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I made this card for some of my family and friends.  I've used Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler as the colour theme.  The patterned paper is from the Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack.  The little ornaments were punched out using the Merry Mini punches and the Champagne Glimmer Paper.  The greeting is from Bells & Boughs which is probably my favourite Christmas stamp set this year.

Christmas class crackers

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I made these as a gift to all the ladies that attended my class a couple of weeks ago.  It was the last class of the year, so I wanted to make it a bit more special.  Inside, I placed little chocolates for everyone.

I made the crackers using Cherry Cobbler card stock, Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack, Champagne Glimmer paper, Mixed Medley hostess set and Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon.

Cupcake birthday

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I CASEd this card from a card made by Connie Stewart (a demonstrator in the US).  I thought it was so cute, so I made it for my friend's daughter.  I changed a couple of things such as the cherries and the awning, which she made using the Rosettes die, but I used the Scallop edge punch and Simply Scored.

Ingredients
Paper and Card Stock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Red Glimmer Paper
Ink: Early Espresso, Raspberry Ripple, Pretty in Pink
Stamps: Create a Cupcake
Punches: Scallop Edge, Word Window, Cupcake Builder
Other: Frost White Shimmer Paint, Simply Scored

Stampin' Trimmer

The new Stampin' Trimmer is now available.  This new design is exclusive to Stampin' Up! so you won't see these benefits in a trimmer anywhere else.  Wider base, sturdier construction, longer cutting track, grids and measurements that won't wear off, even a handy storage compartment.  Contact me to place your order.

Watch this video to find out more

Assisi

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This is a layout of the day Ben and I spent in Assisi.  It was the first day on our tour that we had really lovely weather, which is why I've used such bright colours.  In the last two photos, I've highlighted the use of Dazzling Details, which is a new product being sold by Stampin' Up!  It leaves a nice glossy finish and it's perfect to highlight details such as flower petals and (in this case) the title of the page.

Ingredients:
Paper: Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, Tangerine Tango Card Stock;
Accessories: Dazzling Details, Bitty Buttons, 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon Lucky Limeade, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Daffodil Delight, Pearl Basic Jewels, Paper Daisies, Tangerine Tango Marker, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, Full Heart Punch, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits Dies (retired), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.

Make and take

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This is the make and take we made at the party last week.  That beautiful tulle ribbon is only available until January 2013 and comes in three colours - Cherry Cobbler (used above), Crumb Cake and Early Espresso.

Ingredients
Stamps: Four Frames, Bright Blossoms, Elements of Style
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Ink: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon, Decorative Label Punch

Simply Sent App

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Stampin' Up! released a new app for Apple* users yesterday.  It's free and it's really easy to use.  It's called Simply Sent.  It's actually designed to help you make digital cards that you can then share on social media or email to your family or friends.  Here, I've used it to make a scrapbook page.  It's only my first attempt, so it's only a very simple page, but I can already see the possibilities.

Click here to access the app

*Unfortunately the app is not yet available for Android devices, but hopefully soon.

Faux cushion technique

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I first saw this technique on Pinterest - note how the top of the card looks like a couch cushion?  I've used the Diagonal Scoring Plate at 1-1/2" intervals and then placed some Basic Pearl Jewels on each cross-over.

The beautiful paper at the bottom of the card is from the Festival of Prints DSP (only available until 31 January 2013).  The ribbon is the Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon and the greeting is from Petite Pairs.

Heartfelt Stampin' Up! event - Sydney

I've just spent the day at Stampin' Up!'s Heartfelt event in Sydney.  The day was just about perfect.  I caught up with some old friends, made some new friends and learnt some amazing new techniques.  It was wonderful to see all the demonstrations.  I love being a part of the Stampin' Up! family.

Christmas gift tag box

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This was the second lucky door prize I had at the party on Sunday.  I put 4 gift cards with envelopes into an embellished box.  The gift cards were 6" x 3" pieces of cardstock, folded in half.  I then put a piece of DSP on them, some Glimmer paper and a greeting.  I covered the box in DSP and decorated the front, then I sprayed the box with a mixture of Shimmer Paint and Isocol.

Ingredients
Stamps: Mixed Medley, Merry Minis
Paper: Whisper White, Be of Good Cheer DSP, Red and White Glimmer Paper
Ink: Gumball Green
Punches: Merry Minis, 3/4" circle punch, 1-1/4" scallop circle punch
Accessories: Basic Jewels - Rhinestones, Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Frost White Shimmer Paint

Papillon Potpourri treat box

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I made this treat box as a lucky door prize for a workshop that I had on Sunday.  I'm really loving the Papillon Potpourri stamp set along with the matching Elegant Butterfly punch.  What do you think of this colour combination - Melon Mambo and Pretty In Pink?  The greeting is from the Mixed Medley hostess stamp set and the Victoria Crochet Trim holds it all together.

Simple card

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This was the other card we made at yesterday's stamp-a-stack.  It uses the beautiful 3/8" stitched satin ribbon which is currently free with any purchase of $60.

The butterflies are stamped in Calypso Coral - inked once and then stamped three times to get the three different shades.

While the Christmas card we made took a while, this card was really quick and easy to make.

Ingredients:

Card Stock: Calypso Coral, Summer Starfruit; Whisper White;
Ink: Calypso Coral;
Stamps: Parlor Prints background stamp, Papillon Potpourri, Mixed Medley;
Punch: 1-1/4" Scallop Circle;
Ribbon: Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

Christmas Diamond Fold Card

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This is one of the cards that we will be making at tomorrow's stamp-a-stack.  I've used the diamond fold technique as I thought that it would make a Christmas card really stand out from the norm.  I'd love to know what you think, so please leave a comment.

Ingredients
Card stock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Champagne Glimmer Paper;
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green;
Stamps: Snowflake Soiree, Bells & Boughs;
DSP: Be of Good Cheer;
Punches: 2-3/8" Scallop Circle, 1-3/4" Circle;
Tools: Blender Pen, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, Sponge Daubers

Sweets for the Sweet

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The Sweets for the Sweet stamp set is so cute, and perfect for children's cards.  I made this for a special three year old girl.

Ingredients:

Cardstock and Ink: Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight;
Stamp sets: Sweets for the Sweet, Mixed Medley;
Patterned Paper: Designer Series Paper Stacks (Subtles collection);
Other: 3/16" Brights Brads, 3/16" Metallic Brads, 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Whisper White

Rosette

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I made this rosette for a friend who is in hospital, hoping to brighten up her day.

Ingredients:

Card stock: Rich Razzleberry, Summer Smooches DSP, Champagne Glimmer Paper, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Stamps: Papillon Potpourri
Punches: 2-1/2" Circle, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle, Elegant Butterfly

Diamond wedding card

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My brother asked me to make a card for him to take to a wedding in Bali in a couple of months.  I thought I'd try something a bit different to the traditional card fold and made a diamond fold card.

Ingredients:

Stamps: Petite Pairs, Twitter Pated
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Paper: Designer Series Paper Stacks - Riding Hood Red, Twitterpated
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red
Big Shot: Floral Frames Framelits die
Punch: 2-3/8" Scallop Circle
Other: Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

World's Greatest

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This is the other card we made at my stamp-a-stack last Saturday.  We used Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo and Whisper White card stock, Melon Mambo ink, Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon and a Designer Ribbon slide from the Holiday Catalogue.  The base card is embossed with the Lacy Brocade folder (also from the Holiday Catalogue).  The stamp is not in a set - just the one on it's own and is called World's Greatest.

Christmas Joy

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This is one of the cards we made at my stamp-a-stack on Saturday.  I've used Not Quite Navy, Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler Core'dinations card stock.  The core'dination was embossed using the Holiday Frame and then sanded down to reveal the core of the card stock which is a lighter shade of the Cherry Cobbler.  The stamps are from Joyous Celebrations.

It's Spool Time

Spend $60 between now and the end of October and receive your choice of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon.  Spend $300 and receive all 5 colours.  To place an order, contact me on lorna.casha@optusnet.com.au or 0410 343 470.

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).