Latest Creations

Below are some of my latest creations. Hope you enjoy looking at them.

The card below was one of the Christmas Stamp A Stack cards, I showed my ladies today. I was fortunate enough to borrow this stamp set from my lovely friend – Michelle. The two stamp sets shown in the card below, are from our current Spring Mini – which ends on 30 November.

Cardstock: Really Rust, Creamy Caramel, Always Artichoke & Whisper White

Ink: Always Artichoke & Really Rust

Stamp sets: Season’s Surfin’ & Lazy Days

Other: Versamark, Gold Encore Ink, Gold Embossing Powder, Ruby Red Marker & Crystal Effects

Another Christmas Stamp A Stack card – which was very easy for the ladies to complete.

Cardstock: Kraft, Not Quite Navy & Very Vanilla

Stamp Set: Many Merry Messages

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Pacific Point & Silver Encore Ink

Other: 1 3/8″ Square Punch, 1 1/4″ Square Punch & Not Quite Navy Grosgrain Ribbon

The above card & a couple of the following cards – were made to sell at my recent Girl’s Fun Day Out. I found the design on Vanessa Webb’s blog & thought I would give them a go. My husband wanted to know, if I had to model for it. lol! If so, they would have turned out a completely different shape. ROFLOL!

They are kind of kinky & raunchy aren’t they? What do you think?

Cardstock: Blush Blossom

Other: Raspberry Tart DSP, Crimper, Filigree Designer Brads, Eyelet Border Punch & Flower Assortment Designer Brads

Cardstock: Blush Blossom

Other: Pink Flamingo DSP, Filigree Designer Brad, Eyelet Border Punch, Flower Assortment Designer Brad & Crimper

 

Thanks for looking!

 

Margaret  xxoo

Why Is It So?

Why is it, that we traditionally make Christmas Cards using Red & Green cardstock, ink & embellishments?

Is because we use Red to represent Santa’s suit? Green to represent Christmas Trees?

I was wondering this, while I was preparing for my upcoming Christmas Stamp A Stack classes next week.

Anyway, my ladies are in for a treat – because we won’t be using any Red, but just a touch of Green, in their cards next week.

I wonder what they will think?

 

Margaret  xxoo

 

Results of my Girl’s Fun Day Out Fundraiser

It was a HOT STEAMY day in Melbourne yesterday – but we were lucky enough to have 35 people walk through our door.

The total amount raised for the Cancer Council was: (drum roll please)

$473.00

 

The raffle was the biggest success with about 30+ prizes to choose from – 12 of which were Stampin’ Up!® bundles.

I rang Stampin’ Up!®  this morning & told them my fantastic news. I also advised them that Stampin’ Up!® were the only direct selling company to DONATE products for our raffle.

Thank You to my lovely customers & friends who came along to support this worthy cause.

To end on a fabulous note:

STAMPIN’ UP!® ROCK!

 

Enjoy your day!

 

Margaret  xxoo

 

 

SU! Christmas Gift-Giving Guide

From 1 November to 14 December, receive a FREE Scallop Square Punch (item 112081) or Boho Blossoms Punch (item 110711) – a $30.95 value - when you spend $85 on the following products.

Simply Scrappin’ Kits: $36.95

I Wish - (112193) – pg 137

Petal Party  – (113059) – pg 136

Rock-a-Bye Girl – (112165) – pg 137

Rock-a-Bye Boy  – (112172) – pg 137

Sweet Nothings  – (113925) – p138

Happy Memories – (113936) – pg 138

Cardstock:

Real Red 12″x12″ – (106545) – pg 128 – $14.50

Kiwi Kiss A4 – (116204) – pg 126 – $10.50

Whisper White A4 – (106549) – pg 127 – $13.50

Bold Brights A4 Assorted – (106560) – pg 128 – $14.50

Ribbon:

Old Olive 5/8″ grosgrain – (109054) – pg 151 – $14.95

Riding Hood Red 5/8″ striped grosgrain – (111374) – p 150 – $19.50

Dress Up Ribbon Originals – (114317) – p 150 – $24.95

Valet Ribbon Originals – (114318) – p 150 – $24.95

Pigtails Ribbon Originals – (114316) – p 150 – $27.95

Simply Sent Card Kits:

Thanks x 2 Simply Sent Card Elements & More Kit – (116809) – pg 142 – $48.95

2U Simply Sent Card Elements & More Kit – (116808) – pg 142 – $48.95

More Thoughts – (116810) – pg 143 – $83.95

No One Like You – (116811) – pg 143 – $83.95

Stampin’ Write Markers:

Real Red – (100052) – pg 128 – $5.75

Brilliant Blue – (100057) – pg 128 – $5.75

Glorious Green – (100047) – pg 128 – $5.75

Others:

Small flat cellophane bags – (103104) – pg 130 – $7.50

Curly Label Punch Bundle – (112966) – pg 153 – $65.95

Cutter Kit – (106958) – pg 155 – $33.95

Button Latte Designer Buttons – (14333) – pg 151 – $15.50

Button Bouquet Designer Buttons – (112092) – pg 151 – $15.50

Just Jawing Stamp Set – (115828) – pg 67 – $45.95

On Board 5″x5″ Art Journal – (108495) – pg 147 – $13.50

Spiral Punch – (108341) – pg 152 – $20.95

Remember: When you purchase $85 from the above list – you can choose either a FREE Scallop Square Punch OR a FREE Boho Blossoms Punch. But if you purchase $170 from the above list – you can get both punches for FREE.

Happy Shopping!

 

Margaret  xxoo

 

 

 

 

My Regional Swap!

Hello Everybody!

Almost a couple of weeks ago, I attended a Stampin’ Up!® Regional Event in Melbourne. It was held at the luxurious Crown Promenade Hotel & I also took along two very eager & excited guests – Leanne & Sheridan.

It is tradition, amongst the Demonstrators, to give each other Swaps. A swap is generally a card-front or little idea using our huge array of stamping products. There is no minimum or maximum to the number of Swaps you make – I only had time to make 20 swaps to give away. So I came home with 20 different Swaps from other Demonstrators or Guests.

Below is my Swap. It isn’t a card-front – it’s a bookmark.

Cardstock: Whisper White & Kiwi Kiss

Stamp set: Eastern Blooms

Ink: Kiwi Kiss & Riding Hood Red

Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Clear Rhinestone Brad, Riding Hood Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch & Bella Rose DSP

I’ll pop back later in the week & upload the photos of the Swaps I received – they all so lovely!

 

Margaret  xxoo

UStamp – Me Stamp, We All Stamp!

I’ve recently signed up to be part of the UStamp Holiday 09 projects. See my sidebar for the “blinkie” – cute hey?

Each day we are provided with different projects to complete (if you want or in my case, having time). Some of the projects have included: a Christmas Ornament, a Christmas Album, a Christmas Cake Box, Tag Tote, cards & matching boxes, etc.

So far, I have only completed one project – the Christmas Cake Box.

The one thing you will probably notice, is my Holly Leaves – yes, I know they are meant to be green, but these ones are just a little different. lol!

I made the holly leaves by using the large oval punch & then using the 1/2″ circle punch to make the indentations. Cute aren’t they?

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Margaret  xxoo

Raffle Prizes for the Girl’s Fun Day Out!

 

 

Would you love to win one of these wonderful Prize Bundles? There are 12 prizes in total.

Tickets: $2 each, 3 for $5 or 7 for $10

 

The prizes include:

- Simply Sent card kits

- Simply Scrappin’ Kits

- ribbon

- ink pads

- designer series paper

- punches

- heaps, heaps more!

Don’t forget to come along to our Girl’s Fun Day Out on Sunday 8 November – 10am-2pm at 4 Phyllis Avenue, Boronia  Vic – You can have your hands pampered for $2, make a gorgeous card for $2 & DON’T FORGET TO WEAR PINK! 

Any orders taken on the day of this special fundraiser – I will donate half my Commission towards the Cancer Council.

 

Thanks

 

Margaret  xxoo

 

Girl’s Fun Day Out!

 

You are invited to a Girl’s Fun Day Out

to raise money for women’s cancers

 

Fun Day Out is simple, come along to a fun filled day of pampering, craft and lots of girlie fun.  There will be a small door charge and many other chances to donate to this wonderful cause. All money raised will go towards research and support programs for women’s cancers.

Don’t forget to come dressed in PINK!

 

We are holding this special day in memory of

our dear friend Claire Thompson

 

Date: Sunday November 8^th 2009

Place: 4 Phyllis Ave Boronia 3155

Time: Open House 10am-4pm

Cost: $2.00 entry

My Baby Girl has turned 1 years old!

How time flies when you’re having fun! She has given us much JOY over the past year – watching her GROW, her MANNERISM, her beautiful BIG brown eyes, her PLAYFULNESS, her UNIQUE noises, her howling at night, her “eating everything to shreds”, her naughtiness, her SLOPPY licks, her CUDDLES, her JUMPING, but most of all her LOVE.

No, I’m not talking about my human daughter – coz I don’t have one. I’m talking about our beautiful Spanador!

 

 

She must have been about 11 weeks in the above photo.

 

Look at her now…

 

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY JOSIE!

Not sure if she liked wearing the Party Hat, but she looked very cute. She also enjoyed a couple of new toys, we sang Happy Birthday to her & she had a tiny bit of Chocolate Mud Cake, which she scoffed down in no time.

 

The Circle of Friends Award

I feel very honoured to receive this Award from Tanya Kitto - she is an amazing Australian Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator from Western Australia – who I consider a lovely (but far, far away) friend! Hopefully I’ll get to meet her one day “in the flesh“.

So here is what needs to happen

To pick up the Circle of Friends Blog Award cut and paste the award onto your own blog.

Nominate 5 other bloggers.

Link to your nominees within your blog post.

Include these instructions on how to pick up the award in your blog post.

Link back to the person who gave you the award in your blog post, to show your appreciation. Comment on their blogs to let them know they’ve received the award

So here are the wonderful circle of friends I have that I want to share:

- Charmaine Black

- Chris Parker-Barnes

- Kerri Hunter

- Teresa Brown

- Leigh Stoodley

Your turn!

 

 

Margaret  xxoo