Hi......

Just a little share today.  Enjoy!

Alex

Another Happy Heart

Here is another card using the set mentioned in the last post.  

I just love this heart.  It is my favourite stamp at the moment.  And although this set has a Valentines Day stamp in it, it can be used for soooo much more.  You will also see my favourite swirl in the background there, Baroque Motifs.  Love it.

Happy Valentines Day by the way.  Forgot to mention that yesterday didn't I?  We had a lovely day at the Terrigal Markets, my Mum and I.  Didn't do very well, the rain kept the customers away.  But I spent the day with one of my favourite people so that was good.  Here she is with our little stall.  Isn't she gorgeous!

We snacked on this (so not good for the diet!):

Mum and I watched a movie in the afternoon while all the boys were busy out in my studio.  Mmmm, wonder what they were up to??

We then had a beautiful dinner made by Anthony.  Pasta with prawns, yes they are heart shaped pasta pieces.  Aren't they cute?

Then the boys disappeared out the front door and then came in one by one to present Mum and I with handmade cards and pale pink roses.  Here is Mum with hers (yep, she got teary):

And here are mine:

And here is the card my darling husband created all by himself.  Aaah.  Gotta love him.

Hope you had a fabulous Valentines Day and received something special.  Even if it was the chance to count your blessings.  

Have a good Monday tomorrow.  Bye for now,

Alex

New Service

I know alot of my viewers here at my blog are not from close by and may not have access to a Stampin' Up Demonstrator.  This has got me thinking, everyone should have access to these fabulous products.

Therefore, I want to add the option of buying Stampin' Up products from me here at my blog. That way anyone, Australia wide, can get these fabulous products shipped directly to their door. 

Like the sound of that?

And to make it easy, I am adding Paypal as the option to order and pay.  So from now on I will provide the option of purchasing showcased products with the simple click of a button.

So for starters I want to share with you this card I have created.  It uses the stamp set "A Happy Heart" from the Summer Mini Catalogue.  Isn't it so cute?

Image courtesy Stampin' Up Summer Mini Catalogue

If you would like to purchase this stamp set, click on the paypal button below (Australian residents only).  Stamp set is $41.95 for a set of 6 co-ordinating stamps (pictured above), shipped directly to your door plus $5.95 for postage and handling.  Your item will be ordered immediately upon receipt of your payment and will be shipped directly to you within 7-14 working days.   (This offer only available to Australian residents only)

A Happy Heart Stamp Set with P&H

How good is that?   Now you can all share in the Stampin' Up experience.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com or on 0414 444150.  I am only too happy to help.

I am really excited about this new option to you.  I hope you are too and take up the opportunity when you see something you would like.  And who wouldn't want 'A Happy Heart' ?

Bye

Alex

Bush Fire Appeal with Stampin' Up

Taken directly from the Stampin' Up website:

To help those victims of the bushfires that have ravaged Victoria, join with us in supporting the Bushfire Appeal.

Here are the details:

From 12 February through 31 March 2009, Stampin' Up! will donate 50 percent of the retail value of all sales from a select group of 10 stamp sets to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfires 2009 Appeal.  

Here is a list of the Bushfire Appeal sets:

Stamp Set	Item Number	Page Number in Catalogue	Retail Price
Priceless	112312	105	48.95 AUD/57.95 NZD
Seeing Spots	108909	89	29.95 AUD /35.95 NZD
Baroque Motifs	112380	98	39.95 AUD /46.95 NZD
Live Your Dream	114261	3 (Summer Mini Catalogue)	55.95 AUD /66/95 NZD
Looks Like Spring*	108864	76	58.95 AUD /68.95 NZD
The Snowflake Spot*	108934	27	39.95 AUD /46.95 NZD
Bodacious Boquet*	108756	80	58.95 AUD /68.95 NZD
Polka Dots & Paisley*	110247	46	35.95 AUD /42.95 NZD
G'day Mate*	111973	115	35.95 AUD /42.95 NZD
Be Happy*	108744	51	39.95 AUD /46.95 NZD

*These sets will appear on the upcoming list of retiring products, so they will only be available for the Bushfire Appeal--while supplies last.

So if you find that any of the above sets were ones on your wish list, now is the time to buy them.  You can contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com to order.  

Thanks

Alex

Congrats - Say it with Scallops

Quick post today.

This card uses the square scallop punch from the Summer Mini Catalogue with the matching stamp set 'Say it with Scallops'.  I love this set.  It is so cute and really handy for all types of cards.

Have a great day!

Alex Hughes

Product details:

Say it with Scallops stamp set $31.95

Square Scallop Punch $30-95

Scallop Edge Punch $30-95

Prints Designer Series Paper Certainly Celery $11.95 pack 12

Double Stitched Ribbon Soft Sky $16.95 approx. 13.7m

If you would like any of these products I can take your order and have them shipped directly to you.  Please feel free to contact me at scrapalley@aapt.net.au to find out how.

It's nearly Valentines Day

and I have been a busy bee creating a bunch of goodies for Terrigal Markets.  It is on next Saturday - yep, Valentines Day and I am really looking forward to it.  Who doesn't love an excuse to papercraft!?  I certainly do.  I will have lots of cards, boxes etc for sale and also the opportunity for workshop sign-ups.  So if you are local to the Central Coast, NSW come to the Terrigal Markets at Terrigal Primary School next Saturday 14th February.  I would love you to come and say Hi!

Here is a cute pocket envelope made for Valentines Day - or any day you feel like sharing the love! It uses the 5-in-1 template and some bits from the latest mini catalogue (further details below).  I plan on putting a chocolate bar or some sort of goodies in it for Valentines Day.  If  you would like to make one, how about booking a workshop.  Invite a couple of friends over and they could take one of these home that they made themselves.  Workshops are heaps of fun with no pressure and goodies to take home.  Contact me at scrapalley@aapt.net.au if you want to know more.

Products used

Stamps:  A Happy Heart (set of 6 - $41.95)

Hodgepodge Hardware:  Styled Silver ($57.95 or Hardware share for $12.20)

Ribbon:  Rose Red Double Stitched $19.95 - 9.1m

Punch:  Designer Label $30.95

Cardstock:  12x12 Textured In Color pack $17.25

Ink Pad:  Rose Red $9.95

Sticky Strip: $12.95

Have a great weekend and I will be back to share some more Valentines cards this week.

Bye

Alex Hughes

For You

Wanted to share with you a card I made for one of my Stamp Club girls.  

This again uses goodies from the current mini catalogue.  Ginger Blossom paper (isn't that a gorgeous name?) and Say It With Scallops stamp set along with the Square Scallop punch.  In the background I have embossed Baroque Motifs swirl stamp with clear embossing powder.  Very Vanilla ribbon added to complete.

Bye the way, keep your eye out here for my next ribbon share.......it will be coming up soon.

Bye

Alex