GIANT Craft Sale

We're having our annual GIANT craft sale on 13 October 2012.

Lots of pre-loved items will be looking for new homes, so come along and grab a bargain.

When:  13 October 2012 9am to noon.
Where:  Kings Langley Scout Hall, James Cook Drive, Kings Langley (behind the Community Centre next to Kings Langley shopping centre)

You will find lots of stamps, ribbons, paper and embellishments as well as morning tea (for a gold coin donation).

Woodgrain

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2012 Stampin' Up!®

It's my 5th wedding anniversary today.  According to a book I found, that means that the traditional gift is wood.  Instead of buying a present made out of wood, I made this card with a woodgrain panel.  I used the Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on the Early Espresso Core'dinations card stock.  I then mounted it on some Cherry Cobbler card stock and wrapped some Early Espresso bakers' twine around it.

Step by Step Challenge

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2012 Stampin' Up!®

This is the page that I made for Home and Scrapped's September Step by Step challenge. I've used the Subtles DSP Stack and the Pretty Postage stamp set. The colours are Rose Red, So Saffron and Wild Wasabi.

Core'dinations Cardstock

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2012 Stampin' Up!®

On the focal point of this card, I've embossed the Early Espresso Core'dinations Cardstock with the Lacy Brocade Embossing folder then gave it a light sand to reveal the inside layer of cardstock. Imagine how amazing this would look using the Woodgrain Embossing Folder. I'm yet to try the other two colours - Cherry Cobbler and Gumball Green, but I'm sure they would make a lovely Christmas card.

Double Happiness

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2012 Stampin' Up!®

I made this page using a lot of the new products in the main catalogue. I really love the new Quint-Essential Flower stamp which goes with so many of our punches (see the top left hand corner). To make the title, I stamped the image from the Apothecary Arts set and used a blender pen to colour in the flowers around the outside. The lantern on the bottom right hand corner was cut out from one of my photos.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White;

DSP: Summer Smooches;

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Real Red;

Dies: Scallop Envelope Bigz, Labels Collection Framelits;

Stamps: Apothecary Art, Loving Thoughts, Bright Blossoms, Quint-Essential Flower;

Punches: 1-1/4" Scallop Circle, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle, 1" Circle, Elegant Butterfly;

Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Brights Glimmer Brads

Christmas

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2012 Stampin' Up!®

I know it seems early, but with only 107 days to go, it's time to start making Christmas cards! I received my box of goodies from the new catalogues on Friday so I spent the weekend trying them out. I've used the beautiful Holiday Frame Textured Embossing folder and Joyous Celebrations stamp set (both from the Holiday Catalogue) to make this card. Then I added some Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine and a small Rhinestone jewel. The colours used are Lucky Limeade, Riding Hood Red and Whisper White.

Annual Catalogue Shares

I'm running 10 different shares from the new Annual Catalogue, allowing you to have a sample of the embellishments at a fraction of the cost.

Please contact me on lorna.casha@optusnet.com.au if you would like to buy any or all of the shares!

1. 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon 1.82m of each of the 5 colours $15.95 5 shares

2. 3/8” Ruffled Ribbon 1.82m of each of the 5 colours $16.95 5 shares

3. 3/8” Designer Printed Brads 2 each in 5 colours $ 3.50 4 shares

4. In Colour Dahlias 1 each in 5 colours $ 3.50 4 shares

5. Glimmer Brads: Basics & Brights 2 each in 10 colours $ 4.50 4 shares

6. 3/16” Brads: Brights, Regals, Neutrals, Subtles:

5 each in 24 colours $11.95 4 shares

7. Designer Buttons: Subtles, Neutrals, Brights, Regals

1 each of 3 designs in 24 colours $15.95 4 shares

8. Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons 2 each of 3 designs $ 2.50 4 shares

9. Neutrals Designer Buttons 2 each of 3 designs $ 2.25 4 shares

10. Bitty Buttons 4 each in 4 shapes $ 2.25 4 shares

For 1 share in each, only pay $70 (save $9.30).

New catalogues

There are two gorgeous new catalogues that are now live. This is the Holiday catalogue which you can find here.

This is the Annual Catalogue. You can have a look here. We have 5 great new in-colours, lots of new stamp sets and so many accessories.

If you prefer your catalogues in the flesh (so to speak), I can reserve a copy for you. The Holiday catalogue is free. The Annual catalogue is $5. Postage to anywhere in Australia is $10. I will refund the purchase price if you place an order of $50 or more during September.

I'm looking forward to showing you some great projects using some of my new goodies, so stay tuned.