On Saturday 2nd of September we had our much anticpated Holiday catalogue launch party! It was an absolutely fabulous day! I had planned to  do a big write up  on Sunday but with Father’s day I was slightly side tracked!! So I’m going to have to do it in a few installments!

Firstly today I thought I would show you the 4 cards I designed for the day! I’ve used all new sets from the new Holiday catalogue!  Click the link and go and check it out, I can assure you it’s worth it!!

If you have any questions or would like to come along to a class and make some similar cards or maybe even these ones just let me know and I’ll book you in!

I look forward to seeing you in the future!

The long awaited Holiday catalogue is here! As per usual Stampin’ Up! have out done themselves with a wonderful selection of holiday products! Click on the link to be taken to the online catalogue and have a look for yourself! I’d love to hear what your stand out favourite is from your first look through!

Mine so far is the Season like Christmas check it out and see if you agree with me!

If you live in Australia and don’t have a demonstrator and would like your very own copy send me a message and I’ll get one out to you!

If you’ve seen something you love and want to place an order straight away jump on over to my online store and you can place your own order or you can e-mail me and I can do it for you!

Have a fabulous Friday and enjoy looking through the new catalogue!

 

 

I know it seems like a long time ago but remember back in July when you could earn $9 coupons for every $90 spent?

Well tomorrow is the last day you can cash them!

So remember if you have one and want to use it, tomorrow is the day to use it! Visit my online store and place your order or send me an e-mail and I will get it placed for you!

Please don’t forget because once the promotion is finished, it is over!!

Hope to hear from you all soon

Thanks for stopping by

Can you believe Christmas is not far away?  Here’s a card I created using the new Add a Little Glitz stamp set out of the new Occasions catalogue which is absolutely jam packed with Christmas sets!

The set itself so cute and has so many fun elements in it! This card it pretty simple and I’ve used some pretty traditional Christmas colours!

When you make Christmas cards do you use traditional colours?

Our launch day is fast approaching (It’s this coming Saturday eeek!) There is lots of Christmas cards to be made so it’ll be a great start on your Christmas card stash! Don’t forget to RSVP if you are coming along!

If you can’t make it but would like your own copy of the new Occasions catalogue shoot me an e-mail and I’ll get one out to you!

Thanks for stopping by

 

 

Product List

Add A Little Glitz Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144922]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490]	Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad [144086]
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad [131179]	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [126949]	Mini Tinsel Trim Combo Pack [144636]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]

Welcome to the fourth Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop. You are currently visiting me Stephanie Pike from Australia. This month’s theme is using a photo for inspiration!

 I personally don’t use this product so hadn’t seen the tube before but how pretty is it? Almost makes me want to go and give it a try lol! I loosely used the layout and the colours as my inspiration and this is what I came up with.

I had lots of fun making this card, and excitingly the inspirational photo enabled me to use my favourite colours, Lemon lime twist, Pool Party and Bermuda Bay it was win win!! It certainly made my creating easier!!

The card it’s self was pretty easy to create, I was hoping to get a video done showing how I created the card but it’s been raining all afternoon and without natural light the video was dark and dreary, so check back on Saturday and I’ll get one up for you!!

I hope the projects you’ve seen here on my blog and through the blog hop today have inspired you & brightened your day.  Check out the list below & hop on through all of the awesome crafters on the list to see all our projects. Trust me you don’t want to miss any!

Don’t forget to RSVP for our new catalogue launch on the 2nd of September it promises to be lots of fun! If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

 

Product List

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141614]	Falling Flowers Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139556]	Sunshine Sayings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141594]	Lovely Words Thinlits Dies [143733]	Watercolor Paper [122959]
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490]	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [144092]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [131156]	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [122933]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Embossing Buddy [103083]	Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109130]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]

I’ve always said our catalogues are far more then a way to shop for our awesome products, they are also a place to find inspiration when the mojo has taken a little holiday!

I often visit the catalogue when I’m starting to craft, {especially when I don’t want to get side tracked by the internet lol} pinterest is a time suck if there ever was one!

Anyway moving on, I was flicking through the catalogue and this image on page 25 of the main catalogue caught my eye and I thought I love that I’m going to make it!

It was super easy but turned out so pretty! I stepped it up slightly as in my opinion was missing something….a little bling perhaps??

I’ve used this set a few times and this particular flower is fast becoming my favourite and I just love the font on the sentiments!

This was another card that was on the table Monday nights stamp a stack! Would you have chosen to make this card?

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

Product List

Flirty Flowers Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143873]	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490]	Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack [144193]	Brights Stampin’ Write Markers [131259]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]

Oh my this stamp set is so cute to work with! I just love it, it’s a bit different and so fun to work with!

It’s actually a 3 step stamp set and it did take me a few tries to get the effect I was going for but boy did I have making this card!!

This was one of the cards we made at last nights stamp a stack and it was a big hit! My ladies where spoilt for choice last night I had 8 different cards out for them to choose from, (they make 3 of 3 designs) each week I add another couple of designs and take off the old ones! Our next stamp a stack is on the 25th of September, so if you’d like to come and join the fun let me know! You can book in by clicking on the link on my side bar!

Also while we are talking about booking in please if you are coming along to our new Occasions Catalogue launch on the 2nd of September please click the link below and RSVP. This really helps us out with planning and ordering to ensure there is enough goodies for everyone!

I hope to see you all there!

Thanks for stopping by

 

 

 

Product List

Fabulous Flamingo Photopolymer Stamp Set [143758]	Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock [144250]	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Powder Pink A4 Cardstock [144251]
Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad [144086]	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [141397]	Powder Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [144084]	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad [126982]
Silver Metallic Thread [138402]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]

I do love my Monday night technique classes, not only do I get to catch up with my lovely ladies (we chat as much as we stamp) but it also makes me have to learn new techniques to teach! I’ve been loving the embossing paste so last Monday’s class focused on different ways to use the embossing paste.

We took a bit of a vote at the end of class and this card was one of the most popular of the night!

It’s called Graffiti background and was so fun to create but a little messy…..there was a rubber glove involved lol!

Seriously how cool does that background look??

I’ve been in my craft room most of today prepping for stamp a stack on Monday night (tonight) and our new catalogue launch party on the 2nd of September.

If you’d like to book into either tonight’s stamp a stack or our catalogue launch there is still time!

Click here to RSVP I’d love to see you all there!

Thanks for stopping by

 

 

 

 

Product List

Better Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141736]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688]	Watercolor Paper [122959]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]
Embossing Paste [141979]	Palette Knives [142808]	Pattern Party Decorative Masks [144103]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [144092]	Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [105222]
Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [144089]	Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [101041]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Ink Refill [140928]	Aqua Painters [103954]	Metallics Sequin Assortment [144214]

I’ve finally managed to have a really good play with the new Stampin’ Up! embossing paste, we had technique class on Monday evening and all 3 projects used the embossing paste in 3 completely different ways!

This was one of my favourite cards and was super fun and easy to create!

Although the embossing paste is a little bit messy it’s so much fun to play with. My tip is to spread it on as evenly as possible and to let it air dry for a little while once you have applied the embossing powder! Oh and use your embossing buddy!!

This card was inspired by one I saw on pinterest, I was silly and didn’t pin it at the time and now I’ve gone back to try and find it and I can’t!

Don’t forget to book into our catalogue launch on the 2 of September, it would be great to know numbers for preparation purposes!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

Product List

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Bundle [145361]	Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set [143666]	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock [121689]	Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock [121695]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]
1/4″ Copper Trim [144179]	Embossing Paste [141979]	Palette Knives [142808]	Pattern Party Decorative Masks [144103]	Embossing Buddy [103083]
Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder [141636]	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Ink Refill [140929]	Gold Faceted Gems [144141]

This being sick has been no fun and I’ve taken a while to get back on my feet, I haven’t had a lot of energy to do much other then go to work and come home but yesterday I finally managed to get into the my craftroom for a little while and had a play with the new Carol’s of Christmas stamp set! I think I’m going to love this stamp set it’s so cute and easy to use! I also prepped my cards for tonights technique class and it feels so good to be back!!

Here’s what I came up with!!

It’s pretty simple but that’s what I love about it!

This is one of the sets I will be most definitely using to make some cards for Christmas and for our new catalogue launch that we are having on the 2nd of September. Are you booked in yet? If your not, it’s time to book in as it’s fast approaching!!

Click here to RSVP, I can’t wait to share an exciting new catalogue with you and catch up!

Thanks for stopping by

 

 

 

 

Product List

Carols Of Christmas Clear-Mount Bundle [146037]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578]
Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz [131290]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [126974]	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad [126975]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]

This month Stampin’ Up! are offering us the opportunity to purchase this amazing new set before it is officially released next month! How awesome is that!

It’s a pretty awesome bundle, which I have already ordered. But unfortunately haven’t managed to crack open yet. So i have no samples of my own to share! But with a super quick pinterest search  you can see some of the samples many other talented people have created!

Or view the Stampin’ Up! video below!

If you are viewing this as an e-mail you may need to click on it to go through to my blog to be able to view the video!

I hope you take the time to have a look and love it as much as I do!

Thanks for stopping by

A short and sweet post tonight, to share a quick and simple card I made using the Daisy delight bundle.  I’ve been sick with the flu for what seems like forever, but in truth it’s been about 2 weeks so I really haven’t created much in that time so this is a card from our most recent stamp a stack.  The card itself is super easy to make and I think looks so pretty!

I’ve used the Powder Pink and Basic Grey cardstock, they really are my colours!

I’m so excited that the Daisy delight bundle is back in stock and ready to order!!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

Product List

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Bundle [145361]	Powder Pink A4 Cardstock [144251]	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock [121689]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Powder Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [144084]
Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932]	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad [131180]	Clear Faceted Gems [144142]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]

Today there is two reason to get in quick and place an order! Firstly and probably most importantly today is the last day for you to earn bonus day vouchers. Remember for every $90 you spend you will receive a $9 voucher to spend in August, that is essentially a 10% bonus!!

Click on the image to be taken to my online store to place your orders now! Don’t miss out this offer expires at 11.59pm this evening! Now if that wasn’t enough incentive to place an order……The Daisy Delight punch bundle is back in stock and able to be ordered! Yippeeee!!!

This bundle is sure to sell out again as it has been super popular, don’t delay orders  yours today so you don’t miss out! This bundle is so fun to play with and so super easy to design something pretty, I’ve got a card to share with you tomorrow!

I look forward to hearing from you today!

Speak soon

Welcome to the third Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop. You are currently visiting me Stephanie Pike from Australia. This month’s theme is watercolour! Now if you attend my classes you will know I am not one for traditional watercolouring, I just don’t have the patience  or the know how for it to look awesome. So I tend not to do it!

So today I have done something a little different! I have done a tissue paper watercolour background! It is so super easy to create and so effective, but a little messy lol!!

There are a number of tutorials out there, but I thought I’d do one for you so I could share it here! Please be kind it’s my first video tutorial i have ever done with me talking!!

I didn’t mention it in my video but the colours I used are Lemon lime twist, Pool Party and Bermuda Bay!

I hope the projects you’ve seen here on my blog and through the blog hop today have inspired you & brightened your day.  Check out the list below & hop on through all of the awesome crafters on the list to see all our projects. Trust me you don’t want to miss any!

Remember to use this months hostess code if you are shopping online for your chance to win a Tranquil Tulips stamp set!

Thanks for stopping by and see you next month!

 

 

 

 

Product List

Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set [143666]	Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies [142749]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Versamark Pad [102283]
Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109131]	Heat Tool [129056]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [144092]	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [122933]
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [131156]	Stampin’ Spritzer [126185]	Palette Knives [142808]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]