I recently came across a cute card that uses the popular butterfly pansies to look like a seedpacket mix. The talented creator is Judy Marshall, from Canada, who kindly sent me the file to make my own. Thanks Judy!

We made this card at Stamp Club on Friday (you can see the matching Technique Journal page by scrolling down this post).

As you read this I'll be heading off to Sydney for the annual Stampin' Up! Convention. Ve-e-e-e-r-y exciting!

I feel even more grateful to be going this year, after finding out this week that I've had atypical pneumonia which at least explains why I've had so much trouble breathing! I started feeling better almost straight away after treatment began on Monday so YAY I've been given the thumbs up from the Dr that I can go to Convention (as if I wouldn't! hehehe).

I'll be updating from Convention so keep checking here for all the news from Sydney.

Happy stamping,

There's still time to register for next Friday's Big Shot Class, but you'll need to be quick as spaces are strictly limited.

• Come and try the Big Shot; see for yourself what all the buzz is about.
  
• Not sure if you really want or need a Big Shot? This is your chance to find out.
  
• New Big Shot owner? (Lucky you!) Leave the class with the knowledge of how to use your Big Shot and get the most out of it,
  
• Leave the class with 4 completed projects – all materials included in the cost.
  
• Check out the Big Shot projects on display.
  

Date: Friday 28th May, 2010

Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Venue: My house in Creswick, 15 mins from Ballarat, 20 mins from Daylesford (details given on registration)

Materials & Tuition fee: $20 (everything included)

Contact me to reserve your spot. Phone (03) 5345 1592 or send me an email.

Hi there 🙂 As promised I'm back to share some of the Technique Journal pages from Stamp Club.

What is a Technique Journal?

Each month at Stamp Club we create two projects, and one of those demonstrates a technique that we learn on the night.

We decided we need a place to store all our techniques so that even if the cards were given away the technique wouldn't be forgotten. The journal is Stampin' Up's On Board Art Journal (5"x5") which includes 20 sheets of Very Vanilla cardstock… absolutely perfect for stamping on!

We each decorated our own journal covers. This is mine…

And some of our recent pages…

For the "Rock & Roll" sample card click HERE

For the "Masking" sample card click HERE (you'll need to scroll down the post)

For the "Negative Punches" sample card click HERE (you'll need to scroll down the post)

Next month we're making a 3D birdhouse plus a card that demonstrates a different technique (we'll have to keep the theme a surprise for now ;)), so can't wait for that one. If you have any questions about Stamp Club, how it works or how you can be part of it just ask.

Happy stamping,