tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66850483028256239222024-03-12T16:49:02.922-07:00Stampin With AlexIndependent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorAlex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-39600747216755141122010-03-25T02:50:00.001-07:002010-03-25T02:57:17.700-07:00Goodbye Stampin' Up<div style="text-align: left;">Well the time has come to leave Stampin' Up and concentrate my crafting efforts elsewhere. The Mini Launch mentioned below will be one of my very last Stampin' Up activities before my Demonstratorship gets cancelled on April 16th.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you to all my friends and customers who supported me in my endeavours with Stampin' Up. I really appreciate your support and I am so glad that I met the amazing amount of papercrafters that I did during my journey. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you have any questions or NEED (it's always a need isn't it??) anything from the current catalogues before the 15th April please contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com.</div><div><br /></div><div>I can now be found here at <a href="http://www.alexhughescraft.blogspot.com/">www.alexhughescraft.blogspot.com</a> and I work at <a href="http://www.pages2scrap.com.au/index.htm">www.pages2scrap.com.au</a> where I am teaching scrapbooking, stamping and cardmaking. I love this craft and want to continue sharing it with you.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you.</div><div>Bye</div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/S6szUYkbfrI/AAAAAAAABm0/V0NVFmaAfpI/s400/Aalex+Signature.jpg" /></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-4530532031019783132010-02-28T03:53:00.000-08:002010-02-28T03:59:45.153-08:00Autumn Mini Catalogue Launch<div style="text-align: center;">We are holding another <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Mini Catalogue Launch</span> for the new one that begins on 1 April 2010. </div><div style="text-align: center;">How exciting!!</div><div><br /></div><div>This catalogue is gorgeous and features some new and exciting products and options. I am so excited about these and I would love to share them with you at the Launch. So if you are local to me on the Central Coast, NSW and are free on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Monday 29th March at 7pm</span> then book to come along. Contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com and book your spot.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I hope to see you there!</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-9075455125911599232010-02-09T12:42:00.000-08:002010-02-09T12:42:00.207-08:00Sale-a-Bration<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div>I have received my first Sale-a-Bration stamp set. Of course I could find $100 worth of product to buy to receive it.........couldn't anyone????<div><br /></div><div>I picked the set called Vintage Labels. Love this set. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/S2_6BsYJIiI/AAAAAAAABmU/JVMyGdMDWb0/s400/Happy+Birthday.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>But I also love the little bird cage in Happy Moments, and the little houses you can build in Good Neighbours. Or even the sentiments in Whimsical Words. Ahhh, love them all actually. Maybe I need to go and find some more product to buy.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you want to check out these sets, you can <a href="http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/SAB_10_AU-NZ.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">here</span></a>. And then if you want to order your own $100 (or more) worth of product to pick your own Sale-a-Bration set (or two) then contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com I will be only too happy to help.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bye for now,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCCFF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-62468244966046426272010-02-08T03:38:00.001-08:002010-02-08T03:42:46.660-08:00Valentines Day<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div>Yep, this Sunday. Time to show the ones you love, how much you do.<div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/S2_4LA0fbII/AAAAAAAABmI/YUpdrezFxMo/s400/Valentines+SU.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>On this card I borrowed the Butterfly Prints from a friend, along with the matching punch from the Summer Mini catalogue. Add some pearls and some Dazzling Diamonds and Voila!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by,</div><div><br /></div><div><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCCFF;">Alex</span></span></b></i></div></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-75270711418820795482010-01-11T04:15:00.001-08:002010-01-11T04:25:49.344-08:00Apologies and Promises<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>No excuses, I have just been slack and focusing elsewhere lately. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mmm</span>, mainly Christmas and school holidays have taken my attention lately. I also have a new job that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">a lot</span> of you know about, I am finding it very exciting and lots of fun.<div><br /></div><div>But I promise to update here a little bit more often. Promise!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is two masculine cards I whipped up the other day. I struggle, like most of you, to make a manly card. But here are my attempts.</div><div><br /></div><div>This first one was for my nephew and my first play with the grommets in the Summer Mini Catalogue. Love them!!</div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/S0sXw9hJTQI/AAAAAAAABl0/gi1Lxrp40XI/s400/Jakes+b%27day+card.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425456306012638466" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>And this one I used the corduroy button from the main catalogue. Love these too!</div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/S0sXwUbsEUI/AAAAAAAABls/70Aqj7q-Dig/s400/Stampin+Up+boy.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425456294983897410" /><div style="text-align: left;">Now don't forget about the <a href="http://www3.stampinup.com/au/ena/7197.asp"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Stampin</span>' Up Clearance Sale.</a> It is still available and finishes very soon. Click on the link to check out the list and prices. I will be placing an order in the next couple of days so don't miss out. Email me or call me with your order. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks so much for coming back after such a stupidly long absence. I will bring you more crafting goodness very soon (I promised, remember)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bye,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; ">Alex</span></b></i></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-11372763406649147162009-12-14T03:20:00.001-08:002009-12-14T03:25:25.600-08:00HUGE STAMPIN' UP INVENTORY SALEYep, that's right. Stampin' Up are having an inventory sale and giving up to a HUGE 50% off certain stamp sets and products.<div><br /></div><div>Check them out <a href="http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/Inventory_Clearance_1209_AUNZ.pdf">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you would like to order anything, the sale starts tomorrow so contact me by email at scrapalley@gmail.com or call me on 0414 444 150. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now, off to write my own list of sale stamps, ribbons, hardware, glitter etc.</div><div>Bye,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-4817593682922800362009-12-13T02:06:00.000-08:002009-12-13T02:12:06.735-08:00Summer Mini Catalogue<div style="text-align: left;">The new catalogue for Summer is here and packed full of yummy new Stampin' Up products.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SyS9x0mZCMI/AAAAAAAABlY/j1irIPjELiA/s400/AUNZ_Summer09.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 265px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414661315637086402" /></div><div>If you would like a copy, contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com and I will organise to get one to you.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a cute little card we created at Stamp Club with a new stamp set from the mini. It is called Animal Stories and has four very cute animals in it. We also used the matching paper.</div><div><br /></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SyS9cBGgniI/AAAAAAAABlQ/w_KHFM6NqAQ/s400/Giraffe.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414660941035904546" /><div><br /></div><div>Have a fabulous start to the week and thanks for stopping by,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-38066026415911334952009-11-26T04:20:00.001-08:002009-11-26T04:41:10.574-08:00Hello, is anybody out there????<div style="text-align: left;">Oh my gosh!!</div><div><br /></div><div>How long has it been??? I refuse to believe that is has been over a month.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Life has been EXTREMELY hectic and I have let my blog here slide a little. My apologies to those of you that take the time to check my little cyber space here. Thank you for dropping by again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Here is a little Christmas card to share with you as the season is now upon us. I have used the Tree Trimmings set from the Spring Mini catalogue on this card. The catalogue finishes on Monday, so if there is anything you would like to order please contact me before Monday to place your order.</div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Sw52nYVQrCI/AAAAAAAABks/QHIUmbxnmcQ/s400/Very+Merry.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408390621437144098" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I have been super slack on taking photos and my crafting efforts have been concentrated elsewhere at the moment. So to make up for having no projects to show you, I am very excited to share two projects made by some fabulous girls I know.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The first is a Random Act of Kindness gift I received in the post a couple of weeks ago. From the talented <a href="http://inkifingers.blogspot.com/">Pam Godfrey</a>. I was so surprised to receive it....................and super happy. It looks fabulous on my cabinet in the lounge room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Sw52U78zdKI/AAAAAAAABkk/GcXs7xCT7HY/s400/Pams+frame.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408390304580727970" /></div><div>See the details of the flower pots. Love it!</div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Sw52UklPpYI/AAAAAAAABkc/j7KoFN6F_CM/s400/Pams+Frame+detail.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408390298307896706" /><div><br /></div><div>Then this project.....................it just makes me sigh with happiness. I received this from my gorgeous downline, <a href="http://stampinmystyle.blogspot.com/">Erin Crowther</a> for my house warming.</div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Sw51769yKdI/AAAAAAAABkU/CClkqF7RgNE/s400/Erins+card.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408389874819672530" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>See the sparkly glittering detail on the little house at the top of the hill.</div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Sw517w5BKNI/AAAAAAAABkM/utOZYSk_4rk/s400/Erins+card+house.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408389872115329234" /><div><br /></div><div>And see the long path that represents my new looooong driveway. Love it.</div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Sw517XaxBvI/AAAAAAAABkE/XO1rnxhfwcQ/s400/Erins+card+open.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 330px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408389865277556466" /><div><br /></div><div>Thank you so much to Pam and Erin for my gorgeous gifts. I really appreciate the efforts you have put into these items. They are treasured.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks again for stopping by. Will be back next week after my crafting weekend with some more projects to share with you.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bye,</div><div>Alex</div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-73546800478000371742009-10-22T05:27:00.000-07:002009-10-22T05:31:52.202-07:00A Little Christmas Cheer<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I have been working on some Christmas cards lately.<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SuBQnxAfI3I/AAAAAAAABj4/8ENtcgxSJZw/s400/Xmas+tree.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395400997690352498" /><div><br /></div><div>And will be back to share some more with you over the next few days.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-47540781895499839222009-10-17T03:58:00.000-07:002009-10-17T04:06:08.318-07:00MIA<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>So sorry for being Missing in Action. Life has been SUPER hectic at the moment and my focus has been all over the place. <div><br /></div><div>We had our fundraiser last night for Sids and Kids and had a FANTASTIC night. With over 60 ladies attending we raised a whopping $3000+. How great is that!!!!!</div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/StmlAX2sjUI/AAAAAAAABjs/0d3pcN3JfiI/s400/closetomyheart_groupphoto_blog.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393523454574890306" /><div><br /></div><div>Thank you to everyone who attended, I had a great night and hope you did too. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you also to my fabulous team of Stampin' Up demonstrators. You girls are fabulous and worked so hard on last night to make is such a great success. Hope you all have a nice rest this weekend :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by and I will share some new creations soon, I promise.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bye</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-60195003733244812772009-09-25T04:20:00.001-07:002009-09-25T04:21:54.067-07:00Just for You<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Just a little share today. Simple but pretty.<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Srynt5rHL0I/AAAAAAAABjk/mOBv4ALXJzc/s400/Just+for+you.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385363661445869378" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Don't forget to contact me if you would like to book into our 'Close to my Heart' night. (<i>see below</i>)</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bye</div><div><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;">Alex</span></span></b></i></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-63743965911361851322009-09-21T07:17:00.001-07:002009-09-21T07:17:36.323-07:00Close to My Heart - Sids and Kids<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; "><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; ">If you are local to the Central Coast and want to have a night out crafting, then we would love you to join us at our fundraising event. It is for</span><a href="http://www.sidsandkids.org/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "> Sids and Kids</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "> and here are the details:</span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwQSxsCRN_aux7GG1y4CnRp3c3CoDkhxAE22qBX7Ubpm5z0MV0wDMGlNKjPvJhDq7ZRKVUi3MqsouhS1H-jv83JK6cJ-Us1JEbx0QKze9M50cVdwENj8MD4ewyA8RPome4YwyabPWBB4/s400/Close+to+my+heart+flyer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383921720604247858" style="padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-right-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 400px; " /><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; "><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">You may not realise but stillbirth is still quite common, and in our group of 7 Stampin Up demonstrators 2 of the Mums have had a still born. I can't imagine what it must be like and my SU team want to help in raising money for research into this problem.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; "><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">SIDS and Kids isn't just about stillbirth, SIDS and Kids is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and to supporting bereaved families. A cause well worth supporting! Bookings are essential and places are limited so get in early and email me at scrapalley@gmail.com or phone on 0414 444 150.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">I would love you to join us if you can.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Bye</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; ">Alex</span></span></b></i></span></div></span></div></span>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-49558491073688941482009-09-18T04:40:00.000-07:002009-09-18T04:41:21.437-07:00Have a Fabulous Weekend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SrNx2CKlQxI/AAAAAAAABjU/0QR8fotmhi0/s1600-h/Dandelion+web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SrNx2CKlQxI/AAAAAAAABjU/0QR8fotmhi0/s400/Dandelion+web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382771152746005266" /></a><br />I hope you fit some crafting in.Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-92145301781738918292009-09-15T16:33:00.000-07:002009-09-15T16:36:22.683-07:00Thanks<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Just a quick card to show you what we created in the Shabby Chic class recently.<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SrAkpEvWRzI/AAAAAAAABjM/KS1rVLJGJhU/s400/Thanks+shabby+chic.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381841842773313330" /><div><br /></div><div>Love that striped ribbon (available from the Spring Mini Cataglogue - let me know if you want some).</div><div><br /></div><div>Bye</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-22226903585488381702009-09-13T18:25:00.000-07:002009-09-13T19:27:41.199-07:00Can you hear the Jingle Bells?<div style="text-align: left;">They are not too far away! Does that make you smile or cringe? Makes me smile because I love Christmas.</div><div><br /></div><div>This weekend Georgina and I spent the day at the Erina markests again and this time we took our own crafting tools to create while we sat. (Not much selling or workshop bookings went on sadly). We decided to get into the Christmas spirit and started planning our Stamp-a-Stacks. Want to see what we created? Thought you might :)<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Here is one I made borrowing Georgina's "Spotlight on Christmas" which I think I need to buy now. See that background stamp with the swirls and stars...............LOVE IT!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Sq2pp1OYHgI/AAAAAAAABjE/aJkInrumQGk/s400/Xmas+Blue.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381143665904721410" /></div><div><br /></div><div>And then I cased this one from Georgina (who I think cased someone else). Again using Spotlight on Christmas.</div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Sq2l_Dc_JVI/AAAAAAAABi8/FTQmAqfZGRY/s400/JM_WeatheredFrames2_04.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381139632454837586" /><div><br /></div><div>Then I got all vintage (as I always seem to) and created some tags for my pressies. </div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Sq2ij63r2HI/AAAAAAAABis/c1aopCSpa2U/s400/Christmas+tags+framed.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381135867759548530" /></div><div>I am holding a Stamp-a-Stack on Monday 21st September at 10am and still have a couple of spots left. So if you want to come along and get a jump start on your Christmas cards, contact me to book your spot. Christmas is just around the corner you know! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Bye for now,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-5644560927388121232009-09-05T05:04:00.000-07:002009-09-05T05:08:40.226-07:00Shabby Chic class in Lisarow<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal">Hi there</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Hope you are having a lovely weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I just wanted to share with you one of the projects for my Shabby Chic classes that are on this week.</o:p></p><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SqJUAni2F9I/AAAAAAAABik/16oijq3FzUw/s400/Shabby+Chic+box.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377953274625660882" /> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Isn’t it cute?<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I love this box template from Lauren Meader and this paper has to be my favourite in this years catalogue.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>So if you would like to make one of these along with two Shabby Chic cards then I have a couple of spots left in both classes.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I have a Monday daytime class at <st1:time minute="30" hour="10">10.30am</st1:time> or Tuesday night at <st1:time minute="30" hour="19">7.30pm</st1:time>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Would love to see you here and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me at scrapalley@gmail.com.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> If you are local g</span>ive me a call to book in <span style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-char-type:symbol; mso-symbol-font-family:Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type:symbol;mso-symbol-font-family:Wingdings;">J</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Bye,</p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Alex</span></span></b></i></p>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-78523292678552033822009-09-04T05:52:00.000-07:002009-09-04T05:55:55.337-07:00Just sharin' my boy<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I love this photo that my friend <a href="http://craftnetwork.tv/">Liz</a> took of my little one. I just had a really quick play with it and loved how it ended up and wanted to share.<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SqEOIelnVZI/AAAAAAAABic/hFKeDHUO4wg/s400/Nathan+with+weathered+frame.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377594968869655954" />Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-33820624658247182032009-09-03T05:27:00.000-07:002009-09-03T05:34:28.684-07:00Happy Fathers Day<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Sp-3cbZIX6I/AAAAAAAABiE/Hk4Xo2M4IHQ/s400/Fathers+Day+Card.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377218179121045410" /><div style="text-align: left;">I hope you have a fabulous weekend with your family and loved ones. Here is the card that we will be giving to the special man in our family (just got to come up with a perfect gift???)</div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/Sp-3rpaiuhI/AAAAAAAABiU/AT03Z-ZCeRI/s400/Note+pad.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377218440583100946" /><div>Maybe a notepad (LOL). Not too sure that is his style, so am thinking maybe a chainsaw so that he can cut wood for my open fire :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by,</div><div><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;">Alex</span></span></b></i></div></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-42033508302942525982009-08-29T04:01:00.000-07:002009-08-29T04:07:05.256-07:00All things vintage & shabby<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SpkLKQLuQhI/AAAAAAAABh8/c33MITldulc/s1600-h/vintage+friends+detail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SpkLKQLuQhI/AAAAAAAABh8/c33MITldulc/s400/vintage+friends+detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375339901014131218" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>I am loving all things vintage and shabby at the moment. Rough it up, stain it, spritz it and sponge it. <div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SpkLJ5i3GuI/AAAAAAAABh0/WAA1Psx98VY/s400/Vintage+Friends.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375339894937164514" /></div><div>I have used the Friends 24/7 bird stamp on this card and stained some white crochet lace with plain old coffee. I love this effect. What do you think? A bit <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">vintagey</span>? (I know, that isn't really a word). I have also embossed along the bottom in white embossing powder. Love that stuff too.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you are having a fabulous weekend, it is really windy here and the big trees on our new property are quite noisy. Perfect weather for crafting (or painting walls, which is what I am starting tomorrow I think :).</div><div><br /></div><div>Bye,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCCFF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-44942924556523377592009-08-26T15:09:00.000-07:002009-08-26T15:12:54.830-07:00Father's Day Sneak Peek<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I promised you a sneak peek and here it is.<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SpWzSWie_mI/AAAAAAAABhs/q5EGzmIeZco/s400/Sneak+Peek.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 147px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374398858205789794" /><div><br /></div><div>I still have a couple of spots left if you would like to come along and make your Father's Day card ready for next weekend. If you don't need Father's Day cards, you can make them into birthday cards or anything else you need. Contact me on scrapalley@gmail.com</div><div><br /></div><div>Bye for now,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCCFF;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><i>Alex</i></span></b></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-47070228376063573192009-08-23T23:11:00.000-07:002009-08-23T23:49:55.314-07:00Day Card Classes @ Lisarow<div style="text-align: left;">Well, today I was joined by some gorgeous girls to stamp a whole stack of cards for their stash. It was my first day time class and we had a great time. We stamped a bit, had some yummy lunch (including Choc Raspberry Brownie that I made from scratch this morning!!) and then stamped some more. Want to see some of the cards that were made?</div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SpIvq3OtuTI/AAAAAAAABhk/SlqDgl7Rmok/s400/Cupcake+2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373409718833101106" /><div style="text-align: left;">They all use the new Christmas Paper from the Spring Mini Catalogue called Ski Slope. I just love it because while it is perfect for Christmas it can be used for birthdays and other occasions too. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> (This next one was inspired by <a href="http://www.marelletaylor.com/">Marelle Taylor</a>, thanks for the inspiration <a href="http://www.marelletaylor.com/">Marelle</a>)</span></i></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SpIvpzpTLeI/AAAAAAAABhU/k80yViEztAo/s400/b+is+for.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373409700690996706" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>We also <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">predominantly</span> used the Party Hearty set. It is a very versatile set for girls and boys featuring party hats, cupcake, candle and sentiments.</div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SpIvqXypSpI/AAAAAAAABhc/DaYVgi8UX-Y/s400/Cupcake.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373409710393870994" />I really like the cupcake. It looks so cute covered in Dazzling Diamonds. <div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SpIvpmSdkYI/AAAAAAAABhM/Kwhu5U2Cpzw/s400/To+you+from+me.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373409697105547650" /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by. I will share a sneak peek of Fathers Day projects later in the week (if you want to join in the Fathers Day class it is on this Friday night and I have a couple of spots left).</div><div><br /></div><div>Bye,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCCFF;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></b></span></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-65813392963924328752009-08-22T04:51:00.000-07:002009-08-22T04:59:23.991-07:00Stamp-a-Stack Q & A<div style="text-align: left;">I have had a few questions over the last week about what a Stamp-a-Stack is. So I thought I would clear it up for you in case you wanted to know.</div><div><br /></div><div>A stamp-a-stack is where you come along and make a stack of cards to keep in your stash for when you need them. Everything is included in the class price, you need to bring nothing. You make 6 cards (3 each of 2 designs) and they are in the theme of the class. So here is a sneak peek of one of the cards for Monday's Stamp-a-Stack:</div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/So_dICWv5VI/AAAAAAAABhE/VRWTIgh4D2A/s400/Party+Hearty.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372756010617267538" /><div><br /></div><div>The theme for Monday is birthdays and we will using the Party Hearty stamp set. Plus we will be using some new patterned paper from the Spring Mini. (Doesn't look a bit like Christmas does it?). </div><div><br /></div><div>I still have two spots left for Monday's class, so if you would like to come along and make three of the above card (or a different configuration of that card) plus three more, then email me at scrapalley@gmail.com or call me on 0414 444 150 to book your spot. Details are over on the side there.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great Sunday tomorrow,</div><div>Bye</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-45809663569477355032009-08-20T03:29:00.001-07:002009-08-20T03:31:58.880-07:00Quick card to share<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/So0lwY-_gII/AAAAAAAABg8/ovvn9Rvnq8E/s1600-h/blue+and+grey+detail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/So0lwY-_gII/AAAAAAAABg8/ovvn9Rvnq8E/s400/blue+and+grey+detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371991443793477762" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The kids are in bed, the hubby is out and I have a hankering for scrapping. So here is a quick share for you today.<div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/So0lv3_jhvI/AAAAAAAABg0/I97ghT7yixg/s400/Blue+and+grey.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371991434937468658" /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-47516998768608834672009-08-18T04:35:00.000-07:002009-08-18T05:06:39.348-07:00Fancy flowers.....<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>very frustrating!!!<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SoqYsqWyLII/AAAAAAAABgs/L6bPo9rzbJ4/s400/Flower.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371273398644255874" /><div><br /></div><div>For me, I find fiddly things difficult to concentrate through. So when I had a bunch of my favourite customers want to re-create the flowers in the Spring Mini Catalogue, I said "Sure, let's give it a go!" Arghhhhh! Let's just say I didn't enjoy this class as much as I thought I would. Single petal flower creating is not for me!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is what we made:</div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SoqYsQ8mObI/AAAAAAAABgk/lLLXsRqOGQ4/s400/Flower+box+and+card.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371273391823534514" /><div><br /></div><div>I used the <a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/timeless_templates.html">Tucked Away Timeless Template</a> from Lauren Meader again because I just love this little box. They all looked good when finished but I don't think this will be a repeat class :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Bye,</div><div><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></span></b></i></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685048302825623922.post-27804934915460968722009-08-16T21:39:00.000-07:002009-08-16T21:55:38.776-07:00Teachers Gifts<div style="text-align: left;">The boys went off to school today with these for their teachers.</div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SojiEBkNQOI/AAAAAAAABgU/AeNlkONwd5E/s400/Tucked+up+boxes.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370791114406969570" /><div>When we made mention to Sam's teachers on Friday that we were making Cookies & Cream cupcakes on the weekend. They wanted to know if they were coming to school with him on Monday. So we made them yesterday and I bought this gorgeous <a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/timeless_templates.html">Timeless Template</a> last night and made the cute little boxes to put them in. </div><div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SojiD9_xL4I/AAAAAAAABgM/HVnb3Zb9N5A/s400/Tucked+up+with+cupcake.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370791113448828802" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>Arn't they just the sweetest? I hope they like them (and I hope they are not left in the bottom of school bags for me to find this afternoon.....eeeeek!)</div><div><br /></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9iWnJXd9Bs4/SojiEhoMnqI/AAAAAAAABgc/hJfztdz5rA0/s400/Tucked+in+box+1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370791123013639842" /><div><br /></div><div>Keep watch here on the blog as I will be doing a class on these boxes really soon. (Not the cupcakes I'm afraid, while they are really yummy I have no desire to be a cooking teacher!! Am sure that I can pass on the recipe though!!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Alex</span></b></i></span></div>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955817410306315608noreply@blogger.com1