Check out the latest specials that are available from 30th December to 24 January.  A great  way to make some lovely cards for your loved ones and get free product.  If there is anything you would like to order please feel free to contact me.

Hi everyone

Well I hope that you had a great Christmas.  We surely did.  With dinner on Christmas eve for 60 it was great fun to be together.
I have been enjoying the last couple of days making some cards ready for 2011.  It also has been nice to be able to make cards for events other than Christmas.

This card was made using the Make a Monster set and it is one of my favourite sets as the monster designs are endless.

Stepper Box

Here is a picture of a stepper box that I made for my secret sister in the last round. Stepper boxes are a great gift idea and can be filled with whatever your heart desires.

For my daughters Prep class this year I made 18 of these cute Santa Candy Cane holders. They all loved them and it was great fun to make.

Here is a ribbon box that I made for my secret sister in the last round, Peta Schirmer. It worked out great as she had made some other pieces to go on her desk out of the same paper. I then added in all of the colours of the 1.6cm Grosgrain Ribbon.

SUMMER MINI BLOG HOP

Summer is here!!  So is the Summer Mini!!!

With the beautiful weather there is an even more beautiful mini catalogue. This Blog Hop is a great way to see ideas of what people are making with the new wonderful products that are available.

So are you ready for the ESAD Blog Hop! Better grab yourself a coffee, sit back and relax and enjoy the wonderful work everyone has done!

WHAT IS ESAD?

ESAD stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators and it is an online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrators for Stampin’ Up!

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 its 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.

So you have hopefully arrived here from Sherylee Tutt's blog, and you would have seen her gorgeous projects that she has made. If this is your first stop then just follow the links from blog to blog.

MY PROJECTS

I really wanted to make a Desk organiser to give to my Prep daughters buddy to say thank you for the year.  I knew that I had seen a beautiful one some where and then I remember is was on Monique Fielder's website.

This was from a tutorial over at Papertreyink.

For my project I decided to use the gorgeous Designer Paper- Island Oasis and a lovely stamp set called Well Scripted.

I have used the So Saffron to make the desk organisers and then for the cards I have used Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pic, Rose Red and Garden Green.  I have used both sizes of the Grosgrain ribbon in Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White and Old Olive.

On the cards I made the flowers using the Big Shot die, Floral Fusion.  In the middle for a bit of bling I used the Basic Rhinestones.    As you may not be able to see most of the boxes and cards are sprayed with the Shimmer Paint - Champagne Mist.  I Love Bling!!

Thank you for having a look and you are now on your way to Monique Fielder's Blog to see the wonderful projects she has done.

 

If you happen to get lost here is a list of all the blogs

Jan McAnulty

Sharlene Torres

Gail Kirby

Nicole Derendorf

Vicki Were
Teresa Leggo
Sherylee Tutt

Kim Conway

Monique Fielder

Keryn Campbell

Steph Gray

Susan Joyce

Amy Buchanan

NEW SUMMER MINI HAS ARRIVED

Have a look at the new Summer Mini as it has some gorgeous stamps, papers and accessories.  If there is anything you would like me to order then please contact me.

GRAB A BARGAIN!!!!!

STAMPIN UP – DECEMBER FRENZY

50% OFF GREAT PRODUCTS

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PDF FOR THE PRODUCTS THAT ARE DISCOUNTED.

CLICK HERE

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER ANYTHING CONTACT ME.

Here is one of the Christmas cards that was made at last weeks workshop.

50% OFF SELECTED PRODUCTS

Who doesn't love a Bargain.

Well for the month of December there are some great products being heavily discounted.  Click on the link below to take a look and if there is anything you would like to order then contact me.

DECEMBER FRENZY

BIG SHOT BLOG HOP!!

Well it is only 64 days till that time of year again when we all enjoy Christmas with family and friends.  This Blog Hop is a great way to see ideas of what people are making to get ready for the festive season.

So are you ready for the ESAD Blog Hop! Better grab yourself a coffee, sit back and relax and enjoy the wonderful work everyone has done!

WHAT IS ESAD?

ESAD stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators and it is an online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrators for Stampin’ Up!

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 its 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.

So you have hopefully arrived here from Sharlene Torres's blog, and you would have seen her gorgeous projects that she has made for Christmas. If this is your first stop then just follow the links from blog to blog.

MY PROJECTS

For my project I decided to use the gorgeous Designer Paper Jolly Holiday.

I have used the stamp set Christmas Classics and the Hostess Set Occasional Quotes on these baubles.  I also used the basic rhinestones (page 140) which are new in this catalogue and gives you the BLING!! you need.

For this wreath I have use the gorgeous Designer Paper and also the lovely ribbon, Striped Grosgrain, in Certainly Celery and Real Red.  On the letters I have used Shimmer Paint in the Champagne Mist.

This advent calendar was made with the Jolly Holiday Designer Paper.  This is gorgeous Christmas paper.  On the stockings I used Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint and on the top of the stocking I used the Embossing Folder - Vintage Wallpaper.
Thank you for having a look and you are now on your way to Andrea Lowcock's Blog to see the wonderful projects she has done.

If you happen to get lost here is a list of all the blogs.

Sharlene Torres
http://www.stampwithsharlene.com/

Kim Conway
http://www.kimconwaycards.blogspot.com/

Andrea Lowcock
http://www.andrealowcock.wordpress.com/

Jo Weedon
http://www.scrapandstampin.blogspot.com/

Narelle Hodges
http://www.stampwithnarelle.blogspot.com/

Leonie Schroder
http://www.stamp-a-latte.com/

Pauline Bennetts
http://www.paulinebennetts.com/stampede

Aly Adcock
http://www.inkyaly.blogspot.com/

Tanya Bell
http://www.stampingt.wordpress.com/

Monique Fielder
http://www.stamping-with-moni-q.blogspot.com/

Julie Fettes
http://www.blog.stampwithjulie.com.au/

Jane Norrish
http://janenorrish.com/

Keryn Campbell
http://kerynscards.blogspot.com/

Bev Watt
http://stampinovation.blogspot.com/

Jan McAnulty
http://cardcaperswithjan.wordpress.com/

Christmas Gift Ideas

Its that time of year again.

During the Christmas season, you can earn exclusive Stampin' Up! ribbon in two different ways:

•Purchase a gift-giving bundle and receive one FREE spool of ribbon.

•Host a $550 workshop and receive a FREE spool of ribbon.

Bundles and ribbons available while supplies last

Click on this link to see the bundles that are available!!!

BIG SHOT BLOG HOP!!

With the gorgeous new catalogue here and some wonderful Big Shot products what a better way to see some of what is available by having a Blog Hop. So are you ready for the ESAD Blog Hop! Better grab yourself a coffee as you’ll be hopping for a while!

So you have hopefully arrived here from Jo Weedon's Blog, and you would have seen her gorgeous projects that she would have made with her Big Shot.  If this is your first stop then just follow the links from blog to blog.


WHAT IS ESAD?
ESAD stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators and it is an online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrators for Stampin’ Up!

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 its 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.

WE ARE HAVING BLOG CANDY!!
To qualify:
*this is only open to customers (demonstrators do not qualify)
*you must visit every blog and leave a comment on each one
* once you have commented on each blog you need to email Leonie (leonie@stamp-a-latte.com) and advise her you have done so.
*Blog Candy winner will be announced on Tuesday.

MY PROJECT

For my project I decided to use the Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Elegant Bouquet.(page 151)  I would have to say that the Embossing Folders are gorgeous and so easy to use.

I also used the basic rhinestones (page 140) which are new in this catalogue and gives you the BLING!! you need.
The colour card stock that I used was from the Brights Set and I used Tangerine Tango, Temptin Turquoise, Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight.  The new Brights are so lovely and are a huge improvement.

The stamp set that I used was Just Believe.

I really enjoyed making these cards and with the new products from the Big Shot it makes your projects look gorgeous..

Thank you for having a look and you are now on your way to Jane Norrish's Blog to see the wonderful projects she has done.


If you happen to get lost here is a list of all the blogs.

Nikki Sadler
Angela Purdie
Richelle Fletcher
Shirley McAvoy
Carole Stedman
Carol-Ann Torrie
Sherylee Tutt
Clare Mcilhatton
Andrea Buckland
Susan Joyce
Ann Gerlach
Dani Fender
Bron Heslop
Charmaine Black
Pauline Bennetts
Bev Watt
Vicki Were
Jo Weedon
Kim Conway
Jane Norrish
Jacinta Argent
Monique Fielder
Jan McAnulty

NEW CATALOGUE BLOG HOP!!

With the gorgeous new catalogue here what a better way to see some of what is available by having a Blog Hop. So are you ready for the ESAD Blog Hop! Better grab yourself a coffee as you’ll be hopping for a while!

WHAT IS ESAD?

ESAD stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators and it is an online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrators for Stampin’ Up!

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 its 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.

WE ARE HAVING BLOG CANDY!!
To qualify:
*this is only open to customers (demonstrators do not qualify)
*you must visit every blog and leave a comment on each one
* once you have commented on each blog you need to email Leonie (leonie@stamp-a-latte.com) and advise her you have done so.
*Blog Candy winner will be announced on Tuesday.

There will be at lease one winner from Australia and one from NZ.

So you have hopefully arrived here from Karen Southwell's Blog, or if this is your first stop then just follow the links from blog to blog.

MY PROJECT

For my project I decided to use the stamp set called Long Fellows. It is a set that is available in the Level 2 hostess set. It has 6 stamps and I think it is a really cute set. I also used a piece of paper from the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper. I love it as it is really bright. I then put my designs on cards stock that matches that paper, Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Old Olive.

Thank you for having a look and you are now on your way to Jane Norrish's Blog to see the wonderful projects she has done.


Here is a list of all the blogs that you can go and visit.
Leonie Schroder - http://www.stamp-a-latte.com/
Keryn Campbell - http://kerynscards.blogspot.com/
Vicki Were - http://www.stampinvickistyle.blogspot.com/
Jan McAnulty - http://cardcaperswithjan.wordpress.com/
Karen Southwell http://www.kareniescrafts.blogspot.com/
Kim Conway - http://www.kimconwaycards.blogspot.com/
Jane Norrish - http://janenorrish.com/
Pauline Bennetts - http://www.paulinebennetts.com/stampede
Gemma Coumbe - http://www.gemmacoumbe.blogspot.com/
Genelle Little - http://www.stampedecards.blogspot.com/
Sharlene Meyer - http://www.magpiecreates.com/
Susan Joyce - http://www.catsinkcorporated.blogspot.com/
Rhonda Statham - http://rhondastatham.typepad.com/
Monique Fielder - http://stamping-with-moni-q.blogspot.com/
Andrea Buckland http://creatingcardswithandrea.blogspot.com/
Bev Watt http://stampinovation.blogspot.com/
Lisa Ryder http://www.lisaryder.com.au/
Claire Mcilhatton http://www.crafty-cow.com/
Mae Collins - http://maecollins.blogspot.com/
Charmaine Black - http://www.l-ink-edtopaper.blogspot.com/
Lynn Powell - http://www.lynnpowell.com.au/

Hi Everyone,


As most of you know by now K and K Crafts have been running workshops once a week making cards and 3D paper projects. We have now added "SCRAP BOOKING" workshops into our schedule so we have attached an updated workshop timetable for you all to see. These will run the same way as our usual workshops costing $15 with everything supplied (just BYO adhesive / double sided tape). At our scrap booking workshops you will get to make 2 scrap booking pages.

We hope that these will enable more of you to be able to attend and have some great fun exploring your creative side with K and K Crafts and Stampin' Up!.

If there is anyone who is unable to attend any of our dates or has a great idea that they would like to make then get a group of friends together and book in for your very own workshop. Just call Kim or Kylie to set a date.

A date for your diary......

We are very excited that on September 1st the new 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! catalogue will be launched. Due to this K and K Crafts will be holding a Catalogue Launch on Sunday September 12th. We plan for a fun filled day with raffles, door prizes and lots of craft to introduce some of our new products. Entry will be $10 and includes a copy of the brand new catalogue to take home. More details to come as the day gets closer, but keep it free so you won't miss out on a great day.

Facebook

If you are on face book check out K and K Crafts. We keep you updated with workshops, specials from Stampin' Up! and lots of other great things crafty. You can also RSVP for any of our workshops on here and ask us any questions that you might have.

August 3D project and stamp-a-stack

August's 3D project is a great gift for fathers day or a male birthday present. Make a tackle box and vest card then fill it up with chocolates and lollies. Can easily be made a toolbox or something else for those not keen on fishing.

Stamp-a-stack for August will be 5 male oriented cards. Again use them for fathers day or for male birthday cards.

We have been having a fabulous time bringing you fun filled workshops and hope that more of you can join us soon. If you have any questions or queries please feel free to contact us at anytime and we look forward to seeing you all soon.


Happy Stampin'

Kylie and Kim from K and K Crafts
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators

Even though I was not well today I still decided to make some cards as that makes me better. The top one is one that we are doing at a workshop on Thursday night and the bottom one if for a friends mum.

Craft makes me feel better :)

With only one more month before the launch of the brand new Stampin’ Up! catalogue and all the wonderful new stamp sets and accessories it contains, it’s time to say goodbye to some well loved products.

Below you will find the complete list of all stamps and accessories that will no longer be available to purchase after the 31st of August 2010.

Everything on the list is available only while stocks last, so if there is anything there that you have on your wish list email or phone me to place your order as soon as possible to make sure that you don’t miss out.

Click this link to see the list.


Last Chance List Link
 
 
 
Hurry before you miss out.

Had a good day today making cards for the fathers day Stamp a Stack.
Come along and make 5 Fathers Day/Masculine cards.
If you want more information go to our Facebook page K & K Crafts.

Weekly Workshops

Come along and have some fun doing paper craft!!

Two Step Stampin' Promotion

What a great day today was!!

It was to cold to go outside today so my daughter and niece were painting so I thought I would make some cards.  The first was one that involved different types of folding and it was great fun to make.

The second was one for my friends 10 year old daughter.  It came up well as it is a hot pink colour with the black.

Well better be off and do the candle holders that people will be making at our next workshop class.

Happy Stampin.

Kim