2016 OnStage Swaps

Hi all!

It's finally arrived... Stampin' Up OnStage! Tomorrow I will be at the Hilton Hotel Sydney with a stack of other demos and SU staff. It's a time where I get to meet up with fellow demos from around Australia and share creative ideas and also participate in some training. We also get a sneak peek at upcoming catalogues and products (which is so exciting).

Each year I create "swaps" to exchange with other demos. In return I get all different ideas. Swapping is one of my favourite things to do as I get to meet and catch up with others and bring home so many new ideas and creations. Stay tuned for a blog post soon showing my swaps I get in return!

Mini hand cream holders

These are super simple to create. Start with a piece of cardstock (I used 2014-2016 In Colors) measuring 8 ¼ inches x 2 inches and fold in half at 4 ⅛ inch mark. Next, use the Scallop Tag Topper Punch on either end. I then used matching ink to stamp a couple of images from Flowering Flourishes on each side. I slotted the mini hand cream in and secured at the bottom with a staple using our Mini Stapler. Finally, I tied both ends together with a bow using Cotton Ribbon (I used Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, and Daffodil Delight).

I love a good production line

I can't wait to tell you more about OnStage, but we are sworn to secrecy until Tuesday 19th April! Stay tuned for exciting new info coming soon.

Until next time, happy crafting!

Renae 😊

#mattschallenge

Hello hello!

It's time for another #mattschallenge. My husband loves to inspire me to step outside the box or my comfort zone. He'll often grab an ink, a punch/framelit and stamp set and issue "Matts Challenge!". He'd love to extend that challenge to everyone and left us a post it note with his challenge on my craft desk this morning.

If you missed the previous challenge, you can find my blog post here. 

Here's my Periscope/Katch explaining it all.

* Balloon Celebration stamp

* Rose Red Ink

* 1" square punch

* Washi tape - any

If you don't have these particular items, you can substitute any of them for what you own in your stash. It does not have to be Stampin' Up products either.



To enter #mattschallenge, you can create a blog post, post on Twitter/Instagram and tag @crozlowcrafts in the posts, or post on my FB page. Don't forget to use the hashtag! The challenge closes end of the weekend (wherever you may be)!

I will edit this post once I have completed my creation and with those who entered the challenge.

Until next time, happy crafting!

R 😊

Weekly Deals 6-12 April 2016

Hi all!

** THIS IS THE SECOND LAST WEEKLY DEALS. STAMPIN' UP HAS ANNOUNCED THIS PROMOTION WILL BE FINISHING 19/04/12016 **

Current Weekly Deals are now available until Tues 12/04/2016. Great discounts available! Shop online or msg your order direct to me.

1/16" CIRCLE PUNCH Price: $16.00 $12.00 BERMUDA BAY BAKER'S TWINE Price: $5.25 $3.94 BLOSSOM BUNCH PUNCH Price: $31.00 $23.25 BLUSHING BRIDE SEQUIN TRIM Price: $8.75 $6.56 BRIGHTS SEQUIN ASSORTMENT Price: $8.75 $6.56 HEARTS & STARS DECORATIVE MASKS Price: $5.00 $3.75 HOLLY JOLLY GREETINGS CLEAR-MOUNT STAMP SET Price: $35.00 $26.25 KRAFT TAG A BAG GIFT BAGS Price: $6.25 $4.69 METALLICS SEQUIN ASSORTMENT Price: $8.75 $6.56 REASON FOR THE SEASON PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET Price: $37.00 $27.75 REMARKABLE YOU CLEAR-MOUNT STAMP SET Price: $45.00 $33.75 SIMPLY SCORED METRIC SCORING PLATE Price: $21.00 $15.75 SNOW PLACE PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET Price: $45.00 $33.75 STARS FRAMELITS DIES Price: $45.00 $33.75 VINTAGE LEAVES Price: $45.00 $33.75

Until next time, happy creating!

R 😊

Party Wishes Cards

Hi crafters!

As soon as I saw the It's My Party Suite in the Occasions Catalogue, I fell in love. I just adore the bright colours, the fun images and the pretty patterns. I have CASE'd pages 3, 4 & 5 from the catty to create three cards. The last card was CASE'd from Cardiology by Jari. 

I created all 4 cards on Periscope, you can watch the replays here on my Katch channel.

Until next time, happy creating!

R 😊

Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Pads

Hi there crafters!

I am extremely excited to share this post with you. I am now the proud owner of Tim Holtz (TH) Mini Distress Ink Pads!!! I've been a big user of TH distress inks for quite some time, but didn't have many colours. I decided the best way to bulk up my collection was to buy the full range of minis.

I have just spent the morning doing my colour chart and popping them away in the matching storage tins. I started this while on Periscope this morning, you can see my Scope here. If you view this after the Scope expires, you can check it out on Katch here.

Here's a close up of the colour chart

I am seriously in love with the (not so) new colours and cannot wait to create with them!

Until next time, happy stampin'!

Renae 😊

Weekly Deals

Hello hello!

The new Weekly Deals are now available until Tuesday 29/03/2016. There are some great discounts available and it's a perfect opportunity to build your crafting supplies 😊

You can shop online using the link below or place you order direct to me via the Contact Me tab.   

http://www3.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?dbwsdemoid=4005429&categoryid=120100

Until next time, happy stampin'!

Renae 😀

La La Loopsy Punch Art Card

Hello hello!

I did a quick Craft Room Tour Scope on Friday night before I went out for dinner and a concert and one of my followers saw a card in my stash that she liked.

@tracey_pink (profile pictured above) wanted some more info so I was happy to share that at the end of the Scope but thought I'd also follow that up with a tutorial!

The original card is on the left and the recreated card is on the right. These are so quick and easy to make. I recommend you give them a try. Here is the tutorial: https://ktch.tv/8yfG

Vicki from Vicki's Craft Cave was inspired by my Scope to create her very own La La Loopsy card. Love it Vicki, thanks for sharing it with me!

Tracey from Periscope posted this to my Facebook page last night showing me her version!!! I'm so excited she saw the Scope and made her own La La Loopsy Doll. It makes me so happy!!

That's it for me. Until next time, happy stampin'!

Renae xx