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.

Old meets new

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

I've used some retiring items and some new items for this card. The retiring Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper makes a great backdrop for a birthday card - especially a child's birthday. The stamp set is Memorable Moments which will be available from 1 September. I've also used the big shot's Framelits Labels Collection which will be carried over to the annual catalogue. All the cardstock and ink colours are from the Big Top Birthday DSP.

The Nicest Things

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2011 Stampin' Up!®

I made this card using The Nicest Things stamp set. It's a great set for a little girl's birthday. This stamp really makes a card special. I stamped it in Staz On Ink and coloured using the blender pen and some Classic Stampin' Pads. Cardstock colours are Pretty In Pink, Bashful Blue and Very Vanilla. Paper is from the Subtles Designer Series Paper Patterns pack. I've also used some Velvet Designer Ribbon (available from December in the Summer Mini) and Basic Pearls Jewels.

Bold Brights and Trinkets

I put this layout together from a Step by Step challenge at Home and Scrapped. I love the Designer Series Paper in the new Idea Book and Catalogue. The patterned paper on this layout is from Big Top Birthday. It uses Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Real Red, Peach Parfait, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White. I've used these colours in the cardstock and ink on the page. I've also used the stamp sets Sweets for the Sweet and Delicate Doilies.



I also love the new trinkets and I've used one here. I think it adds a nice touch.

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2011 Stampin' Up!®

I wanted to use the bright colours with these photos because this was a really happy day for me. It was on my trip to Europe three years ago. Ben and I were just about to set off on our bus trip around the continent. These photos are from our week with Ben's family at the Cotswolds in England - it's a really beautiful town full of thatched-roof cottages. It was the first time that I'd seen snow. It was also Easter Sunday, so we had a white Easter, which was very special.

Stunning Summer Mini

A reminder that the stunning Summer Mini Catalogue is now available. It's packed full with new stamp sets, paper and accessories. For you FREE copy, please click here to send me an email.

Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stampers Anonymous SU Blog Tour! Tonight we are delighted to show you projects using products that were available to us in our demo sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogue.

You may have just come from the blog of Kirrily Matthews but if you are starting here, don't worry... you can make the complete tour just by following the links at the end of each post. There are 14 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you! Please feel free to leave some comment love along the way...

At the end of each post there will be a link to take you to the next stop on the tour.

So grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy!


My first creation is an early Christmas Spring Card using the masking technique.


Ingredients

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Baja Breeze
Stamps: Contempo Christmas, Tiny Tags
Punch: Jewelry Tag Medium
Other: Dazzling Diamonds, Hemp Twine


My second card is a fun birthday card using a great new punch and some new stamp sets.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red

Stamps: For You Flower, Printed Petals, Party This Way

Punches: 1-3/8" Circle, Fancy Flower

Other: Basic Black Marker

My third card uses my new favourite stamp set, Artistic Etchings. I've used some of the new jewels to accentuate the background image.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede

Stamps: Artistic Etchings, Oval All

Stampin' Around Wheel: Very Vintage

Punches: Scallop Oval, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval

Other: Basic Pearl Jewels


Now you're off to enjoy the wonderful creations of Marelle Taylor. Thanks for stopping by!

If you happen to lose your way, here's a list of all participants.

1. Fiona Harvey
2. Juliette Chapman
3. Kerry Bunting
4. Kirrily Matthews
5. Lorna Casha
6. Marelle Taylor
7. Meighan Wheller
8. Melissa Gillis
9. Michelle Marchant
10. Nikki Stalker
11. Sally Williams
12. Sam Coppack
13. Sandy Quail
14. Sharon Wilson

Announcing the Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop

My fabulous team, Stampers Anonymous will be holding a blog hop to introduce the new Idea Book and Catalogue being released on 1 September.

We will kick off at 9pm next Tuesday, 31 August 2010.

You will be able to start on my blog and follow the links to visit all the other posts. We will be showcasing new stamp sets, punches and other accessories.

So if you would like a hint of what's in store, save the date in your diary. Hope you can make it.

New Products

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

Wow, it's been a while since I've showed you anything crafty. I've been at home with the flu, so I decided to try out my new big shot.

It's amazing putting in a plain piece of cardstock, cranking the handle and watching a transformed piece of cardstock come out of the other side. It's so much fun and so easy. This is the first card I made and it will be one of the cards we make at my next stamp-a-stack.

Cardstock: Basic Black, Pixie Pink (retiring in August), Soft Suede (a brand new colour debuting in the Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue);
Ink: Soft Suede;
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions, Sizzlits 4-Pack Dies;
Stamp Set: Picture This (Hostess Level 1 Set - Mini);
Wheel: Very Vintage (Mini)
Punch: Word Window;
Other: Gel Pen

New Mini - Big Shot, Clear Stamps, New Colours

A new mini catalogue has just become available and it is the best yet. Click here to start your journey. You will find new hostess sets, the Big Shot, original and exclusive Stampin' Up! dies, clear repositionable stamps (great space savers), new punches, gorgeous new stamp sets, 3 fabulous new colours - including ribbon, card stock and ink, rub-ons and Designer Series Paper as well as great new embellishments.

If you'd like your very own free copy or would like to place an order, contact me.

Welcome to Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to the Stampers Anonymous SU blog tour! You may have just come from Ruth Bishop's blog, but if you are starting here, don’t worry … you can make the complete circuit just by following the links at the end of each post. There are 14 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the gorgeous creations we have to show you!

For our first tour we decided to showcase the beautiful new products in the Summer Mini, available to you from December 1st. At the end of each post there will be a link to take you to the next stop on the tour. Feel free to “share the love” and leave a comment! So sit back, relax and enjoy!

For my first project, I have put together a double layout using the gorgeous new Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper...

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

Stamps: Lovely Letters Alphabet, Hello Again (Mini)
Paper: Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper (Mini), Tempting Turquoise Cardstock
Ink: Pink Passion
Accessories: Designer Buttons Playground (Mini), Pretties Kit, Flower Fusion Felt Flowers, Gold Embossing Powder

In my next project, I have made a simple card using a new stamp set from the Summer Mini...



Stamps: Hello Again (Mini)
Card Stock: Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Going Gray, Summer Sun, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke
Punch: 1/2" Circle
Ribbon: Elegant Eggplant 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Well, that’s all from me. Now you’re off to enjoy the wonderful creations of Nikki Stalker. Thanks for stopping by!

Blog Hop - The Countdown Begins

This post will remain at the top until 30 November. For more recent posts, please scroll down.

Join my team and I for our Blog Hop to welcome the launch of the Brand New Summer Mini Catalogue (available from 1 December). We will start at 8pm on 30 November. We're all really excited to start showing you all the new goodies.

There will be 14 stops in all, with over 14 different projects featuring the new products - you'll be able to 'hop' on anywhere and keep 'hopping' until you're back where you started.

A reminder that the current Spring Mini will be gone forever on 30 November, so if you'd like to order anything from that, please let me know before then to avoid being disappointed.

Farewell to the Spring Mini Catalogue

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

We will be making this card at my next class on Saturday at 2pm. It uses 2 sets that are in the Spring Mini and might never be seen again after the end of this month. It also uses the Scallop Oval punch which will also be gone with the Spring Mini. If you would like to order from the Spring Mini, please contact me before Monday 30 November.

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Going Gray, Very Vanilla

Ink: Elegant Eggplant

Stamp Sets: Great Friend, Oval All

Punches: Eyelet Border, Scallop Oval, Large Oval, 1 3/4" Circle (from the new Summer Mini).

Forest Friends

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

This is one of the cards we made at my class last week. I love this new set from the Spring Mini - it's so cute. Apart from the bunny and the tree, there is also an owl and a deer. Just gorgeous. For the multi-coloured image on the tree, I've used the drumming technique.

Stamp Sets: Forest Friends, Best Yet Hostess Set
Card Stock: Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Ribbon: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
Punches: Scallop Oval, Large Oval
Other: Dauber in Kiwi Kiss, Earth Elements Markers, Silver Jumbo Brad (Spring Mini)

New Mini

The stunning New Mini is here. Click to see more or send me an email for your free copy.

A Rose is A Rose

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

This is the second card we made at my class yesterday. We used some heat-embossing and two-step stamping. I put the rose (from A Rose is A Rose stamp set) together using the Stamp-a-ma-jig positioning tool.

Stamp Sets: Priceless, A Rose is A Rose, Oval All (New Mini)

Card Stock: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla

Ink: Versamark, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette

Punches: Eyelet Border, Scallop Oval (New Mini)

Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Pretties Kit, Dauber

Ruth's Colour and Sketch Challenge

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

I didn't make it back over the weekend because my computer broke down, but I'm back on line and here is the promised card. Ruth Bishop from my team posted this colour and sketch challenge on her blog. The colours are Pacific Blue, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie and Rose Red - four colours that I never would have thought of using together but they've made a very bright card. The stamp sets used are Priceless and the brand new Fresh Cuts. I've also used some Dazzling Diamonds on the butterfly image and white gel around the Scallop Circle.