Baroque Motifs

I wasn’t going to get this stampset…….really, I wasn’t! I have to say it was those swirls that got me. They are just soooooo gorgeous. They look great as a single image as well as super imposed in different colours and mediums eg. embossing. I’ll post a couple of cards later that I made using … Read more

Touch of Nature

Here is a card that I designed for a workshop last week. I have been playing a bit with Vellum cardstock lately and I love the way it gives you an extra layer to work with so you can super impose stamped images without your project looking too “busy”. This card reminds me of those … Read more

Simply Said

All images copyright Stampin’ Up! 1998-2008, artwork by Vanessa Webb Don’t you just love simple things that look great? Here is a quick thank you card I created recently. This set is now one of my favourites since receiving it from Stampin’ Up! at the Sydney regional training day last year. I love the images … Read more

Stampin' Up! Convention 2008 Brisbane

Day 1 Just arrived at Convention! Arriving at the registration desk we were presented with our convention bag which contained two free stamp sets, our make-n-take ingredients and any badges for the awards we had won. I was excited to find out that I had received the Demonstrator of the Year pin for being one … Read more

Crayon Resist

Just three more sleeps until I leave for the Stampin’ Up! Convention in Brisbane! This is an annual event where demonstrators from all over Australia meet together to learn new stamping techniques, try out new Stampin’ Up! products and learn more about teaching the art of rubber stamping. I am looking forward to meeting up … Read more

Ooooh, ahhhh!

I’m excited to announce the arrival of the new 2008/2009 Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and Catalogue! As expected, each page of this gorgeous catalogue is filled with ideas, inspiration and colour! There are dozens of new stamp sets, loads of new ribbons, accessories, double sided papers and more. You will notice, too, that the starter … Read more

My Rubber Sale!

I am having a clearance sale! Yes it is time for me to get practical and make some room for all those new stamps that I will be getting next month (14 free sets in all!) not to mention all the new accessories I want to stock up on. Sooooooo…………. here is the list of … Read more

Bloomin' Beautiful!

I have started to take my digital camera along with me to workshop events as I have often wished I’d had one handy as guests have completed their make-n-takes. Here are some cards inspired by the creations of a very talented group of ladies at a workshop last week. I invariably learn more than I … Read more

Going, Going……….Gone!

Ok, I know it isn’t anywhere near Christmas but this is another one of the sets retiring from the current Idea Book and Catalogue. I have really enjoyed using this set especially as it has a Happy New Year stamp in it so you can use it if you are a bit late getting your … Read more