Cardabilities Sketch and a Present

I was reading my many unread blogs on Google reader this morning and came across this card sketch

It really sparked my interested so I went straight to my craft desk and created this card

I have used The Bigz Scallop Circle die, Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper,  Elements of Style and Bring on Cake Stamp sets, Antique Brads, 5 Petal Flower and Scallop Edge Border Punches, Stampin' Write Markers and Colour Spritzer tool.

I have also created a Card box/bag from my Mum's Birthday Present using the same Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper and Clearly for You stamp set

I hope you have a wonderful New Years Eve

SALE! Retired Stamps sets and MORE!!!

Conditions of this SALE

* I will only accept items as sold to ellen@dewoodbridge.com to the first enquiry, if this fall through it will go to the next and so on

*Local pick up available 

* I can also post items. I will quote postage prices on enquiry 

*Payment by cash in person or direct debit

*All stamps are wood mounted and used with minimal staining other items as described

Organic Outlines $35

Congrats $15 SOLD

Whimsical Words $15 SOLD

Starstruck $10 SOLD

So Many Thanks $10 SOLD

Retro Remix Wheel $10

Celebrations Paper and Quick Accents (used) $20 SOLD

Hodgepodge Hardware (used) $30

So be quick and email me and grab a bargin

DECEMBER FRENZY

Stampin' Up! have once again out done themselves with these AMAZING DEALS available from December 1st to 31st

Deals like this only come once a year so take advantage TODAY!!!!

Summer Mini Catalogue and Launch PARTY

The Summer Mini Catalogue is Finally here and LIVE today.

The Catalogue Runs from December 1st 2011 to March 31st 2012

There are heap of great Christmas gift idesa inside.

To view the Catalogue on line click HERE

If you want your very own copy please Contact Me

Be quick for your Christmas orders as it is approaching very fast!

LAUNCH PARTY

I will be having a launch for the Summer Mini Catalogue on Thursday 15th at 7.30 pm

We will be making 3 project from the new catalogue and you will receive your copy of the catalogue on the night. there will be prize and lots of fun.

Cost will be $15

Be quick with your RSVP as seat are VERY Limited

Stitched Stockings Stamp and Punch are BACK!!!!!

The Summer Mini Catalogue's Stitched Stockings Set and Stocking Tag Punch are now available to all customers. Even though the Summer Mini doesn't begin until 1 December, we decided to release these items early so here is a look at the stamp set and co ordinating punch.

I will be placing a order in the next few day so please be quick and get your bundle today!!

NOVEMBER Classes and Events

Please give me a buzz on 0421074703 or email ellen@dewoodbridge.com if you want come and do one of my classes or crop night. I also have plenty of spaces for workshops if you are interested

A Sale to Die For !

We have a great special for you this month... if you are a Big Shot owner.. (or other die cutting machine)... or maybe you were thinking about buying yourself a Big Shot for Christmas? Well now is the time!

During November, get 10 percent off select Big Shot dies. Use these exclusive dies to create fabulous shapes, embossing, and more!

Here are the dies on special for you:

To order products, including this month's great specials, please just email me at ellen@dewoodbridge.com or call me on 0421074703

Or if you wish to attend any classes or events, please also contact me via email. I am on the Central Coast, NSW, and very happy to assist you will all your papercraft questions and product needs. Products can be shipped to anywhere in Australia for a small postage charge. 

SIMPLY STOCKING PROMOTION

What a great promotion, and what great timing!

Everyone wins with the latest treats from Stampin' Up! 

Firstly, you can purchase the Stitched Stockings stamp set and the co-ordinating Stockin Tag punch, which will be appearing in the upcoming Summer Mini catalogue, EARLY!  Just in time for getting those Christmas cards made!  The Summer Mini doesn't start until December 1st, so don't miss the opportunity!  I've already seen quite a few other ideas for this punch, from sock puppets to Hobby Horses and reindeer, and it also makes the quickest and easiest Christmas Gift tags you can imagine!

Or - get the festive season off to a great start with you and your friends at your very own Get Ready for Christmas workshop - and earn the stamp set AND the punch, for FREE!  with workshop sales of just $450.  That's up to $92.30 worth of products, free, in addition to your usual Hostess Benefits of $60 to spend in the catalogue, in the Hostess Gallery or anywhere else you like.

When:  

This promo runs from 1st October to 31st October

How:

• Call me to place your order for the punch, stamp set or both     

OR

• Place a $450 oder to receive them free!
• Book your workshop to get yourself and your friends all sorted for Christmas
• Host a Catalogue Party by collecting orders from friends to the value of $450

I have selected dates and times available for special "Get Ready for Christmas" themed workshops, please give me a call to book, 0421074703

Introducing Stampin' Up! Designer Fabric

Now I know you have all seen the new catalogue by now but I wondered if you had noticed the new Stampin' Up! Designer Fabric?

It comes in wide fat quarters with 3 patterns to a box and 5 different ranges to choose from. 

Stampin' Up! have chosen to use some of my favourite patterned papers as the prints.

Here a sample that some quitting friends made up for me. But I am sure you will have many more ideas than just this one.

This uses the Timeless Portrait range.

So why not have another look through the catalogue HERE and place an order today!

Join Stampin Up for only $169 in September

Stampin’ Up! have just announced a Starter Kit Special for the month of September.

During September, you can join the Stampin’ Up! family as a demonstrator for only $169! 

The limited-time mini Starter Kit-valued at over $310-comes with the high-quality products listed below:

$169 Mini Starter Kit

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
• A4 Smooth Card Stock Assortment
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2″ Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Notes Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

*New to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue

Or, if you want the full Starter Kit, you can get it 20 percent off during September only! That’s over $610 worth of premium Stampin’ Up! products and business supplies for just $231.20! See what’s included in the full Starter Kit here.

If you are all ready to go right now,  you can join my Stampin’ Up! team and order your Starter Kit quickly and easily HERE and click on the button up the top that says “JOIN NOW” and follow the prompts.

If you have any questions about being a demonstrator or you would just like some more information, please ask.

The NEW Catalogue and Launch Party

FINALLY The New Catalogue is here

If you’d like to see inside….just click HERE and enjoy browsing!

Please EMAIL me if you would like your very own copy or come along to my catalogue launch and receive your very own. details below

Catalogue Launch

I am having a catalogue launch on Tuesday 13th September at 7.30pm if you would like to attend. First in, best dressed. The venue is the Narara Baptist Church Hall at 127 Narara Valley Drive, Narara. So if you are into Stamping or Stampin'Up, and live on or close to the Central Coast NSW, make a date to play with some beautiful new items!

You will be amongst the first to play with the new products featured in the new Catalogue that was released on September 1st. You will receive your own copy of the new catalogue on the night, as well as making 3 great projects. There will be prizes and Launch ONLY specials. Supper will also be provided so come along and be part of the fun! 

Cost is $20, which includes the cost of your catalogue, and for this event I am asking that you pre-pay to reserve your spot.

I hope to see you there

Do you need supplies?

I am putting in order tomorrow if you ladies have anything you want. Call me on 0421074703

Don't forget their are still lots of items still available from the retired list  http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-AU/Availability_en-AU.pdf

Here are a few very girl card I made on the weekend for 2 birthday parties

If you want me to show you how to make these cards a Stampin’ Up! workshop is the answer and are full of fun and creativity. Contact me to schedule your workshop before my calendar gets full

where is my right arm?

I feel like I have lost my right arm. My computer has died and we are waiting to it's replacement to arrive. I have so many projects to share with you. So I want to share these with you in person instead.

For every workshop booked in the Month of September You will receive a $20 VOUCHER and in October You will receive a $10 VOUCHER for me in addition to our fantastic NEW Hostess Benefits.

So be quick and send me a message today or give me call 0421074703

Time to Say Goodbye

It is time to bid a Fond Farewell to some of out stamp sets and accessories. to make room for some new ones in the new catalogue

The list can be found here 

http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-AU/Availability_en-AU.pdf

Please remember all products have limited stock so if  you want something please message me ASAP or they might just be gone forever................

Get your FREE gift bundle

Get your FREE gift bundle NOW before they go. The offer ends this Sunday so be quick...... 

Contact me at ellen@dewoodbridge.com

Join my Stampin' Up! Team

I have been talking about it and offering you this opportunity when ever I get the chance. So, I am hoping that you've heard me and are ready to say Yes!

STARTER KIT

You see, in my opinion, it is one of the best opportunities to receive stamping and crafting training and make friends, that I have found.

Stampin' Up! will hold a training day in Sept this year, A smaller version of the Convention I went to in Melbourne

 Our local team swap cards and ideas regularly and we also meet online at Stampin' Connection site with other stampers across Australia.

When you get your Starter Kit it is only $289 and contains over $515 worth of  Products

and includes FREE postage to you.

The Kit Includes:

4 stamp sets - of your choice of a similar price to these:
* Fast & Fun Notes (Retires 31st August)

* I {Heart} Hearts

* Flight of the Butterfly

* So Many Thanks (Retires 31st August)

* Clear Block C

* Fast Flowers Wheel (Retires 31st August)

* Standard Wheel Handle

* Un-inked Standard Cartridge
* Assorted A4 Coloured Cardstock (in brights or your choice)
* Whisper White A4 Cardstock
* Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

* 4 Inkpads (of your choice)

* Versamark Inkpad
* 2 Stampin’ Write Markers (or your colour choice)

* Ink Refill

* Whisper White 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (or your choice of colour)

* Stampin’ Dimensionals

* SNAIL

* Blender Pen (single)

* Stampin’ Sponge (single)

* Stampin’ Scrub

* Stampin’ Mist
And you get all the catalogues, order forms and other materials to get you started.

If you want a different stamp set, just choose something else of equal value from the Catalogue.

But one of the best things about the Starter kit is that by purchasing your Starter Kit, you will receive:

- 20% discount on all your future orders

- 30% on your first $300 order

- you can keep all the hostess benefits when you buy products for yourself  

- see the NEW Idea Book & Catalogue that will be released  to Stampin’ Up members a whole month before everyone else on the 1st of August!!  

- receive an awesome monthly demonstrator ONLY magazine full of inspiration and business advice

- Order the new colours and stamp sets during the pre-order month prior to release

- meet up with other demonstrators locally and enjoy training and sharing ideas

- you get a creative coach and upline to answer all your questions and encourage you in your creativity - ME

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If this sounds like something you are interested in,

 just send an email to ellen@dewoodbridge.com

I will get you your Starter Kit. 

There is nothing else to do. 

No ABN needed, no business intentions, you don't ever have to hold a workshop or class unless YOU want to.

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Join before the END of JULY and i will give you a stunning Stampin' Up! Owl bag which were ONLY available at Convention this year and SOLD OUT

Ice-Cream Parlor Bundle Free

Here are two examples I whipped up today using the FREE product bundle you can earn for just spending $100 this month

Here is what you get in the bundle

Here is example using the buttons

Here is an example using the ribbon

Thanks for dropping by

FREE GIFTS

Stampin' Up! are giving away Free Gifts again. I love how generous they are to all their customers.

I will be putting in and order at the end of next week if anyone wants to take advantage of the great deal

This promotion will be running til the end of July

Cyber Stamp!!

On Saturday night I spent some time with with my lovely friend Linda. We participated in out teams cyber stamp and had a ball just crafting together.

Here are the results of my Cyber Stamp Challenges-

Challenge #1 Use Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip and Wild Wasabi.
and to
...to make a birthday card that you can enter into Shelli's Creative Challenge this month.

Challenge #2 Choose a number between 1 and 99.
Turn to that page of the IBC. Choose a sketch from that page that you would like to work with.
For your stamp set choose a stamp set that is on the US retiring list and potentially may make our and start stamping! 

This my card for Challenge 1 & 2

Challenge #3 The only stamped image it can contain is a greeting. It also must contain three of the following:
Buttons (more than one)
Ribbon
Brad (any type or number)
DSP
Eyelets
Chipboard
Rubons

I would love to see you guys try one or all of these challenges to see what you come up with.

Don't forget to share what you make with us

Card Class this Friday

Come and make 3 Cards using Stampin' Up! Patterned paper and accessories.

	Friday, June 17 · 7:30pm - 10:30pm

$10 payable on Booking. Be quick as spaces are limited

Crop Night

Crop night this Saturday night at my home on the Central Coast.

Do u have any unfinished projects u need to get done,

Just want to use some different stamps and inks or

Give the big shot a try??

You can do all of this for just $5..........Hurry and book NOW

Get The BIGSHOT for $69.95 and save $110....WOW!!

Yes you read this correctly.....how would you like to own your very own BIGSHOT™ for a just $69.95?

 

Well here's how......all you need to do is have only 4 - 8 friends around the dining table, I'll supply all the products and the fun you supply the tea, coffee and some nibbles and I will show you how to make some gorgeous projects. 

 

The Stampin'Up! special for sales over $450 is an EXTRA $70 to spend, so this gives you a whopping $110 to spend PLUS a free stamp set.

 

Now be quick, this offer ends on the 30th of June!! 

 

 

 

Email me ellen@dewoodbridge.com or call me on 0421074703....

Ribbon Share

Can you just never decide on which colour ribbon to buy or too scared to buy such a big roll of just one colour??

I have a SOLUTION: A Ribbon Share

Ribbon Share #1 - Satin Ribbon

You will recive a 1/8 share (1.7m) of each of our 13 stunning colours of Satin Ribbon for just $29.

What a great way to get all the colours you want without having to buy each one separately.

Ribbon Share #2 - 1cm Taffeta

You will recive a 1/7 share (1.3m) of each of our 13 stunning colours of Taffeta Ribbon for just $25.

Another a great way to get a great raqnge of riboons

All price include postage and handling.

As an added BONUS if you want to purcahse both ribbon shares pay just $50. That is a saving of $4 off the separates price.

All Ribbons above are  featured on page 137 of the Ideas Book & Catalouge. 

Click here to see the Stampin’ Up! Catalogues online. Or to receive your own copy of the catalogue just email me.

To take part contact me on my email which is ellen@dewoodbridge.com and we can sort out payment details.  Please specify which share you wish to take part in (or indicate if you wish to be in both). I will be ordering ribbons when we have enough people to take part. I hope to fill at least one swap and maybe even a second. 

Thanks to Nerida for taking and sharing the photos with me

May Deals of the Week #4 and Final Offer

May Deals of the Week. Save up to 40% on selected item each week. 

This weeks Deals run from the 25-31st May

Click here to see the Stampin’ Up! Catalogues online.  Or to receive your own copy of the catalogue just email me.

Convention

Well what a amazing few days I spent in Melbourne at Stampin' Up!'s Annual Convention. I was able to see may old friends and make many more. We swapped ideas, made make and takes, attended classes and received so much inspiration I am just bursting at the seams.

 

I hope to share many of these with you all very soon. In the mean time here are the swaps that I made for convention  

 

Hostess Promotion

Stampin' Up! has just announced an awesome hostess promotion from the 23rd May until the end of June... 

Host a $450 plus workshop between those dates and you will Automatically receive an additional $70 to spend ON TOP of your regular hostess benefits! 

With My current promotion you will also recieve a FREE ink pad, pearls or bling. 

What an amazing offer. 

Comment on this post and I will call you to book in a date

May Deals of the Week #3

May Deals of the Week. Save up to 40% on selected item each week. 

This weeks Deals run from the 18-24th May

Click here to see the Stampin’ Up! Catalogues online.  Or to receive your own copy of the catalogue just email me.

May Deals of the Week 2

May Deals of the Week. Save up to 40% on selected item each week. 

This weeks Deals run from the 11-16th May

Click here to see the Stampin’ Up! Catalogues online.  Or to receive your own copy of the catalogue just email me.

 

May Classes

There is limited seating for all classes and crops so, get in quick or you may miss out. All classes are held at my home unless specified. 

Contact me on 0421074703 or ellen@dewoodbridge.com

May Deals of the Week

 May Deals of the Week. Save up to 40% on selected item each week. 

This weeks Deals run from the 1-10th May

 

 

Click here to see the Stampin’ Up! Catalogues online.  Or to receive your own copy of the catalogue just email me.

If you aready have your own catalogue, then:

Tag Alongs is on page 37
More Monkey Accessories is on page 59
Cottage Garden is on page 75
Compliments to the Chef is on page 98

 

Carry Over Products from the Summer Mini Catalouge

We are very lucky to have some fabulous products being carried over from the Summer Mini Catalouge

 Be quick so you don't miss out on the great offers

Ellen

April Scrap Class

Here is a page I have created for my April Scrapbook Class. This Friday Night at 7.30pm. Class cost is $15 all you need to bring is some lovely photos

I have used lots of new products from the NEW Autumn/Winter Mini Catalouge

So if you are free please give me a call on 0421074703 to book your place

Hope to see you there

Ellen

April Classes

Please give me a buzz on 0421074703 or email ellen@dewoodbridge.com if you want come and do one of my classes or crop night in APRIL. I also have plenty of spaces for workshops if you are interested

 

 

 

March Calendar

If you are interested in any of the above up coming event please be quick as spaces are limited...........

ellen@dewoodbridge.com or 0421074703

Hope to see you there

Ellen