Join Stampin'Up Australia with this awesome deal! Only until the 30th June!

Only 2 days left to take up the awesome deal that is being offered to anyone who chooses the Stampin'Up Demonstrator kit!  For ONLY $169 you will receive much more than this value in your kit.... and until the 30th June it is worth even more!

Actual Product right now:

• You get to CHOOSE $235 worth of product in your kit... thats anything you choose out of our current catalogue that takes your fancy!
• You also get a business supplies pack worth approximately $80 that includes everything you need to get started if you'd like to earn extra money
• Right now (until June 30th) you can also choose 2 FREE stamp sets of ANY VALUE from the current catalogue. This is an awesome bonus and could mean a lot more value in your kit depending on which sets you choose. (I'd be choosing higher value sets to make the most of this deal!)

Ongoing Benefits:

• A minimum of 20% discount on all future purchases for yourself
• Demonstrator-only deals and promotions
• Access to online training so you can learn more about both the business and the craft you love at your own pace
• Access to a community of like-minded stampers and crafters
• Stampin'up Demonstrator only events held every 6 months
• As much or as little support as you need 
• Rewards for effort at all levels

If you would like to do something that you love and maybe even make extra money doing that whilst having fun then you don't want to miss this offer!  Click HERE for more information OR you can contact me to ask any questions you might have. Alternatively you can call my mobile on 0412 375 552. 

After nearly 9 years with Stampin'Up Australia, I am living proof that you can make it work for you! If I can do it, anyone can!  It doesn't matter where you are in Australia.... Stampin'Up is an awesome opportunity!  Who doesn't want to make money doing something that they love??

What? Is that a Christmas card I see?

Yep! Sure is....

Believe it or not we are less than 6 month's away from Christmas (I know you really wanted to hear that right?) and so by popular demand we begin making Christmas cards in the second half of the year.  At my Christmas Stamp-A-Stacks you will make 6 cards each time so you could have made up to 36 cards if you come to all 6 month's classes between now and Christmas.  (And I may do more depending on demand!)

My day Christmas card Stamp-A-Stack is already full this Wednesday, but I do have a couple of spots available on Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. Then that one will be full too! Christmas cards are certainly popular!

Cost is $20 and the class runs from 7.30pm- 9.30pm (approximately) so come along and get started on your Christmas cards!

Click HERE to book your spot!

Project Life Tonight!

Do you have treasured photos sitting in a box or on your computer?  Would you like a simple and cost-effective way to actually enjoy them?

We are Project-Lifing tonight! Come to class and learn the simple system that will revolutionise the way you use your photos.  You will not only learn some great techniques to use in your albums, but you can use all my supplies and accessories.

If you've been to a PL class before you can also come and work on your pages, but have use of all my stuff... its always great to make space for these things so you actually do them!

Cost is $20 and you'll go home with 2-4 completed pages and a host of ideas. Click HERE to book a spot.... places are limited (so we can spread out!)

PS These photos are some from my recent trip with Stampin'Up to Hawaii last month. Its so fun to get these into albums so I can enjoy them!

Welcome to the Grand Vacation Achievers Blog Hop

Yep... we're back for another month and I'm really excited to be part of it again! This month we are showcasing awesome Stampin'Up products from our newly released Annual Catalogue (which only came out on the 2nd June!), and its a fun challenge we are doing this time. It's called "Perfect Pairs" and the idea is that we pair existing products with something brand new from the Annual Catalogue. The whole purpose is to inspire you to create your own gorgeous projects!  Of course everything you see in the hop is available for purchase... just contact me to order yours!

I've really indulged myself with this card!  Those who know me well will know that I favour softer colours, and adore vellum.. especially if its embossed!  So I used one of my favourite flourish sets in the background and then layered up the butterflies from our new Watercolor Wings set with the matching framelits.

Here's the products I used for the challenge we were presented with this month:

Existing products: 'Flowering Flourishes' stamp set, 'Choose Happiness' Stamp set. White Vellum, Gold Foil, Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, Blushing Bride Cardstock, Shimmery White Cardstock, Gold Metallic Twine, Gold embossing Powder, Blushing Bride and Whisper white inks.

New products: 'Watercolor Wings' stamp set, and Bold Butterfly framelits

Any items you wish to order are available in my online store... click HERE to go shopping!  Thank you so much for visiting my blog... I hope you like my creations this month!  Visit the next blog in the hop by finding my name on the list below and then clicking on the next name after mine.  I have to tell you I have been blown away every month by the amazing talents from this group of bloggers.... what a privilege to be part of this group!

I also have an idea in my head for a Scrapbook Page with this theme... let me know when you comment if you'd like to see it!  And head over to my FACEBOOK PAGE to see more of what I create day-to-day.... its the best way to keep up with my crazy life and awesome business adventures.

Here's a close up of my card for you:



Here's the full list of blogs in the BlogHop so you can easily move to the next one (or go back to another on the list if you NEED to see their creations again lol)

Project Life is awesome for those little moments you want to remember!

I've been playing with Project Life ever since Stampin'Up introduced it into its range last year... and I think I am a bit addicted to it. I started traditional scrapbooking when my daughter was about a year old (she'll be 13 this year) and I loved everything about it from the beginning.  However as time went by I became frustrated with a couple of things. 1. The amount of time and emotional energy I was putting into every page. I had way more photos than I could ever catch up with! It was slow (and I am possibly the world's slowest scrapbooker). 2. The amount of money I was spending just to find the right embellishment and actually find items that matched each other.

In short it all got a bit too hard, slow and expensive... and I found that my scrapbooking stalled altogether for a few years. Which was great for card making and other pastimes as I poured my efforts into those.  But truth be told, I missed the scrapbooking and how I felt whenever I actually completed a page.

Enter project life.  I had started working with a couple of scrapbooking groups, and this has restarted my scrapbooking habit. But I had to face facts... I was never going to be able to catch up in this lifetime! Project Life has changed that for me though. Tonight I sat down and in the space of 15 minutes I had printed out the photos I wanted to scrap for my recent Hawaii trip, AND put them into my pocket pages. I had written down what I want to remember about the day I travelled from Sydney to Honolulu and simply embellished the cards and photos. DONE!  And there is rule no. 1 of Project Life... DONT OVERTHINK IT! Tell your story and let the photos tell theirs, then call it DONE, and move on! That for me is why I love Project Life.  The rest of my trip is what I am going to do as a project in the upcoming school holidays... and I can't wait to get it done!

Want to join me for a Project Life class this week? I have two classes:  

June 25th @ 11am 

or

June 26th @ 7.30pm

All you need to bring are some 6"x4" photos (at least 12, but more is fine) and everything else is provided. The cost is $20. Classes are held on the Central Coast.  Click HERE to book your spot! 

World Map meets Project Life

Don't you love it when items built for different purposes work together?

This week I am crazy busy getting ready for our new catalogue launch tomorrow night, (and dealing with unwell children and it seems a host of other things), but sometimes you've just gotta stop everything and make a card, right? So I'd had this idea milling around in my head, and I needed to get it out... here it is.

So my break time is over and i need to get back to working, but I thought it would be fun to share this little card with you... made with the "World Map" background stamp from Stampin'Up.  I coloured the background with re-inkers to make it look more "map-ish".  The sentiment is straight from our "Let's Get Away" Project Life card collection. I cut around it to use it on the card, and it was so quick but gave me the look I wanted.

Enjoy your day doing whatever wonderful things you are doing :-)

Only 3 sleeps until our STAMPIN'UP! CATALOGUE LAUNCH on the Central Coast

And this is just one of the beautiful projects you'll be making when you come along to our Launch!

A New Catalogue Launch gives you the chance to get your hands on lots of gorgeous new stuff from the newly released Stampin'Up Annual Catalogue for 2015-2016.  BUT this time we are doing it a bit differently.... we've put our heads together and are planning a night of fun AND creativity.  You'll still get to make stuff, and take it home, but there will be not only prizes and supper.. but we are also setting up a Product Playground station so that you can actually use other products from our new range, and see how they work. There will be "launch only" specials and lots more to see and do. 

All up its a great night out!

Here are the need-to-know details:

When?  Friday 19th June @ 7.30pm
Where? Niagara Park Girl Guide Hall (right next to Niagara Park Public School)
Cost? $20 - this includes everything including your new catalogue! 

I only have a limited number of spots for this event so its first in, best dressed. Click HERE to book your spot or call me on 0412 375 552

Hope you can make it.. its going to be a fun night out!!

(By the way.. if you can't make it but would like a catalogue contact me to arrange that)

Faux Metal Technique classes this week... Come and make something different

I still have a few spots left for this week's classes.... I thought you'd like to see what we are making.

These are all relatively simple cards... in particular I wanted to show you how you can easily use this technique to create stunning backgrounds. I think this technique is especially good for masculine cards as a bit of metal on a blokey card goes a long way in my opinion.  So if this is something you'd like to explore, come along to one of these times:

Dates:  Tuesday 16th June @ 7.30pm

or

Wednesday 17th June @ 11am

Cost is $25 and you'll be making 3 projects.  I know you'll love these projects!  But numbers are limited so don't muck about! 

Click HERE to book your spot, or call me on 0412 375 552

And here's a picture of the Masculine birthday card for you... I'm rather liking this one!

Masculine Birthday Card for a big 5-0 Birthday celebration

Tonight I was invited to the 50th birthday celebrations of an awesome friend.  It was a great night.... all I really had to do was show up, and of course to create an awesome card for the occasion. Here's what I came up with.  I used 3 different "yellows"... daffodil delight, Hello Honey and also our newest one.. Delightful Dijon. Paired with black and gold (what's a 50th without a bit of gold?) I thought they looked pretty nice. The background stamp is from the set "Kinda Eclectic".  I gold-embossed the numbers for extra impact.

To order your own supplies, visit my Online Store. Or to see more of my creations, visit and like my Facebook page by clicking HERE.

Here's a close up for you:

Want a quick, easy and cheaper way to keep your Memories? Project Life is for you!

Love Scrapbooking or Memory keeping?  But you just don't have the time, and let's admit it it both time consuming and can be expensive too. 

Problem solved! Project Life is your answer. For both people who have never scrapbooked before OR for seasoned scrapbookers.. its a FAST and fantastic way to present your photos in meaningful albums without all the fuss. Project Life is a Revolution in Memory Keeping!

Come to this class if:

• you would just like to see what its all about
• you don't know where to start
• you want to see how PL fits together with traditional scrapbook pages
• you want to catch up with all those photos that you've got behind on
• you already do Project Life and just want to come and do your own thing
• any of the above

Cost is $20 and you'll get 2 full page protectors, use of my PL cards, stamps and accessories. We'll go over the basics plus more for those who want to step it up a bit. 

All you need to bring is a bunch of photos you'd like to use (at least 12 or more). Then just come and have fun!

Click HERE to book or to get more info (or call me on 0412 375 552)

Dates: June 25th @ 11am

June 26th @ 7.30pm

Watercolor Wings and matching framelits to make gorgeous butterfly cards

These new Watercolor Wings stamps are simply beautiful!  I am going to be creating with this set a lot in the coming month.  And if you are keen to use them for yourself, then either book yourself a workshop in the next few weeks, OR book a spot at my catalogue launch (19th June @ 7.30pm) as we will be showing them off there too.

Cost of the launch is $20 and includes several projects to create, supper, prizes, your own copy of the new catalogue, plus ideas and inspiration.  The launch will be held here on the Central Coast and we'll be featuring the new Stampin' Up Catalogue.  How often do you get to go out for a great night for only $20??

To book your spot click HERE and send me an email :-)

Enjoy the card!

New Catalogue Launch with a difference!

Yep.. we are doing it again.... a New Catalogue Launch so you can get your hands on lots of gorgeous new stuff from the newly released Stampin'Up Annual Catalogue for 2015-2016.  BUT this time we are doing it a bit differently.... we've put our heads together and are planning a night of fun AND creativity.  You'll still get to make stuff, and take it home, but we are going to do it different this time.  There will be prizes and supper of course.. but we are also setting up a Product Playground station so that you can actually use other products from our new range, and see how they work. There will be "launch only" specials and lots more to see and do.

All up its a great night out!

Here are the need-to-know details:

When?  Friday 19th June @ 7.30pm
Where? Niagara Park Girl Guide Hall (right next to Niagara Park Public School)
Cost? $20 - this includes everything including your new catalogue! (If you already have a new catalogue from me I will give you a $5 product voucher instead to take off your next order)

I only have a limited number of spots for this event so its first in, best dressed. Click HERE to book your spot or call me on 0412 375 552

Hope you can make it.. its going to be a fun night out!!

(By the way.. if you can't make it but would like a catalogue contact me to arrange that)

Stamp-A-Stacks this week... still spots left!

I wanted to show you the two card designs we are making this week.... these are made with new stamp sets and papers, and I had a lot of fun designing them.  If you'd like to come and play with new stuff too then I have a few spots left in both the evening and the day class this week. Here are the details:

You will create 6 cards in total - 3 each of 2 different designs. All materials (including envelopes) are provided, as well as refreshments. Cost is $20

June dates:

Tuesday 9th June @ 7.30pm

or

Wednesday 10th June @ 11am

My classes are held on the Central Coast of NSW... if you haven't been before I will supply the address on booking.  Click HERE to book your spot.. or call me on 0412 375 552.

Here is the other card design you will be creating (in case you missed it):

Cherry on Top DSP makes great birthday cards! Come and make this card with me!

I have my next Stamp-A-Stack coming up next week and thought you'd like to see one of the card designs this time around. I've used the new Cherry-on-Top paper stack to create a bright and fun birthday card - it could be for a child OR an adult. I love these happy colours together!

Here are the details for the class... if you'd like to join us click HERE to book your spot!

You will create 6 cards in total - 3 each of 2 different designs. All materials (including envelopes) are provided, as well as refreshments. Cost is $20

June dates:

Tuesday 9th June @ 7.30pm

or

Wednesday 10th June @ 11am

Here's the card I received from Stampin'Up Australia recently that inspired my design above :-)

How cute are these Gift Bags? Our new Annual Catalogue is going off!!

What a fabulous first day of sales we had yesterday at Stampin'Up Australia!  It was the first day of our awesome new catalogue... and so it now live and showcasing lots of beautiful new papercraft products for you to play with!

This is what it looks like:

If you'd like to see it you can click HERE for the PDF... or you can visit the Online Store to view the products and place an order.  And don't forget to hop on over to my Facebook page where I post lots of my creations for you to check out :-) "Like" it to see more!

I also thought I'd show off a couple of the gift bags I've been creating with the new Gift Bag Punch Board... I love this new punch board! And once you start, they really are a bit addictive! The Gift Bag Punch board is available in our new catalogue, but I'll also be running a class on this one in July too (details are up above under the 'Class Schedule' tab).

Out with the Old and In with the New... but for one day only you can have BOTH!

Yep...its not a mistake... this year our current catalogues and the brand new annual catalogues are going to overlap for one day ONLY on the 2nd June 2015!  What does this mean?  This means that you can benefit from the awesome reduced retired product prices AND grab your favourites from the upcoming Annual catalogs all in one order on that day only!

How to make the best of this day?  If you are ordering online and your order is less than $300 then I would suggest that when using my store you use the Hostess Code  7Y7KJGF6 when prompted.  This will attach your order to my one big order going in and one person who does this WILL benefit from the sales by receiving a $50 voucher to spend on whatever they like from the upcoming catalogue.  To order click HERE or on the "Shop Now" tab on this page.

If your order is OVER $300 then I suggest you do it as a stand alone order (without using a hostess code) because you will automatically receive a minimum of $50 hostess dollars for placing an order of that size or more.  This is a very cool way to get your products from both catalogues and make the most of it!

The card above shows both retiring product and continuing product as we will be saying goodbye to the "Something Borrowed" DSP from the current Occasions Catalogue... Im going to miss it!

We might be saying goodbye to some wonderful products but there are lots of awesome things that are about to be released, so it is a very exciting time!

(By the way... we have a fantastic new demonstrator promotion starting on the 2nd June too... from 2nd June to the 30th June if you join Stampin'Up as a demonstrator you will receive an additional 2 FREE STAMP SETS in your starter kit! You can choose whichever 2 stamp sets float your boat - up to any value!  This is a great bonus on top of an already great deal that is the kit! What better way to get your new business started than with extra stamps to show off!?  To know more contact me by clicking HERE or click the "Join my Team" tab above for more info.)