Boho Background Stampset

This stamp set is just gorgeous and I have only used the circle stamp so far! Here is an example of the same card design just in different colours, I think I like the Purely Pomegranate the most. Which is your favourite and do you have this set yet? For only $29.95 for the 4 stamps, it's well worth it. The circle as you can see can be layered multiple times just by using different colours and differnt sized punches.

Stamp Sets - Boho backgrounds and Wonderful Words

Cardstock - Purely Pomegranate, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink and Close to Cocoa

Inks - Purely Pomegranate, Chocolate Chip & Versamark

Accessories - 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon Regal Rose, Scallop Punch, Circle Punches 1" and 1 1/4", Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers and Mat Pack.

Stamp Set - Boho Backgrounds and Occasional Greetings

Cardstock - River Rock, Old Olive and Whisper White

Inks - Old Olive

Assessories - 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon Old Olive, Dimensionals, Scallop Punch, Circle Punches 1" and 1 1/4" , Sponge Daubers.

Kids CRAFT Birthday Party

I did a 9 year olds CRAFT birthday party last weekend and it was a lot of fun! Here is a picture of the little hand bag we made. This was cut on my Cricut and then we stamped images from the Priceless stamp set with the inks Chocolate Chip, Purely Pomegranate, Blue Bayou and Groovy Guava.

The cards inside are actually 3 x 3' cards, the same size that I made for the Mother's Day stall, they are so cute! We used images from the Fun and Fast Notes which fit these size cards perfectly not to mention all the variety of sayings and pictures in this set, there are 8 in total making it a great starter's stamp set with all sorts of occasions covered!

I kept with a Pink & Purple theme for the girls using Pink Passion and Lavender Lace cardstock and lots of ribbons!!

June 'eScape' Promotion

Plan now to join Stampin' Up! during the entire month of June in breaking free from the 'e'! Stampin' Up! has designated the month of June as a time to put away your cell phones and laptops and focus on reconnecting with your "wireless network."

Throughout all of June, they're offering a terrific eScape Bundle with products at 25 percent off, including a few of the essentials to create your own cards!

eScape Bundle (item 113705):

Description
Love Notes assortment p. 132 $13.50
Circle of Friendship stamp set p. 112 $33.95
1-1/4" Circle punch p. 142 $30.95

Total (non-bundled) $78.40
eScape Bundle price $58.80

Click here to see a brochure from Stampin Up with photos and more details.

eScape the "e" and support Bear Cottage!

June's promotion of reconnecting with loved ones "the old way" is such a great reason to get together and stamp! I've got together with two other demos in my team - Georgina Martin and Wendy Todd and we're organising a special fundraising stamping night. We'll be supporting Bear Cottage Children's Hospice and creating 3 gorgeous projects. Not to mention, having HEAPS of fun and learning some great tips and techniques!

Bear Cottage is a place where children with terminal illnesses and their families can stay to receive rest and medical care in an environment designed to feel like home. It is a truly remarkable place. Relying solely on donations to survive, Bear Cottage needs our help! Please come along and support this vital service. Invite a friend or two to come with you and make a girl's night out of it!

Here's a sneak peak of the stunning projects we'll be creating on the night:

Aren't they beautiful? The card is a CASE of Marelle Taylor -one of our super-talented fellow Elite Stampers.

So, now that I know you ALL want to be there, here are the details: -

When: Friday, June 20.

Start: 7pm arrival for 7:30 start

Where: Warnervale Park Hall,

Cnr Virginia and Warnervale Roads, Warnervale.

Entry via Virginia Road.

Cost: $15, includes all materials for 3 projects, a yummy supper

and a $6 donation per person to Bear Cottage

And I haven't told you the bestest part yet! We'll have heaps of prizes to give away on the night (including stamps)!

Bookings are essential, as spaces are strictly limited. To ensure your spot on the night, please email me or phone me on 4393 9342.

Missing in action....

Hi Everyone, my aplogies for not posting anything on here, I am presently working on a new blog site and it has been keeping me busy, I will let you know once I have made it look pretty and have it working properly, I am still adjusting to a different platform.
I will still try to post some new cards in the next day or so until I am on the other blog, because it has been ages. I am also planning a newsletter and some giveaways on my new home....so keep looking and I will let you know when to come on over!!!!
Thanks, Karen.

Mother's Day Cards

Okay so I know I am a little late for this post, but here is a Mother's Day card I made. Note that any saying can be used on this card and not just 'Mother's Day'! This stamp is a Level 1 Hostess set and it is just gorgeous!

I have two versions, one where I have not coloured the flower in and the other I have, just using the ink pad and the 'daubers'.

The colour used is one of the NEW In Colours 'Groovy Guava' and the matching ribbon (of course!) layered onto 'Chocolate Chip' cardstock.

Mother's Day Stall follow up...

So we had the Mother's Day Stall today at school and the official amount of cards that were made was 368 and there are only just on 50 cards left! Yeah it was great, I actually got to sell all the cards myself at a table as all the mum's helping made sure to tell the kids to go down the end of the table's to buy a card for mum! I think that added to the fun and enjoyment of watching the kids try to decide which card to choose for their mum's. I had one little boy who bought 5 cards! He kept coming back with his 50c (that's how much we sold them for nothing too huge) and said I love buying cards, so I said okay which colour next! But the feedback from the mum's helping out and some of the teachers was lovely so it made all the time and effort worthwhile.