It's been a while...

Hey crafters,

I'm back... I hate to say it, but it's been nearly 4 years since I have blogged! I am so sorry I've been so slack. To be honest, I have concentrated on building my social media base over the last 4 years, so I haven't been completely off the grid. I figured it was about time I got back in to the blog scene as I'd like to join some blog hops, and challenges.

I am still living in South West Sydney. We've just entered our 5th year here and we love it just as much, if not more, than our first. We are due for a posting next year. To be honest, that will be our hardest move for sure. We've never spent this long in one location and never had this much fun in one location either!

I am still a crazy crafter and Stampin' Up demo. I was about 12-13yrs old when I first pressed a rubber stamp into an ink pad and transferred that image onto paper... to this day I still love it. I don't think my passion for paper crafting will ever fade.

I have just stepped into the world of Periscope and oh my god how fun is it!!!! I've had a blast so far and have been scoping and chatting with ladies in London, chicks in the US and fellow South Pacific crafters in Australia and New Zealand, not to mention with our Interim CEO Sara Douglass!

I look forward to sharing a project with you this coming week, but for now, I'll leave you with all the links to my social media and online store:

FB: www.facebook.com/crozlowcrafts

Twitter, Periscope, YouTube, Instagram & Pinterest: @crozlowcrafts

Online store: http://www3.stampinup.com/ECWeb/?dbwsdemoid=4005429

Take care and happy stampin'

Renae xx

Autumn Winter Mini Catalogue - BONUS

Good afternoon ladies,

Don’t forget the Autumn Winter Mini Catalogue expires at the end of this month and the Ideas Book & Catalogue shortly thereafter! If you would like to make any final purchases, please feel free to browse the catalogue here and call or email me to place an order. I can arrange delivery straight to your front door :) Please do not miss out on the fantastic Simply Scored or the gorgeous new Framelits.

For anyone who places an order of $100 or more (including at least one item from the current Mini) will receive a 10% discount. This offer only lasts until 5pm on 31 July 2012. Don't miss out!

Here are some projects get you excited:

This gorgeous rosette wreath was made using the new Simply Scored

This card is made using the new framelits - Labels Collection, stamp set - Apothecary Art, DSP - twitterpated.

We are super excited for August to arrive - lots of sneak peeks for the new Catalogues and the discontinued list too. We'll be introducing a new Annual Catalogue 1 September 2012 and instead of Mini Catalogues, we will now have Seasonal Catalogues. This will keep us more in line with the U.S. and over the next year, we will be catching up and only be 1 month behind in catalogue releases from now on!!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forgot my 10% discount for the month of July.

Happy stampin'!

Nae xx

Baby Cards & Wedding Anniversary

Hi everyone!

I can't believe today marks my 9th Wedding Anniversary - time flies!! Next year will be our 10th and we are thinking of renewing our vows in front of a selected few. I better start planning as I know it will be here before I know it.

I've been busy creating cards for upcoming markets and fetes in my local area. One market I will be attending is the Pitter Patter Markets and they specialise in baby/children's items. I have been making baby cards as I seem to have a shortage at present. I've kept them quite simple, but I think they are still quite cute!

Card Recipe (It's a Boy)

Stamp: Baby Prints
Cardstock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Baja Breeze

DSP: Patterns DSP Stack - Subtles

Card Recipe (Hello Baby)

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Fox & Friends
Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Lucky Limeade
Ink: Wisteria Wonder

Punch: Decorative Label
Other Tools: Paper Crimper 

This card was made for a friend who was attending a baby shower. I hope she likes it!

 

Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Baby Prints
Cardstock: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder
Ink: Lucky Limeade
Punch: Pennant Builder Punch
Accessories: Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine
Big Shot: Polka Dots Impressions Embossing Folder
Punch: Dotted Ribbon Border
Non Stampin' Up!: patterned paper and glittered letters

Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin'!

Nae xx

Promotion!!!

Good evening ladies!

I got home to a lovely surprise in the mail today... my promotion certificate and badge. Sure it's only Senior Associate, but I've got to start somewhere, right?!?!

I am so very proud of myself and cannot wait for all this year has in store.

Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin'!

Nae xx

Christmas Bags & Boxes

Hi everyone!

On Friday night I helped Miriam with her final workshop of the year. It was all about Christmas, so we made pillow boxes, favour bags and a larger tote. We had our break up party with lots of yummy goodies for supper and Santa even filled our Favour Box with some special treats!

Miriam demonstrated how to make her version of the ribbon flower (attached to the Favour Box) and also her 'Mirianthium' (attached to the Pillow Box) and I demonstrated the Tote. It's similar to my tote here, but in 12x12 form. There's also a sneak peak from the new Summer Mini (yet to be released) on the Favour Box!! ;)

I'll miss getting together with the girls every month at Workshop, but we've devised a plan... webcams and Workshop Webinars!! I'll gather all my supplies at home in Sydney and hook up via web link every Friday night!! WOO HOO!!

Thanks for stopping in and happy stampin'!

Nae xx

SWAPS for Stampin' Up! Melbourne Regionals 2011

Hi everyone!

I hope you are all well and are excited that Christmas is a mere 4.5 weeks away! I'm pleased to announce that all my Christmas shopping is done and I've just got to wrap and post everything off!

The prep for the move is going well. My house has stuff everywhere and I've finally accepted that it's going to to be that way til we leave.

As promised, here are my swaps I made for Melbourne Regionals. I still have quite a few left, so please email me here if you would like to swap with me (interstaters welcome too!).

CARD FRONT:

Card Front Recipe

Stamps: Creative Elements
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede
Ink: Soft Suede, River Rock, Pumpkin Pie and Pacific Point
Big Shot: Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder



ALTERED BEER COASTER MAGNET:

Altered Beer Coaster Magnet Recipe

Stamps: Butterfly Prints
Cardstock: Whisper White, Perfect Plum
Paper: Flirtatious DSP
Ink: Perfect Plum, Melon Mambo
Marker: Perfect Plum
Punches: Butterfly, Decorative Label, Corner Rounder
Tools: Colour Spritzer, Stampin' Sponge
Embellishments: Rhinestones
From Stash: Magnets, Beer Coaster



TREAT BAG:

Treat Bag Recipe

Stamps: Tagtastic (Hostess 2011-2012)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler
Paper: Neutrals Paper Stack
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Punches: Decorative Label
Other: Cellophane Bags


Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin'!

Nae xx

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