Colour chart…...

Here is another take on the new colour range which is coming soon…..still loving the Smoky Slate and Bermuda Bay is rather cute too!!

Jodie x

New Wood Mount cases!

News just in this week, for all my fellow wood-mount stamp lovers……new Wood Mount cases are coming in the new catalogue!  Squeal!

This has just been announced on Stampin' Up's You-Tube…..stampinupvideo

Here is the video, just click to play:

These will provide a much needed neater storage solution for our beloved wood mount stamp sets.
It also looks like blank cases may be available, so your older stamp sets can be transferred to the new style cases.  Then a new insert could be created by just stamping the images on to it and inserting it into the sleeve!  There is some talk of a template that is available, to use for this.

As the new catalogue draws near, I will let you know of any new snippets of news that comes my way!

Have a great day,

Jodie x

Stampin' Up!'s COLOUR REFRESH is here!

Every few years, Stampin' Up! overhaul their colour range and the new 2013 - 2014 Annual Catalogue colour range will feature TEN new colours!  We are saying goodbye to some old favourites, welcoming back old In-Colours and are treated to three brand new colours.

Some colours I will miss, others not.  I can't wait to see the Bermuda Bay, Soft Sky and of course, the Smoky Slate!  I will no doubt be in love with this new soft grey colour….smile!  Those of you who know me well will not be surprised by this…lol.

The new Colour Range chart

Remember that the discontinued colours in stamp pads, ink refills, card stock, etc are ONLY available while stocks last.

Have a great day!

Jodie x

My Digital Studio…..what fun!

Get creative on your computer!

How?
With My Digital Studio… or MDS.
MDS is Stampin' Up's new digital product and it has just been launched in Australia.  It has been hugely popular in the US for some time.  It comes in the form of design software and it gets you creating a range of exciting digital projects. These include cards, scrapbook pages, photo book layouts, calendars, tags and loads more using Stampin' Up's own colour range and images. 

Here is a quick little video, explaining all about MDS:

This morning I downloaded the free trial of MDS…….just to see what I could make with it.  What fun!  It is quite easy to navigate and I can see projects being developed using MDS and traditional Stampin' Up! products…….the possibilities are endless!  Think along the lines of personalised cards, party items, scrapbooking pages, plus loads more too.

Here are a couple of quick projects I put together this morning…..

First of all, a card front...

And then a quick scrapbooking layout….

I love that I can make a quick project and then it can be emailed off for a birthday or just to say hello!
Or even head into Officeworks or the local printer for a professionally printed image…..or maybe a photo book for someone special?

And now that MDS has launched in Australia, more and more embellishments, stamp images, papers and lots more will be available to add to your program.

Even better, there is a 30 day FREE TRIAL available here:  MDS 30 day free trial

Just download it (it is rather a large file) and start creating!

Hope to hear if anyone has given it a go….

Thanks,

Jodie x

Easter goodies

After a busy Easter in the garden, I have finally had a chance to sit down and tinker away on my laptop.  The cool mornings and fine days have been the perfect time for getting odd jobs done, but to my horror, no time for crafting at all…..not a good thing!

A couple of weeks ago I held an Easter project class, so for those who couldn't make it…….here are the projects we made on the day:

Top left:  a cute little egg box with water coloured bunny.  We used the Stampin' Up Watercolour Wonder Crayons in Subtles  (Page 157 - $29.95), along with an Early Espresso Stampin' Pad (Page 156 - $9.95) and of course, an Aquapainter (Page 178 - $19.95 for 2 painters).

Top right:  Single egg box using the Mini Milk Carton Bigz L die (Page 194 - $55.95) and an Easter tag, using the Two Tags Bigz die (Page 193 - $37.95)

Bottom left:  Make your own packaging!  We used a cello bag with the Top Note Bigz die (Page 193 - $37.95), to create our own unique Easter gift bag.

Bottom right:  Easter card was made using the Labels Collection Framelits (Page 191 - $45.95) and Summer Starfruit Ribbon (Page 172 - $13.95).

(ALL IMAGES were made using the Everybunny stamp set (Page 25 - $48.95 (Wood) $38.95 (Clear)
and Stayzon Ink pad (Page 157 - $13.95) )

I hope all of you enjoyed a safe, happy and fantastic Easter!

Take care,

Jodie x

Last day of Saleabration…..

It's over for another year…..Saleabration.  Such an exciting time of year, with free goodies galore.

To commemorate, I have a card that was created while I was helping out one of my ladies with ideas for her first ever workshop!

Butterflies and banners….

Using my all time favourite card stock (yes, I know……so predictable - Crumb Cake)  as a backdrop,
I used strips of Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper (from Saleabration 20130 and used a square punch to make the banner ends.
Butterflies were made using the Elegant Butterfly punch, with Pool Party and Rich Razzleberry card stock.  Brads from the Brights Collection were used to embellish the butterflies, which were adhered using Dimensionals.

Here is a product list:

Crumbcake card stock           (121685)  $11.95
Pool Party card stock             (124391)  $11.95
Rich Razzleberry card stock  (119981)

Sycamore Street DSP  (2013 Saleabration stock)

Elegant Butterfly punch          (127526)  $27.95

Brights collection Brads          (119740)  $11.95
using Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry brads.

Stampin' Dimensionals             (104430)  $6.95
Snail adhesive                          (104332)  $11.95

This card could be adapted to include masculine pattered papers, making it suitable for a male card.
Instead of the butterfly ( I don't think any man I know would like this…..hehe) a Square punched piece of paper could be used in a diamond shape or use the Curly Label punch for a different shape.

I hope everybody enjoys a lovely weekend…

Jodie x

Sale-a-bration is here!!

Sale-a-bration catalogue

22nd January - 22nd March 2013

My favourite time of the Stampin' Up! year is here at last!  Sale-a-bration is just brilliant this year, with SO many gorgeous new products available FREE!  I have several of them already and have enjoyed creating some new designs with them.  This year's Sale-a-bration is extra special as it is Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary, so they have added in some extras - always a good thing, right?  Click on the link in above to view the catalogue.

So how do you get the FREEBIES?

Love to shop? How about shopping and getting rewarded? 

Welcome to Sale-A-Bration!

Customers may choose any one product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure for every $100 they spend. This year's offering includes exclusive stamp sets and accessories, as well as a selection of catalogue stamp sets, digital content CDs, ribbon, buttons, and even an embossing folder! Now, more than ever, there's something for everyone! 

Sale-A-Bration +  Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary = the best time to host a Stampin' Up! party!

• Get FREE Silver Glimmer Paper when you host a $300 workshop!*  
• Get a FREE hostess bundle when you host a $600 workshop!* 

Hostess Bundle Details:
The Hostess Bundle includes

• Madison Avenue stamp set (wood- or clear-mount)
• Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper
• Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack

*Offers are not incremental (i.e., a hostess does not receive two packages of Glimmer Paper for a $600 workshop or two bundles for a $1,200 workshop).

Sale-A-Bration + Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary = 25% more Starter Kit 

products for FREE!

Spend $169.00 on your starter kit and you normally get $235.00 worth of products, but during Sale-a-bration, get $293.75 of products for only $169.00.  What a great deal!

With the new flexible Starter Kit, you can order what you need and during Sale-a-bration, get an extra 25% more products too!  This is a great way to add more goodies to your Stampin' Up! stash.  More info about the flexible Starter kit is available HERE

The best thing my postie brings me - the brown box!

Please email me for any additional information you need about this year's 

Sale-a-bration, I am more than happy to help.

Cheers,

Jodie