Cookie Cutter Cuties

Cookie Cutting Cuteness with this great Cookie Cutter bundle found in the latest Stampin' Up!Holiday Catalogue.

Christmas is coming (I have friends that take great delight in counting down the weeks on Facebook) so for a recent class at my local Café we used this bundle to make Christmas Cards. Since the DSP is on buy three get one free special I used it as well.

The Santa is stamped onto Shimmer cardstock then cut with the punch, he was then hand coloured using the markers - now its hard to see but that belt buckle is the gold Wink of Stella and it is divine.

I do love the strips of Washi they make it so easy to do something great.

One must not forget the inside can you see an extended use of the Tin of Tags (142180) stamp set happening there - you know your sets that go with a kit can be used at other times and oh boy I do love that set!

 

Ahh the Gingers - well I am so not a fan of gingerbread cookies - actually I don't particularly like anything with ginger in it. Just quietly my Sister-in-law has a business called Gingerbread Kiddies here in Australia and she makes Gingerbread Houses - This is her Christmas card!

I have seen cards similar to this one around the internet and it is so much fun, actually its the reason I actually purchased this bundle - oh the cute teddy I'm not showing you today also had a load to do with it but that's for another time. I love reindeer - even more since visiting Rovaniemi in Finland a few years back - so this card actually has a load of meaning to me in a fun sort of way. I didn't see any with red noses but I did see Santa leave on Christmas Eve to make his journey around the globe. That seriously impressed the kiddies and I will pop some photos at the end if you would like to continue to scroll down. But back to this guy, he is randomly stamped on the background, the one on the DSP is popped up with dimensionals, that's gold foil that you can see but I think the copper would look just as good. his nose is cut using the foot part of the punch and yes you can just catch a glimpse of the clear Wink of Stella on there.

 

 

So thanks for visiting please feel free to leave a comment below but now for some Rovaniemi, Finland photos.

 

This one is me - and oh boy was it cold but a different kind of cold to what we have here at home - the air was still so until we got onto a snowmobile or a sled I was fine with my 6 layers on!

Off to Santa's Village - It was Christmas Eve and we visited Santa in the most amazing Grotto for our photo - so much better than the yearly store ones we have from home! There is a North Pole post office - so all my friends kids got postcards - hehehe I had asked their parents what they were getting so there was a postcard that arrived about 3-4 weeks after Christmas asking them about their gifts in a handwriting they didn't know with a real North Pole postage stamp mark on it. Best bit is there is also a post box to send cards for the following year - everyone got 2! Even their parents were surprised when these ones arrived.
One friend had a letter written to her kids that was about 2 pages long for me to post - we (the parents that are my friends) made the most of this good stuff.

This is the Post office - the fire was roaring in there it was lovely and warm the staff were in T-shirts. Oh and dressed like Elves.

That's my Miss Maeve with Eilish writing postcards to their friends.

Outside was a winter wonderland and I must say we all had fun - this giant snowman was one of many, this was one of only a few photos we got of the 5 of us together.

This is my family - and Santa - the most amazing Santa ever - he spoke 16 different Languages and had us all enthralled with him. In this photo we have My family of 5, my brother with his family of 4 (now 6) my mum and my aunt. It was a big trip for the 11 of us from Australia and took a long time to get there then home again but was so worth it.

One of the Days we went on a special outing into the forest to find critters - the staff dressed up beautifully as woodland critters and we decorated trees in the forest, fed the birds, had a sleigh ride (oh my gosh reindeer are very smelly) and checked out Santa's hideaway cabin. There was a special letter for each of the children in the cabin from Santa - it was truly magical.

 

It was seriously like walking around in a fancy smancy Christmas card - everything sparkled and the snow was so soft - we couldn't even crush it into a ball to toss it was that soft it fluffed apart after you threw it.

 

Till next time - happy Stamping

Courtenay

 

 

Mudgee Memory Making

Family history is a big deal on my husbands side - his mum can tell you about the whole extended bunch way back to the original settlers in Australia. My family wow I know a little history and now I know a little more but my family is huge!

Lets start with my Pop - mums dad rest his beautiful soul, he was one of 5. Well his brother Tom married Mary and last weekend would have been Great Aunt Mary's 100th birthday so her granddaughter decided a family reunion was in order.
Isn't funny how when you mention an idea on Social Media and it snowballs - well that's what happened here! Out of the 5 original siblings 2 off their family tree lines decided a reunion was in order - hence we ended up in Mudgee for the Long weekend to meet new family members and catch up with those we hadn't seen in a while. 94 people so not bad if I do say so myself.

I though I'd share some photos - I did get a little card making in but not as much as I planned.

Miss Eilish is still on her Learners so she got to get some hours up! Whilst I took up possie in the back and left my husband to do the teaching.

We loved catching up with everyone but oh boy it was cold. My cousin even stopped an hour out of Mudgee to get a photo with snow in her hair! I did not pack properly for the conditions so the local shops were supported.

We all verged on Cathy's Farm - we sang Irish songs (there's that history) looked at some amazing old photos, hung about some big bon fires, chatted and made new friends in family we had never previously met. Mu mum especially loved it after all her Radiotherapy treatment but it wore her out big time.

 

We spent Sunday traipsing around in a car convoy of 4 - some in the family wanted to try out the local Winery's that Mudgee is well known for. I just wanted to see the markets.

Coming home we stopped at some of the local attractions. The old Railway station that is now a craft shop. Frog rock - yep it actually looks like a frog! and The Drip - we think we found it but after 30 minutes of bushwalking the track stopped and the step tracker said I had done the 1km the sign said so I presume we arrived at The Drip! we'd had rain but there was no dripping water??? It was pretty and it did break up the journey.

Family Selfies on holidays are a must!

Fairy Celebration

Wow spring is a busy time - I'm a Midwife and in Australia September brings spring and a massive increase in the population! It helps that Christmas and New Year were 9 months ago. October at work has only just started but there is so many overdue babies that we are still busy as! Well this pretty set reminds me a little of springtime and although it took me a while I am very pleased to show you this card.

 

Oh I do love this little Lassie she is such a treasure and hold a little piece of my heart.

I started her a couple of weeks ago and today I finally got to finish her today as my therapy from a super busy work week.

 

 

She is stamped onto shimmer cardstock and then coloured using the blender pen for that subtle look. I added extra Wink of Stella because I love that stuff to the cherries - or apples whichever tree you would like, and to the wings of my little lassie.

 

 

The Shimmer card is framed with Sweet Sugarplum cardstock sitting on a base of Soft Suede. I do love a bit of twine and here it worked.

 

Happy Stampin' - I'm off to do a class with my friends - cards to show next week featuring our beautiful DSP.

 

 

 

Designer Tin Of Cards

The Designer Tin of cards is on special till October the 5th along with some other goodies to celebrate World Card Making Day.

This fun printed tin gives you plenty of room to store the cards that you make from this kit, plus room for more. Kit includes tin and enough card bases, accents, and envelopes for 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs.
Coordinates with Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set (item 141739). Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately.
Instructions included.

Kit includes
* 16 card bases and envelopes
* Printed tin box with lid, 6-3/4" x 4" x 5-3/8" (17.2 x 10.2 x 13.7 cm)
* File tab dividers
* Printed die-cut images
* Die-cut Designer Series Paper and vellum
sheets
* White cardstock tags with gold foil print
* Washi tape
* Baker’s Twine
* Sequins
* Gold paper clips

Coordinating colors:Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush, Daffodil Delight, Dapper Denim, Delightful Dijon, Early Espresso, Emerald Envy, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron, Night of Navy, Tempting Turquoise, Very Vanilla, Watermelon Wonder, white

Here are 2 of the cards I have done so far - I am looking forward to the kids going back to school so I can finish them.

World Card Making Day Celebration

Details Below

 

Do you remember the last time you received a card in the mail?
In a sea of junk mail and bills, a card is a simple thing that really stands out to the person who receives it. Sending a card is a small gesture that shows just how much you care about that special someone in your life. With World Card Making Day on 1 October, celebrate by making and sending a handmade card to someone who could use a little recognition, love, or just a boost (which is anyone, really!).

These are a couple of those I am sending out to friends just to let them know I am thinking of them.
These were inspired by Bibi Cameron in the UK - she has a video on her blog that you can watch to show you how to create your own version of these cards.

 

This one is Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo and Wisteria Wonder.

My favourite - Soft Sky, Bermuda Bay and a little Pacific Point.

This one has already left my hands and is on its way to a friend that has lost her mum. 

Colours featured Crushed Curry, Peekaboo Peach and Watermelon wonder

Always a BONUS a Special Offer.

In celebration of World Card Making Day, from 1-5 October, you can save up to 25% on cardmaking essentials that can be used to share your love all year long!  So if any of these goodies are on your list now is the time to get them. Shop 24/7 HERE for Australian Customers

Item	Description	Discount	Retail Price	Sale Price
138346	2015-2017 In Colour A4 Card stock	15%	$14 AUD	$11.90 AUD
141434	2016-2018 In Colour A4 Card stock	15%	$14 AUD	$11.90 AUD
141697	2015-2017 In Colour Envelope Paper	25%	$19.25 AUD	$14.44 AUD
141698	2016-2018 In Colour Envelope Paper	25%	$19.25 AUD	$14.44 AUD
133774	Envelope Punch Board	25%	$32 AUD	$24 AUD
141651	Designer Tin of Cards Project Kit	25%	$47 AUD	$35.25 AUD
129027	Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill – Buy a Fast Fuse Adhesive item 129026) and get a Refill for FREE!		$11 AUD	FREE with purchase of Fast Fuse Adhesive

Thoughtful Branches – It’s Your Last Chance!

Thoughtful Branches – It’s Your Last Chance!
News today from Australian Stampin' Up! office - They anticipate that they will deplete their stock of Thoughtful Branches Stamp Set and Thinlits within the next few days—and once they’re gone, they’re gone! So this is your very last opportunity to get your hands on this amazing stamp set and Thinlits bundle.

For inspiration this is one of the many boards on Pinterest I follow can be found HERE

Why do I like this board in particular? - Well Lori seams to have similar style to me but if you check out her other boards she is so neat and tidy with them and that makes it easier to see where I want to sticky. I do like how organized she is.


One of my favourite cards I made with this set was this Christmas Card.



 

You can see the original post on this blog about my card and other examples for Christmas using this LINK
Oh and a quick update on the FISHY thank you cards featured HERE well the recipients loved them. The owner of Captain Cook Cruises Australia and all the stuff were super chuffed. Next task Thank You cards for the staff at our local Radiotherapy Unit they have been amazing over the last 6 weeks.

Shop for your Stampin' Up! goodies in Australia 24/7 HERE

Not Enough Candles

Birthday Wishes continue - the midwife in me knows how busy September can be! One can never have enough candles each one is a milestone and should be celebrated.

Hubby continues to encourage me to use my retired goodies - you know those ones you you fell in love with that you had to have but have never been featured because you are saving them for good! Well life is short and every day, birthday or celebration is a reason to bring out the favourites. 

The good china shouldn't be saved so pull it out pop some cake on those plates and enjoy all that is good in your life.

This card was for mums friend Dave and he was a very appreciative recipient which is always good for me as well. I do like it when people like what I make for them.

This one below was for my Father in Law, he is also very good for my ego as he gushes over all the cards I make even those that are not for him. 

So that was where it all started and now they are in all different colours - my girls love to give their friends handmade cards. As normal adolescents they leave things to the last minute (I have no idea where they got that trait from ☺️) so I need to have a fun stash of cards ready to go for them. 

FYI - I have stamped all the candles using the Build a Birthday stamp set  138646 with the fattest candle stamped on a scrap of Whisper white then trimmed and popped up on some dimensionals making it easier to tie the Bermuda Bay bakers twine 138413 around it.- note to all stamp the flame first before you pop up the candle - trust me its heaps easier that way.

For the Birthday Boy

Its Birthday month is this house with both my husband and daughter celebrating.

This is Tony's card and I had a bit of a play on the fact he prefers ice cream to cake. We had one of those Cadbury Crunchie ice cream cakes and oh wow was that yummy!

We are saving for a trip to Hawaii where we will be memory making big time (can't wait to Project Life and scrapbook those photos). Tickets and all that important stuff is sorted now we need day trips and activity money so this little beauty had cash in it.

 

 

I used the stamp set Party with Cake 140669. DSP from the Festive Birthday pack 141630 all the coordinating ink and cardstock basing it mainly around Tempting Turquoise as I love that colour!

One must not forget to dress the envelope - have you tried our envelopes they are very luxurious - in the Australian Catalogue they can be found on page 176 with the choice being Very Vanilla 106589 or Whisper White 106588 and you get 40 in a pack so its good value as well.

2016 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalogue

It’s here and the choice is huge, 55 beautifully photographed pictures of stamp sets, creations and other wonderful resources to help you with your paper crafting adventures.

Have you seen it yet – it is available online and in hardcopy. I do have a preference for hard copies. I know you all l know that the pictures of our stamps are shown in actual size. Bonus if you are looking for something perfect to go with a particular framenlit.

Demonstrators get to pre-order form the catalogues so that we can start creating and have examples ready for the release date of each catalogue – it also livens up Pinterest and at this time of the year Christmas is coming (at time of writing 107 days to go).

I've already done a big mail out but if you would like your own paper copy please pop on over to my www.stampinup.net/bagsthatone page to request one. 

You to could get some happy mail - Australian customers only please. 

Now before I go – have you seen the Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Embossing folder? I didn’t get this with my pre order and have been kicking myself since. Well today I got to pop an order in and it was top of my “need” list.

 

Here is the Video that Stampin Up released with Shannon showing us how to use this beaut folder.