Its the last day to Join in on a great deal!

 

Let's be honest.  Joining Stampin'Up is always a good deal.  But just for today, its even better!  If you are in Australia, here's the basics that you need to know... 

• Pay $169, and you get to choose $283 worth of products of your choice, with free shipping
• Continue to receive a minimum of 20% discount on every order you place as long as you remain a demonstrator
• No lock in contract, you can drop at any time
• Early access to new products
• Training events available
• Access to a fabulous community of crafters who love what you do
• You get to be part of my awesome INKsomniacs team of crafty people

Sound good? Of course it does!  CONTACT ME today to get any information you need. Or if you are ready to jump in, click the Join my Team button at the top of this page. 

But this great deal ends TODAY!

Dont miss it. 

Linda D

The October CraftAlong video tutorials are up! Let's make Easel cards together!

 

If you love making paper projects with a twist, then this is for you!  On Saturday I held my latest CraftAlong live on YouTube, and we made the beautiful Calendar Easel card you see below:

If you would like to make it yourself you are more than welcome to watch the video tutorial below:

But this card is just the start of what you can do with Easel cards.  I also have video tutorials available to make all the following cards:

                                            Reverse Easel Card

                                            Double Easel Card

Tea Light Easel Card

Diamond Easel Card

Twisted Easel Card

If you love these cards and would love to make them.... I have these options to get your hands on them:

1. If you placed an order with me last month (September) of over $60 you would have received a supply pack from me to make the Calendar Easel card and you will also receive the video tutorials and measurements to make all of the above cards. You dont need to do anything... just keep an eye on your inbox. 

2. If you are in my team you will also receive the video tutorials and measurements for the cards.  You dont have to do anything either... I love having you in my team and this is my way of saying thank you!

3. If you didnt qualify to receive the videos and measurements for free, dont worry... you can still purchase them if you wish. The cost is $20, and all you need to do is click the purchase now button below which will take you to PayPal to make payment. The videos will be delivered to your inbox.  

Thanks so much for all the wonderful feedback I have received on my CraftAlong events!  I hope to see you at one soon!

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Welcome to the Scrapbooking Global blog hop for October....Let's play with Geometric Shapes!

 

Welcome to our Blog Hop this month!  This month the blog hop is led and inspired by Mai Chapelain. 

For this month, Mai chose the theme "Geometric Shapes" and so I had to show you the Hexagon Page I created earlier this month.  

I used the gorgeous Texture Chic Specialty DSP for the hexagons, and you will find these Hexagon Shapes in the Beautiful Shapes dies.  The background stamping was done in Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen inks, and I used the grunge stamps from the Texture Chic stamp set. It's a great collection!

The main stamped image is from a set called "Reason to Smile".  I love using big words on my layouts and I look for large letter stamps that will work. 

I hope you enjoy my layout today... and that you will check out the other participants in this hop.  You can select them from the list below, or you can click the "Next" Button:

Join us for our October CraftAlong Event this Saturday (22nd). Let's make a Fun Fold card together!

 

Hello friends and welcome! 

This coming Saturday, 22nd October, we have our next CraftAlong event coming up.  I'll be getting started at 2pm (Sydney time) and you are welcome to watch as we make a fun craft project.  You can craft along with me (as the name suggests) or you can just watch. Or if you are are not available at that time you can also watch the replay. 

Here is the link to the YouTube video: (Just click at the appropriate time)

https://youtu.be/3IOn1xQlXnY

Last month I did a survey in my Private VIP group on Facebook and asked what kinds of themes you would like to see at future CraftAlong events. The top answer? Fun fold cards! So this time we are doing a fun type of card - Easel cards.  There are so many types of Easel cards - I have chosen a bunch of them to showcase for you, but the main one we will be making on the day is a Calendar easel card. Its actually very simple to create but you will love it... and it makes a fabulous gift.  

Those people that ordered over $60 with me in September are receiving a supply pack to make the project with everything you need to make it just like mine. But don't worry if you don't have the supply pack.. you can still make the project with items you have at home. However I have put together a list of items that I have used... substitute with your own items as needed. 

For the project I created here are the items used:

Balmy Blue Cardstock (Card base measures 28cm x 10.5cm.  You will also need an additional piece that measures 13.5cm x 10.5cm)

Awash in Beauty DSP - 1 piece that measures 10cm x 13.5cm. A second piece that measures 9.5cm x 12.5cm)

I also die-cut several flower and leaf shapes from the DSP as the dies match some of the images on the paper. I used one larger flower and 2 smaller flowers - and some leaves.  This photo shows the ones I used:

(And also give you a sneak peek of the project!)

Basic White Cardstock - 1 label piece for your sentiment. I used the Scalloped Contour dies.  Additionally cut the large lattice die from the Organic Beauty Dies.  I also made this cut with an Adhesive sheet attached - I will show how to do this on the live tutorial

Polished Pink Cardstock - 1 piece that measures 8cm x 8cm.  I also cut a larger Scalloped rectangle from the Scalloped contour dies for the front of my easel

Silver Foil - die cut a leaf shape from the Organic Beauty Dies

You will need a sentiment of your choice to fit on the label.  I stamped this sentiment in Polished Pink ink but you could choose any colour that co-ordinates with your DSP colours. 

Adhesives - Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi-purpose glue, Adhesive sheets

Additional:  Post-it notes (7.5cm x 7.5cm which is 3" x 3") and a 2023 tab calendar (I bought mine online via ebay)

I am so looking forward to making this project with you... and I know you will love it too!

See you soon!

Linda D

 

The October Tutorial Bundle is here - Seasonal Fun Fold cards (with a Twist!)

Hello friends! 

If you are looking for tutorials for fabulous fun fold cards... then this post is for you! This month's tutorial bundle (which is a collection of written tutorials created by 14 talented demonstrators from around the world) is all about FUN FOLD CARDS!  You are going to LOVE it. 

I've included a sneak peek above of my card in the bundle. Here is the group of demonstrators I am working with:

Everyone loves a great fun fold card right??  Here is a sneak peek of mine:

To purchase this bundle, including my project, click the button below:

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OR if you place an order with me over $60 this month for Stampin'Up products you will receive the bundle for free!

I know you will love this month's bundle.... grab it now!

 Linda D