STAMP IT OUT !

Clearly for You

2011-08-25T00:40:00.001+12:00

The 'Clearly for You' stamp set is so delicious and, with twelve stamps, the combinations go on and on. Here I have only used two of them - the small background and butterfly underneath the 'Beveled Windowpane' and again the butterfly on the embossed panel. The embossing folder I used is 'Framed Tulips.
The greeting is from the 'Perfect Punches' set of six.
Ribbon and Linen Thread finish off the card.
All products are by Stampin'Up!

Lovely as a Tree Squash Card

2011-08-23T22:28:00.002+12:00

This Squash Fold card incorporated 'Ribbon Stamping' on twill tape, 'Sponging', 'VersaMark Watermark Stamping' and 'Watercolour Misting' techniques.
I used one of my favourite stamp sets 'Lovely as a Tree', Cajun Craze, Basic Black & Confetti Cream cardstock, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke & VersaMark inks.
The measurements and instructions came from the very talented Dawn Olchefske.

Acetate & Tissue

2011-08-22T22:06:00.004+12:00

The inspiration for this card was came from Michelle Zindorf, using the 'Acetate & Tissue' technique. It really was good, but messy, fun to make and my class members really got stuck into this one with enthusiasm.

This technique lends itself well to the 'vintage' look that I like a lot.

Second Look at Shelli's Design

2011-08-21T16:35:00.009+12:00

This is one of Shelli Gardner's card layouts.
Shelli used different DSP and stamp set, ones we don't have yet here in New Zealand.
My card uses the 'Faux Linen' technique.

I loved the way all the elements came together and realised I could use the layout with two of my favourite stamp sets 'Sense of Time' and 'Sanded' background. Unfortunately these sets are retiring soon - but no way am I parting with them!

A truly inspired card layout stands the test of time!

What we have been up to

2011-08-21T15:39:00.021+12:00

I have been such a lazy blogger!

Here are a few of the things me and my Gorgeous Girls have been up to.

More to come - I promise

Free Exclusive Product Bundle

2011-07-02T00:36:00.000+12:00

From 1-31 July, Stampin’ Up!® is giving you a FREE exclusive

accessories bundle when you spend $120 NZD

on your choice of Stampin’ Up! products.

Bundle Includes:

• One spool of white 1/4" (6 mm) grosgrain ribbon with

repeating flower designs. Approximately 13.7 m.

• 48 flower buttons. 16 each in 3 colours (Daffodil Delight,

Melon Mambo and Pacific Point). Approximately 1.3 cm

Technique Class

2011-06-28T17:34:00.089+12:00

On the last Sunday of each month I hold a Technique Club with my 'Gorgeous Girls' Group.

The techniques we are using are available for purchase from Tania Kronberg and have Basic, Intermediate & Advanced techniques (120 in all!!).

In the first class the GGs were given their packs: Two 6" x 6" Books, Technique Lists, Instructions for 120 techniques and sample pictures for 120 techniques.

During the first class we covered one of our books (the other to be taken home for covering).

The GGs were give free reign of my craft room and came up with some beautiful book cover designs - a testament to their creativity.

Here are Mary Beuker's two books:

We also made three cards covering seven of the techniques.

Each club member takes home an information sheet detailing the stamp sets, card stock, ink & accessories used for each card and the techniques covered during the day.
These and more cover designs will be spotlighted in the days to come.

Elvis

2011-06-25T00:20:00.000+12:00

I made this card for a friend's husband who has just had a hip replacement!

The Google image perfectly matched the Stampin' Up! Baja Breeze cardstock.

The background stamp I used is from the French Foliage stamp set - I love those splodges, and the message, 'Imagine the Possibilities' is from the wonderful Word Play stamp set.

Sweet Summer

2011-05-31T17:54:00.002+12:00

I hope you are still using your sale-a-bration stamp sets.

Unfortunately our New Zealand "Sweet Summer" has gone, and so has the stamp set, but for those of you who have it and are looking for inspiration, give this a try.

For me this card has just enough vintage appeal without being too fussy, using tone-on-tone stamping for the three background pieces and a crisp image that can so easily be achieved by using Stampin' Up's Whisper White card stock. There really is nothing like it for achieving that professional look we all strive for.

Add Crumb Cake card stock, tearing, a smidgen of sponging, a Jumbo Eyelet and Stampin' Up! ribbon and there you have it - all thanks to Jessica Luther, Expressive Designs.

I guess my next blog should be an Autumn card before it is too late........... Mmmmmm "French Foliage".

Motorcycle

2011-05-24T00:37:00.003+12:00

This is a stamp I thought I would never use!
Now I think it is amazing and I love using it.
I cased this idea from Carrie Gaskin - Artistic Avenger
and just changed and added a few things.

Supplies all by Stampin'Up!

Stamp Sets: Motorcycle - a la Carte Single Stamp,

Sentimental Journey

Card stock: Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory,

Specialty Designer Series Paper

Classic Ink Pads: Marina Mist, Basic Black

Tools: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot,

Mat Pack & Paper-Piercing Tool

Other: Jumbo Eyelets, Black Embossing Powder,

Hemp Twine, VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad

Strength & Hope

2011-05-16T17:52:00.003+12:00

I really love the 'Strength & Hope' stamp set.

Not only is it beautiful and versatile but for every set sold Stampin' Up donates NZ$2.00 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

For more information visit www.bcrfcure.org

Supplies:

Card Stock: Very Vanilla & Concord Crush

Stampin' Pads: Sahara Sand & Concord Crush

Ribbon: Whisper White Organza (dyed with C/Crush)
Shimmer Paint: Champagne Mist

Contact me to buy any or all of the above products.

Just Because card

2011-05-11T17:32:00.000+12:00

This card idea is from the Stampin' Up Impressions magazine which is available only to Stampin' Up Demonstrators. It was a delight to make and went down really well at my last class.

Note the double embossing used on the Newsprint Designer Series Paper and the heat treated, dyed ribbon. Both great techniques.

Stampin' Up products used:

Notably Ornate Stamp Set;

Pear Pizzazz and Rich Razzleberry Card Stock;

Newsprint Designer Series Paper;

Basic Black and Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pads;

VersaMark Pad;

Black Stampin' Emboss Powder;

White Organza Ribbon dyed with Rich Razzleberry ink;

Antique Brads;

Stampin'Dimensionals;

Big Shot;

Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

To buy any or all of these products contact me and I will be happy to help.

Mother's Day

2011-05-07T14:39:00.003+12:00

This beautiful Mother's Day Card was made by guest stamper

Val McGunnigle.

Stampin'Up Products used:

Nature Walk Stamp Set;
French Foliage Stamp Set;
Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die;
Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder;
Certainly Celery Card Stock;

Presto Patterns

2011-03-28T16:01:00.001+13:00

Peach Parfait, Old Olive & Whisper White card stock work well together for me.

Add ‘Presto Patterns’ Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Summer Mini Catalogue and the ‘Elements of Style’ stamp set together with Old Oliver ink pad and WOW!

Don’t forget the Stampin’ Up! Summer Mini ends on 31st March, so contact your Demonstrator if you don’t want to miss out.

Shelly's Card

2011-03-26T16:02:00.003+13:00

I have wanted to case Shelly card for a long time now and it went down really well at my last workshop.

I used Stampin’ Up! :

Marina Mist, Whisper White and Crumb Cake cardstock

A to Z background stamp & Just Believe stamp set

White Embossing Powder for the flowers

Chocolate Chip & Marina Mist Ink Pads

Punched Posies

2011-02-21T13:13:00.004+13:00

I really love the Punched Posies level 2 Hostess Set in the Summer Mini Catalogue. It's a set of 8 stamps. The 4 larger stamps can be punched out with Stampin' Up!'s matching punches (not included), so the set really lives up to its name.

This very quick and simple gift tag uses

Stampin' Up! Whisper White and Basic Black cardstock. The image was stamped using Sahara Sand ink, punched out using the Scallop Circle Punch, and finished of with one of the Basic Pearls.

Better Late Than Never - Creative Challenge @ Stamp Camp

2011-02-20T16:44:00.002+13:00

At Jacque Pedersen's Creative Inkers Stamp Camp in Rotorua a couple of weekends ago we had a 'Creative Challenge'. Each table was given the same cardstock and a choice of Sale-A-Bration stamp sets (they come FREE when you spend $120) to come up with a co-ordinated project. In this and the following posts I will show you what can be achieved when you have 20 minutes to come up with an idea and produce the goods.

Creative Inkers - Creative Challenge3

2011-02-20T16:41:00.008+13:00

Creative Inkers - Creative Challenge2

2011-02-20T16:41:00.007+13:00

Creative Inkers - Creative Challenge5

2011-02-20T16:40:00.011+13:00

Creative Inkers - Creative Challenge4

2011-02-20T16:40:00.010+13:00

Creative Inkers - Creative Challenge6

2011-02-20T16:39:00.002+13:00

Elements of Style

2011-01-20T23:23:00.003+13:00

Rich Razzleberry was not one of my favourite colours, but with tone-on-tone background stamping teamed with Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive and Whisper White cardstock, plus a dash of Basic Black ink, this really works for me. Credit goes to Gail Beezley whose June Card Kit of the Month instructions I purchased online. The stamp set is "Elements of Style" and has become one of my favourites.

Box Card

2011-01-18T23:16:00.001+13:00

Back in the land of blog.

Box cards are surprisingly easy and are sure to impress.

This one is made using Pear Pizzazz cardstock, ink and ribbon and Circle Circus and Just Believe stamp sets - all by Stampin' Up

Sentimental Journey

2010-12-16T16:02:00.001+13:00

Stampin' Up Summer Mini [1 December - 31 March]
is absolutely bursting with wonderful new products and ideas.

Check out the stamp set 'Sentimental Journey' used here.
There is everything you need for that travel journal, mini book and cards.

I have used Stampin' Up
'Travel Journal' Designer Series Paper
'Smooch Spritz' Silver Foil and Gold Glow and the Color Catcher
1" circle punch for the compass image
'Night of Navy' ink pad

I CASE'D this card from the very talented Aly Schilling

Presto Patterns Specialty DSP

2010-12-09T21:46:00.002+13:00

I really love the new Designer Series Paper 'Presto Patterns Specialty'
available from the current
Stampin' Up Summer Mini Catalogue

Here I have sponged the DSP with 'Cherry Cobbler' ink
framed it with 'More Mustard' Cardstock
and mounted it on Crumb Cake Cardstock
which has been stamped using the
'Elements of Style' stamp set

Wreath Gift Card Holder Ornament

2010-12-01T22:45:00.003+13:00

This project was a great success at my Sunday Workshop

I used Certainly Celery and Old Olive cardstock

the 5-petal flower punch

Old Olive ink

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue

The gift card slips between two layers of vellum

The designer is Canadian Stampin' Up Demonstrator
Andrea Walford, Sunny Stampin' Inc.

The New Summer Mini Catalogue is here!

2010-12-01T21:54:00.007+13:00

Click here to find out more

Don't hesitate to contact me if you wish to order from:

Summer Mini Catalogue

December Frenzy

2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue.

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2010-12-01T21:28:00.003+13:00


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Dasher

2010-11-22T11:43:00.004+13:00

I have just finished the last of my Christmas Cards.

This year I really enjoyed using 'Dasher'. He is perfect for the 'earthy' style I have come to love using Stampin' Up products.

Here I particularly like the combination of 'Crumb Cake', 'Cherry Cobbler' and 'Whisper White' cardstock, using 'Always Artichoke' Stampin' Pad for the 'Dasher' stamp and 'Medallion' background stamp.

Dress Up Christmas

2010-10-16T18:19:00.002+13:00

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Medallion

2010-10-01T16:01:00.003+13:00

At our Gorgeous Girls Workshop yesterday we made three cards, two using the Medallion background stamp. With this card I demonstrated the emboss resist technique which I think works particularly well with this stamp.

All materials used are by Stampin' Up:

Card stock: Soft Suede and Crumb Cake
Newsprint Designer Series Paper
Clear emboss powder
Concord Crush Classic Stampin' Pad
Eyelet Border Punch
Hemp Twine
Tiny Tags Stamp Set
Jewelry Tag Medium

Inspiration Claire Daly

Concord Crush Flowers

2010-09-13T13:04:00.005+12:00

For this card I used the new 'In Color' Concord Crush with its Color Coach Dynamic Duo partner Perfect Plum.

The flowers are from the new Awash with Flowers stamp set on page 71 of the Stampin' Up Idea Book & Catalogue.

The greeting is one of the Short & Sweet stamp set on page 111.

Scallop Edge Border Punch page 148.

Color Coach page 117.

Awash with Flowers

2010-09-13T12:44:00.002+12:00

This is my first play with the stamp set 'Awash with Flowers' and the Stampin' Up 'Elegant Lines' Textured Impressions embossing folder.

Card stock used Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant & Whisper White

Stampin' Pads Elegant Eggplant & Basic Grey

'Amour' from the Artisic Etchings stamp set

Additional flower image mounted on Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Up! Colour Coach

2010-09-10T12:27:00.003+12:00

My new COLOUR COACH arrived this morning and I am so excited.

Not only does it have the complete colour range but is supplied with the new 'In Colours'.

On the back of each colour there is

DYNAMIC DUO, CREATIVE COMBINATION, GETTING STARTED COMBINATION

AND SWEET SET.

It has cards to make up your own creative colour combos, plus all you need to know about colour principals.

This is going to be my 'cannot live without' tool.

WHAT'S YOURS?

Artistic Etchings

2010-09-03T13:08:00.003+12:00

I love shabby chic, so the Stampin' Up stamp set 'Artistic Etchings' is right up my rue.

Stampin' Up products used:
Riding Hood Red cardstock and Stampin' Pad
Newsprint DSP
Basic Gray Stampin' Pad

Ribbon from my stash
Card inspiration Patty Bennett

Out Today

2010-09-01T22:29:00.010+12:00

Welcome to the new

Stampin' Up Ideas Book & Catalogue.

Click the link to view on-line or download your copy.

You will find some scrumptious goodies to drool over.

Friends Never Fade

2010-08-30T17:49:00.004+12:00

I love the colour combination of Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss introduced to me by Jacque Pedersen quite a while back now. Here it is with two of the four stamps in the set 'Friends Never Fade' from the new Stampin' Up Ideas Book & Catalogue due for release on 1st September.

We have eagerly awaited the new IB&C for what seems a long time now, but you won't be disappointed - it is delicious! My Demonstrator copy is dog-eared already. I cannot wait to order some new goodies.

Goodies used here all by Stampin' Up, except the ribbon from my stash. I sneeked in a stamp from 'Pocket Silhouettes' on the Curly Label Punch tag, cut out the flower and used Dimensionals, distressed some of the card edges and added Blue Bayou ink.

Happy Moments

2010-08-29T18:17:00.004+12:00

I love the colour combination Lyn used in this CASE of Paula Dobsons masculine card. She started with the button and chose the Stampin' Up colours to go with it. I must try that technique. Well done Lyn.

Recipe:
All by Stampin' Up
Basic Grey & Elegant Eggplant Cardstock
Happy Moments stamp set
Basic Grey Stampin' Pad
Hemp Twine

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2010-08-26T18:27:00.001+12:00

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Pocket Silouettes

2010-08-25T22:54:00.002+12:00

I think Pocket Silhouettes is probably one of the most versatile Stampin' Up stamp sets in my collection, and one I will never part with.

Here are two cards made by Val, one of the 3Gs - Gorgeous Girls Group [there are three of us!]

All products used in the second card are by Stampin' Up with very effective use of the Scallop and Square punches.

Elegance

2010-08-24T09:27:00.007+12:00

I love the simple elegance of this card made by Lyn.

The clean, crisp colours make it an ideal wedding card.

Stepper Card

2010-08-17T23:22:00.006+12:00

This is one of Val McGunnigle's creations. I love the combination of colours using Stampin' Up Cardstock, Stamp, Designer Series Paper and Scallop Punch together with other bits and pieces from her stash.

I am having another get-together with my stamping friends tomorrow, so please have a peak during the next few days to see what we have been up to.

Introducing Lyn Wellington

2010-08-14T17:48:00.001+12:00

Introducing my friend Lyn. She started stamping less than a year ago, and in my opinion really has a flair for composition and co-ordination. Keep a look out for this rising star.

Stampin' Up supples used in this card:
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White (using a Cuttlebug embossing folder)
Cottage Wall DSP
Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Pad ink

Stamp Sets: Pocket Silhouettes & Butterfly Prints

Happy Moments

2010-08-14T00:09:00.003+12:00

This card was CAS'd from a Magic Card by crystal alves-tusim

Mine is just a straight forward card with a circle cut out and the cake image stamped inside.

SUPPLIES:

Cardstock: (Stampin' Up) Rose Red, Tempting Turquoise (retired) and Whisper White

Inks: (Stampin' Up) Basic Gray, Rose Red, More Mustard

Stamps: (Stampin' Up) Happy Moments

Seaworthy

2010-08-13T23:26:00.005+12:00

This design is by Jacque Pedersen. I love Jacque's attention to detail and really enjoyed making this card at her house the last time I was in Auckland with two of my stamping friends.

Supplies used:

Stampin' Up Seaworthy stamp set
Stampin' Up Cardstock : Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Baja Breeze
Stampin' Pads : Basic Grey, Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss
Stampin Up' Crimper
Stampin' Up Photo Corner Punch
Stampin' Up Jumbo Eyelets
Stampin' Up 'Sanded' background stamp

Follow Your Heart

2010-08-10T12:44:00.005+12:00

I really love the words and layout of the six sentiments in the Sale-A-Bration stamp set 'Whimsical Words'.

The colour combination for this card is Ballet Blue, Old Olive & Whisper White.

The bird is overstamped with Ballet Blue ink and one of the 'Circle Circus' stamps.

The background is first stamped off on scratch paper using Ballet Blue again with one of the 'Vintage Vogue' flower stamps. The 'stamping off ' technique gives a soft, subtle background. All products used are by Stampin' Up.

This is a Barb Mullikin CASE. She did a CASE from the, soon to be our's, new Ideas Book & Catalogue. Keep a look out for it. Not long to wait now.

About Time Too

2010-08-09T23:38:00.007+12:00

This month I signed up to become a Stampin' Up Demonstrator!

I have loved the Stampin' Up products ever since the company came to New Zealand in April 2007, and I got my crafty little mitts on an Idea Book & Catalogue from Jacque Pedersen.

So, after a long absence from blogging, I am back with a card I made at a get-together with my friends Val and Lyn. A couple of times a month we each present a project idea and do a lot of chatting while we work. I great way to spend an afternoon.

Here I used:

Stampin' Up Mellow Moss cardstock for the card Base

Soft Sky, Not Quite Navy & Whisper White for the front

Background stamped off with a stamp from the set 'Embrace Life'

The birds and branches are made with the Stampin' Up Extra-Large Two-Step Bird Punch.

Tune in soon for some more of our 'Stamp & Chat'

Designs by Michelle

2009-05-27T22:40:00.016+12:00

My daughter, Michelle, has really got the Stampin' Up! bug.

For my birthday treat I requested a trip to Auckland with her and my friend Val, while my husband, Phil, looked after our grandson for the day.

They all went along with this idea, and everyone was happy doing what they like to do. A lot of men hate shopping, and will do anything to get out of it, but in Phil's case it was a day made in heaven.

It so happens that Michelle was cooped up in the back of the car with my copy of the new Idea Book & Catalogue, nose well and truly buried, and on the way home she announced that she was interested in hosting a workshop. Well, you could have knocked me down with a feather, she hadn't even been to a workshop. The workshop went ahead, and was a great success.

These are two of Michelle's first card designs and I was blown away.

She puts it down to Stampin' Up products being so inspirational.

Michelle has always been creative and has produced beautiful work ever since she was a child.

As you can see her SU style is CAS (clean and simple) of which I very much approve.

Supplies used: Pocket Silhouettes
   Circle Circus
   Office Accoutrements (retired)
   Scallop Punch

More by Michelle

2009-05-27T22:00:00.008+12:00

This is Michelle's interpretation of the Fresh Cut Notes card we did at her workshop.

She stamped the white card with the Fresh Cuts Stamp Set using Baja Breeze Stampin' Pad for the main image and Chocolate Chip for the words.

She used her new 5-Petal Flower punch and layered it, using a brad, with the small Fresh Cuts flower in Kiwi Kiss.

The inside layer is Riding Hood Red CS. And there goes the Chocolate Chip flower from Office Accoutrements again! Talk about versatile.

Guess where the punched out flower went..........

on another card, of course, layered on top of the Office Accoutrements large flower, stamped in Riding Hood Red, and guess what - that great little Chocolate Chip flower again!

For someone who said she wasn't into making cards, I think her first SU attempts are fabulous and have that WOW factor.

Stampin' Up Workshop

2009-05-25T01:53:00.020+12:00

My daughter, Michelle, hosted a Stampin' Up! workshop on 17th May at her home.

She and her husband built their straw-bale house in a beautiful rural setting, including Highland Cattle. Having a workshop in their living area made it very cosy and friendly.

Michelle had 14 guests and we had great fun making new friends and sharing ideas.

The demonstrator was Jacquelyn Pederson who came up from Auckland, and as usual she gave us four wonderful projects and lots of ideas and techniques to stimulate our creativity.

Here are the first three projects.

Coaster Mini Book

2009-05-25T01:30:00.006+12:00

This mini-book was the last of the four projects we did at the SU Workshop hosted by my daughter Michelle.

I love this little book, and the colours used.

Pyramid Card

2009-05-25T01:00:00.015+12:00

I found this design on Makeesha Byl's Blog.

Makeesha's Blog is a wonderful source of Stampin' Up! ideas. Here is my interpretation. I made it to congratulate Jaquelyn Pedersen on becoming New Zealand Stampin' Up Demonstrator of the Year at the SU Convention in Australia.

Supplies used:

Stamp Set: It's All Good (retired)

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss

Stampin' Pad: Night of Navy

Other: Scallop Punch

kwernerdesign color inspiration #51

2009-05-08T14:03:00.006+12:00

Supplies Used:

Stampin'Up Inspired By Nature stamp set

Cardstock: SU More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: SU Chocoate Chip, Versa Color Old Rose

Other: Own Rose Paper and Ribbon

Pull Out Flower Pot Card

2009-05-05T14:39:00.032+12:00

This card was designed by Stephanie Luman.

She gives detailed instructions on how to make this card at the link above. It was so much fun to make and is not as complicated as it looks. This is my interpretation of it.

I made this one for AnnD, a friend of mine, who has recently had a major operation and will be laid up for six weeks. She is a keen embroiderer and to keep her busy during this lay-up she asked me to stamp out some flower images that she can transfer to her embroidery project. I love the flower sets produced by Stampin' Up so this was another opportunity to have them used in another way.

Products: All by Stampin'Up

Cardstock: Whisper White

Creamy Caramel

Kiwi Kiss

Pink Pirouette

Ruby Red

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Ribbon: Groovy Guava (retired)

Stamps: Embrace Life

Pick A Petal (retired)

All the Best (retired)

Designer Series Paper: Ginger Blossom (retired)

Jacquelyn Pedersen

2009-05-01T01:30:00.011+12:00

This gorgeous, gorgeous card was made by my friend, Jacque (see link below - Stamp Happy), and sent to another friend of mine to say thank you for hostessing a workshop. I loved it so much that I simply had to take some photos.

All the products are by Stampin' Up, the stamp set being Brocade Basics, now sadly retired. How come I didn't notice how great this set is until it's gone? Fortunately there are still lots of other beautiful sets to be had.

I will tell you the story of how I came to meet Jacque. I was trolling through TradeMe, as you do, about 18 months ago, and came across her listing for the SU Ideas Book and Catalogue and thought "now I wonder what that's about, it looks quite interesting?". I bought it and fell head over heals for the products and stamping ideas and spread the news to my friend, Val. We got in touch with Jacque, who is an SU Demonstrator and lives in Auckland, and have since been to lots of her workshops up here in Whangarei.

She is a terrific demonstrator, and we have loved everything we have made with her. We have also made lots of new friends and rediscovered old ones at these fun events. So here we are, poorer but happier, stamping and creating to our hearts content. I am now on my third SU Ideas Book and Catalogue, the new one having just arrived at the beginning of this month.

Val McGunnigle Designs

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My friend Val makes cards to order and these two give you an idea of her versatility.

She uses Stampin' Up card for all her designs and a variety of images to suit her customers' needs.

We both find that the range of Stampin' Up colours cannot be beaten, and are building up a good supply of their stamp sets.

The images on SU stamps cover and wide range of stamping styles and are of excellent quality.

kwernerdesign color inspiration challenge # 50

2009-04-27T23:59:00.007+12:00

For Challenge # 50 I have used one of my latest Stampin' Up purchases 'Organic Outlines'. Having seen this set on US blogs for ages I could not wait for it to come to New Zealand. I must say that not having 'exact' Stampin' Up colours for this challenge made it a little easier for me, not harder as I expected it to be. Long may the challenges continue.

GUEST ARTIST MICHELLE

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It was my birthday yesterday and my daughter, Michelle, gave me this stunning memory book. I can't possibly describe how it felt to receive something made with so much love and artistic effort. I could not decide which of the pages to show you, so have selected a few of them to give you an idea. The stamp images are from the 'Office Accoutrements' and 'Itty Bitty Backgrounds' stamp sets by Stampin'Up and the tabs are made with SU 'Round Tab' punch and all belong to me (although I am beginning to wonder),and I did not know what they were being used for when Michelle borrowed them. She is now a convert I think!

Nowadays Stampin'Up products are at the top of my Wish List, and I have sold off quite a lot of other brands on TradeMe. I have kept my favourites by Stampington, Oxford Impressions and Paper Bag Studio as I cannot bear to part with them.

I hope you enjoy this look at Michelle's work and gain some inspiration from it. It sits on my workstation as inspiration to me.

Memory Book Inside Pages

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Memory Book Inside Pages

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Birthday

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This is the birthday card my friend and stamping buddy Val gave me yesterday.

The cardstock and ink are Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip. Val knows this is one of my favourite Stampin' Up colours. I won the Stampin' Pad at one of Jacque Pedersen's workshops up here in Whangarei and realised just how good they are, so I am now a convert and use the pads in preference to any other.

The 'Friends' stamp on the card front is by Hero Arts and the ones on the inside are by Stampin' Up.

Guest Designer Val McGunnigle

2009-04-19T15:28:00.014+12:00

I would like to introduce my friend Val McGunnigle.

She is a prolific stamper and card maker. She uses a variety of stamp brands and has her own unique style of cardmaking. The layouts come together so easily for her, and I love watching her work.

Even though it's the wrong time of year I just could not resist showing these two Christmas cards.

I love the composition and use of embellishments.

The images Val used on both these cards are from the 'Season of Giving' unmounted rubber plate by Oxford Impressions.

Val Too

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Val gave me this extra large card for my birthday.

The stamps used are from the 'My Story' unmounted plate by Oxford Impressions

This card shows Val's use of Cuttlebug embossing in one of the layers.

Val Again

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These two cards use Stampin' Up

'Heartfeld Thanks' stamp set.

kwernerdesign color inspiration #49

2009-04-11T16:26:00.006+12:00

I prefer an uncluttered approach to card design, so kristina's Color Inspiration #49 was quite a challenge for me.

I was able to use Rose Red, Basic Black and Whisper White, but had to use colours I thought were the nearest to Pacific Point and Kiwi Kiss (a challenge in itself) as I don't have them yet. Any time soon I hope, as my stamping friend Val is hosting a workshop next week.

Anyway here's my effort.

kwernerdesign color inspiration #48

2009-04-06T17:53:00.007+12:00

Kristina has done it again. This is my first entry in the Color Challenge. I used Stampin' Up Eastern Blooms stamp set, keeping in step with Jacquelyn Pedersen's Eastern Blooms Week.

I had already chosen this set for my entry, so this is definitely a case of serendipity.

Anniversary Card

2009-04-06T17:36:00.004+12:00

The image is by Stampington. I made this card for my daughter and son-in-law's eleventh anniversary.

kwernerdesign Color Inspiration #47

2009-04-01T01:22:00.010+13:00

This is my first attempt at Kristina Werner's Color Inspiration challenge (#4) I won't be submitting this one as the deadline is almost due. I am, however, gearing myself up for #48. Looking forward to seeing the Top Ten which should appear soon.

I used Stampin' Up card, Petal Prints two-step stamp set and Really Rust stampin' pad in place of Tangerine Tango.

Mini Book with PhotoTags

2009-03-31T18:21:00.011+13:00

I learned to make this four page, mini-book with tags by watching Jacquelyn Pedersen's video on her Stamp Happy blog. It's made with one 12 x 12 sheet of scrapbooking paper. I made this one for my daughter's birthday this month.

2009-03-31T01:54:00.002+13:00

kwerner has a remarkable talent for colour combinations and I eagerly look forward to her Color Inspirations. Having got this far with my new blog, the next step is to learn how to submit one of my creations. It certainly keeps the old grey matter fizzing