New Years Resolution already in danger

Well my New Year's resolution was to blog more. Well here we are at Jan 11 and this is my first post for the year. Figured if I didn't write soon I would be in danger of breaking the resolution before I even started!!!

Things are as always busy hectic and mad - but that really is situation normal.

Thought I would post some pics I have for a upcoming class at the shop - using a resist technique with the cuttlebug. I have to admit that I wasn't the brains behind this technique. For that you have to thank Melstampz . Note the cuttlebug folder image on the cardstock minus the embossing:

I have also been stalking all the paper companies out there looking for some CHA sneak peeks. I have posted a huge list on the new forums on the website but so far I am loving quite a bit of the My Minds Eye ranges particularly:

Will try and post again tomorrow with some more sneaks

Christmas Cards and Handbags

I have been sorting through my photos lately and have found some cards that I haven't shared that I will post over the next few days. This is one of my favourites - I have recently done some playing with the Stamps by Judith interactive stamps and am surprised by how easy they are to use. I just wish I had time to get to know my new camera properly so I could finally start posting some decent pics!

The other thing I want to share is the chance to win a free handbag! Go to www.handbagplanet.com and check out their gorgeous bags and go into the draw to win one. My pick is number 14!

Well somehow I manged to find time for some challenges over the weekend for World Cardmaking day. I really should have been designing some new classes, but enjoyed procrastinating on something random

The first card is for the Zest challenge - a Spring themed card. This is actually three cards in one as the spinner turns to reveal the sentiment; Bloom and Grow. I used the Coluzzle spinner card template to make the card and SEI patterned paper

The second card is for the OBP challenge and it features my favourite theme at the moment - Cupcakes! The cupcakes are from a Stampendous Set - My Little Cupcake.

Apologies for the appalling photography, but it is now late - the lighting is poor and I am now too tired to play around with them any longer.

Hope you had a good weekend

Figs

I am trying to make a concerted effort to keep this little space a little more up to date. Life just seems to be so busy these days.

I finally spent some time scrapping the other day - and came up with this using one of my favourite paper lines at the moment - Jack's World by Cosmo Cricket.

I really need to spend more time getting to know my camera as well as photoshop which is is sitting idle on my computer until I find enough time to work out how to use it. Then finally I might be able to post some decent pictures of my layouts!

Till next time

Fiona

This Week at Stamp and Scrapbook Madness

This Week at Stamp and Scrapbook Madness

Brand New Stamp Brand – Unity Stamps

Just arrived in-store is a brand new fresh stamp brand called Unity Stamps. We have sourced this direct from the US and believe we are the only store in Australia to stock them. Unity Stamps are a great mix between traditional wood-mounted rubber stamps and Clear Acrylic Stamps. With Unity stamps – you get the best of both worlds. They have a great range of unique images and are very competitively priced. The stamps suit both Card-makers and Scrapbookers alike. See the attached images to get a feel for the range. We have initially imported a selection from their extensive catalogue, but if they prove as popular as we believe they will be, then we will expand our range. You can also get a chance to test the stamps out and have a play with them in the Glamorous Gatefolds class this month.

Other New Arrivals

Two new Basic Grey ranges have arrived; Offbeat and Ambient, as well as a selection of Glimmermist spray inks. Also arriving this week are some great new papers from a new company called Black Market Paper Society. These papers have already sold out from the supplier so you will need to get in quick. The other new range in –store is from Piggy Tales. Piggy Tales is the first scrapbooking brand to go green. All their new ranges are now printed on high quality 65 lb environmentally friendly, recycled paper!! The patterns are printed with soy based, organic ink…and YES!! It is all acid and lignin free

Competition

This is the final week of our Mega Tote Competition. We will be drawing the prize this Saturday. All you need to do to enter is to shop in-store. For every $20 you spend you get one entry. The tote is valued at over $250 and includes a huge range of products and tools.

Fathers Day Special

With Father’s Day fast approaching we have 10% off all Fathers Day stock from our display table. There is a great range of male themed stamps, stickers and papers along with some ideas to get you started. The discount is only available on full priced stock and is available for this week only.

This week’s Classes

Wednesday 10am-12pm – Glamorous Gatefolds

These three elegant cards showcase the new stamp range – Unity. You will also use some of our most popular tools such as the Cuttlebug, Nestabilities and Scor-pal to create innovative gatefold cards, including one in a circle!. These cards will certainly stand out and are sure to impress!! $22 full kit included  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday 10am-12pm – Mini Book on a Page

Jolene has created a beautiful double layout, which features a minibook to hold a range of extra photos. You will learn how to make the book from scratch as well as how to add those extra little decorative embellishments. You will need one large portrait photo or two 6x 4 landscape photos, plus as many smaller photos as you would like to include. Cost: $12 plus bring your own supplies or buy on the day.

 

Saturday – 9am-11am Dimensional Distress

This fun layout features a range of different distressing techniques to give your layout interest and dimension. You will mix a number of different patterned papers together yet still keep the main focus on the photo. This layout would suit any theme or occasion. Cost: $12 bring your own supplies or buy on the day.

 

12-2pm Mini Book on a Page

In-case you couldn’t make it on Friday! - see description above

Friday Night Crop

We will have another crop next Friday night (5^th September). Come along anytime after 6pm. The cost is only $5pp and includes tea, coffee, and use of all our tools. We generally finish around 10.30pm. Bookings are essential.

Dust off the cobwebs

Well I have finally made my way back here to make another post. Since buying the shop there seems to be so little time for anything crafty which is certianly ironic!

Anyway I managed to make a card for the inkurable comp which I try to do each month

I have used my all time favourite stamp set - Feather Flourish, by Stampendous. It is the most versatile set I have ever used and I seem to go back to it time and time again. The Little bird is watercoloured and I have added some Kindyglitz to the stamped image as well as to the Pink Paislee paper.

I have actually made a few more in a similar theme - these ones I didn't submit, but they were part of my class at Stamp and Scrapbook Madness. Again all the stamps are from the Feather Flourish Set by Stampendous and the papers are all Pink Paislee and Bazill. I also got to play with my new Nestabilities for these - I am loving the petite scalloped circles - and so has everyone else - they are so hard to keep instock!!

Weddings parties anything

Well almost. This is a card that I cased from my mum. I think it is a beautful idea. I love the simplicity of using just one colour. I used a retro flower punch for the flowers and added crystal kindyglitz to give it a little sparkle. I think this would also work as a Mother's Day card if you used a colour rather than wedding white! In fact you could use it for anything - sympathy, birthday, anniversary!

I haven't created a lot lately - mainly because I have spent far too much time blog surfing and checking out other peoples creativity. Tis about time I started doing more myself!! Although I have made one fab discovery - Unity Stamps in the US. I am in love with their funky mounting system - not to mention their cool designs. Got to get me some soon! I just hope they ship to AUS.