Abstract Background Technique

Hello Stampers

Recently I saw a Facebook Post by Mary Brown AKA StamperCamper from the US who made a card with the "Polished Stone" Technique and I loved it straight away.

It is an easy technique resulting in a different look every time you try it.  So, today, I decided to give it a go.  My first card started with the Octopus cut out using the "Under the Sea" Framelits and the "Sea of Textures" Stamp Set in the new 2018/2019 Annual Catalogue which has just begun on June 1.  I played with Marina Mist, Coastal Cabana and Lemon Lime Twist.  Here is the end result:-

So then I thought I would like something with pink tones.  My fingers have been choosing "Painted Harvest" Stamp Set a lot lately.  You know when you just like a certain stamp set and seem to go to that one quite often?  Well Painted Harvest is currently my "Go To" Stamp Set 😄

So I started with some Glossy White cardstock and 3 colours - Flirty Flamingo, Berry Bliss and Fresh Fig

I then grabbed 3 x cotton balls (one at a time) and firstly added some Isocol Rubbing Alcohol then dipped in Flirty Flamingo and dabbed and swirled it on the glossy cardstock.  I continued this with the other 2 colours and spritzed it lightly with a little extra isocol, and ended up with this......

 I must admit it doesn't look too exciting here but, trust me, it is much better in real life 😍😁

I went away and did something else while it dried (pretty fast due to the Isocol) and if you wanted to speed up the process just use your heat gun.

I then stamped the leaves from the "Painted Harvest" Stamp Set in Versamark Ink and embossed them with silver embossing powder...

I then trimmed this down to fit my Fresh Fig cardbase and Flirty Flamingo border.  Put them all together, stamped the 2-step flower from the "Painted Harvest" Stamp Set on the largest square Stitched Framelits piece of Whisper White using Flirty Flamingo and Berry Bliss.

I popped it up on dimensionals, added some Blackberry Bliss "Nature's Twine" and wallah!!    The greeting is from the "Fairy Celebration" Stamp Set mainly because I like this font and it is quite small.

The left over little bits that I trimmed from it I added to the front of the envelope.  Don't throw anything out when you are stamping 😊😊😊

Hope you like it and try giving it a go.  I would love to see your different creations.

Happy Stamping

Janette

Sea Of Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Under The Sea Framelits Dies

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder

Nature's Twine

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Versamark Pad

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

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Countdown to 2018/19 Annual Catalogue

Hello Stampers

Well, not long now at all!!  Just 1 more big sleep and the New 2018/2019 Annual Catalogue goes Live.  So you can work through all those things you have on your Wish List already 😁  My Wish List is pretty long as there are just so many nice things in this new Catty.

As a Demonstrator I get to choose a couple of free products which I had earned during Sale-a-Bration Time so I am excited about that.  If you like free things too just ask me how to join in the fun and my Team of "Sunburst Stampers" and you will be on the way to freebies also.

Firstly my Card Class Dates for June, July and August have been set:-

JUNE

Saturday 02nd           9:30 am – 11:00 am     Coffee, Cake & Card Morning Myrtle’s Pantry

Tuesday 19^th              9:30 am – 11:00 am     Coffee, Cake & Card Morning Myrtle’s Pantry                       

Wednesday 20th        9:30 am – 11:30 am     Beginners Class My Place

Saturday 23rd           2:00 pm – 4:30 pm        Theme TBD My Place

Saturday 23rd           9:30 am – 11:00 am      Coffee, Cake & Card Morning Myrtle’s Pantry 

Saturday 16^th             9:00 am – 12:00 pm     2018/19 Annual Catalogue launch – Warner Brisbane

JULY
Wednesday 18th        9:30 am – 11:30 am           Beginners Class My Place

Tuesday 17^th              9:30 am – 11:00 am           Coffee, Cake & Card Morning Myrtle’s Pantry 

Saturday 21st            9:30 am – 11:00 am           Coffee, Cake & Card Morning Myrtle’s Pantry

Saturday 21st            2:00 pm – 4:30 pm            Theme TBD My Place

 Saturday 14th           1:00 pm – 5:00 pm            Sunnie Coast Stampers Group Craft & Chat

AUGUST
Tuesday 21st             9:30 am – 11:00 am           Coffee, Cake & Card Morning Myrtle’s Pantry                        
Wednesday 22nd       9:30 am – 11:30 am           Beginners Class My Place

Saturday 25th           2:00 pm – 4:30 pm            Theme TBD My Place

Saturday 25th            9:30 am – 11:00 am           Coffee, Cake & Card Morning Myrtle’s Pantry 

Saturday 11^th             1:00 pm – 5:00 pm            Sunnie Coast Stampers Group Craft & Chat

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY – Pelican Waters Tavern    6 OCTOBER 2018  Mark it in your Calendar

Stay tuned over next few days for more updates.  I am off to play with my 2 wee grandchildren tomorrow so will be back after for more Stampin' Up! Info

Happy Stamping
Janette

Early Release Suite

Hello Stampers

Not long till our new 2018/2019 Annual Catalogue opens its pages to you all on June 1, but in the meantime do you want a to pick up some new goodies a little beforehand???

The "Share What You Love" Suite has exclusive bundles and savings for every crafter.

Bundle 1 is the "Just Getting Started Bundle"  This bundle has everything a new crafter needs to start stamping and experiencing the joy of creativity.

Bundle 2 "A little More Please" is for Crafters wishing to hone their skills - These items will help you push your creative boundaries without pushing you over the edge.

Bundle 3 "Gotta have it all"  is for passionate Crafters who want to have it all - Enjoy more ways to share your love of stamping.

In this Suite they are featuring the Pearl theme as Stampin' Up! is celebrating its 30th Birhtday this year.  The Specialty Designer Series Paper in this Suite is absolutely devine and has a beautiful pearl shimmer throughout.  It will definitely be on the top of my "Wish List" as soon as the Catalogue goes live 😍

So this Early Release is only available till May 31 so pop on over to my shop and pick up your favourite bundle today.  Don't forget to use my Hostess Code CS3Z3KYE when you order and also get the Mini Glue Dots and Whisper White Baker's Twine as an extra Thank You for shopping with me.  Just click here to take you direct to my shop 😃

Happy Shopping

Janette

Stamping Daze with Janette Retreat

Hello Stampers

Well just a little over 2 weeks till my Retreat at Rumba Resort, Caloundra. Still a little bit of prep to be done but a great weekend will be had by all I am sure

There is still room if you wish to join in the fun and lots of opportunity if you just wish to come and play during the day and not stay over.

The day sessions will be jam-packed with fun and laughter so give me a call and book in.  The details are as follows:-

        Friday 18th May - activities from 1:00 pm till 5:00 pm               

Saturday 19th May - activities from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm

Sunday 20th May - activities from 9:00 am till 4:00 pm

• 1/2 Day participation                             $40.00 per person
• 1 Full Day participation                        $80.00 per person
• 2 Full Days participation                      $120.00 per person
• 2 1/2 Days participation                       $135.00 per person

You will receive a Welcome Pack on arrival filled with fun stamping things  - Make-and-Take kits,  Challenge Kits (purely optional to do), a copy of the new 2018/2019 Annual Catalogue and a few other little surprises.  There will be spot prizes and  raffle prizes and a prize for the best  Tiara on the Saturday while we watch the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

So come and join the fun and email me here to book in or call me on 0412027802.

Look forward to hearing from you

Happy stamping

Janette                                        

New Stampin' Up! Color Re-Vamp

Hello Stampers

As you may remember each year when the new Annual Catalogue begins so, too, do some new In-Colors which last for 2 years

So the previous In-Colors for 2016-2018 are soon retiring on May 31 2018.  These are Dapper Denim,  Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach and Sweet Sugarplum

So if you simply loved any of these colours get in quick to stock up your supplies as they are only available till the end of May or until stocks last

The New In-Colors for 2018-2020 are Lovely Lipstick, Grapefruit Grove, Pineapple Punch, Call Me Clover and Blueberry Bushel.

I think "Lovely Lipstick" is going to be one of my favourites.

Every few years Stampin' Up! also have a good look at all  the colours and so we are having a re-vamp of the other Colour Families.

The colours that are going are:-

Are you a little sad about any of these??  I will definitely miss Island Indigo, Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant.    You may have realised though that one of the 2016-2018 In Colors is not going away for very long???  See below

The new colours joining our Colour Families are:-

And a few oldies returning to join in the fun are:-

Yes Flirty Flamingo is returning to join the "Brights" Family 😃

So check out the Retiring List of other products, Also the new re-stocked "Clearance Rack" and don't forget to use my Hostess Code for this month (April) which is WNBTV6XN to get a free gift from me also

Happy stamping everyone

Janette

Retirement Lists are here!

Hello Stampers

Yes April and May are going to be very busy months!!!  With the new Catalogue commencing 1 June 2018 before it,  comes the Retirement Lists.  Just click on the pics below for each retiring category and if your favourite thing is on there make sure you are quick to order as they are selling fast 😬

retiring-stamps

retiring-bundles

everything-else

Happy Shopping

Janette

April News

Hello Stampers

Welcome to April and lots of exciting things happening in the Stampin' Up! World 👏💛😊

I have just come home from our bi-annual Stampin' Up! Onstage Event in Sydney and what a fabulous time we had.  Lots of new and exciting things coming in the new Annual Catalogue.  Here is a snippet of the fun....

The room with 600 + fun and excited ladies, gents and babies

A Selfie with Sara Douglass, Stampin' Up! CEO

Sonia and I celebrating Stampin' Up!s 30th Birthday

Luna Park at night after the event

You can join me at the next OnStage Event which is being held in Brisbane in November 2018.  So join my Team of "Sunburst Stampers" now and start preparing for the OnStage Event!!  Ask me for more details here.  Also join my Team now and get to see the new Annual Catalogue before anyone else 😃 and pre-order new products, at a discount, before anyone else!! 

More exciting info coming over the next few days!!!

Happy Stamping

Janette