Tuesday, April 2, 2024
2 New Kits from Stampin' Up! - By Your Side and Hooray for Honeycomb
Sunday, March 24, 2024
New In-Colours are on the Horizon
Each year Stampin' Up! release 5 new colours that are known as In Colours. I got a sneak peek at these recently when I attended the OnStage Stampin' Up! event.
The new colours are called: Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pretty In Pink, Shy Shamrock and Summer Splash.
A very clever demonstrator has collated these colours with similar previous colours to show the comparison. Which one is your favourite?
Monday, March 18, 2024
Fluffy Friends
I attended the Stampin' Up! On Stage event in Melbourne this week. It is the first time in a long time (pre-covid) this event has been able to move forward in full force.
As part of this event many demonstrators participate in Swaps. This is where you make a sample card using current Stampin' Up! products and swap your card with other demonstrators. A great way to get new ideas for card designs.
The colours I featured were Coastal Cabana, Bubble Bath and Basic White. I coloured the Glimmer Paper with Coastal Cabana ink to coordinate it to my card. I do love the combination of the pink and green.
The clouds were the effect I previously showed using the Basic Borders set to make a die, then inked it up with the Blending Brushes.
When you make a few, you get up quite a production line. I am really happy with how this card turned out.
Monday, March 4, 2024
Online Exclusives
Don't forget in addition to products released in the Stampin' Up! catalogues there are several Online Exclusive products to choose from as well.
Tomorrow, 5 March 2024, another selection of gorgeous products is being released for purchase.
There is no fixed end date for Online Exclusives! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way SU can offer even more new products throughout the year.
click here to go to the online store
Remember to select shopping with Nicole Goding when placing your order.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Thoughtful Expressions
The stamps are from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set. The bird has been coloured using Stampin' Blends pens - allowing for a merging of the colours.
This stamp set also comes with a set of coordinating dies for ease of cutting.
By folding back the paper you get to feature both sides, as well as a contrasting piece underneath.
It is a versatile message that could cater to a number of occasions.
Monday, February 5, 2024
Hot Air Balloon
Monday, January 29, 2024
Flight and Airy Designer Series Paper
This card has been made using an image cut from this paper.
The embossed background is from the online exclusive Basics 3D Embossing Folders (#161598)- very effective.
That gorgeous butterfly actually comes in Basic White - Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612) from the current Mini Catalogue - and has been coloured in with ink.
All matted together and it forms another gorgeous card. Thank you to Jenny Boyle for the lovely card design.
Monday, January 22, 2024
Submarine Life
At a team day on the weekend the project I shared as my shoebox swap was this card, using the new stamp set Submarine Life. It used a fun fold I found on the internet.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Sale-A-Bration 2024
During the period 4 January–29 February 2024 you can earn and enjoy all the benefits of Sale-A-Bration!
Thursday, January 11, 2024
New Stampin' Up! Kits
From January this year Stampin' Up! will release two new kits every month.
Here are the two releases for January:
Rock Legend Kit #163272
Panda Friends Kit #163273.
Both kits are fully printed kits. No stamping required. Simply push out the die cut pieces and assemble. Perfect for anyone wanting to make cards without the need for extra products.
The cost of each kit is $25 and each kit makes 8 cards.
Find them in the Online Store under the Kits Collection or in Online Exclusives or New Arrivals.
Monday, December 25, 2023
Merriest Tree
Monday, December 18, 2023
Sending Cheer Bundle
Santa's Hat comes from the Sending Cheer Bundle dies. You will not see this in the stamp set - but it is an added item from the dies.
The stamp set features lot of decorative and shaped tags, whilst the die set also adds several other items - including those to make this hat.
You may notice the shine on the cherries - this has been created by putting a piece of sticky tape over the cardstock prior to cutting out. Making them appear extra shiny.
Monday, December 11, 2023
Handcrafted Elements Dies
This die set in the Mini Catalogue. They are a stand-alone set as they are not associated with a stamp set. There are several other dies in the set that would create equally beautiful pieces for a card.
This one has been made in the gold card and cut in half to feature a Christmas message.
Hope the lucky recipient of this card like it.
Thank you to Fiona Cobbin for the lovely design.
Monday, December 4, 2023
Patchwork Pieces Christmas Card
Here is a gorgeous Christmas card that has been made using both the Patchwork Pieces die set and the O Holy Night double-sided paper from Stampin' Up! There is a fun fold included too.
A great card idea to use if you are making bulk Christmas cards as the die cuts out 12 pieces to the puzzle. This is a great way of coordinating a few different patterned pieces over several cards.
This card was designed by Julie Higgins as part of a shoebox swap.Monday, November 27, 2023
Circle Sayings
Monday, November 20, 2023
Scenic Wonders
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Just My Type
Monday, November 6, 2023
Share a Milkshake
The colour Flirty Flamingo makes a great Strawberry milkshake colour. Using the coordinating Share a Milkshake dies you get some additional shapes - which have been used as part of the background.
The very clever trick though was to stamp the cherry, cover with regular sticky tape and then cut it out. This way you get a shiny cherry with the minimum of fuss.
Basic White cardstock card base with a matt of Basic White that has been embossed using the 3d Cane Weave embossing folder finishes the card off. A great playful and fun card.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Stampin' Up! Joining Offer
Love being creative? Become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and start your own journey.
You will have early access to new and exclusive products as well as getting discounts on your purchases.
Stampin’ Up! is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year! To help you take part in the festivities, they have two special join offers for customers who sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator from 3 to 31 October. Those who sign up during this period will also be registered for FREE to the virtual OnStage@Home event on 11 November!
Click here for more information. I would love to have you become part of my team.
Monday, October 16, 2023
It's A Wrap!!
Over the past weekend I worked on the Stampin' Up! stand at the Sandown from Picture to Page (and Beyond) Show. What is it about being with like-minded people who get your craft craziness that makes me so tired? I have slept so well the last 2 nights.
We were booked out for all 8 of our classes over the weekend. The cards made were gorgeous and everyone seemed really happy with their finished results.
We completed 60 free Make and Takes as well, using the Trucking Along stamp set and the new in colour Azure Afternoon. It was a great note card size with the envelope as well. Another lot of very happy customers and some very cute truck cards as well.
Our booth had numerous displays of 3d items and many cards showcasing the talent of the group shown in the photo here. Lots of planning goes into coordinating one of these shows, behind the scenes especially - thank you to all of the ladies pictured for their efforts, in one way or another, that contributed to this successful show.