Hi everyone. I know it's been a while but gremlins attacked the computer, and thanks to the M.O.T.H. it is now running smoothly.

We are experiencing very wet and cold weather here at present, so it's so nice just being able to 'play' at my computer.

Following are 3 cards  made at a recent workshop. I hope you like them.

Imagine the Possibilities

This first one is an 'easel' card which makes it a little different to the standard card pattern.

Stamp set:  Stampin'Up! Word Play (absolutely love this set)

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Bashful Blue, Whisper White

Other:  DSP Subtles Patterns stack, So Swirly jumbo wheel, basic Rhinestones, Eyelet border punch, Early Espressor 3.2mm Taffeta ribbon, Decorative Label punch (this punch is available NOW in the Autumn-Winter Mini catalogue)

Just for You

I love this  monochromatic colour combo. It is so yummy and was very popular with the ladies.

Stamp set: Just Believe
Cardstock: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla
Stamp pad: Rose Red
Other:  DSP Subtles Patterns stack, Basic Pearls, sponging

                                                  Thanks

Don't you just adore the In Colors? They are so vibrant, especially this one which is Concord Crush - even the name evokes yumminess!

Stamp Set: Perfect Punches, All a Flutter
Cardstock: Concord Crush, Whisper White
Other: DSP In Color Paper stack, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Scallop Trim border punch, Crimper, Scallop Oval punch, basic rhinestones. I used the All A Flutter stamp for the inside of the card and to decorate the envelope.

Holiday ends

Hi everyone.  I'm now home from Melbourne and Canberra, and wow what a terrific time I had.

First 4 days were spent with my two sisters exploring the city, enjoying the footy at Etihad stadium - go Essendon!!! (for you Christine!), eating out at Lygon Street (the most amazing Italian spaghetti dinner), shopping, shopping and more shopping!!

Next, came Stampin'Up! Convention!!!! Oh my goodness, I was blown away by it all.
Stayed in a 30th storey 2 bedroom unit (I am terrified by heights and the whole unit had ceiling to floor windows! - couldn't sleep in the bed closest to the window - felt I may fall out!!!!!)  with my upline Jacqui and her great husband Dennis along with Therese (our Tamworth connection), a 'died in the wool' country and western music fan who was so much fun. Enjoy Nashville darlin'.
Met so many great demonstrators, especially Maggie and her friend Annette - hi girls!

Then, it was onto Canberra for a week of R and R with my big sister. It was so relaxing being with them. I was able to catch up with my nephew Todd and his lovely wife Nicole and their delightful children Amber and Connor - hi kids!!

I hope to catch up with lots of friends at my Stampin'Up! site at the  Beef Week craft fair on Friday and Saturday.

Will hopefully have some photos from Therese to share soon. My camera decided to pack it in 3 days into my holiday. 

May Madness 'Deals of the Week'

During the month of May, Stampin'Up! will offer several discounted products as 'Deals of the Week'. There are no limits and no minimum purchase required. Check out the amazing deals offered for this week commencing today, 1 May and ending on Tuesday 10 May.
Specials are announced each Wednesday and are available at their discounted price during the specified period. At any other time during the month, the item will sell at their regular catalogue price.

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
121578	37	Tag Alongs Wood-Mount Set	$31.95	$19.17
120468	59	More Monkey Accessories Clear-Mount Set	$23.95	$14.37
121550	59	More Monkey Accessories Wood-Mount Set	$29.95	$17.97
120003	75	Cottage Garden Clear-Mount Set	$24.95	$14.97
119163	75	Cottage Garden Wood-Mount Set	$32.95	$19.77
121494	98	Compliments to the Chef Wood-Mount Set	$35.95	$21.57

Who doesn't need more stamps in their collections??! We can never have too many.

Check  my website weekly for weekly deals. Phone or email to place your order.

I am travelling to Melbourne next week to spend a few days with my 2 gorgeous sisters and then attending Stampin'Up! Convention!!!! So exciting!
 I will be contactable by mobile phone, either leave me a message or phone home and leave a message. Ross will be checking emails and home phone messages.

Looking forward to catching up with everyone on my return.

Gorgeous Top Note boxes

I totally love these Top Note boxes. They are very versatile - fill them with yummy chocolates, cake of soap, jewellery - anything you like - what a delightful gift for a friend.

I only have 3 to show you as my photographic skills (not that brilliant as they are) went out the window. The 'girls' made a small greeting card to match, and I think went home very happy with themselves.

Here are the 'girls' hard at work constructing their boxes.

If you would like to organise a class, please contact me anytime.

Wedding Card for my friend

On Saturday, we attended the wedding of my dear friend Diane. We have been friends for a very long time and it was such an honour to be invited.
I had helped her and her 2 gorgeous daughters to make up her invitations and gorgeous little chocolate 'mini sunny boys' (that's what I call them!) to be given to each guest. She wore a beautiful suit of teal, chocolate and beige and even had a tie made for her man in the same material. Her girls wore teal also - really fitting colours for a garden wedding. It was one of the most relaxing and fun weddings we've been to in a long time.
We wish you and Steve a long and happy life together my friend.

Stamp set: Bliss (Sale-a-bration set)
Cardstock: White linen (non SU),  Teal shimmer (non SU),  SU Brushed Gold metallic
Other: SU Antique brads (these are sooo... beautiful), SU Scallop Trim Border

A little birdie told me

Don't you just adore the Aviary stamp set which was available in the Summer Mini? It has the potential to lend itself to so many cards and scrapbook pages. I wasn't sure whether I really liked this card, but when two of my lovely class attendees told me they loved it - I thought, what the heck, I really do think I like it after all! Of course that gorgeous Two-Step Bird punch leaf allows so many uses.

Stamps: Aviary, Occasional Greetings
Cardstock:  Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, So Saffron, Old Olive
Stampin' pads: Early Espresso, Poppy Parade
Other: Square Lattice embossing folder, 2-Step Bird punch, Stamp-a-ma-Jig, 1 3/8" oval large, 1 3/4" oval large, Stampin' Dimensionals, sponge daubers

Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue is here!

View the 2011
Autumn-Winter
Mini Catalogue online

Hi everyone,
So sorry it's taken me this long to come back to my blog. Have been, as my hubby would say, 'flat out as a lizard on a log'!
Have been working full time, and  getting over the work!!! Not as young as I once was!
This week I held 2 card workshops here at home in my little 'studio'  with some of my delightful lovelies. I hope you enjoyed as much as I did.

As you can see, we have introduced the Autumn-Winter Mini catalogue which has so many gorgeous products for you to drool over. The catalogue runs until 31 July and if you'd like your very own copy, just contact me and I'll mail one out to you.

Am out to the kitchen to cook up a big pot of chicken soup as I'm trying to get over an annoying cold. My family have always believed in the amazing healing qualities of chicken soup; it has magic in it!! Until later....