Big Shot ~ Baby Boy!

Congratulations

go to Paper Angel Fiona & her husband Sam

on the arrival of their baby boy

Matthew James Constas

Matthew is little brother to Ella.

Matthew was born on the 9th of August

weighing in at a neat 8.0 lbs

Stamps: Fox & Friends

Card: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White

Ink: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Bashful Blue

Accessories: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Junior Alphabet Sizzlits, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Folders,

1 1/4" Square Punch, Adhesives including Dimensionals.

Inspired by Marelle Taylor

Now that's Dedication to Real Inspiration!

I know I say it all the time... the Idea Book & Catalogues that Stampin' Up! print are not just a wonderful place to shop, they are also a perfect place to be Inspired with Beautiful Project Ideas in glossy colour print.

When the latest Autumn Winter Mini was released, my customer Barbara T fell in love with the 'Love Life' card on page 31 and knew she just 'had' to make it! She was Inspired!!!!!

But... after looking at the recipe that Stampin' Up! share with us at to what items are used to make each and every project, Barbara came up with a small problem that she rang me with. She couldn't figure out what the strip of colours down the left side was, and I have to say, it had me stumped too!

This was a few days before convention, and I had it in my diary to remember to ask Stampin' Up! what it could be. Without needing to ask, it was announced on stage (probably after others had also noticed this striped decoration) that it was a printing error. A staff member who had made some of the creations for the catalogue had been given a sample of the Printed Window Sheet used on the front of this card and down the side of it, it had a strip of colour samples, creating the pretty striped pattern that was added to the card.

I shared this info with Barbara when I got back, and like a true committed paper crafter, she didn't let this get in her way! Barbara committed herself to creating that strip so she could make that card.

After several hours of cutting thin strips of each of the colours and gluing them individually on a piece of Whisper White, side by side, she had made herself a sheet of

A4 Striped Card and this is it....

Barbara was then able to cut a thin end off her new piece of striped card and Voila!

There she was with a perfect thin strip to decorate the side of her card.

Yep, that's dedication!

Barbara's daughter Jennifer was the lucky recipient of this beautiful card for her Birthday!

Yes, it took hours Barbara says, but so so so worth it! The best part now is that Barbara has a whole sheet of this striped pattern that she can take a little strip off the end each time she wants a fancy edge down a card, and the hard part is already done!

Reminder: The Autumn Winter Mini ends on the 31st August as well as the 2009/2010 Idea Book and Catalogue.. there are some items in the Autumn Winter that we won't see again, such as the DS Papers in there and even the beautiful printed Window Sheets from page 31 that Barbara has used on this card. Don't forget to order any favourites from the Autumn Winter Mini as well as the Big Catalogue, before the end of the month!

Last Bite at your Wish List!

Have you had a Wish List as long as your arm that still needs chewing away at?

Well now is your last chance to chomp into it before items on your list are gone forever!

Card by Jackie Scanes (my sister),

using her favourite stamp set 'Wild About You'

which is one of the sets about to disappear in less that 10 days!

To view the full Last Chance List click here.

Items only available until SOLD OUT!

Here's the latest update...

it really is a case of take your bite now or never

as we count down the final days.

SOLD OUT:

For the Bride Stamp set

Basic Black 12x12

Basic Black A4

Sahara Sand A4

Close to Cocoa A4

Old Olive 12x12

Kraft A4

Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP

Pop Up Glue Dots

RUNNING LOW:

Nursery Necessities Stamp Set

Eastern Influences Stamp Set

A Rose is a Rose Stamp Set

Playful Petals Stamp Set

Totally Tabs Stamp set

Short Order Alphabet Stamp Set

Forever Flowers Wheel

Bella's Border Wheel

Kiwi Kiss A4

Very Vanilla 12x12

Whisper White 12x12

Real Red Stampin' Around Cartridge

"I Wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit

"Rock-a-Bye Boy" Simply Scrappin' Kit

Elegant Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbon

Star Punch

Word Window Punch

Stampin' Pastels

And don't forget the list highlights...

There are 6 stamp sets that are 50% off:
A Happy Heart (page 34) is now $20.98
Best Wishes and More (page 53) is now $23.98
Greetings Eight (page 57) is now $24.98
Only Ovals (page 93) is now $19.98
Enjoy Every Moment (page 97) is now $26.98
All Scallops (page 105) is now $27.98

....and 17 other sets are 25% off!

Most of the markers in Retiring Colours are 25% off, making them only $4.31.

Cameo Coral and Apricot Appeal are 50% off, making them a bargain $2.88!

6 of the Patterned papers are 25% off, and one is 50% off (Pink Flamingo is only $8.48!)

"I Wish" Simply Scrappin Kit (page 137) - perfect for Christmas cards and layouts

is 25% off - now only $27.71!

Snap up some Chunky Glitter (page 145). It's 50% off - only $15.98.
While you're at it, grab some Blooms Die Cuts (page 144), also 50% off - only $8.25
50% off Double-Stitched ribbons in Rose Red, Chocolate Chip and Bashful Blue (page 150) - now only $9.98! There's also other ribbon bargains for the Striped ribbons, most of these are 25% off.
7 Jumbo wheels and 8 standard wheels are retiring... these always go fast!

The punches are all listed because they are being reconfigured into the new punch style, however 5 punches are not returning at all:
Small Star
Trio Flower
Double Rectangle
Horizontal Slot
Slit

Email me now with your order

so you don't miss out!

Christmas Card Workshop Fun!

Memories of our fun day on the 31st July at the Springwood Bowls Club for our Paper Angels Annual Christmas Card Charity Workshops.

Paper Angel Ursula deserves a big round of applause for this day... it was fabulous!

The Springwood Bowls Club was a lovely venue, we had a huge room, great lighting, and the convenience of the bistro right beside us for lunch. Oh and I can't forget the yummy treats we had for Morning Tea!

Thanks to all the Paper Angels with a big contribution from Ursula & Liz there were gorgeous displays to get lots of Inspiration from and take photos of...

Cards for Troops was a new addition introduced this year and WOW what a fabulous response we had. Thanks to everyone who donated to this wonderful mission to send cards to our Troops so they have something nice to write a message on to send back home to their loved ones this Christmas. Special Thanks at the Springwood event to Di Greenaway for her 108 cards donated, and to Barbara Thompson for her 40 cards added to our Cards for Troops Box...

I had 7 of my lovely customers join me on the day,

we shared many a laugh, it was a tonne of fun!

Colleen, Sonia & Carla

Jennifer & Kym

Di & Barbara

Paper Angel Sam demonstrated for her first time at an event,

here she is with one of her guests Carla.

We made absolutely gorgeous projects featuring the 'I Wish' Simply Scrappin' Kit

and getting our hands on the BIG SHOT!

Each project gave the opportunity to try something new.

My Card design was even included... shucks!

Using the Colour Instructions and having all tools required within arms reach we had such a relaxing day cruising through the projects at our own pace.

Thanks goes to Liz for all her wonderful time and effort she puts into these special Paper Angels events. Behind the scenes Liz puts in so many hours and is so dedicated to the success of our events, she is truly our 'Guardian' Angel. Thanks Liz.

Congratulations goes to Barbara T for 1st prize in the Card Comp, and 2nd and 3rd prize Congrats goes to Di G. (Both my ladies of course, chuckle, yes I am proud!)

Of course, there was the now very famous raffle prizes! Stampin' Up! again shone through with their generosity of fabulous product donated for our raffles, making up 5 bright beautiful Prizes to be won!

My table nearly had a clean sweep of the lot! Winning prize 1 was Colleen, prize 2 Barbara, prize 3 Di, prize 4 Barbara again (lucky girl), and there was a glimpsing moment when we all gasped as prize 5 was announced, the winner being Carla... but much to Carla M from our tables disappointment *sob sob*, it was not her, but rather Carla Sam's guest. Congrats to all 5 winners of these lovely prizes.

I couldn't resist this cute photo of Barbara T with her 2 prizes, she's still flabbergasted to have done so well in the raffles. Lucky they were wrapped so pretty as she was worried her husband might think she'd been shopping again when she got home with so many new products! LOL

And the finished projects of the day of course...

Aren't they just the most adorable projects?

Thanks to Ursula & Liz for organising such a great day,

and to all who came along to make it the success it was!

Special Thanks for me!

It's always nice to receive a card of thanks.

I am lucky to have met so many lovely ladies who are all so talented at making beautiful cards. I get a warm fuzzy feeling when I go to the letter box and there is a card there for me. It is as exciting receiving cards as it is making and giving them.

Here are 2 cute Thank You Cards I have received recently from 2 ladies who I am proud to say I introduced Stampin' to when I first met each of them at workshops.

(Looking at their cards you can see they have had a great teacher! lol lol lol)

Jennifer made me this pretty card to say Thanks after a workshop at her place...

Suzanne couldn't wait to make a card with her new Stamp Set 'Picture This' after she won it in one of my prize draws last month...

Both cards are adorable, I was busting to share them with you on my blog.

Thanks Jennifer & Suzanne
it's so lovely of you to make these cards for me xo

Last Chance List Highlights!

If you haven't checked out the Last Chance List yet, click here now!

This is a list that is strictly WHILE STOCKS LAST,

drop what you are doing now and check it out!!!!!

There are some Fabulous Bargains amongst the list...

There are 6 stamp sets that are 50% off:
A Happy Heart (page 34) is now $20.98
Best Wishes and More (page 53) is now $23.98
Greetings Eight (page 57) is now $24.98
Only Ovals (page 93) is now $19.98
Enjoy Every Moment (page 97) is now $26.98
All Scallops (page 105) is now $27.98

....and 17 other sets are 25% off!

Most of the markers in Retiring Colours are 25% off, making them only $4.31.

Cameo Coral and Apricot Appeal are 50% off, making them a bargain $2.88!

6 of the Patterned papers are 25% off,

and one is 50% off (Pink Flamingo is only $8.48!)

"I Wish" Simply Scrappin Kit (page 137) - perfect for Christmas cards

and layouts is 25% off - now only $27.71!

Snap up some Chunky Glitter (page 145). It's 50% off - only $15.98.

While you're at it, grab some Blooms Die Cuts (page 144), also 50% off - only $8.25

50% off Double-Stitched ribbons in Rose Red, Chocolate Chip and

Bashful Blue (page 150) - now only $9.98!

There's also other ribbon bargains for the Striped ribbons,

most of these are 25% off.

7 Jumbo wheels and 8 standard wheels are retiring... these always go fast!

While you're at it, you may wish to stock up on some cardstock. We have been informed of a price rise in the new catalogue. A4 cardstock will be $13.95 (for 24 sheets) from September 1. Basic Grey, Kraft, Sahara Sand and Basic Black will no longer be available as a 40-pack. They will be 24 sheets to a pack like the other colours.

Email me ASAP with your Last Chance List Order!

Last Chance List!

It's the last month of our 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue, what this means is it's the last month we will ever get to see some of the stamps sets and accessories we have come to love. Stampin' Up! have released 'The Last Chance List'...and it's huge! 8 pages long, in fact!!!

We have 17 months worth of stamp sets to clear out, so there's plenty of room for lots and lots of new ones! Plus there's all the Retiring Colours, thanks to the Colour Renovation, and lots of Retiring Accessories too.

To check out The Last Chance List click HERE.

You might like to print it out and then mark the retiring sets in your catalogue.

There are some items on the list that are discounted by up to 50% off! Grab your highlighter and Last Chance List, highlight anything you love and order it now before it disappears forever!

WHILE STOCKS LAST!
Email me to place your order today!
DON'T MISS OUT!!!!!

Inspiration Angels Welcome Debbie!

I would like to welcome
our newest 'Inspiration Angel' with a big HELLO...
Welcome Debbie.

Debbie & I met about 9 years ago at a monthly gathering of stampers & scrappers we had in our friend, Debbie J's garage. Ahhh the old days! I love thinking back *smile*. These were the days when it all began for me. I was only new to Stamping, and so lucky to have met the girls who had started the monthly Club at Debbie J's. (All who are very close friends of mine still today). Debbie was a talented stamper even back then, I remember being inspired to be able to stamp just like her one day and make beautiful cards like hers. Debbie and I often sat together on camps, she's a bubble of creativity, and never runs out of ideas!

It goes to say, 9 years later Debbie hasn't changed a bit!

She's still making beautiful inspiring cards.

These are some of the gorgeous cards I have received

over the past months from Debbie.

The Paper Angels Group & Inspiration Angels

are very excited to have Debbie join us!