I'm going blue

I've just had a terrible week with loads of monitor troubles, which has resulted in today purchasing a new one. Don't you just hate when your computer does not perform properly!

Anyway, I have made heaps of projects over the last few weeks, so I will endeavour to show you a few over the next few days. The first is a card I was asked to make which had to be not 'too girly' or flowery. I used the Spring Break designer papers ($8.96 for 12 sheets) some sky blue and blue bayou card stock, Cherished Memories Rub ons and blue bayou stitched ribbon. The white letters are from Making Memories.


The second project is a card book made from the beautiful Spring Silhouettes designer papers (also only $8.96). I just love these papers, they are going to be missed in this household. I also used some wild wasabi and sky blue cardstock, a flower from the pretties kit, and some ribbons and gemstones.


This pic shows one of the page spreads from within the book.
These papers and cardstock are only available till the end of the month.
I'll be back soon with some more samples, so stay tuned.

Next class is Wed March 18th and Sat 21st

These classes will be the last before the new catalogue comes out so I really wanted to use some retired stamps and accessories for the last time in the classes. In this card we will be using the beautiful river rock cardstock, the retired flower punch and a stamp set from the mini, Eastern Blooms (also finishes at the end of the month).


In these cards (you can choose between the card above and below). we will use the stunning sky blue cardstock, ink, ribbon and designer papers - spring silhouettes. We'll also use my all time favourite stamp sets, petal prints and linen. If your not into sending Easter cards, don't worry you are free to choose another greeting.

For this card we will use the stamp sets Floral, Wonderful Words and Mostly Flowers, all sets that have been well used over the last year. The idea for this card came directly from the 07/08 Stampin' Up catalogue. One of the many reasons I purchased Mostly Flowers in the first place.

And finally, I thought it would be nice to make a card, for the often overlooked other sex. I used the outlaw designer papers, and stamp sets, Bronc Buster and the versatile starstruck. I just love how this set works with the star punch!

If you would like to come along to either the class on Wednesday the 18th at 10am or Saturday the 21st at 10.30am please email me to reserve your spot. Remember its also your last chance to order any retired products, many of which are heavily discounted.

Some Secret Garden Cards

These cards were all made using the secret garden simply scrappin' kits which are sadly set to retire at the end of the month. All the cardstock, papers and cardstock stickers are included in the kit which makes these cards really fast and easy to create. I have made heaps of cards with this kit so will have more cards to post soon.

Retirement party

I would just like to say a huge thank you to all that attended the retirement party on Friday night. We managed to raise $1,135.00 for the Cancer Council on the night, while giving away lots of prizes to some lucky ladies.
Here are three of the ten cards that everyone made on the night.

The cards used mainly retired stamps, in colour cardstock and punches.

Remember all items on the retired list are only available till the end of March.

More on the retired list

These products are no longer available or are very low in stock.

10756 - Flip Flops- Unavailable
109020 - Wild Wasabi Classic Ink Refill - Unavailable
109015 - Soft Sky Classic Stamin' Ink Refill - Unavailable
109016 - River Rock Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - Unavailable
109017 - Purely Pomegranite Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - Unavailable
100381 - Earth Elements Eyelets - Unavailable
100378 - Soft Subtle Eyelets - Unavailable
109019 - Groovy Guava Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - Unavailable
108748 - Best Friend Numbers - Unavailable
107212 - Mateys Map - Unavailable
105320 - Basic Eyelets - Unavailable
103195 - Gifts Galore - Unavailable
107561 - Garden Annuals - Unavailable
109610 - Confetti Simply Scrappin' - Unavailable
104279 - Leaf Prints - Unavailable
110255 - Bundle of Joy - Unavailable
112402 - Short Order Numbers - Unavailable
109018 - Blue Bayou Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - Unavailable
108720 - Ahoy, Matey - Low Quantity
108740 - Bareback - Low Quantity
108746 - Best Friends Alphabet Lower - Low Quantity
108747 - Best Friends Alphabet Upper - Low Quantity

The retired list is here

The retired list has now been decided. You can find it here.

http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/RetiredList_0309_AUNZ_Num.pdf

Alot of the items have been discounted, but are only available to stocks last.
They have already run out of Sky Blue, Purely Pomegranate, River Rock, and Groovy Guava refills so if you want something from the list please be quick. I procrasted last year about a few items, and they sold out in the mean time, and I am still kicking myself.

Don't forget if you attend a class in April I will give you a new Stampin' Up catalogue for absolutely free (RRP $12.95). It should provide you with hours of enjoyable reading.

Come to any of the classes in march, and I'll have some extra bargains for you also.

Card organiser class - March 4th @ 10am

I thought for the next weeks class we might do something a little different and make this organiser. Its the perfect size to store your handmade cards, or could even be used to store photos, receipts etc, etc. Firstly I must say that the pattern for this box did come from an American SU demo unto which I have added my own style of decoration.
In this class while assembling the box we will also cover the use of heat and stick powder and faux stitching, and include such details as dry embossing, use of the beautiful syled silver hodgepodge, crop a dile and scallop edge punch. We will be using the 'Scribble This 'stamp set. The class cost is $20 and includes all materials. If lavendar is not your colour you also have the choice of pretty in pink or bashful blue, just let me know your choice when booking. Would love to see you all here for another fun filled day.

This pic shows the dividers inside the box.

Thanks for looking.

Michelle

Only 1 week left!

This card is made using the 'botanical blooms' stamp set available free during February with every $100 purchase. I stamped the flowers and leaves on watercolour paper using black Staz On then watercoloured them with my markers and an aqua pen. The background leaves were stamped in lovely lilac on the matching cardstock. I finished it off with a bit of taffeta ribbon, a flower from the pretties kit, a pretty in pink button, some glitter, linen thread and some paper from the spring fling pack.

Classes Wed Feb 18th 10am and Sat 21st 10.30am

In the classes this week, we will be using the stamp sets from the bush fire appeal. The first card will involve some heat embossing and use of the paper crimper as well as using the 'priceless' and 'baroque motif 'stamp sets.


This photo better shows the color of the card, the above shows the embossing. It such a miserable day today it was hard to get a good photo!

The second card is one we did at our last training day. Its a simple pop up card that incorporates the chalkboard technique and uses 'Live Your Dream' and 'Baroque Motif' stamp sets.

This is the card when its flat so it fits easily into a standard size envelope.

And last but not least, a card using more embossing, both heat and dry and a simple button detail.

If you would like to attend either of the classes on Wednesday or Saturday please email me to reserve your spot. Class cost is $20 and includes all materials. I will also give any class attendees $5 off any one of the selected bushfire stamp sets (you can see the list on a previous post) if ordered on the day. This won't affect the amount donated by Stampin Up, will just make the stamp sets more affordable for you as my way of helping the appeal. And yes you still get the 15% off the stamp sets as well and sale a bration benfits still apply.

Would love to see you all at the classes.

Thanks for stopping by.

A ginger blossom card

This is a really simple card I made using Ginger Blossom designer papers (from the mini), a sale a bration stamp set, some glitter and pearls, - oh and a piece of cameo coral cardstock.

The detail on the congratulations panel was done using the tab punch.

Help the Victorian bush Fire Appeal while buying stamps

Bushfire Appeal
To help those victims of the bushfires that have ravaged Victoria, join with us in supporting the Bushfire Appeal. From 12 February through 31 March 2009, Stampin' Up! will donate 50 percent of the retail value of all sales from a select group of 10 stamp sets to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfires 2009 Appeal.

Here is a list of the Bushfire Appeal sets:

Stamp Set Item Number Page Number in Catalogue Retail Price

Priceless ---- 112312 ----- 105 -----48.95 AUD
Seeing Spots ---- 108909 ---- 89 ---- 29.95 AUD
Baroque Motifs ---- 112380 ---- 98 ---- 39.95 AUD
Live Your Dream ---- 114261 ---- 3(Summer Mini) ---- 55.95 AUD
Looks Like Spring* ---- 108864 ---- 76 ---- 58.95 AUD
The Snowflake Spot* ---- 108934 ---- 27 ---- 39.95 AUD
Bodacious Boquet* ---- 108756 ---- 80 ---- 58.95 AUD
Polka Dots & Paisley* ---- 110247 ---- 46 ---- 35.95 AUD
G'day Mate* ---- 111973 ---- 115 ---- 35.95 AUD
Be Happy* ---- 108744 ---- 51 ---- 39.95 AUD

*These sets will appear on the upcoming list of retiring products, so they will only be available for the Bushfire Appeal--while supplies last.

Saleabration benefits are still available on these sets, so orders of $100 or more prior to Feb 28th will also get a free Saleabration set.

And to help persuade you I am also offering 15% discount on all the above sets.

Thankyou so much for your anticipated support.

Please email me if you would like to order any of the above stamp sets.

Fun with felt flowers

I've have really been enjoying using the new felt flowers available from the summer mini. They add a great tactile quality to any card (or scrapbook page) and come in a plain silver tin that will be terrific to decorate. But best of all so quick and easy to use.

I have been desperately trying to step out of my comfort zone with colours recently, and I have really surprised myself, to find I now love colours I have never previously looked at.

This card uses
pumkin pie, basic grey and whisper white cardstock
Purely pommegranite ribbon
Sanded and yummy (SAB) stamp sets
Felt fusion flower and gemstone brad


This card uses
pumkin pie, rose red, basic grey, going grey, and whisper white cardstock
Grey taffeta ribbon
Polka dot and yummy (SAB) stamp sets
Felt fusion flower and gemstone brad

This card uses

garden green (my first time use with this colour), river rock and whisper white cardstock

Old olive wide grosgrain ribbon

Floral and yummy (SAB) stamp sets
Felt fusion flower and gemstone brad

Thanks for coming by.