hi, bye and question?

Hello friends! (that’s the hi part and here comes the bye part!)

Nope I’m not leaving SU! or anything like that, I have been cleaning out my office/scraproom (or crap room as my partner likes to call it because it generally looks like someone blew it up!! )

So I’m saying goodbye to some of those things that have just been sitting around here feeling unloved and unwanted. So if you’d like to have a looksie and see what I have going you can see it all here. I will however be adding more to the goodbye pile and ebay in the coming days so keep your eyes posted. There are of course some retired Stampin’ Up! product listings. I do have other sets I may part with in the future but I’m not quite ready to let go of some of my retired sets yet, I will of course let you know if I do decide to sell them!

Now to the question??? What do you think of my new banner at the top of my blog, I kind of designed it myself. Do you think it’s easy to read or could it use some work?? All of your thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks for reading! I’m trying to make a conscious effort to blog more, one last thing if you aren’t on my newsletter mailing list click on the button in the right hand column below the calendar and it’ll take you to a page where you can sign up! Remember only my newsletter subscribers get exclusive offers and a monthly tutorial so join soon if you haven’t already!

Bye!

Holly

 

This week’s creations!!

Hi all I’m back! Did you miss me?? Yeah I missed me too, I’ve been stuck in a technicolour whirlwind of goings on! Crazy isn’t it?

Anyway I wanted to show you some of my recent creations. I made this little notecard to fit in these envelopes that I found at officeworks. I’ve used Circle of Friendship and Basic Phrases sets, Fall Flowers designer paper, scallop circle punch, 1 3/8″ circle punch, 1 1/4″ circle punch and blue bayou double stitched ribbon. These cards are approximately 11cm long and 6cm wide.

 

 

 

 The next three cards were a part of our monthly team cyberstamp. The first challenge was to use designer paper on a card or layout. I wanted to use my new Bronc Buster set and matching Outlaw paper. I also used the crop-a-dile (LOVE this tool!!) and some Antique Brass eyelets!

 The second challenge was a sketch and this is what I came up with using the Boho Backgrounds set and Berry Bliss designer paper. The colours are Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black and Purely Pomegranate which is one of the 2008 In Colors!

 The 3rd and final challenge was to make a card or layout using a variety of punches and I had the idea of making a sort of garden scene. The paper for my “grass” is old olive prints designer paper and I’ve used a variety of circle punches.

 Last but not least I wanted to show you my very first all Stampin’ Up! 12 x 12 scrapbook layout. I’m really excited about this!! I used our new anchored rub-ons for the stars and arrows on cardstock then simply cut them out and ahdered them to my page. It’s a very simple scheme and took no longer than 30 minutes to put together!

COMPETITION WINNER!!

A big congratulations to Robin who is the winner of the crafting snack competition.

1. Robyn A  |  May 17, 2008 at 11:14 am

My favourite snack whilst crafting is a hot cappucino with a couple of biscuits.

Email me at hljdbns@bigpond.com with your postal details and I’ll get your SU! goodies in the mail to you!

Thanks so much to everyone who played along I can’t wait til the next one. Alrighty I’m off to put together my June newsletter tutorial, so if you are on my mailing list keep an eye on your inbox!

June Promotions!!

Yep you heard right promotions!! There’s two of them, and they are both fabulous so don’t miss out on either of them ok?? OK!! Great now that we have that sorted I’d better tell you what they are hey?

eScape!

Put down the phone, turn off the computer, and break free from the ‘e’!

Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of your inbox? On 25 June 2008, Stampin’ Up! is taking the day to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. And we invite you to eScape with us throughout the month of June!

Reconnect with your “wireless network” by attending an eScape event or hosting one of your own! Take advantage of the 25% discount on products in the eScape bundle to help you create that special message from the heart.

eScape Bundle (item 113705):

Description	Page Number	Price
Circle of Friendship stamp set	p. 112	$33.95
Love Notes assortment	p. 132	$13.50
1-1/4″ Circle punch	p. 142	$30.95
Total (non-bundled)		$78.40
eScape Bundle price		$58.80

 

Extra, Extra, get your hostess extra’s here!!

Stampin’ Up! hostesses get extra hostess awards 1 June-15 July, in addition to the already fantastic hostess benefits!

From 1 June to 15 July, Stampin’ Up! hostesses can earn an EXTRA $50 to use toward Stampin’ Up! products of their choice when they host a workshop totaling $700 or more!

This extra benefit is included along with the standard hostess benefits they receive when they host a workshop. The standard hostess benefits include

• A free Idea Book & Catalogue 2008-2009 worth $12.95.
• Free stamp sets only available to hostesses (with qualifying orders; select from the products on pages 17-24 of the catalogue).
• Free Stampin’ Up! products of your choice.

Workshop total (before tax and shipping)	Free Stampin’ Up! merchandise	+	Extra, Extra hostess award	Free Stampin’ Up! merchandise with Extra, Extra hostess awards
$700 – $799	$80	+	$50	$130
$800 – $899	$90	+	$50	$140
$900 – $999	$100	+	$50	$150
$1000 – $1099	$120	+	$50	$170

So don’t hesitate contact me today to book your workshop date or buy your eScape bundle!!!

• Phone: 0406 057 751
• Email: hljdbns@bigpond.com