Fun Raising with the Lorikeet Stampers

 A week ago today many of my team gathered for a 'fun' raiser - a team play day.  I run monthly team meetings but not everyone can attend them for various reasons.  And with Covid restrictions and blah de blah, I felt it was time to gather and have some fun!

The aim of the day was to play with new products and get together!

Everyone received their bag of make and take bits n pieces and a special place setting.  Would you believe that green pouch held denture tablets?? (A team member who works in dentistry donated them and I added the feather!)

The main part of the day was make and takes.

But we also had some games...

This may look like a hostage situation but I assure you it wasn't.  Blind fold stamping took on another dimension when you had to wear a mask as well!

Lots of prizes and gifts being exchanged.

One of the most wonderful things about being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is that it provides opportunities to help others. I asked team members to bring along items to donate to Hope in a Suitcase which is a non profit organisation which provides suitcases and contents to children in foster care. The response from my team was overwhelming with team members who couldn’t come donating also.

We were planning to make single sided cards for the organisaton to use but we ran out of time!  That's happening with a small group on Wednesday.

I truly love the friendships I have formed with my team and the activities we run together!

No is a great time for you to share in the fun.  If you want a creative break, inspiration, laughs, friendships and a chance to help others you might want to join in the fun!

AND at the moment during Sale-a-Bration you can join for $169, get $235 of products (that's $66 free) AND two extra stamp sets for free.

To read more about my team click HERE.

Cactus Cuties

 One of my favourite bundles from the new Stampin' Up!® mini is Cactus Cuties!

It's a beautiful set and stamps beautifully.

This one is simple stamping.  Inks straight onto Basic White.

Using the punch and NO stamping, I made these cacti with patterned Soft Succulent DSP.  The background layer has been run through the Bricks and Mortar Embossing Folder and the Bark Embossing Folder.

Another simple stamping sample - showcasing all three of the cactus plants.

And lastly, I think my favourite: these shapes are fussy cut and added with Dimensional.  The Heart & Home DSP has a variety of wood prints which are a great background for this set.

Don't forget that this is Sale-a-Bration time which means every $90 you spend qualifies you for a free SAB item.  ALL the Sale-a-Bration items have come in store as of today!

If you wish to order, please contact me at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or head to my online store.

If you are tossing up whether or not to join, Sale-a-Bration is always a good time.  For $169 you get $235 of product (that's $66 FREE) PLUS during Sale-a-Bration you get to choose TWO more stamp sets from either catalogue for FREE (go for the higher priced ones!!)

You cannot claim any Sale-a-Bration items on a joining kit but if you place your first order after joining while SAB is still on, you can claim your SAB favourites then!

If you are keen to join (and yes, you can join up even if you have dropped) please contact me, or make up your list and use this link to join online.

Got questions? 

I have a frequently asked Q and A on my blog - click HERE to read!

My Top Three Bundles...or is that four?

 I love so many of the things in the new catalogue.  Our mini catalogues are aimed at avid crafters but there are also plenty of options if you are new to stamping.

Stamps, inks and papers are a great way to start but if you are looking for more - our bundles are the way to go!

I love the bold images in this stamp set - the leave stamps so clearly.  And of course, being able to punch out those wings adds quick and easy dimension to your project.

I just played with the Cactus Cuties Bundle this week. It's another stamp set and bundle combination that uses bold images.

The punch can be used for some of the stamp set images but is equally effective on plain cardstock!  And I love the teeny flower which adds a pop of colour.

Favourite number three is the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle - consisting of dies and stamps.  Who doesn't love a bright and cheery rainbow?

There is so much potential with this set with its positive messages, rainbow shaped arches and matching dies (with clouds!)  I look forward to showing you lots of samples.

We are all familiar with the fact that there are worldwide shipping delays - evident even in the grocery stores. Stampin' Up! has not escaped from shipping delays either (although we would like to think that craft items would have priority at the borders!)

All three of the bundles above are available to buy NOW (Yippeee!) but my next favourite has not arrived in Australia yet. 

Maybe it's my love of rainbows and all things associated with rain, maybe it's our wet Summers here in Queensland but I have this bundle on my must have list.

I can't wait to stamp that watering can, pot and rainboots and then 'plant' some flowers in them.   There is even a tiny seed packet!

How have shipping delays effected Sale-a-Bration?

Sale-a-Bration has begun.  Due to those same darn shipping delays, not all of the SAB items are available yet.

I will keep you up to date with what comes in but at the moment we have two items available with a $90 order:

The Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set and the Simply Marbleous 6" x 6" DSP

And two items available with a $180 order:

The Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Friendly Hello Bundle.

If you are tossing up whether or not to join, Sale-a-Bration is always a good time.  For $169 you get $235 of product (that's $66 FREE) PLUS during Sale-a-Bration you get to choose TWO more stamp sets from either catalogue for FREE (go for the higher priced ones!!)

You cannot claim any Sale-a-Bration items on a joining kit but if you place your first order after joining while SAB is still on, you can claim your SAB favourites then!

If you are keen to join (and yes, you can join up even if you have dropped) please contact me, or make up your list and use this link to join online.

Got questions? 

I have a frequently asked Q and A on my blog - click HERE to read!

 

New Mini and Sale-a-Bration start today!

 We have a brand new Stampin' Up!® mini catalogue that has gone LIVE to customers TODAY.

There is a whole lot of lovely stuff in this one!  Some products have been delayed but there is still plenty to choose from!  

With every new catalogue release, Stampin' Up! likes to inspire us with some videos.  Grab a cupppa and enjoy. Watch them while you craft!

Flowering Fields Suite

New Horizons Suite

 Heart and Home Suite

Sweet Talk Suite

Abstract Beauty Suite

Layering Masks

I hope you feel inspired by what you have seen.  If you haven't received a catalogue let me know and I will get one to you.

Butterflies and Flowers Layering Decorative Masks

 Our new Stampin' Up!® mini catalogue goes live in a few days!  (January 4th)

One of my favourite products is the Butterflies and Flowers Layering and Decorative Masks.  These are so clever and are designed to overlay one another to create multiple layers in a design.

There are six masks in the set and they are a match made in heaven when teamed with our Blending Brushes.

If you peek inside the card above, you will see I have used one of the patterned masks in the corner - you can see the variety of patterns below.  And then....the other three masks work together to overlay one another for the most beautiful designs!!

Stuck for ideas?  Simply CASE the catalogue.  The two cards below are CASEd from the sample inside the catalogue.  I love both the blue and white backgrounds.

The flowers and leaves overlay to give dimension and are surprisingly easy to line up!

And you can mix up which one layer to use when creating your butterflies!

These are a must have in your craft stash!  They are $17.50 for the six masks (Item #158142)

If you live in Australia, you can shop with me! Click HERE to browse my online store.

Don't forget to check out the CLEARANCE RACK.

And there are only a few days for the LAST CHANCE LIST.

Feel free to contact me directly at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or phone me on 041 6022 766.

Box of Hope - a new kit

 We have been waiting for this kit for so long - shipping delays have caused its arrival to be postponed.

This is Shelli's Paper Pumpkin Box of Hope kit!  This kit has such beautiful colour combinations!  The perfect choice for a late Christmas present, a holiday project or just for fun!

Look at those envelopes!!  

The Hope Box was made from the heart of Stampin’ Up! cofounder, Shelli. She wanted to create a kit full of hope, comfort, and connection. You can create the cards and spread positivity. As a bonus to this card kit, the box is designed to convert into a Hope Box. You  can make the box for yourself or share it with someone in need of encouragement. Create the Hope Box by decorating it with the components provided and filling it with items that embody optimism and positivity.

Head to my online store by clicking here.

Or contact me to order via email at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or by phone 041 6022 766.