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LIVE …. STAMPIN’ UP! HOLIDAY CATALOGUE

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It may not seem like I have been very excited about the new catalogue …. BUT I REALLY AM!

As a demonstrator, I am lucky enough to see the catalogue and order these amazing new products BEFORE today.

Unfortunately, I have not had much free time to create with what I have ordered [do not let my husband know …. because I have lots and lots of amazing new products from this catalogue now in my craft room … you’ll understand when you see what is in it!!]

This last month [and the few before it] my brother, sister and I have been spending time supporting our mum and trying to find her a permanent place in the same nursing home as her husband … and were fortunate enough this last week to achieve this goal. Just a few more things to do to make sure she is comfortable and has everything she needs.

SO … I am ready to start creating and posting …. there are already so many amazing ideas being posted online … you should check them out.

NOW … if you would like your very own copy of the new catalogue please contact me and I will send one to you [Australian residents only].

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Once you have your new catalogue, contact me to join a class or host your own party.

AND … THERE’S MORE …

Special Offers

There will SPECIAL OFFERS from 1 – 21 September … with discounted items changing throughout the month … so check in at least once a week to see if there is anything on your wishlist that has been reduced in price!

Contact me any time to help with placing your order.

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INSPIRED ….

There are so many sources of inspiration when it comes to creating cards to give to someone special …

It might come from seeing the amazing ideas of other cardmakers …. or the fantastic products we can use …. or the versatility of those products …. or just the things around us.

I’ve seen the Beautiful Branches Thinlits used in so many ways … and because I live on the coast close to the southern most part of the Great Barrier Reef, I was inspired to create a coral reef scene.

If you have been looking at the Beautiful Branches Thinlits and the coordinating Thoughtful Branches stamp set … don’t forget that you only have until August 31 to order them individually or as a bundle. Contact me for more details.

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144328 Thoughtful Branches Bundle $90.75 AUD/$110.00 NZD
143539 Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set $47.00 AUD/$57.00 NZD
143538 Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies $54.00 AUD/$65.25 NZD

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Armed with Night of Navy, Cajun Craze, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and of course, Whisper White … this is the scene.

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The layers help to give some depth … and I discovered the recessed thinlit technique thanks to Kylie Bertucci.

The Cajun Craze coral reminds of the beautiful waters off Capri!

The fish can be found in the new Seaside Shore stamp set and the sentiment is from the continuing Garden in Bloom stamp set …. both in the current annual catalogue.

 

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CARDS FOR THE BOYS

It has been far too long since my last post … too much work and not enough crafting!

This month I am holding two different Sunday classes … the first, on the 14th, is CARDS FOR THE BOYS.

With Fathers’ Day just around the corner, I thought we could play with some of the stamp sets from the 2016-2017 Annual Catalogue that are really well suited to the ‘boys’ in our lives … whether you want cards for Fathers’ Day or birthdays, there are plenty of sentiments we can choose from, to make your cards perfect for your special ‘boys’.

OUR FIRST STAMP SET …. ONE WILD RIDE

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This card was inspired by a pop up panel card made by Nicole Schlack [Stampin Fee] … her instructions were in German … so that took some extra thinking … thank goodness for her photos.

HERE’S THE ‘POP’

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 NEXT … ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE

I haven’t made a side step card in ages … it is a great card for creating perspective.

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… and for the younger boys, we’ll make a couple of gift tags using the seriously cute frog from LOVE YOU LOTS Hostess stamp set and a dinosaur or two from the NO BONES ABOUT IT stamp set.

So … contact me if you would like to book your place for this class on 14th August …

COSTING OPTIONS:

1 Come along and enjoy making three cards perfect for a variety of occasions for the men in your life – $15

2 Enjoy the class and order the ONE WILD RIDE stamp set for $60 [wood mount stamp set] or $50 [clear mount stamp set] [incl. postage]

3.Enjoy the class and order the ONE WILD RIDE stamp set and the coordinating BEST BADGE PUNCH for $95 [wood mount] or $80 [clear mount] [incl. postage]