Aussie Christmas Banner

Hey there Creators

Aussie Christmas Banner — A Festive Create-at-Home Kit!

Are you ready to add a little handmade Aussie Christmas cheer to your home?

I’ve been having fun creating this festive Aussie Christmas Banner, and felt I should share the experience with you too! 😃 

Featuring the adorable Australian critters from the Joyful Friends stamp set. With traditional Christmas colours, patterned papers and sparkly details - Ooooo bling....💎, this banner is a fabulous way to bring some handmade Christmas magic into your home.

And now you can make one too!

What's included?

For $40, your Aussie Christmas Banner kit includes:

• All your banner pieces precut and ready to use (yep I do the leg work for you - or in this case arm-workout with the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine🤣💪)

• Ribbon for hanging your banner

• Instructions to guide you through making your project

That means less time measuring and cutting, and more time enjoying your crafting!

Don't have the stamp set?

If you don't already own the Joyful Friends stamp set, you can add it to your kit for an extra $37.

Or if you'd prefer to do all the work yourself, here is a list of what you'll need (just untick what you don't need and add to cart): Aussie Christmas Banners products needed

What else will you need?

To complete your Banner Kit, you'll need: (see the link above)

• The Joyful Friends stamp set

• Dark ink

• Colouring tools — I used Stampin’ Blends

• Adhesives, including Tombow, Dimensionals and Tear & Tape. Glue Dots may also come in handy.

How do I order?

Kits will be available by mail or pick-up from Laanecoorie.

Orders open from now until 5 December.

I'll be making kits as orders come in, so when you place your order, I'll give you an approximate timeframe for when yours will be ready.

As some supplies need to be ordered for the first kits, there may be a little wait at the beginning. Once I've received my supplies, I expect to be able to prepare subsequent kits using the extra paper I've ordered, unless you also need the stamp set.

My aim is to have all kits ready by 17 December at the latest, including orders placed on 5 December.

Please note that postage for mailed kits is additional.

Ready to make some Aussie Christmas magic?

I'd love you to join me in creating this cheerful Christmas decoration!

Let me know if you'd like to order and I'll send you the payment details

To extend the love of Jesus through crafting, make lasting connections and form branching friendships.

Something Saturday - October Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

Hi there Creators,

Yay it's Alternative Paper Pumpkin time again!  I have a link for you for the products I've used, just untick any that you don't need, then add to cart:  October Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

If you haven't subscribed for Paper Pumpkin yet, it really is a fun way to get goodies every month, and I love that they have moved to the premium ink spots, which are around a 1/3 bigger than normal ink spots, and gee it makes a difference!  the subscription is $48 per month, kind of like getting a magazine each month, except this is way cooler! you get a stamp set, a premium ink pad, in this one 10 cards to create.  Plus if you add more cardstock as you can see with mine you can create heaps more!

OH AND  just quickly did you know that today is the last day of the joining special?  If you join Stampin' Up! (and my team) today you will pay $175 but get a voucher for $240 plus credit for another $95!! not to mention the ongoing discount/ demonstrator only events and more Check it out here: Join My Team

And here is what I've created, with only a couple of small white tags left over (feeling quite accomplished that I used so much!🤣)

Onto the cards I created:

First up the "official cards" this kit creates, potentially you could make 5 of each of these

But you know me, I just can't do the same card multiple times (unless there's a darn good reason🤣) so here are the other 14 cards I made, these first 2, the second one I made in the video then the other one was all the left over bits!  I had a few of the thin labels left that I couldn't find a use for as I didn't want to "Season's greet" on all of them!

In the video I go through the cards and explain how I've created each one, then make up one, in case you missed the video here it is:

I hope this inspires you to create, and if you already get the Paper Pumpkin subscription I hope some of these ideas get your creative mojo going!

Magic Season Squares - Chain Card Swap B

Hi there Creators,

Just in case you're new to this Chain Swap (and have missed the other hops I've done)  I joined in from April to August in something called a "Chain Swap".  

The best way I can describe it is Chinese Whispers for cards.  We took turns starting the chain off with our card, whoever starts it sends it to the next person on the list who CASE's it (Copy And Selectively Edit), they then send their card onto the next person and so it continues.  I'm fascinated to see how the beginning and end results turn out, each of these blog posts have links on them at the bottom to the others in the chain, so let me know what you think, and make sure you check out the whole round! 

If you have come from the previous blogs you'll have seen the progression so far! Make sure you tap below to see the next one!

For todays card I grabbed out the "Oh so gorgeous" new Neutral Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper, which doesn't look like much until you see it in person! each sheet has gold foiling on it , so of course then I had to crack out my Hot foiling machine and use my new Magical Christmas Hot foil die (love that this creates a heap of Christmassy sayings to cut out with the corresponding die!), then you can also use the reverse plate to foil the reverse images, which this is one of those (win, win!)  click on the photo for a page to see all the goodies I've used for this card.

 So now, go and check out the others in the chain, I love the variety and inspiration that everyone has gathered from the card that was mailed to them.

BOGO Bargains!

 Hi there Creators

🎉 Friday BOGO Bargains are here!

Welcome to my fortnightly Friday BOGO Bargains! 🛍️

Every second Friday, I'll be sharing around five crafty goodies that are looking for a new home. Keep an eye on your inbox to see what bargains are up for grabs!

🛍️ How does it work?

1. Browse the bargains! Check out the BOGO items pictured below and choose the one you'd love to claim.

2. Contact me first! Let me know which item you'd like, so I can confirm it's still available. Remember, I only have ONE of each item!

3. Place your order! Once I've confirmed your item is available, place an order through my Stampin' Up! online store for at least the value of your chosen BOGO item, before postage.

A few things to remember

• Only ONE of each item is available, so it's first come, first served!

• Please wait for my confirmation before placing your order to claim a BOGO item.

• The qualifying order value is before postage. If postage is required for your BOGO item, this will be an additional cost.

It's a lovely way to add something extra to your craft stash while grabbing yourself a bargain!

See something you love? Get in touch before someone else snaps it up!

Here is the offering from Friday 23rd's email:

Snow is Glistening/Happiness Surrounds, this is a double stamp set/double die set $100 BOGO price

Wood Words Stamp & Die set BOGO price $65 (creates a really cute box as you can see in the photo)

Bright Baubles Stamp & Die set (the die cut in white says Joy) $75

Flurry of Wishes, Stamp & Punch bundle BOGO $50

Abstract Impressions Stamp & Die Set BOGO price $75

Don't forget to contact me to find out if what you are after is still available!

Something Saturday - Team Retreat Time

Hi There Creators,

Well some of my team and I have spent the last few days in Maldon at a gorgeous house purpose built for crafters to get together, in my video I've shown off some of what I've been creating plus what the others were creating, and a quick walk round the house itself.

For the rest of this month there is a joining special happening, so potentially you could join in the next team retreat.  Check out the joining deal here: Join My Team.   I would love to have you in my team The CreateAbles.

I made up the cards for my next "4 cards class" which I'll do a separate blog post on, and I've also made up a heap of cards for the Stampin' Up! Connect, Craft & Share Event happening in Bendigo (today, Saturday) it's for Demonstrators only (oh would you look at that another good reason to join my team) lol

So the reason I've been busy squirreling away at cards for the event is that I'm doing a presentation at it (AHHHH) very exciting - on using the Hot foils Cold, which if you've been watching my videos regularly you will have seen some of these techniques, but I thought I'd share some of the photos up a bit more close & personal for you to check out....

This one has a bit of an overview of a few cards, and I've linked the product page to it, so click on it and untick what you don't need then add the rest to your cart.

I love that you can use the hot foils with everyday glues, I thought our hexagon shaped dimensionals made excellent flower and figured they went well with the bees!

If you missed the video here it is:

I hope this inspires you to create - do ask me if you have any questions!

Class Cards for November

Hi there Creators, 

Here are the cards we'll be making at class on Friday 6th 1pm my classroom in Laanecoorie and Saturday 7th 10.30am Maryborough.

Click on the photos to see a full list of the products I've used - you can also untick any you don't need and add the rest to your shopping cart with me.

This first one uses the Addressed to You stamp set and surprisingly the Arches dies, - can you work out where?

Next up is this So cute card with the reindeer heads from Christmas Crew (click the photo for the list of products used)  and there's some new papers used here too that will be available in November

Card 3 is this one using the Shining Stars dies that were the Product of the Month for November, as I predicted they were ultra popular and sold out fast! (gotta be quick!) again click the photo for the products - couple of new ones here! (minus the stars sadly)

And the last card is this one, using the gorgeous Garden Silhouette Hot foils die, without the heat or foil! And the link to the products comes up when you click on the photo

 Remember to book your spot if you plan to come to the class!  I will endeavor to do a video of this when I teach it on the Saturday, so do check that out on my Youtube channel (give me about a week after the class to get it loaded)

Hope you can join in, but if you can't I hope these inspire to create!

Good Thing Mosaic - Chain Card Swap A

 Hi there Creators,

Just in case you're new to this Chain Swap (and have missed the other hops I've done)  I joined in from April to August in something called a "Chain Swap".  

The best way I can describe it is Chinese Whispers for cards.  We took turns starting the chain off with our card, whoever starts it sends it to the next person on the list who CASE's it (Copy And Selectively Edit), they then send their card onto the next person and so it continues.  I'm fascinated to see how the beginning and end results turn out, each of these blog posts have links on them at the bottom to the others in the chain, so let me know what you think, and make sure you check out the whole round! 

If you have come from the previous blogs you'll have seen the progression so far! Make sure you tap below to see the next one!

This time I was playing with this beautiful light and airy Mosaic Garden paper, the colours are so Spring-like and refreshing!  I discovered that the patterns on some of the papers are identical just different colours, so I took advantage of that for this card, with a spot of fussy cutting.  Click on the photo for a link to see all the goodies I used on this card.

So now, go and check out the others in the chain, I love the variety and inspiration that everyone has gathered from the card that was mailed to them.