Last month we had a Sale-a-bration launch at my place. It was a fun opportunity to get together after the hectic festive season, and get all inky again.

We had displays set up, demo's and new products, and everyone made a versatile card using the brand new SAB goodies.

Congrats to Tanya W who was the winner of our Mystery Hostess giveaway.

Attendees received a showbag (with a hot-off-the-press SAB catalogue, card maps and a few other bits & pieces inside), and today I'm sharing the simple little tag that was hanging from the bags.

I'll show you how to make them too. It really couldn't be easier.

1. Cut tags using the Two Tags Die (#115954, Idea Book & Catalogue p159).

Great little versatile die – good for making pouches, gift card holders, hidden journalling panels and ah… tags!  I used Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade for mine, so the tag base would coordinate with the paper and ribbon.

2. Adhere 4cm x 7cm panel of Everyday Enchantment designer series paper (#126154, Sale-a-bration exclusive) to tag, concealing the score line across the middle of the tag. We don't need to fold this one.

3. Wrap a length of the lovely Everyday Enchantment Organdy Ribbon (#127279, Sale-a-bration exclusive) around tag, and tie in a bow.

The ribbon comes in Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade – yes, you get both in the Sale-a-bration bundle! – and also 30 printed brads.

4. Stamp and punch sentiment. Adhere to tag.

The Made Just For You sentiment on this tag is from Creatively Yours stamp set (p106 IB&C). This is a MUST HAVE stamp set if you love to make and give away your creations (like sauces & jams, knitwear, cards, and anything else!).  Check back soon for another super-quick way of using the same stamp to make a thoughtful gift.

5. Tie tag from bag handle and you're done!

Happy stamping,

UPCOMING CLASS NOTE: Just one (or possibly 2) spots remaining in the class for THIS FRIDAY. 7pm, Creswick. All Occasions Stamp-a-Stack. Contact Simone to reserve a seat.

Now they are two things you don't often hear in the one sentence!

But first, an update. We're busily getting ready for the Stampin' Up! Incentive Trip which is on this week. Destination: Fiji. So exciting!

I'd love to say I'll be updating my blog while I'm away but in reality I don't think that's going to happen. I'll do what I did last year though, and keep track of all the things we get up to. I promise I'll share when I get home next week. 🙂 

Now, back to this very cool idea from fellow demonstrator and team member Debbie.

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Debbie picked up some plain fairy lights from Ikea around Christmastime last year, and decorated them thanks to the Big Shot and Stampin'Up! dies. I just love this idea.

This string of lights is embellished with flowers from the Blossom Party XL die.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN:

1. Cut flowers from felt and tulle.

2. Punch holes through the middle of the flowers with the Cropadile. 

3. Push flowers down over the lights.

So simple, yet really effective. 

Have a great week, and happy stamping,

Soft furnishings, hat embellishments, polar fleece blanket embellishments and even paper strawberries. What do these have in common?

Paper Strawberries. Click here for a tutorial.

Ok, so the title of this post gave it away. lol.

They were all made or embellished with the Flower Folds die!

At our recent EurekaStampers team day, Lorinda deRegt-Penn from Bacchus Marsh, Vic. did a very cool presentation that was right up my alley. She reminded us that the fabulous steel ruled Sizzix dies, from Stampin' Up!, are not just for paper and cardmaking/scrapbooking! I love the brooches and hat embellishments and the polar fleece blanket that were also decorated with the help of the Big Shot.

A big hello to all the lovely people who stopped by our stand at the Craft & Quilt Show this weekend in Melbourne. It's been great to see so many familiar faces and of course meet new crafters too. If you've got a spare minute I'd love you to  drop me a line or leave a comment below to say hello.

Happy stamping,