Raising Money for Breast Cancer Research

Recently a group of Stampin' Up! enthusiasts gathered together in Brisbane to raise money for Breast Cancer research.  It was a lovely morning of creativity. 

All up we helped raise $1100 dollars through sales of the Strength and Hope stamp set and raffles of products donated by Stampin' Up!

A pink morning and afternoon was had by all.

We completed four projects, chatted, swapped ideas and ate cupcakes...all while supporting a very worthy cause.  Below are the projects we made.  Thanks Susan (on the left) and Jenny (on the right).  Sorry you are shiney Jenny!

To read a little more about the event, go to Liz's blog by clicking HERE.
These events that are held throughout the year are a fantastic way to regenerate your creativity in a feel good way!  Keep an ear and an eye out for our Christmas fundraiser coming soon!

Love Notes - quick cards

These little 7.5 x 7.5 cm cards are quick to produce and fit perfectly into our Mini Envelopes.  I give these as gifts when customers receive an order.  This set uses the In Color papers that are a Level One Hostess reward.

Stamps:  Bring on the Cake (an excellent set from the current mini if you make a lot of birthday cards)
Card:  Whisper White, DSP Pack In Color (Level 1 Hostess Set)
Ink:  Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait, Concord Crush, Poppy Parade
Tools:  Decorative Label Punch

Happy I Do Day

Another card done with the Big Shot.  Did you know that if you purchase your Big Shot from me, you receive $60 worth of free classes? 
This card is so easy to make using the Elegant Lines Embossing folder and the Word Play stamp set.
I love the combination of Black and White for a wedding card and a Rhinestone adds a sparkly touch.

Stamps:  Word Play

Card:  Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink:  Basic Black

Tools:  Big Shot, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Scallop Circle Punch, 3.5 cm Circle Punch

Accessories:  Basic Rhinestones

Look Mum, No Stamps!

I have been filling a card order for Candlewick House (for yummy candles, sniff here).  This simple design makes the most of Stampin' Up! colours rather than the stamps.  The sentiment is actually computer generated.

These are quite quick to make and the corner rounder punch on the coloured squares adds pizzazz.

This purple card uses one of our beautiful Vintage Brads.

A Sizzlit button from the Big Shot adds the detail on this card.

One week to go

Don't forget that the Autumn-Winter mini finishes at the end of this month.  That means that its products might not be available again.  If there is anything you have had your eye on and would like to order, please contact me.  Any order of $100 or more quaifies for the gift with purchase.  To view the catalogue, click on the catalogue pic on the right side bar.

Another CASE

Another wonderful blog I visit for inspiration belongs to Carrie Gaskin,  a Canadian SU! demonstrator (because we all know how wonderful Canadians are, don't we?)  She has an unusual style that is very eye catching.  I saw this design and wanted to try it out using a different stamp set.   I have just purchased Elements of Style which has been on my wish list forever, so I tried my own interpretation.  I loved her colour choices so I stuck with them.

The background swirl is done using clear embossing powder.

Stamps:  Elements of Style
Card:  More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Neutrals DSP Paper Patterns Stack
Ink:  Versamark, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black
Tools:  Decorative Label Punch
Accessories:  Vintage Trinkets (my fave)