Tap & Scrap

MY DOWN TIME! CHRISTMAS 2011.

2011-12-30T10:00:00.000+11:00

I managed to get a little down time for myself after Christmas. My Dad's birthday is just after Christmas, so need to get a card made for him. He is a mad cricket fan, and you can't miss the Boxing Day test. So thought this would be appropriate for him. I used a retired Stamp Set and card stock, but still happy with the way it turned out. Happy Birthday Dad. (yes we won the 1st cricket match.)

A little scrapping time found too. Lola came to visit Nan and Pop, and she is just a delight. She is just learning to get around, not crawling yet tho.

Stamp Set: Perfect Alphabet
Card Stock: DSP Regal Collections, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Glorious Green
Ink: Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Petite Pennants Builder Punch, White Bakers Twine, Circle Scissor Plus

Another Layout of Lola, she loves this Spring thing, has the best fun.

Stamp Set: Simple Serif Alphabet & Numbers
Card Stock: DSP Greenhouse Gala, Baja Breeze, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Early Expresso, Real Red
Accessories: Big Shot, Both Alphabet Dies, Square Lattice Impressions folder. Brads

Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, and have a Safe and Happy New Year.

Happy Stampin'

Chelryl

Christmas

2011-12-14T10:36:00.000+11:00

Hello to All,

Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year. Just thought I would put up a couple of quick posts before the big event. I made these deco's, after being shown from one of my wonderful club members, Bev. They are just wonderful. Thanks Bev for sharing.

I have used the wonderful Stampin' Up! fabric - Deck the Halls, the Big Shot, Scallop Square die, Fun Flowers Die and the new ribbon Seam Bidding in Cherry Cobbler. Filled these with Lavender and they are a treat.

I created this card from a technique we were shown at Melbourne Regionals 2011. Cate Lynch from our home office showed us this great idea. Thanks Cate.

Notice the shadowing with the words, and look at the new pennant punch, created this funky little Christmas tree, which is decorated with our Stampin' glass glitter.

If you would like to learn any of these ideas contact me now.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

DECEMBER FRENZY

2011-12-05T17:06:00.001+11:00

WOW, look what Stampin' Up! have done this month. Don't miss out on this great Sale.
Want to see the imagines of the stamps etc. click here http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/nyobre/promotions and you can download the the promotions pages.

Get great Stampin' Up! products up to 50% off during our December Frenzy sale. Stamps, ribbons, tools, wheels, brads and more….

If you would any of these wonderful products, contact me now, before you miss out.

nyobre@aapt.net.au

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Item	Page	Description	Discount	Retail Price	Sale Price
120597	22	Welcome Christmas Clear-Mount Set	50%	$39.95	$19.98
121584	22	Welcome Christmas Wood-Mount Set	50%	$49.95	$24.98
117715	28	I {Heart} Hearts Wood-Mount Set	40%	$42.95	$25.77
121528	35	Got Treats Wood-Mount Set	40%	$40.95	$24.57
117699	42	Something Sweet Wood-Mount Set	40%	$44.95	$26.97
116686	46	For Everything Wood-Mount Set	40%	$47.95	$28.77
119163	67	Cottage Garden Wood-Mount Set	50%	$32.95	$16.48
121508	72	Every Moment Wood-Mount Set	40%	$31.95	$19.17
121480	74	Awash with Flowers Wood-Mount Set	40%	$71.95	$43.17
121522	75	Friends Never Fade Wood-Mount Set	50%	$31.95	$15.98
120618	75	Friends Never Fade Clear-Mount Set	40%	$25.95	$15.57
121600	75	Ornate Blossom Wood-Mount Set	40%	$19.95	$11.97
123551	88	Clearly For You Wood-Mount Set	40%	$47.95	$28.77
123848	96	Chloe Stampin Around Builder Wheel	40%	$9.95	$5.97
116911	126	Padded Envelopes (3)	40%	$6.50	$3.90
119263	138	Poppy Parade 1/2'' Stitched-Poly Ribbon	30%	$16.95	$11.87
119267	138	Blushing Bride 1/2'' Stitched-Poly Ribbon	30%	$16.95	$11.87
119731	143	Regals Flower Brads	30%	$16.95	$11.87
119730	143	Neutrals Flower Brads	30%	$16.95	$11.87
118762	146	Distressing Essentials	30%	$37.95	$26.57
103179	149	Craft & Rubber Scissors	30%	$37.95	$26.57
112531	149	Circle Scissor Plus Glass Mat	30%	$37.95	$26.57

Family Scrapping Layouts

2011-11-20T13:08:00.000+11:00

I have finally had sometime to create a couple of layouts. I have such a great time doing them, music on in the background, grand-daughter over the shoulder, and wonderful subjects to work with. Hope you enjoy them and they inspire you to get out the stamps and embellishments and create your own master piece.

Emily, Stu and Lola in a family shot we had taken recently. First page scrapped with this little princess.

Close up of how I used the stamps, and then embellished with the glitter brads.

Close up of how I used the Alphabet die and the bigshot for journaling.

Marnie and Jordi, have you ever seen a such a beautiful photo. I have used the new Tangerine Tango embossing powder for the butterflies. The new butchers string down the side, overlaying the DSP, and bigshot and alphabet die for journaling.

Close up of butterflies and the using the Creative Elements stamp for the background. Stamps are the best for adding a little creativity and personal touch to backgrounds.

WOW, look at how our 1st grand-daughter has grown. Simply stunning. This is Maddi, where did the years go.

In all the layouts I have used the DSP collections, they are the best for scrap-booking, never have to have a dull boring back-ground again. I have also used the Paisley Petals in Jordi's and Maddi's layouts.
Stamp Sets - Just Perfect Alphabet, Letter It alphabet, Baroque Motifs, Creative Elements, Extreme Elements.
Accessories - Big Shot, Embossing folders, cutting dies, ribbons, glitter brads, butchers twine. dimensionals,
Card Stock - DSP Collections packs, DSP Paisley Petals, Night of Navy, Whisper White,Baja Breeze

If you have any questions, or wish to order any of the above products, give me a call (50302068) or just email me.( nyobre@aapt.net.au).
Thanks for dropping by, sorry its been so long since I have posted.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

BIG SHOT PROMO

2011-11-15T14:37:00.000+11:00

Big Shot Promotion

A Sale to 'Die' For! During November, get 10 percent off select Big Shot dies. Use these exclusive dies to create fabulous shapes, embossing, and more!

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	10% Off Price
156	117332	Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die	$21.95	$19.75
156	114515	Flower Burst Embosslits Die	$21.95	$19.75
157	114517	Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	$14.95	$13.45
157	116824	Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	$14.95	$13.45
157	119277	Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	$14.95	$13.45
158	113440	Buttons #5 Sizzlits® Die	$9.95	$8.95
159	113466	Pillow Box BigzT Die	$36.95	$33.25
159	114507	Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die	$39.95	$35.95
159	120903	Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die	$39.95	$35.95
160	115953	Mover & Shapers Punch Windows	$54.95	$49.45
160	120893	Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die	$69.95	$62.95
160	121810	Petal Cone Bigz L Die	$59.95	$53.95

Don't have a Big Shot? Get 10% off our exclusive Big Shot Bundle! The Big Shot Bundle (item 128944) includes the following:

Page	Description	Retail Value	10% Off Price	Item
155 .	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine
156 .	Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die	$186.85	$168.16	128944
157 .	Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder

If you would like to buy a Big Shot or place an order then give me a call on 0427 302 068.

2011-2012 Catalogue Launch

2011-09-11T11:01:00.000+10:00

I held a day to launch the new catty and a get together as my group had not done this for awhile. I did a display to show many ideas, and made some frames like at convention. Lots of the ideas came straight from the new Idea catalogue (what a great book to have). There was about 20 of us altogether, who gathered over 3 full days to stamp, craft, sew and have a great time.

Overall display

Flowers out of the DSP Just add Cake - 124339 - $18.95 per pack

A little closer

Love Marina Mist

Here is Linda, Loreto and Melanie (fellow demonstrator)

Cheryl creating many wonderful cards

Hilda checking out the new products

Marg (Top) finishing off her cards for Stamp Club. Carole and Marg F (bottom) chatting.

Jan, thinking what she will create next.

Bev, having a great time.

Yes, Marg F is doing some work now.

Carole created many wonderful vintage projects,

Sue, making little Nurse brooches out of the Owl punch (so cute) Most of us are nurses who attended.

Mel (top) demonstrator travelled from Mildura to join us. (2 hours away) thanks Mel. She got the Circle Scissor Plus down pat.

This is a sample of my Stamp Club Swap card for the boy baby. Simple but affective.

Card Stock :- Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Stamp:- All in the family
Ink: Basic Grey, Bashful Blue
Accessories:- Big Shot, Dot texture folder, Ribbon blender pen

This sample is one I received from Pauline Aynsley in New Zealand from Convention.
Great card, thank you Pauline.

Stamp Set : Baby Bundle
Card Stock:- Pink Pirouette, Basic Grey, Very Vanilla
Inks:- Black Stazon, Pink Pirouette
Accessories:- Big Shot, Textured Impression Embossing Folder Final Press, Punches, 1/2" circle, word window, sponges, dimensionals, blender pen.

Hope you enjoy looking at these shots, and if you would like to hold a workshop and would like a new Ideas Catalogue, please contact me.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

STAMP CLUB SWAPS

2011-08-03T15:37:00.000+10:00

Hi Everyone,
Just thought I would post a few of our stamp club swap. Each month a few girls gather and learn more stampin' ideas, and we do a swap card, so when the occasion arrives we have a card to give.

This first one is mine, idea from the net by some talented lady. Love this stamp set.
Stamp Set: Just Believe, Teeny Tiny Sentiment
Card Stock: River Rock, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy
Ink: River Rock, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Clear Block, Stamp-a-ma-jig

This one in mine also, I actually just made this no copies. This technique is Faux Mother of Pearl Love it!
Photo doesn't do is justice, you can't tell there is a hint of pink over the pearl, you just have to believe me.
Stamp Set: Elements of Style, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Shimmer Paint, Dimensionals

This card is beautifully presented by Sue Eagle. It is an easel card.

Rob Kelly created this lovely card, I have already cased this one.

Loreto Kennedy has made this lovely card, just finished off beautifully with the ribbon.

Some old favourites were used to create this beauty. Cheryl O'Brien has the flare.

Now some male birthday cards. Sue Eagle made this wonderful gift card, card. Using one the the old favourite Stamp Sets. Loads of Love.

Cheers to you Linda Bye, Love thee colours.

Marg Finnamore created this great card, and using lots of different techniques. Well done Marg.

This card is great, Rob Kelly added her flare of sewing to the side, how good does it look.

Loreto Kennedy created this lovely card, using the sponging technique, great card.

This card is by Cheryl O'Brien, how good is this,( Oops Not Stampin' up! don't tell)

This next one is mine, another cased card, but I really liked it and so many elements. Love this set, it is retiring, so if you want it better get in quick.

This one is my Baby girl card for next months swap. This was easy, as I just received a NEW Grand- Daughter ' LOLA ROSE'.

Boy one I have started, wasn't sure which I needed.

Finished this one, has been hanging around for some time, just needed to cut out all those little bits. Thanks to everyone for sharing there wonderful swap cards, and there will be more to come from my second Stamp Club.

Don't forget the retiring list of stamps, card stock, dsp and accessories, don't be disappointed and miss out contact me today.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Found Link to Travel Album

2011-07-20T13:15:00.000+10:00

I found the link to Teneale's travel album. http://www.tenealewilliams.com.au/wp02/2011/02/page/2/

Thanks again Teneale for sharing this wonderful project.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

My take on the SU Impression July 2011

2011-07-19T17:10:00.000+10:00

Oh what a gorgeous kid! Just had to scrap her once again. SU put out a couple of ideas so thought I would put into practice.

Stamp Set: Medallion Background set
Card Stock: Soft Suede, Confetti White, Old Olive, Cajun Craze
Ink: So Saffron, More Mustard, Cajun Craze &Versa Mark
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, brayer, scallop edge punch, Pearl basic jewels, Stampn Write markers , linen thread decorative label punch.
Technique: Emboss resist. This layout is a 6 x 6 page.

The following layouts are 12 x 12, very simply but eye catching.

Stamp Sets: Curvy Verses
Card Stock: Basic Grey Textured, Whisper White Textured, Metallic silver, Real Read, Shimmer White and Basic Black.
Ink: Basic Black, Silver
Accessories: Big-shot ,Variety of dies and embossing folders, dimensional's brads, buttons, alphabet dies

Emily on her WEDDING DAY

Very proud parents!

Double lay-out.

You can use any colour, any photo in this style, you just play around with what you have. Your turn now have a go, you will be please. If you would like any products that I have used just give me ca ll or email. Don't forget, this month if you spend $100- on product you will receive a real of ribbon and matching buttons. http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/giftwpurchase_flyer_sp_0711.pdf Click on link for more information.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Singapore 2011 World Cup Netball

2011-07-19T16:41:00.000+10:00

I have been so lucky, tripped off to Singapore with my Sister, Cousin and Friends to watch the World Cup Netball. We flew out of Adelaide (freezing cold) and into Singapore(very warm and humid).

This is the night before we flew out.

Rob and Kaye at the Opening night.

First night in Singapore

Ohhhhh!!!! we got a little shopping in. Up that well known Road.

Big night out, we all needed a good feed and not at mid-night.

Brunch with the Diamonds netball team.

Cheers with our Singapore Sling.

Rob and Myself at the Netball

Wendy and Leanne (sister) about to Cheer!

Kaye, Crazy supporter. She was with us.

'Mad Supporters'

As the week went on we got a little Crazier.

Showing off the Diamonds

Celebrating

With the Sth African Cheer Leader. She was fantastic and the best dancer ever.

Congratulations to the Diamonds Netball Team, they were fantastic, and played their hearts out.

We hand the best time in Singapore, the weather was very hot and humid, but lovely after our cold winter. We managed to fit in heaps of sight seeing as well as the netball. Just a little shopping (well maybe a lot of shopping). This is the cleanest city I have seen, and the rail system is amazing. I don't like Asian food, but the others had a feast. I enjoyed the pizza at the Boomerang Bar to celebrate the big win. Oops no stampin' , but I did make an Album for all to write their daily activities and some photos in. I cased Tenealle Williams idea when she went to the States for Stampin' Up!'s Convention. Can't find the direct link but I will keep looking.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

SNIP AND TUCK CARD

2011-06-26T17:58:00.000+10:00

WELCOME,
Found this great little card on the net somewhere, which was demonstrated by Bonnie Thurber at the US Leadership Conference.

Close up of the detail on the card

This is the little card. Anyone interested in learning this card, just give me a call and I can demonstrate this at your very own workshop, and you can make it as well.
This stamp set is available now in the current Autumn/Winter mini, so you only have 1 more month to get this set. Don't miss out.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

U Stamp with Dawn and Friends

2011-06-21T08:09:00.000+10:00

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2011-06-14T18:27:00.001+10:00

Wedding anniversary

2011-06-11T17:54:00.000+10:00

Hi Everyone,

It is my parents 54th wedding anniversary coming up, so I thought I would send them a card, whilst they holiday up in the sun.

It was trying out a technique that Kirsty Brown demonstrated to us at Convention. What a great idea, and so easy. Bleaching.

This is just a look inside.

Stamp Set: Elements of Style

Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Early Expresso, Marina Mist

Ink: Early Expresso

Accessories: Aqua painter, Bleach, Taffeta Ribbon, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch

I thought whilst I was making the card, thought it appropriate to do a scrap page as well.

This is another idea I got from Conventions. This technique was from Sharnee Torrents. Ripped frame technique.

Stamp Set: Nature Walk (love this set)
Card Stock: Basic Black, Naturals DSP, Very Vanilla
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Expresso
Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers, Taffeta Ribbon, Antique Brads, Shimmer Paint.

Close up of the corner accents elements.

If you wish to purchase any of these products, and/or learn the techniques, contact me.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

SISTERS

2011-05-30T13:51:00.000+10:00

I cased this layout from a fabulous demonstrator who lives in New Zealand, Delys Cram. She is a dynamite scrap-booker. Delys also gave a presentation at our recent Stampin' Up! Convention in Melbourne, and gave us many ideas. http://delysc.wordpress.com/

Stamp Sets: Flower Fancy, Clearly for you, Greenhouse Garden, Notably Ornate, Just Believe

Card Stock: DSP Nursery Suite Specialty pack (12 Sheets) DSP Baja Breeze, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery

Ink: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke

Accessories: Big shot, Little leaves die, Fancy Flower punch, Rhinestones, white gel pen, sponge and dimensionals

Again, a big thank you to Delys for all her inspiration.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

With a splash of Colour

2011-05-19T15:50:00.000+10:00

I saw a great card on the display board at Convention, by Belinda Neil. I love the idea so much thought I would have ago at using the idea on a 12 x 12 scrap page. I am very pleased with the way it has turned out.

The bee's wings are covered in dazzling diamonds.

This butterfly is triple layered.

Stamp Sets: Nature Walk, French Foliage &Vintage Vogue
C/S: Whisper White, Basic Black 12 x 12
Ink: Black varied colours to do butterflies
Accessories: 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds, spiral punch, aqua painter.
Technique: masking

These stamps are available from the new Autumn/Winter mini.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Torn Frame Technique

2011-05-18T18:38:00.000+10:00

This technique was shown at the recent Melbourne Convention by Sharnee Torrents in her Workshop Wow. This is an amazing technique and very effective. Thank You Sharnee for sharing.

Stamp Sets: none
C/S: DSP In Colour collection, Real Red, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Mellow Mambo
Ink: Old Olive
Accessories: Bigshot, blossom party, Heart and Brackets die, eyelet border punch, scallop border punch, die, Scallop trim Border, crop-A-dile, lge eyelet, in colour ribbon, hemp twine, Heart to Heart punch, computer font with SU colours.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Deal of the Week

2011-05-18T17:03:00.000+10:00

This weeks Deals of the Week. Fabulous savings, on great products. Have your order to me by Tuesday 24th May.

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
119750	137	Daffodil Delight 5/8'' (1.6 cm) Satin Ribbon	$16.95	$11.87
119963	137	Certainly Celery 3/8'' (1 cm) Taffeta Ribbon	$12.95	$9.07
109112	139	Square Fire Rhinestone Brads	$19.95	$13.97
109113	139	Square Ice Rhinestone Brads	$19.95	$13.97

Sharing Product Ideas

2011-05-17T13:53:00.000+10:00

Just trying my hand a a wonderful technique demonstrated by Delys Cram at the Melbourne Convention. Thank you Delys for sharing such a great idea with us all.
This technique is using our Shimmer Paints in a different way, which is so very easy, and gives a great shimmer to your scrap page.

Stampin' Up! is celebrating their 5th year in Australia, so thought I would dedicate this page to them.

Stamp Sets: Word Play, On your Birthday, Create a cupcake
C/S: DSP Neutrals, Brights, Old Olive Pumpkin Pie, Baja Breeze, Marina Mist Real Red
Ink: Marina Mist, Early Expresso, Old Olive, Distress kit inks
Accessories: Build a Cupcake punch, Boho flowers punch, hemp twine, champagne mist shimmer paint, glad wrap, sponge, staples, bigshot Simple Numbers die, timeless type die, Basic Rhinestones, glue dots, distressing tool kit.

Thanks for looking

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Strength & Hope

2011-05-17T08:38:00.000+10:00

Stampin' Up! and you can make a difference with One Stamp Set. Strength & Hope 123663 (W) or 124232 (C). Stampin' Up! is donating $2- from this purchase to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Here is a sweet card that you can create with the above set. This set has endless possibilities, so support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and contact me today.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Swaps from Convention 2011

2011-05-16T16:11:00.000+10:00

I have gone through some of my swaps and here are a few of my favourites. There are so many fantastic ideas it was so hard to choose. There are so many talented ladies out there, and they are all willing to share there ideas, so here we go: Enjoy.

Melissa Mulcahy

Kerin Thorne

Pam Jorgensen

Marija Paic

Melinda Rowe

Tracy Penn

Sandra Miller

Kirsty Brown

Carolyn Bennie

Nicole Goding

Project we made at Convention with Upline Pam Jorgensen. Pam also demonstrated this is a workshop on stage. Thanks Pam, we loved it and you were fantastic.

Delys Cram - Delys presented a workshop WOW, and it was a Wow. Unbelievable Scrapbooker. thank you Delys.

Narelle Macey

Amanda Baker

Rachel Woodland

Paula Dobson

Jeanette Smith

Jane McGlade-Smith

Talented Jodie Price - Downline

Talented Kaylene Schultz - guest of Upline

Another one from Kaylene

Talented Melanie Dunstan Downline

Talented Donna Krelle - Upline

Talented Leonnie Bish - Downline

Talented Kathy Faulkner - Downline

Tracey Eaton

Inside of Kathy's box.

I hope you have enjoyed these samples, now its your turn to have a go and create a few for yourself. If you need any help contact me and I will help as best I can.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Week 2 of the Week Promotion

2011-05-16T12:58:00.000+10:00

It’s Week 2 of Stampin’ Up!’s Deal of the Week promotion.
Here’s this week’s specials:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
120963	142	Stampin Pastels New Color Kit	$28.50	$22.80
115957	151	Thanks Embosslits Die	$21.95	$17.56
114513	151	Sweetest Stem Embosslits Die	$21.95	$17.56
113483	155	Pennant Bigz XL Die	$74.95	$59.96

To order any of these wonderful products send me an email nyobre@aapt.net.au. Don't forget these only last for 1 week and finish at midnight on this Wednesday.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Want to earn EXTRA FREE product

2011-05-16T12:49:00.000+10:00

Great news from Convention, Hold a workshop with me between 23rd May - 30th June 2011, and have sales of $450- and above, and you will receive any EXTRA $70- of product FREE. That means in total you will get a Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set, and $110- of fabulous product FREE.
Time and dates are limited so contact me today to book.

Home from Convention

2011-05-16T12:44:00.000+10:00

I have spent the last 4 days in Melbourne at our annual Stampin' Up! Convention. It was amazing, to spend 3 days with 500 Demonstrators and friends who love the same things as you. Stamps Stamps and more Stamps. We learn't so many new ideas that I can share with many of you. We had Sneak Peaks of stamps that are coming, and you will be very happy with these. NO I can't share yet, but will be able to very soon. It will give you something to look forward to and get excited about.

I will show you my swaps that I took to Melbourne, and I will share a few of my favourite swaps also. I swapped without about 100+ woman, so have way to many to show you them all.

This first swap was to my Downline and Upline. I made this out of material using one of our exclusive dies. Flower Folds

This next swap is a little decorations for your drink bottle. Great to to decorate a table for a party of any type. The last photo in this post shows you mine.

How about this tiny little box. A great way to put a present a special little gift to someone.

Total made.

I made a business tool, to show our wonderful DSP paper off. Found this idea from a UK demonstrator.

This swap was using our Impressions folder and ink, great technique and fun to do.

Don't throw away your old soft/beer cans, you can use them to make wonderful projects. This is a brooch that I created out of a coke can. Very easy, your bigshot is an amazing tool.

This is my drink bottle label.

I hope you have enjoyed these samples and will post a few of my favourties swap.
Please leave a comment so that I know you are enjoying these samples or what you may like to see.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

You need a Big Shot! Yes you do.

2011-04-21T12:42:00.000+10:00

If you don't have a Big Shot yet, you need one. Here is another idea that you can use your Big Shot for. I made this little Butterfly mobile out of soft drink cans. I then put them through the big shot with one of Stampin' Up!'s textured plates. The ideas are endless.

How cute. If you want anymore information on the Big Shot and our exclusive dies and textured plates, contact me today.

Happy Stampin"

Cheryl

12 x 12 Layouts

2011-04-12T13:34:00.000+10:00

I have had a little time to catch up on some Scrap-booking. People who know us will know that these photos are old, so I need to do some catching up. All the following pages have been completed with Stampin' Up! products, so no need to go runninng about Scraps stores, you can purchased everything required through me. email nyobre@aapt,net.au or go to www.nyobre.stampinup.net

This first layout is of Maddi on her first trip to Springfield Lakes Qld. We went to the Gold Cost theme Parks, this being Sea World.

With Tom & Jerry.

The above layout is of Maddi when she really didn't want her photo taken. Turned out pretty cute though

The following 2 layouts are back to Sea World. The bottom is a close up of how I created the fence posts, and note the wood grain on them. Used one of our background stamps for this.

The next one is created with the Circle Scissors Plus. A great tool that you can cut loads of different size circles.

Close up of the detail on the circles.

More Circle Scissors.

Maddi's favorite ride, she loved flying down on the log ride, also though the Dolphins were so clever.

Don't forget the New Autumn/Winter mini has just been released and there are some wonderful products and Stamps for you to purchase and have loads o;f fun with. See mini on side bar.

Happy Stampin' Cheryl

Ornament Punch Roses

2011-04-10T11:34:00.001+10:00

I was shown this wonderful idea by my upline Donna Krelle. When I saw it I just had to make one myself. Here is a link the a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74YcAcgZE9k

This is my first go at making this rose and put it onto an easel card.

I was very impressed with this technique, and even my grand-daughter Maddi, (10yrs) has created 3 roses, and she is very excited with them. I tried to make my rose a Double Delight, only if it could smell as good.
Take the time to have a go, you will be very happy with the result.

Happy Stampin' Cheryl

New Blog

2010-07-15T18:09:00.000+10:00

Hi Everyone,

I have been very slack at blogging. I am trying to get my Stampin' Up! blog going and use only that one. http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/nyobre/blog

Hopefully by click on the link above you will be directed to my Stampin' Up! blog. I am a little rusty as this new one but working on it. Hopefully I will see on the new one.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Stationery Box

2010-05-13T20:07:00.000+10:00

I received one of these wonderful Stationery Box for my birthday, full with wonderful cards, notes and tags. One of my very talented Stamp Club members, Jo, made it for me. I was so delighted with it, and at how beautiful it was, I decided to finally have a go myself.

This is a flower that I made myself , here is the link, so you can make one also. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/dimensionalflowers/

This is a pretty decoration for the front.

This is the flower on the inside of the box. This one is a lot smaller.

These are the tags for inside the box

Four little love notes and envelopes.

Four cards, all made from a couple of pieces of DSP from Stampin' Up!

The Stationery Box open

Close up of the Address Book, Stamps and little flower.

The lot altogether.

Closed Box.

You can find this tutorial from Amy Celona website www.ustamp4fun.com

This tutorial is made from USA size papers and a little small for Aussie envelopes and cards.

Adjustments I made, after I made the box. When you download from Amy's site the adjustments will make sense.(Score at 5" & 7" on one side, 2 3/4" & 9 1/4" on the other score bottom at 3/4" 7 11 1/4")

I would like to thank Jo so very much for her beautiful gift and the inspiration to make my own. My Mother and Mother-in-law both received one of these for Mothers Day.

Have a go now and you will be very happy with the end result.

Happy Stampin' Cheryl

All in the Family

2010-05-12T14:29:00.000+10:00

More Family scrapping.
I thought All in the Family stamp set suited this shot very well. Everyone had a great time, the kids all playing, swimming and fishing.

Stamp Set: All in the Family, Family Favorites and Family Phrases
Card Stock: Basic Black textured, Sahara Sand, Whited White
Ink: Shara Sand, Basic Grey, Going Grey
Accessories: Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Double Rectangle Punch, Word Window Punch & dimensionals

This is another very simply page, but tells its own story.

Happy Stampin'
Cheryl

Scrapping Family Shots

2010-05-12T13:56:00.000+10:00

Continuing to Scrap Family shots.
Staying with the natural colours whilst using black and white photos, I feel this gives a simple, but effective way to scrap.
This is Emily and her soon to be husband Stuart. This was taken when we all went away for the week end to Echuca.

Stamps: Simply Said, Short order alphabet.
Card Stock: Basic Black Textured, Basic Grey, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Grey, Going Grey, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Twill, Silver Hodgepodge hardware, sponges, dimensionals, White gel pen
Technique: Tearing.

I stamped their names straight onto the twill, very easy and effective.

Happy Stampin'
Cheryl

Love to Scrap

2010-05-11T12:00:00.000+10:00

I should be hanging out the washing, and getting ready for work, but I just had to scrap this photo. This little princess in my Grand-daughter "Jordi". I captured this shot, just after she had her nappy changed, while we were on a weekend away.

All products used, are from Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Vintage Vogue
Card Stock: Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Grey, Sahara Sand, Going Grey, Swhisper White Craft
Accessories: Grey Taffeta Ribbon, Corduroy buttons, white gel pen

Want any of these products email me or go to my website www.nyobre.stampinup.net

Just had to share this page.

Happy Stampin'
Cheryl

Sydney Conference Swap 2010

2010-05-11T10:45:00.000+10:00

Sydney is getting closer and the excitement is building. I have been getting some swaps together, here is another couple.

This first one is a calendar book mark. Its double sided. I used the new Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set.

Stamps: Asian Artistry, Heartfelt Thanks
Card Stock: Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Taffeta Kraft Ribbon, Crop-A-dile, Jumbo eyelet, 2010 calendar template,

Flip Side

Another swap. I have always loved the large paper clip bookmark, but never tried it. This is simple but fun to create and a great little gift for a friend.
Stamp Set: Share a Cup, Sip by Sip
Card Stock: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Sahara Sand
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 & 1 1/4" circle punches, Crystal Effects, 1/4" grosgrain Old Olive ribbon, non SU paper clip. (available as your Paper shop)

So if anyone out there going to Conference, I would love to swap with you, and see you in Sydney.

Happy Stampin'
Cheryl

Surprise Surprise Surprise

2010-05-06T12:54:00.000+10:00

I had a Big birthday coming up, and thought I would just go out to lunch with a few girl friends. So I organised this for the day of my birthday. BUT my family was organising something much bigger behind my back. This is very unusual for Matt, as he is not into anything like this. So as I organised, my daughter was un-organising my plans. Matt told me he was taking me out for a romantic dinner for 2. I laughed and said, " you never do that", he said, " I thought we would give it a try".

We arrived at the Tooleybuc Sporting Club to a room, few of family and friends. It was amazing that they could pull this off, because I am usually the organiser. I had a wonderful night, with everyone and would like to thank my wonderful family very very much.

This is the group that I walked into, what a Surprise.

Me cake my 50th Birthday Cake

Matt and Myself

This my family, with the exception of Danny.
Justin, Matt, Myself and Emily

Donna, Cheryl and Carolyn

My wonderful daughter. Emily

The night came to an end, and we all went home. The next day was actually my birthday. So there was more Surprises. They had continued to organise something more. Matt told me to pakc a bag for a few days. We left for our road trip. We travelled to Echuca, had lunch, then onto Moama and beyond. We arrived at a lovely place called Deep Creek Mariner Resort. This was amazing. On the banks of the Murry River, with wonderful accommodation. Then as the day went on , the whole family started to arrive. This was fantastic. We all stayed here for the long weekend.

Matt and I with Baby Jordan 5 months.

Than I was lucky enough to have another cake. Both my cakes were made by Loreto Kennedy. She done a great job. Thank you Loreto.

Blowing out the candles with Maddi. Beau is in the background.

Out 2 grand-daughters. Jordi and Maddi

Jordi, Danny and Marnie

Beau, Leanne, Madi, Justin and Maddi

Emily and Stuart

My wonderful husband Matt

Matt, Jordi and Me

The surprises didn't stop there, Matt had organised for my sister, Leanne and her husband Dean with their kids Jackson and Brady to come and a close Friend Marg to come. I was so happy for them to arrived. We had a lovely day with them all.

Leanne (sister) and Jordi.

Marg and Me.

We all had such a wonderful time, we are going to do this yearly. The kids played, fished, swam and ran. The Big kids fished,waited on me all weekend and drank a little.

thank you all for a birthday I will not forget.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

MEDELLION

2010-04-22T08:52:00.000+10:00

I was home alone last night, so I thought I would make another swap for Sydney in May. I used 4 different stamp sets, all with Shelli's approval.
Shelli's sets are always lovely, and I like to blend them to a shabby chic idea. 2 sets are available in the main Stampin' Up! catty and 2 sets have just been introduced in our Autumn mini.

I hope this card inspires you to have a go, or even adapt the concept to your Scrap book pages.

Stamps: Medallion 119175, Vintage Vogue 119191, Rustic Rooster 115744, Friends 24-7 115808
Card Stock: Kraft, Natural, Pink Passion, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore
Ink: Versa Mark, Basic Grey, Pink Passion, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore
Accessories: Daubers, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, rhinestones, Crop-A-dile, distressing Tool, 1 3/4" Circle Punch.

If you wish to order any of the above products, contact me at nyobre@aapt.net.au

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

2010 Swaps - Flip Flops

2010-04-21T21:39:00.000+10:00

Getting excited about Sydney in May, so had to get making my swaps. This is my first swap and think it has turned out really well.
My daughter is having a wedding in October, with a beach theme, so went hunting for thongs. So change a few colours and stamps and this is the finished product.

Stamps : Priceless, Life's a Breeze, Cheep Talk
Card-stock : Old Olive, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Mellow Mambo
Ink : Tempting Turquoise, Mellow Mambo, Old Olive
Accessories : Crimper, Grosgrain 1/4" ribbon, Brads, Crop-A-dile

Hope you like them.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Double Scrap Page Layout

2010-04-11T10:50:00.000+10:00

Just had to share this page with you all. Not only for the wonderful new Stampin' Up! products, but for my gorgeous little Grand-daughter.
I had to use the new Vintage Vogue Stamp set, and the Big shot, with the new Timeless Type junior Alphabet.
It has also made it easier to Scrap with the new packs of 12 x 12 cardstock available in single colours.

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Kindness Wheel
Card Stock: Elegant Eggplant, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Lavender Lace
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Pink Passion, Lavender Lace
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Big Shot, Timeless Type Alphabet, buttons, dimensionals, SU handle, elegant eggplant grosgrain ribbon.

I have used the kindness wheel diagonal across the corners of the page, to give the page a lift and add dimension to it.

Hope the close ups give you enough detail.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Top Note Envelope Card

2010-04-11T10:35:00.000+10:00

This was a fun card to make. Using the new Top Note Die with the Big Shot, makes the top of the envelope.

I got this idea from http://andreawalford.com/?cat=115&paged=4
Andrea created a Christmas one. I was wanted to incorporate the Sale-a-bration stamps.
I found it was better to crimp the envelope before sticking it together. So when you read through her instructions keep that in mind.

Enjoying having a go.

Happy Stampin

Cheryl

Stampin' Up! Manhattan Flower

2010-04-08T12:04:00.000+10:00

I love this card, and so simple. Searching the net I found this on Barbara Jean Smith blog.
http://pinkpjstamper.blogspot.com/2010/02/joining-hopes-stamp-camp-share.html

The new embossing folders can be used in all sorts of ways and this is one that is effective and easy.
You have a positive image on the front and negative image on the inside fold.

Tri-Fold Card

Take a 6" x 12" piece of cardstock. Fold and score the card so that the right flap is inside and the left flap is on top.
Take the left side flap and line it up with the Manhattan Embossing folder so that the fold in the card lines up with the edge of the design.
Run through the Big Shot. Take not of the direction of the folder. Your arrow should be up. I ran mine through sideways, completely open.
Now do the same thing to the opposite side, only moving the folder not the cardstock.
Take not again the folder is now flipped. The arrow is underneath but still pointing upwards.
This gives you the positive and negative sides.

Cut edges of the roses, moving the cardstock that is not embossed. Cut up to the fold line and continue up the fold line.

Add an insert to your card, I doodled around the edge with a Stampin' Write Marker and stamped a small image in the corner.
Held it closed with a piece of Tafetta Ribbon.

Stamps: Tiny Tags 119187 $38.95 New Mini
Ink: Only Orange and Garden Green
Card Stock: Only Orange, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Manhattan Embossing Folder, Stampin' Write Marker, Tafetta Ribbon, Snips

Thanks again to BJ Smith for sharing her ideas.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Scallop Circle Big Shot Die

2010-04-07T17:48:00.000+10:00

This simple but very effect card, I cased it off Splitcoaststampers (fantastic site for ideas), not sure who it was now, sorry.
I made a template for the dress using the scallop circle die now available from SU and me http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/nyobre/

All you have to do is cut out a scallop circle in card board (I use the sheet in with the DSP papers)
Then take your 1/4' ribbon reel and do a half circle with 4 scallops up the top and 10 at the bottom, on both sides. Thats it.
Stamps: Sale-a-bration Whimsical Words
Card Stock: whisper White, Brocade Blue and DSP (6 x 6) inches
Ink: Brocade Blue
Accessories: Filigree Brad, Taffeta White ribbon, Round Tab Punch, Lge & Small oval punches, brad, big-shot and embossing plate.

This is a great card, give it ago, you will make many more.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Sweet Treat Tote

2010-04-07T11:55:00.002+10:00

After the exciting news posted this morning its hard to get back to basics.

This Sweet Treat Tote is another project we made at the launch. This is a great little gift for anyone, you can make for men, women or children. The jars that I have are Spice jars, so you have to empty out all yours spices and place them into something else.

I have used different colours to all the class ones, in the class they used Kraft as the base colour, so any colour can then go with it.

Stamps: Cottage Garden
Card Stock: Kraft, DSP 2 different colours
Ink: Rose Red, So Saffron, Almost Amethyst, Regal Rose
Certainly Celery and Basic Grey
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scissors, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scorer and cutter, sticky strip and snail. (3 spice jars)

If anyone wants the instructions just email me and I can send them on to you.
(nyobre@aapt.net.au) In subject line put Sweet Treat Tote.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

COLOUR RENOVATION FOR STAMPIN' UP!

2010-04-07T11:34:00.000+10:00

WOW what an announcement Stampin' Up! made this morning on there web to Demonstrators.
Stampin' Up! are introducing new Colour Collections and bidding Farewell to many of the colours we have grown to love, but there are wonderful shades to replace them.

Click on the links below to have a sneak Peak at them.

There will be news to follow, stay tuned.

http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/New_Colors_AU_NZ_0410.pdf

http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/Fond_Farewell_Colors_AU_NZ_0410.pdf

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Gift Card Idea with the SU Scallop Envelope

2010-04-06T16:28:00.000+10:00

This little project is very simple and quick to make. It is a wonderful little gift for someone, and fun to create.
Stamps: Sale-a-bration Happy Moments
Card Stock: 6 x 6 DSP, Very Vanilla Love Notes
Ink: Basic Grey
Accessories: So Saffron Stampin' Write marker, Eyelet border punch Big shot, Scallop Envelope Die, Double Rectangle Punch, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Sticky Strip.

I would put about 3 Love Notes in for a gift.

This is another project made at my Autumn Catty Launch.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

More Big Shot samples

2010-04-05T17:27:00.000+10:00

Happy Easter to Everyone,

Here is another project we made, using the Big hot. This time we used the Party Favor X-Large die from Stampin' Up!. This makes a very cute box that you could use for so many things. I have used the Papers and Stamp set out of the last mini, but you can adapt this to any stamp set and papers.

Sorry for the quick stop over, just returned from Bendigo, the traffic was amazingly busy. We had a wedding, and what a super day, and wonderful weather the lucky couple had.

See you soon,

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

'Melon Mambo" how beautiful is this colour.

2010-04-01T13:17:00.000+11:00

This beautiful card is made with the new Melon Mambo. This is one of the new In colors that Stampin' Up! have just introduced to our new Mini.

I got the idea from the mini itself, just changed it a little.

Stamps: Vintage Vogue 119191 ($40.95)
Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirourette
Accessories: Scallop Punch, Melon Mambo Polka Dot ribbon, SU Perfect Polka Dot impression embossing fold, and the Big Shot

Enjoy Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Scallop Envelope Box using the SU Big Shot and Die

2010-04-01T13:06:00.000+11:00

This cute little box is another project we made at my Autumn/Big Shot launch. You need to cut out 4 Scallop Envelopes with the Big shot and Scallop Envelope Die. I found this wonderful little box on Dannie's Designs Blog. I have attaached the link so you can look for yourself and get the instructions. Thank you Dannie. http://danniesdesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/10/big-shot-scallo.html

I have used the new stamp set in our Autumn mini called Autumn Days 119161 ($38.95).

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Spring Mini and Sale-a-bration

2010-03-29T12:13:00.001+11:00

Just a reminder to all, the Spring mini and Sale-a-bration is coming to an end. It is fast approaching, so if you want and or need anything out of them, please contact me as soon as possible. Ending 31st March, 2010.
There is a positive to the sad ending of the above, that is the Autumn Mini is about to arrive. On the 1st of April, you can order out of this fabulous catalogue. If you want a Mini sent out, please contact me and I will pop one in the post.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Big Shot and Autumn Mini Launch

2010-03-29T12:06:00.000+11:00

Hello Everyone,

Yes I have finally back. Life is just to busy. Yesterday I conducted a full day at the Nyah District Bowling Club, to launch our wonderful new products. The Big Shot was a very popular product.
Over the next couple of days I will post what we created throughout the day.

Our First Card is using the Top Note Die and the Big Shot. I changed the papers for the girls, so they could use the new papers and the 3 new in colors that they loved. The second photo, is the inside of the envelope.

I am having trouble with this blog not allowing me to insert pictures and instructions at the moment, so will try again later. We have the first one.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Weekend Retreat Photos

2010-02-15T12:26:00.005+11:00

Just thought I would share with you a few of the photos that were snapped over the weekend. I didn't take enough, due to the fact we were so busy. Next time I will be taking more.

This is Donna making her Hoppy Album on Saturday night.

Kathy and Leonie creating their Albums.
The 2 Pam's. Pam J and Pam L creating the Hoppy Album also.
This is Mel, check out those nails. Gorgeous.

Sue, doing her Album. Sue was very pleased to come her first SU weekend. Good luck with your first workshop.

This is the crew that attended. From Back: Mel, Pam L, Pam J, Donna, Kathy, Leonie
Front: Sue, Myself and Andrea. (Welcome Andrea our newest recruit. Kathy's downline)

I just like to thank everyone for coming and making the effort. We had a great weekend and looking forward to the next one.

Happy Stampin'
Cheryl

"WOW" - 5 Generations of SU Demonstrators

2010-02-14T18:19:00.005+11:00

What a weekend we have had. This has been our first gathering of our wonderful Team of Demonstrators. We had 5 generations come and enjoy a wonderful and very very big weekend of stampings and creating. There were a few that couldn't make it, but hopefully next time they will come after they hear how great it was.
Some of us had never meet before, so it was really exciting to met each other, and put a name to a face. We are already organizing our next one.
Most travelled many miles. Some travelling 1 hour, others 2 hours, and even 3 hours, what a great effort. Thank you. Me, I didn't have to travel at all, because they all come to my place, how lucky was I.

I have got all our projects that we made, so I thought I would share them with you.

This first project was Kathy's creation. We have to thank Andrea Waldorf for her wonderful patterns that she sells from her site. Three of us shared 1 of Andrea's projects.
This is a wonderful pouch with 4 beautiful cards.
This next project was presented by Donna. Fabulous 6 x 6 Scrap pages. Another project from Andrea.
How cute is that?
This next one is also Donna's, we made 18 cards from a 1/2 pack of Petal Party Scrappin' kits. These kits are amazing. You get so much out of them. For both card making, scrap pages, and off the page projects.
How cute is this card?
A couple of cards using Wagon Full of Fun, and Sweet Slumber Speciality Paper. donna also put this one together.

Pam L created this great little crab, from a selection of out wonder punches. How cute is this. Imagine him on a scrap page at the beach.
This card is lovely. Leonie presented this one to us, using many different products. That is one of my most favourite stamp sets.
How is this one. This is one of our" Wow" projects. What a useful little present, but very sweet. We all loved this one. You place this little note pad on your desk and it's there for you to use. Stamp Clubers you might get to do this one. Pam J, (our team leader) shared this one with us.
Mel showed us all how to do Faux metal. How good is this technique. You can make this one for the men and even the ladies. This looks really great.
Pam J also presented us this one. How appropriate for Valentine's Day. I love the slit punch scallop edge. Another great technique.
I loved this card so much, my son had just come to the door and said, "Mum, you got a Valentine's card for me", to give Lea, so I whipped this one up.
This last card is my last, and Leonie created it for me, while she had a spare 2 minutes. How cute is this. Thank you Leonie.

Well you can see we have a great time, and worked our little fingers to the bone. It was hard, but someone had to do it.
So sorry to Cheryl H, who had car troubles when she left Adelaide, and missed out. She will be here next time.
So keep it up girls, and I hope my readers have got a few ideas from all these projects.

Happy stampin' Cheryl

Albums

2010-02-10T18:45:00.003+11:00

I have just conducted my last class in my All About Me Album. I got this great idea from Regionals 2008, Melbourne from one of the wonderful Stampin' Up! demonstrators from the US office.
We all gathered pictures, secrets, and info about ourselves, our other half, our children and then as one, a family.
I completed three albums, breaking it down into Me & You, Them and Us.

I have just decorated the front of the albums, with products from our Stampin' Up! range.

The first Album is All About Me and You. I chose a Navy Blue Linen 6 x 6 from our range.
I decorated it with our On Board products colouring them with a dauber and Re-Inkers. I then applied some Crystal Effects to portions of the On board pieces. I made a tag, and tied it to the Album with some 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon.

The second Album is All About Them. I used a Natural coloured Album for this one. I decorated this one with our On Board So Tweet.

The last one is All About Them. Using the same On Board So Tweet. They have come up well and very easy to do. I stuck the On Boards pieces to the Album with Crystal Effects.(great product)

This is just an idea to jazz up your Albums, and make them personal to you.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Embrace Life

2010-01-24T09:51:00.003+11:00

I am waiting for a class of girls to turn up, so thought I would share with you the most recent 12 x 12 Scrap page I have done.
This is of my daughter, Emily and grand-daughter, Maddi. Aunt and Niece.

I stamped the background with the branch stamp in Embrace life. Matted the photo with 2 different colours and tearing the C/S for a slight different effect on the base one.

Stamped the flower in 3 different colours, co-ordinating with the C/S I used, cut them out and dressed them up a bit. I used some dimensional to raise a couple.
For this button, cut out 5 x 1 3/8" circles from C/S and stuck them altogether with tombow glue and then punch out 2 holes for the button with the Crop-A-dile then added crystal effects.

For all the products used visit www.nyobre.stampinup.net

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Sale-a-bration

2010-01-23T17:55:00.004+11:00

What fabulous stamp sets are these. You could get them FREE, when you either hold a workshop and with sales of $600- you get to choose 1 FREE or if anyone spends $100- you also get to choose 1 FREE. There is no limit, spend $200- get 2 FREE and so on to $400- get 4 FREE.

Sale-a-bration is good for everyone. Customer, Hostess or if you would like to join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration you get to choose a Stamp Set FREE from our current IDA to the value of $79.95

If you wish to hold a workshop, contact me now and I will gladly organize one for you, or if you wish to put in an order in, I will also gladly do that for you.

Contact me on 0350302068 or via my email: nyobre@aapt.net.au

Lood forward to hearing from you.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Sweet Sticky Cuts

2010-01-22T20:40:00.005+11:00

Perfect Subject.

I am enjoying scrapping such a wonder subject. I saw this picture and thought I have just seen the best inspiration for this picture. I purchased a CD from Claire Daly (Victoria's No. 1 Demonstrator 2009) which has many techniques and ideas on it. If you wish to purchase this CD go to her site www.clairedaly.typepad.com .

Stamp Set: Friends 24-7 115808 - $45.95, I(Heart) Hearts 117715 - $42.95 (Summer Mini)
Paper: Rose Red 12 x 12 and A4
DSP Raspberry Tart 113975 - $16.95 (12 sheets)
Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red
Accessories: Sweet Sticky Cuts - 114301
Kiwi Kiss Fine Supernova glitter
Soft Subtles Brads, Tool Kit, Paper Trimmer, Sml Oval punch,
Heart to Heart Punch.

I love the glitter on this layout. The sticky cuts are so easy and fun to use.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

SWAPS RECEIVED

2010-01-20T20:13:00.004+11:00

Here are the wonderful swaps that I received from a few members of our team. Hopefully this well get the creative juices flowing.

This first card is from Kathy, who is very talented SU demonstrator. This is view master card.

Stamp Set: For Everything (summer mini catty)

Paper: Ruby Red Carousel Note
Ruby Red
Whisper White
D/S Candy Lane

Ink: Choc Chip
Kiwi Kiss Re-Inker
Baja Breeze Re-Inker
Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers - Old Olive, Ruby Red, Pretty In Pink, choc Chip, Barley Banana. Blender Pen, Sponge, Pretty in Pink Brad, 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds,
Dimensional, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon.
Tool: Circle Scissors Plus, Glass Mat, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 1/4" circle and wide oval punches, Crop-A-dile, Stamp-a-ma-jig & Tool Kit.
Wonderful Kathy, Thank you for sharing.

The next swap is from Pam. You can't tell from the photo, but the little duck is glossy and look amazing.

Stamps: Wagon Full of Fun (summer mini)

Paper: Baja Breeze
So Saffron
Riding Hood Red
Whisper White
Sweet Slumber DP

Ink: Versa Mark
Basic Brown
So Saffron & More Mustard
Tempting Turquoise
Pumpkin Pie
Choc Chip

Accessories: Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Tool Kit, Deminesional, Blender Pen.

A lovely card to send off to a new arrival.

The next swap is from Sue, another talented creator.

Very Elegant.

Stamp Set: Razzle Dazzle (summer mini)
Baroque Motifs
En Francais

Paper: Choc Chip
Close to Cocoa
Very Vanilla
Bella Blue DSP

Ink: Close to Cocoa
versa Mark

Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Pearls (from Pretties Kit, Heat Tool, Buddy, Scallop edge punch.

http://purpleheavensue.blogspot.com

This is Sue site for you to visit. Lovely card.

This next card is from Pam, looking forward to meeting you Pam, will be great to put a face to your name. I was very impressed with the technique on this card. Love the button.

Stamp Set: Vintage Labels (sale-a-bration 2010)

Paper: Perfect Plum
Pale Plum
Pink Pirouette
White Glossy

Ink: Pale Plum
Black Stazon

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1" circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Spot, Crystal Effects, Tombow Glue, Snail, Paper Cutter, Dimensional, Crop-A-dile.
Pink Pirouette 1 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon.

Don't you just love that button idea. Cut out 5 x 1 3/8" Circle from your cardstock, stick them together with your tombow glue. When dry punch your 2 holes in the centre, to look like a button, then cover the button with Crystal Effects, set aside to dry (couple hours). Then you only have to thread your ribbon through.

Thanks Pam for sharing, a great idea.

So you can see that we have some talented girls in our small, but fast growing team.

Will be back with more ideas very soon.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Jordan Learning to Smile

2010-01-20T18:51:00.002+11:00

This is my gorgeous new grand-daughter. She is just starting to smile. Caught this great picture and had to Scrap it asap.

Using the amazing new D/S papers Tall Tales out of the Summer Mini, just fitted the pictures right.

I coloured the Timeless Type on board cardboard chips with a re-inker and then applied Crystal Effects. Go to my new site:-

www.nyobre.stampinup.net.au

to find all the details. The second page is more shots of Jordan, starting to smile.

Using the lovely stamp set Animal Stories, in the Summer Mini (24.95) to enhance the page.

Don't forget Sale-a-bration starting Monday..........................................................

Meaning the Inventory Clearance Sale end this Sunday 24th, so only days left to get these great specials.

So check out my Stampin' Up! site for all the promotions and loads of ideas.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Hoppy Album Class Times

2010-01-14T21:12:00.003+11:00

I have arranged time and cost for the Mini Album.

When: 18th February Thursday 7 - 10pm
19th February Friday 10 - 1pm

Where: Cheryl's Place - Nyah

Cost: $40- includes supplies for album (with exception of snail, to supply own)

Limited spots. Bookings closed 10th February, 2010

What to bring: Snail, Paper trimmer and scoring blade if you have one, pencil, ruler, bone scorer.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Hoppy Scrap Book Album

2010-01-13T17:10:00.006+11:00

This is a super Mini Scrapbook Album. I purchased the pattern off Andrea Walford, a Canda SU Demonstrator.

Her site is http://www.sunnystampinstore.com/StampClassbyEmailStore.htm

This is so much fun to make, and can be completed in a couple of hours. It uses all our fabulous SU products.
This is the Front cover of the Album when it is all folder up. How cute does it look.

Opening the Album, first page.

Third page.

The Album all opened out.

Couple of the side pages fold back, so you can see the other sides.

And the secret pockets, (there are 4 in total) where you could journal, or put more pictures.

I will be doing couple of classes on this Album, so if you are interested, contact me, otherwise will post the information at a later date.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

A Swap within our Group

2010-01-04T15:01:00.004+11:00

This is my swap card for our very small group. We had to come up with something using a stamp set from the Summer Mini. I have to thank Splitcoasterstampers for my inspiration - Gretchen Barron. The link below. This is a very bright card, but I feel it is a happy and feel good card.

Stamp: Razzle Dazzle 117709 - 33.95
Paper: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Yo Yo Yellow, Whisper White and Glossy White
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Re-inkers Tempting turquoise, Only Orange, Real Red, Yo Yo Yellow
Accessories: Border Eyelet Punch, Real Red Polk-Dot Ribbon, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, White E/B powder, Buddy, Heat Tool, Cutter, Stampin' Write Markers.

To do the centre piece, I used glossy white paper. Emboss your image onto the glossy paper with either white embossing pwder or clear embossing powder, what ever you prefer. When dry, Spray it with a fine mist of water and then use your aqua painter and drop/paint with your re-inkers and let the ink run. Dab off excess water/ink with a paper towel. Blend colours to how you would like them. When dry polish with a tissue.

Background on whisper white paper, I used the stampin' Write marker and coloured straight onto the rubber stamp, starting with the lightess colour marker first, going through to the darkest. I had to repeat this 3 times, keeping the colours in order. Don't forget to huff on your inked stamp before you stamp, this moistens the ink so you don't have to hurry.

The rest is self explanatory.
All the links are below for you to look at.

Happy Stampin',

Cheryl

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1527056?&cat=17301
http://www.gretchenbarron.typepad.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxCsVlvKIM8

Happy New Year for 2010

2010-01-04T10:57:00.003+11:00

Happy New Year to all my friends in the world of Stampin' Up! and Paper craft. I hope you spent it celebrating with family and friends. Good luck with all your new year resolutions.

I have just made a wall hanging for my new grand-daughter, and thought I would share it with you.
This was so easy and how cute is it. I purchased the frame from my local chemist and the rest is from the SU Simply Scrappin' Rock-a-Bye Girl Kit. Trimmed with some Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla satin Ribbon.

Have ago, you will glad you did.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Finally Returned

2009-12-29T15:29:00.003+11:00

Sorry to All my valued friends who visit my site for inspiration. I have been absent for quite awhile. I have been very busy with work, family and the addition to our beautiful new Grand-daughter. JORDAN LEA O'BREE. Congratulations to Danny (our son) and Marnie on the arrival of Jordan. They are very proud and very tied also.

Isn't she just Beautiful. Scrapped this page today, all details on my other site

http://nyobre.stampinup.net/ (hold Ctrl and click on link and this will take you to the page.)

I hope you have all had a very Merry Christmas and have and Safe and very Happy New Year.

I will get back into creating over the next few weeks and have some ideas for you.

In the mean time DON'T forget to look at the New Summer Mini, the Clearance Inventory and the up and coming Sale-a-bration Catty. there are soooooooooooooooo many specials out there for you and I am only to happy to help you with all the above.

To view these promotions, click on the images on the side of my blog and they will take you straight there.

Great to be back and little more normal.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Card Holder

2009-11-10T10:28:00.006+11:00

I was sent an idea from a friend Janine, who thought I might like to try. I changed the size a little to fit the Australian A4 SU Card Stock. Thought I would use Christmas D/S paper and colours to turn this gift card holder into a Christmas one to fit the up coming event. This can so easily be made into any style and made to suit the person you are giving it too.

This is the inside, where the gift card is placed

The front, so you can see its so cute and very easy.

All the measurements and how to make it are on my new Stampin' Up website.

http://www.nyobre.stampinup.net

This site will have new ideas and all the SU promotions that are current. Access to the new Mini Summer on the 1st December. You can contact me through the site or just give me a call.

Hope you enjoy it.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Christmas Card Day at Murray Downs Resort.

2009-11-02T11:55:00.005+11:00

Yesterday we had our day at Murray Downs Resort. It was extremely hot, but our setting was fabulous. We were in an air conditioned room looking out onto the pool, surrounded by palms and many happy swimmers. And we all stamped on merrily getting our cards finished. We enjoyed Morning Tea of Scones jam and cream. Had a wonderful lunch of cold meats and many salads and hot spuds with sour cream, and afternoon tea we had many different slices. So it wasn't a day for the diet. Here are a few shots from the day.

Linda, Who didn't have the best start of the day (had a flat tyre). Sue and Debra (1st time at a SU event) having a great time.

Naomi, Bev (Happy Birthday Bev) and Hilda, who have mastered the techniques.

Vicki, Kate and Daeanna, fastest girls on the circuit. Finished early they wanted to stamp on a candle.

Carole, Loreto and Merrilyn (oops I cut the wrong size red circle) having a great time

Bev and Naomi they were cruisin'.

Kristin and Susan (my newest downline SU Demonstrator) Welcome aboard, you will love your time with Stampin' Up!

Cheryl and Julie having a wonderful time. They were waiting for Rhonice who came in time for lunch.

This is Rhonice, Rhonice was amazing she completed all her cards with a little coaching from her partners in half the day. Well Done.

Tricia and Christine, this was their first SU event also. Trica came all the way from Echuca and Chrsitine from Manangatang. welcome and I hope you both had a great day.

So you can see we all had a really good time and everyone completed all there cards, and many also completed a cardle or 2, which was a workshop WOW from Regionals, Melbourne 2009.

Happy Stampin'

Cheryl

Hooray

2009-10-22T12:18:00.004+11:00

I have just finished cutting up card stock for 364 Christmas Cards. Thanks to Sue who helped for a couple of hours also. Now the embellishments and the bagging, so nearly there.

Another couple of photos from Regionals. Donna K, my upline set me a sales target and I reached it. This is Donna and myself with the gift that Donna gave me. Thank you so much.

I had to do a short presentation at the Regionals in Melbourne. This is just to prove that I did do it. I was so nervous, but my good friends had faith. I just hope I helped a few out there with getting a few more workshops. I thank Hollie from the Sydney Stampin' Up! Office for having faith in me also, and giving me the opportunity to go way way outside my confort zone.

Sue enjoying her most favorite sweets in the world. You Go Girl !

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Home from Melbourne Regionals

2009-10-20T18:32:00.005+11:00

I traveled to Melbourne to attend our Regionals, with my very good friend Sue, and we met up with the rest of our group. Donna K., Kaylene S., Kathy F., Sherrie, and Donna H. There was approximately 200 who attended, and had a great time. We had some great speakers and some really excellent WOW projects. The Regionals took place at The Crown Casino in the Promenade Building, So we were in really lovely surroundings, nothing but the best.

Thought I would share with you a few photos that were snapped over the day.

Donna H and myself enjoying lunch.

The crazy country shoppers with their trolly's.

Myself, Kaylene, and Donna K.

Speakers and Wow demonstrators.

This picture is of 2 girls we met at Regionals. They took our group picture for us, and tried out Holly Thorne photo tips on, How to take a better photo. Do you think it worked.
A big Thank you to Leonie Hegarty and Philipa Petty. (Great shot girls).

Our group from Left., Sue, Donna H, Myself, Kaylene, Donna K, Kathy.

Last photo is of Myself and Sue. Sue is always behind the camera snapping lots of shots that no-one else even thinks about. Thank you Sue for all those shots, coming with me and making it a great weekend. We both know how to shop, probably not a good mix.

Now onto the Christmas cards. Here are the last 2 for the Christmas Card Day.

Card Thirteen:

Stamp Set: Christmas Classics 115776 - $45.96
Cardstock: Tangerine tango, Choc Chip, Very Vanilla, D/S Tangerine Tango
Ink: Versa Mark, Choc Chip and Tangarine Tango.
Accessories: Embossing Buddy, E/B gold powder, heat tool, sponges, Crimper, glue dot
Technique: Heat Embossing

This card was in the Ideas book.

Card Fourteen:

Stamp Set: Winter Post (Shelli's Signature) 115902 - $47.95
Many Merry Messages 115930 - $64.95
Cardstock: Kraft, Bravo Burgundy
Ink: Close to Cocoa
Accessories: 1/4" burguindy grosgrain ribbon, sponges, double rectangle punch.
Distressing tool.

This lovely card is thanks to siggygator from splitcoaststampers.

Happy Stamping,

Cheryl

Coming to the end of the Christmas Cards

2009-10-15T18:27:00.005+11:00

Coming to the end of the Christmas cards, hope you have enjoyed them and they are giving you ideas to play with. I have enjoyed making them, but now I have to get cutting to make up all the kits for the Christmas Card Day.

Card Eleven:

Stamp Set: Pocket Silhouettes 115852 - $33.95
Many Merry Messages 115930 - $64.95
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Silver Encore
Accessories: Sponge, 1" circle punch, 1/4 " Real Red grosgrain ribbon
Technique: masking

Very quick card. To get the different shades of Real Red, you just don't ink up every time. Stamp 1 and 2 times after you have inked up.
Donna, my very new downline showed me this one. Thanks Donna

Card Twelve:

Stamp Set: Occasional Greetings 115932 - $60.95
Priceless 116402 - $48.95
Season of Joy 113023 - $51.95
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Choc Chip, Versa Mark
Accessories: Heat and Stick powder, heat tool, Embossing buddy, Dazzling Diamonds,
Riding Hood Red Taffeta ribbon, mini glue dot, sponge
Technique: Reverse Masking

This card is simply lovely. Thank you to juliecasedesigns and Karen Thomas, both from splitcoaststampers, for this one.

I am off to Melbourne tomorrow for the Stampin' Up! Regionals, so that is very exciting. There will be a large number of us enjoying the same craft, and we will all be swapping ideas with our swap cards or projects. I have to make a short presentation, so that is very nerve racking at the moment, just hope I don't let my group down. Will let you know how I go, and will post a few pictures of us all enjoying ourselves.

Until till then Happy Stamping.

Cheryl

More Christmas Cards

2009-10-13T13:35:00.003+11:00

Couple more cards for you to have a look at and try.

This Stamp set is so versatile, with the great tree, and all the snow drops. I also love the wording.

Card Nine:

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled 115868 - $45.95
Cardstock: Pacific Point, whisper White, and household foil
Ink: Pacific Point, Encore Silver
Accessories: Wide Oval, Scallop Oval, Embossing template
Technique: Dry embossing and Stamping.

This next card came straight out of our Ideas book and catalogue, I just change the colours. I also love this set, so many idea come running.

Card Ten:

Stamp Set: Christmas Classics 115776 - $45.95
Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Choc Chip, Very Vanilla, D/S T/Tango
Ink: Versa Mark, choc chic, Tangerine Tango.
Accessories: Crimper, Embossing Gold Powder, Heat Tool,Embossing Buddy, glue dot.
Technique: Heat Embossing

Congratulations

2009-10-12T13:55:00.002+11:00

I would just like to say a very big congratulations to Donna, for holding her first workshop on the weekend. Donna and her friends had a great time, and I wish her all the very best for her future with Stampin' Up! Well Done Donna.

Happy Stamping and keep up the good work.

Cheryl

Mad Monday

2009-10-12T13:38:00.003+11:00

Another Mad Monday, so much to do, so little time to do it in. Been to Swan Hill done the shopping, fitted Curves in, now home to unpack the groceries and off to work.
Just enough time to upload a couple more cards.

Card Seven:

Stamp Set: Good Cheer 116891 - $39.95 (Spring mini 2009)
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Basic Brown, Always Artichoke
Accessories: SU crayons, Aqua painter, Two way glue pen, dazzling diamonds
Technique: water colouring.

Card Eight:

Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree 116388 - $48.95
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black
Ink: Versa Mark
Accessories: Heat and Stick Powder, Fine Supernova Glitter, heat tool, Kiwi Kiss striped
ribbon
Technique: Heat Embossing

This one I have already shown you, but this is one of the 14 we are going to make. Simple but effective.
See you tomorrow.

Happy Stamping
Cheers Cheryl

Christmas Galore

2009-10-10T10:27:00.007+11:00

Good morning to those who are up early, and half your luck to those who are sleeping in. Here are a couple more card for those who wish to get there Christmas card stash on the way.
This first one is a fun stamp set, you can make all sorts of funny cards with. Even the kids love using this one.

Card Five:

Stamp Set: Holiday Lineup 115820 - $38.95
Good cheer 116891 - $39.95 ( Spring Mini 2009)
Cardstock: Garden Green, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Garden Green
Accessories: SU water Colour pencils, blender pen, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, dimensionals.
Technique: spotlighting, paper tearing

This next card is a classic. I love this card, its simple but very
effective. It's very peaceful and cool. A lot different to our
hot, dry Christmas day.

Card Six:

Stamp Set: A Wish for Peace 115754 - $29.95
Soft Holy Wheel 112968 - $11.95
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Two way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds,
Wheel Handle, & dimensionals.
Technique: Paper tearing, stamping

I'd like to thank Stamp my Day for showing this card, I didn't
even change the colours I loved it so much.

So girls there's another couple of cards you will enjoying making in November at our Christmas Card Day.

Happy Stamping Cheryl

More Christmas Cards

2009-10-09T15:44:00.006+11:00

As promised I'm back with a couple more cards for you to see. I have had a hectic day at work so its nice to come home to something a little less stressful, and something I love to do.

Card 3:

Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree 116388 - $48.95
Winter Post 115902 - $47.95
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Night of Navy
Accessories: Large Oval Punch, blender pen, photo corner punch
Two way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds, dimensionals
Technique: Masking

You can't see the dazzling diamonds, but they are on the trees and also at the base of the trees.

Card Four:

Stamp Set: Tree Trimmings 116893 - $24.95 Spring Mini 2009
Christmas Classics 115776 - $45.95
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Versa Mark
Accessories: EB Silver powder, scallop oval punch, large oval punch
Heat tool, Emboss buddy, powder pals, sponge, dimensional
Technique: Heat embossing

Thank you for looking and see you tomorrow.
Thank you to my Splitcoaststamper friends.

Happy Stamping Cheryl

Christmas Cards for November

2009-10-08T20:32:00.007+11:00

Thank you for being so patient with me, it has taken some time to create a few cards for the Christmas Card Day. I have to give a big thank you to splitcoaststamper in SU section for most of these ideas. I have just change a few colours and embellishments. I will not give them all to you in one hit, I will post a couple a day. I have used all SU products unless otherwise stated.

Card One:
Stamp Set: Christ is Born 115774 - $35.95,
Baroque Motifs 116340 - $39.95
Cardstock: Kraft, Metallic gold, Very Vanilla
Ink: Versa Mark
Accessories: EB Gold powder, heat tool, powder pal,
1/2 " circle punch

Card Two:
Stamp Set: Christmas Classics 115776 - $45.95,
Many Merry Messages 115930 - $64.95
Cardstock: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Versa Mark, Stazon black
Accessories: EB black powder, heat tool, powder pals,
1/4" grosgrain tempting turquoise ribbon,
dimensionals, 3/16" corner rounder punch

These cards are simple but very effective. Sometimes less is best. Especially when you are making a large number to send out for Christmas.

See you tomorrow.

Happy Stamping Cheryl

More for Regionals

2009-09-23T10:41:00.006+10:00

Here is another swap for regionals, its a book mark. You put it on the corner of your page.
I cut my cardstock 3 1/2' x 3 1/2", then scored diagonal, to both lots of corners.
Then cut out 1 triangle. Cut a little more than on the score line, so when you go to fold on the other lines, it will fold very neatly.

Cardstock cut at 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" , then scored diagonally.

With one triangle cut out, a little more than on the score line.

Fold on score lines, and stick down. Decorate as you wish.
The following picture is the one I have done for my swap.

The following swap is a sweet little pocket that can be used to put in sweets or any little trinket for a small gift or thank you.

Take a piece of 6" x 6" piece of Designer series paper

Fold in half

Then fold over to one side with a straight edge at the top

Then fold in the opposite way

Fold down single triangle to hold it all together and form the pocket.

Let your imagination run wild and decorate. I used the Level 1 Hostess 6 x 6 designer series paper, and made some little Christmas pockets.

Hope you enjoy making them.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Finally Back

2009-09-23T09:54:00.004+10:00

Request for recipe of the little handbag. They are so easy Kaylene, you won't think I'm clever anymore.

Cut scraps of card stock 5" x 1 1/2", then score at 1 1/2", 2 1/2" and 4".
Then use your corner rounder punch and punch the 2 front corners. (the shortest distance to the first score line. 1")
Stamp with Boho background in black.
Then cut a piece of basic black cardstock 5" x 3/8".
Adhere to middle of handbag base. Don't score this piece, just fold as you stick it down to the handbag.
To hold together I used 1 flower from the Trio flower punch, and 1 brad. I pierced hole through all layers, then added brad. For the handle, use a small piece of basic black grosgrain 1/4" ribbon. Pierce a hole on either side of the cardstock at the front, on the fold line, thread ribbon through and tie a small know. Do this before you add the brad.

Hope that makes sense to you all. I thank splitcoaststampers and other bloggers for all the ideas.

Cardstock cut size. Then scored at measurements.

Showing where to put holes and corner rounder for corners.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Regional Swaps

2009-09-14T15:18:00.003+10:00

I have been trying to come up with something different for my Regional swaps, and have put a few different things together. What do you think? Please give me your opinion. I know any little thing that you don't make yourself and someone else does the thinking, its great, but not sure. Trying to use scraps as well, so you all get an idea for using your scraps up.

These are gorgeous little hand bags, that you can put sweet in and give to your friends or the kids can give them to their teachers for end of term presents. Easy and fun to make.

This one is a sachet of drinking chocolate, wrapped with a Christmas cheer. Another great way to use up scraps, and to put your punches to work.

Outside cover for a Tic Tac box. Great way to dress up a packet of tic tac or any lollies you may wish. I have used punches again, and the fabulous D/S papers 6 x 6 that you get FREE when you qualify for a Level 1 hostess gift.

Inside, you just have to measure your lolly box.

I'm still working on a couple more so will post them when I have finished. Have a go, and see what you can come up with.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Fun with Superfine Nova

2009-09-08T11:02:00.003+10:00

I have been playing around with the superfine nova and came up with this card. Very easy, but looks great.

Card Recipe: Stamps: Lovely as a Tree 116388
Card Stock: Basic Black and Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Versa Mark
Accessories: Heat and Stick Powder, Kiwi Kiss Superfine nova, heat tool, emboss buddy, and Kiwi Kiss striped ribbon.

A little (lot) disappointing with the way the card has appeared on the blog, but looks great in real life. This one will be included in our cards we are going to do on the 1st November.

Anyone interested in joining a group of wonderful ladies at Murray Downs Resort, Swan Hill for a full day of creating Christmas cards, you are most welcome. Everyone will be making 14 cards, and enjoying Morning and Afternoon Tea, and a wonderful lunch. For more information email me (nyobre@aapt.net.au).

Happy Stamping
Cheryl

Christmas Card

2009-09-04T17:57:00.005+10:00

Hi Everyone,

I have been away for a bit, travelling up to Alice Springs, to visit family and do a little sight seeing. The weather was hot, but fantastic, family excellent, and was great to spend time with them, and the time went to quickly. We went to Stanley Chasm, Simpson's Gap, and many other Gaps, and looked around the township of Alice. Very different from where we live, but a beautiful spot. We will be going back to do a camping trip around the Rock itself, and onto King's Canyon, so really looking forward to that. That's enough of the holidays, time to get back to the fun stuff.

A few of us have been continuing on with our All About Me Scrapbooks, and they are coming along great. We are up the the kids, so it is a little more involved.

On the 1st November, I am holding a Christmas Card day, it will be held at Murray Downs Resort. Spots filling fast, so anyone interested please contact me asap.

Here is one of the cards we will be doing.

Scanning the photo doesn't show how good this card looks. The dazzling diamonds have disappeared.

Recipe: Stamps - Good Cheer (116891)
Card Stock - Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla
Ink - Basic Brown
Accessories - SU Earth Elements Crayons, aqua painter, 2 way glue pen, dazzling
diamonds, 1/8" circle punch
Technique - water coloring

Stampin' Up! has put out another excellent special this month. Anyone spending $100- or hold a workshop and total product sales are $600- and above, will received a ribbon bundle. Bundle include's 9.1 metres each of Certainly Celery 5/8" poly twill ribbon and So Saffron 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.

Contact me now, to place an order or book a workshop.

Happy Stamping
Cheryl

Invite in a box

2009-08-17T20:57:00.006+10:00

A novelty way to send out an invite, or a great way to store some great little thank notes.

I found this little box on the net, and thank Dawn very much for sharing her ideas. This is a very simple little box to put together and can be used for so many different occasions.

Cut your Card stock 5 1/4" wide, 9 1/2" long. Then score. Long side score at 1", 4 1/4", 5 3/4", and 8 1/2".
Score on the other side, 1" in on either edge. Fold in on all score lines and use your bone folder to make score marks crisp.
Along the long edges, cut in 1" on all fold lines. Add sticky strip to all 1" tabs to put box together.
Create the bottom of the box first.
Then decorate as desired.

This is my little box closed. Here are the products I used:-
Stamp sets - Choo Choo 116887, Right on Track 113838,
Family Phrases 116356, All in the Family 116334
Card Stock:- Green Galore, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Rose Red, Green Galore, Basic Black
Accessories: Sticky Strip, cutter and scorer, scissors, 1/2" circle punch

Box open with a invite inside.

For the invites I used the Love notes 111861. They come in packs of 20. Containing 10 each of whisper white and very vanilla. Both cards and envelopes.
Hope you enjoy making your own, for what ever occasion. Enjoy.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Donna's Card

2009-08-12T21:12:00.003+10:00

I have been really busy over the last couple of weeks, so I haven't had time to create any projects for you. So I thought I would go through my swaps from Canberra, and came across this one. This was made by my fabulous Up-line Donna, from Gerang Gerung. I am sure she would love to share this with you all.

I really like this, as it is one for the fella's.

The photo hasn't done this card justice. The black area has been stamped with all different tools in the versamark.
Stamp Sets: Totally Tools 115894, Family Phrases 116356, Sanded 112356
Card- Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White and Brushed Metalics (silver) 106559
Ink: Stazon Black 101406, Versamark 102283
Accessories: 2mm Hand held punch 101227, Paper Snips 103579, Stampin' Dimensionals 104430, Snail Adhesive 104332, Spiral Punch 108341, Silver Brads 104336, Mat Pack 105826, Blender Pens 102845, Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon 109064

Thank you Donna, and I hope you all like this as much as I do.

Happy Stamping,

Cheryl

Men Cards

2009-08-04T17:40:00.002+10:00

I found this great technique called Faux Wood-grain.

I love it, it is so easy. This particular color wood-grain is as follows:

More Mustard Card Stock

Take your More Mustard Stamp pad and open it up, and drag it down your M/M card Stock about 3 - 4 times. Then take your Close to Cocoa Ink pad and drag it down the same card stock, over the M/M ink. Take Choc Chip Ink and do the same. Finally take you Whisper White Ink and drag it down , you judge how much white you want on the finished product.
I then got my journaler and a ruler and ruled on the lines for the floor board look. Don't forget to put the nail heads in.

So came up with a couple of men cards. They are the hardest to produce. Hope you like them

Stamps: Totally Tools
Card Stock: More Mustard, Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Ink: As above for technique
Accessories: Spiral Punch, Small Star Punch, brad, Curly Label Punch

Stamps: Totally Tools and Birthday
Card Stock: Old Olive, More Mustard, Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Ink: As Above for Technique and Old Olive
Accessories: Large Tag Punch, snips

Hope you all have fun trying this, also try in different colors.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Waterfall Card

2009-08-04T17:01:00.004+10:00

I have seen these cards before, but I have never tried one. They have been around for along time. You can get the instructions from
http:/www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/waterfall_card/
Have ago, looks harder than it is.

Stamps: Background Sanded, A flower for all Seasons
Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Neutral, Pink Pirouette, Tangarine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Barely Banana
Ink: Baja Breeze, Basic Grey
Accessories: SU Pastels, Blender Pen, Brads, Corner rounder Punch cropodile, grosgrain ribbon, sponge, snail
Technique: Waterfall Card.

Front of the card

Pulling the tab, showing the pictures.

Reveling the greeting.

Side shot to show you what it looks like.

Hope you all take the time to create one of these, you will enjoy it.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Spring Mini Catalogue

2009-08-01T13:54:00.002+10:00

The arrival of the Spring Mini has finally come. Yes you can now order the wonderful products out of this little beauty.
The mini is full of new products that we can enjoy and create with. Contact me today with your orders.

A few more pictures from our day at Murray Downs Resort.

Here are a few of our clever ladies, showing what they have done over the day.

Cheryl cleaning the stamp-a-ma-jig.

Linda, Marianne and Noelene working away.

Larissa, Reet and Sue enjoying their lunch.

No rest for the wicked, I'm off to work now, so to the rest of you

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Happy Gathering

2009-07-29T15:56:00.003+10:00

Here are few photos of the Happy Gang that gathered at Murray Down Resort on Sunday. All 20 participants finished their 12 cards and nearly their birthday books. I have had many emails and sms texts to say they have finished now. Congratulations to all.

Naomi, Bev and Marg, looks like they are having time off.

Carole and Marg working there way through the pile of cards.

Vicki and Kate having a great time

Kristin, Cheryl and Robyn stamping and cutting out.

Rhonice, Loreto and Barb getting closer to the end. Well done to Barb, first ever Stampin' Up! activity and handled it with ease.

Will have a few more photos tomorrow. Off to Curves and a SU workshop.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

A BIG thank you to Aaliyah

2009-07-28T20:33:00.003+10:00

I am the very proud owner of this fabulous scrap booking page, from my youngest little scrapper and card maker. Aaliyah was 7 years old when she created this page, and has recently turned 8. "Happy Birthday Aaliyah". Aaliyah is the grand-daughter of Cheryl (no not me), and she has taken to Stampin' Up! like a duck to water. The page says it all. THANK YOU Aaliyah I will treasure this page and show it to many people. Keep up the great work.

The poster reads, Super Scrapbooking & Stamping Up!

To Cheryl
I Love scrapbooking and Stamping Up they are Super!
From Aaliyah!

Happy Stamping

Cheers Cheryl

The finished Album

2009-07-25T12:33:00.004+10:00

I have the Album together now. Used a very thick acetate on the front for protection and cardboard from the 12 x 12 designer packs for the back cover.

Tomorrow is a big day at Murray Downs Resort, Swan Hill. We are making the birthday book and cards. I will post some pictures of the troops enjoying their day, and hopefully their finished items. There will be a lot of chatter and catching up I bet.

Happy Stamping

Cheers Cheryl

8 x 8 Scrap Album

2009-07-24T17:20:00.009+10:00

I was inspired by one of my wonderful customers (Kate), she said she had been searching the net and found a blog with a home made scrap book. ( lanaharvery.) Thank you to Lana and Kate.

I have had a go at making my own, using my photos from Canberra Convention in May 2009. I have used only Stampin' Up! products in creating this album, and to bind it I used a Zutter machine.

I used the colours that decorated the stage for Convention.
Stamps:- None
Card Stock:- Gold metallic, Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, Regal Rose and Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Whisper White Refill
Accessories:- on board accents, crystal effects.
Technique:- Inked the on board letter, then applied crystal effects to give a shiney glazed look

Stamps:- Schoolbook Serif Alphabet,Pocket Silhouettes
Card Stock:- Kraft, Bravo Burgundy, Whisper Whit, Regal Rose
Ink: Bravo Burgundy
Accessories: Lge & Small oval punches, Flower Fusion, gold brad.

The Stage look fantastic, its was simple but really gave a bold happy feeling to the conference.

Stamps: Cheers to You, Scribble Lge Wheel
Card Stock:- Bravo Burgundy, Regal Rose, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: B/Burgundy, R/Rose, M/Mustard, P/Pie
Accessories:- 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds, fine supernova

This was our first nights, drinks and nibbles, but as the night went on that was dinner as well.

Stamps:- Scribble Wheel
Card Stock:- Kraft, W/White, M/Mustard, R/Rose, R/Red
Ink:- B/Burgundy, R/Rose, R/Red, M/Mustard, Old Olive, P/Pie
Accessories:- Curly Label Punch, Word Window punch, 1" Rose Red stitched ribbon

The grand entrance to the convention centre. This is Sue and I poising for our picture as we entered the centre, with hundreds of others in tow.

Stamps:- Circle Circis, Frames with a Flourish, Life Definition
Card Stock:- Kraft , B/Burgundy
Ink:- Versa Mark, B/Burgundy
Accessories:- Pretties Kit, SU journaler

Donna, Sue and I had the pleasure of walking to the centre on the second day with Claire Daly. Claire is one of SU high flyers and is an inspiration to others.

Stamps:- Scribble Lge Wheel
Card Stock:- Kraft, W/White, M/Mustard, R/Rose, R/Red
Ink:- As card stock
Accessories:- Wide oval, lge oval punches, Boho Blossoms punch, Scallop Circle punch, brads

There we are sitting at our table doing make and takes. This is the best time of the day, but never enough time to finish. We all just wanted to stay and play more.

Stamps:- Flight of a butterfly, Scribble Wheel
Card Stock:- Kraft, R/Rose, O/Olive, M/Mustard, W/White
Ink:- R/Red, B/Burgundy, W/White

Sue, Donna and Mel sitting in the main hall waiting for another great presentation. Mel should be in her new house by now. Hope so Mel!!

Stamps:- Pocket Silhouettes
Card Stock:- B/Burgundy, Kraft, R/Rose, M/Mustard, P/Pie
Ink:- B/Burgundy
Accessories:- Scallop oval punch (new) SU journaler

Still ladies being idiots.

Stamps:- Scribble Lge Wheel, Life Definitions
Card Stock:- Kraft, W/White, B/Burgundy
Ink:- repeat of the above
Accessories:- Eyelet punch

Highlight of conference, meeting Shelli Gardner (Co-Founder of SU). What a truly talented lovely lady.

All things used as above

Donna, Shelli and myself, I will treasure these photos.

Stamps:- Occassional Greeting
Card Stock:- R/Red, W/White, Kraft
Ink:- SU Write Markers
Accessories:- Filigree, brads, 1/4" ribbon, boho punch

Breakfast time at the motel and then, into our pj's that night, it's a hard day crafting all day.

As for the front cover.

Stamps:- Baroque Border Small Wheel
Card Stock:- Kraft, Taken with Teal, W/White
Ink:- Whisper White
Accessories: Silver Hodge Podge, 1/4" ribbon, Designer Label punch, sponges

Elegant table setting, we soon made short work of that.

Stamps:-From the Kitchen
Card Stock:- W/White, Kraft
Ink:- Riding Hood Red
Accessories:- Scallop Oval punch, Riding Hood Red Ribbon

This is the dinner we all enjoyed. Oops, no picture of the main meal, we were to busy eating it.

Stamps:- Baroque Border Small wheel
Card Stock:- Kraft, Take with TEal, Gold Metallic
Ink:- W/White, Gold Encore
Accessories:- Square scallop punch, Build-a-brad

This is our little group, all dressed up for the night.
Mel ( Mildura), Cheryl (Nyah), Sue (Nyah), Jodie (Robinvale/Mildura) and Donna(Gerang Gerung). We all come from far and wide, and only get to meet up on occassions. Wish we could do it more often.

Stamps: Frames with a Flourish
Card Stock:- Kraft, Basic Black
Inks:- Silver Encore
Accessories:- 1/4" Red Ribbon, Pretties Kit

Glamor shots, this is as good as it gets. Well done Girls!!!

Stamps:- None
Card Stock:- Kraft, Basic Black, Silver metallic
Ink:- None
Accessories:- Eyelet punch,Trio Flower punch, Lge & Sml Tag punch, Rhinestones.

The stage is set, and Shelli gives one of her many messages. A great speaker.

Stamps:- Friendly Word Lge Wheel
Card Stock:- Kraft, B/Black, W/White.
Ink:- W/White, R/Rose, P/Pie, B/Burgundy
Accessories:- 5 Petal Punch, 1/2" circle punch, on board letters, crystal effects.

Flowers made out of the 5 petal punch, all of them. On borad letters covered in W/White C/S and then added crystal effects.

All the same products used.

Top 25 Demonstrators in Australia, scraped in at No. 25. I was very happy.

Stamps:- Lifes Definitions, Scribble Wheel
Card Stock:- Kraft, R/Rosel, B/Burgundy
Ink:- B/Burgundy, R/Rose
Accessories:- Corner Punch, dimensionals

Sue and I outside our motel, great day to go home on. Well Sue and I travelled onto Tasmania for 2 weeks, and had a ball.

Stamps:- Fifth Avenue (my favourite) Schoolbook Serif Alphabet, Friends 24-7
Card Stock:- Kraft, P/Pie, W/White
Ink:- W/White, P/Pie
Accessories:- dimensionals

Waiting at the Airport in Canberra for our flights. We will all do it again next year, and we can't wait. It's off to Sydney.

That was a marathon, well thats all the pages complete, now I have to assemble the album, using the zutter spiral binder. So you see it's very easy to make your own album using only stamps and a few basic accessories. Now it's your turn, have ago.

Happy Stamping, and Thank you Kate.

Cheers Cheryl

Old Favourites

2009-07-14T20:13:00.003+10:00

I was looking through my stamp sets, and came across an old favourite, thought I would give it another go. I also had a request for a workshop to make a box instead of a card, so this is what I came up with.

Stamp set : Watercolor Wheel - 107560 $15.95, Simply Said - 116414 - $48.95
Card Stock: Sahara Sand, Regal Rose and Whisper White
Ink: Mellow Mose, Regal Rose
Accessories: Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, both size tag punches, large oval punch, dimensionals, sticky strip.
Technique: Gable Box, 2 Step stamping.

This is a great little box that can be made for kids birthday party's for their lollies, or for a friend for a thank you, or just because you can. Enjoy making it.

The following card is simplistic but very pretty.

Stamp Set: En Francais 112358 - $33.95, Embrace Life 114269 - $45.95
Card Stock: Whisper White, Vellum Card Stock, Silver Metallic
Ink: Encore Silver Pad, Stazon Black Ink,
Accessories: Regal Rose Crayon, Blender Pen, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" circle punches, 2 way glue pen, basic grey taffeta ribbon, double rectangle punch
Technique: Faux Rimmed tag

Hope you will try these. Enjoy making them, and thanks for looking.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Last card for the Birthday Book

2009-07-06T14:44:00.004+10:00

Hi to everyone,

I am finally back, the pressure has eased off, our small little nursing home, Jacaranda Lodge, has just passed it's accreditation with flying colours. It was a very busy and stressful time for all concerned, and a big congratulations to all staff, especially Linda. You can stamp now Linda, and not feel guilty.
I have assembled my last card for the birthday book. It is 2 small gift cards. A great way to use up your scraps, and experiment with colours.

Stamp Sets: Circle Circus 114375 - $52.95 & Short and Sweet 116410 - $29.95
Card Stock: Base of card - Sahara Sand, multiple colours of SU colours
Ink: co-ordinate with card-stock.
Accessories: 13/8" circle punch, 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds, spiral punch

I have put dazzling diamonds on the circle area, doesn't show in the picture, but just adds a little dazzle to the gift card.
Happy stamping

Cheryl

Oops

2009-06-24T17:48:00.003+10:00

I thought I had finished posting cards for the birthday book day, I still have one to go. I can't count, so I will try to get the last one posted very soon. Off to Stamp Club now. See you soon.
Don't forget about the bonus of holding a workshop in June or July, selling $600- and you receive a bonus $40 for nothing, that's $110- of product and either Level 1 or Level 2 stamp set FREE.
Contact me very soon.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Back from Wicked

2009-06-23T04:16:00.009+10:00

We have arrived safely home from Melbourne. Had a great night at the Soffitel on Collins, and went to Wicked. A very good show, wonderful costumes and excellent set. Packed house as usual, all came together at the end.

I have put together another couple of cards we will be making at the Birthday book day.

Yes this one is very similar to one I posted last week. I just changed the colours.

This is a very simply but effective card.

Stamp Set : Upsy Daisy 115898 - $33.95

Card Stock: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red

Ink: Sahara Sand, Riding Hood Red, Basic Black

Accessories: Scallop edge punch 112091 - $30.95, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Technique: shadowing.

Thanks to Jayne Meycer for this one.

This is a simple card, but wanted to use some vellum and the bigshot.

Stamps: So Swirly wheel 109683 - $15.95

Card Stock: Regal Roase, Vellum

Ink: Versa Mark and Regal Rose

Accessories: Clear EB Powder, eyelet border punch 113692 - $30.95, silver split pins
white grosgrain ribbon 1/4" Texture embossing plate, bigshot, toolkit.

Technique: heat emboss, dry emboss.

This one is a Joy fold card, cute card

Stamp Set: Totally Tools 115894 - $45.95, Cheers to You 115772 - $33.95

Card Stock: Kraft, Choc Chip, Sage Shadow, D/S paper Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Brown, So Saffron

Accessories: Scallop Circle punch 109043 - $30.95, Tool Kit, distressing tool, blender pen

Technique: Joy fold card

Love this card. Using the brayer to get the background.

Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree (old favourite) 116388 - $48.95,

sincere salutations 116416 - $39.95

Card Stock: More Mustard, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, So Saffron, More Mustard, Really Rust

Accessories: brayer, dauber, sponge, fine supernova (orange), 2 way glue pen

The supernova is on the trees, doesn't show out much but does look really nice.

This technique is on splitcoaststampers

So that's the 12 cards that you will be making on Sunday 26th July. Positions filling fast so if you wish to come, book in asap.

Feel free to leave a comment. Happy Stamping Cheryl

Birthday Book Completed

2009-06-17T11:22:00.008+10:00

It has been a couple of days without a card. I have been putting the Birthday Book together instead. Yes, I have completed it. Yours will look similar to this. Everyone will get a different colour to work with, this will make it interesting and lots of ideas. So here is the first picture.

This is the front cover of the book.

Stamp Sets: Big Bold Birthday 116342 - $53.95, Lovely Letter Alphabet - 116392 - $77.95
Card Stock: Bella Rose D/S 112041 - $16.95 Choc Chip, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette,
Kiwi kiss, Whisper white
Ink: Riding Hood Red, ink Pirouette, Choc Chip
Accessories: dimensional, stampin write markers, eyelet border punch, Photo corner punch,
stampin' up ribbons, binder rings, 1/4" circle punch.

The first page - January

Couple of others

With the cards inside.

So you see its looks very nice, and very simple.

Will be back in a couple of days to show the next card.

Matt & I are off to Wicked this weekend, really looking forward to it.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Sixth Card

2009-06-12T19:26:00.004+10:00

This card I found surfing blogs and splitcoaststampers. I wanted to do a variety of cards to stretch everyone's ability and imagination. This is thanks to Beth Camp. This was fun to make, and you do a few different techniques all on the one card.

This is the front of the card. It is a trifold card, I added a band to keep it closed and a small tag to front for decoration.

This is the card open. The photo doesn't do the card justice, but it is really effective.

Stamp Set: Loads of Love 116386 - $39.95, Loads of Love Accessories 116384 - $33.95
Lge Wheel (we will be using Happy Happy Birthday 111257 - $15.95
Lovely as a Tree 116388 - $48.95
Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black, & Garden Green
Ink: Basic Black and many SU inks for water colouring
Accessories: Aqua painter, blender pen, pastels, sponge, Wheel guide, snips, both SU tag punches
crop-A-dile, eyelet, hemp twine

See you tomorrow with another.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Five Card

2009-06-12T12:42:00.003+10:00

This is a cute little card that any person would love to receive on their birthday. This is today's tutorial on dawnsstampingthoughts. I just had to make it.

Stamp Set: Flight of the Butterfly 115798 - 53.95 , Boho Backgrounds 116346 - $29.95
Background Polka Dot 112364 - $33.95
Card Stock: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White, Green Galore
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Scallop Circle punch 109043 - $30.95, 1" circle punch 109046 - 20.95, Eyelet Border Punch 113692 - $30.95, SU black marker, 1/8" circle punch, snail

Thanks for looking, Enjoy.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Shelli's card from Conference

2009-06-11T19:11:00.003+10:00

I really loved this card when I saw Shelli assemble it at Conference. It has taken me awhile to have ago. I decided to turn it into a a Lavender Bag, but Oops, I over did the Lavender and it's everywhere, but smells good.

This is one special card, and a great little present for a friend.

Stamp Set: Friend 24-7 115808 - 445.95
Card Stock: Kraft, D/S Bella Blue 113974 - $16.95
Ink: Bordering Blue, Basic Brown
Accessories: Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Twill Tape, Needle & Thread and Lavender Oil (only a very little bit) ,Dress up ribbon, and I dyed the Twill & Ribbon in Coffee.

You need to put a pearl on the taffeta ribbon out of our Pretties Kit, but I have to much oil at this point.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Card Four

2009-06-11T17:50:00.004+10:00

Today I have enjoyed a day with a few girls who are doing the All About Me Album. We are up to our other half, and that has been interesting. Most are getting really involved and enjoying the concept, others are loving it, but not getting as much done. BUT they assure me it will happen.
This is Carole and Sue enjoying the day.

Don't you just love Sue's new look. Sue (standing) has had a new hair cut, it has been long for years, and she had it pulled back in a ponytail. Now look at her, "Gorgeous" and lovin' it.

Card 4

This is a bright card for the kids. You can change the colours to suit the gendor or child.

Stamp Set: Sock Monkey 115872 - $47.95 , Birthday Whimsy (2007 Celebration set)
Card Stock: Pacific Blue, Summer Sun, Very Vanilla, D/S Good morning Sunshine
Ink: Basic Black, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Blush Blossom, Whisper White
Accessories: Water Colour Pencils, Blender Pen, Snips, 1/4" circle punch, Kiwi Kiss striped
grosgrain ribbon, 1 3/8" circle punch
Idea from Splitcoaststampers, thanks to nilakias.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl

Third Card

2009-06-10T19:23:00.003+10:00

Had a little time to create another card. This suits more the male figure. I find it really hard to make something for the men/boys.

Stamp Set: Seaside 112237 - $45.95, Sanded 112356 - $33.95
Fun & Fast Notes 116360 - $58.95
Card Stock: Not Quite Navy, Bordering Blue, Sahara Sand
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Brocade Blue
Accessories: 2 way glue pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fine Supernova (blue),Hemp Twine,
sponge

Back to the creating table.

Happy Stamping

Cheryl