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Punch Art Bee BE MINE, VALENTINE

2012-01-31T08:57:00.001+10:00

I like to keep up to date with Stampin' Up! -obviously here in Oz but also in other countries & this punch art bee I stumbled upon while checking out USA's recent leadership conference, unfortunately creator unknown as pic was taken from a display board. I tweeked a couple of bits, the face, which looked to be hand cut out of the ornament punch, I used the Full Heart punch & fed it back into the wide Oval to oval off the chin. I also added a heart for the nose from the Heart to Heart Punch instead of a round one, (apologies for using a chipped heart & since the pic was taken I have replaced it) i used Vellum CS for the wings, I didn't add pink circles for cheeks & my eyes slightly differ. It's hard to see the red shimmer in the pic but the Glimmer paper really makes this super cute. For the background I inked up block E with Crumb Cake & stamped it on the Whisper White.
Ingredients:
Candy Conversations stamp, Ornament, Full Heart, Heart to Heart, Butterfly, Itty Bitty Punch's, Red Glimmer, Basic Black, Whisper White & Vellum CS, Crumb Cake ink, Black & Red markers.

Everyday Enchantment Inspirations

2012-01-28T10:18:00.000+10:00

It's taken me sometime to finally case this idea -strips of DSP as a background & because I only pre-ordered Everyday Enchantment DSP & the Ribbons & Brads it gave me the perfect opportunity at my recent team meeting to try it -we made the love card. This background showcases DSP beautifully. I bought the simple letters Alphabet Dies for 1/2 price (workshop reached $600) some months ago so out they came along with the Glitter paper -love it! The possibilities are big, the frame makes a gorgeous gift for many occasions (I'll be making one for Teya's Birthday thats says "Dance") & the card will surely be on display & maybe even framed. Try it with DSP you already have or get some of the gorgeous Everyday Enchantment DSP for free during SAB (spend $100). View all the free SAB items by clicking on it over on the right & if you would like a copy posted to you email me your details.

Everyday Enchantment hearts

2012-01-27T23:27:00.000+10:00

A simpler version of this card here
Ingredients: Very Vanilla 6" x 3", either Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Lucky Limeade or Calypso Coral 2 3/4" square, Everyday Enchantment DSP. Full Heart & Heart to Heart Punches, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, White Bakers Twine & Every Day Enchantment Ribbon/s.

Step 1. Place the 2 3/4" piece of Pool Party CS in to the Full Heart punch all the way down & centre before you punch out the heart.
Step 2. Run this piece through the bigshot in the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.
Step 3. Tie some Everyday Enchantment ribbon in a bow around the left side of the CS.
Step 4. Adhere with mini glue dots the small hearts from the Heart to Heart punch to the ends of White Bakers Twine which was threaded around the bow.
Step 5. Adhere with Dimensionals the 2 3/4" finished peice to the Very Vanilla cardfront.
Step 6. Adhere with snail the punched out DSP Full Heart to the centre.

sale-a-bration

2012-01-24T14:48:00.000+10:00

Up in the Air

2012-01-24T13:58:00.000+10:00

"Up in the Air" hostess set was another stamp set that was waiting to be inked up in my cupboard over the festive season. I wanted to use more of the Everyday Enchantment DSP & just used co-ordinating markers to colour in the stamped images, I think the images are perfect once again for 3'x3" cards. The pretty Organdy Ribbon has a shimmer in it which dosn't show up in my pics but IRL adds a little dazzle. I'm yet to use the brads that also co-ordinate with the Sale-a-bration DSP & Ribbons, -it's wonderful to have more options this SAB which begins on the 24th Jan.

Everyday Enchantment

2012-01-17T18:57:00.001+10:00

I have had a little time to stamp last night & today & use some new product that's on offer for free during SAB, gorgeous Everyday Enchantment DSP, Ribbons & Brads, so thought I'd share a cute little 3 x 3 card I made using some of those. The largest heart is a Movers & Shapers & even though I don't have the magnetic movers & Shapers I can still use my punched windows with my Scallop Square Die because it has a clear top, see pic below. The next heart is the Scalloped heart of Hearts Embosslits Die, then the Full heart punch, the 4th heart is a Heart to Hearts punch & the last & smallest 3 are the Small Hearts punch -the centre one I've stamped with the smallest heart from I Heart hearts stamp set.

Fabulous Florets

2011-12-30T12:50:00.002+10:00

I was lucky to receive this gift at convention (Prize Patrol). You should have seen how excited I got when I saw my name on the screen. I so wanted to win for a change & I'm sure I willed it to happen.
I have had little time since to play with it but thought I'd share so far what I have managed.
I used the new colourful DSP Beyond the Garden in the envelopes. the cards are 3 x 3"'s. Melon Mambo CS & Embossing Powder, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, "Fabulous Florets" & "You're a Gem" stamp sets.

This one was one of my open home cards.
Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Confetti White & Whisper White are the colours of inks & CS.

Simply Adorned

2011-12-19T08:06:00.000+10:00

Sandy received her gift for winning the Christmas swap votes. The complete Simply Adorned range comes in brown box's so I just tied a ribbon around the box with Seam Binding & added a clay disc that I stamped on & some twine.

I have ordered myself a necklace as I love making the inserts for the simply adorned 2.5 x 3.2 cm charm, this is the largest we have -so many more options.

Wine / Bottle Toppers

2011-12-11T11:19:00.002+10:00

These make a fabulous addition to a gift when giving bottles this Christmas. There's so many gourmet delights in bottles these days, not limited to acohol -one of my favourites is Pukara Estates Caramelised Balsamic Vinegar as a salad dressing & hubby uses it to marinate beef, so if you see a bottle grab some you will be the hostess with the mostess at your next BBQ.
I'm getting excited, oh how I love Christmas & Summer. Remember to enjoy the festive season -for me it has begin, yippee!
Back to the toppers the top one I sized according to the bottle -just started with a rectangle piece of CS & punched a 1 3/4" circle at the top, scored it & cut out a V.
Ingredients: Fabulous Florate, Stitched Stockings & Teeny Tiny Sentiments stamps, Real Red & Old Olive & Whisper White CS, Real Red & Whisper White craft ink, Stocking & Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch's, Fine Supernova Glitter & Bakers Twine.

The second one I used the Two Tags Die. Teeny Tiny Sentiments (merry Christmas stamp from this set), Music Notes Wheel. Baja Breeze, Confetti White, Early Espresso CS, Old Olive & Early Espresso inks, Letters to Santa DSP, Glimmer Paper (I die cut the zig zag with Tasteful Trim Die) & Espresso Twine for the bow.

Blog candy winner & Candy Wrapper Die

2011-12-03T16:01:00.000+10:00

Number 3 was the lucky blog candy # so congratulations Heather, the set of chipboard cards are in the post for you.
It was very close, between #7 -which happened to be a case of Teneale Williams, but with 5 votes card #4 was most favoured by my blog readers -thank you everyone who left a comment & congratulations Sandy, a special gift will be in the post for you next week, I will share a pic after you have received it, so it's a surprise for you.
Now for some pics of the new Candy Wrapper BigzDie.
First here are the ever so cute ones I made wrapped with the new "Beyond the Garden DSP" for order Thank you gifts for a recent workshop I did.

We made these at recent team meeting - just having a play to see what ideas we came up, I love the use of Glimmer paper.

And here are a couple of variations, the first one cut out with Cheerful Treat DSP is extended (find the tutorial on how to here), it fits a full size chocolate bar (inside this one, but not for long is a dark choc cherry ripe). The Wisteria Wonder one with Flirtatious DSP wrapped around it has a closure where the scores at the end are folded the opposite way. I fiddled for a bit but once you work it out it's easy after that. Watch Dawns video on assembling the Candy Wrapper Die here.

A pic showing you the difference in size;

December Frenzy

2011-12-01T12:26:00.000+10:00

Item	Page	Description	Discount	Retail Price	Sale Price
120597	22	Welcome Christmas Clear-Mount Set	50%	$39.95	$19.98
121584	22	Welcome Christmas Wood-Mount Set	50%	$49.95	$24.98
117715	28	I {Heart} Hearts Wood-Mount Set	40%	$42.95	$25.77
121528	35	Got Treats Wood-Mount Set	40%	$40.95	$24.57
117699	42	Something Sweet Wood-Mount Set	40%	$44.95	$26.97
116686	46	For Everything Wood-Mount Set	40%	$47.95	$28.77
119163	67	Cottage Garden Wood-Mount Set	50%	$32.95	$16.48
121508	72	Every Moment Wood-Mount Set	40%	$31.95	$19.17
121480	74	Awash with Flowers Wood-Mount Set	40%	$71.95	$43.17
121522	75	Friends Never Fade Wood-Mount Set	50%	$31.95	$15.98
120618	75	Friends Never Fade Clear-Mount Set	40%	$25.95	$15.57
121600	75	Ornate Blossom Wood-Mount Set	40%	$19.95	$11.97
123551	88	Clearly For You Wood-Mount Set	40%	$47.95	$28.77
123848	96	Chloe Stampin Around Builder Wheel	40%	$9.95	$5.97
116911	126	Padded Envelopes (3)	40%	$6.50	$3.90
119263	138	Poppy Parade 1/2'' Stitched-Poly Ribbon	30%	$16.95	$11.87
119267	138	Blushing Bride 1/2'' Stitched-Poly Ribbon	30%	$16.95	$11.87
119731	143	Regals Flower Brads	30%	$16.95	$11.87
119730	143	Neutrals Flower Brads	30%	$16.95	$11.87
118762	146	Distressing Essentials	30%	$37.95	$26.57
103179	149	Craft & Rubber Scissors	30%	$37.95	$26.57
112531	149	Circle Scissor Plus Glass Mat	30%	$37.95	$26.57

Christmas team swap & Blog Candy

2011-11-24T16:37:00.000+10:00

Blog Candy

I need your help in choosing a winner for our team Christmas swaps so I can award a team member a special gift for participating. Check out the 10 gorgeous cards of 10 team members below -lots of ideas & inspiration.
The blog candy up for grabs are these set of 5 chipboard cards handmade by me (cased from the catalogue), these are so gorgeous IRL & a favourite of mine.
The winner of the blog candy will be the ? person to leave a comment selecting their favourite of the 10 swaps (I have already the ? number chosen). All you need to do now is leave a comment & choose your favourite from #1 - #10.


#7

#10

Lolly Buffet Fancy Favour

2011-11-18T08:00:00.000+10:00

I didn't get a good pic on my camera & can't wait for a better to share the wedding last weekend. I ran 120 Fancy Favours through the Bigshot! The wedding was a Black & White dress, so they were Black with white twine wrapped around 3 times & tied in a bow & a stamped heart from I {Heart} Hearts stamp set with matching punch finished them off nicely. The labels for the lollies were stamped with one of the "Four Frames" stamp set & punched out with the matching Decorative Label punch. White & Black Satin Ribbon kept it elegant.

Summer Mini Catalogue sneak peek & free stamp set

2011-11-09T10:13:00.000+10:00

Only a few more weeks......I'm so excited with the new product line that's in the Summer Mini Catalogue, here's a little sneak peek pic of it.

As usual lots of gorgeous stamps, accessories, must have punches & a Die perfect for Christmas.
Email me know if you would like a copy sent to you.

I'm also excited to be able to offer those of you that want to join Stampin' Up! & do so before the 20th November a free stamp set valued at $59.95 from the new Summer Mini!!! Call me today for more details.

Manhattan Wedding card & "Die" Sale

2011-11-01T12:31:00.002+10:00

The Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is a popular choice for a wedding card & this month its only $13.45.
I bookmarked this page so long ago as a must CASE & finally I have & I love it. This is the first time I've used Mocha Morning specialty DSP, apart from that only Very Vanilla CS used on this card, the happy I do day is from "Word Play" -the bling on the ring is such a nice finishing touch.

Two Tags Stitched Stocking Tag

2011-10-31T12:29:00.002+10:00

I love this idea of adding one of the Two Tags to the front of a card, (my Vanilla piece measures 7.3cm & 19.2cm, scored at 9.6cm) I tucked the top in under the slit & corner rounded the edges. The Designer Frame embossing folder fits perfectly on the front & nicely layering in that is the large oval punch that has been wheeled with music notes, I couldn't resist adding Swirls & Scribbles sizzlits die cut. The stocking has been embossed with Cherry Cobbler Powder -a mini library clip stops it floating & I wrapped some Cherry Cobbler Seam binding around the top to hide the slit & score. The cord/string I recycled from clothing labels/tags.

More Stitched Stocking Stamp Set & Stocking Tag Punch

2011-10-28T13:27:00.001+10:00

This is a centre step card, I adjusted measurements from a tutorial on Splitcoast to be 1/2 of our A4 (10.5cm cut lengthways).
Lots of ingredients in this one:
"Curly Cute" stamp set, Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo & Whisper White CS, Brights DSP pack, Lucky Limeade ink & Ruffled Ribbon, Mini silver Brads, Versamark, Melon Mambo embossing powder, Iridescent Ice (yes it's coming in the new Summer mini), Bigz Perfect Pennants Die, Sizzlets Swirls Scribbles Die, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, 2 1/2" & 1 3/4" circle punches, I use Embroidery thread but no longer need to as we are finally getting some Bakers Twine too!
Only a few more days to earn "Stitched Stocking" stamp set plus Stocking Tag punch for free!

Stitched Stocking Stamp Set & Stocking Tag Punch baby booties

2011-10-26T12:00:00.001+10:00

How clever & easy it is to convert the stocking into baby booties! -credit to clever crafters & someone with a little more mojo & creativity turned them into a hobby horse! check it out here -so cute! I believe a reindeer has also been made & I'm sure there's more....
Here's my take on the Baby Booties on a card.
Ingredients: Stitched Stocking Stamp set & matching Punch, Designer Frame & Perfect Polka Dot embossing folders, Oval original die, non SU! Scallop oval die, White Embossing powder, White Embroidery Thread. Colours are Whisper White & Pretty in Pink.

Tagtastic Thanks

2011-10-23T08:14:00.000+10:00

A super easy but wow card to share.
2 of the Decorative label punch outs creates this fabulous shaped mount for the 1 3/4" circle punch. Adding some cross stitching with linen thread is so easy to do on the Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border punch.

Ingredients: "Tagtastic" stamp set, Timeless Portrait DSP, Cherry Cobbler & Very Vanilla CS, Island Indigo Ink, Decorative Label, 1 3/4 Circle & Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch's, Linen Thread.

SU! Fabric Pin Cushions

2011-10-20T07:27:00.002+10:00

With Christmas just around the corner, we need to start on those handmade gifts & these are perfect for that. Timeless Portrait & Beau Chateau fabric with the Scallop Square Bigz Die & in between the 2 pieces of fabric I have added some felt & matching buttons, real easy sewing here! The triangular one was a bit more tricky & uses 4 pieces of fabric, I have a few more versions to try. Also in this pic is a Timeless Portrait fabric Fun Flower bookmark, these are also easy & a great gift to give with a book. I'll be making some more so I will show more detail on how to make those when I do.

pocket full of kusudama flowers & bookmark

2011-10-15T23:11:00.001+10:00

My favourite DSP would have to be Pocket Full of Posies & I just had to see what every sheet looked like folded into a kusudama flower. These flowers are pretty easy to make, a little time consuming making 1/2 a dozen, LOL. A wonderful step by step tutorial to follow here. My only tip is to use sticky strip with DSP, this is the strongest adhesive I believe.

A simple corner book mark with a Kusudama flower attached. Each petal is 2" squares of First Edition Specialty paper, this DSP is thinner than the basic DSP we have so it's perfect for folding the flowers & snail adhesive has kept it together but be sure to burnish together well.

Stitched Stocking Stamp Set & Stocking Tag Punch Free!

2011-10-01T10:07:00.001+10:00

Get them NOW, before the Debut of our Summer Mini Catalogue. Or earn them BOTH for FREE by hosting a $450 workshop.

kids art class at worthalook

2011-09-26T12:20:00.000+10:00

On Friday 30th September I will be running another 2hr papercraft class for kids at the gorgeous "worthalook" gift shop in Broadbeach from 10am - 12pm.
It's such a pleasure to watch & see the excitement of a child stamping & creating. Book a place for your child today as spaces are limited.

A special thank you

2011-09-24T16:35:00.000+10:00

How special do you feel when you receive a package full of gorgeous, inspiring, handmade creations like these? well I'll tell you because I felt super special when Sandy handed me THE case (Sandy Thank you, you knew & remembered I wanted just the case when it was available with products contained & you have ever so kindly parted with yours) wrapped up in my favourite Ribbon & tied in a big bow. I could see inside was a gorgeous "Flower Fest" handmade box & the excitement & oh's just kept going, as I opened it I saw all the new in colours used on beautiful gift cards & matching crochets flowers adorned them. (Sandy thank you for the crocheted flowers you made extra for me, I look forward to using those on some special cards soon). Sandy had tried to explain to me on the phone how she had a class that everyone so enjoyed making the milk carton sheep & matching cards & also the Christmas one, I imagined they would be cute but IRL they are super cute & a must CASE. I keep telling Sandy to start a blog so we can all see all her gorgeous creations & I'm hoping that will happen soon.

Thank you so so much Sandy, I am blessed & so lucky to have you on my team.

Catalogue launch make-n-takes

2011-09-15T01:03:00.003+10:00

Introducing Sydney to "Creative Elements", "Delicate Doilies" & "My Friend" stamp sets. The thanks is from "Kindness Matters" which I love. Other new products are the Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border & small Oval Punches. The only new in colour I used in the make-n-takes was Wisteria Wonder but I had a lot of samples using the new In Colours & this little 3 x 3 card looks great in them all -see last pic. A total of 76 of these 3 cards were made on the day, which was a lot of fun & enjoyed by all, I'm very blessed to have so many wonderful stamping friends & loyal customers.

Here is a pic of the display board which has a few more samples on it & I will get around to posting some individually but in the meantime if you have any questions please don't hesitate to email me.

Stampin up Button Bracelet

2011-09-11T07:01:00.001+10:00

Button bracelets first caught my eye at convention & I have finally got around to making a couple.
The top one I used Soft Subtle Buttons & a Trinket Key. The second one has retired buttons mixed with current grey from the neutrals pack.

I added a shrinky dink charm (lots of fun making those)
punched out & stamped with pennant parade & punch.

New catalogue samples

2011-09-08T07:11:00.000+10:00

I'm off to Sydney to launch the new catalogue & share some creations.
I'll post the make-n takes when I get home so they are a surprise for my guests on Saturday.
My craft room lights haven't been off!
Lots more made since this pic as I have been on my usual creative splurge this past week because I have a deadline to meet. I'll post some of these individually as well, until then keepstamping!

Ribbon Shares & my retired stamps for sale

2011-09-02T17:05:00.005+10:00

New Ribbon Shares

Ruffled 2011-2012 in colours $23.65
Scallop Dots Ribbon $37.35
Denim Jean Ribbon $7
Seam Binding $22.65

Your shares will be packaged in cello bags like this.

Each Ribbon Share requires 4 people for 1/4 roll of each ribbon.
I will cover postage from SU! to me but if you require postage from me to you then Australia postal charges will apply.
Email or call me anytime if you would like to participate in any or all of the ribbon shares or would like to purchase any of my retired stamps.

my retired stamp list

page	Stamp set	Listed price	Sell price
~~161~~	~~ALL A FLUTTER~~	~~12.95~~	10
114	ART BY DESIGN (2 missing)	33.95	15
64	~~BUGS & KISSES~~	~~48.95~~	25
36	~~CHEERS TO YOU~~	~~31.95~~	20
28	~~CHRISTMAS CLASSICS~~	~~45.95~~	30
113	DEFINING ALPHABET	79.95	45
81	~~DREAMS DU JOUR~~	~~33.95~~	20
66	~~EASTERN BLOOMS~~	~~39.95~~	25
53	~~EXTREME SURFBOARD~~	~~18.95~~	10
75	FLOWER FOR ALL SEASONS	24.95	15
160	FOR YOU FLOWER	13.95	8
63	~~FOREST FRIENDS~~	~~24.95~~	15
91	~~FRESH CUTS~~	~~38.95~~	20
46	~~FUN & FAST NOTES~~	~~58.95~~	35
78	~~GARDEN WHIMSY~~	~~45.95~~	25
84	GREAT FRIEND	31.95	18
68	HELLO AGAIN	21.95	12
42	~~KIMONO KIDS~~	~~29.95 CLEAR~~	20
~~161~~	~~KIND HEART~~	~~11.95~~	7
19	~~OCCASIONAL GREETINGS~~	~~60.95~~	35
91	~~PICK A PETAL~~	~~52.95~~	30
90	PRICELESS	48.95	25
87	~~SANDED~~	~~33.95~~	20
67	SCRIBBLE THIS	60.95	35
43	SIMPLY SAID	48.95	25
~~160~~	~~SO MANY THANKS~~	~~13.95~~	10
~~161~~	~~SWEET BIRTHDAY~~	~~12.95~~	7
88	TART & TANGY	21.95	12
~~102~~	~~WONDERFUL FAVOURITES~~	~~39.95~~	25
	~~PUNCH POTPOURRI~~	~~HOSTESS 1~~	~~15 WOOD~~
	AFTERTHOUGHTS	HOSTESS 1	20 WOOD
	APPLE BLOSSOM	HOSTESS 2	30 WOOD
	~~BECAUSE I CARE~~	~~HOSTESS 1~~	~~20 CLEAR~~
	BIRTHDAY BAKERY	HOSTESS 1	20 CLEAR
	~~CUTE BY THE INCH~~	~~HOSTESS 2~~	~~30 WOOD~~
	~~SILHOUETTE SENTIMENTS~~	~~HOSTESS 1~~	~~20 WOOD~~
	A SLICE OF LIFE	HOSTESS MINI	20 CLEAR
	~~LOVE & CARE~~	~~HOSTESS MINI~~	~~30 WOOD`~~
	~~EAT CHOCOLATE~~	~~28.95 MINI~~	~~20 CLEAR~~
	STRENGHT & HOPE	34.95 MINI	25 CLEAR
	TROPICAL PARTY & DSP TO MATCH	30.95 & 16.95 SUMMER MINI	30 CLEAR
	~~SO HAPPY FOR YOU~~	~~SAB~~	~~15 CLEAR~~
	BLISS	SAB	15 CLEAR & ~~WOOD~~
	~~SWEET SUMMER~~	~~SAB~~	~~15 CLEAR~~

2011-2012 Idea book & Catalogue

2011-09-01T01:31:00.001+10:00

Call or email me today for a copy of the gorgeous new 2011-2012 Idea book & Catalogue, you can view it online by clicking on the front cover image in the sidebar.

On top of all the excitement that surrounds a new catalogue, Stampin' Up! have announced an amazing offer on the starter kit so make sure you have a read & call/email me if you have any questions or would like more information, remember you don't need an ABN to join anymore & it only takes a few minutes & can be done online over at my website here, (click on join the fun to learn more about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator). Join my team & receive a welcome gift pack from me filled with Stampin' Up! goodies to help you get started.

During September, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $169! The limited-time mini Starter Kit-valued at over $310-comes with the high-quality products listed below:
$169 Mini Starter Kit

Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
A4 Smooth Card Stock Assortment
Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
Notes Cards (20)
Clear-Mount Block C
Blender Pen (1)
SNAIL Adhesive
Business supplies

*New to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue
Or, if you want the full Starter Kit, you can get it 20 percent off during September only! That's over $610 worth of premium Stampin' Up! products and business supplies for just $231.20! See what's included in the full Starter Kit here.
Join Stampin' Up! in September and get brand-new products for just $169!

Creative Elements stamp set

2011-08-30T11:26:00.001+10:00

"Creative Elements" stamp set makes it on my top 5 favourites from the new catalogue. My inspiration for this card comes from "Mocha Morning Specialty" DSP, it looks devine & I can't wait to get some. I embossed in black every stamped image. I have also used a couple more new products on this card, the Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Perfect Pennants Die & some Champagne Glass Glitter. Colours are Naturals Ivory, Crumb Cake, Basic Black & Soft Suede.

Because I Care & Creative Elements

2011-08-16T13:00:00.004+10:00

So much to do to prepare for the new catalogue. Some retired products have already sold out so don't wait to place an order if there's something you want on the list, click here to view.
I'm still deciding weather or not to keep this set or add it to my 40+ retired sets list that I will be selling at my catalogue launch on 10th September in Sydney. I have gone through all my stamps & ribbons (I find it hard to part with ribbon) & have decided to sell another 30+ of my favourite stamp sets & ribbons that I couldn't part with from the past 4 Stampin' Up! years! I really need to make way for all the new product in the new Catalogue & my craft room is getting to cramped!
I was lucky this year to get 3 stamp sets as awards, a free bundle for my title (pennant parade stamp set matching Punch, Ribbon, chipboard & DSP) & 3 stamp sets for attending Convention plus a simply sent kit. Along with my pre-order of all the new in-colours, the gorgeous lace Ribbon Border Punch, Delicate Doilies stamp set, specialty DSP & pennant die that all co-ordinate, oh & I almost forgot some gorgeous fabric, you would think I have more than enough, well I do but I I'm so looking forward to the 1st September so I can order a few more must have products from my wishlist! like Seam Binding (Kraft is used on No3 card) I can see me using alot of it, coloured embossing powder, some really cool embossing folders & gorgeous DSP, the list goes on but this will be my first order oh & I will be doing ribbon shares again this year & will have the info here on my blog on the 1st September.
Here's a little sneak peak of the first cards I made with "Creative Elements", I had bits left over from the make-n-takes we did & just enough to create these gift cards. Everyone who attended convention got this gorgeous stamp set.
Call or email me to get your copy of the new 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue.

Autumn-Winter mini & Fundraiser news

2011-07-28T15:11:00.002+10:00

Before we close the pages on Stampin' Up!'s 2011 Autumn -Winter, I wanted to share some of my fabourite products. I'm guessing lots will be in the next main catalogue as the mini is filled with fabulous products that I think should be carried over, but in case they don't & you don't want to risk missing out, we have a few more days to order them & If you place that order with me, I will give you a $10 voucher that you can spend in August on the retired list or wait 'till September & use it when the new Catalogue is released.
First up is "Cleary for You" the Pom Pom Trim & Stitches wheel.

I love how versatile the Cupcake Punch is -cupcakes of course, hand bags, ice cream & even a lamp shade....

The Decorative Label Punch & yum, "Eat Chocolate" click on the image & see the closure on the bag -it's the wide clip from the Clip Assortment (pg 139 main catty).

"Strength & Hope" -Stampin' Up! are donating $2 from every stamp set sold world wide to BCRF.
I also wanted to thank dearly everyone who sponsored Teya in her effort to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation last month, (I finally got the receipts & will be posting those out tomorrow & I thank you for your patience)
Teya raised an amazing ...... $820!!!!!! -Danced all weekend (4hours sleep) & was very proud to contribute such a generous amount (we made over 60 bookmarks).
Her dance Academy altogether raised $3400. Congratulations PPA on a fabulous fund raiser! & once again a big thank you for your support & generous donations.

Free Ribbon & Buttons

2011-07-28T14:13:00.003+10:00

A few Re-inkers & baby wipes gives you this fabulous look.
I used "Printed Petals" stamp set (you need a bold design). I laid down some plastic first & then a baby wipe, which I folded down equally to a little bigger than my stamp & made sure I had no creases. Next I squeezed a couple of drops of each of the 4 colours (matching the ribbon & buttons) Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight & Old Olive, randomly (3-4 of each colour was perfect). This you now use like its an ink pad & it goes a long way, so have your white CS ready & even create some background paper.
The gift with purchase ends in a couple of days & before the promo ends here are some more ideas & creations to share with you;

A Slice of Life Gift Pocket Card

2011-07-20T11:51:00.002+10:00

"A Slice of Life" hostess level 1 stamp set from the current Autumn-Winter mini (I can't believe the mini finishes in a couple of weeks). I cased this gift card from Erica Cerwin, altering mine to 2 pockets & I used just a std size card (1/2 an A4) which I scored at 4" from each side (a std size card is normally scored just at 10.5cms). I went with Garden Green, Pretty in Pink & Crumb Cake. Another stamp set "You're a Gem" (I have used the greetings from this set so many times) is also from the current mini & I do hope it makes it into the new Catalogue. This was a class project that we made last month & just wanted to post it before the stamps retire.

Tassel cards

2011-07-14T10:46:00.001+10:00

A special card for my dear friend Louise, xx

Ingredients: Word Play Stamp set. Sweet & sour Specialty DSP, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie & Very Vanilla CS, Pumpkin pie ink, Pumpkin Grosgrain Tassel (see video in post below), Pumpkin Taffeta Ribbon & Rose Red seam binding for bows. Filigree Designer Brad, Itty Bitty heart button, Basic Pearl Jewels, Linen Thread. Scallop Trim Border Punch & Heart to Heart (to match button), Tasteful Trim Die.

Cupcakes upside down for Handbags

Ingredients: You're a Gem Stamp Set, Sweet & Sour Specialty DSP, Rose Red Pumpkin Pie & Very Vanilla CS, Cupcake builder, 3/4" circle, large & sml Oval punches. Tasteful Trim Die, Basic Pearls & Pumpkin Pie 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (see video below for tassel trim).

A sneak peek of "Perfectly Penned" a new greeting stamp set coming in September. I love this font. Ingredients: "Clearly For You" stamp set, Tulips Embossing folder, Tasteful Trim Die, Antique Brads, Sweet & Sour Specialty DSP & CS to match. Pumkin Pie & Rose Red inks. Pumpkin Pie 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (see video tutorial below for Tassel).

Ribbon Tassel video tutorial

2011-07-13T14:19:00.002+10:00

Free Exclusive Product Bundle 1-31 July

2011-07-01T14:24:00.002+10:00

Spend $100 in July & get this free gift valued at $31.95!

Eat Chocolate purse

2011-06-16T17:47:00.000+10:00

A cute little bag just the perfect size to fit whittakers share pack chocolates & so easy to make view Frenchie's tutorial here.

I have used my "Eat Chocolate" stamp set so much, both in classes & for gift giving & wanted to show you some of my favourite creations using it. I love it & I hope it makes it into the new catalogue along with the Decorative Label punch (both available in the current mini). I also used the Scallop & large Oval Punches & the flower from itty bitty punches (carried over from the Summer mini). Green House Gala DSP, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzaz & Whisper White CS to match, Silver Brads a little pearl. I love the two tone effect on the chocolate; I inked it up in Baja Breeze ink then I used a sponge dauber with Early Espresso ink on it to apply just on the bottom of the image. The frame around the stamped image is also from "Eat Chocolate" stamp set, I just used a marker to ink up only the frame.
The chocolate slider I made for Emma on my team. I used some DSP to wrap around the lindt chocolate block with an extra cm length for the bottom which I crimped. The ribbon is wrapped around the chocolate which makes this an easy slider. There's a sneak peak in this pic of a new punch we are getting in the new Idea Book & Catalogue -just a couple of months away! I need to start inking up a few more current stamps in the meantime.....

This waterfall card is better IRL, it has the faux mother of Pearl technique for the background (Gloss CS that has Shimmer paint pounced on it using some rolled up cling wrap then brayered over once dry) a simple but so effective technique that was in our Demonstrator Impressions magazine a couple of months ago. Colours are Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip & Whisper White.

Dance for Cancer

2011-06-06T09:41:00.001+10:00

Teya is Dancing for Breast Cancer in a couple of weeks & we decided to make bookmarks to encourage sponsorship & help raise money, if you can help by sponsoring her & in return receive a gorgeous little bookmark we would so much appreciate it. The challenge is dancing for 24hrs! but the jnrs will try for 12hrs! sponsor her by the hour or an amount, even just a couple of dollars would be great. Email me if you can help & I will give you deposit details & a receipt if required. Here are the bookmarks we made, they are a Shelli Gardner case that she demonstrated at convention, but in pink of course.

I originally intended to use "Strength & Hope" stamp set, but the images were to large for these bookmarks. Of course I had a major play with suitable stamps & pinks & these were my favourite creations, alot of work but they did sell for $25 & that will go to Teya's sponsorship.
The "Friends 24/7" Bookmark is yet again a case from Shelli, I added a tassel (yes I made it from scratch) changed the colours to pink & used the Decorative Label Punch to add a little extra to the top & bottom.
The card using "Strength & Hope" stamp set is the same size as the Tulip Embossing folder & the Butterfly is cut in half to change its original shape. Colours are Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride & Very Vanilla.

Strawberry Baskets filled with strawberries

2011-05-30T20:02:00.002+10:00

For one of our two Two nieces having a birthday this month I made the perfect packaging for the Strawberry Pandora charm, (fits in the smallest strawberry template).
The baskets are the Scallop Circle Die, (scored an uneven tick tack toe, 4 scallops on opposite ends & 3 scallops on other opposite ends, cut both 3 scallop ends up to the first score line). I downloaded this free strawberry template from PaperScrapz, Email me if you would like the larger sized templates.

Cupcake Box template

2011-05-27T10:35:00.003+10:00

As requested here is the template for my Cupcake Box that uses just one A4 sheet of CS. The solid lines are score lines & the dotted are cut. You start with a 11 3/4" x 7 1/2" sheet of cardstock (full length of an A4) on this side you will score at 2", 5 1/2", 7 1/2" & 11". On the 7 1/2" side score at 2" & 5 1/2". Cut away the two 2" sides from the 7 1/2" score mark, this is shown in black in the pic.

The box is very easy to assemble, fold all score marks & apply sticky strip where shown in pic. The Assterix is where I marked the brad needs to go for the closure of the lid which is just below where it sits when you close the lid. The 3/4" flap slides into the circle flowers I made that are attached with a brad, the circle closest to the box is left not distressed so the lid slips in firmly. If you want the prongs of the brad hidden make sure you attach the brad with flowers to before you assemble the box.
The insert piece measures 4 3/8" square, scored at 1/2" on all 4 sides, I snipped triangles off the corners up to the score marks & then cut a 2 1/2" circle in the centre for the cupcake to sit in with the Circle Scissors Plus.

I decorated my box using the following supplies;
"Create a Cupcake" & "You're a Gem" Stamp sets. Colours are Real Red, Crumb Cake & Bashful Blue, the DSP is from the Brights stack.
Punches are; Build A Cupcake, Jewellery Tag, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle, 1 3/8", 1 1/4", 1" circles. The 2 circles that the cupcake is mounted on are cut out from Circles #2 Die. Blue was has been Bigshotted through with the Lattice Folder (I love making up words). Some Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon, Clear Rhinetsone plus Brad & Linen Thread finish the box nicely.
Hope you have fun creating a special Cupcake box yourself & if you have any questions just email/call me, always happy to help.

Deals of the Week

2011-05-25T13:50:00.002+10:00

Extra Extra Hostess Promotiom

2011-05-23T13:54:00.002+10:00

Host a workshop between May 23rd and June 30th to the value of $450 or more, and receive an EXTRA $70 in hostess benefits! This is in ADDITION to the $40 in benefits and Level One stamp set that you would normally receive for this level of workshop!

Wow I say, thats alot of free products, so call me to set a date or place your own workshop order or even have a catalogue party (gather your friends orders together).

Cupcake Box

2011-05-19T17:36:00.001+10:00

I've seen many cute cupcake box's to inspire me but I had to make my own template, it took a while but I'm excited to share the result. This one uses only one sheet of A4 for the box (lid is attached) & the closure is one that I love & works well.
Colours are Daffodil Delight & Melon Mambo (had to match the Pom Pom trim). The mounting of the Cupcake is the Duo Square Scallop Die. I'm loving the Build a Cupcake Punch & "Create a Cupcake" stamp set. Enjoy image is from another new set I'm loving "You're a Gem".

Deals of the Week

2011-05-18T09:25:00.000+10:00

Because I Care Vellum embossed

2011-05-16T09:45:00.002+10:00

I'm home from convention & have some exciting news to share. First of all you no longer require an ABN to sign up as a Demonstrator! Call or email me anytime if you are interested in getting Stampin' Up! products at a discount & or want to start you own Stampin' Up! business, do this before May 31st & I will include in your starter kit some extra Stampin' Up! products to help you get started, plus this gorgeous level one hostess set "Because I Care".

Just as exciting is this new promotion:

Wow I say, thats alot of free products, so call me to set a date or place your own workshop order or even have a catalogue party (gather your friends orders together).

Now a bit about the card which is this months SS club members make-n-take using the gorgeous hostess level 1 set "Because I Care" stamp set. The technique is dry embossing on vellum. I inked up the hydrangeas with Concord Crush ink pad & then coloured the stem & leaves with an Old Olive marker & stamped the image on Vellum CS, let it dry before turning the Vellum stamped image over to colour in the image with a dry embossing tool (this turns the vellum white & also indents it to give a raised image on the front). This is a wow IRL so if you haven't tried this technique before, give it a go, you will be delighted with the result.

Ingredients:

“Because I Care” Stamp Set (level 1 Hostess set).

Concord Crush, Whisper White, & Vellum CS. Old Olive DSP from the Brights Paper Stack. Concord Crush & Old Olive inks. Scallop & Large Oval Punches, Silver Brads.

Extreme Surfboard card

2011-05-13T12:03:00.019+10:00

A quick & easy card where the image has been shadow stamped. First inked up the image in Not Quite Navy ink & stamped onto a piece of Baja Breeze, then I stamped again over the top with White Craft ink, I used a SAMJ to align where I wanted the shadow to be.
The Square Lattice embossing folder has been carried over from the Summer Mini so still available to order. The strip of DSP is retired. I finished the card with a couple of Silver Brads.

Deals of the Week

2011-05-11T14:04:00.000+10:00

Notable Ornate & Style Beautiful

2011-05-10T14:26:00.001+10:00

A lot going on in this card but I'm really happy at how beautiful it turned out & suprisingly quick to make, it's similar to the first one I made that took hours to complete with Notably Ornate here.
Colours are Baja Breeze, Early Espresso & Very Vanilla. I love the double bow & glitter around the top note border.

Beautiful Butterflies mothers day card

2011-05-05T10:40:00.002+10:00

A must case from here. I'm not sure how I stumbled upon Anna's blog but when I spotted this card I just had to create it using SU! products, it was super easy & is really pretty IRL.
Colours are I used are River Rock & Blushing Bride, the DSP is from the Neutrals & In colour stacks.
Stamp set is "Elements of Style" & the greeting is from "Occasional Greetings". I embossed the large butterfly die with clear embossing powder & then used an aquapainter filled with bleach to colour the flowers which bleached the colour out to white. The colour you get with bleaching depends on the base colour of the CS you choose. The smaller butterfly has been stamped tone on tone & highlighted with a white gel pen. I edged the trim with the Scallop Trim Border Punch & added some Chantilly Crochet Trim (carried over from Summer mini so still available to order) & a Vintage Brad.

Deals of the week

2011-05-02T09:02:00.001+10:00

Click on the banner for more information on this weeks Deals:
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early morning easter hunt & another scallop envelope basket

2011-04-24T13:08:00.002+10:00

Up early this am to watch Teya collect her eggs -so much chocolate!!! I made her this cute basket & found her favourite boxed chocolates Guylian, packaged especially for Easter, I like Guylian as well & can't wait for to open & share & to see the chick & egg shaped chocolates, how cute!

Hope you are all having a lovely Easter Sunday, xx

Eat Chocolate, Happy Easter & a Birthday

2011-04-23T15:08:00.001+10:00

Happy Easter!
Scallop Envelope Bigz Die. Cut 4 out in Pretty in Pink CS & Embellish with 4 pieces of Melon Mambo DSP from the Brights Patterns Stack, link for scallop envelope box tutorial on this post here. Eat Chocolate Stamp set, 2 of the images I stamped & combined, I added a Melon Mambo mount using the Decorative Label punch, I also added some Pompom Trim along with a bow tied in Satin Ribbon held together with an Antique Brad.

Teya's BF is having a Birthday tomorrow, we made her the same card I made Teya for hers. Teya chose the colour combo of Marina Mist, Perfect Plum & a little Rose Red.

Stength & Hope

2011-04-12T09:00:00.001+10:00

I pre-ordered this set & this was my first play, ended up it was good enough for a class. Colours are Perfect Plum, Blushing Bride. The feature of this card turned out to be the twist on the taffeta & lace, the designer build-a-brad works well for this technique.
Oh & I forgot to post this update flyer on carry over products, I'm glad to see the bitty buttons as I'm almost out! & knowing I can get more lace will allow me to use it, LOL.

Happy Anniversary joy fold card

2011-04-10T09:22:00.001+10:00

19 years! wow..... A special card I made for my wonderful husband, I coloured the key with a leafing pen to make it look like bronze. His gift to me was the 2 bronze African warriors in the pic, I also got a house full of flowers & last night we went to the Little Truffle for dinner.

Engagement cards

2011-04-08T09:40:00.002+10:00

I love how this first one turned out, not much to it & very quick to re-create with the "I (Love) Love Wheel". Colours are Basic Grey, Concord Crush & Very Vanilla with some Lap of Luxury DSP. I used the Pinking Hearts border punch, which has been carried over from the Summer mini, so still available to purchase, I added a rhinestone onto the heart I punched out of the DSP with the Heart to Heart punch. Finished with some gorgeous Vanilla Satin Ribbon, which I am offering in 1mtr (13mtrs in total) Ribbon shares for only $17 inc postage (Australia). Email me if your interested.
The next card is also a quick one to create using the flourish heart stamp from "I Heart Hearts" stamp set & the small heart punch, which has actually been punched out of the White strip, I added red fine glitter to the Espresso piece underneath using a wide double sided tape (if you use Sticky Strip you will need to 2 rows of it), this technique gives the card some extra interest instead of just adhering the punched out hearts on top.

SAB finishes today :-( & blog awards ;

2011-03-31T16:37:00.001+10:00

Before SAB ends I wanted to show a couple of more cards, I can't remember where I got the inspiration for the first card (stamping the owls & then popping one up) but I loved it & had to case. The gorgeous "Bliss" card was made by Tracey my downline, an inspiration to me for scrapbooking.

My apologies for being a slack blogger since my pc crashed & I lost everything! it's been a long and slow process getting 4 yrs of work back up to date. Anyway I still have been creating madly, running classes/workshops regularly but haven't been posting all projects on my blog or even visiting all the blogs that inspire me, so lots of catching up to do!

I have received 2 blog awards this month & am very thankful for those, it's nice to know my blog is inspiring even though it's very basic, LOL. On my very long to do list I have written monetize blog! which I hope to do soon so it's much more user friendly & you can look at projects categorized.

This first award was given to me by Suzie, thank you so much Suzie for this award & your kind words, I am now a follower of your beautiful blog.
The Liebster Blog, which translate from German, into 'Dearest Blog' is designed to bring attention to new blogs, or blogs with fewer than 300 followers & I must pass this on to 3 talented Stamper blogs that I admire.

I was beaten to the post! I had all intention passing this award onto Renee for JDV House

hmm wonder if it's ok to get an award twice in this situation?

A couple of other I'd like to pass onto are Angie & Wendy

This next award was given to me by Fiona, such a beautiful person & blog, thanks Fi, xx

And very quickly 8 things about myself are;
I create best under pressure
I eat way to much
I love wine & dislike beer
I spend to much money on beautiful things including stamps! I still haven't mounted some!
I prefer giving rather than receiving
I'm a tad fussy
I stamp 'till 3am alot! therefore not a morning person, when I wake up I so look like a frog, LOL, I often wish I could trade places with my cat so I can laze around & cat nap without feeling guilty.
I need coffee to wake up! "no coffee no workie"

I pass this one to Claire, Teneale & Chiaki
gorgeous creations & inspirations.

Autumn mini sneak peak

2011-03-30T22:48:00.001+10:00

New punch, embossing folder & stamp set!
The incolour ribbons ruffle up beautifully.

To scrunch the ribbon like this you pull the end of the ribbon to loosen the fibers that run the width way, then you grab one of the fibers from the middle that run lengthways and pull, the ribbon will scrunch up as you gently push/move the ribbon along giving you this beautiful ruffle effect.

Specialty DSP & stamp set. I couldn't find a punch to fit the quote nicely so I created this one from the Curly Label punch by inserting it back into the punch a couple of times. I had to sew on the lace but I pierced along the edge first so I had holes to follow for perfect sewing!

My first Zindorf case, love this motorcycle stamp & Michelle's brayering tips, videos & tutorials are fantastic.

Teya's clever idea to add the chocolate & it made these into the cutest little fridge magnets, I forgot to photograph them all together (made a dozen in different colours) before I posted the Autumn mini's out.

Easter Cardmaking Class projects

2011-03-23T10:19:00.001+10:00

What cute little bunnies & chickies! The bunny on the basket is a case of Renee's, very clever way of using the Heart to Heart punch. The basket is Box die #2 without the lid & a scallop edge & handle added, the DSP is Marina Mist from the Soft Subtles stack.
The super cute little bunny & chick on the Petal Card Punch box that contain a strawberry or caramel choc egg -yum, my favourite at easter, are a case from Stampin' Pretty. Both these projects involved no stamping so the next 2 projects had to for the class, I used the Bunny from 'fOREST fRIENDS" stamp set & "Sweet Summer" (SAB) tone on tone or Versa mark for background stamping on the treat card. I made it to fit & hold a little pack of easter gummy lollies that I found in Coles. The card colour combo, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink & Certainly Celery are in the Colour Coach & so very suit easter.
To view class times click on my demonstrator website on the right & if you are interested in purchasing class kits just email me for options.

Calendar Easel Card

2011-03-19T22:03:00.001+10:00

I thought I'd share this project while we are still in March! Are the months are getting shorter?....
Here is a card & gift in 1, inspired by Andrea Walfords Desktop calendar easel box.
I used Sweet & Sour specialty DSP, its special because its embossed, I love the weight & texture of specialty DSP. This was a project made at Stamp-A-Day as well as a trial for time at my class last month, I re-sized it a little so I had no offcuts as I had to prep about 30 of these.

SAB Samples

2011-03-18T12:50:00.001+10:00

Less than 2 weeks left for Sale-A-Bration & the Summer Mini catalogue, so if you don't want to miss out on free SAB stamp sets or products in the Summer Mini you should place an order with me before the 31st March & I'll cover the postage as well. Click here for SAB details.
In the first pic was my first play & my favourite card is a case from the SAB brochure using the gorgeous "Bliss" stamp set. The second pic is using "Sweet Summer" a very versatile set, great for backgrounds & watercolouring. The 3rd pic uses the poppy image from "Punch Bunch" (poppy inked up in Melon Mambo marker & stamped off a few times to get monochromatic stamping). These were made as thank you cards for all who attended Stamp-A-Day fundraiser. The 4th pic is a project made at Stamp-A-day using every stamp from "Punch Bunch" & the last was my SSC members make-n-take for this month.

Love Letter mini meander book

2011-02-27T00:58:00.001+10:00

One of the stamp-a-day projects.
A sheet of 12" x 12" DSP , scored at 3",6" & 9", turn & score again at these measurements (you should have 16 squares). With the cutter in place cut one side of the DSP on the 3" score line down to 9" (use your measurements that are on the track of a fiskers cutter) do this on the 9" score line as well but on the 6" score mark, score up to 3". Mountain valley fold every 3" square, starting from the bottom right hand 3" square. Lots of variations & tutorials can be found online, just google meander book.

I punched out the centre of a few of the pages with various SU! punches & used them throughout the book to embellish, (the full heart used on the cover). I like the Curly Label punch used as tabs for the pocket pages. "Artistic Etchings", "Bliss" & "Punch Bunch" (Sale-a-bration stamp sets) were used & colours are Riding Hood Red, Basic Black with Very Vanilla, Soft Suede was used to sponge over for a vintage appeal.

Valentine Treats

2011-02-11T11:02:00.002+10:00

Cute little treat box's just in time for Valentines Day.
The first box is the Fancy Favour die, I trimmed the top & then scalloped instead, I cut a vanilla one as well & just swapped the trimmed off edge so neither wasted. It's hard to see in the pic here but I've background stamped the box tone on tone with the fluer de lise flourish image from "Bliss" SAB set, my favourite & added teeny pearl the scallop trim, very pretty IRL.
The next box is a gorgeous colour combo of Perfect Plum & Marina Mist, the heart stamped image has been rock-n-rolled, can't see it to well in the pic though, I love this wheel "I Love Love".
The last is a treat pouch that I cased from Andrea Walford, I changed the size a little & embellished differently, I love this effect of reversing the hearts (heart to heart punch) on DSP. Just punch the front of the DSP layer before adhering to the box then add the punched out hearts (reverse side of the DSP) with dimensionals. Both the top & this one use "Sweet & Sour " Specialty DSP & Vanilla Satin Ribbon.

sale-a-bration

2011-01-25T14:07:00.000+10:00

10% of orders placed through me until 15th February go to my flood appeal fund! View my calendar of events & join me for a full day of stamping on the 13th February where all profits will be donated! Stampin' Up! will be donating $2 from every stamp set sold to Emergency Services until the 15th February 2011.

Raising funds for Queenlands flood relief

2011-01-18T11:36:00.000+10:00

Apologies for not posting much in the past 2 months, no excuses except having so much on & even though I'm still keeping busy, I'm getting back into the swing of all things related to my stamping. Classes resume this Wednesday & I have scheduled & started prepping for a day of stamping in Sydney on the 13th February, more on that below but first I want to thank my family & friends for their concern about our well being, thankfully we were not directly affected by the floods that have devastated so many in Queensland, we have never been so scared or imagined it would be as catastrophic or even thought about what the aftermath would bring to Queensland & other states in Australia. Time will heal as they say & life must go on, this seems impossible for some, those that have lost everything, particularly loved ones. As I watch (I can't anymore) the TV reporting/interviewing & even seeing some the devastation with my own eyes has made my heartache & my thoughts & prayers constantly go out to all affected. Many of us are helping, physically, financially, mentally, whatever the way, every little bit helps & this will help speed up the recovery & clean up the unbelievable mess.
Today I proudly read that Stampin' Up! are donating $2 from the sale of any Stamp Set (over $30 value) to Queenslands State Emergency Services, this will run until the 15th February. These dates coincide with SAB so we can expect this effort to raise funds much more substantial as Stampin' Up! give away free stamp sets for $100 spends.
I have with much thought decided to go ahead with a full day of stamping on the 13th February in Sydney, details are posted on my demonstrator website in calendar of events, I do hope you can join me on this day as I raise as much funds as possible, I really want this to be successful so I will be donating all the profits made on the day & 10% of my sales from now until then. If you can't afford to attend just yet, email me & I would be happy to arrange a payment plan for you, I will be raffling off lots of Stampin' Up! products, all my surplus products & products that Stampin' Up! have kindly donated. All your make-n-takes for the day will be prepared along with meals & lucky door prize entry's.
If you RSVP before the 5th February you will receive an extra lucky door prize entry.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Stampin' Up! have a sweet little treat on at the moment & apart from Valentines day wishes, this set can be used for sending a note of thoughts & prayers & heartfelt thanks;

Purchase the Sweetheart Stamp set (woodmount or clear mount) or the the Full Heart Punch and receive a pack of 12 Treat Heart Cups and when you buy the Sweetheart Stamp Set and the matching punch you receive two packs of the Treat Heart Cups!
Promotion dates are from 30th December 2010 to 24th January 2011

stamped candle

2010-12-16T09:00:00.004+10:00

I found use for the extra large ribbon I weaved from my first attempt (video link on how to here).
I loved the idea of embossing foil, (shown to me by my team member Cheryl at our last team meeting) so I gave it a go with my simple SAS design bauble card.
On another note I have managed to create a watermark in pages, long process & I hope I'm able to use it & do it again, LOL, atleast until I get the appropriate software for mac.

summer mini preview slideshow

2010-12-15T07:05:00.001+10:00

Apologies for the pics not being clearer, this is my first attempt at producing a slide video on my mac, I will be posting photos of them all soon (just need to create a watermark) P.S Any advice much appreciated, xx

Welcome Christmas

2010-12-13T06:58:00.001+10:00

I have a lot of catching up to do here on my blog, so much has happened & to cut a long story short, the main reason for me not blogging is because my pc crashed & I lost everything!!! On the bright side I now have an apple mac & digital SLR camera to enjoy & learn all about.
So wish me luck!

I decided to share my favourite Christmas card design first.
Welcome Christmas with VintageWallpaper embossing folder that I inked up with a brayer on the right side with basic black ink before running the Vanilla CS through the Big Shot. I did the crackle glass technique on the family image & embossed the ribbon with Petals A Plenty folder. I shared this technique at my recent Summer mini launch in Sydney demoing the Big Shot & this was everyones favourite.

I used the gorgeous Red satin ribbon here, but it also works on grosgrain. You need to adhere the ribbon onto CS, I used double sided tape, but snail will work, just apply it to the CS which should be the same colour & size as the ribbon you are using. I am very impresssed with the new Vintage tags available in the Summer Mini, they shimmer & sit well. I added a little red heart to the other side, gorgeous don't you think?
There's not enough days left before Christmas to show you these cards individually so I've grouped them.
I used Elegant Soiree DSP (one of my favourites) & added Real Red for Christmas, another couple of new summer mini products I used are the Pinking Hearts Punch & Lace.

Back soon with samples from the New Summer Mini.

Stampin’ Up! Summer Mini Catalogue & December Frenzy

2010-12-05T17:05:00.000+10:00

The new Stampin’ Up! Summer Mini Catalogue
out now, email me if you would like a copy posted to you.

Click below to view or print the December Frenzy specials, up to 50% off selected products.

Fancy Favour tea light holders

2010-11-10T14:52:00.001+10:00

How pretty is this Luminere with the Flocked Cocoa Specialty DSP , I made a matching Tag with the ornament I punched out of the box & decorated the tealight with DSP & the left over top strip from the Fancy Favour cut (had to use that up, LOL). The Reindeer is from Winter Post & he's white Embossed onto Vellum CS, the ribbon is red satin.

Below are a few different takes made at my Christmas Class

Welcome Christmas

2010-11-01T00:58:00.002+10:00

I wasn't going to get anymore Christmas sets but when I saw the gorgeous Cocoa Specialty DSP was available & FREE Ribbon, (I chose Missletoe Ribbon Originals -(a roll of Old Olive Taffeta & a roll of White stitched) I couldn't resist & Welcome Christmas was on my wishlist a few times!
Isn't the wreath special, it's Ribbon Weaving & if you haven't tried it you must, it's easy, here is a link to a video tutorial.
Another technique I'm loving is swiping White Craft ink over embossed CS, here it makes Petals A Plenty look pink on the Rich Razzleberry CS & on this card it actually looks like fabric.
Colours I've used here are Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry & Very Vanilla.
For the next card I used Cocoa Specialty DSP & colours that match -every sheet is gorgeous, especially the couple that are flocked -Will have a play with those soon.

This card was inspired by the sample in the catalogue. I Ribbon Weaved Rich Razzleberry 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, stamped tone on tone with Old Olive & with the label I outlined it to look like an extra mount with Rich Razzleberry Marker before cutting it out, it's hard to see in the pic but it worked quite well, giving extra colour & dimension without having to cut it out twice.

Pizza Party this Way Birthday Invitations

2010-10-28T12:32:00.001+10:00

I love doing Invites & these are the lastest ones I recently finished. Designed for a Woodfired Pizza Party in the Park. I used "Party This Way" Stamp Set & the colours are Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumkin pie, Poppy Parade & Daffodil Delight. I love the matching Envelopes (masked the balloons). I'm also doing matching party favours but can't show you those 'till after the party.
Here's a close up so you can see the detail. Lots of punching, cutting & I even sewed the Linen thread through the Banner which was stamped directly onto the Whisper White peice with Poppy Parade ink using the SAMJ, then I stamped again tone on tone with Daffodil Delight & PumPkin Pie & cut out the inside triangle to layer ontop of the poppy Parade ones.

Dress Up Christmas

2010-10-20T14:18:00.000+10:00

Free Ribbon! gotta love that & the gorgeous Cocoa Christmas DSP, just in time for Christmas. Click on image to read more.

Notably Ornate

2010-10-14T16:51:00.002+10:00

I stayed up last night 'till 2.30am playing with this gorgeous set, woke up tired this morning, but this card was well worth the lack of sleep! I love it.
Supplies; "Notably Ornate" stamp set, Music Notes Wheel, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch.
Colours are Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla & Basic Grey, Neutrals DSP Pack. Two tiny Pearls finish the card.

Friends Never Fade CSC09

2010-10-12T10:02:00.003+10:00

Last night I discovered Teneale is on the design team at Case Study Blog & recently my team member Renee won a challenge for her gorgeous creation here, so I just have to join in & do this weeks challenge, well thats if I make it. I wanted to use the Colour Coach & went with this combination; Marina Mist, Crumb Cake & Cajun Craze. I was inspired to glitter the Solid Stripes by a sample in the Idea Book & Catalogue, I love the way it sparkles the card.

Wedding cards

2010-10-09T08:58:00.001+10:00

I'm still here! Have been creating but a little slack posting & now I have lots to catch up! I thought I'd start with wedding cards as we have had a few on lately & am also making & helping create wedding stationary at the moment.

The first one is a complete case from my downline Tracey, one of her class cards. I love the Rhinestones in the centre of the scallop flower & the elegance of Black & White, gorgeous card Tracey & thanks for letting me post it here.

Again Elegant in Black & Vanilla, I made 2 very similar but forgot to take a pic of the one just behind which had Pearls on it. With the Elegant Lines embossing folder you can make wedding / anniversary cards in a couple of minutes, gotta love that.
Next is Punch Potpourri & Bella Toile. A lot more work in this one & alot going on but I so enjoyed having a play with this very popular hostess set. Colours are Pirouette Pink & Chocolate Chip.

Last but not least another Elegant & simple design in Baja Breeze & White which is suitable for other occassions as well & many other colour combo's.

Wedding invites in Black, Vanilla & Mambo

2010-09-24T09:04:00.002+10:00

I've been designing my nephews wedding stationary & what a great opportunity to try out my new products, loving the Elegant Lines folder & yummy Satin & Tafetta 1/8" Ribbons. The printing will make a difference but so far I'm happy with what I've come up with, these samples are off to Sydney today for approval, LOL.

Brisbane regional highlights

2010-09-22T09:03:00.000+10:00

One of the display boards & workshop projects,

It was a delight that Donna Griffith (with her gorgeous tote -available to purchase at our next convention) attended from the US, she made everyone the cute little I Love Stamps badge.

Kirsty did a workshop wow, I loved her flower headband pictured below, be sure to check her blog for the other gorgeous projects she demonstrated.

All the gorgeous swaps I recieved, so much inspiration!

Afterthoughts shabby ribbon flowers for regional swaps

2010-09-17T23:52:00.001+10:00

The 1 & 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon is the perfect size for Ribbon flowers, in the pic you may notice 2 of many ribbon flower designs, most I've cut here for the shabby look. Here is a great tutorial to follow.
Brisbane regional on tomorrow! I'm happy I had the chance to make these 30 swaps, been keeping busy -inc stamping!
Ingredients;
Afterthoughts hostess stamp set,
Confetti White/Cream CS
Basic Black/Early Espresso ink & CS
Asst 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon,
Linen Thread, Jumbo Neutral Brads, Sizzlits Little Leaves.

Love Letters tube box's

2010-09-09T16:55:00.003+10:00

The Fancy Flower Punch creates these cute lids for these tube box's, great tutorial found here. I made mine a little shorter (7cm) & the lids not hinged, the gorgeous new 1/8" taffeta ribbon holds it nicely together. I SO Love the new "Love Letters" DSP. Gorgeous for a wedding!

Free In Colours!

2010-09-02T10:26:00.002+10:00

THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO JOIN AS A STAMPIN’ UP! DEMONSTRATOR!

Join Stampin’ Up! from now until 15 October and get a complete set of In Colours – that’s Classic Stampin’ Pads™, Stampin’ Write™ Markers, and an assortment of card stock – completely FREE along with your demonstrator Starter Kit. The Starter Kit has over $515 aud worth of stamping and business supplies and is always a great deal at only $289 aud. Add the value of the free In Colours ($84.90 aud), and there is no better time to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator! Contact me anytime for more information.

Open Home lucky door prizes

2010-08-27T14:00:00.001+10:00

I'm almost ready for my open homes: a fond farewell & new Catalogue launch, view details on my calender of events, just click on my Demonstrator Website to the right.

I split a stamp set & packaged them in Small cello bags & made tags with the new "A Flower For You" stamp, available 1st September. Colours are So Saffron, Riding Hood Red & Pumkin Pie. Another new stamp set made into gift tags is peaking underneath.

Additional Last Chance Discounts

2010-08-26T16:09:00.000+10:00

Additional Last Chance List Discounts!

The Last Chance List is quickly coming to an end. Before we welcome many exciting new stamps and accessories, we need to make room in our warehouse by clearing out some high-inventory last-chance items. For the first (and probably last) time ever, we’ve added a select number of additional discounted last-chance items for the final days of the promotion. Below are the items we have selected.

The Last Chance promotion ends 31 August, 2010. All items are only available while supplies last, and with these discounts, they won’t last long!
Get your orders in soon, before these products are gone forever!

Item # Description Discount AUS Price

116342    Big Bold Birthday 50% $ 26.98
116408   Seeing Spots 50% $ 14.98
116344   Big Deal Alphabet 50% $ 38.98
116208   In Color card stock (A4) 50% $ 7.25
105538 Bold Brights Stampin' Write markers 25% $ 43.46
105537 Soft Subtles Stampin' Write markers 25% $ 43.46
105540 Rich Regals Stampin' Write markers 25% $ 43.46
105541 Many Marvelous Markers 25% $ 175.46
105550 Bold Brights Classic Stampin' Spots 25% $ 31.46
105551 Earth Elements Classic Stampin' Spots 25% $ 31.46
105539 Earth Elements Stampin' Write markers 25% $ 43.46
105552 Rich Regals Classic Stampin' Spots 25% $ 31.46
112042 Urban Garden Designer Series paper 50% $ 8.48
112041 Bella Rose Designer Series paper 50% $ 8.48
107305 Oval Large punch 50% $ 15.48
113692 Eyelet border punch 50% $ 15.48
109043 Scallop Circle punch 50% $ 15.48
113694 Heart to Heart punch 50% $ 15.48
112082 Wide Oval punch 50% $ 15.48
112091 Scallop Edge punch 50% $ 15.48
113693 Full Heart punch 50% $ 15.48
104310 Crafters' Tool Kit 25% $ 58.46
112004 1-3/4" Circle punch 50% $ 15.48
116629 Butterfly punch 50% $ 15.48

Baby Shower invites

2010-08-25T12:00:00.003+10:00

I did 2 samples for baby Boy shower invites & this was the one chosen, took 2 hours to make 45. Colours are the same as this one here which would have been a little more work & simple was the request.

Cherry on Top Award

2010-08-24T08:00:00.004+10:00

It's such a nice suprise to recieve a blog award & this one was passed on to me by Andrea L, Thanks Andrea & apologies for taking so long to post. Now I have to tell you 3 things I love about myself & share a favourite pic, so here goes: I love my life -I have an amazing family & am very blessed. I love that I am a mum -Teya is such a wonderful daughter & finally I just love being me, even though I'm a little fussy at times, LOL.

Now here's a pic I love of Teya in her first Tutu (she has accumulated a few since then!)

Port Macquarie 2007

Now I pass this award onto another 5 beautiful Blogs:

Artistic Etchings

2010-08-19T21:43:00.001+10:00

Here are some of the first cards I made with "Artistic Etchings", at first, my mojo just wasn't to be found but after a few stamps of the gorgeous images in this set I was on a roll & couldn't stop. I particularly love the card & it's simplicity with the images on the film strip (Square & Spiral Punch's), I can see this one will be cased, it's such a great way to use every stamp in the set. I also used the new Newsprint DSP in the background where I stamped the Eiffel Tower & medallion, they blend in beautifully. One of these cards in the pic is a make-n-take at my open homes in Sydney & the GC, click on my Stampin' up! website for open home & Vintage class details coming up soon. If you are attending my open home then leave me a comment on this post & you will recieve a gift card as a gift from me like the one in the pic, they are really pretty IRL. I cased it from a talented lady in the US who sells & uses metal sheets on all her cards & I wanted to re-create that metal look so I tried clear embossing the CS, then running it through the Bigshot in a folder (I used the new Vintage Wallpaper) & it kind of worked, nevertheless I loved the result & went crazy making them in all different colours. Also in the pic you may notice the paper roses, these are so easy to make with the new flower punch (coming 1st September), my favourite one is the music notes, I still haven't put them on a card as intended, they are a little bulky, but that won't stop me making more. Finally the card laying down was my favourite (sent it to my upline Angela as a thankyou), I was so happy she liked it. En Francais is an obvious choice of background stamp to use with this set, & I went for black, vanilla, red & saffron for colours. "Artistic Etchings" has made me love Vintage again!

Sense of Time & Vintage Wallpaper Embossed card

2010-08-16T13:37:00.001+10:00

Another sneak Peak of a couple of gorgeous products.
I love this card, it's so pretty IRL, inspired by this card here, same layout & one I'll use again & again, I have already tried on other cards wiping White craft ink over both the Perfect Polka Dots & Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folders & I love the softness & extra detail it gives.
Supplies;
Sense of Time Stamp set, So Saffron & Chocolate Chip CS & inks, White Craft ink, Wild Wasabi CS & Stitched Ribbon (retired), but Wild Wasabi back in the new Brights colour collection. Bird Punch, Chunky Glitter, Scallop Trim Border punch & Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

Nursery Necessities baby shower invite

2010-08-12T19:39:00.001+10:00

No pastels & not to cute was the request, I hope I have created the perfect invite?
Love these colours together; Kraft, Night of Navy & Riding Hood Red. It didn't take long to put this together & my desk is not it's usually mess when creating & not to many left over bits either, lets just hope it's liked.

Nursery Necessities baby cards

2010-08-10T17:15:00.001+10:00

I just found a little box! & inside were some of these cute "Nursery Necessities" cards I made for CCM mid last year, I realised I had forgotton to show them here on my blog, so thought it a good time since this set will be retiring, so farewell to this fabulous versatlie baby set but I might have to have one more play with it as I've been asked to do 50 baby boy shower invites.

Curly Label Punch masculine card

2010-08-04T13:43:00.001+10:00

Another sneak peek here of a new greetings stamp set coming that co-ordinates with Punches, here it's the Wide Oval. I saw this idea on Stampin Pretty's blog. I lined up my patches differently, it was a bit tricky as the Curly Label Punch is not square, but I really like the effect. Colours are Sage Shadow (retiring), Chocolate Chip & Kraft (Colour change to Crumb Cake) withWindsor Knot DSP.
I've finished another topnote card & taken pics, just need to download from my camera & then I will post it.

One last chance

2010-08-02T12:33:00.000+10:00

With the new Idea Book & Catalogue only 1 month away it's time for Stampin’ Up! Australia’s Last Chance List (formerly known as the Retirement List) for 2010.
Specially selected products are up to 50% off! & only available while stocks last & will retire from 1st September 2010, so no guarantees that all products will be available until then.
Click here to download the Last Chance List pdf.

Trendy Trees masculine cards

2010-07-28T13:11:00.002+10:00

A little sneak peak has snuck in here that will be in the new catalogue , I recieved it as a sales award at convention & have loved every card I have used it on, can't wait to show you the others. Below is a close up, I designed it for my demo shoebox swap we had last month using the topnote as a card (place the doubled cs on the die just below the cutting edge on the fold & layer a complete single topnote decorated on that), hope that makes sense. I'm in the middle of another topnote card & will post that next with some pics & instructions.

Full Heart Punch Wedding card

2010-07-20T15:34:00.001+10:00

Another clever idea for the full heart punch.

I cased this idea from a swap card recieved at convention by Cherita Anderson

Haiku DSP & Bird Punch card

2010-07-16T11:48:00.002+10:00

My go at making over this card which I discovered by seeing this card by another one of my favourite stampers Andrea Walford, who's Blog I subscibe to. I used Haiku DSP with colours that co-ordinate & of course the Bird Punch, I love it sitting ontop of the Tags. The only thing I wasn't happy about this card was the hole punch size that the Linen thread is tied through, I should have just pierced it or used the smaller handheld one (which I've just ordered!) I must make another when it comes in & try some other DSP, I just love the layout & I'm thinking my Heart Bikini would look good to.

Tie Card & Cake

2010-07-13T23:03:00.001+10:00

MDH celebrated his Birthday on the weekend & he requested a Black Forrest cake, well I baked all day!!! And as for his card, that took only a few minutes, he often comments on the ribbons on my cards & not in a nice way, but he really liked this one -goes to prove ribbons can be very Masculine. The greeting is a stamp from a new set that's coming in September, so a little sneakpeek. I saw the idea of the Tie made by Mary Fisch (a favourite stamper of mine) & just had to make one, oh & while your on her site, take a look at her stamp studio pics, It is so beautiful & well designed. I hope to I have one very similar one day, zzzzzzzz.

Masculine card with Junior Alphabet Dies

2010-07-10T21:52:00.003+10:00

I purchased the Alphabet Dies so that I could create quick & personalised cards & to use for scrapbooking, which I hope to make use of all the gorgeous retiring DSP that I still have.
I made this card in my masculine marathon I challenged myself to (13 cards in 2 nights) yes they were late ones & a few I cased. I often hear from fellow card makers that they find it difficult to come up with something original that they are really happy with & I to sometimes feel the same, so when this happens I surf the net & as I see something I like I sketch & write it in a notebook, it may be just a colour combo & or stamp set combo or layout, this is more than enough inspiration to get creating, I even get inspired by looking through my own card stash that I've kept for that reason.
Supplies;
Junior Alphabet dies, A Happy Heart Stamp set,
Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand & Ruby Red CS,
Always Artichoke Ink,
Autumn TradItions DSP, Vintage Brads &Spiral Punch.

Two-Step Stampin' Sale

2010-07-01T13:17:00.000+10:00

Stampin' Up!'s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And from 1-31 July, you'll get 20% off select Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalogues--no limit, no minimum purchase required!
Choose from any of the stamp sets listed below:
116386 pg 39 Loads of Love $31.96
116342 pg 42 Big Bold Birthday** $43.16
115860 pg 78 A Rose Is a Rose** $53.56
116332 pg 86 Playful Petals** $42.36
115770 pg 98 Cheep Talk $38.36
115946 pg 115 Wonderful Favourites $31.96
119187 pg 14* Tiny Tags (wood-mount) $31.16
118592 pg 14* Tiny Tags (clear-mount) $23.16
119163 pg 31* Cottage Garden (wood-mount) $26.36
120003 pg 31* Cottage Garden (clear-mount) $19.96
*From 2010 Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue
**Retiring stamp sets!

Medallion shabby chic?

2010-06-26T13:04:00.001+10:00

Really not sure about what I think of these cards, but thought I'd share anyway. The front one with "All a Flutter" & "Heard from the Heart" stamp sets has a little ribbon technique added to it but I haven't quite mastered the art, YET! I will keep trying... it's meant to gather more when you cut in a little at one end (in the middle) of the ribbon & pull a thread, I kept pulling the thread right through, anyway I couldn't just throw it out so added it on. The one with the Pretties flowers & Pearl has "En Francais" stamped on the Kiwi Kiss layer. Colours are Elegant Eggplant, Not Quite Navy & Kiwi Kiss, a very much loved colour combo.

Week four Deals of the week

2010-06-23T12:54:00.000+10:00

109113 Square Ice Rhinestone brads were $19.95 now $11.97
109111 Circle Ice Rhinestone brads were $19.95 now $11.97
109112 Square Fire Rhinestone brads were $19.95 now $11.97
111848 Bashful Blue 1” double-stitched grosgrain ribbon was $19.95 now $10.97
109050 Certainly Celery 5/8” grosgrain ribbon was $14.95 now $8.97

Flight of the Butterfly Brights card

2010-06-21T19:30:00.001+10:00

If you are a SU! Demonstrator then you may recognise this card front? I cased it from the Colour training Video with Carrie Cudny, which I found to be very inspiring & it has made me excited about the new colour change. Here I have used So Saffron instead of Daffodil Delight. The inside has a spring pop up, I have been meaning to try this for some time now & thought it perfect for this card. I used a punched out 1 3/4" circle out of a Clear Window Sheet for the spiral & the little butterflys inked up in So Saffron, Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Kiwi Kiss & Regal Rose are each attached with a mini Glue Dot. Here's a tutorial on splitcoast for this cool spiral pop up.