Stamp Camp Swaps

A couple of weekends ago, I was given a day pass away from the family to go to a stamp camp arranged by another S/Up demo, Andrea. I could only go for a day BUT it was a whole day of stamping and swapping cards with the other ppl on camp. I invited Mum to come along too so it was a good chance to chat with her and the other ladies at the camp. Our pre-camp challenge was to create a showbox swap which is where we have to design a card and then have the kits and everything avail for anyone else to make at the camp. This is a quick pic of some of the swaps

And this is the swap that I made...

 

 

The bauble image in the middle (on the Very Vanilla card) spins round... Hence the 2 photos to show you each side. The Real Red bauble is outlined with Dazzling Diamonds and is mounted on Dimensionals. It proved to be a popular card on the day, which I was very astonished at but very pleased as I had serious doubts about the card all week before! Stamps used: "Tree Trimmings" $24.95 from the Spring Mini Catty "Best yet" - Hostess Rewards 2009-10 "Its Beautiful" Wheel Card: Handsome Hunter, Real Red & Very Vanilla.... I love my traditional Chrissy colours :) Oh, and you may notice that I've also been playing and created my 'watermark' for all my photos... Just trying to keep up with the trends and also promote myself some more (or some ppl call it blowing my own horn lol).

 

Thanks for looking, Richelle

Marelle's Challenge

Hi Everyone, I've just entered my first challenge on Marelle Taylor's blog.... Using the cute notecards and box set I made for my Spring mini launch in August cos I think they are the perfect fit for her Spring Mini Springboard Challenge that I've just come across this arvo. If you'd like to enter as well, check out her blog here. Now off to find everything else I need to catch up on and to stop procrastinating by reading blogs and playing with Emily! lol :) Thanks for looking, Richelle

Welcome Spring!!

Yay! Its the first day of Spring! I have lots of posts to catch up on today so this first one is only going to be short and sweet as I wanted to let you know about the special gift Stampin' Up! has for you! During September, if you place an order of $100 or more, or host a workshop with sales of $600 or more, you will receive an exclusive ribbon bundle! Containing a 9.1m roll of Certainly Celery poly-twill ribbon and So Safforn grosgrain ribbon, its a great lil' bonus! These ribbons are only avail in the bundle and aren't avail for individual purchase! So what are you waiting for... Contact me today to book your next workshop or place an order! Thanks for looking, Richelle

My Spring Mini THANK YOU!!

Hi Everyone, Firstly I would like to say a big thank you to everyone that was able to attend my inaugral Spring Mini Catalogue Launch Party on Sat... I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as I sure did :) For those that weren't able to make it, I thought I'd show you some pics of what we made... These cards and the little box were all stamped with the Forest Friends Set (at only $24.95 its a bargain but bursting with cute!! ~ lol) Anyway, this is the set that all my guests walked away with: This card was CASED from the Spring Mini Catalogue but I did make 3 changes... 1) the word 'friends' 2) the ribbon 3) the flower brad This card I designed myself and we used the lace eyelet punch.. What a great way to add a little extra details and like all the S/Up punches, its so easy to use! This little box was filled with goodies and is a perfect fit for storing the little notecards we made. The ribbon to open the box is simply looped through a jumbo eyelet (set by my crop-a-dile - what a splurge but oh so handy!!! see page 155 of your 2009-10 IBC) The idea for the box was from Lee-Anne, when she showed me how to make a 'pizza box' for notecards (it was quite a while ago, but I still have my tart & tangy box and cards Lee-Anne! And I still luv it) And these were 2 extra cards I designed as I was so in the zone last week. I was feeling a little blah lately but this project has given me a boost and a timely reminder that I can be creative and productive! Being a stay at home mum you sometimes forget there is a person behind all the washing and cleaning lol :P

If you would like to have a go at making these cards, I am happy to offer them as a lesson, just email me and we can work out the details.

Thanks for looking, Richelle

1st August = 1st day of the NEW Spring Mini Catalogue!!!

Woohoo! The Spring Mini Catalogue is here! Full of inspirational new stamps and accessories get set to create some beautiful new projects! There's something for everyone - cute, masculine and more gorgeous flowers for the ladies, the new mini catalogue has something for everyone. Don't forget, my launch party is on next Sat 8th Aug. But if you are unable to attend, you can view the mini catalogue here or I can post you a copy. Thanks for looking, Richelle

Where's my parcel??

Hi All, Don't you just luv the anticipation for the parcel in the post... especially when its some new goodies from Stampin' Up!! I'm all set in my newly re-arranged craft room (aka very full spare room) and can't wait to make a start on my Spring Mini projects! Now where's that postie?? If anyone would like a copy of the Spring Mini Catty, please let me know and I'll be happy to post you one (or send you the link on Sat when its online). And then you too can have the pleasure of your own parcel of goodies in the post :) Thanks for looking, Richelle

Please join in the fun @ my Spring Mini Launch!

I'm having a Stampin' Up Spring Mini Catalogue launch and you're invited! We'll be using some of the soon to be released products from the first mini catalogue for 2009-10, and they are just gorgeous!! Please join me and bring a friend! Location - My house - details will be provided on personal email to you Date: Sat 8th Aug Time: 2-4pm RSVP Wed 5th Aug and is essential - please email me at richelle1982@gmail.com Hope to see you then, Richelle

The results of my Stampin' Up! Training Day

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to show you a couple of pics of a photo album made from cardstock and the 'I wish' scrapbook kit from Stampin' Up. I learnt how to make this at my training day on Sunday and if you are interested, I'm thinking about arranging a class for this too - it would make a great Chrissy gift. Anyway, here are the pics and don't forget to let me know what you think...

Thanks for looking, Richelle

Christmas is coming...

Hi All, Christmas is coming up very quickly! Who can believe that it's already July... With that in mind, I'm planning some Christmas Card workshops so stay tuned for the dates and I hope to see you then! Remember, if you can't make it to a class, why not rope in a few friends and I'll come to you! Thanks for looking, Richelle ps: the Spring Mini Catalogue will be launched on Aug 1st and it has some new Christmas stamps that are just gorgeous! I'm planning my first ever official Mini Catty launch too so there'll be another date for some fun stampin' R&R :)

Well I had a great afternoon with some of my S/Up demo friends today.. Thanks girls :D

Anyway this is a pic of my swap card for the day... Lee-Anne set us the challenge of using Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Kiwi Kiss and Red Riding Hood. I wasn't sure where to start with these colours but am pretty happy with the final result!

First of all I had this, which I wasn't very happy with...

So I stepped my card by added a some extra layers of card,some shading and changed the size of the card to make:

Thanks for looking, Richelle

Baby Bundles

Hi All, Lately I've taken to reading a website by Andrea Walford, a Canadian S/Up demo... One of the recent tutorials was for a baby card and this is version I made.

I've used a stencil cutter for the oval shape and my S/Up circle punch to make the face. The card colour is Ballet Blue and I've sponged the clouds in Whisper White ink. The face and highlights have been freehand with the Black S/Up marker and I've added a little Crystal Effects too.

Now don't go too far, as there's more S/Up news to come! I've just used up my quota of tv entertainment for the girls this morning so I'm off to play mum for a while - lol :) Thanks for looking, Richelle

Catching some mojo... Week 88

Hi Everyone, Thought I'd better do some catching up on my mojo monday challenges so here comes the first of 4 posts (hopefully I'll get them all done and posted tonite or tomoro): Week 88's sketch was: And my card looks like this: I did add an extra layer for the sentiment as I thought it looked a little bare with such a small image and circles of card. Colours: Pumpkin Pie; Pretty in Pink & Pink Pirouette Stamps: A Flower For All Seasons & Best Yet (one of the new hostess sets) Extras: Sweet Always Designer Series Paper; Scallop Punch, Dimensionals, Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon; Stampin' Write Markers; Blender Pen Thanks for looking, Richelle

Mojo Monday #87 and a Win for me!

Hi Everyone,

Well, last week I was extremely lucky to win some blog candy from Makeesha, a WA based SU demonstrator who creates some fantastic and mind blowing cards and was recently a presenter at the SU Convention in Canberra. (Check out her website here). My reaction was: "Gulp... I've won!!??" as normally I don't tend to win things and was even more surprised when I saw what I had won...

I won't keep you in suspense any longer... the prize was the Fifth Avenue Stamp set which is one I ummmed and ahhhed about buying, so a BIG MASSIVE thank you to Keesh for the prize and it will be put to some good use over the coming months lol :P

Well, today I received the stamp set and have put it straight to work catching up on my Mojo Monday challenges. Here's a couple that I've done tonite with Fifth Ave & the Best yet Hostess sets.

Supplies: Card - Pink pirouette (NEW In Colour), Baja breeze (NEW In Colour) & Very vanilla; Urban Garden Designer Series Paper; Rhinestone Brads (NEW); Scallop Edge Punch

Don't look too closely at the circles on this card.. I didn't have the cutter for my circle stencil and used standard scissors and I HATE (with a passion) cutting circles!! lol :D

Supplies: Rose Red & Very Vanilla card; Raspberry Tart Paper; Eyelet Border Punch (NEW)

Thanks for looking,

Richelle

It pays to have more fun!!

Indeed it certainly does.... I'm pleased to share with you that Stampin' Up is offering even more rewards for your workshops in June & July. When your workshop sales reach $600, you'll receive an extra $40 in hostess awards to spend on whatever you like from the current catty. So, what are you waiting for... Stampin' and card making is a great excuse to get together with the girls and have some fun. Contact me today to schedule a workshop!

Mojo Monday

Here's my card for Mojo Monday - Week 86 (which was last Monday, but I haven't had a chance to post it!):

This is the sketch

And this is my card

I've used the Eastern Blooms stamp set, some retired papers, and Taken with Teal and Certainly Celery card stock. I've also used the same 2 colours for the main flower and the centre has dazzling diamonds on it. The flower has also been raised with a dimensional :)

Thanks for looking, Richelle

Stampin' Supplies List

Just a quick note to say that in the coloumn on the righthand side is a link to the 2009-10 Stampin' Supplies as they are no longer at the back of the catalogue... The list was just getting too long for the catalogue and no-one wants to carry around an encyclopedia set! Thanks for looking, Richelle

Mother's Day Card

Hi Everyone, I hope my mum isn't really keen and happens to read my blog before I see her tomoro, but here's a quick pic of the little card and matching bookmark I've made to go with her present... The photo doesn't do it much justice but there is crystal effects over the flower to make it 3D and dazzling diamonds in the middle for a bit of bling :) And the bookmark is covered with a flower background wheel. If you like it, you'll have to borrow the set as its no longer avail..... I wasn't planning to blog this card but thought it was cute so I changed my mind :P It didn't take long to knock up last nite and the book mark with a little beading was so simple and fast. My mother in law also received a similar set tonite, but I didn't photograph it in time.... Oh and the layout was inspired by Makeesha's Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #7 (click here for her site - its absolutely marvellous what she can create!!!!!) Thanks for looking, Richelle

Who wants cheap Stampin' Up products?

If you would like a permanent 20% (or more) off your Stampin' Up! products, why not join the Stampin' Up family? Now is a great time to join Stampin' Up! In conjunction with National Scrapbookers Month all this month, Stampin' Up are offering you an opportunity to join the team for just $150 with the limited time Scrapbooking Starter kit. This kit contains: Item Code / Description / Retail Value 112231 /Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set /$77.95 113059 /Simply Scrappin' Petal Party /$36.95 108697 /Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") /$21.95 105216 /Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad /$11.95 103179 /Craft & Rubber Scissors /$37.95

In addition, you also get all the demonstrator starter paperwork, including:

Getting Started DVD Getting Started Guide Guest Invitation Postcard (100) Idea Book & Catalogue (8) To My Hostess Envelope (10) Project Sample Sheet Recruit Brochures (20) Hostess Brochure (20) Hostess Benefits Form (10) Customer Order Form (50)

And to top it off, if you don't like the specified Stamp sets, you can change them to ones up to the same retail value! How cool is that! And how easy!!!

There's a great video avail here and if you have more questions, email me and I'll help you.

Thanks for looking, Richelle

Mojo Monday #85

Here's my first completed Mojo Monday Challenge... Its for a friend who just had her first baby girl today! Congrats Stacey!! And I just love making girls cards cos you can make them so bright and pink!! LOL :)

And this card is of my own creation, and its for another friend who had a baby boy recently. I've actually used my 'crop-a-dile' to make holes all the way along the ribbon to put the brads in. I thought of this all by myself tonite (altho I guess I may have seen it done somewhere so I won't take all the credit). And the 'happy new baby' image has been raised off the page with some dimensionals

Thanks for looking, Richelle

Please join in my Challenge

I've always thought about joining a great weekly challenge called "Mojo Monday" which gives you a template to work out a card design. And no its not cheating to use a little planning from someone else, its to get your mojo flowing... Good luck and pls email me any of your designs as I'd love to see them. For more on Mojo Monday, just link on the logo in the right hand column and you can go to their site Now, I'm off to try my first Mojo Monday challenge :D Thanks for looking, Richelle

Buy 3, Get 1 Free!!

Calling all you Scrapbookers!! This month there is a great special on the Stampin' Up Designer Papers, and as the title of this blog suggests, its Buy 3, get 1 free! So for every 3 packs of Designer paper you purchase, you can pick one for absolutely nada! BARGAIN!!! So mix and match or stock up on your favourite pack today! Click here to view the different papers avail and then email me your order - too easy! And in other news... Many S/Up Demo's are currently at the annual Stampin' Up Convention, and whilst I decided not to go as its too hard with my girls just at the moment, I hope to hear lots about it and will share with you any new developments. However, next year could be a VERY different story! mmmmm a mum can dream can't she :)

Eastern Blooms

Yay! I have been able to grab a second to take some quick pics of a couple of my recent cards... I've used the Eastern Blooms stamp set but some of the old 'in-colour' card. Hope you like them as I think this set will be one of my fav's out the new catalogue. Going for a monochromatic card...

This photo doesn't clearly show the words, but they are from 'Curvy Verses' and say "Wishing you fun and laughter forever after"

And this card, I've left blank..

Motivation, time and inspiration....

Just 3 of the things I hear so many ppl are looking for in so many areas of their lives. Don't worry, you're not alone! I seek to find these 3 things in many parts of my life too! In particular, my shortage of time to make cards and jewellery, 2 of my favourite hobbies but 2 things I rarely find myself doing....

Basically this mish-mash of a blog entry is to remind myself of my new years resolutions to make more time for the things I love and hope that you have been having success with your resolutions. Remember: "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily." ~Zig Ziglar

So with my babies becoming young girls, this weeks aim is to make (not just find) more time to create cards. And I'll be posting some pics this week so don't stay away for too long.... And its highly likely that I'll post some pics of Charlotte's handiwork as she is already developing a love of making cards and loves to 'help' me out.

Thanks for reading my blah-blahing, and I promise to post those new pics soon!! Richelle xx

New 2009-2010 Catalogues

How exciting!!! This week I received my 1st shipment of the NEW 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalogue!! So 3 guesses as to what I have been doing... mmmm I wonder! Maybe making a brand new wishlist?!?!? To get a copy in your hot lil' hands, its just $12.95 or free for hosting a workshop. Just email me your details (either a date for a workshop or payment info) and I will be happy to assist. I'm also offering free postage on the new catties until 10th April (within Australia).

Retired List

Hi Everyone, Just a quick link to the Retired list 2009.... Lots of lovely products are going out very very fast.... And with up to 50% off, why not?? Click here for the Retired list

Hi Strangers...

A New Year and a fresh new look on my blog! I hope you like the current colour scheme, I thought it was nice and fresh and hopefully it appeals to you too. Well, its been a very long time since I've written anything on my blog. With the silly season now over and things settling back down, I'm getting my girls back into a routine and some order to our lives. It got a little crazy there for a while :) I've been working on a couple of things in recent weeks, but what I'll share is that I have been doing a scrapbooking album from our 1st family holiday to Monkey Mia when Charlotte was only 8mths old and also my 1st newsletter for 2009. I'll post some pics of the scrapbook shortly but if you would like a copy of the newsletter, please contact me and I can email or snail mail you a copy. And in case you've been aching for a look, by clicking here, you can find the latest Stampin' Up! Catalogues including the Sale-a-bration and new Summer Mini. Thanks for looking and there'll be some pics soon of the scrapbook and some new cards.

Specials & Promotions

I would just like to update you on a few promotions that are available from Stampin' Up at the moment, there's a couple of great ones which means discounts for you! So have a look and grab yourself or a loved one a gift in time for Christmas. Firstly, for a limited time, you can purchase your favourite Stampin' Write Marker individually for a special price of $4.95. So whether you need to replace a favorite from a set or just have to have that certain colour, now is a great time to get it. For just $4.95, you could even select Real Red and Garden Green markers ready to add a splash of colour to your Christmas Cards. The colour chart can be found on page 130-131 or click here. The second promotion is for a new product this year - the Rub-ons. These are great for adding a little extra to your cards or scrapbooking pages. They come in sets, so choose from ' Urban West', ' Cherished Memories' or 'Anchored'. Just spend $20 on anything from the catalogue and receive 20% off your choice of Rub-ons, making them just $15.96/pack. For more details click here. And lastly, time is running out for any orders from the Spring Mini Catalogue. These stamp sets and accessories are only available for a limited time, so if you've fallen in love with one, make sure you don't miss out by placing an order with me today! Click here to see the Spring Mini Catalogue. If you would like to take advantage of these great offers, please phone or email your order through by Friday 28th November and don't forget to ensure you have enough card stock to produce all your wonderful cards!!

Stampin' Up's B'day!!

Its Stampin' Up's b'day and to celebrate they are giving us the presents!! They are offering 20% off 5 selected sets when you spend $20 or more on regular catalogue merchandise... Big Bold Birthday (page 37) 20% off price: $43.16 Pretty Princess (page 38) 20% off price: $36.76 Birthday Best (page 51) 20% off price: $20.76 Crab & Company (page 55) 20% off price: $42.36 Short & Sweet (page 118) 20% off price: $23.96 If you would to find out more, just drop me an email or give me a call! Now I know I promised a scrapbooking page on my last post but I haven't done it yet... Its on the way... I've been doing heaps of spring cleaning and gardening as well as looking after the girls and celebrating Charlotte's 2nd birthday,and that means my stamping has been put on the backburner... I'm itching to get back into it this week though in preparation for some upcoming workshops. And while I am on the subject, if anyone would like to host a workshop (and receive some free Stampin' Up products), now is a great time to book in for some Christmas cardmaking. More from me later in the week.. until then, take care and enjoy the sunshine if you're in Perth! Its perfect spring weather!!

Workshops are go!!!!

After taking the last couple of months off, due to having Emily join our family, workshops are now go!!! I am now looking forward to getting back into my workshops and catching up with everyone or meeting new people who want to learn more about cardmaking or scrapbooking. There's a couple of options available as I've worked out some "Hands on" workshops as well as my demo workshops. So, contact me for more info or to book in... And my aim for the next post is to have a scrapbook page or 2 of the girls!! Fingers crossed!!

Bareback Stamp Set

Here's a few new cards made with the "Bareback" stamp set. I tried the Faux Leather Technique for the background... And unfortunately in this pic, you can't see the writing but it says "The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears" And these 2 were using the new "In colour" cardstock... Sahara Sand, Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky & Blue Bayou. The black braid was from my jar of ribbons. So whilst progess is slow, as there just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day or enough hands to get very much cardmaking done, I am aiming to post some new cards each week.

Emily Caitlyn

Just some of the many photos of Emily over the past month....

At the Hospital...

At home 14th July

In the pram at South Perth Foreshore 16th July

In my portacot at home on the same day...

Ahh, its been a while...

Yes, it has been a long time since I've posted anything on my blog and indeed, a long time since I have even done any stamping! Except for a few emergency cards over the past 2 months, my stamping room has been severely neglected.

However, I do have a pretty good excuse. On 23rd June, we welcomed Emily Caitlyn into the world. She arrived very quickly, I only started timing my contractions at 2am, arrived at St John of God Murdoch at 4.30am and Emily was born at 6.27am (and our dr missed it by less than 10minutes!). Only downside was that I didn't have any drugs apart from Panadol at 2am (me thinking it was just a cramp and not actually a contraction!) and then the gas at the hospital. And 23rd June was my due date, so Emily was right on time!!

So over the past month, I have been adjusting to being a mum of 2 beautiful daughters (yes I am very biased), but now that I am getting on top of things, I am raring to get back into my stamping and will be post them on my blog as soon as I can.

Stampin' Up News
I will be starting my workshops back up from next month, so if you would like to book one, get in quick! And there is a new mini catalogue avail from Aug 1st, it will be online soon or if you would like a copy, please email me and I can post one out.

(Lil) Green Patch

This is from my Facebook profile and is supposedly helping to save the rainforest (and its american based hence the 'feet' instead of 'metres' measurements... And even if it doesn't, you get to send nice flowers to your Facebook friends each day :)

Time Well Spent

Hi Everyone,

I've done it! I've been making some new cards over the past week, as promised and here's some I've made with the Level 3 Hostess Set "Time Well Spent". It just goes to show how versatile you can be with only 1 stamp set for images and a 2nd "Curvy Verses" for some lovely words. And I've only used a couple of colours of ink & card.










Ok, so this one has some different colours - I was playing with the markers on some gloss paper for the flowers and butterfiles and I think it turned out quite well, even if I do say so myself.


More cards will hopefully be posted soon!!

Don't forget Mother's Day is only 11days away so get yourself busy and make some cards! or drop some hints from your wishlist for your kids/hubby to get instead of more new kitchen appliances!!

Take care,
Richelle

Catch up!

Hi Everyone, Just a super quick note to say that I hope to have some new cards to show off very soon! With the forecast of wet weather, I'm going to make some time to create some cards. So fingers crossed my next blog won't be too far away. Hope you are enjoying school holidays for those that have taken time off work - I've seen my mum for the last 3 days which is something that we don't normally do! Sometimes its once in 3weeks!! And the new catalogue has some super new stamp sets, if anyone is interested, it is on the Stampin' Up website - see my links to go there directly. Alternatively, I am still happy to book workshops up until the end of May but I will be taking a couple of months off from workshops with the arrival of our new baby (due date: 23rd June) and just doing book parties and email/ph orders.

Happy Easter!!

Happy Easter!! I hope that everyone is enjoying their long wkend. I know we've managed to get a few things done that you just don't seem to get to on a normal wkend (ie: we've rearranged some furniture in the loungeroom and the 'playroom') and I've now got a wall to fill with some sort of shelving to store all Charlotte's toys. Well, onto Stampin' Up news, if anyone is interested in ordering anything from the 2007-08 catalogue, please have your order to me by 30th March. I will be placing any orders on 31st March which is the last day. (Please note: this applies to the Summer mini catalogue as well) And the very exciting news is that the NEW CATALOGUES HAVE ARRIVED!! Yes that's right the 2008-09 catalogues are here and I would love to book a workshop with you to share the new products that are available. There's a huge amount of new stamp sets and accessories, new Simply Sent kits and all new hostess reward sets; and for the scrapbookers, there's all new 12x12 papers avail. I don't dare write my wishlist just yet, there's just so many things that I would love to add to my collection. Now, its confession time, due to a very busy week with drs appts and some family dramas, and doing some other running around that I've been putting off for some time, I haven't made any Easter cards. Very Slack!!! but I'm aiming to make some new cards ready for workshops from April to inspire you all and get those creative juices flowing. Well, that's it from me as I'm about to make a move towards bed - no doubt I'll be at least another hour before I actually get to sleep as there's always those last minute things to do before bed (thankfully I've already cleaned up the kitchen!!) PS: Make sure you get in early and book your new catalogue workshop soon! I most likely won't be doing any workshops during mid May to July with having a new baby arriving, but I will be happy to arrange any book parties or to accept any orders via ph or email.

Retiring Stamp Sets and Accessories

Hi Everyone, There is a new Stampin' Catalogue available from 1st April 2008 and as a result of many new products to be released, there are quite a few stamp sets and accessories retiring! I have attached a copy of the retired list but if you are unable to open the attachment for any reason, it can be viewed online at http://www3.stampinup.com/au/ena/5575.asp If you would like to place an order for any of the retiring products or any other wishlist items, please phone or email me with your order by Sunday 30th March. Please note the the availability for some of the retiring products is already limited or not available! As always, if you have any queries, please contact me.

New Cards (finally! I hear you say)

Hi Everyone,

I've finally made it back to my card making. Its been a busy time as we have been sorting out and rearranging our house in preparation for the new baby that's on its way. Amazing how time consuming sorting things out can be!!

Anyway, here's what I've been up to today.... I've scanned the images with our new printer too and I'm quite happy with the amount of detail its able to show compared to standard photos.

These cards were using the "In full bloom" stamp set




(This one I cased from a fellow demonstrator Andrea - Thank you!!!)






The below card is using the "Greetings Galore" stamp set, and its for a friend's wedding tomorrow. Colours used were pink passion, whisper white and tempting turquoise.


Using the "Birthday Best" & "Cheery Chat" stamp sets, a simple birthday card that used up some scrap card that I seem to have acumulated quite a lot of...




In other news, we had the big 20week ultrasound on 31st Jan and everything is going along nicely. The baby's growth is right on track and before you ask, no we didn't find out the sex, we are going to wait until he or she is born. Charlotte's new room is just about emptied out, which means we are just about up to painting and decorating it and then we will start buying her some new furniture soon and move her into it.

Don't forget, the Sale-a-bration catalogue is wrapping up, the last day for any orders will be 28th Feb. Have a look at the stamp sets avail on the Stampin' Up website (see link) and email or call me if you would like to place an order or book a workshop.

Take care and I hope to see you soon.