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March IDEAS: Zinnias Inch Block Cards

Published by under cards | Mar 07 2024

Here we are in March already, and a new month brings another fantastic bundle of inspirational projects from the Ideas design team.

This month we are focusing on using up scraps in simply stunning ways. I don’t know about you, but I always seem to have leftover pieces of paper that are just too pretty to throw away – especially long strips of patterned paper. So that’s what I decided to focus on for my project this month.

The collage above is a sneak peek of the projects the Design Team have contributed this month.

My projects this month feature the brand new Zinnia range of products – part of the latest huge range of that are now available (check them all out ). This suite includes stamps, dies, patterned paper and even a cute pack of adhesive-backed sequins that perfectly coordinate in colour with the patterned paper.

The instructions include how to line up those squares of papers with perfect results every time! And let’s face it, that’s by far the hardest part! I’ve discovered a very handy trick, and after testing it out many times I can tell you it’s a huge timesaver with accurate results every time.

To get your hands on this file of tutorials, including the projects shown here, simply place a $50+ order of Stampin’ Up! products with me during the month of March 2024. This can be done through my , or by contacting me by email, by Facebook or phone. It’s also available for separate purchase and is provided to my team members for free in our team forum and also to my stamp club members. Once you have received the tutorials, please remember they are for your personal use only, so that means you can’t distribute any printed or electronic copies of these bundles.
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Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
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IDEAS: Nature’s Sweetness Suite

Published by under cards | Feb 08 2024

February is here with a new month of inspirational projects from the Ideas design team.

This month we are focusing on different suites offered by Stampin’ Up!. Suites are more than a bundle. They often include coordinating paper, embellishments and ribbon or trim.

The collage above is a sneak peek of the projects the Design Team have contributed this month.

My projects this month feature the Nature’s Sweetness suite of products. Did you know that the stamp images in the Lovely & Sweet stamp set are of the cacao pods and flowers (chocolate!), flat-leafed vanilla and also almonds. No wonder this set is called Lovely & Sweet.

To get your hands on this file of tutorials, including the projects shown here, simply place a $50+ order of Stampin’ Up! products with me during the month of February 2024. This can be done through my , or by contacting me by email, by Facebook or phone. It’s also available for separate purchase and is provided to my team members for free in our team forum and also to my stamp club members. Once you have received the tutorials, please remember they are for your personal use only, so that means you can’t distribute any printed or electronic copies of these bundles.
CONTACT ME to order your tutorials.

Would you like to see some more sneak peeks? Join our blog hop by clicking on the links below.

Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
Join me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StampingWithSimone/

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Sale-a-bration 2024, new products & more!

Published by under cards | Jan 08 2024

It’s our favourite time of the year. Not only do we have brand new products in the January to April mini catalogue, but Sale-a-bration is back!

Sale-a-bration only lasts until the end of February, so don’t miss your chance to stock up on new products and replenish your craft supplies, while getting free gifts!


What is Sale-a-bration?

Between now and the end of February, spend $90 on any current Stampin’ Up! product and you can choose a FREE GIFT (level 1). Spend $180 and you can choose two Level 1 gifts OR the bigger Level 2 gifts. The more you spend, the more you get for free!

Watch a video of the free gifts here, along with extra project samples:

(Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ8Tyeuw5mg)

Remember, if your order is over $250 you’ll also get Stampin’ Rewards which is at least 10% of the value of your order in free catalogue products of your choice. So for example, if you spend $270 you’ll get 3 Level 1 Sale-a-bration gifts PLUS $27 in free products of your choice.

As an extra gift, I’ll email you the latest IDEAS tutorial which is 60 pages of tutorials for you to keep. Nice!


Join Stampin’ Up! – Get More Freebies

It’s always a great time to join Stampin’ Up!, because you can build a Starter Kit full of products you choose, you get an ongoing 20% discount on your own crafty shopping, and you can earn 20% on orders for your crafty friends. But from now until the end of February you can also select one of two FREE bonus options:

  • Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio valued at $106 (includes a huge 43cm x 35cm heavy duty glass crafting mat with raised non-slip feet, plus a waterproof and heat resistant silicone mat with 4 palette squares, and a cleaning cloth too!

OR

  • Choose an additional $51 in FREE products of your choice to add to your starter kit!

Learn more about the benefits of joining.


Two New Kits

Kits have continued their popularity over the past year, with new ones always warmly received. From this month will have TWO brand new kits each and every month!

Panda Friends Kit

This month we have the adorable Panda Friends Kit. This kit is only $25 and includes pre-printed sentiments (no stamps or ink in this one) for quick and easy card-making.

Rock Legend Kit

Another fun new kit this month is the awesome Rock Legend Kit. This kit is also $25 and includes pre-printed images and sentiments so you can make 8 cards for the rock music legend in your life.

These kits aren’t in any current catalogue but you can check them out in the online store .


So there you go! Lots of news for your January. I’m loving this new catalogue and I know you will too. If you’re a regular customer you’ll have received your free catalogues in the mail (or they won’t be far away). If you haven’t received yours and would like them, just get in touch and I’ll pop them in the mail for you.

Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
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