Shawnnita's Stampendipity

I've Moved!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 May 2011 11:50:00 +0000

I've moved my blog to Typepad!

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Just Checkin' In!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:08:00 +0000

Hi all, I hope you are all having a great Christmas Holiday, busily getting your presents to put under the tree. If your still looking for some of those special presents, don't hesitate to contact me. I can have them sent straight to you loved ones front door or Post Box, however I don't think they will make it by the big day. But what a nice surprise all the same.

Things are going great here, finished posting all my presents today as well so now let the baking begin!

I have some exciting classes planned for next year starting with a Kids class in early January before the kids go back to school.

So stay tuned to this blog to find out more information about what's coming up in the near future!

Meanwhile this promotion is still running

It runs until the end of the month so if you would like any assistance please don't hesitate to ring me on 0419 410 255 or email!

New Summer Mini 2010-2011

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:55:00 +0000

Well it's official! The New 2010-2011 Summer Mini is here!
If you get your orders in now you can have them in time for Christmas!
Click on the picture below to have a look!

If you would like to place an order just email or ring me on 0419 410 255

Join My Team!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:00:00 +0000

If you are considering the opportunity to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, then I would LOVE to welcome you into my team!
It is important when you are weighing up your options to join as a demonstrator that you find the upline and the team that is the right fit for you. Shawnnit'as Stampendipity is made up of a variety of demonstrators, everything from hobby demonstrators to those who are climbing the stampin’career ladder and they are all valued members of my team!

I am the kind of team support who values the family first idea and whatever your stampin’ goals, whether to fund your own stamping habit or to build yourself a successful stamping business, I would love to help you achieve them….all you need to do is ask!

Here is some informatoin to answer your questions about the demonstrator opportunity, so get started by clicking on the links below:

Why be a demonstrator?

FAQ about becoming a demonstrator

The Starter Kit

If you have any further questions about the demonstrator opportunity, or if you would like me to send you an information pack, be sure to let me know!

Sadie Hawkins Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:46:00 +0000

For some of us we celebrate Sadie Hawkins day.

This is for those of you that do!

Reports have it that Sadie Hawkins Day is on February 29th but other reports have it as November 15th. No matter which day you celebrate it on it's always sure to be a fun time. For the unwed gal anyway!

So if you celebrate this momentous occasion every year or once every four years this is for you!

Sadie Hawkins Day done in a Lil' Abner Comic 1937

And Facts about Sadie Hawkins Day and Leap Year Here

This Week in History

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:00:00 +0000

12 Nov 1815 marks the birth of Elizabeth Cady Stanton

"Womanhood is the great fact in her life; wifehood and motherhood are but incidental relations"

"Because man and woman are the complement of one another, we need woman's thought in national affairs to make a safe and stable government"
-- Elizabeth Cady Stanton

I found this beautiful hand painted card supporting the Women's Suffrage that Ms Cady Stanton fought for.

To read more about Ms Cady Stanton here is a link

"In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae (poetry)

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Remembering them Today.

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Upcoming Event!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:18:00 +0000

This Friday I will be holding a Christmas Card Making Workshop at the Youth Centre on Bacon Street, Moranbah.

If you'd love to come along, don't hesitate to join in the fun!

Conact me on 0419 410 255 or if you would like to reserve your spot now, click the Paypal link below and you can be sure you've got a spot.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

If I were just starting out, here's what I'd buy!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:10:00 +0000

As a new paper crafter is is really hard to know just WHERE to start! If your anything like I was, you flip through the Idea Book and Catalogue and wonder just where to start! Each project looks so gorgeous and you want to make one similar to it with your own flare.

Well I'm here to help!

Here is my two bobs worth of advice on what to get your self this Christmas season or better yet what your family and friends can get you this holiday season if you are a beginner scrapbooker or stamper.

Stamping is like using a recipe. There are your basic ingredients and then all the fun "flourishes" you can throw in to add more flavour! All of these items are found in our catalogs:

The Basics:

a. Papers: I choose a neutral pack of card stock: either Whisper White or Very Vanilla. Then choose the assorted pack of colored cardstock to match the colors of your markers or ink pads.
b. Ink: look at the set you chose. If you need to color the images in that set (line images), choose the Basic Black Classic ink pad and a set of Stampin' Write markers. If the set has solid images you can choose 3 to 4 Classic ink pads to match the colour of your coloured cardstock to pull the card together.
c. Stamps: think about an occasion for cards or scrapbook pages (eg. birthday, travel, growing up) then select a stamp set to match. I advise to get a set that has both images and words.

That Little Bit More:
These items will enhance your Basics:

a. Paper Trimmer – great for matting photos or cutting card stock layers and strips
b. Adhesive – either Snail or Anywhere Glue Sticks
c. Cleaner - Stampin' Scrub & Stampin' Mist
d. Envelopes – either Whisper White or Very Vanilla, depending on "a" above

The Spice:

a. Accessories – these items add interest to your cards and scrapbook pages, and include brads, ribbon, glitter, and so on
b. Punches – makes stamp-and-go a reality!
c. Designer Series paper – patterned paper that adds to any project idea
d. Our Catalogues – not just a Catalogue but an Idea books that WOWS!
e. The Big Shot – the "Creme De La Creme" machine - that makes every project DELICIOUS!

So it's as easy as that! Start off with the basics and build your master piece from there.

Contact me to get your Beginner's Basics and then check out my Christmas Wish List program to get a few extras under your Christmas tree this year (long distance orders welcome, Australia only).

Adult Christmas Card Making Work Shop!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Adult Workshop

Date: Friday, November 12th 2010

Time: 9.00am to 11.30am

25 Christmas Cards completed in workshop

Cost: $50.00 - Includes all materials

10 Places Available Only

Bookings Essential & Workshops Held at Moranbah Youth Centre

Call Shawnnita Fairbairn on 0419 410 255

Or book in using the Paypal to reserve your spot!

Melbourne Cup Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:17:00 +0000

Dear Fellow Aussies!

Happy Melbourne Cup Day!

This is for you:

Melbourne Cup Magic

By Paul McCann

It's a horse race called the Melbourne Cup.

The first Tuesday in November is the date that has been set.

It's the horse race that stops Australia.

It's that very same race when millions are laid out for a bet.

Flemington racecourse is where it's at.

You'll find the punters jumping for joy as good odds come their way.

The bookmakers put up their prices .

You can't hear a thing but the crowd roaring its Melbourne Cup day.

There are the dead runners and long shots.

Some may loose their shirt a four-legged fancy of their own.

Melbourne Cup has a special magic.

The fashions come out to see how it wears as the punters roam .

All the flowers are softly blooming .

It's a colourful show for the cup.

Somewhere in the throng of it all horses go a giddy-up .

Jockeys are on their mounts and it's on .

Lips quiver , all eyes are fixed for the race is about to start .

The barriers open, off they go.

Around the turn they come there's a flutter in every heart .

The front few race for the winning post .

The excitement has been, the winners are seen to be leaping.

There are always the hard luck stories .

The magic about is all is there are no losers weeping

Don't Forget!!! Children & Youth Workshop (Ages 10 Years +)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Don't forget the Children & Youth Cardmaking Workshop this weekend!

Date: Saturday, November 6th

Venue: Moranbah Youth Centre - Bacon Street

Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm

25 Christmas Cards completed in workshop

$50.00 - Includes all materials

If possible please bring along a glue stick

10 Places Available Only

Happy All Hallows Eve! Or Happy Halloween!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Halloween!

Relay for Life

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Today my darling son and I will be heading down to our local football club to be involved in the Relay for Life.

For the last three years we have taken part in this event. It's a way for us to remember those that we have loved and lost and to remember those who are battling.

This year we remembered my sister who passed away two years ago and my father in law who passed away who passed away some 35 years ago. We remember countless family, friends and loved ones.

Today we remember and keep them closer to our hearts than ever.

If you would like to be involved, please go to the websites below and become involved today.
Australia USA

Keep you and yours safe and well.

Cricket Lovers Celebrate!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

If you love Cricket as much as we do then today is a day to celebrate!

Happy Birthday goes out to Matthew Hayden!

If you'd like to learn more about his fantastic achievements then read here

Have a great weekend and enjoy your family!

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Have you supported your National Breast Cancer Foundation this year?

October is breast cancer awareness month.

Thank you to the gorgeous Sandra Jayne Wingate for creating such a wonderful card!

If you haven't done so already, why not take a moment now and donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Help save some lives today

It's Child's Play

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

I love sharing crafts with my boys even though it's not always the guy thing to do. But my youngest lovely son enjoyed my recently stamped candle so much that he wanted to make one himself.

So without further ado, here is his fine lovely creation.

I love how he has put his own spin on the candle adding baubles and making the star himself.

If you or your children would like to make a candle like this don't hesitate to email me or give me a ring on 0419 410 255

Children & Youth Workshop (Ages 10 Years +)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:38:00 +0000

Saturday, November 6th
Venue: Moranbah Youth Centre - Bacon Street

Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm

25 Christmas Cards completed in workshop

$50.00 - Includes all materials

If possible please bring along a glue stick

10 Places Available Only

This week in History

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Did you know that the Teddy Bear got it's name from the 26th President of the United States, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt.

Wikipedia says, "Roosevelt's lasting popular legacy, however, is the stuffed toy bears—teddy bears—named after him following an incident on a hunting trip in Mississippi in 1902. Roosevelt famously ordered the mercy killing of a wounded black bear. After a national cartoonist illustrated the President with a bear, a toy maker heard the story and asked Roosevelt if he could use his name on a toy bear. Roosevelt approved and the teddy bear was born. Bears and later bear cubs became closely associated with Roosevelt in political cartoons thereafter" You can read more about it here

And I'll leave you with this beautiful little card I've found

If you would like to make something similar to this or come along and check out some of our fantastic tools, just email me or give me a ring on 0419 410 255

Christmas Card Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Hello All!

In the coming months I will be hosting several Christmas Card Workshops at the Moranbah Youth Centre.

Stay tuned for more details here!

Inspiration Galore!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

I have to say that I am on one of the best weekends ever. I'm lucky enough to have access to a great beach that my family dearly loves.

It's a place where we can chill out, relax and just take life moment by moment, no rushing to get to the next thing... Just peace.

So, I'll leave you with these photos and wish you and yours a very peaceful Saturday!

Cool Tools

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Recently Stampin' Up!© has come out with some cool tools! Either they have been revamped or they are all new to our creative scene.

I love the way they have re-created the punch design I think the Two Step Bird Punch is the cutest thing but I couldn't pass up the Heart punch either!

And the release of this fantastic die cut machine is just not one to pass up! The Big Shot is a sturdy manual die cutting machine used to die cut materials for use on crafts, home décor projects, and even clothing--it's a big deal! You'll love what the Big Shot machine--a six-time winner of Creating Keepsakes Reader's Choice Award for best die cutting equipment and dies--can do for you.

I'm right here where your at, in the Central Highlands so book an appointment with me to come around and check out these fabulous creative friendly tools. Just email here or ring me on 0419 410 255

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:10:00 +0000

Why not give me a ring today and let's organise something fun and exciting for you!

Don't Give Up on Your Dreams!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Did you know that on this date in history 1879 the world changed forever?

On October 21, 1879 this man

{Thomas Edison}

was more responsible than any one else for creating the modern world.

He had a lot of nay sayers, people who thought he was insane and told him so!

Just imagine where we would be today if he believed more in them than he did in his self! Wow what a dull, dull world we would be living in!

So what dreams are you setting aside because people have told you you coudln't do it? What do you dream about doing?

Start today, follow your heart, live your dreams!

To read more about Thomas Edison and his very interesting life click here.