Mini Catalogue Preview

I'm sorry I haven't updated sooner, I've been sick with the flu and just haven't had the energy to do anything. Ahh I love winter lol. But I did think I should post before I go and get my copy of Harry Potter and disappear into the wizarding world for one last time. And I will not cry. Ok, maybe a little.

For all those in the US that view this site, this will be no surprise, but for the Australians, we have a great set in our new mini, called Scribble This. And I love it! I have a feeling you'll be seeing it everywhere, it seems to be one of the most popular sets, and of course I had to get it. It also has a matching well and alphabet. Fantastic.

Our Spring Mini is available from the 1st of August to the 30th November. If you'd like to receieve a free copy please email me and I'll pop one in the post for you.

All Materials Used are Stampin' Up!

Stamp Set - Scribble This
Inks - Whisper White, StazOn
Cardstock - Chocolate Chip, Pale Plum, Whisper White
Accessories - Watercolor Wonder Crayons in Earth Elements

And The Winner Is...

Jodene! Jodene, if you'd like to email me on karen@oliver.net with your address, I'll pop your prize in the post this week. Well Done!

Dreams Come True

This was one of the free sets we got at convention this year (along with Be Happy). I haven't actually bought it out much to play with, but another challenge on the Elite Challenges Blog
inspired me to actually bring it out. Our family is also attending a cousins wedding tomorrow so needed to make a card for that as well. I really hope they like it.

All materials used are Stampin' Up!
Stamp Set - Dreams Come True
Inks - Whisper White, Real Red
Cardstock - Basic Black, Real Red
Accessories - White Organdy Ribbon, White Embossing Powder

I've Been Tagged Again!

Now I never have enough people to tag, that haven't already been tagged of course lol

So 7 vaguely interesting things about myself.

1. I hate housework, loathe it with a passion. And will do anything I can to get out of it.

2. I spend way too much time on the internet.

3. I don't have interests I have obsessions.

4. My husband thinks I'm nuts because I think actors the likes of Alan Rickman, William Peterson and Tony Head are dead sexy.

5. I enjoy silence. I find it very hard to concentrate on reading or creating when there is a lot of noise happening. Although sometimes some Linkin Park is called for.

6. I don't go to the gym anywhere near as much as I should. But when I do I love it.

7. I like to sleep. I love having an afternoon nap, it orders my mind.

Now who to tag.

Marelle

Shaz

Sharon G

Dawn

Ok I only have 4 so we'll see what happens lol.

More Cards and a Stamp A Stack

Sorry I'm a bit late in posting this morning. My husband and I went and saw Harry Potter OOTP last night. Brilliant movie, and I'm very much looking forward to the new book. But in a way I don't want it to end *sigh*

But here are more cards for a challenge, these ones were for a card challenge on Essential Baby. Also the Son card was the same sketch used for an Inklings Cyber Challenge. Perfect for killing 2 birds with 1 stone, thanks Jayne lol.

The Christmas Card is going to be one of the cards for my Stamp A Stack on July 25th. If you're in the area and would like to join us, please email or call me. Cost is $15 for 10 cards plus envelopes.

Materials Used
Son Card
Stamp Set - Canvas Background, Big Deal Alphabet
Inks - Real Red, Basic Black
Cardstock - Real Red, Cool Carribean, Brilliant Blue.
Accessories - Bluebird Grosgrain

Christmas Card
Stamp Set - Seeing Spots, Greetings Galore
Inks - Cranberry Crisp, Old Olive
Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Cranberry Crisp

Another Elite Challenge

This time it was to use the Sassy Stems set. And of course I had to colour with the fabulous Watercolour Crayons. So nice. And don't forget they're on special this month lol.

Materials Used
Stamp Sets - Sassy Stems, Warm Words
Inks - StazOn Jet Black, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock - Cranberry Crisp, Chocolate Chip, Recollections Paper, Very Vanilla
Accessories - Wine Organdy Ribbon.

Elite Challenges

Being kid free this week, I'm trying my hardest to catch up on all the challenges I've been slack in doing. So with any luck, I might have something to post everyday on my blog. The first one is a sketch challenge from www.scrapbook.com I actually liked this sketch a lot. And I got to use some of our wonderful scrapping paper. I really do like the look of this one, if I do say so myself (not that I'm biased at all). Hope you enjoy.



Materials Used
Stamp Set - Warm Words
Inks - Chocolate Chip
Cardstock - Recollections Paper, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Cranberry Crisp
Other - Prima Flowers.

Vote Now!

Well, it's time to vote for your favourite SU Challenge submission. Scroll on down to the poll and click on your favourite. The winner will receive a brand new Perennial Favourites stamp set.

Voting closes on the 14th July 2007.

July Promotion

Another fantastic promotion this month, and on top of that we'll have the Mini Catalogue starting in August so a couple of exciting months!

The promotion this month is for every $50 you spend you can purchase the watercolour crayons or pencils at 25% off. Also for the first 5 people that place an order I'll include a free set of blender pens. Offer valid until the 31st July. If you'd like more details please email me on karen@oliver.net and I'll email you the flyer.

June Elite Stampers Cyberchallenge

On Thursday night we had a cyber challenge on Angela Sargeants forum for the Elite Stampers. The great thing about challenges, it really makes you think outside the box.

The challenges set by Tracey Eaton, were challenging to say the least, especially the first colour one. We had to use the colours Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red and Blush Blossom. Not colours that I'd usually use together but I really like the bright combo of them.




















The second Challenge was a sketch challenge, we had to create an everyday and Christmas card from the same sketch.









The third challenge was create a card using just inks, cardstock and stamps. And of course that's how I usually create my cards, but I like what I came up with anyway.
















All material used are Stampin' Up! and available through me.

First Card
Stamp Set - All The Best
Inks - Rose Red Marker
Cardstock - Blush Blossom, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie

Second Card
Stamp Sets - All The Best, Fresh Fillers
Inks - Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Pale Plum, Chocolate Chip

Third Card
Stamp Set - Holiday Spirit
Inks - Cranberry Crisp
Cardstock - True Thyme, Cranberry Crisp, Very Vanilla

Fourth Card
Stamp Set - All The Best, Canvas Background
Inks - Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock - Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip