Wendy Todd - Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator

Create Your Own Christmas Cards

This post is being featured at the top of my blog whilst registration is open for this program. Please scroll down for my most recent updates and news.

 

Cards By Mail will be back in September, with a focus on Christmas Cards for this round! I've made a few little changes to the way the program works to give better value for money and accomodate our new catalogue schedules. I'm sure you'll enjoy this new program and your family and friends will love receiving an extra special Christmas Card, handmade by YOU this year! Here is a sneak preview of the cards we'll be making in September:

 

 

How It Works: The program will run across 3 months, beginning in September. In order to take part in the program, you will subscribe to all 3 months. Each month, you will receive a delivery straight from the warehouse containing stamps, inkpads and accessories. You will also receive step by step instructions from me for 3 different project designs each month. By the end of the program, you will have enough supplies to create at least 160 Christmas Cards!!! That's just $1.20 per card. Handmade cards are super-popular right now and sell for anywhere up to $10 per card!!!

 

You will get: Across the 3 months of the program, you will receive all of the following items;

 

• A Christmas themed Stamp Set (Clear-Mount version)
• A Christmas themed Designer Series Paper pack
• Cherry Cobbler A4 Cardstock
• Old Olive A4 Cardstock
• 2 packs Very Vanilla A4 cardstock
• Christmas Ornament Punch
• 1/6 share Pear Pizazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon
• Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker
• Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker
• Pear Pizazz Stampin' Write Marker
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• 1/2 Share Coloured Christmas themed RubOns 
• 3 monthly PDF files containing instructions for 3 different card designs per month (emailed to you)
• Shipping Fees as applicable (included)

In order to use the cling stamps included in this program, you will also need clear blocks. If you don't already own clear blocks, please contact me to arrange for the necessary blocks to be ordered and supplied with your first month's delivery (additional fee applies).

 

The Cost: Christmas Cards By Mail program is just $65 per month (clear-mount option) for 3 months. Wood mount option is available for an additional $5 in the first month. The monthly fee includes all shipping and postage charges. Payment can be made via Cash, Credit Card, Direct Deposit to my bank account or Paypal.

 

When Is It? The Christmas Cards By Mail program will begin September 10th, 2010 (please note early start date) and will run through to the end of November. Payments are due by the 10th of each month and mail outs will happen after the 10th of each month. If you already have any of the stamp pads or markers, you can select another colour of your choice. Just email me prior to the 10th of the month they are needed and tell me what colour you would like instead.

 

Upon registration, you will receive an email from me, outlining further details of the program. Please note that this is an all-inclusive program and you must subscribe to ALL three months of the program to participate.

 

To subscribe, please select one of the following options;

 

Email me or phone me on 02 4304 1294. I will then give you details of how to pay via bank deposit or credit card.

 

OR

 

Click on the subscribe button below to be taken directly through to Paypal Checkout. Each month, you will receive a paypal invoice for that month's subscription fee.

 

Christmas Cards By Mail, Clear Mount Option (September monthly fee):

Christmas Cards By Mail, Wood Mount Option (September Monthly Fee):

The Wait Is Over! Stampin' Up! 2010/11 Catalogue is live!

Bear with me, this is going to be a long post! So much excitement to share!...

It's with great excitement that I welcome two of my favourite things today -SPRING! and a new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue! I'm looking forward to the warm, sunny afternoons of spring and I'm very excited that in the coming days I can fill those beautiful afternoons with browsing the gorgeous new Stampin' Up! catalogue! I'm sure you'll agree that Stampin' Up! have not disappointed with the stunning new products released today. Pure gorgeousness and I can't wait to get my hands on the new colours! Click on the catalogue image below to view the new catalogue:

And speaking of new colours, as part of the colour renovation, Stampin' Up! have put together some new colour kits to help you transition to the new colour families. Here's a flyer outlining the kits that are available:

And as if all that isn't enough excitement, how would you like an opportunity to get some new In Colour products FOR FREE??? Join Stampin' Up! during the month of September and get a complete set of In Colors-that's Classic Stampin' Pads, Stampin' Write Markers, and an assortment of card stock-completely FREE along with your demonstrator Starter Kit. The Starter Kit has over $415 worth of stamping and business supplies and is always a great deal at an all-new LOWER price of just $289! Add the value of the free In Colors ($84.90), and there is no better time to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! Contact me today for more details about this exciting offer! 
 
  

Belated Create-A-Card Friday - Father's Day

Hi Everyone! Last Friday was supposed to be Create-A-Card Friday, but we were away for the weekend and I didn't get to upload my video before we left. So, my apologies for the delay, but here is my Create-A-Card video for Father's Day! If you don't already have your card made for Dad, it's time to get creating! Father's Day is THIS SUNDAY (the 5th of September). Why not show Dad just how much you love him by creating a handmade card just for him this year?

Today's card, along with several other Father's Day cards I've made will be listed in my etsy store this week. Be sure to stop by and have a look -even if you don't have time to make one yourself, you can purchase one of mine and still give Dad a beautiful handmade card for his special day.

I hope you enjoy today's video!

 

 

Stamps: Occasionally

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Papers: Kraft, Urban Oasis DSP, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Accessories: Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Scallop Edge Punch, Linen Thread

Extra discounts on some Last Chance items!

Stop Press! Stampin' Up! have announced this morning that until August 31st, they're now offering additional generous discounts on selected last chance list items.

With prices this low, these products are sure to sell out quickly. Email me or phone me on 02 4304 1294 with your order today! 

Item #	Page	Description	Discount	Discounted AUS Price
116342	42	Big Bold Birthday	50%	$ 26.98
116408	100	Seeing Spots	50%	$ 14.98
116344	121	Big Deal Alphabet	50%	$ 38.98
116208	126	In Color card stock (A4)	50%	$     7.25
105538	127	Bold Brights Stampin' Write markers	25%	$ 43.46
105537	127	Soft Subtles Stampin' Write markers	25%	$ 43.46
105540	127	Rich Regals Stampin' Write markers	25%	$ 43.46
105541	127	Many Marvelous Markers	25%	$   175.46
105550	128	Bold Brights Classic Stampin' Spots	25%	$ 31.46
105551	128	Earth Elements Classic Stampin' Spots	25%	$ 31.46
105539	128	Earth Elements Stampin' Write markers	25%	$ 43.46
105552	129	Rich Regals Classic Stampin' Spots	25%	$ 31.46
112042	132	Urban Garden Designer Series paper	50%	$     8.48
112041	134	Bella Rose Designer Series paper	50%	$     8.48
107305	152	Oval Large punch	50%	$ 15.48
113692	152	Eyelet border punch	50%	$ 15.48
109043	152	Scallop Circle punch	50%	$ 15.48
113694	152	Heart to Heart punch	50%	$ 15.48
112082	152	Wide Oval punch	50%	$ 15.48
112091	152	Scallop Edge punch	50%	$ 15.48
113693	152	Full Heart punch	50%	$ 15.48
104310	155	Crafters' Tool Kit	25%	$ 58.46
112004	AW28*	1-3/4" Circle punch	50%	$ 15.48
116629	CO*	Butterfly punch	50%	$ 15.48

Another new catty sneak peek!

The new catalogue is just a week away! How exciting! I've thoroughly enjoyed playing with some of the new goodies and preparing for my September workshops. Today I'm sharing a card that I made using the Artistic Etchings stamp set. This is a gorgeous vintage style set with beautiful images that are more versatile than you might think at first glance.

My card today was strongly inspired by a glimpse of a card that I saw on Dawn McVey's blog a few months ago. I was really happy with the result. I am completely in love with the new Big Shot Embossing Folder that I've used on this card, too. Stunning!

I hope you like today's card. Don't forget to email me if you'd like to preorder your new catalogue!

New Catalogue Sneak Peek!

I've been scrapbooking! My scrapping has sadly taken a backseat to cardmaking lately, as I prepare for the market stalls I've been holding, but I happily made some time to put this page together late last week and I was really happy with the result. I took my inspiration from a 12x12 layout I saw at convention in May and created this smaller 6x6 layout. Isn't it cute?

I'm just loving this stamp set we got for free at convention. It's called Printed Petals and it's adorable. Great for quick & easy embellishments for any scrapping or cardmaking project. Keep an eye out for it in our new catalogue which will be released in just one week!

Have you preordered your catalogue yet? Don't delay! Email me or phone me on 02 4304 1294 to reserve your copy for just $15 including postage! With over 200 project ideas, this gorgeous publication is a must have for any papercrafter!

CPS180 Father's Day Card

My apologies for my extended absence over the last week. I've been busily preparing for the Central Coast Handmade Market, coming up this Sunday. I would definitely recommend a visit if you can manage it! The market will be held between 10am and 2pm at the Erina High School Hall, The Entrance Rd, Erina. All stallholders will be showcasing either handmade or homegrown products and there'll be entertainment for the whole family.

Today's card was made using the CPS Sketch 180. A simple card, but I was very happy with the result.

I'll have a great selection of handmade Father's Day cards for sale at the Handmade Market. Be sure to stop by my stall and say hello on Sunday!

 

Stamps: Occasional Greetings

Papers: Very Vanilla, Soft Sky (retired), Fall Flowers DSP (retired)

Ink: Old Olive

Accessories: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Stampin' Dimensionals 

Last Chance List is out!

The Last Chance List is out!

With the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue just around the corner, it's time to bid a fond farewell to several of our favourite stamps and accessories in order to make room for exciting new products. Items on the retired list--now called the Last Chance List--are only available while supplies last. Once they're gone, they're gone!

Plus, in a rare promotion, select retiring products are up to 50 percent off! Don't miss this last chance to get them.

Please note:

• This list of retiring products is as complete as we can make it at the present time, but items may be added to or dropped from this list. Any exchanges of these items must be made within 90 days of the shipping date.
• All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue.
• Hostess sets do not have a price because they can only be earned by hosting a qualifying workshop.

Click on the image above to view the list and see which products you can't do without, then contact me today to place your order.

Love What You Do!

One of the VERY best things about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is the demonstrator training events that they offer. We have Regional Training coming up in Sydney in November and even though it's still a couple months away, I can't wait! I love having the opportunity to get together with my demonstrator friends who live a little too far away for regular get togethers! Not to mention, meeting up with FABULOUS Stampin' Up! staff who travel all the way from the US for our training events! Can you believe that? At regional training, we get a free stamp set & make and take projects, a yummy gourmet lunch, awesome business & project training and the opportunity to swap project ideas with our fellow demonstrators. Stampin' Up! also provide gorgeous display boards of project ideas & inspiration that we're able to photograph throughout the day. Sound fun?

Why not take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s current fantastic discount on the Starter Kit and join me at Regional Training in November? For just $259, you can join Stampin' Up! today and start reaping the benefits of being a part of this fantastic company! Over the coming weeks, there are TONS of fantastic benefits to being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. These include:

• Getting your very own copy of the BRAND NEW 2010/11 Idea Book & Catalogue in your hands NEXT WEEK!!!
• Access to a sneak peak preview of new IB&C products THIS SUNDAY! As demonstrators, we'll be able to order from this sneak preview right through August!
• Enjoy a 30% discount on your new catalogue purchases in September!
• No minimum sales to meet until the end of December!

Stampin' Up! is such a great company to work with. They regularly let us know how much we're appreciated as demonstrators, often in fun and quirky ways. Just look at this fun video the marketing department made for us, released this morning (click on the image to view the video):

If you'd like more information or have any questions about joining Stampin' Up!, don't delay! The special starter kit price is only available for a few more days! Email Me or phone me on 0402 120 972 today!

 

Crazy for Cupcakes Birthday Card

One of my favourite stamp sets from our current catalogue is Crazy for Cupcakes. I just love this cupcake stand image. It's so cute and just says "birthday" to me. Love it. I made this card yesterday for a new friend who has a special birthday coming up. I hope she likes it!

If you would like to order any of the products used to create this card, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972. 

Create-A-Card Friday - Bright Birthday Girl

I have another Create-A-Card Friday for you today! I've made a very bright birthday girl card, using the patterned papers from the Sunny Days Simply Scrappin' kit. Just one quick note, I cut the diagonal stripe paper so that the stripes were running vertically. The measurements for the patterned paper are:

Spotty Paper - Cut a piece measuring 9.75cm X 5cm

Stripey Paper - Cut a piece measuring 9.75cm X 2.5cm

I hope you enjoy today's video!

Love Notes Gift Set with Vintage Vogue

Hi Everyone! I have a cute little gift set to share with you today. I apologise for the poor quality photo, I had to snap this one in fading light with little time to spare. Let me tell you, this photo does not do justice to this cute little set! The cards are love notes (3x3 inches square) that I cut from Rich Razzleberry cardstock, added a scallop border in Certainly Celery and stamp a sentiment in Rich Razzleberry on Whisper White cardstock. I added some (retired) Orchid Opulence 1/4" grosgrain ribbon and the flowers are stamped in Orchid Opulence using the Vintage Vogue stamp set. They're so adorable! The perfect little card to add to a gift for a special friend.

I made a set of 4 of these little cards, so I decided to create a matching gift bag to hold them in. I created the little box from Old Olive cardstock and then decorated it with some Cottage Wall DSP, ribbon and stamped images. I added a ribbon handle and I was done! Now I have a great little gift ready to share.

I just love the way Stampin' Up!'s inks, cardstocks, papers and ribbons all co-ordinate so perfectly. All the hard work of colour selection has been done for me and I can get straight to creating cute projects every time I sit down to stamp. Too easy!

If you'd like to purchase any of the supplies used to create today's project, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972. 

The REAL best job in the world - Now Hiring!

So, you all know about Queensland Tourism's claim last year that their Island Caretaker role was the best job in the world. Ok, so it might be fun for a while, but in my opinion, being stuck on an island all day, every day for months on end with no access to papercrafting supplies isn't so appealing. Hear's the fantastic news... The REAL best job in the world is on offer for each and every one of you -and it includes UNLIMITED access to top quality papercrafting supplies at a great discount!

Imagine a job that enables you to spend time creating beautiful cards, handmade gifts and scrapbooking pages

Imagine the thrill of introducing the joy of papercrafting with someone new and sharing their excitement at discovering that they too can create beautiful handmade items to share with their loved ones

Imagine being able to contribute to the family income by doing something you love -never dread a day at work again!

Imagine guilt-free shopping for gorgeous, top-quality supplies with the extra dollars you'll earn -and Imagine buying those supplies with a minimum 20% discount!

Imagine running your own business on your own terms, working as many or as few hours as you want to

Imagine having access to literally thousands of project ideas to help you plan for workshops and classes

Imagine travelling on an all expenses paid trip to Fiji next year! Stampin' Up! have outdone themselves with next year's Incentive Trip being held in Fiji! How exciting!

Sound too good to be true? It's not! This is the reality of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! With our current special on the starter kit, there's never been a better time to join! You really have nothing to lose. The special price is just $259 for over $560 worth of fantastic products.

This fabulous kit contains everything you need to begin creating beautiful stamping projects and all of the stamps, cardstocks and inks can be customised to suit your own tastes! In fact, both of the cards I'm showing in today's post were made using only products that can be substituted into your own starter kit. 

Give me a call today or email me for more details on becoming a part of the wonderful Stampin' Up! family. 

Create A Card Friday - Masculine Birthday Card

It's Create-A-Card Friday again! Today I'd like to show you how I created this adorable birthday card. When I set out to create today's card, I was aiming to make a masculine themed birthday card, but as it turned out, this card is really suitable for any birthday recipient. I've used the adorable Cheap Talk stamp set, which is on special until July 31st for just $38.36 (down from $47.95 -bargain!).

If you would like to order any of the products used to create today's card, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972. 

I hope you enjoy today's video. Thanks for stopping by today!