Rugby Fever!

I've been working on layout since lunchtime and I can just hear bubs waking up so better hurry up and get it posted. This is how I show my patriotism!

There's a big rugby game on tomorrow night and I'll be watching, can't wait! My star punches came in handy, but sadly they're both retired :(.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Night of Navy, Real Red
Ink: Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler
Accessories: Big Shot, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits Dies, Large & Small Punches

Inspired by Nature Card

The "Inspired by Nature" stamp set certainly is inspiring! I haven't had it long but have been using it alot, especially on scrapbook pages as it is a large silhouette stamp perfect for backgrounds.

There is some retired product on this card but I was so inspired by this card that I had to have a go.

Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Vintage Labels
Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Newsprint DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Garden Green, Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder, Sponge Dauber, Spritzer, Basic Pearls

Simply Stockings Promotion

During October, purchase this pair of coordinating Christmas products early--before the debut of the 2011 Summer Mini Catalogue:

• Stitched Stocking Set
• Stocking Tag Punch

It gets even better. Get them both for FREE when you host a $500 workshop!

See the stamp set and punch here.

Perfect Pennants Scrapbooking Layout

Well the new catalogue is all go and I recently had a play with some of my new goodies! The designer series paper that you see "Cheerful Treat" can be found in the Hostess section of the catalogue on page 9. It's sooo pretty!

Stamps: I Dig You, Broadsheet Alphabet
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Cheerful Treat Designer Series Paper
Ink: Bashful Blue, Melon Mambo, Concord Crush
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Pennants Die, Silver Brads

New Catalogue Out Now!

The new 2011/12 Idea Book and Catalogue is starts today and can be viewed online here, or contact me to arrange a hard copy.

"The Story" Scrapbook Layout

Here's the retiring stamp set Priceless used again, along with retiring Newsprint Designer Series Paper following this wonderful sketch from pagemaps:
Jumbo eyelets are also retiring (and have officially sold out too):
Stamps: Priceless, Life Definitions
Cardstock: Newsprint and Love Letter Designer Series Paper, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black Ink and Marker
Accessories: Punches: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, Boho Blossoms, Pewter Jumbo Eyelets, Crop-a-dile, Sponge Dauber

Lap of Luxury Scrapbook Layout

Here's a layout I did using the Lap of Luxury Designer Series Paper and Priceless stamp set. Both are retiring in a few days time so be in quick if you would like to order them.
Stamps: Priceless, Tart & Tangy
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Basic Grey Marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embossilts Die, Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Dies, Scallop Square Bigz Die, Basil Rhinestones, Scallop Edge Border Punch

Pony Party Cards

Sorry for the lack of blogging, I've actually been quite busy, craft-wise, and it's time I got back on here and shared some of it!

I made this card for my daughter who turned 4 recently. It's exactly what she asked for, the colours, the stamp set and the shape...
Here another Pony Party card I thought I'd share too. I made it a few months back for my nieces' 6th birthday. I included a set of coloured pencils and my sister said as soon as my niece opened the card, she was off to colour it in!
Can you tell I like to make easel cards?

The Retired List has been Released!

It’s time to say goodbye to hundreds of products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue, and now is the time for you to get them before they’re gone. These products are available until 31 August but may sell out before then so be in quick. Many have been discounted significantly! Click here to see the list.

The new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue will be released on 1 September & there are lots of goodies to be seen! If you would like to pre-order a copy for $12 + postage (if needed), contact me here. Otherwise a copy will be yours free with an order over $50 from the current catalogue.

StampAMemory Challenge

Here's my entry in the latest StampAMemory Challenge. This month a layout from PageMaps was chosen to inspire everyone from.Here's my take on it:
I "blinged" up the flowers, buttons, title and black zigzag with smooch spritz although it's a little hard to see in the photos.
Stamps: Dotted Lines Jumbo Wheel
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Basic Black, Jolly Holiday DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler Marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Buttons #5 Sizzlits Die, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Dies, Tasteful Trim Die, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Sponge Dauber, Pearls, Mat Pack, Gold Glow Smooch Spritz