Hi again!

Well like i thought might happen………I ran out of time yesterday! Sorry about that. Everything seems to be happening this week, with the kids school finishing concerts and what not, then just prepping for Christmas, well I am sure you are all feeling the same. They don’t call it the silly season for no reason!

So here you have the Make it Monday for this week

Choc top Boxes              

Materials required:

• Paper trimmer
• Wide ribbon
• Scallop edge punch
• A4 cardstock (1)
• Adhesive
• 12 x 12 DS paper
• A4 sheet of Acetate
• Stamps
• Stamp pad
• Hole punch
• Twine / Cord

Step 1:

Take your sheet of Acetate, and score in at 7cm’s along the short side. Then you will want to score another 7cm’s from the past score line and again, and again. You will have 4 score lines, and end up with a small bit left at the end.

Step 2:

On the little bit left at the end add some tape and fold the acetate up on all the score lines, so that it makes a square box, open at each end.

Step 3:

Cut two pieces of cardstock 11cm’s by 11cm’s

Step 4:

Score those squares at 2cm’s in on every side of the square. You will do this for both pieces of cardstock.

Step 5:

Make up the two scored pieces of cardstock, into two little box bases.

Step 6:

Cut two strips of 12 x 12 DS paper at 1.5 inches wide. Then also a square of paper measuring 7cm x 7cm’s

Step 7:

Scallop edge punch the two long strips of DS paper on one side only.

Step 8:

Adhere the strips to the base of the boxes with the scallops pointing upwards.

Step 9:

Adhere your square of DS paper to the top side of one of the boxes.

Step 10:

Now take you piece of Acetate and add some tape to the bottom side of one end of the square tube.

Step 11:

Take the base that doesn’t have the Square DS paper on it and then place that square acetate tube into the base of the box.

Step 12:

Pop the top on which is the one with the Square of DS paper on top, then wrap with a wide ribbon, and add a tag to suit the occasions and DS papers.

Final product:

Here I have filled the box with Cadbury Favourites, but you could fill the box with whatever you like.

I hope to make these for the kids teachers thank you gifts this week……I really can’t believe that the year is over! Anyway they are super easy, and I think they are rather cute.

I hope to be back later today with more goss on the stamp camp!

Take care!

Hey there!

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I certainly did…..very busy, but very enjoyable I will fill you in on all that happened at camp, as soon as I can, but firstly I want to get straight onto the Challenge round-up and the new one for you……since you have all been waiting so patiently!

Once again there were some gorgeous entries for the challenge! I just loved this card by Robyn though, and I am sure you will see why!

I just love those half pearls on the flowers! Thanks Robyn for your gorgeous card. You can see more of Robyn’s gorgeous work at www.rainbowsbyrobyn.blogspot.com

Here are the other entries……be sure to go and check them out too, and give some comments love

Ange - www.angeliquekelly.blogspot.com

Leah - www.stampinwithleah.blogspot.com

Jean - www.jeanmckenzie.blogspot.com

Mandy - www.mandyschiller.blogspot.com

Zarna - www.zarnasworld.blogspot.com

Lisa - www.digitalfox.blogspot.com

Judy - www.hookedonstamping.blogspot.com

Okay so who is ready for a new challenge? This will be open until Monday the 15th of December, and will be the last challenge of the year. Due to everyone being so busy during this time of year, I thought it best to give you a break, and myself as well!

So here is your Inspiration challenge for this week!

The inspiration image is these gorgous cushions! This image comes from www.adairs.com

I created this card a little while ago, but I think it suit the inspiration image. AND if I get some time this week I hope to whip out another one for you

I have used the Baroque Motifs stamp set, onto Basic black cardstock with Whisper white ink. I have added the Cherish rub-on which is from the Cherished memories pack. I have then added some white half pearls, and glitter on the centre stamped image.

If you would like to play along with this Inspiration challenge……Make your project inspired by the above image, then upload it to your blog / website, or a public forum and come back and add a link in the comments section under this post. You have until 11;59pm on Monday the 15th of December to have your entry in.

Okay so I am about to go and finish working on editing the make it monday for this week……I am still so tired from the big weekend and have a class tonight, so hopefully I can get it all fitted in, and if not, it will be up first thing tommorrow!

Have a good night!

 Hey There,

I have to start with an apology!!! I have had every intention of posting the Challenge winner, and then new one this afternoon, but my week has been nuts, and I am about to fly out the door for the Stamping Retreat!

Actually I haven’t packed yet, and I am meant to be gone in 10 minutes to pick Monnie Moo up from the train station on the way…eeek! Thanks to hubby who is down stairs cutting and packaging the Rocky road, I have made for everyone! I am on the games duty, and I have some fun things planned. I will be sure to show you some photos when I get back!

So I will be back on Saturday night…..,.and will hope to load up the new challenge then. So consider yourself lucky with an extra day to play along

Also thanks to you for your postive response to my new venture!! I am so happy to hear from you!

If you haven’t heard from me already, then I promise to be in touch as soon as I get back.

Till then, have a wonderful weekend!

Hey everyone……well I have finally managed to get some things ironed out with my trusty web guy, so that I can share with you my exciting news!

For sometime I have been thinking of this idea, and well with some wonderful coaching from my wonderful Upline Ngaire, and my dear friend and fellow Stampin’Up! Demonstrator Yvonne Campbell, I have taken the plunge and put in the hard work to provide you with this…….. (keep reading)

Here it is….

Have you ever felt color co-ordination frustration?

Are you ever lost for creative ideas or wanted to create something really special but not really wanting to waste card stock and valuable time trying your different ideas?

Do you ever feel compelled to buy at a card making demo and end up with the incorrect product or products that you end up only using once?

If so, I’m excited to present you with,

 A Package of Inkspirations!!!

Each month I commit to creating my very own step-by-step projects which includes a complete package of Stampin’Up products that you can use to create the projects yourself!

My step-by-step projects include 4 card designs, a Scrapbook layout, and a 3-D item all ready to be made. It is easy as following the instructions and you will have some beautiful projects in no time at all.

With each package, comes a special surprise bonus which you can view prior to purchasing the package. The projects within the package will be exclusively for your enjoyment, and will not be seen elsewhere.

So what does this months Package of Inkspirations offer?

Well with the new Summer mini delights on offer, I couldn’t go past some of the beautiful products in there.

December Packages….

The first Package I have on offer is called Embrace life always

This package includes

• Embrace Life Stamp set              $45.95
• Ginger Blossoms DS papers        $11.95
• Packet Ruby red cardstock         $10.50
• Packet Mellow Moss cardstock   $10.50
• Packet Groovy Guava cardstock  $10.50
• Packet Very vanilla cardstock     $ 13.50
• Mellow Moss stamp pad             *FREE*
• Ruby Red stamp pad                  $9.95
• Groovy guava stamp pad            $9.95
• Postage                                    $5.95
• Instruction sheets x 6                *FREE*

Total                                             $128.75 - SAVING $ 9.95 + Free Instruction sheets!

UPGRADE OPTIONS:

These items I have used on my instruction samples, and you are welcome to purchase any of them, if you would like to make the more intricate versions of my samples.

• Antique brass brads                              $14.95
• Groovy Guava Double stitched ribbon     $16.95
• Dazzling diamonds glitter                      $8.50
• 2-way glue pen                                     $6.40
• Mat pack                                              $18.95
• Dimensionals                                        $7.50

My second package is called Breezy Scallops     

This package includes:

• Say it with Scallops stamp set     $31.95
• Bali Breeze DS paper                    $11.95
• Sacallop square punch                $30.95
• Postage                                      *FREE*
• Instruction sheets x 4                 *FREE*

                           Total                      $74.85 - SAVING $ 5.95 + Free Instruction sheets!

Upgrade Options

• Flower fusion                              $ 29.95
• Mat pack                                     $ 18.95
• Bold Brights Brads                        $ 16.95
• Pumpkin pie striped ribbon           $ 14.95
• Turquiose grosgrain ribbon           $ 10.95

How it works…..

If you like the look of the package, and the idea of getting beautiful ideas for what to make with your package, email me. I will arrange to have your package sent directly to your door! Once you have purchased your package, I will email you my exclusive Instruction sheets, and you can start to play! It is as easy as that.

FAQ’s

1. Q. What if I have one of the items already? - A. You are welcome to subsitute the package colour to another stamp pad color, or item to the same value

2. Q. Can I change items in the package? - A. You are unable to swap the Stamp set, or designer paper, but you are welcome to change the stamp pads, and or cardstock, as long as your total package totals  is the same as the package value price (ie $128.75)

3. Q. How long will it take to recieve my package? - A. You will recieve your complete package and Instructions sheets within 10 days of ordering your package.

4. Q. Do you offer discount for more packages purchased? - A. If you purchase both packages per month, you will recieve free postage for both.

5. Q. What happens if I want some of the Upgraded items? - A. When you place your order with me, just notify me of the items you want added to your order at the time, and it will be added to your order, and totals.

6. Q. Can I order other items from the current Idea book and Catalog, or Mini catalogs? - A. Yes, you are welcome to add any items to your package.

7. Q. Can I share the instruction sheets with others? - A. The instruction sheets are copyright so you cannot share them on any public forum, claim them to be your own, or upload them to you website, or blog. You may however share them with family or friends, that will use them with good intentions.

8. Q. When new packages are released each month, does that mean that the old packages are no longer available? - A. No you will still be able to purchase the previous packages, until they are no longer available through Stampin’Up!

Free Instruction Sheet!

Now to make the decision easier for you, I am offering you a FREE  Introductory Instruction sheet so that you can get an idea of how easy they are to use, and how inspiring they are as well.

If you would like a FREE Introductory instruction sheet, please email me at rmbyl@optusnet.com.au and I will email you one back.

I am really excited about this new venture and I really hope that it inspires you enough to see the value, and help these packages will provide!

If you have any further questions, or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me on the above email address!

You will notice I also have a new button on the side bar. As I include new packages you will find all the details there!

I am looking forward to hearing from you, and  reading your feedback. But now I am heading to bed because it is 1:30am!

Take care!

 Well who doesn’t love a good special???? You right?

Stampin’Up has a great offer for the month of December, it is called Tying up Christmas. Ordering is probably the last thing on your mind right now with Christmas approacing, BUT have you considered Stampin’Up goodies as the perfect gift?  Or how about a gift voucher? I have some beautiful ones all ready to go, it is as easy as a phone call, or email

Now for more details about that special….

How cool is this special! I know there will be some items I will be getting off that list!

Remeber the Marker promotion has been extended till the 14th of December!!!

And of course we have introduced a brand new Summer mini Catalog, which runs from the first of December till the 31st of March 2009.

If you would like a complimentary Summer Mini Catalog, please email me, and I will pop one into the post for you asap. Alternately you can view it on-line, by clicking on the Summer mini catty image to your right.

So there you have this months specials! If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me!