Loving These Retiring Framelits! Stampin' Up!

This is one of the pretty cards we made in my workshop at Menai Library.

The women who attended really enjoyed the class, and the library staff were so helpful in helping get the word out about my workshop. 

It is foolproof stamping and perfect for the beginner stamper as long as you stamp the sentiment first, that way if you mis-stamp you can start over. When using photopolymer stamps it helps to use a Stamping' Pierce mat underneath and hold the stamp down for 3 seconds in order for the ink to be absorbed by the card stock.

One of my favourite co-ordinating retiring stamp and framelits sets is Flower Patch #134207 and #133731.They are available for a limited time.

The sentiments are so lovely, and it is great to be able to use 2 step stamping (on the leaves) in the background, then to be able to pop up layers on top (the flowers). A simple pearl or two is all that is needed to make a sophisticated card.

Happy Crafting!

Vicki x 💝

Flower Patch Stamp Set 134207

flower Fair Framelits 133731

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 Thanks so much for shopping with me!  Vicki  x 💝

Another Baby Card...Zoo Babies. Stampin' Up!

I made this adorable pair of cards with envelopes which I cased from the talented Nikki Spencer. This one uses different colours and sentiment, but is very cute, don't you think?

Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Island Indigo is always a winning combination when you want a bright and cheerful card.

What's in the Clearance Rack?

This adorable little handbag Die Cut is available on the Clearance Rack over in the store. I just adore this bag, and have made many variations of it...which I can't show you since I have given them away! I will have to sit down and make up another batch of them so I can surprise my Stamp Class with a little treat on the Stamping Table.

WaterColour Masterclass: In the Meadow: colouring without outlines.

This card was created using a new stamp set "In the Meadow," available on January 5th in the new Occasions Catalogue #140751 wood or #1405754 clear mount. 

The technique I have used requires a very light touch with the aqua painter in order not to smudge the outline of the deer, which has been stamped in baked Brown Sugar on Stampin' Up! watercolour paper. I have used a quarter sheet for the focal image. The background was masked (I cut out a second image of the two deer on a post it note and stuck it over the stamped image while I sponged the background using soft sky, lost lagoon, and mossy meadow for the grass ).

The card was layered up on corrugated paper then mounted on a lost lagoon A5 card base. 

The sentiment, from the stamp set, was stamped onto a scrap piece of watercolour paper that had been washed with mossy meadow.

Linen thread finishes the card.

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!

Free Online Class! Christmas Shadow Box. Stampin' Up! (+playlist)

Supplies used in this project:
RIBBA frame from IKEA $9.95

12" x 12" sheet of whisper white for background. #124302
Winter Frost DSP #132341
Winter Flurry Stamp set and Framelits (Bundle and Save)  #133284 Wood or #133285 Clear
Silver Glimmer Paper #124005
Brushed Silver Cardstock #124918
Basic Grey Cardstock #121689
Bird Builder Punch #117191
Silver foil Sheets #132178
Basic Jewel rhinestones #119246
Basic Jewel large pearl #125577
Stampin' dimensionals #104430
Glue pen or Tombow Multi purpose liquid glue  #110755
Glue Dots #103683
Large Vintage Faceted Designer buttons #127555
Large silver brad : Antique Brads or similar  #117273
Island Indigo ink#126986
Apothecary Accents Framelits #127003
Boho Blossoms Punch #119858
Frosted Finishes embellishments #132150
Expressions Thinlits Dies #132171
Very Merry Tags stamp set # 130393Wood or #130402 Clear
Petite curly label punch  #129405
Embossing folders: petals-a-plenty #116824
and modern mosaic #129984 (or similar)
Core-dinations cardstock in Coastal Cabana #131289
Island Indigo Cardstock #124390
Silver 1/8" Ribbon #132137
Dazzling Details silver sparkle glitter #127845

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"

Why host a workshop?

Hosting a workshop is a great way to share with your friends the Stampin' Up! style of making cards, invitations, gift boxes and bags. If you would like me to come to your home and demonstrate some of my favourite card making techniques to you and your friends, as the hostess you will receive lots of goodies!
Check out the table below and you will see how Stampin' Up! rewards their hostesses. Simply contact me to arrange a date for your workshop, invite your friends along, keep the refreshments simple, and leave the rest up to me!

Click on the image to enlarge.

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"

There are lots of ways to enjoy building your stamping supplies. If you host a party with me you can use your hostess benefits to buy your favourite stamps, if you join my team, you can get ALL of your supplies at a 20% discount!

Ribbon shares! Stampin' Up!

Hello everyone, What a gorgeous sunny day we are having today in Sydney. As promised, my ribbon shares are ready. You will receive a metre of each ribbon, and there are 9 different ribbons in each pack! That makes 9 metres of ribbon for just $14.50
Here's what you'll get in your pack:

Chevron Ribbon 3/4"

• Basic Black
• Cherry Cobbler
• Calypso Coral
• Island Indigo

Trim Stretch Ruffle Ribbon 3/8"

• Crisp Cantaloupe
• Coastal Cabana

Taffeta Ribbon 1/8"

• Bermuda Bay
• Melon Mambo
• Pumpkin Pie

This offer is pick up from me only and until sold out.
Have a fun & crafty day!

 

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"

Heal Your Life® Art Workshop coming soon.

The Heal Your Life® Art Workshop: Create a 16 page journal of positive affirmations,full of whimsical characters and uplifting thoughts.

Over a 4 week course, watch full HD video tutorials and follow step-by-step in the creation of your own unique journal. Learn how to create your own customised affirmations for all areas of your life. 

Register at www.DrawMyDoll.weebly.com

Whacky Card - Zetti Inspired - Australian Stampin up demonstrator

This card represents a departure from my usual style. I was inspired by the work of Teesha Moore, and the Zentangle artform. It was a lot of fun to create:)

Quotable Quotes

Quote of the day: Papercrafters never lie...they just love to embellish!

Yummy Cupcake Card - Stampin' Up!- Stampin' Up! Australia

 

This card uses lots of co-ordinating products : the Cupcake builder punch, patio party DSP, and the matching cupcake stampset, as well as the typeset alphabet die. It's simple to put together, and makes an eye-catching birthday card. Enjoy the video tutorial!

Sale-A-Bration - FREE products- Stampin' Up! Australia

Click on the link below:

www.aussiestampers.stampinup.net

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.

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!

 

 

 

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!

Stamp-A-Stack of Christmas Cards- Stampin' Up! - Stampin' Up! Australia

Stamp-A-Stack Christmas Card Class this Sunday

 @ The Art of Health and Wellbeing, 

10A Norton Street, Leichhardt.

10.30am - 12.30pm

Make 10 cards with envelopes

$30 All materials supplied

For all the details and to register go to www.meetup.com/Sydney-Arts-And-Crafts-Group