Birthday Cards Galore!

It's been another busy week with "school at home" as well as other household "chores" and activities.
Today however, I let the girls finish school early and sat at my craft desk to make a few cards.
May is a big month for friends of ours. My friend had her 50th at the beginning of the month. Originally she and her family were going to go on a 10 day cruise during April as a celebration.
That, of course, did not happen.
Both of her daughters (who are the same ages as my girls) have their birthday this month too. The eldest was today & the other will be on Sunday.
I sat today & made all three of them a card, each especially with them in mind.

Here is the first for the birthday girl today (we had hoped to drive over & put cards in the mailbox, but that didn't happen)....

This card uses the "Leave a Little Sparkle" stamp set which is Retiring (and already sold out in Australia).

Next was the upcoming Sunday birthday which uses the already retired Magical Day Bundle (still a favourite for me).

And last, but certainly not least, my friend and her 50th card - we share a love of phalaenopsis orchids, so the retired Climbing Orchid Bundle was perfect.

And now time to relax....

Thanks for looking!
Natasha

Paper Pumpkin's Box of Sunshine - Coming in August!!

Time to use your DSP - or buy more while it's on SALE

As we near the end of the current Annual Catalogue period, I look for ways to use up products that will retire to make room for all the new ones coming!
I always seem to have a growing supply of DSP, so really wanted to get into it and use some up.

Okay, so who doesn't yet know what DSP stands for??
It's understandable if you don't.
There are times we use acronyms without realising that not everyone knows what they stand for or mean.
And if you are new to Stampin' Up! you will not always know what the SU (Stampin' Up!) term is for certain products, to then realise what the acronym would be.
So, what is DSP? This is Designer Series Paper which is SU's own double sided specialty printed paper in colours that coordinate to SU's own colour range.

I would think that any paper crafter would have a good "stash" (some may say "hoard') of DSP or similar, and never really use "enough".

There are some great "sketches" or "crops" that can be found on the many places crafters will look on the internet (Pinterest, YouTube etc) which can help you chop that paper up to use.

I've always wanted to do one of these, but never committed to any of them, and thus still have a good stockpile of paper to use.

But last weekend, I finally got stuck into one.

After seeing a number of other demonstrators use a One Sheet Double Wonder layout by Stampin' Up!'s own Shannon West (from the Home Office) and then a full layout and instructions from US demonstrator Julie Davison, I picked out some DSP, and I CHOPPED IT UP!!!!

Here are some of the resulting cards.

I did make some adjustments as our card size in Australia differs to the US card size. So I did add a layer where I thought it could use a little extra.

So who is ready to use up some DSP?
I will be holding an online/virtual class using this layout and I would love you to join in.
So get your DSP out, find some coordinating card stock and let me know if you're ready!
There is no cost for the class, just make sure you have all your supplies. Of course, if you don't have supplies, I can held you order some! Or I may even have a "kit" of supplies I can sell you.
Just let me know how I can help.

Thanks for looking
Natasha

Card Kits

Do you feel that you're "stuck" creatively at times?
Would you like to just have everything cut ready to make?

How about purchasing a Card Kit from me.
All cardstock, DSP, ribbon, embellishments, envelopes AND instructions provided, waiting for you to complete and add your own touch.

Here is a kit and samples I have just made for a regular customer that had requested 5 cards. She is using her own stamps, ink and adhesive.

It's a great way to see and "sample" a range of DSP, embossing folders, dies etc without having to purchase them all yourself.

If this is something you think you would like, just message me and we can discuss.
Cards can be simple or "stepped up" to your desired crafting level.
You could also base the kit around a particular stamp set or Suite of products if you'd like.

Thanks for stopping by
Natasha

Happy Mother's Day!

Who's experienced the delays postage at the moment. It seems to take quite some time for even a simple letter or card to get anywhere, whether it's local and certainly interstate. For those of us who have family and friends overseas, it's taking even longer!!

My older sister lives in the USA and her birthday was mid last month. We had sent parcels to her well before her birthday that she is still yet to receive. She has also posted items to us that we have not yet received.
So with Mother's Day approaching, she asked me to make her a card to give to our Mum (from her) for Mother's Day. My sister is very creative herself, but just knew that it wouldn't make it here in time. So I agreed and after a bit of discussion with her came up with this...

With our dutch heritage, we HAD to use tulips 😆
My sister had also asked me to write her message in it for her, but I suggested that she write it down, take a photo of it & email it to me so that I could print it & place it in the card....that way it would still look like it was from her!!

This has worked out perfectly and I have "her" card ready to give my Mum today (along with mine).

Happy Mother's Day 💝🌷

For this card I used:
- Timeless Tulips Bundle (Stamp set & Punch)
- Rococo Rose, Blackberry Bliss, Rich Razzleberry, Pineapple Punch, Pear Pizzazz inks
- Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White cardstock
- Rhinestone Basic Jewels
- Fresh Fig Mini Ruffled Ribbon (retired) 

Don't Miss Out!!

SHOP NOW

Our Annual Catalogue is in it's final month so the list of products that will not be in the new catalogue are out and many are on sale!
Don't miss your chance to stock up on your favourite things before they go!

Also, don't forget that some "Bundles" will retire, however the Stamp set & Dies/Punches may still be available in the new catalogue, just not as a bundle.
Also, the Blends will only be available as a Combo pack, not individually, so that is why you will see all the Blends on the list.

If you are not sure about something you see, please ask.

Thanks for stopping by
Natasha