Class News

Okay, so classes are going to be getting back to normal (after my week and a half at work!).

Last Saturday (Saturday just gone), everyone got the chance to play with ink refills and rubbing alcohol, which made some stunning "Polished Stone" items.  I don't think I have had so much fun in ages (even with a Middle Ear Infection), and to see some of the work produced....I was thrilled.

The youngest member was Isabelle...and I have to say that children, when given free-reign to create, come up with some of the most amazing work.  They don't have the inhibitions adults do, and just "go for it".  I think I am a bit jealous of that relaxed way they have, and it's going to be something I play with more and more....just to see what I can acheive.

So....enough of that.  Now for the next class.....we'll be doing Patchwork Quilting on cards.  The technique is so simple, and so easy....and the results are just amazing!!

Just a few pieces of scrap DSP, a gel pen and some pearls from our Pretties Kit...and you have a very, VERY effective card - especially with Mother's Day so close! (This idea is thanks to another demonstrator - I will be posting a link to her blog within the day....my apologies)

What on earth are you waiting for?  Email me to make sure you have a seat on Saturday May 1st!!

BIG Colour News!!!

Colour Renovation


We are excited to bring to you a new world of colour in Stampin' Up!'s Colour Renovation. For over two years, we have done extensive research including investigating colour trends in the fashion, home décor, and crafting industries, and have conducted focus groups involving demonstrators, customers, and Stampin' Up! experts. We have found that it was time to update our colours so that you have a fresh, on-trend colour palette to work with! We have learned from our successful In Colour programme that you love getting new colours, and your customers love them too.

The new colour palette is organized into four collections: Subtles, Brights, Regals, and Neutrals. You will see 25 of our current colours remaining, and ten past In Colors returning as core colours, and the addition of five new core colours. Check the colour charts to see what the new collections look like, and what colours will be retiring.

New In Colour Programme

One part of our Colour Renovation that we're sure you're going to love is the new In Colour programme! Each year we will introduce five new In Colours, and they will remain for two years. This means that the 2010-2011 In Colours will be introduced this year, but will not be retired until the 2012-2013 colours are introduced. This year there will be only be five In Colours, but after that, we will always have ten (the previous year's plus the new). Look for a later announcement on this year's In Colors.

Here are the New Colour Collections - I love the fresh new feel of these, and I know you will too!

I'm sad to see some of my personal favourites going, but all good things must come to an end....as they say.

April Classes

As I am going to be working for the next 10 days straight, the 10am-2pm class that was going to be held this Saturday, has been postponed.

I will be still holding the Saturday Women's Business evening on April 17, so "get your gear together" and book your place.  $10 for the night (if you would like dinner, we all chip in and order pizza, or Indian, or Chinese!), and I will have a small amount of product available if you need to.

I will need to know by Friday of this week (April 9th) at the latest if you are coming, as I will not have access to the Internet or my PC until Wednesday next week!

So....are you in, or are you out?

IN....I vote IN...

Catch Up and New Class!!!

Well, it was an amazing weekend, I have to say.

I hosted my first (of many, I hope!) "SWB" Nights - that's Saturday Women's Business, in case you weren't sure!  Got rid of hubby (he didn't complain, I can assure you!) off to the movies for the night, then brought out the stamps and inks, and papers, and bling...and the coffee & nibblies - and of course dinner!

Totally awesome time - with me finally falling into bed somewhere in the region of dawn!!!  Time flies when you're having fun, and I can only say that "FUN" was an understatement.

So...if you are interested....you had better email me straight away to save your place.  Considering how far out we each stretched, it's really imperative you do book your seat!

NOW - what's on this weekend at the House of Eclectic Creations?   Well, I'm doing a box of cards...okay, it's not really a box, but it's BETTER!!!

First of all, we're going to be making a few really cute little cards!  I've used my favourite Sale-A-Bration set here, with what have to be the best colours to combine

These are just so cute, and so darn easy to make.  I actually did all four of these (including the colouring too!!) in under an hour.  Just think how many you could do 'in advance', and never be caught short again with that "last minute card" for that accidentally overlooked love-one!!



So, after making these cuties, I figured that I really needed something to put them in, so I whipped up a "Card Holder"....better look down!


And here it is....this is what we're going to be making to keep our little cutie cards in!!  What do you think?  Too cute, huh!

This holder can be whipped up in no time, and once you have made one, you'll have a problem stopping yourself from making more!!

So, here I am, with my cutie-cards, and my cutie-card holder....

I know, I know....what does the end product look like?

Ta Da!!!

NOW....you had better be emailing me and booking your seat! 

Class runs 10:00am-2:00pm

Cost:   $20.00 (supplies included)

Bookings are essential, as space is limited!

What on earth are you waiting for???  EMAIL ME!!!

New Classes & Times

As many of you know, I've been teaching classes from my "craft cubby" every second Saturday.  Well, it's time to change things up a bit, and add some excitement to the mix.

So....

I'm adding to my class timetable.  I will still have my classes on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, but now I'll also be hosting the SWB on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in the evenings.

What's SWB?  Saturday Women's Business!  From 5pm until....late!  $10 for the evening; BYO supplies (or I will have a few things available to purchase on the night); byo dinner, or chip in and we'll get Pizza or Chinese, or Indian delivered!!

You MUST email me to confirm your place, as seats are already being booked out - this weekend...I have ONE left (and I only announced the idea on Saturday).

So what are you waiting for?  The invitation doesn't get much hotter than this!!!

Saturday Class (27th February)

Oh dear, the weekend just screamed past so quickly, and here it is Monday and I haven't posted the next class information.  SORRY!!!

I am doing a "Garden of Flowers" class.....something a little bit different than a standard card, but so easy to make that you'll have Gardens growing everywhere.

Have a look at the Garden below - it's not mine, but isn't it beautiful!!! 

So, email or phone me, to book your seat....you will have so much fun making a garden, but without getting your hands (too) dirty!!!

February Classes

Hi All

Due to ongoing health issues, this weekend's class will not be going ahead. Both daughter and I have been laid flat with flu, and I have developed tonsilitis. Doesn't bode well for visitors, that's for sure.

Apologies, but there WILL be a class on the last Saturday of the month, and stay tuned for what we are making!