I wish that was Autumn Winter finishes today and it was the first day of Sprng because I am a little over the cold and wet already ... but no .... its the Stampin' Up! Autumn Winter Mini that finishes today.
Click on the catalogue to have one last browse through and if you want to place an order call me today.
Happy Stampin'
Nikki
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I am blog hopping with the Art with Heart Stampin Up Team, where some of the girls in the team have got together to show off our lovely Designer Series Paper Packs on special during May! Great if you are a scrap-booker, especially as 1 May is National Scrapbooking Day. I also have news of a new way to join Stampin' Up and how to get some free papers ..... find out more at the bottom of this post.
Its been too long between scrapbooking pages .... I loved putting this together. I've used the Well Worn DSP pack - a favourite of mine.
The flowers are made with the Blossoms punch from the new Autumn Winter Mini. I've 'matted' the flower with a coordinating colour to create an edge to the petals. I've also used the punch to create a border by cutting up the little petals into individual pieces.
The centres of the flowers are 1" circles of DSP which I have ran through the Lattice Embossing folder and a piece of seam binding tied in a knot. The little butterflies are have hemp twine detailing too.
This photo was taken during our Easter break at Raymond Island - just as the sun was setting - Olivia is now 16 1/2 and having changed schools and circle of friends, she is now more confident and happy. A simple task of just letting her hair dry 'au natural' rather than straightening it to within an inch of its life is so significant - this time last year she wouldn't have left the house without everything being 'just so'.
Designer Series Papers Special Offer - buy 3 get one FREE
During the month of May, for every 3 packs of DSP you purchase you choose an extra pack for free - that's a saving of up to $18.95. Speciality packs are not included.
New Demo News
Now for some breaking news ..... from today, there's a new way to join Stampin' Up! It's only $169 to become a demonstrator now and the best news is that you can now choose anything you like to go in your kit!
So if you've been an avid customer for a while and have built up your stash of goodies, there is no need to replicate what you have already. You can choose whatever you want.
As an added incentive to join, any who recruits in May will receive a pack of DSP every month from May until December 2012 for FREE. This includes packs from any publication - so that's new packs of DSP too - that's $151.60 of free products (you will need to pay shipping).
The Art With Heart Team is a great group of crafters spread throughout Australia who communicate and share online and in person at stamping days. We would love to have new members join our team.
You can contact me on 0428 254 952 or email me at nikki@inkyart.com.au anytime and I would be happy to answer any questions you have - or send out an information pack. No pressure, just ask any questions you have and then decide if this is for you.
Okay now its time to hop along to the next blog stop - the lovely Ros Davidson
Hope you enjoy the blog hop and I'll be seeing you very soon.
Nikki
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I need to warn you, sunnies are needed to view these cards I've made for this blog hop!
Welcome to the first of a few blog hops I am participating in over the next few days. This one is to showcase the new Autumn Winter Mini - and I've chosen the Mixed Bunch set with coordinating punch - this is one of those sets that I loved from day one, was in denial that I really did need it, and succumbed within about two weeks of seeing the catalogue.
I have a pocketful of ladies birthdays during the month of May and I wanted to make some really eye catching cards. Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade and Basic Black has been a colour combo I have been itching to try out for a long time.
The Ruffled Ribbons are so easy to use - they tie beautifully. I've also used another new product from this new Mini, the Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders - these are so cute and as well as the hearts you will also receive a scallop and shaped edge for cards - so versatile.
All three cards were so quick to make. The coordinating punch with Mixed Blossoms is perfect - and I used the 3/4" circle punch for the centres. Of course, all the cards have a little bling .... the Rhinestone Jewels are perfect.
The newest favourite Big Shot toy has to be the new Framelits Labels Collection - these are just brilliant - six different sizes for less than $50 - that's great value. I've never used this type of die cut before and I love them.
You can take the sunnies off now because it is time to move on to visit Di Dunk - she is sure to inspire with a creation or three!
Thanks for visiting - please leave a comment if you can - we all love comments.
And visit again in a day or two for another blog hop or three :)
Nikki
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I am so pleased to be able to finally share this new Autumn Winter Mini with you. It is full to the brim of lovely goodies.
Highlights for me include three new Designer Series Papers, including Sweet Shop with embossed designs and the very popular Twitterpated range, new yummy stamp sets including Apothecary Art and heaps of new tools. This Mini sees the arrival of the first set of Framelits - Labels Collection .... six dies of various sizes for $49.95 - great value.
And of course the new Simply Scored ..... finally Stampin' Up! have their own scoring tool - $55.95. It was worth waiting for!
If that's whet your appetite click on the link below and have a look through this new Mini - if you want a copy call or email me now and I'll pop one in the post for you.
Happy Sunday.
Nikki
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Just what you need for a long weekend .... a blog hop. You'll have arrived here from the lovely Di Dunk or perhaps you are just starting here ...Sit back and enjoy the inspirational posts in this month's hop - and then find yourself some time to create before its back to the grindstone on Wednesday :)
Mine's short and sweet this month - Easter for me is a time for Spring and daffodils, little lambs and baby chicks .... so I was inspired to make a card with blues and yellows.
Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight and Wild Wasabi - such lovely spring / summer colours.
The Hello Blossoms is from the a la carte range at the back of the Mini catalogue. These stamps are great value for money and I will be using this one often - perfect for little notelets or letters to friends.
A close up of the stamped image - it is clearer in real life - the Melbourne sunshine was very bright today - and no I am not complaining!
I've also used the new embossing folder- Framed Tulips. I don't there there is often a card or scrapbooking page where I don't get the Big Shot out - an investment for certainly worth it. And of course the Lattice folder has also been used - this being a carry over from the Summer Mini.
Okay time to hop along - have a wonder Easter break with the ones that you love and stay safe. My husband is home for five days so we have heaps planned including the dawn service in Melbourne on Monday for ANZAC day and of course an Easter egg hunt, mixed in with lots of fun and lots of chocolate and plenty of time spent with very good friends .... looking forward to many photo opportunities to keep me scrapping through May :)
Have fun visiting Christine Blain and see you soon.
Nikki
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Click on the image to take a peep inside .... if you are a customer check your mail box in the coming days because your copy is on its way to you.
If you'd like a copy email me or send an SMS with your postal address to 0428 254 952.
News coming in the next few days of a special catalogue launch party being held at my house - just what you need to whet your appetitie and to have a play with the new goodies.
Nikki
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Oh yes another Hop - I love Blog Hops!
You will have just arrived from Debbie William's blog, but if you haven't and you are starting here ... don't worry ... hops are a circle ... you can hop on and off where you choose. Now if you'd like to win some blog candy all you need to do is to leave a comment on all the blogs in the hop (16 in total) and then email the organiser Sharlene Torres and let her know that's what you have done - so simple!
Mother's Day for me happens in March (three weeks before Easter) .... being an English chick that's just what happens ... but ... being an Aussie chick too (thank goodness you can't hear me speak - lol), Mum did say that she'd quite like having two Mother's Days so perhaps Mother's Day in May will become more normal for me I think.
Having just achieved a recent promotion, I was able to get the Big Shot for FREE - yes FREE - excited is an understatement.
I've used the Top Cut die to make a little bag. I used this last night as a prize for a workshop - the ladies loved it. It is so simple to make.
Then I have cut two Top Notes (at the same time) and ran the Very Vintage wheel over them in Soft Suede. A little Melon Mambo Vintage Vogue flower with a little centre in Soft Suede and a brad, the little bag was almost complete.
I used the Hostess Level 1 set, Best Yet to create a tag, punched with the large oval, scallop oval and wide oval, this is a quick and easy way to add a sentiment. I've attached it to the Melon Mambo Polka Dot ribbon handles with a little piece of Linen Thread ... finished off with a little bit of sponging with the Soft Suede ink .. perfect. Here's a little sketch to show you the dimensions for making the little box inside ...
I love being a demo ... not only do we get a generous discount we also receive great incentives ... and you can became a member of ESAD - it's for all Australian and New Zealand demonstrators of all levels. Click here to join and receive the help and encouragement you need in your business from both new and experienced demonstrators. And if you want to join Team Inky ... click here to find out more.
Right time to hop onto Melissa Barkwith's blog for more inspiration - enjoy your day.
You may have just come from the very talented Kimmy Meiklejohn, but if you are starting here, don’t worry … you can make the complete journey just by following the links at the end of each post. There are 14 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you!
When I first saw the new mini I fell in love with this set ... Cottage Garden - there is even some new Designer Series Paper to match - called Cottage Wall.
I've used the new Rich Razzleberry cardstock (a new In Colour) and a Versamark pad to create the background print, then added Orchard Opulence and Old Olive to complete the colour combination.
I love the spiral punch from the Ideas Book and Catalogue and have used it here to create a little extra detail - and backed it with some Old Olive ribbon ...
And of course once I got started ... I couldn't stop at one so here is another using the other side of that yummy stripy Cottage Wall paper ... isn't it brilliant that the flowers match the stamp set. And just how cute is that new butterfly?
Now as usual, if you visit and comment on each blog in the hop and then email ME, you'll be in the draw for some blog candy - this monthly kindly donated by Kathryn Mangelsdorf. Now unlike me, Kathryn is one organised chickerdee and has posted a picture of the candy for us to drool over, no I mean show ... to you all ..
It's very cute .... yes there are die cuts there .... so yes this does mean that the Big Shot has arrived - whooo hooo! There is a deadline of 72 hours to leave your comments (that's 6.00am AEST 3 April) and only non SU demos are eligible to win - although we'd love all visitors to leave some comments please - thanks girls.
Right onward and upward you go ... blog hop and comment and then email me to let me know ... hope you have fun. Off you go to our lovely and very creative team leader Claire Daly who has a lovely creation to share.
ps in case you get lost here is the whole list ...
I've used the new Vintage Vogue set from the Autumn Winter mini - if you'd like a copy and haven't ordered from me before (and don't already have a demonstrator of course :o)), drop me a line and I'll put one in the post for you.
Back tomorrow with the third Art with Heart team blog hop - more Autumn Winter yummies to whet your appetite ... another new set from me ... Cottage Garden.
