Mexico Let's Go! The Inspiration Packs are on again!

Hello my friends!

I am writing this whilst sitting in an airport cafe awaiting another flight and I thought I'd take this moment to update you on what's happening right now. 

I left Sydney yesterday headed to the US and then Mexico for this year's Stampin'Up Incentive trip. I plan to take lots of photos to share with you - most of these will be on my Facebook page and Instagram photos.  I am so blessed to be able to attend these trips, but it wouldn't be possible without my fabulous team or my customers - so if that is you, thank you so so much!  

Last year you might remember that I did my "Norway Getaway" program - and this year I am doing it again!  But I figured the promotion needs a new name... how does "Mexico Let's Go!" sound???

What is it? It's simple - every person that orders $60 or more with me from the 19th April to the 7th May will qualify to receive an Inspiration Pack which contains a selection of 3 hand made cards (from my stash) as well as a surprise from Mexico.  I dont know what it will be yet - so its a surprise to me too!  Last year I found some gorgeous carved wooden magnets at a little market stall, and I sent those out with the cards. I'll be on the hunt for something different this year. 

If you would like to receive one, just place your $60+ order before the 7th May. I'll be mailing them out the week after I return. 

Phew made my flight!

Don't forget I have pre-recorded all my "live" videos whilst I am away. So there was one last night and there will be a technique Tuesday tomorrow! 

Hope to see you there!

Linda D

Disclaimer

The claims published here are not representative of typical Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. The level of sales to achieve this result requires significant work and is accomplished by a substantially small percent of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. 

The April CraftAlong event is up! Let's make Interlocking cards!

 

Hello friends and Welcome to the April CraftAlong event!

Im excited to share our projects with you this month... if you scroll down you will see all of the projects, including the one we are creating together on the live video.  Here is our live project:

To watch the live video (or the replay), click the video link below:

Here are the alternate projects this month:

Now that you've watched the video you will be wondering how to access all the other alternate card videos for the cards I showed.  Here is how to get your hands on them:

1. You can also purchase the tutorials for $15aud, and they will automatically be delivered to your inbox This tutorial offer is available to everyone worldwide, no matter where you live. Measurements for all projects are included in both Metric and Imperial.  To purchase the tutorials use the paypal button below: 

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2. Every month I send all the tutorials and a supply pack to everyone that orders $60 or more of Stampin' Up products with me.  So if you ordered with me last month (December) you will receiving these in your email inbox shortly. 

3. You also receive the tutorials automatically if you are part of my demonstrator team. 

I hope you love them! 

Feel free to CONTACT ME if you have questions of any kind. 

Linda D

Our next CraftAlong event is coming up! Join me to make Interlocking cards!

 

Yep thats right... our next CraftAlong event is coming up! If it feels like we just had the last one.... you are correct!  Im doing the April one about a week early because I will be away on the Mexico Incentive Trip with Stampin'Up! towards the end of the month. So everything is being pushed forward and I hope you are all ready! 

CraftAlong is my monthly Virtual event - its a public video that anyone can watch for free, and each month we feature a different card style, technique or Product collection. This month we are doing "Interlocking Cards" and I know you will love them!  (One of my most popular videos of all time is an interlocking card I did a few years back)  So I am making them again this month and will show you a few different styles. 

I have sent out the supply packs to make the project to everyone that ordered over $60 worth of products with me last month (March).  I do this each month - so that means if you have ordered over $60 worth of products with me in April (or do so before the end of this month) then you will receive the supply pack in the mail for the MAY CraftAlong.  So if thats you, keep an eye on your mailbox next month! 

This month please note my go live time is slightly different.... it will be 3:00PM FRIDAY 19TH APRIL (Sydney Time)

So click the above link at this time to watch our video together. 

I've also listed below the basic supplies I will be using to make our card.  If you do not have these items this gives you time to purchase them before the day if you wish.... or you can substitute with whatever items you have at home. 

Supplies List

Crumb Cake Cardstock (measured at 28cm x 10.5cm, then score at 7cm from one end on the long side)

Basic White Cardstock (13.5cm x 10cm) plus scrap to cut shape for sentiment

Early Espresso Cardstock (6.5cm x 10cm - cut 2)

Co-ordinating DSP (6cm x 9.5cm - cut 2) - I used the "A little Latte" DSP - Item code 163453

Rose Gold Foil paper - scrap to cut frame for card plus one coffee cup

Black cardstock - scrap to cut Coffee Plunger and 3 small cups

Pecan Pie - small scrap to coffee shape

Window Sheet (or acetate) - to cut "glass" for coffee plunger

Inks: I used Early Espresso and Pecan Pie (Pecan Pie is a great coffee colour!)

You will also need embellishments when decorating your card.  I used the coordinating "Adhesive backed Swirl dots" on my card, but you could use any embellishments you like.  Copper elements will look especially good. 

You will also need a trimmer, dimensionals, glue dots and other adhesive of your choice (I used Tombow Multipurpose glue)

I hope that helps everyone out so you can be ready if you would like to "CraftAlong" with me! Of course you are also welcome to just watch and enjoy the video and the chit chat!

See you Friday!

Linda D

Join the Club! Introducing the Incolor Club for 2024!

 

Hello friends! 

It's been a couple of years since I did a product share/colour club, and I've decided to do one this year.  Clubs are a great way to get all the new colour products that you want, but in a budget-conscious way. 

How does it work?

You sign up for the club by contacting me via email HERE.  Just let me know you would like to join and I'll add you to the list, and we can arrange payment.

There are five fabulous new colours this year - you can see them in the above image.  From top left they are: Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie, Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash and Petunia Pop.  As a club member you will receive one colour per month - and the following are the items you will receive in that colour:

• Inkpad
• Ink refill
• Full pack A4 Cardstock
• Blends Marker Combo pack (2)
• Bordered Ribbon (9.1m)

One month out of the 5 months you will also receive a pack of Incolor Shimmer Gems and a pack of Incolor 6"X6" DSP (Papers shown below).  

The colours will be sent out in random order - so each month will be like a little surprise to see what colour you will receive that month! (They are all awesome!)

Cost - $85 per month (includes postage)

Or if you prefer you can pay the total for the whole 5 months in one lump sum - $391.25 (free shipping)

I just love this year's colours and think you will too! 

The first month of club will be May 2024.  You will need to have paid your amount by the 15th of each month from May - September (or pay the full amount before the 15th May). I will send out your colour to you by around the 24th of each month.  It's always fun to get a surprise pack in the mail!

By the way - being part of the club also qualifies you for my CraftAlong tutorials and supply packs each month!

Don't forget, if you would like to join the club, click HERE and let me know!  

Im really looking forward to sharing these beautiful new colours with you in this way!

Linda D

Our next Scrapbooking Day is coming up! Check out what we are making this time!

 

Yep its that time again. Time for our bi-monthly Scrapbooking class in the Hunter Valley.  This time we are playing with a mix of current and soon-to-retire products and you can see both our layouts on this post. 

The layout features some of my favourite items - the beautiful Magnolia Mood bundle, plus the gorgeous Vellum Basics paper. 

The above layout features some of my favourite photos from a fabulous day we spent in Alaska when we were there for the Stampin'Up incentive trip back in 2018.  I have enjoyed EVERY trip we have been on over the years, but I have a few favourites - let's call them my "top 5".  And this 2018 trip was simply amazing. I would go back to Alaska in a heartbeat! We cruised from Seattle all the way up to Skagway and Juneau, and then ventured onto the White Pass train to head over the border into the Yukon. What an amazing trip!

(Disclaimer: Less than 1% of demonstrators achieve these trips, so its kinda a big deal!)

The second layout is from a more recent event - our Stampin'Up training event in Melbourne last month. This event is called "Onstage" and its for any demonstrator to attend.  Its a weekend of learning, gathering and of course crafting!  This time I was lucky to have 12 of my team also in attendance and we also got to share some time together.  This photo was taken outside the main hall on the last day of the convention. 

I used the "Fresh as a Daisy" dsp and had some help from the Notes of Nature stamp set. 

Here's a close up of the butterfly detail:

For those coming to class on Thursday I am looking forward to seeing you! 

Linda D