Case Study Design Team search challenge – my submission

Hi All,

The folk over at Case Study Design Team  are looking for some new members to join their design team *squeal* ….. so I’ve decided to give it a go and try out myself.

The criteria for this special challenge was to ‘case’ a card from your personal inspirational muse eg a popular card maker that inspires you. It also had to push you a little out of your comfort zone.

I’ve chosen a card from the amazing Kimberly Van Diepen.  I just love her style and I’m always totally in awe of the eclectic way she puts her cards together.  This card is a particular favourite of mine.

I love the colours and the layering… but I also love that Kimberly isn’t afraid to add that bit extra, tiny bits of interest and excitement. Now I’m not sure I could never replicate her total look, so I’ve decided to just get the feel of the card and pick up on little elements. The tiny heart, a bow, the placement of the ‘love’ and of course the colours – just enhanced by my absolute favourite colour Crumb Cake. Here is my card, I hope you like it.

 

I’m a little bit in love with the Soda Pop Tops (they’re so cute), I’ve added a stamped image in the bottom of the Soda Pop top then filled it with Crystal Effects lacquer and added a little Dazzling Diamonds glitter for detail.

Card Recipe

All Products by Stampin’ Up!

• Stamp Sets: Collage Curios, Music Notes Wheel.
• Card: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
• Ink: Basic Black, Raspberry Ripple
• Other: Soda Pop Tops, Two Tone Ribbon, Textured Impressions Embossing folder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Boarder punch, 1/2″ round punch, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds. 

Happy Stamping,

x Carolyn

 

I’m selling some of my stamps! Seriously!!!

Hi Folks,

It time. Time to sell some of my stamp sets and tools. I really need to clean out my craft room so I don’t turn into a crazy hoarding lady. hehehe *Blush*

Some sets are from a while ago, some are more recent but they are still like brand new! Some barely used. I really want to get these moved on, so they are definitely very cheap!

Here is my list of stamp sets for sale……

* I’ve just updated this document to add some photos of some of the sets… use the link to Splitcoast below for the ones I’ve not photographed* 

Wood mounted sets:

Trendy Trees $15

Polka Dot Punches $10  sold

Happy Moments $10  sold

Extreme surfer single stamp $5 Sold

Ornate Blossom single stamp $10

Choo Choo $10 sold

Fifth Avenue Floral $25

Sanded (large background stamp) very inky $10

Fun & Fast notes $30

Eastern Blooms $20

Upsy Daisy (very inky) $15

Vintage Vogue $20 (inky)

Vintage Labels $10

Baroque Motifs $15

Sprinkles $10

Autumn Days $20

Medallion $20

Organic Grace $10

Simply Soft $15

Fresh Vintage $10

Elementary Elegance $10

Good Neighbors $10

Clear Mount Sets (you will need your own acrylic blocks to use these):

Fox & Friends  $15 sold

Funky Four $10

Contempo Christmas $10 sold

Because I care $10 sold

Afterthoughts $10

Picture This $10

Silhouette Sentiments $10

Birthday Bakery  $10

Punch Bunch $10

Sweet Summer $10 sold

Outlined Occasions $10

Sprinkled Expressions $10

Bliss $10

So Happy For You $10

Standard Wheel (handle is not included) $4.00ea

Baroque Motif

Sandy Speckles

Choo Choo track Sold

If you are unsure what each stamp set is, as some are from previous catalogue, you can view them and their samples at this link over at Splitcoaststampers (just look under the set alphabetically) 
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/su

Ink Pads (retired) – to be sold without re-inkers – please only buy if you have the discontinued re-inkers as I can not guarantee the ink levels. $5.00ea

Sage Shadow

Kiwi Kiss

Ruby Red

Taken with Teal

Close to Cocoa

Creamy Caramel

Tools - google these if you’re not sure what they are

Watercolour Crayons:

Bold Brights $15.00

Soft Subtles  $15.00

(pre color refresh- some discontinued colours) barely used.

Stampin’ Pastels – only white pastel cracked. Barely used. $15.00

Crimper Tool $20.00

Distressing Essentials Kit $20

Circle Scissors Plus (new in box) $30

Circle Scissors Plus Glass cutting mat (new in box)$20

All products are approx 50% off original prices…..BARGAIN!

It is a first in first served basis…..so get in quick.

The postage will be at your expense. You are welcome to bundle items together. I will work out the postage for you and let you know the final tally.  I’ll ship the items as soon as payment is made, either by Direct Deposit, or Cash.

I will not be selling internationally – sorry.

To purchase any of these items, just contact me at carolynb@adam.com.au and I will arrange payment and shipping with you directly.

Okay if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me!

Happy shopping!

x Carolyn

Female & Mothers day card making class – May 2nd

This is so exciting…. I’ve been playing with the new Stampin’ Up! Framelits ‘Dress Ups‘. It’s super fun – and I’m not embarrassed to say it’s just like being a little girl again dressing up dolls *love it*

If you’d like a play too, come along to my next card making class on Thursday the 2nd of May. Make either Mothers day cards or Female birthday cards – it’s up to you. Take a look at what we’re making…

Details:

Date: Thursday 2nd May

Time: 10am and class repeated at 7.30pm

Cost: $20 (this includes all materials, use of my tools and tea, coffee and biscuits).

Email me to book in to a class or call me on 0401 857748. Address details provided on booking.

 

Happy stamping everyone.

x Carolyn

Two by two – Watercolour baby card

 

 

Hi Folks,

Here is a little card I made for some dear friends of mine who had their 3rd little baby girl recently. I’ve been so excited about giving this stamp set ‘Two by Two’ a go as I love to watercolour and colour in general. I had lots of fun using my watercolour pencils which are now sadly retiring. *sad face* but I suppose this will just give me more opportunity to play with my markers and blender pens!! A silver lining in every cloud.

 

 

Here is the stamp set ‘Two by Two’#126788 and at only just $15.95 its a bargain! Click on my shopping trolly over to the left to go to my online shop and purchase yours any time 24/7.

It’s school holidays here at the moment and I’m just loving spending some time with the boys and really relaxing. Hope you’re well wherever you are. *wave*

I have lots of stamping specials in points of interest coming up in my next post……. Exciting times at Stamping Up!

Happy stamping,

x Carolyn

 

 

An Elegant Butterfly punch birthday party

Hi All,

A few weeks ago it was my ‘big birthday’ – yes my 40th. I had a really wonderful day and I thought I’d share some of the creative elements of the day.

Firstly, I bought these lovely white lanterns and added LOTS of punched out butterflies from a variety of the Stampin’ Up! range of Designer Series Papers. I’ve used 2 punches, the Elegant Butterfly punch #127526 and the Bitty Butterfly punch #129406 both retail for $27.95 each. (If you’d like to order these punches its easy -just click on the shopping cart icon to the left of screen). I’ve just used my trusty hot glue gun to fasten them to the lanterns. Pretty right?

I also wanted a way to capture all of my friends with a photo on the day – so I set my hubby to joining 3 old doors together that we had left over from renovating our house and then I just went to town sticking lots of the butterflies to the doors. Add a few props and some old frames and a ‘photo booth’ was created.

We sure got some wonderful photos – here I am being a bit of a clown before the party started.

This is my favourite photo of the day – by beautiful boys. Love them SO much.

See – paper craft can come in all shapes and forms. I think it was fitting that it played such a staring role in by birthday as Stampin’ Up! and all the friends and wonderful creative times I’ve had have really given me such happiness.

Happy stamping everyone,

x Carolyn

Chalkboard Technique class next week

When: Thursday 5th April
Where: My house (contact me for details)
Cost : $20 for 3 Chalkboard technique cards & tea, coffee & biscuits
Times: 10am & 7.30pm

Please contact me for further details and bookings. First time Stampers welcome (no experience required).

Bookings essential. Please let me know ASAP for booking as I prep for classes 2-3days before class.

Happy stamping,
X Carolyn

Online Shopping and My Digital Studio Free 30 day trial – Wowsers!!

 

Hi All,

So a MEGA HUGE AMAZING day for all those who love stamping and Stampin’ Up!….. in one day we have now in Australia Online shopping AND (drum roll) My Digital Studio!!!!! Whoot!!

So I hear you asking  ”what are you talking about Carolyn!!??”…. well, I’m glad you asked.

Firstly with Stampin’ Up! Online Ordering you can order directly through me to Stampin’ Up! online from the comfort of your armchair. I’m still your Demonstrator so I’ll still be giving you all the help with your products, classes, inhome workshops etc etc BUT if you want to put in an order, in your pj’s in the middle of the night (for example) you can. Of course if you still prefer to email me or drop me a paper order form that’s fine too… but Here is the link to directly access my Business Website and look for the small green SHOP NOW button under my details at the top.

 

If you’ve never heard of Digital Scrapbooking this is just going to knock your socks off. Let me tell you, I love traditional scrapbooking but I think I’m going to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Digital Scrapbooking. So many digital photos, cards, invitation to make – limitless potential.

Stampin’ Up! has an amazing offer to give you a chance to try My Digital Studio digital scrapbooking for free! Just click on this link and try My Digital Studio for a 30 Free Trial. No harm in that right? Or for just $24.95 you can download My Digital Studio to keep for good. Stampin’ Up! will be offering new digital downloads weekly – so you’ll never get board.

Happy Stamping,

X Carolyn