Jazzy Stamper

New blog

2011-02-10T13:40:00.000+08:00

Well everyone as you can see I have not frequented this blog for quite some time and I have decided to start a new blog that is attached to my Official Stampin' Up! website. Here is the link for you http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jazzystamper-in-oz/blog

Hope you come and join me at my new home!!!!

My Swap Card for Perth Regionals 2010

2010-09-12T17:26:00.001+08:00

Hello there peoples...

I thought I would share my swap card I made for our Stampin' Up! Regional Seminar that was held in Perth yesterday!!! Firstly a little bit about the day well it actually started the night before really! Cue 7:30pm my gorgeous downline kylie comes over and we start our last minute dash to finish our swaps for the next day...(which actually took us to 1:30am) but anyways Im thinking I will get up early and get there before everyone else so Kylie meets me at my place at 7:30am Im bleary eyed and not particularly bushy tailed might I add! So off we go! Having gone to the Perth Convention Centre and knowing the area quite well imagine my own surprise at completely missing the turnoff and having to do the round about way! We get there and Im thinking we are still early no ones gonna be there but as we walk closer to the function room we hear this throng getting louder and louder who wouldve guessed that everyone was just as mad and as keen as us sheesh these stampin girls I dont know! Anyways I grab my 40 swaps out all neatly presented and packaged ready to be traded and had an awesome time going around and swapping with all the girls! I received some beautiful swaps in return and am completely thrilled that it has given me some gorgeous ideas for the year to come!!! Now I hope that everyone that I swapped with likes my card coz Im always doubtful and wonder but Im glad I did it I love participating in swaps and wish I had done more!

So here goes... drumroll... my efforts! Hope you like!!!!

The colours I have used are from our new Brights Collection which are Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie & So Saffron I have use the Friends Never Fade Stampset and the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

I love attending regionals becasue it gives me a chance to catch up with my upline, sidelines, and downlines who are apart of The Klass Act Team lead by Sarah Klass and enjoy all the awesome presentations by Stampin' Up! and other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators which were truly wonderful I might add. I also enjoyed the Make and Takes they had for us to do this year. Watercolouring would have to be one of my fav techniques and it was wonderful playing around with some new products!!!! Sigh cant wait for Convention in Melbourne next year!!!!

Bye for now...

Jasmines New Catalogue Launch

2010-09-07T12:18:00.000+08:00

Hey there

Im having a new Catty Launch on the 25th of September but before I go into that I will give you a link to the online version of the catalogue as some of you are having trouble downloading that huge pdf onto your computers.

http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/flash/en-AU/20100901/index.html

So here are the details for my launch

Jasmines New Catalogue Launch

Leave your Man at home watching The Football and come Stamping with me!!!

I’m terribly excited about our new Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalogue and I know you will be too!!!

Just for attending my launch you will receive an entry into my raffle for the day…

A basket full of Stampin’ Up! Goodies!!!

You can also gain more entries by

• Bringing a Friend

• Placing an Order on the day

• Booking a Workshop

• Becoming part of my Monthly Stamp Club

• Taking part in a product share

• Even signing up for one of my classes!!!

There will also be other prizes to win during the course of the day!!!

I will have 2 make and takes for you to complete using new products!!!

I will demonstrate a technique and showcase new products as well.

Cost

$10 per person

(This includes the New Idea Book & Catalogue, 2 make and takes and a little show bag full of goodies!)

Your Registration Payment is your RSVP!

(Please contact me to arrange payment please do so by Tuesday the 21st of September)

Once I have received payment I will send you a confirmation email and a document for you to print out and bring on the day!

If you have any questions about payment please do not hesitate to call me on 0422 029 579 or email me on jazzystamper@yahoo.com.au

When

Saturday the 25th September 2010

Where

Kenwick will let you know the location when you contact me

What Time

10:30am – 2:30pm

Lunch is included

Please bring your own coffee cup and your diary!!!

Looking forward to seeing you!!!

Paschar my Rottweiler!!!

2010-08-14T15:13:00.000+08:00

Hey everyone

I just wanted to share some pictures of my gorgeous furbaby Paschar (pronounced like Marsha but with a P) Pasch is a purebred Rottweiler and her kennel name is Nightsail Calais Paschar (sounds kinda whymsical doesnt it!). You may remember her from this POST when she was 8 weeks old! Well she is 12 months old this month and she is absolutely huge but equally gorgeous! She weighs around 36 kg and is one huge sook!

Out in the backyard!

Looking up at me!

and with Pete my Husband!

Pasch keeps me company when my husband is away up north for work and loves nothing better than being by my side where ever I go she even sits in front of the toilet door waiting for me! Paschar has got such a lovely nature and everyone that meets her falls in love with her! I would have to say that The Rottweiler is my favourite breed and I am one lucky girl to be owned by such a noble and beautiful breed!

Bye for now!

Last Chance....

2010-08-02T15:46:00.001+08:00

Well Stampin' Up! has released the Last Chance List of all the items retiring from our main catalogue to make way for the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogue which is completely gorgeous by the way (but your gonna have to wait till the 1st of September!!!) So if you've had your eye on some things from the current catalogue now is the time to get it as it will be only while stocks last!!! Some of the items on this list are being reconfigured ready for the new catalogue like our all new Colour Families and our new punch designs! Some products are even up to 50% off!!!

So Click Here to see the Last Chance List!

Then Click Here to see the online Idea Book and Catalogue so you can see the products!

Then Email Me as soon as you can if you would like to order anything before its gone forever!!!

Mothers Day Easel Card!

2010-07-25T23:13:00.000+08:00

Im in love with Easel Cards at the moment I think they are just a gorgeous idea. So easy to make and a versatile card that doubles as a gift because it is not only given but will be proudly displayed by the receiver!

I made this particular one (the first one I ever made in fact) for my dear Mother in Law for Mothers Day last May.

and here is a close up of the side...

The colours I have used are Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Whisper White and Kraft. The Stampset is one of my all time favourites which is sadly retired the beautiful Bodacious Bouquet and I used Occasional Greetings for the sentiment. Of course I also used Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to add a bit of sparkle!

Enjoy!!!

Loads of Love Card.... Literally! & July Promotion!

2010-07-04T15:22:00.000+08:00

Hey there...

I have made a card to tie in with Stampin' Up!'s July Promotion... Two-Step into Fabulous!!!

So here is the card first...

I have used Loads of Love and Vintage Vogue stamp sets, Blender Pens, Cutter Kit, SAMJ, Scallop Edge, Large and Small Tag Punches, Crimping tool, Basic Black, Mellon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Bashful Blue inkpads, Melon Mambo Ribbon, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Whiper White cardstock.

So here is the July Promotion

Two-Step into Fabulous

This month Stampin' Up!'s promotion is 20% off of a selection of our awesome Two-step stampsets!!!

These stamps sets allow you to quickly and easily take you creativity to the next level!

These stamp sets are on sale between the 1st - 31st July 2010. There is no limit and no minimum purchase required!

So contact me today to start Two-stepping into Fabulous!!!!

*From autumn -Winter mini catalogue
**Retiring Stamp sets
stamps with a W are wood mount
stamps with a C are clear mount

Medallion Progressive Scrapbooking

2010-06-21T19:21:00.000+08:00

Remember the scrapbooking page from this Recent Post well I decided to turn it into Progressive Scrapbooking and I think it worked out pretty well. I even demonstrated it at a workshop and it was soooo simple to do! So here is my A4 scrapbooking page...

As you can see Ive put the medallions on the other side and used slightly different hodgepodge hardware.

Then I created a 6x6 scrapbooking page. I love scrapping in this size you can not only use it for general scrapbooking like brag books and such but often they look stunning actually put into a square frame.

Last but certainly not least is this gorgeous card. I just love this Medallion Stamp to death!!!

Deal of the week # 3!

2010-06-18T14:22:00.000+08:00

I know Im a couple of days late *sigh*!!! So here is the next deal... Heavily discounted select stampsets!!!

Item Description Regular Price Sale Price

114263 A Happy Heart stamp set $41.95 $20.98

Item Description Regular Price Sale Price

115792 Greetings Eight stamp set $49.95 $24.98

Item Description Regular Price Sale Price
116330 Bella's Bloom stamp set $24.95 $14.97

Item Description Regular Price Sale Price
113009 Enjoy Every Moment stamp set $53.95 $26.98

Item Description Regular Price Sale Price
114283 All Scallops stamp set $55.95 $27.98

Hurry you only have till Tuesday the 22nd June so contact me today to get your hands on one, some or all of these fab stampsets!!!

Week 2 Deal of the Week

2010-06-09T22:29:00.001+08:00

Well the next Deal of the Week has arrived yipee!

So here it is...

Up to 40% off selected Designer Series Papers!!! Yum... Im personally going to snap up the Sweet Slumber Specialty Paper!

Item Page Description Regular Price Sale Price

112470   132     Haiku                               $16.95               $10.17
113976   132     Pink Flamingo                  $16.95               $11.02
113992   133     Tea Party                         $16.95               $10.17
113975   133     Raspberry Tart                 $16.95               $11.02
114037   133     Sweet Slumber Specialty $22.95      $14.92

So contact me today to get your hands on this yummy paper!!!!

12x12 Medallion Scrapbooking Page

2010-06-05T12:52:00.000+08:00

Hi there all

I have a new favourite Stamp - MEDALLION!!! I am absolutely in love with this background stamp. I created this page to show off this fab new stamp!

I chose to use Kraft 12x12 cardstock, Chocolate Chip and Tempting Turquoise cardstocks dont those colours just look delicious together! I decided to use chocolate chip ink and threw in a bit of silver hodgepodge and chocolate chip ribbon! and of course that beautiful Medallion Background and Warm Words stampset.

I love using black and white photos they just go with everything and look great. The picture was taken on my wedding day with my gorgeous bridesmaids Lizz, Danni & Amy. Ahhh almost 3 years ago gosh time flys!!!

Enjoy!

Deal of the Week!!!

2010-06-01T20:36:00.000+08:00

Stampin' Up! are at it again!!!! Each week in June there will be a new deal!!!

Week One!!!

Here is this weeks deal... 30% off the following punches

Item         Page     Description                   Regular Price     Sale Price

112081   152       Scallop Square punch   $30.95              $20.12

109183   153      Trio Flower punch         $30.95              $20.12

110711   153      Boho Blossoms punch    $30.95              $20.12

114889   n/a*     Scallop Oval punch        $30.95              $20.12

*From Carryover flyer

So contact me today to take advantage of this fabulous deal!!!!

Circle Circus

2010-05-19T21:11:00.000+08:00

Hello There

Just thought Id pop on and show you this card I made for my newsletter a couple of months ago and was such a tiny picture I dont think it did it justice... Ithink this was for a colour challenge... Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip and Tempting Turquoise.

I remember having so much fun creating this card doing all the different layers with the circles and scallops and I think the colours just look stunning together. I really like the Circle Circus stampset aswell which I must confess I dont use as much as I should because its beautiful.

Supplies I used for this card is...

Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White Cardstock

Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise and Kiwi Kiss Inks

Stampsets are Stem Sayings and Circle Circus

Kiwi Kiss Vanilla Satin ribbon

Rhinestone Brads

Scallop circle, 1 and a quarter" and 3 quarter" punches

Babies and Young Children Stampastack Cards

2010-05-15T09:55:00.000+08:00

At my recent Stampastack I focused on babies and young children. We had fun making these cards together. Here is some of what we did...

The first one in the set of four cards for babies was this sweet little chick from Fun and Fast Notes (all four cards are using Fun and Fast Notes Stampset).

The technique we used in all four cards was watercolouring using aquapainters, inks and watercolour paper.

Then we did this gorgeous Star

We used the Textured Impressions Embossing Folder "Perfect Polka Dots" in the Bigshot Machine

Next was the cute little Pram

All these cards are using the Soft Subtles Colour Family perfect for babies!

Last but not least is the adorable little Hedgehog!

We used the gorgeous Tiny Tags Stampset and matching Medium Jewelry Tag Punch for the sentiment.

I love how versatile the Fun and Fast Notes Stampset is. You may have noticed that the words under the images were omitted thats how I was able to use all four images just for babies.

Colour Renovation!

2010-05-11T22:34:00.000+08:00

A few of you might have heard some whispers that Stampin' Up! are releasing a massive colour revamp. Well its true!!! I have already posted the links on the right hand side for you to look at but I wanted to get a good grasp of the situation before I put some of the details up on my blog! There will be future announcements from Stampin' Up! in the following months so I will keep you up to date with whats going on.

So here is the information that I have gathered so far...

Stampin' Up have announced that they are retiring 30 colours from our colour range. I know its a bit of a shock to the system at first but once you know the full story you will be as thrilled with the changes as I am!
When I first heard about it and saw what colours were retiring I was a tad sad... Goodbye Close to Cocoa, Sage Shadow, Mellow Moss... Goodbye Cameo Coral, Pale Plum and Pixie Pink! But HELLO Daffodil Delight how cheery you are, HELLO Early Expresso how yummy you look, HELLO Cherry Cobbler if you were a smell you'd smell very nice indeed!!! And WELCOME back old favourites... River Rock and Wild Wasabi!!! These are just a few of the colours Im looking forward to in this exciting new Colour Renovation!!!

So to break it down here is the info you need to know!

Stampin' Up! have spent a year and a half researching Colours, trends, design and fashions to come up with a gorgeous aray of up to date delicious colours to see us into the next few years and beyond!
This Colour Renovation will take effect from 1st of September when we release our brand new main Idea Book & Catalogue.

The new colour palette will be organized into four collections: Subtles, Brights, Regals, and Neutrals. You will see 25 of our current colours remaining, and ten past In Colours returning as core colours, and the addition of five new core colours.

One part of our Colour Renovation that we're sure you're going to love is the new In Colour programme! Each year we will introduce five new In Colours, and they will remain for two years. This means that the 2010-2011 In Colours will be introduced this year, but will not be retired until the 2012-2013 colours are introduced. This year there will be only be five In Colours, but after that, we will always have ten (the previous year's plus the new).

Im terribly excited about the whole thing and to name just a few positives I can see from all this include:

making it easier for new customers to choose colours they like
less overwhelming, smaller colour families make it less daunting to create gorgeous projects
more to spend on other items in the catalogue
The incolours will stick around for longer YAY!!!

And many more positives too many to name.

I look forward to the next few months as a demonstrator using my colours that are retiring and giving them a terrific send off!!!

If you have any questions please dont hesitate to flick me an email and I would be more than happy to help with any queries you may have!!!!

Baby Shower card

2010-05-05T21:24:00.001+08:00

My friend held a baby shower recently in fact Im pretty sure she will be having her baby any day now! We had a fun day of playing baby orientated games including not being able to say BABY for the entire day which was quite hard! You got given 4 pegs to start with and evey time someone caught you out you had to give them one of your pegs. I said baby once and lost a peg but gained it back when I caught someone else out. One lady had pegs all over her and won she had a great ear for it!

Anyways I made a card for the lucky mum to be! I thought the sweet treat cups would be perfect so here it is!

I colours I used were Pretty in Pink & Certainly Celery. Sweet Treat Cups, Something Sweet (retired) & Greetings Eight Stampsets, Winter Bright Simply Scrappin Kit (retired), Soft Subtles Buttons (retired) and Whisper White Ribbon.

I also made matching wrapping paper with umbrellas stamped all over.

My Swap for Team Day

2010-05-02T12:20:00.000+08:00

I went to a team day yesterday and we did a Shoebox Swap which are so much fun!!! The idea is to make a card, 3d item, scrap page or whatever then make say 10 kits. Then when you get there you set up your station with your card sample and all the supplies you need to make the card then you all swap chairs and make everyone elses card. It is so much fun because with a regualr swap your just swapping premade cards but with a shoebox swap it is so much more fun to make the actual card you swaped for. So here is my Shoebox Swap card...

The colours I used were Elegant Eggplant (one of my favs) and Only Orange. The stampset I used was from the Autumn Winter Mini Cttage Garden and Sincere Salutations. I used Elegant Eggplant ribbon and the Scallop oval and medim oval punch. Oh and also two way glue pen and dazzling diamonds glitter!

New Look!!!

2010-05-02T00:17:00.001+08:00

Well happy midnight everyone....

I am pleased to present my new look blog. I haven't been happy with the look of my blog for a long time and was cruising around the net earlier this year and found an awesome website run by the fabulous Michelle Laycock. (click on her name to see her website)I was really impressed with what I saw and knew that I needed to get in contact with Michelle and get her to save my blog! I showed her what style I was after and we emailed back and forth till she came up with what you see here. I think it really shows my personality to a tea and with matching buttons, watermarks and a new signature. I am loving my new look! So thanks a bunch Michelle I am thrilled with what you've done *hugs*!!!

I feel all inspired and motivated (thank heavens) now and look forward to sharing more of my personal and professional creative journey! Well off to get some shut eye... Yawn!!!

Ps Ive also added a card tutorial and information for my upcoming classes click on the link above... below my header...

Yay!

2010-04-27T22:05:00.003+08:00

My blog says welcome to the new me!

New Autumn - Winter Mini has arrived YAY!!!

2010-04-01T18:16:00.001+08:00

I cannot tell you how excited I am about our new mini catalogue when I first saw it I almost peed myself with excitment!!!

Here are just a few things you will find in the new catty:

BIGSHOT machine
Clear mount stamps
New punch design
New hostess only sets
Three new fabulous incolors
Window sheets
and so much more

Dont know what some of these things are? Well I would love to show you!!! Book a workshop with me and you will be able to see these awesome new products in action!!!

Over the next couple of weeks I will be showing you the projests I have been whipping out with these awesome new products!!!

Click on the link to the right to view the catalogue...

Amys Present

2010-03-26T16:58:00.001+08:00

Hi everyone

Im back! Had quite a lot of soul searching to do at the start of this year... What did I want to do with my life, how do get to where I want to be, having a bit of an identity crisis aswell the usual deep and meaningful stuff. I felt bad for neglecting my blog which I do enjoy running but didnt want to come on and be a sour negative nelly so I just thought Id continue hiding in my box until I felt alright to be out in the big wide world once again! Sometimes life doesnt always go as planned and I am a bit of a routinee, schedually, planny type person so when things arent running smoothly I tend to have mini panic attacks and am bit of a pain to be around. So usually I spare the world from me being a whinny cryee idiot! So I just want everyone to know that Ive had my life temper tantrum and really need to get back to the things at hand! One of those being Creating and I kind of lost my Mojo there for a while seriously... I felt like a dryed up piece of parchment left for years with all my colour fading into oblivion. Arrrrrghhhh the unmotivatedness of it all!!! So here I am once more part of the rat race and have come on here after the much needed self assessment to post a couple of pictures of the pressie I gave my dear sister Amy for her birthday in January...

Now this was just a plain ole foot care pack that I got at the shops and I thought it needed a bit of a spruce up. I stamped it with the Leaves a la carte wheel with black stazon and decorated with a bit of so saffron ribbon and hodgepodge hardware all of which are retired except for the black stazon (hehehe nothing like using the stuff you cant use to demonstrate with) and I was thrilled with the outcome!

Enjoy.... Ps If any of you want to use my own jazzied up words such as...unmotivatedness or schedually feel free....

Jaz xox

Sams Challenge

2010-01-11T11:45:00.001+08:00

Late last year one of my very good customers Sam decided to challenge me. She made a kit up with the following contents...

Apricot appeal card base
Basful blue c/s
3 scallop circle punchies in bashful blue, apricot appeal and pretty in pink
3 five petal flower punchies also in the above colours
3 circle punchies also in the above colours
3 strips of ribbon also in the above colours

The first thing that came to mind was a bunch of flowers so I set about arranging them oh must have been at least a dozen times until I was happy with the layout. So here is what I came up with and I have to say it would have to be one of my favourite cards I have ever made. So here it is!!! Thanks Sam!!!

And here is a close up of the flowers...

I really enjoyed being challenged in this way!

Here is what I used - Wanted stampset, Tres Chic background stamp, Bashful blue, Apricot appeal and Pretty in pink inks, dazzling diamonds glitter (with 2 way gluepen), bonefolder and a pencil.

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

Jaz xox

Merry Christmas

2009-12-21T14:54:00.000+08:00

Just wanted to jump on and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope you all have a Fantastic Festive Season!!!

Jaz xox

Progressive Scrapbooking Great Friend

2009-11-16T10:50:00.006+08:00

I went to a team day a while ago and this is one of the projects we did. This layout was created by the very talented Janice Klass. I just loved it so much that I thought it would be great to expand on her idea so I held a Progressive Scrapbooking class.

So this 12x12 page was Janices' idea...

and could be turned into this A4 page (this is what we did on the day)...

and I came with this little 6x6 page below...

and finally this card...

I really enjoyed this particular class and the girls loved it too!

The great friend Stampset would have to be one of my all time favourite stampsets and this colour combination is just to die for (baja breeze, pink pirouette, saharah sand, whisper white and kraft)

Enjoy!

Jaz xox

Im Back!!!

2009-11-05T16:05:00.007+08:00

Has anyone seen September? Ive misplaced it! Well what about October anyone? Ive looked and looked but they are no where to be found. Well jokes aside folks. I cant believe its been over 2 months since Ive posted anything.

A lot has happened just a quick run through - September a complete blogging right off just needed a break! But October phew what a month to give you some idea what Ive been up to here is a list.

Recurring pinched nerve in my neck (what a pain in the neck)
2nd Wedding Anniversary
New addition to our family Paschar (pronounced Parshar) A little bit about her later
Puppy Kindy
Workshops
Stampastacks
Classes
Perth Stampin' Up! Regional Seminar
My mums Birthday
My husbands parents coming home from Holland

Just to name a few!!! oh and of course working part time through the whole lot! So now that my hiatus is over and I have a bit more time up my sleeves I hope to get on here a couple of times a month at least with new things Ive been working on.

Just to give you a taste of some creativity here is the card I made my mum for her birthday a cute little retro owl isnt he adorable!!!

and a picture of our gorgeous girl Paschar she is such a sweetie although we are her favourite chew toys at the moment how can you resist this little face.

she was only 8 weeks old here and waiting to be fed!

Well Ill sign off now have to pick my car up from the mechanics!

Jaz xox

Punch Class Projects

2009-08-16T09:13:00.007+08:00

Well hi there....

I have been wanting to get on here to post something for ages but one thing after another has prevented me. The last namely being a pinched nerve in my neck which I have been suffering through for about a week now. Lots of Brufen and a couple of physio appointments later here I am still not fully recovered but able to do most things!!! Enough of me wingeing...

Now on Friday I held a class luckily it was just one girl and me so it wasnt to strenuous but these are the projects we did...

This first one is a punch pig from Heather Summers and it is adorable....

Isnt he just the cutest!!!! This is the front and back of the card!

The Giraffe below is also a Heather summers design. Im pretty pleased with how the card I made for him turned out...

I did have to substitute punches though so Its not exact but I think he turned out great. Isnt he just precious!!!!

Next Danee Hoangs Flamingo!!!

He is just so simple to make this ltitle guy and isnt the palm tree cool the leaves are created using the five petal punch.

Last but not least is Mr Bunny which is from Caroll Ann Davis...

Im not sure where the design from the basket came from???

I must say Im loving my punches at the moment. The possibilities are endless. This would have to have been my most favorite class to do ever.

If you would like to attend my classes please let me know (Perth Western Australia residents only Sorry). We have a lot of fun and you get to learn how to make the most out of your Stampin' Up! products. They are run on the first Friday of every month. So... hope to hear from you!!!

Well Im off to see a man about a dog!

Jaz xox

New Spring Mini Catalogue

2009-08-01T20:22:00.003+08:00

Well its here!!!

The New spring Mini. I just love everything about it. There are lots of exciting new product contained in those gorgeous little pages. Feel free to have a browse. The link is to your right and down a bit....

Jaz xox

Just a quickie

2009-07-27T23:06:00.004+08:00

Hey just thought Id post some piccies for you to have a squizz at....

We had a couple of birthdays last month one being my darling husband Peter...

Who turned 30! Here is the card I made him above. He loved it... as I couldnt fit 30 beers on there 3 had to do!!!

This next card was for Petes Oma (grandma) As she recently had a car accident I wanted to have something bright and sparkly for her Birthday! And I got the chance to use the Sticky Cuts and Fine Supernova glitters YUM!!!

Thanks for looking and hopefully I will have time soon to put on a longer post but as its nearly midnight here in lil old Perth I need my sleep in order to be coherent at my job 2moro teehee

Jaz xox

Class Details for August

2009-07-15T22:09:00.002+08:00

Punched
Learn how to use our Extensive range of Punches

I’m holding a class that’s aimed at those of you who would like to get a bit more out of our punches

I have also started to provide Technique Cards for anyone that attends my classes. They are so useful so that if you do want to replicate a technique its right there for you in a
handy little card system. (this is only if a technique is shown)

Class Details

You will be making
4 cards with handstamped envelopes

Date
Friday 14th August
(registration and payment by the 31st July please)
Time
11am—2pm
(sandwiches will be provided for lunch)
Or
7pm—10pm
(light refreshments such as tea, coffee, biscuits, dips etc…)
Location
My Place
(I will let you know my address details when you contact me)
Cost
$20 per person
Spaces available per session - 5

Registration and payment will have to be received 2 weeks before the class.
No Exceptions. Refunds are not given. If you do pay but cant make it on the day/night I will send you a kit with instructions (Kit contains cardstock and ribbon only no stamps, adhesives or accessories) in the mail.

Please Email Me if you would like to sign up for this class.

If you have a friend that would like to attend you will get your class for half price.
If you have 2 friends that would like to attend you will get your class free.
(Must be someone new and they must pay full class fee)
I provide classes so you can get the most out of your Stampin’ Up! Products there is no expectation that you have to purchase products at my classes.

Progressive Scrapbooking

2009-07-05T10:16:00.006+08:00

Hello There

I have been a bit busy lately - same ole story aye! When am I not busy you ask well maybe when Im asleep! No way Im a prolific dreamer at night I dream constanstly from when my head hits the pillow till I wake in the morning (usually exhausted cause I can never get any deep sleep done)

But I Digress!!! Enough about my sleeping habits lol!

I have a cool subject to share with you. I first came accross progressive scrapbooking at a Stampin! Up! Regional Seminar I attended last year. And to say at the very least it interested me. But Ive actually taken that idea a step further than what I actaully saw that day. I thought one day looking at my many card samples in my portfolio what would happen if I wanted to say take a card and make it into a srapbooking page so here the story starts.......

I made this card the other day....

and I thought Id love to take the colour scheme and the elements that make up this card and turn it into a 6x6 scrapbooking page and this is what I came up with...

So Ive used the same colour scheme, wheel and the dsp... Next I made an A4 scrapbooking page...

On this page Ive used the same technique that I used with the bird on the card for the heart. There is a place where you can now add journalling or a heading... Lastly the finished 12x12 layout I came up with...

Now Ive incorporated the whisper white c/s in aswell you could use the squares for photos or to journal in.

I hope you have enjoyed my shot at progressive scrapbooking and if you are lacking in a bit of inspiration get your cards out and morph one into a awesome scrapbooking page!

Here are the supplies I used

Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White cardstock.

Sweet Always DSP

Always Stampset, Always in Bloom wheel

Whisper White Grosgrain and Bashful Blue wide double stiched ribbons

Scallop Edge Punch, various Circle Punches

Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip Inks and Markers

Love Always

Jaz xox

Hostess Promo, Classes & Stamp-a-stacks!!!!

2009-06-19T10:26:00.006+08:00

Phew just a quicky

Just jumped on to let you know about the class and Stampastack Ive organised for July.

But first

I have some fantastic news this month! Stampin’ Up! has released an excellent promotion for the months of June and July!!! (Promotion available from the 1st June till the 31st July). The months of June and July are a great time to host a workshop! When your workshop totals $600 or more, you’ll receive an extra $40 in hostess benefits! Which means that hostesses who qualify for this fantastic promotion will receive a minimum of $110 in Free Catalogue Merchandise, in addition to a Level 1 or 2 hostess set! I have a few dates left in July so contact me today to secure your workshop!!!

Now for Julys Class

Wheely Special
Learn how to use our Stampin’ Round Wheels

I’m holding a class that’s aimed at those of you who would like to know more about our
awesome Stampin’ Round Wheels.

I have also started to provide Technique Cards for anyone that attends my classes. They are so useful so that if you do want to replicate a technique its right there for you in a
handy little card system.

Class Details

You will be making
A cute box
3 cards with handstamped envelopes

Date
Thursday 16th July or Friday 17th July
(registration and payment by the 30th June please)
Time
11am—2pm (Friday Only)
(sandwiches will be provided for lunch)
Or
7pm—10pm (Thursday & Friday)
(light refreshments such as tea, coffee, biscuits, dips etc…)
Location
My Place
(I will let you know my address details when you contact me)
Cost
$20 per person
Spaces available per session - 5

Registration and payment will have to be received 2 1/2 weeks before the class.
No Exceptions. Refunds are not given. If you do pay but cant make it on the day/night I will send you a kit with instructions (Kit contains cardstock and ribbon only no stamps, adhesives or accessories) in the mail.

Please call me on 0422 029 579 if you would like to sign up for this class.

If you have a friend that would like to attend the above class you will get your class for half price. If you have 2 friends that would like to attend you will get your class free.
(Must be someone new and they must pay full class fee)

Christmas in July Stamp-a-stack
Welcome to my first ever Stamp-a-stack

For those of you who don't know what a Stamp-a-stack is well you are in for a treat!
I for one did not have time to send out Christmas cards last year *hanging head in shame* So I thought This Year is going to be Different!!! Im going to start early and what better time than July!!! So if you want to get an early start on your Christmas Cards this year join me at my place and we will stamp up a storm!!!

Stamp-a-stack Details

You will be making
A set of 4 Christmas gift tags
12 beautiful handstamped Christmas cards = 4 each of 3 designs
Optional matching handstamped envelopes (extra $5)

Date
Friday 10th July or Saturday 11th July
(registration and payment by the 23rd June please)
Time
10am—2pm (Friday and Saturday)
(sandwiches will be provided for lunch)
Or
7pm—11pm (Friday Only)
(light refreshments such as tea, coffee, biscuits, dips etc…)
Location
My Place
(I will let you know my address details when you contact me)
Cost
$30 per person
(or $35 with matching handstamped envelopes)
Spaces available per session - 5

(If you would like to take up 2 spaces please let me know. At a cost of $50 + $5 if you want matching envies. (you save between $10—15 you cant go wrong there!) You will leave with 8 gift tags, 24 cards and 24 envies.)

Registration and payment will have to be received 2 1/2 weeks before the Stamp-a-stack.
No Exceptions. Refunds are not given. If you do pay but cant make it on the day/night I will send you a kit with instructions (Kit contains cardstock and ribbon only no stamps, adhesives or accessories) in the mail.

Well I cant wait to hear from you

Jaz xox

Not Stamping Related But....

2009-06-08T21:53:00.010+08:00

Just wanted to share...

When I went over to Canberra for our Stampin' Up! Convention I also got the chance to visit with my Sweet Nanna!!! Nanna lives in Campbeltown about 2 hours from Sydney and boy did we pack a lot into the three day I was there!!!

So here is just a few of the places we went to....

This picture was taken of the Lotus Fragrance Pavillion Over Water in the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour. This place was awe inspiring it was so beautiful and if you paid $10 you got to dress up in traditional Chinese clothes and walk through the garden and get your picture taken! Like these people below how awesome is that!!!

We also went to see the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House which I hadnt seen since I was 13 I was thrilled to see it again...

Isnt it awesome!! Hey Mr Seagul get out of my picture your ruining the view LOL!

and of course the opera house which is MASSIVE!

(the bridge is to the left of this picture)

We also went through Hyde Park in the heart of of Sydney here is the massive fountain they have in the middle of the park.

We also went to Bowral the gorgeous little town I was born in...

This picture is typical of Bowral these gorgeous trees are everywhere. Its just so pretty! Bowral is situated between Canberra and Sydney I drove through it on my way through to Sydney from Canberra then drove back my last day before I flew back to Perth.

I even visited the hospital they took my mum to. I was born two and a half months premature and only weighed in at 1.8kg (3 pounds 9 ounces in the old scale) They thought I was gonna die and Christened me but I survived. What my poor Mother must have gone through!

Well that was just a small snapshot of my time over East as I took over 650 photos all up (thanks for being so patient Nanna)

I wish I could show them all to you

Jaz xox

My Swaps for Convention!

2009-05-26T18:14:00.009+08:00

Well Hello There

I wanted to show you the swaps I did for convention... I did 75 all up. One I donated to Stampin' Up! and three I kept for my portfolio. So all up I was able to Swap 71!!!

Well here they all are...in one glorious neat pile!!!

I did three separate flowers in assorted colours but these next three were my favourite colour combinations

We have the Banksia (which by the way Banksias remind me of The Big Bad Banksia Men from Snugglepot and Cuddlepie an Iconic Australian Childrens book written by the clever May Gibbs)

Then the beautiful Waratah which I believe is NSW's state flower...

Last but certainy not least is the ever delightful Gum Blossoms...

Let me tell ya I was still doing these swaps on the flight over scrunched up in an airplane seat lol! Also the night before the first day of convention in the hotel room lol!!!

Supplies for these cards
Stampset: Blooms Away, Sanded
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Inks: Kiwi Kiss, Black Stazon, for the flowers I used a combination of different colours including Rose red, Summer Sun, Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie amongst many others
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Tafetta & Thick Grosgrain Ribbons
Tools: Distressing Tool
Techniques: Crumpling of Cardstock, Blender Pens and Inks (My blender pens are trashed I need new ones lol!!!)

Thanks for stopping by to look!!!

Jaz xox

Projects from April Class

2009-05-20T18:45:00.007+08:00

Hello

Well I have a bit of time up my sleeve tonight so I thought Id show you the projects we did at my April Class. We did Emerging Colour another awesome Embossing Resist technique.

Here is the first card we did...

I loved this card the best..

Supplies

Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Whisper White

Inks: Mellow Moss, Bashful Blue, Pale Plum, Pretty in Pink, Perfect Plum, Versamark

Embellishments: Elegant Eggplant ribbon

Stampset: Garden Whimsy, Life Definitions

Accessories: Brayer, Clear Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun

2nd Card...

Supplies

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Whisper White, Sweet Always DSP

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Versamark

Embellishments: Chocolate Chip ribbon, Rose Red Brads

Stampset: Always

Accessories: Brayer, Clear Embossing Powder, 1/16 inch circle punch, Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun

3rd Card...

Supplies

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Inks: Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point

Embellishments: Rhinestone Brads from the Pretties Kit

Stampsets: Occasional Greetings, Pick a Petal

Accessories: Brayer, Clear Emboossing Powder, Embossing Budy , Heat Gun, 1/16 inch circle punch

And last but not least...

I found this great Diamond Fold card tutorial which I found on Chris Walkers Blog... http://honeyheads.blogspot.com/ she also has a great you tube tutorial aswell.

This is the card folded up

and this is when you take the ribbon off. Neat huh!

I think it looks like a Japanese table lol

Supplies

Cardstock: Taken with Teal, Rose Red, Whisper White

Inks: Taken With Teal, Rose Red, Versamark

Stampset: Eastern Blooms

Embellishments: Whisper White ribbon

Accessories: Bone Folder, Brayer, Embossing Buddy, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun

This class was an awesome way of displaying the beautiful embossing technique of Emerging Colour...

Thanks for looking

Jaz xox

May Promotion

2009-05-18T15:23:00.004+08:00

Hello There

What a hectic week, actually it has been well hectic since I got back from my trip! Im just popping on to let you know about the fantastic Promotion thats happening in May! Yes there is still time to take advantage of this great opportunity!!!

Picture the Possibilities valid from 1st of May - 31st May

NUMBER 1

Create new possibilities in your scrapbooking and paper crafting with two great offers!
Buy three packs of select Designer Series paper ($16.95 each) and get one FREE!

Item Page Description
112042 132 Urban Garden Designer Series paper
112470 132 Haiku Designer Series paper
113976 132 Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper
112468 132 Sweet Always Designer Series paper
113992 133 Tea Party Designer Series paper
113975 133 Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper
113966 134 Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series paper
112469 134 Holiday Treasures Designer Series paper
112041 134 Bella Rose Designer Series paper
113974 134 Bella Bleu Designer Series paper
113978 135 Urban Oasis Designer Series paper
112461 135 Washington Apple Designer Series paper
112039 135 Windsor Knot Designer Series paper
113980 135 Candy Lane Designer Series paper

NUMBER 2

Become a demonstrator for only $150 with the limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit!*

In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $150 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:
Item Code Description Retail Value
112231 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $77.95
113059 Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $36.95
108697 E/Elements Asstd textured c/s (12" x 12") $21.95
105216 Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad $11.95
103179 Craft & Rubber Scissors $37.95
*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $77.95 value.

Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.
The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:
Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
Idea Book & Catalogue (8)
To My Hostess Envelope (10)
Project Sample Sheet
Recruit Brochures (10)
Hostess Benefits Form (10)
Customer Order Form (50)

*Paperwork must be received by Stampin' Up! by 1 June.

How awesome is that to join our wonderful family for $150. Please feel free to CONTACT ME anytime for more information.

Look forward to hearing from you!!!

Jaz xox

CONVENTION 2009!!!!

2009-05-10T09:40:00.010+08:00

Well Hello

What can I say about Convention??? What an amazing experience!!! The classes were amazingly informative. The presentations were fantastic! Gosh we have some very talented girls in Australia!!! The displays were phenominal. A big congratulations to the Aussie and US staff that put the whole event together. It was soooo worth the trip and I hope to go next year too!

Here is the amazing view from our awesome hotel room complete with Parliment House and Hot Air Balloons!!!

Isnt it just picturesque!!!

Here we are on the first day of convention with the awesome stage behind us!

From L 2 R A Klass Act Girls!!!

Jenny, Me, Sarah, Chantell, Ali and Narelle.

We had an Absolute Ball - late nights, gigling fits, various other antics!!!

Here we are doing the Make n Takes which were absolutely beautiful!

I must say the official photographer was amazing if he saw us trying to take group shots he would walk over and offer to take them for us. We all had cameras so he would take a shot with each one he was an absolute Doll!! Thank You Mr Photographer Man!!!

Here we are in all our finery at the Awards Dinner it was just Scrumptious!!!

Arent the flowers beautiful - afterwards they were giving them away so I yoinked a whole bunch of Roses and gave them to my Nanna who I stayed with for the rest of my trip.

And here is our photo with Shelli who is absolutely gorgeous she is such an inspiration and has the most beautifully artist style!

I also won a Sales Award aswell I was so excited I got to walk accross the stage and hug Shelli. Receiving the Award was definately a highlight of my trip!!!

Well thats it for now I will post a pic of my swaps and the other aspects of my trip a bit later!!!

Jaz xox

Product Shares

2009-05-08T08:28:00.002+08:00

Well Hi Everyone

Im back from CONVENTION!!! What an experience!!! Im hoping to post my convention highlights early next week! But for now I thought Id let you know about my product shares.

Product Shares are a great cost effective way of getting products that you may not neccessarily think you can afford!!! You might've seen some embellishments or papers and wondered what they look like in real life. This way you can have a taste of a wider range of products at a lower price. So here are the shares Im offering!!!

Embellishment Share
Everyone likes to embellish a little!

You will get a share in the Hodgepodge Hardware, Pretties Kit & Accents & Elements
It is also a very cost effective way to acquire some our beautiful embellishments in the catalogue!!!

For a low cost of $36.50
you will receive 174 pieces from our embellishment range

This will include
24 pieces + 20 brads of Styled Silver Hodgepodge hardware
78 pieces of the Pretties Kit
52 Pieces of Accents & Elements Flower Fusion & Flower Fusion Too

There are 5 spaces available in this share
(if you would like more than one share that’s not a problem)

and the other Share I am offering is....

Designer Series Paper Share
Love paper???
Then this paper share is for you!!!

You will get a share in every piece of Designer Series Paper in the
catalogue to drool over. It will help you see which ones you like the most!!!
It is also a very cost effective way to get a taste of the
new papers in the catalogue!!!

For a low cost of $51.95
you will receive 138 6”x6”sheets of Designer Series Paper.
Please look at pages 132—135 in the catalogue to see the
range of papers you will receive.
(This includes the normal designer range, Sweet Slumber Specialty & Patterns)

There are 8 spaces available in this share
(if you would like more than one share that’s not a problem)

You will be required to make payment in cash or Direct Deposit the amount into my bank account. Once the share is filled and everyone has paid I will put the order through. You will be able to pick them up from my home or if you want them posted to you please call me and I will let you know how much shipping will cost.

Please call me on 0422 029 579 or EMAIL ME for more information.

If you want to have a look at these products please refer to the catalogue on the right ---->
Jaz xox

New Stuff!!!

2009-04-24T20:33:00.004+08:00

Hey There

I have some cards to show I demo'd them at a few workshops I held recently so here they are....

I really enjoyed making the card above! Im loving the new Incolors!

Stampsets - EnFrancai (one of my Faves!) and Echos of Kindness
Inks - Kiwi Kiss, Black Stazon, Riding Hood Red and Tangerine Tango
Cardstock - Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red and Whisper White
Embellishments - Old Olive Ribbon
Techniques - Blender Pens & Ink and Sponging (does that look like its spelt right??? You know when you stare at a word then it starts looking weird well sponging just looks weird now lol)

The card above was made using the new Fresh Cuts Notes and co-ordinating Fresh Cuts Stampset. Gotta love NEW PRODUCT to play with!!!

Stampset - Fresh Cuts of course!!!
Inks - Pacific Point, Baja Breeze and Pink Pirouette
Cardstock - Whisper White, Pacific Point and Fresh Cuts Notes
Embellishments - Pretty in Pink Brads
Techniques - Distressing

Well Im off to the Stampin' Up! Convention being held in Canberra next weekend! I leave on Thursday Im soooooo excited only less than a week to go! Yipeeeeee! Hopefully I will post my Product Shares before I go if I have TIME!!! If not Ill see you when I get back!

Take Care

Jaz xox

Class Time Again

2009-04-17T16:04:00.003+08:00

Time for another class.....

Here are the details

Alterables Class
Learn how to make something different

I’m holding an Alterables Class. This class will focus on taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary. This class will have you looking at things and thinking what can I turn that into!

There is only so much you can show in a workshop setting and there is sooo much more you can show in a class…

I have also started to provide Technique Cards for anyone that attends my classes. They are so useful so that if you do want to replicate a technique its right there for you in a
handy little card system.

Class Details

You will make a Mini Toilet Roll Album!

Date
Thursday 14th May or Friday 15th May
(registration and payment by the 29th April please)
Time
11am—2pm (Friday Only)
(sandwiches will be provided for lunch)
Or
7pm—10pm (Thursday & Friday)
(light refreshments such as tea, coffee, biscuits, dips etc…)
Location
My Place
(I will let you know my address details when you contact me)
Cost
$20 per person
Spaces available per session - 5

Registration and payment will have to be received 2 1/2 weeks before the class.
No Exceptions. Refunds are not given. If you do pay but cant make it on the day/night I will send you a kit with instructions (Kit contains cardstock and ribbon only no stamps, adhesives or accessories) in the mail.

Please call me on 0422 029 579, leave a comment or EMAIL ME... if you would like to sign up for this class.
Remember also my offer of booking and prepaying for 5 classes and getting the 6th class for free!!!

Looking forward to hearing from you!!!

Jaz xox

Wellll Hellooo!!

2009-04-13T10:36:00.004+08:00

Hey everone

Been away abit longer than I would have liked...

Got some some cards to show the first one was for my Dads Birthday...

The colours I have used are Not Quite Navy, More Mustard and Very Vaniila. I have used Twill Tape (medium) The stampsets I have used are For Father (retired cry), Sanded (not retired Yay), and Cheery Chat (retired boo) LOL! I have used black stazon and more mustard inks and I used blender pens with ink to clolour in the toolbox...

Dad really loved this card he appreciated the effort and loved the toolbox!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!

This second card was for my Husband Petes Oma (Grandma) She was involved in a car accident last week and has broken her collarbone and has a lot of bruising from the seat belt. A young girl plowed into her we think her car is a write off. We hope the girl gets done for reckless driving!!! Oma is 80 so it will take a long time for her to heal we are just so glad it wasnt worse!!!

I wanted this card to be bright and cheery!!!

The colours I have used for this card is Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun and Whisper White. The inks I have used are Pumpkin Pie and Black Stazon. I stampsets I used were Window Dressing and Curvy Verses and I used Blender Pens with inks to colour the image.

Thanks for looking

Jaz xox

DRUM ROLL...........

2009-04-01T17:23:00.002+08:00

Im Back and JUST in TIME too!!!!!! For the Brand Spankin New Stampin' Up! Catalogue.

Its just been released TODAY and Im so excited because... there are some Beautiful, Gorgeous and Delightful New Stamps Sets! Not to mention the Delectable New Designer Series Papers and Scrapping Kits and Delicious ribbons and other equally yummy things....

I have placed a link on the right check it out!!!

My Stampin Habitat is not quite up and running yet but rest assured Im in there anyways amid a cascading pile of crap on my desk and boxes that I keep tripping over. I should have some things to show soon!!!

So Ill leave you to browse the new catty... Have Fun! Oh and let me know if youd like any thing!!!

Its Great to be back Online!!!

Jaz xox

Im SAD because.........

2009-03-16T19:15:00.009+09:00

All my stamping supplies are packed away and Im on the MOVE!!!

This will be my last post for a couple of weeks while we are moving house so wish us luck! If you would like to order anything please call me on 0422 029 579 and I will put through a phone order for you.

Believe me this will be a mammoth task. Ive already packed 12 boxes from my stampin habitat alone and I havent even made a DENT!!! Oh me Oh my what am I going to do with me!!! I have some pics to see you through my absence I hope!!!

On Saturday we had a stall at a great little craft fair in Cannington....here we are setting up!

And here is me (in the black) doing an Embossing Demonstration...

It was a pretty good day all in all!!!

And here is some of the things we made for the craft fair!

Some matchy matchy gifts for mothers day

The post it note altered photoframes were a huge hit!!

Well Ill see you in a couple of weeks.....Arrrrghhh No Stamps No Internet Im gonna go insane!

hugs and kisses

Jaz xox

March Craft Fair Details

2009-03-09T16:47:00.004+09:00

Hi Everyone

Firstly if your looking for the details on the retiring list its 2 posts down!!

I have the details for the March Craft Fair

Come see us down at the FAIR. We will have Stamping Displays and Demonstrations and also several Make & Takes throughout the day. We are also having a free raffle where you could win some Yummy Stampin' Up! merchandise to play around with!

SEE YOU THERE!!!!

Jaz xox

Projects from Carousel Class

2009-03-05T10:07:00.011+09:00

Hello There

Firstly please look down at the post below if you are looking for the Retiring List I am updating the retiring list daily and I cant work out how to make it stay at the top. Sheesh!

Ive got some pics from my Carousel Notes class I did recently...

There is only one project in this class I designed myself. The others I followed tutorials for. Why reinvent the wheel and I just thought the girls would love what others had come up with for the use of carousel notes!

Here is my one...

I am sad to see these incolours go... Goodbye Groovy Guava, Goodbye Wild Wasabi, Goodbye Soft Sky and the others!

Now here is my favourite next . This was designed by Cambria Turnbow I just love her work thanks for the tutorial Cambria!

And a close up...

Isnt it just beautiful....

Next THE BOWL great for weddings or mothers day or childrens parties.....

Oh Damn you fuzzy wuzzy camera shot *rolling my eyes* Ill update this pic if I can.

Here is another design I came up with following Deb Kemps fun tutorial I found on you tube . You can click on her name to visit her blog.

Arent they just adorable

Last but not least this card and for the life of me I cant find where I got it from I have searched high and low so if this is your design please leave a comment and I will add a link in this post for you *red face*.

Well there you have it! I thoroughly enjoyed this particular class!

Jaz xox

Updated 16/3/09 Low Quantites be quick

2009-03-01T17:15:00.016+09:00

The Retired List is finally here how exciting but a little sad also. Some of my favourites are retiring BUT the anticipation of seeing what the new catalogue has instore is just well so Im sitting on the edge of my seat type of feeling actually. (I dont know if you have noticed but when Im ultra excited I also dont quite make a lot of sense sooo please dont hold that against me but I hope you get the jist of what Im trying to say LOL)

ANYWHO! back to the RETIRED LIST...

In anticipation of the new catalogue being released on the 1st of April Stampin' Up! has released its retiring list. It is totally a while stocks last type of thing so if you dont want to miss out please CONTACT ME as soon as possible to snap up these amazing stampsets and such that wont be available again ever after the 31st March!!! Some of the stampsets and accessories are even
25% OFF

Click on the image below to see the complete list. (Please also be aware that I will endevour to keep this list updated as much as possible to reflect any changes. Just come back to this particular post every now and then.)

New Catalogue = To Infinty and Beyond = Cant Wait!!!

Jaz xox

Deleted due to everything being sold out!

An Award and a Page!!

2009-02-25T18:50:00.007+09:00

Hey everyone

Well I received an award from two very talented girls. The first one to give me the award was Kirsten who Im so very happy to report was able to retrieve her missing pages on her blog! Do click on her name and visit her she has some beautiful projects on there. The second wonderful lady is Tai you can click on her name to see her blog. I love Tai's sense of style So Elegant! So thank you very much girls I appreciate that you thought of me *hugs*.

Here are the rules for this award:

1. Pick 10 people and pass the award on to them.
2. Contact them and let them know you have chosen them and their blog for an award.
3. Link back to the person who gave you the award.

Oh its so very hard to pick just ten as you know there are sooooooo many talented girls out there...

ok so here goes please take the time to visit these amazing ladies...

1. Chantell
2. Tracey
3. Shellie
4. Carrie
5. Becky
6. Marelle
7. Cambria
8. Jayne
9. Karen
10. Sarah

They are just so Freakin Talented it makes you sick.......

Well here is a tinsy bit of my talent for you to browse.... here goes

I did this 12x12 page for a workshop. The hostess had been to bali with some friends and wanted to get more into scrapbooking. I love this page because its so bright and cheerful!

Supplies
Bali Breeze DSP, Old Olive Textured C/S, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White c/s, Ink colours are - Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, Rose Red and Old Olive. Ribbom Fairytale and Tempting Turquoise. Stamp sets - Wonderful Words, Eastern Blooms. I also used 2 way glue pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.

Till next time

Jaz xox

A Good Cause

2009-02-18T20:05:00.004+09:00

Bushfire Appeal

Join Australian and New Zealand Stampin' Up! demonstrators help those victims of the Victorian bushfires.

From 12 February through 31 March 2009, when you purchase any of a select group of 10 stamp sets, Stampin' Up! will donate 50 percent of the sales of these sets to the Australia Red Cross Victorian Bushfires 2009 Appeal.

Contact me to order your sets today.

Stamp Set Item Number Page Number in Catalogue Retail Price

Priceless 112312 105 $48.95 AUD/$57.95 NZD

Seeing Spots 108909 89 $29.95 AUD /$35.95 NZD

Baroque Motifs 112380 98 $39.95 AUD /$46.95 NZD

Live Your Dream 114261 3** $55.95 AUD /$66.95 NZD

Looks Like Spring* 108864 76 $58.95 AUD /$68.95 NZD

The Snowflake Spot* 108934 27 $39.95 AUD /$46.95 NZD

Bodacious Bouquet* 108756 80 $58.95 AUD /$68.95 NZD

Polka Dots & Paisley* 110247 46 $35.95 AUD /$42.95 NZD

G'day Mate* 111973 $115 35.95 AUD /$42.95 NZD

Be Happy* 108744 51 $39.95 AUD /$46.95 NZD *

*These sets will appear on the upcoming list of retiring products, so they will only be available for the Bushfire Appeal--while supplies last.

**In the Summer Mini Catalogue.

My Swap Card and others

2009-02-09T15:53:00.009+09:00

Hi peoples

I apologise for my slight absence. I do try and post at least once a week but 3 workshops over the weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) have kept me busy and having to do my *proper* job today at the office was well quite exhausting. I think I work harder as a demo than at my real job tho lol!!! Well enough of me complaining because I wouldnt have it any other way!!!

So onto the task at hand...

Here is my SWAP card I made for a Team Day we had the weekend before last...

I made 16 of these little suckers which equates to cutting out... um about 180 flowers and leaves! Lucky I enjoy cutting things out!!!

Here they are in all their glory...

Im thinking of posting a tutorial about how I made this card so Im not going to give anything away about it other than what you see... I just have to take a few photos of how I did the flowers then it will be up and running!!

So thats me out of the way. There are so many talented girls in our group here are a few from the day...

Tracey isnt it just adorable...

Chantelle

and Michelle... (sorry its a bit blurry dont know what happened there...)

All the swaps were beautiful! I love participating in swaps because it gives me some great ideas so thanks girls!!!

Thanks for lookin

Jaz xox

PS I also wanted to say to all the people that are affected by those horrendus bushfires especially in VIC but also in NSW that your Aussie brothers and sisters are all thinking of you in this trying time. It is such a horrific tragedy and my heart goes out to all of you who have lost pretty much everything especially loved ones. I just cry when I see the news and think who would do such a thing and I hope they catch them and make them pay. Lots of hugs from WA.

Birthday giftbag

2009-01-29T15:19:00.004+09:00

Hi there

Just thought Id put a pic up of the giftbag I made for my sisters birthday early in January. Amy turned 19 and is the youngest of us three girls. My nickname for my sweet sis is - Little Amy. Just coz she was a tiny thing when she was younger... I love her to bits and enjoyed the family get together we had for her special day!!!

It was so quick and easy to do. I used some retired product such as the Summer Picnic dsp and Blooms diecuts from our old spring mini I also used the new Flower Fusion felt flowers from our current summer mini. Together with bashful Blue Ribbon and brads and some old olive cardstock was thrown in there too. The stampset I used was Cheery Chat. I also made a matching love note card but I didnt take a photo of that but I just made up the same flower and stuck it on the card.

Well there you go. Amy loved it so I was quite pleased!!!

until next time....

Jaz xox

Ride the Carousel Class

2009-01-26T11:59:00.001+09:00

CLASS

I’m holding a class using the beautiful Carousel Notes that you can find in our current Summer Mini Catalogue.
There is only so much you can show in a workshop setting and there is sooo much more you can show in a class…
These gorgeous Carousel notes are sooo pretty and so adaptable you can turn them into anything!!!

Class Details
You will be making 3 different projects (4 items)
2 sweet cards with square envelope
A gorgeous little gift bag
And a treat bowl
I know this sounds weird but bare with me it is soo pretty and has some great uses!
I will also have some other display projects showing you what else you can do with these versatile little notes.

Date
Friday February 20th
(registration and payment by the 13th February please)
Time
11am—2pm (sandwiches will be provided for lunch)
Or
7pm—10pm (light refreshments such as tea, coffee, biscuits, dips etc…)
Location
My Place
(I will let you know my address details when you contact me)
Cost
$25 per person
Spaces available per session - 5

Registration and payment will have to be received 1 week before the class.
No Exceptions. Refunds are not given. If you do pay but cant make it on the day/night I will send you a kit with instructions (Kit contains cardstock and ribbon only no stamps, adhesives or accessories) in the mail.

Please EMAIL ME if you would like to sign up for this class.
Remember also my offer of booking and prepaying for 5 classes and getting the 6th class for free!!!

Look forward to hearing from you...

Jaz xox

Two Step Stamping Class

2009-01-18T13:14:00.010+09:00

Good Afternoon

I held Classes on Friday to showcase our gorgeous Two Step stampsets. Had a wonderful time showing the girls how to get the most out of these types of stamps. I managed to squish in quite a bit into the time we had (I ran 2 sessions a day class and a night class).

So here are the projects we completed...

I got my inspiration for this card from our summer mini. The stampsets I used were Botanical Blooms and For Father. The main colours I used were Bordering Blue, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip and Confetti Cream I also used Always Artichoke, Regal Rose, So Saffron and Stazon Ink. Twill Ribbon finished it off. One of the techniques used on this card was Stamping Off.

For the card above I used Oh So Lovely and En Francai Stampsets. The colours I used were Mellow Moss, Barely Banana, Almost Amethyst Regal Rose and Confetti White. The technique I used on this card was Blender Pens and Inks.

This card is my favourite of the three. I used Heartfelt Thanks stampset. The colours I used were Always Artichoke, Rose Red (DSP) So Saffron, Regal Rose and Very Vanilla. I also used Rose Red and Elegant Eggplant inks. I also used Fairytail Ribbon. The techniques I used were Paper Peircing and Inking Stamps with Markers.

Last but certainly not least... from this...

To this!!!

Here is a close up of the finished tin...

and of the love note...

This is one of my most favourite projects I have made so far I think! The Stampsets I used were Wild Rose, Short and Sweet and En Francai. The colours I used were Rose Red, Regal Rose, So Saffron and Always Artichoke. I also used Stazon ink, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Two Way Glue Pen and Fairytail Ribbon. The techniques I used were Stamping Off and Using the Bone Folder and Paper Piercing Pad to get a more 3D look to the Roses. (I saw this technique used with the Wild Rose stampset on SCS to see this ladies card click here I thought her card was so beautiful Im glad I found it again so I could show you!!!)

In all the projects the Stampamajig was used to align the stamps correctly into position.

The girls thoroughly enjoyed making these although the tins were quite hard work but they all agreed wholeheartedly that the finished product was worth it!!! Thanks girls I had a lot of fun teaching this class!!!

Until next time :)

Jaz xox

Card Candy

2009-01-15T19:11:00.005+09:00

Hi All....

I just wanted to post a pic of a card I made using some of the sweet Card Candy Seahorses I made for the Craft Fair. Even though I sold a couple of these overall they didnt sell too well. I think it was because people just didnt understand what they were for. So I want to make up samples for my Card Candy so people can see the great uses.

Some great uses for Card Candy are as follows:

You can use it on a card... lol... No really they make a great starting point for a card you build the design of your card around the candy itself!

Embelishments on scrapbooking pages Jazz up that page!!!

Embelishments on giftbags a little extra bling goes a long way!

You can pretty much put them anywhere you like!!!

For the card above I used the Much Appreciated and Ocean Commotion stampsets, Spring Break DSP, black brads, purely pomegranate double stitched ribbon and the colours I have used are old olive, blue bayou and purely pomegranate.

Enjoy

Jaz xox

Something for me!!!

2009-01-08T13:54:00.006+09:00

Hi everyone

I actually did something for me. Yay Me!!! The paper work in my Stampin Habitat was getting out of hand so I decided to buy a leverarch file to keep all my bits and pieces in. This includes stuff like what colours go with our DSP range, information about the classes, templates, tutorials, ideas etc... I though I might pretty up the cover so this is what I did...

The leverarch file itself is very close to our own lavender lace

I used some retired Stampin' Up! products like the Do The Hula Stampset the A Perfect Day rubons from the Spring Mini. The current products I used were the Spring Break DSP. The colour scheme I used where White, Blue Bayou and Soft Sky

I also used the Pretties Kit which I love!!! I sponged the largest and third largest flower in soft sky and the second largest flower in blue bayou. I left the smallest flower white and added a rhinestone brad in the middle.

As the file is always going to be on my craft desk getting used I was able to decorate the front with out fear of it getting crushed. I really thought that was all it needed I didnt want to go overboard. And as a result Im pleased with it!!!

Jaz xox

They say lightning doesnt strike twice!!!

2009-01-06T20:07:00.004+09:00

Lucky Me!!! Lightning has struck twice and its a good thing Ive received another award this time its from Stephanie over at A Greenville Life (I actually received it on the 9th December but with Chrissie & New Years Im a bit behind lol) Thanks Stephanie Im honored that you chose me!!! I love visiting your blog because you always have interesting things on there be it a yummy recipe, history or your cute projects!!!

Here are the rules for the award:

1. The winner gets to put the logo on their blog.

2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award.

3. Nominate 5 blogs for the award.

Here are the 5 that I nominate for this Kreativ Award: (This is really hard coz there are so many talented girls out there... so here goes

1. Nicole I joined a forum for Aussie Demos and I found this talented ladies blog I really like her style.

2. Amanda is one of my sidelines downlines lol. This girl is a scrapbooking queen, she does some neat stuff including awesome journalling which I suck at!!!

3. Debbie Is another talented Aussie girl I happend across. Debbie has some beautiful things on her blog.

4. Andrea Is another lady I found on the Aussie Demo forum I signed up for. She has a sweet style that I just love.

5. Michelle Last but not least is Michelles awesome blog. This lady is just amazing and I thank her for sharing her brilliant Brayer tutorials.

All these ladies are such an inspiration to me including the ladies I nominated for the I Love Your Blog Award. I thank you all for sharing your astronomical talent and my life is richer for it.

Wishing you all the Very Best for the coming year and I cant wait to see what you come up with in the future!

Jaz xox

SALE-A-BRATION has arrived!!! & Happy New Year

2009-01-01T12:45:00.005+09:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

Wishing you all the best for 2009!!!

Im so excited at the moment as this will be my first SALE-A-BRATION! I just missed out last year! What a great time to to be a Stampin' Up! Customer and an even greater time to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!!! I feel so lucky to be apart of such a fantastic company! Here is why Im soooooo excited and feel soo lucky!!!

SALE-A-BRATION

Take advantage of any - or all - of these offers!

Customers

Select any of the items in the Sale-A-Bration brochure free with a purchase $100 Aud.* There's no limit - for every $100 Aud you spend, you can choose a free Sale-A-Bration set! Don't miss the opportunity to own these exclusive sets!

Hostesses

When you host a workshop of at least $600 Aud, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration set in addition to your generous hostess benefits! You'll receive a second set when your net workshop sales reach $1,200 Aud. Get a third set for workshop sales of $1,800 Aud or more!*

Recruits

Sign up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrastor during Sale-A-Bration and select any set** (value up to $79.95 Aud) from the 2008-2009 Idea Book & Catalogue free!

*Net sales before shipping and handling

**Excluding Hostess sets

Demonstrators

Not only do Customers, Hostesses and Recruits win out so do we as Demonstrators! We also receive these special offers during Sale-A-Bration!!! Along with all the other fantastic bonuses of becoming and being a Demonstrator! Contact me if you are interested in knowing more about becoming an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! It has to be one of the most rewarding aspects of my life I couldnt imagine not being a SU Demo!!!

So Dont Miss Out You'll Kick Yourself lol

Over on the right Ive got the link to the Sale-A-Bration Brochure (underneath our other publications) Check it out...--------->>>

Jaz xox

Two Step Stamping Class

2008-12-28T22:38:00.003+09:00

CLASS - The Two Step

Im holding a class using Stampin’ Up!’s Two Step stamp sets.
There is only so much you can show in a workshop setting and there is soo much more to show in a class…

Two Step stamp sets are so versatile there are so many ideas to discover.

I particularly like the floral Two Step stamp sets!!!

Class Details

You will make 3 cards complete with hand stamped envelopes
And also a beautifully decorated tin with 5 love notes inside complete with hand stamped envelopes as well.

I will also be showing you how to make the most out of our stamp
positioning tool - the Stampamajig. There are several other techniques you will also learn involving blender pens, stamping off and stampinwrite markers.

Date
Friday January 16th 2009
(registration and payment by the 9th January please)
Time
11am - 2pm (sandwiches will be provided for lunch)
and
7pm - 10pm (light refreshments such as tea, coffee, biscuits, dips etc…)
Location
My Place
(I will let you know my address details when you contact me)
Cost
$20 per person
Spaces available per session - 5

Registration and payment will have to be received 1 week before the class No Exceptions. Refunds are not given. If you do pay but cant make it on the day/night I will send you a kit with instructions (Kit contains cardstock and ribbon only no stamps, adhesives or accessories)

in the mail.

Please Email Me if you would like to sign up for this class. Remember also my offer of booking and prepaying for 5 classes and getting the 6th class free!

Look forward to hearing from you

Jaz xox

2008-12-24T09:54:00.002+09:00

Wishing everyone a Very

MERRY CHRISTMAS

A FANTASTIC NEW YEAR

and look forward to sharing my love of all things

STAMPIN' in 2009

Much Love Jaz xox

Ive won something!!!! (which hardly ever happens lol)

2008-12-10T20:01:00.004+09:00

Hi everyone

I feel pretty privlaged because a lovely lady by the name of Twilla (isnt that a pretty name by the way) has given me this blog award... you can visit her great blog HERE !

The rules:
1. The winner can put the logo on their blog.
2. Link the person you received the award from.
3. Nominate 5 other blogs.
4. Put links to those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls you've nominated

The 5 people I want to give this award to are...

Lisa - I really love Lisa's sense of style and flair check out her seasonal plate inserts they are amazing.
Sarah - My Upline I love Sarah her Fresh and Funky ideas are worth checking out.
Jen - Jen is such a hoot and talented to boot I love reading her blog entrys.
Ellen - I love Ellens blog it has some really sweet projects on it. She also has a heart of gold!
Makeesha - Makeesha is such a talented lady. She has some fantastic ideas. I love browsing her blog.

Recieving this award has really topped this past week for me. I appreciate everyone that comes and visits my blog and those who leave comments for me it really lifts my spirits so thank you!!!!
It was also really hard to just pick 5 blogs to award because I visit so many blogs that are trully amazing. I feel privlaged to be a part of a sensational group of Stampin' Up! Demos

Jaz xox

Craft Fair Wrap Up

2008-12-09T18:36:00.011+09:00

Hey Everyone

Been wondering where Ive been and what Ive been up to??? Well Ive had an extremely busy weekend and Ill tell you all about it!!!! First as you know Ive been preparing for a Craft Fair... Sarah , Tracey , Chantell and myself have been very very busy little bees getting ready for our time in the spotlight lol. We got together once a week for about a month and a half creating, stamping, preparing our wares for this event. It was really great working with these talented girls... Here is a pic of our stall all set up. I think it looked quite smashing myself...

We had a make and take table which is on the left behind the card display where we did make and takes and also demonstrations. This was pretty successful for us as it drew a crowd and got people interested when they were walking by we always had something going on.

These next three pics are just a close up of our display...

Here are some of the things I made for the craft fair...

The tags on the little boxes above reads "Box of Candy - Card Candy that is!" I had fun making these.

Some cute ribbon bookmarks

And some sweet glittery seahorse card candy on some seaweed from our Summer Minis Ocean Comotion Set!

It was also my birthday on Friday night and after the craft fair I held a bash at a great pub down in East Victoria Park. The Balmoral is an excellent place to have a function the food was delicious and the service is exceptional...

Here is the cake that my sweet mother in law gave me. It was so delicious...

I took this pic at home the next day of my decorations my friend Lauren organised for my birthday arent they cool their huge lol...

I was thoroughly spoilt on my birthday and just want to thank everyone for coming and celebrating my 30th with me *hugs*

Jaz xox

New Summer Mini

2008-12-01T09:40:00.003+09:00

Its Here! Its Here! The delicious new Summer Mini Catalogue. It is an irresistable collection of gorgeous stampsets, designer series papers, ribbons and much more. Check out the link on the right hand side..... Im in Love!!!!

Jaz xox

Ive been a busy busy bee

2008-11-29T16:49:00.004+09:00

Well Hello

Sorry if I have not posted in a while. Ive been quite busy of late but Im still here!!! Ive been preparing for a Craft Fair with 3 other girls these past few weeks I have a pic to show... these are some giftbags Ive been working on to sell at the fair... I finished them off last night.

We have made all sorts of other creations for the craft fair come down and have a look...

Oh wait a sec Ill scan the flyer in........

I actually went to the July Craft fair they had. It is a really unique craft fair not like others that I have visited. I really enjoyed this one a lot, there was so many unique and inspiring stalls there. So dont be shy come down and have a look on Saturday the 6th which is one day after my Bday YAY!!! Im gonna be trashed on the Sunday. On Saturday after the craft fair Im holding my 30th down at a local pub!!! But I couldnt decide between the two craft fair - 3oth bday bash - craft fair. Oh well Ill do both :)

Anywho we will be having Make and Takes, Demonstrations, things to sell ect.... Im sooo excited cant wait!!!

Jaz xox

Christmas workshop

2008-11-18T16:36:00.006+09:00

Hi everyone

Well here are some projects I did at a couple of workshops recently...

A gift bag, gift tags and a card...

This gift bag above was so easypeazy to make we were shown this by Derek from Stampin' Up! Perth Regionals. One 12x12 sheet of DSP no cutting just folding and sticky strip. I chose to use Holiday Harmony DSP, Always Artichoke & Whisper White C/S. Holiday Wishes stampset. I created the flower using Bud Basics and the Pretties Kit and Purely Pomegranate and Always Artichoke Inks. I used Mellow Moss ribbon with antique brads for the handles.

These tags above were quite easy as well. The colours I used were Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi and Kraft. The stampsets I used Sanded, Fun and Fast Notes and Greetings Galore.

This card above we all made together the colours I used were Garden Green, Ruby Red, Whisper White for the C/S. Old Olive Ribbon. Old Olive, Garden Green, Ruby Red and Close to Cocoa Markers. Many Merry Messages, Sanded and Lovely as a Tree were the stampsets that were used. I used the sponge dauber to blend the colours on the tree after we used the markers to ink the stamp up. I love the effect it created and everyones tree turned out so different it was great.

thanks for looking & hope you are having a great week!

Jaz xox

Classes

2008-11-16T09:33:00.005+09:00

Hi People

After the success of my Embossing with Markers Class (which I really enjoyed) Im going to start Running Classes once a month starting in January. They will be different each month focusing on things such as techniques, use of products, scrapbooking, alterables ectera... I will post the details on my blog about each class 3 weeks before hand. Registration and payment will have to be received 1 week before the class no exceptions. Refunds are not given. If you do pay but cant make it on the night I will send you a kit with instructions (Kit contains cardstock only no stamps or accessories) in the mail. Here are the dates for the first 6 months for my classes...

Class Details may be subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances
All classes will be run on on a Friday night at 7pm ( may be subject to changes)
Class prices will range from $20 - $25 with class numbers ranging from 3 -5 people
If you book and prepay for 5 classes you will get the 6th class for free
The Classes will be held at my home

January 16th $20
The Two Step - Learn how versatile our Two Step stamp sets can be

February 20th $25
Ride the Carousel- Learn how to make funky projects out of our gorgeous Carousel Notes

March 20th $20
Wheely Special - Learn how to use our Stampin Round Wheels

April 17th $20
The Boss - Emerging Colour - Another great embossing technique

May 15th $25
Alterables - Learn how to make something different

June 19th $20
Punched - Learn how to punch and not get into trouble

Well thats it so let me know if you are interested. You can email me directly or leave a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Thanks

Jaz xox

Baby Baby

2008-11-09T16:07:00.005+09:00

Well Good Afternoon Everyone

I have some great news! My Dear Friend Daenushia and her Lovely Husband Gavin welcomed a little bundle of joy into the world at 4:23am Saturday the 8th of November. Little Abbey Jean came into the world at 7 pound 2 Ounces a healthy little thing and gorgeous to boot. Im so excited for my friend after a not too great pregnancy and altogether rough ride into the world she is finally here safe and well. Congratulations to all three!!! I have a picture of the little bundle so here she is not quite 2 days old...

She is sooo pretty and sooo tiny apparantly sleeps a whole lot as babys tend to do...

I made them a card aswell so here is my contribution to their happy event...

I had so much fun making this card I just knew exactly what I wanted and it came together well.

Daenushia was my Maid of Honour at my wedding and is a great friend to me. I just love her to bits and am overjoyed and wish them all the best *hugs*

Jaz xox

Embossing Class

2008-11-05T18:55:00.008+09:00

Hi there

Well I held my embossing class a couple of weeks ago. Had so much fun!!! We made these four cards...

The first one we made was this Cristmas Card

Recipe

Colour Scheme Not Quite Navy, Handsome Hunter, Real Red and Bashful Blue

Stampsets Loads of Love & Accessories

Accessories Ribbon, Corner Rounder, Eyelets, Cropodile, Paper Piercer, Stampamajig

We coloured our little ute stamp with stampinwrite markers, stamped on whisper white then versamarked then embossed with clear embossing powder. You cant really see in the photo but the red ute is soo shiny!

The next card we did was this one below

Recipe

Colour Scheme Close to Cocoa, Really Rust, More Mustard, Creamy Caramel

Stampsets Loads of Love, Loads of Love Accessories, Sanded

Accessories Round Tab Punch, Ribbon, Stazon, Aqua Painters, Water Colour Paper, Stampamajig

Stamped ute with Stazon then used versamark and clear embossing powder to emboss the ute dabbed spots of clolour on the utes body then dragged the colour with tthe aqua painters to make this cute little rust bucket. We then stamped friends for the long haul which I think suited it to a tea!

Thirdly we made this card

Recipe

Colour Scheme Rose Red, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose

Stampsets Always, Tres Chic

Accessories Ribbon, Spring Fling DSP, Stampamajig

We inked up our birdie stamp with the stampinwrite markers then clear embossed over the top. Super easy!!!

Last but not least this card (whereis the other three above are my own designs the one below is from the lovely Sarah Klass)

Recipe

Colour Scheme Old Olive, Rose Red, Blush Blossom

Stampset Always

Ascessories Ribbon, Sponges

Embossed birdie with versamark and white embossing powder then coloured in the little flowers on the birdies body with Stampinwrite markers also sponged around the edges of the card.

This card was what started the whole embossing with markers class idea. We also stamped our envelopes to match our cards all in all is was a great night the girls loved the carrds they made and I think came aout a bit more confident with stamping and use of some of the tools and accessories which was fantastic.

Jaz xox

Ribbons

2008-11-02T17:43:00.001+09:00

Ribbon Club!

Love Ribbon?
Doesn’t it just finish your project off!!!

Here’s your chance to have every colour
in the grosgrain range for $65

This offer will include:

2.2Metres of the 1/4” Grosgrain Ribbon

Basic Black
Whisper White
Very Vanilla
Pumpkin Pie
More Mustard
Apricot Appeal
Pretty in Pink
Real Red
Bravo Burgundy
Elegant Eggplant
Night of Navy
Tempting Turquoise
Bashful Blue
Certainly Celery
Mellow Moss
Always Artichoke

2.2 Metres of the 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon

Very Vanilla
Chocolate Chip
Bravo Burgundy
Real Red
Regal Rose
Brocade Blue
Certainly Celery
Old Olive

1.5 Metres of the Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Bashful Blue
Pumpkin Pie
Real Red
Wild Wasabi

There are 3 spaces left in this Ribbon Club
So Contact Me today to reserve your space!!!

Jasmine Hicks
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Mobile: 0422 029 579 Email: jazzystamper@yahoo.com.au
Website: jazzystamper.blogspot.com

Finally some Scrappin!!!

2008-10-26T13:17:00.009+09:00

Well Ive finally got some 12x12 scrapbooking pages to show yall... I had to wait to put these up because they were for the quarterly Klass Act Team Day I went to yesterday. I prepared 20 pages of 1 design, 4 different colour schemes for the girls to scrap phew... Its great to get together with the girls we also did some card projects that two of the other girls had prepared for us, Yay Chantell and Ali! I will post those on here soon. Well here are my pages the lovely girl in the picture is my youngest sister Amy *hugs* (I wanted to show that you can have the same layout for girls and boys but I just slid Amys picture in all of them and the photo matched all the pages which I thought was pretty cool!).

This first one above was the original I came up with. The colours I used were Close to Cocoa, Purely Pomegranate and Pretty in Pink. I also used the One of a Kind Stampset and Berry Bliss DSP.

The second one above is using the exact same colours as the first one but I just changed the colours around.

This third one above was my take on a boy page so I used Really Rust, Chocolate Chip and Sage Shadow. This time using the Wanted stampset and Outlaw DSP.

Last but not least for a boy page is the Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip and Sage Shadow combination also using the Wanted stampset and Outlaw DSP.

I had a lot of fun doing these and was pleased with the result.

Thanks for Looking

Jaz xox

Jaz's Stampin Habitat part 3

2008-10-22T19:48:00.006+08:00

Hi everyone!!!

Well here is the last of my pics from my Stampin Habitat....

So heres my hubby putting the screws in under the desk apparantly the glass/chipboard panels hold the desk up with only 2 legs to support it, its pretty sturdy. It was a bitch to put in so we are glad that bit is over and done with lol.

Starting from the left of the doorway is my craft cupboard we lugged in aswell...

I keep my stampsets and ink on two of the five shelves.

Now these 2 beauties are my biggest bargain buy I have ever gotten. They are metal structure with white plastic containers with matching lids the bigger ones underneath are 12"x12" size. They were on sale for 30% off originally $99 down to $79 then when I got to the cash register they came up as $16.95 each well I wasnt going to argue. You have never seen me walk so fast out of a shop lol. so I got $200 worth of storage for $30 they are well used and very much appreciated!!!

So here is my actual workspace there is a bit more room on the desk on the left but I didnt fit that into the picture but what I really love is my cardstock storage solution on the right all my A4 cardstock fits in this nifty contraption.

Last but not least is my computer workstation with my beloved printer I {heart} my Canon. And this is where I sit and surf the net, work on my blog and other general things that you do on computers...

Well thats it. It was a huge job and my house was turned upsidown but all is back to normal now thank goodness!!! So this is where you will usually find me.....doin me thing.

Hope you have enjoyed my story.

Jaz xox

Mums Bday

2008-10-17T18:12:00.003+08:00

Hi everyone

Ive got a card to show! Ive made it for my Mums Birthday which coincidently is also our 1st wedding anniversary 14th October. We werent able to see her before this so we are going up to see her 2morow. Im making her a strawberries and cream sponge cake also. Anyways here is the aforementioned card...

The colours I have used for this card are Chocolate Chip, Purely Pomegranate and Soft Sky. Stampsets are Sanded, Fabulous Flowers and the Cherished Memories rubons I also used the Pretties Kit and Styled Silver Hodge Podge and the beautiful Purely Pomegranate Satin Ribbon.

I really enjoyed making this card. I love the fabulous flowers stampset how you can layer the flowers is really cool.

Jaz xox

Jaz's Stampin Habitat part 2

2008-10-11T10:47:00.005+08:00

Hey everyone

Update on my Stampin Habitat. So I got everything out as you can see...

and bought some nice organza curtains to brighten the room up

You shouldve seen my poor house all the stuff that I had in this room filled the loungeroom, kitchen, laundry, Pete and I's bedroom, the hallway and my old craft room. I could not believe how much stuff this room could contain. Definatley the right time of year for a SPRING clean.

I love and hate spring I love all the flowers the cute little duckling that hatch all the new life that springs forth and the warmer weather. What I hate is the Allergies that I get this time of year. I suffer even with medication. And to top it off Ive got a bad cold aswell and Im celebrating my first wedding anniversary this weekend so Im extra stuffed up and sick Arrrrghhhh. Oh Well what do ya do....

Anyways back to the room here is a quick pic of us trying to fit the rather large desk into the room.

I know I know it doesnt look like a desk and Ive had to cover my lovely curtains but in the next part of my stroy Ill show you but you'll have to wait coz I gotta go pack...

Jaz xox

Simply Sent

2008-10-07T11:25:00.006+08:00

I held a workshop at a lovely lady's house on Saturday and I demoed some of the cards I created below. Stampin' Up! is running a World Card Making Day promotion at the moment. 20% off of our beautiful Simply Sent kits. I chose to feature the Simple Delights Kit as it is one of my favourites. So here is a pick of the original kit designs...

and here are the ones I created to show how you dont have to make the card designs that they give you instructions for. The sky is the limit as I found with this amazing kit!!

I love these kits they are great for the beginner card maker and advanced cardmaker alike. They are a quick and easy solution if you want to make a beautiful card and you dont have a lot of time or if your new to it then the instructions are soo handy. The cardstock is all precut, the adhesives are all there, the embelishments are all prepackaged and best of all the stampsets are diecut YAY!! On the back of the instruction manual they even have a product replacement list so you can restock your kit. If you want to check these great kits out click on the catalogue pic on the right hand side and click to pages 12 to 14.

This special World Card Making Day promotion is only available till 11th October so be quick and grab one today.

PS The Kit comes contained in the cutest polka dot box. Sweet!!

Jaz xox

Jaz's Stampin Habitat, (The place where a person or thing is usually found...)

2008-10-03T21:29:00.007+08:00

Hi Everyone

Im going to be posting a series of photos over the next couple of weeks. I'll give you a bit of background first. We used to live in a 4x2 villa (4 bedroom 2 bathroom) but with the rental crisis in Perth at the time they jacked up our rent so we moved but we could only find this cute little 3x1 (3 bedroom 1 bathroom) house. Soooooo fitting a 4x2 house worth of belongings in a 3x1 house was always going to be difficult. Dont get me wrong I love this little place although I sometimes feel like a sardeen. We have a beautiful little garden out the front and it feels so cosy and safe but you know... Any who We have 1 room for our bedroom, 1 room to act as a store room and 1 room for my craft room that actually became another store room. Consequently our wee loungeroom became my craft room. We finally became sick of not having a designated area for my crafts soooooo here is where this story begins. I decided to swap my craft room over to the store room because it was bigger and my dear boss gave me a huge bank desk for free.

So this is what the room looked like before...

This was taken from the door way and is between waist and chest high. That is actually a king size single bed on the other side of the room behind the fan. I know I know we have alot of stuff the other room wasnt much better lol.

Keep you updated...

Jaz xox

The Boss

2008-10-01T10:22:00.006+08:00

Hi all

Ive decided to start offering classes. There is only so much you can show in a workshop setting and there is so much more to show in a class.

The first in my series of classes I am offering is embossing.

Ive called this class THE BOSS mostly because I think embossing is the boss. I love this technique it is so versatile so its going to be separated over several classes. This first class will showcase our remarkable Stampin' Write Markers and how you can compliment your embossing with them.

THE BOSS Class Details
You will learn 4 separate embossing with markers techniques
You will make 4 cards using above learned techniques to take home
You will hand stamp 4 envelopes to match above mentioned cards
There will be a display will additional ideas for you (bring your camera if desired)
There will also be tips and tricks to make your embossing life easier
There will also be light refreshments such as tea, coffee, buscuits, dips etc...

Date: Friday 24th October 2008
Time: 7pm till 10pm
Place: My Place (I will let you know my address details when you email me)

Cost: $20 per person
Spaces available: 5

If you are interested please respond via email by the 17th October and Ill ring you to organise payment and answer any questions you might have.

Looking forward to THE BOSS!!

Jaz xox

embossing

2008-09-30T20:28:00.005+08:00

Hi there

Just thought Id post a pic of the little 6x6 scrapbooking page I did for a workshop recently.

tad blurry or is it just my eyes lol

I used the Always Stampset, Le Jardin DSP, soft sky and very vanilla CS, bashful blue ribbon, styled silver hodgepodge hardware and white and silver embossing powder.
I really enjoyed making this page it was great to do embossing at a workshop.

Jaz xox

Early Bird

2008-09-23T17:46:00.006+08:00

Hey everyone

Look what was waiting for me when I arrived home...It usually takes a week to get shipped to Perth but it came a day early YAY!!!

except for the apron I got that a while ago but the reason why I included it was because of this...

The Stampin' Up! 20th Anniversary Pin. Its a bit blurry isnt it... lol

Im looking froward to a night of mounting stamps woohoo...

Jaz xox

My Swap for Regionals

2008-09-18T16:59:00.003+08:00

Hi all

Here is my Swap Card I made for Perth Regionals

I got the inspiration for this card from the following ladies Lynn Larson, Sharon Rogers, Jennifer Einof & Susan Timchak

Recipe
Stamp Sets - Pick a Petal, Everyday Flexible Phrases, Big Pieces and Flip Flop Wheel
Inks - Bold Brights Stampin Write Markers, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Versamark
Paper - So Saffron, Bashful Blue & Whisper White
Accessories - Heat Gun, Clear Embossing Powder, Stampamajig, Paper Snips, Snail Adhesive, Stampin Dimensionals

Thanks for Lookin

Jaz xox

Stampin' Up! Regionals

2008-09-16T15:47:00.008+08:00

Hi Everyone

Well I went to the Perth Regional Seminar on the weekend. It was fantastic, came away with some exceptional ideas!! Sarah Klass my wonderful Upline did a fantastic presentation. She was so cool calm and collected you did a fantastic job Sarah :) I loved the projects you did. The American guy Derek was soo funny and he had some great ideas too. The other demos that did presentations were excellent also. The other thing that was excellent as well was all the swaps I received. (I will have to take a picture of my one that I did I will post that another time) but here are the ones that I swapped for.

Here is a couple of close ups aswell

Arent they great. I also thought Id post a pic of the beautiful flowers my husband bought me the other day. They are singaporean orchids. They are just stunning.

I will post my swap card in the next couple of days...

Jaz xox

Gettin in early for Christmas

2008-09-09T17:05:00.006+08:00

Hi Everyone

Just thought Id post some pics from a workshop I held over the weekend.

The tags were a lot of fun to make I used Holiday Wishes stampset. Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy and whisper white colour scheme.

I got the idea for this card from SCS I cant remember whos card it was but.....(just so you know it was someones elses amazing idea lol)

I used the Holiday wishes stamp set, bold brights color scheme and certainly celery ribbon. I just love using markers on stamps the girls had a lot of fun making this one.

And this cute little purse was a hit too. I got the template off of the SU Demo website I used soft sky, wild wasabi cardstock and blue bayou ink and bashful blue ribbon. Perfect for putting some Money in and hang from the Chrissie tree.

I cant wait for Saturday I am going to my first Stampin' Up! Regional Seminar Ive done 20 swaps Ill post one here next week... YAY excitement.

Thanks for looking

Jaz xox

Ribbon Club

2008-08-31T20:11:00.005+08:00

Here are the details for my ribbon club.

Once I get enough people I will contact those people with all the relevant details.

Offer available in Australia Only.

For people outside Western Australia postage charges will apply.

Ribbon Club!

Love Ribbon?
Doesn’t it just finish your project off!!!

Here’s your chance to have every colour in the grosgrain range for $65 aud

This offer will include:

2.2Metres of the 1/4” Grosgrain Ribbon

Basic Black
Whisper White
Very Vanilla
Pumpkin Pie
More Mustard
Apricot Appeal
Pretty in Pink
Real Red
Bravo Burgundy
Elegant Eggplant
Night of Navy
Tempting Turquoise
Bashful Blue
Certainly Celery
Mellow Moss
Always Artichoke

There are 6 spaces available in this Ribbon Club So Contact Me today to reserve your space!!!

Jasmine Hicks Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

Stampin Scrap Day

2008-08-20T18:25:00.008+08:00

Hi all

I held a scrapbooking event on the weekend and I took pictures yay!! Please don't look at the date lol in my enthusiasm I didn't set the date so it went back to default. So here goes

Here are the girls hard at work...

Here's my display I set up, showcasing the beautiful range of Stampin' Up! products.They are so suited to scrapbooking I love the styled silver hodge podge in the mini and the georgeous pretties kit.

and what we made

and these I think they did a great job!!!

The two pages up the top in the picture above were the original designs I came up with.

And this next one is the one that I demonstrated.

We had so much fun even though there was only 6 of us. It was so laid back and easygoing I like smaller groups you get to talk a bit more to everyone and its not too hectic. Thanks girls you did a great job and I'm glad you all had a ball.

Here is a list of the products that were used on the day:

hodge podge hardware, pretties kit, blossoms and basics chipboard, secret garden simply scrapn kit, brocade backgrounds, baroque motifs, brocade basics, defining alphabet and lovely letters alphabet amoungst others.

I also want to say a big thanks to Sarah Klass who came and demonstrated some great embellishments I will post a pic of what she did when she comes back from her incentive trip to Palm Cove *green with envy*

Jaz xox

6x6

2008-08-14T16:04:00.005+08:00

Hi all

sorry I have not posted in a couple of weeks have been getting ready for my Stampin Scrap Im so excited about it only 2 days to go. This will be a quick post but I just wanted to put up a few 6x6 scrapbooking pages for you to look at. The first one I used the Big Bold Birthday stampset the colors were barely banana, sage shadow and bordering blue. The second one is a fav of mine you may have seen it on my header. I used the Priceless and En Francais stampsets the colors I used were apricot appeal, perfect plum and brocade blue.

Thanks for looking

Jaz xox

SWAPS YAY!!

2008-08-05T15:45:00.006+08:00

At the top is what Sarah had for us to do shes a smart cookie... a 12x12, a gift pouch and a cute card.

Here are the beautiful swaps I received from our demonstrator meeting the other week. I thought they were great here is some close ups of some of the cards above.

Too Much a Good Thing

2008-07-28T16:02:00.003+08:00

Just wanted to show you the swap I made for the quarterly Demonstrator Meeting I went to on the weekend. I used the in colours for this year and the new tart and tangy stampset from the new Spring Mini thats out from the 1st of August. I had so much fun making this swap!! It is the first Swap Ive been involved in and I received some really lovely ones in return. When I charge the battery in my camera I will take a photo of them all and post the pics on here so you can have a squizzy aswell.

On another note Im thinking of organising a Ribbon Club soon so I will post those details on here aswell shortly.

Scribble

2008-07-24T18:32:00.001+08:00

This is a little 6x6 scrapbooking page I did for a workshop a couple of months ago I really love this stamp set (Scribble This) its one of my favorites. The colors I used were bravo burgundy, always artichoke, so saffron and very vanilla I also used versamark ink aswell.

I cant wait for Saturday we are having a demo get together and Ive made my first swaps Im so excited I will post my swap on here next week...

2008-07-15T19:12:00.002+08:00

Hello all

I have been a bit absent lately I apologise.

Here is a card I helped a friend make for Mothers Day recently.

I used the heartfelt thanks & ittybitty background stampsets I also used the bold brights color family for the cardstock and finished it up with a piece of certainly celery ribbon.

I just love using the markers for that more alive look...

On another note I had my dear sister Lizz and her boyfrend Dave around for dinner last night which was great. They are such a cute couple...

Well I will try and post a different card, page or alterable once a week.

2008-07-07T20:09:00.001+08:00

Hi all Ive just posted the details below for my Stampin Scrap Event Im holding in August.
Come and check it out!!!

Stampin Scrap

2008-07-07T20:02:00.002+08:00

Stampin’ Scrap
Day

Saturday
16th August 2008
10:00am - 3:00pm
Kenwick Community Centre
Cnr Brixton Street & Kenwick Road
KENWICK WA 6107

Fee: $30 per person which includes lunch & afternoon tea.

You will get the chance to complete two 12x12 scrapbooking pages and make some embellishments. There will be product/technique demonstrations and
displays. There will also be door prizes and a grand prize.

Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis!
You are welcome to bring a friend but all guests must be registered.

Please bring photos, basic scrapping supplies and any Stampin’ Up! Supplies that you may have and make sure you clearly label all items with your name.

Payment must be made by 26th August 2008 please include $30 for each guest.
(if paying by cheque or moneyorder please make payments payable to J Hicks)

2008-07-03T18:20:00.000+08:00

Hi all

Ive been pretty busy these last couple of days I had 2 workshops on the weekend which went really well Ive got 7 workshops booked over the next few months which is fantastic Im gonna have so much fun!!! I went to lunch with my sister Amy which was great it was good to catch up with her. We went to a great place in Subi for lunch. The decor was amazing. Im hosting an event mid August I will try to get the details up in the next couple of days.

New to this whole blogging thing...

2008-06-28T10:00:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone

Welcome to my blog. This is my first entry online so I guess I'll just start with some information about myself. Ive been a Stampin Up Demonstrator since the end of February and Im really enjoying myself!! Ive been married since October last year it was the best day of my life we had an absolute blast here is a photo of my groom and I on our wedding day... well its above this post lol Im still new to this blogging thing haha. Anyway everything went perfectly and I couldnt have wished for a better day. At the moment my husband is tinkering with his new toy a RC he bought for his birthday. After Ive finished here Im going to be getting some make and takes ready for my workshop Im holding tomorow. Im so glad because I was waiting for a delivery from Stampin Up that I desperately needed for my workshop - always artichoke cardstock- saved!!! it arrived at 4:30pm this arvo. So Im all set. Well thats it for now (sigh)...