Miss You!!

Card inspired from Splitcoast Stampers

I know I have been really slack lately with blogging some pretty things to look at.  Life has been very hectic and I am loving every minute of it.

This last weekend I travelled down to Canberra for the Stampin' Up Convention and had an absolute blast.  Liz, Georgina and I shared a room at the Novotel and had the best time (including a reeeeeally long breakfast).  The convention included Make & Takes and business talks, along with swaps and presentations.  Including a few from Shelli Gardner, the CEO and Co-Founder for Stampin' Up.  We are really lucky here in Australia because we are so new to Stampin' Up, the attendance at the convention was not too big.  Therefore, Shelli gets to meet and greet the demonstrators and she is so gracious at having her photo taken with us.  She made comment while doing so that in the US she can't do this because they have over 7000 attendees.  I did the groupie thing and had my photo taken with her.  Her story and gentle nature inspire me and I took great joy in meeting her.

I have been totally inspired and look forward to sharing so many more photos of my work with you.  Thanks for stopping by.

Alex

Come & Join my Stampin' Up Team

How good is this?

In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $150 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:


Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $77.95
Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $36.95
Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") $21.95
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad $11.95
Craft & Rubber Scissors $37.95
*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $77.95 value.

Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.

The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:

Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
Idea Book & Catalogue (8)
To My Hostess Envelope (10)
Project Sample Sheet
Recruit Brochures (20)
Hostess Brochure (20)
Hostess Benefits Form (10)
Customer Order Form (50)

If you would like more information of starting your own Stampin' Up business with my continual support and help, then email me now and I will get an information pack to you.

Bye

Alex

Wanna join the club?

A creative, fun and inspirational club.

Want to meet with a bunch of lovely people every second month for a social night out?

Want to learn new techniques and build up your card stash?

Want to gradually add to your craft tools from the gorgeous new Stampin' Up catalogue?

Well, do I have a proposition for you.  I am running a Stampin' Up stamp club here at my place and I would like to invite you to join.  If you are local and said yes to all (or most) of the questions above, then STAMP CLUB is for you.

How does it work?

There are six members to the Club and we meet every second month over the period of a year.  Each month you are required to spend $50 minimum on Stampin' Up products (before p&h).  This allows for the sales to reach $300 and allows for hostess benefits.  Here's the good part:  once during the year YOU are the hostess (yep, without hosting your own show) and receive a free stamp set plus free product.  You also get to bring along a friend when you are the hostess (and if they purchase product, you get the benefits).  

It is a heap of fun and such a nice retreat away from daily life stresses.  If you would like to join or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com

Stamp Club will begin once I have filled all 6 positions, a couple of positions have already been filled so get in quick.  

Would love to hear from you.

Bye

Alex

Friendly Words

The Friendly Words Stampin' Around Wheel is one of my favourite new products from this years catalogue.  So easy and simple to decorate cards and scrapbooking pages.

On this card I have used a whole stack of tools.  Colour Spritzer, Stampin' Around Wheel, Sponges, Eyelet Border punch, Crop-A-Dile and paper piercer.  Lots of fun to play with tools, I love it.  If you have any questions about these tools or the card above, please do not hesitate to leave a comment or contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com.

Bye

Alex

Pocket Shilouettes

I just love this little stamp set.  Pocket Shilouettes has some really cute little flower images that are dainty and gorgeous.  

Enjoy!

Alex

Mum's Workshop at Medowie

My gorgeous Mum has a bunch of friends who come to her place every week to learn how to make porcelain dolls.  She teaches them to paint their faces and put their bodies together among whatever else you have to do to create a doll.  She is forever showing them the little booklets I make for her and her handmade cards, having a pigeon chest moment about her 'talented' daughter (apparently she shares that my housework suffers because of it!)  A few friends asked if I could come and teach them how to make cards too.  Could I!!!!????

It snowballed from a couple of ladies into 9 and we had a lovely day that included a yummy lunch made by our host - MUM.  It was quite funny for me to watch her actually.  She decided not to make cards (because that is not her thing) and watch the children.  But I noticed her helping a number of ladies with what to do next and passing tools around for them.  She obviously takes notice of what I do when she watches me.  She is also very talented craft-wise too.

Anyway, here are the cards that we made the other day:

This one uses Upsy Daisy and was inspired by a card I saw on Splitcoast Stampers.  That is a fabulous place for inspiration.

And this one uses the new Birthday Greetings set - On Your Birthday, Pocket Silhouettes and Urban Garden paper.

 This one is a favourite thanks to the colours.  New In-Colors Riding Hood Red and Pink Pirouette.  Stamp sets On Your Birthday, Friends 24-7 and Friendly Words wheel.

 I had a fabulous time with Mums friends and I hope that we get to do it again.

Thanks for stopping by,

Alex

Classes Coming Up!

Mothers Day Class

When:  Tuesday 5th May

Time:  7.30pm

Where:  My Studio

Cost:  $15 (all materials supplied)

Projects:  2 x Mothers Day Cards (can be altered to other occasions) + 1 adorable gift project

How:  Book in now by emailing me at scrapalley@gmail.com or calling 4362 7209.  Places are limited so get in quick.

Technique Class

When:  Wednesday 13th May

Time:  7.30pm

Where:  My Studio

Cost:  $15 (all materials supplied)

Projects:  This class will take advantage of new ideas and techniques I learn at the Stampin' Up Convention - Yippee!!

How:  Book in now by emailing me at scrapalley@gmail.com or calling 4362 7209.  Places are limited so get in quick.

Stamp-a-Stack

When:  Wednesday 20th May

Time:  7.30pm

Where:  My Studio

Cost:  $15 (all materials supplied)

Projects:  Create 6 cards - 3 each of 2 designs.  These will be birthday cards, one masculine and one feminine.  Perfect to keep your handmade stash supplied.

How:  Book in now by emailing me at scrapalley@gmail.com or calling 4362 7209.  Places are limited so get in quick.

I love teaching these classes and would love to see you here.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Bye,

Alex