ESAD Autumn Winter Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

Good Morning everyone & welcome to my first ever Blog Hop!

I hope you're ready for the ESAD Blog Hop! Better grab yourself a cuppa as you'll be hopping for a while!

What is ESAD you say?

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

We so love what we do & not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends & 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 & cyberstamps & we are always there to help & support each other when it's 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.

Well for those that follow my blog may have thought they were somewhere else as I am the first to admit I am the worst at writing lovely scripted post but I will try harder today.

For some you may have come here from the talented Felicity Fernandez or you may well be starting here either way enjoy the ride.

If you don't have a copy of the Autumn Winter Mini catalogue just click here to see all the wonderful products on offer including the Bigshot Die Cutting Machine & dies exclusive to Stampin' Up. If you would like to receive a hard copy please email me at rfplatzer@bigpond.com

& I can pop one in the mail.

The first product I want to showcase is the Vintage Vogue Stamp set available in Wood Mount $40.95 & Clear Mount $30.95. I just love it & it would have to be one of my favourites but then I luvvv them all. I have chosen a blue theme for this set of cards, but would also look great done in Plums, Pinks or Kraft & highlight colour.

This card was made using the Top Note die , flowers & greeting from the Vintage Vogue set finished off with Rhinestone brads from the Pretties Kit & grosgrain ribbon.

This card again uses the Top Note die from the Bigshot range but this time I have cut off the perforations on the white piece to allow for the Night of Navy border.

This card is a similar card to what is in the catalogue but I have finished it of with some Hodgepodge Hardware & grosgrain ribbon.

my last card in this set uses the flower again but finished off this time with pearls from the Petties Kit.

The second & third product I want to showcase is the Top Note die $42.95 from the Bigshot range & the 2 Step bird punch $30.95.

The set of note cards I have made use the Top Note Die did I mention just how versatile this die is. To make the card I have folded a piece of cardstock in half & placed it just below the perforations on the top of the die & then put it through the bigshot. I have then used the 2 Step Bird punch (which are a new design that folds down flat for storage). I have punched the leaves in Kiwi Kiss & the bird in the In Colour range & his wing in Matching DSP.

The note card box was made to fit the four note cards in nicely.

My last lot of products to showcase is the new colours we have Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, & Rich Razzleberry. I have also used the coordinating ribbon & the Share a Cup Stamp just $11.95 a must have to add to the collection.

I have made a set of three note cards perfect for sending a quick hello or thank you to friends & family & I have finished the card off with a pearl from the Pretties Kit & some Hemp Twine.

As with previous Blog Hops we are offering Blog Candy. All you need to do is complete the blog hop leaving a comment on every blog & then Email Sharlene at stampwithsharlene@hotmail.com who will then in turn put your name into the draw for the Blog Candy. There will be one winner from New Zealand & one from Australia.

So now its time to Hop on over to the very talented Gail to check out her creations.

Hope you have enjoyed my blog & I look forward to reading your comments.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Sneak Peak

Just a quick sneak peak post before tomorrows blog hop, I have been fiddling with blogger to work out how to schedule posts, so lets see how it goes.

The card below uses the top note die from our Autumn/ Winter Mini catalogue as well as the 2 step bird punch. We made this card at class last fortnight but I told the girls to keep it under wraps because i may use it as my convention swap with some minor tweaking, but will now have to make up another design, let me know what you think.

Thanks for looking & hope your back for tomorrows Blog Hop

Happy Stamping
Fiona

Handbags Galore

WOW can you believe it 3 posts in 2 days with another tomorrow for our ESAD bloghop starting at 8am so make sure you come back to check out all the creations made with new goodies from the Autumn Winter Mini.
The card I have for you today is something that most women have way too many of, Handbags!!! (I am Guilty) but at least these will put a smile on your face without breaking the bank.
I have used Parisian breeze DSP (now retired)& teamed it with chocolate chip cardstock.
Punches used include: small oval, large oval, 1 1/4 square, 1 1/4 circle, scallop punch & round tab.
hope you enjoyed today's card & don't forget to drop back in tomorrow for the ESAD Blog Hop.




Happy Stamping
Fiona

Upsy Daisy

Hi Everyone,
I wanted to try another post To see if I can work out the Hyperlink thing we need to do for the Blog Hop. So I will share with you my Stampin' Up Business site just click here I will have updated class times as well as an upcoming workshop using Fifth ave Floral.

I cant leave without posting a couple of cards, I have used the Upsy Daisy set (just gotta love it it's one of my favourites) & I have teamed it with Kraft & another couple of colours to highlight.




Please feel free to contact me if you would like further info.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

Wanted Horse Fun

Todays post is just a quick one to see if Blogger is working properly before our ESAD Blog Hop happening 8am Thursday 1st April, We will be showcasing products from Autum winter mini catalogue, so be sure to come back & check it out.

The Baja Breeze card below was made for one of my weekly classes & the girls who weren't sure if they would use a horse card made it up excactly the same way but substituted the horses for the branch from the eastern blooms set & it looked great




Well bye for now don't forget to come back Thursday for the Blog Hop

Happy Stamping
Fiona

Last chance Sale-a-bration

Hi everyone ,
It's Sale-a-bration time at Stampin' Up & we have a fabulous promotion at the moment, which will end March 31st.

Make a purchase
For every $100 spent before the end of March, you'll be able to choose one of this year's four limited edition Sale-a-bration stamp sets free. No limits, so spend $200 and get 2 sets and so on.

Host a workshop
Host a $600+ workshop and in addition to the usual hostess benefits (stamp set/$$ to spend) you will get an additional Sale-a-bration stamp set. (Plus most importantly, you and your guest will have a fun afternoon or evening of stamping.)

Join as a demonstrator
If you've ever been tempted to join Stampin' Up (either for the demonstrator discount or to start a home based business or anything in between) then this is the time to do it. In addition to your fabulous starter kit ($560 of products and business supplies for just $324) you will get a bonus stamp set of your choice - up to $79.95 in value.
Please give me a call if you'd like to take advantage of one of these great Sale-a-bration specials. I'd be happy to help.

I have posted below some pictures of cards made using the Sale-a-bration sets.

Very simple design could be used for Male or Female by changing the colours.

This card was designed by my upline Roz Vest

Again a great card that can be used for male female or children just by changing the colours.

I love this card the birthday cake image is so easy to colour & looks great

This card I have cased of Splitcoaststampers with a few changes, again very simple but so effective.

This card uses the bird cage from the Happy Moments set, I have also used En francis' for the background as well as Baroque Motifs.

I love the tag concept on this card using the birthday cake from the Happy Moments set, the idea came from Spliltcoast stampers. I think the ribbon & paper piercing just finishes it off nicely.

This was the first card I made using the birdcage from the Happy Moments set, it's hard to tell from the picture but the birdcage is recessed in the circle frame.

This was a card I made using wide oval punch to make a pot & then putting it through the crimper, I first used this idea on card I submitted in a colour challenge back in January (check out previous posts). I also tried something different for me by wrapping a brad around the ribbon .

If you would like any further information on any of the cards or to make a purchase for Sale-a-bration please contact by Email@ rfplatzer@bigpond.com

I'd love to here your comments.

Happy stamping

Fiona

Kids holiday cards

Hi Everyone,
Sorry its been so long between posts, I don't know where February went.
I have been doing plenty of creating just no posting so today's post is a long one as far as pictures go, it is some of the cards we made at our kids classes at the end of January it was a very busy few days with 32 kids attending over 4 classes. If you would like more info on any of the cards please just Email me at rfplatzer@bigpond.com

This card was made by all ages & was quite simple

This card was made by some of the older girls & I pre stamped the skull for them.

This card was made by some of the younger girls & I pre stamped the butterflies for them.

This card is a case of a card made by Nikki Tidbold that I received at regionals in Sydney & was made by the older girls.

This card was made by the younger girls they used the watercolour pencils to colour then blended it with Blender pen .

This card was made by the boys as well as the Skull card using Pacific Point Colour & the boys also made the Green card from the Just Riding stamp set from an earlier post.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge

Today's post is my entry in the Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge SSC54 at http://www.kgroin.blogspot.com/
& I have put the first lot of ink to my Rustic Rooster set. I also tried for the first time the ruffled eyelet border edge, I am happy with how it turned out so please leave a comment to let me know what you think.
Card Recipe:
Stamp Set; Rustic Rooster
Cardstock; More mustard, basic grey & riding hood red
Ink; Versamark & more mustard, garden green, ruby red & basic black stampin write markers
Accessories; Eyelet border punch, crimper & basic grey taffeta ribbon.

Happy Stamping
Fiona

Makeesha's Challenge #17

Well I am back today with an entry into Makeesh's Inkspirations challenge www.makeeshabyl.com.au , as soon as I saw the colours I hoped I would have time to make a card & I was lucky enough after our monthly workshop that I was family free, so this is my entry below.

It is a little hard to see from the photo but the bird on the branch is mounted up & his chest is coloured lightly in Cameo coral & the So saffron background has been given the seersucker effect & I have also coloured the white thread on Chocolate Chip Ribbon with the So Saffron Stamp & Write marker. I would love to know what you think so please feel free to leave a comment.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Father in-Laws 90th Bithday Card

Hello again,
Since I last blogged I have had a busy few days it was my Father in-laws 90th Birthday, we are very lucky he is still healthy & active, & managed to receive his drivers licence for another year. The family organised a surprise birthday party which was held at our house ( a last minute venue change due to the extreme heat we have been experiencing). My hubby decided also at the last minute that he & a couple of other dads would take the kids camping for 3 days so I was woken up at 4am by 2 very excited children & my upline & myself held our monthly workshop today.
For my father in-laws birthday I made 2 cards for my husband to pick from & he chose the first card. I cased this card from splitcoast stampers site with a few changes, the second card is based on the first with a layout change.
Card recipe:
Stamp set: Lovely as a tree
Cardstock: Kraft, Chocolate chip & Kiwi kiss
DSP, chocolate chip ribbon & brads

Accessories: Circle scissors, various punches & piercing mat

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Sneak Peak at SALE-A-BRATION

This is another card I made for the Colour Challenge & you are probably thinking what stamp set is that from well this is one of the FREE Sale-a-bration sets.
Spend $100 on Stampin Up product & choose a free stamp set. sale-a-bration starts 25 Jan-31 March .
Other incentives in Sale-a-bration include
Hostess: Host a party to the value of $600 & receive free sale-a-bration set.
Join Stampin up as a demonstrator & receive a stamp set to the value of $79.95.

My upline myself are holding Business Opportunity information sessions for those who would like further information on the benefits of being a Stampin Up Demonstrator.

Session Times are Friday 22nd December 7.30pm & Saturday 30th December at 4pm if you would like to attend one of these sessions please email rfplatzer@bigpond or phone 0409338516

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Colour Challenge

Hi Everyone,

I seem to be on a roll with my posting but I best be quiet before I jinx myself.

The card I have made is for a colour challenge for a Yahoo group called Stampin Up in Oz.

The challenge was to use Chocolate Chip, Lovely Lilac, Summer Sun & Sage Shadow. I not 100% happy I think the choc chip ribbon is too heavy, let me know what you think.

Card Recipe:

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Lovely Lilac, Summer Sun & Sage Shadow

Stamp Set: Inspired by Nature & Flight of a butterfly

Accessories: Choc Chip ribbon , summer sun brad , paper piercing tool & eyelet border punch.

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Little Asian Girl

Hi,
Just a quick post to show a card I made with stamp set I received for Christmas It was one I had admired for a long time. I managed to find this printed paper in my stash which I teamed it with Basic Black Ruby Red & Always Artichoke from Stampin Up. I love how she turned out although my colouring could have been better.


Happy Stamping
Fiona

Craft Storage Photos

Ink Storage

Cutter Storage

Glitters Punches & Heat Gun

Stamp Storage &A4 cardstock

Stamp Storage

Happy Stamping

Fiona

Craft Room Photos

Hi Everyone,

as promised here are some photos of my craft room it is actually tidy in these photos. As my craft room will be multipurpose including guest accommodation & Rumpus room it also has its own bathroom, kitchen with dishwasher, ducted vacuum & airconditioning. To date it has been used not only for my personal creating space & classes but we held my 4oth Birthday here as well as Christmas & have also had our first guests with my Mum & Dad here to stay over Christmas.

My room can seat a 24 comfortably with room for another 2 trestle tables when needed

First row of tables & storage cupboards

View diagonally across the room to the bathroom

Lounge area & kitchen

My personal desk space & storage

Display area above desk

Punch Storage Drawer

Ribbon Storage drawer

Happy Stamping

Fiona