Kris Kringle

Two posts in two days - I must be on holidays!

I am part of group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators who decided to organise a Kris Kingle and I am sharing with you today the goodies I received, my KK was oh so very generous and what about all that handcrafted packaging with the lovely chocolates and Christmas decoration and what about all those Stampin' Up! products - music notes wheel, ribbon, mini vintage tags, vintage trinkets and crochet trim. I just love it as quite a few of those accessories are from the Summer Mini Catalogue and I was so excited when I saw it at the front door. My postman is very loved at my house as he delivers all my happy mail and I forget about those window envelopes that have the bills.

Happy Christmas and New Year Greetings

Sorry I have not posted for such a long time, but oh I was so busy before Christmas with work and preparing for Christmas, all those last minute presents and baking in readiness for that all important day. I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas with family and friends and look forward to a wonderful 2011.

I will share with you a few photos from the St John's Lutheran Church, Woodside Christmas Eve service and our traditional family photo taken on Christmas day.

December Frenzy Update

December Frenzy has created quite a frenzy! In fact, Stampin' Up! are quickly depleting the supply of several Stampin' Write Markers that are part of this promotion. Therefore, to prevent backorders, the following markers will return to their normal pricing on 13 December:

Item	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
100069	Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$4.03
105115	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$4.03
105109	Bravo Burgundy Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45

After 11:50 PM (AEDT) on 12 December, these markers will no longer be available at their discounted prices.

There are also a number of other Stampin' Write Markers that are steadily approaching their promotion limits; once they've met the limit, they also will return to their regular prices. Unfortunately, we will not be able to give you advance notice for future items that may run out.

Do not wait any longer to place their orders today otherwise they may not be available!

UStamp with Dawn & Friends - Year End Blow Out 2010!

Join us for UStamp with Dawn & Friends! Year End Blow Out 2010! We are sending out 2010 and welcoming 2011 in a BIG way, all around the world!

You have eaten all the cookies your tummy can handle, all the holiday ham you can stomach and seen lots of relatives - whether you wanted to or not! LOL! Now it's time to take a little time to recharge and get your creativity kicked up in a BIG way!

I am thrilled to announce that for the very first time, UStamp with Dawn and Friends will be showcasing an entire event with spectacular projects all using 12" x 12" Stampin' Up! papers, along with the Occassions Mini Catalogue (available only in the US), Sale-a-bration Promotion and Idea Book and Catalogue Hostess Products. We are talking BIG FUN! The goal is to show the world that 12" x 12" paper is NOT just for layering and putting into a scrapbook. No my friends, there is SO MUCH more to the 12" x 12" and we will show you 40+ projects that are going deliver BIG on awesomeness! How cool is THAT? You will be able to create entire stamping classes, camps and stamp clubs showcasing what you have learned to make using the 12" x 12".

All Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who are enjoying the preview have been DROOLING over the upcoming Occassions Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration brochure. It is bursting with never before seen products that SHINE...talk about a BIG Wish List! WOW! This is going to be a CAN NOT MISS Event!

All the Designer's have already been working their MOJO to the MAX and are hard at work making prototypes in their papercrafting workshops...designing, cutting, inking, coloring, adhering, folding, tying, layering, primping, sparkling, packaging. As soon as the Designers are able to get their hands on the NEW products they will be creating at the speed of light...there will just be no stopping them.

I said it before and I will say it again...Color Combo's ROCK...Why change a REALLY GREAT thing, right? The YEBO 2010 event will include a Color Combo with each project and by the end of the event all 40+ of the SU! colors will have been used in a project. 40+ different 12" x 12" projects with 40+ coordinating cards and envelopes with PDF's, in 20 days to inspire YOU! Seriously? This is a tremendous value that you can't pass up!

Don't we all deserve a few minutes of fun to help us recharge and enjoy what we love? Of course we do! One of the many great things about UStamp with Dawn & Friends is that YOU create when YOU are ready. LOVE the projects, but don't have time to make them yourself right away? No worries! The website will remain open for many months, ready when you are to create so you won't miss out

Here is what you can expect when you join us...

* 40+ Projects

* 40+ unique Color Combos

* 40+ co-ordinating cards with co-ordinating envelope

* ALL 40+ Projects include downloadable PDF with Photo's

* Designer hosted chats with LOTS of prizes

* Open Chat Room 24x7

* Gallery to share your re-creations

* A NEW SURPRISE for 2011...you gotta be in the event to find out what it is!

* A totally cool blinkie for your website/blog

Just go the website to register today! It is only $24.99

Tree Trimmings and Cottage Garden

I am sharing a couple of cards today that my guests made at Kathryn's Card Afternoon in October for the Cancer Council's Girl's Night In events. These two cards use exactly the same cardstock with just a different colour ribbon but have a different stamp set. It just shows just how versatile Stampin' Up! products are with just a different stamp set a total different theme can be completed very easily. The first card uses Tree Trimmings ($24.95 wood) to make a very simple Christmas Card and the second one uses Cottage Garden ($32.95 wood, $$24.95 clear) for someone special perhaps as a thank you card or thinking of you situation.

Stamp Set: Tree Trimmings, Short and Sweet or Cottage Garden
Card: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Designer Series Paper
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Old Old
Accessories: Old Olive or Bravo Burgundy 5/8" Grossgrain Ribbon, Oval Punch

December Frenzy - Up to 50% off

Stampin' Up! today announced December Frenzy which is a promotion until 29 December which has Stampin' Up! produces on sale which can be up to 50% off and don't we love sales at this time of the year. These items would make great Christmas presents or just a special saving for you to gift to yourself.

The Summer Mini Catalogue was also released today and I will feature this in future postings, it has one of my favourite stamp sets Aviary which has been available in the United States for some time but now it can be purchased here ($44.95 (wood, $35.95 clear).

Tart and Tangy Wood-Mount $21.95 Sale Price $15.37

Fresh Cuts Wood-Mount $38.95 Sale Price $27.27

Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware $57.95 Sale Price $28.98
Each Kit contains 10 of each product pictured above in the reusable tin.

Circle Scissor Plus $54.95 Sale Price $32.97
Making perfect circles has never been simpler! Use the Circle Scissors Plus
to cut and draw circles with ease. Works best with the Glass Mat ($37.95).

UStamp with Dawn and Friends - Christmas Card Holder

Work has just been so busy over the last week or two that I have not had time to post my creation for the current UStamp with Dawn and Friends Jump on Your Jingle - A Christmas Card Holder which is just so easy to make but oh so effective in showing off all those lovely Christmas Cards that you receive in the lead up to Christmas Day. It is not too late to join up for the this round as all the tutorials will be available on the site for quite some time after the official 20 days finish on 1 December, it is such great value for over 40 projects for just $24.99 (US$).

We Stamp for Lara & Just Add Ink Challenges

I have had a lovely long weekend being at home and spending some quality time stamping when I probably should have been doing the housework but the iron did get some use this morning but as the basket was overflowing no-one would be able to tell but at least I know.

I have just returned from getting my car serviced and then I took my dad for a drive to Goolwa where we had lunch and then came home via the Ballast Stone Estate winery as we needed to stock up for Christmas celebrations! Today I am going to share with you a couple of cards which I made yesterday, the first was for the We Stamp for Lara Sketch Challenge and the second which is just a little modification to the first for the Just Add Ink Just Add Christmas JAI43.

My box of Christmas cards is getting full but still along way to go, but then I remembered that I have about 20 from the retired Christmas Scrapbooking kit which are on loan for ideas for a couple of my stamping ladies so I probably have completed about 40 now!

Stamp Set: Christ is Born, Season of Joy (first card uses the Occasional Quotes)

Card: Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Old Olive Designer Series Paper

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Versamark

Ribbon: Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon

Clean & Simple FTL116

What has happened to the lovely sunshine, the dark clouds are coming over again hopefully it will not rain as the clothes are out on the line. I am on a roll making my Christmas Cards and this time decided to participate in one of my favourite sites Clean and Simple Sketch Challenge. I have used the template using the Tree Trimmings stamp set which they featured. This set is just so versatile and is only $24.95.

Stamp Set: Tree Trimmings, Short and Sweet

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Designer Series Paper

Ink: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Top Note Digz Dies, Ribbon

Special Gift from Amy's Creative Designs

I was really excited when I arrived home yesterday after work as the postie had left a package at my front door...I do love my postie but I love the goodies that were enclosed even more.

The very talented and inspirational Amy Waters from Amy's Creative Designs send me these as I was the lucky winner by just following her blog/facebook page. Look at this gorgeous teddy and Christmas Cards using the lovely stamp set Dasher which I have ordered recently and I am awaiting for it to arrive at my door soon.

Kathryn's Card Afternoon - A Big Thank You

Sorry it has taken me a week to post a round up of Kathryn's Card Afternoon for the Cancer Council's Girls Night In events. Last Saturday afternoon I was joined by 19 lovely ladies for an afternoon of fun and enjoyment, guest enjoyed a glass of champagne on arrival served with some dips and crackers (kindly donated by Ballast Stone Estate Wines and Bayleys of Strathalbyn) and then it was down to creating four handcrafted cards (which I will post in a later blog post). To date I have raised $949 which is just a fantastic effort and I thank everyone who has made this possible.




There were four work areas with a choice of two designs using the same cardstock and resources but using a different stamp set.





We had a silent auction with so many fantastic goodies donated by Stampin' Up! and we also had a raffle and door prizes.





Many thanks to all my stamping friends for the fantastic selection of handcraft cards that were available for sale, I do have quite a few left and will be still selling them in the coming weeks so the grand total will still be on the rise!

Dress up Christmas Promotion

Create beautiful packaging to fit any Christmas gift with exclusive products from Stampin' Up! From 16 October-30 November*, there are two ways to get FREE ribbon:

• Get an exclusive package of ribbon for FREE when you purchase a Christmas gift-giving bundle!
• Get an exclusive package of ribbon for FREE when you host a $550 workshop!

Choose from these bundles:

Description	Wood-Mount Item/Price	Clear-Mount Item/Price
Gifted Bundle Gifted Set and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper	124041; $66.90	124042; $56.90
Welcome Christmas Bundle Welcome Christmas Set and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper	124045; $69.90	124046; $59.90
Season of Joy Bundle Season of Joy Set and So Swirly Stampin' Around Wheel	124043; $67.90	---
Delightful Decorations Bundle Delightful Decorations Set and Ornament Punch	124044; $72.90	---

Choose from the following limited-time ribbons when you purchase a Christmas gift-giving bundle or host a qualifying workshop:

Item	Description	Retail Value	Cost with qualifying purchase/workshop
116792	Mistletoe Ribbon Originals	$21.95	FREE
116795	Sleigh Bells Ribbon	$15.95	FREE
113099	Riding Hood Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon	$19.95	FREE
115608	Real Red 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon	$19.95	FREE

Contact me today to place your order or schedule your Christmas workshop!
*Bundles and ribbons available while supplies last.

Girls Night In - Kathryn's Girls Afternoon

You are invited to attend Kathryn’s Girls Afternoon as part of the Cancer Council’s Girls Night In events raising much needed funds for women’s cancers. We’ll be using Stampin’ Up’s! latest stamps, colours and accessories to create projects you will love!

Woodside Lutheran Church Hall,

137 Onkaparinga Valley Road,Woodside

Saturday, 23 October 2010 at 1.30 pm

Cost - $15.00 per person

You will spend an afternoon making four handcrafted cards (all cardstock precut and ready to be put together) whilst enjoying a glass of wine, sumptuous nibbles and afternoon tea.

There also will be cards available for purchase, fantastic door and raffle prizes, so you will need to bring some gold coins too.

You are most welcome to invite a friend.

Places are limited RSVP by Friday, 15 October 2010

To reserved your spot kmangelsdorf@adam.com.au

(08) 8389 9149 or 0409 197 292

Proudly supported by Stampin’ Up!,

Ballast Stone Estate Wines and Baylies of Strathalbyn

If you are unable to attend, you may consider making a tax deductible donation by going to my personal page at the Girl’s Night In website.

I have a Winner...

I am excited to announce the very lucky winner of the Free Pass to UStamp with Dawn and Friends Get a Jump on Your Jingle the 2010 Holiday Papercrafting was...

Nanette

The next round starts on 12 November so if you missed out winning a pass it's not too late to join up at the UStamp with Dawn and Friends website and you will love the interaction for 40 projects all about Christmas ideas, the 24/7 chats and Dawn is so generous with prizes.

Free Pass to UStamp with Dawn and Friends Get A Jump On Your Jingle

It's time to Get A Jump On Your Jingle!! The 2010 Holiday Papercrafting UStamp with Dawn & Friends has been announced and I will be again returning as a Guest Designer and I have a FREE PASS to give away to you my blog followers...Just leave a comment here by Friday, 8 October at 12 midnight ACDST.

The Holiday season will be here before we know it and how SPECTACULAR it will be for YOU to have FABULOUS Holiday Projects completed with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the wonders of the season. Get A Jump On Your Jingle will give you all the inspiration you will need to help you create all your papercrafting gifts, stamping classes and camps and make your celebrations extra extra special.

No need to stress over the hustle and bustle of trying to create last minute Holiday Gifts...Get A Jump On Your Jingle and sit back an relax when the Holidays arrive. This is going to be a magical holiday event that you do NOT want to miss. All the Designer's have already been hard at work in their papercrafting workshops...designing, cutting, inking, coloring, adhering, folding, tying, layering, primping, sparkling, packaging and of course mixing in LOTS of LOVE & JINGLE in all their super fantastic projects for US.

The Holidays are my favorite time of year and Dawn is excited to announce she will be spreading lots of holiday cheer by giving away even MORE prizes during our Holiday event. She loves giving away prizes and I know you all like winning prizes.

Color Combo's ROCK...Why change a REALLY GREAT thing, right? Well, for the Holiday event we will still include the Color Combo with each project however, we will need to tweak it just a little bit and allow for a few overlaps. 40 Different color combos is just impossible for the Holiday Theme. No worries tho, the Designers are thinking "outside the color combo box" to come up with some extordinary color combos...just not 40 different ones. I know you will agree that 40 projects with 40 coordinating cards & envelopes in 20 days, with NO REPEATS including with PDFS, will definitely help you Get A Jump On Your Jingle!!

UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! "Get A Jump On Your Jingle...Holiday Papercrafting 2010"!! will open 12 November and will run through 1 December.

Register today for the Early Bird Pricing of only $19.99 (US$)
(regular pricing of $24.99 begins 15 October)

As Dawn has said many times in the past...Her goal has been, from the beginning for every UStamp with Dawn and Friends, to be even better than the last - it's a BIG GOAL, but one, based on feedback, has been realized each and everytime.

Talented excited Designers all around the world are working hard right now creating the most fabulous projects for YOU. I am so very blessed to be able to be associated with an absolutely AMAZING group of friends who work so hard every event to inspire.

Get a Jump On Your Jingle...Holiday Papercrafting 2010 will deliver all same opportunity to do something REALLY FUN, even if only or a few minutes a day, to check out a project or peak into the chat room to say hello to some friends around the world or be inspired by a challenge or two.

Don't we all deserve a few minutes of fun to help us re-charge and enjoy what we love. Of course we do. One of the many great things about UStamp is that YOU create when YOU are ready. LOVE the projects, but don't have time to make them yourself right away, no worries, the website will remain open for many months, ready when you are to create so you won't miss out.

Here is what you can expect when you join us...

* 40 Projects with Color Combos
* 40 co-ordinating cards with co-ordinating envelope
* All Projects include downloadable PDF with Photo's
* Designer hosted chats with even MORE prizes
* Open Chat Room 24x7
* Gallery to share your re-creations
* A totally cool blinkie for your website/blog

So remember to leave a comment and you could be the lucky winner or go to the UStamp with Dawn and Friends website and register today for just $19.99 US$.

UStamp with Dawn and Friends - Swing Card

What a fantastic day today, oh I love long weekends especially when the sun is shining. I would like to share with you my creation for UStamp with Dawn and Friends which was a swing card. I had never made one before so I had a little play before I was happy with this design using one of my favourite Christmas stamp sets, Season of Joy ($51.95 wood)

If you would like the step by step instructions to this card and the other 40 plus moving cards and 40 cards so that's more than 80 designs it's not too late to join up. Just go to the UStamp website and it's only $24.96US and with the Australian Dollar so high at the moment it's such great value.

Stamp Set: Season of Joy
Ink: Old Olive, Real Red, Always Artichoke
Card: Certainly Celery, Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon

UStamp with Dawn and Friends - Circle Pop Up Card

UStamp with Dawn and Friends Cool Moves 2010 started on Saturday and I would like to share with you a Circle Pop Up Card which was inspired by the very talented Creative Crew Girl, Miriam Cassell. It has been quite some time since I have used the Tart and Tangy set but I thought it fitted so well with the layers of circles.

Stamp Sets: Tart and Tangy ($21.95 wood), Something Sweet ($44.95 wood, $35.95), Occasional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess Set)
Cardstock: Only Orange, Yo Yo Yellow, Whisper White
Ink: Only Orange
Accessories: Groovy Gauva Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Scallop Circle Bigz Die, Circles #2 Originals Die, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Blog Hop featuring the New Idea Book and Catalogue

Hi and welcome to my creation for a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators Blog Hop, you will just love what the ladies have come up with.

You may have come from the fantastic Erica Boxall's blog, don't you just love her work! We are showcasing the new 2010/2011 Idea Book and Catalogue and I am featuring one of my favourite new stamp sets, Friends Never Fade ($31.95 wood or $25.95 clear) and the word comes from Perfect Punches ($40.95 wood or $32.95 clear).



Stamp Set: Friends Never Fade, Perfect Punches
Card: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, Real Red
Accessories: Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 3/4" Circle Extra-Large Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Circles #2 Originals Dies

You are now off to share Kristine Thompson to be wowed again.