New Look!!!

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...

Progressive Scrapbooking Great Friend

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

Punch Class Projects

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

Class Details for August

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.

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

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

Projects from April Class

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

Class Time Again

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

Projects from Carousel Class

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

Ride the Carousel Class

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

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

Two Step Stamping Class

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

Classes

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

Embossing Class

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

The Boss

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