Category Archives: Christmas

Anything to do with Christmas

The Stampin’ Up! End of Year Sales event is just about here

The Year-End Sales Event Is Coming Soon We’re wishing 2017 a fond farewell by throwing a Year-End Sales Event in its honour! In just a few short days, you’ll be drooling over the special deals on select retiring and surplus items while supplies last.  I want to warn you that many of these items will… Read More »

Looking for the perfect handmade gift – Stampin’ Up! make it easy!

Decorated Candle – the perfect handmade gift Like you, I am always looking for that perfect gift.  And I needed the perfect gift today for a dear friend who had a milestone birthday.  Recently, I have been using stamped candles to create gorgeous easy handmade gifts.  Check out my Christmas decorated candle.  But I love… Read More »

Santa Paws Christmas Swap Card

Santa Paws Christmas card goes to Salt Lake City I have just returned from Salt Lake City after attending Stampin’ Up!’s convention called OnStage Live. I had the best time whilst I mixed business with pleasure, but really, pleasure with pleasure.  But before I left I created lots of cards to swap with other demonstrators.  It… Read More »

Mistletoe Friends Fancy Fold Global Stampers Blog Hop

Mistletoe Friends Stamp Set makes Christmas card making easy This month’s Global Stampers’ challenge is “Fancy Fold Christmas Card”.  Don’t forget to check the other Christmas Fancy Folds projects below as part of the Global Stampers’ Blog Hop.  I chose the Mistletoe Friends Stamp Set to feature as I had yet to use this set… Read More »

It is celebration time and you receive the gifts

Want to celebrate with me? Five years ago today I joined Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator, a decision I have never regretted. At the time I had no experience in Stampin’ Up! products but certainly was an avid scrapbooker and crafter.  I chose Stampin’ Up! as a company to work with because of its quality products… Read More »

It is looking a lot like a handmade Christmas

A Handmade Christmas There are seventy-one days to your handmade Christmas.  Does that statement start your blood pumping?  So many things you would like to do?  Well, I am here to help.  I have loads of events scheduled to help you with handmade cards, gifts and decorations.  Check out these events.  But first, check out… Read More »

You cannot miss these Stampin’ Up! October Special Offers

Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper on Sale during October (Offer 1) 1-31 October 2017: Purchase three packs of selected Designer Series Paper and get one FREE during October.  This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the Annual and the Christmas Holiday catalogues.  And it even includes some of our favourite Specialty and Designer Series… Read More »

Painted Harvest Stamp Set goes Festive

How to rework a traditional Fall stamp set into a classic Christmas card I am starting to get a little ‘antsy’ about Christmas.  A couple of days ago one of my friends posted a Facebook meme about it being only 100 days to Christmas. Really – it can’t be…. but I didn’t want to waste… Read More »

Time is running out for these upcoming events

Technique Teaser Creative Class Sunday 24 September Time: 1-5pm Location: at my in-home workshop, Salisbury Cost: ($26) Required: your basic kit# including Stampin’ Trimmer Projects: Four projects, card inserts, and envelopes – three Painted Harvest Stamp Set cards and a choice of Detailed Gate Thinlits project, either the Halloween version or the spring version Techniques:… Read More »

Easy Peasy Labels to Love Christmas Card I am busily getting ready for my catalogue launch this weekend and there are so many products that I want to share with you.  Working on some new displays that will WOW, that will make the catalogue come to life.  I think you will fall in love like… Read More »

Sharing What I Love this Season….

Finally, it is here! The prelude to the Holiday Season is now here.  How do I know? Because the new Stampin’ Up! Christmas Holiday catalogue is finally here. As a demonstrator, we get access to the catalogue and the new goodies a little earlier than everyone else and I have been so impatient to share… Read More »

Crafty Paper Bees 2017 Charity Day Christmas Card Making Workshop 

Crafty Paper Bees Charity Workshop You are personally invited to the Crafty Paper Bees 2017 Charity Christmas Card Making Workshop on 7th October 2017 at the Salisbury Community Bowls Club, 27 Ainsworth Street, Salisbury, QLD.  This is truly going to be a wonderful day full of crafting fun, whilst we make a difference.  This event… Read More »

At Home with You by Stampin’ Up!

At Home with You by Stampin’ Up! makes Christmas very special From the first time I saw this bundle (Stamp Set and Framelits) in the new annual catalogue, I just knew that it would become a favourite.  I couldn’t see it only as a Christmas card, but also as an invitation, a birthday, housewarming, Halloween,… Read More »

Carols of Christmas – Christmas in July card

Carols of Christmas – Christmas in July card I always get a head start on my Christmas cards by celebrating Christmas in July with some card making. This year Stampin’ Up! have made it even easier by pre-releasing one Christmas bundle from the upcoming Holiday Catalogue (released 1 September 2017), the Carols of Christmas stamp… Read More »

Want to get a headstart on your Christmas Cards this year?

It’s July, so it is time for Christmas Cards At the start of every year, I vow I will get in early to complete my Christmas cards so there is no rush at the end of the year when everything gets a little hectic.  Well, this year I am on track to achieve what I… Read More »