute?! Next Tuesday we will be making a mini crocodile handbag in class. Don't you think this would make a fantastic gift bag for a pair of diamond earrings - could someone please tell my husband!

Bookings are essential for this class as it is very popular. Classes are at 12.30pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday the 7th of July.

Heat Embossing

2009-07-02T23:04:00.003+12:00

We are having lots of fun in our classes and we now have a great group of regulars – but we can always make room for more if you are interested.

This week we learnt basic heat embossing and emboss resist. In each class we make a technique card to keep in a journal so you are able to look back in case you forget how to do a certain technique.

After we learn a technique, we make a project using it. This week we made a bagalope – a little gift bag made out of an envelope! The photo below is a bagalope that Julia Leece (my upline) made in my class. She has used the Upsy Daisy and Autumn Flair stamp sets. Julia is so creative, I am very lucky to have her as my upline and it is fantastic that she attends my classes and occasionally learns something off me too!

Techniques Class

2009-06-19T15:15:00.007+12:00

This is what we will be doing at our techniques class on Tuesday the 23rd of June.

You will learn all about repetitive stamping (stamping-off), 2-step-stamping and how to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig.

You will make 3 reference technique cards to keep in your optional journal and then one gift card.

Bookings are essential for these classes. Please see the class timetable on the left of this page for further details.

Rustic Rooster

2009-06-11T22:35:00.003+12:00

Rustic Rooster is my favourite Level 2 Hostess set at the moment.

I have scored at 1cm intervals along the bottom of the card to give it some depth.

Products used include:
Card Stock - Kiwi Kiss, Very Vanilla
Stampin' Pads - Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail adhesive.

Would you like to get this stamp set for FREE?
Click on Contact Me at the top of this page to find out how.

Super Stamper Club

2009-06-11T22:10:00.004+12:00

Would You Like Some FREE Stamps?

Then Join my Super Stamper Club!

Finding it hard to budget for all of the stamps and accessories on your Dream List?

Super Stamper Club is a great way to budget for your purchases over an 8 month period and receive lots of free goodies.

When you join the club, you will commit to a minimum purchase of $45* per month, for 8 months. You can choose to spend your $45* on any products in the current catalogue.

How Does This Benefit Me?

As well as the product you choose to purchase you will receive:

e A Free 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue (or a Classic Stampin’ Pad of your choice if you already have a catalogue)

e A Free class each month with your Super Stamper Club members

e You will receive the Hostess Benefits for 1 of the 8 months without having to host a workshop. This will include:

e A Free Hostess stamp set of your choice

e A minimum of $35 Free product of your choice

The monthly class will be held at my home and all of your project supplies will be included.

If you can’t make the class, I will send you a kit so that you will not miss out.

The order of the Hostesses will be determined by the order of membership.

When Do I Order?

You will need to place your order at the end of our monthly group gathering. I will let you know the date of our first meeting once your group has 8 members.

If you can’t make it to the meeting, I will need your order on or before the meeting each month. You may call or email me with your order.

You can pay by cash, direct deposit, cheque or credit card.

How Do I Get My Order?

Your order will arrive approximately 2 weeks later. You may pick your order up from my home, or I will deliver it if arranged.

What If I Want To Spend More?

You can of course spend more than the $45* minimum purchase if you choose. Or you may choose to become a “double member” and purchase a minimum of $90* per month and receive the Hostess Benefits twice in the 8 months.

If you would like to join, or would like further information, please Contact Me

* + 5% Shipping & Handling

June & July Classes

2009-05-31T19:24:00.004+12:00

My classes will be beginning this month. They will be a combination of stamping, scrapbooking and 3D paper-crafting. In each class, you will make a "technique information card" that will give you details of the technique for future reference. You will then make a minimum of one card, scrapbook page or 3D project. Some classes may cover more than one technique, depending on how complex they are.

After you have completed each class, you will be able to store your technique reference card on a metal ring (provided) or in a chip-board art journal that you can cover in a special class using Designer Series Paper and chipboard embellishments.

All classes will be held at my home on Herald Island and will be 2 – 2 ½ hours long. Classes will cost $15 each, with all materials supplied unless otherwise stated (Although if you have your own paper trimmer, scissors, bone folder and adhesives, please bring them).

I have posted all of my current classes on the left side-bar.