I'm Back

Sorry guys, it has been a long time since i have posted. I do have some very good excuses for this, the first is that i was very sick for about a week. I was just recovering when i had a huge workshop for my friend Colleen which was full on but heaps of fun, thanks for the fantastic turnout. Then it was off to Sydney for 6 days to celebrate my birthday with my family and share my new stamps and equipment. I spent one afternoon/evening making some cards with Annette, Megan and Monique which was great (hi girls) and the next night i had yet another workshop, this time for my Mum and her friends. A big hello and thanks to all the ladies who came along, I had a great time and i will be sure to bring my equipment with me next time i am visiting. The time went too quickly and it was time to come home. I had a couple of days rest before i had to prepare for another workshop. It too went very well, what a fantastic job i have! Thanks to everyone who attended Shelleigh's workshop!
If all that wasn't enough excuse, my husband's computer was upgraded as well so i had to wait for him to load the photo software on again to post pictures of my cards on the blog.
All in all it has been a very busy and fun time and i will hopefully get my act together very soon and upload more card and scrapbooking photos.
Bye for now,
Lisa

Christmas 2004 Double Page Layout

This page has been made using Stampin' Up! products and products from other companies. I tried to submit this page to one of the Scrapbooking Magazines but unfortunately it wasn't what they were looking for. Better luck next time i guess.

• I have used Creative Memories Stickers, Kaiser Rub Ons and all the ribbon, stamps, card stock and papers are from Stampin' Up.
• The card stock i used is Creamy Caramel, Garden Green and Ruby Red.
• The borders are stamped with the French Script Background stamp using Versamark.
• And the patterned paper is from the Recollections Designer Series Paper pack.
• I have also used Taupe Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive.

I had a lot of fun doing this layout even if it did take me two days!

Birthday Card

This is a Birthday Card i made a while ago but i didn't want to put it on the blog until it has reached its destination. I love these colours, they look so elegant.

• I have used Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White and Always Artichoke Card stock.
• The stamps are from the Heartfelt Thanks set.
• And i have used Always Artichoke, Perfect Plum & Basic Black Classic Ink Pads and VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad. It was put together using the SNAIL Adhesive.

This card design was inspired by a card that was made by one of the people at my workshop a couple of weeks ago. These would have to be my favourite colours in the whole range but i guess you can tell that because i have used them a lot. I may have to invest in a full packet of just Always Artichoke as it seems to just go with everything!

Make and Take Night

I am toying with the idea of having a make and take night at my house next month (maybe mid August). This is the concept.....i pick a theme such as Christmas cards for example and make up two designs and get all the card stock and accessories for each person to make 10 cards (5 of each design). We then pick a night and anyone who comes can make their 10 cards using my stamps and equipment. An entry fee will be charged but you get to take home the 10 cards you have made. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. If this sounds interesting to you (and you live in Dubbo or the surrounding area of course) please leave a comment on this post or send me an email.

Here is an example of what you are able to make. This card was made by my friend Renee at a night i had recently.

If you don't live in Dubbo remember that you can still order Stampin' Up! products from me and they can be shipped straight to you from the warehouse. Also if your order is above $300 you will earn a hostess gift and $30 credit to spend on even more stuff. Please email me if you have any questions. The postage fee for orders is either 5% of the order amount or a minimum of $5.95 which ever is greater.

The Teddy Strikes Again

I love my "Favourite Teddy Bear" stamps. Here is the loveable little guy on a baby boy card! To make this card i have used the following Stampin' Up! products:

• Stamps from the Warmest Regards Hostess Gift, Favourite Teddy Bear & Weathered Stamp Sets.



• Night of Navy, Very Vanilla and Brocade Blue Card Stock.



• Brocade Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Bluebird Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive.

I loved this card so much that i just had to make a girl version. For this card i used the same design but just changed the colours and backround stamp.

• Stamps from the Warmest Regards Hostess Gift, Favourite Teddy Bear & Paisley Stamp Sets.



• Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla and Orchid Opulence Card Stock.



• Orchid Opulence Classic Stampin' Spot, Light Orchid Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive.

I would love to know which one is your favourite so please leave a comment!

Favourite Teddy Bear

I am so happy with how this page turned out. I recently purchased the Favourite Teddy Bear stamp set and the weathered background stamp and when i went through my photos i needed to scrapbook and found these, well it was a match made in heaven!
To make this layout i have used the following Stampin' Up! products:

• Stamps from the Best Friends Alphabet Lower, Favourite Teddy Bear, Weathered, Basket Full of Fun Hostess GiftStamp Sets.
• Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa and Bravo Burgundy Card Stock.
• Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pad, Chocolate Chip and Close to Cocoa Markers, Stampin Pastels, Stampin Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive.

Needless to say the "Favourite Teddy Bear" stamp set has now become my favourite Stampin' Up! stamp set!

Thankyou!

A big Thanks goes out to all the people who attended the workshops i held on Friday and Monday night. It was great to be able to share my excitement about these products!
This picture is of the gift box i made for the Monday night workshop. The box was made using a template from the demonstrator website and decorated by me using the following Stampin' Up! products.

• Stamps from the Heartfelt Thanks and Touch of Nature Stamp Sets.
• Bordering Blue, Whisper White, Perfect Plum and Pale Plum Card Stock.
• Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad, Standard Stampin' Around Handle - Garden Annuals and put together using SNAIL Adhesive.
  

I am looking forward to the next workshop, so book one today!

Lisa