Karen Farquhar: April 2017

Global Design Project 084

Global Design Project #084 is Case the Designer Michelle Last

I thought I would have a play with one of our 2017-2019 In Colours - Lemon Lime Twist for this weeks project.

I have used the Touches of Texture Stamp Set, Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set and the colours Melon Mambo combined with a touch of the new In Colour Lemon Lime Twist for my interpretation of Michelle's design

Below is a list of the products I have used with links to my online shop. (Just a little sneak peek of Lemon Lime Twist as this colour will not be available until this June.)

Thank you for visiting my blog.

Happy stamping.

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980] $14.00	Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708] $58.00	Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143251] $57.00
Touches Of Texture Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141934] $78.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $11.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086] $11.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00

The new 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue is coming!

I couldn't resist using this cute little elf graphic from a previous Stampin' Up! promotion to tell you about this years new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue release. Due in May and available for order in June the new annual catalogue is jammed pack full of amazing new products that I am sure you are going to fall in love with as much as I have.

Would you like to receive a copy for FREE?

Here's how:

Join my monthly stamp clubs either by attending Stamp Club in my home the 3rd Friday of every month or by shopping in my online store before the 3rd Friday of each month.
Purchase from me in my online store, all orders over $50 will receive a free copy.
Join my team- All new demonstrators receive their own catalogue copies in the mail from Stampin' Up!

Don't forget about the Retiring List however stocks are running out fast as people are anxious to snap up a bargain.

Thanks for visiting my blog today.
Happy stamping.

Global Design Project #gdp 083

I'm playing along with the Global Design Project #GDP083 and the theme for this week is Sparkles/ Bling.

As soon as I saw the theme Sparkles/Bling I immediately thought Yay! a chance to use the stamp set 'Ribbon of Courage' I won in Prize Patrol at Onstage with some product I was able to preorder from our upcoming 2017-2018 Annual catalogue.

Global Design Project 083 | Theme Challenge

For my card I have used the stamp sets Ribbon of Courage and Label Me Pretty, the new punch called the Pretty Label Punch and a must was the new 'In Colour' Powder Pink cardstock, ink and the very pretty new Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack.

My card has been inspired by a very close relative and some treasured friends who have had to face a diagnosis of Breast Cancer. It is only due to early detection on their behalf and their courage that I am lucky enough to still have them as part of my life. I have included a link for the convenience of those who are unsure of how to perform a self breast examination in the hope that it may save either your life or the life of somebody near and dear to you.

The products I have shown above will not be available for purchase until June 1st 2017 with the release of the new annual catalogue. I have added the other products used in this card below which are now available in my online store.

Thank you for coming to visit my blog and happy stamping!

Product List

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$7.00

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

$15.75

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109130]

$8.75

Versa mark Pad

[102283]

$15.00

Heat Tool

[129056]

$50.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$6.00

Stampin' Up! Onstage Local 2017: Sydney

Hello and thank you for visiting my blog. Even though Onstage Local: Sydney 2017 was held well over a week ago I am still reeling from the excitement of this amazing event. Luna Park on Sydney Harbour it was such a fun venue, with magnificent views of not only the harbour itself but our iconic Opera House & the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

I spent the day with Denita, my team member being amazed by the many talented presenters, we poured over our copies of the new catalogue, played with some new products and chatted to lots of the lovely people involved with Stampin' Up!

Below are photos of the mini explosion boxes I created as swaps for the event. I have been asked for the recipe so I have included instructions also.

You will need:

Cardstock colour of choice 14.85 cm x 14.85 cm for box bottom

Whisper White cardstock 9.2 cm x 9.2 cm for box lid

Coordinating DSP 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm x 5

Whisper White cardstock 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm x 1

1 piece of Whisper White cardstock for paper lace insert

Bloomin' Heart Thinlits

Instructions:

Score and burnish coloured cardstock square at 5cm on all four sides

Cut diagonally across outside corners and fold over opposite corners to meet in centre

Remove the remaining triangles

Cut 2 DSP squares in half corner to corner

Glue DSP to inner sides of box bottom

Secure folded triangle with a fine line of Tombow adhesive

For lid score and burnish Whisper White square at 2cm on all four sides

Snip corners to form a tab, fold and glue each corner tab inwards to form box lid

I used the Elegant Butterfly punch and the Pansy punch to cut shapes in the centre of the 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm Whisper White cardstock

I trimmed a piece of paper lace I had cut with the Bloomin' Heart Thinlits and glued it under the punched out area on the Whisper White square. I then adhered it to the top of the box.

The flowers on the Ferrero Roche chocolates were punched with the Tree Builder punch with a spot of Wink of Stella to add some bling. I have added a product list for you below which will take you straight to my online store.

I am now looking forward to planning my first projects with the new products. Attendees of Onstage are able to order extra early so I have a few goodies already.

I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! Why not join us!

Happy Stamping!

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75	Card Stock A4 Soft Sky [131292] $14.00	Elegant Butterfly Punch [127526] $28.00	Pansy Punch [130698] $28.00	Tree Builder Punch [138295] $31.00
Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies [140621] $41.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $7.00	Bloomin' Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [140643] $30.00

Global Design Project #gdp082

This is my first blog post on my beautiful and brand new Blog page

created by Louise Sharp.

I am playing along for the Global Design Project - Sketch Challenge #gdp082

We are saying goodbye to some much loved products at the moment to make way for the beautiful new ones coming in June, so I have tried to incorporate some into this week's card.