Quick and Simple
21 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
You can never have enough thank you cards. Do you agree? Today’s quick and simple card doesn’t need a lot of explanation or time for that matter.
The row of paper squares from the Everyday Enchantment DSP were punched using the new Postage Punch available in the current Summer Mini Catalogue. It’s a great way to use up those scraps left over from larger projcets. I originally intended to use just squares but the pretty edge detail of this punch just gave it an extra lift.
I really love the sentiments from the Outlined Occasions Sale-a-bration set and you can tie them in with any colour scheme just with your markers. A quick and easy option.
I have seen lots of versions of this card recently while I’ve been blogging. I’d love to see yours too. So if you make one of these leave me a comment so I can pop on by and have a look.
Happy Stamping
Michelle
February Stamp-a-Stack Class
13 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: stamps
Good morning and welcome to the start of another week.
I’m popping in quickly today to show you one of the cards we will be making at Stamp-a-Stack class this Wednesday night 15th February.
The class will feature the beautiful stamps, paper and accessories from the Sale-a-bration promotion. As usual we will be making 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs) including envelopes for just $20 (BYO adhesive). We will be kicking off at 7.30pm.
There are still some spots available so if you’d like to come along and enjoy a fun evening with a great bunch of ladies call or email me and I’ll reserve you a seat.
Happy Stamping
Michelle
It’s all Double Dutch to me.
09 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year. I know it seems a long time ago now but I’ve been off for a couple of months spending some quality time with family and friends. It’s been a busy time but now I’m back at work and the kids are back at school and it’s time to kick off again for 2012.
I was really excited to start the year off with a new Stamp Club group – well kinda new, it was made up of some of my regular girls and some new ones. Not all the girls could make it on our first meeting, such a shame but we had a great night anyway. I thought I would share with you the projects we made on the night.
We used the Sale-a-bration stamp set Fresh Vintage as well as the gorgeous Everyday Enchantment designer series paper. These were my samples but the girls chose there own colours and papers on the night. I am always amazed at how different projects can look just by changing the papers, I wish I had taken photos of them all so you could see for yourself.
The card is a fold called a “Double Dutch” fold and has these cute little doors that open up at the bottom. I suppose their real purpose is to help your card stand up but they remind me of small “barn doors”.
I used Top Note die for the gift card holder and cut it on the fold to make a pocket to slip the card inside. This is a really nice way to jazz up your packaging for gift cards and makes a nice alternative to a regular envelope. You will have to excuse the gift card in the sample, I “borrowed” it from my youngest son for demonstration purposes. I’ve already spent all the nice ones I got for Christmas but I always forget to keep the card.
I have lots more Sale-a-bration projects to show you so make sure you come back.
Happy Stamping
Michelle
ESAD Sale-a-bration Blog Hop
24 Jan 2012 23 Comments
in 3-D Projects, Blog Hops, Specials and Promotions, Stampin’ Up!®
Sale-a-bration has finally arrived and what better way to celebrate than with a Blog Hop. So slip off your sling backs, grab yourself a summer beverage and come join me as we take a look at the awesome projects featured by our ESAD members.
You may be joining the Hop here or from the very talented Felicity Fernandez either way ‘welcome aboard’. I hope that you enjoy the projects and that you are all inspired to hit your craft rooms and “Sale-a-brate!”
What is ESAD
ESAD stands for “Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators” and it is an on-line group just for Australian and New Zealand Stampin Up demonstrators.
We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends, and wonderful blog visitors, but we share our love for what we do with each other as demonstrators. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know-how, and cyberstamps, and we are always there to help and support each other when it is needed.
So if you are a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand, then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.
Now onto my projects. First up for you I have a cute little draw box with an easel calendar on top and some 4 x 4 notecards inside.
I have used the gorgeous Everyday Enchantment dsp and co-ordinating brads for this desk set. I love the ‘vintage’ look of these papers with the muted colours and sponged edges and they coordinate beautifully with some of this year’s in-colours – Pool Party and Calypso Coral. These are new additions to the exclusive Sale-a-bration range and are available for free when you order over $100 in regular merchandise between 24 January and 31 March.
Of course as well as the paper and accessories there are also exclusive stamps. I have used the flower image from the Fresh Vintage stamp set on my easel calendar and the set of 4×4 notecards that fit inside the little draw.
The last item in the set is a post-it note holder with a magnetic flower fridge magnet and decorated pen. I have used a 5×7 acrylic photo frame which I picked up in a two pack from my local $2 store. These are super easy to decorate and make a lovely quick gift. I always have a few of the frames on hand just in case.
The flower on the left side is magnetic and and was cut from the Fun Flowers Bigz Die. The image in the centre is another stamp from the Fresh Vintage set attached with another of those delicious brads. I am so much in love with these little things I think I will have to buy another $100 of stamps just so I can get me some more.
Here is a close up of the flower magnet just so you can see that brad in all it’s glory!
Click here if you would like to view the complete Sale-a-bration catalogue or alternatively if you’d like your own copy contact me and I’ll pop one in the mail for you.
I hope you’ve enjoyed my projects today now you can hop on over to Kelly’s blog. I know she has something gorgeous in store for you. Don’t forget to leave the girls a little comment ‘love’ as you travel around, I’m sure they’ll be thrilled to hear from you.
December Frenzy
06 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Specials and Promotions, Stampin’ Up!®, Uncategorized
Do you need some extra presents to top up those Christmas stockings or maybe you’d just like to treat yourself to a gift or two. Well now is the time to do it.
During December Stampin Up are offering some gorgeous products for up to 50% off. There are some absolute bargains here but they are only available while stocks last so you need to be quick. Click on the picture below to see what’s on offer.
Contact me today to place your order and remind me if you want it gift wrapped for your special person.
Happy Stamping
Michelle
Melbourne Regionals
20 Nov 2011 1 Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: pennant parade, Swaps
This post is a little slow coming to you but I came across this picture of my swaps I made for Melbourne Regionals last weekend and thought I’d show it to you.
Here’s a close up of one individually.
I used the large doily from the Perfect Pennants die for my base and added a treat cup to the centre. Inside the cup is a Christmas tree from the Pennant Parade stamp set, stamped in Wild Wasabi. I used the coordinating punch but had to trim the tree slightly to fit inside the treat cup. The snow is actually “dessicated coconut” not in my Stampin’ Up! catty but easily found in most pantries.
Some Poppy Parade ribbon finished it off just nicely I think.
I made 40 of these to swap but would have loved to have made more. There were so many beautiful swaps on the day I just wished I could have them all. I will try and post a few of my favourites this week.
Hope you all enjoyed a crafty weekend.
Michelle
November Xmas stamp a stack
15 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
in Cards, Stamp-a-Stack Tags: Cards, Classes, pennant parade
Here is a sneak peak of the cards we will be making at this month’s Xmas stamp a stack on Wednesday November 23rd.
This will be the last Christmas card class for this year so if you’d like to come along email michellegrech@netspace.net.au or call me and I’ll add you to the class.
We will be making 6 cards ( 2 each of 3 designs) using the fabulous Pennant Parade stamp set and coordinating punch Petite Pennants. The class fee is $20 which covers all materials (including envelopes), you will just need to bring your own adhesive.
Being the last class for the year there may even be a few surprises, you just never know!
Happy Stamping
Michelle
Big Shot Promotion
06 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
in Specials and Promotions, Stampin’ Up!®
What a fantastic Promtion Stampin’ Up! has for us this month.
During November you can get 10% of select dies and embossing folders for your Big Shot or if you don’t already have a Big Shot you can get yourself started with a 10% off Big Shot Bundle! Click on the image in the right hand sidebar for more details.
Contact me today at michellegrech@netspace.net.au to order your items today. I can take orders from anywhere in Australia and have them shipped direct to your door. Shipping costs are $5.95 or 5% of your order (whichever is the greater).
Hope you all enjoyed a great weekend.
Happy Stamping
Michelle
Christmas Stamp-a-Stack Wed 21st Sept 7.30-9.30pm
18 Sep 2011 1 Comment
in Cards, Classes, Stamp-a-Stack, Uncategorized
There are still some spots left in this week’s Christmas card class. If you’d like to come along email me michellegrech@netspace.net.au and I’ll reserve you a place.
You will be making 6 cards, 2 each of 3 designs, using the lovely “Welcome Christmas” stamp set. The class fee of $20 includes all materials, in kit form, as well as envelopes for your completed cards. All you need to bring is your own adhesive (snail/tape runner or double sided tape) . If you have the basic tools (scissors, bone folder, ruler, pencil) then feel free to bring them along and that way you won’t have to wait to share class tools.
The class is suitable for beginners to advanced stampers, no previous experience is necessary.
I will be closing the class at 9pm on Tuesday 20th Sept (unless filled prior) so that I can prepare your kits in time for the class. If this is your first time attending one of my classes I will provide you with my address when you reserve your spot.
Here are the 3 cards in more detail.
Time for a Blog Hop
10 Sep 2011 23 Comments
WELCOME TO THE ESAD NEW
2011-2012 CATALOGUE BLOG HOP
What is ESAD?
ESAD stands for “Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators” and it is an on-line group just for Australian and New Zealand Stampin Up demonstrators.
We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends, and wonderful blog visitors, but we share our love for what we do with each other as demonstrators. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know-how, and cyberstamps, and we are always there to help and support each other when it is needed.
So if you are a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand, then please fee free to click here to join our wonderful group.
With all the fabulous new products in the 2011-12 Idea Book and Catalogue I found it extremely difficult to decide what to feature in today’s “hop”. Eventually I decided I would focus on a theme using a number of products rather than a particular stamp set or accessory.
Is it too early for Halloween? Never! I know we don’t generally celebrate Halloween here in Australia but I love it and particularly enjoy making lots of spooky treats. I have a few different projects to show you today so let’s get on with it.
All the projects today use the new Frightful Sight Designer Series paper which co-ordinates beautifully with my green and black jelly beans don’t you think. It has lots of gorgeous designs with ghosts, bats, spiders and cats plus some more contemporary designs for those not so “halloweeny” projects.
The first project I’m calling my “BOO” card.
The banner has been cut using the new Petite Pennants Builder punch and letters cut with the Timeless Type Junior Alphabet dies and my Big Shot. You may also notice the new designer brads in Lucky Limeade, one of this year’s new In-Colours.
The second project is this cute treat pouch which you can use for lots of different things…I decided to go with a “spooky spider” skinny treat with those matching jelly beans.
The punch-art spider is super easy. Just punch 7 shapes from the Ornament punch for the body and the legs are made from the Large Heart Punch…add googly eyes and your done!
My final project is a “Choccie ” holder. I made lots of these last year at Christmas and put all sorts of different things in the pouches. Gifts cards or money work well. The pouch is just a piece of the “Frightful Sight’ DSP, cut to 15 cm and folded up 5cm to create your pouch. Then you fold your whole piece in half and in half again to give you the four pockets. Sandwich the whole thing between two Top Note die shapes on the front and back and close with ribbon. The “Happy Halloween” greeting is from the “Occasional Greetings” set, it’s not a new one this year but is a great set if you’re looking for greetings for many different occasions.
Ihope you’ve enjoyed my projects today and that I’ve inspired you to have some fun with Halloween.
Next stop on the hop is Narelle Hodges. Pay her a visit to see her fabulous creations.
Love blog candy then go grab yourself a cuppa, sit down and visit all the blogs on the hop. Leave some comment love then when your done email Sharlene torresfamily8@hotmail.com your contact details to go into the draw.
Here’s a full list of everyone participating just in case you miss a link.
Happy Stamping
Michelle
