When we moved into the house this garage had been converted into a hair dressing salon (which explains all the mirrors!), but since then it's been used as a sleep-out, to store firewood and to store a friend's furniture while they moved house.
It's had a bit of a 'do-up' over that last few weeks and the space is working really well as a classroom for all my Stampin' Up! Classes. I'm also planning to use for Workshops as it can be easier for Hostesses to have their guests come here.
As always, there are a few more things I'd like to do in here, but I'll get there bit by bit....
The pictures above are just a glimpse of the projects you can make in my September Quick Cards Class on Sunday 13th September. Book your place today!
Alternatively, if you don't want to wait that long, it's not too late to register for this month's repeat class on Monday 3rd August (see my previous post for a sneak peek of those projects).
I look forward to hearing from you....
I couldn't resist re-creating this gorgeous layout that I found in the new Spring Mini Catalogue. Actually, everything you see on this layout except ONE thing is already available in the current Idea Book & Catalogue as I don't have many products from the Spring Mini - Yet...!
I've used Baja Breeze and Basic Grey, with Urban Garden DSP, Rub-ons, a designer brad, 1" double stitched ribbon and my Circle Circus stamp set...simple! It's a lovely clean layout so it was super-easy to create.
If you would like a Mini Catalogue (to be released on the 1st August) please e-mail me (denise@letsgetstamping.com) or give me a call....
Alternatively, I'll be using stamp sets and other products from the Spring Mini in my August classes, so reserve your place now and come along to try them out for yourself.... I look forward to seeing you!
Quick Cards - 3 quick cards
Saturday August 1st (10-noon) - Fully Booked
Monday August 3rd (7-9pm) Repeat Class - register now!
Saturday Scrapping - 12x12 layout for 3 photos
Saturday August 1st 1-3pm - register now!
Fancy Folds Class - Never Ending Card & Gift Card Pouch
Wednesday August 12th (7-9pm) - Fully Booked
Wednesday August 19th (7-9pm) Repeat Class - register now!
All classes are held in Papakura and are $10 (bring a friend who's never been before you'll pay $5, bring two friends who have never been and you pay nothing for your class!)
Contact me today to register for any of the August classes listed above or the September classes listed to the right.
There's also a sneak peek of one of the new products from the Spring Mini on this card....
The Spring Mini will be released on the 1st August and it's jam packed with beautiful products that aren't available in the current catalogue.
All classes include a free copy of the Spring Mini Catalogue.
E-mail or call me of you would like a copy.
Congratulations to Judy Honey of Whenuapai, who was the lucky winner of our prize draw - I hope you enjoy using the products as much as we do! We will be in contact with you shortly.
Mini Flower Pot designed by Rachael Knight
I used Whisper White, Pale Plum and Perfect Plum ink & cardstock as well as the ribbon. I inked the whole stamp with Pale Plum then used a sponge dawber to add a little Perferct Plum to some of the petals.
I also used Perfect Plum along the bottom of the card and for the greeting, to achieve a 'watermark' type effect.
I hope this inspires you to get this set out of your stash - it's great for so many techniques. If you don't have it yet and would like to order it contact me today!
I used the Cupcakes wheel and the Happy Everything stamp set. I love Kiwi Kiss and Always Artichoke together & think this could pass as a male card too.
I have a Quick Cards class on Saturday morning and there are still places available.... give me a call or e-mail to book in!
Stamp with Riding Hood Red Ink on Red Riding Hood Red Cardstock and punch with Scallop Circle. Stamp with Kiwi Kiss on Whisper White cardstock and punch with 1 1/4" circle. Stamp Chocolate Chip on Whisper White cardstock and cut out the flower design using papersnips. Layer these together and then make a fake double brad using Crystal Effects.
This card is one we made at convention using Circle Circus and a whole lot of colours - Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Pacific Point, Bashful Blue and Kiwi Kiss It's not easy to use that many colours with no neutral tones and have it look so well co-ordinated, but the matching Kiwi Kiss ribbon ties it all together nicely! 
I've also used this set for 12x12 layouts and a cute gift box so I'll post those projects over the next few days....
As promised, here's another 'Trendy Trees" project. This is one we made at the SU! Convention in Canberra earlier this month. It's a super-cute little card that I've made a few times since as it's so flexible - just swap some colours and the greeting...voila!
I love the leafy tree on this project as it uses the 'rock & roll' technique which is really effective. It's also carefully cut out and stuck on using a dimentional to give it a little height.
Just one more project to come with this set, then I'll move on to another one for June.
NB - I've made some changes to my class structure and dates - look to your right for details. It would be great to see you there so book in today!
Ok, I admit that I have cheated a little - I haven't been to a country beginning with 'w' so I'm using a state instead.
I promised more post using 'Trendy Trees' - my current favourite - so here you go.... more to come over the next few days.
I cased this page from my friend & very tallented SU! demo Kelly Slattery - go check out her blog for heaps of gorgeous projects.
I used the 'rock & roll' technique for the central tree, then cut it out & used a dimentional to attatch it. I also love the colours - I've decided 'Basic Grey' is the new 'Chocolate Chip' and it goes so well with the new In Colours - Kiwi Kiss & Baja Breeze.
The reason this is a Fancy Fold card is that it opens up as normal, but then you can open it up again from the centre to reveal space for a 'secret message'. This photo didn't work out so well but it might give you an idea of what I mean.
Don't forget to contact me today if you'd like to take advantage of the DSP special offer, or if you'd like to order this gorgeous stamp set.
What's more, you can join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for jusy $175. Whether you're interested in getting discounted products everyday, or you're looking for extra income, this is a great opportunity - contact me today!
Click on the link to the right for more information....
I made 90 cards all together - the ones below are just one version! Although it did take quite some time to make them all it was all worth it as I swapped them all and now have 90 very creative samples.
I've been so busy making my convention swaps this week that I haven't managed to get anything else done. That's why I'm posting something I made a while back... This set (A Happy Heart) was in a mini catalogue earlier this year and I'm so pleased that it's been included in the new Catalogue. It's a really flexible set that I've used in quite a few ways. I've embossed the image in white, and couldn't resist using the scallpo edge punch.
Ok, back to making swaps....
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