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BUG TIME

I have started preparing for my Occasions catalogue and Sale-a-brations event …

# make and takes finalised – 5 gift tags, a 3″x 3″ gift card and 2 standard sized cards with coordinating envelopes

# product playground ideas tested

# and, CASEing the catalogue almost finished.

I have CASEd several projects that are found in both the Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogues … these will part of a product display on the day.  [CASEing = copy and share]

Our Stampin’ Up! catalogues are an amazing source of inspiration …

… here are three cards inspired by the products and cards on page 15 of the Occasions catalogue … two are my interpretation of the cards featured and one of my own design … all featuring the Beautiful Ride stamp set …

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Mint Macaron, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White and Basic Black – I love this combination … throw in a little Everyday Chic washi tape, a staple and some dimensionals …

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I used the Shimmery White cardstock for this watercolour effect … so quick and easy …

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Perfect Plum and Crushed Curry may not be everyone’s favourite combination but I think it works well … this is the first project that I have used paper from the Going Places DSP stack … it has an amazing range of designs and I can’t wait to play with it further. I also used some of the Botanical Gardens washi tape and the Project Life Let’s Get Away stamp set from the annual catalogue.

For me, Stampin’ Up! products are amazing … not only because of their design and quality, but for their coordination – you can mix and match stamp sets to create your own project, the colours coordinate across colour families and paper, the tools make crafting and creating easier and the embellishments let us add the perfect finishing touch!

… and I cannot wait to wake up in the morning and start creating again …

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IT’S OCCASIONS & SALE-A-BRATION TIME …

No more sneak peeks … the Occasions catalogue and Sale-a-bration promotion start today!

The Occasions catalogue (5 January – 31 May) is filled with amazing new products … some I have shared with you via projects I have posted as Sneak Peeks.

In conjunction with the release of the Occasions catalogue is Sale-a-bration (5 January – 31 March) …

for every $90 you spend (before shipping and handling), you get to choose one FREE product from the Sale-a-bration catalogue …. there are some limited-time products, on pages 16-19, that will only be available until 15 February (stocks permitting).

Contact me if you have not yet received a copy of these catalogues and I will arrange to send them to you.

Now it’s time to compile your WISHLIST and contact me to help you with your order …. ENJOY!

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IT’S ALMOST TIME … OCCASIONS & SALE-A-BRATION CATALOGUES … YOUR TURN from 5th JANUARY

I hope that everyone has enjoyed a wonderful start to 2016!

While I have been very fortunate to already have the opportunity to pre-order and play with many of the amazing new products in the Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogues, it is almost YOUR TURN.

This card uses the Rose Wonder Stamp Set and Rose Garden Thinlits Dies (just to prove that I am not totally fixated on the Botanical Blooms bundle).

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… there is nothing too fussy about this card … a stamped sentiment, die cut elements glued using the brilliant fine-tip glue pen, three colour elements and a bit of bling. I do like clean and simple cards.

My other project, this evening, has been a birthday card for my niece … to be posted after she receives it … I am very pleased with how it has turned out … it links really nicely with her gift.

Enjoy the early days of 2016 and craft like crazy!!!