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!

Cottage Wall Card

Without fail I fall in love with the new DS Papers we get each time we get a new Mini, and this time is no different. I'm in LOVE with Cottage Wall in our Autumn Winter Mini.

Here's my latest card, guess what DS papers I have used for this one? lol

Stamps: Best Yet (level 1 hostess)

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Card: Cottage Wall DS, Whisper White, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence

Accessories: Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon

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

Fox & Friends Waterfall Card

Waterfall cards are always a great novelty to make, and this one was 'fun' to the max!

This card was our make-and-take at Di's house a few weeks ago. I believe since then, Di has made so many waterfall cards, she's lost count! lol

Stamps: Fox & Friends, Best Yet (level 1 hostess)

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron

Card: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Washington Apple DS

Accessories: Soft Subtles Brads, Riding Hood Red Striped Ribbon, Jumbo Eyelet

Tools: Paper Trimmer with Scoring Blade, Piercer (for brads), Crop-a-Dile, Adhesives including Sticky Strip.

I'm sure it will give delight to the little someone who this card is given to xo

Birthday Wishes for a girl who's 5!

Here's a Birthday card I made this weekend for Elana's friend Isla who is now 5!

Stamps: Pony Party (Autumn Winter Mini)

Ink: Black StayzOn, Rose Red & Pretty in Pink ( to water colour with)

Card: Watercolour Paper, Raspberry Tart DS, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink.

Accessories: Fine Supernova Glitter, Eyelets

Tools: Crop-A-Dile, Big Shot, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits (no. 5), Aqua Painter, Adhesives incl Dimensionals & 2Way Glue Pen.

I can see this cute little stamp set, Pony Party, getting a good workout having a little girl around the house and a party or 2 in the near future!

Rich with Razzleberry!

My favourite new colour to play with is one of our NEW 'In Colours' in the Autumn Winter Mini Rich Razzleberry, and it's here to stay!

Here's a few projects I've made since Rich Razzleberry came to join me at my house...

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Sincere Salutations

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Orchard Opulence

Card: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Kraft, Whisper White

Accessories: Whipser White Taffeta Ribbon, Crystal Brad (Purple) from the Ice collection

Tools: Paper Snips, Piercer (for brad), Adhesives including Dimensionals

Below is a cute little bag that I had previously shown here in Good Morning Sunshine DS, this time I've made it with the new DS Papers Cottage Wall and my New Favourite Colour

'Rich Razzleberry'.

Stamps: Vintage Vogue

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Old Olive

Card: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Old Olive, Whisper White, Cottage Wall DS

Accessories: Build-a-Brad, 5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Jumbo Brads,

Silver Brad, Small Clear Bag

Tools: Paper Trimmer with Scoring Blade, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Crop-a-Dile, Paper Snips, 1/2" Circle Punch, Piercer (for brad), Adhesives including Dimensionals.

I've case this next idea from another demonstrator (I'm sorry I can't remember who it was) who made these and will be having them as her swaps at our Convention coming up in May.

They are cute little bags made from the 'Top Note' Big Shot Die. I'm planning on using it to put little pages in and make a mini album (brag book) for Grandma for Mother's Day.

Card: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Cottage Wall DS

Accessories: Silver Brads

Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Trio Flower Punch, Two-Step Bird Punch, Piercer (for brads), Paper Snips, Adhesives including Dimensionals.

Magical Birthday Wishes!

At our Paper Angels Meetings once a month, we have a challenge that Liz sets and there is the opportunity to win great prizes.

Last month the challenge was to create using any products from the New Autumn Winter Mini.

This was one of my entries, that scored me 2nd Prize!

Stamps: Pony Party

Ink: StayzOn Black, Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst

Card: Barely Banana, Pretty In Pink, Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst, Water Colour Paper

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds

Tools: Circle Scissors Plus, Eyelet Border Punch, Crimper, Aqua Painter, Adhesives including 2Way Glue Pen for Glitter and Dimensionals.

(Card inspired from Split Coast Stampers)

The pony was coloured in using ink from the lids of my Stampin' Pads and an Aqua Painter. This works best on Water Colour Paper like I've used.

The groovy edge around the large circle was created by punching a border along the long side of A4 card with the Eyelet Border Punch, then crimping this so it curves easy as you stick it around the outer edge of the back of the circle. I love the effect it gives.

Medallion Kisses

I know I say this over & over, but I sooooo LOVE being a Paper Angel! Specially those times when we all get together at Liz's house and play with new products!

Here's a card I made on one of those "Play Days" at Liz's

featuring the new Medallion Stamp

from Page 17 of the Autumn Winter Mini.

The chocolate Baroque Swirls you can see are created by

'Kissing' Baroque Motifs and the Medallion together before Stamping.

Ink Medallion in lighter colour, then ink Baroque Swirl in darker colour and 'kiss' both stamps together so the Baroque Swirl leaves an imprint on the Medallion. Then stamp the Medallion onto your card stock. "WOW"

Stamps: Medallion, Baroque Motifs, Sincere Salutations

Ink: Brocade Blue, Chocolate Chip

Card: Brocade Blue, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Half Pearl

Tools: Stamp-a-Majig (for verse in corner of card), Adhesives.

(Card inspired from Split Coast Stampers)

Above is Kathy's funky version of this card in the NEW colours

Melon Mambo & Rich Razzleberry

from our Autumn Winter Mini!

Cottage Wall Card Collection Class

YOU ARE INVITED

Cottage Wall Card Collection Class

Come along for a great morning/afternoon creating 36 cards (6 of each design/greeting) showcasing stamped greetings in the gorgeous Sizzlits Lots of Tags Dies. This class features our beautiful new in color Rich Razzleberry, which coordinates beautifully with the new Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper. Once you have learnt this easy to replicate formula, you will never be caught short of a hand made card again.

COST $65

INCLUDES

Mixed Pack of A4 cardstock

1/2 pack of Cottage Wall DSP

40 Whisper White Envelopes

Roll of Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon

2 pkts of Clear Adhesive Rhinestones

Use of Liz's ink, stamp set & Big Shot

Morning/Afternoon Tea

Please bring adhesives (snail & dimensionals),

scissors, and a cutter.

DATES & VENUE

Liz's Home Studio

17 Mossvale Dve, Wakerley QLD

Friday 23rd April 10am

OR

Sunday 25th April 2pm

Click here for info regarding payment etc. (paypal/credit card etc)

Or contact Liz on 3348 9456

liz@danichbe.com

Places are limited to 7 per class

As most of you know, I have returned to full time work. I am still doing in-home workshops, and keeping you inspired here on my blog, but I may not have the time for monthly classes as I have done in the past.

I don't want you missing out on the fun of classes though, and Liz's place is the perfect place for just that! Liz has some wonderful classes in the pipeline that I will keep you informed about, I would like to extend the invite to you all to go along and create and have fun with Liz!

Crafting with my Sister!

Check out these cool projects my sister made while she was staying here, with full access to anything she wanted to use in my craft room... she's pretty clever I say!

This card features our new Two-Step Bird Punch in our Autumn/Winter Mini

(Jackie got to use it before me, gee she's lucky I love her so much xo)

Card: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, Ski Slope DS (retired)

Accessories: Button, Linen Thread

Tools: Two-Step Bird Punch, Adhesives including Dimensionals.

Jackie also made this lovely gift for a friend's little girl's 2nd Birthday, so she can add a photo and hang it straight on the wall. Using the layout I have been using LOTS of times and personalising it with Sophia's name. How did she do the name???? Oh with the BIG SHOT!!!!!!! Pretty cool hey? I can see me using this heaps for personal gifts and scrapbooking titles etc. The number 2 on the card is made with the BIG SHOT too!

Card: Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Candy Lane DS Papers

Accessories: Chocolate Chip 1" Double Stitch Grosgrain Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds, 12x12 Wooden Frame

Tools: Paper Trimmer, Big Shot, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits Dies, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Adhesives including Dimensionals

Jackie added Dazzling Diamonds all over the letters 'Sophia' and the number '2' to give it a little girl feeling, it made it all sparkly and cute, the glitter doesn't show up much in the photos.

I'm sure it will look great in Sophia's room. I think I might order one from Jackie for Elana's room next!!!! ;-)

Butterfly Gift Cards Kit SPECIAL

With only 5 days left of Sale-A-Bration and our Summer Mini, I don't want anyone missing out on their last chance to receive a fabulous FREE stamp set from this years Sale-A-Bration selection.

Sale-A-Bration Bundle No.1

You might like this fabulous kit idea including all materials you need to create lots of lovely Butterfly Gift Cards, plus have many materials left over to create so much more.

Butterfly Gift Cards KIT
Sale-A-Bration SPECIAL

1 x Butterfly Prints Stamp Set RRP $25.95
1 x Butterfly Punch RRP $30.95
1 x 1¾" Circle Punch RRP $30.95
1 x Pack DS Paper RRP $16.95
2 x Stampin’ Pads RRP $23.90
1 x Pack Whisper White Card A4 (40) RRP $13.50
1 x Mixed A4 Card Pack (36) RRP $14.50
Card Instructions
+
1 x Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set ‘Whimsical Words’ (Value $35)

Value over $190

SALE Price $130 +P&H $5

Add any of the following items to help complete your project over 15% off

when purchasing this bundle
* Silver Brads(50) RRP $12.95 $11
* Dimensionals RRP $7.50 $6
* Mini Glue Dots RRP $9.50 $8

Add Flight of the Butterfly Stamp Set only $45
(09/10 Idea Book & Catalogue page 82 RRP $53.95)
Bonus: If you add this set to your Butterfly Card Kit Bundle
you can select an extra Sale-A-Bration Set Free!

Last orders taken Tuesday 30th March by 8pm.

Please include your choice of DS Paper, 2 Colours of Stampin' Pads, and colour of A4 Mix Card pack with your order.

(Above photo features Kaleidoscope DS (summer mini), Pixie Pink & Pink Passion Stampin' Pads, and Bold Brights A4 Mix Card)

Note: The bling in the center of the Butterfly is non-Stampin' Up!

Here are a couple of other colour combos you might like for your Butterfly cards

- Urban Garden & Bella Rose

(Created by the Paper Angels Group)

Birthday Wishes Card Kit SPECIAL

With only 5 days left of Sale-A-Bration and our Summer Mini, I don't want anyone missing out on their last chance to receive a fabulous FREE stamp set from this years Sale-A-Bration selection.

Sale-A-Bration Bundle No.2

You might like this fabulous kit idea including all materials you need to create lots of lovely cards like the Birthday Wishes one featured in the photo, plus have many materials left over to create so much more. This is a great gift idea for a beginner stamper also as it has all materials needed to get creating.

Birthday Wishes Card KIT
Sale-A-Bration SPECIAL

1 x Sincere Salutations Stamp Set RRP $39.95
1 x Pack DS Paper RRP $16.95
1 x Stampin’ Pad RRP $11.95
1 x Pack Whisper White Card A4 (40) RRP $13.50
1 x Mixed A4 Card Pack (36) RRP $14.50
1 x Pack Dimensionals RRP $7.50
1 x 2 Way Glue Pen RRP $6.50
Card Instructions
+
1 x Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set ‘Happy Moments’ (Value $35)
Value over $145

SALE Price $100 + P&H $5

Last orders taken Tuesday 30th March by 8pm.

Please include your choice of DS Paper, colour of Stampin' Pad, and colour of A4 Mix Card Pack with your order. (For those who have Happy Moments and/or Sincere Salutations you may select another set in replace of each of these. Sincere Salutations must be replaced with another set of the same or higher value, Happy Moments must be replaced with another SAB set.)

(Above photo features Kaleidoscope DS (summer mini), Basic Black Stampin' Pad,

and Bold Brights A4)

Bag & Gift Tags Kit SPECIAL

With only 5 days left of Sale-A-Bration and our Summer Mini, I don't want anyone missing out on their last chance to receive a fabulous FREE stamp set from this years Sale-A-Bration selection.

Sale-A-Bration Bundle No. 3

You might like this fabulous kit idea including all materials you need to create lots of these lovely bag & tag sets, plus have many materials left over to create so much more.

Bag & Gift Tags KIT
Sale-A-Bration SPECIAL

1 x Pack DS Paper RRP $16.95
1 x Stampin’ Pad RRP $11.95
1 x Wide Oval Punch RRP $30.95
1 x ¾" Circle Punch RRP $20.95
1 x Pack (20) Gift Cards & Envelopes RRP $9.50
1 x Roll 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon RRP $14.95
1 x Pack Whisper White Card A4 RRP $13.50
1 x Pack Dimensionals RRP $7.50
Bag Instructions
+
1 x Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set (Value $35)

Value over $160

SALE Price $115 +P&H $5

Last orders taken Tuesday 30th March by 8pm.

Please include your choice of DS Paper, Colour of Stampin' Pad, Colour of Ribbon, and choice of Sale-A-Bration set with your order.

(Above photo features Kaleidoscope DS (summer mini), Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Pad, Certainly Celery Ribbon, and SAB set Whimsical Words)

Razzle Dazzle Friends.

When the Summer Mini first came out and I fixed my eyes on 'Razzle Dazzle', I kept thinking it reminded me of a dress I used to own with a similar pattern.

Then at our last Paper Angels Meeting when we made this 12x12 page (below) using Razzle Dazzle in Bravo Burgundy it all came back to me what dress I had been thinking of.

Pretty close match I thought. Like they would say in Bali

"Same Same, but Different!"

Stamps: Razzle Dazzle (Summer Mini ends 31st March 2010), Friends 24-7

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Old Olive, Whisper White Craft, Bravo Burgundy/Old Olive/Pumpkin Pie Markers

Card: Bravo Burgundy, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Bravo Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Circle Scissors, Adhesives including Sticky Strip & Dimensionals

Featured in this layout are my 2 school friends and close friends now, Kirsten & Justine with their kids Angus & Joshua. This was taken at Elana's Christening back in 2007. I was trying really hard to find a photo of the 3 of us girls back in our school years or a photo of our 3 kids together that went with the colours of the page to include with the Christening photo, but none had the right colours in them. Mark thinks I've used the same photo twice, but I'd like to point out, they are 2 different shots if you look carefully.

Razzle Dazzle is on page 18 of the current Summer Mini catalogue and is only available until the 31st March 2010. RRP $33.95

News Break!

If there is a report for Missing Person in the name of Leonie, it will be Mark and my kids wondering where I am. Shhhhh don't tell them, cause I'll be happily hiding away in my craft room playing with my box of NEW goodies!

Yes, it arrived today!

My Autumn Winter goodies, including my Big Shot!

YEY!!!!!!

I'm not quite sure where to start. I'm thinking though that this box Ursula has made with the Big Shot Top Note Die could be a good thing to try making first.

Isn't it just adorable!

Now you must keep my hideout a secret okay.

I'm going to need plenty of time to spend with my new products...

I can hear them calling me now! Bye.......

Butterfly Prints Birthday!

At our February Paper Angels Meeting we made this Beautiful Birthday Card featuring Butterfly Prints from the Summer Mini.

Stamps: Butterfly Prints (Summer Mini), Happy Everything

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Kiwi Kiss

Card: Bravo Burgundy, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Bella Rose DS

Accessories: Bravo Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Circle Scissors Plus (summer Mini), Scallop Edge Punch, Paper Snips, Butterfly Punch (summer mini), Stamp-a-majig, Piercer, Adhesives.

Don't you love the scallop edge created around the large circle? Wondering how you can do this? I've put together some photos and instructions for you below.

1. Punch a long strip (A4 long side) of Card with the Scallop Edge Punch

2. Snip between each scallop from flat side 3/4 way so you don't snip right off.

3. Gently start creating a curve.

4. Put Adhesive right around the outside edge of your circle (on the back) and slowly adhere your scallop edge around the circle.

I've also had a few questions about the Circle Scissors Plus, and whether it is difficult to use. I love it, and after Liz showing me how to use it at our meeting, I find it very easy to use (unlike other horrible circle cutters I've tried in the past!). The circle scissor is so quick and easy, and makes a simple layout look a bit more special.

I only wish I had the skills to create a video tutorial to show you how great the Circle Scissors Plus is. Lucky for me though, some other SU demonstrators have done just this and I am able to include this great tutorial for you to watch on YouTube. Click here.

The Circle Scissors Plus and Glass Mat are sold separately. You can see them on the last page of the Summer Mini. For a real bargain, you might like to purchase my Circle Scissor Bundle...available only until the end of this month!

Reminder... there are only 2 weeks left to stock up

on your Summer Mini favourites!

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.

Hello Again!

On page 14 of the Summer Mini there is a cute little stamp set called 'Hello Again'.

At our Brisbane Regional Training Seminar late last year we all received this stamp set FREE with our registration including the gorgeous Stampin' Around Wheel 'Retro Remix' that goes with this set.

We made 4 make and takes at the training event and I was the naughty girl that spent all her time talking and not getting my projects done. While my friend Kirsten was here Thursday night I thought I better get my projects made... I can't believe I waited so long to do them, they are SO CUTE!

Stamps: Hello Again (Summer Mini)

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Choc Chip, Certainly Celery

Card: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Rose Red

Accessories: Clips assortment: Library Clip, Tangerine Tango Striped Ribbon

Tools: 1" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Paper Trimmer and Adhesives including Dimensionals

Stamps: Hello Again (Summer Mini)

Ink: More Mustard, Old Olive, Rose Red

Card: More Mustard, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Valet Ribbon Originals: Choc Chip Polka-dot

Tools: 1" Circle Punch, Stamp-a-majig, Adhesives including Dimensionals

Stamps: Hello Again (Summer Mini), Retro Remix Stampin' Around Wheel (Summer Mini)

Ink: Choc Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red

Card: Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Pigtails Ribbon Originals: Pumpkin Pie rickrack

Tools: Paper Trimmer with Scoring Blade, Paper Snips, 1" Circle Punch, Stamp-a-majig, Bone Folder, Adhesives including Sticky Strip to assemble the box and Dimensionals

Hello Again is a great value set and so versatile. Only $21.95.

There are only 4 weeks left to order all your favourites from the Summer Mini!

Creations from our day in Liz's Studio!

You may recall recently a very special incentive offered to New Demonstrators who joined the Paper Angels Group during November. It was to have a day of craft in the studio with none other than the fabulous Inspiring Liz Collett...

our Paper Angels Team Leader!

Lucky for Kerrie who joined our group in November, as last Thursday Kerrie got to enjoy a full day making some beautiful projects in Liz's Studio.

Lucky for me too, as Kerrie became part of my team when joining...

so I got to go along with her for the fun!

We made cards, bags, tags, and scrapbook pages. Our projects featured the colourful & fresh

DS Papers in the Summer Mini Catalogue ' Kaleidoscope' and as an added bonus we got our hands on one of the not yet available

stamp sets from the 2010 Sale-a-bration. (25 Jan - 31 March)

Check out what we made...

Groovy Bags & Matching Gift Tags

Scrapbook Wall Hanging Frame

8 x 8 Page and Matching Gift Card

Two Step Stamping Card

Simply Scrapping 6 x 6 pages.

(This is only 4 of 28 made from 1/2 a SS pack)

WOW! I must say my Inspiration is at an all time high after this fabulous day and i'm busting at the seams to share some of these projects at my upcoming workshops. Thanks Liz.

Summer Mini Swaps!

In November Stampin' Up! held our Regional Training here in Brisbane at the Hilton.

I LOVE Stampin' Up! events so much, you get free stamps & accessories, do make & takes, see some fabulous ideas, and get to catch up with other demonstrators. But there's also SWAPS! What a highlight they are at any SU event. Demonstrators who would like to swap make a bulk amount of a card they wish to swap with others and in exchange get a card back. Some take 100's to swap, others a handful. I took along 35 swaps to this event... here's mine.

On the back you put your name etc and the recipe of your project. Some of the ladies made fabulous Christmas treat ideas... boxes etc, you may see some of them on display at the next workshop we catch up at.

There were 2 cards though that caught my eye amongst the swaps I received as they are featuring products from the current Summer Mini Catalogue, and just happen to be 2 of the sets in the catalogue that I really like.

This card was swapped from Sharon Turnbull.

This stamp set and co-ordinating punch are just divine!

Stamps: Butterfly Prints

Ink: Pixie Pink, Only Orange

Card: Pixie Pink, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Kaleidoscope DS

Accessories: Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestone Brad

Tools: Butterfly Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Adhesives including Dimensionals

This card was swapped from Amanda Saffery.

How elegant these colours look together!

Stamps: Razzle Dazzle

Ink: VersaMark, Certainly Celery, Pumpkin Pie, Markers: Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Pumpkin Pie

Card: Apricot Appeal, Certainly celery, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Accessories: Certainly Celery grosgrain Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds

Tools: Word Window Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Designer label Punch, Daubers, Adhesives including 2 Way Glue Pen, and Dimensionals.

If you haven't got your copy of the Summer Mini Catalogue yet, you can view it here or drop me a line and I'll pop one in the post for you.