Sade my beautiful grand daughter

The DSP used is from the Elegant Soiree range on p. 127 of the current catalogue and matched that with soft suede card stock. Used the scallop trim boarder punch, paper daisies p. 140 and cut the other embelishments using flower fold p. 155 current catalogue and island floral p. 21 mini catalogue, Bigz Dies.

Another scrap page finished - Caitlins wedding

I started with piroette pink and chocolate chip 12x12 textured card stock, then sponged melon mambo and chocolate chip ink onto a sheet of Specialty Designed Series Paper from p. 10 of the mini catalogue. The flowers and letters I cut out on the Big Shot using melon mambo, pouriette pink, and wild wasabi card stock. Then added some jewels to give it the Princess Caitlin touch.

INVITATION: Workshop on Sat 5th Mar @ 1.30 Picture Box

Would you like to create your own picture box? Simply click on the 2010/2011 catalogue on the right hand side (RHS) of this page and check out pp. 124 - 127 or in the mini catalogue on pp. 17 and 21, to view Stampin Ups designer series paper (DSP). Let me know what you choose by 26th Feb so I can order any DSP I dont have in stock. I will provide the matching card stock and embellishments to suit.

Come along and join a fabulous bunch of ladies. If you wish to bring your photos on the day you will need 1 - 10x10 cm photo if you wish to put one on the top or you may make an embellishment using the big shot with the coloured card stock to match you DSP. You can place photos on the outside (4 photos measuring 9 x 7 cms) or leave the DSP showing. On the inside you will need either 9 or 17, 7.5 cms square photos depending on how many layers you wish to have. The box above only has one layer.

Cost: $22 includes all the material you will require and afternoon tea. There is no charge for the fun, relaxation and fabulous company you will experience. If you are a regular and have your own adhesives and basic kit $17 is all you are required to pay. Book early via email to secure your place and I will email you the address. Only 8 places available per session. If you would like to attend but this date and time do not suit please email me with alternative dates and depending on numbers I may be able to oblige. Please call or text me on 0434 824 585 or email me on elliehow@westnet.com.au with any questions orders or bookings. If you have a friend who would like to participate, book them in also and you will receive a little gift on the day.

A few cards you can make with your free stamp sets

Just a few cards you could create with your free stamp sets from the Sale a bration catalogue. To view the stamp sets and informaton simply click on the Sale a bration link. Do not hesitate to contact me by phoning me on 0434 824 585 or email me elliehow@westnet.com.au for more information.

Enjoy........

January Workshop

Check out two of the lovely cards we made at the January workshop...

Happy Valentine's card.
The card was created using Stampin' Up's recent Valentines Special Promotion deal... Treats for your Sweets... Which was a wonderful pack which included Sweetheart Stamp Set, Full Heart Punch and the Heart Treat Cups.
It's a lovely little card that is easy to reproduce. You can even place some treats in the Treat cup if you would like to.

Faux Silk....
The formula for this beautiful little card is so simple...
The butterfly is cut out using the Big Shot Butterfly Die Cut. Faux Silk is the technique... Simply stamp a background stamp on a ordinary tissue... Separate the layers and then scrunch it up.. Take your piece of card board and cover generously with glue stick and press your crumpled tissue on. Then run it through the Big Shot to cut out the Butterfly shape.. and Whalah.. you have a beautiful simple card that EVERYONE will love!!!

Nette's Wedding Scrap Book Page

I recently created this scrap book page using the ripping technique and the Big Shot to create the butterfly and flower embellishments.

Come along to our next work shop or have one of your own......

My Scissor Charm

This scissor charm was made using 'Blossom Party' Original Bigz Die for the 'Big Shot Machine'. So easy to make, all you need to do is cover scrap chipboard with Designer Series Paper and run together through the Big Shot and voila! A lovely charm to identify your scissors. Why not make a special charm to mark the scissors you keep to cut ribbon only? No more blunt scissors when cutting ribbon!

"The Big Shot" - May Classes

Mini Catalogue Launch

If you missed the recent Mini Catalogue Launch, here is your chance to catch up and make 2 beautiful cards as well as seeing the new tools, products and samples. As these 'catch up' sessions will be at my home studio, each session will be limited to 6-8 people. Cost is $10 and includes your own copy of the mini catalog, 2 cards or 1 card and 6"x6" scrapbook page, demos, specials and refreshments.

Dates
Saturday 15 May 2010 - 1.00pm

Venue
17 Henley Street
Alexandra Hills

BYO
Basic Kit (Scissors and adhesives)

COST
$10
Please email your RSVP to secure your booking.

April Workshop

For Mothers Day we decided to make a party box with handle and matching card.


"The Bigshot" was used to make our box using (The Fancy Favor Bigz XL Dyes range).


The Box is made from card stock and designer paper.

March Workshop

During our March workshop we created gorgeous Memo Boxes featuring gift bows.

The Boxes are entirely made from card stock, designer paper and ribbon.

Colour Renovation

Stampin' Up!s latest BIG news is that at the end of August, there will be a Colour Revamp!

I can share that with you now so we can all start planning ahead for Stampin' Up!s new colour collections hitting our craft rooms on the 1st Sept 10, and stock up on those favourite colours we will be saying a fond farewell to.

Colour is fundamental to Stampin' Up! and it is important to keep up to date with trends. After extensive research for the past 2 years investigating colour trends in fashion, home decor, crafting industries, and asking demonstrators and customers through surveys etc, Stampin' Up! have put together a fresh and fashionable new colour pallet for us to work with...

and it is a very exciting and welcomed change!

Below are the new colour collections we will have as of the 1st Sept 2010.

You may notice some of our favourite in-colours present and past are here to stay, and there are new colours we haven't ever seen before. Kraft even has a new name 'Crumb Cake'.

Maybe you've spotted the 3 new colours from the Autumn Winter Mini and jumped up to do a little dance like me! :-)

Below is the list of colours we will say a Fond farewell to... (There is still plenty of time though to stock up on ink re-fills, card, ribbons etc if an old time favourite of yours is in this collection.)

Stampin' Up! is thrilled to be introducing their new 'Up to Date' line of colours, I'm excited and hope you all are too!

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