This is the fourth of five posts, one for each colour giving you a sneak peek of the new colours and some of the new stamp sets being released with the new annual catalogue on 1 June 2016. If you are interested in Stampin' Up! products and are located in Australia, please contact me as I'd be happy to assist you. I was fortunate to be selected by Stampin' Up! to make card samples using the brand new Stampin' Up! 2016-18 In-Colors for the demonstrator only #OnStage2016 event held in Sydney on 16 April. Colour #4: Emerald Envy Emerald Envy is a beautiful rich green which works well with other Stampin' Up! colours such as Elegant Eggplant, Delightful Dijon and Pacific Point plus Gold Foil or Glimmer paper. This card features Emerald Envy 2016-18 In-Color DSP and card stock along with the new Sitting Here stamp which was used for the sentiment. I've also used the current Botanical Builders framelits to create the flower and ferns which were layered onto Lots of Labels die cuts. The card base was embossed with the Elegant Dots TIEF and a sprinkling of gold trim sequins gives a hint of sparkle to the card. The top corners were created using the Curvy Corner Trio punch. This simple masculine card features Emerald Envy 2016-18 In-Color DSP, classic ink and card stock. The card base was embossed using the Boho Chic TIEF and the rosette which had been stamped using the Sunburst Sayings dotted border was layered on top along with the flag sentiment stamped from Crazy About You. This card features Emerald Envy 30.5cmx30.5cm 2016-18 In-Color DSP stack and card stock along with the new Gift of Love hostess stamp set. I heat embossed the flower in gold and highlighted the leaves with gold Wink of Stella. Some 1/8" Gold ribbon, Gold foil paper and Gold sequins provide some sparkle to this card. This card features the Emerald Envy 30.5cmx30.5cm 2016-18 In-Color DSP stack and classic ink along with the new Love You Lots and Layering Love stamp sets. I watercoloured then fussy cut the frog from the Love You Lots stamp set and layered him onto a Delightful Dijoncard stock oval and Botanical builders framelit leaf. The sentiment from the Layering Love stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and the Emerald Envy splatters come from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set. I hope you've enjoyed this sneak peek of some new stamp sets and the Emerald Envy 2016-18 In-Color. Please check back later to see the last colour. The current products used on all these cards have been listed below - just click on the picture and it will take you to my online store where the product can be purchased. All the new sneak peek products will be available from my online store from 1 June 2016. Papercrafting classes are also available - please contact me for details. Thanks for visiting. Product List Elegant Eggplant A4 Card Stock [108614] $12.25 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00 Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $7.00 Gold Sequin Trim [132983] $8.75 Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.00 Big Shot [113439] $169.00 Botanical Builder Framelits Dies [140625] $54.00 Curvy Corner Trio Punch [139683] $35.00 Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $13.00 Boho Chic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138286] $13.00 Pacific Point A4 Card Stock [116202] $12.25 Basic Black Baker's Twine [134576] $5.25 Embossing Buddy [103083] $10.00 Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129] $8.75 Heat Tool [129056] $50.00 Gold 1/8" Ribbon [134583] $8.75 Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $8.75 Banners Framelits Die [132173] $45.00 Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [140757] $30.00 Delightful Dijon A4 Cardstock [138345] $12.25

I was fortunate to be selected by Stampin' Up! to make card samples using the brand new Stampin' Up! 2016-18 In-Colors for the demonstrator only #OnStage2016 event held in Sydney on 16 April. I received a couple of new stamp sets along with the five new colours and was asked to make 20 card samples (four of each colour) to highlight the new 2016-18 In-Colors. This is the second of five posts, one for each colour giving you a sneak peek of the new colours and some of the new stamp sets being released with the new annual catalogue on 1 June 2016. If you are interested in Stampin' Up! products and are located in Australia, please contact me as I'd be happy to assist you. Colour #2: Peekaboo Peach   Peekaboo Peach is a lovely apricot colour which works well with many of the other Stampin' Up! colours such as Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip. This card features Peekaboo Peach card stock and classic ink along with the new Sitting Here stamp set. This is a terrific stamp set for creating scenes like the one above. I used sponging and watercolouring techniques to create this card. The overhanging trees were created using the current In the Meadow stamp set. I fussy cut several of the stamped images used on this card to layer them and add dimension. This corner fold card features Peekaboo Peach card stock, 2016-18 In-Color DSP stack and classic ink along with the new Sitting Here stamp set. I dry embossed the front of the card with the Elegant Dots TIEF for some added texture. The 'happy birthday' sentiment from the Birthday Blossoms stamp set was stamped in Tip Top Taupe and layered onto a Pumpkin Pie banner. This card features Peekaboo Peach 30.5cmx30.5cm 2016-18 In-Color DSP stack and classic ink along with the new Gift of Love hostess stamp set. I used the masking technique when stamping the flowers on this card. I also used Chocolate Chip classic ink and card stock and added a decorative touch to the top corner with the retiring Curvy Corner Trio punch. Some pearls and white bakers twine complete the card. This card features the Peekaboo Peach 30.5cmx30.5cm 2016-18 In-Color DSP stack and classic ink along with the new Layering Love stamp set. I sponged Peekaboo Peach, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight & Pool Party onto some Whisper White card stock then created the butterflies from the sponged card stock by using the Bitty Butterfly punch or Butterflies thinlets. Some Black bakers twine and a few Rhinestones add a little sparkle to the card. I hope you've enjoyed this sneak peek of some new stamp sets and the Peekaboo Peach 2016-18 In-Color. Check back later for further colour sneak peeks. The current products used on all these cards have been listed below - just click on the picture and it will take you to my online store where the product can be purchased. All the new sneak peek products will be available from my online store from 1 June 2016. Papercrafting classes are also available - please contact me for details. Thanks for visiting. Product List In The Meadow Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140754] $35.00 In The Meadow Wood-Mount Stamp Set [140751] $49.00 Chocolate Chip A4 Card Stock [108599] $12.25 Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad [126979] $11.50 Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $11.50 Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181] $11.50 Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717] $14.00 Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.00 Stamping Sponges [101610] $6.00 Aqua Painters [103954] $20.00 Blender Pens [102845] $17.00 Linen Thread [104199] $8.00 Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock [108601] $12.25 Big Shot [113439] $169.00 Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $13.00 Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325] $11.50 Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $11.50 Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $11.50 Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $8.75 Tags & Labels Framelits Dies [138282] $45.00 Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $5.25 Curvy Corner Trio Punch [139683] $35.00 Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $12.25 Papillon Potpourri Clear Stamp Set [123759] $26.00 Papillon Potpourri Wood Stamp Set [132058] $33.00 Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies [138135] $29.00 Butterflies Thinlits Dies [137360] $41.00 Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406] $28.00 Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $11.50 Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $11.50 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00 Basic Black Baker's Twine [134576] $5.25

It's Friday..Yay! That means another week has come and gone and we are that much closer to spring...:0) It also means it's time for another challenge over at Just Add Ink . Kim has given us a gorgeous colour combo for this week and looking at the design teams projects, it's safe to say it was popular and so pretty. Don't forget to pop by the challenge blog and check them out..:0) I decided to mix my florals this week and using two new sets from SU, Bunch of Blossoms & Penned & Painted, this was what l came up with. I stamped a variety of images from both using Archival Black ink on watercolour paper and watercoloured them using the challenge colours and my aqua pen. Once dry, l flicked a generous amount of Wink of Stella Gold (not that you can see it), added some random black dots to create stamens on the two center flowers, stamped my greeting and finished off with some gold twine, glimmer and some dazzling gold details to add that extra little wow. Thanks for stopping by! All supplies used are Stampin Up unless noted! (non SU stitched border)

I was fortunate to be selected by Stampin' Up! to make card samples using the brand new Stampin' Up! 2016-18 In-Colors for the demonstrator only #OnStage2016 event held in Sydney on 16 April. I received a couple of new stamp sets along with the five new colours and was asked to make 20 card samples (four of each colour) to highlight the new 2016-18 In-Colors. This is the first of five posts, one for each colour giving you a sneak peek of the new colours and some of the new stamp sets being released with the new annual catalogue on 1 June 2016. If you are interested in Stampin' Up! products and are located in Australia, please contact me as I'd be happy to assist you. Colour #1: Sweet sugarplum Sweet sugarplum is a soft muted colour which works well with many of the other Stampin' Up! colours such as Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Smoky Slate and Mint Macaron. This 'happy mother's day' card features the Sweet Sugarplum 30.5cm x 30.5cm (12x12") 2016-18 In-Color DSP stack, card stock, ruched ribbon and classic ink along with the Circle of Spring stamp set and Wondrous Wreath framelits. This card features the Sweet Sugarplum 30.5cmx30.5cm 2016-18 In-Color DSP stack, card stock, ruched ribbon and classic ink along with the new Love You Lots hostess stamp set. I watercoloured the elephant and mouse using Smoky Slate and a touch of Sweet Sugarplum classic ink. This card features the Sweet Sugarplum 30.5cmx30.5cm DSP stack, card stock and classic ink along with the new Layering Love stamp set. I used the current First Sight stamp set, silver metallic foil doily and bow builder punch to add a touch of elegance to this card. My last Sweet Sugarplum card featured the new Gift of Love hostess stamp set. This is a gorgeous two step stamp set and the 'For You' sentiment is also from this same set. I created a layered frame using the Lots of Labels framelits with Night of Navy and Sweet Sugarplum card stock. I hope you've enjoyed this sneak peek of some new stamp sets and the Sweet Sugarplum 2016-18 In-Color. Check back for the other four colours. The current products used on all these cards have been listed below - just click on the picture and it will take you to my online store where the product can be purchased. All the new sneak peek products will be available from my online store from 1 June 2016. Papercrafting classes are also available - please contact me for details. Thanks for visiting. Product List Circle Of Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set [138964] $28.00 Wonderful Wreath Framelits Dies [135851] $41.00 Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $11.50 Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172] $11.50 Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad [126956] $11.50 Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.00 Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock [138344] $12.25 Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133737] $13.00 White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584] $11.50 Big Shot [113439] $169.00 Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $8.75 Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock [119981] $12.25 Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $11.50 Large Oval Punch [119855] $28.00 Scallop Oval Punch [119856] $31.00 First Sight Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140688] $31.00 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00 Metallic Foil Doilies [138392] $7.00 Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $8.75 Bow Builder Punch [137414] $31.00 Banners Framelits Die [132173] $45.00 Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $12.25 Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies [138281] $45.00 Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] $12.25 Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $11.50 1" Circle Punch [119868] $21.00

I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog front of late due to a secret project I’ve been working on. But today is the big reveal to you all!! I was honoured to be chosen as a Display Stamper …

Here are my Top 10 product picks from the 2016/17 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.

It’s that time again: Stampin’ Up! is getting ready to retire stamps and accessories from both the annual and occasions catalogs. As sad as it is to see these products go, there’s still time…

Hello and welcome to the ESAD 2016-17 Annual catalogue blog hop. You may have hopped here from Lou's blog or if you are just starting then I hope you enjoy our hop we have for you today. “What is ESAD? ESAD stands for "Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators" and is a facebook group just for Australian and New Zealand Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrators. We love what we do & love to share with our customers, friends and blog visitors. We also share what we love in our ESAD Demonstrator community, through swaps, challenges, sharing knowledge, ideas& friendship and we're always there to help and support each other.So if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand then please feel free to leave me a comment with your email address then I'll contact you with information on how to join our group.” It has been so exciting playing with new product from the new catalogue. I was lucky enough to stamp off a few images from the hostess set Love You Lots from a friend and then made these cards using the new nesting square framelits as well. Aren't they so cute. Of course the set is now on my wish list. The hostess set Gift of Love is another set I really like as even though its a 3 step stamp I added some shading to give the flowers more depth. I have used paper from the Playful Pallet DSP stack. I saw this little owl made using stamps from Swirly Bird and thought I would give him a go. Its quite amazing how many ideas I have seen using this set. This card I made as a Tri fold card and as I had coloured and cut lots of flowers from the set Love and Affection, I decided to just glue them on the front and then cut around the edge and add some more flowers on the right flap inside. I wasn't going to buy this set but now am glad I did as I have enjoyed making cards with this. That's all for today from me but if you hop on over to Richelle's Blog there will be more lovely projects for you to see. Have fun! Andrea BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS: 1. Barbara Williams -https://stampingbarb.wordpress.com/... 2. Libby Dyson - http://wp.me/p4cYCW-1IC 3. Rachael Lewsley - http://www.mystampinhaven.com.au/20... 4. Nicole Wilson - http://nicolejuliewilson.blogspot.com/... 5. Monique Fielder - http://stamping-with-moni-q.blogspot.com.au/... 6 . Cathy Pinchbeck - https://cathypinchbeck.wordpress.com/... 7. Lou Kitzelman - http://withabowontopbylou.blogspot.com/... 8. Andrea Buckland - www.creatingcardswithandrea.blogspot.com 9. Richelle Fletcher -http://stampingwithrichelle.blogspot.com.au/2016/06/sharing-what-we-love-its-esad-new.html 10. Carolina Evans - http://studioevans.blogspot.com/201... 11. Narelle Fasulo- http://www.simplystampingwithnarelle.com/... 12. Kelly Kent- http://mypapercraftjourney.com/2016... 13. Delys Cram - https://delysc.wordpress.com/ 14. Rebekah Crisp - https://bcreativewithberyl.wordpress.com/2016/06/12/esad-blog-hop/ 15. Tanya Bell - http://stampingt.com.au/blog/ 16. Maree McIntosh - https://stampwithmareescards.blogspot.com/... 17. Renee Lynch - http://reneelynch.blogspot.com/2016...

Welcome to another INKreator Blog hop. We went on a short hiatus due to our fearless leader, Liv, having her second child, a little boy. He is super cute and we are all so super happy for Liv and the wonderful new addition to her family. So we are back with the blog hops and in this hop we are showing some of the all new, all fabulous products from the Stampin' Up! 2016 - 2017 Annual Catalogue. I've chosen to have a create with the oh so gorgeous stamp set Fairy Celebration. I fell in love with this set as soon as I set my eyes on it when I first looked through my catalogue. I also knew that my 7 year old daugher would love it too. She is actually waiting for me to stamp a heap of the fairy images for her so she can colour them in too. I've only used 2 of the 3 fairy images and I've gone to what I love to do the most when I craft, water colour!!! I've used the Shimmery White cardstock as my base. I find that doesn't bleed as much as the watercolur paper when laying down layers of colour. It aslo makes for a beautiful shimmery look that goes perfectly with the fairies. I also prefer to use and Aqua painter over the Blender Pens as I find I get a better coloured image with the Aqua painters over the Blender Pens but that is just a personal preference. I'm loving these cards and I think that if I don't save one for my daughters birthday in September, I know I'm going to be in a whole lot of trouble from her. Next on the hop is the ever fabulous Lauren and her creations using some of the new and amazing In Colours. I'm sure you wont be dissapointed. Thanks so much for stopping by! Shop for Stampin' Up! 24/7 (Australian Residents Only) Recreate these cards at home using the following Stampin' Up! products. Click on the images below to see product information and to shop from my online store. Tweet

Hello! This is a warning - THIS POST IS EPIC!!! But, I have some absolutely AWESOME information in todays post - I am going to share with you some information about the BRAND NEW 2017/2018 Annual Catalogue. Wanna see what it looks like? Do you want to see the cover up close? Unfortunately - thats all of the actual catalogue I can share with you until June 1, 2017. Bummer, hey? Do you want to see and order from the catalogue earlier than that? As in today? Join my team and you can see it and order the Eastern Palace Suite RIGHT AWAY! Did you see the card I made using this suite? In case you didnt, here it is. But, like I said, this is an EPIC post. While I can't share with you images from the catalogue, I can share with you some more information from the recent OnStage Local Event Bruno and I attended on the weekend in Sydney. And, if you read this post, you will see NEW PRODUCTS!!!! LOCATION If you have ever seen a photo of Sydney, you will likely have seen the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Close to the centre of the photo, you can see where OnStage was held - at Luna Park. It was an absolutely STUNNING setting right on Sydney Harbour. The actual event was held in the 'Big Top.' One of the things I love about attending OnStage is the opportunity to meet with fellow demonstrators. Here are some pics of some of my fellow demos. Michelle Jutrisa Sue Wdowik - one of the AWESOME Silver Elites from my team The wonderful Louise Sharp looking STUNNING!!! Priscilla Gunton Carolina Evans - one of the AWESOME Silver Elites from my Team With Bruno - he loves OnStage more than I do! Hahaha With Carrie Cudney from the Stampin' Up! home office With Satomi Wellard - one of our top Japanese Demonstrators With Stephanie Fischer and Victoria Bonello from the Crazy Crafters With Vanessa Choi Here is a video showing all the wonderful gifts and prizes that we received this weekend. Display Boards Not only does OnStage allow demonstrators the opportunity to see the products in person, there are some AWESOME display boards that give a fantastic opportunity for us to see ALOT of the new products. And, guess what - I took pictures of them and Im happy to share those FULL display boards with you today. What do you think? WOW? Do you want to see them up close? One of the most awesome reveals at OnStage was the Brand New InColours. Here are the RGB Values and Hex codes for these. This is useful for all those demonstrators out there!! They are STUNNING!! Which one is your favourite? This will help you with creating on Picmonkey type editing programs. And, you know how much I love paper? Here is an image of all of the paper that I will be using and offering to my customers over the coming year. So, what do you think? Remember - these are not all of the products in the new catalogue. If you would like to get the Eastern Palace or be able to pre-order these items on the 2nd May instead of waiting till June 1st. That is a whole month earlier! If you would like to be kept up to date about the retiring list make sure you sign up for my newsletter. I will be sending an email today with more information. Click Here

I know that you all have been dying to see some of the goodies from the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog. I’ve got tons of pictures to share so I’ll post a bunch today and I’ll pos…

Thank you for joining us for week 8 of the Hello! Stampin' Up!® Annual Catalogue Blog Hop. I know you are going to have a great time hopping through all these wonderful projects! You may be starting here on my blog - Kylie Bertucci or come from the person previous to me the wonderful Tracy May - either way you can follow the next button at the end of the post or the list to make sure you don't miss seeing one blog post. You are currently visiting Australia in the hop so if you live here and are looking for a demonstrator to look after you - I would love to help. I wanted to have a play with a stamp set that I haven't used from the new catalogue and this is the one that I picked - As soon as I saw the Artistically Asian stamp set I had lots of ideas for it! I think it is a gorgeous set. So elegant and classy. Also fantastic for lots of different occasions and ages. The Sentiment is from another set that I haven't used before - the Banners for You stamp set. I love polymer!! The colours are just smoky slate, Basic Black and a bit of Whisper white. I have embossed on the basic black. The background was stamped with Smoky Slate on Smoky Slate. Thanks for coming by today remember there is LOTS more to see and you don't want to miss one! Next up is the talented Krista Driessen from The Netherlands! BLOG HOP LIST Sarah Berry - UK Louise Sharp - AUSTRALIA Constanze Wirtz - GERMANY Tracy May - UK Kylie Bertucci - AUSTRALIA < --------- You are here Krista Driessen - THE NETHERLANDS Kim Price - UK Jerim Dickins - UK Paula Dobson -NEW ZEALAND Caroline van der Straaten - THE NETHERLANDS Click on a picture to visit my Stampin' Up! online store in Australia Banners For You Photopolymer Stamp Set $47.00 Artistically Asian Clear-Mount Stamp Set $33.00 White Stampin' Emboss Powder $8.75

This is the last of five posts, one for each of the new Stampin' Up! 2016-18 In-Colors being released in the new Stampin' Up! annual catalogue which starts on 1 June 2016. This sneak peek lets you view the new colour and some of the new stamp sets available in the 2016-17 annual catalogue. If you are interested in Stampin' Up! products and are located in Australia, please contact me as I'd be happy to assist you. I was selected by Stampin' Up! to make 20 card samples in total using the five new colours for the demonstrator only OnStage event held in Sydney on 16 April and my brief was to highlight the new colour. Below are the four Flirty Flamingo coloured cards that I created for #OnStage2016. Colour #5 Flirty Flamingo Flirty Flamingo is a bright, vibrant pink which works well with many of the other Stampin' Up! colours such as Watermelon Wonder and Pear Pizzazz. Who can resist these cute little ladybirds from the Lots of Love stamp set. This card features Flirty Flamingo card stock and 2016-18 In-Color DSP stack along with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White and Silver glimmer card stock. I dry embossed the large Flirty Flamingo card stock banner with the Happy Hearts TIEF layered it over the Watermelon Wonder banner. I then added the smaller banners and circles with the ladybirds over the larger vertical banners. Some Silver 1/8" ribbon and Silver sequins completed the card. This card features Flirty Flamingo card stock, classic ink and ruched ribbon. I've also used the Grateful Bunch stamp set and co-ordinating Blossom Bunch punch for the flowers and lace border. The Grateful Bunch stamp is a Photopolymer set which makes it easy to stamp a straight lace border. I stamped several of the flowers, layered them for extra dimension and added a Rhinestone for a bit of bling. The sentiment is from the Wetlands stamp set and was stamped using Tuxedo Black ink. This card features Flirty Flamingo card stock, 2016-18 In-Color DSP stack, classic ink and ruched ribbon along with the new Gift of Love hostess set. If you want a quick and easy card, you can't go wrong with this two step stamp set. I stamped the flower in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and using the outline stamp and then stamped the blossoms in Flirty Flamingo and leaves in Pear Pizzazz. I diecut the flower using the now retiring Oval framelits (to be replaced with the new Layering Oval framelits) and layered it onto the larger Pear Pizzazz card stock oval. The sentiment is also from the Gift of Love stamp set, was diecut using the Tags & Labels framelits and then layered onto a Flirty Flamingo banner with a couple of small pearls added at the side. My last card features Flirty Flamingo card stock, ruched ribbon and classic ink along with the Party Popup thinlets and Confetti TIEF. I embossed Whisper White cardstock using the Confetti TIEF and brayered it with Flirty Flamingo ink to highlight the pattern. I then diecut the 'Happy Birthday' Party Popup thinlet in Whisper White and the base in Gold Foil. I sponged the Happy Birthday sentiment with Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach and Crushed Curry so it blended in with the rest of the card. Some gold stars from the other 'Hip Hip Hooray' Party Popup thinlet were diecut and scattered around the card. A ruched ribbon bow completes the card. I do hope you've enjoyed the sneak peek of some new stamp sets and the Flirty Flamingo 2016-18 In-Color. The five new colours: Sweet Sugarplum, Peekaboo Peach, Emerald Envy, Dapper Denim and Flirty Flamingo will all be available from my online store on 1 June 2016. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me or leave a comment below. The current products used on all these cards have been listed below - just click on the picture and it will take you to my online store where the product can be purchased. All the new sneak peek products will be available from my online store from 1 June 2016. Papercrafting classes are also available - please contact me for details. Thanks for visiting. Product List Watermelon Wonder A4 Cardstock [138341] $12.25 Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.00 Banners Framelits Die [132173] $45.00 Bitty Banners Big Shot Die Framelits [129267] $25.00 Big Shot [113439] $169.00 Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [137364] $13.00 Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $8.75 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00 1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861] $28.00 1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860] $28.00 Silver Sequin Trim [138399] $8.75 Silver 1/8" Ribbon [132137] $8.75 Grateful Bunch Photopolymer Bundle [140801] $57.75 Grateful Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set [140691] $37.00 Blossom Bunch Punch [140612] $31.00 Wetlands Clear Stamp Set [126697] $30.00 Wetlands Wood Stamp Set [126695] $38.00 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00 Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $8.75 Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $12.25 Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $11.50 Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz [131290] $12.25 Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $8.75 Tags & Labels Framelits Dies [138282] $45.00 Party Pop-Up Thinlits Dies [140620] $50.00 Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $7.00 Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $11.50 Gold Sequin Trim [132983] $8.75 Stamping Sponges [101610] $6.00 Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00

Welcome to the Hello! Annual Catalogue 2016-2017 Blog Hop! You’ll be hopping around 10 amazing Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrators blogs, each with an inspirational project, featuring new catalogue products. Currently you’re visiting Sarah Berry from Lancashire, United Kingdom. Hello there! You can continue hopping my using the previous and next buttons at the end of this post. Now,...

Hello once again my Friends Do we *ever* have a fun blog hop for you today. You'll get to see lots and lots of lovely new sneak peeks from the 2016-2017 Annual catalogue. And trust me - your wish list for the new catalogue is going to grow and grow! You may be just starting the blog hop here (I'm Cynthia Millan) - or you may have come from the previous person to me on the list. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup is listed at the bottom. But while you are here, let me show you my simple but super project. There are lots of beautiful new stamp sets to show you, but I didn't want you to miss the lovely hostess sets at the back of the catalogue so I am using one of the great images from the Fabulous Flora hostess set. Earlier this week I made a simple and quick card to highlight this set for my team members - but I used the beautiful silver foil vellum that is available right now, and that is retiring at the end of May. Knowing that I love this look, I decided I could create my own designer vellum so that this card could be completely current and reproducible! My very own "Designer Vellum" on the card on the left -- retired Silver Foil Vellum on the card on the right. I borrowed an idea from my friend, Lisa Curcio, and used Tear&Tape adhesive to create silver embossed stripes. In a nutshell, I laid a piece of our cardstock vellum onto our silicon craft sheet and then laid strips of Tear&Tape adhesive diagonally across it. I trimmed the overhanging tape, removed the protective coating and poured silver embossing powder over the exposed sticky strips. Heat emboss, and voila....gorgeous designer vellum! Tear&Tape Across Vellum (on silicon mat) After applying silver powder and heating - Embossed Designer Vellum Gorgeous and fun too, am I right? Returning to the card itself, the flower image was stamped using versamark ink onto a piece of Whisper White then silver embossing powder was added and heated. I love the crisp look of the silver and white with our new In Color, Dapper Denim, don't you? Some silver metallic thread and the luscious Dapper Denim 3/8" Ruched Ribbon finish this card off quite nicely! Hope you like my project. I'll try to give you a video version of how I created my Designer Vellum when I have a bit more time. For now - you should be getting ready to enjoy some more terrific projects from my friends! Don't forget to check out all the blogs and leave comments to let us know what you think! I'd stay and chat but I, quite literally, have TONS left to do! I'm off to finish my swaps for the Mediterranean Cruise. Thanks to SU!, hubby and I are flying to Barcelona on the weekend where we'll meet up with hundreds of amazing demos from all over the world (you met a bunch of them as you hopped through these projects!) and we'll cruise aboard the Norwegian Epic to Italy and France with all of them. Can't wait to enjoy this week with my friends. Not a lot of wifi on board ship so I'll hope to post pics when I get home. But until then, enjoy this hop through some gorgeous projects! And get ready for June 1 when you can order from the new catalogue too! Have a wonderful week ahead. And thanks for popping by. God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

Welcome to my Stampin' Up! Blog! My name is Bruno Bertucci and I'm married to Kylie.

Have you been enjoying my posts this week highlighting the new products and Onstage? I hope it has given you a taste of what we experienced at the event. We had such a fantastic time. I loved spending time with my Crazy Crafters team and from the feedback I have received from there - they had a fabulous time too. We celebrated our 10th year of Stampin' Up!® in the South Pacific which was very cool! I will be celebrating my 7th year next month which I am so happy about. I am so thrilled with what joining Stampin' Up!® has done for Bruno and I. We will be off to Europe next month thanks to Stampin' Up!® Here were the 10year anniversary cupcakes. So beautifully decorated. Here are some more of the incredible displays with new products that we got to have a look at. It was SERIOUS eye candy! PROJECT LIFE! Some of you may know that I am currently holding an online Project Life® by Stampin' Up!® Party on Facebook. We have demonstrators and others that are wanting to find out more about Project Life and how they can make it work for them. I would love you to jump in and see if it is something that you would like to see if it is a product that works for you. When asked the question "What would you take with you, besides loved ones, if your house went on fire or a flood was happening?" Many who are asked that question often will say that PHOTOS are their most precious possessions in a time of emergency. Many who have gone through a natural disaster will return to their home in the hopes of being able to salvage some of those precious memories. Are you treating your photos this way? Everyday many of us are losing precious memories because we are NOT PRINTING THEM. They are on our phones or PCs and they are getting LOST. Don't lose those precious memories. More than ever we can capture the most incredible memories and yet we are not treating them with care or love. It's time to change that. This year is my memory keeping year. Are you going to join me? To join the party CLICK HERE and then click on join! I would love to see you there - If you have any questions please ask. Remember that the retired list has been announced and you can get your hands on some REDUCED PRICED items. Items are selling out SO FAST - so don't delay - get those items before they are gone forever. CLICK HERE to shop for retired items in my Stampin' Up!® online store. Remember the host code this month is FSZE4PGE. Use that code and you will get AMAZING rewards from me. If it is your first time ordering with me - make sure you Click HERE to find out how you become one of my VIP customers.

Hi Everyone!! I am back from Stampin' Up! On Stage Live and I have so many fun photos to share this week! As I mentioned a month back, I tried out to be a display stamper for the event. In case you are not aware, a display stamper helps in creating the samples of new products for the event. Stampin' Up! wants to have many different examples for everyone to see, and they select about 30 or so people to make the samples, so that there is a variety of projects. I showcased a stamp set called Painter's Palette, which is good for me as I like to paint and draw! I loved the easel, and saw some possibilities with that right away. The other focus I was to have was the 2015-2017 In-Colors. I was suppose to make 20 samples, focusing on the stamp set and the colors, 4 samples in each of the 5 colors. We were to make a variety of projects, cards, 3D and scrapbook pages. Here is what I made... This first set of cards was keeping things simple. I used all of the swooshes in the set in the background, tone on tone. To create the background behind the sentiment I stamped the brushstroke image first in full strength ink, then stamped again three more times with out reinking the stamp. This gives the dark to light ombre look. For this grouping I cut the frame off the easel and used the tack to 'hang' the frame. This set uses the easel, as well as other stamp sets, to make a framed piece of art. I also needed to make some 3D projects and for these I focused on the colors rather than the stamp set. I used the gift bag punch board to create three different sized boxes. The new ribbon was so pretty to use! With this set I decided to use the frame, and added a "spotlight" technique where you only color in the image that appears inside the frame, leaving the parts outside of the frame black and white. I think these turned out fun, as well as pretty! In the days ahead I will show how to's on a few of these, as well as some close ups. I wanted to post these for those who have been asking to see what I made for the event. At the event I wandered over to the display to see if the projects were being well received. It was really fun to see people taking photos and a few times as I stood behind, I noticed a couple people zooming in on one of my projects! How fun!! Thanks for stopping by!!

2016-2017 Stampin' Up! Catalogue, Mixed Borders, Love & Affection, Horizontal Easel Card, Fun Fold

As promised, I’ve got more sneak peeks at the Stampin’ Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog. This time I’m featuring some of the new bundles and accessories and you’ll want to grab a…

Angela Lorenz – Painter’s Palette – Swirly Scribbles Thinlits. Click on picture to see more creations by Angela. Stampin Up. #stampinup #angelalorenz #painterspalette #swirlyscribblesthinlits #sneakpeak #papercraft #handmadecards #handmade #stampinupdemonstrator #stampinupdemonstratoraustralia #handmadecardsarethebest #angscraftycards #stampinupdemo #suannualcatalogue2016/17 #layeringsquaresframelits

I was fortunate to be selected by Stampin' Up! to make card samples using the brand new Stampin' Up! 2016-18 In-Colors for the demonstrator only #OnStage2016 event held in Sydney on 16 April. I received a couple of new stamp sets along with the five new colours and was asked to make 20 card samples (four of each colour) to highlight the new 2016-18 In-Colors. This is the first of five posts, one for each colour giving you a sneak peek of the new colours and some of the new stamp sets being released with the new annual catalogue on 1 June 2016. If you are interested in Stampin' Up! products and are located in Australia, please contact me as I'd be happy to assist you. Colour #1: Sweet sugarplum Sweet sugarplum is a soft muted colour which works well with many of the other Stampin' Up! colours such as Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Smoky Slate and Mint Macaron. This 'happy mother's day' card features the Sweet Sugarplum 30.5cm x 30.5cm (12x12") 2016-18 In-Color DSP stack, card stock, ruched ribbon and classic ink along with the Circle of Spring stamp set and Wondrous Wreath framelits. This card features the Sweet Sugarplum 30.5cmx30.5cm 2016-18 In-Color DSP stack, card stock, ruched ribbon and classic ink along with the new Love You Lots hostess stamp set. I watercoloured the elephant and mouse using Smoky Slate and a touch of Sweet Sugarplum classic ink. This card features the Sweet Sugarplum 30.5cmx30.5cm DSP stack, card stock and classic ink along with the new Layering Love stamp set. I used the current First Sight stamp set, silver metallic foil doily and bow builder punch to add a touch of elegance to this card. My last Sweet Sugarplum card featured the new Gift of Love hostess stamp set. This is a gorgeous two step stamp set and the 'For You' sentiment is also from this same set. I created a layered frame using the Lots of Labels framelits with Night of Navy and Sweet Sugarplum card stock. I hope you've enjoyed this sneak peek of some new stamp sets and the Sweet Sugarplum 2016-18 In-Color. Check back for the other four colours. The current products used on all these cards have been listed below - just click on the picture and it will take you to my online store where the product can be purchased. All the new sneak peek products will be available from my online store from 1 June 2016. Papercrafting classes are also available - please contact me for details. Thanks for visiting. Product List Circle Of Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set [138964] $28.00 Wonderful Wreath Framelits Dies [135851] $41.00 Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $11.50 Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172] $11.50 Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad [126956] $11.50 Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.00 Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock [138344] $12.25 Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133737] $13.00 White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584] $11.50 Big Shot [113439] $169.00 Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $8.75 Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock [119981] $12.25 Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $11.50 Large Oval Punch [119855] $28.00 Scallop Oval Punch [119856] $31.00 First Sight Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140688] $31.00 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00 Metallic Foil Doilies [138392] $7.00 Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $8.75 Bow Builder Punch [137414] $31.00 Banners Framelits Die [132173] $45.00 Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $12.25 Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies [138281] $45.00 Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] $12.25 Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $11.50 1" Circle Punch [119868] $21.00

Have you been enjoying my posts this week highlighting the new products and Onstage? I hope it has given you a taste of what we experienced at the event. We had such a fantastic time. I loved spending time with my Crazy Crafters team and from the feedback I have received from there - they had a fabulous time too. We celebrated our 10th year of Stampin' Up!® in the South Pacific which was very cool! I will be celebrating my 7th year next month which I am so happy about. I am so thrilled with what joining Stampin' Up!® has done for Bruno and I. We will be off to Europe next month thanks to Stampin' Up!® Here were the 10year anniversary cupcakes. So beautifully decorated. Here are some more of the incredible displays with new products that we got to have a look at. It was SERIOUS eye candy! PROJECT LIFE! Some of you may know that I am currently holding an online Project Life® by Stampin' Up!® Party on Facebook. We have demonstrators and others that are wanting to find out more about Project Life and how they can make it work for them. I would love you to jump in and see if it is something that you would like to see if it is a product that works for you. When asked the question "What would you take with you, besides loved ones, if your house went on fire or a flood was happening?" Many who are asked that question often will say that PHOTOS are their most precious possessions in a time of emergency. Many who have gone through a natural disaster will return to their home in the hopes of being able to salvage some of those precious memories. Are you treating your photos this way? Everyday many of us are losing precious memories because we are NOT PRINTING THEM. They are on our phones or PCs and they are getting LOST. Don't lose those precious memories. More than ever we can capture the most incredible memories and yet we are not treating them with care or love. It's time to change that. This year is my memory keeping year. Are you going to join me? To join the party CLICK HERE and then click on join! I would love to see you there - If you have any questions please ask. Remember that the retired list has been announced and you can get your hands on some REDUCED PRICED items. Items are selling out SO FAST - so don't delay - get those items before they are gone forever. CLICK HERE to shop for retired items in my Stampin' Up!® online store. Remember the host code this month is FSZE4PGE. Use that code and you will get AMAZING rewards from me. If it is your first time ordering with me - make sure you Click HERE to find out how you become one of my VIP customers.

Independent Stampin’ Up! ® Demonstrator Sydney Australia & Japan

Welcome to the Aim for Alaska Blog Hop!!! Aim for Alaska is a training group that I belong to on Facebook and we are a motivated and exciting group of people who are all working our way to the Incentive Trip in Alaska hosted by Stampin' Up!®. Well I must say I am very excited to finally be sharing one of my creations...made using some of the beautiful new items in the upcoming 2017/2018 Annual Catalogue. There are some absolutely beautiful stamp sets that will be available as of the 1st June 2017. Today I am giving you a sneaky peek at one of the cute little hostess sets..... Tranquil Tulips I have also used some of the new InColours as well.... The base of the card is Powder Pink and the layer is Fresh Fig. The inks for the tulips are Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist and Tranquil Tide. These of course have all been inked onto Whisper White cardstock which of course has been cut using the oval shape from the Stitched Shape Framelits. I just love how the colours all work so beautifully together... Thank you so much for joining me today for yet another fun and exciting Blog Hop. Be sure to check out all the other incredibly talented people on the hop today.....I'm sure you will see some truly amazing projects from this very talented and inspirational people and as always if you find yourself getting lost just click on my name and you should be able to work it all out from there. Be sure to leave a comment and say Hi!....it's always nice to hear from everyone. Stay Beautiful and Happy Stampin' Vicki xxx

As promised, I’ve got more sneak peeks at the Stampin’ Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog. This time I’m featuring some of the new bundles and accessories and you’ll want to grab a…

Have you been enjoying my posts this week highlighting the new products and Onstage? I hope it has given you a taste of what we experienced at the event. We had such a fantastic time. I loved spending time with my Crazy Crafters team and from the feedback I have received from there - they had a fabulous time too. We celebrated our 10th year of Stampin' Up!® in the South Pacific which was very cool! I will be celebrating my 7th year next month which I am so happy about. I am so thrilled with what joining Stampin' Up!® has done for Bruno and I. We will be off to Europe next month thanks to Stampin' Up!® Here were the 10year anniversary cupcakes. So beautifully decorated. Here are some more of the incredible displays with new products that we got to have a look at. It was SERIOUS eye candy! PROJECT LIFE! Some of you may know that I am currently holding an online Project Life® by Stampin' Up!® Party on Facebook. We have demonstrators and others that are wanting to find out more about Project Life and how they can make it work for them. I would love you to jump in and see if it is something that you would like to see if it is a product that works for you. When asked the question "What would you take with you, besides loved ones, if your house went on fire or a flood was happening?" Many who are asked that question often will say that PHOTOS are their most precious possessions in a time of emergency. Many who have gone through a natural disaster will return to their home in the hopes of being able to salvage some of those precious memories. Are you treating your photos this way? Everyday many of us are losing precious memories because we are NOT PRINTING THEM. They are on our phones or PCs and they are getting LOST. Don't lose those precious memories. More than ever we can capture the most incredible memories and yet we are not treating them with care or love. It's time to change that. This year is my memory keeping year. Are you going to join me? To join the party CLICK HERE and then click on join! I would love to see you there - If you have any questions please ask. Remember that the retired list has been announced and you can get your hands on some REDUCED PRICED items. Items are selling out SO FAST - so don't delay - get those items before they are gone forever. CLICK HERE to shop for retired items in my Stampin' Up!® online store. Remember the host code this month is FSZE4PGE. Use that code and you will get AMAZING rewards from me. If it is your first time ordering with me - make sure you Click HERE to find out how you become one of my VIP customers.

Welcome to another Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! There are 20 of us from around the globe who will be sharing our projects with you twice each month. All you need to do to follow alo…

Welcome to the Hello! Annual Catalog 2016-2017 Blog Hop! You’ll be hopping around 11 amazing Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrators blo...

Welcome to another edition of Stamp Review Crew. For this hop we are showcasing one of my fave Stampin Up sets to date "Botanical Blooms". It's such a pretty and detailed set and the co-ordinating thinlits are gorgeous too! With spring on the horizon, l went with So Saffron-Peekaboo peach & Pear pizzazz and teamed them up with crisp white to keep it fresh and clean. If you are following the hop you would have just arrived from the very talented and creative blog of Val Moody. But if you have landed here and wish to begin at the start, just click on the Stamp Review Crew banner up top or you can continue on your way by hitting the next banner below. Now you are of to check out the creative awesomeness of Holly Krautkremer Thanks for stopping by! All supplies used are Stampin Up!

The release of the new Stampin' Up! annual catalogue calls for an ESAD blog hop, and this one is no different. This is a great catalogue and I know you will get lots of inspiration from the blog hop so grab a cuppa and enjoy hopping through all of the creations, just follow the link at the bottom of each post to hop to the next blog. My first card is made using the Scenic Sayings stamp set, which I have paired with the soft Blooms & Bliss DSP. The sheet I chose only had blues and neutral colours in it, and I really wanted it to coordinate with the new Sweet Sugarplum I had used to colour in the sentiment, and the ruched ribbon. My solution was to add some Sweet Sugarplum stamping using Swirly Bird stamps, adding the swirly flower to the centre of some fo the flowers and a few of the little dots in between, I did this by just inking up the end of the very dotty stamp in the set, rather than ink the whole image. I have also used the new Layering Ovals Framelits, which have a combination of plain and scalloped ovals that give nice narrow layers. I have to be honest, I wasn't going to get these framelits but earned some free product with my order and am so happy I did! My next card uses the lovely Mixed Borders and Designer Tin of Cards stamp sets. I just love how the flower border stamp and leaf border stamp combine to make a mixed colour border really easy to create. This fold is known as a double z fold, which is really quite cool, and just perfect for this border set. I have added a flower from Botanical Builder Framelits and some embossing using the new Floral Affection embossing folder. My final card for the hop is this one using Layering Love and the cute little cat from Sitting Here, I remember seeing these two stamps used together in a card made by Lydia and knew I wanted to do the same in some way. I used the Layering Oval Framelits again on this card, and the Dapper Denim Ruched ribbon which is so lovely. Time to hop on over to see what Cathy has created for you, then keep hopping until you get back to the blog you started on. Product List Swirly Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set [141749] $44.00 Layering Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141965] $28.00 Sitting Here Photopolymer Stamp Set [141589] $30.00 Mixed Borders Photopolymer Stamp Set [141932] $37.00 Designer Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set [141739] $45.00 Botanical Builder Framelits Dies [140625] $56.00 Floral Affection Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141713] $16.00 Dapper Denim 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141424] $14.00 Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141428] $14.00 Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $58.00 Scenic Sayings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141602] $33.00 Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper [141654] $19.25 Happy Stamping Monique

It’s that time again: Stampin’ Up! is getting ready to retire stamps and accessories from both the annual and occasions catalogs. As sad as it is to see these products go, there’s still time…

***SPOILER ALERT*** Do not proceed if you want to be WOWed with new product and exciting pictures and samples! I have a very exciting post for you today! Firstly the retired list has been announced. You can purchase retired items if you live in Australia and click HERE. These items are only around while stocks last so don't delay - Remember the host code this month is FSZE4PGE to earn rewards. With the retired list comes along NEW products. On the weekend Bruno and my team the Crazy Crafters got to attend an incredible event that showcased the new products from the upcoming Stampin' Up!® 2016-2017 Annual Catalogue. You won't be able to purchase from this catalogue until the 1st June 2016. However do you want to have a sneak peek? Remember **SPOILER ALERT** Here is the gorgeous new Catalogue! If you live in Australia and don't currently have a demonstrator that you are ordering from you can click here to subscribe for you copy that I will be sending on the 11th May 2016. Here is one of the sets that we won at Onstage - the Baby Bear Stamp set. I have a feeling that this set will be very popular! The bear is a three step stamp set - which gives it the realistic look. I used Sahara sand and then Soft Suede for the next two layers. The little bow is using Pink Pirouette on both layers. The background I used the perpetual Birthday Calendar stamp set. I thought it added a special touch without taking away from that gorgeous bear. Here are some of the amazing displays that I got to see too - There is more to come so make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don't miss an update this week. I have so much to show you! Here are just a few of the displays.... mmm who is that cheeky face???

Have you been enjoying my posts this week highlighting the new products and Onstage? I hope it has given you a taste of what we experienced at the event. We had such a fantastic time. I loved spending time with my Crazy Crafters team and from the feedback I have received from there - they had a fabulous time too. We celebrated our 10th year of Stampin' Up!® in the South Pacific which was very cool! I will be celebrating my 7th year next month which I am so happy about. I am so thrilled with what joining Stampin' Up!® has done for Bruno and I. We will be off to Europe next month thanks to Stampin' Up!® Here were the 10year anniversary cupcakes. So beautifully decorated. Here are some more of the incredible displays with new products that we got to have a look at. It was SERIOUS eye candy! PROJECT LIFE! Some of you may know that I am currently holding an online Project Life® by Stampin' Up!® Party on Facebook. We have demonstrators and others that are wanting to find out more about Project Life and how they can make it work for them. I would love you to jump in and see if it is something that you would like to see if it is a product that works for you. When asked the question "What would you take with you, besides loved ones, if your house went on fire or a flood was happening?" Many who are asked that question often will say that PHOTOS are their most precious possessions in a time of emergency. Many who have gone through a natural disaster will return to their home in the hopes of being able to salvage some of those precious memories. Are you treating your photos this way? Everyday many of us are losing precious memories because we are NOT PRINTING THEM. They are on our phones or PCs and they are getting LOST. Don't lose those precious memories. More than ever we can capture the most incredible memories and yet we are not treating them with care or love. It's time to change that. This year is my memory keeping year. Are you going to join me? To join the party CLICK HERE and then click on join! I would love to see you there - If you have any questions please ask. Remember that the retired list has been announced and you can get your hands on some REDUCED PRICED items. Items are selling out SO FAST - so don't delay - get those items before they are gone forever. CLICK HERE to shop for retired items in my Stampin' Up!® online store. Remember the host code this month is FSZE4PGE. Use that code and you will get AMAZING rewards from me. If it is your first time ordering with me - make sure you Click HERE to find out how you become one of my VIP customers.

DON'T MISS that the Stampin' Up! 2018-2019 Annual Catalog has begun! Details and FREE resources here! Today's 17 paper crafting projects were designed by the talented members of my Stampin' Pretty Pals Virtual Community. They offer you a range of styles from clean and simple to lusciously

I've been sharing lots of photos from the latest Stampin' Up! event I attended last week in Salt Lake City, Utah. April 13 April 16 And on Monday and Tuesday I was able to reveal new

***SPOILER ALERT*** Do not proceed if you want to be WOWed with new product and exciting pictures and samples! I have a very exciting post for you today! Firstly the retired list has been announced. You can purchase retired items if you live in Australia and click HERE. These items are only around while stocks last so don't delay - Remember the host code this month is FSZE4PGE to earn rewards. With the retired list comes along NEW products. On the weekend Bruno and my team the Crazy Crafters got to attend an incredible event that showcased the new products from the upcoming Stampin' Up!® 2016-2017 Annual Catalogue. You won't be able to purchase from this catalogue until the 1st June 2016. However do you want to have a sneak peek? Remember **SPOILER ALERT** Here is the gorgeous new Catalogue! If you live in Australia and don't currently have a demonstrator that you are ordering from you can click here to subscribe for you copy that I will be sending on the 11th May 2016. Here is one of the sets that we won at Onstage - the Baby Bear Stamp set. I have a feeling that this set will be very popular! The bear is a three step stamp set - which gives it the realistic look. I used Sahara sand and then Soft Suede for the next two layers. The little bow is using Pink Pirouette on both layers. The background I used the perpetual Birthday Calendar stamp set. I thought it added a special touch without taking away from that gorgeous bear. Here are some of the amazing displays that I got to see too - There is more to come so make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don't miss an update this week. I have so much to show you! Here are just a few of the displays.... mmm who is that cheeky face???

I think Peekaboo Peach might be my first favorite of the new in colors. I say first, because I usually end up liking most, if not all of them as time goes by. And, as entertained as I am by Stampin' Up's fun two word color names, I just keep calling this orange. It's the orange of summer and the beach, it's the sweetest orange ever. If you're wondering what is this new in colors talk? Click here: Audra's first in color blog post. So let's sit back and enjoy Peekaboo Peach: Here are all the colors in super cute mini box form: Come on back tomorrow and take a look at Dapper Denim. Stay Crafty!

***SPOILER ALERT*** Do not proceed if you want to be WOWed with new product and exciting pictures and samples! I have a very exciting post for you today! Firstly the retired list has been announced. You can purchase retired items if you live in Australia and click HERE. These items are only around while stocks last so don't delay - Remember the host code this month is FSZE4PGE to earn rewards. With the retired list comes along NEW products. On the weekend Bruno and my team the Crazy Crafters got to attend an incredible event that showcased the new products from the upcoming Stampin' Up!® 2016-2017 Annual Catalogue. You won't be able to purchase from this catalogue until the 1st June 2016. However do you want to have a sneak peek? Remember **SPOILER ALERT** Here is the gorgeous new Catalogue! If you live in Australia and don't currently have a demonstrator that you are ordering from you can click here to subscribe for you copy that I will be sending on the 11th May 2016. Here is one of the sets that we won at Onstage - the Baby Bear Stamp set. I have a feeling that this set will be very popular! The bear is a three step stamp set - which gives it the realistic look. I used Sahara sand and then Soft Suede for the next two layers. The little bow is using Pink Pirouette on both layers. The background I used the perpetual Birthday Calendar stamp set. I thought it added a special touch without taking away from that gorgeous bear. Here are some of the amazing displays that I got to see too - There is more to come so make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don't miss an update this week. I have so much to show you! Here are just a few of the displays.... mmm who is that cheeky face???

***SPOILER ALERT*** Do not proceed if you want to be WOWed with new product and exciting pictures and samples! I have a very exciting post for you today! Firstly the retired list has been announced. You can purchase retired items if you live in Australia and click HERE. These items are only around while stocks last so don't delay - Remember the host code this month is FSZE4PGE to earn rewards. With the retired list comes along NEW products. On the weekend Bruno and my team the Crazy Crafters got to attend an incredible event that showcased the new products from the upcoming Stampin' Up!® 2016-2017 Annual Catalogue. You won't be able to purchase from this catalogue until the 1st June 2016. However do you want to have a sneak peek? Remember **SPOILER ALERT** Here is the gorgeous new Catalogue! If you live in Australia and don't currently have a demonstrator that you are ordering from you can click here to subscribe for you copy that I will be sending on the 11th May 2016. Here is one of the sets that we won at Onstage - the Baby Bear Stamp set. I have a feeling that this set will be very popular! The bear is a three step stamp set - which gives it the realistic look. I used Sahara sand and then Soft Suede for the next two layers. The little bow is using Pink Pirouette on both layers. The background I used the perpetual Birthday Calendar stamp set. I thought it added a special touch without taking away from that gorgeous bear. Here are some of the amazing displays that I got to see too - There is more to come so make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don't miss an update this week. I have so much to show you! Here are just a few of the displays.... mmm who is that cheeky face???

Welcome to Freshly Made Sketches! Each week, one member of our design team creates a sketch for you to try, the twist is to keep your project clean-lined and fresh! The "Clean Team" has come up with some "Freshly Made" designs to get you in the spirit! We are so excited to visit you and to see what YOU create with our sketch! Jennifer Brum Linda Callahan Narelle Farrugia Karren Johnson Jen Mitchell Amy O'Neill Cécile Ribon Kim Singdahlsen We have a few simple rules to keep things fun and fair for all of our players: Please use any crafting product you would like to use. Feel free to combine our sketch with up to THREE other challenges, except another sketch challenge. Please add a DIRECT link to your blog or other online gallery when adding your card to the linky below. If linking to a public gallery, please use keyword FMS283. Please include our sketch and a link back to Freshly Made Sketches on your post. Have fun! This challenge will end at 3:00 PM EDT on Monday, April 17th. On Tuesday we will announce the winner of this week's sketch challenge who will known as the "Queen of Clean" and each Design Team Member will choose one "Princess".

I know that you all have been dying to see some of the goodies from the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog. I’ve got tons of pictures to share so I’ll post a bunch today and I’ll pos…

What to share, what to share?! There are soooooooooo many great new products in the upcoming 2016-17 Annual Catalog (being released June 1st)!!! And those of us that attended Stampin' Up!'s

Angela Lorenz – Painter’s Palette – Swirly Scribbles Thinlits. Click on picture to see more creations by Angela. Stampin Up. #stampinup #angelalorenz #painterspalette #swirlyscribblesthinlits #sneakpeak #papercraft #handmadecards #handmade #stampinupdemonstrator #stampinupdemonstratoraustralia #handmadecardsarethebest #angscraftycards #stampinupdemo #suannualcatalogue2016/17 #layeringsquaresframelits

As promised, I’ve got more sneak peeks at the Stampin’ Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog. This time I’m featuring some of the new bundles and accessories and you’ll want to grab a…

***SPOILER ALERT*** Do not proceed if you want to be WOWed with new product and exciting pictures and samples! I have a very exciting post for you today! Firstly the retired list has been announced. You can purchase retired items if you live in Australia and click HERE. These items are only around while stocks last so don't delay - Remember the host code this month is FSZE4PGE to earn rewards. With the retired list comes along NEW products. On the weekend Bruno and my team the Crazy Crafters got to attend an incredible event that showcased the new products from the upcoming Stampin' Up!® 2016-2017 Annual Catalogue. You won't be able to purchase from this catalogue until the 1st June 2016. However do you want to have a sneak peek? Remember **SPOILER ALERT** Here is the gorgeous new Catalogue! If you live in Australia and don't currently have a demonstrator that you are ordering from you can click here to subscribe for you copy that I will be sending on the 11th May 2016. Here is one of the sets that we won at Onstage - the Baby Bear Stamp set. I have a feeling that this set will be very popular! The bear is a three step stamp set - which gives it the realistic look. I used Sahara sand and then Soft Suede for the next two layers. The little bow is using Pink Pirouette on both layers. The background I used the perpetual Birthday Calendar stamp set. I thought it added a special touch without taking away from that gorgeous bear. Here are some of the amazing displays that I got to see too - There is more to come so make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don't miss an update this week. I have so much to show you! Here are just a few of the displays.... mmm who is that cheeky face???