Double Your Deal!

The Fun & Fast Notes stamp set is a great value set. Not only do you have eight cute images, you also have eight sayings. On the set (in the image above) I have carefully cut the rubber images so that the sayings and the pictures are seperate.

Please take care whilst doing this!

The saying is placed on the end of the block and the image on the main part of the block.

Thursday's Tip - Scoring Designer Series Paper

I was talking to Paula Richard, one of my wonderful team yesterday. She suggested that I gave advice on scoring designer series paper (without ripping it!!).

Designer series paper is fabulous not only for decorating your scrapbooking pages and your cards, but is also great for some 3D projects. It is, however, a lighter weight than the cardstock Stampin' Up! sell and therefore needs to be treated a little gentler when it comes to scoring.

Tip: If you are a little heavy handed with the scoring blade on your paper trimmer, then try using a bone folder down the score line instead.

Begin with your bone folder in the groove at the top of the paper trimmer.

Move the bone folder down along the groove putting a firm enough pressure to cause indentation. This should be enough to give a deep enough score without ripping the paper.

Give it a go today. Sign up to my fortnightly newsletter to receive more tips, ideas and 3D project templates.

Happy creating.

Donna

The Last Petal

Created by Donna Calley. Copyright Stampin' Up! 1989-2009

Well ladies, this is the last of the cards from my Pick a Petal Party Card Class that I ran at my house on Monday morning. The ladies and I had great time making these cards.

The next card classes are on Monday, 17th August, 9.30am-12.00pm or 7.30-10pm. Contact me on 09 238 2100 or e-mail me on donnacalley@xtra.co.nz.

Card stock: Basic black, Whisper White, Real Red and Pretty in Pink.

Inks: Basic Black

Accesssories: Real Red and Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon, Rhinestone Brad (from the Pretties kit - a definite must have), Felt Flower Fusions and the Five Petal Punch.

Tuesday's Technique - Star Punchies

A few weeks ago I created a cute little box and decorated it with star punchies. I thought that it was about time that I told you how to make them.
I used Stampin' Ups! wonderful Star and Large Star Punches. These are designed to fit over the top of each other.

First, punch the small star (I have used Old Olive card stock).
Next, line up the Large Star and punch straight over the negative image. Tip: Always have the hole of the punch facing you (opposed to the picture side of the punch) then you can position items a lot easier.
The result is a fabulous star punchie that you can use to liven up any Christmas decoration, a wreath, some cards, a table setting, a......................! the list is endless!

Now it's your turn to try. Order your punches now and get started on your decorations early. Phone 09 238 2100 to place an order or e-mail me on donnacalley@xtra.co.nz.

Happy punching!!

Donna

Stamp Fest Update

There is still time to register for Stamp Fest if you haven't already done so. See previous posts for details.
Contact me at donnacalley@xtra.co.nz.

Have a great day.

Donna

You've Made A Beautiful Card, So Now What!?

...well, now you'll need a nice envelope to put it in. And you need look no further. Stampin' Up! have the nicest envelopes that I have come across, and at $12.95 for 40 it is a great price too.
The C6 (greetings card size) envelopes come in Whisper White and Very Vanilla. And of course they look so great stamped with an image that matches the card that you have made.

To purchase your envelopes or any other Stampin' Up! product, or to ask me a paper crafting related question ciontact me on donnacalley@xtra.co.nz.

Happy stamping.

Donna

Mr Grumpy

Created by Donna Calley. Image copyright Stampin' Up! 1989-2009

This isn't the best photo of Mr Grumpy. I think that he'd be even more depressed if he saw how bad my photography skills were this time!!

This is one of four cards that we shall be making 9.30am this Monday morning. Several spaces available, so contact me today to reserve your space. (donnacalley@xtra.co.nz)

Stamp set: Pick a Petal.

Card Stock: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Basic Grey, Whisper White.

Ink pad: Baja Breeze, Basic Grey.

Accessories: Urban gGarden Designer Series Paper, Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Crop-a-dile, Jumbo Eyelets, Scalloped Edge Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch.

Happy Stamping

Donna

If You Can't Buy It Dye It!

Have you had a look at Stampin' Ups! amazing range of ribbons (on page 150-151). They of course co-ordinate with the colour of the inks, card and accessories that we have and the price is very hard to beat.
If there is a colour ribbon that we don't have that you would like, try dying it!

Technique: Take the Stampin' Up! white grosgrain ribbon and the ink colour that you would like. With your hand in a plastic bag rub the ribbon into the ink and allow it to dry. Hey presto! you have the colour of ribbon you need.

To get more techniques and tips subscribe to my newsletter, contact me donnacalley@xtra.co.nz

Happy stamping

Donna

Go For Gold

Created by Donna Calley. Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1989-2009.

How's that for a variation! I love this card and it will be one of the cards that we shall be making on Monday (27th July) at my 'Pick a Petal' card class. (2 spaces still available- 9.30-11.30am. 123 Queen Street, Pukekohe).

Keep your eyes out for my next months Christmas themed class soon to be advertised.

Happy stamping. Donna Calley

Black Baroque

Created by Donna Calley. Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1989-2009

This picture does not do this card justice. I have used the 'En Francais' background stamp (page 109 SU! Ideas Book and Catalogue) in basic black ink. I have then used 'Baroque Motif' in black emboss powder and gold emboss powder on the vellum paper. I have added gold brads to hold the vellum in place.

If you would like to try your hand at embossing join me next Monday (27th July) at 9.30am, 123 Queen Street, Pukekohe or at Stamp Fest (8th August) all day paper crafting event, Havest Church, Papakura. Bookings essential.

Look out for my advance version of this card tomorrow.

Happy stamping.

Donna

I Know A Secret...........

....I know how to create Very Vanilla embossing. Come and join us at Stamp Fest (8th August) to find out how. Only 7 more days to register

Star Gazing

A few weeks ago I created a cute little box and decorated it with stars. I thought that it was about time that I told you how to make them.
I used Stampin' Ups! wonderful Star and Large Star Punches. These are designed to fit over the top of each other.
First punch the small star. I used Old Olive card stock.

Next, line up the Large Star and punch straight over the negative image.

Tip: Always have the hole facing you (opposed to the picture side of the punch) then you can position items a lot easier.

These stars would be great to liven up any Christmas decoration, a wreath, some cards, a table seting, a......................!the list is endless!

Now it's your turn to try. Order your punches now and get started on your decorations early. Phone 09 238 2100 to place an order or e-mail me on donnacalley@xtra.co.nz.

Happy punching!!

Donna

Wedding Table Setting

Created by Donna Calley. Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1989-2009
This beautiful, but easy table setting is clear embossed with the Baroque Motif stamp set. The Pale Plum card stock is then wrapped around a plastic covered piece of oasis. I have then decorated it with strips of Pale Plum and Old Olive card stock that have been altered with the Eyelet Border Punch (page 152 of the SU! catalogue). It is finished off with Old Olive grosgrain ribbon.
Look on the side bars for up and coming workshops or contact me to host your own workshop.

Happy stamping.
Donna

Pick a Petal Wedding Card

Created by Donna Calley. Images copyright Stampin' Up!

My brother-in-law and his lovely partner Lori are tying the knot today. I chose the En Francais background stamp (page 109, SU! catalogue) and the word cherish from Baroque Motif stamp set (page 94, SU! catalogue), because Lori had used both of those stamp sets for her wedding invitations. I couldn't resist using the black and the gold embossing with Pick a Petal (page 96, SU! catalogue) just to give the card a touch of elegance. It was finished off using SU! black grosgrain ribbon.

On the 27th July I am hosting the Pick a Petal Party, a card class based on the Pick a Petal stamp set. Contact me now to save your place. (Keep your eye on my blog over the next few days to see other cards using the extremely versatile Pick a Petal stamp set)

Happy stamping

Donna

Embellish To Your Hearts Content

Embellish your handmade cards and creations with Stampin' Ups! rhinestone brads, available from the Pretties Kit or in pots of varying colours and sizes, page 149 of the current SU! catalogue. Contact me to borrow a catalogue or check the on-line catalogue (www.stampinup.com).

$210 worth of product up for grabs!!

Stamp Fest is coming (8th August)! And just to add to the excitement of the day, we have a fabulous giveaway. All you wonderful crafters at Stamp Fest will be in to win this amazing package above, worth over $210. It includes the Dreams Du Jour stamp set, Bella Rose DSP, four ink pads, In-colours A4 card stock, eyelet border punch, SNAIL adhesive and whisper white A4 card stock.

To double your odds to win this product just get your registration in by the 24th July.

To register contact me on 09 238 2100 or e-mail me donnacalley@xtra.co.nz.

Simply Scrappin'

Want to make scrapbook pages but find that they take too long? Then try out Stampin' Up!s Simply Scrapin' kits. Not only do they make scrapbooking a lot quicker, but you can use them to make very quick cards and you can purchase stamp sets and other accessories to co-ordinate with them.

This set is the Petal Party Simply Scrappin' Kit. It co-ordinates with the Best Wishes and More stamp set and I have used the Circle Metal Edge Tag to add interest.

To book a workshop to see me demonstrate the Simply Scrappin' Kits or to place an order contact me on 09 238 2100 or e-mail me donnacalley@xtra.co.nz

Happy Stamping

Donna

Stamp Fest Fun

Hi Ladies,

I know that some of you are dying to see some of the projects that we will be doing at Stamp Fest next month (8th August), so I thought that I would put you out of your misery.

We will be making five projects altogether. This first one is the stationery set (courtesy of Makeesha Bly http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au) and the second is the Foldout Scrapbook.

Limited places available so call me to day to book your spot. Call me 09 238 2100 or e-mail donnacalley@xtra.co.nz.

Happy Stamping.

Donna