Simple card

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

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

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).

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).

Paper Party

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

May is a fantastic month to build up your Designer Series Paper supplies.  There are two ways:

1. Buy a completely customisable Starter Kit for only $169.  You will receive up to $235 worth of products as well as a FREE set of Designer Series Paper for every month between June and December 2012.
2. Buy 3 packets of Designer Series Paper and receive another packet absolutely free.

Hurry - this offer is only available during May.

Sale-a-bration Fresh Vintage

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

This is one of the cards that we made at my Stamp-a-Stack yesterday. I've used my favourite colour combination - Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler (along with Very Vanilla). Although you can't see it in the photo, the flower was embossed in Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Embossing Powder rather than just stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink. The gorgeous flower is from the Fresh Vintage stamp set which is absolutely FREE with any $100 purchase from either the Mini Catalogue or the Idea Book and Catalogue. The greeting is from Bring on The Cake and the beautiful ribbon is Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon. I've added some bling with Rhinestone Jewels and punched the corners using the Pinking Hearts Corner Punch.

Sale-a-bration runs until 31 March 2012 and for the first time, you can choose from Designer Series Paper, Ribbons and Brads along with 4 stamp sets. Hurry, these will only be available for a short time, so contact me on lorna.casha@optusnet.com.au to place your order.

Stamp sets for sale

If you missed the Stampers Anonymous GIANT craft sale this morning, don't worry. I still have quite a few sets left to sell. Most are still in really good condition. If you're interested in any of the sets listed here or if you have any questions, please contact me with your address and I'll post them to you.

Prices below do not include postage and handling which is extra.


Alphabets
Jumbo Outline Alphabet $20
Big Deal Alphabets $20


Whimsical
Gentler Times $20
Fresh Cuts $8
Garden Whimsy $15
Hello Again $5
Carte Postale $20
Paisley $15


Floral
Razzle Dazzle $10
Simply Said $15
Terrific Tulips $10
Heartfelt Thanks $15


Greetings
Three Little Words $8
Wonderful Favourites $20


Children's
Crab & Company $10

A BIG Sale

During November, get 10 percent off select Big Shot dies. Use these exclusive dies to create fabulous shapes, embossing, and more.

Page 156 #117332 Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die - Usually $21.95 - Now $19.75
Page 156 #114515 Flower Burst Embosslits Die - Usually $21.95 - Now $19.75
Page 157 #114517 Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Usually $14.95 - Now $13.45
Page 157 #116824 Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Usually $14.95 - Now $13.45
Page 157 #119277 Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder -Usually $14.95 - Now $13.45
Page 158 #113440 Buttons #5 Sizzlits® Die - Usually $9.95 - Now $8.95
Page 159 #113466 Pillow Box BigzT Die - Usually $36.95 - Now $33.25
Page 159 #114507 Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die - Usually $39.95 - Now $35.95
Page 159 #120903 Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die - Usually $39.95 - Now $35.95
Page 160 #115953 Mover & Shapers Punch Windows - Usually $54.95 - Now $49.45

Page 160 #120893 Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die - Usually $69.95 - Now $62.95
Page 160 #121810 Petal Cone Bigz L Die - Usually $59.95 - Now $53.95

Don't have a Big Shot? Get 10% off our exclusive Big Shot Bundle! The Big Shot Bundle (item 128944) includes the following:

Page 155 Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine
Page 156 Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die
Page 157 Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

USUALLY $186.85. NOVEMBER ONLY $168.16

Contact me to order.

Retired List

It's time to say goodbye to some of our favourites in the current Catalogue. You can see the retired list here.

The good news is that some products are on sale, but only until stocks last. So hurry... if you would like anything from this list, please let me know by sending me an email. A minimum amount of $4 postage and handling applies.

Free Gift With Purchase

Spend $100 or more and receive a free set of ribbon and buttons in Melon Mambo, Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight. Contact me to place your order. Offer is available until 31 July 2011.

Sale-a-bration Fun

I had 6 lovely ladies at my place yesterday, making cards and this is one of the cards that we made. It uses the very versatile SAB set, Punch Bunch which goes really well with 5 of Stampin' Up!'s punches. That cute little cup cake is from the Itty Bitty Bits set (from the current mini). The wheeled image at the bottom of the card is Music Notes.

I've used my favourite colour, Cherry Cobbler here. It goes really well with so many colours and is such a beautiful red.



I was going to give the card to my brother as it is his birthday today, but I thought the flowers make the card look a little too feminine, so I swapped the floral image for the Happy Birthday image in Punch Bunch and the little cupcake for a little star (also from Itty Bitty Bits).


The design of this card was CASEd from one of Marelle's which also uses the SAB set Punch Bunch, only her card has the image of the owl. This design works really well, regardless of the image used and I'm sure other sets would work just as nicely as well.

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

Bliss

I had a stamp-a-stack class yesterday where 5 of my friends joined me to make 8 cards. This was one of the designs. It's very similar to the card shown in the Sale-a-bration catalogue, but I've simplified it for the class. It uses two of the stamp sets in Sale-a-bration. I'm loving all the sets this year.


To add something special to the card, I've added pearl jewels to the three flowers on the Whisper White cardstock.

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

Ingredients:

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Night of Navy

Stamps: Bliss, So Happy For You

Punches: Eyelet Border Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Other: Basic Pearl Jewels

Valentine Card

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

At my stamp-a-stack yesterday, my friends had the choice of making this card which would be appropriate for St Valentine's day. I used the Sweetheart set (see here for the current promotion) which is great for just this purpose! I'm also loving the jewels that Stampin' Up! has in their catalogue. They are self adhesive and brighten up a card instantly. In this card, I used two of the Basic Rhinestone jewels in the heart and one for the bird's eye.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Sweetheart, Three Little Words

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Pear Pizzazz, Pacific Point

Punches: 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval

Other: Basic Rhinestone Jewels

Treats for your Sweet

From today until 24 January, order Sweetheart stamp set (wood or clear mount) or the Full Heart Punch and receive a set of 12 Heart Treat cups absolutely free. Make it twice as sweet and order the stamp set and the punch to receive 24 cups.

Contact me today to place your order or to book in your Valentine's Workshop.

December Frenzy

Stampin' Up! has some great specials on offer from today until 29 December 2010. For more information, click here. There are some fantastic savings of up to 50%. So if you've been after something in particular or are looking for a special gift for someone who loves cardmaking or scrapbooking, take a look and contact me to order. Please send all orders to me by no later than 8pm on 29/12/2010.

GIANT Craft Sale

A reminder about my team's GIANT craft sale this Saturday. Come along and grab a bargain. You could even win one of our lucky door prizes.

Where: The Church Hall (Blacktown East Presbyterian) Corner of Heffron Rd and Gallop Gve, Lalor Park.

When: Saturday 23 October 9am to 1pm.

Hope to see you there.

Join the In Crowd

If you join my team between now and 15 October, you will receive a complete set of FREE In-Colours including all the ink pads, Stampin' Write Markers and an assortment of card stock. That's $84.90 worth of product absolutely free.

What a great start to your business...

If you'd like to join, please contact me.

A Rose is a Rose

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


I love this stamp set (A Rose Is A Rose) and it is one of the ones that is on sale for 20% off the retail price for this month only. There are so many things you can do with it. It contains 14 stamps and as a couple of the stamps are quite large, it suits scrapbookers as well as cardmakers. The 'capsuled' flower and dragonfly are from the hostess set, Organic Grace.


Ingredients:
Cardstock: Handsome Hunter, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Ink: Handsome Hunter, Rose Red, Regal Rose
Stamps: A Rose Is A Rose, Organic Grace
Other: Sweet Treat Cup, Daubers, Crystal Effects

Two-step Promotion

For the month of July, receive 20% off some great two-step stamping sets.

• Page 39 - Loads of Love $31.96
• Page 42 - Big Bold Birthday $43.16 (set will retire in August)
• Page 78 - A Rose is a Rose $53.56 (set will retire in August)
• Page 86 - Playful Petals $42.36 (set will retire in August)
• Page 98 - Cheep Talk $38.36
• Page 115 - Wonderful Favourites $31.96
• Page 14 (mini) - Tiny Tags wood-mount $31.16
• Page 14 (mini) - Tiny Tags clear-mount $23.16
• Page 31 (mini) - Cottage Garden wood-mount $26.36
• Page 31 (mini) - Cottage Garden clear-mount $19.96
  

Please contact me if you would like any of these wonderful stamp sets.

Last chance for Deal of the Week

Just a reminder that Deal of the Week will be gone for good tomorrow. This week's deals:

• Page 149 - Square Ice Rhinestone Brads for $11.97 (normally $19.95)
• Page 149 - Circle Ice Rhinestone Brads for $11.97 (normally $19.95)
• Page 149 - Square Fire Rhinestone Brads for $11.97 (normally $19.95)
• Page 150 - Bashful Blue 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon for $10.97 (normally $19.95)
• Page 151 - Certainly Celery 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon for $8.97 (normally $14.95)

Please contact me by 9pm 30 June 2010 if you would like to order anything.