Some Scrapbook Layouts

My love is scrapbooking. I really enjoy making cards as well, but scrapbooking is my love! Since I started SU I have focused a bit more on making cards and I have learnt alot, but this week I was able to spend some time scrapbooking which was great!

This first layout is not entirely SU Product, but parts of it are. I was really happy with how it turned out. The green is SU Old Olive and I've also used SU Black and Kraft. The metal tag is also a SU product and I was really happy with how it looked with a punched Old Olive circle and a brad in the middle. The patterned paper is one I've had hanging around for a long time and the letter stickers are American Crafts. I often find it hard to do boy layouts - there are so many more options for girls. But this layout came together fairly easily and I was happy with the result.

This next layout also uses Old Olive Card Stock along with other cardstock colours and some American crafts thickers letter stickers. I've had these photos hanging around for a long time and I have wanted to make the layout special because it was about my childhood. I found it a little harder because the photos were not people!!! LOL! But in the end it turned out ok. It was refreshing doing a layout that was not about the kids for a change - something to keep in mind as I'm sure there are many things we could do layouts about other than our family.

Well thats it for now. Off to spend some time with my kids - its finally school holidays and we desperately need these two weeks to recover. It has been a long term and my kids are exhausted so I'm looking forward to a few days of relaxation - well as much relaxing as you can do with three kids!

I'll be back tomorrow with a bunch of cards to show you.

July Special - 20% Off Two Step Stamp Sets

Stampin’ Up have a great offer for the month of July. Receive 20% off selected Two Step stamp sets. All the details are here! One of the stamp sets on sale is my favourite - Cheep Talk. I use that set so much and I think the little birdies are just adorable!! You can place an order for one of these sets through me any time in July – just send me an email and let me know what you would like.
Alternatively, why not host a workshop and not only receive the 20% off these sets, but potentially get some hostess rewards such as free hostess stamp sets and money to spend on free product. You will also receive a free copy of the Idea Book & Catalogue.

Plus for the month of July, book and host a workshop with me and receive a free inkpad in your choice of colours, plus a free Stampin’ Write Marker (your choice of colours) for every workshop booking made.
Workshops are a lot of fun and easy to host. Invite a few friends over, you get a demonstration from me plus everyone gets to make a card to keep and you get the benefits of the hostess rewards.

Give me a call or drop me an email if you are interested in hosting a workshop.

Ph: 0419 219 240

A Reminder

Just stopping by quickly to let you know that the last deal of the week finishes tomorrow morning. Let me know asap if you would like to place an order.

Stay tuned as there is a special on for the month of July on some stamp sets. I will be back on Wednesday with the details! 

Have a good day.

A Gift

Hope everyone is well and surviving the winter cold and all the germs that seem to be floating around at the moment!

I thought I'd share some pictures with you today of a gift I made for a friend. It was so quick and easy and looked really effective.

The pot is from Ikea and it was really inexpensive (and can be used again). It is a terracotta type pot in a greyish colour. I basically wrapped the ribbon around it and attached the flowers. Then I stamped a patterned circle from a retired Stampin' Up! Set and then added the little brad to the middle of the flower.

For the card I used my Polka Dot embossing folder through the Big Shot machine, used some matching ribbon and stamped another few images and layered them up using a brad and Stampin' Dimensionals (which are great for the 3D look). On the inside of the card, I just added some white paper and stamped a matching image in the corner.

I then wrapped some Maltesers in cellophane added some matching ribbons and I was done. All up it took me maybe 20 minutes to complete and it was a very effective little gift. It is amazing what a few ribbons and stamps can do!

Thats it for today. Hope you have a great weekend. Don't forget to leave me a comment to let me know you stopped by!

School Holiday Workshops

I have posted the information on my School Holiday Workshops. Click the tab at the top of the page to view all the details.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

I can take orders from anywhere in Australia and have them shipped directly to you!

Stay tuned in the next few days for my school holiday classes.

Have a good day.

Tiny Tags

Hope everyone is having a good week. I have had a busy week with working extra days and preparing for two Stampin' Up! Workshops I have booked this weekend which I am looking forward to.

So right now I am absolutely loving one of Stampin' Up!s latest products...the mini jewellery tag punch (which is in the new punch format). I really love it and its so versatile. It also coordinates with the Tiny Tags stamp Set from the current Mini Catalogue which is just adorable. Below are some examples of its uses.

Here I have used it for my date on this scrapbook page and have adhered a brad to hold it in place. This page has been posted on Remember When's blog so I apologise if you have seen it before!

This card below was based on the sketch from the Just Add Ink Challenge #21which I was a bit late to actually submit, but thought I'd give it a go anyway. I have used the tag punch and Tiny Tags Stamp Set here as well with the tag hanging from the flower.

Below is a cute Mini Pizza box I made from a tutorial at Split Coast Stampers and again I have hung the tag and used the Tiny Tag Stamp Set.

They are just some of the projects I have used the punch and stamps on - it is my "go to" product at the moment!!!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave me a comment so I know you have been here.