December Frenzy Sale!!

Check out the Promotions page for information on the products with up to 50% off during December. There are some popular stamp sets as well as tools and ribbon on sale.

New Summer Mini Catalogue out now!!

 View Catalogue online

Paisleys, Bright F lorals, Candy Wrapper Die, Jewellery and more!!

Have a look at the new Summer Mini Catalogue available through March 31st.

Great Market Today

It was a lovely sunny day for the Royal Oak Market and lots of people came along. It was steady all day and I sold lots of cards which is great, also sold decorated jars of lollies, christmas tags and paperclip bookmarks as you can see in the photos below.

This is a really cool technique from Mary Fish at Stampin Pretty. Check out the video, it's quick and you'll learn this great technique to use on your projects. http://www.stampinpretty.com/versamark-embossed-background.html

Christmas Goodies

Just thought I'd share some of the goodies I'm making for my Christmas stand at the Royal Oak Market this Sunday. The forecast is good so plan to come along and get your Christmas shopping started.

Hey it's market time again!! Sunday 20th November 10am till 2pm. A great way to kick start your Christmas shopping is the Royal Oak market. Packed with fantastic craft stalls, yummy food and gardening tips. I'll be there with my cards and other paper Christmas treats. Click here for more details www.royaloakmarket.blogspot.com

Happy World Card Making Day!!! Today was our usual carft group day so we celebrated by having wine and cheese instead of the usual coffee and cake. Unfortunately we were small in number due to unforseen circumstances but we had a lovely day and celebrated by making cards.

Get started on your Christmas Cards now - Check out the new promotion for October, you can purchase the simply stockings stamp set and punch prior to the launch of the Summer Mini Catalogue. Also if you host a workshop with $500 or more of sales you get the stamps and punch for free!! Check out the Promotions page for more details.

New Catalogue Out Now!!

The moment you’ve been waiting for is here: the debut of the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue! I'm sure you'll be thrilled with all the exciting, new products available in this year’s catalogue.

Click the Catalogue link on the right to view the catalogue online. or contact me to order your copy today! I have a special offer for September only you can buy the catalogue for just $10, usually $15.95!!

Become a Demonstrator

With the launch of the catalogue is a special for those wishing to join Stampin Up! as a demonstrator. Check out the Promotions page for more information or email me if you have any queries. It's a great offer so worth a second thought.

Crafternoon

Just had an afternoon of crafting with my group of happy crafters. We made a Fathers Day card and matching gift box and a card using the cracked glass technique.

Then we went through the last chance list and did some ordering. It was a great day to be crafting with the wind and rain outside.

Card using Cracked Glass Technique

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Artistic Etchings
Colours: Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Whisper White
Other: Presto Paper, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
Technique: Cracked Glass

Fantastic Day Yesterday

A big thanks to all those who stamped, embossed and glittered their way through the Extravaganza event. It was a great day of inspiration from so many talented demonstrators, we probably all fell in a heap afterwards, who knew crafting was like exercise!!

Check out the pictures of what was created....

Brooch and Card Project created by Barbara Bicknell & Vanessa Baker

Brooch and Card Project created by Barbara Bicknell & Vanessa Baker

Note Pad Project created by Rachael Knight

Card and Bookmark Project created by Bron Heslop

Card Project created by Jacque Pedersen

If you would like a supply list for any of these projects please let me know.

Craft Room

Wow!! Check out my new desk!! I have so much space it's amazing. It took most of the weekend to get organised but it's so worth it.

I have a place for my laptop and printer, my Big Shot and I have drawers for all my

punches, embellishments, dies, wheels etc.

I also have custom made shelves in the wardrobe (I've had these for a few months). I use this for my demo supplies and my stamp sets.

Thanks for visiting.

Newsletter

Hi, Just sent out this month's newsletter, Click the newsletter tab on this blog to see it online. I have a new desk in my craft room and I'm still sorting out a place for everything and tidying up. Once it's done I'll post a photo.
Have a great weekend!

Online shop

I've had the day off work today, so have set up my online shop at Felt. Follow the link here.

Next Craft Day

The monthly craft day is a week late this month, sorry work has been crazy.
Please join us at my place Sunday 10th July from 1pm to about 4ish.

Extravaganza July

It's time for another Extravaganz event, put the 23rd July in your diary. This time we're at Western Springs same time 1-5ish and same price $45 for 5 fabulous projects. There will be more details in the coming weeks.

Hostess Promotion

There has never been a better time to host a workshop.

When you host a workshop with sales of $550 (or over) (incl GST & shipping) between 23 May and 30 June 2011, you will earn an EXTRA $100 in hostess rewards on any catalogue merchandise!

This is in addition to the usual hostess rewards on catalogue merchandise and the Hostess Gifts.

Invite your friends for an afternoon of craft and earn free stamps and merchandise from workshop sales. Give me a call to arrange your workshop now.

Royal Oak Market

The next market at Royal Oak is on 22 May from 10am to 2pm. For more details follow this link to the Market Website. I'm busy making new cards and tags to sell at the market, hope to see you there. Here is a tag I made today.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: French Foliage
Colours: Old Olive, Soft Suede
Other:Linen Thread

One Sheet Box Project

One Sheet Box - Everything

This is a one sheet box we made at a recent workshop.
For this and other fantastic projects contact me to book a workshop in your home.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Always
Colours: Blushing Bride, Chocolate Chip
Other: In Colour DSP, Whisper White 5/8 Grosgrain Ribbon

Workshop Update

I'm hosting a workshop at my home on Sunday 3rd April. We'll be making this project plus 2 others. The new mini catalogue will be available and at least one project using new product.

The workshop will run from 1pm to 4pm. Your first workshop is free, if you'd like to attend please email me and I'll give you the address, I'm in Onehunga.

Extravaganza 12th March

We are having an afternoon of stamping projects taught by some of the talented Auckland Demonstrators. This is an event not to be missed 1-5pm Saturday 12 March at the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall on Dominion Road in Balmoral.

Cost $45, you get 4 hours of fun, 5 different projects to take home, meet other stampers and demonstrators and a yummy afternoon tea.

Be sure to email me to secure a place as soon as possible.

Free Workshop

There was quite a lot of interest from the Royal Oak Market today so I'm hosting a stamping workshop at my place on 19th March. I live in Onehunga, please email me if you wish to attend and I'll send the address to you.

The workshop is free to attend and you will make 2 projects to take home with you. We'll start at 1pm and aim to finish about 3pm.

It's a great time to start stamping with the Sale-a-Bration promotion running until 31st March.

Royal Oak Market Stall

Just had the good news that I have been allocated a table at the market on Sunday 20th February.
This time I have a whole table so I'll be using one end to demonstrate stamping and techniques like embossing. Check out the other stalls and more details on the market website: www.royaloakmarket.blogspot.com

Sale-a-Bration

Every year Stampin Up! have this fantastic promotion called Sale-a-Bration. During this promotion for every $120 you spend you receive a free stamp set!!

Check out the Promotions page for all the details including images of the stamp sets and the full brochure you can download.

Happy Stamping

Happy New Year!!

Things were a bit busy before Christmas so no posts, sorry. Having a great time now creating cards and preparing for this year's workshops and craft groups. Next craft group meeting will be Sunday 23 January at 1pm. Really hope you can make it.
Here are some cards I have made in the last few days, getting ready for Valentines Day!

From Idea Book & Catalogue Page 94