Circle Scissors Tutorial by Andrea Walford ....

... to keep you going until I can get home and show you the projects that I am going to make with my new tool.

Link to Andrea's Circle Scissors Plus tutorial on You Tube.

Thanks Andrea!



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The last update to my Boxing Day Sale.....

..... has been posted on Facebook. Click over to my page and become a fan to check out everything that's on offer and Email me to place your order.






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Christmas Crackers after Christmas Dinner

Here they are all beautifully made with pretty papers and beautiful ribbons, snaps, hats, jokes and gifts included.

And here they all are just after Christmas Dinner, Ben 10 toys being played with, scratchies scratched and one was even a winner and everyone wearing silly hats and groaning at the not so funny jokes.

Doesn't it just show that papercrafters make their creations for the love of the craft and the joy they bring to others because otherwise it would be impossible to craft something that would end up like this.

Once I'm back home I'll do some photo editing. 



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Video - Stampin' Up!® Basics No. 2

Number two in this series is how to repair Classic Stampin' Pads when a bit of brute force has left them in two pieces.  Usually it's never the owner of the ink pad that causes this damage. 

Luckily there is a quick and easy fix. 

See the video below.




I hope you found my video useful. Stay with me in future weeks for more videos in my basics series.


To view the other video in the series: -

Basics 1 - Opening and Closing Classic Stampin' Pads

P.S.  Don't forget to pop over to my Facebook page and become a fan to find out about the update to my Boxing Day sales.



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Christmas Gift - Circle Scissors Plus

Here's a photo of my Christmas present from the family.  The circle scissors plus with glass mat and dotto.  With the cardstock I packed it was everything I needed to cut circles as soon as I unpacked it. 

So much fun and easy to use.  As soon as I get home from holiday and into my craft room I can show you projects made using my Circle Scissors Plus.

The circle scissors plus and glass mat are featured in the current Summer Mini Catalogue.  Check it out and then EMail me to place your order.

P.S - once I get home I'll also have a photo editor and will sort out the photo.






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My Boxing Day Sale

Click here and become a Fan of my facebook page to find out what's on offer during my Boxing Day Sale.  Sale runs from 26th to 31st December 2009.

Continue visiting during the sale period for updates.


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Merry Christmas To All

Wishing all my blog visitors a Happy Christmas and a safe and creative New Year.

Thank you very much for your support of my blog and my Stampin' Up!® business.  I really appreciate your comments.

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More Christmas Cards

Here's another selection of the beautiful artwork that I keep receiving for this Christmas.

The first one was made at school by my six year old Cameron.

 This one was created by my special friend and cardmaker Cathryn.

Another fabulous piece of inspiration from my Stampin' Up!® team leader Sharlene Meyer.

This card from my Team Member Debs opens out in the centre where the triangles join.  Another fancy folds card that needs to be tried out in the New Year.

This card was especially hand delivered by Petra.  One of the special things about it was that it contained a Christmas photo of her four gorgeous children.

Arrived yesterday having travelled from Churton Park to Masterton and back to Tawa, from Gillian.  Tawa and Churton Park are about a five minute drive apart. 

Thank you to Lynda from the Daring Cardmakers Design team for a card all the way from the U.K.

Anymore cards that arrive, I'll upload for you when I return from holiday on the 1st January 2010.

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My Christmas Cards Part 1

I've been so lucky to receive some beautiful works of art in my letterbox and hand delivered this year. 

Here's a selection: -

From my team member Barbara, using 'Solemn Stillness' a set that never made it off my wishlist before it retired.

From my special friend Vicky who has joined my in my love of cardmaking.

From my friend Donna who's making great use of the 'Best Yet' hostess set.

Karen had told me about the kittens she's kitten sitting and my Christmas card this year was of one up in her Christmas tree.

From Sue one of the talented members of the Daring Cardmakers design team.

The folds Julie's used in her card are definitely some that I will have to try.  It's one of those cards that you can waste a lot of time with opening and closing.

More tomorrow. 

On my mantlepiece before Stampin' Up!® arrived in my world there might have two or three handmade cards among the collection but now there is only two or three bought ones. 

  

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Paper Clip Bookmark

This is an idea that I saw over a year ago or more but I've had trouble sourcing large enough  paper clips.  Finally a week ago I found the perfect one at 'Smiggle'. 

If you turn this paperclip over it looks the same on the other side.  The pop up glue dot is used in the middle to hold the flower together and attach it to the paperclip.

All supplies used Stampin' Up!®:
Stamp Set - Petal Pizazz
Card - Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive A4 Cardstock
Ink - Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pads
Punches - Scallop Circle, 1" Circle
Accessories - Pop Up Glue Dots, Stampin' Sponge

Click here to check out the supplies used in this project and contact me to place your order.

And remember if you don't have the shopping done yet for a papercrafter in your life I am available today and tomorrow (22nd & 23rd December) for you to pick up Gift Vouchers.  Please call first (04) 2325815 and let me know the amount you want to spend and to give me time to wrap it all up nicely. 

 

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Video - Stampin' Up!® Basics No. 1

I've joined the ranks of Stampin' Up!® demonstrators with a You Tube Channel.  The plan is to film a series of videos looking at the Stampin' Up!® basics.  The things that as a demonstrator come second nature but can be a little confusing when you're handed your first order about two weeks after the workshop.

Number one in this series is how to open and close Classic Stampin' Pads.



I hope you found my video useful.  Stay with me in future weeks for more videos in my basics series.

Thanks to my DH Dave for holding the camera for me this week.  He's off to buy me a tripod for future videos.



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DCM - New Beginnings

It's Sue's turn to set the dare this week.

"As we are coming to the end of the year and fast approaching the start of not only a new year but a new decade, I’d like to see some cards celebrating something new.


It could be the New Year, a New Home, a New Addition to the family or even a New Day, I’ll leave that up to you but what ever you decide, don’t forget to come back and leave us a link to your blog so we can come a see all your creations"

Click over to the daring cardmakers blog to see the cards made by the design team.

Here's my card: -

All supplies Stampin' Up!®: -
Stamp Sets - Animal Stories (New in the Summer Mini Catalogue)
Paper - Pink Pirouette Design Series Patterns, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette & Pretty in Pink Cardstock
Ink - Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink & Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink Pads, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories - 6mm White Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Sponge

 

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Cathryn's Birthday Box

Happy Birthday Cathryn

This is another version of the Christmas box that I made for my team in this post.

Just change the colours and the message and add a matching gift card and it's a Birthday box. 

All Supplies Stampin' Up!®: -
Stamp Set - Fun and Fast Notes & Fast Flowers Stampin' Around Wheel
Ink - Pixie Pink and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads
Card - Whisper White, Pixie Pink and Tempting Turquoise Cardstock
Accessories - Paper Trimmer with scoring blade, paper snips, sticky strip, adhesive, bone folder, stampin' sponge, 1" double stitched baja breeze ribbon.




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Border Punch Basics Tutorial

I've just published a new tutorial over on my tutorials page showing how to use the Stampin' Up!® border punches.

Because this tutorial was originally created for my November newsletter the card I've made for it uses the now retired 'Parisienne Breeze' Specialty paper.  All other products used are Stampin' Up!® and are currently available.




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Cameron's Christmas Cards

Some six years olds are luckier than others when they tell their Mum at 4:00pm on the day before school ends for the year "I want Christmas cards for all the kids in my class, Mum".

 Some lucky kids have a Mum who:
- loves cardmaking and has lots & lots of cardstock on hand.
- as an Stampin' Up!® demonstrator has the tools and the knowledge to make the job quicker
- and luckily for this Mum, has a six year old that stayed the distance helping for all of the two hours it took to make them except when he was tidying his room.

The 25 cards in the photo are 3x3" or 4x4" in size and were stamped and cut by me with the assembling, punching and writing done by Cameron.  Only 12
more years until he can sign up as part of my team.

Most of the supplies Stampin' Up!®: -
Stamp set: - Fun and Fast Notes
Paper: - Whisper White, Yoyo Yellow and Tempting Turquoise A4 Cardstock
Ink: - Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad
Punches: - From Cameron's Collection
Accessories: - Paper Cutter, Snail, Glue Stick




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Christmas Box Instructions

This is the box that I designed to contain gifts for members of 'Keryn's Krew'.  I got a great response from the box, perhaps more than what was inside it, so I have decided to offer the instructions to you so you can make it to hold your Christmas gifts.

The sides of the cube base of the box measure 7cms.

Instructions in PDF format sent by Email - $5.00

The instructions will be emailed as soon as payment has been received via Paypal.

Email me for alternative payment options.

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Gifts for Cameron's Teachers

When you find a box that is as easy to make as these ones you use them over and over again.

Here are the boxes that I made with Cameron's help for his class teachers.

All supplies Stampin' Up!®: -
Stamp Sets - Say it with Scallops and Star (Retired) and Watercolour Joy Stampin' Around Wheels
Paper - Bashful Blue, Brilliant Blue and Whisper White Cardstock
Ink - Bashful Blue and Brilliant Blue Classic Stampin' Pads
Punches - Square Scallop Punch & Crop A Dile
Accessories - 1" Double Stitched Bashful Blue Ribbon, Sticky Strip, Adhesive, Paper Cutter, Paper Snips, Stampin' Sponge

Look out for the PDF Instructions for this box which I will posting tomorrow.



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DCM - Dotty

It's Vanessa's turn to set the dare over on the Daring Cardmakers Blog this week.  She's sick of Christmas cards and she's sick of the cold so she wants us to make cards using warm colours and Polka Dots to celebrate anything but Christmas.

I went through my Stampin' Up!® paper collection in search of Polka Dots.  Most collections have at least one Polka Dot pattern, some more than one.  The collections I found my warm Polka Dot patterns in were 'Bella Rose' and 'Sweet Always'.

All Supplies used Stampin' Up!®: -

Stamp Set - Occasional Greetings

Paper - Sweet Always and Bella Rose DSP, Very Vanilla, Regal Rose & Chcocolate Chip Cardstock

Ink - Chocolate Chip & Regal Rose Classic Stampin' Pads

Punches - Corner Rounder, Scallop Circle, 1" Circle, 3/4" Circle

Accessories - Paper Snips, Stampin' Sponge, Paper Cutter, Bone Folder, Adhesive.

Click here to see the artwork by the Daring Cardmakers Design Team.




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Christmas Gift - Giving Guide

Update: - Don't forget to place your order before this promotion expires on Monday 14th December.

Read below, compile your list and EMail me now.

To make your gift giving easier for Neighbours, Cardmakers, Scrapbookers, Children, Teens and yourself check out Stampin' Up!®'s Christmas Gift Giving Guide below: -

Spend just $105.00 on product listed on the guide and receive a Scallop Square punch or Boho Blossoms Punch absolutely FREE.  A great gift for you or for a cardmaker on your gift list.

The Guide includes the following products: -

Gifts for Neighbours - made using: -

- I Wish Simply Scrappin' Kit - $43.95 - Pg 137

- Real Red 12x12 Cardstock - $17.25 - Pg 128

- Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - $17.95 - Pg 151

- Small Flat Cellophane Bags - $8.95 - Pg 130

- Curly Label Punch Bundle - $77.95 - Pg 153

- Kiwi Kiss A4 Cardstock - $12.50 - Pg 126

- Whisper White A4 Cardstock - $16.25 - Pg 127

- Riding Hood Red 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - $22.95 - Pg 150

- From the Kitchen of Stamp Set - $62.95 - Pg 93

Gifts for Card Makers

- Thanks x 2 Simply Sent Card Elements and More Kit - $56.95 - Pg 142

- More Thoughts Simply Sent Kit - $98.95- Pg 143

- 2U Simply Sent Card Elements & More Kit - $56.95 - Pg 142

- No One Like You Simply Sent Kit - $98.95 - Pg 143

Gifts for Scrapbookers

- Petal Party Simply Scrappin' Kit - $43.95 - Pg 136

- Rock A Bye Girl Simply Scrappin' Kit - $43.95 - Pg 137

- Rock A Bye Boy Simply Scrappin' Kit - $43.95 - Pg 137

- Sweet Nothings Simply Scrappin' Kit - $43.95 - Pg 138

- Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit - $43.95 - Pg 138

Gifts for Kids and Teens

- Just Jawing Stamp Set - $53.95 - Pg 67

- Bold Brights A4 Assorted Cardstock - $17.25 - Pg 128

- Real Red Stampin' Write Marker - $6.75 - Pg 128

- Brilliant Blue Stampin' Write Marker - $6.75 - Pg 128

- Glorious Green Stampin' Write Marker - $6.75 - Pg 128

- On Board 5"x5" Art Journal - $16.25 - Pg 147

- Spiral Punch - $24.95 - Pg 152

Stocking Stuffers

- Dress Up Ribbon Originals - $29.95 - Pg 150

- Valet Ribbon Originals - $29.95- Pg 150

- Pigtails Ribbon Originals - $32.95 - Pg 150

- Cutter Kit - $39.95 - Pg 155

- Button Latte Designer Buttons - $18.50 - Pg 151

- Button Bouquet Designer Buttons - $18.50 - Pg 151

Page numbers above refer to the 2009/2010 Idea Book and Catalogue.

Take a look at your wishlist and find out how many items you can cross off with this promotion, then Contact me to place your order.

How To Set Grommets!

I've just received some more of the new product in the 2009/2010 Summer Mini Catalogue.  Two of those products were the small and large grommets which I'd never used before.  Like me you may be wondering how to use these new embellishments, so I've put together a quick tutorial of the basics.

The only tools you need are a bone folder and a 1/2" circle punch.  I used the large grommets for this tutorial.

Push the prongs on the back of the grommet through your cardstock.

Turn the card over and use the side of your bone folder to flatten the prongs.

(Note I used a Stampin' Up!® bone folder, made from bone, to do this.  I have not tried with the cheaper plastic variety) 

To leave a hole in the centre.

Use a 1/2" circle punch to punch a hole in your cardstock.

Push grommet through the hole and finish by flattening the prongs on the back with your bone folder as before.

Here's the first card I've made using the Jumbo Grommets.  I think I'm going to be hooked.

I set the Grommet through the paper layer and have used Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the paper to the card.  I found it easier to work with the ribbon and the paper if I punched a 1/2" hole in the paper to start off with.

If Grommets sound like something you'd like to have a play with contact me to place your order.  Also send me an EMail if you'd like me to send you a copy of the Summer Mini Catalogue.

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