A smile is your best curve!

Laughing is good for the soul, contagious and feels wonderful. 

We don't laugh enough and it's often hard to capture it on film but I was blessed when my eldest daughter laughed so hard and I got great photos to scrap of this beautiful memory. 

The background to this page started after a long drive on Cristmas day 2014 to visit relatives. The kids jammed in the back of our car for said long drive when they would have rather been playing with new toys, watching new DVDs or just plain wishing they were not in a car listening to my choice of music. 

Eilish smiles but is usually reluctant to flash her braces because apparently it's just not cool! They cost me a lot of money I'd be happy for her to show everyone them! 

Her uncle - my brother in law said something funny as he does and I just happened to be in the right place with my camera ready.

These photos are precious and I say to all 3 of my little ladies that everyday your smile is the best thing you can put on your face. I hope this page makes you smile on what is a wonderful day.

I have used Stampin' Up! products only on this page - I wanted the photos to be the focus.

The black stripe is from the Neutrals DSP stack, the new Layered Letters Alphabet stamp set (yes I fussy cut those) the colour ink -Watermelon Wonder and the coordination new lace trim that I love.

The script is one off my computer and I just printed it on our Whisper White Cardstock because it prints on, stamps on and in general is such lovely quality card. 

Bundle & Save 2015-16 New Catalogue ESAD Blog Hop

Thank You for joining me if you joined me from Ria's Blog or you are starting here welcome. Foloow the hop to be inspired by myself and the other 19 Australian and New Zealand Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.
A New catalogue always brings new goodies that's what we expect - it was a great and welcome surprise to see all the new Bundle & Save options.
What is better than getting fabulous new Stampin' Up products?
2 Coordinating fabulous products bundled together and a 15% discount applied!
You will also be happy to find out that there is now 58 Bundle and Save options (wood and clear counted separately) covering Stamps and Punch bundles, Stamps and Framelits bundles, tools and even Project Life bundles. I am going to showcase a couple of my favorites but to see more head on over to the store there is even a direct link to all the bundle options in the quick find section on the right side.

So lets take a look at the Homemade for You Bundle - available in both wood (140212 - $82.25) and clear (140213 - $72.25). This is a stamp and Thinlit bundle

Side view 

We all love butterflies and I was so happy to see this set move into the new Annual Catalogue.

Butterfly Basics Stamp set and Thinlit Bundle is offered in all 3 of our stamp styles, wood (139322 - $105.25), clear (139323 - $88.25) and photoploymer (138865 - $70.50)

Just starting out then this bundle is for you. Petite Petals and Petite Petals punch available in both wood (140256 - $41.50) and clear (140257 - $36.50) 

Another favourite of mine Be The star stamp set and Star Framelits Bundle also available in both wood (140250 - $80.75) and clear (140251 - $68.75).

This is one versatile stamp set as stars can carry across a variety of card giving occasions. Check out Pinterest with this set and be inspired - birthdays, Christmas, baby and just because are all covered.

Don't forget if you are purchasing Clear or Photopolymer stamps you will need clear blocks. These are also have a Bundle and Save option.
Clear Block starter Bundle (blocks C,D,H) 129851 - $34.00
Clear Block Bundle (A-I) 118419 - $113.75

Starting out Check out the Pad and Card Kit available in both sets of In Colors. You get 20 sheets of Cardstock - 4 each of the 5 colours and 5 Classic Stampin pads one of each colour for $58.00.

*1. Rachael Lewsley - Bountiful Border

*2. Libby Dyson

*3. Keryn Campbel

*4. Rochelle Blok - 2015-17 In Colour

*5. Liv Ingle

*6. Lou Kitzelman

7. Jackie Noble  - Made with Love & Baby's First Framelits

*8. Monique Fielder Butterfly framelits and coordinating stamp sets.

9. Ria Kaire

*10. Courtenay Heuston - YOU ARE HERE

*11. Richelle Fletcher

*12. Kelly Kent

*13. Andrea Buckland

*14. Narelle Fasulo

*15. Leonie Schroder

16. Pauline Bennetts

*17. Kathryn Ruddick

18. Barbara Williams

*19.Cherie Davies

20. Chloe Evans

School holiday fun down South

Week one of the school holls are done and dusted with this evening and we have already jammed some fun stuff into the kids break.

We started early with a break away from home visiting a much loved friend down South.

Here are some pictures of our adventure.

Let me tell you it was freezing in Kangaroo Valley the day we went over Berry Mountain for a visit.  2 Hours south of Sydney this is a hidden treasure - more information about accommodation and things to do can be found here - Tourism Information

 Although they had jumpers and beanies on - 2 of these kiddies had bare legs - madness but apparently they were not cold!

 A stop in at the Pioneer Museum  had the kids learning stuff . The museum had talking history spots and visual displays from the pioneer days of the area. The kids got to do and activity sheet with the incentive of a reward at the end.

We visited a Dairy, Forge, School House, Settlers cottage, a Museum and war remembrance room.

 They even helped each other with the quiz!

 A highlight of the visit was this big swing bridge - it was the entrance to the bush walks. The kids (including my big husband one) had a ball bouncing their way over this, my friend was not so keen.

Ahh the school room - those desks were a bit of a tight squeeze.

 The sun dial had the correct time - I was not surprised but the kids sure were and they read it easier than they do their clocks - might need to work on that!

At the end of the tour and quiz the kids got to 'bundy' off and received postcards and information booklets about their visit.

 The view from the new Telecom tower vantage point.

#punchitup Stampin Up Demo challenge

I've been playing with the punches but not happy with any of my creations for the Stampin' Up! Demo challenge. 

Create something using at least 2 of the below punch's

I love these punch's and the great things Pinterset has as examples for their use. 

Think outside the square - I told my dear daughter what I was up to and between us we came up with this little beauty. She has a bit if an obsession with dragons at the moment so there was no chances it was going to be a flower! 

 

All 4 punch's were used and some extras. I'm chuffed with how he came up.

Sine we are on the topic of Dragons

Here is a pic of her art project - love that she used our Striped Scallop Thinlits to create the scales of her dragon (bit snake like but she didn't like it when I said that).

Birthday wishes with Build A Birthday

Just popped in from a super busy week to share some Birthday wishes using the new Build A Birthday stamp set. 

My Miss 12 needed a card pronto for her friend so she pulled off the shelf my new favourite birthday set. 

We created together which is always nice - I also had stored in the back of my mind that there is another party next week we need a card for so the whole 2 birds one stone saying came to mind. 

And mine 

Happy stamping friends 

Baby shower - Gender reveal Party.

The weekend just gone was more than a little special. 

My brother and his beautiful bride are having another baby (number 4) they got the sonographer popped the gender on a note and this was in a sealed envelope. 

Off to a gender reveal baby shower we all went to find out what it is going to be - the little brothers want a baby dinosaur!

I made the treat bags to say thanks for coming so got to use my Gift Bag Punch Board to make these little beauties.

 

So I bought my neutral gift and wrapped it in star paper. Well I flicked through the catalogue and decided this card was perfect to CASE.

We had a guessing game and drew a winner from the appropriate jar for a prize of chocolates.

Out came the cake that was going to share with all the guests what the new baby is going to be.

Yay a pink inner - it's a little girl!

I am so excited to say the least and can't wait for this little prices to show us her pretty face late September.

Happy Stamping 

Court

Gold Metallic Thread

Fixed I say! This stuff wants to unravel like an embroidery thread spool so will get treated as such!
This a thread net you get from the habby/sewing store that goes over your cotton to stop them unraveling.
It works beautifully on our thread and is heaps easier than tape.

What is this stuff you say - anyone that sews will know it as Thread Net. In Australia the cheapest place I found it was at Punch With Judy - I cut them to the size I want. In America you would get it online from Amazon or in store at JoAnn's 

Weekly deals continue

I love that with the new Stampin' Up year our weekly deals have continued. 

The chance to get goodies at a 25% discount is huge. Just purchasing one punch is enough to save you more than the postage costs. 

Weekly deals start on the Wednesday of each week and end 11.50pm on the following Tuesday night. 

So I'm thinking you want to know what the deals are this week? 

Time to stock up and some fast fuse refills I think - oh and one can never have enough buttons or ribbon. 

Happy Stamping Court

Joining Promotion for June 2015

I asked before Why Wait  to join? Well for those that did lucky you as the deal has been sweetened.

All new recruits that join between 2nd - 30th July 2015 get two stamp sets of their choice in their Starter Kit on top of their $235 worth of products. 

Which stamps do you get to choose from? That's the best part: you get to pick any stamp set from the new annual catalogue!

The other beautiful thing about today (2nd June) is that all 3 current catalogues are 'live' till 11:50pm EST and you can choose all your goodies from any of them. This is for 1 day only.

The Stampin' Up!'s Demonstrator Starter Kit is completely customizable! Build your Starter Kit your way! 

For just $169, you get

• Your choice of up to $235 worth of any current Stampin' Up! products!
• A business supply pack valued at $80!

That's a total value of $315!

Plus two stamp sets of your choice in your Starter Kit extra.

What does that mean for you? Today, 2nd June 2015, you’ll be able to place an order that includes products from:

• the old catalogue
• the new catalogue
• the occasions catalogue
• the retirement list
• weekly deals
• clearance rack

If you are ready to jump right on in click HERE to join up now!

Some FAQ’s

What does it cost to join?

It costs $169 to join and after that you’ll receive a 20% discount on all your personal orders. You can use your 20% commission on customer orders to pay for your own supplies. There are no ongoing membership or business fees.

Do I have to do workshops?

Not at all! Workshops are entirely optional and you are free to simply purchase for yourself at a discount or just sell to your friends and family.

Is there a minimum monthly sales amount required?

Stampin’ Up! have a required quarterly minimum amount of $440 retail which starts in your first FULL quarter. Joining in May means your first minimum order amount is not due until September 30!

Are there penalties for “lapsing” as a demonstrator?

No penalties …..if you don’t make your minimum one quarter, you’ll be given an extra month’s grace to make up the shortfall and then simply go back to being a customer again – no dramas.

Do people really make money doing this?

You can turn your Stampin’ business into a full or part time job or simply let it remain a hobby for you…….the choice is yours.

Contact me for more information - hit the Contact Me button here.

Happy Stamping everyone.

Sneak Peak - 2015-2016 Annual Catalogue ESAD Blog Hop

If you have traveled to me from Monique Fielder, welcome and I am sure you enjoyed seeing what she created this week.  I have chosen our new punch board addition to showcase this week.

The Gift Bag Punch Board

Using the new Gift Bag Punch Board with our new Bohemian DSP as our feature paper and colours.

A Bag, a box and a card with a matching envelope.

The greeting card with a envelope made on the Gift Bag Punch Board and a belly band to hold it all together. 

This bag was made using a 12 x 9 piece of cardstock and the Large bag markings on the punch board. The top is folded over the width of the score line from the punch board.

A little gift box using the medium score line on the punch board.

 These gift bags are made using the new In Colours, The Neutrals DSP and the Gift Bag Punch Board. You can see Small Medium and Large large bags then their bases.

Thanks for popping in - Now it is time to hop on over and see what Donna Chapman has created, and keep hopping around each blog until you get back to where you started from. Feel free to Pin as you go - I sure did!

BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS:

1. Rachael Lewsley 

2. Andrea Buckland

3. Kelly Kent  

4. Nicole Wilson 

5. Libby Dyson

6.Cherie Davies

7. Narelle Fasulo 

8. Lou Kitzelman

9. Bernice Collins

10. Monique Fielder

11. Courtenay Heuston - You are HERE

12. Donna Chapman

13. Amity Knight

Thank you for visiting my blog today.