Some sets are used – This means there is staining on the wood blocks but this does not affect the image quality when stamping. Some sets are partially mounted – Only some of the rubber and labels are stuck on the blocks.  Some are unmounted – never been used.  Most stamp sets are wood mounted but two are clear mounted which means you will need to have your own acrylic blocks (or similar) to use them with.

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If you find something you need to have, send me an email and we’ll make it happen

I saw a similar version somewhere and just had to make one. I started with a piece of pine from the hardware store, painted in white and sanded it for that rustic look. I did the same with the pegs. 

Then I added little embellishments like bows and ribbon, wrapped up a chocolate to look like a present and hung them from the pegs.

I also included a nice “activity” in each present. A good deed we can do to help us remember that Christmas is about giving and sharing our love. Today’s said to write a nice note about someone in your family and hide it for them to find later. I can’t wait to see what the children have written to each other. I know it will be something to keep forever.

How do you count down the days until Christmas?

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But I won’t have too much time for recovering as it’s back to school for the kiddies and back to work for me making Teepees.

I did enjoy making some pretty roses to go on my daughters cake today and made lots more to go on the big cake on Saturday.  As this was my first attempt I think I did ok.  I know that the icing was too thick and that caused the edges of the petrels to be so ‘jaggered’.  But if I made the icing any softer it just kept melting.  Any ideas?

And this cute bunting I made to go with it was perfect.  It uses the new colours from Stampin’ Up!  Wisteria Wonder and Pool Party, plus Blushing Bride and Very Vanilla.  The letters were cut using the big shot and letter dies.  Too easy!

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Option 1.

During September, you can join the Stampin’ Up! family as a demonstrator for only $169! The limited-time mini Starter Kit valued at over $310 comes with the high-quality products listed below.

These items are interchangeable so if you have your eye on any of the new stamp sets or colours, swamp them to custom design your mini Starter Kit.

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Option 2.

If you want the complete Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit, during September, you can get it for 20% off!  Just $231.20.  The full Starter Kit is an even better value with over $610 worth of products and business supplies.

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And don’t forget the new change to demonstrator sign up; no ABN needed.  If your business starts to really take off, you may need to do it later, but right now all you need to do is fill out the order form and sign on the dotted line!

Contact me now for more information or to become a demonstrator.

Oh, and this doesn’t include the things on the floor like my ‘Big Shot’ and basket of punches and…….

Does anyone else have a desk that looks like this after you have been “creating”?

“Catalogue Launch Party”

Thursday 1st September, 10am – 12pm at my house

We’ll be able to make a few projects using new products: stamps, colours and punches. And most importantly, place your first order from the new catalogue.

To make sure you are all set and ready to go, contact me to purchase your new catalogue now.  This will give you time to browse and fall in love with some wonderful new products.  Hopefully one month will be long enough to decide what you need to buy first.

As an extra bonus, each person that attends will receive a FREE “Ideas Pack” from me.  Make sure you attend and claim yours.

To find out more or to RSVP, send a message through the “contact me” tab above.

Click here to see the “Retiring List”

The retiring list is available right now.  The items on this list will be retired from the Stampin’ Up! range as of 31st August.  And some of them sooner if the supplies run out.  If you have had some of these on your wish list for a while, this is the time to get them before they are gone.  And with some items discounted you could save money too.

Click here to order your new “Idea Book & Catalogue” now.

Stampin’ Up! have made it possible for customers to purchase the new “Idea Book & Catalogue” right now!  If you want a copy, please let me know and I’ll order them asap.  You will have the whole month of August to look through the catalogue and mark all your favourites.  It also gives time to save up for the ones you simply must have!

And with the introduction of the new catalogue there will be new hostess benefits.  There will still be exclusive hostess products but hostesses will also have the option to purchase products at 50% off.  This gives hostesses more choices but still maintains exclusive hostess rewards. The best of both worlds.

It’s now easier to become a Demonstrator.  Click to receive more information.

Another development in the Stampin’ Up! world is the introduction of no ABN requirement for demonstrators until they earn a certain amount in commissions.  The amount is very generous.  If you are interested in becoming a demonstrator I’m happy to discuss it further with you.

Don’t miss out, contact me now!

As part of Stampin’ Up!’s Making a Difference program, Stampin’ Up! is proud to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) in the Strength & Hope Campaign.

From 1 April-31 July 2011, Stampin’ Up! will donate $2 from the sale of each Strength & Hope Set to BCRF.

Click on the Strength & Hope image above to view a message from Shelli Gardner, CEO and cofounder of Stampin’ Up!, about the Strength & Hope Campaign and why it is important to her.

The Strength & Hope stamp set is found in the Autumn / Winter mini catalogue and by clicking the cover image below, it will take you to the online catalogue.

If you want to buy this set and support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, send me a message through my contact me tab.

Are you ready for some weekly surprises? Throughout the month of May, we are bringing you a new deal on our exclusive products every week! Check our website every Wednesday in May, and get up to 40 percent off a selection of incredible products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue!

There are no limits to the number of Deals of the Week you can purchase and no minimum purchase is required. Now is your time to stock up on your favourite products!

Be sure to hurry and purchase each week’s deals early on so you don’t miss out! When the new week’s deals start up each Wednesday at midnight, the last week’s deals are over . . . forever!

This week’s deals:

I wish mine were as good as those from Calamity Bolt but I don’t think the kids mind.  My daughter loves her pony named Blueberry (because it has lots of blue on it), and said to me when I was hand sewing on Blueberry’s eyes “Be careful mum.  Don’t hurt her.” and then learnt over and whispered into Blueberry’s ear, “It’s ok.  Mummy won’t hurt you”.  I thought how sweet.  And then was immediately thankful that it wasn’t a real horse as I stuck the needle straight through the poor things eye to sew it on.  Phew.

The two boys had to have their own as well.  So Flame, the red head, and Bolt, with the navy mane, were created.  I just have to finish hand sewing on the ears and eyes.  Why didn’t I sew them on with my machine before I assembled them?  That would have been sooo much easier!  And I think they need a hair cut.  They look all shaggy.

This is the original pattern that I had from Lincraft – “Hobby Horse Pattern“.  Although I did change it to make the neck longer and more upright like the Calamity Bolt horses.  And the ears are a different shape as well as the eyes.  Not sure if I left anything the same now I think about it. Oh well.  Have a look at it and give it a go.  Or you can head over to Calamity Bolt and buy one of their beautiful horses.  So lovely!

Each time we took the eggs out of the food colouring, we placed them on paper towel.  This made some really interesting patterns and colours.  This then became the next activity.

It was interesting to see that as some colours spread, they separated into multiple colours.  The blue separated into blue with a green ring around it and the red had a yellow ring around it.  The kids loved it and even though it looks messy, not one drop was spilled on the bench.  What great kids

Click on the catalogue cover and you’ll be taken to the online catalogue to browse and drool over.  If you love what you see, send me your order and I’ll get onto it right away.

I know you’ll all love it, so I’ll be sitting by my computer waiting for the emails

I’ve also had this handbag pattern for a while.  I think it’s nearly two years  Oops.  But I’ve finally used it and I love it.  It’s a Heather Bailey pattern.  I love her designs!

It also has a fabric flower to make and attach near the handle but I haven’t made that yet.  Maybe I’ll get to it in a year or two

And how cool is this!  It’s a reversible handbag!

That means that if I’m feeling a little drab, I can turn it inside out and have these groovy green spots on show and brighten my day.  And with the awesome flower that I’ll be making soon it will just make these spots super sweet.

But for now, I’ll stick with keeping my spots inside and showing off my favourite fabric of  the moment.