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If you know me personally you will know how much I love my stamping … and my coffee!

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I first saw this shared on the lovely Patty Bennett’s blog and just had to try one after seeing hers.

How nice is this little book and how easy is it to make?? Well its pretty easy to put together once you decide what papers and stamps to use.

I have used the Berry Bliss Designer Series Papers (gotta love those!), Chocolate Chip cardstock, Purely Pomegranate cardstock, One of a Kind Stamp Set, with some Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain and double stitched Pomegranate.

I’ve also incorporated the Vanilla Double technique on the cover - just love that technique.

The picture above shows the album closed.

The image to the right shows the album cover open with the ‘pull out’ sections tied closed with ribbons and decorated using stamps from ‘One of a Kind’ and using the Boho Blossoms punch which match one of the stamps perfectly - these are both in the upcoming Mini Spring Catalogue.

These pictures below are of the two sides ‘pulled out’.

As you can see you can decorate them any way you want. I’ve added a little pocket to slot the tag in and layered an accent using the circle punches and they actually have a little bit of dazzling diamonds to the centre.

This is a lot of fun to make and would make a great gift for family with photos inside or for friends with sayings and personal notes inside. Would also make a great Father’s Day Present which is coming up soon! Its pretty cool hey? You can view the tutorial at Splitcoast Stampers or have me show you how to make it - and I’ll even make you a coffee with my new machine

Why not ring or email me and book in for a class for this today?

Well I finally did one but think I’m a little late to enter but hey I still made the card and love how it came out.

The Insipiration comes from Kristina Werner’s blog and is Colour Inspiration #15

I just love this set as its just so versatile as it can be used for male or feminie cards. I’ve also done the Vanilla Double technique which I learnt through Technique Junkies.

I do hope you like it as much as I do and if you’d like to learn the Vanilla Double technique why not invite me over to do a demonstration and I’ll show you just how easy it is!

Now I was going to send this to someone spesh but I might just need to keep this one myself and make another!

Stay tuned for a little Monday Magic tomorrow!

Yesterday I shared how the July special is on the Starter Kit and the opportunity to be part of the Stampin’ Up!® family. Well its more like a family than a business.

Not only do the Staff at Demonstrator Support and Head Office treat you with respect and as part of the family but you also get to meet other Demonstrators online and at events like Regional Training and Convention. You click cos you know you’re part of something special and more often than not you find you have other things in common.

I am talking about all this today as in the past week or so I’ve recieved two gorgeous RAKs (Random Acts of Kindness) from two demonstrators - who also happen to be awesome ladies and I feel blessed to call them friends.

Firstly, I received this gorgeous card from Nikki Stalker.

How well does this lady know me?? and know what happens to be my favouritest (yes its a word!) stamp set and just how much I love the new In Colours?

I loved this card so much that I used it as inspiration at a recent demonstration and those ladies loved it too! Thanks Nikki!

Yesterday I was totally blown away by a gorgeous gift from Makeesha Byl - another demo and friend from Western Australia.

I had spent most of yesterday on the lounge with a headache so wasnt the best.

Then the girls got in from school and Caitie presented me with an envelope containing this gorgeous pocket card I could do nothing as the tears welled up in my eyelids.

It seems Makeesha knows me too as she used Baroque Motifs as well and the very pretty brocade stampin round.

If that wasnt prize enough I pulled the insert to reveal a voucher for one of mine (and obviously Makeesha’s) favourite book stores - Koorong. Gotta love how God uses people to bless others - and right when they need it!

I will enjoy browsing the store and pondering what to buy … thanks so much Keesh … from the bottom of my heart! Mwah

This pic shows the top of the insert and how Keesh has used the swirly flourish from Baroque Motifs … I dont think I’ll ever tire of using that set - or receiving cards made with it!

Although I did know Nikki before I joined Stampin’ Up!® there have been many ladies I now call friends and some are customers as well as demonstrators and they are all people I would never have met otherwise.

So I do thank God and I do thank Stampin’ Up!® for enriching my life with so many beautiful people and a wonderful job that not only allows me to be home for the girls but also a job that has blessed me in so many ways.

I am sure you have heard me talk about just how generous Stampin’ Up!® are to their demonstrators and here is just more proof!

Join Stampin’ Up!® between 1st July and 15th August and receive it at the discounted price of $25 off - thats just $299 for a kit that has over $550 value!

Not only do you get the kit at a great price you also have the chance to make a difference - not just in your life but in the lives of others as well.

I joined back in August 2006 as I felt the kit was such great value - even just to get it for yourself and get your stamps and accessories at a discount. I figured I was ahead even if I couldnt get any workshops and here I am 2 years later and a Manager to boot with an awesome team of lovely ladies.

Stampin’ Up!® has only done great things for me personally as well as financially and emotionally. I would so love to share my Stampin’ Up!® journey with you so please dont hesitate to contact me for more details on joining during this wonderful promotion.

Also, if you join before 15th July there are extra benefits just for you! So ring or email me today for more information.

In addition to this great special from Stampin’ Up!® if you join with me you will recieve either a background stamp or Simply Scrappin Kit of your choice as a welcome to my team from me.

So dont delay and contact me now to join this awesome company!

Well not really … but I have been playing with the lovely Brocade Basics stamp set. Now I blame my lovely friend Nikki Stalker for my addiction to this set!

This layout was totally cased from the 2008 Idea Book and Catalogue and as requested the lovely ladies at Thirlmere will be making this layout this week along with a few cards.

This is a 6×6 layout and so quick and easy to make yet very elegant at the same time. I am so in love with Old Olive so will be very happy to share that passion with the girls.

Recipe:

Stamps: So Many Sayings, Brocade Basics
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Always Artichoke
Paper: Old Olive Cardstock, Always Artichoke Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Close to Cocoa Designer Prints Paper, Brocade Background Designer Series Papers
Accessories: Snail Adhesive, Stampin Dimensionals, Stamp-a-majig, Paper Snips.

After my play day with Nikki back in May I created another card using Brocade Basics and the ‘Rock n Roll’ technique.

All the ladies at yesterday’s demonstration just loved this card so I hope you do too - they were a bit sad when I told them it wasnt the make and take but did get excited when I showed them what we would be making - so it all worked out in the end!

Gotta keep those customers happy!

The hostess was rather happy too with all the freebies she got - and who doesnt love free stamps??

Dont forget to check back tomorrow to see the card the girls made yesterday!

Lovely … well it has been lovely to play with this set today! It’s the Oh So Lovely stamp set - and you can earn it free as a level one Hostess set!

The set comprises of the three flowers and the background strip. The words/greetings are from the So Many Sayings (another Level 1 Hostess set).

This is one of the cards for friday’s Stamp A Stack - yes I’ve been featuring those cards all week.

Recipe:

I know I said that I wouldn’t use Baroque Motifs again for a week but it sorta ‘just happened’ and it really does just give the card that little lift.

While I was making these cards up this afternoon my daughter was stamping too so I will share her creations with you tomorrow.

I really do love how these cards turned out and hope you do too - I think I will do these as a swap I signed up for.

Of course you are!! You are soooo special that Stampin’ Up!® have two wonderful promotions during June!

To thank you for being so extra special Stampin’ Up!® are rewarding all those hosting workshops or parties from now till 15th July by giving Hostesses who’s party totals $700 or more in product sales by giving you an extra $50 to spend for free -now how special is that?

All you need to do is host a demonstration or workshop in your home between now and 15th July and once your party sales total $700 or more you are then given another $50 free to spend - this is on top of the already generous Hostess Benefits that Stampin’ Up!® gives.

So from now till 15th July with a party of $700 in sales you are entitled to …

♥ Free Stampin’ Up! Idea book
♥ Catalogue valued at $12.95
♥ Your choice of any Level 1 or Level 2 Hostess set (pages 17-22)
♥ $80 free merchandise as Hostess Awards
♥ extra $50 free merchandise

The extra $50 applies to all demonstrations over $700 so depending on how much is sold then your benefits could increase as well. You can view the full table of Hostess awards on page 16 of the 2008 Idea Book & Catalogue. Here is a small table detailing the benefits …

So as you can see the benefits of hold a demonstration between now and 15th July are wonderful and yours for the taking. These benefits are also available to Catalogue Parties as well. Dont forget the eScape bundle for sale during June at just $58.80 which is a saving of 25% off the catalogue price for the separate items and my extra escape bonus you can find the details here.

Remember this special is only available for a limited time and my diary will be booked fast so contact me to book your demonstration today.

Well during June Stampin’ Up!® are offering you just that! Well maybe not an escape from the day to day things but an escape from all those ‘e’ mails we all get and send.

They have bundled a great special just for you - and with a 25% saving why wouldnt you want to grab this eScape?

So whats in the bundle?

eScape Bundle (item 113705):

I do love this idea so I have been busy today doing just that …. making cards to send out to surprise friends!

I just loved making these cards - they are quick and they are easy and so much fun to make. I have just used some left over pieces from the Palette O’Prints promotion from may and added a few extra punches and some ribbon and its done!

Now in celebration of this great promotion Stampin’ Up!® are declaring Wednesday 25th June ‘eScape’ day but as I’m already booked that day I will be opening my home and holding an ‘eScape’ card fiesta at my place on Friday 27th June - details as follows …. bookings are essential so I know how many to cater for.

Cant make it on the day? No worries - you can still purchase your bundle and my special ‘add on bundle’.

Why donate to Alzheimer’s Australia NSW? well my Father in Law has dementia and I know first hand how hard this is on those with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s, Dementia or some form of mental illness.

Now in addition to this great promotion I am offering an extra little help to eScape! Order your bundle from me and add the 1″ punch and Scallop Circle punch and I will give you the 1/2″ punch absolutely free! Orders must be placed and ordered on or by 27th June.

Now as I was taking photos of these cards to share with you I thought of another way to use these punches which I have seen before so its not my invention but one that many people use to make cards especially with the Scallop Circle punch.

Can you see how it resembles a flower? Oh I sure hope so!!

So come make some cards and make someone’s day! Remember bookings are essential so ring or email me today to book your spot!

and I do!! Well ok maybe not by the sea shore but I do sell them from the Stampin’ Up!® Idea Book & Catalogue!

I originally bought the Seaside stamp set for a customer’s Stamp-a-Stack and was going to then gift it to a family member however I’ve decided I really like this set so am going to keep it!

Its one of those sets you would never think to buy yourself but after you have used it a couple of times you are so glad you did - it will make great masculine cards and be awesome for those ‘beach’ scrapbook layouts.

This card here I’ve made a little different than normal as its not the standard A6 opening but instead of cutting my A4 cardstock into to A5 cards I’ve cut it lengthwise to make a tall standing up card - this one opens at the bottom as you look at it here instead of to the right - does that make sense?

I’ve stamped the shells onto Whisper White then coloured with the gorgeous Water Colour Wonder Crayons from Stampin Up!® I’ve then cut them all up and layered them and a few of the front ones being mounted with Stampin’ Dimensionals® I even used eyelets on this one & twine to give it that rustic/earthy look. The Crop-a-dile® makes setting eyelets so easy - and great for those like me who have weak wrists.

This is the other card we made at the stamp-a-stack - well ok its a tag but I did give the ladies the option to convert it into a card if they wanted to.

The shell images are stamped onto Naturals Ivory and then we’ve rubbed on some Stampin’ Pastels® to give them a little colour.

The journey stamp (from Life Definitions stamp set) is stamped onto Very vanilla in chocolate chip and we have then ripped the edges and used 3 different shades of brown to sponge and give it that burnt edge look.

The base tag is in Sahara Sand with random shell images stamped all over.

To finish off the tag we’ve added the photo anchors from the Hodge Podge & added some chocolate chip taffeta ribbon.

This would make a great addition to any scrapbook layout or you could turn it into a card as we did and here is the end card.

The base card is Creamy Caramel with the En Francais’ background stamped and the edges sponged to again give that rustic look. I’ve then torn out a rectangle of vellum and run it through the Crimper for dimension then layered onto the base card and adhered the tag on top.

I think these cards make great masculine cards and I know I find it hard to do a masculine card at times as I know others struggle with this as well but I’m sure you will agree that these certainly fit that category.

I would love to show you how to make these cards at a demonstration for you and your friends and with the great June Specials we have you’d better hurry and book in!

I will post about the June specials in the morning.

Have a great night!