Specials and reason to smile

June 13, 2012, 1:40 am

Wow I must admit I love this new specials Stampin Up have got for you all at the moment.

This is running out the door quicker than we can get them and if you look at the below samples my friend Claire made you can see why everyone wants a set, it is stunning. This special runs from now until the end of the month.

Cant spend $125? Well for the first time you can actually just buy the special set on its own!!! (See above special flyer)

Want more FREE items????? Well they have listened at Stampin up and have the next special, for you until the end of July.

Thats right, on top of your already normal hostess benefits, if your party sales are $650 plus (outside sales included), you get another $90 FREE to spend on your already $100 plus 1 50% off item, giving you a total of $190 plus any item half price!!! Now you cant beat that. Dont want a party? Just get an order or orders totalling $650 plus and still get all the benefits.

So some very lovely specials for you, if you want any of these specials email me here or phone me on 03 8711 4401 from anywhere in Australia.

Love the products that you just want more??? Why not think about joining, you get an upfront 20% off everything and joining has never been so easy, with a totally customised starter kit, you choose $235 worth or product and only pay $169. Not only do you get the discount but you become a part of a wonderful community of crafters, who talk, craft and have get togethers. I have met some of my very good friends through Stampin Up, so I can vouch for this :-)

Ok thats me for today, off to clean up my stamping room :-(

Happy Stampin!!!!

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Bakers Twine Bloghop

June 22, 2012, 1:00 pm

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Hello there...I am here doing the June blog hop with some ladies i am proud to call my friends. We are from all over Australia, how did we all meet I here you ask? We are all demonstrators for Stampin Up. So creating and having fun is one of the things I loved when joining up.

Today we are doing our hop with the theme of bakers twine. It is not ribbon and it is not string, just a little in between, LOL. You may have come hopping over from my good friend Christine Blain, and I can tell you now I can never keep up with this lady...Truely talented is all I have to say about that :-)

If you havent come from there, not to worry keep following the links at the end of each page and you will do a complete circle and end up back where you started, so you miss nothing.

I found this hop a big challenging coming up with something a bit different, so looking around the net I saw shapes sewn onto the cards and this is how I came up with my creation.

I am a sucker for Xmas cards :-) Above is the front, inside and a close up of the bling. Bakers twine has been used to make the xmas tree on the front and the bauble strings inside.

Well have to let you keep hopping, I am off to look too at what the amazing creations the ladies have made. I will meet you over at the next gorgeous page which belongs to Di Dunk. Dont forget to let the ladies know you have been by and seen their works of art, we all love to know when we have had visitors.

If you wish to know more about my cards, how to order the items used, get a catalogue or want to know more about Stampin Up please contact me on phone (03 8711 4401) or Email, I am happy to help you from anywhere in Australia.

Until next time.

Happy Stampin'

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Masculine Blog Hop

July 27, 2012, 6:44 pm

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Hello Ladies and Gents,

There is a blog hop this month, the theme is masculine, but due to family issues I am unable to participate in this months so please keep hopping over to Tina's gorgeous page, and I will see you next month.

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Things to come

August 13, 2012, 4:16 am

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Hi all ,

Thought I would pop in here to say a quick hi and let you know what is coming up. I had a little time off to look after my daughter for a while but now but up and going. We had our very first Heartfelt Stampin Up day in Melbourne which was where we could bring our customers along to join in the fun and learn lots of new techniques and so many more ideas.

We have two AMAZING new catalogues coming out very soon - 1st of September actually. The first time our catalogues have been nearly identical to the American ones. Our main catalogue has some wonderful new items in it, and not all for the paper crafter, there is material, ribbons, buttons and even cookie molds!!!

If you want to get your hands on one of these catalogues feel free to email me or call me from anywhere in Australia on 03 8711 4401 and i can get one of these to you ASAP. Want to get some of the product for free??? Have a party, we can show your friends how to make a card and at end you will be able to choose product out of the catalogue or hostess only items for free (sales permitting). Its a great way to get together with your friends and show them what you love to do and get them to love it too.

Dont forget to click on the retiring stock on the right hand column if there is something you want, dont hesitate to contact me because once they are gone, they are gone forever.

We have a new blog hop starting on the 25th of this month with some lovely ladies, this month will be all about techniques. A great hop to learn so many new ideas.

Well until then keep creating and if there is anything at all I can help you with in your crafty world just email or phone and we can get it done together!!!

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August Blog Hop - Technique

August 24, 2012, 1:00 pm

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≪ Previous: Things to come

Hi all

Welcome to our monthly blog hop that I do with some lovely ladies. We are all Stampin' Up demonstrators, but more importantly we are all friends. Great thing craft does is you meet so many like minded people.

Anyway on to our blog hop. This month we are bringing you different techniques. You may have just hopped over from Di Dunks talented home of the web, if you havent and you are starting here, not to worry, keep following the links at the bottom of each page and you will do a complete circle seeing everyone wonderful work and end up back at the start. Feel free to leave a comment at the end of the page to let us know you have come for a visit.

The technique I am showing you today is bleaching, yes household bleach and cardstock.

This is a card I have made using Growing Green(pg 66 of the 2011-2012 catalogue) by embossing the stamped image with gold embossing then using my aqua painter (pg 147) filled with everyday household bleach and painted the inside of the leaves. Once dried ou can see the colour it has become. Below is a before and after of the stamped image. I love this set, if you do too, you need to be quick as it is retiring at the end of this month, so let me know if you want this ordered or anything from the retiring list on the righthand side of the blog before they run out.

Each different colour cardstock gives you a different effect. I have quickly coloured some images from our Elements of Style(pg 94) set to show you the effects on other colours.

Well thats it from me today, dont forget if you want new catalogue or wish to order, feel free to email me or call (03) 8711 4401 (from anywhere is Australia) and I can get this straight to your door.

I cant wait to see what wonderfully talented friend Kathryn Ruddick has to show us, are you coming? Im going to grab a cuppa and enjoy the rest of the blog, I hope you enjoy it as much as I know I will.

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The new Catalogues is here!!!

September 2, 2012, 1:45 am

≫ Next: Sunny Challenges & Creations

≪ Previous: August Blog Hop - Technique

Well Hi there everyone!!!

Looks what happens while I have been away for the week end, the two new amazing Catalogues came out yesterday.

This did not stop me taking my ipad with me and an already sorted out order. If you want to get your hands on your very own copies, email me at ratherbstamping@yahoo.com.au or call me from anywhere in Australia on (03)87114401.

You can also click on the links to the side to look at all the wonderful new products. You can also order from anywhere in Australia too with my contact details above. I will pop a few new cards up over the next two days using stampsets from the new catalogues. We have even been shown how to decorate food using our products!! Who would have thought you could have Stampin Up decorated cupcakes, biscuits, cakes and more. If you would like to learn how to do this, have a few friends around and we can make a day of it, well a few hours anyway, then you can eat what you make !!

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Sunny Challenges & Creations

September 13, 2012, 12:00 am

≫ Next: 2012 - 2013 Annual Catalogue BLOG HOP!!

≪ Previous: The new Catalogues is here!!!

Hi all

As some of you know I am at home right now looking after a torn tendon in my shoulder, so I need some things to do, there is only so much T.V you can watch and books you can read, so I am teaching myself to do a little left handed stamping. Some are not bad, some not so good haha, but today's one I dont mind and have decided to enter it into a challenge over at Sunny Challenges & Creations .

The layout is below and had to be black and white.

So my take on the black and white theme is below. Of course how can you do black and white without bling, well I cant it screams bling me!!!

The bottom is black embossing a new stamp set called Flowering Flourishes, a bit of black card stock, a touch of ribbon and the bling and I was done, not bad for a right hand person doing it left handed. Maybe I could make double the amount of cards when I am back to being two handed HAHA.

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2012 - 2013 Annual Catalogue BLOG HOP!!

September 15, 2012, 5:00 pm

≫ Next: Holiday Blog Hop

≪ Previous: Sunny Challenges & Creations

Hello Everyone!!

Welcome to the 2012 - 2013 ESAD annual Catalogue Blog Hop!!

You may have just hopped over from Tanya Bell's beautiful place on the web, not to worry if you havent, if you follow the links at the end of every page you will do a complete circle and see everyone's page and end up right back where you started. Dont forget to leave a comment at the bottom of our pages, we all love to read the comments and to know you have been here.

There are 25 ladies showing off some of the new items you can get in our new catalogue, and you will see one of the exclusive hostess sets as I am showing that for you today.

What is ESAD?

ESAD stands for "Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators" and it is an on-line group just for Australian and New Zealand Stampin Up demonstrators.

We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends, and wonderful blog visitors, but we share our love for what we do with each other as demonstrators. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know-how, and cyberstamps, and we are always there to help and support each other when it is needed.

So if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand, then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group

The set I am using today is a hostess exclusive set called "A Cherry on Top " So many things you can do with this set, today I have made a sharker card as a little fun. This is the first time I have used this and I can tell you it will not be the last!!!

This is the complete set:

These are fun to make and the look on face of the person receiving it just makes my day. I can show you how to make these at a workshop with many different types of sets.

So now is time for you to go grab a coffee (if you havent got one already) and hop over to another member or our ESAD blog hop and that is Narelle Hoggard's little home on the web.

I hope you love this blog hop as much as I know I will.

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Holiday Blog Hop

September 22, 2012, 5:00 pm

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Hello again all

Welcome to the Holiday blog hop that I am doing with the lovely ladies of our ESAD group.

What is ESAD?

ESAD stands for "Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators" and it is an on-line group just for Australian and New Zealand Stampin" Up! demonstrators.

So if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand, then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.

There are 24 ladies in our blog hop today and I am stop 19, dont worry if you havent been to everyone before me yet, if you follow the links at the end of each page you will eventually see everyone's works of art. Dont forget to leave a comment to let them know you have stopped by.

Our new seasonal catalogue is all about holiday's; Christmas, Easter, Halloween and more. Today I am using a set called Googly Ghouls. Although alot of Australia don't celebrate halloween, these can be used for much more, look how cutes these little guys are. I have also used the "googlies" which are those little googley eyes, you can get them on their own or save 15% if you buy the Ghoulish Googlies Bundle.

Our holiday catalogue now goes for 5 months so if you would like one or want to order something, doesnt matter if you live in the smallest place in the outback, as long as you are in Australia please dont hesitate to contact me, delivery is the same no matter where you live.

Anyway off you hop to your next destination which is the talented Jane Norrish. I hope you have a nice cuppa and enjoy our blog hop.

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Free Ribbon!!!

October 10, 2012, 10:38 pm

≫ Next: Christmas is early!!!

≪ Previous: Holiday Blog Hop

Hi Ladies (and gents if there are some reading),

I know this is 10 days late, please excuse my tardiness, but I have a fabulous offer to share with you if you havent heard already.

During October, get a FREE spool of 3/8" (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon with every $60 purchase. Choose from any of our 2012-2014 In Colours. If you have an order of $300 not only do you get all 5 colours (or whichever colours you decide to choose) for free but dont forget you get the hostess benefits as well!!! There is no limit on how many you get free - for example $600 = 10 free rolls, $100 free product and a half price product of your choice.

Item	Description	Retail Value	Price with $60 Purchase
126848	Gumball Green 3/8" (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon	$15.95	FREE
126847	Midnight Muse 3/8" (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon	$15.95	FREE
126844	Primrose Petals 3/8" (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon	$15.95	FREE
126845	Raspberry Ripple 3/8" (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon	$15.95	FREE
126846	Summer Starfruit 3/8" (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon	$15.95	FREE

So gather up some friends get some orders or have a party, contact me and you can reap the benefits even more this month.

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Christmas is early!!!

October 31, 2012, 4:23 pm

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Hi all,

Well what a great gift this is for you the hostess!! I might have my own party for this one. Stamping up have given us one great deal just before chrsitmas. From now until December 16th, host your own party and with qualifying sales you get to choose a WHOLE set of new Stamping Up! ink pad entirely for FREE!!! (Valued at $79.95) That is on top of your already great hostess gifts.

As some of you will know, Stampin Up! changed their ink pads in September to a nice more spongey and inky pad. No more banging your stamp to get it all covered. With the new pads you just gentley tap once maybe twice and thats it. The colours seem to be brighter and the image is nice and sharp. So if you need to build your collection of the new pads like I do, what a great way to do it.

Book your party today. If you dont want a party or live too far away but have a collection of friends who want to order or you just want to put in an order yourself, you still get the stamp pads and all the hostess benefits if the sales reach the qualifying amount below. (You can be your own party)

Conatct me via email or phone (03) 8711 4401from anywhere in Australia today to get your new Stampin Up! Product delivered to your door.

Your Party Sales**	Free Ink Collection	Hostess Credit	Items at 50% Off
$650	Yes!	$100	1 item
$800	Yes!	$130	2 items
$1000	Yes!	$160	3 items
$1250+	Yes!	$200	4 items

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And the presents keep coming!!!!

October 31, 2012, 4:29 pm

≫ Next: The first ever Stampin Up Clearance sale

≪ Previous: Christmas is early!!!

To carry on from last post here are some more gorgeous presents for you:

It's only November, but Stampin' Claus is coming to town! Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper Bundle. (November 1 - 30 only)

Add this to you order, not only do you get a great bundle - which if you order these items together you get another 15% off, you get a festive paper-piercing pack AND...if could also combine it with the offer in the post below to get you free ink pads.......

NOW THATS WHAT I CALL CHRISTMAS!!

Available in Clear or wood mount stamps please see table below for retail price and what you will pay if you buy it in the bundle today.

If you are interested contact me today.

Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Price
132260	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$96.85	$82.90
132261	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$84.85	$70.90
132262	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$123.85	$109.90
132263	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$113.85	$99.90

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The first ever Stampin Up Clearance sale

December 8, 2012, 2:29 am

≫ Next: Clearance Rack!! More product less money!!!

≪ Previous: And the presents keep coming!!!!

Stampin Up for the first time in Australia is having a clearance rack!!! They have listened, as we have been asking for this, America has had it for years. Please read the below info on this great deal.

We're temporarily taking hundreds of products out of retirement with discounts up to 70 percent off retail-only while supplies last! We'll have four different groups of products on sale

between 14 December -21 January. These are the sale periods:

14-20 December
21 December-3 January
4-10 January
11-21 January

Check back on 14 December to see what's on sale and when!
Keep in mind that this type of sale is just something we're trying out and not necessarily something we'll do again in the future.
Take advantage of these amazing bargains on previously retired products while they're here!

Keep an eye out on my blog or Stampin Up's website for these great deals and contact me if you would like anything, remember they are while stocks last, so don't delay.

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Clearance Rack!! More product less money!!!

December 13, 2012, 4:25 pm

≫ Next: Sale-a-bration Time!!!

≪ Previous: The first ever Stampin Up Clearance sale

Hi All

Today is the start of the clearance rack with Stampin Up! Below you will see the first week of items. Please remember that you can only buy these in the week shown and they are all while stocks last. So be quick if you want a few great items for a whole lot less. A lot of things are up to 70% off!!!

Email or phone me (03 87114401 / 0411260583) from anywhere in Australia and I can get these to your door ASAP. Please keep in mind, when they are gone, they are gone.

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Sale-a-bration Time!!!

January 22, 2013, 3:09 am

≫ Next: Our open day

≪ Previous: Clearance Rack!! More product less money!!!

Hi All,

Well the time has come its Sale-a-bration time!! What is that?? Well for every $100 you spend (before postage) you get to choose either an exclusive Sale-a-bration stamp set, paper, ribbon and button set or lots of other things for free!!! It is NOT limited to 1 per customer either, spend $200 get 2, spend $300 get 3 but at $300 you also get free silver glimmer paper for free for Stampin'Ups 25th anniversary.

Get some friends together and have a party (or spend it all yourself)...have a party of over $600 not only do you get free product for your purchase, but as a hostess, you also get the glimmer paper and a free product bundle. Then you also get your normal hostess benefits on top of that ($100 worth or free product and 1 item at 50% off - imagine holding a half price bigshot!!) Now that is a lot of free product!!!

Also if you spend enough, why not think about joining? Stampin Up are giving you an extra 25% more in you start up bundle for no extra cost.

Our seasonal catalogue finishes up at the end of this month so if there is anything you still want in this why not take advantage for sale-a-bration and get products for free.

Below is the Products you can choose from and all the information about in a pretty diagram. If you would like a yearly catalogue, seasonal or sale-a-bration catalogue sent out to your home email me and if you live anywhere in Australia, like any products ordered through me, they can also be deliviered straight to your door.

If you are really a stamping addict like me why not go look at my Stampin Up page here - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/ratherbstamping/ if you click on join the fun in the top right hand side you can read about all the benefits and fun we as demonstrators have. The discount is great but its the friendships and fun that make it worth it. Its not work at all. If after reading you really want to join in the fun we would be happy to have you in our team. Whether you want to join just for the discount or want to make a little extra cash on the side by doing something fun, it is all up to you. You are not pressured into anything by Stampin Up or myself. Stampin Up sells its self to you.

Any problems with catalogues, card making, ordering or joining feel free to email or ring me (03 8711 4401 or 0411 260 583) I am always happy to help.

Until next time...dream of all those FREE gifts that are available to you NOW and talk to you all soon.

Click on the below diagrams to see them better.

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Our open day

March 14, 2013, 10:13 pm

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≪ Previous: Sale-a-bration Time!!!

Hi all,

Dont forget tomorrow we have an open day so people can come see and play with some of the product, get to know us and even join or order on the day, lots of fun from 2pm onwards.

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Fantastic news

March 24, 2013, 4:37 pm

≫ Next: Its here!!! 24/7 Online shopping with Stampin Up

≪ Previous: Our open day

Stampin Up has given us some fantastic news, it is great for all customers who are techno savvy, what is it you ask??? Stay tuned tomorrow to see exactly what it is.

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Its here!!! 24/7 Online shopping with Stampin Up

March 25, 2013, 4:50 am

≫ Next: MDS

≪ Previous: Fantastic news

Well some people have let the cat out of the bag so let me tell you a little earlier. Stampin Up are introducing online shopping from tomorrow!!!
What does this mean??? It means you as a customer can order from my online store at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/ratherbstamping/ Just click the shop now button.

This does not get rid of us in anyway - and I am very very happy to put orders in for you all, it is for those customers who want to order something right then and there, it could be in the middle of the night (it does happen) and it can be delivered straight to your door like normal.
Please make sure you put my name down if you go directly through the Stampin Up website so you get the preferred pricing otherwise you will have to pay the prices as shown. All the bonus still apply like hostess rewards if you shop online as if you were ringing or emailing them through to me still. If you live and any corner of Australia you can order with just one click. Want to know more? Email me at ratherbstamping@yahoo.com.au or call me 0411 260 583 and I can take you through it all.

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MDS

March 25, 2013, 12:31 pm

≫ Next: Seasonal Catalogue Blog Hop

≪ Previous: Its here!!! 24/7 Online shopping with Stampin Up

My Digital Studio has gone live here in Australia today. If you love digital scrapbooking and more then MDS is just for you. To find out more click on the link http://www.mydigitalstudio.net/home or you can contact me on phone or email. Later today you can download a 30 day trial to see if you like it, which I know you will. Let me know what you think, feedback is always good.

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Seasonal Catalogue Blog Hop

April 6, 2013, 5:00 pm

≫ Next: Retiring list is up and while stocks last!!

≪ Previous: MDS

Hi everyone!!

What a great day to pop in as I am doing a blog hop with 25 my fellow demonstrators from ESAD. We are all showing off one item from the seasonal catalogue.

What is ESAD?

ESAD stands for "Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators" and it is an on-line group just for Australian and New Zealand Stampin' Up! demonstrators.

So if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand, then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.

You may have just hopped over from Ann Gerlach but not to worry if you havent, if you follow the links at the bottom of each page you will make it to everyones little home on the web and see some of the most gorgeous items. Dont forget to leave a little message to let them know you have been by.

So grab a cuppa sit down and enjoy.....

Today I am showing the Pop-Up Posie Designer Kit from page 18. I loved what I saw so many people making with this so I thought I would give it a go. So so easy. Today I made two cards - one with a ruffled flower and the other with a nice neatly formed flower so you can see the different styles and a little gift box for something special. If you want to know anything about this gorgeous kit, please email me and I can let you know.

I hope you have enjoyed your stay but it is now time for you to hop over to
Sharlene Meyer's to see what she has to show you.

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