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...