More Discounts

With only a few days left until the end of the 2009/2010 Catalogue, Stampin' Up! has discounted more products from the Last Chance List. That's right, selected punches, Stampin' Write Marker sets, Stampin' Spots, some Designer Series Paper and even a few stamp sets discounted by 25% & 50%.

The new discounts are listed below - and click here to see the Last Chance List.


116342   p42     Big Bold Birthday
                          50%  -  $26.98
116408   p100   Seeing Spots
                          50%  -  $14.98
116344   p121   Big Deal Alphabet
                          50%  -  $38.98
116208   p126   In Color card stock (A4)
                          50%  -  $7.25
105538   p127   Bold Brights Stampin' Write markers
                          25%  -  $43.46
105537   p127   Soft Subtles Stampin' Write markers
                          25%  -  $43.46
105540   p127   Rich Regals Stampin' Write markers
                          25%  -  $43.46
105541   p127   Many Marvelous Markers
                          25%  -  $175.46
105550   p128   Bold Brights Classic Stampin' Spots
                          25%  -  $31.46
105551   p128   Earth Elements Classic Stampin' Spots
                          25%  -  $31.46
105539   p128   Earth Elements Stampin' Write markers
                          25%  -  $43.46
105552   p129   Rich Regals Classic Stampin' Spots
                          25%  -  $31.46
112042   p132   Urban Garden Designer Series paper
                          50%  -  $8.48
112041   p134   Bella Rose Designer Series paper
                          50%  -  $8.48
107305   p152   Oval Large punch
                          50%  -  $15.48
113692   p152   Eyelet border punch
                          50%  -  $15.48
109043   p152   Scallop Circle punch
                          50%  -  $15.48
113694   p152   Heart to Heart punch
                          50%  -  $15.48
112082   p152   Wide Oval punch
                          50%  -  $15.48
112091   p152   Scallop Edge punch
                          50%  -  $15.48
113693   p152   Full Heart punch
                          50%  -  $15.48
104310   p155   Crafters' Tool Kit
                           25%  -  $58.46
112004   AW28*   1-3/4" Circle punch
                              50%  -  $15.48
116629   CO*   Butterfly punch
                          50%  -  $15.48
At these prices - they won't last long.

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa.

Card - Cherish Flower

Hi Everyone, The stamp set I have used today is one that has been discontinued, but it is one of my favourites for watercolouring.

After heat-embossing the image with white embossing powder, I have used the Aqua-Painters with the Watercolour Crayons to give this wonderful shadowed effect.

Recipe:

Stamp Sets:- Warm Words / From the Garden

Ink:- Pink Passion / Versamark

Cardstock:- Pink Passion / Basic Black / Confetti White

Punches:- Horizontal Slit

Accessories:- Brads / Ribbon / Aqua-Painters / Watercolour Crayons / Lots of Tags Dies / Heat Tool / Embossing Buddy / White Embossing Powder

Happy Stamping!

Tereesa.

Last Chance for 2009/2010 Catalogue

Hi Ladies,
It's that time of year again - out with the old and in with the new. Hundreds of products from the 2009/2010 Idea Book & Catalogue will be retiring on 31st August (including 24 colours). Now is the Last Chance for you to get them before they're gone for good.

Click here to see the complete Last Chance List. Some of these Last Chance items are discounted - some up to 50% off.

Some items will be available in the new 2010/2011 Catalogue but in a new configuration. ( eg: a new punch body style, card stock assortment packs).
Last Chance products are available only while stocks last. I will update the List as necessary with availability information.

Contact me to order your Last Chance products ASAP.

Happy Stamping,
Tereesa.

Card - Pony Magical Birthday

Hi Everyone, We had a great time at Leah's last night. Julie showed us all how to make a gorgeous tool box for Father's Day so check out her blog during the week for a sneak peak. Everyone had gorgeous swap cards to share. We had to use a stamp set from the Autumn/Winter mini catalogue, and one or all of the new in-colours. I thought I'd show you mine below. This one uses Rich Razzleberry - very cute and girly.

A close-up of the pony. I've used blender pens for colouring and dazzling diamonds on the wings.

As you know, I love doing things in different colours - so this one is using soft suede.

And this one is with Melon Mambo.

Recipe:
Stamp Sets:- Pony Party
Ink:- Chocolate Chip / Rich Razzleberry / Pretty in Pink
Cardstock:- Rich Razzleberry / Pretty in Pink / Whisper White / DSP Sweet Always
Punches:- Word Window
Accessories:- Ribbon / SnW Markers / Blender Pens / Crystal Effects / Dazzling Diamonds / Daubers

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa.

Card - Thanks

Hi, Today I thought I would show a card using the two-step stamping process. I have used the "Heartfelt Thanks" set, and this technique works with both inks and pastels.

The solid image is stamped in a lighter colour, with the outline stamp inked in a darker shade.

Recipe:

Stamp Sets:- Heartfelt Thanks

Ink:- Brocade Blue / Night of Navy / VersaMark

Cardstock:- Brocade Blue / Night of Navy / Whisper White / Bordering Blue

Punches:- Crop-A-Dile

Accessories:- Ribbon

Happy Stamping!

Tereesa.

Fabulous Blog Award

I would like to pass on a special Thank You to Leah for passing on this Award to me. Leah's cards are absolutely beautiful so make sure you check out her creations here.




I would now like to pass this Award onto some blogs that I find inspirational, educational and a lot of fun.

Mandy - Scrappy-Go-Lucky
Jane - Scossie Jane
Linda - Welcome to my Little Bit of the World
Enfys - Going Buggy
Diane - Capadia Designs

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa.

Good Luck Fish

Hi Everyone, This was a card I made for a monthly challenge on Stampin With Leah. This is such a cute stamp set.

The background was stamped with Versamark, and the sea-weed done with the Stampin' Pastels with some Dazzling Diamonds added.

It's a little hard to tell, but the fish are all embossed with clear powder to give them shine and dimension.

Recipe:

Stamp Sets:- Ocean Commotion / Sincere Salutations

Ink:- Riding Hood Red / Tangerine Tango / Rose Red / Versamark

Cardstock:-Kiwi Kiss / Rose Red / Whisper White

Punches:- Large Oval / Wide Oval

Accessories:- Clear Embossing Powder / Heat Tool / Pastels / Brads / 2 Way Glue Pen / Dazzling Diamonds

Happy Stamping!

Tereesa.

Two-Step Stampin' Promotion

Hi, I'm glad you all took advantage of the fantastic Deals of the Week Stampin' Up held during June. Now, they have another fantastic promotion running through the month of July.

From July 1 to 31, Stampin' Up is offering 20% off selected Two-Step Stamp Sets from the current catalogues. There is no limit and no minimum purchase requirements. Choose from any of the sets listed below.

Loads of Love  -  116386  -  sale price $31.96 (reg $39.95)  -  page 39

Big Bold Birthday**  -  116342  -  sale price $43.16 (reg $53.95)  -  page 42

A Rose is a Rose**  -  115860  -  sale price $53.56 (reg $66.95)  -  page 78

Playful Petals**  -  116332  -  sale price $42.36 (reg $52.95)  -  page 86

Cheep Talk  -  115770  -  sale price $38.36 (reg $47.95)  -  page 98

Wonderful Favorites  -  115946  -  sale price $31.96 (reg $39.95)  -  page 115

Tiny Tags wood mount  -  119187  -  sale price $31.16 (reg $38.95)  -  page 14*

Tiny Tags clear mount  -  118592  -  sale price $23.16 (reg $28.95)  -  page 14*

Cottage Garden wood mount  -  119163  -  sale price $ 26.36 (reg $32.95)  -  page 31*

Cottage Garden clear mount  -  120003  -  sale price $19.95 (reg $24.95)  -  page 31*

* From 2010 Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue
** Retiring stamp sets

There are some beautiful stamp sets included in this promotion. Contact me to order your Two-Step sets at 20% off before July 31.

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa.

Loads of Love for Her

Hi Everyone, I really love this set. Pink trucks and hearts! When paired with the "Loads of Love Accessories" set - they can be used for so many occasions.

This is a stepper card, with the truck adhered on the front... And - with the trees as the background, it becomes 3 dimensional.

This is the card when it is opened up.

Recipe:

Stamp Sets:- Loads of Love / Loads of Love Accessories

Ink:- Pink Passion / Elegant Eggplant / Old Olive / Handsome Hunter

Cardstock:- Elegant Eggplant / Pink Passion / Whisper White

Punches:- 1 1/4" Circle / 1 3/8" Circle / Scallop Circle / Scallop Edge

Accessories:- Blender Pens / Stamp-a-ma-Jig

Happy Stamping!

Tereesa.

Happy Birthday Josh!

Hi Everyone, I made this card for my son, Joshua's, birthday. I have used the set Loads of Love, and stamped the truck directly onto Real Red card to get the bold colour.

The trailer is the same stamp, with the front cabin on the truck cut off.

I individually cut an assortment of the presents, and adhered them with Dimensionals, to add depth as they fly off the truck.

Recipe:

Stamp Sets:- Loads of Love / Loads of Love Accessories / Big Bold Birthday

Ink:- Basic Black / Chocolate Chip / Not Quite Navy / Ruby Red / Punpkin Pie / More Mustard / Versamark

Cardstock:- Brilliant Blue / Real Red / Whisper White

Punches:- Large Oval / Wide Oval / Scallop Edge

Accessories:- Stampin' Write Markers / Blender Pens / Dazzling Diamonds

Happy Stamping!

Tereesa.

Live With Passion

Hi Everyone,  This stamp set is one of my favourites, and can be used in a variety of ways.

It looks great whether stamped in subtle colours (as below), or  with bold bright colours.

To colour the flowers, ink was applied directly to the rubber stamp using the Stampin' Write Markers, then blended together using daubers, before stamping on the cardstock.

I also really love the grassy background stamp in this set. Hope you like it...

Recipe:

Stamp Sets:- Inspired By Nature

Ink:- Mellow Moss / Barely Banana / Pretty in Pink / Lavender Lace / Basic Brown

Cardstock:- Whisper White / Barely Banana / Lavender Lace

Punches:- Photo Corners

Accessories:- Stampin' Write Markers / Daubers / Stamp-a-ma-Jig / Mat Pack

Happy Stamping!

Tereesa.

"Thinking" With Pastels

Hi Everyone, Details for the Techniques Classes are almost finalised, and will be posted within the week. Today I thought I would show you another technique - "Popping Pastels". These cards are made using only the Stampin' Pastels and one ink pad - Versamark.

You can see the detail in the close-up below. This is a very simple, fun, and eye-catching technique.

Recipe:

Stamp Sets:- Tres Chic / Sincere Salutations

Ink:- Versamark / Cameo Coral / Taken With Teal

Cardstock:- Whisper White / Cameo Coral / Taken With Teal

Punches:- Scallop Edge / Corner Rounder / Boho Blossoms / 1/16" Circle
Accessories:- Pastels / Daubers / Brads / Ribbon / Dazzling Diamonds

The card below was designed by Leah, and is another using the same technique.

Even the subtle background is stamped with Versamark.

Recipe:
Stamp Sets:- Fresh Cuts
Ink:- Versamark
Cardstock:- Pretty In Pink / Certainly Celery / Chocolate Chip / Whisper White
Punches:- Scallop Edge / 1/16" Circle / Small Oval / Large Oval
Accessories:- Brads / Ribbon / Daubers / Pastels

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa.

"Deals of the Week" No. 4

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all rugged up and not suffering too much in this winter weather. I am off to Toowoomba next week - not looking forward to the weather up there.

Anyway, it is now the final week of the Stampin' Up's Deals of the Week. This weeks Deal is reduced prices on the gorgeous Rhinestone brads, and the Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery grosgrain ribbons. These are available from today until Tuesday 30th June.

The specials are as follows:-

Item 109113 / pg 149 / Square Ice Rhinestone brads / Was $19.95 / Now $11.97

Item 109111 / pg 149 / Circle Ice Rhinestone brads / Was $19.95 / Now $11.97

Item 109112 / pg 149 / Square Fire Rhinestone brads / Was $19.95 / Now $11.97

Item 111848 / pg 150 / Bashful Blue 1” double-stitched grosgrain ribbon / Was $19.95 / Now $10.97

Item 109050 / pg 151 / Certainly Celery 5/8” grosgrain ribbon / Was $14.95 / Now $8.97

As I am going away, could you please have any orders to me by 8.30pm on Sunday 27 June, 2010. This will ensure you don't miss this last special week.

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa.

Thinking of You

Hi Everyone, I cased this card from the SU Idea Book & Catalogue featuring the "Thoughts & Prayers" stamp set. I used the Stamp'n Write Markers to colour different areas of the rubber stamp directly before stamping.

A close-up of the stamped image.

Recipe:
Stamp Sets:- Thoughts & Prayers
Ink:- Pale Plum / Mellow Moss
Cardstock:- Pale Plum / Mellow Moss / Whisper White / Kraft
Accessories:- SnW Markers / Daubers / Big Shot / Lots of Tags Die Set

Hope you are all having a good week.

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa

"Deals of the Week" No. 3

Hi Everyone - It is now week 3 of Stampin' Up's Deals of the Week. This weeks Deal is: up to 50% off selected Stamp Sets. These are available from today until Tuesday 22nd June.

A Happy Heart stamp set - 50 % off $20.98 (normally $41.95) page 34 item code 114263

Greetings Eight stamp set - 50% off $24.98 (normally $49.95) page 57 item code 115792

Bellas Bloom stamp set - 40% off $14.97 (normally $24.95) page 78 item code 116330

Enjoy Every Moment stamp set - 50% off $26.98 (normally $53.95) page 97 item code 113009

All Scallops stamp set - 50% off $27.98 (normally $55.95) page 105 item code 114283

Don't miss out on these great deals. Contact me by 8.30pm Tuesday June 22 to place your order.

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa.

"Deals of the Week" No. 2

Hi Everyone, This week's Deal of the Week is discounted Designer Series Paper.

Raspberry Tart 113975 was $ 16.95 now $11.02

Haiku DSP 112470 was $16.95 now $10.17.

Pink Flamingo 113976 was $16.95 now $11.02

Tea Party 113992 was $16.95 now $10.17

Sweet Slumber Specialty 114037 was $22.95 now $14.92

Deal #2 is only available until Tuesday 15th June, so contact me by 8.30pm on stampeezi@gmail.com to get your discounted Designer Series paper.

Stampin' Up! has informed us that the retiring colours will only be available while stocks last. As some of the colours are already low, don't wait until August to get your favorite colours - you might miss out. See the list of retiring colours here.
 
Happy Stamping!
Tereesa.

Flowers in the Sunset / Moonlight

Hi Everyone, Tonight I chose a card using a technique that I call - Inking with Sponges. It is a simple but very effective way to use inks.

Same card using different colours.

Recipe:
Stamp Sets:- Upsy Daisy
Ink:- Summer Sun / More Mustard / Pumpkin Pie / Really Rust / Garden Green / Bravo Burgandy / StazOn
         Bordering Blue / Brocade Blue / Ballet Blue / Night of Navy / Handsome Hunter / Elegant Eggplant / StazOn
Cardstock:- Gloss White / Garden Green / Pumpkin Pie
                    Gloss White / Handsome Hunter / Ballet Blue
Punches:- 1" Circle / Large Oval / Wide Oval
Accessories:- Sponges


Happy Stamping!
Tereesa.

Deals of the Week with Stampin' Up

Hi - Great News for the start of Winter. Stampin' Up are offering "Deals of the Week" for the month of June.

Deal 1 - save 35% on selected punches as follows:


Code        Page   Punch                Regular price    Special

112081  /  152  /  Scallop Square     $30.95               $20.12

109183  /  152  /  Trio Flower          $30.95               $20.12

110711  /  152  /  Boho Blossoms    $30.95                $20.12

114889                 Scallop Oval        $30.95                $20.12


This "Deal of the Week" starts today and continues through til June 8. Contact me to place your order by 8.30pm on Tuesday.

Check back here on Wednesday June 9 for Deal  number 2.

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa.

Thanks - Tri-Fold Card

Hi, First day of Winter - perfect weather for stamping. Today's card is a favourite of mine, and showcases another technique - Blender Pens with Inks.

Here is the card when it is opened.

All the flowers in this card were coloured using various inks with the Blender Pens. These pens are a must for shading and colouring your stamped images.

They give a beautiful subtle colouring.

Recipe:

Stamp Sets:-  Echoes of Kindness / Sincere Salutations

Ink:-  Pink Passion / Pumpkin Pie / Old Olive / Elegant Eggplant

Cardstock:-  Pink Passion / Only Orange / Whisper White / DSP Sweet Always

Punches:-1 1/4" Circle / 1 3/8" Circle / Scallop Circle

Accessories:-  Stamp-A-Ma-Jig / SnW Markers / Blender Pens / Ribbon / Dazzling Diamonds

GREAT NEWS - We have found a nearby venue for our Techniques Classes - they will be held at "Shelleys Land" at Acacia Ridge. So I can get an idea on numbers for these classes, if you are interested please contact me or leave a comment. Thanks.

Happy Stamping!

Tereesa.

Techniques Classes

Hi, I have had many questions about the different ways Stampin' Up products can be used, and I would hate to think that you have something sitting on your desk that you are not sure what to do with. Therefore, I have decided to start monthly "Techniques Classes" commencing in July. Over the next few weeks I will feature cards with different techniques (see below), and over the course of the coming months, I will endeavour to share them all with you. Final details will be coming shortly - so stay tuned.

"Everything To Me" Bird

This is a cute little card using the "Always" stamp set.

On this card I have used the "Thumping" technique - note the different colours on his belly and tail.

You can even use it with sentiments.

Recipe:
Stamp Sets:- Always
Ink:- VersaMark / Creamy Caramel / SnW Markers in various colours
Cardstock:- Whisper White / Creamy Caramel / Not Quite Navy
Punches:-
Accessories:- Daubers / SnW Markers / Choc Chip Ribbon

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa

Beautiful Blogger Award

A big thank you to Leah for passing on this award to me. It makes you feel quite special to be recognised, especially by someone as talented as Leah. I have known Leah for quite a few years now, and she is definitely an inspiration with the beautiful cards and layouts she makes. You can visit Leah's blog "Stampin' With Leah" here.

With accepting this award, I must pass it on to another 10 Beautiful Blogs, and tell you 10 things about myself.

So here are the 10 Beautiful Blogs of 10 beautiful people I want to pass this award on to. Check them out.

Linda - Texmorg
Shelley - Shelleys Land
Jane - Scossie Jane
Enfys - Going Buggy
Alyssa - Alyssa's Cards and More
Tori - It's Tori's Time
Tracey - Trace Elementz
Dawn - Dawns Stampin' Studio
Angie - Stampin Dreams
Tracey - SU Demonstrator

Now for 10 things about me. In no particular order.

My favourite colour is PINK
I am a hard-working mother of three - 2 boys and 1 girl
I am a member of Chocoholics Anonymous
I love being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator
I have beautiful, wonderful friends
I am a Twilight fan - Team Edward
My favourite holiday place is Hamilton Island
I am the queen of "To-Do Lists"
I have 1 sister and 1 brother
I love reading, watching movies and playing my Nintendo DS (when I find time)

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa

Birthday Swings!

Hi Everyone, It's been a few days since my last post, but I have a couple of exciting things to share with you. Firstly, I am so excited to tell you that Stampin' Up! is having a Colour Renovation. This means, from September 2010 (in the next new Idea Book & Catalogue) we will have 4 new Colour Collections. The Colour Renovation is a refreshing, updated colour palette with a combination of current colours with previous In Colours and five new colours.

The 5 new colours are Marina Mist, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, and Daffodil Delight. Some previous In Colours returning are River rock and Wild Wasabi, and I'm super excited about the current In Colours being added to the Colour Collections ( Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango & Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede). Very Vanilla is coming back, and we still have Kraft - it just has a new name - Crumb Cake! And there's more - each year we will have 5 new In Colours staying for 2 years each.

Click here for a look at the new Colour Collections.

Unfortunately, this also means that we will be saying goodbye to some colours on the 31st August to make way for the new. That gives us plenty of time to stock up on all our favourites.

Click here for a look at the Fond Farewell colours.


Secondly, some super exciting news for anyone thinking of becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator - whether for starting your own business, or to get the personal discounts on products. From May 21 to July 31, the Starter Kit is being offered at a 20% discount - this means that instead of $324.00 - the full kit is only $259.00. This is extremely good value (to check out what is included, look inside the back cover of the Catalogue).

Finally - three very special people in my life have started their own blogs this weekend. First was Shelley, a very special friend (who is a Stampin' Up fanatic). Shelley does some amazing creations, so check it out as soon as possible - http://www.shelleysland.blogspot.com/.

And Alyssa (my daughter) and Tori (my neighbour). These two girls are very creative and inspiring, and will probably run a crafting empire one day. Hop on line and see what they're making now.

http://www.alyssascardsandmore.blogspot.com/

http://www.itstoristime.blogspot.com/

There is more exciting news to come in the next few days but I didn't want to overload you in one go.

This is a cute girly card I made for a friend's daughter. I love this stamp set - it is really very sweet.

Recipe:
Stamp Sets:-  A Kind Word / Sincere Salutations / Sprinkles
Ink:-  Basic Black / Orchid Opulence / Pretty in Pink
Cardstock:-  Pretty in Pink / Orchid Opulence / Whisper White
Punches:-  Corner Rounder / Scallop Oval / Wide Oval
Accessories:-  Watercolour Pencils / Aqua Painter / SnW Markers / Crimper / Taffeta Ribbon

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa.

Mother's Day Card

Hi Everyone, Today I wanted to share with you the gorgeous Mother's Day Stepper Card my daughter made for me.

Alyssa made this with a friend (Tori), and I was very impressed with the attention to detail. The flowers are coloured with the blender pens, and her shading on the pots is awesome.

Alyssa has cut out one of the pots and the watering can, and adhered them with foam dots.

I love it, Alyssa, Thank you.

Luv, Tereesa.

Happy 16th Jay !!

Hi Everyone, Sorry for the delay between posts. I have had an awesome weekend away in Perth, had fun with some wonderful old friends, met some wonderful new friends, and have needed a few days to recover.

Last week was a friend's 16th birthday, so I thought this would be an appropriate card for him as he is now legally able to drive.

Do you love the tossed-away skate-board?

Recipe:
Stamp Sets:-  All In The Family / Family Accessories Too / Loads of Love / Neighbourhood Wheel
Ink:-  Soft Suede / Basic Black / Assorted to blend
Cardstock:-  Whisper White / Real Red / Brilliant Blue / Very Vanilla / Yoyo Yellow
Pumches:-  Wide Oval
Accessories:-  Wheel Guide / Blender Pens

Happy Birthday Jay !!! (and Congratulations for today).

Happy Stamping!
Tereesa

Fifth Avenue Explosion Card

Hi, I'm leaving in a couple of days to spend a long weekend away. I have much to organise, so thought I would do a quick post before I start packing. This is a favourite card of mine, and it uses the matching stamp set to the Manhatten Flower embossing folder - the Fifth Avenue Floral.

When you pull the ribbon up from the bottom, the card "explodes" into your message.

And, as usual, I have to try it in different colours. The rose is embossed in white, and coloured using the watercolour crayons. I love watercolouring, and will have another couple of cards to show you next week using this technique.

Recipe:
Stamp Sets:-  Fifth Avenue Floral / Great Friend
Ink:-  Rose Red / Regal Rose / Basic Black / Pretty in Pink
Cardstock:-  Whisper White / Regal Rose / Rose Red
Punches:- Crop-a-dile
Accessories:- White embossing powder / Heat tool / Embossing buddy / Dazzling Diamonds / Aqua Painter / Watercolour crayons / Brad / Ribbon

Hope you like it.
Happy Stamping!
Tereesa