Fantasy Box

I have finally managed to actually create a "Fantasy Box"!

I have seen these a lot but always thought were quiet hard to do but oh boy was I in for a shock! Jenny & I played last night - mind you she had a production line going at Christmas, so to the expert I went!

Well, what a surprise - they were very quick & easy, just a lot of cutting & measuring to begin with & then straight into it.

I think I drove Jenny mad, as me being me, I have to have everything just the right! I could just see Jenny itching to get her hands on the project, but I must say, she was very patient & restrained herself! Sorry Jenny!

I will be holding a class on making this box and will have a choice of different papers and colours.

Look out for the April Classes!

Catalogue 2009-2010

Hi Readers,

Yahooooooooooooo - I have finally received my ordered Catalogues & wow are there some lovely products - Where to start! What to purchase! Where to stop! Decisions, Decisions, Decisions............

There are lots of new stamp sets, ribbons, accessories, punches, double sided designer papers and lots more.............

Both Jenny & myself went through it yesterday & highlighted what we wanted - which by the way was every 2nd item............ Mind you, we tried to restrain ourselves, but that lasted all of about 5 minutes!

If you would like a copy, please email or phone me & I will post/deliver you a copy immediatley.

Retiring List

Retirement List is out......

....And it's a huuuuge one! The list contains all stamp sets, accessories and wheels, etc that will no longer be available after 31 March 2009.

A lot of my favourite sets are going - it feels like I am loosing some of my best mates, but hopefully they will be replaced by sets that are even better.

Please remember that the products are only available until 31 March or until sold out, whichever comes first. First in, best dressed! I must get my order in!

Included in the retiring items are all the "In" Colour products. Quantities of products are not guaranteed, so if you you really want some thing then best you order early.

The great news is that some items are discounted by 25%!! (marked with an asterisk *) ...and a couple by 50%! (2 asterisks **)

Some of the products reduced include -

"In" Colour Card, "In" Colour Ink Pads, Designer Series Paper, Scrappin' Kits, Rub Ons, Simply Sent Kits, Ribbons, Embellishments and losa & losa Stamp Sets.

I will post an updated list each time Stampin' Up! announce products that have sold out!

If there's something on the list that you've been thinking of getting now is the time to place your order - Don't delay!

If you would like to place an order or ask any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or phone.

Stampin' Up! orders can be placed any time by phone or email. I accept payment by cash, cheque, direct deposit and credit card. There is just a 5% or $5.95 Shipping and Handling charge on all orders.

Please feel free to pass this Retirement List email on to anyone you know who may be interested.

Until Tomorrow

Card of the Day...

G'Day Stampers,

I have finally completed an Easter Card! I did this card as I have a couple of kids classes & with the "Billy Lids" - you must have colouring in, so I have coloured & also put a couple of little crystals on the egg. Very colourful, so they should like it! I have yet to do a basket for them, but that will come in the next few days!

Supplies -

Card - Bashful Blue, Barely Banana, Whisper White, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip

Inks - Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Basic Black

Stamp Set - A Good Egg

Accessories - SU Dimensionals, Barely Banana Ribbon, Bashful Blue Ribbon, SU Snail Glue

Non-SU - Crystals

I will be back shortly to post the Retiring List.

Enjoy

Card of the Day...

G'Day Stampers,

I have finally managed to do a card for you using the "PRiceless" Stamp Set. I did however, CASE it from the 2008-2009 Ideas Book & Catalogue, Page 105. Although you probably notice that I have changed them slightly!

I had never had a good look at the sample previously - too excited about looking at the stamp that I happen to glance up & saw these lovely cards.

Details -
Stamp Set - Priceless
Ink Pads - Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana
Card - Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Whisper White
SU Accesspries - Snail Glue, Dimensionals, Snail Glue, Matt Pak
Punches - Scallop, Round Tab
Non-SU - Ribbon, Crystals

Will be back tomorrow with another project for you.

Enjoy!

Daily Project

G'Day Stampers,

I am trying to make a couple of cards to show you the stamp sets on special, but am not having much luck!

I did manage to find a small box I made quiet some time ago, using the "Pricelss" stamp set.

This set always come up so fresh & lovely, no matter what you make with it! It has to be one of my favourites!

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Priceless

Card - Whisper White & Pretty in Pink

Punches - 1 3/4" circle, 1 1/2" circle, 1" circle

Accessories - SU Snail Glue, SU Dimentionals

Non-SU - Ribbon, Crystals

I am trying to come up with a small pressie for one of the girls who is leaving her workplace next week and starting a new job - or should I say has started her new job.

I am going to use this set & will post tomorrow for you. I know that it will be safe, as she won't read this.

Enjoy!

Card of the Day....

Morning All,

Been up early this morning & along with making a couple of birthday cards for my family - I have been also making invitation samples for clients, so today will see me very busy.

Have attached the Card for you all to check out - hope you like it! Mind you, this is not I started out to make, but I had a couple of things sitting in front of me & thought "Wot the heck!"

Details -

Stamp Set - Heartfelt Thanks, Sincere Sulations

Ink - Night of Navy & Bashful Blue

Ribbon - Non-Stampin' Up!

Cardstock - Night of navy, Bashful Blue & Whisper White

Accessories - SU Snail Glue, Scallop Edge Punch

I have just realised what Stamp Set I have used again, but there just so much you can do with this set - it is never ending!

Enjoy!

Card of the Day

The card for the day - Heartfelt Thanks"

I am using this for a Sympathy Card, which I really hate making, but sometimes you just have to......

I have done a little different this time & incorporated Vellum, which gives a totally different look, but a very nice soft look for what I wanted.

Enjoy

Bush Fire Appeal

I have just realised that it is nearly a month since last posting a blog - boy, time sure does fly when you are having fun - NOT!!!!!

But what better way to resume & a great cause!

Join us - Australian and New Zealand Stampin' Up! demonstrators help those victims of the Victorian bushfires.

From 12 February through 31 March 2009, when you purchase any of a select group of 10 stamp sets, Stampin' Up! will donate 50 percent of the sales of these sets to the Australia Red Cross Victorian Bushfires 2009 Appeal.

Stamp Set
Priceless - Item # - 112312 - Page 105 Cost - $48.95 AUD/57.95 NZD
Seeing Spots - Item # - 108909 - Page - 89 - $29.95 AUD /35.95 NZD
Baroque Motifs - Item # - 112380 - Page - $98 39.95 AUD /46.95 NZD
Live Your Dream - Item # - 114261 - Page - 3** - $55.95 AUD /66/95 NZD
Looks Like Spring* - Item # -108864 - Page - 76 - $58.95 AUD /68.95 NZD
The Snowflake Spot* - Item # - 108934 - Page - 27 - $39.95 AUD /46.95 NZD
Bodacious Bouquet* - Item # - 108756 - Page - 80 - $58.95 AUD /68.95 NZD
Polka Dots & Paisley* - Item # - 110247 - Page -46 - $35.95 AUD /42.95 NZD
G'day Mate* - Item # -111973 - Page - 115 - $35.95 AUD /42.95 NZD
Be Happy* - Item # - 108744 - Page - 51 - $39.95 AUD /46.95 NZD

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

**In the Summer Mini Catalogue.

In the next couple of days, I will create a couple of sample cards to show you how easy the sets are to use!

E-Mail me today to place your orders for your sets.

**** DON'T MISS OUT ****

Summer MIni-Catalogue Launch

Hi All,

Well, we had a great arvo having the launch of the Summer Mini & SAB Catalogue with lots of laughs & story telling, cups of tea, water & drinks!

In fact, the time went quiet fast & none of realised how fast the time had gone!

I must say a big Thank You from Shirley who drove all the way from the South side of Brissie to attend the get together!

It proved so successful that in the future, we will be having a get together once every 2 months for a get together - no reason, just an arvo of stamping and having fun and laughs.

One of our projects was a Calender, seeing as though it is the start of the new year. I took the idea from the card below.

Receipe -
Cardstock - Not Quite Navy, Greed Galore, Pumpkin Orange, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Stamps - Eastern Blooms
Inks - Pumpkin Pie, Not Quite Navy
Accessories - Scallop Punch - what a great punch this is & so very easy to use, SU Dimensionals, SU Snail Adhesive, Matt Pack, 2009 Calender

Hope u all enjoy!

The next launch will be the last Sunday in January, so be sure to book in. This one will be 2 Valnetine projects using 2 different stamp sets from the Summer Mini & sure to be another huge fun arvo.

Please contact me to book your place now!

Until next time, have a greata day!

Vicky

SU New Tagline

Stampin' Up! has a new tagline

Three simple words that communicate so clearly and succinctly that we do -

Inspire. Create. Share.

These words will be in English for all markets to keep our logo and tagline consistent throughout the world.

'Quite a bit of time and effort went into the selection of these three words,' shared Shelli Gardner, 'and we feel that they perfectly sum up what makes Stampin' Up!--and you--unique and appealing. This tagline will soon start to appear everywhere our logo does because it's important that we consistently tell the world that, while "stamp" is in our name, Stampin' Up! offers much more than stamps!'

This has just been released by our office today! Personally, I think these 3 workds suit SU perfectly!

Vicky

Card for Today....

Good Evening Stampers,

Well have just received my pc from the Dr - yet again! Then to find that the same problem is persisting is enough. I am going to start the whole thing myself, so I may be off the air for a couple of days....

I have just made my brother's Birthday Card - tomorrow - so hopefully it will arrive in time...

I have basically used the same supplies & colours as the previous one, but changed a couple of things, to give it a different look.

Have a great evening

Vicky

Card of the Day...

Hi All,

Well, have finally gotten round to doing a couple of cards! We have heaps of birthdays coming up in the next couple of months - in fact, they are full of them! This year, I have promised myself to be ready & early to the post, but alas, have failed with the first one.............. Things happen!

Receipe -

Card Stock - So Saffron, Ballet Blue, Chocolate Chip

Paper - DSDP - Spring Flowers

Ribbon - 1" Double-Stitched Ribbon - Chocolate chip

Accessories - Snail Adhesive

If you notice, I haven't mentioned any stamp sets! I did this on the computer, as I couldn't find the letters or stamps that I wanted & was in a hurry for it to catch the mail - which of course, it didn't - but I think it gives it a totally different unique look, still the same.

I have a small project I did with the kids on Friday, taken photos of it, but now of course I can't find it, but will continue searching & post it tmw

Have a great night

Vicky

Newsletters

Hi All,

The latest newsletters have been emailed & the posted ones will hit the post tmw arvo, so should have them by Thursday/Wednesday.

I have attached a small peek at one of the 3 cards which will be part of the Card Kit Club starting this month. Don't forget that you must let me know by 15th of the month so that you receive your kit by the end of the month. I am really excited about this Club & hopefully should prove very popular, especially for the ladies, girls, nanas, uncles, etc who cannot make classes/workshops - you are still not missing out.....

Over the months, you will be using the same stamps but have 3/4 different cards/projects to make each month - this way you will surely get great use out of the stamp set & get you on your way to stamping.

All cards come with complete instructions, photos & envelopes & will not be posted on the blog till way after we have finished the stamp set. This way, the cards are for you exclusively!!!!!!

Tomorrow, I am going to try to post a small calender which I am getting ready for the "Tiny Tots" class coming up & also a scrapbook page for the older kids which is also coming up as well.

Hope you all enjoy

If you have any queries about the newsletter or anything, please do not hesitate to contact me & I will only be too happy to answer them for you

Take care

Vicky

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Everyone!

Hope your year will be filled with fun & happiness!

We have a big year ahead of us as I have so many ideas going around in my head, I am just a wee worried that I will not be able to get them all done.

I had complied the newsletter last night - about 5 hours - and got up this morning to find that the file is now corrupted and YAK, I have to start again, so now I won't have it out to you all today!

Will work on it again this arvo & fingers crossed it will be out tmw.

Take care

Vicky

PS If anyone would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please let me know, or if you would like your name taken off it, please email me!

Merry Christmas

Thank you to everyone who has visited my blog this year.
I hope you got a lot of great ideas and had a lot of fun putting making them.
I would like to take this opportunity in wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
I look forward to catching up with you all in 2009!

Vicky

Christmas

Good Afternoon Stampers,

I have finally managed to post a Christmas Card - a little different to what you see around but nevertheless, very easy & fast to do.

This card has been embossed with clearing embossing poweder & punched out using the 1" circle punch. The bigger snowflaes have been stamped straight onto the card.

There is still time to book in for a class where we will make 12 Christmas Cards - 4 of each designs....

Please contact me either via email or phone & I can book you in for a class. All Christmas classes are held at my home.

Check your mail in the early weeks of December as I will be posting out the new Mini Summer Catalogue to everyone. Have a great day!

Vicky

Write Markers Special

Singles now Available

Being Single never looked so good!

From 10th – 30th November, purchase single Stampin' Write markers for only $4.95.

Stampin' Up!®’s versatile, dual tipped markers have NEVER been offered individually before so be sure to take advantage of this limited time offer.

Stock up on all your favourite colours!

Great for cards, off the page projects, scrapbooking, etc!

Contact me today to place your order!

Rub-On's Special

Rub-On's 20% Off

Wow, Stampin’ Up! have another great special running this month!

Not only can you buy the markers individually for $4.95 BUT if you spend $20 you can purchase Rub On's at 20% off. That means they are now $15.96 a set! This is great value, especially considering you receive 2 x sheets of Rub On's - one in white and one in black!

Great for cards, off the age projects, scrapbooking, etc!

Quick & Easy to Use!

Contact me today to place your order!

Have a great day

Vicky

Wedding Package & Box

Good Afternoon All,

Just for something a little different I thought I would show you a set of invitations I have made, including the box to post the last of the set to my client. I do these boxex for my wedding & Card clients to post their invitations & Cards, etc in. I have always done this, which to me just finishes the job off.

The best part about the box, it can be made to any size I want & only takes about 10 minutes to do.

Hope you are all having a very relaxing & enjoying the lovely rainy weather, although it is a little cool out in the wind.

Happy Stampin' & take care!

Vicky