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March Technique Class

Alpha — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:57:44 +0000

Join me in March for this fabulous technique. You’ll be amazed on how easy this is to make. This technique is called Dazzling Diamond Glass Technique. Classes are held weekdays, 10 am start and ends at 12 noon. Cost is $15, all materials and instruction sheeet provided. Booking is essential. Hope to see you in class!

February Card Making Class

Alpha — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:19:37 +0000

Classes are in full swing again! Come and join us weekday mornings for card making. We are making a box card and a pull out card that’s just perfect for birthdays. Classes are held daily, cost is $15, all materials and instruction printouts included. Kindly email me if you would like to book a class.

Hope to hear from you and looking forward to your great company!

Sale-a-bration is here!

Alpha — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:47:46 +0000

Take advantage of this fabulous promo from Stampin’ Up!. For every $100 purchase, choose your Free item from the brochure available at www.stampinup.com.au. You can submit your order to me 24/7. This promo ends 31 March. Organize your wishlist and don’t miss out!

February Stamp Club

Alpha — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:30:17 +0000

Here are a couple of projects that we are making for our Stamp Club. For those who are new to Stamp Club, it is an open event that I hold once a month, usually on the first Wednesday. This event is for my Stampin’ Up! friends and customers and those who would like to know more about Stampin’ Up!. It is a night of crafting where we share and copy ideas. It’s an opportunity for you to try paper, stamp pads, stamp sets, tools and accessories before buying them. You may also submit your orders to me on the night.

If you wish to attend this month’s Stamp Club, kindly email me so I can give you the details. Hope to see you there and looking forward to your great company!

Happy New Year

Alpha — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:53:11 +0000

Today is Chinese New Year. I wish you all a successful Year of the Dragon. My eldest son is a dragon baby and he’s pretty excited that this is his year!

We had a very busy holiday season in our household so blogging had to take a back seat. Starting in February, I will be able to blog more often. I have a few things lined up for February. I am at the moment working on several card ideas and scrapbooking pages that I would like to share with you. So stay tuned and visit again soon.

Stamp Club is on February 8, Wednesday, 7.30-9.30 pm at my home in Ferntree Gully. We will be making a lovely birdhouse box and a technique card using one of the new stamp sets from the Summer Mini catalogue of Stampin’ Up!. Stamp Club is open to all my Stampin’ Up! friends and customers. Take advantage of Sale-a-Bration, starting 24 January- 31 March to purchase your stamps and supplies from Stampin’ Up!. Remember, for every $100 purchase, you are entitled to a stamp set, paper set or ribbon and brads set for FREE.

During Sale-a-Bration, the starter kit is reduced to $249 (originally $289). If you have been thinking of a business for yourself or just getting discounts for a hobby that you love, then why not take advantage of the reduced price and join the Stampin’ Up! family? Not only will you enjoy the 20% commission and discounts for all your purchases but also the invaluable support and project ideas that Stampin’ Up! gives to demonstrators. Starting April 2012, Stampin’ Up! will reduce the minimum sales requirement per quarter to $400 (originally $500). That’s another incentive for you to join!

Kindly let me know if you would like to order from the Summer Mini Catalogue. Items in this catalogue will only be available until March 31. There is no guarantee that these items will be carried over to the new Idea Book in September. If you love it, then it’s best to order them before 31 March.

Thanks and hope to hear from you. Cheers!

December Stamp Club

Alpha — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:18:37 +0000

Our monthly stamp club was last night and I’m so excited to share with you what we made! We got all Christmassy and had a fantastic time making snowflake tags. These are gifts in itself. Why not give them as your Christmas cards this year? These are also perfect to attach to gifts for that extra special touch. But wait, that’s not all…we also made a Christmas tree table ornament. So perfect to put in your dessert tray this holiday season.

I must mention too that the night wouldn’t have been complete with the gooey brownies and the fabulous Food for the Gods. Oh, there was wine too of course! Well done girls and I’ll see you in January for another Stamp Club!

If you would like to book a class to make the snowflake tag or the Christmas tree, let me know and I’d be happy to organise one for you. Anyway, I leave you with a picture of the Christmas Tree we made, followed by the snowflake tag. Enjoy and have a great day!

December Frenzy at Stampin’ Up!

Alpha — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:08:15 +0000

Today marks the start of this wonderful promo from Stampin’ Up! Take advantage of these items on offer at never before seen prices! Perfect to give away to your stamping buddies for Christmas or as Christmas gifts to yourself. Why not give your wish list to your partner? Submit your orders to me before 15 December to make sure your items are delivered before the big day.

Page 72: Welcome Christmas Clear Mount Set ($39.95) NOW $19.98
Page 72: Welcome Christmas Wood Mount Set ($49.95) NOW $24.98
Page 28: I{Heart}Hearts Wood Mount Set ($42.95) NOW $25.77
Page 35: Got Treats Wood Mount Set ($40.95) NOW $24.57
Page 42: Something Sweet Wood Mount Set ($44.95) NOW $26.97
Page 46: For Everything Wood Mount Set ($47.95) NOW $28.77
Page 67: Cottage Garden Wood Mount Set ($32.95) NOW $16.48
Page 72: Every Moment Wood Mount Set ($31.95) NOW $19.17
Page 74: Awash with Flowers Wood Mount Set ($71.95) NOW $43.17
Page 75: Friends Never Fade Clear Wood Mount Set ($31.95) NOW $15.98
Page 75: Friends Never Fade Clear Mount Set ($25.95) NOW $15.57
Page 75: Ornate Blossom Wood Mount Set ($19.95) NOW $ 11.97
Page 88: Clearly For You Wood Mount Set ($47.95) NOW $28.77
Page 96: Chloe Stampin’ Around Builder Wheel ($9.95) NOW $5.97
Page 126: Padded Envelopes ($6.50) NOW $3.90
Page 138: Poppy Parade 1/2″ Stitched Poly Ribbon ($16.95) NOW $11.87
Page 138: Blushing Bride 1/2″ Stitched Poly Ribbon ($16.95) NOW $11.87
Page 143: Regals Flower Brads ($16.95) NOW $11.87
Page 143: Neutrals Flower Brads ($16.95) NOW $11.87
Page 146: Distressing Essentials ($37.95) NOW $26.57
Page 149: Craft Rubber Scissors ($37.95) NOW 26.57
Page 149: Circle Scissors Plus Glass Mat ($37.95) NOW $26.57

Please take note that there is a postage and handling fee of 5% or $5.95 whichever is greater.

Orders can be taken 24/7. Let me know and I’ll organise the order form for you. Offer ends 31 December 2011.

Set Of Cards Gift Bag

Alpha — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:17:22 +0000

I had so much fun making this set. The bag is so easy to make. It just takes a few scoring on an A4 cardstock. A few snips here and there, some stamping here and there, some double-sided tape and you are done! Would you like to make a set to give away this Christmas? Let me know and we can make one in class. Look, I even managed to slip in a chocolate in the bag! I couldn’t resist giving away some sort of foodstuff Once you learn how to make this bag, you can make it all year long for any occasion. It makes gift giving more special because you made it yourself. Embellish as you wish with stamps, punchies, ribbons and tags. Fill it up with anything – lollies, cookies, crafty things etc.

Cost for this class is $20, all materials provided. Classes are held daily, 10am – 12 noon. If you wish to make this at night, let me know so I can organise a class for a group on the same night.

Water Stamping Technique

Alpha — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:10:23 +0000

Here’s an easy technique to give your Christmas cards some “wow” factor. Spray some water on watercolor paper and stamp your image in a lighter shade of ink. Watch the color bleed around the paper then let dry for a few minutes. I like to speed up the process by using my heat tool to dry it. Then get a darker shade of ink and stamp your image again. Crop then stick on a coordinating card stock. So easy! It only takes a few minutes to make this card so it is something you can make in large quantities. Hope you try this technique today. Have fun and thanks for dropping by!

Supplies Used - Stampin’ Up! products found in the Idea Book and Catalogue; Cardstock – A4 White Confetti, Watercolor paper, A4 Wisteria Wonder, A4 Garden Green; Inks - Classic Stampin’ Pad Pear Pizzazz, Wild Wasabi, Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush; Stamps - Snow Swirled, Four The Holidays.

Christmas Gift Idea

Alpha — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:17:20 +0000

Here’s a nice Christmas gift idea for teachers, office mates and friends. We all give and receive lots of food items during Christmas so this tote filled with all-occasion cards is a welcome change. There’s 8 cards in there for any occasion you might need. We will be making the cards and the tote in a special class on November 30 (10am-12 noon). Cost for this class is $20, all materials included. Join me and come home with a present for a friend or your child’s teacher!

The stamp set that I used here is a retired set from Stampin’ Up! It remains one of my favourite sets so I use it often. I love how versatile and easy it is to use. Simply stamp and do a bit of colouring with Stampin’ markers. The set we are using in class is the updated version called Easy Events. I’ve been playing around with it and it has become one of my favourites too! It is found on page 40 of the Idea Book and Catalogue. If you don’t have a catalogue, you can view the online version here on my website.