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Hi and welcome to my blog. This blog is about me as a person,my life, my family,
my Stampin' Up! business and most importantly my personal creative journey. So I hope you enjoy having a look around!!!



Monday, December 21, 2009

Merry Christmas

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



Jaz xox

Monday, November 16, 2009

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

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Im Back!!!

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

Sunday, August 16, 2009

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

Saturday, August 1, 2009

New Spring Mini Catalogue

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

Monday, July 27, 2009

Just a quickie

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

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

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.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Progressive Scrapbooking

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

Friday, June 19, 2009

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

Monday, June 8, 2009

Not Stamping Related But....

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