What's New with SU!

We have a paper party special this month for you.

Purchase 3 packs of designer series paper (excluding specialty papers) and get 1 pack of designer series paper  FREE.
The list of papers to choose from included both the 2011 - 2012 Idea Book & Catalogue and 2012 Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue.

Page	Item	Description
129	122354	Pocketful of Posies
129	122357	Beau Château
129	122367	Paisley Petals
129	122355	Domestic Goddess
129	124339	Just Add Cake
129	122351	Frightful Sight
129	122352	Timeless Portrait
129	122350	Berry Blossoms
129	122359	Well-Worn
130	122347	Nursery Nest
130	122349	Letters to Santa
130	122348	Big Top Birthday
13*	125406	Twitterpated
17*	125407	Attic Boutique

*From the 2012 Autumn-Winter mini catalogue

Phone or email me anytime if you would like to take advantage of this great offer.

A new day

Hi there,

Bet you thought I'd never return to post again!!! Believe me, I've been trying but life just keeps getting in the way.

Apart from my love of cardmaking, I have always loved scrapbooking but not delved into it much until now. Thank goodness a group of my lovely friends have been guiding and inspiring me along the way.
I really like the scrapbook page layout on the front of the now retired Summer Mini, so the girls and I decided to give it a go. Apart from the photo I've tried to get it as close to the original layout as I could.  I hope you like the result.

Recently, I ran a class with my card club girls who requested we try some male cards. Because I have 2 gorgeous sons and an amazing husband, it came reasonably easy for me to organise some cards. I must admit I did get inspiration for the cards from other demonstrators (thank you).

Sailing into the Sunset

Cardstock: Confetti White (this is a fabulous 'natural' feel cardstock), Pacific Point
Ink: Staz On black, Daffodil Delight,  Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango
Stamps: Seaworthy (one of my favourite stamp sets), Curly Cute
Other: Matt pack, Pacific Point marker, sponging, paper piecing, Square Lattice embossing folder

Nautical Expedition

Cardstock: Whisper White, Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy
Ink: Early Espresso, Staz On black
Stamps: The Open Sea
Other: Early Espresso Baker's twine, Nautical Expedition DSP, silver brads

French Foliage

Cardstock: More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Regals patterns DSP stack
Ink: Basic Black, More Mustard, Cajun Craze
Stamps: French Foliage
Other: Tasteful Trim Bigz die, X-lge oval punch

Until next time -

Playing with the Big Shot

Recently my card club ladies requested some cards constructed using product with the Big Shot, so here they are.
All products used in these projects are of course Stampin'Up!

Beautiful Butterflies

Stamp set: Elements of Style
Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Rose Red, Very Vanilla
Inks: Perfect Plum, Rose Red, So Saffron, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Bigz Beautiful Butterflies, Embossing folders - Elegant Lines,  Perfect Polka Dots
Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta ribbon, Perfect Pearls, Scallop trim border punch

Bookmark Holder card  (this is not my original design)

Stamp set:  Happiest Birthday Wishes, Vintage Vogue, Silhouette Sentiments (retired)
Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Confetti White
Inks: In Colour Poppy Parade, Basic Black
Accessories: Bigz Two Tags die, Embosslits Beautiful Wings, Poppy Parade 1/2" ribbon, 1/2" Very Vanilla Seam Binding ribbon, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Punches - 1 3/4" circle scallop, 1 3/8" circle

Gift Bag and Card set

I love the Scallop Envelope die as it's so versatile.
Cardstock:  DSP Everyday Enchantment (from the current Saleabration brochure), In Colour 2011-2013 Lucky Limeade, 2010-2012 In Colour Peach Parfait
Accessories: Saleabration Everyday Enchantment ribbon and brads

I'm Back!

Hi to all my followers.
I have just spent a wonderful month in Western Australia with family.
 Ross and I spent Christmas in Geraldton with our eldest son Justin. He is a kitesurfer so we followed the wind. I wish I was 30 years younger, I would love to take up the sport.
We then drove 7 hours from Geraldton up to Ningaloo Reef at Coral Bay, where we spent 4 days snorkelling and swimming in the most beautiful pristine clear waters. 
I come from W.A. but, until now had not travelled north past Geraldton, so it was a great adventure for us all.
Ross had to return home for work, but I stayed on for the extra couple of weeks and was blessed to share some time with both my sons while they kitesurfed their days away. If I had my way, I would live opposite a beach! I have always loved the water. My parents tell me that my sister and I nearly turned into prunes when we were young as we spent so much time in the water!!! Our sons happily also love the beach.
I returned home yesterday and am catching up with everything. I look forward to sharing 2012 with all my lovely friends.
Until next time,
Cheers,
Sue

December Frenzy

It's here! - the December Frenzy special which runs only from now until 31 December, so contact me today to take advantage of these never-before-seen prices and place your order.
Some products are up to 50% off during the sale - wow what great savings there are!

Summer Mini catalogue

Hi everyone.
Click on the image above to browse through the Summer Mini catalogue OUT NOW. It runs from 1 December through to 31 March, so if you'd like to place an order just contact me.
If you would like to receive a mini please also contact me and I will deliver or mail you one.

Fun at the Fundraiser

Hi everyone.

Well, here it is post fundraiser evening and what a day it was!
Had 50 ladies booked, all attended. There was lots of laughter and chatting, so I took it from that that they enjoyed themselves.

 We raised a wonderful amount for my charity,  made 5 cards, ate well, and of course thanks again to Stampin'Up! for all the fabulous product donated toward the event.

I had the most amazing help from my darling husband who sold raffle tickets, gave out door prizes, chatted, took photos, cleaned up, helped serve morning tea and generally helped all round. I even think the ladies enjoyed having him there!!

My upline Jacqui, fellow demonstrators Sylvia and Diane and 'guest' demonstrator Wendy were fabulous. Wouldn't have been able to do it without you girls.

I have just checked my emails and one guest has booked herself and 4 others in for the 'next' one which I mentioned we may have in 2012!

These are a couple of the photos to give you an idea how it all went.

Some of the ladies 'hard at work'