Reminder...

Just stopping in quickly to give you a reminder that Saleabration only has one month to go, so place your order or host a workshop now!

Go to the PROMOTIONS page on my website for more information!

Will be back later in the week with more to share!

I'm Back!

Well I have been missing in action for awhile...sorry! Things are just so hectic at the moment I am struggling to keep up!! Its amazing how many activities and social engagements my three children have!

Anyway, enough of that. I have a card to show you. It is one I did for my open house a few weeks ago. It is using one of my favourite stamp sets from the current mini catalogue, Love Defined. This is such a versatile set and I really love using it!

I've used Melon Mambo, Black and Pear Pizzazz for the colours. I was really happy with this card...I love the clear stamped image. I used the little heart punch out shape from the Owl Punch and stuck them in a few spots on the stems using Stampin Dimensionals which give them a 3D look. A very easy but effective card.

Thanks for stopping by. I promise I'll be back in a few days!

Just Add Ink 55

Sorry I've been missing in action the last week or so. I was flat out organising things for the Open House I had during the week to celebrate Sale-a-bration. Thanks to all the ladies who came along, I hope you enjoyed the night! Over the coming week I will have lots to show you so those that couldn't make it can still see some samples.

Anyway, onto the Just Add Ink 55 challenge. The challenge this week is Just Add Love in recognition of Valentines Day. Of course I couldn't go past one of my favourite Stamp Sets at the moment...Love Defined from the Mini Catalogue. I made this  card very simple as I figure I'll give it to my hubby and he's not really into all the frills etc!! I have used Smooch Spritz (Silver Foil) on this card. I'm still experimenting with using this, but I think it turned out ok...would love to know what you think.

Thanks for stopping by. I'll be back over the next few days with lots to show! Have a good weekend.

Clean & Simple - FTL 125

I'm just stopping by quickly to show you this card I made using a new challenge website I found called Clean & Simple Stamping. They give you a sketch and you interpret how you wish!

So this is the sketch...

And here is my entry in FTL 125...

I have used the Heard From the Heart Stamp Set and the strips of Patterned Paper are from the SU Greenhouse Gala pakc. I've also added a cute SU Button. The card colour is Baja Breeze - one of my favourites!

I loved this sketch and can see I will be making more cards using it!

Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget Sale-a-bration is on now. For more information click on the Sale-a-bration catalogue in my side bar.

You are invited...

To celebrate the launch of Sale-a-Bration, I am having an Open House night. Everyone is welcome to attend! It will be an informal, fun night. Some of the things happening on the night:

• You will get to see the Sale-a-bration catalogue as well as the new Mini Catalogue.
• Everyone that attends will receive a gift and there will be lots of prizes and giveaways.
• Free postage on any order placed on the night.
• There will also be Make & Takes (where you get to make a card or two!)
• A special gift for anyone that books a Workshop on the night
• See some sample cards and layouts.
• Supper will be provided.

So what are you waiting for?!?!?! Email me now to reserve your spot. Wednesday 9th February from 7pm-9.30pm (you can drop in anytime). Engadine area. RSVP no later than Friday 4th Feb.

I hope you can make it!

Don't forget Sale-a-bration is on now. Spend $100 and receive a free exclusive Stamp Set. To view the Sale-a-bration catalogue go here and then email me your order.

Thanks for stopping by...kids are back to school tomorrow so hopefully more to show you in the next few days!

Sale-a-Bration is HERE!!!!

Stampin' Up's! once a year sale, Sale-a-bration is here. Running from now till end of March, you can receive a FREE Stamp Set with every $100 order placed. The Stamp Sets are chosen from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue and are only offered during the Sale-a-bration period and will not be offered again. Believe me you will want all four sets - I know I do, they are absolutely adorable!

Click on the picture to go to the catalogue.

The other great way to earn the free stamp sets is to Host a Workshop. You need sales of $600 or more and you'll earn one free Sale-a-Bration Stamp set in addition to the generous hostess benefits.

Also, if you join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator during the Sale-a-Bration period, you get to choose a free stamp set from the Idea Book & Catalogue (valued up to $79.95).

So email me today to take advantage of Sale-a-Bration!

I will be back in a few days (once the kids are back at school!) with some cards and layouts to share with you!

Back to Reality

Well our big family holiday to New Zealand has unfortunately come to an end and we are back to reality at home. I've done 6 loads of washing since we got back yesterday! We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed catching up with my grandparents and Aunts, Uncles and cousin.

We went with my parents, two brothers, sister-in-law and nephew...we all stayed in one big house together. My dad kept calling it the Griswald Family Vacation!!! It was lots of fun having everyone around, the kids loved that there were so many people to play with them!

I thought I'd share a few photos from our trip...(some of my relatives will be checking them out!). There are a fair few, so sorry if they are a little boring! (some of the photos are quite average as my Digital SLR died on the first day so we had to use my little instant camera that I keep in my handbag and the quality is definitely not the best!

We drove from Auckland to Mangonui near the Bay of Islands on the North Island. It was a beautiful location and the house we stayed in was perfect. It was located on Mill Bay and at the end of the backyard was the bay which was perfect for fishing (and relaxing!).

The view of the house from a boat in the water.

We did lots of fishing and the kids thought catching fish was wonderful!

John was the record holder for the biggest catch of the week...he is very proud of himself and taking every chance he can to rub it in to my brothers!

We got to spend time with my grandparents who I haven't seen for about 5 years. It was so nice to see them again and they loved seeing their great grandchildren.

The kids were constantly doing something and were exhausted at the end of each day.

We all loved spending time with my nephew who is the best baby and absolutely adorable!

We did a few "touristy" things.

Love it that I get on so well with my sister-in-law...I also love that my kids absolutely adore her.

We spent time at the beach swimming and digging for Pippi's (not sure if thats how you spell it!).

What holiday is complete without a family photo (I thought of this on the last night when the kids were in their PJs and looking rather dishelved as were John and I!!).

All in all an amazing holiday. I hope we get to do it again in the next year or two. Now we are back to reality with only a week left of school holidays. These holidays have gone so fast and I can't believe school goes back next week.

I will be back in a few days with some layouts and cards to share with you. I'm also working on classes I will be running in the coming months, so more to come on that as well.

Enjoy the last week of the school holidays. Thanks for stopping by!