Stampin' Up! Melbourne Regionals 2011

Hi everyone!

Sorry it's been a while since my last post. We are currently relocating from Point Lonsdale VIC to Wattle Grove NSW (Sydney), so my life has been about packing, packing and more packing! It all happens on 1 Dec 2011 and we should be settled in Sydney around 10 Dec 2011.

I just got back from Melbourne Stampin' Up! Regionals and boy was I inspired! I learnt so much and was inspired in so many ways. I got to meet a few of my "scrapping idols" and was a little star struck. First is the lovely Claire Daly whom I've been following since around 2006, next is Simone Bartrum whom I've been following since around 2008, and last, but certainly not least, is Sue Madex whom I've been following since around 2008 too! Their work is amazing and I think all three ladies are fab! I even got a hug off Claire and Simone and got to swap with Simone -- my very own creation by THE Simone Bartrum!!! Sooooo happy!!!

The presentations were fantastic and there were lots of ideas I picked up and can't wait to try! We had 3 make and takes which I will post at a later date. We also got a lot of freebies! We got a free stamp set just for attending, a free Vanilla Smooch Spritz because we reached capacity in numbers, and free Champagne Glass Glitter just because they love giving away freebies!!

Sophie (the training coordinator for Stampin' Up in Sydney) is fantastic!!! I'm not exaggerating! She presented on the big shot, fabric, how to be a great 1950's housewife (hilarious!), and a simple ribbon rose - NO SEWING! She even made her skirt out of the Stampin' Up! Candy Cane Designer Fabric. Here she is in her full circle skirt:

And here's my favourite project she made using Fabric and the Favour Box die:

There were 5 WOW's by fellow demo's Kathryn Ruddick, Janine Rawlins, Tracey Penn, Miriam Spiess and Brenda Fry.

I was very happy to learn a couple months ago, my dear friend Miriam Spiess would be doing a Workshop WOW at Regionals this year. Miriam made a gorgeous shadowbox for a friend of ours after the passing of her father and, via the wonderful world of Pintrest, it landed on Sophie's desk! She's been busy creating flowers, cards, LO's, arrangements and OTP's to present. Her signature flower is gorgeous, which I named MIRIANTHIUM! Click here to pop on over to her blog and see her stunning creations!! She's even made orchids, gerberas, leaves and ribbon flowers! Here's a sneak peak:

...and here's Miriam with her 'Ode to Cherry Cobbler' (I pinched this from Claire's blog):

Oh Cherry Cobbler
How I love thee
If Stampin' Up! ever retire you
They shall retire me

Another WOW which I loved, was all about the Petal Cone Big Shot die. Kathryn Ruddick blew me away with her gorgeous boxes! She sure can embellish!! Click here to pop on over to her blog to see these gorgeous treat boxes!! Here's a sneak peak:

I will post my swaps in a seperate post, so keep an eye out for that. Until next time...

Happy stampin'!

Nae xx

Customer Order

I've been pretty busy making cards for a customer order. Grown Florists in Point Cook VIC now stock my cards for sale. The brief was... bright, simple, some Get Well Soon, some Birthday, some For You and some with no sentiment.

Here are my creations for the florist:

Card Recipe

Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Word Play

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Basic Black

Punches: Decorative Label, Lace Ribbon Border

 

Card Recipe

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Punches: Modern Label, Word Window, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border

 

Card Recipe

Stamp: Vintage Vogue

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Whisper White

Ink: Tangerine Tango

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits

My Stash: white tissue paper

 

Card Recipe

Stamp: Creative Elements

Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry

Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border

Tool: Crimper

 

Card Recipe

Stamp: Punch Bunch (Retired)

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Paper: Neutrals Patterns DSP Stack - Early Espresso

Ink: Pretty In Pink

Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Itty Bitty Shapes, 1-3/8" Circle

Other: Basic Pearls

 

Card Recipe

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White

Punch: 1-1/4" Square

Big Shot: Beautiful Wings Embosslits

 

 

Card Recipe

Stamp: Creative Elements

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Whisper White

Ink: Soft Suede, River Rock, Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point

Big Shot: Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Card Recipe

Stamp: Oval All

Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Ink: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise

Punch: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer, Decorative Label, Scallop Oval,

Big Shot: Sqaure Lattice Embossing Folder

2011-2013 In Colours!

Hi everyone!

YIPPEE!!! My first order has arrived and I've been playing with a lot of new stamps, punches, and ribbon! The 2011-2013 In Colours are:

Of course I immediately fell for Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade, but am warming to Pool Party, Island Indigo and Calypso Coral too!

I've used a technique called resist brayering. I love this technique!

Card Recipe
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Bring On the Cake
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Glossy White, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Island Indigo, Pool Party
Punches: Lace Ribbon Border, Decorative Label
Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

For this card, I used more new products from the current IB&C.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Pennant Parade, Oval All

Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
Punches: Petite Pennant Builder, Large Oval, Itty Bitty Shapes
Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots
Trim: Hemp Twine
Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

Here are the new In Colours made into cute little favour boxes. These were CASE'd from US Demonstrator Donna Ross. Aren't they so cute!

OTP Recipe

Stamp: Delicate Doilies

Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Elegant Eggplant, Pear Pizzazz
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral
Punche: Lace Ribbon Border
Big Shot: Fancy Favour Bigz XL Die, Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die

Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin'!

Nae xx