The Retirement List is out! Grab a coffee and browse the specials in my store.

A new annual catalogue is due to be released soon, and Stamping' Up! has released a list of the retiring products.
You can save up to a whopping 50% off some items, and it's a great way to grab a bargain, but even more importantly, this is the time of year to make sure you have enough ink refills in the In Colours that will be retiring. Same goes for card stock, markers, and ink pads as these colours won't be available for much longer.

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Of course there are lots of other retiring favourites, so if you have had your eye on something for a while, now is the time to grab it before you miss out.

I am busy adding several things to my list, including mini staples for my hand-held stapler, Stazon ink refills, the In colour refills, and the banners framelits, as I am making a banner for my wedding in September. Have fun shopping, and enjoy your day.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

 Thanks so much for shopping with me!  Vicki  x 💝

My Favourite Things : Banner Triple Punch.

Hello, and thanks for visiting my blog today!

I have some favourite go-to goodies that I keep near my desk when I am crafting, and one of my well-used tools is the Triple Banner Punch.

This nifty little tool  lets me make different-sized banners that I can add to a card front, or I can layer them up to make sweet little gift tags, belly bands or even bookmarks!

You can lock the punch so it closes flat, and you can then stack your punches in towers, which is my preferred method of displaying them on my shelves.

You can make banners in 3 different widths: 

1"  (2.5cm)

1 1/2"  (3.8cm)

2"  (5.1cm)

Banner Triple Punch                          BUY NOW	138292
Price: $38.00 Have a marvellously creative day, and Happy Stamping,
Thanks so much for shopping with me!  Vicki  x 💝

Another Masculine Colour Scheme

Designing for the men in your life? I am always looking for card ideas for the gorgeous men in my family. Butterflies and blooms are all very well, but sometimes you just need a bit of a blokey card.

This card has been coloured using stampin' write markers and a blending pen. The colours work well with a masculine theme and the design is simple so as not to overwhelm the image.

Colouring by hand is such a therapeutic exercise, and is a great stress-reliever. I pop my markers into a bag when I'm travelling so I have something to keep me busy.
Have a creative day!
Vicki x 💝

For the Beetles Fans!

Who remembers collecting bugs as a child? My favourites were slaters that roll into a ball when touched. I remember having a little army of these guys living in dirt and leaves in a jar on my bedside table! Beetles & Bugs Photopolymer Stamp Set #14290
Price: $29.50
This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set. Combine individual stamps to create the final image you want in the colors you want. Quantity: 32 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b

Hop on over to my store: www.AussieStampers.stampinup.net to find these little cuties.

Aren't they perfect for that sweet little boy or girl who loves collecting crawlies in their bug catcher?

Vicki x 💝

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Sneak Peek! Eastern Palace Suite

Here is the first of the Sneak Peeks from the new catalogue, and it's all about medallions and very detailed thinlits dies.
It's called the Eastern Palace Suite, and comes with a whole swag of accessories, including these must-have tassels and gold vinyl stickers. Wow!
For a limited time, ( April 4-30) you will be able to choose from starter and premium bundles, suitable for both the beginner and avid crafter.

I am avidly awaiting my first glimpse of the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue and have only a few more days to go before I can see it on the demonstrator website.
This time of year is when I go through all my current Stampin' Up! supplies and move the retiring items into a holding bay ready to sell off my pre-loved stamps and accessories to those lucky early birds who are keen to score a grab bag of discounted stamping goodness.

It is also an EXCELLENT time to have a really good clear out and de-clutter of my craft room, which I must say is looking packed to the gills with stuff LOL.

Have a marvellously creative day!

Vicki x 💝

You Are My Sunshine Card.

Hello my friends, I hope you are enjoying my blog posts. I have some more colour combos for you today. Sunshiny colours for a sunshiny day!

It's beautiful weather here in Sydney, and although we don't really have seasons to speak of, as the weather is pretty fine all your round, it's nice to see the sun after some cloudy days.

I love a versatile stamp set, and this one has so many different ways to combine the thinlits and stamps , and makes designing your card super-easy as the words take pride of place.

Hop on over to my store   www.AussieStampers.stampinup.net    to purchase this lovely set.

Have a marvellous day,

Vicki  x 💝 

Masculine Deer

We have deer roaming in our back garden, which is lovely, but quite unusual in Sydney Australia. They swim across the river from the Royal National Park and forage in our back yard. Last week Paul and I went into the garden and found one half of the lawn neatly mown by our lovely deer friends. We were hoping they would come back the next night to finish it off neatly but they moved onto our neighbours lawn instead!

I thought this card would be perfect for Paul, who is not only a great dad to his 2 amazing children, but a great almost-stepdad to my four children as well ( only 4 months till our wedding! ).
He is thoughtful and kind, and always looking for ways to offer practical help to our family. Gotta love that!

The woodgrain background on this card is a much-used stamp in my collection, and the mint macaron card stock and ink look so good with tone on tone stamping.

Thanks for visiting my blog!
Vicki x 💝

Happy Birthday Using the Fry Box Die. Stampin' Up! Australian Demonstrator

Will you have fries with that?

This versatile gift box uses the Fry Box Framelits, and is perfect paired with a cello bag of lollies. It's so good to be able to make something that is quick and easy, yet has a wow factor of cuteness! Here are the supplies you will need to make this project.

Stamps
• Amazing Birthday Stamp Set

Paper
• Pistachio Pudding Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock
• All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink
• Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin’ Pad

Stampin’ Up! Accessories
• Gusseted Cellophane Bags
• Pistachio Pudding Thick Baker’s Twine
• Stampin’ Dimensionals
• 1-1/4" Circle Punch
• Big Shot
• Fry Box Bigz L Die 

Everything is available from my store: www.AussieStampers.stampinup.net
Happy Stamping!
Vicki x 💝