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!

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!!!!!

You are INVITED to our Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue Launch

The Paper Angels are gathering together for this one...

the launch of the New Autumn-Winter (not so mini but rather mega) Mini Catalogue!

This is a non-miss event! We are sooooo excited about all the fabulous new products, we just can't wait to share them with you all! What better way than the Stampin' Up! way doing that, by sharing these as a hands on experience!

Come along to our Catalogue Launch and get the Mini in your hands, along with many of the products it has on offer as you get to road test them whilst making 2 fabulous make and takes.

Test out the Big Shot, our new Punch Style, Stampin' Up!s new Clear Mount Stamping option, and even use 1 of the exclusive 3 new Colours Stampin Up! have released for a limited time only.

I will be there, you won't miss me, I'll be the one in the middle of the room with the halo glowing above me that says "I love it all!"

Wynnum Manly Leagues Club
92 Wondall Rd, Manly West
2 – 5pm

Sunday 28th March

Cost $10

Includes
2 x Make & Take Projects ~ Mini Catalogue ~ Demonstrations
Door Prize Entry ~ Large Display of Cards, Scrapbook Pages and 3D items
Large Display of NEW Product

RSVP is absolutely essential by Friday 19th March

email me leoniec77@hotmail.com to reserve your spot.

Last chance to get 'Wild About You!'

It's been a WILD month for sure!

Perfectly fit for my December Stamp Set of the month

'Wild About You!'

Amongst the madness here at my place, I've squeezed in the time to put together a few extra cards for you featuring this set...

Stamps: Wild About You

Ink: Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie (Marker), Chocolate Chip (Marker)

Card: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, & Sweet Always DS Paper

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Bling.

Tools: Paper Trimmer & Adhesives including Dimensionals

(Inspired from Splitcoast)

Stamps: Wild About You

Ink: Ruby Red, So Saffron (Marker), Old Olive (Marker)

Card: Ruby Red, So Saffron, Whisper White, & Sweet Slumber Specialty DS

Accessories: Baja Breeze Stripe Ribbon, Bling.

Tools: Paper Trimmer & Adhesives including Dimensionals

(Inspired from Splitcoast)

Stamps: Wild About You

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze

Card: Pumpkin Pie, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Baja Breeze Patterns DSP.

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Stripe Ribbon

Tools: Paper Trimmer, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Adhesives including Dimensionals.

(Inspired by Dawn E)

Wild About You can be found on
page 60 of the 09/10 Idea Book & Catalogue RRP $45.95

This is a great set for the school holidays for the kids to have fun with as much as you!

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH

If you would like to get WILD with this set over the holidays
I am offering Wild About You at a
special price of $39
That's a saving of over 15%!

Offer only available during December 2009 and must be purchased through me.

Last orders taken 8pm 31st December 2009.

_____________________

REMINDER $1000 CATALOGUE WORKSHOP

ENDS 8PM 31ST DECEMBER ALSO.

2 spaces left!

Click here to find out how you can

gain hostess benefits with a $100 order

plus other great bonuses!

Savings, Freebies, Giveaways, Prizes... Don't miss out!

WOW... it would appear I'm not the only crafty person out there who has figured out life is more fun at home with a stamp in hand, than tackling the hustle and bustle of the

after Christmas sales... what a great response I have had to my

Boycott the Boxing Day Sale Madness -

$1000 Catalogue Workshop!

THERE ARE 4 SPACES LEFT!!!!!!

Remember all you need to be a part of this workshop is $100 order

either from yourself or by passing the catalogue around.

It's just like being a hostess but all you need to be a part of this and to gain hostess benefits is a $100 order.

For your $100 you order you automatically

receive a FREEBIE valued at $30 or more!

(*Collect $200 towards the workshop and receive 2 freebies etc.)

The person with the largest order will receive a

BONUS 10% of their total order extra to spend free!

PLUS...One lucky catalogue workshop shopper will

WIN a Free Workshop Voucher to a class of mine

of their choice (up to the value of $25*).

Where's the SAVINGS on top of all these freebies, giveaways and prizes???

Check out the Inventory Clearance Sale by clicking here.

Don't forget my Stamp Set of the month 'Wild About You' click here for more details.

AND while your here check out my Summer Mini Bundles!

All theses bargain savings count towards this

fabulous Catalogue Workshop!

End of year Catalogue Workshop

ends 8PM 31st DECEMBER 2009

Email me with your order now!

Be one of the last 4 to join this fun!

Boycott the Boxing Day Sale Madness!

Don't get tangled up in all those Boxing Day SALES amongst the crowds... stay home and do your shopping in your pj's, cuppa by your side, with your favourite book... your Stampin' Up! Catalogue!



Join me in my $1000 Catalogue Workshop where you can SAVE, get FREEBIES, and WIN! Like those 3 words??? Add them with this word... STAMPIN' and what more could you ask for?! Oh I know, let's throw in the words RELAX and ENJOY! I tell you what, that sounds good to me!

End of year Catalogue Workshop runs from

BOXING DAY until 31st DECEMBER 2009

Being a part of this workshop is simple.... 10 happy shoppers will avoid the shops... each person will collect orders of $100 or more from the current 09/10 Idea Book & Catalogue or Summer Mini (this can be an order just for yourself or you can pass the catalogue around friends and work colleagues).

Contact me with your order no later than 8pm on the 31st December 2009

FREEBIES:
Everyone participating will receive one of the hostess benefits below*:
* Level 2 hostess set - Echoes of Kindness
* Level 2 hostess set of your own choice
* Level 1 hostess set of your own choice
* $30 to spend
* $30 to spend
* $30 to spend
* $30 to spend
* Level 1 hostess set - Best Yet
* Level 1 hostess set - Organic Grace
* Level 1 hostess - DS Patterns Pack

(*Collect $200 towards the workshop and receive 2 of the above etc.)
Freebies from the above list will be selected in order of orders received. The earlier you get your order in the more you get to choose from!

BONUS: Collect the largest order and you'll get to add another 10% of your total to your order for free. So if you were the largest order at $200 then you'd get another $20 to spend for FREE.

WIN:
One lucky catalogue workshop shopper will WIN a Free Workshop Voucher to a class of mine of their choice (up to the value of $25*). All names will be entered in the draw and announced after the 31st December. *Not redeemable for cash

SAVE:
What a fabulous time to be part of this workshop while the Inventory Clearance Sale is on! SAVE heaps with all the products from the SALE all from the current 09/10 Ideas Book and Catalogue.

For every $100 order you will be receiving a freebie gift from the list above valued at $30+... that's 30%+ extra value for your order FREE. What a BONUS!
Don't forget my Stamp Set of the Month as well 'Wild About You' a saving of over 15% at only $39. Check out my Summer Mini Bundles as well for even more great freebies and savings.
All theses bargain savings count towards this fabulous Catalogue Workshop!

Only open to Australian Residents. Credit Card Payment Preferred (or bank deposit).

Contact me today to place your order and know that this year you can

Boycott the Boxing Day Sale Madness at the Shops!

Spring Mini Catalogue is here ~ Stay Tuned!

August is here... and so is the NEW Spring Mini Catalogue! YEY... and I tell you what, this one is my favourite mini so far... Stampin' Up! some how always come up with more and more irresistibly gorgeous new products that I just have to have once I see them!

I know that those who made it to our mini catalogue launch on Sat fell in love with all the wonderful new stamps and products too!

If you would like a copy of the new Spring Mini, please drop me a line via my email ensuring I have your full postage details... and I'd love to send you out a copy.

Holding a workshop with all these new goodies is a wonderful way to see them hands on~ what a great excuse for a workshop! Let me know if you would like to book a workshop during the Spring Mini and remember all hostesses who hold a workshop in July, August and September will also go into my draw to

WIN a stamp set of their choice to the value of $50.

If you can't wait for your copy to arrive... please click on the catalogue to view it online.

Stay tuned for my August Stamp Set of the month which I am sure you will fall in love with.

Sorry for the delay with the beginning of the month, I have visitors staying at the moment... but hang in there... I should be back on track by the weekend with lots and lots to share!

INVITE: Spring Mini Catalogue Launch Party

As Spring is just around the corner....

Come and welcome it in at our combined

Spring Mini Catalogue

Launch Party!

Leonie and Ursula are coming
together to make it happen.

Get ready for
some serious FUN!!!

Come along and pick up
your copy of the new Mini at our Launch Party on
Saturday, 1st August at 4pm.

Enjoy nibblies, Coffee, Tea or punch while you check out all the new

Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue goodies.
You'll be able to join in a make-and-take (or two!); there will be Special Offers,
and you might even WIN a Lucky Door Prize!

Where? 40Exilis Street, Rochedale South

Cost: FREE! (includes a copy of the new Spring Mini Catalogue)

Bookings Essential by 24th July
Let us know if you'll be bringing a friend!

Phone or email to reserve your places
Leonie Conyers – 3409 5101 – leoniec77@hotmail.com

Ursula James - 3341 5498 - naturallyu01@hotmail.com

2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue Project Recipes

Idea Book is exactly what it is....

not only is the Stampin' Up!® catalogue

a place to shop...

it's a recipe book for inspiration and ideas!

All of the beautiful creations featured through out the book have been cooked up using supplies from the Stampin' Up! current range and now you can have a recipe book of ingredients that have gone in to each and every yummy project!

Simply click on the link above and you will have access to the 16 page guide.

Don't ever wonder again what colour they have used, what paper pack, ribbon,

embellishments, or tools you would need to re-cook up that

card or page you love.

An alternate way to access this anytime can be by going to the Stampin' Up! Customer website http://www.stampinup.com.au/ , Click on PRODUCTS in the top of the screen, next click on OUR CURRENT CATALOGUES, look for 2009-2010 IDEA BOOK & CATALOGUE STAMPIN' SUPPLIES. Wha-Lah... yours to save to your computer for quick access any day.

If you find a delicious project

you would love to make,

but you are short a few ingredients...

Simply place a booking with me,

I would love to come around and

serve up a fun workshop

for you and your friends.

At the time of booking let me know which

yummy creation it is that you would like to make!

Catalogue Launch ~ Carina April 2009

The big day... the launch of the

NEW 2009-2010 Idea book and catalogue!

As the crowd drew in of over 100 keen stampers ready to get their copy of the new catalogue and hands on some of the lovely new products it has to offer... the excitement heightened!

Carina Leagues Club was the venue for our Catalogue Launch held on Sat 4th April. We had 115 attend the day, all receiving their own copy of the NEW Catalogue, a Colour Chart of the NEW In-Colour range, TWO lovely make and takes with the new in colours, their name in our great door prizes, the chance to snap up a bargain on the Rubber Rummage table of retired stamp sets, and first glimpses of NEW displays made from new products in the 09-10 catalogue...

Some ladies relaxed in the cafe to browse through their new catalogues

while they waited for their allocated time for their make and takes.

Wish lists began as the browsing went on.....

The day was a really huge success!

As the event came to an end, the demonstrators stayed back for dinner and a drink, always fun times when in the company of the Paper Angels...

Sylvia Hodgson was the lucky winner of the Stampin' Stack & Store. For every $50 customers ordered on the day, they received a ticket in the draw. Below is Sylvia collecting her prize from my place... It seems my Island customers have the winning touch!

If you missed our launch day and would like to have your own copy of the NEW 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalogue, please contact me and I will arrange delivery of one to you. Retail $12.95. Alternately if you host a workshop you will receive the Idea Book and Catalogue FREE, as well as other great benefits of hosting a workshop. Not to mention a fun time creating with your friends!

For more information about our events or hosting a workshop please email Leonie at leoniec77@hotmail.com or call 07-3409 5101.

Your name can be added to our customer data base and you can receive updates and information on our upcoming Paper Angel events as well as workshops co-ordinated by myself, and information on holding a workshop in your own home.