Photos of Jarrahdale craft retreat

Last weekend I headed away with some lovely ladies - Karen, Amanda and Hollie for a very much needed and relaxing crafting weekend at Jarrahdale.  Once again, another part of Perth that I had never been to, but it will definately be getting back to.  Big thanks to Amanda for organising it all, looking forward to the next one!

We had a great few days of crafting, and I am pleased to say despite much laughing, chatting, drinking and snacking (what is it with retreats and yummy food!?) that I did get quite a few crafting projects completed.  You can checkout a few of them that I posted last weekend on my Facebook page here . 

Lovely little historical cottage

View from the back verandah

Our crafting space, kept warm by lots of heaters

Rain on the first nice put a stop to this, but it would have been lovely


Thanks for stopping by, don't forget to checkout my list of adults and children's classes for July. 
 Happy weekend everyone, Jocie x

July Classes Adults and Kids School Holidays

ADULT CLASSES

BYO CROP SESSION Monday 2nd July.  Bring along your projects to work on.   $5	CARD CLASS FLOWERS CARD Friday 13th July 7pm Make 3 cards with your choice of greeting  $12
SCRAPBOOK CLASS Saturday 21st July 7pm Make a male inspired page and learn a great way to use your scrap pieces   $10

JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLASSES

Tuesday 10th July 11am and 3pm $12

Card class - Flower Power, use punches and stamps to make two birthday cards

Thursday 12th July 11am and 3pm $12

Scrapbook class - Bring along a standard size photo to create a sparkly Christmas themed layout

Friday 13th July 11am and 3pm $12

Mums and Kids Class - For children aged 5-7. Come along and make three cards together

Tuesday 17 July 11am $12

Card class - Create two Angry Birds birthday cards.

Wednesday 18 July 11am $12

Scrapbook Page - Ages 12+. Bring along a photo of you and your friends to create a full size layout and learn some fun techniques at the same time.

Thursday 19 July 11am and 3 pm $12

3D Projects - Create a box with matching card


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

- Classes limited to four people to allow for guided teaching
- All classes are for children aged 8+ unless otherwise stated
- Payment must be made 48 hours after booking to secure your space
- All materials and light refreshments are supplied

To book please call 0407 735 229 or email
jocie_traversjones@yahoo.com.au

Convention swap cards, crop sessions, FREE stamps

Hi all,

Another update from Convention.  This time some of the fabulous cards made by fellow demonstrators from New Zealand and Australia.  Hope there is one or two amongst them to inspire you to get creating!  Apologies to the owners of these cards, I don't have your names recorded, but if it was you, let me know, and I'll update my post to show accordingly. 

Don't forget, you can book your children in now for the school holidays.  Classes are available for scrap booking and card making for all ages.  Also for the month of June when you place an order over $125 you can receive the gorgeous Reason to smile stamp set....FREE!  Checkout more information HERE   

Finally, Crop sessions are back.  Come to my place for a few hours and work on your projects.  Next session is happening  Monday 2nd July 10am - 2pm.  Use of stamps and inks, refreshments included for just $5.   RSVP now to book you place.  Talk soon, Joc x

Made by Mel Rowe

PAPERCRAFT CLASSES Kids School Holiday program

JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLASSES

Tuesday 10th July  11am and 3pm $12

Card class - Flower Power,  use punches and stamps to make two birthday cards

Thursday 12th July  11am and 3pm  $12

Scrapbook class -  Bring along a standard size photo to create a sparkly Christmas themed layout

Friday 13th July  11am and 3pm  $12

Mums and Kids Class - For children aged 5-7.  Come along and make three cards together

Tuesday 17 July  11am   $12

Card class - Create two Angry Birds birthday cards. 

Wednesday 18 July  11am  $12

Scrapbook Page - Ages 12+.  Bring along a photo of you and your friends to create a full size layout and learn some fun techniques at the same time.

Thursday  19 July  11am and 3 pm  $12

3D Projects - Create a box with matching card


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

-  Classes limited to four people to allow for guided teaching
- All classes are for children aged 8+ unless otherwise stated
-  Payment must be made 48 hours after booking to secure your space
-  All materials and light refreshments are supplied

To book please call 0407 735 229 or email
jocie_traversjones@yahoo.com.au

2012 Stampin' Up! Convention Pics Post 2

Hi everyone,

Am going to launch straight into the photos as we have had some pretty gusty winds today and the internet seems to be cutting in and out a bit, but wanted to share some more photos of what goes on at the Convention Awards Dinner on the last night.  For me its all about seeing friends and glamming up for the night!  Once again,  many photos to choose from so these are in no particular order, just good memories or a highlight for me.  Hope you like them!

Me and my dear friend Monique Fielder.  This girl is a scream (alos extremly generous and talented!).  Note my very sexy (but extremely practical) winter coat

This one has to get a mention!  Bris Vegas is the destination for next year's Convention.  Whoo hoo, a chance to visit family and friends (wonder if Laurie will come??  Hope so................ :-)  )

L-R  Clare from Demo Support, me and  Jode.  She my be my upline, but she's also my dearest friend.  Luv ya x x

L-R  Cate, me, Ana.  Cate and Ana are from SU Demo support and it was grat catching up with them on Saturday night to hear more about their roles and working for SU


Well there's a few more from the Convention Album shared, and more to come!  Hope I'm not overloading you with photos, Post 3 will be some swaps that were received by myself and my roomies.  They were very organised and made more than me, thanks girls for allowing me to take the photos.  Joc x

2012 Stampin' Up! Convention Pics - Post Number 1

As promised, photos from last week's fabulous, amazing, inspiring Convention in not so chilly Canberra.  Despite forecasts the weather was not as bad as I had anticipated and as such the gloves did not make an appearance.  Was a busy three days, and with so much to take in its not until I look through the pics to I realise how much I have taken away from Convention both crafty wise and personally.  But that's what I love about this company, its more than the paper and ink, way more.  Its the friendships, the laughs, the way it makes me keep challenging myself to improve.

As you may have seen in the title, this is post number 1.....due to the enormous amounts of photos being taken thanks to modern technology!  And here they are in no particular order, just ones that stand out to me as memorable for one reason or another.  Hope you like them, more to follow, along with my July school holiday classes for the kids.


What would a Convention be without SWAPS!!  Here is just one of many that were shared

Me and my up-up line of my Stampin' Up! family, Shannean the Queen (No 5 Demo of the Year!!!)

Awards Dinner Saturday Night - L to R Shannean, Jodie Cox (my upline and dearest friend - and roomie), moi, Heather (roomie)

Walk from the hotel to the Convention Centre.  All the trees were changing colours, so beautiful

Convention 2012 starts.  This years theme "I am" began with a song from the SU Demo Support girls

OK, more pics to come!  Joc x

Photo of the makings of a simple card... 1.5 hours later

You know how it is, you need to make a card, you have the idea (or in my case a card that was given to me during a swap).  Easy right? You grab the supplies needed and sit down to make said simple card. 

But then you start thinking "wait I might add some shimmer and bling, ohh I could just change the embellishment a little, wait I could add a punch", see where I'm going with this!  So before I  knew it over a hour and a half had flown by before I had finished the card which was meant to be quick and simple.  Don't get me wrong, I actually really enjoyed my crafting time tonight, was just me with my paper, inks, stamps, music on in the background...and just a few other supplies as you can see here -

 

The card on the table is my take of a friend's card which is on the back of the table.  Thanks Marsha for the inspiration.  Hope my Grandma likes it as well. 

Shall be listing my June classes shortly, one of which will be making this card using the gorgeous Twitterpated Designer Paper from the current mini, you can view the mini online here. 

  More pics to follow along with some of my recent trip to Canberra for the annual Australian and New Zealand Convention.   Joc x

Don't forget between now and the end of July hosting a workshop with sales over $650 means $190 in free Stampin' Up! product of your choice, half price off one item.   Plus my gift to you, and extra $5 for every $100 in sales and an extra $10 if sales reach $650.  Why not get together with friends to make a combined order and share the free product rewards?

 

How does $200 worth of FREE Stampin' Up! product sound?

 Until the end of July hostesses who hold a minimum $650 workshop will receive an additional $90 in hostess FREE merchandise dollars-that's in addition to the $100 they already receive for a $650 workshop!  And to make it up to a nice round figure, I will give you an extra $10 to spend.  This can be used from either our Annual Catalogue or the Autumn Winter Mini.

Workshops are such a great way to spend time with friends, creating beautiful handmade based on products of your choice, as well as learning more about what Stampin'Up! has to offer.   Host a workshop in June, any orders over $125 will also receive the Reason to Smile stamp set below for FREE!!!

If you don't have time to host a workshop, why not combine with friends to place a qualifying order and share the benefit of $200 worth of product of your choice.  You can find out more HERE.

Lastly, all hostesses who book a party with me during June or July will receive an extra $5 for each $100 worth of sales (excluding P&H).  Contact me here or 0407 735 229 to book your workshop.

Your Hostess' Party Sales*	Regular Hostess Benefits	Additional Hostess Dollars	Total Hostess Benefits
$650	$100 plus 1 item at 50% off	$90	$190 plus 1 item at 50% off
$800	$130 plus 2 items at 50% off	$90	$220 plus 2 items at 50% off
$1,000	$160 plus 3 items at 50% off	$90	$250 plus 3 items at 50% off
$1,250	$200 plus 15% of amount over $1,250 plus 4 items at 50% off	$90	$290 plus 15% of amount over $1,250 plus 4 items at 50% off

8 months free Designer paper

Big news, really big in the Stampin' world.  Starting today - the starter kit is now $169!!! The best part - you can pick WHATEVER you like in the kit up to the value of $235!! Plus $80 FREE business resource pack.  If you have always thought about joining Stampin' Up! and getting their products at a discounted price this is the time to do it. 

Plus if you join in May as a demonstrator you receive an amazing offer - you get a paper pack every month until December!! That is eight packs of Stampin' Up! 12x12 of paper valued at $18.95 each completely FREE!! A total value of approx $150.  And with the new cattie starting September, it means some fabulous new designs as well.   So what are you waiting for?? Join today for discounted great quality SU products.  Email me jocie_traversjones@yahoo.com.au and join now to get a fabulous discount on great quality craft products today.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS–

What if I don’t want the kit, can I still order Stampin’ Up! products from Joc?
Absolutely, but you are crazy not to join!! Many SU demos join to get the products cheaper and support their hobby. (or addiction) lol. But you could even build any sized business doing something you love if you like!

If I join and don't reach the quarterly sales target ($400 per quarter), what happens? Do I just stop becoming a demonstrator and lose my benefits?
That is correct – there is no fee, nothing happens, you just finish.  Join now and you have until September to reach your first quarter minimum in sales. 
 
After becoming a demonstrator, there is a one off 30% discount on my first order?
A: there is a 30% discount on your first order as long as it is over $300.

Is it true that there is no postage payable on the starter kit?
This is true! No postage on the starter kit.
So you have nothing to lose!!

If you have any more questions about anything please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Big Stampin News

Big news.......really big in the Stampin' world. Starting today - the starter kit is now $169!!! The best part - you can pick WHATEVER you like in the kit up to the value of $235!! Plus $80 FREE business resource pack. If you have always thought about joining Stampin' Up! and getting their products at a discounted price this is the time to do it.

Plus if you join in May as a demonstrator you receive an amazing offer - you get a paper pack every month until December!! That is eight packs of Stampin' Up! 12x12 of paper valued at $18.95 each completely FREE!! A total value of approx $150. And with the new cattie starting September, it means some fabulous new designs as well. So what are you waiting for?? Join today for discounted great quality SU products. Email me jocie_traversjones@yahoo.com.au and join now to get a fabulous discount on great quality craft products today.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS–

What if I don’t want the kit, can I still order Stampin’ Up! products from Joc?
Absolutely, but you are crazy not to join!! Many SU demos join to get the products cheaper and support their hobby. (or addiction) lol. But you could even build any sized business doing something you love if you like!

If I join and don't reach the quarterly sales target ($400 per quarter), what happens? Do I just stop becoming a demonstrator and lose my benefits?
That is correct – there is no fee, nothing happens, you just finish. Join now and you have until September to reach your first quarter minimum in sales.

After becoming a demonstrator, there is a one off 30% discount on my first order?
A: there is a 30% discount on your first order as long as it is over $300.

Is it true that there is no postage payable on the starter kit?
This is true! No postage on the starter kit.
So you have nothing to lose!!

If you have any more questions about anything please don’t hesitate to contact me.

My Grandpa's card minus "fluffing"

Spent a lovely hour or so today making this card for my gorgeous Grandpa George's 84th birthday this year.  Sometimes I never know where to start with cards for the boys, so I decided to just start making (giving myself a little internal pep), not "fluff" like I can be known to do, and just get to it.  Little over an hour later, card was done.....outside and in.  Hope you think it's OK?

I used Well Worn DSP, Card stock - Early Espresso, Cajun Craze and Very Vanilla. Stamp Set - Word Play

And the inside, this was just plain white copy paper which I sponged over with Crumb Cake ink.  Love the distressed look it gave. 

That's all for now, happy crafting   Joc x 



Recent cards I've made

Hi all, its been a while since I've shared some cards, and some of these are more than a month old.  I just loved the recent Sale A Bration papers, and even found a new colour which has grown on me - Soft Suede!  I know, many of you loved from the moment Stampin' Up introduced it to the Neutrals colour family, but I guess it just took me a little longer!

Enclosed was a gift voucher.  These come with a coordinated card and envelope.

Second gift voucher card

Dazzling Diamonds added over the entire Decorative Label punch.  For me it just worked!

Inspired from a recent birthday card from Caroline Cassidy. 

Don't forget, the new Autumn Winter Mini Catalogue is now available. You can check it out online here.  Receive a free Stampin' Write Marker (in your choice of colour) when you order over $70 of product from the mini cattie by April 30th.  Email me today to place your order.

Have a great weekend everyone, Joc x

Free Stampin Up! Marker offer - Autumn Mini is here

In my opinion this is the best mini catalogue since I discovered Stampin' Up! nearly three years ago.  I'm sure you will find something that you just love.  For me its the satin pleated ribbon, the Blossom Punch, Framelits and matching set plus not to mention the new Simply Scored Tool. 

View the online version right now HERE . 

Framelits Die for use with Big Shot Machine

Purchase a Simply Scored Scoring Tool by April 30 and choose a Stampin' Up! Marker in your colour choice

Pear Pizzaz, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride Pleated Ribbon



Bit of exciting news to share....free stamp sets to be had

Hi,

Wow January gone already and we are back in the swing of things for 2012! Where did the summer holidays go?  Below is some great news from Stampin' Up! and the fabulous ways you can receive free product

Vintage Stamp Set from the SAB cattie, made by my online Stampin buddy Monique, love everything she has done here

The new  year also sees the start of one of my favourite Stampin' Up! times - SALE A BRATION! From January 24th until March 31st, for every $100 of product you purchase you'll receive a free stamp set, paper or ribbon/brad pack from the Sale A Bration Mini Catalogue! There are actually three ways that you can receive freebies during Sale A Bration! 

1. You’ll get to choose one item from the Sale A Bration Mini Catalogue for EVERY $100 ordered. You can check out the stamps and accessories available to receive for FREE in the Mini Catalogue right here .
2. Host a $600 workshop or catalogue party and you’ll get to choose another item from the Sale A Bration catalogue!  As well as the regular hostess reward of $100 to spend across the entire catalogue. 

A peek at the SAB designer series paper 

3. Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale A Bration and until  March 31 you can join for just $249 (a saving of $40), plus choose any additional stamp set for free!  You'll receive over $700  worth of product for less than half price plus all the demonstrator benefits.  These include a 20% discount on all your future purchases, access the exclusive demonstrator website, a full-colour monthly magazine packed with business ideas and creative inspiration, membership on an online forum just for demonstrators and much much more........

The big news though is that starting April 1 the minimum quarterly order amount will be reduced to just $400. You'll have until the end of your first full quarter (June 30) to meet this, and no ABN number is required. 

 I'd love to chat with you some more about joining the wonderful family that is Stampin’ Up!. Please contact me for a free information pack that may answer some of the questions you have or feel free to call me 0407 735 229 if you wish to speak with me personally.

2012 Colour of the Year.......

One of the members of an SU Demonstrator Facebook page I follow shared the Pantone Colour of the Year for 2012.   Was a tad wowed, as I bought a new shirt only last week in the very same colour!   Yep, wish I could say I am just so fashion forward and on trend, but really I think its more a case of the shirt fitted, it was on sale, and I was over shopping!!

Me in said shirt at the Brisbane International Tennis last week

Anyways the winner as far as the colour goes is..........  More info from the Pantone site can be found here

The following image shows their Top 10 colours for this year.  Is it just me or are a few of those colours pretty similar to those in the SU colour range?  Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pool Party come to mind, as well as Crumb Cake and Basic Grey

Otherwise for me, life is good, holiday is wonderful but flying by.  We are just trying to make the most of each day.  Joc x