So over the last couple of days I've been holding an "Open Classroom" for members of my team to come and check out some of the new products. I had 3 cards for them to come and create with me too, which I thought I'd share with you as little "sneak peeks". First up a new Stamp set and Punch, Butterfly Gala Stamp set, and Butterfly duet punch, as the name suggests it cuts out 2 butterflies in one hit!  Also a touch of new Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper. Next up I couldn't resist using one of the new Sale-a-bration products, when you purchase $180 of products during Sale-a-Bration (Jan to March) you can choose this stamp set for FREE!  Oh my goodness it's beautiful, it uses the "Distinktive" technology for the stamp which gives the stamp such depth with only stamping! Then lastly the Forever Lovely stamp set and matching Lovely Flowers Edgelit dies, wow it's pretty!, and so cool the way the stamps line up with the dies! ther...

Hi There! Well not long till December, and the tree can go up!   And also my last classes for the year.  As the first of these classes is on this Saturday, thought I'd better get myself into gear and show you the cards! first up..... I just love this So Santa Stamp set , he always makes me smile! and I figured the palm leaves from the Tropical Thinlits would make it feel like an Aussie'ish Christmas :) Next up, I've been meaning to use the glossy cardstock and shimmer paints for a while and keep forgetting, so finally.....  I may have gone a little beserk with this one, as once I had one made I had to try out all the other colours lol, first up Champagne Mist  then Frost White  And Bright Copper Lastly Vegas Gold looks way better in real life! After that I thought I should maybe start going back to a little more traditional, I like Purple on Christmas cards as I think it's very regal, so I've used Rich Razzleberry on this one, as well as ...

Hi Stampers I've been meaning to enter the Global Design Project Challenge for a while, I did a few quite a long time ago, and keep getting the emails and forgetting, so this time it went on my list!, and I combined it with my thankyou card for the month!, so if you order from me in November, you can expect to receive this at some point. However first up, the challenge...... This time it's a CASE "Copy and Selectively Edit" by Louise Sharp, here is her card. I liked the layout of her card, so that is what I chose to go with for mine, I've also included a "sneak peek" of a new product called "Bloom by Bloom, which I received (for free) recently at the Stampin' Up! conference called "On Stage"  and here it is..... I made 2 versions one in White and one in Vanilla, so then of course had to use 2 different ribbons! I think I prefer the white with the polka dot tulle ribbon over the Vanilla with the Calypso Coral Ombre Ribbon,...

Hi Stampers, So Coffee & Cards is on again next Wednesday (21st) in Dunolly, thought I'd share the projects we'll be making, firstly I have a confession to make, I am a Shaded Spruce Addict!  It would appear that I really have to drag myself away from this colour to use other ones lol.  Also I've decided to make a determined effort to start using some of my gorgeous Designer Series Papers, as I tend to love them so much that I can't bear to use them! Anyway, onto some cards that just so happen to use Shaded Spruce!  And they both use the gorgeous Joyous Noel Designer Series Paper, that has those lovely coppery foil bits, I've paired this one up with my favourite ribbon it's so soft and pliable (and totally my colours!) Merry Merlot and Copper Reversible Ribbon , and the Christmas Traditions Punch Box (stamps and punch).    The other card we'll be creating (let's face it its too close to Christmas now not to make Christmas cards!)  So again ...

Hi there, Well I think I'm in love again!  I thought, I'll just make a card for a friend, who's birthday I managed to miss, and as this one's a limited time stamp set I wanted to make sure I used it, however as I have already packed a heap of inks etc for my class on Saturday, I was slightly limited with my choices, all I can say is OH WOW!  Happiness Surrounds Stamp set is one from the Limited time suite - Snowflake Showcase .  It is Limited, so only available while stocks last till the end of this month (November)  hence if you want to get it - get it now, don't delay!!  use this host code, and you might win the host benefits for the month: RJZEGMNQ Ok so the first card I made is the one I'm sending my friend, here it is: This involves just stamping the largest stamp (I used Pumpkin Pie) , then the medium stamp (I used Granny Apple Green), and the small flower, (I used Melon Mambo).  Next up the sentiment, and some Rhinestone Basic Jewels (diamant...

Hi there, My Goodness we're almost into November, I figured as we count down to Christmas that it might be a plan to do just Christmas Cards in Nov and Dec, so here goes.....  The classes that we'll be doing these cards at are: 3rd Nov Maryborough 10am, Then 14th Nov Laanecoorie at 10.30am and 7.30pm First up an Aussie Santa card... this uses the So Santa stamp set , and the fabulous Pattern Party Decorative Masks .  Card #2 uses the Limited edition Snowfall thinlits and Snow is Glistening Stamp set, with a spot of Watercolouring in the background using the Brusho Crystal Colours on watercolour paper Moving on to card #3 I've used one of my new fav embossing folders - Swirls and Curls , also uses the limited edition Snowfall thinlits, and white velvet paper to create the pretty snowflake. Oh and the stamp set/thinlit bundle is Merry Christmas to All . And the last card is.... Oh my goodness this bow has to be my absolute favourite stamp currently! from the st...

Hi there, Well I was asked to create a baby card for the bus drivers daughter who's due soon, and after a bit of thought I had an idea what I'd like.  My thought was that I'd like to create a little chest of drawers in a corner nook of a room, with the teddy from Baby Bear sitting on top, and a few toys at the foot of the chest.  I'll admit I did my usual, I'll use this set......, then to realise that the set retired, and Oh no did I sell it?  I'm relieved to say that even though it was in the sales box, it hadn't sold, so Bookcase Builder Stamp set lives to see another day in my craft room! lol On to the photos of the card...  here's the teddy from Baby Bear Stamp set , I cut him out so I could have him a little way from the wall, I made a little blanket using the Basket Weave Dynamic Embossing folder, and have "fringed" the ends of it. (so pleased with the way it turned out!) I wanted the little photo frame and baby bottle sitting up on t...