A workshop make-n-take, I love this colour combo; Lovely Lilic & Certainly Celery with Whisper White. Little Pieces Stamp Set is one of my most used Sets & they co-ordinate nicely with Big Pieces & also Simply Scrappin At Home kit.

Triangle Gift Box

These are the gorgeous Triangle Box's that we had as our Make-N-Take for the Penrith Papercrafts Show.

A little Success

When I joined Stampin' Up (March this year), I thought I was just going to be a hobby Demonstrator, I could see the great value of the starter kit (almost 50% off) & wanted to purchase Stampin’ Up’s! great products at a discounted price, but before I knew it I was hosting my own workshop, meeting lots of wonderful people & hostesses, running classes, doing charity fundraising, recruiting my own downlines-the list goes on, but most importantly really enjoying being a Demonstrator! I signed up under Angela, who I met at last years Penrith Paper Craft Festival (mind you it took me almost 6 months, due to lots of moving all over the country) to sign up! & I am thrilled to have her as my upline, (Hi Ange). Just six months after joining SU I have achieved Stampin’start (another great incentive & benefit of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator) I have received in total 15 free stamp sets (my choice) & title of Supervisor. I am so enjoying this fantastic journey & am excited to be a part of such a wonderful company.
If you think you would like to sign up as Demonstrator, November is the month.

Buy the Starter Kit during November

and I'll give you a Set of Markers

(value $57.95) FREE!
This is only available from me, and your paperwork must reach SU! offices (with your ABN) by November 30 2007. Send me an email if you'd like an Obligation-free Information Pack. I would love for you to join me on this wonderful journey & in 6 months time hear your story!

all in the family

Last month we lost our Australian General Manager, Dave Abbott, to a rare blood disease. Dave was only 41 and left behind his wife and three young children. Stampin’ Up! being the incredible company they are have just released the stamp set called ‘All In The Family’ in Australia to raise money for Dave’s family. 100% of the proceeds of the sale of this stamp set worldwide will be donated to Dave’s young family - not just the profits but 100% of the sale price worldwide…. now that’s a company with heart!
Now is the time to buy this extremely versatile stamp set. All In The Family is available from 1st November to 30th November 2007 for $73.95 - however in order to help you out and to sell more sets for the Abbott Family, I will forfeit my commission and drop this price to $59.15 plus postage & handling. E-mail me now on petronelah@optusnet.com.au to order.
Here’s a handy link to a lady in the US who demonstrates using the All In The Family set with the Stamp-a-ma-jig (stamp position) - it’s a video tutorial and quite cool to watch: http://kwernerdesign.com/blog/

Two Pocket Tote Bag Tutorial

They're quick & easy to make & use just 1 sheet of Stampin' Up!'s
gorgeous double-sided Designer Series Paper. (Here I've used Petals & Paisleys) If you want to make one of these with matching Gift cards using Patterned Paper from the New Summer Mini Catalogue, email petronelah@optusnet.com.au me to reserve a seat for my December classes! I understand December can be a busy month for us all, so here is the step-by-step tutorial, I wouldn't want you to miss out!

Step 1. Score a piece of 12x12 Designer Series Paper at 1' & 11" (apply very little pressure)









Step 2. Apply snail adhesive to the scored 1" strips and fold inward
along the score lines.









Step 3. Turn the paper lengthways & score 3.5", from each side.









Step 4. Fold the paper on the score lines then apply snail adhesive
along one edge and adhere together.









Step 5. With open ends on the sides, score at 5"(you may want to
apply a little more pressure or score on both sides as you are
scoring a few layers)









Step 6. Score at 4 1/2" & 5 3/4" (you will now have 3 scored lines side by side)









Step 7. Fold as shown in the picture, making sure you have the
join on the inside when folded.









Step 8. Apply snail or double sided tape to join the two sides of the
tote together.









Step 9. Punch 2 holes on each side (Horizontal Slot)
and tie ribbon for handles.









Now you just need to stamp, embellish & fill.
Have fun with it!

stamp-a-stack class

This is 1 of the 9 cards made in yesterdays class.
Rock-n-Roll technique used on the flower from
"Bodacious Bouquet" I masked the flower & then
stamped the leaves, finished with a bit spritzing.
Bravo Burgandy & Pumkin Pie with a touch of
Always Artichoke.

Penrith Papercrafts Festival 2007

I'm so excited! I’ve been busy getting ready for the annual Papercrafts Festival in Penrith. If you’re going to the show, please drop in at the Stampin’ Up! stand and say ‘hi’, I’d love to meet you. We’re going to have demonstrations all day every day & there will also be a table for free make & takes, this will also be on all day every day. You’re going to love the make & take that’s planned for this show, it’s a lovely box that any of your friends will love to receive their Christmas present (or any other present) in - if you’re willing to part with it that is!

Here’s the details:

Penrith Papercrafts Festival
November 2nd, 3rd & 4th 2007
Penrith Panthers
Mulgoa Rd, Penrith

The show will be open from 10:00am each day and will close at 5:00pm on Friday and Saturday and at 4:00pm on Sunday.

Entry is $10 for adults and children under 12 years of age can enter the show for free.

Check the website for more information on classes, etc

Male Card

Here's a simple card I made for a SAS class
Sahara Sand & Chocolate Chip are the colours used.
The U is from "All About U" (a great set for male cards)
The crimper adds a masculine touch.

A super quick kids Birthday Card

All Bold Brights on Whisper White, I used "Bugs & Kisses" (a must have stamp set if you have little ones) I often personalise envelopes & here I have used Big Deal Alphabet for the M (the little beetle sits nicelely on top! ), the rest of the letters are Collage Alpahabet this set is fantastic 'cause you don't have to stamp straight, they are meant to be off centre & look great!

Make & Donate cards

Here are a couple of the cards that were popular for the Make & Donate to "Make a Wish" on Word Card Making Day, A big Thankyou to all who attended, we raised $75 in gold coins & almost 50 cards were made on the day!

Here’s Your Chance To Win!
For each $75 product purchase made between the 6th of October and 15th of November 2007 will be automatically entered into the draw to win the beautiful Both Way Blossoms hostess stamp set. Goodluck!

WINNER NOTIFIED ON THE 15TH NOVEMBER 2007

Invitation

Simply Scrappin Party Pieces & Eat Cake Stamp Set.
Create quick Invites, Cards & Scrapbook pages with Simply Scrappin' $24.95 kits, most of the packs have co-ordinating Stamp Sets as well!

2-5-7-10 Box

This simple little box is from one sheet of A4 cardstock.
my most used colours here, Cranberry Crisp & Old Olive.
I used the Stampin' Around Jumbo "Scribble" & wheeled
onto cardstock prior to folding @ 2, 5, 7 & 10 inches.
I just adore the elephant in the "Wild About You" stamp set
so I had to stamp it on white cardstock & I notched the
corners using a 1/2 inch punch, So cute!