Wendy Todd - Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator

Upcoming Class - Complete Mini Album

It’s that time of year again –Christmas is fast approaching and there’s less than 6 weeks left to get your gift-giving organised. Great News! I have a fantastic class coming up that will help with the task. Join us on November 26th to create a complete 6x6 scrapbook album that will make a fantastic gift for just about any family member. You can choose from a range of themes to suit your recipient and/or photos (little boy theme shown).

As part of this class, you also have the option to join us for breakfast as we raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Ribbon Breakfast Appeal. We'll enjoy a buffet style breakfast together from 8:30am, then make our albums together in class from 9:30am. We'll also have games, prizes and competitions.

All the details are below, but be sure to book in quickly -spaces are filling fast!

Date: Saturday, November 26th

Time: 8:30am for breakfast, 9:30am class starts

Cost: $40 -includes all materials for a complete scrapbook album, breakfast and refreshments throughout the morning.

Bookings: Contact me on 0402 120 972 or email me on wendy@stampwithwendy.com.au

 

Deals of the Week #3

Hi Everyone! It's time for another Deal of the Week! I for one am loving these great savings of some of the nicest products in the catalogue!

There are no limits to the number of Deals of the Week you can purchase and no minimum purchase is required.* Now is your time to stock up on your favourite products!

Be sure to hurry and purchase each week's deals early on so you don't miss out! When the new week's deals start up each Wednesday at midnight, the last week's deals are over . . . forever!

This week's deals:

Item Page Description Regular Price Sale Price 119750 137 Daffodil Delight 5/8'' (1.6 cm) Satin Ribbon $16.95 $11.87 119963 137 Certainly Celery 3/8'' (1 cm) Taffeta Ribbon $12.95 $9.07 109112 139 Square Fire Rhinestone Brads $19.95 $13.97 109113 139 Square Ice Rhinestone Brads $19.95 $13.97

*There is no limit to the number of Deals of the Week items you may purchase. However, if we run low on product we will return the product to full catalogue price before the end of the week.  If this happens, we will announce it on the Stampin' Up! website homepage.

Strength and Hope Campaign

One of my favourite stamp sets in Stampin' Up!'s new Autumn/Winter mini catalogue is the beautiful "Strength and Hope" set. This gorgeous set comes with a special extra feature -your purchase of this set will contribute to Breast Cancer Research! 

Click here to read all about this great campaign and find out how you too can get your hands on this beautiful set.

Upcoming Class: Mother's Day Mini Album & Card

Can you believe that Mother's Day is just over 3 weeks away? This year is flying by so quickly! If you're looking for a special, more personal, gift for mum this year, come along to my Mother's Day Mini Album class! We'll make this beautiful 6x4 mini album and elegant matching card (pictured below).

When: Saturday, April 30th, 2pm

Where: My Place - Blue Haven, NSW (address available upon booking)

Cost: $25, includes all materials and a yummy afternoon tea, too!

Bookings are essential! Spaces are limited, so please contact me to reserve your place as soon as possible. To book your place, click here to email me or phone me on 0402 120 972.

Live too far away or can't make it on the day? No problem! This class is also available as a Class-At-Home kit! (class-at-home kit price includes postage) To purchase the kit, simply click on the "buy it now" button below to go straight through to paypal checkout, or email me to request my bank details.

Fun and Fundraising for a worthy cause

Join us on April 9th

And help us raise much needed funds for the Rotary Club of Toronto “Angela Edwards Appeal”

 
Angela Edwards is a single mum of 3 teenage kids, currently battling inoperable Bowel Cancer. The Toronto Rotary Club is currently raising funds to pay off their mortgage and provide for the future of Angela’s children.

When: Saturday, 9^th April, 10am start

Where: Blue Haven, NSW (address provided upon booking)

Cost: $40, includes all materials, lunch and refreshments 

• Fantastic Recipes/Photos/Cards Box project (yours to keep!)
• Door Prizes, Raffle and Guessing Game Comp
• Mystery Hostess Rewards
• Full lunch and all refreshments provided

A great day out, full of fun and stamping all for a worthy cause.

Call me on 0402 120 972 or email me at wendy@stampwithwendy.com.au to RSVP and reserve your place ASAP as numbers are limited.

Can't make it on the day? Still want to support this fantastic cause? No problem! I can put together the project kit for you, with full instructions, to complete in your own time. Just contact me to request the class at home kit and I'll do the rest. You'll also receive a special "thank-you for your support" gift with your kit.

Scrapbooking - Stampin' Up! Style!

One of the regular classes I offer is a scrapbooking class. My scrapbooking style is very clean and simple. I like to keep my pages uncluttered and allow the photos to be the star of the show. I'm often inspired by layouts I see in Creating Keepsakes magazine, as was the case with the layout we created in this month's scrapbooking class. I did a sketch based on a layout in an old issue of the magazine and then created my layout from that sketch. I was really excited with the end result -I think it's the colour scheme that really attracts me to this layout. I used the Elegant Soiree Designer Series paper and cardstocks to match. The flowers are Stampin' Up!'s paper flowers and I've dyed them with reinkers.

You can find a list of my upcoming classes in the right hand column of this blog. All of my classes are suitable for all levels of papercrafters -from beginners to advanced. If you don't live in my area, you can still take my classes! Just contact me to arrange a class-at-home kit with full instructions.

 

Stamps: None! I must be ill!

Papers: Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Elegant Soiree DSP

Accessories: Paper Flowers, Antique Brads, 1" Circle Punch, Timeless Type Sizzix Alphabet, Crochet Lace from my stash

Sale-A-Bration is coming!

It's less than two weeks to go until my favourite time of the Stampin' Up! year -Sale-A-Bration starts on January 25th! I just love this time of year, I mean, who doesn't love the chance to get FREE stamps, right?

To launch this year’s promotion, I am hosting a Sale-A-Bration launch party –and you’re invited!

 
 

Please join me to create the gorgeous projects above, using  some of the fabulous Sale-A-Bration 2011 stamp sets. There will also be fun games, prizes, lots of project samples and a yummy afternoon tea, too! 

When? 2pm, Saturday, 22^nd January, 2011 

Where? My Place -address available upon booking 

Cost? $15 for 3 projects –all materials provided 

R.S.V.P. Essential, as spaces are limited. Ph (02) 4304 1294

Virtual Workshop Event

Place an order, get free products! With the busy-ness of December upon us, it's not always possible to get to a traditional workshop event, so I'm hosting a virtual workshop and everyone is invited! Here's how it works: To take part in the virtual workshop, you need to place an order over $100 value (before shipping). You can do this by either collecting orders from family and friends, or simply place your own order. Then, email me or phone me with your order no later than December 10th. Payment needs to be made at the time of ordering and can be made by direct deposit to my bank account (details available upon request) or Credit Card (please phone with card details). Shipping is charged at 5% of order value or $5.95, whichever is greater. Everyone receives free products! For every $100 you spend, you'll receive a free gift from me from the list below. There's no limit to the number or gifts you can receive -place a $100 order, receive 1 free gift. Place a $200 order, receive 2 free gifts and so on. Gifts will be chosen at random (from names in a hat) and will include: Current Level 1 Hostess Set of Your Choice Level 1 Hostess Set Best Yet (retired) Level 1 Hostess Clear Mount Set Picture This (retired) Level 1 Hostess Set Live Like You Mean It (retired) Current Level 2 Hostess Set of Your Choice Level 2 Hostess Set Echoes of Kindness (retired) 2010 Sale-A-Bration set Happy Moments 2010 SAB Set Whimsical Words 2010 SAB Set Good Neighbour 2010 SAB Set Vintage Labels $30 in free products of your choice This list of free gifts may increase or decrease, depending on the number of workshop participants.   Every workshop participant will receive a free make and take kit from me of a design exclusive to this workshop event.   Bonus prize! The person with the highest value of collated orders will receive an additional $30 in free products of their choice.   Qualifying orders must be placed no later than 10th December to qualify. Please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972 with any questions and/or to place your order. Offer only available from Wendy Todd to Australian residents.   This post will remain at the top of my blog for the duration of the event. Please scroll down for more recent updates.

Welcome to the December Frenzy!

Do you hate the usual December frenzy of planning, decorating, shopping, wrapping..... Great news! You're going to love Stampin' Up!'s version of a December frenzy!

Get great Stampin' Up! products up to 50 percent off during our December Frenzy sale--1-29 December only! Here are the details of all items on special:

Item	Page	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
119181	39	A Little Treat Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$21.95	$10.98
120018	39	A Little Treat Clear-Mount Stamp Set	$15.95	$7.98
119189	40	Tote-Ally Tess Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$37.95	$26.57
111255	43	Daisy Dash Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel	$15.95	$9.57
121482	56	Baby Bundle Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$49.95	$34.97
119161	72	Autumn Days Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$38.95	$19.48
120012	77	Pendant Park Clear-Mount Stamp Set	$27.95	$13.98
113031	88	Tart & Tangy Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$21.95	$15.37
115806	91	Fresh Cuts Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$38.95	$27.27
115946	102	Wonderful Favorites Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$39.95	$23.97
119167	104	Heard from the Heart Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$38.95	$23.37
119185	105	Teeny Tiny Sentiments Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$62.95	$31.48
105115	118	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$4.03
105106	119	Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
100045	119	Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
105114	119	So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
105111	119	Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
105108	119	Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
105109	120	Bravo Burgundy Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
100069	120	Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$4.03
100082	121	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
103104	122	Small Cello Bags	$7.50	$4.50
111325	140	Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware	$57.95	$28.98
112530	140	Circle Scissor Plus	$54.95	$32.97
116681	161	Kind Heart Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$11.95	$5.98

Page numbers refer to the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue
Email me or phone me on 0402 120 972 to place your order for these great deals!

Christmas Scrapbooking Class

Please join me on Saturday to create this beautiful Christmas-themed Scrapbook Layout. I've adapted the layout from a design in Creating Keepsakes magazine and I have to say, it's beautiful! The photo just doesn't do it justice. This gorgeous layout will suit any of your precious Christmas photos -either from years gone by or save it for your favourite Christmas 2010 snaps! Spaces are limited, so bookings are essential.

When: Saturday, November 13th, 2pm

Where: My place -Blue Haven, NSW

Cost: $20, includes all materials for the double page layout and a yummy afternoon tea, too!

To book your place, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972.

We Stamp For Lara starts Monday!

Just a quick reminder that the We Stamp For Lara program starts this coming Monday! With a tutorial EVERY day during November, this program is fantastic value at just $25. That's 30 tutorials, designed by top Australian and International Stampin' Up! demos for just $25. Bargain! And don't forget, all We Stamp For Lara participants are automatically entered into the draw to win a Big Shot machine and there are daily prizes to be won throughout the program too. What are you waiting for? Join the program now by clicking on the paypal button below and help us get vital equipment for the adorable Miss Lara May!

 

FREE Holiday Idea Book Download!

 

Don't you just love a freebie? A few days ago, I received an email offering this free idea book and I just knew I had to share it with my blog readers! I'm not one for Halloween, so I just skipped right past those pages to the beautiful Christmas projects. Click Here or on the image above to download your free copy! There's some lovely ideas in this book -just in time for your Christmas crafting! Enjoy!

We Stamp For Lara

One of the things I love most about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is the sense of family and community that we have in our fantastic team. I'm constantly witness to the generosity of fellow demonstrators and the awe-inspiring way they rally together to support a good cause. My announcement today is another great example of this.

Announcing the We Stamp For Lara Fundraiser!

 
Please join us as we create together to raise funds for The Lara May Dunn Equipment Appeal. Beginning November 1st, for the bargain price of just $25, you'll have access to the online community where there'll be new project tutorials every day, prizes galore and every attendee gets a free entry to the draw to win a BIG SHOT MACHINE!!! You can read more about Lara's story here and you can join the event or make a donation to the appeal by via payment to Lara's trust account below:

Heritage Building Society
Mrs M J Dunn T/F Lara May Dunn
BSB 638010
A/C #: 12189650

If joining the program, please email Madonna with details of the payment you've made on madonnna@madonnadunn.com.au

Dressing Up Christmas with FREE ribbon!

 
Create beautiful packaging to fit any Christmas gift with exclusive products from Stampin' Up! From 16 October-30 November*, there are two ways to get FREE ribbon:

• Get an exclusive package of ribbon for FREE when you purchase a Christmas gift-giving bundle!
• Get an exclusive package of ribbon for FREE when you host a $550 workshop!

Choose from these bundles:

Description	Wood-Mount Item/Price	Clear-Mount Item/Price
Gifted Bundle Gifted Set and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper	124041; $66.90	124042; $56.90
Welcome Christmas Bundle Welcome Christmas Set and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper	124045; $69.90	124046; $59.90
Season of Joy Bundle Season of Joy Set and So Swirly Stampin' Around Wheel	124043; $67.90	---
Delightful Decorations Bundle Delightful Decorations Set and Ornament Punch	124044; $72.90	---

Choose from the following limited-time ribbons when you purchase a Christmas gift-giving bundle or host a qualifying workshop:

 

Contact me today to place your order or schedule your Christmas workshop!

*Bundles and ribbons available while supplies last.

Two Step Owl Punch

The new Two Step Owl Punch is so adorable! This gorgeous little guy made his debut at Lyn's workshop last Saturday when we made this cute 6x6 scrap page. We also used the new Celebrations Designer Series Paper and Party This Way stamp set. I'm not usually a huge fan of Pacific Point, but the celebrations DSP really shows it off in its best light and lately, I'm loving it!

As some people are not scrapbookers, I suggested to the workshop attendees that they might prefer to make a card with the Make and Take supplies instead of the scrap page I had designed. Here is the card I created with the same supplies used for the scrap page (I left Mr Owl off my card, as I didn't want it to look too cluttered):

Have you got your copy of Stampin' Up!'s 2010/11 Idea Book & Catalogue yet? If not, email me today so that I can arrange to have a copy sent out to you. You'll love the hundreds of new project ideas and products inside!  

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!

Join Stampin' Up! and SAVE!

One of the most exciting announcements made at our recent Stampin' Up! convention was the current discount on the fabulous Starter Kit. The Starter Kit is fantastic value anyway, but until July 31st, Stampin' Up! are offering the Starter Kit for just $259! That's over 20% off! Packed with gorgeous stamp sets, ink pads and more (most of which can be substituted with stamp sets and colours of your choice), this is one sale you don't want to miss! But, these fabulous savings on awesome products is just the beginning. When you buy the Starter Kit and become part of my time, that's when the real fun begins!

Picture this...

• Being paid to have friends over to stamp together!
• Introducing new stampers to the fun and excitement of making their own handmade cards and scrapbook pages, seeing the joy on their faces when they realise they can create beautiful things too!
• Meeting new friends who share your passion for stamping and papercrafting!
• Saving up to 32% on all of your purchases!
• Contributing to the family income by doing something you love!
• Having access to quality training events like Regional Training and our annual Convention
• Earning FREE stamp sets and holidays to exotic locations -like FIJI!!!

Just imagine the fun you'll have as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! Joining this fantastic company is one of the best decisions I've ever made -I love my job! Join my team today and experience the excitement of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! For more information or to join, email me or phone me on (02) 4304 1294.

Scrapbook In An Evening Class

I have an exciting class coming up that I wanted to share with you all today. I often have mums tell me that they just don't have enough time to do all of the scrapbooking they'd like to get done. I recently had one of those lightbulb moments and thought "I should do a class where we make a complete scrapbook album in one evening". So here it is. My "Scrapbook In An Evening" class. Love it!

This class will not only provide you with a gorgeous completed album, but you’ll also receive full step by step instructions to recreate the album at home in any theme and colours you like! The completed album has 12 pages for photos and journaling and 6 pockets for hideaway mementos or hidden journaling. With fun, bright colours, it’s the perfect album to record all those special moments of the special little ones in your life.

Here are the deets:

When: Thursday, 18th March, 7pm start

Where: My house, Blue Haven, NSW (address given upon registration)

Cost: $30, includes all materials for complete album AND supper! Bargain!

I have strictly limited places in this class, so be sure to get in quick to secure your place. Email Me or phone me on 0402 120 972 today to book your place at this exciting new class! 

Scrapbooking Sale-A-Bration Style

I wanted to share this super-cute 6x6 Scrapbook Layout with you. This is the Make & Take we created at Bev's workshop last weekend. The original layout was designed by the very clever people in the Stampin' Up! design team, but I changed it a little to suit the stamps and supplies I had on hand. As you can see, we used the Sale-A-Bration stamp set "Whimsical Words". At first glance, this set seems perfect for cardmakers, but in using it with this layout, I realised the massive potential it has for scrapbookers, too. Such a gorgeous combination of script font and type font, these stunning stamps are my new favourite journalling tool!

You can earn this set for FREE during Sale-A-Bration, which is on now! Just for spending $100 on any of our current range products, you can choose one of four gorgeous stamp sets for FREE! Email me or phone me on 0402 120 972 to place your order now. 

I {heart} Hearts Mini Accordian Album

I am really loving the I {heart} Hearts stamp set. I'm finding it to be a very inspirational set, which makes it really easy to create with! When I bought the set back in early January, the first project that I began planning was a mini accordian album for my husband for Valentine's Day. I plan to put some family photos in my album and I chose an accordian style because I wanted my husband to be able to stand it up on display, either on his desk at work or on our TV cabinet at home. I was so excited with the finished album that I decided to offer it as a class. The class sold out so quickly that I didn't even get to advertise it online!

The class was held at my place last Thursday night and we all had a great time. Everyone's albums turned out a little differently with each person's personal touch. This is one of the things I love most about teaching papercrafts -the way we can all create something different with the exact same supplies and tools. It's so inspirational!

Don't forget... Until February 28th, the Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from the sale of every i {heart} Hearts stamp set to the American Red Cross Haitian Disaster Relief fund. PLUS, during this fundraising promotion, I will personally discount the stamp set from the full retail price of $42.95 to just $35.14 (plus shipping). Don't delay! Contact me today to place your order and help the people of Haiti to begin rebuilding their lives.

Christmas Mini Album Class By Mail

Last week's Mini Album class was fantastic! We had a great time and everyone went home with a completed (gorgeous!) mini album. I originally offered the class as a "Baby's First Year" Mini Album, but I had a couple of ladies ask if I could offer a different theme for them as they didn't want to do the baby theme. As this fabulous mini album is so easily adapted with any of our Simply Scrappin' Kits, I was happily able to oblige.

My friend, Diane, came along to the class and created her album using the "I Wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit. It turned out so well! As you can see in today's photos, Diane's album is just gorgeous! I like it so much that I plan to create one of these myself!

Now, I know there are some of you who would love to create your own "I Wish" Christmas Mini Album, so I'm offering this album as a Class By Mail. For just $35 (with FREE shipping!), you will receive full step-by-step colour instructions, along with all materials (excluding adhesives) to create a completed album with 14 pages for photos and/or journalling.

To order this class by mail, simply click the paypal link below to be taken through to my automated checkout OR email me with "I Wish Class By Mail Order" in the subject line. I will then reply to your email with instructions on how to make payment. Orders will be taken up til November 10th and kits will begin shipping on November 15th. 

6x6 Scrapbooking on the Central Coast

I love scrapbooking 6x6 pages -they come together so quickly! Today's page is very simple and I think that I might turn it into a 12x12 page to finsish it off, but this is it for now. I'm just loving the Walk In The Park DSP from the Spring Mini!

Just a reminder that the Spring Mini Catalogue products are only available for another 5 weeks. If you'd like to see these products and have a play with them yourself, why not contact me today to book an in-home workshop and earn yourself some great products FOR FREE!

Stamps: None! -uh-oh, check my temperature!

Papers: Walk In The Park DSP, Sahara Sand

Accessories: Linen Thread, Tool Kit, American Crafts Thickers (alphas)

Great Friend - Scrapbook Style

The more I use the Great Friend Stamp Set, the more I love its versatility. And that's beside the fact that it is just the most adorable set ev-ah!!! Can you tell I'm loving it?

If you'd like to call this stamp set your own (and you know you must!), you  can order it today by emailing me or phoning me on 0402 120 972 or join my next Stamps By Mail Program -you can find all the details on the program here

  

Stamps: Great Friend

Papers: So Saffron, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Walk in the Park DSP

Ink: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Summer Love Rubons

New Mini Scrapbooking

As promised, here is the scrapbooking page I created for Hetty's workshop make and take yesterday. As you can see, the ladies who created a card instead were quite creative with these same supplies. To create the patterned paper, we stamped in Whisper White Craft Ink onto So Saffron cardstock using the leaf branch from the Great Friend stamp set and the small flower from Season of Joy. The photo I've used on my page was taken at Stampin' Up! convention in May this year, when I met Shelli Gardiner (co-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up!). Truly one of the most beautiful women I've ever met -inside and out. In the few moments I spent with Shelli, I saw her genuine passion for stamping and a truly sweet-hearted, loving nature. I was so surprised to see that this lady is every bit as addicted to stamping as I am and gets just as excited to see other people's work as I do!

 

Stamps: Great Friend, Life Definitions, Season of Joy

Papers: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze

Ink: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Stampin' Write Markers, Spellbinders Nestabilities

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

A Stamps By Mail Sneak Peak!

Only three more days to wait until the brand new Spring Mini 09 Catalogue is released! I wanted to share a sneak peak with you of the first month's projects in the next Stamps By Mail program. I was so thrilled with how these projects turned out. Let me tell you, this photo just does NOT do these projects justice! It's an exciting little preview, but the finished projects are just lovely (even if I do say so myself!) and I'm confident that everyone who joins the program will not be disappointed. You can view all of the details of the program in this post here and you can join the program by emailing me or phoning me on 0402 120 972. We'd love to have you join us!  

Flight of the Butterfly

Today I've been preparing for Carolyn's workshop on Saturday and this page is one of the make and takes we'll be creating. I CASEd the layout from a Stampin' Up! publication, but changed the colour scheme and stamps to suit those I had available. I really like how it turned out. This is the first time I've used my Flight of the Butterfly set since I bought it. I have to say, I'll be using it again VERY soon -I love it!

 

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly, Short & Sweet

Papers: Soft Sky (retired), Wild Wasabi (retired), Rose Red, Regal Rose

Ink: Blue Bayou (retired), Wild Wasabi (retired)

Accessories: Stamp-a-majig, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Trio Flower Punch, Stampin' Write Markers, Stapler

Just a reminder that the new Spring Mini Catalogue will be released at the end of NEXT WEEK! To be sure you receive a free copy of your own, sign up for my free mailing list in the box at the top left of my sidebar. Be sure to enter your postal details and I'll get a free copy sent out to you by August 1st!

Stamps By Mail -The Next Installment!

I'm so excited to be announcing the next Stamps By Mail Program! Not only because it means more creative fun for all of us, but also because it means there's a new catalogue just around the corner! Just in case you didn't already hear me screaming it from the mountains, the 2009 Stampin' Up! Spring Mini Catalogue is on the way! Available from August 1st, this new catalogue is jam-packed with brand new (great priced!) stamp sets, papers and accessories. I can't wait to share it all with you!

So, without further ado, let me tell you about my new SBM program...

How It Works: The program will run across 4 months, beginning in August. In order to take part in the program, you will subscribe to all 4 months. Each month, you will receive a delivery straight from the warehouse containing stamps, inkpads and accessories. You will also receive materials and instructions from me to complete 3 projects each month. These projects will consist of both scrapbooking and cardmaking designs.
 
You will get: Whilst I can't yet give you actual product names, across the 4 months of the program, you will receive all of the following items:

• A gorgeous new Stamp Set featuring a great mix of images and sentiments
• A packet of rubons that match the stamp set
• A packet of beautiful new Designer Series Paper which matches the stamp set and rubons
• A packet of gorgeous new hardware
• Baja Breeze Stamp Pad
• Kiwi Kiss Stamp Pad
• Basic Grey Stamp Pad
• Cameo Coral Stamp Pad
• So Saffron Stamp Pad
• Cardstock, ribbons and other embellishments as required for projects
• 4 monthly PDF files containing instructions to complete 3 projects per month (a hard copy will also be mailed to you with your supplies)
• Shipping $5.95 per month

The Cost: Because of the great value products in the new spring mini, I'm thrilled to be able to once again offer the Stamps By Mail program for just $50 per month for 4 months. This includes shipping from the warehouse to you and also postage from me to you for the extra cardstock and embellishments you will need. Payment can be made via Credit Card, Direct Deposit to my bank account or Paypal.

When Is It? The next Stamps By Mail program will begin August 15th, 2009 and will run through to November. The mail outs will happen around the 15th of each month. If you already have any of the stamp pads, you can select another colour of your choice. Just email me prior to the 15th of the month they are needed in 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 four 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
 
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I've been Scrapbooking!

I've been planning Bev's workshop today and she has requested a scrapbooking Make & Take. I looked to SCS for some inspiration and came across this fantastic layout. So simple, which is perfect for a make and take where we can often be limited on time. I changed the colours to suit the supplies I had available and added a black and white photo of Sam.

Stamps: Best Yet

Papers: Kiwi Kiss Textured Cardstock and Patterns DSP, Old Olive, Sage Shadow

Ink: Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Scrapbooking on the Central Coast

Tonight is my monthly Scrapbooking Page class. This month we're creating this cute star themed page in your choice of either pinks or blues. I still have 2 spaces left if you'd like to come along and create a page, have some great conversation and enjoy a yummy supper with us. We'd love to see you!

If you can't make it along to the class tonight, I'm offering this page as a class by mail. Just click on the paypal Buy Now button below to be taken through to checkout and I'll have your kit in the mail pronto! All instructions and materials included. Feel free to email me with any questions.  

Free Digital Mini Album Ideas Book!

Gotta love a freeby, right? I came across this offer whilst surfing the net this weekend and just had to share it with you. There are so many fantastic ideas in this e-book, I'll be using it again and again! To get your copy of this fabulous e-book, simply click on the image above. The book will open in a new browser window on your computer, then you can save it to your harddrive or favourites folder so it's there for you to open anytime you want it!

Be sure to tell all of your friends to stop by my blog and get a copy for themselves!

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Launch Party Scrapbook Layout

Today's post is the scrapbook layout we created at my launch party on Saturday. This is such a simple design, but it works so well. It's particularly gorgeous in real life (if I do say so myself!). I had a lot of fun designing this page, I hope you like it as much as I do!

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss

Stamps: Echoes of Kindness

Ink: Whisper White Craft, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Black StazOn

Accessories: Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponges

I still have a few spare kits left over from Saturday's class, so if you would like to recreate this page and the other two projects we made, simply click on the paypal button below to purchase a kit, or you can email me or give me a call on 0402 120 972 order one.

Finally -a scrapbook page!

It's been so long since I had a scrapbooking page to share with you. I've been enjoying my cardmaking so much that I've left my scrapbooking somewhat neglected. That will change! Today's page is a 6x6 layout that we created at my Stamp Retirement Party on Saturday just gone. We had such a great day and raised some funds for the MS Society. The projects we created all had an easter theme to them (it's only 3 weeks away now!).

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Pretty In Pink, Barely Banana, Whisper White

Stamps: Occasional Greetings, Everyday Flexible Phrases, Rough Texture Wheel

Ink: Old Olive, Certainly Celery

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Marker, Scallop Circle Punch, Photo Corner Punch

If you would like to order any of the products used to create this page, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972 as soon as possible -the list of now retired products continues to grow every day! 

Some Special Scrapbooking

The girls at Elite Stampers are working on a very special project and I've just finished my part in it yesterday, so I thought I'd share some pics with you. I was really pleased with how they turned out.

Some scrapping...

It's been a while since I put some scrapping on my blog. I guess I've so enjoyed getting back into the cardmaking that I've neglected my scrapping a little. Anyway, here are a couple of 6x6 pages I've done recently:

This one is actually an original by me! I was pleased with how it turned out. There aren't a whole lot of originals by me out there just yet, but I am slowly but surely changing that. What do you think? (Be nice!)

This one was a sketch challenge over at Elite Challenges. So, I guess you could call it a semi-original of mine! I picked the colours and papers and what-not... does that count???

A layout for Kaylah

I created this layout of my niece, Kaylah, yesterday. The layout is cased from the Idea Book & Catalogue, but I've changed the colour scheme. It turned out better than I had hoped! I don't usually scrap with such bright colours, but I think this came together well and really suits the pics.

Stamps: Garden Annuals wheel, Big Deal Alphabet

Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, Garden Green, Tempting Turquoise, Pink Passion and Yoyo Yellow.

Ink: Real Red, Garden Green, Tempting Turquoise, Pink Passion and Yoyo Yellow.

Other: I added some Kindy Glitz to the center of the flowers, as I didn't have the right colour brads.

If you would like to order any of the Stampin' Up! supplies used to create this project, please email me.

Another layout

I got an email this morning that had a link to a scrapbook layout I just had to try. So cute! I adapted it to the stamp sets I had, but it came out pretty similar to the original. Sorry the photo is a little dark, it's a bit wintery here!

Some scrapping

I've never scrapped a 6x6 page before. I actually enjoyed doing this, I think I may scrap 6x6 more often! This is a CASE from the Splitcoast Stampers gallery, but I lost the link to the original and I can't remember the name of the lady who created it. I really didn't change much, as I like her colour combo and layout so much. She used real ribbon at the bottom, mine is just a white gel pen dotted line on Cranberry Crisp cardstock.

Cardstock: Cranberry Crisp, Buckaroo Blue and Certainly Celery.

Stamps: Petals and Paisley (from the new spring mini catalogue coming out in August) and Bodacious Bouquet

Ink: Cranberry Crisp, Buckaroo Blue and Certainly Celery.