Cape York...here we come

Ladies (and Gentlemen) !!

So, my little family now has 14 days until our car is pointed in a very Northerly direction....making great haste towards the pointiest tip of Queensland!  Yep...we're off to Cape York in exactly 14 days.

Now, that is obviously going to mean no crafting days for me for a month, and because I am going to be suffering severe withdrawls...I am opening up my home one last time before we go.

Come along for the day - have fun, chat, make, create, craft...do nothing if you wish...just as long as you are there, enjoying the time!!

RSVP?  All you have to do is drop me a line!!

Have fun all!

So, if things aren't wonderful enough in my little "Stampin' World"...now there's a link on my page, so that anyone can order from me at any time!

ONLINE ORDERING...omg...sounds so mundane, but to my corner of the empire...it's a wonderful step forward!!!

Love it!!

Try it out...see how easy it is....who knows...it might become YOUR next addiction too!!

Happy New Year!

Yes, that's right....HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

No, you aren't imagining things...I am celebrating New Year's on 1st September!

Oh don't sit there and ask "what the???" - you should know well enough by now that September 1st is the New Year for Stampin' Up!, and we celebrate the launch of our new Idea Book and Catalogue; our new In Colours Range; new products; new stamps......everything wonderfully, excitingly NEW!

What are YOU doing on September 1st?  Well if you are anywhere near my home, you are welcome to walk through the open door, and join me in launching the New Year with FUN, FLAIR, and a whole lot of "Fantastic-Ness"!

There's no charge to come; you don't even have to bring anything with you...other than two free hands, and a smile!  Okay...two free hands - I'll do the rest and give you something to smile about when you get here.

I so want to share with you all the goodies, and yummies, and fun things.....but you will just have to come along and find out for yourselves!

Yes, you are right...I am really darn excited this New Year, and I can assure you that you will be too, when you see what's in store!

Who knows....you might just win one of the lucky door prizes, just for coming along!

 See you "at mine" for New Years Day!!! 

Frame Your Life Class - June 23rd

So...it's taken me a while to get back into the swing of things fully, but I am back....and to "celebrate" I am hosting a class at my home on June 23rd from 10:30am-2:00pm

Class cost is $25, and all supplies are included - if you wish to bring your own scissors / adhesive, that's fine!

This is what we'll be making......ready???

Are you coming?

Do you want to try this?  It's so easy!!!

Email me to let me know you are coming!!

It's ending.....Sale-A-Bration

With Sale-A-Bration coming to an end on Sat March, there isn't much time left to enjoy the free gift with any purchase over $100.

I will be reposting later today, with a few of the cards /ideas I have been making, using the Sale-A-Bration stamp sets and embellishments...be sure to check back later on, and see what is there!!

Meanwhile, just to "wet your whistle".....have a look at what you could earn until Sale-A-Bration ends!!  Click on the CONTACT ME link, and I will send you more information.

Until later...happy Stampin'!!

Danielle

2012 - New Year, New ideas, New everything!

Okay,

So after my move to QLD on 31st December 2010, I've had a fairly eventful year!

Not only getting used to a new suburb, region, STATE....but trying to find a job that I can really enjoy.  And whilst I have done that, I still find myself enjoying the "me" time that my Stampin' Up!  moments give me.

I have set up a dedicated room in the house as  "My Craft Zone", and the dining room is so bright and airy that it has become a fantastic class area too!

During all this, I met a really lovely lady (Lisa) who was interested in the Stampin' Up! products - I mean who wouldn't be? - and when she dropped over to see them, she made a single purchase..... the Starter Kit!  Yes, her  "purchase" was her own Stampin' Up! business!  This was soon followed by her own Downline, Anne.  Anne sadly returned to NZ, and had to resign, but these two ladies are such amazing friends who I would have never known if I didn't do what I love doing.....Stamping, Scrapbooking.....and having an amazing product range to do it with!

Now that it's 2012 and I am starting to set down some "roots" (so to speak), I'm also starting to look at what I do, why I do it, and why it's something that I want to share with EVERYONE!

The Demonstrations don't cost anything (there's no attendance fee!); everyone gets to join in with a "make-n-take" (that's just what it sounds like too - you get to make something, and take it with you), and you aren't  "guilted" into hosting your own demonstration.  We don't work that way.

All I can say is that once you have played with these stamps, papers, inks, ribbons, brads, embossing tools, embellishments (I'll stop now!); you will become as happily addicted to creating hand-made works of joy. 

I have said it so many times, and I stand by it..."Let Your Creativity Fly" !!

Regards
Danielle

New Arrival !

So, January I arrived at my new home, and I have to say that I truly wish I had done this years ago.  Even with all the flooding, rain, cyclone ravages - Brisbane is gorgeous.

With all the chaos of moving, and getting Rhiannon organised into school; unpacking all the boxes, and discovering we just don't have enough storage space; sending out application after application for jobs (and even getting some temp work!).....I have only just gotten around to updating the blog....sorry!

Saturday evening just gone, I did my first Brisbane class, and I am happy to say that it did go very well!  So here's to my new enterprise.  Who knows...Springfield Lakes today....tomorrow....THE WORLD!!  Okay, might be a bit over the top there, but at least South West Brisbane?  LOL

Oh, and congratulations to the wonderful owners of Gloria Jeans, Springfield Lakes, on the arrival of their darling son!  GJ's were amazing in allowing me to promote my Stampin' Up! business on their notice board, so here is the card I made for their darling new arrival

Moving on Up.....Moving on Out....

Okay, so it's an old line, from an old song, but it's pretty much describing where I am now.

About two months ago, I sold the house I lived in for almost 11 years. This was followed very quickly by having to move out, into a rental town house (thanks to an amazing Real Estate agent....and not the one that sold the house, I have to mention.  I will never, in all good concience have anything good to say about them), and now it's only 3 weeks until I start "Moving on Up, Moving on Out".....of Sydney....for good....

My little family is moving "up" to Queensland, moving "out" of Sydney, and moving into a new and wonderful life.  It's hoped that this move into "warmer climes" will help my daughter's asthma, and even though I have been warned time and time again about the heat and humidity....I am very willing to deal with this, if it makes her health better.

Who knows - I might just lose the weight I have always wanted to, and the heat will mean no more "comfort food".  That can't be a bad thing, can it?

So, I wanted to thank every one of my friends before I go - all of those who have supported me, laughed and cried with me, and especially those who were always honest and truthful to me (even if it felt hurtful, I know that it came from the heart, and that I needed to hear those things from someone who cared enough to say the things they did).

With that in mind....Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Goodbye Sydney.  It's hard, it's heartbreaking, but I know it's worth it.

Two Step Stamping Class - July 24th

Yes, it's on again!  I am going to be 'Two Steppin' all over the place again.

It is so much FUN, and you really should be there.

So, without further ado....you know my email address, and if not...it's "here"

Email me with your booking request, because this class is really popular, and I would hate for you to miss out!

Deals of the Week

Stampin' Up!'s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And from 1-31 July, you'll get 20% off select Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalogues—no limit, no minimum purchase required!

Choose from any of the stamp sets listed below:

Item Page Description Regular Price Sale Price

116386 39 Loads of Love $39.95 $31.96

116342 42 Big Bold Birthday** $53.95 $43.16

115860 78 A Rose Is a Rose** $66.95 $53.56

116332 86 Playful Petals** $52.95 $42.36

115770 98 Cheep Talk $47.95 $38.36

115946 115 Wonderful Favourites $39.95 $31.96

119187 14* Tiny Tags (wood-mount) $38.95 $31.16

118592 14* Tiny Tags (clear-mount) $28.95 $23.16

119163 31* Cottage Garden (wood-mount $32.95 $26.36

120003 31* Cottage Garden (clear-mount) $24.95 $19.96



*From 2010 Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue

**Retiring stamp sets!

Contact me today to start two-stepping into fabulous

Two Step Stamping Class - July 3rd

I know that you are waiting to see what I come up with for my next class, and I couldn't help myself.....I went two-stepping!

Have a look at the two cards we'll create this weekend.

Something for the "man" in your life....but this stamp set (Wonderful Favourites) has 23 stamps in the set, so you have all SORTS of choices to make!  What's even better is that during the month of July, this stamp set is going to be on special!  Come to my class, and find out more!

Another example of Two-Step Stamping...something so easy and beautiful!

What are you waiting for?  Email me today, and book your space!  I only have a few 'chairs' left!

Week 3, and "The Deal of the Week" is absolutely fantastic!!!  

This week you can purchase any of the listed stamp sets at up to 50% off.

This is an amazing special and only available until next Tuesday the 23rd of June.

Don't let this amazing chance pass you by!  Email me to order these sets, you only have until Tuesday 23rd June, and orders must be received before 9pm.

Deals of the Week

Stampin’ Up! have announced their “Deal of the Week” promotion for Australia for the whole of June!  WOW!!

Deal #1:  Tuesday 1st June 2010 until Tuesday 8th June 2010, Stampin’ Up! are taking a whopping 30% off these punches

 

112801 Scallop Square Punch

109183 Trio Flower Punch

110711 Boho Blossoms Punch

114889 Scallop Oval Punch

 

All of these are normally $30.95, but until Tuesday next week, they are only $20.12

 

I can guarantee that at these prices, it won't take long to miss out on them, so phone or email me, to ensure you don't miss out on such a great bargain!!

 

 

Busy Times

Well, I have to say that since Easter, I have been madly-chaotically-busy!  That was the bad news.

The good news is that things are settling down, and I am now getting back to "Business as Usual".

So - announcement number one:

SWB (Saturday Women's Business) is on this Saturday (May 29th) from 5:00pm - Midnight!
SWB is my excuse for a "Me and My Friends" night.  Bring your supplies (or use a few of mine, for a small charge), and get ready for a laughter filled, child free (and that includes husbands!), relaxing night of fun! We all chip in for dinner (choose from Indian, Pizza/Italian, or Chinese), so leave your diet at home!!

Email me to let me know you are wanting to come (only a few spots are available).




Announcement number two:

June 5th Stamping & Technique Class - is going to be a Colour Challenge Class.  The card shown is thanks to Michelle Frost-Stevenson's challenge on ESAD (Ning) over the weekend.  I loved the colours - Rich Razzleberry, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive and More Mustard.

The second Colour Challenge will be using Barely Banana, Melon Mambo and Bashful Blue.  I will be posting the second card in the next day or so, just to liven things up a touch.

Your mission is to create two cards from each colour combination!  Will you accept the mission?  Do you think you can handle it?

Email me to let me know you are wanting to come (only a few spots are available).

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!!!