Just a reminder – the limited time offer to join Stampin’ Up! for only $259 ends on 31 July! If you have been thinking about joining, now is definately the time with the huge $65 saving! Here are some benefits of joining now:

• 20% off the Starter Kit, that’s a saving of $65!
• Earn 30% commission on your first order if placed within 45 days of joining!
• Pre-order from the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue next month before the release on 1st September!
• Join my team of friendly demonstrators and attend Perth Regional training with us in September!
• Join my team and receive a free pack of materials to help get you started!
• Access the fantastic Stampin’ Up! demonstrator website and Stampin’ Connection!
• Access my demonstrator group website & forum, and gain lots of ideas and inspiration!

Interested? Contact me today for more information – but you had better hurry – this fabulous offer ends 31 July!

Goodness me, it doesn’t seem 12 days ago since my last post! It will be Christmas again before we know it! Speaking of which, I still have a few places left for my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack this coming Saturday if you are interested in coming along? It’s a great opportunity to get a head start on your handmade Christmas cards! Click here for more information.

Anyway, here is one of my Stepper Boxes I’ve been making. They are actually quite easy to make! I’ve made this one using Haiku DSP and I stamped the embellishment with images from Circle Circus stamp set. The original instructions I used are by Terri Digness.

Here is the box opened. Recently at our group get together (otherwise known as INKers Arvo in our group!) we had a go at making the box with five panels all the same size. I’m yet to decorate the box I made (one of my many UFO’s!) but will try and get it done and post it on here in the next few days.

 As it’s the school holidays I decided to hold a couple of Mum & Kids Classes. Tuesday afternoon’s class this week was this cute little Pull-Out Scrapbook. I had heaps of the card backing from the 12×12 DSP packs which I used for the cover. I cut two pieces 10cm x 10cm for the front and back and one piece 2.5cm x 10cm for the spine of the folder. The card was then enclosed in DSP from the Pink Flamingo pack.

The inside of the scrapbook is two sets of pull-out pages each 8.8cm square which fold in concertina fashion, and tied with a ribbon. The cardstock pages coordinate with colours from the DSP. I decorated the pages with images from garden Whimsy stamp set.

I also made up a boys version using Autumn Traditions DSP and Bugs & Kisses stamp set. Here’s the outside of the scrapbook…

and the inside…

and the pages folded out…

Mum & Kids classes are fun (and I have fun creating them!)  and are specially designed so that both mum and child can spend some quality time together and each create a project! Stay tuned for more kids classes next school holidays!

Just a reminder that this is the last month for joining Stampin’ Up! for only $259! This special offer ends 31 July 2010. 

Would you like to purchase SU! stamps and product less 20%? Would you like the added opportunity to earn a little extra cash as well? Would you like to be able to earn free product for yourself? Would you like to meet other people who share your excitement for stamping, and at the same time learn new techniques and ideas? If you have thought of any of these, then have you thought about joining Stampin’ Up!? Until the end of July you can purchase the Starter Kit for only $259 (valued at over $560!) That’s a saving of $65! Click here to download the Starter Kit flyer.

If you are interested, please feel free to contact me for more information. If you decide you can’t wait any longer, and would like to join on-line, then go to my Stampin’ Up! website and follow the prompts! You will be required to enter my recruiter authorisation password which is CathyC.

Thought I’d dig out this card to share with you. I made it some time ago with Loads of Love stamp set! This set is one of the Two-Step Stampin’ sets on sale this month. With this set you have the option of stamping dogs, flowers, hearts or even a Christmas tree in the back of the ute! A great, all round stamp set which can be used for all occassions! So you’re not too sure about stamping straight? This is where the Stamp-a-Ma-Jig comes into action! The S-a-M-J is a must have tool - and I’m not just saying this because I sell them! From years of stamping experience, this is the best positioning tool ever! Would you like a demo? Contact me today to book a demonstration!

Two-Step into Fabulous

Stampin’ Up!’s Two-Step Stampin’ sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And from 1-31 July, you’ll get 20% off select Two-Step Stampin’ sets from our current catalogues–no limit, no minimum purchase required!

Choose from any of the stamp sets listed below:

*From 2010 Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue

**Retiring stamp sets!

I just thought I’d share with you one of the techniques my Hostess Stamp Club ladies have been learning on our monthly club nights. This card is made using Petal Pizzaz, Sanded and Stem Sayings stamp sets. Every month the club members learn a a new technique, make a card and also stamp up a sample for their techniques book, and I print up an instruction card to also include on the page. Two other cards or projects are also made on the night.  Club members are required to place a minimum $30 order each month, and take it in turns to be the hostess and receive the hostess benefits! It’s a fun way to earn some free stamps and product! Each stamp club night is held at my place, and I provided the tea and coffee, materials, tuition and inspiration! The hostess provides the supper! Are you lacking creative mojo? Are you interested in stamping  in a fun, friendly atmosphere? Contact me today for more information or to register your interest.

Throughout the month of June, we are bringing you a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you’ll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue!

This week’s deal:

From 23 June to 30 June Stampin’ Up! is offering these fabulous embellishments for up to 50% off! This is a fabulous time to take advantage of this offer! Orders must be placed before 9pm on 30 June to receive this discount. Contact me today to place your order!

Throughout the month of June, we are bringing you a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you’ll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue!

This week’s deals:

From 16 June to 22 June Stampin’ Up! is offering these fabulous stamp sets for up to 50% off! This is a fabulous time to take advantage of this offer! Orders must be placed before 9pm on 22 June to receive this discount. Contact me today to place your order!

Throughout the month of June, we are bringing you a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you’ll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue!

This week’s deals:

Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP

Haiku Designer Series Paper

From 9 June to 15 June Stampin’ Up! is offering these Designer Series Papers at a huge discount! This is a fabulous time to take advantage of this offer and stock up on your favourite papers! Orders must be placed before 9pm on 15 June to receive this discount. Contact me today to place your order!