Notched Edge Gift Box. Stampin' Up! Australia.

 You can watch the video tutorial here:  http://youtu.be/qv8pgN8bXgU
This is the last in the series on the current catalogue....jump on over to my online store for the last of the clearance rack items....get 'em before they're gone for good!
Vicki xx

6 Cards Nature Set with a Belly Band

Stampin' Up! Australia.

Start with a whisper white card base 14cm x 19.5cm, and fold in half. Using the Magnificent Maple #131868, stamp images in Summer Starfruit, Elegant Eggplant and Cajun Craze. 

On a scrap piece of whisper white card stock, stamp sentiments from the Petite Pairs stamp set in Cajun Craze, then punch out using the oval punch. 

Layer onto Elegant Eggplant card stock punched out with the scalloped oval punch. 

Adhere to the centre of each card using dimensionals (I used different sentiments to make these cards all ocassion ).

Team with the medium envelopes in crumb cake, then using a strip of Whisper white card stock measuring 6.5cm x 30cm, stamp the leaf image again and wrap around the stack of cards and secure with Sticky Strip. 

These cards make a thoughtful gift. 

Vicki xx

 

This Week's Special Offers

If you’d like to purchase any of the supplies, or to get a catalogue, please feel free to contact me,or you can shop online with Stampin’ Up! directly through me by clicking the ‘shop online’ button above right. If you live in Australia and you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! and want to join my team of Aussie Stampers I’d most definitely like to hear from you!

2012-2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack Price: was $37.95  now $28.46 Bbq Blitz Ensemble - Digital Download Price: was $13.95  now $8.37 Coastal Cabana 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim Price: was$15.95  now $11.96 Etcetera Designer Series Paper  Price: was $18.95       now $14.21 Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper Price: was $18.95 now $14.21 Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape Price: was $8.95  now $6.71 Pistachio Pudding 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim Price: was $15.95  now $11.96

Stampin' Up! Australia Retiring Products

Retiring Products

 If you love the 2012-2014 In Colours, I suggest that you make sure that you have ink refills for your ink pads and any of the co-ordinating products that you need, such as ribbon and embellishments in the 2012-2014 In Colours. 
Each year all of the Patterned Papers also retire so if you have any favourites you might want to stock up on them also. 
You can shop for all your 2012-2014 In Colours and Designer Series Papers at http://AussieStampers.stampinup.net 

Have a wonderfully creative day.
Vicki x 


If you’d like any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalogue, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online with Stampin’ Up! directly through me by clicking the ‘shop online’ button above right.
If you live in Australia and you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! and want to join my team of Aussie Stampers I’d most definitely like to hear from you!

Huge Clearance Sale of Stamps, Ribbon, Embellishments and Designer Series Paper

Stampin' Up! Sydney 
St Peters, Inner West Open House This Saturday! (12th April)

Yes, it's that time again, I am holding my Huge Once a Year Clearance Sale!
Come along for some fun Punch Art: we will be making the famous Easter Bunny Box (he stands over 16cm tall!) He is made entirely out of punches and he is filled with Easter Goodies!
PLUS there will be a massive clearance sale of my current stock, including new and used stamp sets, ribbon, embellishments, designer paper, new Scentsy warmers (I have a huge selection of scented wax bars), and new Grace Adele Handbags.
You can drop in any time between 10.30am and 4pm, make your cute Bunny Critter, then stay for an hour or two or three!
There will be a lucky door prize, tea, coffee and snacks.
Cost: $5
If you bring along a friend I have not met before you will get a special discount voucher off your next class.
 Register at http://www.meetup.com/cardmaking-art-papercraft

Storytime Card - Stampin' Up! Australian demonstrator Vicki McCarthy

Here is today's card - it's quick and simple. I hope you give it a try. You can purchase all the materials for this card from my online store.
Live inspired!
Vicki x 
Do you live in Australia, and would you like to join Stampin' Up! and receive a discount on all your crafting supplies?
Join my team at http://AussieStampers.stampinup.net
Just go to the right hand top of the page and click on "join the fun"

Playing With My Camera. Stampin' Up! Australia

I took this shot with my Nikon D7000 camera then enhanced it using Picasa photo editing software. I am crazy about colour, and surround myself with as many vibrant hues as possible. Why not come play with us in a card making class in my Sydney studio. Register at : www.meetup.com/cardmaking-scrapbooking-papercraft I will be showcasing a bit more photography in my blog, so stay tuned for tips and tricks for the beginner photographer!

Free Mixed Media Art Journal Tutorials

Here is the first mixed media art journal page using all Stampin' Up! products. This form of art journal is much less messy than using gesso and paint, and comes together much faster. I also show you how to draw a whimsical portrait using Stampin' Up! markers and watercolor paper.

 

 

This next page uses traditional stamped embossed images, markers and washi tape. I hope you give these both a try.

My Li'l Mummy Paper Doll - shop Stampin' Up! Australia online

Here's a cute li'l monster doll for you to make.

 

Classes This Week- Stampin' Up! Australia

In Saturday's class we will be making a Punch Art Bear using just ONE punch! We will also be making a criss cross box filled with love notes and envelopes to celebrate the changing of the Seasons.

In Tuesday's class we will be using the art prompt "Precious Metals" and making cards featuring metallic embossing, silver metallic paint, silver paper and metallic brads.

Hope to see you there!

 

Fanfare Card - Quick & Pretty - Stampin' Up! Sydney

Here is the tutorial for this quick and Pretty Vintage Card using Fanfare Designer Series Paper and the Postage Due Stamp set.

9 Stepped Up Cards - Stampin' Up!

 

Here is my latest Stampin' Up! - YouTube tutorial. Be sure to watch till the end and you will see a brand NEW way to frame your cards using hand drawn frames!

10 Different Christmas Cards Using TWO Punches! Stampin' Up!

Yes, I have to say, the 1 3/4" circle punch and the 2 3/8" Scallop punch is a match made in heaven! These cards will show you 10 different ways to use these two punches to create different looks. Enjoy!

Happy Holidays from Stampin' Up!- Stampin' Up! Australia

Wishing all of my customers and dear friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Have a safe and joyful holiday.

 

Friendship Preserves Jar labels with matching Card - Stampin' Up! -

 

This is the perfect gift for a friend who is feeling unwell. The big jar will hold some home-made chicken soup. I bought the jars at the Reject shop for a few dollars each. Enjoy the Stampin' Up! - video tutorial!

 

 

 

One tag Twenty Different Ways - Stampin' Up! -

Here are 2 of the twenty tags. you can see them all on my

Aussie Stampers YouTube Channel: One Tag Twenty Different Ways.-Stampin' Up!

Christmas has arrived at our house!

Here is my Christmas display setup. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our house!

I'm loving Stampin' Up's "Be of Good Cheer" DSP, and have planned my Christmas tree ornaments in the same colours of Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Gumball Green this year.

 Now I just need to start on my tree......

 

 

Heartfelt Stampin' Event Sydney - Stampin' Up!

Here is a quick peek at some of the goodies I brought home from the Heartfelt Stampin' Event in Sydney on the weekend. The Hearfelt Stampin' Event was an initiative of Stampin' Up! and was lots of fun. I can't wait till next year! Watch my Heartfelt Stampin' Up! - YouTube video.

November Specials - Stampin' Up!

AussieStampers.stampinup.net

 

Stampin' Up! are offering 2 great ways to save in November! Book a qualifying party with me and receive a FREE set of inkpads, or purchase the Keepsake ornaments and Paper bundle and receive a FREE paper piercing pack from .- Stampin' Up!

Watercolour Classes - Stampin' Up!

 

I created this - Stampin' Up!Halloween Scene using sponging and masking. You can try it yourself.

It's easier than it looks!

Card Recipe:
Card stock: Whisper White for the card base - A4 cut in half and scored down the middle.
 Stampin' Up! watercolour paper 10.5cm x 15cm
Aquabrush, Blender Pen
Inks: Black Stazon, Old Olive, Real Red, Midnight Muse,
Marvellous Markers: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Basic Black, Blush Blossom, Sahara Sand
White uniball signo gel pen
Stampsets: Greeting Card Kids, Lovely As A Tree (the largest pine tree image)
Adhesive: Sticky Strip (so the card front sits flat)
Punch: 1 3/4" Circle Punch
Post-it notes
Stampin' Sponges (quartered)

*Stamp the images first in black Stazon ink.
*Mask out a 1 3/4" circle with the post-it notes (punch out 2 pieces of post-it paper so the punch doesn't jam).
 *Cut a piece of printer paper or post-it note to make the shape of the hill and mask it.
*Lightly sponge Real Red ink  above the hill shape, then sponge Midnight Muse  ink into the sky, and blend the 2 colours near the horizon.
*Remove the mask from the hill and sponge Old Olive over the entire hill.
*Colour the image of the girl and the pumpkin using an aqua brush and markers.
*Blend Black ink into the bottom of the picture.
*Allow the paper to dry (otherwise it will get muddy), then come in with the markers and highlight the shadows. (I had the light source coming in from the left). add some Daffodil Delight to the moon, and anchor the pumpkin with Sahara Sand shadowing.
*Add white gel pen to highlight the parts that are coming toward you.
*Draw 3 bats (start with a bird and add wing details).