Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack

This Saturday, I am hosting a Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack. We will make 10 cards (2 each of the 5 designs shown below). The cost will be $25, which includes all materials to make the 10 cards; envelopes, and your very own bottle of Stampin' Up!'s new Dazzling Details Glitter to add dazzle to your cards (It's hard to see in the photos, but the cards have bling!) and to take home with you at the end of the night.

When: Saturday 17th November, 2012
At: 7pm
Where: My house- Central Coast
Cost: $25 (Including Dazzling Details Glitter)  OR $20 (if you BYO Dazzling Details)
Includes all Materials and Light supper.

Please email me: litlrach75@gmail.com to book your seat (Places Limited!)

Now off to honour our fallen heroes with a minute's silence- LEST WE FORGET x

Stamp Club Update

Next Friday night we have our next get together for Stamp & Scrap Club. We will be using the new Stampin Up! Products:

• Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper
• In Colours: Gumball Green and Raspberry Ripple
• Dazzling Details Glitter Glue
• Star Tree Stamp

We will be creating a Christmas layout and two Christmas Cards:

 

Last time we got together we used another fantastic product bundle including all of my new Catalogue Favourites!

*Patio Party Designer Series Paper

*New In colours: Midnight Muse (my new favourite!), Primrose Petals and Summer Starfruit

*Make a Cake Stamp Set

*New Stitched Satin Ribbon- Primrose Petals and Midnight Muse.

 

This is the layout and cards we made (I LOVE this DS Paper!!!!!)

I love this paper so much, I cant stop using it! I copied this layout from my lovely friend Maree,

 

and then I still wanted to keep making more, so I came up with the following layout:

 

Have a great week! x

 

 

 

 

Card Making Workshop- New Catalogue Launch

On Saturday 22nd of September, 2012 at 7pm I will be holding a Card making Workshop. For $20, you will make all 10 of the cards below- 5 male and 5 female designs; featuring new products from the Stampin Up! 2012-2013 Catalogue which starts on the 1st of September. Cost includes all materials to make all 10 cards, plus supper. Please email me on litlrach75@gmail.com to reserve your place!

10 Cards we will be creating.

Close up of male Cards

Close up of Female Cards



Scrapbooking Workshop- suitable for beginners

Have you ever wanted to try Scrapbooking?
Or are you a seasoned Scrapbooker looking for new ideas?
Or do you need a fun night out with other crafty people?

This Saturday night, 4th August at 7pm; I am holding a BIRTHDAY themed Scrapbooking workshop. I will have two different layouts available, and you can complete one for $20; or two for $35. All you need to bring is your photos, and I will provide a kit of materials needed to complete a double 12x12” Layout. I will demonstrate step by step, and you follow to complete the layout. Then you add your photos and your own personalised heading to complete your layout. When you go home, you will take 2 beautiful scrapbook pages with you, ready to put straight into a scrapbook album to preserve your families’ memories and to share with your loved ones!

There is a circus-themed layout and a Birthday Candles (in your choice of boyish or girly colours) layout to choose from- or if you can't decide, you can do both!

Birthday Candles- Boyish

Circus Themed Layout

Birthday Candles- Girly

Email me on litlrach75@gmail.com to reserve your seat (places limited to 8). Don't forget to let me know which layout(s) you wish to do so I can have your kits ready for you!

Hope to see you,
Rach

Scrap & Chat- this Saturday!

This Saturday night, the 21st of July, is the next Scrap & Chat night. Please email me at litlrach75@gmail.com if you'd like to come along, as places are limited. For only $10, you can come and work on your own projects while we chat, share a laugh or two and a cuppa or two from 7pm until midnight. You can use my dies and die cutting machine, stamps and inks; and may purchase cardstock, ribbon and embellishments to complete your projects. I also have a selection of double page coordinated Scrapping kits with cardstock, patterened paper and ribbon for only $10 each.

Hope to see you there!

Stamp & Scrap Club Round 3 #1

Last Friday night was our first get together of a new round of Stamp & Scrap Club. We used Stampin' Up!'s new Simply Scored tool to make a sevens box, birthday card and matching envelope using products from the current Autumn Winter Mini Catalogue. The cardstock colours we used were Island Indigo and Blushing Bride and used Designer Series Paper from the "Twitterpated" Collection. We coordinated our handmade rosettes with the lovely Twitterpated Designer Buttons and pleated Satin Ribbon in Baja Breze and Riding Hood Red. The beautiful background stamp and butterfly are from the "Creative Elements" Stamp set and the greeting stamp is from the "Happiest Birthday Wishes" Stamp Set. Which is your favourite?

June Scrap & Chat Cancelled

This month's scrap and chat scheduled for this Saturday 23rd June, 2012 has been cancelled due to ongoing illness. My apologies for anyone who was wishing to attend. Next month's Scrap & Chat will be held on Saturday 21st July, 2012. Hope to see you there!

Scrapbooking Workshop- Suitable for absolute beginners!

Have you ever wanted to try Scrapbooking?
Or are you a seasoned Scrapbooker looking for new ideas?
Or do you need a fun night out with other crafty people?

Starting on Saturday the 9th of June, I will be holding a scrapbooking workshop every six weeks. I will have two different layouts available, and you can complete one for $20; or two for $35. All you need to bring is your photos, and I will provide a kit of materials needed to complete a double 12x12” Layout. I will demonstrate step by step, and you follow to complete the layout. Then you add your photos and your own personalised heading to complete your layout. When you go home, you will take 2 beautiful scrapbook pages with you, ready to put straight into a scrapbook album to preserve your families’ memories and to share with your loved ones!

This time I have chosen a baby- themed layout and a mother's day layout. I have done the baby one in a boy and a girl colour scheme. Please note in the photos, I have changed the girls one from baby to a general girly layout to show you how flexible the layout can be. The Mother's day one also can be for any event you wish- all you need to do is change your title!

Baby Boy Layout

Baby Girl/ Girly Layout

Mather's day/Floral Layout

When: Saturday 9th June, 2012 at 7pm

Where: My home in Hamlyn Terrace (address provided on booking)

Cost: $20 for all supplies needed to complete a double 12 x 12” Layout. If you want to maximise your scrapbooking output, you can choose to do both layouts for $35. Supper is provided.

Please email me litlrach75@gmail.com if you would like to book a seat (limited to 8); and let me know which layout/s you would like to do when you book so I can have your kit/s ready for you.

Hope to see you!
Rach x

Stamp & Scrap Club #6- Spritzing, Sponging and Smooching

The final get together for this round of Stamp & Scrap Club is on Friday the 25th May, 2012 at 7:30pm. We will be having fun exploring the techniques of Spritzing, Sponging and Smooching. We will be creating a double 12x12" Scrapbook layout and two cards using these fun techniques.

The layout explores using gold and silver smooch spritz on black cardstock, and stamping with white ink to create a lovely night sky effect. This layout I am going to use for photos of my son dressed up for his school book week parade. Other ideas that could be used by simply changing the rocket stamp and/or the yellow to another colour include: New years eve/ Fireworks; Dance Concerts; Disco photos, etc.

The two cards we will make will explore the techniques of sponging with inks and spritzing with markers; as well as using punches as masks to create interesting effects.

This will be our last meeting for Stamp & Scrap Club. Please let me know if you are interested in joining our lovely Stamp & Scrap Group. We meet every 6 weeks and try out new techniques and use them to create Scrapbook Layouts and cards. There is a committment of $50 each time we meet, and we meet 6-8 times (depending on how many join the group). Each time you go home with a co-ordinated bundle of Stampin' Up! goodies worth $50 to use at home; and each person gets a turn at being the "hostess" and selecting $50 worth of products free.

 email me if you are interested: litlrach75@gmail.com

Who needs a night out? May Scrap & Chat.

This Saturday night is May's Scrap & Chat Night:
When: Saturday 5th May, 2012
Time: 7pm- Midnight
Cost: $10
-includes supper and the use of my stamps, inks, dies and Big Shot die cutting machine (BYO projects to work on and consumables ie. paper, photos, adhesives and embellishments). I also have kits available for $10 (this is OPTIONAL) that include more than enough Stampin' Up! products to complete a double layout, so just bring photos and adhesives if you wish to use one of these. I have 20 available to suit different colour schemes and themes, and each contains over $8 in stock.
RSVP: Places strictly limited to 7, so book your place now: litlrach75@gmail.com

Hope to see you!

Stamp and Scrap Club #5 & April Scrap & Chat

Hope everyone had a great Easter and that you are enjoying the school holidays.

This is just a reminder that this Friday Night is Stamp & Scrap Club #5. We will be completing our Easter Mini Tins and Mini albums (with a focus on Watercolouring Techniques) to go inside- so print off your photos if you have any, and don't forget to bring your entire kit from last round.

Also, this Saturday night is April's Scrap & Chat Night:
When: Saturday 14th April, 2012
Time: 7pm- Midnight
Cost: $10
-includes supper and the use of my stamps, inks, dies and Big Shot die cutting machine (BYO projects to work on and consumables ie. paper, photos, adhesives and embellishments). I also have kits available for $10 (this is OPTIONAL) that include more than enough Stampin' Up! products to complete a double layout, so just bring photos and adhesives if you wish to use one of these. I have 20 available to suit different colour schemes and themes, and each contains over $8 in stock. 
RSVP: Places strictly limited to 7, so book your place now: litlrach75@gmail.com
Please confirm you are coming if you already RSVP'd due to the change in date- Thanks!

Cheaper Than Therapy Challenge #26

Here is my creation for Challenge #26- a Flash Back to 1999 for my Netball Grand Final! The colours I used were Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz and Marina Mist; and for the grey element I have used Black and White photos, Silver Smooch Spritz and a Basic Gray Button.

I still miss playing Netball sometimes and every now and then think about going back to it, but I haven't played since 2001! Don't forget to see what Adele and Maree have created this week!

Have a great Week,

Rach xx

Dates for your Calendar!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Just wanted to announce the new date for April's Scrap & Chat Night:

When: Saturday 14th April, 2012
Time: 7pm- Midnight
Cost: $10
-includes supper and the use of my stamps, inks, dies and Big Shot die cutting machine (BYO projects to work on and consumables ie. paper, photos, adhesives and embellishments).
RSVP: Places strictly limited to 7, so book your place now: litlrach75@gmail.com

And the new date for May's Scrap & Chat Night:

When: Saturday  5th April, 2012
Time: 7pm- Midnight
Cost: $10
-includes supper and the use of my stamps, inks, dies and Big Shot die cutting machine (BYO projects to work on and consumables ie. paper, photos, adhesives and embellishments).
RSVP: Places strictly limited to 7, so book your place now: litlrach75@gmail.com

Hope to see you!
Rach x

Cheaper Than Therapy Challenge #26

This is another beautiful palette from The Color Room. It's such a nice combo of colours and includes a teal green- my favourite colour! The closest Stampin' Up! Colour is a new In-Color: 'Island Indigo'. I can't wait to do this challenge as I haven't had much of a chance to use that colour yet.

Here is the palette:

Here is the sketch:

 

Why don't you have a go at home and see what you come up with. Check back next week to see my creation, and Maree and Adele's Creations too!

Cheaper Than Therapy Challenge Catch-Up!

Well, I have been super slack the last two weeks but I have been sick :(, so now I am playing catch-up!

Here is my creation for Cheaper Than Therapy Challenge #24:

It is a flash-back to 2005. Max was only 1 and had a ball "Tractor Driving" at his little friends 1st Birthday. I have used "Well Worn" designer series paper, with So Saffron, Night of Navy and Garden Green Cardstock.

Here are the details of Cheaper Than Therapy Challenge #25:

We are using another Palette and sketch from The Color Room......

And here is my creation:

I have used "Parisian Breeze" Specialty Designer Series Paper as my background. The colours I have used are Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, So Saffron, and Cajun Craze. These photos are also from 2005- Tim's 29th Birthday at Soldier's Beach. don't forget to check out what Adele and Maree have created!

 

Finally I thought I'd share with you my creations for the February and March Challenges from Pages 2 Scrap. My friend Nicola and I have been doing these each month since January.

 

 

Hope you like my creations and have a great week!

Rach x

April Scrap & Chat

Hope everyone is having a great week.
Just wanted to announce the date for April's Scrap & Chat Night:

When:           Saturday 28th April, 2012
Time:            7pm- Midnight
Cost:             $10
-includes supper and the use of my stamps, inks, dies and Big Shot die cutting machine (BYO projects to work on and consumables ie. paper, photos, adhesives and embellishments).
RSVP:          Places strictly limited to 7, so book your place now: litlrach75@gmail.com

Hope to see you!
Rach x

Scrap & Chat Night

I have decided to start a regular Scrap & Chat Night, starting next Saturday the 24th March at my house.

One Saturday night a month, you are invited to join me for a fun night of scrapbooking (or card making). For only $10, you will recieve supper, 5 hours of fun (7pm- midnight) and the use of my Stampin' Up! stamps, ink pads and Big Shot Die Cutting machine and dies. You may also buy cardstock and embellishments if you wish from my stock as you need them to complete your projects.

The idea is to "Bring Your Own" scrapbooking or card making supplies and work on your own projects while enjoying an affordable and social night out with other crafty people. I will have page kits also available for $10 which will contain enough cardstock, paper and embellishments to create a double 12 x 12" layout. These kits will be great for those who are new to scrapbooking; those who don't have a huge range of supplies at home; or those who have a lot but just want a kit to scrap a particular event.

Places will  be limited to 7 only as I have an 8-seater table and will be scrapbooking myself! First in best dressed! email me to book your seat: litlrach75@gmail.com

Hope to hear from you,

Rach xx

Cheaper Than Therapy Challenge #23- My Creation and Challenge 24

I've gone all the way back to June 2000 for this week's Challenge. These are photos of Tim and I with my gorgeous cousin Abbey at my aunty and uncle's house in Laurieton. Abbey was one of our flower girls in January of that year, and was so cute! She is now a teenager, and is still ever so gorgeous.

The colours I have used are Stampin' Up!'s Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, and Orchid Opulence (retired). I have used a piece of Razzleberry Designer Series paper from the "Pocketful of Posies" pack as my background, and have stamped some flowers in Black ink on it. I have punched some flowers from Orchid Opulence Cardstock and "Cottage Wall" paper (retired), with the Boho Blossoms Punch. I added Rhinestone Jewels and ribbon roses for a bit of bling, and I even cut out two tiny butterflies from the "Cottage Wall" paper! Hope you like it!

Don't forget to check out what Maree and Adele have created.... and have a look at Nicola's creation- she is joining in our challenges from home- why don't you have a go too?

This week we are using another sketch from the wonderful Becky Fleck....I think we are slightly addicted to her sketches as well as greatly inspired by them. You may use whatever papers/colours/embellishments you have in your stash, so long as you follow the sketch:-

Have a great week,

Rach x

My Craft Room- Part 1

I often have people ask me about my craft room, and about storage ideas and how I store particular things, so I thought I would start giving you a tour of my craft room, and share some of my storage ideas with you! I have been busy since Christmas, using every spare minute re-organising my craft room, cleaning out (and re-selling unwanted items) my supplies, and re-organising my embellishments so that I can see them and remember to use them. My scrapbooking goal this year is to stop spending money (ha!) and use up all the beautiful embellishments I have in my collection. After searching high and low, I finally found some storage containers that were clear, a good size, and cheap enough to have one for every Stampin' Up! Colour plus extras for chipboard, tags, flowers and other embellishments. I bought these from K-Mart for only $2 for 3x 500mL containers; or $2 for 2x 700mL containers. I have arranged the ribbon/flower ones in colours, and I love the effect it gives- it brightens up my whole room, and I have used more embellishments in the last month than I did all of last year!

I call this my "EMBELLISHMENT WALL":

Above it is a decorated canvas that I hang samples of cards I have made on; and below it is a 2x4 Expedit shelf from IKEA (LOVE IKEA!!!!) with all my 12x12" papers and cardstock; as well as A4 Cardstock in clear plastic wallets for each colour.

Finally today I'd like to show you some wooden words that I painted my favourite colour (teal) and decorated. This is my craft motto (and is almost the same as the Stampin' Up! one coincidentally):-

They hang above the windows in my craft room, and above the beautiful Shadow box Butterfly frame that my bestie Maree made for me:-

Finally, I have just finished decorating this timber sign that another of my besties Nicola gave to me, but have yet to hang it on the wall:-

Hope this post leaves you feeling inspired!

Rach xx

Cheaper Than Therapy Challenge 22- My Creation; and Cheaper Than Therapy Challenge 23.

Challenge #22 was to use this sketch by Becky Fleck with Stampin' Up!'s Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper "Everyday Enchantment". As my photos were landscape ones, I rotated the whole sketch clockwise 90 degrees, and here's what I came up with:

These photos are of my son Max and I when he was only two months old (April 2004). Max has just celebrated his 8th Birthday, so it was lovely to look back on how small he was (and how young I look- LOL!)

If you haven't already, pop over to see what Adele and Maree created with this sketch.

This week, we will be doing another Palette (#49) from the talented ladies at "The Colour Room" for our challenge:

 

Here is a closeup of the sketch....

Why not join in the fun and have a go yourself? Come back next Tuesday and see what Maree, Adele and I have come up with. Have a great week!