It's all over red rover!

Well this is it... the very last night of the SaleABration promotion. I am putting my last order in very shortly and that will be it for me. But I wanted to say thank you so much for making this month my best ever in terms of both sales and excitement! What an amazing time! I cant believe that SU has taken off in Australia the way that it has, and Im so excited to be a part of it. They are a great company to be involved with... whether it is as a customer, or as a hostess, or as a demonstrator. So thank you all for your orders and your excitement!

This month has seen me reach a really important goal to me... during February I achieved the annual Incentive Trip with Stampin'Up. Im so excited about this! The IT (as we call it) is an all-expenses paid 5 day trip for myself and hubby to indulge ourselves on. It's somewhere different every year, but this year it is to Palm Cove, just north of Cairns, and will be in August. How amazing is that? And Im going! I still cant quite believe it, but they tell me it's true! And I have my customers and team members to thank for all your support! Thank you so much guys :)

Wanna see where we are going? Click here

So whats next? Well from tomorrow I am offering 10% off retiring sets for the month of March. You will see the retired list in the previous post (see below) and I am updating it every couple of days to show which sets have sold out already or are low in stock. Please note that the reinkers are almost gone for the Incolours, and the wheels and grosgrain ribbons are going fast.

I hope you all enjoyed earning your free stamp sets with SaleAbration in January and February, and enjoy using them too. Happy stamping!

Linda H
0412 375 552
higgiz@bigpond.com

Stampin'Up's 2008 Discontinuing Stamp List

Updated list 29th February

Normally you wouldnt be seeing this information until 1st March, but this year we have actually got our hands on the Discontinued Stamp List (otherwise known as the Retired list) a little earlier than usual. Those of you who were around last year will remember that items on the list went out of stock very quickly, so if you have your heart set on something and it's on the list, then please order it quicky! Otherwise I will feel very sad when I have to tell you that your item is no longer available. The items on this list will be available until 31st March or until sold out. Please note that the items listed in RED have already been sold out, and are no longer available for sale. Items shown in YELLOW are low in stock and will be sold out soon.

Last year the wheels (especially the jumbo wheels) sold really quickly, and I would think that the In colour range (inkpads and paper) will go quickly as well. Something to remember is that if you have any inkpads in the In Colour range, and if you love them, I would strongly recommend buying a refill for them, as you wont be able to get them at all after they are discontinued. If you would like to see the Stamp Sets on the list you can view them in the 2007-08 Idea Book & Catalogue.

At the end of the Stamp List you will find the retiring Accessories list.

Dont forget too that any order over $100 will qualify for a free stamp set from the SaleABration catalogue if you place the order before the 29th February. To see the beautiful free stamp sets that you can choose from, click here

So if you are feeling brave, here is the list:

Retiring Stamp Sets:

Item # Product Description

Catalogue Sets
108715 A LITTLE LOVE
108717 A NEW LITTLE SOMEONE
108718 A TO Z ACCENTS
108723 ALL IN A ROW
108724 ALL MIXED UP
108725 ALL NATURAL
108727 ALL THE BEST
108729 ALL WRAPPED UP
108730 ALL WRAPPED UP ACCESSORIES
108731 ALL-YEAR CHEER I
108732 ALL-YEAR CHEER II
108737 ALPHADOT NUMBERS
108735 ALPHADOTS
108736 ANCIENT ASIA
108739 ARTIFACTS
108741 BABY FIRSTS
108745 BECAUSE OF YOU
108749 BEST OF CLUCK
108750 BEYOND THE BASICS
108752 BIRTHDAY BEAUTY
108759 BUGGIES & BOOTIES
108762 BY DEFINITION
108766 CHEESECLOTH
109073 CLASSIC ALPHABET
109074 CLASSIC NUMBERS
108770 COLLAGE ALPHABET
108771 COLLAGE NUMBERS
108773 CROSSHATCH
108775 CUTE AS A BUG
108776 DAY-TO-DAY FLEXIBLE PHRASES
108777 DO THE HULA
108778 DOTTED
108779 DOWN TO BUSINESS
108780 DREAM COME TRUE
108782 ECLECTIC BACKGROUNDS
108783 EPHEMERA
108784 ESPRESSOLY FOR YOU
108788 FARM FEVER
108789 FAVORITE TEDDY BEAR
108808 FINIALS & FRAMES
108810 FLANNEL PLAID
108812 FLOWER FEST
108813 FLOWER FILLED
108815 FONTASTIC
108816 FRENCH SCRIPT
108817 FRESH FILLERS
108818 FRIENDSHIP FLOWERS
108819 FUN FILLED
108821 GIFTS OF JOY
108823 GLAD TIDINGS
108824 GLAM GIRL
108826 GOOD THINGS GROW
108827 GORGEOUS GRAPEVINE
108829 HANDLE WITH CARE
108830 HAPPILY EVER AFTER
108832 HAPPY HEARTS
108833 HEADLINE ALPHABET
108834 HEADLINE NUMBERS
108836 HEBREW HOLIDAYS
108837 HOLIDAY PRINT
108838 HOLIDAY SPIRIT
108843 I DID IT
108845 IN FULL BLOOM
108846 IN THE WILD
108848 IT’S SNOW TIME
108851 KANJI
108852 LABEL CLASSICS
108853 LETTERPRESS ALPHABET
108854 LETTERPRESS NUMBERS
108856 LIFE’S SPECIAL MOMENTS
108858 LITTLE HELLOS
108859 LITTLE HOLIDAY WISHES
108861 LIVELY LEAVES
108867 LOVING HEARTS
108868 MADONNA AND CHILD
108870 MERRY MINIS
108871 MIXED BOUQUET
108872 MON AMI
108873 MONKEY BUSINESS
108876 MUCH LOVE
108878 NEVER-ENDING JOY
108879 NEWSPRINT ALPHABET
108880 NEWSPRINT NUMBERS
108881 NICE & EASY NOTES
108882 NICE & NARROW
108883 OLIVE YOU
108885 ON WALKABOUT
108886 OPEN FOR TRADE
108889 PERENNIAL FAVORITES
108891 PETAL PUSHERS
108892 PLAY BALL
108893 POCKET FUN
108895 PRINT PATTERN
108896 PURE & SIMPLE ALPHABET LOWER
108897 PURE & SIMPLE ALPHABET UPPER
108898 PURE & SIMPLE NUMBERS
108899 QUICK THINKING
108901 RENAISSANCE ANGELS
108903 ROSES IN WINTER
108907 SEASIDE SKETCHES
108908 SEASON BY SEASON
108910 SET SAIL
108911 SIMPLE SAYINGS II
108912 SIMPLE SKETCHES
108914 SIMPLY CIRCLES
108917 SLEIGH FULL OF TOYS
109072 STAMPED FROM THE HEART
108922 STIPPLE CELEBRATIONS
109022 STIPPLE SHELLS
108925 SUPERSIZE SYMBOLS
108926 SWEET & SASSY
108928 SWEET TALK
108933 TERRIFIC TULIPS
108935 TIDY ALPHABET
108936 TIDY NUMBERS
108938 TRADING COLLECTION
108939 TREAT YOURSELF
108940 TRIMTASTIC
108941 TYPESET ALPHABET LOWER
108942 TYPESET ALPHABET UPPER
108943 TYPESET NUMBERS
108947 WATERCOLOR MINIS
108952 WELL-WORN ALPHABET
108953 WELL-WORN NUMBERS
108955 WHIMSICAL ALPHABET LOWER
108956 WHIMSICAL ALPHABET UPPER
108957 WHIMSICAL NUMBERS
108959 WILD HEARTS
108961 WINGED THINGS
108964 WONDERFUL WORDS II
108965 WORD BY WORD
108966 WORLD TOUR
108968 YULE BITS & BORDERS
Hostess Sets
108714 A IS FOR ADORABLE
108743 BASKET FULL OF FUN
108754 BLOOMING WITH HAPPINESS
108758 BOTH WAY BLOSSOMS
108814 FLOWERS FOR A FRIEND
108844 IN ANY EVENT
108865 LOVE IT
108900 REASON TO SMILE
108902 RIVETING
108919 SPRINGTIME STEMS
108932 TERRIFIC TAGS
108946 WARMEST REGARDS
Stampin’ Around Wheels
101420 BABY TIME
104070 BLOOMIN’
105951 BOLD SNOWFLAKES*
105750 BOUQUET*
106749 BRIGHT BULBS
105518 BUILDER BITS
107481 BUTTERFLIES & BLOSSOMS
103094 BY THE SEA
103296 CANDY CANE CHRISTMAS
104312 HOT TO DOT
107463 LEAF FEST*
106062 LEAVES AWASH*
102254 LOVE SWIRLS
103543 ONLY ORNAMENTS
101090 PAW TRACKS
107476 ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES*
105448 SIZE IT UP
104160 SQUARE PEGS*
107480 TRUE HEARTS
104893 TWINKLE
103749 WASH DAY*
105033 WINGS & THINGS

* Stampin’ Around Jumbo wheels



Retiring Accessories:
Item # Product Description
105094 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 4
105093 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 5
105092 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 6
105091 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 7
105101 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 4
105100 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 5
105099 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 6
105098 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 7
106581 BOXES & TAGS PETAL CARD BOLD BRIGHTS & EARTH ELEMENTS
105074 BOXES & TAGS PETAL CARD WHISPER WHITE & VERY VANILLA
105067 BOXES & TAGS POCKETS & PIECES ASST I
105068 BOXES & TAGS POCKETS & PIECES ASST II
108632 BOXES & TAGS TINY TAKEOUT BOLD BRIGHTS & EARTH ELEMENTS
107245 BOXES & TAGS TINY TAKEOUT CONFETTI WHITE & KRAFT
104583 BRADS VINTAGE
108624 CARD STOCK BUCKAROO BLUE A4
108625 CARD STOCK COOL CARIBBEAN A4
108628 CARD STOCK CRANBERRY CRISP
106562 CARD STOCK GOING GRAY A4
106683 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12X12
108629 CARD STOCK IN COLOR A4
108627 CARD STOCK MARIGOLD MORNING A4
106531 CARD STOCK SAHARA SAND 12X12
108626 CARD STOCK TRUE THYME A4
108623 CARD STOCK VINTAGE VIOLET A4
107231 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL BUCKAROO BLUE
107228 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL CRANBERRY CRISP
107230 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL COOL CARIBBEAN
107227 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL MARIGOLD MORNING
107229 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL TRUE THYME
107232 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL VINTAGE VIOLET
107225 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD BUCKAROO BLUE
107222 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD CRANBERRY CRISP
107224 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD COOL CARIBBEAN
107221 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD MARIGOLD MORNING
107223 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD TRUE THYME
107226 CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD VINTAGE VIOLET
104302 CORD COPPER
104303 CORD GOLD
104304 CORD SILVER
104328 CRAFT STAMPIN’ INK REFILL VERY VANILLA
104308 CRAFT STAMPIN’ PAD VERY VANILLA
107405 DESIGNER SERIES FOUR SEASONS
105366 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CAMBRIDGE 12X12
105365 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER OXFORD
104136 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER POOL PARTY
107295 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RECOLLECTIONS
107062 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SARAH
107308 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
104135 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SLUMBER PARTY
107406 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER TREEHOUSE
103280 EMBOSSING KIT
104281 ENCORE INK REFILL COPPER
104280 ENCORE PAD COPPER
105317 EYELETS BOLD BRIGHTS II
105315 EYELETS SOFT SUBTLES II
100395 FANCY FIBERS BRIGHTS
100396 FANCY FIBERS EARTHS
100397 FANCY FIBERS NEUTRALS
100393 FANCY FIBERS REGALS
100394 FANCY FIBERS SUBTLES
103321 GIFT SACKS OATMEAL
103890 METAL EDGE TAGS BRASS WHITE CIRCLE
103888 METAL EDGE TAGS BRASS WHITE SQUARE
103894 METAL EDGE TAGS COPPER WHITE CIRCLE
103892 METAL EDGE TAGS COPPER WHITE SQUARE
104184 POST EXTENDERS
103378 PUNCH CORNER ROUNDER SMALL
102686 PUNCH HANDHELD RECTANGLE
104407 PUNCH NOTCHED CORNER
104406 PUNCH PAPER PIECING
104405 PUNCH SQUARE CONVEX
101637 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ APPLE GREEN
102712 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ BLACK
100538 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ BLUEBIRD
105372 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ BURGUNDY
105373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ CELERY
105374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ CHOCOLATE
100455 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ CREAM
101666 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ LIGHT ORCHID
101926 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ LIGHT PINK
105378 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ NAVY
102682 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ RED
103064 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ TANGERINE
101156 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ TAUPE
102119 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ TURQUOISE
102819 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4″ WHITE
104257 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW GOLD
100589 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW IVORY
103019 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW LIGHT PINK
104256 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW NAVY
104258 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW OLIVE
104253 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW SILVER
101613 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW WHITE
104260 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW WINE
106807 RIBBON ORIGINALS PREP SCHOOL
106809 RIBBON ORIGINALS RUSTIC RETREAT
106806 RIBBON ORIGINALS SEASIDE
106808 RIBBON ORIGINALS SWEET SHOP
107453 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN’ ALL THE TRIMMINGS
107456 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN’ AT HOME
107454 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN’ OUT & ABOUT
107457 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN’ PARTY PIECES
107455 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN’ TICKETS & TOKENS
107460 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN’ TODAY & ALWAYS
108509 SIMPLY SENT A WISH FOR YOU
108511 SIMPLY SENT FRIENDSHIP SHAPES
108512 SIMPLY SENT GOOD THINGS
108510 SIMPLY SENT REMEMBERING YOU
105580 SPECTRUM PAD BLUE FROST
101492 SPECTRUM PAD CELEBRATION
105579 SPECTRUM PAD COTTON CANDY
101336 SPECTRUM PAD PUMPKIN PATCH
103953 STAMP-A-MA-JIG IMAGING SHEETS
101460 STAMPIN’ AROUND CARTRIDGE & REFILL WHISPER WHITE
103017 STAMPIN’ AROUND INK REFILL WHISPER WHITE
101040 STAMPIN’ EMBOSS POWDER BLACK DETAIL
100442 STAMPIN’ EMBOSS POWDER CLASSY COPPER
101428 STAMPIN’ EMBOSS POWDER CLEAR DETAIL
103342 STAMPIN’ EMBOSS POWDER GOLD DETAIL
101781 STAMPIN’ EMBOSS POWDER SILVER DETAIL
100963 STAMPIN’ EMBOSS POWDER WHITE DETAIL
103174 STAMPIN’ PASTELS APPLICATOR REFILL
105543 STAMPIN’ PASTELS BOLD BRIGHTS
105544 STAMPIN’ PASTELS EARTH ELEMENTS
105547 STAMPIN’ PASTELS NEUTRALS
105545 STAMPIN’ PASTELS RICH REGALS
105546 STAMPIN’ PASTELS SOFT SUBTLES
103648 STAMPIN’ STACK
107239 TAG SHEETS CONFETTI WHITE & VERY VANILLA
107240 TAG SHEETS KRAFT
105369 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER HEIRLOOM
105368 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER RUSTIC
105367 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER WEATHERED
105395 WIRE WORKS METALLICS
105812 WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL I

March Class Schedule

I know it's still February, but due to popular demand I have put together my class schedule for March a bit earler than usual. I will be taking bookings for these classes from today and if the past ones are anything to go by, it's a good idea to book in early, as I only have limited places available. The classes are held at my home near Gosford on the Central Coast, so if you have some free time available, and a hankering to learn something new, please feel free to come along. You'll get to make some lovely stuff to take home with you, and get to spend some time with a great bunch of like-minded papercrafters. If you want to book, just contact me at higgiz@bigpond.com or call me on 0412 375 552. All classes are $10, and will go for around 2 hours. Here are the options for March:

Monday 10th March, 7.30pm Crayon Resist Technique - learn how to create great proects with this simple but effective technique.

Tuesday 18th March 7.30pm Chalking Techniques - think chalk is just for Blackboards? Think again! You'll learn how to use your chalks or pastels in several ways and go home with a couple of great projects.

Thursday 27th March 10am Watercolouring Class - Learn about the different ways to get a great watercolour look on your cards. (Note that this is a daytime class)

I will send you the address details when you book in. Hope to see you!

BTW, the card at the top of this post uses both Chalking and Watercolouring which is why I picked it. I actually did it for a workshop I held last year (hello Alicia :)) so it's not a new one.

And dont forget guys that this is the very last week to take part in the SaleABration promotion. If you want to place an order (every order over $100 gets a free set of stamps) or get more information about becoming a demonstrator yourself (you'll get a free catalogue set if you join Stampin'Up before the end of February) please contact me.

Happy Stamping Guys!

Linda H

Inspired

After spending the last couple of days at the Creative Living Expo, I am feeling so inspired and have so many ideas for different projects in my head. So last night the first thing I wanted to do was to get stuck into some creating.

Inspiration is everywhere if you look. This week I received a beautiful card by the talented Claire Daly, and I loved it so much, that I couldnt wait to CASE it with my SU supplies. So the card you see here has been inspired by Claire's gorgeous card, and although it's a bit different, Im really happy with it. If you would like some more beautiful ideas, check out Claire's blog. She knows how to create beautiful artistic pieces, and she puts so much heart in them.

In case you are wondering, my card uses:
Cardstock - Chocolate Chip, Marigold Morning, Buckaroo Blue, Very Vanilla
Ink - Whisper White, Versamark, Chocolate chip
Stamps - Bud Basics, Paisley Background, Lots of Thoughts (this is one of the free sets that you get when you spend $100 in a single order before the end of February)
Accessories - Pastels and Sponge Daubers, Slit Punch, Large square punch, Paper piercer and Mat pack, dimensionals.

Im really happy with this card, and hope you enjoy it too.

Creative Living Expo - Come and See us!

The Stitches and Craft Show has changed it's name and is now called the Creative Living Expo, but there will still be every craft under the sun! I'll be busy making cards and chatting to people on the Stampin' Up! stand, so come and say Hi! You can sign up at our stand to make an Amazing Maze book (see earlier post) and you can also come and join in our Free card-making. There'll be lots of fantastic demonstrations happening too...Dazzling Diamonds, Chipboard techniques, Faux tearing, Scrapbooking and more!
When: 15 -17 February 2008 (that's This weekend!)
Where: Rosehill Racecourse, Rosehill, Sydney
Entry: $15 adult, $12 concession (aged and student), Children up to 12 FREE. But if you buy your ticket online, you can get it for only $10! Check it out at http://www.creativelivingexpo.com.au/

Just so you know, we had our first day yesterday (Friday) and I have never been so busy in my life! I am completely shell-shocked and so excited to be part of something that creates so much excitement. So many people told us how much they loved our stand (well of course they did... you should see our display - it's awesome!) and the Maze Book workshop had fantastic numbers. We will be doing the Maze Book workshop again at 3pm both today and Sunday - my advice is to register early so that you dont miss out! Im just now getting ready to set off for another fun day, so I hope to see you there! And for the couple of girls who came to see us yesterday, thank you so much! It was great to see some familiar faces too.

Come and see us!

Busy Busy Busy.......

Phew! I am so busy lately! But you know what? I am so grateful to be so busy! It means that my business is doing really well. In fact, if you had told me when I first started with Stampin'Up just how big this thing would get, I dont think I would have believed you. And yet, I know that it is just going to continue to grow and grow. So Im really excited to be a part of it, and Im glad that I have so many wonderful customers and demonstrators that are part of it with me. SU is the most fun I've ever had making money and doing what I love.

The way that SU have structured things means that some months of the year are busier than others. So far, I find February and November the two busiest months. February is busy because the SaleABration promotion is in full swing.(See here for more details of that) And of course I have built up my business because I want it to be like this. Some demonstrators just want a hobby, and that's great too. But I wouldnt have it any other way.

In amongst all these workshops, expos and other functions I have still managed a bit of time to create.. and the card here is one of my latest offerings. The stamp sets used are Touch of Nature, Finest Flourishes, French Script Background and Warmest Regards. The colours are Blush Blossom, Bravo Burgundy, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White. I embossed some of the flourishes in white in the background, although that's a bit hard to see in the pic. And there is some glitter on the butterfly's wings, which is also hard to see. I hope you like it... it was actually a 30th Birthday card for one of my husband's work colleagues. (I hope she liked it too!) Enjoy!

Linda
0412 375 552
higgiz@bigpond.com

The Amazing Maze Book

I am loving these little maze books lately. I made 3 the other night... they are so quick and easy to make, but look very cool. And the inside pages are made from one piece of 12x12 paper! We will be making these at our workshop at the Creative Living Expo at Rosehill 15th - 17th February. Here's another maze book to show you...




Images Copyright 1990-2007 Stampin’ Up!



I've used the Enchante Double sided paper, and the small flowers from the Friendship Blooms stamp set. (This is a free set available until the end of February as part of the SaleABration promotion. If you have $100 or more worth of products to order, you will receive one of these great promo sets free. But only until the end of February. Click here to see the free sets, or email me for more info.) To place an order, you can contact me at higgiz@bigpond.com or call me on 0412 375 552.

Enjoy!