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  • Spring Break Theme

    As I mentioned in my last post, I’m preparing for the Whyalla Stamping & Scrapbooking Fair that is being held in Whyalla SA on the 29th June. Bev, Sally and Myself will be having a Stampin’ Up! stall, and to get ready, we’ve been doing up some display boards with samples of scrapbooking and cards….

  • Changes!

    Some of you may have been getting glimpses of my new look blog and I have to say Gabbie has out done herself yet again! It’s not finished yet, lots more to add, and some surprises in store.  But I’ve been loving coming here to see what’s changed  :)  So stay tuned for the big…

  • What?? Another Layout!

    I Know!! Can you believe it??  I joined an online class with the girls from Got Sketch.  Now I did follow the class instructions pretty well exactly.  It was lucky for me that the class used the Spring Break Designer Papers, as that’s the only pack I have. I love all the little details in…

  • Build a Layout – Completed

    Well my layout is finally completed.  Another one begins today, you should try it, they’re fun! Layout Recipe: Stamp Sets:  Big Deal Alphabet Card & Paper: Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy, Spring Break DP Ink: Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive Accessories:  Pretties Kit, Corner Rounder Punch, Photo Corner Punch, Stampin’ Write Markers Can…

  • Magnolia DT Challenge

    The Magnolia DT set a challenge to make a card with the first stamp we bought.  Now I didnt buy this stamp, it was gifted to me with along with several other images. Card Recipe: Stamps from Magnolia Card:  Purely Pomegranate, Soft Sky, Rose Red DP Accessories: Pretties Kit, Soft Sky Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch, Rhinestone…

  • I’m Scrapbooking!

    There’s a great new site that has just been launched at www.aussiescrapbooking.com.au (I’ve just become a sponsor). Anyway in the forums, they are having challenges.  One that I’ve joined is the Build a Layout Challenge.  Every day Jill sets a task and at the end of the week we should have a layout completed.  I…

  • Shameless Case!

    CASEing Teneale Williams this time.  Teneale does the most beautiful work and I was floored when I saw the following card, so I totally and shamelessly copied it *grin* Card Recipe: Stamp Sets: Oh So Lovely, Weathered Background, It’s Your Birthday Card: Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla Ink: Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss,…

  • Wanted!

    This is one of the make n take cards we did at my last Demo.  It’s inspired by Marelle’s card here My husband thought it was a good male card, but wondered why I put the ‘girly thing’ on it  MEN! I sponged around the Really Rust Card, the ‘girly thing’ and the Outlaw Paper in…

  • eScape Promotion

    Put down the phone, turn off the computer, and break free from the ‘e’! Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of your inbox? On 25 June 2008, Stampin’ Up! is taking the day to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. And…

  • Extra! Extra!

    Stampin’ Up! hostesses get extra hostess awards 1 June-15 July, in addition to the already fantastic hostess benefits! From 1 June to 15 July, Stampin’ Up! hostesses can earn an EXTRA $50 to use toward Stampin’ Up! products of their choice when they host a workshop totaling $700 or more! This extra benefit is included along…

  • From the Garden

    Isn’t always the way, you dont find a stamp set particularly appealing until you see someone else use it (namely Marelle Taylor!) I actually found this image a challenge to colour.  I had seen another card where the artist had made each of the petals and leave so independent from each other (iykwim).  I didn’l…