UStamp Christmas Block / Box

I started on my Christmas cards today, I will take a photo soon to show you a few, I think there might be about 10 completed which is a start.

I also completed a UStamp project which were blocks that spelt out MERRY but as Australia does not have the dies, the very kind Anett sent me a template which I could use. I have made it a box as it would be more useful for me and I ended up only making one as it was alot small than I thought it would be.

Stamp Set: Winter Post, Season of Joy, Sincere Salutations
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Bayou Blue
Card: Kraft, Very Vanilla
Accessories: 5/8" Bravo Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon

UStamp Christmas Card Gift Box

Wow I got this project completed and my swaps are ready to be sent once I get the details from the lovely Bella all in one day! I am also signing up in the coming week to be an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - exciting but scary at the same time.

Stamp Set: Winter Post, Festive Favourites
Ink: Old Olive, Real Red
Card: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Red Satin Ribbon, Tag Punch, Clear Plastic Sheet

Breast Cancer Awareness

I just received this as an email and as I have been raising money for breast cancer research I needed to show you all too. It's not too late to support Kathryn's Girls Afternoon, you have missed the event :-( but you can make a donation on my personal page.

UStamp Mini Album

Finally I have had some time to stamp, late this afternoon I completed my first Ustamp project I am a little behind as it started last Friday and there is one project posted each day. I have been busy with the Cancer Council Girls Afternoon and then on Tuesday I made four Christmas cards (but I can not show you these as someone might be watching) for a card evening for the girls at my church in late November but I had to plan what we are making so I could order the cardstock before I go away to Queensland in just over two week's time. I have the next four days off so hopefully I will get a few more completed.

Kathryn's Girls Afternoon

Finally I have time to write up on Kathryn's Girls Afternoon on Saturday. It was so much fun, and everyone loved the five cards and one project (a cover for a Lindt block of chocolate which was in there goodie bag). Below are photos of the afternoon together with the cards we created.

The girls have been showing their cards to others so looks like it will be an annual event for the Cancer Council. I have raised over $700 so far with some more cards to sell to friends and work colleagues.

A big thank you must go to all my supporters - Stampin' Up, Claire Daly, Mary-Jane Rousell, Debbie Keane, Anett Schallock, Lynn Powell and my good friend Lynette Irvine who organised guests and helped with afternoon tea.

Article in The Courier my Local Paper

As you might be aware, I am hosting Kathryn's Girls Afternoon on Saturday to raise funds for women's cancers. Last week I was contacted by the Cancer Council of South Australia wanting to know if I would consider talking with my local newspaper, The Courier at Mount Barker about my Girls Night In event and the reasons why I was having the event. I hope you can read the article as it does explain that my mother and sister have been diagnosed with breast cancer with my sister passing away after a two year battle with the terrible disease. They took lots of photos so I was a little disappointed that I am not smiling in the one they went with.