Convention 2009 - Part 1

2009 was my very first time at Convention and it did not disappoint.  I had such a great time and really needed another few days off from work to recover, LOL!  I travelled with my good friend Marlene and we met up the the girls from Gail Force Stampers.  Marlene and I dubbed ourselves the Gail Force Groupies and had so much fun hanging out with Gail (aka Gale Force 1), Felicity, Karen, Coral, Chris, Gina, Anne-Marie, Steph & Julie.  Before we left we had arranged to do a shoe box swap and I just wanted to say how fantastic the staff at Rydges Lakeside were in accommodating 11 noisy women in their foyer whilst we stamped.  Here's a few photos:

From L to R:  We have the side of Karen's head, Coral, Felicity and Marlene

From R to L is Chris, Gina  (I know you can only see her t-shirt) and Steph.  I don't think I'd ever had so much fun stamping but by the end of the night my eyes felt like they were about to fall out of my head.  I've still got Marlene's swap to finish and I still have to take a photo of mine.

I need to take some more photos of my convention bag and my goodies from Momento Mall so I think I'll leave it there for tonight.

I will say that Convention 2010 is pencilled into the diary already.  I can't wait!

National Scrapbooking Month - 2 Great Promotions from Stampin' Up!

In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $150 with our limited-time (May 1 to June 1, 2009) Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:

Item Code	Description	Retail Value
112231	Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set*	$77.95
113059	Simply Scrappin' Petal Party	$36.95
108697	Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12")	$21.95
105216	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad	$11.95
103179	Craft & Rubber Scissors	$37.95

*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $77.95 value.

Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items.  Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.

The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:

• Getting Started DVD


• Getting Started Guide


• Guest Invitation Postcard (100)


• Idea Book & Catalogue (8)


• To My Hostess Envelope (10)


• Project Sample Sheet


• Recruit Brochures (20)


• Hostess Brochure (20)


• Hostess Benefits Form (10)


• Customer Order Form (50)

 This is an absolutely fantastic time to join Stampin' Up! - never before has it been so affordable.  It is also a wonderful time for all of you who already have a great supply of stamps and accessories to join.  When you become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, you also receive access to a fabulous website full of inspiration and information, full colour monthly newsletters, 20% off all your stamping supplies, (30% off on your first order placed within 45 days of joining), plus you have the opportunity to attend all the fantastic events, such as Convention (which I attended over the past weekend - more on that another time - I've got heaps of photos to share).

If you decide to take advantage of this fantastic promotion, you will have to the end of September to make the minimum sales requirement of $500 ($550 inc. gst per quarter).  If, after you join, you decide that Stampin' Up! is not for you, you can walk away with out any penalty, so you really have nothing to lose.  

If you are interested in this fabulous promotion or have any questions, please contact me and I will send you out a free, no obligation information pack.

The 2nd promotion offered in the month of May is - buy three packs of select Designer Series paper ($16.95 each), and get one FREE! See selections below:

Item	Page	Description
112042	132	Urban Garden Designer Series paper
112470	132	Haiku Designer Series paper
113976	132	Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper
112468	132	Sweet Always Designer Series paper
113992	133	Tea Party Designer Series paper
113975	133	Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper
113966	134	Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series paper
112469	134	Holiday Treasures Designer Series paper
112041	134	Bella Rose Designer Series paper
113974	134	Bella Bleu Designer Series paper
113978	135	Urban Oasis Designer Series paper
112461	135	Washington Apple Designer Series paper
112039	135	Windsor Knot Designer Series paper
113980	135	Candy Lane Designer Series paper

If you are interested in either of these fabulous promotions or have any questions, please feel free to contact me .

Hello Again

Hi, it's been a while hey?   Life just took over ......you know how it is.  Anyway, the reason for my post, and yes, there is one, is to submit my card for Kristina's Colour Inspriration Challenge.  It's number 39 this week and the colours were Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red, So Saffron and Green Galore.

Here's what I came up with.  I should let you know that there is NO stamping at all.  I finally used my SU RubOns that I've had sitting here quite a while now.   Whilst I love the idea of rubons, I find them hard to work with.  That being said, I'm pleased with how this turned out.  I also used my few favourite embellishment - buttons.

Also, I need to make an apology for the photos from now on - my camera seems to be dying a slow death.  We're looking into getting a new one, so please bear with me.



Supplies:

Cardstock:  Basic Black Textured, So Saffron, Real Red, Green Galore, Whisper White

Accessories:  Anchored and A Perfect Day RubOns, Button, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Sketch Challenge

Another quick post so I can link up - will be back later to add in all the details.

This is the card I made for this week's 2 Sketches 4 You sketch challenge.  It is also a bit of a CASE of a sample in the 07 US Fall/Winter IB&C.  I love the colours and this card is for one of Harry's little friends who is having her 2nd birthday party in less than 1hr (which is why I have to dash)



 Sorry about the photo, it's a little blurry - batteries in my camera are almost flat so it was a choice of a bit blurry or crooked!

Off to link to 2S4U site

Colour Challenge #19

Hi there

This is going to be quick, will be back later to add all the details in.  This is for Kristina's colour challenge, Whisper White, Basic Black, Basic Grey and another of our choice.  I chose Yo Yo Yellow.

Here it is:



Catch you later.  Off to link to Kristina's site before the deadline!

Stuck for a Title!

I've sat here for about 5 minutes now trying to think of a witty title for this post - just not happening.  Anyway, this week's card for the sketch challenge at 2 Sketches 4 You.  I really enjoy the challenges that Kazan and Laura set  - I don't know what it is about them, but for some reason they take my work to the next level (well, in my opinion anyway, LOL).

This week's sketch was by Laura and after looking through my stuff, I decided to make it a Father's Day card for Jarrod.  Since it's only 3 weeks away and the next 2 weekends I'm playing chauffer to Harry for the birthday party season, it's one thing crossed of my never ending list of things to do!



 The finished card is 14 cm x 14 cm Very Vanilla.  The papers are from the Basic Grey Archaic 6x6 Paper Pad.  The sentiment has been stamped in Chocolate Chip Classic ink on SU twill using Rough Edges Mini Alpha.  The stars were punched using SU Star punches and the brads are Antique Brass.  The stars have been adhered to the card using dimensionals.

While this is a really simple card it took a while to make.  The first time I stamped on the twill I had got all the way to the 'e' when I accidently stamped it SIDEWAYS - OMG, absolutely NO way to fix that, except to start again.  I'm really pleased with the way it turned out.

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Rough Edges Alphabet

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Basic Grey Archaic 6x6" Paper Pad

Ink:  Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  Star Punch, Large Star Punch, Twill Tape, Antique Brass Brads, Dimensionals, SAMJ

 

Hope you're all having a great weekend - thanks for looking!

Another Week Goes By....

This week I've combined the Kristina's colour challenge and the sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You  for this card.

This is Kristina's colour inspiration - Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red and I've chosen Summer Sun.  Pretty bright colours, aren't they?



 

 

 

 

 

This is what I came up with.



I started with the idea to sponge the colours on the embossed (with black EP) heart from Always (from the Spring Mini).  The heart came out well, then next thing was to decide what to do with it!  That's where Kazan's 2S4U sketch came into it - I thought the heart would work well as the accent.  Actually, the layout is SO versatile, I'm going to be using it again!

The card came together as a few different elements, the black scalloped embossed edge was next, followed by the embossed Pumpkin Panel.  Well, that actually took 2 goes, originally I thought it would look good black (I used Staz On) but it just wasn't dark enough so I tried clear embossed.  The sentiment panel took a few goes too! 

I have a few other workshop samples to share too, but I've got to iron my clothes for work tomorrow, so it will have to wait until tomorrow.

Thanks for looking, hope you've all had a great weekend.

Supplies: 

Stamps:  Always, Baroque Motifs

Ink:  Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, VersaMark

Cardstock:  Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White, Summer Sun, Rose Red Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Black Detail Embossing Powder, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Sponges, Corner Rounder (guard removed), Dimensionals

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