Nudge Nudge Ink Ink

Team 'Fun'raiser - our second annual play day

2023-01-24T12:35:00.002+10:00

Some of my fabulous team The Lorikeet Stampers gathered on the weekend to stamp, socialise and create! We gathered at the Lonestar Tavern for our first get together of the year! It's a great opportunity to play with new products.

Happy table pics!

Little gifts for everyone: one of our new mini Blending Brushes and a delicious ice cream cone shaped cookie!

Remember mintie tearing competitions? Everyone received a Basic White circle which they had to cut into a spiral using their Paper Snips. Longest spiral won....cut by Kylie-Jean.

Lots of prizes throughout the day with a scavenger hunt and a quiz.

Our service project was to create single sided cards for Hope in a Suitcase

We made 74 cards in total which I will deliver very soon. A bright and happy message to tuck into suitcases.

And the ladies were asked to bring some items to donate to the Hope in A Suitcase collection - that's a lot of beautiful donations!

We had some displays to inspire....

And of course some make and takes with new products.

I was blessed to be given this beautiful bunch of flowers and card at the end! Thanks Mary-Anne for organising!

Of course if you want to be part of the Stampin' Up! fun and join my team you are very welcome! You can contact me at wheatonanna@hotmail.com

If you want to jump right in and join online the extra value during Sale-a-Bration is aweseome!

Join during January and February for EXTRA!!

Email me at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or if you are keen to join straight away here is the link to join online.

Black Magic Technique

2023-01-08T14:53:00.006+10:00

If you live on the Gold Coast, Australia, you might like to come along to my technique classes - I hold them once a month in my home. Towards the end of last year I held a Black Magic class - that's a technique, not witchcraft! Lol.

This is one of the cards we made.

It uses Craft ink and the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set. The ink is then coloured over with Watercolor Pencils.

I have made a video which you might like to look at.

The supplies used are listed here

Happy stamping!

Regency Park Online Event

2023-01-06T09:42:00.004+10:00

There are so many exciting new products in the January to April Mini! My stamping bestie Bec and I are going to dive into our first joint online event using the Regency Park Suite.

Craft at home in your jammies with Facebook live videos provided by us. Invite a friend to join you for double the fun!

Saturday February 18th

9am till 12pm

If you are unable to join us live you will still have access to watch the videos back later in the Facebook group.

Please join us for a fun ONLINE crafting event!

The event will be hosted in a Facebook group and you will be approved to join once you have RSVPd and paid for the event.

Event fee is $40 (paid to me directly - or to Bec if you are her customer)

The fee includes your kit of materials, postage of kit, access to online event and lucky door prize entry.

What's in the kit?? A selection of cardstock, DSP, ribbon, envelopes and embellies from the Regency Park Suite to complete the projects.

You will then be required to purchase

#160571 Petal Park Stamp Set ($41) or #160577 the Petal Park Bundle ($67.50)

You will need this stamp set (or bundle) to complete the projects we have designed for you. We recommend the bundle with the punch so that you don't have to fussy cut the flowers by hand.

Head to my online shop to purchase your stamp set or bundle and be sure to use the host code 49HZGA4H. If you use the blue links above, the host code *should* be added automatically for you.

Here is a list of other items we will be crafting with to create the projects. You may want to add them to your online order if you don’t already have them. Alternatively you can substitute items you already have at home.

Stamp set with words/sentiments:

We have used the #160561 Sentimental Park stamp set ($42) which coordinates with the Petal Park stamp set. If you choose not to add that to your order you can use any words/sentiments you already have at home.

Ink Pads:

Shaded Spruce

Sweet Sorbet

Mango Melody

Petal Pink

Balmy Blue

Night of Navy

Punches:

#153608 Banners Pick a Punch (or simply use scissors)

RSVP cut off:

You will need to have placed your online order for the stamps/bundle and RSVPd with your $40 fee by Friday January 20th.

The event fee of $40 can be paid by bank transfer to my account

Account Name: Anna E Wheaton

BSB: 514-179

Bank: RACQ

Account Number: 1121442

Please use your name as reference.  And please use this link to fill out a Google Form to register.

Looking forward to getting inky with you!

Christmas Charity Workshop! Fundraising and FUNraising

2022-11-07T12:09:00.002+10:00

On Saturday we held our Annual Christmas Charity Day! Our wonderful team The Lorikeet Stampers banded together to prepare and run this amazing event! One of the things I love about Stampin' Up! ® is that it provides me with a platform to hold such events, gather people together and give to worthy causes.

Thanks to everyone involved - many hours go into cutting and packing the kits, team members prepare samples for display, they advertise to their customers, everyone helps set up, biscuits are baked, snacks are packaged, raffle prizes are gathered and wrapped. On the day, team members participate or run tables, help set up and pack away. The help is so generous!

We had 10 tables altogether (I missed getting a shot of one of the tables!) and the ladies were guided through their projects by our team of demonstrators.

To inspire our customers we had some beautiful displays..

And we had a magnificent raffle which raised over $1010.

The money will be used to continue to provide our footprint cards and kits to Gold Coast University Hospital, our cards and invitations deliveries to Meals on Wheels and our cards and products for Hope In a Suitcase.

I was delighted to receive a beautiful bunch of flowers and gorgeous card at the close of the day.

Thank you to all who came along and took part in such a fun day. As always the day is the culmination of many contributions and I am so grateful for all involved.

If you would like to be involved in these days in the future and you don't yet receive my emails, contact me on wheatonanna@hotmail.com

Silver Day

2022-10-02T09:58:00.003+10:00

Part of the joy of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is that you can be part of the family as a hobby demonstrator (buying for the discount) OR you can work your way up and earn titles for sales and team building. This Saturday just past I held a special Silver morning for those in my team who reached or stayed Silver and above this SU! year.

Five ladies were able to attend and we created a special framed project and shared lunch.

This was the place setting that greeted them including a silver pen and some silver choccies. The box is a frame for the making of their project....

While it looks like a beautiful day it's rainy outside and therefore a great day to craft. (Come to think of it, a sunny day is a great day to craft too!)

Here's Michelle and Jenny - the project was a 6 x 6" 3D scene with a lighthouse.

Loretta and I - Loretta used her box decoration to also decorate her neck! Lol.

And Angela and Donna. Angela has her project in her frame - ready to go.

It was a fun morning and a great opportunity to gather and swap stories.

Thanks Donna for being the consistently fun!

If you love the project, I will run a class on it soon. The tutorial is created by Mikaela Titheridge, a UK demonstrator. You can find her web site here.

If you would like to know more about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would love to answer your questions. Drop me a line at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or check this link to read some FAQ's.

Sale-a-Bration Rings of Love DSP

2022-08-23T09:38:00.002+10:00

We are entering the last week of Stampin' Up!s ® Sale-a-Bration. That's FREE SAB products with every $90 ordered!

One of the sleeper items is the gorgeous Rings of Love DSP. Let me show you its gorgeousness. The prints are designed to work across the whole catalogue, with a variety of prints and colours!

Fussy cutting is an option with this print - and it's a great masculine option.

The hippos are a Sale-a-Bration item too. They are so cute and perfect for adults and kids!! Who doesn't love a hippo??

Another great background or opportunity to fussy cut!!

This card features two of the prints on one card.

How about two idea for the one print? Hippos and flowers!

Twelve gorgeous options and all FREE with a $90 order.

Just remember that some extras have been added to the SAB offerings.

To view the 'free with $90' items click here

To view the 'free with $180' items click here

Sale-a-Bration Tree Lot Dies

2022-07-31T14:47:00.002+10:00

Sale-a-Bration is a fabulous promotion from Stampin' Up!® to give you rewards on your purchases. You get FREE items for every $90 you spend and there are also higher value items on a $180 spend.

This week on Facebook I have been focussed on the Tree Lot Dies. These fun dies coordinate with the Trees for Sale set on page 39 of the Mini Catalogue.

If you love paper piecing, this set is fun to apply this technique to - creating colourful caravans. The kombi is from Driving By, a retired SAB set from last year.

Both of the cards below were super simple using the caravan die - don't you love the little window curtain??

If you are stuck with how to fill the big space on a card front - pull the space in a little with a shape such as a circle. This helps to create a focal point or scene.

My last card uses the stamp set Trees for Sale. This gives you the opportunity to combine stamps and dies in your scene. More of the teeny dies from the set can be seen in this card - the bunting the li'l Christmas wreath and the 'trees for sale' sign.

Remember that these dies are FREE when you order $180 or more during Sale-a-Bration.

To view the items that are free with a $180 order, click HERE.

To view the items that are free with a $90 order, click HERE.

June 2022 Charity Day

2022-06-07T09:47:00.005+10:00

Welcome to my blog!

On Saturday we held one of our fun and fabulous charity days! These days are both fundraising and FUNraising - lots of fun and a chance to raise money for a good cause, thanks to our raffle with prizes generously donated by Stampin' Up! ®

42 ladies attended for a fun day of crafting and to raise money for the Gold Coast University Hospital Footprint cards, Robina Hospitals Craft Kits and Meals on Wheels!

Other than the fun projects (which I will show you in another post), there's always fun surprises like Golden Tickets, hidden in people's kits.

And Lucky Door Prizes

I love running these days with my team - we always have lots of laughs together.

All up we raised $720 for charity! The prizes for our raffle were generously donated by Stampin' Up!®

Thanks to everyone who came, helped prepare the kits and displays and helped run the day. A HUGE thanks to Maree who always organises our food behind the scenes.

Stampin' Up! Sentiment Love

2022-05-09T14:04:00.001+10:00

Have you had a chance to have a really good look at the new Stampin' Up!® Annual Catalogue yet? There are some amazing and versatile sentiment stamp sets.

Go To Greetings has classic sentiments in classic fonts AND varied sizes. These would have to be a 'go to' set in anyone's collection. The variety guarantees that you will have the right look and right size for any card. This is the set we will be using at our upcoming charity day!

If you make lots of cards for family, 'One Happy Family' is a great one to add to your stash. It covers all sorts of family occasions and incorporates a variety of fonts.

Inspired Thoughts is a must for ....well....inspiring thoughts, comforting messages and words you would love to receive!

All three stamp sets above are 'stand alone' stamp sets which do not require coordinating dies or punches. The stamp set below: Charming Sentiments has coordinating dies which replicate fussy cutting. But you could, of course use the sentiments without the dies.

And I have to include a return favourite - if you don't have this set, accelerate it to the top of your list. Biggest Wish not only becomes the focal point of your card, it can be incorporated with your own sentiments.

Here's an example where one of my team members used a computer generated sentiment aling with the upper case HAPPY to create a unique sentiment.

If you don't yet have a paper catalogue and would like one - let me know and I will get one to you.

Or you can view a digital copy HERE

Don't forget the fabulous joining offer throughout May

annawheaton.com

Today is the Day!!!

2022-05-03T07:51:00.002+10:00

Our new catalogue begins today!! I know many of you have your paper catalogue already but if you haven't got one and would like one, I can get one to you. The catalogue is free and you can collect from me or pay postage.

If you want to view it online click HERE

As you build your wish list, keep in mind the amazing joining offer throughout May.

This is a fantastic way to update your inks and cardstock with the new In Colors AND it's amazing value.

If you are keen to join you can contact me via email at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or by mobile on 041 6022 766.

Some of you have been a demonstrator before and know the 'drill'. The link to join is below.

https://ida.stampinup.com/en-au/?demoid=4001400

Looking forward to getting inky with you with this new catalogue!

Day of Service for Meals On Wheels and Robina Hospital

2022-03-31T14:31:00.002+10:00

We had a fabulous and fun working bee on Wednesday! 10 ladies came along to help create Easter bundles using Stampin' Up!s® amazing stamps and packaging goodies.

Outside was torrential rain which even caused my sign to 'bleed' but we were undeterred.

Our goal was to create 200 treats for Meals on Wheels to hand out on their meal deliveries run in the lead up to Easter, AND bundle up treats for the health care workers at Robina Hospital.

I love the opportunities that Stampin' Up! gives me as a demonstrator to help the community - and my customers and team love being involved. Together we can work together to contribute whilst also having a fun time!

I told the ladies they could leave if they needed to but they all stayed on for the whole morning till we were finished.

All up we packaged 198 of the Simply Classic Treat Boxes (and I have since found the missing two which I had made up as samples!) and 167 Printed Gusseted Cello Bags. I managed to use up a whole lot of my retired ribbons AND the local kindy will get heaps of cardboard ribbon spools to use for craft projects (win, win!) There was stamping, ribbon cutting, box assembling, bag stuffing and lots of laughs.

All the ladies had a great time and we are looking forward to our next service project.

Thanks to all who came along! It was a fantastic effort!

annawheaton.com

Waves of the Ocean - out of catalogue release

2022-03-11T15:40:00.003+10:00

This month has seen the release of Stampin' Up!s Waves of the Ocean suite. It's early release of a bundle that's coming in the new Annual Catalogue plus some items that won't carry over and are only available while stocks last.

We have stamps and dies, some magical foil, amazing DSP and some rhinestones.

The bundle, which will carry over has amazing wave dies....and a few other nifty bits.

The DSP is only while stocks last. The hardest part of using it is deciding which side to use! (Or which side NOT to use!)

The rhinestones come in three colours: Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy and Pacific Point - but two shades of each.

And the foil is in three different colours, two 12 x 12" sheets of each.

All of the products can be found in my online store using the links below.

Waves of the Ocean Bundle https://bit.ly/3tQmnvE

Waves of Inspiration Cling Stamp Set https://bit.ly/3CAksj5

Waves Dies https://bit.ly/3J4tJCi

Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels https://bit.ly/3tQLE9d

Waves of the Ocean DSP https://bit.ly/3I0sOkX

Blue Foils https://bit.ly/3I4d6VQ

Remember that Sale-a-Bration has been extended till March 16th. That means free items with every $90 ordered and the opportunity to buy the starter kit $169 for $235 of product plus two free stamp sets of your choice.

Phone me on 041 6022 755 with all your questions or email me at wheatonanna@hotmail.com

Happy Stampiversary to MEEEE!

2022-02-05T06:30:00.001+10:00

Back in 2008 I joined Stampin' Up!®

My sister has been to a Stampin' Up! party and kept telling me all about it. This company had coloured ink!!! (we were used to using either black ink or Versamark and embossing powder) AND cardboard in matching colours.

It wasn't until I saw the catalogue that I realised just what she was talking about. I loved everything in it. She had agreed to hold a party herself so I went along and....joined up. Just for the discount.

One of my friends agreed to hold a party for me and I was able to spread the word.

It wasn't until my son was back in school and I had to decide what work I would return to that I decided to start running classes in 2009. Since then I have run 100s of classes and heaps of fundraising events, met many new customers and made beautiful friends.

I have been on three incentive trips (and earned this year's which has been cancelled because Covid!) and had the opportunity to present at a number of Stampin' Up! events.

I joined for the fun products but I have stayed for the friendships and fun (as well as the fun products!)

I am blessed to have this job because of the people I have met and the experiences I have had.

If you are reading this as a customer, team member or stranger, thank you for your part in it.

And thanks to my hubby and son for their help and your patience with all the taking over of the house!

2022-02-03T16:23:00.002+10:00

Fun Raising with the Lorikeet Stampers

2022-01-29T14:27:00.002+10:00

A week ago today many of my team gathered for a 'fun' raiser - a team play day. I run monthly team meetings but not everyone can attend them for various reasons. And with Covid restrictions and blah de blah, I felt it was time to gather and have some fun!

The aim of the day was to play with new products and get together!

Everyone received their bag of make and take bits n pieces and a special place setting. Would you believe that green pouch held denture tablets?? (A team member who works in dentistry donated them and I added the feather!)

The main part of the day was make and takes.

But we also had some games...

This may look like a hostage situation but I assure you it wasn't. Blind fold stamping took on another dimension when you had to wear a mask as well!

Lots of prizes and gifts being exchanged.

One of the most wonderful things about being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is that it provides opportunities to help others. I asked team members to bring along items to donate to Hope in a Suitcase which is a non profit organisation which provides suitcases and contents to children in foster care. The response from my team was overwhelming with team members who couldn’t come donating also.

We were planning to make single sided cards for the organisaton to use but we ran out of time! That's happening with a small group on Wednesday.

I truly love the friendships I have formed with my team and the activities we run together!

No is a great time for you to share in the fun. If you want a creative break, inspiration, laughs, friendships and a chance to help others you might want to join in the fun!

AND at the moment during Sale-a-Bration you can join for $169, get $235 of products (that's $66 free) AND two extra stamp sets for free.

To read more about my team click HERE.

Cactus Cuties

2022-01-21T17:38:00.000+10:00

One of my favourite bundles from the new Stampin' Up!® mini is Cactus Cuties!

It's a beautiful set and stamps beautifully.

This one is simple stamping. Inks straight onto Basic White.

Using the punch and NO stamping, I made these cacti with patterned Soft Succulent DSP. The background layer has been run through the Bricks and Mortar Embossing Folder and the Bark Embossing Folder.

Another simple stamping sample - showcasing all three of the cactus plants.

And lastly, I think my favourite: these shapes are fussy cut and added with Dimensional. The Heart & Home DSP has a variety of wood prints which are a great background for this set.

Don't forget that this is Sale-a-Bration time which means every $90 you spend qualifies you for a free SAB item. ALL the Sale-a-Bration items have come in store as of today!

If you wish to order, please contact me at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or head to my online store.

If you are tossing up whether or not to join, Sale-a-Bration is always a good time. For $169 you get $235 of product (that's $66 FREE) PLUS during Sale-a-Bration you get to choose TWO more stamp sets from either catalogue for FREE (go for the higher priced ones!!)

You cannot claim any Sale-a-Bration items on a joining kit but if you place your first order after joining while SAB is still on, you can claim your SAB favourites then!

If you are keen to join (and yes, you can join up even if you have dropped) please contact me, or make up your list and use this link to join online.

Got questions?

I have a frequently asked Q and A on my blog - click HERE to read!

My Top Three Bundles...or is that four?

2022-01-08T12:17:00.002+10:00

I love so many of the things in the new catalogue. Our mini catalogues are aimed at avid crafters but there are also plenty of options if you are new to stamping.

Stamps, inks and papers are a great way to start but if you are looking for more - our bundles are the way to go!

I love the bold images in this stamp set - the leave stamps so clearly. And of course, being able to punch out those wings adds quick and easy dimension to your project.

I just played with the Cactus Cuties Bundle this week. It's another stamp set and bundle combination that uses bold images.

The punch can be used for some of the stamp set images but is equally effective on plain cardstock! And I love the teeny flower which adds a pop of colour.

Favourite number three is the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle - consisting of dies and stamps. Who doesn't love a bright and cheery rainbow?

There is so much potential with this set with its positive messages, rainbow shaped arches and matching dies (with clouds!) I look forward to showing you lots of samples.

We are all familiar with the fact that there are worldwide shipping delays - evident even in the grocery stores. Stampin' Up! has not escaped from shipping delays either (although we would like to think that craft items would have priority at the borders!)

All three of the bundles above are available to buy NOW (Yippeee!) but my next favourite has not arrived in Australia yet.

Maybe it's my love of rainbows and all things associated with rain, maybe it's our wet Summers here in Queensland but I have this bundle on my must have list.

I can't wait to stamp that watering can, pot and rainboots and then 'plant' some flowers in them. There is even a tiny seed packet!

How have shipping delays effected Sale-a-Bration?

Sale-a-Bration has begun. Due to those same darn shipping delays, not all of the SAB items are available yet.

I will keep you up to date with what comes in but at the moment we have two items available with a $90 order:

The Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set and the Simply Marbleous 6" x 6" DSP

And two items available with a $180 order:

The Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Friendly Hello Bundle.

You cannot claim any Sale-a-Bration items on a joining kit but if you place your first order after joining while SAB is still on, you can claim your SAB favourites then!

If you are keen to join (and yes, you can join up even if you have dropped) please contact me, or make up your list and use this link to join online.

Got questions?

I have a frequently asked Q and A on my blog - click HERE to read!

New Mini and Sale-a-Bration start today!

2022-01-04T15:21:00.001+10:00

We have a brand new Stampin' Up!® mini catalogue that has gone LIVE to customers TODAY.

There is a whole lot of lovely stuff in this one! Some products have been delayed but there is still plenty to choose from!

With every new catalogue release, Stampin' Up! likes to inspire us with some videos. Grab a cupppa and enjoy. Watch them while you craft!

Flowering Fields Suite

New Horizons Suite

Heart and Home Suite

Sweet Talk Suite

Abstract Beauty Suite

Layering Masks

I hope you feel inspired by what you have seen. If you haven't received a catalogue let me know and I will get one to you.

Butterflies and Flowers Layering Decorative Masks

2021-12-31T12:02:00.000+10:00

Our new Stampin' Up!® mini catalogue goes live in a few days! (January 4th)

One of my favourite products is the Butterflies and Flowers Layering and Decorative Masks. These are so clever and are designed to overlay one another to create multiple layers in a design.

There are six masks in the set and they are a match made in heaven when teamed with our Blending Brushes.

If you peek inside the card above, you will see I have used one of the patterned masks in the corner - you can see the variety of patterns below. And then....the other three masks work together to overlay one another for the most beautiful designs!!

Stuck for ideas? Simply CASE the catalogue. The two cards below are CASEd from the sample inside the catalogue. I love both the blue and white backgrounds.

The flowers and leaves overlay to give dimension and are surprisingly easy to line up!

And you can mix up which one layer to use when creating your butterflies!

These are a must have in your craft stash! They are $17.50 for the six masks (Item #158142)

If you live in Australia, you can shop with me! Click HERE to browse my online store.

Don't forget to check out the CLEARANCE RACK.

And there are only a few days for the LAST CHANCE LIST.

Feel free to contact me directly at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or phone me on 041 6022 766.

Box of Hope - a new kit

2021-12-22T09:52:00.002+10:00

We have been waiting for this kit for so long - shipping delays have caused its arrival to be postponed.

This is Shelli's Paper Pumpkin Box of Hope kit! This kit has such beautiful colour combinations! The perfect choice for a late Christmas present, a holiday project or just for fun!

Look at those envelopes!!

The Hope Box was made from the heart of Stampin’ Up! cofounder, Shelli. She wanted to create a kit full of hope, comfort, and connection. You can create the cards and spread positivity. As a bonus to this card kit, the box is designed to convert into a Hope Box. You can make the box for yourself or share it with someone in need of encouragement. Create the Hope Box by decorating it with the components provided and filling it with items that embody optimism and positivity.

Head to my online store by clicking here.

Or contact me to order via email at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or by phone 041 6022 766.

Team Celebrations!

2021-09-20T16:28:00.005+10:00

The Lorikeet Stampers is my team name - when I chose my team name it was because I live in Lorikeet Lane. But since then the symbol - the lorikeet feather has become a perfect representation of the joy and happiness I get from my team.

At our team meeting last week, I was able to celebrate a few of them who had achieved some goals!

First task is to wrap the gifts! I love this part!

I had a team member reach qualified recently and then advance to Bronze Elite!! All up I had three demonstrators reach BE in the past couple of months and two of them were at the meeting. No body minds a photo when they are wearing their masks!! Congratulations Loretta and Debbie and also Leesa to whom I will send a gift.

And I had some other team members have success with fundraising and a craft stall!

Look at these smiles!!!!

Interested in being part of the fun?

I have a frequently asked Q and A on my blog - click HERE to read!

Pretty Prizes for Paper Angels

2021-09-14T09:39:00.003+10:00

My team The Lorikeet Stampers, are part of a wider team called the Paper Angels! Twice a year my stampin' buddy Bec and I run a team day for all.....because Stampin' Up!® is about people. We had 50 people attend and were so grateful we were able to gather.

Here's those in my team who could come along!

One of the fun parts of any event is Prize Patrols! I am in charge of prettying them up. For me - this is a great way of showing off some products to everyone. AND...I love searching for fun sentiments.

Using the Gingerbread and Peppermint Suite - "You are the icing on my Gingerbread!"

Have you claimed your free sheep yet? This stamp set is FREE during Sale-a-Bration! "You're Amazing!"

I used the "Create With Friends" stamp set for these tags - and it ended up being the first prize patrol of the morning! Perfect!

I am a little obsessed with the Whimsy and Wonder DSP and these iridescent snowflakes - "Let your heart be light!"

And "Peace, Joy and Kisses" as part of the Sweet Stocking set.

And just in case you want to see a few close ups....keep scrolling.

You have to love this sweet flower the sheep has chosen to tuck in her wool! That's our Loose Flower Flourishes!

It's always a fantastic time to join Stampin' Up! but during Sale-a-Bration it's even better! Joining costs $169, you choose $235 of product ($66 free) AND during Sale-a-Bration you get to choose a free bundle!

If you would like to be part of the Stampin' Up! community, please contact me at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or phone me on 041 6022 766.

If you want to join online straight away....here's the link! Join now!

Baby Wipes for cardmaking!

2021-09-09T10:02:00.002+10:00

Who knew that the humble baby wipe could be used in cardmaking!

In our August technique class we got inky with baby wipes and Stampin' Up!® products.

A folded baby wipe in a lid or plate becomes your ink pad. For these cards we dripped a whole bunch of different colours (using reinkers) into a baby wipe. Then we used Watercolor Shapes to stamp a pattern of shapes onto our Basic White cardstock piece. The results are a multicoloured pattern of patterns! Lol.

Have you seen our Spiral Die background stamp?

For this one we lay a two baby wipes on top of one another in the Stamparatus.

We 'drew' with our reinkers to form a multicoloured star pattern. We then stamped our image into the pattern, removed the plate from the Stamparatus and stamped onto our card front.

While the baby wipe was set up we stamped the card below - the sentiment was added using Black Embossing Powder.

And lastly, we used the wipe as a wipe! By folding the baby wipe several times we created an 'edge' that we could drip ink onto and we wiped the edge onto or cardstock piece.

I hope that these cards inspire you to try the technique - I have discovered that you can buy biodegradable baby wipes too!

If you live on the Gold Coast and would like to come along to a class, please don't hesitate to contact me! I would love to inspire you!

Don't forget that it's Sale-a-Bration time!

This means that you can get FREE stuff for every $90 you spend and there are also some higher value items that you can claim with a $180 spend! Yippee.

You can view the catalogue by clicking the picture in the left column of my blog.

I am happy to help you with any orders you would like to place. You can email me at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or phone me on 041 6022766.

Working Bee

2021-08-23T10:26:00.004+10:00

One of the things I like most about Stampin' Up! is that it is a vehicle to help others.

Last week we had a working bee to restock footprint cards for the Gold Coast Hospital. These cards are used to record the footprints and premmie babies as a keep sake for parents and grandparents.

I am grateful to my customers and team who cut, die cut, glued and sewed these cards.

We also took the opportunity to make some Father's Day treat boxes and cards which will be delivered to Meals On Wheels to hand out.

I love that the cards say "Happy Father's Day Handsome"!

Here are the pillow boxes, now 'stuffed' with choccies!

If you live on the Gold Coast and would like to be part of my classes or service projects, you are welcome to come along!

Don't forget that it's Sale-a-Bration time!

This means that you can get FREE stuff for every $90 you spend and there are also some higher value items that you can claim with a $180 spend! Yippee.

You can view the SAB catalogue HERE.

I am happy to help you with any orders you would like to place. You can email me at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or phone me on 041 6022766.

HAPPY NEW CATALOGUE DAY!

2021-08-03T08:15:00.005+10:00

The July to December Mini is now available to customers. Yes, I know it says July, but due to Covid, the release was pushed back a month.

It's packed full of gorgeous Christmas products and amazing colour combinations.

You can click HERE to view an online version.

And to make the release even MORE exciting, we have a SECOND Sale-a-Bration!

This means that you can get FREE stuff for every $90 you spend and there are also some higher value items that you can claim with a $180 spend! Yippee.

You can view the SAB catalogue HERE.

I am happy to help you with any orders you would like to place. You can email me at wheatonanna@hotmail.com or phone me on 041 6022766.

Stay tuned for some fun samples and videos.