Haitian Disaster Relief

On 12 January, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope.

In the past, when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers, when a tsunami struck Indonesia, when a hurricane destroyed New Orleans, and when wildfires ravaged Australia, Stampin' Up! demonstrators stepped forward and showed their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

This time is no different.

From now until 28 February, 2010, you can partner with Stampin' Up! to make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this devastating earthquake. Stampin' Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate that money to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund.

The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need

I too, like many other demonstrators feel strongly about the support we can offer, and as such am donating my demonstrator discount. This will means it will be $7.80 per set that I can contribute! Contact me today, to ensure your order is made, and that support goes where it is truly needed.

Glass Class

Okay,

My next class is NOT what you would call normal by any standard. I wanted to try something different, alternative...'new' for me.

So, I grabbed some frosting paint, ribbon, stamps and contact adhesive (you know, the stuff you cover books with !!), and found a very cute way to create a gift using an old jar or two.

Now, I'm holding the 1st Glass Class on January 30, from 10:00am sharp. The class is $25. This includes the class kit, paint as well!!! To make sure your place is kept, you must email me. (Otherwise I will not be able to supply your paint!!!)

RSVP no later than January 22nd, or you'll miss out on the most fun you've had in a long time!

You'll have enough supplies to paint and decorate two jars (I used old Moccona jars!), as well as make a gorgeous card, and matching cute little tag.

Update

This past weekend was a bit of a wash-out for me. I've been playing with a few ideas, and tried something a little "out of the ordinary".....worse luck the products I used didn't work at all, and it was pretty much the most outstanding failure I have had to date.

Not to worry...I've been put in touch with someone who I am hoping can help me, and point me in the 'right' direction.

I can't say much more about this, because this project is ( I am hoping) going to be a total "WOW", and do not want to give anything away until I have everything done.

Sorry...but no peeking!

Projects.

Over Christmas and New Year I really do try and NOT do anything. If your lead-up is as frenetic and chaotic as mine, I'm sure that you will understand why. I'm lucky enough that I get the week between Christmas and New Year off, but that is spent with family and friends, and NOT in the Classroom working on things (unless I absolutely have to).


I was asked to make "a little something" for the volunteers who come into our office each week, and these were presented at their luncheon (two weeks before Christmas).



There were 22 in total made, and I was thrilled with the way they came out. Popped inside were Christmas Mints - just as a special 'extra'.


I used DSP and Stamps from the Spring mini - sorry, but they aren't available anymore - and watercoloured the image on each. Blowing my own trumpet here, but everyone seemed to love them!

Then, in case I hadn't given myself ENOUGH to do, I made a little gift for each of the ladies that I work with. Since I work in an office, what better to make that a re-useable Post-It-Note holder!?!?




Don't you just LOVE the colours? I used the Kaleidescope papers from the Summer Mini.

I knew they were going to be pretty....but they blew me away with how eyecatching they really were. The 'shine' and 'sparkle' were Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds. Yes, truly my work when there is shiny-bling everywhere!











And last but not least.........I have AIR CONDITIONING in my Classroom now! Doesn't matter what is going on weather-wise outside, it's always a beautiful 23 inside! I can close the door, and not be invaded by Christmas Beetles at dusk; can teach without looking like I've just run a marathon, and can have COFFEE no matter how hot the sun tries to make the place!

So...forgive me, but I really wanted to thank the person who installed the Air-Con. He's a friend of ours, and brilliant at what he does, so if you want a new system, or have an old system that needs 'revamping', you would be quite silly NOT to use him! His name is Tony Farrugia, and his email is info@ccair.com.au