Final day to Sale-a-brate

Today is the last day of Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration, so I thought I'd share these last few cards with you! I will be accepting orders until 10pm tonight, so email before then & you will still be able to get a free SAB set for every $100 you spend.

I have CASEd this first one from Splitcoast Stampers - you can't see really clear in the photos, but the flowers in the bottom right corner have been punched using the Spring Bouquet Flower punch & the stamping you can see is on the inside of the card.

Stamps: Looks Like Spring, All in a Row, Lots of Thoughts (SAB)
Cardstock: Kraft, Buckaroo Blue
Ink: Versamark, Brocade Blue
Access: Spring Bouquet Punch, Round Tab Punch, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Square Punches

I CASEd this from somewhere, but can't find it now - so if it was you, please let me know so I can give you credit!

Stamps: All in a Row, Friendship Blooms (SAB)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Mellow Moss, Rose Red
Ink: Mellow Moss, Rose Red, Basic Black
Access: Pastels, Blender Pens, Cutter Kit

I thought this one turned out so cute. The little boy is from All in the Family & will be available in the new catty on April 1st . I have CASEd the layout from page 8 of the Stampin' Up! Stampin' Techniques booklet. If you would like a FREE copy of the booklet, just email me with your address & I will pop one in the post to you - alana@aussiebroadband.com.au

Stamps: All in the Family, Birthday Whimsy (SAB)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip, Brocade Blue
Ink: Basic Black, Brocade Blue, Choc Chip, Versamark
Access: Clear Embossing Powder, Markers, Cutter Kit, Hemp Twine, Rich Regal Brads

Retired List Updated

I've just updated the retired list - afew more things are gone now, including Cranberry Crisp Ink Refil! Check it out here.

More tiles .....

I've really been enjoying using the faux tile technique, so here are a couple more cards. I will be holding a technique class on this technique on Sunday the 16th March at 2pm, so if you would like to learn how to make Faux Tiles come to my house & I'll show you!

Stamps: Seeing spots
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Choc Chip, Very Vanilla
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Choc Chip, Regal Rose
Accessories: Vanilla Wide Grosgrain Ribbon & circle punches

I gave this card to my cousin for his birthday yesterday, but didn't tell him it was made from a mistake!! I scored the card in the wrong place, so had to make afew extra score lines - hence the different tile pattern. It actually quite like how it turned out, so will be trying out some other tile patterns soon.

Stamps: Birthday Whimsy (SAB set, only available until 29th Feb!)
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Buckaroo Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Choc Chip, Sahara Sand, Brocade Blue
Accessories: Choc Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Markers

Don't forget to check out the retired list my the previous post as once the items are sold out they are GONE FOR GOOD!!!

Stampin' Up! Retired List 2007/08

UPDATED 1st March

Soon (1st April) we will be getting a new catalogue - I am sooooo excited to see what will be in it! In the meantime, check out the retired list to see what is going. All items are only available until stock runs out, so if there is something on this list that you want please contact me soon, as some things are already sold out!

If you have bought In Colour inkpads, make sure you have the reinkers & cardstock as they will be no longer available soon. Take advantage of Sale-a-bration & get a free SAB stamp set, or if you are game, wait until March as I will be offering 10% off all retiring products during March (this is not a Stampin' Up! promotion, the 10% off will only be available through me!)

Any items in yellow have limited quantity available & may sell out soon, items in red have already been sold out - I will be updating this list, so you can check back & see what is still available.

Retiring Stamp Sets & Wheels
108715 A LITTLE LOVE pg47
108717 A NEW LITTLE SOMEONE pg59
108718 A TO Z ACCENTS pg41
108723 ALL IN A ROW pg99
108724 ALL MIXED UP pg62
108725 ALL NATURAL pg54
108727 ALL THE BEST pg56
108729 ALL WRAPPED UP pg60
108730 ALL WRAPPED UP ACCESSORIES pg60
108731 ALL-YEAR CHEER I pg116
108732 ALL-YEAR CHEER II pg116
108737 ALPHADOT NUMBERS pg123
108735 ALPHADOTS pg123
108736 ANCIENT ASIA pg90
108739 ARTIFACTS pg92 - SOLD OUT
108741 BABY FIRSTS pg58
108745 BECAUSE OF YOU pg84
108749 BEST OF CLUCK pg53
108750 BEYOND THE BASICS pg100
108752 BIRTHDAY BEAUTY pg62
108759 BUGGIES & BOOTIES pg58
108762 BY DEFINITION pg106
108766 CHEESECLOTH pg106 - SOLD OUT
109073 CLASSIC ALPHABET pg121
109074 CLASSIC NUMBERS pg121
108770 COLLAGE ALPHABET pg123
108771 COLLAGE NUMBERS pg123
108773 CROSSHATCH pg104
108775 CUTE AS A BUG pg85
108776 DAY-TO-DAY FLEXIBLE PHRASES pg118
108777 DO THE HULA pg52
108778 DOTTED pg105
108779 DOWN TO BUSINESS pg94
108780 DREAM COME TRUE pg35
108782 ECLECTIC BACKGROUNDS pg99
108783 EPHEMERA pg106
108784 ESPRESSOLY FOR YOU pg56
108788 FARM FEVER pg53
108789 FAVORITE TEDDY BEAR pg46
108808 FINIALS & FRAMES pg91
108810 FLANNEL PLAID pg106
108812 FLOWER FEST pg71
108813 FLOWER FILLED pg69
108815 FONTASTIC pg104
108816 FRENCH SCRIPT pg106
108817 FRESH FILLERS pg100
108818 FRIENDSHIP FLOWERS pg113
108819 FUN FILLED pg48
108821 GIFTS OF JOY pg31
108823 GLAD TIDINGS pg119
108824 GLAM GIRL pg60 - SOLD OUT
108826 GOOD THINGS GROW pg103
108827 GORGEOUS GRAPEVINE pg88
108829 HANDLE WITH CARE pg96
108830 HAPPILY EVER AFTER pg49
108832 HAPPY HEARTS pg38
108833 HEADLINE ALPHABET pg120
108834 HEADLINE NUMBERS pg120 SOLD OUT
108836 HEBREW HOLIDAYS pg33
108837 HOLIDAY PRINT pg26
108838 HOLIDAY SPIRIT pg30
108843 I DID IT pg109
108845 IN FULL BLOOM pg70
108846 IN THE WILD pg83
108848 IT'S SNOW TIME pg25 - SOLD OUT
108851 KANJI pg93
108852 LABEL CLASSICS pg102
108853 LETTERPRESS ALPHABET pg120
108854 LETTERPRESS NUMBERS pg120
108856 LIFE'S SPECIAL MOMENTS pg49
108858 LITTLE HELLOS pg43
108859 LITTLE HOLIDAY WISHES pg28
108861 LIVELY LEAVES pg86
108867 LOVING HEARTS pg38
108868 MADONNA AND CHILD pg26 - SOLD OUT
108870 MERRY MINIS pg28
108871 MIXED BOUQUET pg74
108872 MON AMI pg36
108873 MONKEY BUSINESS pg52
108876 MUCH LOVE pg39
108878 NEVER-ENDING JOY pg36
108879 NEWSPRINT ALPHABET pg121
108880 NEWSPRINT NUMBERS pg121
108881 NICE & EASY NOTES pg47
108882 NICE & NARROW pg48
108883 OLIVE YOU pg51
108885 ON WALKABOUT pg82 - SOLD OUT
108886 OPEN FOR TRADE pg95
108889 PERENNIAL FAVORITES pg78
108891 PETAL PUSHERS pg75
108892 PLAY BALL pg64
108893 POCKET FUN pg61
108895 PRINT PATTERN pg105
108896 PURE & SIMPLE ALPHABET LOWER pg121
108897 PURE & SIMPLE ALPHABET UPPER pg121
108898 PURE & SIMPLE NUMBERS pg121 - SOLD OUT
108899 QUICK THINKING pg113
108901 RENAISSANCE ANGELS pg30
108903 ROSES IN WINTER pg70
108907 SEASIDE SKETCHES pg80
108908 SEASON BY SEASON pg111
108910 SET SAIL pg90
108911 SIMPLE SAYINGS II pg114
108912 SIMPLE SKETCHES pg42
108914 SIMPLY CIRCLES pg103
108917 SLEIGH FULL OF TOYS pg33
109072 STAMPED FROM THE HEART pg109
108922 STIPPLE CELEBRATIONS pg44
109022 STIPPLE SHELLS pg80
108925 SUPERSIZE SYMBOLS pg124
108926 SWEET & SASSY pg86
108928 SWEET TALK pg35
108933 TERRIFIC TULIPS pg76
108935 TIDY ALPHABET pg123
108936 TIDY NUMBERS pg123
108938 TRADING COLLECTION pg94
108939 TREAT YOURSELF pg61
108940 TRIMTASTIC pg91
108941 TYPESET ALPHABET LOWER pg122
108942 TYPESET ALPHABET UPPER pg122
108943 TYPESET NUMBERS pg122
108947 WATERCOLOR MINIS pg68
108952 WELL-WORN ALPHABET pg120
108953 WELL-WORN NUMBERS pg120
108955 WHIMSICAL ALPHABET LOWER pg122
108956 WHIMSICAL ALPHABET UPPER pg122 - SOLD OUT
108957 WHIMSICAL NUMBERS pg122 - SOLD OUT
108959 WILD HEARTS pg105
108961 WINGED THINGS pg84
108964 WONDERFUL WORDS II pg114
108965 WORD BY WORD pg104
108966 WORLD TOUR pg92
108968 YULE BITS & BORDERS pg24

Hostess Sets
108714 A IS FOR ADORABLE
108743 BASKET FULL OF FUN
108754 BLOOMING WITH HAPPINESS
108758 BOTH WAY BLOSSOMS
108814 FLOWERS FOR A FRIEND - SOLD OUT
108844 IN ANY EVENT - SOLD OUT
108865 LOVE IT - SOLD OUT
108900 REASON TO SMILE
108902 RIVETING
108919 SPRINGTIME STEMS
108932 TERRIFIC TAGS
108946 WARMEST REGARDS

Stampin' Around Wheels
101420 BABY TIME
104070 BLOOMIN'
105951 BOLD SNOWFLAKES*
105750 BOUQUET*
106749 BRIGHT BULBS
105518 BUILDER BITS - SOLD OUT
107481 BUTTERFLIES & BLOSSOMS
103094 BY THE SEA
103296 CANDY CANE CHRISTMAS - SOLD OUT
104312 HOT TO DOT
107463 LEAF FEST*
106062 LEAVES AWASH*
102254 LOVE SWIRLS
103543 ONLY ORNAMENTS
101090 PAW TRACKS
107476 ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES*
105448 SIZE IT UP - SOLD OUT
104160 SQUARE PEGS* - SOLD OUT
107480 TRUE HEARTS
104893 TWINKLE
103749 WASH DAY*
105033 WINGS & THINGS

* Denotes Jumbo Wheel

Retired Accessories
105094 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 4
105093 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 5
105092 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 6
105091 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 7
105101 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 4
105100 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 5
105099 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 6
105098 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 7
106581 BOXES & TAGS PETAL CARD BOLD BRIGHTS & EARTH ELEMENTS
105074 BOXES & TAGS PETAL CARD WHISPER WHITE & VERY VANILLA
105067 BOXES & TAGS POCKETS & PIECES ASST I
105068 BOXES & TAGS POCKETS & PIECES ASST II
108632 BOXES & TAGS TINY TAKEOUT BOLD BRIGHTS & EARTH ELEMENTS
107245 BOXES & TAGS TINY TAKEOUT CONFETTI WHITE & KRAFT
104583 BRADS VINTAGE
108624 CARD STOCK BUCKAROO BLUE A4
108625 CARD STOCK COOL CARIBBEAN A4
108628 CARD STOCK CRANBERRY CRISP
106562 CARD STOCK GOING GRAY A4
106683 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12X12
108629 CARD STOCK IN COLOR A4
108627 CARD STOCK MARIGOLD MORNING A4
106531 CARD STOCK SAHARA SAND 12X12
108626 CARD STOCK TRUE THYME A4
108623 CARD STOCK VINTAGE VIOLET A4
107231 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL BUCKAROO BLUE - SOLD OUT
107228 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL CRANBERRY CRISP - SOLD OUT
107230 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL COOL CARIBBEAN - SOLD OUT
107227 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL MARIGOLD MORNING - SOLD OUT
107229 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL TRUE THYME
107232 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL VINTAGE VIOLET - SOLD OUT
107225 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD BUCKAROO BLUE
107222 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD CRANBERRY CRISP
107224 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD COOL CARIBBEAN
107221 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD MARIGOLD MORNING
107223 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD TRUE THYME
107226 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD VINTAGE VIOLET
104302 CORD COPPER
104303 CORD GOLD
104304 CORD SILVER
104328 CRAFT STAMPIN' INK REFILL VERY VANILLA - SOLD OUT
104308 CRAFT STAMPIN' PAD VERY VANILLA
107405 DESIGNER SERIES FOUR SEASONS
105366 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CAMBRIDGE 12X12
105365 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER OXFORD
104136 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER POOL PARTY
107295 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RECOLLECTIONS
107062 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SARAH
107308 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
104135 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SLUMBER PARTY
107406 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER TREEHOUSE
103280 EMBOSSING KIT
104281 ENCORE INK REFILL COPPER - SOLD OUT
104280 ENCORE PAD COPPER - SOLD OUT
105317 EYELETS BOLD BRIGHTS II
105315 EYELETS SOFT SUBTLES II
100395 FANCY FIBERS BRIGHTS
100396 FANCY FIBERS EARTHS
100397 FANCY FIBERS NEUTRALS
100393 FANCY FIBERS REGALS
100394 FANCY FIBERS SUBTLES
103321 GIFT SACKS OATMEAL
103890 METAL EDGE TAGS BRASS WHITE CIRCLE
103888 METAL EDGE TAGS BRASS WHITE SQUARE
103894 METAL EDGE TAGS COPPER WHITE CIRCLE
103892 METAL EDGE TAGS COPPER WHITE SQUARE
104184 POST EXTENDERS
103378 PUNCH CORNER ROUNDER SMALL
102686 PUNCH HANDHELD RECTANGLE
104407 PUNCH NOTCHED CORNER - SOLD OUT
104406 PUNCH PAPER PIECING
104405 PUNCH SQUARE CONVEX
101637 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" APPLE GREEN
102712 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" BLACK - SOLD OUT
100538 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" BLUEBIRD
105372 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" BURGUNDY - SOLD OUT
105373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" CELERY - SOLD OUT
105374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" CHOCOLATE - SOLD OUT
100455 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" CREAM - SOLD OUT
101666 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" LIGHT ORCHID
101926 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" LIGHT PINK - SOLD OUT
105378 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" NAVY
102682 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" RED
103064 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" TANGERINE
101156 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" TAUPE
102119 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" TURQUOISE
102819 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" WHITE
104257 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW GOLD
100589 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW IVORY
103019 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW LIGHT PINK
104256 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW NAVY
104258 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW OLIVE
104253 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW SILVER
101613 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW WHITE
104260 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW WINE
106807 RIBBON ORIGINALS PREP SCHOOL
106809 RIBBON ORIGINALS RUSTIC RETREAT
106806 RIBBON ORIGINALS SEASIDE
106808 RIBBON ORIGINALS SWEET SHOP
107453 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' ALL THE TRIMMINGS - SOLD OUT
107456 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' AT HOME
107454 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' OUT & ABOUT
107457 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' PARTY PIECES
107455 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' TICKETS & TOKENS
107460 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' TODAY & ALWAYS
108509 SIMPLY SENT A WISH FOR YOU
108511 SIMPLY SENT FRIENDSHIP SHAPES
108512 SIMPLY SENT GOOD THINGS
108510 SIMPLY SENT REMEMBERING YOU
105580 SPECTRUM PAD BLUE FROST
101492 SPECTRUM PAD CELEBRATION
105579 SPECTRUM PAD COTTON CANDY - SOLD OUT
101336 SPECTRUM PAD PUMPKIN PATCH - SOLD OUT
103953 STAMP-A-MA-JIG IMAGING SHEETS - SOLD OUT
101460 STAMPIN' AROUND CARTRIDGE & REFILL WHISPER WHITE
103017 STAMPIN' AROUND INK REFILL WHISPER WHITE - SOLD OUT
101040 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER BLACK DETAIL
100442 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER CLASSY COPPER
101428 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER CLEAR DETAIL
103342 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER GOLD DETAIL
101781 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER SILVER DETAIL
100963 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER WHITE DETAIL
103174 STAMPIN' PASTELS APPLICATOR REFILL
105543 STAMPIN' PASTELS BOLD BRIGHTS
105544 STAMPIN' PASTELS EARTH ELEMENTS
105547 STAMPIN' PASTELS NEUTRALS
105545 STAMPIN' PASTELS RICH REGALS
105546 STAMPIN' PASTELS SOFT SUBTLES
103648 STAMPIN' STACK - SOLD OUT
107239 TAG SHEETS CONFETTI WHITE & VERY VANILLA
107240 TAG SHEETS KRAFT
105369 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER HEIRLOOM
105368 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER RUSTIC
105367 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER WEATHERED
105395 WIRE WORKS METALLICS
105812 WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL I

Some products, such as the embossing powder & grosgrain ribbon, will still be available in the new catalogue, just in smaller packaging. However, all the rest will be gone for good after 31st March or once sold out. If you have any questions, or would like a copy emailed to you let me know - alana@aussiebroadband.com.au

Don't miss out on the Sale-a-bration...

There is only one week left before the Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration is over for another year. Please don't miss out on your chance to choose a free SAB set. It is easy to do - just email me with your order of $100 before Thurs 28th Feb.

I have cased this card directly from Marelle's blog - it uses two of the free SAB sets, Merci & Lots of Thoughts. Lots of Thouhgts is such a great stamp set for any card maker with 6 sentiment stamps - there is one for just about any occasion!

Faux Tiles

Sorry I haven't been here for a while - I've been busy holding afew workshops & my other business has been occupying some time too (darn BAS!). I have also been having fun trying afew new techniques. These cards use one called 'Faux Tiles', it is quite easy & looks great.

Stamps: Bareback, Warmest Regards
Cardstock: Choc Chip, Sahara Sand
Ink: Sahara Sand, Choc Chip
Accessories: Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Hodgepodge



Stamps: Carte Postale
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Choc Chip, Old Olive
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Choc Chip, Old Olive
Accessories: Hodgepodge

All products used are Stampin' Up! & available throught me. Also if you would like any further info on how I have made these cards, please email me - alana@aussiebroadband.com.au

Long-Time Friend

The stampset I have used for these cards is from the Stampin ' Up! Summer Mini catalogue. I didn't really like it when I first saw it, but have since seen so many lovely cards made using it, that I just HAD to buy it & now I LOVE it. I am in no way an artist - I think I actually failed art classes at school, so was abit worried that my limited colouring skills would not do justice to such beautiful images. But I am pleased to say that after some practice, I am pretty impressed with how they turned out.

For this first one I have used Watercolour Wonder Crayons & an aquapainter to colour. I scribbled the crayons on a piece of acetate & used the aquapainter to pick up the colours. I even had to get abit creative & mix So Saffron & Bravo Burgandy together to get the brown colours, as I only have the Rich Regals crayons - though not for much longer as I just ordered the Earth Element ones also!!!

Stampset: Long-Time Friend
Cardstock: Kraft, Buckaroo Blue, Close to Cocoa, Watercolour
Inks: Black Staz-on, Choc Chip
Accessories: Watercolour Wonder Crayons, Hodgepodge, Wide & Narrow Choc Grosgrain

This next card uses the spotlighting technique. I have coloured the image using markers & an aquapainer this time.

Stampset: Long-Time Friend
Cardstock: Sage Shadow, Perfect Plum, Choc Chip, Whisper White
Inks: Black Staz-on, Choc Chip
Accessories: Wide Choc Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Peircer, Daubers, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle Punches, Stampin' Write Markers

Cyberstamped again ......

I am discovering that I like challenges & am producing some of my best work from them. My newest favourite card is from an INKlings team cyberstamp, run by my talented upline Jayne. We were challenged to use a sketch from Tami's website that looked like this ......
& here is what I came up with ...

Stampset: Bareback (thanks to my cool nephew Ashley for the loan )

Cardstock: Buckaroo Blue, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa

Inks: Brown Staz-On, Versamark, Choc Chip

Accessories: Eyelets, Dauber, Markers & Aquapainter

Thanks for taking a look, I hope you like it as much as I do, though I'm sure I'll have another favourite new card soon!

Two cakes in one week...

I didn't cook this one, but I did make it! Book a Stampin' Up! workshop with me & you can have a piece. Inside each piece is....................................................

...............................sorry I can't tell you, you'll have to book a workshop, but I will give you a hint - it's something to do with getting free Stampin' Up! products ;-)

Scrapbooking

Oops, it's abit after tomorrow - I got sidetracked yesterday. Here is the scrapbooking I promised!

I haven't been doing much scrapbooking lately, I've been having too much fun making cards! I have also been having trouble knowing where to start, so I used a sketch from Page Maps for this one & am quite happy with how it turned out. Colours used are Sahara Sand, Choc Chip & Cameo Coral (matched perfectly with Josie's top!). The DSP I have used is from Spring Flowers & Notations (Notations is no longer available, I hope it makes the next catty though as I also have the matching stamp set!). I stamped the title using Big Deal & Typeset Lower Alpha. For the journalling I used Everyday Flexible Phrases & Expressive Flexible Phrases stamped in Whisper White along with a white gel pen for afew extra words.

Here is abit of a closer look. I need to get my photos reprinted as I think I have used the wrong paper, you can see on the edges of some where the ink has lifted - looks kinda dodgy!

I used a dauber to sponge choc chip ink around the edges of the Sahara Sand & made the scalloped paper using a corner rounder punch with the guard removed. Do you like my stitching? It is faux - but looks pretty real if I do say so myself ;)

All the products I have used are Stampin' Up! & are available through me, so if you are interested send me an email - alana@aussiebroadband.com.au Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a great day!

Birthday Girl & Jumping Jerry..

As you can probably tell by the title, this post is abit off topic, although I will include a card! On the weekend my little girl turned two - she had such a lovely day. As usual she was spoilt rotten & got too many presents, but she loved them all, especially all her new jewellery & clothes.

Here she is with her Dad, brother & the cake I made for her. I was quite pleased with how it turned out as I am not a real flash cook & it looked just like the pic in the book (well almost!). Can you see the shine Josie's face? It is from some lipgloss she was given - it goes everywhere except her lips!
For the past month Josie has been asking for a 'pink dinosaur' for her birthday. I couldn't find one & thought a pink dinosaur cake was too difficult to make, so decided she could have a pink elephant card instead. Luckily she loved the card & I also got her a Pink Dorothy the Dinosaur nightie, so she was happy. I have used the Wild About You, Riveting & Birthday Whimsy stamp sets, some Loves Me Paper & Flirty ribbons. Colours are Regal Rose & Tempting Turquoise, I also added Stampin' Glitter to the balloon & elephant for abit of sparkle

Jerry is the kids dog, she is a minature foxy X pug X something else, & is the best little dog. She follows the kids everywhere, including the trampoline! We have one of the round tramps with the net around it & the kids are on it all the time. I'm sure the dog first jumped up to finish off some left over food, but now she jumps up all the time & runs around on it with the kids - it is very cute.

Thanks for checking out my blog, I will be back tomorrow with some pictures of my latest scrapbooking pages :-)

Stationary giftset

There's been afew swaps going around, so I challenged myself to join another one. This time a 'gift' swap - I made a stationary set using the beautiful Recollections Designer Series Paper. It included a pencil tin, bookmark, post-it note holder & another of my covered notebooks.

Here's abit of a closer look at each item.The tin was a soup can (I think) & I used my fabulous tupperware can opener to open it. I am not affiliated with them at all, but do love how it opens the can without leaving any sharp edges on either the can, or the lid. After washing, I covered the can in some DSP, added abit of ribbon & stuck on a flower from the Wild Rose stamp set.This bookmark is one of my new favourite things to make. It was really easy too, I just used my 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 circle punches to punch out some cardstock & stuck them together using afew pop-up glue dots. Make sure that you have one glue dot above the top of the paperclip & one below, to keep it in place. The little rosebud is also from the Wild Rose stamp set.

The post-it note holder was also fun to make. I covered a chipboard square, once again with the Recollections DSP, tied on some ribbon & added another flower from the Wild Rose set. As you can probably see, the Wild Rose stamp set is designed to match the Recollections DSP - I just love it! I also covered a fold back clip that I got from our local newsagents, to hold the post-it notes in place.
More DSP for the notebook & some wide grosgrain ribbon stapled on for the pages tabs. I also used the Typeset Lower Alphabet for the lettering on the front. If you missed my tutorial on how to cover these notebooks using the Stampin' Up! spiral punch, then click here!

Thanks for checking out my giftset, if you have anyother questions on how anything was made, or the products I have used, please send me an email & I will get back to you - alana@aussiebroadband.com.au

Sale-a-Bration Party

I'm having a party to Sale-a-Brate & you're invited!

There will be make & Takes, freebies for all, booking incentives, lucky door prizes & new techniques to learn. Bring a friend who hasn't seen Stampin' Up! products before & I wil give you both an extra freebie!

When: Sunday 10th February, 2008
Where: 73 Cowper St, Wee Waa
Time: 2pm
Cost: There is a small cost of $10 which will be refundable on any order over $50

Places will be limited, so please contact me if you would like to come for an afternoon of fun :-)

A Note of Love

I made this card for a cyberstamp last weekend. I used the Rough Texture Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel in real red for the background, then also in whisper white on real red cardstock for the strip at the bottom. The hearts are from the Time Well Spent stamp set, it is not available until April as it is a level 3 hostess set in the new catalogue. The sentiment is from the SAB set Lots of Thoughts - you can get this set for free if you spend $100 before the end of February. I will be back soon with a longer post & the details for my Sale-a-Bration Party I will be having next weekend!