I am sorry that I have not updated my blog for a little while - so much happening at the moment - I will be back in the New Year.

I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

If you are travelling by car this Christmas please take care on the roads.

Cheers

Michelle

We Stamp For Lara

I have joined - why not come and join me - You can join us by purchasing entry using the paypal button on the left. It’s going to be awesome! If you would like to read more about Lara’s Story please see below




Here is Miss Lara’s story from Madonna’s blog:-




Lara May Dunn, my fourth child, was born on the 5th of November 2008.
The first sign that something was not right were Lara’s feet which were twisted and turned. At 6 weeks she was back in hospital for failing to thrive. A gamut of testing was started to try to find out what was going on…blood tests, x-rays and even an MRI. Her head hadn’t grown – Microcephaly was diagnosed. Nothing could be detected. There were no answers to be found in the genetic testing.

At 5 months Lara was back in hospital. This time the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane for laser surgery on her floppy voice box. Another gamut of tests and a diagnosis of severe reflux and Cerebral Palsy. This time they put a nasal gastric tube in and all her feeds were directed through there. By October of 2009 the NG tube had been replaced with a “button”, which is a direct line into her tummy for feeds. She will never eat a meal with our family conventionally or “normally”.
Over the last {almost} two years, Lara has been in and out of hospital with many different complex medical issues. She is so fragile and yet has a core of steel and is such a fighter!! She has grown so much!

With her growth has come a need for more specialised equipment. One of which is a Leckey Hi Low chair. A specialised seating system that can be adjusted to fit Lara perfectly. It’s on a wheel base which means she can be more a part of our family. She is able to be moved to where we are. She is not limited to where we can take her in and around our house. She can be exactly where the action is at any given time!

We are trying to fundraise the money to purchase one of these wonderful chairs – how much money?? They are upwards of $6000. We are trying to get funding for some of it but I am working with other stampers and dear friends to find ways to get the rest.
I don’t want to limit where Lara is able to go in our house. She will never walk or run or play with her siblings in any conventional way and yet she can still be present as they do those things. Your help in our efforts is very much appreciated.

Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators will bring you a month of tutorials for you which you will have access to until the end of December.

Come and join this worthy cause

I hope to see you there

Any questions just leave a comment and I will get back to you

Michelle

DRESS UP CHRISTMAS PROMOTION

Stampin' Up! is running a Dress Up Christmas Promotion purchase any of the below Christmas Gift Giving Bundles and you can choose a Free Roll of Ribbon - this Ribbon & some of the DSP in the bundles are not in the current Catalogue.


Gifted Bundle - Gifted Set and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper

124041 (wood mount) $66.90 124042 (clear mount) $56.90

Welcome Christmas Bundle - Welcome Christmas Set and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper

124045 (wood mount) $69.90 124046 (clear mount) $59.90

Season of Joy Bundle - Season of Joy Set and So Swirly Stampin' Around Wheel

124043 (wood mount) $67.90

Delightful Decorations Bundle - Delightful Decorations Set and Ornament Punch

124044 (wood mount) $72.90

Choose your FREE roll of Ribbon from the following










116792 Mistletoe Ribbon Originals (value $21.95)
116795 Sleigh Bells Ribbon (value $15.95)
113099 Riding Hood Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (value $19.95)
115608 Real Red 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (value $19.95)


This promotion is only from 16 October till 30 November - while stocks last.

Email me if you would like to purchase any of these bundles and receive your FREE ribbon.


Till next time happy stamping & scrapping

Michelle

Catalogue Launch

Many demonstrators hold a Catalogue Launch for the new Stampin' Up! Catalogue - as I was not holding an event for the new Catalogue I attend my upline's (Alice) event (11th September) - I enjoyed the morning nice to see new Stampin' Up! product just makes my wish list even longer :-)

We made 2 cards and a paper flower - I thought I would show you the 2 cards we made

If you would like to know the stamp sets used etc just leave a comment and I will let you know.



































Again sorry for the quality of photo's (I will get better over time) - leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Till next time Happy Stamping

Michelle

New Blog Colour

Hello

It is very quiet at work at the moment - oh boy I hope this changes as the days just seems to drag and I would rather be at home stamping :-) I am sure the market will change I will be busy again.

So in my quiet times at work I have been able to change the colours of my blog - my question is do you like it?

I hope you will leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

I will be back again soon with another card I have created.

Take Care & Happy Stamping

Michelle

Brisbane Stampin' Up! Regional Swap Card

Me Again

I attended Stampin' Up! Regionals at the Brisbane Convention Centre yesterday - had such a fun time learning new ideas and catching up with fellow demonstrators.

Most Stampin' Up! Events Demonstrators create swap cards that you swap with one another this builds up your sample collection for workshops and also give us new ideas.

This is the swap Card I created - leave me a comment and let me know what you think?


















Sorry about the quality of the photo


Back soon

Happy Stamping

Michelle

New Catalogue

I know I am a bit behind but the new Stampin' Up! Catalogue is here - so much beautiful products! It was hard choosing what I want first! Click on the Catalogue on the left and this will take you to an online version.

I can post hard copies of the Catalogue to you for $15 including postage, or if you are in Brisbane and would like to host a workshop you will receive your Catalogue free plus other hostess benefits.


If you would like to place an order please email tasitiger@hotmail.com just remember all orders incur a 5% shipping fee.

If you have any questions leave me a comment or send an email I will be happy to help you where I can.

Happy Stamping

Michelle

Absent - Sorry :-(

I am sorry that I have not blogged in so long - so much has been happening all good though - I have so much to share & tell you but unfortunately this will be posted tomorrow after I download photos off my camera.

I promise I will be back tomorrow until then take care & happy stamping

Michelle

The new Stampin' Up! Catalogue will be released on the 1st of September - I have seen a copy and OMG you are going to love the new look, new stamp sets & accessories sorry I can't tell you any more than that (the joys of being a demonstrator) - if you want to get in early why not pre order your catalogue now or better still if you are in the Brisbane area why not host a Stampin' Up! workshop and receive your catalogue free as part of your hostess benefits.


To make room for new sets & accessories some of our products are being retired - with some sets being discounted by 50%. All retired product are only available while stocks last!


Copy & Paste this link into your web browser
http://www3.stampinup.com/au/ena/7696.asp
and this will take you to the last chance list on the Stampin' Up! web site as the list is a massive 8 pages long.


Email me tasitiger@hotmail.com if you would like to place an order, pre order your 2010/2011 Stampin' Up! Catalogue or book a workshop.

Till next time take care & happy stamping

Michelle

July Special

I am sorry for the delay in my post -just a lot happening but all is good

Just letting you know that this months special from Stampin' Up!


TWO-STEP STAMPIN' SALE


Stampin' Up!'s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And from 1-31 July, you'll get 20% off select Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalogues--no limit, no minimum purchase required!



Choose from any of the stamp sets listed below:

Page 39 Loads of Love - Sale Price $31.96

Page 42 Big Bold Birthday** - Sale Price $43.16

Page 78 A Rose is a Rose** - Sale Price $53.56

Page 86 Playful Petals** - Sale Price $42.36

Page 98 Cheep Talk - Sale Price $38.36

Page 115 Wonderful Favourites -Sale Price $31.96

Page 14* Tiny Tags (wood-mount) - Sale Price $31.16

Page 14* Tiny Tags (clear-mount) - Sale Price $23.16

Page 31* Cottage Garden (wood-mount) - Sale Price $26.36

Page 31* Cottage Garden (clear-mount) - Sale Price $19.96

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



Just remember you will need to add postage to the sale price - want to know more
please email me at tasitiger@hotmail.com

Be back soon

Michelle

Convention Swap Card

In my previous convention post I mentioned that I was going to get a photo of my convention swap card - finally I have. I was very happy with the end result. I made 50 in Melon Mambo (I love this colour) & 29 in Rich Razzleberry.
























Stamp Set- Always
Cardstock- Melon Mambo, Very Vanilla
Ink - Melon Mambo
Accessories- Big Shot Scallop Envelope,Poka Dots Embossing Folder, Dazzling Diamonds, Very Vanilla Grosgain Ribbon & Word Window Punch


I hope you like my convention swap card - I will be back with more soon

take care & happy stamping
Michelle

June Deal – Week 3 - Stamp Sets

Sorry for the delay in letting you all know about this weeks new deal - Fantastic savings on the following 5 sets - if you would like to place an order please let me know by 22nd June

A Happy Heart stamp set was $41.95 now $20.98
Greetings Eight stamp set was $49.95 now $24.98
Bella's Bloom stamp set was $24.95 now $14.97
Enjoy Every Moment stamp set was $53.95 now $26.98
All Scallops stamp set was $55.95 now $27.98

Just remember that postage & handling is additional.


Will be back soon with another post until then take care & happy stamping

Michelle

Vintage Vogue

I so love being on holidays as I get to stamp alot more than when I am working - but over my holidays I have manage to make quiet a few cards - so of my creations I forgot to photograph and unfortunately these cards have been posted off to some stamping friends. I do have some cards to show you using vintage vogue - If you would like know the colour combos just leave me a comment and I will get back to you:-























Until next time take care & happy stamping

Michelle

June Deal – Week 2 - Designer Series Paper

Well it time for deal number 2 - time to stock up on your Designer Series Paper, with up to 40% off five of the following beautiful designs!
You only have until June 15th to place your order.



112470 Haiku Designer Series paper now $10.17
113976 Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper now $11.02
113992 Tea Party Designer Series paper now $10.17
113975 Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper now $11.02
114037 Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series paper now $14.92

You can see all the papers on page 132 of the Idea Book & Catalogue.


I will be back to show you some of the creations I have made.

Until than take care & happy stamping

Michelle

June Deal – Week 1 - 30% off Selected Punches

Throughout the month of June, Stampin' Up! will be offering Deals of the Week - this is very exciting as this is the first time Stampin' Up! has had this promotion – you will be able to receive up to 50% off a selection of products from the Idea Book and Catalogue. Each week there is a new deal, and each deal only lasts for a week.

Until next Tuesday, 8th June, you can take 30% off these punches:

The Scallop Oval, Scallop Square, Trio Flower and Boho Blossom punches are all only $20.12 + Postage for one week only. What a bargain!! There are no minimums and no limits, so place your order today!


Come back next Wednesday for Deal Number 2


There are alot of postings and I hope I have not overloaded you all - I hope you enjoy reading all my postings - I will be back in the coming days with some creations the beauty about being on holidays you have all the time in the world to Stamp :-)

Until next time take care

Michelle

Would you like to earn extra income?

Would you like to earn extra income? Maybe to put the money aside for a Holiday, Christmas Shopping, pay extra on the Mortgage etc why not become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator there are many benefits of becoming a Demonstrator -

Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20% discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting. 

Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you.

Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put as much (or as little) time into it as you'd like!  You have the flexibility to work your business around your children, work so you still have time for your family & friends.

Support from Stampin' Up!. Stampin' Up! Loves there demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials, including a monthly newsletter, workshop ideas, and trainings on all kinds of topics on our Demonstrator Web Site.

Until July 31st Stampin' Up! Is offering 20% off the Starter Kit! That means you can get over $560 worth of products for only $259...a saving of $65! What a bargain! Why not join Stampin' Up! Today you will love being apart of the Stampin' Up! Family.

If you would like further information or have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me tasitiger@hotmail.com - I would love for you to be apart of my team :-)


Michelle

Convention

This years Stampin' Up! Convention was held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Friday 21st May and Saturday 22nd May - always such a fun time at convention meeting up with other demonstrators, lots of laughter, learning new techniques, getting brand new stamp sets, shopping in Memento Mall, Awards dinner on Saturday night to see demonstrators recognize for all there hard work over the year. There is just so much fun from beginning to end that it is just way to much to post. I'm sorry to say that I don't have many photos to share with you all as thats what happens when you chat to much!

I can't believe that I did not even take a photo of my Convention Swap card - I will try and get a photo from my aunty to share with you all.


Below are 2 photo's from the Awards Dinner

My Aunty Alice & I


















Kirsty Brown (a girl I went to high school with) & I






I have another 2 postings to do as I want to tell you about the fabulous promotions Stampin' Up! has at the moment.

Until then take care

Michelle

Home From Holidays

Always nice to go away for holidays but also good to be home - hubby & I had a fantastic time - just to give you a brief run down on what we did - we drove & stayed in Grafton on Wednesday Night (19th May) early Thursday morning we drove to Sydney - a long drive but the scenery along the way was beautiful. Friday and Saturday I attended this years Stampin' Up! Convention (I will go into that in another post), Sunday we spent the day around Darling Harbour - went to Paddy's Market (I love that place), did some shopping etc. Monday (24th May) we drove to Canberra we stayed in Canberra for a week and each day we did some different in the morning - we saw Parliament House, The Australian Mint, War Memorial (very moving place), Canberra's DFO (great shopping) - each afternoon saw us relaxing in the hotel room which was so roomy it was great to chill out and read, play DS Nintendo etc all th things I don't gt to do normally. Saturday (29th May) we drove through to Dubbo stayed in Dubbo for 2 nights on the Sunday we went to Western Plains Taronga Zoo if I had a chance to do the zoo again I would I had the best time. Monday morning we left Dubbo around 5.30am drove straight through to home - a long 9 hour drive but nice to see home.
I have to say that I am very lucky as hubby did all the driving on our holiday so I could just relax as a passenger.


Below are a few holiday snaps

Darling Harbour




Canberra Hotel




War Memorial

Siamangs


































I will be back with another post about Stampin' Up! Convention and some of the Fantastic Promotions Stampin' Up! have at the moment.

Until Then Take Care

Michelle

Holidays

Sorry for my lack of posting been flat out. I am heading to Sydney
and Caberra for 2 weeks when I get back I will share about my holidays
but also some creations I have made and received.

Don't miss me to much hehehe

Take Care

Michelle

Time Flies

I am so sorry for the delay in my post but there just isn't enough time in the day lately - work the last 2 week has been crazy as we had one lady away on holidays and I had to cover her desk as well as my own so by the time I get home I am so tired and hardly want to turn my laptop, I have created a few cards ( I will show you one at a time) & I am working on putting my Stampin' Up! convention swaps together - busy busy. I am involved in a yahoo group call Stampin-Up-In-Oz this a beautiful friendly group - open to anyone that loves Stampin' Up! product - you don't have to be a demonstrator to join - on the group they have what they call RAK's (Ramdon Act of Kidnes) cards and if a group member sends you a RAK within a month you have to have a Return RAK to them (RRAK) - I have received a few RAK's in the last few weeks and I have asked the creators if I can publish these on my blog and they are all happy for me to do so - there will be even more cards to show you.


The below card is one of my RRAK's - I am happy the way this card has turned out :-)





If you want to know any of the Stampin' Up! supplies I have used for this card just leave a comment and I will let you know.

Well until next time Happy Stamping

Michelle

PS I have not forgotten about my blog candy - as there were only 2 comments I am going to send both Annette & Jesse some candy :-)

Anniversary

I am sorry for the delay in my post - between work and making a start on my swap cards for Stampin' Up! Convention there hasn't been a lot of time left sorry :-(


My parents celebrated there 37th Wedding Anniversary on the 14th April and my mum always give Terry & I an wedding anniversary card each year - this year I decided I wanted to give my parents a surprise and send them a card - my mum called me on Sunday to say that they received my card and it was a nice surprise for them so I did get the reaction I wanted :-)


My card making has been so up & down over the last few years but now everything is on track I am enjoying my stamping again - I am look forward to making more cards and sending them to family & friends not always for a reason but just because I care and make the receiver smile.

This is the card I sent my parents





Stamp Set- Fifth Avenue Floral
Cardstock- Cameo Coral, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Ink- Cameo Coral & Chocolate Chip
Accessories- Big Shot Top Note & Midium Sizzlits Alphabet Dies



Please note I have extended my blog candy for another week - as I would like to see more followers on my blog - see blog candy post.

Fifth Avenue Floral

Stamp Set- Fifth Avenue Floral
Cardstock- Old Olive, Whiper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink- Basic Black, Pixie Pink, Old Olive & Chocolate Chip

I am sorry for the quality of this photo. I am starting to enjoy this whole blogging experience.

Click on the card to see a bigger version


Happy Stamping

Michelle

First Creation For My Blog

Stamp Set- Fifth Avenue Floral
Cardstock- Real Red, Whiper White
Ink- Basic Black
Accessories- Big Shot Top Note, Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds,Stampin' Write Markers (Real Red & Summer Sun)

I hope you like my creation - I will be back tomorrow night with another creation :-)

Click on the card to see a bigger version - still trying to get the hang of taking pictures of my cards - I am sure I will get better over time.

Happy Stamping

Michelle

Blog Candy Details

I did say that I would be back with the blog candy details all you have to do to be in the running for my blog candy which is assortment of Stampin' Up! Goodies is become a follower of my blog and also leave me a comment on this post - if you want to see anything in particular on my blog just let me know.

Over the weekend I will be uploading some of my creations for you to have a look at.

I am more than happy for you to add my blog address to your blog listing & if you would like me to add your blog address to my blog list just let me (either email tasitiger@hotmail.com or leave your blog address in the comment section)

Blog Candy is available to residents in Australia only. SU! Demos are allowed to enter. Entries Close Sunday 18th April at midnight. This has been extended for a week


Happy Stamping

Michelle

Blog Candy

Come check out my blog on the weekend & I will give you the details on some blog candy that I will be giving away :-)

Well I am going to head to bed now as I know I have a big day ahead of me tomorrow


Take Care & Happy Stamping

Michelle

Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue

The new Autumn- Winter Catalogue is here - there is so much in the catalogue that I want to share with you - you can click on the mini catalogue on my side bar and you will be able to view the mini online

Big Shot

Sizzix Big Shot is now available through Stampin' Up! plus we have exclusive range of dies, embosslits and textured embossing Folders - these are only available through Stampin’ Up!

Want to see the Big Shot in action?

Host a workshop! At a workshop, I will show fun ways to use your Big Shot & create some fabulous creations.

But wait there is more

Clear-Mount Rubber Stamps

Stampin' Up! now offers repositionable, clear-mount rubber stamps--in addition to the wood-mount rubber stamps! These new clear-mount stamps are designed to maintain the unbeatable image quality you love about traditional Stampin' Up! stamps, while at the same time offering the flexibility, ease of use, and storability inherent in repositionable rubber stamps.

Clear-Mount Rubber Stamp Features

* Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
* Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
* Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
* Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
* Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
* Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
* Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.


New Punch Design

Stampin' Up! has adopted a new body style for our punches!

A few features of the new punch style:

* Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing
* Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport
* Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored
* Available in three sizes: small, medium, and extra-large
* New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use
o Extra -large punch images also allow for two-step designs like the Extra-Large Two-Step Bird punch in the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue
* Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside edges of a page, not just corners
* larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use
* Available in an exclusive Stampin' Up! color

Plus alot of new stamp designs, scrapping papers, new in colours this catalogue is just fantastic and if you don't have a copy & would like your very own copy of this gorgeous mini EMAIL ME tasitiger@hotmail.com and I can have one posted to you.

I will show you some of the cards I have made using some of the new products out of the mini.

Until Next time take care & Happy Stamping

Michelle

My News

I am back again - I survived the dentist only just hahhaha.

Well I did say in my previous post that I had some news to tell you no I am not pregnant lol - well in March I decided to rejoin Stampin' Up! (SU) I know I did join SU last year but life did a backward turn and things weren't easy but that's another story that I would prefer not to go into - I can firmly say that everything is back on track for me & life could not be happier. I look forward to sharing alot more of my card making with you but also more about what Stampin' Up! has to offer. It is so good to be able to get back into my card making but I also look forward to doing SU workshops and showing people the SU products.

Take Care & Happy Stamping

Michelle

Easter

OMG I am a bad blogger before I really started - I am so sorry that I have not updated earlier and I do have a few things to tell you so there is no excuses.

I hope you all had a nice Easter - for me it was nice and relaxing - spent the time stamping, sleeping & stamping some more - Saturday we went and saw my parents which was nice to catch up with them again. I surprised my mum as I gave them an Easter Card this year (sorry I did not take a picture of the card) normally I run out of time but not this year - I am trying to be more organised with my cards hopefully I can keep this up.

As we live on property we get so many birds around us and I have the joy of feeding them and if I get slack they reminder me by tapping on the door but the magpies are the ones they just walk through the door if it is open funny creatures they are - so on Easter Morning I had to give our birds a treat the Rainbow Lorikeets got Hot Cross Buns (a whole 6) and our Magpies got a few prawns (which I am annoyed I did not get a picture of).





Well I am off to the dentist tomorrow to get a tooth pulled which I am not looking forward to but I do have some more exciting news to tell you but I am going to make this a separate post tomorrow :-)

Until then take care

Michelle

Holidays

Finally I have booked my holidays in at work for end May / early June - it will be nice to have 2 weeks off as it has been a while since I have had a nice long holiday - now the decision is where am I going to go for my Holiday? We had been discussing a cruise but that idea has passed due to hubby's egg allergy I would be scared if he had an attacked while at sea so now we are discussing Sydney & Canberra as there are places I would still like to see in both States - I am sure once everything is finalized I will let you know.

Let me know your favourite holiday destination?

Until next time take care

Michelle

New to Blogging

I thought it was time to start a blog and share with you about what I get up to but also to share my stamping & scrapping creations with you. It may take me a week or so to get myself into a routine to blog on a regular basis. - hopefully I don't bore you to much with my goings on with my future blog posts.

Until next time take care

Michelle