11-12 Idea Book and Cattie. Pre-order a copy or have it free

Only 3 sleeps to go because on...........

August 1st I place my order for the brand spankin' shiny and new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalogue. I'm just a tad (OK a lot) excited as I have to confess the IB&C is one of the most read books in my house. Many a breakfast, lunch and late night have been spent dreaming up my wish list and getting inspired looking through the pages.  SU -  my happy place :-)

I have decided to do a pre-order special on the new IB&C.  Here's how it works.  Normally $12.95, I am offering a special price of $9 including postage from now until September 1st.  I will post or deliver your catalogue to you so you have it on the release date of  September 1st (Aust Post permitting!).  

A free copy of the 2011-2012 catalogue can be yours simply by making a purchase a minimum of $100 (EP&H) by 31st July.  This means you will receive your free $31.95 product bundle see below for details on Stampin' Up! promotion.  That's $45 worth of free product.  Contact me to place your order by midday 31st July AEST. 

Only a few days left for you to purchase from the Autumn-Winter mini catalogue. Click here to have a look online, if there is anything you simply have to have let me know. Be quick, the mini expires on the 31st July.  Speaking of ending soon, its the

Last Chance for the Free Bundle With Purchase Promotion

 

Offer ends July 31st. Valued at $31.95, simply spend $100 on any Stampin' Up products to earn your free gift with purchase.  Details

• One spool of white 1/4" (6 mm) grosgrain ribbon with repeating flower designs. App 13.7 m.
• 48 flower buttons. 16x3 colours (Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo,  Pacific Point). App 1.3 cm.

Whew, heaps of info I know, but was definitely feeling the Stampin' Up! love today and had to share it with you.  Hugs,

  

Back in my happy place...and a card to share

Oh what a wonderful serene last couple of hours I have had.  With school holidays over and a bit of time to myself, I was really looking forward to getting creative today.  Of course as is true to form Jocie style, there was a little bit of fluffing to do first.  So the first hour was taken up with assembling stamp sets and also reorganising my designer papers.  That out of the way it was straight into creating a card for my new little niece.  I decided to CASE a card made by the very talented Sarah Klass.  I saw this card over a year ago, and always wanted do something along her design lines.  Here is her original

And here is my mornings efforts.......... 

It probably took me waaaaaayyy longer that it should have to make,  but I had such a great time who cares! There was paper, stamp sets, markers all over the table - and it was fantastic.   Sounds silly, but Stampin'  is what makes me happy on the inside.  Speaking of this, I have set my self a little goal to add a little something to the inside of my cards, this saying is from the "Word Play" set.  I decided to add colour with my new Embosslits die "Sweet Buttons" from the Autumn-Winter mini catalogue.  Drop me a comment below, would love to know what you think ;-)  Card details below if you are interested -

Papers - Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Pretty in Pink, Going Grey.  DSP - It's a Girl (retired)

Stamp Sets - Eastern Blooms, Warm Words, Word Play

Stampin' Write Markers - Going Grey, Basic Black, Rose Red

Accessories - Spritzer, Embosslits Sweet Buttons, Big Shot

Happy days everyone, make the most of each and every one of them, Joc x



Finally found it.......so ready to share my new space with you

As you know both my camera battery charger and my phone USB were AWOL in all the busy-ness of unpacking this week.  Although the camera charger is still yet to be unearthed, I have been able to download some pics from my phone to share with you of the beginnings of my new Stampin' space.  It is by no means complete, but at least the carpet can be seen, the stamp sets are out, papers and big shot with in easy reach.  Hmm wonder what on earth I will do with my self while the little people are back at school this week?  Can't wait to play with my new sets and tools that arrived just before we left Cairns.  Thanks for taking a peek  Joc x
Ok here are the promised shots.  First up a few from the early stages of unpacking -

Wow look at all that space still on the shelves, was able to fill it quickly though with all sorts of "needs"

Boxes, boxes -
everywhere!

After shot............Off to the front of "my" room is the kids
nook complete with TV, games, stereo,
books and more.  Behind the tressle table I have used some of the moving boxes to
hold my cards stock and Big Shot (this is temporary..... ;-)

By no means 100% complete, but ready for me to start creating again.  Once the table is up
the room will comfortably be able to have 4-5 people in for a class - perfect!

Wanting to share.....but missing all sorts of things!

Have taken some pics of us over here in Perth to share with you on both my camera and on my phone, and do you think I can find either my camera battery charger or my USB for my phone!  I fear I have placed them both in a very "safe"spot" while I was in the beginning stages of the unpacking. Now have no idea where that safe spot is.  Just hoping they are not with the lovely Jodie's iPod (love you x).
Lost the mojo in a big way yesterday morning to unpack, but it resurfaced in the afternoon, and I started on the task of setting up the new stampin' room.  A whole area just for me, bigger than in Cairns, and I can't wait to embark on classes from home.  So am trying to design a space that is functional, user friendly and inviting.  If you have any ideas on what you think makes a crafting space "work" leave me a comment, all thoughts most welcome.

So, in lieu of not having any of my own pics of my own to show you, I am sharing a card made by friend from high school days.  now friends on Facebook, imagine my suprise when the lovely Tanya Canazzaro posted on FB her latest craft creations - using Stampin' Up!  It's on my CAS to do list...as soon as I find my Inks!!  Talk soon, Joc x

Free Product - Exclusive Accessories Bundle - Ends soon

During the month of July only, you can receive a free accessories bundle (valued at $31.95) when you spend $100 on Stampin' Up! products of your choice.  As an added special something (just from me) I will include free postage and handling when you place an order over $100.  Even though I'm now in Perth, I still have your Stampin' Up! orders come straight to your door.

The package contains 13.7 metres of ribbon & 48 buttons in an exclusive flower design. Colours are from the Bold Brights Collection - Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point and Old Olive.  As my bundle has not yet arrived, having been redirected to my M-I-L's, I have included some ideas from the Stampin' Up website for some inspiration.  Happy viewing everyone,   Joc x