UStamp Project

My 'to-do list' has sort of been getting shorter but I was distracted by all the awesome projects over at UStamp and I couldnt resist having a go at one of the projects posted today. It's a really cute little double pocket bag with a topper and matching card. This creation came from Tracey Old from New Zealand. I love this little gift set. I have used the Tea Party Designer Series Paper and some So Saffron Cardstock. The stamp set is Dreams Du Jour and the ribbon is some left over from the ribbon promotion. I have used some of the filligree brads and some embroidery thread to keep it together. The card fits inside plus I put some mini kit kats in too. This would make a lovely little gift. To see this project plus nearly 40 other great ideas all with instructions, click here to join UStamp. It's lots of fun and the opportunity to meet stampers from all over the world. Now back to my 'to-do list' and I am fast running out of time - school goes back in only 3 days :( At the top of my list is nearly 30 Baby Shower invites for my SIL - stay tuned for pics....

Wall/Door Hanging

I have been meaning to do this for a while now (one more thing I can tick off my 'to do list') and finally finished it. This is a door hanging for the daughter of some friends of ours. I made some last year for my two nieces in America. Click here to see the first two I did. When they had their second child, many friends and family gave name things etc. for the new baby but the older child didnt have anything like it for her so I promised I would make one - finally have. I have used the scallop circle bigz die through the BIG SHOT and cut scallops in Sage Shadow - will really miss this gorgeous colour. This is the colour of her room. I have then used my Circle Scissor Plus to cut two layers of circles with some of the Windsor Knot DSP and some Whisper White. I sponged the edges of the scallop circle and the patterned paper although it is hard to see in these pics. Lastly I have used some dazzling diamonds on the letters and images. Please note that with the new catalogue comes a 'Colour Renovation' and with this we will see some of our colours retire for good. Some stock is already starting to run out so please dont delay in ordering your favourite colours before they sell out.

To see a list of retiring colours please click here. Now I must get back to my 'to do list'..........

Some weekend creations...

Here are two projects I made over the weekend. We went to a 40th Birthday on Sunday and I always find male cards a real challenge but this time I took some inspiration from here and created the 40th card. I also saw these cute little note pad and pen holders over on Becky's blog. She has a link to the instructions so you can create one too. They are super easy. They would make a nice little gift for someone. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

One step, two step.....

July is 2-step stamping month at Stampin' Up! There is a great selection of 2-step stamps available this month at 20% off. Click here to see the list of stamps on special until the 31st July or click on the picture to see the flyer. I have used Cheep Talk on this card and used my Marvelous Markers on the branch and the bird to get the different colours on the one stamp. Colours used include Not Quite Navy, Old Olive and Whisper White. 2-step stamping is super easy but you cant do it without a stamp-a-ma-jig (no this is not what I called it, it is actually what it is called). This tool was one of the very first things I bought many years ago and I simply cannot live without it. 2-step stamping involves the layering of stamps to create combined images and multicoloured images. Check back here over the coming days and I will feature some more of these fabulous sets exclusive to Stampin' Up!

My project is featured today on UStamp!!!

Last UStamp I missed this day as I was at Convention but not this time. My project is a Tea Light Gift Box using the Tea Party Designer Series Papers. I have made a little scallop flower using a technique I learnt at Convention as a decoration for the top. The box is held together with a magnetic snap. It holds 3 tea lights plus a box of long matchsticks. But you could change it up and put whatever you like in it. If you want to learn how to make this cute little box and heaps of other awesome projects click here to join us at UStamp Early Summer Edition 2010.

Congratulations Winners!!!!

Well done to Jo and Christelle who won the UStamp FREE passes just drawn using random.org.
I will forward your email addresses to Dawn to send you an invite to join us. For those of you unlucky this time, please dont stress, you can still join us, just click here. Hope to see many of you on the site :) There are already some amazing projects up. This months theme is a bit of everything but there will be a strong focus on the new US catalogue which is released this week as well as the new colours Stampin' Up! have released. There will also be some fabulous ideas for Christmas in July. Get on board stampers, it's lots of FUN!!!

UStamp Early Summer Edition is about to start....

And I have TWO FREE PASSES to give away!!!!! All you have to do is make a comment on this post and I will draw two people randomly. You have until Midnight Sunday night Australian eastern time. So get commenting folks. For more information on UStamp and all the awesomeness that is UStamp, click here.

Last week of June Specials of the week....

From today until next Wednesday, you can get up to 50% of a selection of ribbons and embellishments. Please call me on 0414 400 841 or email me at felic77@hotmail.com with your order and I can have it delivered straight to your door. Click here to see all the latest discounts.

Discounted Stamps!!!!

There are a selection of stamp sets on special this week. Many of which are some of my favourites and are up to 50% off. Click here to see the list and how much you can save. Call me to place your order on 0414 400 841.

Designer Series Papers on special this week.....

Here are some projects made using the Haiku Designer Series Papers which are reduced from $16.95 down to only $10.17, that's 40% off and equates to less than 85c per sheet! This paper is really pretty for Autumn projects. Here I have made a card using the Wet Watercolour Crayon technique (using Rich Regals here) using the Inspired by Nature stamp set and Lovely Labels. I have used some of the Haiku DSP in the background. I am happy with how this turned as this is the first time I have made a card using this technique. The little box is made using the Scallop Envelope Die for the Big Shot (you really need this awesome machine). It is made using two of the scallop envelopes with the bottom flap cut down to 1/2" and then stuck together. I have adhered a strip of the Haiku DSP around the middle and held the flap down using a build-a-brad. These are so much fun to use. You will need the 1/2"Circle Punch for use with these cute little brads. You can punch out the circle from DSP or you can stamp an image and punch that out instead. I just love these so much because you can tailor brads to every project you make. The brad is made using the reverse of the DSP and then some Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain ribbon tied around to finish it off. This little box will fit some little Lindt square chocolates or some matching love notes and envelopes. These are the projects that my Stamp Club ladies will make this month. I hope they like them :) Dont forget that you only have until Tuesday night to order these papers plus a few more at the special prices. Click here to see the selection of DSP on special this week. Call me today to place your order on 0414 400 841.

NEW Deal of the week!!!

Beautiful Designer Series Papers are on special this week. Please click here to see the list and stock up today while they are at this great price. Here are some projects I have made using some of the papers on special.


Pink Flamingo
Raspberry Tart
Sweet Slumber
Raspberry Tart again (it's a fav of mine)


I am currently working on a project for the next UStamp (yes I am a designer again!) which is using the Tea Party Designer Series Paper but I cant show you that yet. It will appear in the July UStamp Early Summer Edition 2010. If you want to join click on the picture below.









So order your Tea Party Designer Series Paper along with your other favourites, then you will be ready to make my project when it is revealed next month. Call me today on 0414 400 841 or email felic77@hotmail.com to place your order. Don't forget you only have until next Tuesday night to order these papers at the special price before next weeks offer will be released.
Finally, dont forget the starter kit is available at the special 20% discounted price of $259 reduced down from $324 which includes nearly $600 worth of supplies. This is your chance to join my very special team of demonstrators plus receive lots of support and freebies from me! Running your own business is so rewarding and I find it so enjoyable meeting new people and making lovely friendships along the way. Stampin' Up! is so flexible and you are able to tailor your business to your own situation. Call me today for more information on 0414 400 841.

It's SALE TIME at Stampin' Up!

For the month of June there are different specials each week. Check back here next Wednesday for the next one. This week's special is 30% off a selection of awesome punches. They include the Scallop Square, Boho Blossoms, Scallop Oval & Trio Flower Punch. Normally these punches are $30.95 but this week only $20.12. Call me today to place your order on 0414 400 841. There is no limit to how many you can buy. Click on the table to take you to the website. PLUS..... the added bonus is this month and next month you can get 20% of the starter kit (normally $324, now only $259) which includes nearly $600 worth of product and supplies. The added bonus is you can join my fabulous team of demonstrators and be inspired all the time plus meet some other lovely stampers who share your same passion for crafting. So dont delay, call me today to find out more information or I can send an information pack to you TODAY.

Final Secret Sister Gift Revealed.....

Well finally here it is - this months gift for Jane and the final gift for the current Secret Sister Round. You may recognise some of the projects which I showcased earlier. I have included 3 cards, a decorated pencil tin, a scallop envelope box with a pack of build-a-brads and some Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain ribbon inside cos don't forget Jane LOVES embellishments. I also made a cupcake box and a tea light candle box. As you can see I stuck with the Cottage Wall DSP theme throughout. I also included a copy of Masterchef winnner Julie Goodwin's cookbook as Jane loves cooking too. I have to say that delivering this last gift in person was awesome as was the opportunity to meet Jane face-to-face. She was so over the moon with everything I sent her and kept saying how she felt so spoilt this round and how she signed up thinking this would be her last - but not now, she wants to do another one :)

Second Secret Sister Gift....

Here is what I sent to my Secret Sister for April. I was continuing to give her some clues about who I was and I made this to hint how much I love PINK!!! Jane's profile said she loved chocolate with nuts so I made her a chocolate block cover for a block of Cadbury's with Hazelnuts, I hope she liked it. The DSP in the background with the blue flowers on it is from the Washington Apple pack and the big blue flower is from the Blooms Die Cuts set. Continuing on with the embellishments she likes, this time a decorated a pack of vintage brads and also included some clips etc.. Finally all this had to have a matching card so continuing on featuring products from the new Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue, I used the gorgeous new Medallion stamp with some pearls from the pretties kit (love this kit, it's just got sooooo much cute stuff in it) finished off with some ribbon and a button. The little butterfly is one of the new 'a la carte' stamps in the new mini. I was really happy with the colour combination of the Melon Mambo and Bashful Blue when I completed this collection. Thanks for looking again. The final months gift will be revealed tomorrow :)

First Secret Sister Gift...

I thought I had better take some time to explain a little for those that may be unaware how this Secret Sister thing works. Basically I was allocated another Australian Demonstrator who is a member on our ESAD (Extremely Special Aussie Demos) site. She didnt know who I was and it was up to me to keep it that way until the last month. I was allocated to a different demo and she would do the same for me. The swap goes for 3 months. Each month we send out two cards plus a gift at the end of each month, usually things we have made and perhpas incorporating things on their profile. When we start we are given a profile of our secret sister so we know her likes and dislikes, hobbies, interests etc... so we can structure our cards and gifts to their tastes or requests. As this was my first time I was very nervous and did not know what to do or what to expect. Here is what I sent to Jane at the end of the first month. In her profile she said she likes Sudoku puzzles (me too) chocolate and cooking so I made these things a feature over the 3 months. In the first month I wanted to make things using the new items in the new Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue. I just love the autumn papers and colours. I recreated a top note box (click here for the tutorial) that I made for the earlier ESAD Blog Hop and placed some chocies (for Easter), and some embellishments (Jane likes these too) inside such as buttons, grommets and brads. I made a matching card with the new stamp set Autumn Days and covered a Sudoku book and decorated it with some rub-ons and a pen. I believe she really enjoyed it. You can check out her blog post from when she received it here. I will post what I sent the next month tomorrow :)

Secret Sister Revealed...

Ok now that my Secret Sister has received her final gift, I can now show you some of the cards that I made her along the way. I will post some pics of the gifts I sent her over the coming days.

The first card uses the top note die cut once then put through a second time after turning 90 degrees to get this cute little square frame, so luv my BIG SHOT!!! The stamp set is Asian Artistry, a new hostess set from the new Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue. I did case this card from somewhere I think but cant remember where, sorry.

The next card is one I made for ther birthday as it fell (lucky Jane) in the first month of the round. This card uses the same stamp set but a differnt image. I also decorated the inside of this card - a first for me!

The last one uses the Two-step bird punch, cant remember where I found this idea either sorry as I made these so long ago. I have used one of the new Soho Designer Hardware grommets in the centre.

Secret Sister gift almost finalised...

Here is some of the items I am sending off to my secret sister for her final package. I can show you some of it as I will be revealed very soon. This is a 'Build-a-Brad' Box with a belly band and matching card. I have used the Cottage Wall DSP (yes AGAIN!!!) and the Vintage Vogue stamp set with some Whisper White taffeta ribbon and a flower designer brad wrapped around the ribbon. You see my secret sister loves embellishments so I thought this was a great idea, this way she can make her own creative brads. I have included many other items already seen on here for her final box of goodies, cant wait to send it off on its long journey up north. I will post all the pictures next week when she receives her exciting mail.

My first Blogger Award!!!

I received an email from fellow demonstrator Rhonda Statham, letting me know she had passed on a "Beautiful Blogger Award" - how awesome, this is my first one! Thanks so much Rhonda and right back at you.

The conditions of accepting this award are that I need to tell you 10 things about myself and also nominate another 10 blogs to be the recipient of the Beautiful Blogger Award. Let's start with 10 things about me:

1. I love being an SU! Demonstrator and have been for nearly 3 years now


2. I am a secondary school teacher by day, crafter my nights and weekends (when do I sleep you ask???? Still trying to figure that one out!)


3. I live in Melbourne with my husband, married 18 months


4. We have no children but hope to one day and we have a kitty called Hanger


5. I love to travel, I have two trips planned this year, one to Singapore with hubby and one to the States to visit my brother (does convention count? make that 3 trips then)


6. My favourite city in the whole world to visit would have to be Sydney - loving that Convention is there this year, but love living in Melbourne


7. I have identical twin brothers


8. I am very organised and like organising others (Miss Bossy Boots here, well someone's gotta do it!)


9. I love to shop, go to the movies and eat out at restaurants (seafood is my fav)


10. I love making 3D items the most and spending hours and hours in my craft room creating anything and everything papercraft - there is just sooooooo much to create and sooooooo little time

And now for 10 more beautiful blogs! These are in completely random order

Gardenia Pepworth

Dannie Graves

Jo Eades

Pauline Laing

Chris McLucas

Karen Yates

Gail Kirby

Anne-Marie Walker

Becky Roberts

Patti Lee

Check these blogs out for heaps and heaps of inspiration and awesome creativity!

Double Act....

I purchased the tutorial for this awesome little tote a while ago but havent got around to making it. Well, once I sat down to make one, I loved it so much I had to make another. The Riding Hood Red and Bella Bleu DSP was the first one I made then the second one I made using the new Simply Scrappin Kit in the Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue. I love these kits so much, they enable putting projects together to be just so simple. I first saw these cute little totes on lovely Leonie's Blog during the Blog Hop last month. I then followed the link to Adela's blog for the tutorial. It is super easy to make, you just print the templates out onto your chosen paper, cut out and assemble - done! All I have to do now is make something to go inside them. I have the blue one on display at the Stitches and Craft show this weekend at Caulfield. Our group of demonstrators have a stand at the show so get along and see the Big Shot in action and lots of other fabulous products.

It's Party Time!!!

You may remember in an earlier post I put together a version of Becky's Cupcake box for a birthday party I was planning for one of my friend's daughters. Well today was the BIG day and Emily was soooooo excited. These are the party favours I made with lollipops inside. Emily and her friends had a great time and they worked so well and were very productive. I have included some pics of what they made, working hard on the projects, and the bithday girl with her cake (cup cake theme of course). Emily had her friends choose a DSP they liked then I pre-cut all the pieces for their boxes so all they had to do was put it all together. Emily also liked the pig I made earlier so we made one of them too. And of course we made a matching card.