Lorna Casha

An antique touch

2012-01-29T09:09:00.002+11:00

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2012 Stampin' Up!®

I haven't posted anything for a while because I've been working on a cross-stitch project. I'll show you that once it's finished (hopefully soon). However, I did make some time to make this card for my sister-in-law. The inspiration for this card came from the Paper Crafter's Library http://blog.papercrafterslibrary.com/creating-your-own-flocked-chipboard-letters-some-valentines-projects/

I love the Patterns Designer Series Paper Stacks (I've used some of the Regals Collection here) and those Antique brads are a must for all crafters. The ribbon is Whisper White Organza Ribbon and the stamp set is Bring on The Cake. Cardstock used was Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Whisper White. The stamp was inked in Early Espresso.

Butterfly Bling

2011-12-30T07:49:00.004+11:00

I made this card for two really good friends who each have a birthday during December. I love the new Glimmer Paper in the Summer Mini. I've put some of the red Glimmer Paper through the big shot using the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die and the Movers & Shapers Punch Windows for this card. Once the Glimmer Paper went on, there really wasn't much more needed so I kept it simple.

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper;

Ink: Basic Gray;

Stamp: Petite Pairs;

Dies: Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Movers & Shapers Punch Windows;

Punches: Scallop Oval, Large Oval;

Other: Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T15:44:00.006+11:00

Merry Christmas everyone - only one sleep to go! I made this card for some of my creative friends. I've used:

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Marina Mist, Old Olive, Real Red

Stamp Sets: Stitched Stockings, Pennant Parade, Petite Pairs

Punches: Large Oval, Stocking Tag Builder Punch

Die: Scallop Envelope

Other: Basics Glimmer Brads, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Dauber

Stampin' Up! have just announced that the Stocking Tag Builder Punch will only be available while stocks last - they won't be carrying it over to any future catalogues. So if you'd like to use it on your cards next Christmas, contact me to order it before they run out.

Christmas Swap

2011-12-17T19:32:00.004+11:00

I made this card for the Stampers Anonymous Christmas card swap event at our annual Christmas party last week.

I used: Real Red and Whisper White cardstock, Real Red ink, Contempo Christmas stamp set, Real Red satin ribbon and rhinestone jewels. The base card was put through the big shot using the Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Some scrapbooking

2011-12-14T18:07:00.003+11:00

I've been on leave for the last three days and today I managed to do some scrapbooking.

In the Chelsea layout, I've used the beautiful DSP, Spice Cake from the new mini. I've also used Soft Suede and Very Vanilla cardstock. The title was made using the Simple Letters Alphabet on the Big Shot. In the top right hand corner, I've put a Glimmer brad through a Very Vanilla button which was made using the Buttons #5 Sizzlits die.

In the Horse and Groom layout (that's the name of a pub in the Cotswolds in England), I've used the Big Top Birthday DSP, Real Red cardstock and Real Red Satin ribbon.

The Nicest Things

2011-11-27T13:04:00.002+11:00

I made this card using The Nicest Things stamp set. It's a great set for a little girl's birthday. This stamp really makes a card special. I stamped it in Staz On Ink and coloured using the blender pen and some Classic Stampin' Pads. Cardstock colours are Pretty In Pink, Bashful Blue and Very Vanilla. Paper is from the Subtles Designer Series Paper Patterns pack. I've also used some Velvet Designer Ribbon (available from December in the Summer Mini) and Basic Pearls Jewels.

Stamp sets for sale

2011-11-19T14:35:00.003+11:00

If you missed the Stampers Anonymous GIANT craft sale this morning, don't worry. I still have quite a few sets left to sell. Most are still in really good condition. If you're interested in any of the sets listed here or if you have any questions, please contact me with your address and I'll post them to you.

Prices below do not include postage and handling which is extra.

Alphabets
Jumbo Outline Alphabet $20
Big Deal Alphabets $20

Whimsical
Gentler Times $20
Fresh Cuts $8
Garden Whimsy $15
Hello Again $5
Carte Postale $20
Paisley $15

Floral
Razzle Dazzle $10
Simply Said $15
Terrific Tulips $10
Heartfelt Thanks $15

Greetings
Three Little Words $8
Wonderful Favourites $20

Children's
Crab & Company $10

Triple Treat Flower

2011-11-06T15:16:00.002+11:00

I love stamps that coordinate with punches. This beautiful flower coordinates with 3 different punches - the Fancy Flower Punch, 5-Petal Flower and 1/2" Circle Punch and I've used all three to add a bit of colour and dimension. The stamp is called Triple Treat Flower and is part of the A La Carte range. Another stamp from the same range is Elizabeth - it's the beautiful border stamp that I've used on the bottom of the card. I've also used Basic Black Satin Ribbon and Basic Jewels. The greeting is from Petite Pairs.

A BIG Sale

2011-11-02T12:43:00.002+11:00

During November, get 10 percent off select Big Shot dies. Use these exclusive dies to create fabulous shapes, embossing, and more.

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Create a Cupcake

2011-10-22T16:53:00.002+11:00

We made this card at my Stamp-a-stack this month. It's a great birthday card for children and is so quick and easy. I've only used one stamp set: Create a Cupcake on page 36 of the IBC. I've used a number of punches, including the Cupcake Builder punch. Ink and cardstock colours include Concord Crush, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White.

Hello Blossoms

2011-10-16T09:18:00.003+11:00

This is a card that we made at a recent Stamp-a-stack to ring in Spring. It was really simple to make and didn't take long at all.

We used Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White Cardstock with Old Olive Ink. The stamp used is called Hello Blossoms.

The beautiful pattern made with the Tempting Turquoise cardstock was made by using the Lace Ribbon Border Punch.

Some of the ladies made the card a bit more colourful by using markers to make the flowers different colours. Another idea is to put buttons over the flowers, like I've done here with the Designer Buttons (the Brights collection).

Bold Brights and Trinkets

2011-10-12T18:37:00.003+11:00

I put this layout together from a Step by Step challenge at Home and Scrapped. I love the Designer Series Paper in the new Idea Book and Catalogue. The patterned paper on this layout is from Big Top Birthday. It uses Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Real Red, Peach Parfait, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White. I've used these colours in the cardstock and ink on the page. I've also used the stamp sets Sweets for the Sweet and Delicate Doilies.

I also love the new trinkets and I've used one here. I think it adds a nice touch.

I wanted to use the bright colours with these photos because this was a really happy day for me. It was on my trip to Europe three years ago. Ben and I were just about to set off on our bus trip around the continent. These photos are from our week with Ben's family at the Cotswolds in England - it's a really beautiful town full of thatched-roof cottages. It was the first time that I'd seen snow. It was also Easter Sunday, so we had a white Easter, which was very special.

It's been a while...

2011-10-09T17:11:00.004+11:00

I've been a naughty blogger, but I have a lot to show you to make up for lost time.

The first is a card I made recently using some great new stamps and my favourite colour combo - Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso.

I've only used one stamp set - Posy Punch which is only available to hostesses. This set has 3 beautiful flowers which conveniently coordinate with the Fancy Flower punch. They also lend themselves very well to the Rhinestone jewels. The beautiful border is a Textured Impressions folder, Framed Tulips.

I'll be back soon with more.

Retired List

2011-08-01T09:14:00.003+10:00

It's time to say goodbye to some of our favourites in the current Catalogue. You can see the retired list here.

The good news is that some products are on sale, but only until stocks last. So hurry... if you would like anything from this list, please let me know by sending me an email. A minimum amount of $4 postage and handling applies.

Strength & Hope

2011-07-23T00:18:00.002+10:00

I love this butterfly from the Strength & Hope set in the current mini. We made this card at my last Stamp-a-stack. It didn't show up in the picture, but the butterfly was inked in Melon Mambo with Shimmer paint daubed over the top before stamping onto the cardstock. The ribbon is from the free pack that is currently being sent out with all orders over $100.

The Strength & Hope set was created to raise money for breast cancer. $2 from every sale of this set go towards The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. It is available in wood mount ($35.95+p&h) or clear mount ($28.95+p&h). The offer is only available until the end of this month - please contact me if you would like to place an order and raise money for a good cause.

Beveled Windowpanes

2011-07-17T07:20:00.004+10:00

At my class this month, we made three of these cards, then made another one using a Beveled Windowpane. This card looks ok, but add a little something...

... and you end up with a card that looks more finished. These Beveled Windowpanes launched in the current mini - they come in three sizes (the one on this card is the largest size) and even have a co-ordinating stamp set, Clearly For You. They have slots on the side to allow you to add ribbon (see the Early Espresso Satin Ribbon on this card). These are great for scrapbooking and cardmaking.

Free Gift With Purchase

2011-07-10T13:04:00.002+10:00

Spend $100 or more and receive a free set of ribbon and buttons in Melon Mambo, Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight. Contact me to place your order. Offer is available until 31 July 2011.

Twisted Easel card

2011-06-26T16:30:00.002+10:00

This is the other card that we made at my class this month. It is a twisted easel card which is really easy to make but the effect is a card that looks really special. I still have a couple of spots left for my class on 9 July. If you would like to attend, please contact me by sending me an email or call me on 0410 343 470.

Classic Card

2011-06-05T13:18:00.005+10:00

Did you miss me? I've been back from Europe for about 3 weeks now and have started creating again. Yesterday, I held the first class since I left and this was one of the cards that we made. Once again, I've used the Colour Coach to select the colours. I started with the colour of my satin ribbon which is Rich Razzleberry and added Olive Green and Whisper White. I've also used the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder for the beautiful pattern on the Whisper White piece. The highlight is of course the little stamp in the top centre. This is from the Mini Catalogue and is a set called Clearly For You.

Sale-a-bration Fun

2011-03-06T08:44:00.004+11:00

I had 6 lovely ladies at my place yesterday, making cards and this is one of the cards that we made. It uses the very versatile SAB set, Punch Bunch which goes really well with 5 of Stampin' Up!'s punches. That cute little cup cake is from the Itty Bitty Bits set (from the current mini). The wheeled image at the bottom of the card is Music Notes.

I've used my favourite colour, Cherry Cobbler here. It goes really well with so many colours and is such a beautiful red.

I was going to give the card to my brother as it is his birthday today, but I thought the flowers make the card look a little too feminine, so I swapped the floral image for the Happy Birthday image in Punch Bunch and the little cupcake for a little star (also from Itty Bitty Bits).

The design of this card was CASEd from one of Marelle's which also uses the SAB set Punch Bunch, only her card has the image of the owl. This design works really well, regardless of the image used and I'm sure other sets would work just as nicely as well.

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2011 Stampin' Up!®

Stamp-a-stack card

2011-02-27T11:46:00.002+11:00

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2011 Stampin' Up!®

This is one of the cards that we will be making at my next Stamp-a-Stack on Saturday. I've used a couple of sets that I've had for a while, but haven't really used much of - Happiness Shared and Elements of Style. The colours are straight out of the Colour Coach - Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze and So Saffron. I used the blender pen to highlight parts of the flower after stamping. Then I added some Pearl Jewels and sprayed with Frost White Shimmer Paint mixed with some rubbing alcohol.

Bliss

2011-02-20T12:09:00.003+11:00

I had a stamp-a-stack class yesterday where 5 of my friends joined me to make 8 cards. This was one of the designs. It's very similar to the card shown in the Sale-a-bration catalogue, but I've simplified it for the class. It uses two of the stamp sets in Sale-a-bration. I'm loving all the sets this year.

To add something special to the card, I've added pearl jewels to the three flowers on the Whisper White cardstock.

Ingredients:

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Night of Navy

Stamps: Bliss, So Happy For You

Punches: Eyelet Border Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Other: Basic Pearl Jewels

2.02 MACH

2011-02-12T16:28:00.002+11:00

Created by Lorna Images ©

1990-2011 Stampin' Up!®

The title refers to the average speed of the Concorde at Filton when it was still in use. I went to see it in 2008 with my husband and brother in law. I didn't think I'd enjoy looking at a plane as much as I did that day. Well worth a look if you're ever in that part of the world.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red

Patterned Paper: Elegant Soiree; Newsprint

Marker: Soft Suede

Other: Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon; Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad

Punch: Scallop Edge

Bristol

2011-02-05T16:58:00.005+11:00

I've just completed another double layout. I always have a great sense of achievement when I complete a double because I tend to get through more photos this way.

This double layout is of Bristol when Ben and I visited family in 2008.

I've kept a lot of white space because it tends to keep the look cleaner. I've used a lot of stamping, but kept the embellishments to a minimum.

These little Designer Brads add interest.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Marina Mist

Designer Series Paper: Elegant Soiree, Newsprint

Ink: Real Red, Marina Mist

Stamp Sets: Bliss (Sale-a-Bration set), Lovely Letters, Elements of Style

Other: Flower Designer Brads, Marina Mist Satin Ribbon, Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Sweet Treat Cup

2011-01-30T15:36:00.003+11:00

I'll be using the Sweet Treat cups in my next Stamp-a-Stack class. These will hold just about anything, from punched images...

to lollies, jewellery, even water.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Garden Green, Bashful Blue

Ink: Garden Green

Stamps: A Little Treat

Punches: Fancy Flower, 1-3/4" Circle, Punch Pack (mini Catalogue)

Scrapbook double layout

2011-01-18T20:42:00.006+11:00

I love putting together double layouts for my scrapbook. Not only is it a great way of scrapbooking multiple photos, but the two pages look great when they are placed side by side. I decided to focus this layout on Ben and the photos of when we were in London in 2008.

Page 1:
Page 2:

Combined:

I've used the Sweetheart set again along with a great hostess set, Punch Potpourri. It's a set that is designed around four different co-ordinating punches, but the images have different patterns on them. It really is a beautiful set. Other sets I used include Vintage Vogue and Printed Petals.

My jewels have been put to use again. This time, I used the pearl jewels for the bird's eye and on all of the butterflies' bodies.

Created by Lorna

Ingredients:

Cardstock: So Saffron, Whisper White, Garden Green

Patterned Paper: Elegant Soiree

Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue, Printed Petals, Sweetheart, Punch Potpourri

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Tangerine Tango, Rose Red, Soft Suede, Garden Green

Marker: Garden Green

Punches: Two-step Bird, Butterfly

Big Shot Dies: Timeless Type Junior Alphabet

Ribbon: Certainly Celery 1/8" Taffeta, Whisper White 1/8" Taffeta

Accessories: Pewter Jumbo Eyelets, Metallic Brads, Basic Pearl Jewels

Valentine Card

2011-01-16T06:50:00.002+11:00

At my stamp-a-stack yesterday, my friends had the choice of making this card which would be appropriate for St Valentine's day. I used the Sweetheart set (see here for the current promotion) which is great for just this purpose! I'm also loving the jewels that Stampin' Up! has in their catalogue. They are self adhesive and brighten up a card instantly. In this card, I used two of the Basic Rhinestone jewels in the heart and one for the bird's eye.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Sweetheart, Three Little Words

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Pear Pizzazz, Pacific Point

Punches: 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval

Other: Basic Rhinestone Jewels

Happy New Year

2011-01-02T13:18:00.002+11:00

Happy New Year!!!

I thought I'd start the year with a card that would be equally appropriate for a male or female.... the colour scheme and the cute image would be loved by all.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Watercolour paper
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Baroque Motifs, The Nicest Things
Punches: 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval, Pinking Hearts Border, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle
Other: Stampin' Pastels, Blender Pens

Treats for your Sweet

2010-12-30T14:57:00.002+11:00

From today until 24 January, order Sweetheart stamp set (wood or clear mount) or the Full Heart Punch and receive a set of 12 Heart Treat cups absolutely free. Make it twice as sweet and order the stamp set and the punch to receive 24 cups.

Contact me today to place your order or to book in your Valentine's Workshop.

Another birthday card

2010-12-29T07:27:00.003+11:00

Everyone seems to have one month in the year when the majority of their friends and family celebrate their birthday. Well, my month is December. My good friend Allison celebrated her birthday just before Christmas and I decided to make her a trifold card. This card uses the same amount of cardstock as the standard-sized cards, the difference is that it has two score lines instead of just one.

To open, the ribbon is untied and a new design on the inside is revealed. I put the inside through my Big Shot using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. I then highlighted the image by using a dauber and some shimmer paint. I stamped the flower image on a separate piece of Pink Pirouette cardstock, cut around it, then sprayed it using a mixture of Shimmer Paint and rubbing alcohol.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso

Ink: Early Espresso

Stamps: Printed Petals, Style Beautiful, Vintage Vogue

Punches: Eyelet Border

Embossing Folder: Vintage Wallpaper

Shimmer Paint: Champagne Mist
Ribbon: Organza
Other: Basic Rhinestone Jewels

Happy Birthday Tania

2010-12-12T12:57:00.003+11:00

I made this card for my close friend Tania, whose birthday was on Friday. I've used a set that I haven't really used much lately, even though it deserves to be used a lot more: Razzle Dazzle - it has some stunning floral stamps and is very versatile.

I've also used my Basic Pearl Jewels (see the close-ups below) to highlight some of the images.

These jewels are really easy to apply as they have their own adhesive on the back, so they just lift off the sheet and straight onto the card.

Ingredients

Stamp Sets: Razzle Dazzle, Style Beautiful;

Cardstock: Rose Red, Elegant Eggplant, Baja Breeze, Whisper White;

Ink: Rose Red;

Markers: Old Olive, Rose Red;

Punches: Eyelet Border, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval;

Accessories: Basic Pearls Jewels.

Stunning Summer Mini

2010-12-03T16:07:00.002+11:00

A reminder that the stunning Summer Mini Catalogue is now available. It's packed full with new stamp sets, paper and accessories. For you FREE copy, please click here to send me an email.

December Frenzy

2010-12-01T19:26:00.005+11:00

Stampin' Up! has some great specials on offer from today until 29 December 2010. For more information, click here. There are some fantastic savings of up to 50%. So if you've been after something in particular or are looking for a special gift for someone who loves cardmaking or scrapbooking, take a look and contact me to order. Please send all orders to me by no later than 8pm on 29/12/2010.

The Tower

2010-11-21T16:58:00.005+11:00

I decided to work on another double layout since I have so many pictures of the Tower of London from my last visit to London. I chose the colours for the flowers by looking at the colours in the Designer Series Paper (Elegant Soiree) and the background (Bravo Burgundy). This is page 1...

Page 2...

... and side by side ...

I hope you like them.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy, Soft Suede

Patterned Paper: Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper
Ink: Baja Breeze, Bravo Burgundy, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake

Marker: Bravo Burgundy

Stamps: Punch Potpourri

Punches: Boho Blossums Extra Large, Scallop Edge

Ribbon: Very Vanilla Grosgrain

Accessories: Paper Daisies, Timeless Type Alphabet Junior Dies, Gold brads, Daubers

Happy Birthday Tristan

2010-11-06T19:07:00.002+11:00

One of my friends is holding a party tomorrow for her son, Tristan's 1st birthday. I decided to pull out the very versatile stamp set, Fox and Friends to make his card. Along with a new set, Funky Four, which is where those cute little mushrooms come from. Once again, I've referred to the colour coach to find the colour combination of Marina Mist, Cajun Craze and Crumb Cake (I added the Whisper White to match the fabulous Organza Ribbon).

Happy Birthday Nakita

2010-10-25T21:49:00.003+11:00

My beautiful niece, Nakita celebrated her 6th birthday last week. This is the card I made for her. It uses two stamp sets which I received in the mail last week: The Nicest Things and Style Beautiful. Once again, I pulled out my colour coach for the colour combination. I never would have used these two colours together without the colour coach, but I'm quite pleased with how this card turned out.

Ingredients

Stamp Sets - The Nicest Things, Style Beautiful

Cardstock - Pretty In Pink, Certainly Celery. Watercolour paper

Ink - Stazon Black

Ribbon - Pretty In Pink Taffeta ribbon

Other - Stampin' Pastels, Basic Pearl Jewels

GIANT Craft Sale

2010-10-21T21:49:00.003+11:00

A reminder about my team's GIANT craft sale this Saturday. Come along and grab a bargain. You could even win one of our lucky door prizes.

Where: The Church Hall (Blacktown East Presbyterian) Corner of Heffron Rd and Gallop Gve, Lalor Park.

When: Saturday 23 October 9am to 1pm.

Hope to see you there.

Stamp-a-stack

2010-10-16T16:33:00.003+11:00

The lovely ladies that came to my class today have just left. This is one of the cards we made. I took the colours from the great new colour coach (see page 117 of the Idea Book and Catalogue). I just picked the base colour, found the card in the colour coach and took out the cardstock in the colours listed. It makes picking colour combinations so much easier.

Ingredients
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy, Garden Green, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy
Stamps: Punch Potpourri Hostess Set, Wonderful Favourites
Punches: 1/2" Circle, Two-Step Bird, 1-3/4"x7/8" Oval, 1-3/8"x5/8" Oval
Marker: Basic Black (for the bird's eye)

Forest Friends

2010-09-21T18:00:00.001+10:00

Our little friend Lucas turns 2 today so I made him this card. The little bunnies are perfect for a toddler and these colours go so well together. Look closely - I've drawn bits of grass around the bunnies with Garden Green marker.

Hope you've had a wonderful birthday Lucas. xxx.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy, Real Red
Markers: Garden Green
Stamp Sets: Forest Friends, Great Friend
Punches: 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval

Father's Day

2010-09-04T23:00:00.004+10:00

I'm looking forward to spending Father's Day with my Dad, my brother (who is also a dad) and my 5 year old niece tomorrow. My husband and I are planning to go to my Dad's for breakfast where my niece has promised to make us pancakes! Then all of us except my husband (who has an exam on Monday) will be going to lunch in the Rocks in the city. Happy Father's Day Dad - love you lots!

Ingredients for the card above...

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede, Certainly Celery

Stamps: For You Flower, Trendy Trees, Circle Circus

Punches: Fancy Flower, Scallop Edge Border, 1-1/4" Circle

Other: Vintage Brads

Join the In Crowd

2010-09-01T22:20:00.003+10:00

If you join my team between now and 15 October, you will receive a complete set of FREE In-Colours including all the ink pads, Stampin' Write Markers and an assortment of card stock. That's $84.90 worth of product absolutely free.

What a great start to your business...

If you'd like to join, please contact me.

Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop

2010-08-31T21:00:00.005+10:00

Welcome to our Stampers Anonymous SU Blog Tour! Tonight we are delighted to show you projects using products that were available to us in our demo sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogue.

You may have just come from the blog of Kirrily Matthews but if you are starting here, don't worry... you can make the complete tour just by following the links at the end of each post. There are 14 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you! Please feel free to leave some comment love along the way...

At the end of each post there will be a link to take you to the next stop on the tour.

So grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy!

My first creation is an early Christmas Spring Card using the masking technique.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Baja Breeze
Stamps: Contempo Christmas, Tiny Tags
Punch: Jewelry Tag Medium
Other: Dazzling Diamonds, Hemp Twine

My second card is a fun birthday card using a great new punch and some new stamp sets.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red

Stamps: For You Flower, Printed Petals, Party This Way

Punches: 1-3/8" Circle, Fancy Flower

Other: Basic Black Marker

My third card uses my new favourite stamp set, Artistic Etchings. I've used some of the new jewels to accentuate the background image.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede

Stamps: Artistic Etchings, Oval All

Stampin' Around Wheel: Very Vintage

Punches: Scallop Oval, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval

Other: Basic Pearl Jewels

Now you're off to enjoy the wonderful creations of Marelle Taylor. Thanks for stopping by!

If you happen to lose your way, here's a list of all participants.

Last Chance...

2010-08-29T16:30:00.006+10:00

A reminder that you only have until 9pm 31 August to order retiring items. Before they go, I have a couple of things to show you.

The first is a double page layout using some retiring cardstock and Designer Series Paper.

Ingredients:

Cardstock: Really Rust

Paper: Tea Party Designer Series Paper

Ribbon: So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon

Letters: Stampin' Up! Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits Dies

Other: On Board So Tweet, Basic Black Marker

The second is a card that I made for a christening. It uses Blush Blossum Cardstock which is retiring.

Ingredients:

Cardstock: Blush Blossum

Ink: Versamark, Chocolate Chip

Stamps: Medallion, Wonderful Favourites, Short and Sweet

Other: Silver Emboss Powder, Pretties Kit

However, if you are ready to see some new colours, stamp sets and accessories, don't forget to check back here on Tuesday at 9pm for the Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop.

Announcing the Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop

2010-08-26T14:33:00.003+10:00

My fabulous team, Stampers Anonymous will be holding a blog hop to introduce the new Idea Book and Catalogue being released on 1 September.

We will kick off at 9pm next Tuesday, 31 August 2010.

You will be able to start on my blog and follow the links to visit all the other posts. We will be showcasing new stamp sets, punches and other accessories.

So if you would like a hint of what's in store, save the date in your diary. Hope you can make it.

River Thames

2010-08-08T12:10:00.001+10:00

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

I found a Scrapbooking sketch challenge on Home and Scrapped and decided to give it a go. I've used some retiring products for this page, including the very versatile Windsor Knot Designer Series Paper and the Fabulous Fusion Flowers on p.144 of the current Idea Book and Catalogue. One of the best things about Stampin' Up! is that all the colours go together beautifully. For example, the Windsor Knot paper uses Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow, So Saffron and Old Olive. Once I picked out the paper to use, most of the colour choices were made for me, including the use of the cardstock, ribbon and flowers. The only other colour I added was Rose Red. I've used the Big Shot Timeless Type Junior Alphabet for the page Title in Chocolate Chip and So Saffron, and the great new Heart punch in the current mini. I applied the Jumbo Eyelets using the Crop-a-dile.

Helping Hudson

2010-08-06T17:08:00.004+10:00

I found this blog which has been set up to help a little boy named Hudson.

He needs a KidWalker which will greatly improve his quality of life. The blog itself has challenges and giveaways. You can even buy some tutorials - the proceeds will help his parents raise money to buy the KidWalker. If you don't want the tutorials, but want to help, there is a place to donate some money.

You can read more about this amazing little boy or enter the challenges and buy the tutorials on the blog Helping Hudson.

A Rose is a Rose

2010-07-03T15:30:00.000+10:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

I love this stamp set (A Rose Is A Rose) and it is one of the ones that is on sale for 20% off the retail price for this month only. There are so many things you can do with it. It contains 14 stamps and as a couple of the stamps are quite large, it suits scrapbookers as well as cardmakers. The 'capsuled' flower and dragonfly are from the hostess set, Organic Grace.

Ingredients:
Cardstock: Handsome Hunter, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Ink: Handsome Hunter, Rose Red, Regal Rose
Stamps: A Rose Is A Rose, Organic Grace
Other: Sweet Treat Cup, Daubers, Crystal Effects

Two-step Promotion

2010-06-30T22:04:00.002+10:00

For the month of July, receive 20% off some great two-step stamping sets.

Page 39 - Loads of Love $31.96
Page 42 - Big Bold Birthday $43.16 (set will retire in August)
Page 78 - A Rose is a Rose $53.56 (set will retire in August)
Page 86 - Playful Petals $42.36 (set will retire in August)
Page 98 - Cheep Talk $38.36
Page 115 - Wonderful Favourites $31.96
Page 14 (mini) - Tiny Tags wood-mount $31.16
Page 14 (mini) - Tiny Tags clear-mount $23.16
Page 31 (mini) - Cottage Garden wood-mount $26.36
Page 31 (mini) - Cottage Garden clear-mount $19.96

Please contact me if you would like any of these wonderful stamp sets.

Last chance for Deal of the Week

2010-06-29T18:21:00.003+10:00

Just a reminder that Deal of the Week will be gone for good tomorrow. This week's deals:

Page 149 - Square Ice Rhinestone Brads for $11.97 (normally $19.95)
Page 149 - Circle Ice Rhinestone Brads for $11.97 (normally $19.95)
Page 149 - Square Fire Rhinestone Brads for $11.97 (normally $19.95)
Page 150 - Bashful Blue 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon for $10.97 (normally $19.95)
Page 151 - Certainly Celery 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon for $8.97 (normally $14.95)

Please contact me by 9pm 30 June 2010 if you would like to order anything.

Big-Shot Brayering

2010-06-27T12:15:00.005+10:00

I've had my brayer (page 156) of the current catalogue for ages, but I haven't used it much at all. Well, I thought I'd change that and I used it to make this card at my last class. Brayering highlights even more that you can do using the Textured Embossing folders in the Big Shot (page 11 of the current mini catalogue).

I've used a colour combination that is a little out of my comfort zone. I'm trying to use up my cardstock of retiring colours and the card has turned out a bit brighter that what I would normally be happy with.

To make the main feature of the card, I embossed the Manhattan Flower on Whisper White cardstock. Turned it over and brayered Orchid Opulence on the back. The result leaves a beautiful white highlight of the Manhatten flower. I also used the Perfect Polka Dots on the Yoyo Yellow cardstock.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, Yoyo Yellow, Handsome Hunter

Ink: Orchid Opulence

Stamp Sets: Picture This

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots & Manhattan Flowers textured impressions ebossing folders

Deal of the week #4

2010-06-23T05:29:00.002+10:00

The 4th and final Deal of the Week runs until next Wednesday 30 June. The offers are:

Page 149 - Square Ice Rhinestone Brads for $11.97 (normally $19.95)
Page 149 - Circle Ice Rhinestone Brads for $11.97 (normally $19.95)
Page 149 - Square Fire Rhinestone Brads for $11.97 (normally $19.95)
Page 150 - Bashful Blue 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon for $10.97 (normally $19.95)
Page 151 - Certainly Celery 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon for $8.97 (normally $14.95)

If you would like any of these great accessories, please contact me by no later than 9pm next Wednesday 30 June.

Vintage

2010-06-19T17:14:00.004+10:00

This was one of the cards we made at my last class. I used my current favourite set, Vintage Vogue in some retiring colours. It took me a while to work out the correct size. At first, my Very Vanilla piece was a bit too big, so I turned it into a bookmark.

Ingredients

Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue

Cardstock: Lavender Lace, Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla

Ink: Creamy Caramel, Lavender Lace

Marker: Creamy Caramel

Deal of the week #3

2010-06-16T17:39:00.003+10:00

This week's deal is amazing. Stamps with up to 50% off the normal price. Hurry, it's only available for one week.

A Happy Heart Stamp Set (page 34) reduced to $20.98 (normally $41.95).
Greetings Eight Stamp Set (page 57) reduced to $24.98 (normally $49.95).
Bella's Bloom Stamp Set (page 78) reduced to $14.97 (normally $24.95).
Enjoy Every Moment Stamp Set (page 97) reduced to $26.98 (normally $53.95).
All Scallops Stamp Set (page 105) reduced to $27.98 (normally $55.95).

I must have your orders by 9pm next Tuesday 22/6/2010. So please contact me by then to place your order.

Beautiful Blogger Award & 10 things about me

2010-06-15T19:35:00.007+10:00

Jennifer Adnitt, a fellow team member has awarded me a Beautiful Blogger Award. To accept, I have to tell you 10 things about me and then share the award with others. So, 10 things about me (in no particular order):

1. I was born in Malta and have been living in Sydney since I was 5 years old.

2. I am trying to learn Italian so that I can go back to Italy one day and tour around without a tour guide. I would love to stay in Florence for a while and live like a local.

3. I love touring around Europe and I'm hoping to return in the next couple of years.

4. I have a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

5. I once climbed Mount Etna about 4 months after it had erupted. A friend of mine was with me at the time and when he returned to his hotel, he found that the bottom of his shoes had started to melt.

6. I love kayaking. My in-laws live near a lake near Success Inlet and they have a kayak. My husband and I often take it out onto the lake when we visit them.

7. I hate everything about war.

8. I love reading. I usually have at least 2 novels on the go at any one time. I enjoy novels that are part non-fiction so that I'm learning about something new all the time. Most of the novels that I enjoy tend to have been written at least 100 years ago.

9. I love solving puzzles. From crossword puzzles to all sorts of logic puzzles.

10. My husband proposed to me when we were eating out to celebrate being together for 2 years. He arranged for the ring to be put in a split strawberry on my dessert plate. He had been acting a bit funny all day, especially when we got to the restaurant. When we arrived and I sat down he made me swap seats with him because he 'needed' to face the kitchen because he 'wanted to keep an eye on things'. He started to panic when I said that I wouldn't order dessert because I was full. He finally talked me into it and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the shiny ring on my plate.

Phew, that was harder than I thought it would be.

Now, for some other blogs to give the award to. I have chosen blogs by some wonderful ladies in my Stampin' Up! team and who are all extremely talented.

Marelle Taylor
Liam Pucher
Juliette Chapman
Di Cruise
Sally Williams
Nicole Stalker

Deal of the Week #2 - Designer Series Paper

2010-06-09T05:33:00.003+10:00

The second deal of the week is:

Haiku Designer Series Paper reduced from $16.95 to $10.17
Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper reduced from $16.95 to $11.02
Tea Party Designer Series Paper reduced from $16.95 to $10.17
Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper reduced from $16.95 to $11.02
Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series Paper reduced from $22.95 to $14.92

These amazing deals are only available until 9pm on 15 June. If you'd like any or all of these papers, please contact me before then.

Deals of the week - Deal 1

2010-06-01T05:44:00.003+10:00

From today until 8 June, the following punches will be available for only $20.12 (a saving of over $10).

Scallop Square Punch
Trio Flower Punch
Boho Blossoms Punch
Scallop Oval Punch

There is no limit to the number of punches you can buy. So if you would like any or all of the punches, please contact me by 9pm on 8 June.

20% off Starter Kit

2010-05-21T18:54:00.002+10:00

From today until 31 July, you can become a demonstrator and receive the starter kit for only $259 (normally $324). Now is a great time to join Stampin' Up! with a massive colour renovation from September. Contact me if you would like to know more.

Happy Mothers Day!

2010-05-09T17:39:00.002+10:00

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

Happy Mothers Day to all you mums out there. I made this card for my mother in law who came to stay with us for the weekend. I've used the Big Shot in a number of ways including the embossed polka dots on the Blush Blossum card stock, the label pieces in Sage Shadow and the Blush Blossum as well as the Little Leaves that appears in Sage Shadow over the Rich Razzleberry piece on the left.

Other Ingredients:
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Sage Shadow, Blush Blossum
Ink: Whisper White
Stamp Set: Fresh Cuts
Punch: Small Oval

New Products

2010-04-26T12:48:00.002+10:00

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

Wow, it's been a while since I've showed you anything crafty. I've been at home with the flu, so I decided to try out my new big shot.

It's amazing putting in a plain piece of cardstock, cranking the handle and watching a transformed piece of cardstock come out of the other side. It's so much fun and so easy. This is the first card I made and it will be one of the cards we make at my next stamp-a-stack.

Cardstock: Basic Black, Pixie Pink (retiring in August), Soft Suede (a brand new colour debuting in the Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue);
Ink: Soft Suede;
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions, Sizzlits 4-Pack Dies;
Stamp Set: Picture This (Hostess Level 1 Set - Mini);
Wheel: Very Vintage (Mini)
Punch: Word Window;
Other: Gel Pen

Just Cruising

2010-04-10T16:24:00.008+10:00

Just before Easter, my husband Ben and I went on a cruise on Sydney's newest ship, Pacific Jewel. The cruise was eight nights long and we stopped three times: Noumea, Isle of Pines and Emerald Bay.

The scenery started changing immediately as we left Circular Quay. Here is me on one of the decks looking out on one of Sydney's most famous landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, with a ferry sailing past.

We sailed for three nights until we reached New Caledonia. The ocean was quite rough, but it soon calmed down as we drew closer to land. When we reached Noumea, we went on a City Highlights tour. This is the view from one of the mountains. You can see the ship waiting for us. We spent the whole day there.

Our next stop was my favourite of the three, the Isle of Pines. There were a couple of beautiful beaches there and we were very lucky to have fabulous weather. The water is too shallow for the ship to get close enough to shore, so we took tenders (small boats) from the ship to the beach. When we arrived, some locals welcomed us with a traditional dance.

On our way back to Sydney, we had a cocktail evening. This is Ben and I in cocktail dress having dinner in one of the ship's many restaurants, the Waterfront.

We arrived back in Sydney the week before Easter at about 5.30 in the morning. Of course, it was still quite dark, so taking photos on a moving ship was quite difficult. This is probably the clearest shot I have of that morning, ending where we started, near the front of the Sydney Opera House.

New Mini - Big Shot, Clear Stamps, New Colours

2010-04-02T08:46:00.004+11:00

A new mini catalogue has just become available and it is the best yet. Click here to start your journey. You will find new hostess sets, the Big Shot, original and exclusive Stampin' Up! dies, clear repositionable stamps (great space savers), new punches, gorgeous new stamp sets, 3 fabulous new colours - including ribbon, card stock and ink, rub-ons and Designer Series Paper as well as great new embellishments.

If you'd like your very own free copy or would like to place an order, contact me.

I'm back!

2010-03-29T08:59:00.006+11:00

I've just returned from a week on a cruise around New Caledonia. My husband and I had a great time and I'll show you some photos once I sort them all out.

In the mean time, I have a card to show you that we made at a recent class.

It is a CASE from this one which we made at one of Marelle's team meetings.

This is the CASEd card here:

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

It showcases the beautiful butterfly punch, which is only available until Wednesday! So, if you'd like this punch, contact me before then. It co-ordinates with the beautiful Butterfly Prints stamp set, which is also from the Summer Mini and also only available until Wednesday.

Ingredients:

Stamp Set: Butterfly Prints

Ink: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss

Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Punches: Butterfly, Eyelet Border

Other: Pretties Kit

Good bye and Good luck...

2010-03-07T16:57:00.002+11:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

A dear friend and colleague left work yesterday to try something new (sniff, sniff). I wanted to make a special card for the special person that she is. I used an entire A4 piece of cardstock, so that everyone at work could fit a greeting inside. I also wanted to use some Sale-A-Bration sets as they will be gone for good after this month. I love the sets that I've used here (Happy Moments and Vintage Labels). I also used the Pretties Kit for something special.

Wish you all the best Channy and please keep in touch.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Summer Sun, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Basic Black

Stamp Sets: Razzle Dazzle, Happy Moments, Vintage Labels

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, 1" Circle

Other: Blender Pen, Pretties Kit, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads

Hello!

2010-03-07T16:48:00.003+11:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

This is one of the cards we made at my class yesterday. I wanted to use some sets from the Summer Mini catalogue as this is the last month that those sets will be available. I received a special request to make a card for a little girl. I started with the most obvious colour - pink, and built it from there.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Going Gray, Riding Hood Red

Stamp Sets: Hello Again, For Everything

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray, Pink Pirouette

Punch: Scallop Circle

ABBA Challenge

2010-02-28T18:00:00.003+11:00

Thanks so much for all the comments you left on my Blog Hop entry. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check out the next post.

This post however, is the result of a challenge over at Home and Scrapped. The challenge was to use an ABBA song title as the title of a layout. We also had to use blue glitter to give it more of a blue eyeshadow feel to it.

Here is my attempt... I hope you like it.

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

Ingredients:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Green Galore, Tangerine Tango
Patterned Paper: Kaleidoscope DSP
Stamp Sets: Butterfly Prints, Hello Again
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore
Punch: Butterfly
Other: Fine Supernova in Aqua, Circle Ice Brads, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, On Board Timeless Type.

Sale-A-Bration Blog Hop

2010-02-22T06:00:00.007+11:00

Welcome to the 2nd Stampers Anonymous SU blog tour! This time round we will be showcasing the Sale-A-Bration stamp sets. The Sale-A-Bration stamp sets are FREE sets you can earn for every $100 purchased till 31st March. These stamp sets are not available for purchase so if there is one, two, three or maybe all 4 you would like then you need to contact your demonstrator (or me if you don’t already have a demonstrator) and place an order before you miss out.
You may have just come from Nikki Stalker's blog, but if you are starting here, don’t worry … you can make the complete circuit just by following the links at the end of each post. There are 9 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you!
At the end of each post there will be a link to take you to the next stop on the tour. Feel free to “share the love” and leave a comment! So sit back, relax and enjoy!

I have made 3 cards using the Happy Moments stamp set, which is only available until 31 March.

My first card...

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

Ingredients:

Stamp Sets: Happy Moments (from Sale-A-Bration catalogue - only available until 31 March); Occasional Greetings
Cardstock: Whisper White
Ribbon: Real Red 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain (from Summer Mini - only available until 31 March)
Other: Stampin' Pastels; Blender Pens

My second card...

Ingredients:

Stamp Set: Happy Moments; Razzle Dazzle
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, StazOn Ink Pad
Ribbon: Pumpkin Pie 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Other: Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads, Stampin' Write Marker - Pumpkin Pie, Blender Pens

My third card...

Ingredients:

Stamp Set: Happy Moments
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: StazOn, Real Red
Ribbon: Real Red ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon

Well, that’s all from me. Now you’re off to enjoy the wonderful creations of Robyn Irving. Thanks for stopping by!

Christening Card

2010-02-14T17:39:00.003+11:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

I can't believe that it has already been a fortnight since I last posted. Where is the time going?

I made this card this morning for a Christening that we went to earlier this afternoon (nothing like last minute). I've only just bought the Butterfly Prints set and matching punch (I resisted for as long as I could, but finally caved in) and couldn't wait to use it. You can't see it in the photo, but I've punched the butterfly out twice - the stamped image then layered it onto a punched piece of Sage Shadow cardstock. I only attached the two pieces in the middle so that it looks like the butterfly is flapping it's wings.

Stamp Sets: Butterfly Prints, Garden Whimsy, Fresh Cuts

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Sage Shadow, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pretty In Pink, Sage Shadow, Basic Gray

Punches: 1-3/4" Circle, Butterfly

Other: Clear Rhinestone Brads

Friendship

2010-01-31T06:53:00.004+11:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

This is the other card we made at my class last week. It also uses the marker to rubber technique.

Cardstock: Pixie Pink, Summer Sun, Whisper White

Stamps: For Everything (Mini Catalogue)

Ink: Stampin' Write Markers

Punches: 1/2" Circle, Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Easel Card

2010-01-17T18:14:00.002+11:00

This is an Easel Card which folds into a standard sized card. However, when opened, the front stands up on its own base. They are really easy to make and this is one of the cards we will be making at my class on Saturday.

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Stamps: Garden Whimsy, Upsy Daisy

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Other: Markers, Scallop Edge punch, Chocolate Chip, Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Pretties Kit

Belated Happy New Year

2010-01-12T23:41:00.004+11:00

Happy 2010! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. My family and I went to the South Coast of NSW for the Christmas long weekend, where we were able to relax and spend some quality time together. It was great to have a good week and a half off work and recharge the batteries.

I haven't posted for a while, but I'll be getting back into regular posts over this coming weekend. My camera hasn't been working properly for the last couple of months so I haven't been able to show you anything. However, I've just invested in a new one, so I'll start posting again over this coming weekend (all going to plan), so check back soon.

Celebrate

2009-12-22T17:54:00.003+11:00

I made this card for a dear friend, Allison, whose birthday it was yesterday. If you've seen the Summer Mini catalogue, you will recognise this card from page 13. I've changed the colours and the flowers a bit, but the general layout is the same.

Stamp Sets: For Everything, Sweet Little Sentiments (Hostess Set)

Cardstock: Pixie Pink, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Ink: Versamark

Markers: Bold Brights

Other: Blender Pens, Stampin' Pastels

Oxford Page

2009-12-15T16:36:00.003+11:00

This is my attempt at a Step-By-Step Challenge over at Home and Scrapped. It's a page describing my trip to Oxford. We climbed up a tower of a church while we were there. The climb was extremely scary as the staircase was old, uneven, very narrow, steep and there was nothing to hold onto except the occasional nick in the wall. However, once we made it to the top, the view was spectacular, so I'm glad I did it (and lived to tell about it!). The lady in the photo is Ben's aunt who showed us around Oxford. She climbed the tower ahead of us and made it look easy (I think she may have done it before).

I used the following:

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip

Patterned Paper: Bella Bleu DSP, Kaleidoscope DSP, Patterns Pack II

Stamps: Jumbo Outline Alphabet

Other: Silver Brads, Flower Fusion Too, Chocolate Chip Marker, Crystal Effects

Razzle Dazzle

2009-12-11T18:33:00.004+11:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

I made this card for my really good friend Tania (hello Tania) who celebrated her birthday yesterday. She has a very bright and friendly personality and I wanted to try and reflect this in her card.
I started with a 'window' in the top right hand corner of the card, which I made using the 1-3/4" punch. I then used markers direct to rubber on the flower image in Razzle Dazzle to stamp the flower and punched the main part of it using the same punch. While the card was closed, I stuck the flower in the window using Dimensionals. The patterned paper is matted onto Pink Pirouette card stock on the side. The card needed some more embellishments, so I stuck pearls on from the Pretties Kit. The background was done using versamark ink with stamps from Razzle Dazzle.

Cardstock: Pixie Rose, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla.
Patterned Paper: Patterns Pack II (Hostess set)
Stamps: Razzle Dazzle (Summer Mini)
Ink: Versamark
Markers: Pixie Pink, Glorious Green
Other: Pretties Kit

Welcome to Blog Hop!!!

2009-11-30T19:58:00.005+11:00

Welcome to the Stampers Anonymous SU blog tour! You may have just come from Ruth Bishop's blog, but if you are starting here, don’t worry … you can make the complete circuit just by following the links at the end of each post. There are 14 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the gorgeous creations we have to show you!

For our first tour we decided to showcase the beautiful new products in the Summer Mini, available to you from December 1st. At the end of each post there will be a link to take you to the next stop on the tour. Feel free to “share the love” and leave a comment! So sit back, relax and enjoy!

For my first project, I have put together a double layout using the gorgeous new Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper...

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

Stamps: Lovely Letters Alphabet, Hello Again (Mini)
Paper: Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper (Mini), Tempting Turquoise Cardstock
Ink: Pink Passion
Accessories: Designer Buttons Playground (Mini), Pretties Kit, Flower Fusion Felt Flowers, Gold Embossing Powder

In my next project, I have made a simple card using a new stamp set from the Summer Mini...

Stamps: Hello Again (Mini)
Card Stock: Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Going Gray, Summer Sun, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke
Punch: 1/2" Circle
Ribbon: Elegant Eggplant 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Well, that’s all from me. Now you’re off to enjoy the wonderful creations of Nikki Stalker. Thanks for stopping by!

Blog Hop - The Countdown Begins

2009-11-30T19:11:00.004+11:00

This post will remain at the top until 30 November. For more recent posts, please scroll down.

Join my team and I for our Blog Hop to welcome the launch of the Brand New Summer Mini Catalogue (available from 1 December). We will start at 8pm on 30 November. We're all really excited to start showing you all the new goodies.

There will be 14 stops in all, with over 14 different projects featuring the new products - you'll be able to 'hop' on anywhere and keep 'hopping' until you're back where you started.

A reminder that the current Spring Mini will be gone forever on 30 November, so if you'd like to order anything from that, please let me know before then to avoid being disappointed.

Farewell to the Spring Mini Catalogue

2009-11-23T13:02:00.006+11:00

We will be making this card at my next class on Saturday at 2pm. It uses 2 sets that are in the Spring Mini and might never be seen again after the end of this month. It also uses the Scallop Oval punch which will also be gone with the Spring Mini. If you would like to order from the Spring Mini, please contact me before Monday 30 November.

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Going Gray, Very Vanilla

Ink: Elegant Eggplant

Stamp Sets: Great Friend, Oval All

Punches: Eyelet Border, Scallop Oval, Large Oval, 1 3/4" Circle (from the new Summer Mini).

Wonderful Niece Card

2009-10-28T16:34:00.002+11:00

I have a niece who lives in Bristol, England and she turned one this week. For her very special birthday, I made this card and sent it to her. She loves buttons, so the Neutral buttons on the ribbon were a must.

Stamp Sets: Gallery, A Flower for all Seasons, Wonderful Favourites

Cardstock: Cameo Coral, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Accessories: DSP from last year, Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon

2009-10-25T18:50:00.003+11:00

This is one of the cards my class made at last month's class. It's nice and bright to welcome in Spring and it co-ordinates nicely with the ribbon pack that was on offer last month.

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Summer Sun, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Ink: Certainly Celery, Riding Hood Red, Pretty in Pink

Stamps: Soft Summer

Blue Mountains

2009-10-08T18:44:00.002+11:00

Hi Everyone

As promised, here is a photo of my trip away. This is in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. My husband and I also went to Jenolan Caves and the Hunter Valley. I had a great time and can't wait to be on holidays again.

I'll be back with some cards in the next week or so.

Avon River

2009-09-29T17:44:00.004+10:00

I've been a really slack blogger lately. If you check in regularly, I'm really sorry it's taken me so long to post. September has been an unusually busy month. I'm on holidays at Medlow Bath in the Blue Mountains at the moment, so I might show you some pictures from my trip in the next post.

For now though, this is a scrapbook page I put together in answer to a challenge. The criteria for the challenge was:

1. Black Background

2. Stitching around the photo mat

3. At least 7 flowers on the page.

I've used some old patterned paper from last year's catalogue, as well as Real Red cardstock, and Lovely Letters embossed in Silver. I punched them out using the 1-1/4" circle punch and matted them on patterned paper punched using the 1-3/8" circle punch.

The stitching is fake - I used the Paper Piercer and template and a gel pen to put faux cross stitch around the top photo.

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

Forest Friends

2009-09-05T08:22:00.003+10:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

This is one of the cards we made at my class last week. I love this new set from the Spring Mini - it's so cute. Apart from the bunny and the tree, there is also an owl and a deer. Just gorgeous. For the multi-coloured image on the tree, I've used the drumming technique.

Stamp Sets: Forest Friends, Best Yet Hostess Set
Card Stock: Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Ribbon: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
Punches: Scallop Oval, Large Oval
Other: Dauber in Kiwi Kiss, Earth Elements Markers, Silver Jumbo Brad (Spring Mini)

Great Friend

2009-08-23T15:31:00.003+10:00

A great friend of mine, Natasha had her birthday in the last couple of weeks. I thought it appropriate that I use the Great Friend stamp set from the Mini Catalogue to make her a card. I love this set - it's so versatile, but also very elegant. Now, if only Stampin' Up! would bring out a punch in the shape of that butterfly...

Stamp Set: Great Friend

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Going Gray, Whisper White

Ink: Going Gray, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: Kiwi Kiss 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Button Bouquet

What does a double layout have to do with Jane Austen?

2009-08-13T08:54:00.006+10:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

I am a huge Jane Austen fan. Last year, on my honeymoon, I was able to visit the Jane Austen Centre in Bath, England. I made this page through a Step By Step challenge over at Home and Scrapped. I coloured the flowers from the Pretties Kit using some ink and a dauber, then put half-pearls or brads in the centre. Once it was done, I still had some photos left over that I wanted to scrap and I made a second page...

Put them together and they look like this:

Cardstock: Close To Cocoa

Patterned Paper: Sweet Always

Stamp Sets: Lovely Letters, Great Friend (Mini)

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1-3/8", Designer Label

Other: Pretties Kit, Daubers

Another Rose

2009-08-09T07:26:00.003+10:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

I entered into a Cyber Challenge a couple of weeks ago and one of the challenges was a colour challenge. Although the colours weren't given in Stampin' Up!'s colours, they were pretty easy to match up. I decided to use one of the stamps in A Rose Is A Rose that I haven't used before. I've always thought this rose is too big for a card but would probably suit a scrapbook page, but I think it worked well with this space. I sent the card to my friend Vanessa for her birthday.

Stamp Sets: A Rose Is A Rose, Best Yet Hostess Set
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise, Really Rust, Whisper White
Ink: Really Rust
Ribbon: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
Brads: Square Fire
Punches: Large Oval, Scallop Oval (from the Mini), Photo Corners

New Mini

2009-08-01T19:15:00.002+10:00

The stunning New Mini is here. Click to see more or send me an email for your free copy.

A Rose is A Rose

2009-07-26T21:21:00.002+10:00

This is the second card we made at my class yesterday. We used some heat-embossing and two-step stamping. I put the rose (from A Rose is A Rose stamp set) together using the Stamp-a-ma-jig positioning tool.

Stamp Sets: Priceless, A Rose is A Rose, Oval All (New Mini)

Card Stock: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla

Ink: Versamark, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette

Punches: Eyelet Border, Scallop Oval (New Mini)

Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Pretties Kit, Dauber

Christmas In July

2009-07-12T17:43:00.004+10:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

On Friday night, my Stampin' Up! team had a Christmas In July dinner. We each made one card as a kind of swap. This is the card I made and one of the stamp and stack cards in my next class. The Window Dressing stamp set has some great stamps for watercolouring.

Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive
Stamp Sets: Window Dressing Level 3 hostess set, Pocket Silhouettes
Other: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Pastels, Blender Pens

A Very Close Second

2009-07-07T21:42:00.003+10:00

This is Lena's entry to my colour challenge. You can see why I had such a hard time deciding on the winner. Lena has only been making cards for a few months, which makes this card even more impressive.

We have a Winner

2009-06-29T18:57:00.005+10:00

Those of you who receive my monthly newsletter (send me an email to subscribe) will know about my June 2009 colour challenge. The colours were Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Riding Hood Red and Very Vanilla.

It was a tough choice between the great entries I received, but there can only be one winner and I think this month, the most deserving card was created by Vanessa.

Congratulations Vanessa, I hope you enjoy your new stamps.

I will show you some more entries in the next few days.

Wish Big

2009-06-21T11:24:00.003+10:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

When I'm stuck for colours, I like to look at the colour schemes used in the Designer Series Patterned Papers. For this card, I started out by looking at the Raspberry Tart set of paper and added Whisper White and Chocolate Chip. We made this card at my class yesterday afternoon.

Stamps: Organic Grace Hostess Set, Eastern Blooms, Short & Sweet
Cardstock: Cameo Coral, Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Cameo Coral, Rose Red
Punches: Corner Rounder, Small Oval, Large Oval
Other: Dauber, Paper Piercing

Garden Whimsy

2009-06-13T12:57:00.005+10:00

Where does the time go? I just realised it's been nearly 2 weeks since my last post, so sorry I've been such a bad blogger.

This is one of the cards I'll be showing at my class next Saturday. It uses one of my favourite sets, Garden Whimsy on page 85 of the Idea Book and Catalogue. There are so many options in this set. I've decided to mix and match a couple of Earth Elements colours with a Rich Regals colour and I'm happy with the way they all suit each other.

Stamp Set: Garden Whimsy

Cardstock: Garden Green, Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, Very Vanilla

Markers: Garden Green, More Mustard

Ink: Garden Green

Punches: Large Oval, Designer Label, Eyelet Border

Accessories: Dauber, Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon

Hold a Workshop. Earn free goodies!

2009-06-02T19:34:00.002+10:00

Check out the promotion this month - hold a $600 workshop and receive an additional $40 worth of goodies from the Idea Book and Catalogue. How exciting!

All you need to do is:

Step 1: Invite a few friends over and promise them lots of stampin' fun!

Step 2: Call me on 0410 343 470 or email me to book.

Step 3: That's it. I'll do the rest.

So if your wishlist is as long as your arm, book in a workshop now.

May Special - short time left

2009-05-26T21:09:00.002+10:00

A quick reminder about this month's fantastic scrapbooking special. Buy 3 packs of Designer Series paper and choose a 4th set free.

Also, join my team for only $150. Email me to find out how.

Hurry, you only have until Sunday.

May 2009 Challenge

2009-05-17T14:09:00.006+10:00

Marelle Taylor, my upline has put a challenge on her blog.

The challenge, if you choose to accept it (LOL) is to copy a card from the current Idea Book and Catalogue (IBC) and then make another card using a different stamp set and colour combination but using the same layout.

I've copied this card from Page 157. I've tried to match it as much as possible. It uses A Rose is A Rose Stamp Set and Bella's Border wheel. The card in the IBC uses Kraft cardstock, but I've used Sahara Sand instead. Everything else is pretty close though.

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

The second card is the same layout with a couple of small changes. I've used Priceless and Heartfelt Thanks Stamp Sets; Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Sahara Sand and Whisper White cardstock; Riding Hood Red and Pink Pirouette ink, Riding Hood Red taffeta ribbon and the Pretties Kit.

So, go ahead, use the IBC for it's main intended purpose (to give ideas) and make a card that looks completely different! It's so much fun.

Mother's Day

2009-05-14T20:54:00.003+10:00

I hope all the mums out there had a wonderful mother's day on Sunday and hopefully you could sleep in and enjoy the day.

I made this card for my husband's grandma who lives in Canberra. We saw her the weekend before last, but unfortunately, couldn't be with her on Mother's day.

I wanted to use some of my goodies from the new Idea Book and I wanted a very bright, happy card with a touch of bling, so hopefully, this card brought some cheer to a dear grandma.

Stamp Set: Pocket Silhouettes

Card: Perfect Plum, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery

Ink: Riding Hood Red

Ribbon: Certainly Celery wide Grosgrain Ribbon

Accessories: Chunky Glitter, Pretties Kit, Eyelet border punch

BIG Craft Sale

2009-05-08T19:24:00.003+10:00

My team and I are having a BIG craft sale on Saturday 23/05/2009.

We're selling some of our stamps and craft supplies (some new, some pre-loved)!

Please come and say hello and grab a bargain while you're there. We'd love to see you.

When: 23 May 10am to 2pm

Where: The Church Hall (Blacktown East Presbyterian) Cnr Heffron Rd and Gallop Gve, Lalor Park.

Great Team

2009-05-05T20:08:00.004+10:00

This is a group photo of my SU! team mates and I at the Convention banquet on Saturday night. That's me at the front in red. Others in the photo are (L-R) Carolyn, Jennifer, Roseanne, Jane, Sue, Marelle, Kirrily, Noreen, Karen and Ruth.

Marelle has become a celebrity after her wonderful presentation on Saturday morning and winning so many awards on the night.

Join this wonderful team for only $150 this month only and receive over $180 worth of products. If you'd like to try owning your own business or want the opportunity to purchase some really good quality products at a discount, this is the best month to sign up. I'm happy to answer any questions, so please send me an email if you're interested or have any questions.

Cheers To You

2009-05-03T16:47:00.002+10:00

Created by Lorna
Images ©1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

I've just arrived back home from Convention in Canberra. We had such a wonderful 2 days and I'm looking forward to next year's one which will be held in Sydney.

I decided to make swaps and this is what I came up with. I originally made this card for a male friend's birthday. However, I decided that this didn't look masculine enough (despite the beer), so I made 20 more of it and decided to use it as a swap. Some of the swaps I made had a martini in the centre, instead of the beer, but the same sort of layout.

Stamp Set: Cheers to You
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Very Vanilla
Ink: Tangerine Tango
Punches: Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, Large Oval, Designer Label
Accessories: Daubers, Dazzling Diamonds

Massive Scrapbooking Specials

2009-04-30T06:26:00.002+10:00

During May, Stampin' Up! celebrate Scrapbooking month. This month, if you buy 3 packs of Designer Series paper ($16.95 each), you receive one free.

The promotion relates to all sets on pages 132 to 135 of the Idea Book and Catalogue except Sweet Slumber Specialty and the Patterns series of paper on page 135.

To make the most of this promotion, please send me an email or phone me on 0410 343 470.

Eastern Blooms on Love Notes

2009-04-28T20:07:00.003+10:00

Love notes are pre-scored cards that fold to a 3" square. In each pack, you receive 10 each in Whisper White and Very Vanilla with matching envelopes. They are a great idea for a quick greeting or to attach to a present.

This particular love note was put together to go with the previous card. I love that flower in the Eastern Blooms set. It looks great in a very bold colour like Regal Rose.

Stamp Set: Eastern Blooms

Card: Love Notes - Whisper White, Regal Rose

Ink: Regal Rose

Accessories: Chunky Sprinkles