Convention case

While we were at Convention NZ's number 1 demonstrator Jacqueline Pedersen did a demo for us. She used the Asian Artistry hostess set. She whipped this card up in record time and it's sensational. Again I had to come home and quickly case it before it slipped into that memory bank which is overfull and things are falling out the back of!


One of the things I loved about this card was that you don't need to buy lots of equipment to build it. The Asian Artistry set is a hostess set, so you need to get your friends together for a party if you want to own the set to make this card. Email me for more information - catalogue parties available for those that don't live nearby.

Card: Whisper White
DSP: Haiku
Ink: Soft Suede
Markers: Old Olive, Real Red
Ribbon: 3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain
Stamp Set: Asian Artistry (hostess set)

Till next time, happy stamping...

The one that got away!

Well you know how there is always a card that you saw and wished you had? Well that happened to me at Convention. I was out to dinner with my ESAD buddies and Claire Harrison had these stunning cards. Again I was kicking myself for not taking my swaps to tea - but I really didn't want them to get dirty!

Anyway I prayed that I would run into Claire the next morning and be able to grab one from her then. I did find Claire, however she had run out of swaps already. I was so sad. But the memory of this card was too strong and as soon as I got home, I started badgering Claire to blog her swaps - Hi Claire! Unfortunately for Claire blogger was playing up, so she instead sent me a picture via email - AND the ingredients. Wasn't she a gem?


Anyway I just had to make this card up straight away and here it is. The photo does not do this card any justice. The images are gold embossed and then painted using Crystal Effects and Re-inkers. So there is bling and shine to this card that was too hard to photograph.

I will not put the ingredients up as this is Claire's card and you can ask her for instructions if you would like them. That way she'll know she has inspired you too!

Till next time, happy stamping...

Convention swaps - just a small sample

I know, I know, I've been holding out on you! Honestly I was overwhelmed with the swaps that I received and choosing a few as favourites was near impossible.

First up we have this stunner from Pat Carr (WA). I love this because it emulates where Convention was held. And who doesn't love a little punch art?


Next we have a cute teabag holder by Margaret Hendersen. Margaret didn't have her contact details on this when we swapped but I liked it so much I made sure I got her name. Now Margaret if you have to be reading this and I got your name muddled up, I am so sorry! And please let me know.



This card was fantastic to receive because I got it off this 'nice' lady and instantly loved it, so I thought I'd look at the back to see who the artist was. And then I realised that it was my blog buddy, Andrea Lowcock. Well that just sent me a little crazy and had to introduce myself properly and get the biggest 'real' hug!

Naydene Beaver made the card below and I loved her colour choices and, of course, the butterflies. I really must get this set!

I went out to dinner with my ESAD buddies on the Thursday evening, but forgot to take my swaps. I sat with the lovely Pam Jorgensen and she was handing out swaps and I was praying that they didn't disappear before morning. Needless to say I was privileged to receive this gorgeous butterfly brooch! Isn't she clever?

And sitting beside Pam at dinner was Kathy Faulkner. Kathy was also handing out her swaps. I was silently kicking myself under the table to forgetting to take mine. So on the Friday morning I searched for Kathy and found that she had but a few of these beauties left. I would have to say that this card of Kathy's was the highlight for me!

I must say thanks to everyone who swapped with me! I have so many great ideas and loved the frantic pace of swapping - to give those non convention goers an idea of what it's like, think Wall Street in the 1980's - just CRAZY!

Now I can't find blog links for all of these talented ladies, but if you are out there reading and know of their blogs please contact me so that I can add links to this post.

Till next time, happy stamping...

Convention 2010

Well I will very quickly apologise for not blogging ALL week. But...... my husband missed me so much over the weekend, that he has demanded my attention this week. Luckily for you he's back at work today...phew!

Oh, what can I say about convention? You just HAVE to go! It's fantastic, inspirational and so much fun!

The biggest highlight was meeting some online friends. Below we have Andrea from EnchantINK. She's great online, but even more unreal in person!


My sister came down to meet me on the Friday and we were going to go "The Laugh Factory" that evening, but after Bonnie Thurber's afternoon training session, my cheeks couldn't take it! Not only is Bonnie hilarious but she's also very clever too!



Here is my last Secret Sister, Andrea Buckland. It was so nice to catch up with her and give her a real hug, rather than a virtual one!

And of course, I couldn't forget the most important person we all go to see.... It's stamping royalty, Shelli Gardiner. Yep, that's a photo of me with her.... unfortunately there were too many camera's and we didn't look at the same camera at the same time.... and no, this is no photo shopped... I really did meet her and have a chat!

Unfortunately I didn't get photo's of everyone that I met up with... as I was too busy chatting and having a great time to stop and get photo's. Also some photo's taken by others on my camera turned out a bit blurry, so I can't share them either. You'll just have to take my word for all the good times I had.

Now are you inspired? Kicking yourself that you missed out? Well there is a fantastic offer on at the moment that you can join the Stampin' Up!® family for just $259, which is 20% off the normal joining costs. I think this represents sensational savings, as you actually are getting over $560AU worth of product and sales equipment. Basically you are getting it for less than half price!

You can join online now. All you need is your credit card details, an ABN and Recruiter Authorisation code (soniag). It's really simple and the benefits are HUGE!

I promise to blog more and show you some swaps that I received..... but you'll just have to wait for that!

Till next time, happy stamping...