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Upcoming Events: Christmas Card Making Day

Published by under cards | Sep 29 2019

Would you love a day (or even just a few hours) to get creative?

Would you love the space to spread out and make a stack of Christmas cards, be spoiled and enjoy yummy food?

If you are within driving distance of Creswick (near Ballarat, central Victoria) and would like a day like this, then I have an invitation for you.

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What: Crafting Day – Spend a blissful day making a stack of Christmas cards

When: Saturday October 26th

Where: Creswick, Victoria (Hall address will be provided after registration)

On the day…

  • You will receive a beautifully packaged Most Wonderful Time product medley (valued at $122), complete with stamps, dies, foiled paper, foiled cardstock, tinsel trim, stickers and more
  • A cardstock and embellishment pack worth approx. $15
  • You will have your own dedicated table to spread out and craft on (and get as messy as you want!)
  • Stay as long as you want – come and go as you please
  • Morning tea, light lunch and snacks provided
  • 12 x tutorials and supplies to make projects, or work at your own pace and make your own designs
  • Access to die cutting machine, heat embossing tool, trimmers and cutters, score board, punches and other tools.
  • There will not be any structured classes on the day so you’ll be able to work at your own pace and have more freedom with time, but I’ll be there to help you if you need it.

Cost: $122 (which is the purchase price of the Most Wonderful Time product medley – everything else is a bonus!)

RSVP: ASAP. So far we have 8 wonderful crafters joining us on the day, and we have space for just a couple more. Orders for the product medley will be placed in early October so if you are wanting to book in (or even if you are still thinking about) please contact me today to avoid disappointment.

I hope you can join us for this very special event!

As we approach the end of September, just a quick reminder that the Buy 3 Get 1 Free paper special will end on Monday.

Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
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The 2019 Holiday Catalogue is here

Published by under cards | Sep 04 2019

It’s officially that time of year….

The Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalogue is now live!

Click to view the 2019 Holiday Catalogue

The launch of the new Holiday Catalogue here in Australia means:
SUMMER is coming,
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner,
and we can finally pack away the winter woolies.

It also means we have a huge selection of NEW
stamps,
papers,
embellishments and
tools to play with.

Click to (AU only)


Ideas & Inspiration (click to view full size):

Save the date: October 26

If you are interested in joining me for an afternoon of cardmaking as we knock out a stack of Christmas cards, then you’ll want to save the date of Saturday October 26. More details coming soon for this very special stamp-a-stack!

Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
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You Can Create It – International: August 2019 Kit

Published by under cards | Sep 02 2019

Here we are in September. A new month means we have new projects to share with you from the You Can Create It design team, all made from the August kit contents.

This is my 2nd month with the team, and I have to say I’m loving the challenge!
Also, I’m happy to say I’ve now officially opened registrations so you can get these kits too. More info below.

The August kit included:

  • a Thick Whisper White card base
  • Silver Foil paper
  • two pieces of Come Sail Away designer series paper
  • and a generous 80cm length of bakers twine in Sahara Sand/Night of Navy.

Extra supplies included in the quarterly kit were a couple of A4 sheets of Soft Suede cardstock (some of which I used in this project), a copper dotted treat bag, a sheet of ‘Fluid 100′ watercolour paper and a full bottle of Stampin’ Mist stamp cleaner.


REGISTER NOW for the October – December kits, delivered to your door.
Scroll down for more information on how to register at the special ‘Foundation’ price! Australian residents only.


Every month a little packet of papercraft supplies becomes the basis of our challenge. Our mission is to turn those elements into a card, or gift packaging, or some other finished project.

This is what I made with my supplies.

A little bit of die cutting and stamping added some interesting elements.

It’s a little difficult to see in the photo, but the stitched frame has been die cut from the Silver Foil paper, and a narrow 1cm strip of silver paper is underneath the bakers twine.


Design Team Projects

On the 2nd of each month the design team share what they created with these same supplies. So many gorgeous ideas! Check out their creations below and to learn more about the project just click on the creator’s name.

Tip: If you would like English translations, open up the links in a Google Chrome browser.

Heike Fallwickl (Germany)
Helene den Breejen (The Netherlands)
Fanny Minne (Austria)
Anja Luft (Germany)
Anne-Marie Breurkes-Rood
Karina Chin (Canada)

Register for your quarterly kit

The wait is over! Australian residents can now register to receive the same kits that are available to those in Europe, the US, Canada and the UK.

How it works:

  • REGISTER YOU INTEREST via email to secure one of the limited edition kits
  • I will order the products, prepare the kits, and send them to you on 15th October
  • Your kits will arrive mid- to late- October
  • Get creative!
  • Optional: If you’re interested, you can send me a photo of your project/s and I will add them to my blog post.
  • Find more ideas shared by the YCCI design team on the 2nd of each month

You will receive:

  • A carefully curated packet of supplies which includes 3 unique kits (one for each month during October, November and December)
  • Additional items from the annual and/or seasonal catalogues
  • An opportunity to showcase your creations on my blog (if you choose)
  • Inspiration from the YCCI international design team

Cost:

  • A one-off payment of $19.95 for the quarterly kit (Early bird price!). Note: Standard price of $25 applies if purchased after September 30. (The contents are valued at more than $20, but this is a great way for you to see, feel and try the products).
  • Includes postage to your Australian address.

REGISTER VIA EMAIL HERE

Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
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