Happy Valentines Day!

 

There's so much to catch up on since my last post. Hope you've been enjoying your February as much as we have.

In short, we had a fabulous Sale-a-bration launch (more on that later), welcomed back our Stamp Clubs for 2012, and had our big summer Team Day.

On the home front, the kids are back at school after the long summer holidays.

We all had a bit of adjusting to do now that the 'baby' of the family is a big school girl. There might have been a few tears shed on the first day, just saying… (no, not from the kids). But now that we've settled into the new routines we're ALL loving the opportunity to spread our wings and do different things. 😉

 

For today, I'm sharing the love with Petal Cone Die loveheart pouches.

Here are pouches made by some of our talented Stamp Club members, embellished with the gorgeous Sale-a-bration products.

 

The versatile Petal Cone Die (AUD$59.95 +p/h, contact me to order)

 

The pouches are fun to make, and can be filled with anything you like.

HOW TO MAKE PETAL CONE POUCHES:

• Simply die cut 2 petal cone shapes using the Big Shot,
• emboss (we used the Houndstooth embossing folder),
• embellish,  and
• Sticky Strip the two pieces together using the attached tabs.

 

 

PETAL CONE POUCH GIVE-AWAY

I've got a few spare love-heart pouches, so in keeping with a Valentines theme for today I'm 'sharing the love'….

 

Simply place any Stampin' Up! order with me between now and Friday and I'll send you a fully embellished LoveHeart Pouch, made by me!

I might have to leave the choccy's out just in case they melt in transit, but I reckon I can find something else to put in there for you.

To place your order, just email stamps@simonebartrum.com, call me on 03 5345 1592 or send a text to 0411 642 038 and I'll call you back.

 

Thanks for stopping by for a visit – don't forget to leave some comment love to say hello.

Happy stamping,

 

 

UPCOMING CLASS: February 24th, 7pm – 9pm. All Occasions Stamp-a-Stack. $20 early bird price. Only 3 spots remaining. Want to join us? Click here to reserve your spot.

 

Tags: petal cone die, Sale-a-bration, valentines day

We've just returned from a fabulous two-week camping trip by the beach. Swimming and surfing every day and lots of sunset walks along the beach with the fam. 

But we're back now, and just in time for one of my favourite times of the year…

Sale-a-bration. 

Who doesn't love free stamps?!

 

 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the products in this year's selection. The best ever! Check them out:

 

Click to download

 

 

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If you're not sure what all this Sale-a-bration buzz is about, or you need a refresher, you can get the full low-down by clicking HERE.

All is revealed.

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BIG NEWS

It's hugely exciting to learn that THIS YEAR there's an extra bonus for clever crafters who get the demonstrator Starter Kit.

During SAB the price is reduced to only $249 and you get an EXTRA stamp set to ANY VALUE on top of the already fabulous contents in the kit.

This brings the total value in products and business supplies to nearly $700 for only a $249 investment, but best of all you are buying your very own business, to do with what you will. How awesome is that!

For more info on what it means to 'Join Stampin' Up!' click HERE.

 

 

Well, I'd better get back to the unpacking and the many loads of washing. Can't wait to catch up with some of you on Friday at our Celebrate Sale-a-bration event.

Happy Stamping,

 

Remember when your age was the most important number in the world?

My youngest daughter recently had a big birthday so now proudly holds up 5 fingers at every opportunity.

Inspired by this, we've been adding big chipboard numbers to her friends' birthday gifts. So much fun! We made the chipboard 5 shown here from the On Board Sheets (p155 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue) and the fabulous Simple Numbers Bigz dies with the Big Shot.

We stamped directly on the chipboard with ink to match the ribbon, and wrapped the gift in simple paper.

 

Quick and easy but it sure gets a big smile from the littlies.

 

Happy stamping,