Category Archives: Events

How to WOW your friends with handmade cards

I have released my latest round of card making classes.  They will be so much fun, especially if you like getting a bit inky.  We are focusing on creating amazing backgrounds this month, hence the name Background Glory.  Each background is simple to replicate once you know how and just uses some very basic ingredients.… Read More »

Coffee Break Double Page Stampin’ Up! Scrapbooking layout

Coffee Break Stampin’ Up! scrapbooking layout Isn’t this Coffee Break Designer Series Paper just divine and I am not even a coffee drinker. To be honest, I hate coffee!  But I do love the patterns and colour palette of this paper.  Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso are a match made in heaven.  And I have been dying… 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 »

Pick a Pattern Double Page Scrapbook Layout

This is double page scrapbook layout designed for July’s ‘Picture to Page’ Creative Class is easy to recreate once you have worked out the sizes of each of your blocks. RSVP for this class is required by Wednesday 5 July 2017.

Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper goes on holidays for the Global Stampers Challenge

Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper becomes a favourite It is holiday time here in Australia and so it seems right around the world – hence why the theme for the July Global Stampers is holidays – something very dear to me.  There were so many projects running around in my head but I decided… Read More »

Santa Claus is coming to town with two fabulous offers

  Santa Claus is coming to town in July Ho, ho, ho!  This news is in from the North Pole – Santa Claus is coming to town a little early this year for a quick visit in July.  He is bringing two offers to help make July very special – a special Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit Essentials… Read More »

New Catalogue Kick-Off Party and Upcoming Events and Classes

Time is running out on these fabulous upcoming events.  RSVP now so you don’t miss out. 17 June Saturday Annual Catalogue Kick-Off Party Time: 10-12.30pm Location: at my in-home workshop, Salisbury Cost: (TBA) Required: your basic kit# Want to see and play with the latest Stampin’ Up! crafting products just released? My Kick-Off Party for… Read More »

Global Stampers – Projects from around the World

It has been a big week this week with my team Crafty Party on yesterday.  But today is all about travelling the world and visiting other talented stampers to see their projects using products from the just released catalogue.  In case you missed my project from the Global Stampers challenge, it can be found here.… Read More »

Stunning new products – At Home with You Bundle by Stampin’ Up!

At Home with You Bundle by Stampin’ Up! for the Global Stampers challenge Hi everyone!  It is that time of the month when Global Stampers get together to create projects from around the world to inspire you.  The challenge for this month was ‘anything goes’ from the new catalogue.    I will post the other global… Read More »

Sneak Peek of my 2017-18 Stampin’ Up! Catalogue pre-order

Share my excitement to the release of the new Stampin’ Up! catalogue! I have finally received my order from Stampin’ Up! and it contains all my new goodies from the new (yet to be released) Stampin’ Up! catalogue.  I can’t wait to play with my new things and hopefully I find the time this weekend.  One of… Read More »

Seven reasons why you should attend the Crafty Paper Bees Winter Craft Retreat?

Crafty Paper Bees Winter Craft Retreat Time is running out to secure your spot at the Crafty Paper Bees Winter Craft Retreat which is fast approaching – 14-16 July 2017 at  QCCC (Queensland Conference and Camping Centres),  Brookfield (Brisbane).  Numbers are filling up.  Check out the graphic as to why you should come along and… Read More »

May Global Stampers Challenge – new In-Colors

May Global Stampers Challenge If you follow my blog regularly you will know that over the past two days I have showcased my entry for the May Global Stampers Challenge – a mini accordion album featuring the Eastern Palace Starter bundle.  A fabulous short YouTube video Eastern Elegance Mini Album Preview can be found here.  Whilst… Read More »

Mini Accordion Album with video (Part 2)

Eastern Palace Suite Mini Accordion Album Video As you probably guessed from yesterday’s post, this is one of my favourite projects ever.  It came together easy which surprised me. These gorgeous colours make my heart sing.  I wouldn’t usually select this colour combination of Gold Foil, Dapper Denim, Lemon Lime Twist and Tranquil Tide (Very… Read More »

May Global Stampers Challenge – Mini Accordion Album Part 1

Cute Accordion Mini Album featuring Eastern Palace Suite I am really excited to bring this project to you today as part of the May Global Stampers Challenge.  This month’s challenge was to feature the early release May exclusive Eastern Palace Bundles (Premier Bundle for the  avid crafter and Starter Bundle for the beginner crafter) in the… Read More »