A Chevron Christmas......

Have you seen our gorgeous little Chevron-stamped lunchbags? Sooo cute!

You get 10 in the package for only $6.95!! (131170). I have used these little bags for heaps of things, and I have talked about them before in this post. I saw one decorated recently that really caught my eye, but I didn't want to decorate a bag, I wanted to make a card!! - check out the original here. Here is the decorated bag that I used for inspiration -

and here is the card I made from the inspiration of the decorated bag -

I used the Chevron stamp (130499) in place of the printed bag on crumb cake cardstock - quick and easy! You could always attach part of the chevron bag to the cardstock if you don't have the stamp!

You can purchase the supplies to make this card and/or bag in my store or contact me to place your order.

Until next time,

Kylie xxx

Don't forget about my Festive Flurry Collections Class that I have coming up on the 7th and 14th November. Click here to RSVP or for the complete information. You will just LOVE this class!!





Festive Flurry Collection Class....

Are you in love with the Festive Flurry stamps and matching framelits yet? This class just might push you over the edge!! And if you like alternative colours for your Christmas cards, you are in luck!!

The Festive Flurry Collection Class includes 4 different Christmas cards that cover everything from an easily mass-produced card with a WOW, to a tucked-in base with removable Christmas ornament! All 4 cards have the required Christmas bling, plenty of techniques and use a wide range of products.

The colours are Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Silver and Midnight Muse.

I am offering this class on Thursday November 7th at 10am and again the following Thursday, November 14th at 10am. Cost is $25.00 per person and includes all card kits, envelopes with liners to stamp to match, and refreshments.

You will need to RSVP and prepay by Monday 4th November for the class on the 10th, or Monday 11th for the class on the 14th.
You can RSVP here - it will take you to my class schedule on my Business Website and you can RSVP there, or email me to book your spot. I will give you payment details when you RSVP.

Unfortunately I cannot accommodate children at my residence, but I am more than happy to bring the class to you at another date if you need to look after children.

This class is available on alternative dates, just ask!

If you cannot make the class but would like to purchase the pre-cut kits and products (as we are unable to pre-stamp images per Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator rules) to complete the cards yourself, I would be happy to advise you - feel free to ask!

I hope to see you there!

Until next time,
Kylie xxx

Term 3 Class Treat.......

So regular followers of my blog will know that at the end of every term, and on special occasions, I make little treat holders for my children's classes. Now that my son is off to High School and I can't make treats for his class, I am down to just one class a term.......not looking forward to the day when my youngest is off to High School and I can't make treats for her either :( I might have to adopt another class!!

I found these on the internet - not my design, although I have altered the measurements to suit my needs -  and will be offering them in my classes - my Chicks and Chocolate class is coming up next month and I have a feeling (haha) that these just might make an appearance there!!
For school I used retired dsp from the last Annual Catalogue, it's a great way to use up left over papers! I made 40 of them so Lacey is able to give some to her favourite teachers too. It's a quick and easy design and I got them all done in one day while they were at school. Inside they will find a snack-sized dairy milk, yum!

If you would be interested in making these cute little holders, book a workshop and I can show you just how easy they are to make! Book into one of my Chicks and Chocolate classes, or book a private class just for you and maybe some of your friends, and we can make them together!

If you would like any of the products used in this project, you can purchase them online in my store, just click on "shop now" or you can email/text/phone your order to me. I would be happy to help!

Until next time,

Kylie xxx

A Christmas Card CAS ............

can be a beautiful thing!!

I saw this extremely simple card online - Pinterest I think, but I can't find it right now to link back to, when I find it I will link.

Here is my version of the original - again not my design.

And here are my versions of the card:

Wouldn't they make a lovely set? I am making more colours but the same design as I think they are quite effective....very simple, but with a bit of bling from the rhinestones.

If you would like the products to make your own, let me know or you can purchase online in my store 24/7.

Until next time,

Kylie xxx



Festive Flurry cards........

are my absolute favourite this year!

I recently made a Coastal Cabana one for our ESAD blog hop - click here to see it.

 I really liked it, and going by some of the wonderful comments I received, others liked it too!

So I thought I would remake it in another colour, and as Cherry Cobbler is my favourite red.....

It looks wonderful in other colours too - pretty much any colour! Gorgeous, I will be making a few more I think!!

This is also an offering in my Christmas card classes - book in today!

Until next time,

Kylie xxx

Stampin' Up! Introduces the Single Christmas Stamp Range.......

A new, holiday-themed collection of single stamps is now available! The holidays will be here before you know it, and these holiday-themed single stamps may be just what the budget-conscious stamper needs. There are eight different stamps to choose from, six of which coordinate with Framelits dies or punches.

And they are so cute!!

As soon as I saw them on some of the blogs from the U.S. I knew that I wanted them, and so glad that SU! have made them available!! Love them!!

Here they are individually: 

Christmas Star Clear-Mount Stamp Set 134813 $16.95

(Fits Clear Block F. Sold separately $28.95)

Be Merry Clear-Mount Stamp Set 134767 $15.95

(Fits Clear Block E. Sold separately $19.95)

Coordinates with Chalk Talk Framelits

Cheers Clear-Mount Stamp Set 134769 $9.95

(Fits Clear Block D. Sold separately $13.95)

Joy And Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set 134771 $11.95

(Fits Clear Block E. Sold separately $19.95)

Coordinates with Deco Labels Framelits

Magical Season Clear-Mount Stamp Set 134777 $9.95

( Fits Clear Block D. Sold separately $13.95)

Wonderful Blessing Clear-Mount Stamp Set 134779 $15.95

( Fits Clear Block E. Sold separately $19.95)

Coordinates with Circles Collection

A Gift For You Clear-Mount Stamp Set 134765 $8.95

(Fits Clear Block C. Sold separately $11.95)

Coordinates with Label Bracket Punch Holiday Mini

Prince Of Peace Clear-Mount Stamp Set 134811 $11.95

(Fits Clear Block E. Sold separately $19.95)

Coordinates with Deco Labels Framelits 

These stamps are available on any order type—customer, workshop, or online.

You can find the stamp item numbers above.

Single stamps can be ordered in my online store.

These won’t be sent in our typical cases or packaging; they’ll be packaged in cello bags. If you’d like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).

This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.

The stamps won’t come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you’ll need to buy a block separately if you don’t already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found above.

There’s no limit on how many pieces you can buy.

These holiday-themed stamps are only available through 31 January, 2014, so get them while you can!

Sunburst Technique

So, the latest trend in cards seems to be the Sunburst, or Starburst, technique. When I first saw it I don't know whether I thought it was too random or messy, or too hard, but I have made quite a few now and the technique has grown on me!

This is a card I made in one of my card classes recently. I have a lovely lady that comes regularly as a private class and we make cards together. She is very talented, makes the most gorgeous cards herself, but she books in with me to make some too - I don't know why, maybe she just likes me haha :) 

I used the Eastern Elegance dsp and the Bow Die - love, love, love!!

I saw one just like this online, but once I had made it, it seemed a bit busy for me, so I remade it to be a bit more simple -

I felt much better once I had used less patterns. What do you think? I am using this card in my Christmas card classes at the moment, you should book in and I will show you how to make it too!  I am happy to come to you, or host the class at my place - or I can even mail you the kit (minus the stamped image) and you can make it yourself!!

If you would like to order any of the product to make these cards yourself, contact me or you can place it yourself in my store :)

Until next time,

Kylie xxx

The Magnetic Platform is Back!!

Do you remember this? It was one of those 'blink and miss it' type things - who knew that the Magnetic Platform would sell out so quickly???

Actually - I did!! Because it is so fantastic!! I swear, if this had been available last year when I made 65 of those gorgeous Christmas Ornaments (that's 1500 runs through the bigshot!!) it would've made my life much easier haha!!

So, from TODAY - 12th September - you can place an order and become the proud owner of your very own Magnetic Platform (130658)!! For only $69.95 plus postage, you will never have a bad cut again!

Get yours today!!

Until next time,

Kylie xxx

PS - did you see yesterday's post? It was so EASY with the Magnetic Platform!!

Merry.......

Have you seen the new Holiday Catalogue from Stampin' Up!?

I am in love with it! So many possibilities for gifts and so much inspiration from all of the samples!!

I have put a major dent in my credit card, but at the same time, it has made my class attendance soar! I am getting to use all of the wonderful products and show them to people just as excited as I am, and they are sharing their ideas with me - it's a great thing!

I got (yet) another order this week and in it were the new Expressions Thinlits Dies (132171) - I have seen so many gorgeous samples out there using them, so couldn't wait to play with them myself!!

I have made a couple of things myself, but by far my favourite is a CAS of one I found online by the wonderful  Mary Fish - go check hers out!!

What do you think? I have also used the new Envelope Liners Die (132218) in the envelopes to match. I think it is gorgeous, and it didn't take long at all to make - a bonus if you were wanting to make a few to send out this Christmas!!

If you would like to see these dies in action for yourself, or would like the products to make this card yourself, let me know!

Until next time,

Kylie xxx

Expressions Thinlets (132171)

Envelope Liners (132218)

Stampin' Up! Bigz L Bow Die

Check out one of my favourite things from the new Holiday Catalogue - the Bow Die!! This is a steel-rule die, which means you can cut up to 3 layers at a time!! You can make many different types of bows with this one cool die!! Check out just a few!!
To get your hands on one of these fantastic dies for your Big Shot, contact me to book a party or to place an order - or you can shop online in my store - just click on "shop now"!!

Book me to come show you how to use this fabulous die - your gift giving will never be the same again!!

Until next time,
Kylie xxx

New Holiday Catalogue - Available Now!!

 
 
 
 



 
 

 

 

Have you seen the new Holiday Catalogue just released by Stampin' Up! ??

 

It's choc full of gorgeous Christmas and Halloween goodies!!

 

It's full of product you have never seen Stampin' Up! carry before!!

 

It's got fabulous, time-saving kits in it!!

 

I have already planned out my Christmas cards and gift giving ideas and have listed classes to show you how gorgeous these goodies are!! Join me for a listed class or make your own - one on one or the more the merrier!!

 

Contact me to get your hands on your very own copy of the Holiday Catalogue, and while you are waiting, click HERE to see it online!!

 

 

Until next time,

Kylie xxx