Lots of Things Happening at Stampin Up!

It's a bit hard to keep up with things, but I think it's because it's Stampin Up's 25th Anniversary this year, and they seem to have lots of promotions happening...

Anyway, here's the latest news:

Petite Curly Label Punch Now Available to Purchase

This punch was part of the Sale-A-Bration for 2013, and is now available to purchase. You can now get it at my online store!

Discontinued Products

 

Due to unforeseen supplier problems Stampin’ Up! has decided to discontinue Watercolour Wonder Crayons and Watercolour Pencils. The following items are only available while supplies last. Get 'em before they're gone!

• 101879: Watercolor Pencils
• 119802: Subtles Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons
• 119803: Regals Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons
• 119804: Brights Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons
• 119805: Neutrals Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons

Go to my online store HERE to order these!

Colour Refresh!

The colours that are being discontinued are only available while supplies last. This means that Stampin’ Up! could sell out of these colours in Inkpads, Refills, Ribbons, Cardstock, etc before the end of the Annual Catalogue year of 30th June or even before the full retirement list is released on 1st June. So if any of the discontinued colours are your favourites you might want to stock up sooner rather than later so you don’t run the risk of missing out.

Just go to my online store now!

 Sent With Love Special Offer

During this limited-time offer, you can purchase the exclusive Sent with Love Stamp Set or Sent with Love Designer Series Paper - or bundle them for a special 20% discount!

The Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent with Love Designer Series Paper are only available during this special offer. After 15 June, they'll both fly away!

Item	Description	Price
131847	Sent with Love Stamp Set (clear-mount)	$33.95
132182	Sent with Love Designer Series Paper	$18.95
132851	Pretty Bundle Includes the Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine	$46.25 20% off retail value!

 Click HERE to shop now!

 And, last, but by no means least:

My Digital Studio is Here!

You can now create your own photo books, cards, calendars, and more, with this great value program. You can download a free trial, or purchase the full version for just $24.95. At the moment it is only available as a download, not a disc. Just click on the picture above to go to my online store.

Well, I think that's it for now!

Happy Stamping,

Tina

How Will You Party?

Sale-A-Bration is on now! Get free goodies for every $100 you order, and there's more if you host a party or join as a Stampin Up Demonstrator!

Call or email me for more details!

INK-redible Hostess Promotion

Hostesses who hold a minimum $650 party during the promotion period will receive a FREE collection of Classic Stampin Pads*-they can choose from Brights, Subtles, or Regals.  Plus, the free ink is in addition to the regular hostess benefits-INK-credible!

Christmas Gift With Purchase Promotion

It's only November, but Stampin' Claus is coming to town! Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper Bundle.

Choose from the following options:

Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount)
Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack

Retail Value    $96.85
Special Price   $82.90
 
OR

Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount)
Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack

Retail Value    $84.85
Special Price   $70.90

OR

Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle)
Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle of stamps (wood-mount) and Framelits, Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack

Retail Value   $123.85
Special Price   $109.90

OR
Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle)
Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle of stamps (clear-mount) and Framelits, Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack

Retail Value     $113.85
Special Price   $99.90

I'm Back! and trying to catch up

Hello everyone,

I'm back from my jaunt in the USA, boy that's a looong flight back, very tiring, and therefore I'm still trying to get back into the swing of things.

Here's what's been happening:

1. Stampin Up's October Promotion:  "It's Spool Time!"

Until October 31, for every $60 you spend on Stampin Up products from either catalogue, you may choose a spool of the gorgeous In Colour Stitched Satin ribbon for free!  There are 5 colours to choose from:  Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green and Midnight Muse.  There are no limits, so you can get them all!  Email me with your order or call me to work out what you would like to choose.  I have all of them, so if you'd like to drop by to see them in real life then please give me a call.

2.  Twelve Weeks of Christmas

I'm a bit behind in this as I couldn't access everything while I was away (and I was on holidays, so really wanted to relax rather than work).  I'll get onto this today so hopefully in the next few days you will start receiving the ideas - I have rather a LOT to choose from, so it will take a while to pick out the best 12 for you.  What I'll do is work out the schedule, send you a few every couple of days to catch up, and then send the rest on the weekly basis of the original schedule.

3.  October Newsletter

Another thing I want to send out this week, so keep an eye on your inbox for it.

4.  Christmas Ornament Classes

Do you want to make the fabulous Christmas Ornament on the front of the Holiday Catalogue?  I'll be running classes on making it, with all materials supplies (BYO glues - check with me first if they are suitable).  The first one will be held on Saturday 27th October, from 1pm.  Cost is $25.

5.  Ribbon and Embellishment Shares

As explained in my September newsletter, I'll be running shares of the ribbons and embellishments in the Holiday and Annual catalogues, so that you can get useable selections of all the ribbons and embellishments without having to buy whole spools or packets.  Email or call me if you would like to join in.

Well, that's it for now,
Happy Stamping,
Tina

Catalogue Product Shares

Do you love all of the embellishments and ribbons, but don’t want to buy whole rolls or packs? Me too, so I thought I would offer what we call product shares for the first time this year.  You can join one, some, or all of the shares listed below, and you may order double shares if you wish.

I would love to show you pictures, but Blogger is not great for showing a bunch of thumbnails together.

Annual Catalogue Shares:

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SHARE (p 162-165):  $34

                           
You will receive a 6x6 piece of each of the 6 sheets in each pack. So this is a total of 84 6x6 pieces from 14 packs: Natural Composition (specialty), First Edition (specialty), Comfort Café, World Spectacular, Floral District, Storytime, Polka Dot Parade, International Bazaar, Be of Good Cheer, Birds of a Feather, Patio Party, Fan Fair, Summer Smooches, Twitterpated.

EMBELLISHMENT SHARE (p 175-6):  $12
    
 10 In Colour Dahlias (2 of each colour), 6 Vintage faceted Buttons (2 ea of 3 designs), 6 Naturals Buttons (2 ea of 3 designs)

SEAM BINDING RIBBON SHARE (p172):  $12

1/8 roll (approx. 1.15m of each colour) 8 colours – Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Rose Red, Very Vanilla.

SCALLOP DOTS RIBBON SHARE (p172):  $18

1/8 roll (approx. 1.15m of each colour) 10 colours – Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, More Mustard, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Tangerine Tango.

1/8” TAFFETA RIBBON SHARE (p172):  $13

1/8 roll (approx. 1.15m of each colour) 10 colours – Baja Breeze, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla.

IN COLOR STITCHED SATIN RIBBON SHARE (p 172):  $10

1/8 roll (approx. 1.15m of each colour) 5 colours - Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple.

RUFFLED RIBBON SHARE (p 172):  $11

1/8 roll (approx. 1.15m of each colour) 5 colours – Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder.

BAKERS TWINE SHARE (p 172):  $11

1/8 roll (approx. 2.8m of each colour) 8 colours – Calypso Coral, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder.

STITCHED GROSGRAIN RIBBON SHARE (p 173):  $12
  
1/8 roll (approx. 1.15m of each colour) 10 colours - Basic Grey, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Whisper White, Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi.

Holiday Catalogue Shares

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SHARE:  $10
      
Eight way share of 4 papers.  You will receive a 6x6 piece of each of the 6 sheets in each pack. So this is a total of 24 6x6 pieces:  Candlelight Christmas (specialty), Snow Festival, Howlstooth and Scaringbone, Orchard Harvest

EMBELLISHMENT SHARE:  $8
      
2 Flourish Designer Frames (silver) and 4 silver mini brads, 4 Designer buttons (brushed bronze), 4 Designer Ribbon Slides.

RIBBON SHARE:  $14
             
1/8 roll (approx. 1.15m of each, 8 lengths) - Striped Satin (black/grey), Cotton (natural), Sweater Trim (Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Whisper White) , Scalloped Tulle (Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso).

CORE'DINATIONS & FESTIVAL OF PRINTS:  $12
       
Four way share of 3 core'dinations colours - you will receive 3 12x12 sheets of the 3 colours (Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Gumball Green).  A total of 9 sheets.  You will also receive 12 sheets of the Festival of Prints Stack (1 of each design) 11.4 x 16.5cm

Here’s how it will work:
Closing date to sign up for shares is Friday 19th October. 
I'll then place the order, sort and package and then post your share out to you or let you know it is ready to pick up (early November).
Postage will be at Australia Post rates and is not included in the share price.
Payment can be made in cash (in person only), Paypal or direct deposit.  Email me with your Share selections, and to sort out payment.

Important notice:  These shares are for AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY.

Happy stamping,
Tina

Advance Notice: 12 Weeks of Christmas is coming

I've just finished my card sample for a group I'm in where everyone creates a project and then shares the ideas with the group. The projects include cards, gift ideas and bags/tags/wrapping ideas for Christmas.

Then in October we start sharing the ideas in our "12 weeks of Christmas", where each week you will receive an email containing an idea for a project, listing the supplies needed and instructions on how to make it.

I won't be sharing any of the ideas on the blog, it will only be available to my newsletter subscribers.  If you are not on my mailing list yet, you will miss out.  Last year was the first time I did this and it was a hit.

So what are you waiting for?  Sign up for my newsletter mailing list today so you don't miss any of the great ideas!

Happy stamping,
Tina

Christmas card by Tamara

Another simple and elegant card by Tamara. Here she's used the Holiday Frame embossing folder on the front of the card, and inside used a couple of the framelits dies, one from the Bitty Banners set, and the other from the Apothecary Accents set.

She's used the coordinations cardstock for the card base, and sanded the embossing for a distressed effect, and added some glitter as well.

The Artfull Stampers Holiday Catalogue Blog Hop

I hope that you've all been enjoying the gorgeousness of the Annual Catalogue. The Holiday Catalogue also went live on the 1st of September, but we thought we'd give you a couple of weeks to get into it before we bombarded you with the beautiful things the Holiday Catty brings!!!
So another Artfull Stampers Hop ~ this time to celebrate the Holiday Catalogue Launch!! You may have hopped here from Karlie’s Blog.  I’m stop # 10 on the Hop and I’m glad you're here sharing in the fun!!

Here's my contribution: 

I have just learned how to make one of these cascading cards, and decided to use some of the paper and elements from the Merry Moments Simply Scrappin' kit. I added a few other bits and pieces as well.

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets:  Greetings of the Season, Scentsational Season
Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Old Olive
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede
Accessories:  Big Shot, Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies, Festive Paper Piercing Pack, Piercing Mat and Piercing Tool, Holiday Collection Framelits Dies

Now click on the link to Michelle's blog for the next stop on our Hop. I am sure you will find lots of wonderful ideas there to inspire you. And in case you get lost or there are broken links just pop back here for the full list of stampers taking part in this hop.


Alisa Tilsner - www.alisatilsner.com
Madonna - www.madonnadunn.com.au
Melissa - http://beedevinedesigns.blogspot.com.au
Christina Barnes - www.dotdotstamping.com
Anna - http://mylittlecreativenook.blogspot.com.au
Alison Barclay - http://gothdovedesigns.blogspot.com.au
Nicole Derendorf - www.nicolederendorf.com
Kay Koufalakis - http://kaykoufalakis.wordpress.com
Stamping With Karlie - www.stampingwithkarlie.blogspot.com
Tina Hewett - www.tinascreativestudio.com  YOU ARE HERE
Michelle Bartholomaeus - www.inspiredexpressions.com.au
Kathryn Carr - http://kathrynshandmadecards.blogspot.com.au

Don't forget to leave comment love as you trip along the hop from blog to blog. We like to know what you think about the things we've been doing!!

Happy blog hopping,
Tina

Catalogue Launch Party make and take

This is the project that everyone who came to my Catalogue launch party weekend made. It's a little pouch you put a packet of hot chocolate in, and would make a nice gift for someone.

I got the idea from a US demonstrator by the name of Dawn, and adapted the size for our cardstock. I ended up putting real red narrow taffeta ribbon through the holes to tie it together.

I've used the Scentsational Season stamp set and matching Holiday Frames framlits, and one of the Window Frames framelits to make the mat for the cup.

Everyone enjoyed making these, and it was suitable for beginners and experienced stampers to make.

Just Believe by Tamara

Sorry it's been a while since I posted a card, I was totally wiped out after the weekend's launch parties, and it's taken a while to recover.

Anyway, my friends Tamara, Jenny and Heather came over for our monthly get-together, so I have a few cards to show.

This one is a lovely elegant card by Tamara, using the Just Believe stamp set.  I love the little butterflies added to the card to give it dimension, as well as the little jewels.

Don't forget you can place an order anytime through me, just send me an email. Unfortunately we don't have online ordering in Australia yet.

Oh, nearly forgot, my team has another blog hop happening this Saturday, so be sure to come by and join in the fun.

Re-organising my studio, continued

As you can see, I've filled my Expedit book shelves...

There's still more work to be done, it will take a while.

Sneak Peak for Catalogue Launch Party

I've been busy in the studio getting ready for this weekend's new catalogue launch party.

Here's a sneak peak at the make and take.

I'm looking forward to the weekend, it should be fun!

Christmas Star Ornament by Jenny

Jenny showed me this Christmas star ornament she made last week, which folds up to be posted in the mail. I can see lots of possibilities with this one, using Designer Series Paper, or stamping plain cardstock with different Christmas stamps.

Happy stamping,
Tina

Re-organising my Studio

I'm fortunate to have a separate Studio for my stamping and scrapbooking. It's located to the side of my house and is about 20' x 16' (I think, from memory). This is where I run my scrapbooking workshops and card making classes.

Over the years I've accumulated a lot of stuff, and it's time to reorganise it so I can get to what I want and make it work more efficiently. A while ago I bought 2 new Expedit shelving units from IKEA, and my husband found time to put one together for me a couple of days ago.

Here is the before area that needs organising - my stamping stuff is piled on a table against the wall, and under the table is stuff I don't use much. I have my paper in 5 expanding files - some are hidden as they are towards the back of the table, and they are hard to get to. The wicker basket contains my retired stuff, it sits on a set of drawers that contain some old stamps and stamp pads. My Big Shot Doctors bag (containing my Big Shot) sits on a couple of boxes that contain dies and embossing folders.

Anyway, here's the next stage (taken at night).

Will everything fit in it? No, but I want to use this for all the things I use regularly, and then get rid of the stuff I don't use.

I have another Expedit unit waiting to be assembled, which will be used for lots of scrapbooking stuff.

When I have made more progress I'll show you some more photos of my Studio...

New Catalogue Launch Party!

For those readers who are local to me in South Australia, I'll be having a New Catalogue Launch Party this weekend to celebrate the new Stampin Up Catalogues.

There are 2 sessions to choose from, so it won't be too crowded:

• Saturday September 8, 1 - 4 pm
• Sunday September 9, 1 - 4 pm

 I only have a limited supply of new catalogues on hand, so book early to reserve your copy.

Come along and pick up your new Catalogues and Goody Bag of product samples, enjoy new product demonstrations and displays, and create a Make-and-Take project. While you are here, visit our Craft Garage Sale of discontinued Stampin Up products.

If you're on my mailing list you should have received an email with the details, if you didn't receive the email and you would like to come along, please email me by September 5.

Happy Stamping,
Tina

New Stampin Up Catalogues are Live

The new Stampin Up Catalogues are now live and can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF for viewing on your iPad or other tablet...

View Annual Catalogue online

View Holiday Catalogue Online

Click on the cover of the catalogue to view it online.

Download Annual Catalogue
Download Holiday Catalogue

To order products from either of these catalogues, please email me.

The Artfull Stampers New Catalogue Blog Hop

It’s Stampin’ Up’s! New Annual Catalogue Time!!!  To celebrate, some of our Team – The Artfull Stampers – are sharing fabulous projects showcasing a selection of the gorgeous new products available in the 2012-2013 Catalogue!!

You may have hopped here from Tamsin Adams’ Blog.  I’m stop # 14 on the Hop and I’m glad you “hopped” in.

 I've created a card using the bold Betsy's Blossoms stamp set and a couple of the new In Colours.

I also used the matching wheel to create a border at the bottom of the card using Versamark watermark ink - it's been a while since I've used Stampin Around Wheels!

SUPPLIES USED:

• Stamp Sets:  Betsy's Blossoms (126004 wood, 126006 clear), Betsy's Blooms wheel, Bring on The Cake (123545 wood, 121958 clear)
• Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple (127545), Gumball Green (127543), Whisper White (106549)
• Ink:  Versamark (102283), Raspberry Ripple (126859) , Gumball Green (126861)
• Accessories:  Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool, Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies (129021) and Festive Paper Piercing Pack.

Now click on the link to Alisa Tilsner's blog for the next stop on our Hop. I am sure you will find lots of wonderful ideas there to inspire you. And in case you get lost or there are broken links just pop back here for the full list of stampers taking part in this hop.

1. Alisa Tilsner - www.alisatilsner.com
2. Madonna - www.madonnadunn.com.au
3. Melissa - http://beedevinedesigns.blogspot.com.au/
4. Christina Barnes - www.dotdotstamping.com
5. Kathryn Carr- http://kathrynshandmadecards.blogspot.com.au/
6. Anna - http://mylittlecreativenook.blogspot.com.au/
7. Alison Barclay - http://gothdovedesigns.blogspot.com.au/
8. Michelle Bartholomaeus - http://www.inspiredexpressions.com.au/
9. Nicole Derendorf - www.nicolederendorf.com
10.  Kay Koufalakis - http://kaykoufalakis.wordpress.com
11.  Stamping With Karlie - www.stampingwithkarlie.blogspot.com
12.  Carolyn Bennie - http://carolynbennieink.wordpress.com
13. Tamsin Adams - http://tamsinadams.blogspot.com.au
14. Tina Hewett - www.tinascreativestudio.com

Thank you for visiting and if you'd like to leave a comment I'd be very pleased to hear what you think of the new catalogue and products :-)

Apothecary Art gift box

Today's project is a gift box made by Jenny Soulsby and shown at our recent get together.

You could put a few chocolates in this box as a gift, or some home made biscuits, or whatever you like! Just adapt the size of the box to fit your gift.

I like the way Jenny used the Apothecary Art stamp and the matching framelit to create a belly band label for the box.

New Catalogue Blog Hop

 Hi there,


I'll be busy in the studio today and tomorrow, coming up with creations for a couple of blog hops I'm participating in. The first one is my team's Annual Catalogue Blog Hop, and that kicks off on September 1. So be sure to grab a cuppa and drop by to see all the different ideas we come up with using new Stampin Up goodies.

See you then!