Some Soft Subtles...

Lately I have been getting lots of orders for cards from my family which has been lots of fun and have been getting a bit of cash for doing them (which is always a bonus).

I was asked to make a card for my boyfriends sister who's 1st wedding anniversary is coming up in a week and what a great way to start using my soft subtles colours than to make this card....

Happy Birthday Mum & Thanks Dad

On Thursday it was my Mum's birthday so I came up with this card for her. I used two stamp sets: Birthday Best and the new Short and Sweet - it is so cute. I was very happy as I got to use my glitter for the first time and boy does it help to make the card sparkle.

I made this card for my Dad as he spent an entire day with Neil and myself scraping old glue off the walls in our ensuite reading for tiling. He was a great help and we couldn't have got the whole room done without him. Again, I used the stamp set Short and Sweet.

My card making was quite successful on Friday night when I gave both Mum and Dad their cards that they have asked me to make a card for their next door neighbour's daughter who is turning 13 this Friday. Watch this space as I will be making this card in the next few days...

Swap Cards

Today 3 Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators spent the morning over cakes and pastries along with lots of stamps, ink pads and tools to come up with a swap for this years Convention. Although I am not able to go, my lovely upline kindly offered to take my swaps for me and swap them around. This is what I came up with.

I used Yo Yo Yellow and Orchid Opulence ink pads and cardstock, my 1 3/8" circle punch, some 1/4" whisper white grosgrain ribbon dyed in Orchid Opulence re-inker and the stamp sets I used where Scribble This and Happy Everything. Oh, and I also used Confetti White cardstock to stamp on!

If you would like to find out more about this project or about anything else Stampin' Up! contact me for more information.

Take a look at another OSW...

I actually started making these cards about a week ago using the Friendship Blooms which unfortunately is not available in the new catalogue. I am a big bold brights fan so I used my bold brights colours to make these 10 wonderful cards out of a 'One Sheet Wonder' template that I found - with a bit of a twist from myself! I still need to add the finishing touches to the cards but I thought I would take a photo of what I have done so far - they are a work in progress!

The time has come...the new catalogue has arrived!!

After the long await, the 2008/2009 Stampin Up! catalogue has arrived and it is full with beautiful stamp sets and accessories. This catalogue starts on 1 April 08.

If you would like to find out what is inside our new catalogue or wish to purchase one please email me to arrange. The catalogues are $10 plus postage. Or, if you hold a workshop with me, you will receive the catalogue for FREE and will be able to earn FREE stamp sets for sales over $300 - it is that easy! Please email me to receive further information.

Don't forget - you have only this week to place your orders from the 2007/2008 catalogue and Summer Mini catalogue. Final orders need to be placed in the system on Monday, 31 March 08 by 11.59pm! Please let me know if you would like to place an order for anything.

Stamping on a candle?

Yes, it can be done and is just so simple. All you need to do is stamp on some baking paper, make it all pretty (I have used coloured markers and glitter), put the stamped baking paper against the candle and wrap around some wax paper to protect it and apply heat using the Stampin' Up! Heat Tool and there you have it. What great presents these make! I can't wait to start my next one.

I have learnt a new technique..Crayon Resist

My very talented upline taught me on the weekend Crayon Resist which is such a great technique. It is using a white crayon and marking the places that you don't want to put any ink over - it has such a great effect! I mounted my finished product to a card and here it is...

If you want to learn about this technique, please email me.

You have got to love "One Sheet Wonders"

I was introduced to the world of One Sheet Wonders on the weekend by my upline and I now can't get enough. I have been searching websites high and low for my next One Sheet Wonder project as this is just such a great idea. I completed 10 cards in the space of a couple of hours using a piece of A4 cardstock where you can stamp all over it to your hearts content, 5 A4 colour sheets of cardstock and some contrasting cardstock. The cardstock that you stamp you cut out different shapes (it is best to follow a template which I can send you) and that helps to form the layout of your cards. I used colours from the bold brights pallete, some glitter and silver brads - it is that simple!

Please email me if you would like to know more about One Sheet Wonders and if you would like a template sent to you.

It's my first workshop today!!

In about 40 mins I am going to both host and demonstrate at my first workshop. At this stage I am feeling a little nervous but am hoping that everyone has a good time and learns lots. The table is all set up and I am ready to go. I have taken some photos of the table so you can see that I am all prepared. By the way - the lollies are a must when stamping!! Wish me luck!

Are you interested in stamping and after a fun girls night out?

Host a Stampin' Up! workshop and have a ball!

Here's a great opportunity for you and your friends to share a fun, exciting evening learning the art of rubber stamping, absolutely free! In fact, it's better than free because you can earn free stamp sets of your choice, just for hosting a workshop totally $300 or more.

For more details and an information pack, contact me at: louisetole@yahoo.com.au